ANS Control Screening Documents
In the Aquatic Nuisance Species of Concern White Paper, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in collaboration with our stakeholders, identified ANS of Concern and their corresponding organism types. These ANS of Concern and organism types were the initial focus of GLMRIS for the Chicago Area Waterway (CAWS). In the Inventory of Available Controls for Aquatic Nuisance Species of Concern – Chicago Area Waterway System (ANS Control Paper), USACE identified over 90 options and technologies available to prevent the transfer of these ANS of Concern-CAWS. In December 2010, USACE posted the original draft of this document for public comment. The comments on the ANS Control Paper are available for viewing.
As a part the ongoing analysis, USACE, in collaboration with federal, state and local governmental agencies, refined the organism types warranting further consideration by GLMRIS to include fish, algae, crustaceans, and plants. Using the information provided in the ANS Control Paper, USACE identified which of the 90+ ANS Controls may be effective at preventing transfer through an aquatic pathway for these organism types in all life stages.
Through a screening and review process, USACE and governmental agencies and organizations refined the ANS Controls for fish, algae, crustaceans and plants. "Industrial biocides" that were not used commonly for conventional municipal drinking water or wastewater treatment were removed from further consideration. "Freezing," "Desiccation," "Hot Water Thermal Barrier" in the "Lethal Water Temperature" fact sheet and the ANS Controls identified in the "Benthic Barrier" fact sheet were also removed because all were deemed to be impracticable for continued effective application. USACE removed Rotenone Oral Delivery Platforms from further consideration because fish can smell the rotenone and therefore, the smell reduces the effectiveness. Researchers are now focusing on Antimycin A Oral Delivery Platforms. The Piscicides fact sheet has been updated. The remaining ANS Controls that may be effective at preventing the transfer through an aquatic pathway of algae, crustaceans, fish and plants in all life stages are presented below.
Control Comment Period
USACE held a comment period requesting input on this information from January 18 through February 21, 2013. Comments were submitted through an online comment form. USACE requested:
- Information on ANS Controls that may be effective at preventing the transfer through the CAWS of fish, algae, crustaceans and plants in all life stages but are missing from the lists, or
- Comments regarding ANS Controls identified below.
USACE considered the submitted information as it refined the list of ANS Controls available for alternative development. View the Control Screening Comments.
Fish
Fact Sheet in ANS Controls Report |
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§ Pesticides must be applied in accordance with the full product label as registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Users must read and follow the pesticide product label prior to each application. The registration status, trade name, and availability of pesticides are subject to change. The listing of a pesticide in this fact sheet or Appendix B does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the USEPA regarding its use for a particular purpose.
Refer to the Inventory of Available Controls for Aquatic Nuisance Species of Concern - Chicago Area Waterway System for detailed information on each specific ANS Control
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Accelerated Water Velocity[PDF] |
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Acoustic Fish Deterrents[PDF] |
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Alteration of Water Quality§[PDF] |
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Biocides for Industrial Use§[PDF] |
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Biological Controls§[PDF] |
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Controlled Harvest and Overfishing[PDF] |
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Deleterious Gene Spread[PDF] |
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Hydrologic Separation[PDF] |
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Lethal Temperature[PDF] |
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Pheromones[PDF] |
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Piscicides§[PDF] |
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Screens[PDF] |
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Sensory Deterrent Systems[PDF] |
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Vertical Drop Barrier[PDF] |
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Williams' Cage[PDF] |
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Algae
Fact Sheet in ANS Controls Report |
Specific ANS Control |
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§ Pesticides must be applied in accordance with the full product label as registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Users must read and follow the pesticide product label prior to each application. The registration status, trade name, and availability of pesticides are subject to change. The listing of a pesticide in this fact sheet or Appendix B does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the USEPA regarding its use for a particular purpose. Refer to the Inventory of Available Controls for Aquatic Nuisance Species of Concern - Chicago Area Waterway System for detailed information on each specific ANS Control
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Accelerated Water Velocity[PDF] |
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Algaecides§[PDF] |
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Alteration of Water Quality§[PDF] |
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Biocides for Industrial Use§[PDF] |
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Hydrologic Separation[PDF] |
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Irrigation Water Chemicals[PDF] |
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Lethal Temperature[PDF] |
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Light Attenuating Dyes[PDF] |
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Screens[PDF] |
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Ultrasound[PDF] |
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Ultraviolet Light[PDF] |
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Crustacean
Fact Sheet in ANS Controls Report |
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§ Pesticides must be applied in accordance with the full product label as registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Users must read and follow the pesticide product label prior to each application. The registration status, trade name, and availability of pesticides are subject to change. The listing of a pesticide in this fact sheet or Appendix B does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the USEPA regarding its use for a particular purpose. Refer to the Inventory of Available Controls for Aquatic Nuisance Species of Concern - Chicago Area Waterway System for detailed information on each specific ANS Control
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Accelerated Water Velocity[PDF] |
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Alteration of Water Quality§[PDF] |
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Biocides for Industrial Use§[PDF] |
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Electron Beam Irradiation[PDF] |
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Hydrologic Separation[PDF] |
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Lethal Temperature[PDF] |
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Screens[PDF] |
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Ultraviolet Light[PDF] |
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Vertical Drop Barrier[PDF] |
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Plants
Fact Sheet in ANS Controls Report |
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§ Pesticides must be applied in accordance with the full product label as registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Users must read and follow the pesticide product label prior to each application. The registration status, trade name, and availability of pesticides are subject to change. The listing of a pesticide in this fact sheet or Appendix B does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the USEPA regarding its use for a particular purpose. Refer to the Inventory of Available Controls for Aquatic Nuisance Species of Concern - Chicago Area Waterway System for detailed information on each specific ANS Control
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Accelerated Water Velocity[PDF] |
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Aquatic Herbicides§[PDF] |
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Biological Controls§[PDF] |
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Dredging and Diver Dredging[PDF] |
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Hydrologic Separation[PDF] |
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Irrigation Water Chemicals§[PDF] |
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Lethal Temperature[PDF] |
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Light Attenuating Dyes§[PDF] |
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Manual Harvest[PDF] |
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Mechanical Control Methods[PDF] |
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Screens[PDF] |
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