2010-07-02_ENFORCEMENT - M1977300

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Whetstone, Susan A. Wyman, P.E., P.G. • Envirocare Clive Facility, Utah - Evaluated runoff from disposal cells and potential for infiltration and groundwater mounding, based on 5-, 10-, and 100-year recurrence interval storms. Performed unsaturated flow modeling to determine acceptable runoff and excavation areas, for permitting engineering design. • Johnson Camp aline Project. Ari_ona - Evaluated mine dewatering and water supply well locations, potential yield, and preliminary pump selection for Burro Pit dewatering and process water supply. Prepared hydrologic study plan for the Aquifer Protection Permit Application. • Lisbon [alley Copper Project, Utah - Modeled groundwater flow and geochemical transport systems using finite element and robust spreadsheet models. Prepared hydrogeologic reports in support of the EIS, evaluated water supply potential and open-pit dewatering requirements, prepared documents in support of the Water Rights Application to the Utah State Engineer, prepared and submitted facility-wide Ground Water Discharge Permit Application, performed field aquifer testing and water quality sampling for permitting. Maintained close client contact and worked with permitting agencies on a variety of groundwater-related issues. • Lisbon Valley Copper Project. Utah - Prepared quarterly groundwater sampling reports for submission to state and federal agencies (1999 - 2010). Prepared annual hydrogeologic update reports in accordance with BLM ROD (2006 - 2009). Developed strategies for water rights implementation for open pit copper mining. • Dry Valley Mine. Idaho - Prepared Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPS) and supporting documentation for Surface Water and Groundwater Monitoring and Mitigation Plan. Prepared Annual Surface and Groundwater Monitoring Reports for 2000 - 2002. • Golden Sunlight Mine. Montana - Third party review of vadose zone modeling. Evaluated the HELP3 results for percolation through reclaimed waste rock dumps, for the purpose of estimating post-closure ARD generation potential. Worked with Montana BLM, BOM, and several consulting firms. • Barrick Goldstrike Mine. Nevada - Wrote/implemented two work plans / field programs in support of a constructed wetlands facility for mine water discharge, prepared drill contractor bid document and contract, supervised field program of deep auger drilling, surficial soil sampling, soil profiling, and groundwater sampling, arranged for laboratory analysis, performed statistical analyses and reported results. • Diamond Airport Parking Facility, Utah - Performed field investigation of subsurface chlorinated hydrocarbon occurrence in shallow groundwater and soils, developed remediation strategies and cost estimates, developed statistical methods for evaluating clean up criteria, authored the Site Characterization and Remediation Proposal, in support of litigation and under a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement with the State of Utah. • Alta Gold Copper Flat Project. New Mexico - Drilled, packer-tested, and completed bedrock wells peripheral to an open pit copper mine. Conducted aquifer pumping tests in alluvial wells, as well as sampling of groundwater wells and surface water bodies. • Alta Gold Copper Flat Project, New Mexico - Developed and calibrated a regional 3D finite element groundwater flow model to predict the effects of well field pumping and open pit mining on local and regional hydrology. Three decades of historical project data were compiled for the development of the model. Modeling results were incorporated into the EIS for new mine operation. Assisted with presentation and defense at public hearings before the state board. • COGEMA Resources Midwest Project. Saskatchewan - Conducted geologic borehole logging, performed and analyzed numerous down-hole (straddle packer) hydraulic conductivity tests, supervised well completion, and collected groundwater samples from deep wells in the Athabasca sandstone. Compiled the results of the field investigation and them incorporated into the EIS supporting document on the hydrogeology of the ore deposit. • COGEMA Resources Midwest Project. Saskatchewan - Developed a 3D Modflow model of hydrogeologic system, which included phased freezing, mining, backfilling, and thawing of the proposed underground uranium mine. Results were incorporated into the EIS supporting document on the hydrogeology of the ore deposit. • Kennecott Utah Copper - Designed and tested 1,000 gpm production well, assembled hydraulic conductivity data and provided oversight in support of 3D Modflow groundwater model, designed remedial extraction well for low-pH high-sulfate groundwater. • Lamefoot Project. Washington - Performed analyses of packer test data in extremely low conductivity materials, in support of underground mine expansion. 9150.100630 Page 4 of 6