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FishPro Consulting Engineers and Scientists 5201 South Sixth Street Road, Springfield, IL 62703-5143 Person Richard Cameron Phone No. 866-227-5539 Company: Barkley Distribution, LLD Project: Zebra Mussel Study Regarding Activated Starch Reagent Phase Proposal Design TELECON SUMMARY Bidding Date 3-18-05 ----------- Time ---- FishPro No. --------- Project No. 0_50_0_3 _ Construction Dis«;ussion & Comments: Call Incoming Outgoing l Returning AM X PM X Other Richard Cameron is the scientist that developed the Barkley Zebra Mussel Reagent. He informed FishPro that the food-grade starch molecule acts as a carrier after being subjected to a proprietary treatment that activates the molecule. He conveyed that the reagent has been used in closed systems and open discharges to proactively treat zebra mussel infestations and that Barkley Distribution would be interested in researching use oftheir proprietary reagent in an open water system. The reagent is typically administered via remote surface application utilizing point stations that are connected through satellite. After the reagent is administered, it is believed that the zebra mussels ingest the starch and consequently tear apart. Mr. Cameron believes the reagent is capable ofproducing 100% mortality ofall life stages without any harm to other aquatic species or the environment and confirmed that this reagent is EPA approved for zebra mussel control. Although, he also commented that ifthe zebra mussel is not killed that development is prevented, suggesting that mortality rates may not be 100%. After an inquiry about price, we were informed that the prices are velY competitive, but estimates can only be detelmined after a proper system to deliver the reagent is developed at the site. Mr. Cameron feels that the product has been fully tested and proven in zebra mussel control and encouraged us to contact the person that conducted the toxicity testing, Gary Smythe. Follow-up Required and By Who Contact Gary Smythe as a group. Shaw Environmental Group 716-871-2021 garry.smythe@shawgrp.com Copies to: Matt Cochran Rev. 7-16-03 Ryan Keith Telecon Prepared by: MeghanOh End ofTelecon
FishPro Consulting Engineers and Scientists 5201 South Sixth Street Road, Springfield, IL 62703-5143 Person A. Garry Smythe Phone No. 716-871-2021 Company: Shaw Environmental Project: Zebra Mussel Study Regarding Activated Starch Reagent Phase Proposal Design TELECON SUMMARY Bidding Date 3-21-05 -------'------ Time ---- X AM FishPro No. --------- Project No. 0500:...::.3 _ Construction Discussion & Comments: Call Incoming Outgoing l Returning PM X Other FishPro contacted senior researcher A. Garry Smythe formerly ofStantec, now with Shaw Environmental on March 21, 2005 to inquire about the proprietary activated starch reagent developed by Barkley Resources Group (BRG), which has been used to control zebra mussels. Mr. Smythe has conducted case studies on the effectiveness ofthe BRG starch-based product. Research has shown that the starch reagent should be applied proactively and is biodegradable and has no known environmental impacts. While the mode ofaction remains unlmown, Smythe reported that most zebra mussels treated with the starch reagent exhibited a response (i.e., mortality) usually within 24 to 48 hours. Smythe estimated costs ofthe starch product would likely be higher than chlorine but lower than molluscicides. Mr. Smythe stated that the product had promise to control zebra mussels in smaller, controlled type settings but remained largely unproven for applications in a large open water environment. Follow-up Required and By Who Copies to: Matt Cochran Telecon Prepared by: Ryan Keith Rev. 7-16-03 MeghanOh End ofTe/econ
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