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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0000272_Color Perception Study Plan_20120220 Canton Office evergreen ,packaging I 175 Mon Street• Canton, NC 28716 PSD 17-12 20 February 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL Chuck Cranford RETURN RECEIPT REOEUSTED Supervisor, Surface Water Protection 7007 3020 00016119 7745 Division of Water Quality North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources HEV L 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Subject: Color Perception Study Plan FEB 1 2 2012 V NPDES Permit NC0000272 TON Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. W Y SEC TON CUALI Canton Mill AS ?AL 0 Dear Mr. Cranford— Enclosed are two copies of the plan for a proposed Color Perception Study of the Pigeon River in North Carolina. We are submitting additional copies electronically to the DWQ Permits Section. Field observations associated with the study are scheduled to begin in April 2012. We request approval of the study plan no later than April 1, 2012 so that field work is not delayed. Very truly yours, BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS INC. DOING BUSINESS AS EVERGREEN PACKAGING Paul Dickens Nick McCracken Manager—Environmental Affairs Water Compliance Coordinator 828-646-6141 828-646-2874 paul.dickens(a—)everi)ack.com nick.mccrackenCa)everpack.co Enclosure: Color Perception Study Plan cc (w/enclosure): DWQ Permits Section Color Perception Study Team Internal Distribution fresh by design Proposal for Site Specific Study of Color in the Pigeon River Albert M. Prestrude, Ph.D. and Donald S. Cherry, Ph.D. February 2012 Introduction and Background The 2010 Color Variance issued by the NPDES Committee of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission ("EMC") includes the following language in paragraph 12.1). on page 14. Compliance with the North Carolina color standard in the Pigeon River shall be established by results from a site-specific study of color in the Pigeon River. The study protocol shall be approved by DWQ and will generally be as outlined in EPA's letter of February 22, 2010 to DWQ. Results of this study shall be evaluated by the EMC's NPDES Committee as part of any new request to remove the variance. The language, beginning on page 5 of the EPA letter of February 22, 2010, reads as follows: Recommendation For Site-Specific Study In order to create a better record for any future effort to reinterpret the narrative color standard, and ensure that authorized discharges are protective of the narrative standard, EPA recommends the addition of a condition in the draft permit requiring ,the permittee to provide funding for an independent study of color levels in the North Carolina segment of the Pigeon River, or a segment of a watershed that is reasonably similar to the physical characteristics of the Pigeon River downstream of the mill. The study should focus on the aspects of the State's narrative color standard that are relevant to conditions and limits on the permit, and should address assessment of color levels in ambient waters of the Pigeon River (or other watershed(s), as specified above) when those levels are in the range of SO to 120 PCU. The permit could also include a reopener clause to implement the conclusions of the study if warranted. EPA believes that an independent, unbiased site-specific study would be useful to determine how the State's narrative color standard should be interpreted or applied to the Pigeon River near Canton. Such a study would be valuable in addressing uncertainties relating to the narrative standardfor color because many site-specific factors influence the overall perception of an individual stream setting and the level of protection needed for a R&S 888393-1 Color Perception Study Plan, February 2012 Page 2 stream or watershed. Evaluation of the Pigeon River downstream of the Blue Ridge mill is even more critical for setting regulatory targets, given the color levels in the river, and the public interest in the present permitting process for the Blue Ridge facility. The study would be conducted with unbiased observers. For example, college students were used in some of the studies performed by Prestrude. The results of the study could be used by the State to address other issues related to the application of the North Carolina narrative color standard, such as whether it would be more appropriate to establish a regulatory requirement for the river solely based on a specific color concentration, or as an increment over "background" color levels. We also suggest that EPA be involved in the review and approval of the framework of the plan for conducting the study prior to initiation. North Carolina Water Quality Standard for Color The North Carolina water quality standard for color is set forth at 15A N.C.A.C. 2B.0211 (f) and reads as follows: (n Oils, deleterious substances, colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation or to aquatic life and wildlife or adversely affect the palatability of fish, aesthetic quality, or- impair the waters for any designated uses. The study will focus on color levels in the Pigeon River in North Carolina and on the aspects of North Carolina's narrative color standard that arc�relevant to conditions and limits in the NPDES permit issued to the Canton Mill. Study Procedures The Study will be conducted by Albert M. Pestrude, Ph.D. of Alcyon Consulting and Donald S. Cherry, Ph.D. Dr. Prestrude is expert in environmental psychology and has performed similar color perception studies on rivers in the United States. Dr. Cherry, an expert in aquatic ecotoxicology, has worked on similar color perception studies in the past and is the author of numerous articles in peer reviewed journals and publications. Curriculum Vitae for Drs. Prestrude and Cherry are attached (see Appendix A). Both Dr: Prestrude and Dr. Cherry are retired from the faculty at Virginia Tech. In the past, graduate students at Virginia Tech assisted in prior studies. R&S 888393:1 Color Perception Study Plan, February 2012 Page 3 • The study will take place at eight sites on the Pigeon River in North Carolina. The site locations are shown on the map in Appendix B. • The observations will begin at the site furthest downstream from the Canton Mill, so as not to bias the participants and work upstream. Observations will be made at the mixing zone.(Fiberville'Bridge) and above the Canton Mill discharge point. • Twenty-five (25) independent Observers will be recruited and selected from western North Carolina, by an independent consulting firm. Observers will be screened to assure independence and lack of bias. For example, individuals who work or have worked or have family members who have worked or are working at the Canton Mill will be excluded. A sample screening sheet is attached as Appendix C. On the dates, of the observations, observers will be screened for visual acuity, color vision and contrast sensitivity. Observers will also be asked to complete an environmental attitudes questionnaire and will be paid $200 per day. The number of observers will be limited to twenty-five (25) to ensure observer safety, to allow all observers to view a site at the same time, to allow all observers to observe all sites on the same day and to allow the observers to participate in multiple observation events. • Observers will be transported to the river sites in vans with hired professional drivers. Drivers will be provided. Uniformed security personnel will direct traffic during observations to ensure the safety of all participants. Water, soft drinks and snacks will be available in the vans. • Observers will assemble at a central location at 8 A.M. on the date of each observation where a light breakfast will be available. During that time, the various members of the study team will be introduced, clipboards with rating scale forms will be distributed, and observers will be instructed in the use of the rating scales and assigned to their vans and seats. • Observers will be asked to rate each site for water clarity, water color, scenic beauty and appropriateness for boating/canoeing/rafting, swimming, fishing and eating fish caught from the location. Ratings for. each site will be scored on a seven (7) point Likert Scale (Likert, 1932). This procedure, known as magnitude estimation; has been applied to the measurement of human sensory and perceptual functions for over 150 years, more recently- in the evaluation of fire and insect damage to national forests (see e.g. Buyhoff, Wellman and Daniel, 1982) and studies of the impact of treated industrial effluent on receiving-waters (see e.g. Prestrude, Laws and Cherry, 1977). A copy of a rating scale is attached in Appendix D. • Observers will be asked to rate the sites on three different dates. The precise dates have-not yet been identified, but it is anticipated the observations would be R&S 888393-1 Color Perception Study Plan, February 2012 Page 4 done in early April, 2012, in mid June, 2012 and in late August, 2012. Due to possible safety considerations, a winter observation is not planned. • Coincident with the observations, samples will be taken at each site by an independent consultant. Samples will be analyzed for true and apparent color, conductivity and total dissolved solids by an independent laboratory and by the Canton Mill laboratory. Analytical results from both laboratories will be included in the study.. • A report of the study will be prepared and submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality and the United States Environmental Protection Agency on or before October 30, 2012. R&S 888393-1 Color Perception Study Plan, February 2012 Page 5 References 1. Buyhoff, G.J., Wellman, J.D. &Daniel, T.C. (1982). Predicting Scenic Quality For Mountain Pine Beetle and Western Spruce Budworm Damaged Forest Vistas. Forest Science, 28, 827-838. 2. Laws, E.L. (1990). The Effect of Instructions on Scenic Beauty Ratings of Riverscapes and the Prediction of Those Ratings by Environmental Questionnaires. MS Thesis. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 3. Likert, R. (1932). A Technique for the Measurement of Attitudes. Archives of Psychology, 140, 1-55. 4. McKechnie, G.E. (1974). Environmental Response Inventory. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologist's Press. 5. McKechnie, G.E. (1977). The Environmental Response Inventory in Application. Environment and Behavior, 9, 255-276. ' 6. Prestrude, A.M. (1996). Color: Misperceptions about the Aesthetics of River Color. Unpublished Report to Champion International, Inc. and the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. 7. Prestrude, A.M. &Laws,E. L. (1988). Hiwassee River Study. 11. Color perception. Unpublished. R&S 888393-1 Color Perception Study Plan, February 2012 Page 6 List of Appendices Appendix A Curriculum Vitae of Albert M. Prestrude,Ph.D. and Donald S. Cherry, Ph.D. Appendix B Pigeon River Site Locations Appendix C Sample Screening Sheet Appendix D Likert Rating Scale R&S 888393-1 Appendix A R&S 888393-1 Donald S. Cherry, Ph.D.—Three-Page Resume-November 2011 Rank: Professor Discipline:Ecotoxicology Highest Degree: Ph.D. Institution: Clemson UniversitV1973 EDUCATION 1965 Furman University,Greenville,S.C.,B.Sc.Degree,Biology,Secondary Education. 1967 University of Arizona,Tucson,Summer Sessions,Chemistry. 1968 Wofford College,Spartanburg,S.C.,Summer Sessions,Chemistry. 1970 Clemson University,Clemson,S.C.,M.Cs.Degree, ("Comparative Radlosensitivlty in the Class Insecta"), Zoology,Radioecology. 1972 Duke Univ.,Marine Institute,Beaufort,N.C.,Summer Program in Marine Ecology. 1973 Clemson University,Clemson,S.C.,Ph.D.Degree,("Dynamics of a Piscine Community In a Reservoir Ecosystem"), Zoology,Aquatic Ecology,Environmental Health. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1986 Professor—Biology Department and University Centerfor Environmental and Hazardous Materials Studies,VATech 1981-86 Associate Professor—Biology Department and University Center for Environmental Studies,VA Tech 1976-81 Assistant Professor-Biology Department and University Center for Environmental Studies,VA Tech 1974-76 Visiting Assistant Professor—University Centerfor Environmental Studies and Biology Department,VA Tech 1973-74 Postdoctoral Appointment with John Cairns,Jr.,University Centerfor Environmental Studies.Thermal Effects Upon Fish Populations In the New River at a Site-Specific Field Laboratory and Coal Ash Impact Upon Aquatic Food Chains 1972-74 Instructor,Human Ecology,Man and The Environment,General Biology at Clemson University MAJOR AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 1990-95 Senior Associate Director—University Center for Environmental and Hazardous Materials Studies TEACHING Description of Teaching Activities: Taught graduate/undergraduate level In Aquatic Ecotoxlcology,Hazard Evaluation of Toxic Chemicals,Environmental Toxicology,Limnology,and Principles of Ecology. Student Advising Past Ten Years: Master Candidates:Travis Schmidt,Jessica Yeager,Matthew Hull,Alan Kennedy,Chad Merricks,Theodore Valenti, Branden Locke,Matthew Simon,Brandt Echols,Michael Chanov. Doctoral Candidates:David Soucek,Brandi Echols Major Professor:12 completed.Past 35 years:49 MS/Ph.D.s,14 Post-docs. RESEARCH Description of Research Activities Developing and carrying out eight specific areas of research.(1)Power Plant Ecology and Effects Upon Aquatic Food Chains.Documenting preference and avoidance behavior of fish from lethal exposures to heated,chlorinated discharges and acidic-alkaline pH excursions;studying potential control of Asian clams and zebra mussels that disrupt cooling systems; predicting safe concentrations of fly ash effluent,pH and ash particulate Interactions upon aquatic receiving systems.(2) Correlation of Physiological-Biochemical Mechanisms with Toxicological Responses of Fish and Invertebrate Populations from Power Plant Effluents Stressed by Fly Ash and Heavy Metal Effluents.(3)Hazard Evaluation of Toxic Substances In Aquatic Ecosystems-Industry Versus State or Federal Regulatory Agencies.Investigating hazard evaluation of using field,field laboratory,field artificial stream microcosms,laboratory artificial stream systems,and accepted laboratory static and flow- through bloassay techniques;understanding the cost-effectiveness of these protocols to Industry;providing the optimal and most applicable results of hazard evaluation studies In accessing environmental Impact,developing new or revised protocols to optimize the current and future toxicity testing methodologies to access this area of hazard evaluation between industry and state or federal regulatory agencies.(4)Comprehensive Evaluation of Pulp and Paper Mill Effluents—Ecotoxicology,Color Perception and Dioxin Issues.Investigating the potential toxicity of effluents using US EPA approved test organisms and endemic species;carrying out in-river surveys of per!phyton,benthic macroinvertebrates,and fish;evaluating scenic river beauty and color perception of darkened effluents;negotiating NPDES permitting between the paper Industry and regulatory agencies and being an expert witness in litigious situations.(5)Waste Water Treatment Plant Revisions with Toxicity Reduction Evaluations.(6)Recovery/Restoration Ecology of Damaged Stream/River Ecosystems.Investigating the effects of non-point Inputs from abandoned mined land(AML),sedimentation from agricultural runoff,and Influences of rural town runoff upon ecosystem integrity.The overall strategy Is to develop a watershed-level approach to restoration ecology.(7)Field Surveys for Native Unionids and Their Competitive Interaction with Asian Clams.Emphasis was to determine the most sensitive part of the life cycle of mussels in the laboratory as well as how Asian clam invasion contributes to their demise.(8)Blofouling and Control Strategies for Asian Clams and Zebra Mussels.Evaluating the efficacy and fate/effects of selected molluscicides upon pest organisms and endemic creatures residing in the water column and sediment. More Recent Pertinent Research Activities Conducted research in the recovery/restoration ecology of damaged stream/river ecosystems.Developed the first ecological Improvement plan in watershed management prioritizing restoration activities between AML,agriculture and other nonpoint source discharges for the US Department of Justice.Conducted whole effluent toxicity testing for regulatory agencies, and am developing benthic impairment Indices for streams adversely Influenced by a bank erosion and sedimentation from poor land and use practices.Conducting watershed evaluations(N.Fork Holston River&Clinch River,VA)of point/non-point impacts upon native mussels and developing an Improved field/laboratory ecotoxicologlcal testing protocol for ASTM&US EPA standards.Developing an environmentally safe standard of Total Dissolved Solids for the coal mining Industry as well as studying hollow fill Impacts In headwater streams from mountain top-surface mining activities. RELEVANT RESEARCH PROJECTS Principal Investigator: Evaluation of Coal Mining Discharges for Toxicity in Clinch/Powell River Watersheds,VA. Sponsor: Virginia Coal Association,2007-2011. Principal Investigator: Watershed Evaluations(N.Fork Holston River&Clinch River,VA)of Point/Non-point Impacts upon Native Mussels to Develop an Improved Field/Laboratory Ecotoxicological Testing Protocol for ASTM&US EPA Standards. Sponsor: U.S.Fish&Wildlife Service,2002-2007. Principal Investigator: Development of Ecological Restoration Activities for Ten Watersheds Confluencing with the Powell River Drainage System In Lee and Wise Counties,VA. Sponsor:Virginia Department of Mined Land Reclamation and the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers.1995-2007. Principal Investigator: Development of Leading Creek Improvement Plan in Meigs County,OH.This was a 7-year project Identifying all major point and non-point source impacts in a 90,000 acre watershed,then prioritizing the 17 major tributaries for restoration purposes,and Implementing a best management practice for agricultural uses. Sponsor:American Electric Power Company.1995-2002. Principal Investigator: Ecotoxicological Analysis of Point and Non-Paint Source Discharges In the Clinch River Watershed,VA. Sponsor:American Electric Power Company.1984-1995. TOTAL GRANT DOLLARS GENERATED PI and CO-PI investigator: $4,500,000 past 10 years;$12,000,000 past 35 years. PUBLICATION TOTAL:224'(Book Chapters,Invited Paper,Journal Articles),236(Published Abstracts,Proceedings)and-330 Industrial Reports of Limited Distribution=790 for career. RESPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED ARTICLES,2002 to Present Soucek,D.J.,D.S.Cherry and C.E.Zipper.2002.Aluminum Dominated Toxicity in Neutral Waters Below an Acid Mine Drainage Discharge.Can.J.Aquatic,Scl.58:2396-2404. Cherry,D.S.,J.H.Van Hassel,J.L.Farris,D.J.Soucek and R.J.Neves.2002.Site-Specific Derivation of the Acute Copper Criteria for the Clinch River,Virginia.Human&Evol.Risk Assess.8:591-601. Schmidt,T.S.,D.J.Soucek and D.S.Cherry.2002.Modification of an Ecotoxicological Rating to Bioassay Small Acid Mine Drainage Impacted Watersheds Exclusive of Benthic Macrolnvertebrate Analysis.Environ.Tox.Chem.21:1091-1097. Soucek,D.J.,B.C.Denson,T.S.Schmidt,D.S.Cherry and C.E.Zipper.2002.Impaired Acroneuria sp.(Plecoptera,Perlidae) Populations Associated with Aluminum Contaminated In Natural pH Surface Waters.Arch.Environ.Contam.Toxic. 42:416-422. Hull,M.S.,D.S.Cherry,D.S.Soucek,R.J.Currie and R.J.Neves.2002.Comparison of Asian Clam Field Bloassays and Benthic Community Surveys In Quantifying Effects of a Coal-Fired Power Plant Effluent on Clinch River Biota,J.Aquatic Ecosyst.Stress&Recovery.9:271-283, Schmidt,T.S.,D.J.Soucek and D.S.Cherry.2002.Integrative Bioassessment of Small Acid Mine Drainage Mine Drainage Impacted Watersheds In the Powell River Watershed.Environ.Toxic.Chem.21:2233-2241. Bidwell,J.R.,D.S.Cherry and C.E.Zipper.2003.Toxicity Evaluation of a Commercial Bioremediation Agent Mixed with 011. Environ.Tox Chem.22:84-91. S_oucek,D.J.,D.S.Cherry and C.E.Zipper.2003.Impacts of Mine Drainage and Other Non-Point Source Pollutants on Aquatic Biota in the Upper Powell River System,Virginia.Human&Ecol.Risk Assess.9:1059-1073. Currie,RJ.,W.A.Bennett,T.L.Beitinger and D.S.Cherry.2004.Upper and Lower Temperature Tolerances of Three Freshwater Game Fish Species Exposed to 32 Days of Cycling Temperatures,Hydrobiologla.532:127-136. Mummert,A.,T.D.Newcomb,R.J.Neves and D.S.Cherry.2003.Sensitivity of Juvenile Freshwater Mussels to Total and Ionized Ammonia.Environ.Toxic.Chem.22:2554-2560. Kennedy,A.1., D.S.Cherry and R.J.Currie.2004.Evaluation of Ecologically Relevant Bioassays for a Lotic System Impacted by a Coal-mining Effluent using Isonychla bicolor. Environ.Monit.Assess.95:37-55. Hull,M.S.,D.S.Cherry,and T.C.Merricks.2004.Effect of Cage Design on Growth of Transplanted Asian Clams:Implications for Assessing Bivalve Responses in Streams.J.Environ.Montt.Assess.96:1-14, Kennedy,A.l.,D.S.Cherry and C.E.Zipper.2005.Evaluation of the Ionic Contribution of a Coal Mine Effluent to Biotic Impairment.Arch.Environ.Contam.Tax.49:155-162. Valenti,T.W.,D.S.Cherry,R.J.Neves and J.Schmerfeld.2005.Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Mercuryto Early Life Stages of the Rainbow Mussel,Villosa iris(Bivalvia:Unionldae).Environ.Tox.Chem.24:1242-1246. Brown,M.E.,M.Kowalewski,R.J.Neves,D.S.Cherry and M.E.Schreiber.2005.Freshwater Mussel Shells as Environmental Chronicles/Geochemistry Signatures of Mercury-related Extirpations In the North Fork Holston River,Virginia.Envir. Sci.Tech.39:1455-1562. Cherry,D.S.,J.R.Sheller,N.L.Cooper and J.R.Bidwell.2005.Potential Effects of Asian Clam(Corbicula fluminea)Dieoffs on Native Freshwater Mussels(Unlonidae)I.Water-column Ammonia Levels and Ammonia Toxlcityl.N.Am.Benthol. Soc.24:369-380. Cooper,N.L.,J.R.Bidwell and D.S.Cherry.2005.Potential Effects of Asian Clam(Cobicula fluminea).Dieoffs on Native Freshwater Mussels(Unionldae)II.Pore-water Ammonia.J.N.Am.Benthol.Soc.24:381-394. Valenti,T.W.,J.L.Chaffin,D.S.Cherry,M.E.Schreiber,H.Maurice Valett and M.Charles.2005.Bioassessment of an Appalachian Headwater Stream Influenced by an Abandoned Arsenic Mine.Arch.Environ.Contam.Tox.49:488-496. Cherry,D.S.and D.J.Soucek,2006.Site-specific Impact Assessment Using In-situ Asian Clam(Corbicula fluminea)Testing Compared to Traditional Measures,with a Chronological Review of Asian Clam Biomonitoring.In,Freshwater Bivalve Ecotoxicology.I.L.Farris and J.H.Van Hassel eds.Ch.11 SETAC Press,Pensacola,FL.pp.285-305. Valenti,T.W.,D.S.Cherry,RJ.Neves,B.A.Locke and J.J.Schmerfeld.2006.Sensitivity of Mussel Glochidea and Regulatory Test Organisms to Mercury and a Reference Toxicant.In,Freshwater Bivalve Ecotoxicology,J.L.Farris and J.H.Van Hassel eds.Ch. 14.SEfAC Press,Pensacola,FL.pp.351-365. Hull,M.S.,D.S.Cherry,and R.J.Neves.2006.Use of Bivalve Metrics to Quantify Influences of Coal-related Activities in the Clinch River Watershed,Virginia.Hydrobiologia 556:341-355. Locke,B.A.,D.S.Cherry,C.E.Zipper and R.J.Currie.2006.Land-Use Influences and Ecotoxicological Ratings for Upper Clinch River Tributaries in Virgihla.Arch.Envlro,Contam.Toxic.51:197-205. Valenti,T.W.,D.S. Cherry,R.J.Currie,J.Jones,R.Malt,R.J.Neves and C.M.Kane.2006.Acute and Chronic Exposure of Early Life Stages of Freshwater Mussels to Chlorine.Environ.Toxic.Contam.25:2512-2518. Simon,M.L.,D.S.Cherry,R.J.Currie and C.E.Zipper.2006.The Ecotoxicological Recovery of Ely Creek and Tributaries(Lee County,VA)after Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage.Environ.Monit.Assess.123:109-124. Merricks,T.C.,D.S.Cherry,C.E.Zipper,R.J.Currie and T.W.Valenti.2007.Coal Mine Hollow Fill and Settling Pond Influences on Headwater Streams in Southwestern Virginia,USA.Environ.Monit,Assess.129:359-379. Echols,B.S.,RJ.Currie and D.S.Cherry.2009.Influence of Conductivity upon Benthic Macroinvertebratesin the North Fork _ Holston River,Virginia,Downstream of a Point Source Brine Discharge during Severe Low-Flow Conditions.Hum.Ecol. Risk Assess.15:170-184. Echols,B.S.,R.J.Currie and D.S.Cherry.2009.An Investigation of Total Mercury In the North Fork Holston River,Saltville,VA. Hum.Ecol.Risk Assess.15:968-984. Echols,B.S.,R.J.Currie and D.S.Cherry.2010. Preliminary Results of Laboratory Toxicity Tests with the Mayfly,Isonychla' bicolor,for Development as a Standard Test Organism for Evaluating Streams in the Appalachian Coal Fields of Virginia and West Virginia.Environ.Monitor.Assess.169:487-500. Echols,B.S.,R.J.Currie T.W.Valenti and D.S.Cherry.2011.An Evaluation of a Point Source Discharge into a Rlverine System and Implications for TDS Limitations.Hum.Ecol.Risk Assess.In Press. Echols,B.S.,R.J.Currie and D.S.Cherry.2011.Seasonal Availability and Sensitivity of Two Field Collected Mayflies(Isonychildae and Heptagenildae)for the Development of a Standardized Toxicity Test:A One-Year Feasibility Study.In Review. RESUME Albert M. Prestrude December 9, 2011 Born: May 26, 1934, Eastedge, ND Education: BA, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. Major- psychology, minor- chemistry. MS and Ph.D., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Major- experimental psychology, minor - psychobiology. Employment: I held my first job at age 14 washing dishes in a restaraunt within a a year becoming a grill cook. Through my high school and college years, I worked as a bellhop, cemetary groundskeeper, furniture warehouseman, truck driver, wheat harvester, sheet metal worker, iron worker, and Forest Service fire fighter. 1958-1960 - Public School Teacher, Lolo, MT. 1960-1962 - Psychometrist, Univ. of Montana Counseling Center. 1962-1966 - Instructor, Grays Harbor, College, Aberdeen, WA. 1966-1969- National Science Foundation Trainee, Florida State University. 1969-2000 -Assistant and Associate Professor, Virginia Polytechnic and State University, Blacksburg, VA. Retired as Emeritus Associate Professor. 1995-present - self employed as Alcyon Consulting. Professional activities at Virginia Tech: Assistant and Associate Department Head, coauthored the application for a graduate program to the Virginia Council of Higher Education, began and chaired the graduate program in Applied-Experimental Psychology, served on numerous departmental, college, and university committees. Consulting: Spent one year at the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Labs as a Visiting Scientist developing vision tests for the selection and evaluation of carrier based tactical jet pilots. US Army Medical Service- served on a committee evaluating their Vision Research Program. Later advised on their program to evaluate and prevent ocular damage from laser range finders. Science Applications International Corp. Classified. Federal Aviation Administration - Develop "non-detonable" training aids for bomb detecting dogs. Five year contract. Environmental impact of treated papermill effluent on receiving waters. Four studies: Bowater Southern Corp., Paper Industry Information Office, Champion Paper, and Blueridge Paper. North Carolina Dept. of Water Quality - effect of textile mills on the Catawba River. Expert witness in environmental and hunting accident court proceedings. Numerous research reports published in national and international journals and papers presented at regional, national, and international scientific meetings. Directed the graduate research at the MSc and PhD levels of psychology, engineering, and and architecture students Appendix B R&S888393-1 Pigeon River Perception Study Map 14-11, Hewpo re h Broad s, Observational Sites Order of Observation River Mile Dou as LaFae�� 1 �� o _ Wells Rd. 8 RM 67.5 Canton P Recreation 7 RM 64.5 i' Canton Mill Mincing 6 RM 62.9 Zone 2 Thickety 02 Station 5 RM 61.2 �e v ee C�' Clyde Bridge 4 RM 58.0 lop 4 5 vro 6 V *Canton a Ferguson Bridge 3 RM 48.3 t B G 8 7 m cr Hepco Bridge 2 RM 42.6 Brown's Bridge 1 RM 24.7 (Stateline) Appendix C R&S 888393-1 River Perception Study PARTICIPANT SCREEN Hi, my name is with We're conducting opinion research with individuals who would love to participate in a research,discussion about current regional topics. The discussions will be held In April, June and August, 2012. May I ask a few quick questions? I am hot selling anything and if you qualify for the discussions, we would compensate you $600 for your participation. Again, I would like to stress that this is a research study ONLY, and you will not be asked to make any purchases. Everything I ask is solely for research purposes and everything you say is completely confidential. Record but do not ask: 1. Gender? 1.1. Male Recruit 15 1.2. Female Recruit 15 2. Do you or does anyone in your Immediate family work for... 2.1. A market research company Discontinue 2.2. An advertising or public relations firm company Discontinue 2.3. A radio station, TV station or Newspaper Discontinue 2.4. Manufacturing company such as: 2.4.1. Paper, pulp or Wood Mill Discontinue 2.4.2. Textile mill 2.4.3. Steel fabrication 2.4.4. Mining 2.4.5. Oil refinery 2.4.6. None of those mentioned 3. Which of the following categories includes your age? (must have a good mix) 3.1. Under 25 Discontinue 3.2. 25-34 3.3. 35-44 3.4. 45-54 3.5. 55-64 3.6. Over 64 4. Have you ever participated in an opinion research study before? 4.1. Yes 4.2. No Skip to Q6 4.3. Don't recall Skip to Q6 5. What was the date, location and topic of the most recent past opinion research study in which you participated? 5.1. If anything to do with water quality or Evergreen Packaging: Discontinue 6. Are you a registered voter? 6.1. Yes 6.2. No Discontinue 6.3. Don't recall Discontinue 7. Do you have any restrictions that would prevent you from spending a day on this project? 7.1. Yes Discontinue 7.2. No 7.3. I don't think so S. Do you have any physical or vision restrictions that would prevent you from walking on uneven terrain or riding for some time In a van? 8.1. Yes Discontinue 8.2. No 8.3. I don't think so 9. What is the highest grade or year of school you have completed? 9.1. Grade school 9.2. Some high school 9.3. High school graduate/GED 9.4. 'Some college/Technical School 9.5. College graduate 9.6. Completed an advanced or graduate level degree 10. What was your 2010 total household income before taxes? Read list circle until NO. 10.1. More than $10,000 10.2. More than $20,000 10.3. More than $30,000 10.4. More than $40,0010 10.5. More than $60,000 10.6. More than $80,00 10.7. More than $100,000 10.8. Rather not say/Refused 11. Are you currently... 11.1. Employed full time 11.2. Employed part time *11.3. Retired 11.4. Student 11.5. Unemployed 11.6. Rather.notsay/Refused 12: What is your occupation 13. What are your hobbies or interests (If Canoeing or rafting mentioned, DISCONTINUE) 14. ich of the following are you a member or participate with In any way? 14.1. Dead Pigeon River 14.2. Sierra Club 14.3. Isaac Walton League 14.4. American Canoeing Association 14.5. Tennessee Environmental Council 14.6. None of them If they say yes to any of these organizations, Discontinue 15. Do you have any restrictions that would prevent you from being in Waynesville, NC on dates? 15.1. Yes Discontinue 15.2. No 15.3. I don't think so We are interested in your thoughts and opinions on current topics in our area. We are conducting group discussions in April, June and August, 2012. You qualify to participate in this market research study and we would like to invite you to take part. The discussion will last several hours pn three different days. You will receive 200 dollars for your participation on each day and lunch at the end of the session - about 3:00 p.m. Will you be able to attend? Yes No Discontinue Great! We would like to send you a confirmation letter. May I have your full name, address, zip code and e-mail? Name Address city State Zip e-mail And I dialed phone number Is that correct? We look forward to seeing you on 2011 and one of our representatives will meet you at 8:00 a.m. Thank you again for agreeing to attend, we are counting on you to be there. If you find that you can't attend for some reason, please call us @ as soon as possible because we will need to replace you in order to be sure that we have a full group. Thanks, Good Byel l Appendix D R&S 888393-1 Page 2 Site Observer# Look left 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Look right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Look at the water 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Now please rate this location for five activities. Swimming 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fishing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Eating fish caught at this site 1 2 3 4- 5 6 7 Boating, canoeing, and rafting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Camping and picnicing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Your van leader will collect this from'you when you have completed it.