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Home Office: 486 lIan 116n, Arboles de Montehiedra San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926 Tel & Fax: (787) 790-1905

Laboratory: AL-4 Nogal St., Valle Arriba Heights Carolina PR 00983

Mailing: P.O. Box 366064, San Juan PR 00936-6064

E·mail: [email protected]

Cel. Phone: (787) 403-3354

SUMMARY

Twenty-nine years in terrestrial and underwater archaeology, all levels, including prehistoric and historic sites and archival work. Author of 1 book and over 360 technical reports and popular science articles. Born Nov. 25, 1956; married; 3 children.

DEGREES

Ph.D., Anthropology

M.A., Anthropology

B.A., Anthropology

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Caribbean prehistory Shipwrecks Theory

University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611

Florida Atlantic University Boca Rat6n, FL 33431

Univ. of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, PR 00931

Sea level and coastal geoarchaeology

May 1990

Aug. 1981

June 1979

Historic coastal sites and maritime anthropology Management and interpretation of historic properties

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Discovery and excavation of Isla Verde Site, PR, first submerged prehistoric site in the Caribbean (1979-81)

Discovery of 1550 shipwreck of Santa Marla de Jesus; first undersea archaeological exploration permit granted in PR (1987-88)

Survey of 1898 shipwreck of steam liner SS Antonio ldpez; first PR maritime nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, and first maritime National Landmark, U.S. Department of the Interior (1991-93)

Discovery of Vega-Vicente Site, first submerged preceramic site in the Caribbean, off Condado, PR, tentatively dated at 6,250 B.P. (19991

Excavation of coastal forts and walls of the 18111·century linea Avanzada of East San Juan Islet, including Bridgehead San Antonio, Fort San Ger6nirno, Escambr6n Battery, Condado lagoon, San Antonio Channel, Caribe Hilton and Paseo Caribe (1995-Present).

Underwater footage, shipwreck of SS Antonio ldpez, for the documentary Un lsgado Para el FutUIO, produced by Mirage Films for the State Historic Preservation Office (1996).

Consultant in Spanish paleography for P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History, Univ. of Florida, in archives of Seville, Madrid, Valladolid and Barcelona (1985-87).

Consultant to international shipwreck projects: archives, permits, diving (1984-88).

TEACHING AND UNIVERSITY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Instructor, Cultural Anthropology. Inter-American University, San Juan (1995).

Instructor, Archaeology, University of Florida (1984).

Grad. Teaching Assist., Physical & Cultural Anthropology, UF (1982-1984).

Open Water Scuba Instructor, PAD! (1982·86).

Graduate Research Assistant, Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology, FAU (1980-81).

Research Assistant, Ethnohistory, University of Puerto Rico (1978·79).

Attended 111 U.S. Field School in Underwater Archaeology, Fla. Keys (1978·79)

LANGUAGES l

• Spanish and English Ruent. Published writer and lecturer since 1976. Editor, technical writer, translator and copywriter (all media).

I Portuguese Strong reading and conversation. Intensive , study at the Univ. of Florida. Extensive travel in Portugal.

French Basic reading skills. Course work and Foreign , Language Test at Florida Atlantic University.

Arabic Introductory reading and conversation. Course work at Islamic Madrasa, Seville. Travel in Morocco.

Spanish Paleography Graduate course work at Univ. of Florida. Seven years of research in Puerto Rico, Florida and Spain.

TECHNICAL

Terrestrial & UW photography; UW video.

Proton magnetometer; GPS, metal detector, professional diver (Instructor).

Formal training in human osteology and ceramic analysis.

Aerial photo interpretation, cartography and basic surveying.

Lab work in marine zooarchaeology, lithics, historic firearms, etc.

Designer of corers, dredges and other underwater tools.

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GRANTS, AWARDS, NOMINATIONS

Nomination of SS Antonio ldpez as National landmark, National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, through State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO 1997).

Grant for book publication on underwater archaeology, National Park Service, through SHPO (1995).

Nominated by the Governor of Puerto Rico to the Council of Underwater Archaeology, Institute of Puerto Rican Culture (1994).

Research Grant, National Park Service, to nominate shipwreck of Antonio ldpez to National Register, through SHPO (1993).

Nominated to Advisory Board, SHPO (1993).

Doctoral Research Grant, Florida·Spain Alliance & "Instituto de Cooperaci6n Iberoamericano." Archival research in Spain (1984).

Tinker Grant, Center for latin American Studies, Univ. of Florida, for travel expenses of archival research in Spain (1984).

Outstanding Candidate Award, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Instructor Training Course (1982).

Travel Grant, Center for latin American Studies, UF, to detiver marine geoarchaeology paper in Denver, CO (1982).

Private grant for M.A. thesis fieldwork, by Guede Films (1980).

Out·of·State Tuition Waiver for M.A. studies, FAU (1979).

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Enmienda Declaraci6n de Impacto Ambiental Final JCA-76-015 (JP) Coco Beach Lado Oeste

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Wetland Delineation Report

Pocket Beaches, and Finger Pier Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

COCO BEACH RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB, INC. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Table of contents ................................................................................................................ 1

List of Figures ........................................................................................................................ 2

List of Tables ......................................................................................................................... 3

1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1

2.0 Description of the study Area ...................................................................................... 4

2.1 Methodology ......................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Vegetation .............................................................................................................. 6

2.2.1 Summary of Dominant Vegetation: ............................................................... 6

2.3 Soils Description ...................................................................................................... 8

2.3.1 Hydric Soils ............................................................................................................. 11

2.4 Hydrology .............................................................................................................. 12

3.0 Conclusions and Recommendations ........................................................................ 23

4.0 Bibliography ................................................................................................................. 25

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Figure No.1 Location Map ................................................................................................. 2

Figure No.2 Aerial Photo ..................................................................................................... 3

Figure No.3 Topographic Plan ......................................................................................... 14

Figure No.4 Soil Map ........................................................................................................ 15

Figure No.5 NWI Map ....................................................................................................... 16

Figure No.6 Flood Map .................................................................................................... 17

Figure No.7 Photos of the Area ....................................................................................... 18

Figure NO.8 Photos of the Area ....................................................................................... 19

Figure No.9 Parcel Marina ............................................................................................... 20

Figure No.1 0 Sol Melia West ............................................................................................. 21

Figure No. 11 Marriott East ................................................................................................ 22

Figure 12 Wetland Data Forms ......................................................................................... 24

LIST OF TABLES

Table No.1 Dominant plant species present at the study ar~a .................................... 6

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The purpose of this report is to identify the U.S. Jurisdictional Areas, including

wetlands at the proposed site: Finger Pier and Dry Stack Area and the Pocket

Beaches Area. Coco Beach Resort and Country Club, Inc. (CBRCq has retained

CMA Architects & Engineers LLP (CMA) to perform a wetland and jurisdictional

determination on the areas proposed for the finger pier and Pocket beaches (Sol

Melia West and Marriott East) at the site located at PR-3 km. 16.2 in the Municipality

of Rio Grande. See Figure No.1, Location Plan and Figure No.2, Aerial Photo.

To achieve this objective, literature review and aerial photo evaluation of the

area was done. Also, during the month of November 2009, site visits to the area

under study were carried out by CMA biologists. The wetland delineation included in

this report consisted in a merge of the literature information available and the

vegetation, soils, and hydrology observations gathered at the site. Therefore, this

determination of USACE jurisdictional areas, including wetland, is preliminary and

requires the approval of the USACE prior to any development in the area that could

impact USACE Jurisdictional Areas.

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2.1 Methodology

The wetland delineation of USACE jurisdictional areas was conducted

following the procedures specified in Section IV.B (Method, Preliminary Data

gathering, and Synthesis) of the 1987 U.S. Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation

Manual. This procedure involves simple, rapidly applied methods that result in

sufficient qualitative data for making a preliminary determination of USACE potential

jurisdictional areas. Although, the determination of potential wetland areas is

preliminary and additional research for their delineation is required it is adequate for

planning purposes.

The literature investigation consisted of the revision of the soil surveys, national

wetlands inventory, historical aerial photographs, and the USDA hydric soil list. Based

on this information, potential jurisdictional wetland1 areas and non-wetland areas

were initially determined. In order to confirm this initial determination, onsite

observations were done. General on-site observations of the vegetation, soil and

hydrology were performed.

For the vegetation component, readily recognized plant species were field

identified. Specimens that were more difficult to identify were collected, pressed,

and later classified using the pertinent scientific keys and literature.

1 Potential jurisdictional wetland is an area that exhibits one or more of the three wetland criteria:. hydrophylic vegetation. hydric soil. and wetland hydrology.

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Information of soil types, and drainage characteristics were obtained from

USDA Soil Surveys Map. Field check with the Munsell Soil Color Charts (Munsell Color,

2000 Edition) was used for color, value and chroma.

To assess the hydrology present within the study area, different sites were

inspected for signs of flood markings, proximity of the areas to the stream and any

other observable indicator of wetland hydrology. The high water mark was

determined by observing the line of scum along the shore, other physical markings,

and vegetation lines. These indicators were used to identify the jurisdictional limit at

the Sol Melia West Pocket Beach and Marriott East Pocket Beach as well as the

Marinal Parcel.

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According to Ewel & Whitmore, The Ecological Life Zones of Puerto Rico and

the U.S. Virgin Islands, 1973, the study area lies within the Subtropical Moist Forest

Zone. This report indicates that "Most of the subtropical Moist Forest Zone in the study

region has been deforested at one time or another, primarily because the climatic

conditions which define its boundaries also encompass good conditions for a wide

variety of crops."

Our evaluation reveals that the area topography changes according to the

quarry activities. Most of the Upland vegetation was modified.

2.2.1 Summary of Dominant Vegetation:

Table 1 shows the dominant plant species observed at the study area.

Table No.1

Scientific Name

Rhizophora mangle

Urochloa maxima

A vicennia germinans

Laguncularia racemosa Leucaena leucocephala

Thespesia populnea

Lippia nodiflora

Bacopa monieri

Dominant plant species present at the study area

Common Name

Red Mangrove

Guinea grass

Black Mangrove

White Mangrove

Wild Tamarind

Cork Tree

Frog Fruit

Verba de culebra

Stratum Plant Indicator Community

TREE Wetland OBl Vegetation

HERB Upland FACU Vegetation

TREE Wetland

OBl Vegetation

TREE Wetland

OBl Vegetation

TREE Upland

FAC Vegetation

TREE Upland

FAC Vegetation

HERB Wetland Upland

FACW Vegetation

HERB Wetland

OBl Vegetation

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Scientific Name

Cynodon dacfylon

Eleocharis caribaea

Paspa/um notatum

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Common Name

Bermuda Grass

Bahia Grass

Stratum Plant Community

HERB Upland Vegetation

HERB Wetland Vegetation

HERB Uplana Vegetation

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According to the Soil Survey of the Humacao Area of Eastern Puerto Rico the

soils found within the studied area have been classified as follow: See enclosed Soil

Map.

Cf: Catano Loamy Sand - The Catano series consists of very deep,

excessively drained, rapidly permeable soils found in beach areas along the coast.

They formed in regolith of beach sand deposits that consists of sand-size shell

fragments, quartz grains. and miscellaneous volcanic subrounded fragments.

A typical pedon has the following description:

A--O to 4 inches; 50 percent light gray (1 OYR 7/2) and 50 p~rcent very dark brown

(1 OYR 2/2) sand that is composed of shell fragments and subrounded grains of quartz

and miscellaneous volcanic rock fragments with organic matter coatings; very dark

grayish brown pOYR 3/2) rubbed; single grain; loose; many fine roots; strongly

effervescent; moderately alkaline; clear smooth boundary. (3 to 8 inches thick)

AC-4 to 10 inches; dark brown (10YR 3/3) sand; single grain; loose; common fine

roots; many distinct light gray (lOYR 7/2) shell fragments and very dark brown (lOYR

2/2) miscellaneous volcanic fragments: moderately alkaline: strongly effervescent;

clear smooth boundary. (4 to 8 inches thick)

Cl--10 to 50 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) sand; singly grain; loose; few fine roots; light

gray (lOYR 7/2) shell fragments and very dark brown (10YR 2/2) miscellaneous

subrounded volcanic; strongly effervescent; moderately alkaline; clear smooth

boundary. (30 to 60 inches thick)

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C2--S0 to 80 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) sand; single grain; loose; very few fine

roots; moderately alkaline; strongly effervescent.

em: Coastal Beaches - Consists of narrow strips of light-colored beach sand

along the coast. This wave-worked sand is saturated with seawater and contains

many seashells and shell fragments throughout. This land type has no value for

farming. Most of it is devoid of vegetation. except for a few coconut palms and

halophytic vegetation such as uva playera (Cocoloba uvifera) and bejuco de playa

(Ipomoea pes-caprae).

Ts: TIdal Swamp - Consists of areas that are covered with thick growth of

mangrove trees and are under salty water most of the year. These areas are along

the sea coast and inlets. The sandy or clayed soil is light colored and saline and

contain organic material from decaying mangrove trees. They are underlain by

coral. shells. and marl at varying depths.

This land type Is not extensive and has no value for farming. but it serves as a

feeding and breeding place for birds. oysters. and crabs. Some of the mangrove

trees are used for making charcoal. The land type has very severe limitations for non-

farm uses. and reclamation is expensive.

The Hydric Soils of the Caribbean Area, revised March 1993, indicates

that Tidal Swamp (Ts) is the only soil whose component meet the hydric soil

criteria. Although the Coastal Beach (Cm) and the Corcega Sandy Loam (Cs)

soil component do not meet the hydric criteria, they may include some

unnamed hydric inclusions due to landform depressions. This condition is caused

by a frequently occurring water table less tan 1.S feet from the surface for a

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significant period. Flooding or ponding criteria are not met. The area that

includes the Ts soil type did not meet the criteria for hydric soil. The area had

been filled during the 1960's

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2.3.1 Hydric Soils

Hydric soils are defined as soils that formed under conditions of saturation,

flooding, or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic

conditions in the upper part (Federal Register, July 13, 1994).

According to the Hydric Soils of the Caribbean Area prepared by the Natural

Resources and Conservation Service (NRCS), formerly Soil Conservation Service (SCS),

in cooperation with the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils, the soil types

of the area, Tidal Swamp (Ts) is listed as hydric soil. Coastal Beach (Cm) and the

Catano Loamy Sand (Cf) are not listed on the September 2001 Hydric Soil list for the

Caribbean. On the NRCS Hydric Soil List for Puerto Rico January 2009, due to the

conditions of the area, Cf and Cm may include some unnamed hydric inclusions due

to landform depressions such as hydraquents on tidal flats. This condition is caused

by a frequently occurring water table less tan 1.5 feet from the surface for a

significant period. Flooding or ponding criteria are not met. The area that comprise

the Ts soil type, did not meet the criteria for hydric soil. The area had been filled

during the 1960's. The Soil Map for the area under study is presented in Figure 3, Soils

Map.

Soil observations using an auger show that the soils in the wetland area are

frequently flooded or ponded for long or very long period of time. Primarily gray or

low-chroma colors were commonly hydriC soil indicators observed in this area. On the

other hand, hydric soil indicators were not observed in the Upland Ecosystem.

The area that includes the Ts soil type did not meet the criteria for hydric

soil. The area had been filled during the 1960's

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2.4 Hydrology

The area is located on the flood plain of the Espiritu Santo River. Special

attention was taken to determine the presence of wetland hydrology indicators.

According to the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Maps, Rio Grande Quadrangle,

the areas under study has been classified as follows:

UPLAND Upland areas

M2US2P Marine, Intertidal Unconsolidated Shore Sand Irregularly Exposed

E2US3N Estuarine Intertidal Unconsolidated Shore Mud Regularly Exposed

M AB3/RFi Marine Aquatic Bed Rooted Vascularl Reef Coral Subtidal

See Figure 5, NWI Wetlands Map, for the location of the wetland classifications.

The NWI maps for the area was prepared in 1983 using aerial photographs in

which the composition of the flora. visible hydrology and geography were identified.

Based on the information obtained. the areas were classified according to the

Classificgtion of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United states IFWS/OBS -

79/31. December 1979}. The classification on some areas may vary due to the

changes that have taken place during the last years.

Observations using an auger show the presence of hydrology primary

indicator at the wetland area. This area was inundated or saturated in the upper 12

inches. Also. secondary indicators such as oxidized root channel in upper the 12

inches. were found in the transition upland 1 wetland fringe. However. hydrology

indicators were not found in the Upland Ecosystem. The area receives run off water

from adjacent upland areas and also receives water from nearby properties at the

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east. At the Golf Club the slope has increased the detention of stormwater at the toe of

slope maintaining the hydric soil conditions at that area.

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3.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The vegetation, soil and hydrology obtained from the published data and

during the site visits to the studied area meet the three wetland criteria required by

the U.S. Corps of Engineers (USCOE) to declare an area as a wetland in those areas

delineated as wetlands. The areas delineated as uplands do not meet the three-

wetland criteria. The wetland area was delineated by the lower elevation. The

surrounding upland areas are higher and well defined on the eastern and southern

part by the unvegetated area.

The boring locations and jurisdictional boundaries were located using a survey

map provided by Coco Beach Resort and Country Club. Enclosed please find the

Wetland or Jurisdictional Delineation Plans on Figures 9 to 11 .

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DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)

ProjecVSite: Coco Beach Parcel Marina pate:

ApplicanVOwner: COCO Beach Resort and Count~ Club !county:

Investigator: CMA Architects & Engineers LLP ~tate: Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? t81Yes DNo !community 10: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? DYes t81No !Transect 10: Is the area a potential Problem Area? DYes ~No Plot ID:

(If needed, explain on reverse.)

VEGETATION

Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species

1. Sesbania sericea HERB FACW 9.

2. Urochloa maxima HERB UPL 10.

3. Pasealum fasciculatum HERB FACW 11.

4. 12.

5. 13.

6. 14.

7. 15.

8. 16.

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBl, FACW or FAC

(excluding FAC-). 100

November 19,2009

Rio Grande

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Stratum Indicator

Remarks: The observation point was located on toe of slope of the detention pond or settling basin.This pond was created by excavating from dry land and used exclusively as a settling basins, or detention pond.

HYDROLOGY

0 Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators: o Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: o Aerial Photographs 0 Inundated o Other 18] Saturated in Upper 12 Inches

0 No Recorded Data Available 0 Water Marks

0 Drift Lines

0 Sediment Deposits

Field Observations: 0 Drainage Patterns in Wetlands

Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):

Depth of Surface Water: a (in.) 18] Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches

0 Water-Stained Leaves

Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) 0 Local Soil Survey Data

0 FAC-Neutral Test

Depth to Saturated Soil: a (in.) 0 Other (Explain in Remarks)

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Map Unit Name

(Series and Phase): Tidal Swame Drainage Class:

Field Observations

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? DYes ONo

Profile Descriptions: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture, Concretions,

(inches) Horizon (Munsell MOist) (Munsell MOist) Size/Contrast Structure, etc,

0-2 10YR 4/3 sandy

2-10 3/10Y & 4/N distinct sandy

10 - rock, hard

Hydric Soil Indicators:

0 Histosol ~ Concretions

0 Histic Epipedon D High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils

0 Sulfidic Odor D Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils

0 Aquic Moisture Regime D Listed on Local Hydric Soils List

0 Reducing Conditions D Listed on National Hydric Soils List

181 Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors D Other (Explain in Remarks)

Remarks: The area has been impated since 1960's and later by the construction of a Golf Course.

WETLAND DETERMINATION

Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? I8IYes

. Wetland Hydrology Present? I8IYes

Hydric Soils Present? I8IYes

Remarks

DNa (Check)

DNa

DNo

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Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? DYes ~No

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Project/Site: COCO Beach Parcel Marina Date:

Applicant/Owner: COCO Beach Resort and Count~ Club County:

Investigator: CMA Architects & Engineers LLP State:

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? I8IYes ONo Community 10: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? DYes 181 No ransect 10: Is the area a potential Problem Area? DYes 181 No Plot 10:

(If needed, explain on reverse1

VEGETATION


1. Baco~a monieri HERB OBl 9.

2. lagUncularia racemosa TREE OBl 10.

3. Avicennia germinans TREE OBl 11.

4. 12.

5. 13.

6. 14.

7. 15.

8. 16.

Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC


Remarks: The observation point was located on toe of slope.

HYDROLOGY

D Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:

o Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:

o Aerial Photographs 0 Inundated

o Other I8l Saturated in Upper 12 Inches

D No Recorded Data Available 0 WaterMarks

0 Drift Lines

I8l Sediment Deposits


November 19,2009

Rio Grande

PR

220

Stratum Indicator


Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) 0 Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches


Depth to Free Water in Pit: 12 (in.) 0 Local Soil Survey Data

0 FAC-Neutral Test

Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) 0 Other (Explain in Remarks)

Remarks: R .. d· h k aining urlng t e wee .

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Map Unit Name

(Series and Phase): Tidal SwamQ Drainage Class:

Field Observations


Profile Descriptions: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture, Concretions, (inches} Horizon (Munsell MOist) (Munsell MOist} Size/Contrast Structure, etc,

0-12 10YR4/2 sandy

10YR3/3 12-18 3.5GY 10YR4/3 Sand:t


0 Histosol D Concretions





r8I Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors D Other (Explain in Remarks)

Remarks: The area has been impated since 1960's and later by the construction of a Golf Course.Rain ing week before. Mangroves located approx. Sandy from fill seems like granodiorite.


Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? !8IYes

Wetland Hydrology Present? I8]Yes

Hydric Soils Present? I8]Yes

RemarksWetland limit.

ONo (Check)

ONo

ONo

(Check)

s this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? [gIYes ONo


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Project/Site: COCO Beach Parcel Marina Date:

Applicant/Owner: COCO Beach Resort and Count!Y Club ~ounty:

Investigator: CMA Architects & Engineers LLP ~tate: Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? r8!Yes DNo Community 10:

Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? DYes ~No Transect 10:

Is the area a potential Problem Area? DYes ~No Plot 10:

(If needed, explain on reverse.L

VEGETATION


1. Bacoea monieri HERB OBL 9.

2. 10.

3. 11 .

4. 12.

5. 13.

6. 14.

7. 15.

8. 16.



RemarKs: The observation point was located on toe of slope.

HYDROLOGY

0 Recorded Data (Describe in RemarKs): ~etland Hydrology Indicators:

D Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:

D Aerial Photographs 0 Inundated

DOther 0 Saturated in Upper 12 Inches

0 No Recorded Data Available 0 WaterMarks

0 Drift Lines

0 Sediment Deposits


November 19,2009

Rio Grande

PR

220 U

Stratum Indicator





0 FAC-Neutral Test

Depth to Saturated Soil: 18 (in.) 0 Other (Explain in RemarKs)

Remarks: R .. d· h k alnlng unng t e wee .

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Map Unit Name

(Series and Phase): Tidal Swam~ Drainage Class:

Field Observations

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? DYes DNo

Profile Descriptions: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Size/Contrast Structure, etc,

0-18 10YR3/3 sand~


0 Histosol D Concretions





0 Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors D Other (Explain in Remarks)

Remarks: The area has been impated since 1960's and later by the construction of a Golf Course. Raining week before. Mangroves located approx. Sandy from fill seems like granodiorite.


Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ~Yes

Wetland Hydrology Present? DYes

Hydric Soils Present? DYes


DNo (Check)

181 No

181 No

(Check)

Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? DYes ['8JNo


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ProjecVSite: Coco Beach Parcel Marina Date:

ApplicanUOwner: COCO Beach Resort and Count~ Club County:

Investigator: CMA Architects & Engineers LLP State:

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? I8IYes DNo ~ommunity 10: Is the s~e significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? DYes 181 No :Transect 10:

Is the area a potential Problem Area? DYes 181 No Plot 10:


VEGETATION


1. Dalbergia ecastaeh:l"um TREE FACW 9.

2. Laguncularia racemosa TREE OBL 10.

3. 11 .

4. 12.

5. 13.

6 . 14.

7. 15.

8. 16.


Cexcluding FAC-). 100

Remarks: The observation point was located on toe of slope.

HYDROLOGY

D Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): ~etland Hydrology Indicators:

o Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:


o Other 0 Saturated in Upper 12 Inches


0 Drift Lines

0 Sediment Deposits

F ield Observations: 0 Drainage Pattems in Wetlands

November 19, 2009

Rio Grande

PR

219 U

Stratum Indicator





0 FAC-Neutral Test


Remarks: R . . d . th k alO109 unng e wee .

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SOILS

Map Unit Name


Field Observations

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? DYes DNo

Profile Descriptions: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture, Concretions, {inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Size/Contrast Structure, etc,

0-2 10YR3/3 sandy


0 Histosol 0 Concretions

0 Histic Epipedon 0 High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils

0 Sulfidic Odor 0 Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils

0 Aquic Moisture Regime 0 Listed on Local Hydric Soils List

0 Reducing Conditions 0 Listed on National Hydric Soils List

~ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors 0 Other (Explain in Remarks)

Remarks: The area has been impated since 1960's and later by the construction of a Golf Course. Raining week before. Mangroves located approx. 6 meters from this point.


Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ~Yes

Wetland Hydrology Present? DYes

Hydric Soils Present? DYes


DNo (Check)

~No

~No

(Check)

Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? DYes IZiNo


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Investigator: CMA Architects & Engineers LLP !state:

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? I8IYes DNa !Community ID:

Is the site Significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? DYes 181 No ~ransect ID:

Is the area a potential Problem Area? DYes 181 No Plot ID:


VEGETATION


1. Casuarina eguisetifolia TREE FACW 9.

2. Rhizo~hora mangle TREE OBL 10.

3. 11 .

4. 12.

5. 13.

6. 14.

7. 15.

8. 16.

Percent of Dominant Species that are OSL, FACW or FAC


Remarks: The observation point was located near the rocks deposited on the shoreline during 1970's.

HYDROLOGY

0 Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): ~etland Hydrology Indicators:

o Stream, Lake, orTide Gauge Primary Indicators:


o Other 181 Saturated in Upper 12 Inches


0 Drift Lines

0 Sediment Deposits


November 19, 2009

Rio Grande

PR

227 U-4

Stratum Indicator




Depth to Free Water in Pit: 5 (in .) 0 Local Soil Survey Data

0 FAC-Neutral Test


Remarks: R .. d' h k alO1Og unng t e wee .

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Map Unit Name

(Series and Phase): Tidal Swame Drainage Class:

Field Observations

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confinnn Mapped Type? DYes DNo

Profile Descriptions: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell MOist) (Munsell Moist) Size/Contrast Structure, etc,

0-2 2.5Y3/2 sandi:





0 Aquic Moisture Regime 0 Listed on Local Hydric Soils List

0 Reducing Conditions 0 Listed on National Hydric Soils List 18] Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors 0 Other (Explain in Remarks)

Remarks: The area has been impated since 1960's and later by the construction of a Golf Course. Raining week

before. Mangroves located approx.


Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? I8IYes DNo (Check)

Wetland Hydrology Present? I8IYes DNo

Hydric Soils Present? I8IYes DNa

RemarksSandy gley and Stripped matrix on sandy soil.

(Check)

Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? !,gIYes DNo


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ProjecUSite: Coco Beach Parcel Marina Date:

App IicanUOwner: COCO Beach Resort and Count~ Club County:

Investigator: CMA Architects & Engineers LLP ~tate: Do Nonnal Circumstances exist on the site? I8IYes DNo k;ommunity ID:

Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? DYes 181 No ~ransect ID:

Is the area a potential Problem Area? DYes I8lNo PlotlD:


VEGETATION


1. Sesbania sericea HERB FACW 9.

2. Urochloa maxima HERB UPL 10.

3. C~nodon dac~lon HERB FACW 11 .

4. 12.

5. 13.

6. 14.

7. 15.

8. 16.



Remarks: The observation point was located on toe of slope

HYDROLOGY

D Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:

D Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:

D Aerial Photographs 0 Inundated

o Other ~ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches

D No Recorded Data Available 0 Water Marks

0 Drift Lines

0 Sediment Deposits


November 19, 2009

Rio Grande

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U227 U1

Stratum Indicator




Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) 0 Local Soil Survey Data

0 FAC-Neutral Test


Remarks: R . . d ' h k alnmg unng t e wee .

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Map Unit Name


Field Observations


Profile Descriptions: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abundance/ Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell MOist) (Munsell MOist) Size/Contrast Structure, etc,

0-12 2.5Y3/2 sandy:







0 Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors 0 Other (Explain in Remarks)

Remarks: The area has been impated since 1960's and later by the construction of a Golf Course. Raining week before. Mangroves located approx. 6 meters from this point.


Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? I8IYes DNo

Wetland Hydrology Present? DYes I8INo

Hydric Soils Present? DYes 181 No

Remarks

(Check) (Check)

Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? DYes [8JNo


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4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Acevedo-Rodriguez. 1996. Flora of st. John, U.S, Virgin Islands. Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden.

Brown, S. Lugo, A. A Comparison of Structural and Functional Characteristics of Saltwater and Freshwater Forested Wetlands.

Chinn, Richard. 2001. Wetland Delineation & Management Training Manual and Workbook. Richard Chinn Environmental Training, Inc.

Dansereau, Pierre. 1966. Studies on the Vegetqtion of Puerto Rico: Description and Integration of the Plant-Communities. University of Puerto Rico.

Dennison· M.S.: Berry J.F. 1993.Wetlands, Guide to Science. Law and Technology. Noyes Publications.

Ewel. J. S. Whitmore, J. L. 1973. Ecological Life Zones of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. USDA Forest Service Research Paper ITF - 18. pp.

Lugo A. 1989. Forested Wetlands. Ecosystems of the World. Elsevier Pub. Co. 527 pp.

Little, E.L .. Wadsworth, F.H .. 1974. Common Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. VoL II. USDA Forest Service Agricultural Handbook No. 449.

Little, E.L., Wadsworth, F.H. 1995. Common Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Vol. I. USDA Forest Service Agricultural Handbook No. 249. 4th Printing.

Lugo, A., S. Brown and M. Brinson. 1988. Forested wetlands in freshwater and saltwater environments. Limnol. Oceanogr. 33 (4, part 2).894-909.

Lyon, J.G. 1993. Practical Handbook for Wetland Identification and Delineation. Lewis Publishers. pp. 34.

Mark, P. Ashton, S. 1989. Foresters Reid Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of Puerto Rico. 2nd Edition.

Mitsch, William. James Gosselink. 1986. Wetlands. Van Nostrand Reinhold.

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Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources. 1989. Critical Wildlife Areas of Puerto Rico.

University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus. Guia IIustrada de Yerbas Comunes en Puerto Rico.

US Army Corps of Engineers. Preliminary Guide to Wetlands of Puerto Rico. Technical Report Y -87 -3. 1978.

---, 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1.

---, 1988. A Guide to Selected Florida Wetland Plants and Communities.

USDA Soil Conservation Service. 1977. Soil Survey of Humacao Area of Eastern Puerto Rico.

--.2001. National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils. Hydric Soils of the Caribbean Area.

---, 2009. Hydric Soil List for Puerto Rico January 2009. http://soils.usda.gov/use/hydric/lists/state .html.

USDA-NRCS, Wetland Science Institute and Soil Survey Division. Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States. Version 5.0. March 2002.

US Fish and Wildlife Service. 1985. National Wetlands Inventory Map, Rincon Quadrangle.

US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wetlands Inventory Ecology Section. 995; National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands, Caribbean Region (Region C).

Velez, I. 1950. Plantas Indeseables en los Cultivos Tropicales. Editorial de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.

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Apendice G - Computos de Emision

Enmienda Declaracion de Impacto Ambiental Final JCA-76-01S (JP) Coco Beach Lado Oeste

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AIR EMISSIONS CALCULATIONS

Coco Beach Lado Oeste Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

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Quantity Capacity Operation Sulfur %

Parameter

NOx CO SOx PM Aldehydes TOC Lead

4 500 hp

___ ....;:5:..:;00~hr/yr 0.5

Emission Emission

Factor per

(Ib/hp-hr) Generator

(Ib/hr)

0.0310 15.5000 0.0067 3.3400 0.0021 1.0250 0.0022 1.1000 0.0005 0.2315 0.0025 1.2350

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Coco Beach - Lado Oeste Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Emergency Generators Air Emissions Estimate

Total Annual Emissions Emissions

(Ib/hr) (ton/yr)

62.0000 15.5000 13.3600 3.3400 4.1000 1.0250 4.4000 1.1000 0.9260 0.2315 4.9400 1.2350

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Combustion gases total emiSSions 22.432 ton/yr

Calculations NOx: EF * Capacity * Quantity * Operation = 0.031 • 500 • 4· CO EF • Capacity· Quantity· Operation = 0.00668· 500 * 4· SOx: EF • Capacity * Quantity· Operation = 0.00205· 500 • 4· PM: EF • Capacity * Quantity· Operation = 0.0022 * 500 • 4 •

Aldehydes EF· Capacity· Quantity· Operation = 0.000463· 500 * 4· TOC: EF • Capacity· Quantity· Operation = 0.00247· 500 • 4· Lead EF • Capacity • Quantity· Operation = O· 500 • 4 •

Total:

500 / 2,000 = 15.5 ton/yr 500/ 2,000 = 3.34 ton/yr 500/ 2,000 = 1 .025 ton/yr 500 / 2,000 = 1.1 ton/yr 500/ 2,000 = 0.2315 ton/yr 500 / 2,000 = 1 .235 ton/yr 500/ 2,000 = o ton/yr

22.432 ton/yr

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APPENDIX A AIR EMISSIONS FACTORS

Pollutant

NO.

CO

SO.

PM-lOb

C02c

Aldehydes

TOC

Exhaust

Evaporative

Crankcase

Refueling

Table 3.3-1. EMISSION FACTORS FOR UNCONTROLLED GASOLINE AND DIESEL INDUSTRIAL ENGINES·

Gasoline Fuel Diesel Fuel (SeC 2-02-003-01, 2-03-003-01) (SCC 2-02-001-02, 2-03-001-01)

Emission Factor Emission Factor Emission Factor Emission Factor (lb/hp-hr)

(power outPut) (lbIMMBtu) (fuel input)

(lb/hp-hr) (power outPut)

(lblMMBtu) (fuel input)

0.011 1.63 0.031 4.41

6.96 E-03 d 0.99d 6.68 E-03 0.95

5.91 E-04 0.084 2.05 E-03 0.29

7.21 E-04 0.10 2.20 E-03 0.31

1.08 154 1.15 164

4.85 E-04 0.07 4.63 E-04 0.07

0.015 2.10 2.47 E-03 0.35

6.61 E-04 0.09 0.00 0.00

4.85 E-03 0.69 4.41 E-05 0.01

1.08 E-03 0.15 0.00 0.00

EMISSION FACTOR RATING

D

D

D

D

B

D

D

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E

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• References 2,5-6,9-14. When necessary, an average brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) of 7,000 Btu/hp-hr was used to convert from IbIMMBtu to lblhp-hr. To convert from lblhp-hr to kg/kwhr, multiply by 0.608. To convert from IblMMBtu to ng/J, multiply by 430. SCC = Source ClassificatIon Code. TOC = total organic compounds.

b PM-I0 = particulate matter less than or equal to 10 j.Lm aerodynamic diameter. All particulate is assumed to be ~ 1 \-LID in size.

c Assumes 99% conversion of carbon in fuel to CO2 with 87 weight % carbon in diesel, 86 weight % carbon in gasoline, average BSFC of 7,000 Btu/hp-hr, diesel heating value of 19,300 Btu/lb, and gasoline heating value of 20,300 Btu/lb.

d Instead of0.439Iblhp-hr (power output) and 62.7lb/mmBtu (fuel input), the correct emissions factors values are 6.96 E-<J3 lblhp-hi (Rower output) and 0.99 Ib/mmBtu (fuel input), respectively. This is an editorial correction. March 24, 2009

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Identification User Identification: Ci~: State: Company: Type ofT ank: Description:

Tank Dimensions Shell Length (ft): Diameter (ft): Volume (gallons): Turnovers: Net Throughput (gaVyr): Is Tank Heated (yIn) : Is Tank Underground (yIn):

Paint Characteristics Shell ColorlShade: Shell Condition:

Breather Vent Settings Vacuum Settings (psig): Pressure Settings (psig):

TANKS 4.0 Emissions Report· Detail Format

Tank Identification and Physical Characteristics

Dry Stack Gasoline Tank Rio Grande Puerto Rico Coco Beach Horizontal Tank 5000 gallons above ground gasoline tank

N N

16.00 B.OO

5,000.00 26.00

130,000.00

White/white Good

-0.03 0.03

Meteorological Data used in Emissions Calculations: San Juan, Puerto Rico (Avg Atmospheric Pressure = 14.7 psia)

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Horizontal Tank Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

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Daily Uquid Surt. T emperalures (deg F)

Mixl\n/Conp?nenl t.tlnlh Avg. Min.

Gasoline (RVP 9) All 82.35 78.16

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TANKS 4.0 Emissions Report· Detail Format Liquid Contents of Storage Tank

Liqlid

Bulk Vapor Temp. Vapor Pressures (psia) t.tll.

Max. (deg5 Avg. Min. Max. We~hl

86.55 79.90 7.0306 6.5131 7.5803 67.0000

Liquid Vapor Mass Mass Fract. Fract.


Mol. Ba~s for Vapor Pressure Weight Calculations

92.00 ~tion 4: RVP=9, ASTM S/ope=3

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Annual ElTission Calculations Standing Losses ~b):

Vapor Space Volume (eu ft): Vapor Densi~ (b'eu H): Vapor Space Expansion Factor: Vented Vapor Saturation Factor:

Tank Vapor Space Volume

• Vapor Space Volume (eu ft): Tank Diameter (ft): Effective Diameter (ft): Vapor Space Outage (ft): Tank SheD Length (ft):

Vapor Densi~ Vapor Densi~ (lbicu H): Vapor Molecular Weight (1ti'tb-rnoIe): Vapor Pressure at Daily Average Uql.id

Surtace Temperature (psia): Daily Avg. Uquid Surlace Temp. (deg. R): Daily AVe!age Annent TeJ11). (deg. F): tdeal Gas Conslant R

(psia cuff I (Ib-rnol-deg R)): Uquid Bulk T efl'4M!rature (deg. R): Tank Paint Sotar Absorptance (Shell): Daity Tola! Solar Insulation

Factor (Btulsqft day):

Vapor Space Expansion Factor Vapor Space Expansion Factor: Daly Vapor Ten'jlera\Jre Range (deg. R): Daily Vapor Pressure Range (psia): Breather Vent Press. Setting Range(psia): Vapor Pressure at Daily Average Uql.id

Surtace TemperallKe (psia): Vapor Pressure at Daily tJinimum Uquid

Surtace Temperature (psia): Vapor Pressure at Daily MiIlifM Uqlid

Surtace Temperakne (psia): Daily Avg. liquid Surlace Temp. (deg R): Oai~ t.tn. UqlidSurlace Temp. (deg R): Daily Max. Uquid Surtace Temp. (deg R): Daily AmijentTemp. Range (deg. R):

Vented Vapor Saturation Factor Vented Vapor Saturation Factor: Vapor Pressure at Daily Average Uquid

Surtace Temperature (psia): Vapor Space OL1age (ft):

Working Losses ~b) : Vapor Molecular Weight (lbItb-mote): Vapor Pressure at Daily Average Uquid

Surtace Temperature (psia): Annual Net Throughput (gallyr.): Annuat Turnovers:

• Tumover Factor: Tank Diameter (ft):

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986.6477 5122597

0.0810 0.1623 0.4015

512.2597 8.0000

12.7694 4.0000

16.0000

0.0810 67.0000

7.0306 542.0227 79.8800

10.731 539.5700

0.1700

1,832.8400

0.1623 16m9 1.0672 0.0600

7.0306

6.5131

7.5803 542.0227 537.8292 5462162 11.1800

0.4015

7.0306 4.0000

1,458.0038 67.0000

7.0306 130,000.0000

26.0000 1.0000 8.0000

TANKS 4.0 Emissions Report· Detail Format

Detail Calculations (AP·42)


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