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F:\MURPHY\SUPERIOR\ERP\Sec3.doc October 2000 Page 3 - 1 ©Technical Response Planning Corporation 2000 SECTION 3 OFFSITE SPILL PROCEDURES Figure 3.1 - Initial Response Action Checklist ________________ 3 Figure 3.2 - Initial Response Flowchart _____________________ 4 3.1 Spill Volume Estimating _________________________________ 5 3.1.1 Data Acquisition _________________________________ 5 3.1.2 Estimating Procedures ____________________________ 5 3.2 Spill Surveillance Guidelines _____________________________ 7 Figure 3.3 - Spill Estimating Factors _______________________ 8 3.3 General Response Considerations ________________________ 9 3.4 Tactical Spill Response ________________________________ 11 3.4.1 Organization ___________________________________ 11 3.4.2 Drainages _____________________________________ 11 3.5 Contractor Equipment and Manpower _____________________ 13 3.6 Oil Spill Cooperatives__________________________________ 14 3.6.1 Twin Ports Petroleum Mutual Aid Group ______________ 14 3.7 Response Equipment Inspection and Maintenance___________ 14 Figure 3.8 - Overview Map of Plan Area ___________________ 15 Figure 3.9 - Response Corridor Drainage Index _____________ 16 Figure 3.10 - Newton Creek Overview Map _________________ 17 Figure 3.11 - Newton Creek from Refinery to Superior Bay Worksites and Sensitivities___________________ 18 Figure 3.12 - Nemadji River Overview Map _________________ 22 Figure 3.13 - Refinery Drainage To Nemadji River Worksites and Sensitivities_______________________________ 23 Figure 3.14 - Unnamed Drainage Overview Map_____________ 28 Figure 3.15 - East/West Pipeline Drainage - Unnamed Drainage Worksites and Sensitivities___________________ 29 Figure 3.16 - Faxon Creek Overview Map __________________ 32 Figure 3.17 - East/West Pipeline Faxon Creek Worksites and Sensitivities_______________________________ 33 Figure 3.18 - Woodstock Bay Overview Map________________ 37 Figure 3.19 - East/West Pipeline - Woodstock Bay Worksites and Sensitivities ___________________________ 38 Figure 3.20 - Tower Bay Slip Overview Map ________________ 41 Figure 3.21 - East/West Pipeline - Tower Bay Slip Worksites and Sensitivities ___________________________ 42 Figure 3.22 - Murphy West Overview Map__________________ 45 Figure 3.23 - Murphy West Worksites and Sensitivities________ 46 3.8 Environmental Sensitivities _____________________________ 48 3.8.1 Description of Areas in the Vicinity of the Facilities ______ 49 Figure 3.24 - Sensitivity of Coastal Environments and Wildlife to Spilled Oil Lake Superior ____________________ 50

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SECTION 3OFFSITE SPILL PROCEDURES

Figure 3.1 - Initial Response Action Checklist ________________ 3Figure 3.2 - Initial Response Flowchart _____________________ 4

3.1 Spill Volume Estimating _________________________________ 53.1.1 Data Acquisition _________________________________ 53.1.2 Estimating Procedures ____________________________ 5

3.2 Spill Surveillance Guidelines _____________________________ 7Figure 3.3 - Spill Estimating Factors _______________________ 8

3.3 General Response Considerations ________________________ 93.4 Tactical Spill Response ________________________________ 11

3.4.1 Organization ___________________________________ 113.4.2 Drainages _____________________________________ 11

3.5 Contractor Equipment and Manpower _____________________ 133.6 Oil Spill Cooperatives__________________________________ 14

3.6.1 Twin Ports Petroleum Mutual Aid Group ______________ 143.7 Response Equipment Inspection and Maintenance___________ 14

Figure 3.8 - Overview Map of Plan Area ___________________ 15Figure 3.9 - Response Corridor Drainage Index _____________ 16Figure 3.10 - Newton Creek Overview Map _________________ 17Figure 3.11 - Newton Creek from Refinery to Superior Bay

Worksites and Sensitivities___________________ 18Figure 3.12 - Nemadji River Overview Map _________________ 22Figure 3.13 - Refinery Drainage To Nemadji River Worksites and

Sensitivities_______________________________ 23Figure 3.14 - Unnamed Drainage Overview Map_____________ 28Figure 3.15 - East/West Pipeline Drainage - Unnamed Drainage

Worksites and Sensitivities___________________ 29Figure 3.16 - Faxon Creek Overview Map __________________ 32Figure 3.17 - East/West Pipeline Faxon Creek Worksites and

Sensitivities_______________________________ 33Figure 3.18 - Woodstock Bay Overview Map________________ 37Figure 3.19 - East/West Pipeline - Woodstock Bay Worksites

and Sensitivities ___________________________ 38Figure 3.20 - Tower Bay Slip Overview Map ________________ 41Figure 3.21 - East/West Pipeline - Tower Bay Slip Worksites

and Sensitivities ___________________________ 42Figure 3.22 - Murphy West Overview Map__________________ 45Figure 3.23 - Murphy West Worksites and Sensitivities________ 46

3.8 Environmental Sensitivities _____________________________ 483.8.1 Description of Areas in the Vicinity of the Facilities______ 49Figure 3.24 - Sensitivity of Coastal Environments and Wildlife to

Spilled Oil Lake Superior ____________________ 50

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SECTION 3OFFSITE SPILL PROCEDURES,CONTINUED

3.8.2 ESI Map Descriptions ____________________________ 51Figure 3.25 - Lake Superior Shoreline Habitat Rankings_______ 58Figure 3.26 - Description of Shoreline Types1 _______________ 59Figure 3.27 - Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps __________ 64Figure 3.28 - Endangered Animals in the St. Louis River Area __ 68

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FIGURE 3.1 - INITIAL RESPONSE ACTION CHECKLIST

Response Action PersonTakingAction

(Initials)

Date/TimeActionTaken

AREA OPERATING PERSONNEL1. Notify Shift Foreman and control room.2. Identify and control source of spill, if safe to do so.

SHIFT FOREMAN3. Report to spill scene and assess situation. Assume role of

Incident Commander until relieved.4. Notify Area Superintendent and Refinery Manager.5. Call out spill response contractor(s), as required.6. Direct overall operations and spill control procedures until

relieved.7. Notify required regulatory agencies as follows:

• National Response Center• U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office - Duluth• Douglas County Emergency Management• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

• Game Warden• Environmental Engineer

• Wisconsin Emergency Government

8. Complete Supervisor’s Investigation of Spill Form (FIGURE2.4) and Emergency Response Call Log (FIGURE 2.5).

REFINERY MANAGER9. Assume the role of Incident Commander.10. Activate Emergency Management Team.11. Notify MOUSA Refining Manager (EI Dorado Contact).

(a.) If source is unknown fluid, gas or potentially hazardous material, perform air monitoringbefore sending personnel into site.

(b.) Clean-up contractor should develop and have for your approval, a site safety plan priorto beginning any operations.

(c.) Refer to SECTION 4 for telephone numbers.

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FIGURE 3.2 - INITIAL RESPONSE FLOWCHART

AREAOPERATINGPERSONNEL

IDENTIFY &CONTROL SPILL

SOURCE

CONTROLROOM

SHIFTFOREMAN

ASSUME ROLE OF IC UNTIL

RELIEVED

ASSUMEROLE OF

IC

REPORT TOSCENE

ASSESSSITUATION

ACTIVATEEMERG MNGMT

TEAM

NOTIFYEL DORADO

CONTACT

DIRECTOPNS UNTIL

RELIEVED

NOTIFYAGENCIES

REFINERYMANAGER

AREASUPT

COMPLETE SPILLREPORT FORM

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3.1 SPILL VOLUME ESTIMATING

Spill size and volume estimates are essential for identifying potential oil spilltrajectories, impact zones and shoreline arrival times. Accurate monitoring of oilslicks is also important in documenting the nature and distribution of oil so thatmeaningful decisions can be made regarding containment and recovery operationsand the potential use of dispersant.

3.1.1 Data Acquisition

! Use aircraft whenever possible to locate the spill source (latitude andlongitude) and the aerial distribution of any resulting surface slicks.

! Use surface vessels to confirm the presence of any suspected oilslicks. If possible, direct the vessels from aircraft and photograph thevessels from the air to show their positions(s) and size(s) relative tothe surface slick(s).

! If possible, take a sample of the oil slick with a clean sorbent pad andplace the oiled pad in a clean jar or wrap the pad in tin foil. Keep allsamples in air-tight containers and maintain proper storage andcustody procedures. If possible, use the volume of oil collected froma known area to estimate the average thickness of the slick sampled.

! Describe the approximate dimensions of the oil slick based onavailable reference points (i.e., vessel, platforms, islands, shorelinefeatures, etc.). As necessary, use an aircraft or vessel to traverse thelength and width of the slick while timing each pass. Calculate theapproximate size and area of the slick using the product of speed andtime.

3.1.2 Estimating Procedures

Early in a spill response, estimation of spill volume is required in order to:

! Report to agencies;

! Determine liquid recovery requirements;

! Determine manpower and equipment requirements;

! Estimate disposal and interim storage requirements.

Actual spill volumes are often unavailable or inaccurate, therefore, field estimatesare usually required. Some rapid methods to estimate spill size are as follows:

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Catastrophic Failure

! If a spill occurs during transfer operations, the total spill volume can beestimated by multiplying the pumping rate by the elapsed time that the leakwas in progress, plus the drainage volume of the line between the twoclosest valves or isolation points. Volume loss = Pump Rate (bbls/min) xElapsed Time (min) + Line Contents (bbl).

Rule of Thumb on Line Volumes

Line size (inches)2 = bbls/1000 ft.Inside diameter

Note: 12” pipe and smaller is I.D. dimension, 14” pipe and larger is O.D.dimension.

For Example:

6” = 36 bbls/1000 ft. of line16” (15” I.D.) = 225 bbls/1000 ft.

! A high percentage of spills are caused by internal or external corrosion orhole in hose. Spills resulting from a flange or hose leak will likely occur at asignificantly lower rate.

For this purpose, the following calculations and techniques may be used:

Vol (gal) ~ 1800 x A (in2) x T (hrs) x (P)½ (psig)

The approximate volume in gallons equals approximately 1,800 times thearea of the hole (sq. in.) times the time of leakage (hours) times the squareroot of the pipe line operating pressure (psig).

This approximation is reasonable when the diameter of the hole is less than¼ of the pipes inside diameter, when the liquid is packed over the hole, andwhen frictional losses are considered negligible.

Another field technique:

! Divide the number 10,286 by the number of seconds it takes to fill afive gallon pail.

! A simpler rule of thumb would be to divide 10,000 by the number ofseconds to collect five gallons for the approximate flow in barrels perday.

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Estimated drip rates:

One drop/second = 1 gallon per dayThin stream breaking into drops = 24 gallons per daySmall stream (about 1/8 inch) = 84 gallons per dayLarge stream (about ¼ inch) = 336 gallons per day

! For tank overfills, the total volume would be limited to the elapsed timemultiplied by the pumping rate.

! In the event that a more accurate method is not available, an estimateof spill size can be made by visual assessment of the surface areaand thickness. Refer to FIGURE 3.3 for rough approximations of spillvolume. Be aware, however, that these factors may yield unreliableresults due to factors such as:

! Interpretation of color of sheen varies with different observers.! Appearance of a slick varies depending upon amount of

available sunlight, sea state, and viewing angle.! Different products may behave differently, depending upon

their properties.

3.2 SPILL SURVEILLANCE GUIDELINES

! Factors Affecting Slick Movement

The movement of spilled oil on the water will depend primarily on the effectsof wind and surface currents present near the site of the spill. Surfacecurrents will dominate slick movement unless the winds are strong. Whenwinds are strong, they will cause the slick to move at approximately 3.4percent of the wind speed in the same general direction. This means that ifa 20 mph wind is blowing from the east, the oil will move 0.68 miles to thewest in one hour. When currents and strong winds are absent, slickspreading will dictate slick movement. However, even if only weak winds orsurface currents are present, they will dominate slick movement.

! Methods Available For Predicting Slick Movements

To determine the potential impacts of an oil spill and to aid in responseoperations, it is essential to predict the direction of oil slick movements. Theinitial direction of a slick's movement should be determined visually. Oncethe direction and speed of wind and current are known, a short termprojection can be made by performing a simple vector addition analysis.

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FIGURE 3.3 - SPILL ESTIMATING FACTORS

Approximate Layer-Thickness

Approximate Volume perAreaDEFINITIONS APPEARANCE

millimeters inches liters/km^2 gallon/nm^2

Barely VisibleBarely visible undermost favorable light

conditions0.00004 0.000002 50 40

Silver Sheen Visible as a silverysheen on surface water 0.00007 0.000003 100 75

First Color Trace First trace of color maybe observed 0.0001 0.000004 200 150

Bright Colors Bright bands of colorare visible. 0.0003 0.00001 400 300

Dull Colors Colors begin to turndull brown 0.001 0.00004 1,200 1,000

Dark Colors Much darker brown 0.003 0.0001 3,600 3,000

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As the response effort proceeds, more sophisticated predictions would begenerated by the Scientific Support coordinator using the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration (NOAA) Oil Spill Simulation Model (OSSM) orContinental Shelf Associates (CSA) Model. These techniques are briefly discussedbelow.

Visual

The Facility Person-in-Charge is familiar with the local geography and,when daylight and weather conditions permit, would be able to determine theinitial direction of the slick’s movement. In the event of a major spill, everyeffort would be made to enhance visual surveillance activities by placing aknowledgeable observer in a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.

NOAA Oil Spill Simulation Model

During a major spill, the Federal On-Scene Coordinator would have accessto trajectory information generated by the NOAA Oil Spill Simulation Model.

This information, supplemented by on-scene observations, would beanalyzed and the approximate location of the oil slick during various timeintervals would be projected onto a digitized map of the region. Differentsimulations are possible as conditions at the spill site change. Thesetrajectory maps can then be telefaxed to the Federal On-Scene Coordinatorat the scene or be directly accessed through a computer terminal (withprinter) which would be linked to the NOAA trajectory computer.

Other Models

Continental Shelf Associates (CSA) can be utilized to prepare a trajectoryanalysis. Results can be relayed to the Command Center via telephone orfax. The Emergency Management Team can utilize this data in planningtheir response operations (i.e., protection of beaches, placement ofcontainment equipment, etc.). If appropriate, the Emergency ManagementTeam will continue to obtain weather forecasts and provide them to one ofthese companies for updated trajectories, and respond accordingly. Thismodel is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

3.3 GENERAL RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS

! An early priority is to determine extent of spill coverage and movement viasurveillance aircraft and/or watercraft. Estimate trajectory of spill utilizingtechniques described in SECTION 3.2. This is essential in formulatingresponse strategies.

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! Estimate volume of spill utilizing techniques described in SECTION 3.1.

! Identify environmentally and sociologically sensitive areas in the trajectoryof the spill utilizing maps and information located in this section. Developpriorities and plans for protecting these resources.

! Begin mobilization of company or contractor equipment as soon as possible.Mobilize contractors to a location downstream in advance of the slick. Ensure that they have appropriate safety equipment and air monitoringdevices. A list of available contractors is included in SECTION 4. Phonenumbers for these contractors are included in FIGURE 4.1.

! Dispose of oily debris in accordance with governing laws and regulations andin accordance with procedures in APPENDIX K.2. Reclaim as much oil aspossible by recycling through refinery facilities. Decant as much water aspossible at the spill site, after obtaining appropriate agency approval.

! Identify and maintain a list of vacuum truck services in the area. Ensure thatan adequate number of vacuum trucks are called out during a spill. Removing oil from water is time consuming and inefficient as a large amountof water will also be recovered, therefore, numerous trucks will be requiredin the event of a large spill.

! If spill reaches St. Louis Bay, and has the potential to impact InterstateIsland, deploy protection boom around Island. This is a nesting area for gullsand Terns. Attempt to contain the slick before it reaches Superior Bay.

! If spill escapes containment efforts and enters Lake Superior, be aware ofa drinking water intake approximately 1.5 miles off Minnesota Point in LakeSuperior off Park Point Airport. If this water intake is at risk, contact theoperator (City of Cloquet, MN).

! Portions of the pipelines are adjacent to residential areas and city streets.Evaluate flammable and toxic characteristics of the spilled product. Safetyof residents and motorists is the first priority. Contact Police Department toprovide traffic control and Fire Department to assist in containmentoperations.

! Work with Fire Department to evaluate need for evacuation of nearbyresidents and businesses.

! Attempt to block sewer system catch basins in the area of the spill to preventspilled product from entering the sewer system. Contact Department ofPublic Works if information is needed to identify these locations.

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3.4 TACTICAL SPILL RESPONSE

The purpose of this section is to provide and describe:

! Drainage paths from potential spill sources

! Potential response worksite locations

! Driving directions to those worksites

! Response strategies with manpower and equipment requirements

! Aerial and land photographs of the worksites

3.4.1 Organization

This section is organized as noted below. The beginning of the sectionlists:

! Plan Area Overview Map

This is an overview map of potential spill pathways (responsecorridors) identified in this Section. Each spill pathway is identified bynumber which corresponds to a tab within this section. Within eachtab is more specific response information relating to that drainagearea.

! Plan Area Drainage Index

This is an index which is organized by main drainage areas, andrefers to those drainage areas illustrated on the Plan Area OverviewMap in this section. This index lists primary response corridors (river,creek, canal, lake, etc) that may be impacted by a spill from therefinery, East/West Pipeline and Murphy West Facility, and refers toother drainages that also may be impacted downstream by describingwhich tab and worksite in this section must be referenced.

3.4.2 Drainages

Each identified drainage area (response corridor) includes the following:

! Response corridor overview map(s)

Each response corridor contains an overview map(s) which describesthe impact area. This map identifies worksite locations, environmentaland socio-economic sensitivities and water intakes.

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! Worksite and Sensitivities Table

This table is located on the page following the corridor overview map. This table references and describes those worksites and sensitivitieslisted and identifies the location in the plan where more detailedresponse information is located for each worksite. This table containsthe following information:

! A map reference number and worksite number (worksitescontain detailed information for each response location)

! Descriptive name of each feature

! Distance in miles downstream from spill source

! Primary response action. If additional actions arerecommended, they will be contained in the detailedinformation for that worksite

! Potential vulnerability due to a spill

! Immediate contact for identified response item

! Prioritized response objectives

This table is located on the same page as the Worksites andSensitivity Table and contains prioritized high level responseobjectives. If a spill threatens to impact additional areas downstream,refer to these tables for critical response objectives for eachpotentially impacted geographic area. The response objectives mayrefer to other areas within the plan that contain critical information.

! Response operations and tactics for each identified worksite

For each worksite identified on the corridor overview map anddescribed on the Worksites and Sensitivity Table, there is one pagethat includes detailed descriptions that are designed to provide allrequired information to plan and conduct response operations. Thisinformation includes:

! Land photographs

! Detailed site information including latitude/longitude, county,response objectives, response tactics, and critical responseinformation

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Map and written driving directions to site from the refinery

Drawing of response strategy

Detailed list of equipment and manpower requirements

Aerial photographs with the site identified

Response strategies, equipment and manpower requirements and site conditions are based on conditions that were present during site assessments. Actual conditions at the time of a response may vary significantly and may necessitate the need for a different strategy and/or equipment requirements. The strategies and equipment lists contained in this plan should be used as guidelines only.

3.5 CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT AND MANPOWER

Murphy's initial source of containment boom is the Twin Ports Petroleum Mutual Aid Group, of which Murphy is a member. The group maintains 200 feet of containment boom and member companies maintain in excess of 1,000 feet of boom, which is also available to member companies. Murphy will rely upon the Superior Fire Department to deploy this equipment. Also, the Superior Fire Department maintains an additional 1,200 feet of containment boom which can be used in the event of a spill. In excess of 2,000 feet of boom can be deployed in less than one hour from discovery of a spill.

In the event of a large spill, Murphy may also use other response contractors for additional resources, such as Superior Environmental Services (Port Washington, WI), OSI Environmental (Eveleth, MN) and CEDA (Minneapolis, MN).

A summary of initial resources and response times is as follows:

CONTRACTOR LOCATION APPPROX.

RESPONSE TIME CONTAINMENT

BOOM VACUUM TRUCKS

TWIN PORTS MUTUAL AID SUPERIOR, WI < 1 HOUR + 1,000 FEET 0

SUPERIOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

SUPERIOR, WI < 1 HOUR 1,200 FEET 0

OSI ENVIRONMENTAL EVELETH, MN < 2 HOURS 700 FEET 2

SUPERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

SHEBOYGAN, WI

4-6 HOURS *6,000 FEET *20

* Additional resources are available from Associated Response Contractors

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APPENDIX B contains a list of contractors in the area that provide equipment andservices which may be needed during a spill response operation, along with theirphone numbers.

APPENDIX B contain detailed equipment lists for these contractors, and evidenceof contracts.

Contractors roles and responsibilities are as follows:

! Providing booms, skimmers, temporary storage tanks, vacuum trucks,construction equipment and other equipment necessary for containment andrecovery of an oil spill.

! Providing trained personnel to operate the aforementioned equipment andsupervising response personnel.

! Interfacing with Murphy Field Supervisors to implement tactical ordersrelating to the spill response.

! Providing appropriate safety equipment and ensuring personnel areoperating according to Murphy's safety guidelines and applicable federal,state and local regulations.

! Providing transportation for all necessary contractor personnel andequipment.

3.6 OIL SPILL COOPERATIVES

3.6.1 Twin Ports Petroleum Mutual Aid Group

The Twin Ports Petroleum Mutual Aid Group is composed of sevencompanies and includes industry and local government. The groupmaintains a spill response trailer stocked with spill response equipment. TheCity of Superior Fire Department maintains and deploys this equipment forthe member companies. This equipment will be relied upon for initialresponses to a spill. A list of equipment owned by the Mutual Aid Group andmember companies is provided in APPENDIX B.

3.7 RESPONSE EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

MOUSA and the response contractors/cooperative inspect and test each piece ofpollution response equipment (that lends itself to testing) monthly and repairs aremade immediately.

Records of equipment inspections and test results are maintained by MOUSA, andby each contractor and are available for inspection by regulatory agencies.

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FIGURE 3.8 - OVERVIEW MAP OF PLAN AREA

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FIGURE 3.9 - RESPONSE CORRIDOR DRAINAGE INDEX

Spill Source Drainage Route Tab# Description of Drainage

SuperiorRefinery

Newton Creek 1 ! Natural stream paralleling Stinson Avenue, heavilywooded and brushy. Engineering controls in placeat the refinery and at 21st Street. Flow is throughresidential areas and into Superior Harbor/SuperiorBay at Hog Island.

SuperiorRefinery TankFarm

Nemadji River 2 ! Roadside surface flow from Bardon Ave. throughheavily wooded area adjacent to golf course, then toNemadji River and open waters of SuperiorHarbor/Superior Bay near Highway 53 bridge.

MurphyEast/WestPipeline

UnnamedDrainage

3 ! Surface water flow from the pipeline under 28th

Street and through a light residential area and intoFaxon Creek at the Charles Halbert Heating Plant.

MurphyEast/WestPipeline

Faxon Creek 4 ! Surface water flow from the pipeline, then under 28th

Street and through the University of Wisconsin,Central Park and numerous residential areas beforeflowing into the open waters of SuperiorHarbor/Superior Bay at Barkers Island.

MurphyPipelineElmira Ave.Area

Woodstock Bay 5 ! Surface water flow from the pipeline at Elmira Ave.through residential areas and several wooded andbrushy, wide gullies. The flow diverts into severalstreams through the marshy gully bottoms thenflows to Woodstock Bay at Billings Drive.

MurphyPipelineWinter Street,N. 28th Street

Tower Bay Slip 6 ! Surface flow from two drainages. One is throughthe Burlington Northern rail yard from 28th Street,under Winter Ave., along the east side of the oldMurphy East facility then to Tower Bay Slip. Theother is from Winter Ave. west of the old MurphyEast facility and flowing into the first drainagenortheast of the old facility then to Tower Bay Slip. This drainage goes underground approximatelyone-half mile before entering Tower Bay Slip.

Murphy WestTankage andPipeline

Murphy West 7 ! Surface flow from the Murphy West tankage throughroadside ditches and two culverts prior to flowinginto the slip immediately west of the tankage andthen into Superior Harbor/Superior Bay.

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FIGURE 3.10 - NEWTON CREEK OVERVIEW MAP

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FIGURE 3.11 - NEWTON CREEK FROM REFINERY TO SUPERIOR BAY WORKSITES AND SENSITIVITIES

NAME DISTANCE

FROM SPILL SOURCE

*DETAILED RESPONSE

INFORMATION

PRIMARY RESPONSE

ACTION

TYPE

Stinson Ave. Gate 0.1 miles Section 3, Tab 1, Site 1

Containment and Recovery Worksite

Newton Creek Gate 0.30 miles Section 3, Tab 1, Site 2

Containment and Recovery Worksite

Newton Creek at E. 11th 0.85 miles Section 3, Tab 1,

Site 3 Containment and Recovery Worksite

Newton Creek at E. 7th 1.15 miles Section 3, Tab 1,

Site 4 Containment and Recovery Worksite

Newton Creek at E. 6th 1.20 miles Section 3, Tab 1,

Site 5 Containment and Recovery Worksite

Newton Creek at E. 5th 1.25 miles Section 3, Tab 1,

Site 6 Containment and Recovery Worksite

Newton Creek at E. 4th 1.34 miles Section 3, Tab 1,

Site 7 Containment and Recovery Worksite

Mouth of Newton Creek 1.55 miles Section 3, Tab 1,

Site 8 Containment and Recovery Worksite

Wetlands and Waterfowl 1.65 miles Section 3 Notification Environmental

Hog Island 1.80 miles Section 3, Tab 1, Site 9

Containment and Recovery Worksite

Prioritized Response Objectives: Geographic area includes from the Refinery to Newton Creek and Newton Creek to Superior Bay

Perform notifications per SECTION 4. Evacuate if necessary, secure area, account for personnel, secure ignition sources and

restrict access. Institute Incident Command System. Perform hazard assessment, including:

- ensure public and worker safety - implement Site Safety Plan - perform air monitoring - ensure traffic/crowd control - identify and utilize appropriate PPE

If spill occurs, proceed downstream to last worksite and perform recommended response tactics. HOG ISLAND (SITE 9) is the last site before Superior Bay, this site should be activated if product flows beyond Newton Creek Gate (Worksite 2).

*Detailed response information for worksites is included in this section

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Click here to view Newton Creek/Gate & Culvert Drainanges Worksites #’s 1-7

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Click here to view Newton Creek/Mouth of Newton Creek Worksites #8

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Click here to view Newton Creek/Hog Island Worksites #9

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FIGURE 3.12 - NEMADJI RIVER OVERVIEW MAP

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FIGURE 3.13 - REFINERY DRAINAGE TO NEMADJI RIVER WORKSITES AND SENSITIVITIES

NAME DISTANCE

FROM SPILL SOURCE

*DETAILED RESPONSE

INFORMATION

PRIMARY RESPONSE

ACTION

TYPE

Bardon Ave. Worksite

0.62 miles Section 3, Tab 2, Site 1 and Site 2

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Military Road Worksite

2.16 miles Section 3, Tab 2, Site 3

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

St. Francis Cemetery Worksite

2.60 miles Section 3, Tab 2, Site 4

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Extensive Wetlands

2.65 miles Section 3 Notification Environmental

Highway 53 Worksite

3.71 miles Section 3, Tab 2, Site 5

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Prioritized Response Objective: Geographic area includes the Refinery drainage to Nemadji River, and the Nemadji River to Superior Bay

Perform notifications per SECTION 4. Evacuate if necessary, secure area, account for personnel, secure ignition sources and

restrict access. Institute Incident Command System. Perform hazard assessment, including:

- ensure public and worker safety - implement Site Safety Plan - perform air monitoring - ensure traffic/crowd control - identify and utilize appropriate PPE

If spill occurs, proceed downstream to first worksite ahead of the leading edge and perform recommended response tactics.

If spill flows beyond Bardon Ave. Worksite (site 1), activate Highway 53 worksite (site 4). *Detailed response information for worksites is included in this section .

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Click here to view Nemadji River/Bardon Avenue Worksite #’s 1&2

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Click here to view Nemadji River/Military Road Worksite #3

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Click here to view Nemadji River/St. Francis Cemetery Worksite #4

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Click here to view Nemadji River/Highway 53 Worksite #5

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FIGURE 3.14 - UNNAMED DRAINAGE OVERVIEW MAP

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FIGURE 3.15 - EAST/WEST PIPELINE DRAINAGE - UNNAMED DRAINAGEWORKSITES AND SENSITIVITIES

NAME DISTANCEDOWNSTREAM

FROM SPILLSOURCE

*DETAILEDRESPONSE

INFORMATION

PRIMARYRESPONSE

ACTION

TYPE

Villa MarinaWorksite

0.25 miles Section 3, Tab 3,Site 1

Containmentand Recovery

Worksite

Public WorksWorksite

0.46 miles Section 3, Tab 3,Site 2

Containmentand Recovery

Worksite

Prioritized Response Objective: Geographic area includes the Unnamed Drainage from R.J.Street to Faxon Creek

! Perform notifications per SECTION 4.! Evacuate if necessary, secure area, account for personnel, secure ignition sources and

restrict access.! Institute Incident Command System.! Perform hazard assessment, including:

- ensure public and worker safety- implement Site Safety Plan- perform air monitoring- ensure traffic/crowd control- identify and utilize appropriate PPE

! If spill occurs, activate VILLA MARINA (SITE 1)and PUBLIC WORKS (SITE 2). Public Worksis the last site to stop migration of product before it enters Faxon Creek. Stand by for CharlesHalbert Heating Plant - FAXON CREEK (SITE 3). Refer to TAB 4, SITE 3 for Faxon CreekWorksites.

*Detailed response information for worksites is included in this section.

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Click here to view Unnamed Drainage/Villa Marina Worksite #1

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Click here to view Unnamed Drainage/Public Works Worksite #2

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FIGURE 3.16 - FAXON CREEK OVERVIEW MAP

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FIGURE 3.17 - EAST/WEST PIPELINE FAXON CREEK WORKSITES AND SENSITIVITIES

NAME DISTANCE

DOWNSTREAM FROM SPILL

SOURCE

*DETAILED RESPONSE

INFORMATION

PRIMARY RESPONSE

ACTION

TYPE

28th St. at University of Wisconsin Worksite

0.5 miles Section 3, Tab 4, Site 1

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

University of Wisconsin

0.68 miles Section 3 Notification Socio-Economic

Wessman Arena Worksite

0.86 miles Section 3, Tab 4, Site 2

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Charles Halbert Heating Plant Worksite

1.2 miles Section 3, Tab 4, Site 3

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Hill Ave. Worksite 1.68 miles Section 3, Tab 4, Site 4

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Residential Area 1.72 miles Section 3 Notification Socio-Economic

Central Park Worksite

1.93 miles Section 3, Tab 4, Site 5

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Barkers Island Worksite

2.41 miles Section 3, Tab 4, Site 6

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Prioritized Response Objective: Geographic area includes Faxon Creek from N. 31st Street Crossing to Superior Bay

Perform notifications per SECTION 4. Evacuate if necessary, secure area, account for personnel, secure ignition sources and

restrict access. Institute Incident Command System. Perform hazard assessment, including:

- ensure public and worker safety - implement Site Safety Plan - perform air monitoring - ensure traffic/crowd control - identify and utilize appropriate PPE

If spill occurs, proceed downstream to first worksite ahead of the leading edge and perform recommended response tactics. BARKERS ISLAND (SITE 6) is the last site before spill enters Superior Bay.

*Detailed response information for worksites is included in this section.

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Click here to view Faxon Creek/Culver Drainage Worksite #’s 1 & 2

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Click here to view Faxon Creek/Flow-Through Dam Drainages Worksite #’s 3, 4 & 5

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Click here to view Faxon Creek/Barkers Island Worksite #6

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FIGURE 3.18 - WOODSTOCK BAY OVERVIEW MAP

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FIGURE 3.19 - EAST/WEST PIPELINE - WOODSTOCK BAY WORKSITES AND SENSITIVITIES

NAME DISTANCE

FROM SPILL SOURCE

*DETAILED RESPONSE

INFORMATION

PRIMARY RESPONSE

ACTION

TYPE

Elmira Ave. Worksite

0.02 miles Section 3, Tab 5, Site 1

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Residential Area Section 3 Notification Socio-Economic

Wyoming Ave. Worksite

0.48 miles Section 3, Tab 5, Site 2

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Billings Drive Worksite

1.1 miles Section 3, Tab 5, Site 3

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Birds and Vegetation

Section 3 Notification Socio-Economic

28th Street Boat Ramp Worksite

1.61 miles Section 3, Tab 5, Site 4

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Prioritized Response Objective: Geographic area from Elmira Avenue to Woodstock Bay

Perform notifications per SECTION 4. Evacuate if necessary, secure area, account for personnel, secure ignition sources and

restrict access. Institute Incident Command System. Perform hazard assessment, including:

- ensure public and worker safety - implement Site Safety Plan - perform air monitoring - ensure traffic/crowd control - identify and utilize appropriate PPE

If spill occurs, proceed downstream to first worksite ahead of the leading edge and perform recommended response tactics. 28TH STREET BOAT RAMP (SITE 4) is the last site before spill enters Superior Bay.

*Detailed response information for worksites is included in this section.

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Click here to view Woodstock Bay/Culvert Drainages Worksite #’s 1, 2 & 3

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Click here to view Woodstock Bay/28th Street Boat Ramp Worksite #4

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FIGURE 3.20 - TOWER BAY SLIP OVERVIEW MAP

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FIGURE 3.21 - EAST/WEST PIPELINE - TOWER BAY SLIPWORKSITES AND SENSITIVITIES

NAME DISTANCE FROM SPILL

SOURCE

*DETAILEDRESPONSE

INFORMATION

PRIMARYRESPONSE

ACTION

TYPE

Burlington Railroad 0.1 to 2.17 miles Section 3 Notification Socio-Economic

Rail Yard Drainage 1.51 miles Section 3, Tab 6,Site 1

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Tower Bay SlipWorksite

2.17 miles Section 3, Tab 6,Site 2

Containment and Recovery

Worksite

Prioritized Response Objective: Geographic area from Elmira Avenue to Tower Bay Slip

! Perform notifications per SECTION 4.! Evacuate if necessary, secure area, account for personnel, secure ignition sources and

restrict access.! Institute Incident Command System.! Perform hazard assessment, including:

- ensure public and worker safety- implement Site Safety Plan- perform air monitoring- ensure traffic/crowd control- identify and utilize appropriate PPE

! If spill occurs, proceed downstream to first worksite ahead of the leading edge and performrecommended response tactics. TOWER BAY SLIP (SITE 2) is the last site before spillenters Superior Bay. See Overview Map (FIGURE 2.1) and RAILYARD DRAINAGEWORKSITE (SITE 1) for information regarding a potential worksite northeast of the oldMurphy East facility.

*Detailed response information for worksites are included in this section.

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Click here to view Tower Bay Slip/Rail Yard Drainage Worksite #1

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Click here to view Tower Bay Slip/Tower Bay Slip Worksite #2

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FIGURE 3.22 - MURPHY WEST OVERVIEW MAP

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FIGURE 3.23 - MURPHY WEST WORKSITES AND SENSITIVITIES

NAME DISTANCE FROM SPILL

SOURCE

*DETAILEDRESPONSE

INFORMATION

PRIMARYRESPONSE

ACTION

TYPE

Murphy WestWorksite

0.01 miles Section 3, Tab 7, Site 1 Containmentand Recovery

Worksite

Prioritized Response Objective: Geographic area from Murphy West to Tower Bay Slip

! Perform notifications per SECTION 4.! Evacuate if necessary, secure area, account for personnel, secure ignition sources,

and restrict access.! Institute Incident Command System.! Perform hazard assessment, including:

- Ensure public and worker safety- implement Site Safety Plan- perform air monitoring- ensure traffic/crowd control- identify and utilize appropriate PPE

! If spill occurs, proceed downstream to first culvert ahead of the leading edge andperform recommended response tactics.

! Consider immediate booming of the first slip west of the tankage to prevent productmigration into Superior Harbor/Superior Bay.

*Detailed response information for worksites is included in this section.

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Click here to view Murphy West Worksite #1

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3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES

Specific shoreline protection and cleanup techniques are presented in APPENDIXK for the shorelines of St. Louis Bay, Superior Bay, Duluth Harbor, Allouez Bay, andsurrounding areas. This section is not intended as a directive for a specific spillresponse procedure that is best for a particular time and location. The strategiesand response examples provided must be evaluated at the time of an actual spillto establish appropriate shoreline response priorities. These priorities should reflectthe actual resources threatened, human safety considerations, weather, estimatedtimes until impact, type and volume of oil spilled and the availability of responsepersonnel and equipment.

It is also important to recognize that while certain immediate environmentalprotection response strategies must be planned for in advance, the ongoingprotection and cleanup during a major spill would involve professional input from thecompany's oil spill advisors and the Federal and State On-Scene Coordinators.

It may be advisable to mobilize personnel and equipment for a range of potentialactivities including shoreline protective booming and beach cleanup.

The locations of sensitive ecological resources in the vicinity of the facility weremapped by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Thesemaps characterize shoreline types and identify biological and ecological resources.These resource maps provide a tool which would be used by the Team to prioritizesensitive areas for protection and cleanup, should a spill occur.

These maps consist of the following:

! An index which shows available map segments adjacent to Lake Superior.Map segments 35, 36, 37 and 38 are included in this plan. This includes thearea from New Duluth east to the Amnicon River, which includes Superior,Superior Bay, Allouez Bay and Saint Louis River.

! An environmental sensitivity index which identifies the different types ofshorelines and ranks them according to sensitivity. This index also showsa key which defines wildlife symbols, seasonality and spill response accesssymbols.

! Descriptions of shoreline types which contain a physical and biologicaldescription, a description of predicted oil impact and a description ofrecommended response activity.

! A species list with seasonal distribution and breeding seasons is included onthe back of each map. The species list is numbered to correspond withspecies identified in the maps.

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3.8.1 Description of Areas in the Vicinity of the Facilities

The area in the vicinity of the Murphy West Facility includes St. Louis Bay,Duluth Harbor, Superior Bay and Allouez Bay. These Bays are fed by the St.Louis River and discharge to Lake Superior. This area is characterized bybackwater areas, bays and islands. The St. Louis River, in this area, formsthe border between Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Areas of St. Louis Bay and Superior Bay are used for recreational activitiessuch as kayaking, rowing, wind surfing, and canoeing. The Bay in the vicinityof Barkers Island is used for swimming activity and there are public beachareas on Minnesota Point. In addition, there is a hotel, marina and museumon Barker's Island. Fishing and recreational boating are also popular.

Located on the west side of the Bay is the Sky Harbor Seaplane Airport andPark Point Recreation Center.

U.S. and foreign bulk cargo vessels transit the Duluth Ship Canal or Superiorentry into the Duluth-Superior Harbor to waterfront facilities with occasionalstops at Anchorage or the Duluth Port Terminal while awaiting berth. Inaddition, Great Lakes tank vessels use the Duluth-Superior Harbor,transferring petroleum products in bulk at fueling terminals in Superior.

This area supports a large and diverse fish community of approximately 54species, including walleye, yellow perch, northern pike, rainbow trout, browntrout and chinook salmon. This area is a walleye spawning and forage areaand has a large population of waterfowl throughout the year.

This area lies within the hawk migration route along Lake Superior. Mink,beaver, otter and muskrat are present in the area. SECTION 3 is a list ofendangered species and plants in the St. Louis River area.

The nearest waterway in the vicinity of the Murphy Refinery is Newton Creek.This creek is a non-continuous tributary to Superior Bay, entering the bay atHog Island Inlet. The area of Newton Creek between the refinery and bayconsists of wetlands, industrial, and residential areas. Another waterway inthe vicinity of the Refinery is the Nemadji River. The river typically flows atlow currents and contains environmentally sensitive wetlands at its mostnorthern portions (where it flows into Superior Bay). The river also consistsof sand beaches and is a popular sport fishing area.

The City of Superior maintains a wastewater treatment plant on the westbank of Superior Bay. The only drinking water intake in close proximity to theplanning distance is located in Lake Superior approximately 1.5 miles offPark Point Airport in Minnesota Point.

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3.8.2 ESI Map Descriptions

Introduction

Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps for Lake Superior have beendivided into two volumes: Volume I covers the lakeshore for the states ofMinnesota and Wisconsin and includes map numbers 15 through 63; VolumeII covers the lakeshores of Michigan and includes map numbers 1 through14 (Isle Royale) and 64 through 133.

The ESI maps include information for three main components: shorelinehabitats sensitive biological resources and human-use resources. Themethods of data collection and presentation are summarized in the followingsections.

Shoreline Habitat Mapping

The shoreline habitats of Lake Superior were mapped during overflightsconducted from June 14-17, 1993. The surveys were conducted atelevations of 300-500 feet and slow air speed, using a H-65 helicopterprovided by the U.S. Coast Guard. An experienced coastal geologistdelineated the coastal types directly onto 1:24,000 scale U.S. GeologicalSurvey topographic maps, using a standardized classification scheme.Where appropriate, multiple habitats were delineated for each shorelinesegment. For complicated areas or where the shoreline had changedsignificantly from that shown on the base maps, color infrared aerialphotographs (August 1988) provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineerswere used to update the maps.

Prediction of the behavior and persistence of oil on intertidal habitats isbased on an understanding of the dynamics of coastal environments, not justthe substrate type and grain size. The vulnerability of a particular intertidalhabitat is an integration of the following factors:

! Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, origin)

! Exposure to wave and tidal energy

! Biological productivity and sensitivity

! Ease of cleanup

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All of these factors are used to determine the relative sensitivity ofshorelines. Key to the sensitivity ranking is an understanding of therelationships between: physical processes, substrate, shoreline type,product type, sediment transport and product fate and effect. Thus, theintensity of energy expended upon a shoreline by wave action and rivercurrents directly affects the persistence of stranded oil. The need forshoreline cleanup activities is determined, in part, by the lack or slowness ofnatural processes in removing oil stranded on the shoreline.

These concepts have been used in the development of the EnvironmentalSensitivity Index (ESI), which ranks shoreline environments as to theirrelative sensitivity to oil spills, potential biological injury and ease of cleanup.Generally speaking, areas exposed to high levels of physical energy, suchas wave action and river currents, and low biological activity rank low on thescale. Sheltered areas with associated high biological activity have thehighest ranking. These rankings follow a shoreline classification system thathas been applied nationwide during the preparation of oil spill sensitivitymaps. The list below includes the shoreline habitats delineated for LakeSuperior, presented in order of increasing sensitivity to spilled oil.

1A. Exposed Rocky Cliffs1B. Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures2. Shelving Bedrock Shores3. Eroding Scarps in Unconsolidated Sediments4. Sand Beaches5. Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches6A. Gravel Beaches6B. Riprap Revetments, Groins and Jetties7. Exposed Flats (not present in study area)8A. Sheltered Scarps in Bedrock8B. Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures9A. Sheltered, Vegetated Low Banks9B. Sheltered Sand/Mud Flats10A. Fringing Wetlands10B. Extensive Wetlands

Sensitive Biological Resources

The key biological resources of the area that are most likely at risk in theevent of an oil spill are depicted on the maps. There were four majorcategories of biological resources considered during the production of themaps. These categories are birds, fish, plants and mammals.

The areal distributions on the maps represent a group of species that arepresent in that area.

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! Birds

The birds are divided into several species groupings or subelementsbased on behavior and genealogy. The species table shows the listingof al the birds and their subelements included on the maps. Thesespecies were included because of the potential for impact by an oilspill, or because they had a special protected status. All birddistributions are shown on the map as green polygons with a diagonalhatch pattern.

No bird polygons overlap. Individual nest locations are identified bysmall green dots. In the event that there are multiple categories, thenthe species distribution is shown by a black cross-hatched polygon.Icons representing each of the subelements are shown with thepolygons and nest sites. The number under the icon references thetable on the back of the map, which has a list of the species andseasonalities for the birds in that particular polygon or nest location.To identify the birds in a particular area, find the polygon or nestlocation number n the map for the birds. Then go to the table and lookup the number. Following the number will be a list of species that arepresent in the polygon or at the point location. The S/F columnindicates whether a species protected status is State (S) or Federal(F). The T/E column indicates if the species is threatened (T) orendangered (E). The concentration column indicates the number ofanimals presentCit is either relative (High, Medium, or Low), orabsolute numbers (45 nests). For each species, an X is placed in thecolumn corresponding to the month the species is present in the areaencompassed by the polygon or point location. The last four columnsin the table indicate the months that the species is nesting, laying,hatching and fledging.

! Fish

The fish areas depicted on the maps are either the spawning areasfor many species of fish, or areas of particularly high fishconcentrations. Species shown on the maps are importantcommercial or recreational fish or species that are an important partof the ecosystem. Only one polygon color pattern was used torepresent fish distribution (blue hatching). No fish polygons overlap.In the event that there are multiple categories, then the speciesdistribution is shown by a black cross-hatched polygon. A fish icon isshown for each polygon. The number under the icon references thetable on the back of the map, which has a list of the species andseasonalities for the fish in that particular polygon. To identify the fishin a particular area, find the polygon number for the fish of interest onthe map. Then go to the table and look up the polygon number.

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Following the number will be a list of species that are present in thepolygon. The S/F column indicates whether a species has State (S)or Federal (F) protection status. The T/E column indicates if thespecies is threatened (T) or endangered (E). The concentrationcolumn indicates the number of animals presentCit is either relative(High, Medium or Low), or absolute numbers (93,000). For eachspecies, an X is placed in the column corresponding to the month thespecies is present in the area encompassed by the polygon. The lasttwo columns in the table indicate the months that the species isspawning and when the juveniles are out migrating.

! Terrestrial Plants

All of the terrestrial plants included in this atlas are species that areon the State or Federal list of threatened or endangered plants, andfound in the areas near the shoreline. These plants may not beimpacted directly by a spill of oil since they are found above thenormal high water line, but they could be impacted during the cleanupoperations. The polygons for the plants, shown as a purple hatchpattern, represent the general location where the plants are found. Inthe event that there are multiple categories, then the speciesdistribution is shown by a black cross-hatched polygon. The exactlocation is not identified in order to protect the plants.

In addition to the polygons shown on the map, there are many otherareas that may contain state threatened or endangered species ofplants. There are several species of threatened or endangered plantsthat are found only in crevices and depressions in shelving bedrockshores. Since there has not yet been a complete survey of theMinnesota shoreline of Lake Superior, all areas of ESI 2 and possiblesome ESI 1A need to be considered as potentially having plantspecies of concern.

Furthermore, there are several sites in Minnesota which have uniqueplant communities that are of concern even though they are not listedas threatened or endangered. For example, the Sister Islands groupat the northeastern end of Minnesota have unique plant communitiesthat could be disturbed by response and cleanup activities on theislands.

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! Mammals

Although mammals were considered for inclusion in the atlas, noneare depicted on the maps or included in the database. There areseveral species of mammals which are likely to be impacted by oilspills along the shore of Lake Superior. Even though they areconsidered very sensitive resources, they were not depicted becausethey do not occur in appreciable concentrations at any location andare widely scattered throughout their range. The species of mammalsin the area that might be impacted are raccoon (Procyon lotor), mink(Mustela vison), river otter (Lutra canadensis) and beaver (Castorcanadensis). However, mammals were shown for areas on IsleRoyale.

Human-Use Features

Many different human-use features are depicted on the maps using a rangeof symbols. The features shown on the map are those that would either beimpacted by an oil spill, would provide access to the cleanup, or both. All ofthe features are represented on the maps by symbols that indicate the typeof feature. For most of the features a line is drawn from the symbol to theexact location of the feature. The features shown on the map include:

AccessCSites where beach access by vehicle is possible. This informationwas observed during the overflights.

AirportCLocation of airports or airfields whether they are manned orunmanned. The locations were obtained from visual observations during theoverflights and airports depicted on topographic maps.

AquacultureCSites where there is an aquaculture facility, including fishhatcheries. Information was obtained from state agencies.

Known Archeological SitesCThe symbol does not show the exact location ofthe archeological site but indicates that there is a site in the vicinity. Contactthe state Historical Preservation Society office if a known archeological sitecould potentially be affected by a spill or cleanup operation.

Boat RampCThe locations of boat ramps were mapped during theoverflights.

CampgroundsCOnly campgrounds on Isle Royale are shown.

Coast GuardCIdentifies the location of U.S. Coast Guard stations.

Commercial FisheriesCThis symbol indicates that there is commercial fishingin the area.

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FerryCShows the location of ferry docks.

Historical SiteCThis symbol shows the location of historical sites as providedby the Historic Preservation Society. Contact the state Historical PreservationSociety office if a historical site could potentially be affected by a spill orcleanup operation.

HoistCThis symbol indicates facilities which have the capability to hoist boatsinto and out of the water. Many times hoists are associated with marinas.

MarinaCThese symbols show the locations of all the marinas that wereidentifiable in the area. Marina locations were mapped during the overflights.More detailed information for the marinas can be obtained from the U.S.Coast Guard MSO Area Plan.

National ParkCThis symbol identifies the locations of National Parks,lakeshores and monuments. The park locations were obtained from theUSCG 7.5' quads and NPS personnel.

Native American LandsCThese are areas identified as Indian Reservations.Location information was obtained from the state and the Indian tribe whichhad lands in the study area.

Recreational BeachesCThis icon shows the location of beaches heavily usedfor recreational purposes, such as swimming. The locations were obtainedfrom state resource agencies.

State ParksCThis symbol identifies the location of state parks. The parklocations were obtained from the USCG topographic maps as well as stateresource agencies.

Water IntakeCThis symbol is placed where the actual water intake is locatedin the lake.

Wildlife AreasCThese are designated wildlife areas that include wildliferefuges, conservancy areas, wildlife preserves or reserves and wildlifemanagement areas.

Geographic Information System Data

The entire atlas product is stored in digital form in a Geographic InformationSystem (GIS). The information is stored as maps and associated databases.The format for the data varies depending on the type of information orfeatures for which the data are being stored. The three major formats areshoreline habitat classification, human-use features and biological resources.

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! Shoreline Habitat Classification

The shoreline habitat classification is stored as lines or polygons withthe data identifying the type of habitat associated with the line. Inmany cases a shoreline segment may have two or three differentclassifications. These multiple classifications are represented on themaps by double and triple lines, and in the database by ESI#1/ESI#2,where ESI#1 is the landward-most classification and ESI#2 is thelakeward-most classification.

! Human-Use Features

The human-use features are represented on the maps as an icondescribing the feature. In the digital file, the icon location isrepresented by a point. Attached to the point is a data file thatcontains fields for the name of the owner/manager, a telephonenumber at which the person can be contacted, an identification of thetype of feature and a brief description of the feature. This informationis incomplete and frequently changes, so it is not included in the atlas.

! Sensitive Biological Resources

Biological resources are shown on the map by colored and shadedpolygons, lines and points. The color of the polygon indicates whetherthe resource is a bird, fish or plant. The shading is used to identify theextent of the polygon, In the digital copy the biological resources arealso represented by polygons and lines. Associated with each featureis an identification number. This identification number is linked to aseries of databases that describe the resource for that particularpolygon, line or point. The first data set is a list of the species presentin the polygon (indicated by a species identification number). Next,the concentration of each species (when available), is linked to thedatabase with expert contacts for that species in that area. Temporaldistribution information (by month) for that species at that location,and identification of the species complete the database. The expertcontacts list contains the name, a telephone number, address andAgency of the person most suited to contact for information on thespecies of concern in the area of concern. The temporal distributiondatabase includes the months a species is present and the monthsof certain phases of breeding activity. For birds, it indicates the timesof nesting, laying, hatching and fledging. For fish, spawning andoutmigration times are identified. The identification database identifiesthe species by common name, scientific name, species grouping bygenealogy and behavior and state or federal threatened orendangered status.

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FIGURE 3.26 - DESCRIPTION OF SHORELINE TYPES1

TYPES ESI # DESCRIPTION PREDICTED OIL IMPACT RECOMMENDED CLEANUP ACTIVITY

Exposed RockyCliffs

1 ! Steep (>30 degrees) bedrock cliff with a width toonarrow to have any accumulated sediments. Oftena platform cut into the bedrock extends offshore.

! This shoreline type is never used in combinationwith another shoreline type. However, they arefrequently found interspersed with shelving bedrockledges.

! The rock surface can be highly irregular, withnumerous cracks and crevices.

! Exposure to wave energy occurs on a regular basis.! This shoreline type represents 13 percent of the

shoreline in the Lake Superior region.

! Oil will be held offshore by wave reflection off steepcliffs.

! Any oil that is deposited will be rapidly removedfrom exposed faces, although oil persistence onany specific shoreline is related to the incomingwave energy.

! The most resistant oil would remain as a patchband at or above the high-water line/

! Greatest impacts are likely to be to birds whenpresent at nesting colonies or feeding in nearshorewaters.

! On most shorelines, cleanup is not necessary andmay be dangerous.

! Access is usually very difficult! Washing techniques with ambient water are only

effective while oil is still fresh.

Exposed, HardMan-MadeStructures

2 ! These structures are vertical, hard andimpermeable seawalls and piling exposed to directwave action.

! They are present along developed shorelines wherebeach erosion has occurred or where harbors havebeen built, comprising 1 percent of the shoreline.

! Any oil that is deposited will be rapidly removedfrom exposed faces, although oil persistence onany specific shoreline is related to the incomingwave energy.

! The most resistant oil would remain as a patchyband at or above the high-water line.

! High-pressure spraying may be required to removeoil for aesthetic reasons and prevent leaching ofthe oil from the structure.

! Cleanup crews should make sure to recover allreleased oil.

Shelving BedrockShores

3 ! Shelving bedrock shores occur where flat or gentlydipping rock ayers are exposed and extend into theshallow nearshore zone.

! They generally are exposed to seasonally highwave action that strips most sediment from the rocksurface.

! The rock surface can be very irregular.! They represent 12 percent of the shoreline.

! Oil will be held offshore by waves reflecting off themost exposed platforms.

! Any oil that comes ashore will form a band alongthe high-water line.

! Once deposited, the oil will be rapidly removed fromexposed faces, although oil persistence on anyspecific shoreline is related to the incoming waveenergy.

! In areas of high exposure to waves, no cleanup isnecessary.

! Manual removal of residual surface oil may beneeded in wave shadows, both on the platform andalong the high-water line.

Eroding Scarps inUnconsolidatedSediments

4 ! These scarps are composed of soft, unconsolidatedsediments (mostly sand).

! The scarps show evidence of active erosion, andbeaches in front of the scarps are narrow or absent.

! They are most common along the Wisconsinshoreline, comprising 2 percent of the shoreline.

! Any stranded oil will form a band along the high-water line.

! There is some potential for oil penetration into anysediment accumulations at the base of the scarp,but active erosion of the scarp will also erode theoil.

! In most cases, cleanup is not necessary because ofthe short residence time of the oil.

! The need for removal of oiled sediments should becarefully evaluated because of the potential forincreased erosion.

! Manual labor and close supervision should be usedso that the minimal amount of sediment is removedduring cleanup.

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TYPES ESI # DESCRIPTION PREDICTED OIL IMPACT RECOMMENDED CLEANUP ACTIVITY

Sand Beaches 5 ! Sand beaches are composed of sediments thatrange in size from fine-grained sand to granules (2-4 millimeters).

! When the sediments are fine-grained sand,beaches may be wide and flat; where thesediments are coarser, they usually are steeperand narrower.

! These beaches may be used by migratingshorebirds.

! They are very common along the Lake Superiorshore and are heavily used during the summermonths for recreation.

! They comprise over 16 percent of the shoreline.

! During small spills, oil will concentrate in a bandalong the swash line.

! Maximum penetration of oil into fine-grained sandwill be less than 15 cm; penetration into coarse-grained sand can reach 25 cm.

! Burial of oiled layers by clean sand within the firstfew weeks after the spill will be limited usually toless than 30 cm, whereas burial by up to 60 cm oncoarse-grained beaches is possible.

! Deepest burial will occur if the oil is strandedonshore at the beginning of an accretionary period,such as after a storm.

! Much of the oil will be removed during the nextstorm.

! Heavy accumulations of residual oil can form tarmats.

! Biological impacts are likely to be low, except forwhen the beaches are being used by shorebirds forresting and foraging.

! Because of their heavy recreational use, mostbeaches will require extensive cleanup efforts toremove as much of the oil as possible.

! Sand removal should be kept to a minimum, toavoid erosional problems.

! Use of heavy equipment for oiled sediment removalmay result in the removal of excessive amounts ofsand; manual cleanup may be preferable.

! All activity through the oiled sand should be limitedto prevent mixing the oil deeper into the sedimentsand contamination of adjacent clean areas.

! When possible, cleanup crews should wait for all ofthe oil to come ashore prior to removal of oiledsediment.

Mixed Sand andGravel Beaches

6 ! These beaches are composed of a wide range ofmixtures of sand and gravel (greater than 10percent of each).

! Because of the mixed sediment sizes, there may bezones of pure sand, pebbles or cobbles.

! Where the beach is depositional, there can bemultiple berms from the different water levelsgenerated during storms.

! Where the beach is stable or erosional, thesediments are a jumble of grain sizes with thegravel scattered over a relatively wide, flat surface.

! These beaches may be used by migratingshorebirds.

! Mixed sand and gravel beaches are commonthroughout the study area, comprising 16 percent ofthe shoreline.

! Small oil spills will be deposited at the high-waterline.

! Large spills will spread across the entire beachface.! Oil penetration into the beach sediments may be up

to 50 cm; however, the sand fraction can be quitemobile, and oil behavior is much like on a sandbeach if the sand fraction exceeds about 40percent.

! Burial of oil may be deep at and above the swashline, where oil tends to persist, particularly wherebeaches are only intermittently exposed to waves.

! On more sheltered beaches, extensive pavementsof asphalted sediments can form if there is noremoval of heavy oil accumulations, because mostof the oil remains on the surface.

! Once formed, these pavements are very stable andcan persist for many years.

! Biological impacts are likely to be low, except forwhen the beaches are being used by shorebirds forresting and foraging.

! Remove heavy accumulations of pooled oil.! All oiled debris should be removed.! Sediment removal should be limited as much as

possible.! Low-pressure flushing can be used to float oil away

from the sediments for recovery by skimmers orsorbents; high-pressure spraying should beavoided because of potential for transporting oiledsediments to the subtidal zones.

! Tilling may be used to reach deeply buried oil layerson exposed, depositional beaches.

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TYPES ESI # DESCRIPTION PREDICTED OIL IMPACT RECOMMENDED CLEANUP ACTIVITY

Gravel Beaches 7 ! These beaches are composed of a mixture ofgravel and less than 10 percent sand.

! On depositional beaches, the gravel is formed intomultiple berms from the different water levelsgenerated during storms.

! On stable or erosional beaches, the sediments area jumble of grain sizes with the gravel scatteredover a relatively wide, flat surface.

! They represent 15 percent of the shoreline.

! Deep penetration and rapid burial of stranded oil islikely on exposed beaches.

! During storms, oil can be pushed over the berms,pooling and persisting above the normal zone ofwave wash.

! Long-term persistence will be controlled by thedepth of penetration versus the depth of routinereworking by storm waves.

! On relatively sheltered beaches, formation ofasphalt pavements is likely where accumulationsare heavy.

! Remove heavy accumulations of pooled oil from theupper beachface.

! All oiled debris should be removed.! Sediment removal should be limited as much as

possible.! Moderate-pressure flushing can be used to float oil

away from the sediments for recovery by skimmersor sorbents; high-pressure spraying should beavoided because of potential for transporting oiledsediments to the subtidal zones.

! Tilling may be used to reach deeply buried oil layerson exposed beaches.

RiprapRevetments,Groins, andJetties

8 ! These structures are composed of cobble toboulder-sized quarried rocks that have been placedalong the shoreline for protection and stabilization.

! Riprap is placed behind beaches, along harbors,and as groins perpendicular to the shoreline.

! Riprap is common along much of the developedshoreline of Lake Superior, where it comprises 6percent of the shoreline.

! Deep penetration of oil between the boulders islikely where the riprap is placed at the water line.

! Oil adheres readily to the rough rock surfaces.! If oil is left uncleaned, it may cause chronic leaching

until the oil hardens into an asphalt deposit.

! When the oil is fresh and liquid, high-pressurespraying and/or water flooding may be effective,making sure to recover all released oil.

! Heavy and weathered oils are more difficult toremove, requiring scraping and/or hot-waterspraying.

! It may be necessary to replace heavily oiled riprap.

Exposed Flats 9 Not present in study areaSheltered Scarpsin Bedrock

10 ! They mostly occur as vertical rock walls andboulder-strewn rocky ledges inside of bays andcoves, sheltered from most wave attack.

! In places the shore is a very complex arrangementof rubble on a flat rock surface.

! Sheltered scarps are very uncommon, comprisingless than 1 percent of the shoreline.

! On all rocky shores, oil will adhere readily to therough rocky surface, particularly along the waterline, forming a distinct oil band.

! Fractures in the bedrock will be sites of pooling andoil persistence.

! Even on wide ledges, the lower zone usually stayswet, preventing oil from adhering to the rocksurface.

! Heavy and weathered oils readily adhere to the dry,rough rock surface and between the surfacesediments.

! Low to high-pressure spraying at ambient watertemperatures is most effective when the oil is fresh.

! Heavy and weathered oils will have to be manuallyremoved.

Sheltered, Man-Made Structures

11 ! These structures include revetments, seawalls,piers and docks constructed of concrete or wood.

! They usually extend to the water surface.! They are found inside harbors in highly developed

areas, comprising 3 percent of the shoreline.

! On impermeable surfaces, the oil will form a bandat the water line.

! If oil is left uncleaned, it may cause chronic leachinguntil the oil hardens into an asphalt deposit.

! High-pressure spraying may be required to removeoil for aesthetic reasons and prevent leaching ofthe oil from the structure.

! Cleanup crews should make sure to recover allreleased oil.

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FIGURE 3.26, CONTINUED - DESCRIPTION OF SHORELINE TYPES1

TYPES ESI # DESCRIPTION PREDICTED OIL IMPACT RECOMMENDED CLEANUP ACTIVITY

ShelteredVegetated LowBanks

12 ! Sheltered vegetated low banks are colonized byterrestrial plants that grow in aerated soils.

! They occur along the upper reaches of streams andembayments.

! They are not common, representing 5 percent ofthe shoreline.

! Oil will adhere to any vegetation along the waterline.

! Very heavy accumulations will be trapped alongshoreline irregularities and pool in any surfacedepressions.

! All free oil should be removed by vacuum, low-pressure flushing, etc.

! Vegetation removal should be conducted only whendeemed necessary and under close supervision.

ShelteredSand/Mud Flats

13 ! Sheltered flats are flat areas composed of sand, siltand clay that have been exposed by lowered waterlevels.

! They are uncommon, representing less than 1percent of the shoreline.

! Oil does not usually adhere to the surface ofsheltered flats, but rather is blown across the flatand accumulates at the water line.

! Very heavy accumulations will cover the flat at lowwater levels.

! Oil will not penetrate the water-saturated sedimentsat all, but rather remain on the surface.

! In areas of high suspended sediments, sorption ofoil can result in contaminated sediments that canbe deposited on the flats.

! When sediments are contaminated, oil will persistfor many years.

! Biological impacts can be severe.

! Any cleanup activity must be sure not to mix the oildeeper into the sediments.

! The soft substrate will not support any foot orvehicular traffic, so all operations should beconducted from shallow-draft boats.

! Cleanup should focus on removal of oilaccumulated at the water line; sorbents can beused to recover oil as it is naturally removed overtime.

Fringing Wetlands 14 ! Fringing wetlands occur as a narrow band ofvegetation that requires saturated soils for growthand reproduction.

! Wetland soils are mostly composed of silt and clay,although the vegetation can grow in sandysediments behind sheltered beaches and rockyshores.

! They are exposed to relatively high wave energy,compared to extensive wetlands.

! Fringing marshes are denoted on the maps as asingle band of color along the shoreline. Theyrepresent 7 percent of the shoreline.

! Oil adheres readily to wetland vegetation.! The band of coating will vary widely, depending

upon the water level at the time oil slicks are in thevegetation. There may be multiple bands.

! If the vegetation is thick, heavy oil coating will berestricted to the outer fringe.

! Medium to heavy oils do not readily adhere to orpenetrate the fine sediments, but they can pool onthe surface and in burrows.

! Light oils can penetrate the top few centimeters ofsediment and deeply into burrows and cracks (up toone meter).

! Fluctuating water levels will have great effects onwhich wetlands are susceptible to oiling.

! Rates of natural removal are a function of the site-specific exposure to wave energy. At exposed sites,oil can be removed within months; heavyaccumulations of oil can persist in shelteredwetlands for years.

! Under light to moderate oiling, natural recovery isthe best option.

! Any cleanup activity must be sure not to mix the oildeeper into the sediments. Trampling of the rootsmust be minimized.

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TYPES ESI # DESCRIPTION PREDICTED OIL IMPACT RECOMMENDED CLEANUP ACTIVITY

ExtensiveWetlands

15 ! Extensive wetlands occur as wide areas ofvegetation that requires saturated soils for growthand reproduction. The soils are composed of siltand clay.

! The most extensive wetlands are associated withriver mouths or sheltered lagoons. Thus, they aresheltered from direct wave attack.

! Extensive wetlands comprise nearly 11 percent ofthe shoreline length along Lake Superior.

! Oil adheres readily to wetland vegetation.! The band of coating will vary widely, depending

upon the water level at the time oil slicks are in thevegetation. There may be multiple bands.

! If the vegetation is thick, heavy oil coating will berestricted to the outer fringe.

! Medium to heavy oils do not readily adhere to orpenetrate the fine sediments, but they can pool onthe surface and in burrows.

! Light oils can penetrate the top few centimeters ofsediment and deeply into burrows and cracks (up toone meter).

! Fluctuating water levels will have great effects onwhich wetlands are susceptible to oiling.

! Rates of natural removal are a function of the site-specific exposure to wave energy. At exposed sites,oil can be removed within months; heavyaccumulations of oil can persist in shelteredwetlands for years.

! Under light to moderate oiling, natural recovery isthe best option.

! Any cleanup activity must be sure not to mix the oildeeper into the sediments. Trampling of the rootsmust be minimized.

! Cutting of oiled vegetation should only beconsidered when other resources present are atgreat risk from leaving the oiled vegetation in place.

! Heavy accumulations of pooled oil can be removedby vacuum, sorbents or low-pressure flushing.During flushing, care must be taken to preventtransport of oil to sensitive areas downslope oralong shore.

1 Sensitivity to Coast Environments and Wildlife to Spilled Oil, Louisiana, An Atlas of Coastal Resources, NOAA, 1989

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FIGURE 3.27 - ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY INDEX MAPS

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FIGURE 3.28 - ENDANGERED ANIMALS IN THE ST. LOUIS RIVER AREA

SPECIES COMMON NAME STATUS COUNTY LOCATION

Acipenser fulvescens Lake Sturgeon Special Concern Pine/St. Louis

Bartramia longicauda Upland Sandpiper(Plover)

Special Concern Itasca/St. Louis

Botaurus lentiginosus American Bittern Special Concern St. Louis

Buteo liniatus Red-ShoulderedHawk

Special Concern Pine/Douglas

Canis lupus Gray Wolf Threatened Carlton/Itasca/Pine/St.Louis/Douglas

Casmerodius albus Great Egret Threatened Douglas

Charadrius melodus Piping Plover Endangered St. Louis/Douglas

Chelydra serpintina Snapping Turtle Special Concern Carlton/Itasca/Pine/St. Louis

Cicindela denkikei Tiger Beetle Endangered St. Louis

Cicindela hirticollisshermani

Tiger Beetle Special Concern St. Louis

Clemmys insculpta Wood Turtle Threatened Pine/St. Louis/Douglas

Clossiana freija Frija Frillary Special Concern Carlton/Itasca/Pine/St. Louis

Clossiana frigga saga Frija Frillary Special Concern Pine/St. Louis

Cygnus buccinator Trumpeter Swan Endangered Douglas

Emydoidea blandingii Blanding's Turtle Threatened Pine/Douglas

Epidemia dorcas dorcas Dorcas Copper Special Concern Carlton/Itasca/Pine/St. Louis

Epidemia epixaphemichoganesis

Bog Copper Special Concern Carlton/Itasca/Pine/St. Louis

Erabia disa manicnus Disa Alpine Special Concern St. Louis

Erebia discoidalia Red-disked Alpine Special Concern Carlton/Itasca/Pine/St. Louis

Falco peregrinus Peregrin Falcon Endangered Douglas

Haliaetus Leucocephalus Bald Eagle Threatened Carlton/Itasca/Pine/St. Louis/Douglas

Heterodon plarhinos Eastern HognoseSnake

Special Concern Pine

Lanius ludovicianus Loggerhead Shrike Threatened

Endangered

St. Louis

DouglasLycaeides idas Northern Blue

ButterflyEndangered Douglas

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FIGURE 3.28, CONTINUED - ENDANGERED ANIMALS IN THE ST. LOUISRIVER AREA

SPECIES COMMON NAME STATUS COUNTY LOCATION

Lynx canadensis Canada Lynx Endangered Douglas

Marpissa grata Jumping Spider Special Concern Carlton

Martes americana Marten Special Concern St. Louis

Mircotus chrotorrhinus Rock Vole Special Concern St. Louis

Myotis septentrionalis Northern Myotis Special Concern Itasca/Pine/St. Louis

Odocoileus hemionus Mule Deer Special Concern Itasca

Oeneis Jutta ascerta Jutta Arctic Special Concern Carlton/Pine/St. Louis

Pandion haliatus Osprey Special Concern Itasca/Pine/St.Louis/Douglas

Phenacomys intermedius Heather Vole Special Concern St. Louis

Pipistrellus subflavus Eastern Pipistrelle Special Concern St. Louis

Podiceps grisegena Red-necked Grebe Threatened Douglas

Proclossiana eunomiadawsoni

Bog Fritillary Special Concern St. Louis

Rangifer tarandus Caribou Special Concern St. Louis

Seiurus motacilla LouisianaWaterthrush

Special Concern Pine

Spilogale putorius Eastern SpottedSkunk

Special Concern Itasca/Pine/St. Louis

Sterna caspia Caspian Tern Endangered Douglas

Sterna forsteri Forester's Tern Endangered Douglas

Sterna hirundo Common Tern Special Concern

Endangered

St. Louis

DouglasPolygonum viviparum Alpine Bistort Special Concern St. Louis

Potamogeton vaaseyi Vasey's Pondweed Special Concern St. Louis

Pseudocyphellaria crocata Lichen Species Endangered St. Louis

Pyrola minor Small Shinleaf Special Concern St. Louis

Rancunculus lapponicus Lapland Buttercup Special Concern St. Louis

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FIGURE 3.28, CONTINUED - ENDANGERED ANIMALS IN THE ST. LOUISRIVER AREA

SPECIES COMMON NAME STATUS COUNTY LOCATION

Rhynochospora fusca Sooty Colored Beak-rush

Special Concern St. Louis

Salix pellita Satiney Willow Special Concern St. Louis

Sparganium golmeratum Clustered Bur Reed Endangered St. Louis

Stricta fuliginosa Lichen Species Special Concern St. Louis

Subularia aquatica Awlwort Endangered St. Louis

Tillaea aquatica Pigmyweed Endangered St. Louis

Tomenthypnumfalcifolium

Moss Species Special Concern St. Louis

Triglochin palustris Marsh Arrow-grass Special Concern St. Louis

Tsuga canadensis Eastern Hemlock Special Concern Carlton/Pine/St. Louis

Utricularia gibba Humped Bladderwort Special Concern St. Louis

Vaccinium vitis-idaea Mountain Cranberry Endangered Douglas

Viola novae-angliae New England Violet Special Concern Carlton/St. Louis

Waldsteinia fragrioides Barren Strawberry Special Concern Pine/St. Louis

Xyris montana Yellow-eyed Grass Special Concern St. Louis