AEP-NRC-2012-72, Notification of Noncompliance for Sanitary Sewage (Outfall Ooe) Weekly Sampling Analysis)
| ML12277A377 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Cook  |
| Issue date: | 09/20/2012 |
| From: | Scarpello M Indiana Michigan Power Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| AEP-NRC-2012-72 | |
| Download: ML12277A377 (8) | |
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Indiana Michigan Power LE One Cook Place Bridgman, MI 49106 A unit ofAmerican Electric Power I ndianaMichiga n Power.com September 20, 2012 AEP-NRC-2012-72 10 CFR 50.4 Docket Nos.: 50-315 50-316 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE FOR SANITARY SEWAGE (OUTFALL OOE) WEEKLY SAMPLING ANALYSIS By letter dated August 23, 2012, Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M), the licensee for Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant (CNP) Units 1 and 2, submitted a notification of noncompliance for the weekly analysis requirement for Sanitary Sewage (Outfall OOE), to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). This analysis is required in accordance with CNP's Groundwater Permit No. GW 1810102 Part 1.2, "Effluent Limitations: Sanitary Sewage (Outfall OOE)."
During the week of August 12, 2012, the samples for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, total phosphorus, and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) were obtained; however, the analyses were missed. The regular operator was called away from work for personal reasons. The sample analyses was missed by the back up operator, who did not understand the full requirements.
By letter.dated September 14, 2012, I&M submitted a letter to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, regarding the August 23, 2012, notification. Outfall OOE was resampled the week of August 19, 2012, with all analyses completed. Samples obtained the previous week and the week following the missed analyses showed no abnormal data. There was no impact to the surrounding groundwater from this event. The following corrective actions have been taken to prevent recurrence. A sample package containing sample bottles, preservatives, chain of custody, and shipping paperwork has been prepared and stored at the wastewater lab. Instructions have been posted in the lab to ensure that effluent samples are collected and analyzed onsite or sent to a contract laboratory by replacement operators. No further corrective actions are necessary for this issue. provides the I&M notification to MDEQ dated August 23, 2012. Enclosure 2 provides the I&M notification to MDEQ dated September 14, 2012. These notifications are provided, as enclosures to this letter, which is being sent in accordance with the CNP Environmental Technical Specification, Part II - Nonradiological Environmental Protection Plan, Section 5.4.2.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission AEP-NRC-2012-72 Page 2 This letter contains no new commitments. Should you have any questions, please contact Jon Harner, Environmental Manager, at (269) 465-5901, extension 2102.
Sincerely Michael K. Scarpello Regulatory Affairs Manager
Enclosures:
- 1. Letter from J. H. Harner, Indiana Michigan Power Company, to K. Jordan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, "American Electric Power Company, Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Groundwater Permit No GW 1810102," dated August 23, 2012.
- 2. Letter from J. H. Harner, Indiana Michigan Power Company, to K. Jordan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, "American Electric Power Company, Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Groundwater Permit No GW 1810102," dated September 14, 2012.
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C. A. Casto, NRC Region III J. T. King - MPSC S. M. Krawec-AEP Ft Wayne MDEQ-RMD/RPS NRC Resident Inspector T.J. Wengert, NRC Washington DC
ENCLOSURE 1 TO AEP-NRC-2012-72 LETTER DATED AUGUST 23, 2012 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE FOR SANITARY SEWAGE (OUTFALL OOE) WEEKLY SAMPLING ANALYSIS
ININ A
N Cook Nuclear Plant One Cook Place Bridgman, Ml 49106 A unit of American Electric Power IndianaMichiganPowercom Mr.
Kameron Jordan, District Supervisor Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Surface Water Quality Division 7953 Adobe Road Kalamazoo, MI 49009 August 23, 2012 Re:
American Electric Power Company Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Groundwater Permit No.
GW1810102
Dear Mr. Jordan:
This documentation notification is made pursuant to Cook Nuclear Plant's Groundwater Permit GW 1810102, Part I.ll.b, Compliance Requirements.
The weekly (August 12 -
18, 2012) analysis requirement for Outfall OOE (Sanitary Sewage) was not completed for Ammonia,
- Nitrite, Nitrate, Total Phosphorus and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS).
The samples were obtained for the weekly requirement, but the analyses were not clearly communicated to the backup operator and subsequently, the laboratory analyst.
The regular operator was called away for a family emergency for three days, which caused the sample analyses to be missed by the back up operator.
This communication is to document the missed analyses, no effluent permit limitations were exceeded.
As required by Part I.ll.c, the schedule will require outfall OOE to be sampled for the parameters listed above during the week of August 19 -25 (due date August 25, 2012).
As required by Part I.ll.d, we will submit a written report to the Kalamazoo Office within 60 days (due date October 19, 2012).
Please contact me at telephone (269) 465-5901 ext. 2102 if you have any questions regarding this information.
Sincerely, Jon H. Harner Environmental Manager Donald C.
Cook Nuclear Plant c:
Mr. Steve Norton, MDEQ -
Kalamazoo USNRC per Appendix B.
T.S.
Mr. Kameron Jordan Outfall OOE Page 2 August 23, 2012 I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted on this and all attached documents, and based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe the submitted information is
- true, accurate and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.
J.11. Harner Environmental Manager
ENCLOSURE 2 TO AEP-NRC-2012-72 LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE FOR SANITARY SEWAGE (OUTFALL OOE) WEEKLY SAMPLING ANALYSIS
INDIAMA Indiana Michigan Power MICHIGAN Cook Nuclear Plant POWER" One Cook Place Bridgman, MI 49106 A unit ofAmen can Electric Power IndianaMichiganPower.com Mr.
Kameron Jordan, District Supervisor Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Surface Water Quality Division 7953 Adobe Road Kalamazoo, MI 49009 September 14, 2012 Re:
American Electric Power Company Donald C.
Cook Nuclear Plant Groundwater Permit No.
GW1810102
Dear Mr. Jordan:
This notification is made pursuant to Cook Nuclear Plant's Groundwater Permit GW 1810102, Part I.11. d, Compliance Requirements.
This letter is a follow-up letter to our previous notification dated August 23, 2012.
The weekly (August 12 -
18, 2012) analysis requirement for Outfall OOE (Sanitary Sewage) was not completed for Ammonia,
- Nitrite, Nitrate, Total Phosphorus and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5).
The samples were obtained for the weekly requirement, but the analyses were not clearly communicated to the backup operator and subsequently, the laboratory analyst.
The sanitary sewage Outfall OOE was resampled the following week, with all analyses completed.
The data for the parameters showed no permit exceedences.
Based on the data before and after the missed sample analyses, there is no adverse environmental impact from this event.
Evaluation of the cause for the analyses to be lost and the impact of that event to the groundwater:
The regular operator was called away for a family emergency for three days, which caused the sample analyses to be missed by the back up operator.
This communication is to document the missed analyses, no effluent permit limitations were exceeded.
Samples obtained for the previous week; and the week following the missed analyses showed no abnormal data.
There were no system upsets during the week of August 12 -
18,
- 2012, so there is no impact to the surrounding groundwater from this event.
Proposal detailing steps taken to prevent recurrence:
A sample package containing sample bottles, preservatives, chain of custody, and shipping paperwork has been prepared and stored at the wastewater lab.
Instructions are posted in the lab to ensure that effluent samples are collected and analyzed onsite or sent to a contract laboratory by replacement operators.
No further corrective actions are necessary for this issue.
Mr.
Kameron Jordan Outfall OOE exceedence report Page 2 September 14, 2012 Please contact me at telephone (269) 465-5901 ext.
2102 if you have any questions regarding this information.
Sincerely, Jon H.
Harner Environmental Manager Donald C.
Cook Nuclear Plant c:
Mr.
Steve Norton, MDEQ -
Kalamazoo USNRC per Appendix B.
T.S.