E910-05-028, Transmitting Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation (Snec) 2004 Annual Report

Transmitting Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation (Snec) 2004 Annual Report

ML051940296
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Site:	Saxton File:GPU Nuclear icon.png
Issue date:	06/28/2005
From:	Kuehn G GPU Nuclear
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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CSU. Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station Route 441 South Post Office Box 480 Middletown, PA 17057-0480 Tel 717-944-7621 June 28, 2005 E910-05-028 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555

Subject:

Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation (SNEC)

Operating License No. DPR-4 Docket No. 50-146 2004 Annual Report Gentlemen, The purpose of this letter is to submit a written report covering the status of the Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation (SNEC) Facility in accordance with Section 3.8.2 of the Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation (SNEC) Technical Specifications.

The report is for the period beginning January 1,2004 through December 31, 2004.

Sincerely, G.ra Program Director, SNEC cc: NRC Project Manager NRR NRC Project Scientist, Region 1 A43CODADo)f

SAXTON NUCLEAR EXPERIMENTAL CORPORATION 2004 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE SAXTON NUCLEAR EXPERIMENTAL CORPORATION FACILITY January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004 2

EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY

During the report period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004, numerous activities were conducted at the Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation (SNEC) Facility in preparation for Final Status Survey (FSS) and license termination. SNEC's Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs) continued to monitor radiological conditions at the site to assure protection of the health and safety of the general public and site personnel.

This report provides~an overview of the site activities and.administrative changes that-are listed in Section 3.8.2 of SNEC's Technical Specifications (Tech Specs). The information includes:

A. Changes in the management and supervisory positions designated in Section 3.1 (Organization and Responsibilities) as being responsible for decommissioning the facility.

B. A summary of the decommissioning, design and maintenance changes made to the deactivated facility.

C. Results of surveys and monitoring performed in accordance with Tech Spec Section 3.6.2.1 (Radioactive Effluent Controls Program) and Section 3.6.2.2 (Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program).

D. A review of the performance of access control and surveillance measures.

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ANNUAL REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 3.8.2 OF THE SNEC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS January1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 The following information addresses the reporting requirements set forth in Section 3.8.2 of the Technical Specifications for the Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corporation (SNEC) facility. The information includes activities and changes that occurred during the 2004 calendar year. Each of the following sections corresponds to a reporting requirement cited by SNEC's Technical Specifications (Tech Specs).

Acronymnis The following list includes acronyms that are commonly used at the SNEC site and included in this report:

SNEC - Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corp. SNEF - Saxton Nuclear Experimental Facility FSS - Final Status Survey CV - Contairnment Vessel SSGS - Saxton Steam Generating Station CAP - Corrective Action Program A. Tech Spec Section 3.8.2.1 Information relating to changes in those management and supervisory positions designated in Tech Spec Section 3.1 as being responsible for decommissioning the facility.

• In 2004, Michael S. Williams retired and Lou Shamenek assumed the position of SNEC Facility Site Supervisor.

B. Tech Spec Section 3.8.2.2 Summary of the decommissioning, design, and maintenance changes made to the deactivated facility:

CVDome and Shell Removal

• Removed the CV Dome and CV Shell to elevation 804 ft.,

• Removed the CV polar crane, bridge, trolley and rails,

• Surveyed the CV steel and polar crane components. Segregated the material for disposal,

• Completed FSS of the below-grade, exterior portion of the CV Shell,

• Completed FSS of the CV excavation walls and concrete cover,

• Completed FSS of the SSGS steam tunnel and demolition of the tunnel roof,

• Completed backfill of the CV excavation and steam tunnel (backfill to grade).

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CrV ast Yard

• Stripped the top layer of soil from the entire east yard area,

• Remediated contaminated soil in miscellaneous pipe trenches and the former Drum Storage Area,

• Excavated contaminated soil that was used to backfill the former location of the plant's underground tanks which were removed in the 1970's following shutdown.

• Removed the south SNEC fence (original plant fencing),

• Completed survey of large rocks (boulders) that were removed during soil processing.

SSGSDischarge Tunnel

• Completed FSS of the SSGS Discharge Tunnel,

• Completed FSS of the Spray Pond Pump Pit,

• Sealed the SSGS Discharge Tunnel access points (backfilled manways and entrance,

• Backfilled the Spray Pond Pump Pit (filled to grade).

SSGS Footprintand Seal Chambers

• Completed FSS of the SSGS Footprint and SSGS Seal Chambers,

• Poured concrete in the SSGS Footprint floor trenches and backfilled the SSGS with soil to grade.

Site Open Land areas

• Continued characterization and sampling of open land areas,

• Remediated areas on the site property external to the original SNEC footprint that were impacted by previous SNEC operations Balance of Plant

• Removed the Tank Farm Building,

• Relocated trailer/structure power supplies to existing poles and removed the power shed that was installed to support decommissioning activities,

• Removed and relocated trailers to the concrete pad for the former Penelec Warehouse,

• Completed FSS of the Penelec Line Building, Other

• Mobilized and staged a crusher machine and began processing materials removed-duringsite - -

remediation activities,

• Staged equipment, conveyor systems performed automated surveys of the processed materials,

• Continued shipments of radioactive wastes.

C Tech Spec Section 3.8.2.3 Results of surveys and monitoring performed in accordance with Technical Specifications Section 3.6.2.1 (Radioactive Effluent Controls Program) and 3.6.2.2 (Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program):

The results of the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program are contained in the 2004 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Report.

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