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ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
PLIAN OF STUDY
FOR
PROJECT FEASIBILITY AND
- FERC LICENSE APPLICATION
VOLUME III - SUPPLEM<-ENTAL
INFORMATION
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VOLUME III
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTIon
This volume presents experience resumes of personnel involved
in the studies. This volume is divided in three parts
as follows:
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A: Harza-CH2M HILL (Multi-disciplined Planning)
B: Woodward-Clyde Consultants (Seismic Geology and
Seismology)
C: Fluor Power Services (Alternative Thermal Generation)
ARLIS
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Anchorage, Alaska
RESUMES
Following is a list of proposed personnel and their
positions for the study. Resumes are included in alphabetical
order.
Position Name
Corporate Sponsor R. D. Harza
Project Manager D. L. Glasscock
Review and Advisory Board
Planning and Engineering K. E. Sorensen
Environmental B. J. Gallagher
Public Information R. S. Ivey (CH2M HILL)
Project Engineer R. L. Meagher
Senior Technical Staff
Hydroelectric Engineering A. E. Allen
Hydrology R. W. Revell
Arctic Engineering H. K. Pratt
Geology C. L. Willis
Soils and Foundations J. A. Scoville
Concrete Dams R. P. Wengler
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Construction R. F. Koken
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Planning and FERC Licensing
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Team Leader L. D. Nichol
Hydroelectric Projects K. R. Leonardson
Hydroelectric Design E. T. Moore
Resident Planning Engineer R. A. Zylman
Project and Basin Planning R. C. Hundley
L. B. Buetikofer
R. A. Westmore
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D. Kleven (CH2M HILL)
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Arch Dam Design Y. J. Shieh
Mechanical Equipment R. S. Burkhart
Electrical Equipment J. T. Nikolas
Operation Studies L. L. Wang
D. J. Castellani
Transmission J. J. Keller
System Planning P. J. Donalek
T. Small (CH2M HILL)
Design R. J. Mesa
Geology R. C. Acker
Engineering Geology J. Q. Sims
Field Geologists R. A. Paige
P. A. Dickson
A. H. Stukey
Hydrology B-H. Wang
Streamflow F. Damron (CH2M HILL)
Sediment K. Jawed
Water Quality B. K. Lee
Soils Foundations and Construction F. D-L. Young
Materials R. G. Oechsel
Soil Mechanics V. Singh
Rock Mechanics E. M. Cikanek
Concrete Structures G. R. Mass
Construction Materials P. S. Stoffey
Construction Engineering B. A. Anthony
Construction Procedures K. S. Platou
Construction Schedules R. L. Watt
Cost Estimates R. D. Hilliard
Economics and Finance
Team Leader G. V. Volland
Power Market J. West
Alternative Sources A. C. Vircol
Economic Analysis E. F. Carter
Financial and Institutional
Analysis D. Sulkowski
Environmental Sciences
Team Leader J. H. Thrall
Aquatic Ecology J. P. Robinson
Fisheries J. P. Robinson
Water Quality G. I. Bresnick
Permits J. H. Thrall
Assessment Methodology J. H. Thrall
Terrestrial Ecology E. F. Dudley
Wildlife E. F. Dudley
Vegetation J. J. Kuruc
Forestry J. J. Kuruc
Transmission Corridors E. F. Dudley
Human Ecology W. L. Partridge
Socioeconomics S. Brody (CH2M HILL)
History/Archaeology Outside Consultant
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Cultural Resources L. Partridge
Resource Inventory R. G. Anderson
Land Use
Remote Sensing
Recreation
Data Management
Resident Engineer H. E. Schoeller
Public Information Specialist Alaskan Resident
Subcontract Administration W. R. Larson
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ENGINEERING COMPANY
RICHARD C. ACKER
Associate and Head,
Geological Division
Degrees: Master of Science in Geology
Brown University, 1950
Bachelor of Arts in Geology
Williams College, 1947
languages: Engl"lsh, Working knowledge of French
and Spanish
Professional Registrations:
Professionill Geologist No. 1833, California
Engineering Geologist No. 576, California
Professional Societies:
Association of Engineering Geologists
Geological Society of America
Harza Engineering Company since 1962.
Associate, 1975.
Geologicill Division, Head, 1973 to date; Geotechnical Division: Head, Geology Department, 1967-73; Indus Basin
Division: Geologist, 1966-67; Pr"lIlcipal Geologistand Chief,Geology and Materials Branch,West Pakistan, 1962·66.
Experience Highlights:
Responsible for the work of the Geology D'lvision staffed with approximately twelve engineering geologists.
Specific responsibilities include planning, schedullllg, direction and review of geologic field and office studies
ilnd reports for variety of civil works prOJects. This work ranges in scope from regional appraisal studies to
deladed site studies with emphaSIS on hydro projects, underground facilities, and related ground-water problems.
Some typical projects undertaken by the division 'lIlciude-
Reza Shah Kabir Dam, Iran - feasibility and design investigation and studies of650·foot high arch dam.
Nader Shah Dam, Iran - deSign investigations for 480-foot high rockfdl dam.
St. Lawrence Basin Appraisal Studies - 18 damsites.
Blue Mountalll Water Supply Project, Jamaica - appraisal and feasibility studies, diversion dams and tunnels.
Chicago North Side Rock Tunnel -. feasibility investigations, 200 mile rock tunnel complex.
Patia River Basin, Colomb'la - appraisal of 28 damsites, prefeaslbility investigation of 5 darnsites, and feasibility
study of 660-foot high rockfill darn.
Gavin Fly Ash Darn and Reservoir - site selection and design studies for waste retention facility.
Strontia Springs Darn, Colo. - feasibility and deSign studies for 30G-foot high arch darn.
Uribante-Caparo Project,Venezuela - feasibility s1Udies of four darn and tunnel complex.
RICHARD C. ACKER
Responsibilities as Principal Geologist and Chief, Geology and Materials Branch in Lahore, West
Pakistan included: furnishing guidance, technical assistance and training to WAPDA group of 22
geologists performing geologic mapping, subsurface and materials investigations, and preparing
geologic reports for feasibility and design of reservoir projects; reviewed geologic investigations and
reports by WAPDA and various project consultants on Independent Development Works. Carried out
surveillance and review of geological investigations by project consultants as Iiaison for Harza, Chicago,
on Indus Basin projects including Mangla Dam and Tarbela Dam.
1956 to 1962:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; New York. N.Y.
District Geologist and assistant to Chief, Paving, Foundations and Materials Branch. Responsibilities
in~: All geologic work relative to siting, foundation and materials investigations, design,
construction and maintenance of structures, paving and water supply for nine military airfieldsand a
widespread rader/communications network.
1950 to 1956:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, Maryland.
District Geologist. Responsibilties Included' All geologic work in planning, design and construction
of dams and flood control structures; and in foundation design and construction of various military
installations; investigations for mineral resource evaluation in inundation areas.
1947 to 1950;
Brown University; Providence, Rhode Island.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Geology Department.
1948:
R.T. Vanderbilt, Inc.; Balmat, New York.
Geological Assistant to Mine Superintendent. Underground tremolite mining.
1945 to 1946:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. BelVOir, Virgmia.
1944 to 1945:
U.S. Bureau of Mines; Starlake, New York.
Field Foreman of survey team and Geophysical Field Assistant for strategic minerals investigation.
Technical Papers and Articles:
"Rock MechaniCS Studies for Mossyrock Arch Dam" ASCE. Power Journal, January, 1971 co-author
with D.E. Kleiner.
"Foundation and Abutment Treatment for Rockfill Dams" ASCE Journal Soil Mechanics and
Foundat"lons DiVision, October 1972 co-author with Jack C. Jones.
"Geologic Aspects of the Chicagoland Flood Control and Pollution Abatement Program" - paper
presented at '972 North American Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference. Co-author with R.S. LaRusso.
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ENGINEERING COMPANY
ARTHUR E. ALLEN
Vice-President and
Chief Power Development Engineer
Degrees: Master of SCience in Civil Engineering
Carnegie InSlltuW of Technology, 1939
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Carnegie InstiluIe of Technology, now
Carnegie-Mellon University, 1938
Professional Engineer - Ariwna, IllinoIs, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington
Professional Societies:
American Society of Civil Engineers (Fellow)
Advisory panel on research in pumped-storage, September, 1968
Power Division Committee on Hydro Power Project Planning and Design, 1969-71
Power Division Research Committee, 1974-77
Harza Engineering Company since 1960.
Vice-PresidenI, 1971; Associate, 1964.
Chief Power Development EnrJineer, 1977 10 date; Chief Hydroelectric Engineer, 1967-77; Civil D·lvision.
Assistant Division Hpad, 1966-67. Planning Division: AssistJnt DiviSion Head, 1965-66; Department Head,
1964·65; Section Head, 1962-64, Cngineer, 1960-62.
Experience Highlights:
Project ManClger for 380-MW Kinzua (Seneca) HydroelectriC Project, Pennsylvania, through planning, design,
construction and start-up operations, including preparation of Original Cosl Statement, F.P.C. Form 6.
Project Director for the Gavlfl 15-mile Coal Conveyor Civil Works, a mine water supply dorn, and the Gavin
and Muskingum Fly Ash Dams, OhiO, through planning, design and engineering services during constructlCJn,
Studies. Conventional and pumped-storage hydroelectric powerat exisllng Federal darns In the Knnnwha River basin,
West Virginia; underground pumped-storageand surfacesites In northern illinOIS for Commonwealth Edison
Company clnd in Wisconsin for the Wlsconsln·Upper Michigan System, potential development of Clarion River
312-MW hydroelectriC bcility for Pennsylvania ElectriC Company; 500-MW Montezuma project for Arizona Power
Authority; 240-MW Brookville project for PubliC Service Indiana, 525-MW Raystown site for Pennsylvania Electric
Company; 2000-MW Merrimac site for Wisconsifl Power & Light Company.
AnalYSIS of 1700-MW Stony Creek projecl for Pennsylvania Power & Llghl Company and Metropolitan Edison
Company. Assistance In preparation of License Application to Federal Power CommlSSloll
AnalYSIS of 1,OOO-MW Mount HOlJe Project, underground pumped-storage and compressed-air storage, for Jersey
Central Power & Light Co. Assistance In preparing license application to Federal Power CommisSion.
Evaluated alternate tunnel and surface roules for lO-miles of coal conveyor for American Electric Power
System.