Services:

BP Exploration, Alaska Environmental Studies

Issue:

British Petroleum Exploration (Alaska), Inc. (BPXA) required assistance in conducting biological studies to facilitate regulatory approval for exploration and operations on the North Slope of Alaska.

Solution:

OASIS directed the development and implementation of BPXA's biological studies program. OASIS personnel worked side by side with personnel from BP's Environmental Department developing and implementing broad, scientifically credible biological projects covering several disciplines including birds, marine mammals, terrestrial mammals, fish, vegetation mapping including wetland determinations, hydrology and water quality. Biological study design was often developed in cooperation with federal and State regulatory personnel.

Results:

BPXA had the necessary scientific documentation to successfully seek regulatory approval for multiple projects within the contractual timeframe.

Case Studies

Chuitna Coal Mine

OASIS is collecting extensive baseline data on the freshwater aquatic biology...
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Anchorage International Airport

Special interest groups and some members of the public opposed the permitting of a jet fuel pipeline...
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British Petroleum Exploration (Alaska), Inc.

BPXA required assistance in conducting biological studies...
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PacifiCorp

In December 2003 PacifiCorp received a new operating license for the Bear River Hydroelectric Project...
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Aleutians East Borough

Extensive permitting was required for the proposed King Cove Access Project...
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Alaska Department of Transportation

As a subcontractor, OASIS delineated the wetlands in accordance with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual...
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Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks contracted with OASIS to investigate the recolonization rates of benthic macroinvertebrates...
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U.S. Air Force

OASIS conducted evaluations of potential contamination of the human food chain...
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State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation

ADEC's Alaska Clean Water Actions (ACWA) program required assistance in diagraming the flow of information...
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