L-03-076, Annual Environmental Report, Radiological

Annual Environmental Report, Radiological

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Issue date:	05/07/2003
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FENOC Beaver Valley Power Station PO. Box 4 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Shippingport, PA 15077-0004 L. William Pearce 724-682-5234 Site Vice President Fax: 724-643-8069 May 7, 2003 L-03-076 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. 1 and No. 2 BV-1 Docket No. 50-334, License No. DPR-66 BV-2 Docket No. 50-412, License No. NPF-73 2002 Annual Environmental Report, Radiological The enclosed Year 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report for Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Units 1 and 2 is being forwarded, in accordance with BVPS Technical Specification 6.9.2. The report indicates that the Environmental Monitoring Program outlined in the BVPS Offsite Dose Calculation Manual for Units 1 and 2 was followed throughout 2002. The program results demonstrate the adequacy of radioactive effluent control at the Beaver Valley Power Station and that the operations of Units and 2 did not adversely affect the surrounding environment.

The findings of this report are summarized in the Executive Summary which is presented at the beginning of the report.

There are no regulatory commitments identifed in this document. If you have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact Mr. Larry R. Freeland, Manager, Regulatory Affairs/Performance Improvement at 724-682-5284.

Sincerely, J9' SL L. William Pearce Enclosure c: Mr. T. G. Colbum, NRR Senior Project Manager Mr. D. M. Kern, NRC Sr. Resident Inspector Mr. H. J. Miller, NRC Region I Administrator

Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. 1 and No. 2 2002 Annual Environmental Report, Radiological L-03-076 Page 2 c: American Nuclear Insurer's Library Towne Center, Suite 300S 29 South Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-2445 Kathleen McGinty, PA DEP James G. Yusko, PA DEP Rich Janati, PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection Tonda Lewis, PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection Robert Myers, PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection J. Lee Miller, Beaver County Extension Director Daniel V. Steen, FirstEnergy Environmental Department John P. Jones, Hancock County Office of Emergency Services Roger L. Suppes, Ohio Department of Health Carol O'Claire, Ohio Emergency Management Agency Keith Clark, East Liverpool Water Authority Jerry Schulte, ORSANCO B. F. Jones Memorial Library Bronia Grob, Environmental, Inc.

IFENOC FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Cornpany Beaver Valley Power Station - Units 1 & 2 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Calendar Year - 2002 2 0'1

Beaver Valley Power Station FENOC ~~~~~~~~~~~~

168 PO. Box 4 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Cornpany Shippingport, PA 15077-0004 L. JJ'lliamPearce 724-682-5234 Site Vice President Fax: 724-643-8069 May 7, 2003 L-03-076 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. 1 and No. 2 BV-1 Docket No. 50-334, License No. DPR-66 BV-2 Docket No. 50-412, License No. NPF-73 2002 Annual Environmental Report, Radiological The enclosed Year 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report for Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Units 1 and 2 is being forwarded, in accordance with BVPS Technical Specification 6.9.2. The report indicates that the Environmental Monitoring Program outlined in the BVPS Offsite Dose Calculation Manual for Units 1 and 2 was followed throughout 2002. The program results demonstrate the adequacy of radioactive effluent control at the Beaver Valley Power Station and that the operations of Units I and 2 did not adversely affect the surrounding environment.

The findings of this report are summarized in the Executive Summary which is presented at the beginning of the report.

There are no regulatory commitments identifed in this document. If you have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact Mr. Larry R. Freeland, Manager, Regulatory Affairs/Performance Improvement at 724-682-5284.

Sincerely,

,Di -sc L. William Pearce Enclosure c: Mr. T. G. Colburn, NRR Senior Project Manager Mr. D. M. Kern, NRC Sr. Resident Inspector Mr. H. J. Miller, NRC Region I Administrator

Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. 1 and No. 2 2002 Armual Environmental Report, Radiological L-03-076 Page 2 C: American Nuclear Insurer's Library Towne Center, Suite 300S 29 South Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-2445 Kathleen McGinty, PA DEP James G. Yusko, PA DEP Rich Janati, PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection Tonda Lewis, PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection Robert Myers, PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection J. Lee Miller, Beaver County Extension Director Daniel V. Steen, FirstEnergy Environmental Department John P. Jones, Hancock County Office of Emergency Services Roger L. Suppes, Ohio Department of Health Carol O'Claire, Ohio Emergency Management Agency Keith Clark, East Liverpool Water Authority Jerry Schulte, ORSANCO B. F. Jones Memorial Library Bronia Grob, Environmental, Inc.

BEAVER VALLEY POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 LICENSES DPR-66 AND NPF-73 2002 ANNUAL RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY

This document is a detailed report of the 2002 Beaver Valley Power Station Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP). Radioactivity levels in the vicinity of Unit 1 and Unit 2 from January 1 through December 31, 2002 in air, water, shoreline sediment, milk, fish, food crops, vegetation, and direct radiation measurement have been analyzed, evaluated, and summarized. The results of the REMP are intended to supplement the results of the radiological effluent monitoring by verifying that the measurable concentration of radioactive materials and levels of radiation are not higher than expected on the basis of the effluent measurement and modeling of the environmental exposure pathways.

Radiation and radioactivity in the environment is monitored within a 10 mile radius of the site.

Two types of samples are taken. The first type, control samples, are collected from areas that are beyond measurable influence of Beaver Valley Power Station. These samples are used as reference data. Normal background radiation levels, or radiation present due to causes other than Beaver Valley Power Station, can thus be compared to the environment surrounding the nuclear power station. Indicator samples are the second sample type obtained. These samples show how much radiation is contributed to the environment by the site. Indicator samples are taken from areas close to the station where any plant contribution will be at the highest concentration. In 2002, samples were taken from over 60 sites around Beaver Valley Power Station that included the aquatic, atmospheric and terrestrial environments. More than 2400 analyses were performed on these samples. The environmental program for 2002 is outlined in Table 2-1.

In 1974 and 1975, prior to station operation, samples were collected and analyzed to determine the amount of radioactivity present in the area. The resulting values are used as a "pre-operational baseline". Current analysis results from the indicator samples are compared to both current control sample values and the pre-operational baseline to determine if changes in radioactivity levels are attributable to station operations. The 2002 analytical results and pre-operational baseline results are summarized in Table 2-2 and Table 2-3.

A report is required to be submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission when the level of radioactivity in an environmental sampling medium exceeds the limits specified in the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM) when averaged over any calendar quarter. Also, when more than one of the radionuclides are detected in the sampling medium, this report shall be submitted if:

Concentration (1) Concentration (2)

+ > .0 Limit Level (1) Limit Level (2)

Based on the analytical results of environmental samples during 2002, the Beaver Valley Power Station reporting levels were not exceeded.

Positive results attributable to the Beaver Valley Power Station were consistent with station data of authorized radioactive discharges and were within limits permitted by the NRC license. Other radioactivity detected was attributable to naturally occurring radionuclides, previous nuclear weapons tests, other man-made sources, and to the normal statistical fluctuation for activities near the lower limit of detection (LLD).

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report In 2002, the radioactivity releases from BVPS Units 1 and 2 did not exceed the effluent limits identified in the Beaver Valley Power Station Operating License Technical Specification/Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM). Based on the estimated dose to individuals from the natural background radiation exposure, the incremental increase in total body dose to the 50 mile population (approximately 4 million), from the operation of Beaver Valley Power Station Units 1 and 2, is less than 0.0001% of the annual background dose. The National Academy of Sciences 1990 BEIR Report shows that the typical dose to an individual from background (natural radiation exposure including radon) is an estimated average of 296 mrem per year.

Analytical results are divided into four ODCM required categories based on exposure pathways:

Airborne, direct radiation, ingestion and waterborne. Each of these pathways is described below:

• The airborne exposure pathway includes airborne iodine and airborne particulates. The 2002 results were similar to previous years. There was no notable increase in natural products and no detectable fission products or other radionuclides in the airborne particulate media during the year.

• The direct exposure pathway measures environmental radiation doses by use of thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs). TLD results have indicated a stable trend and compare well with previous years.

• The ingestion exposure pathway includes milk, fish, and food product (leafy vegetable) samples. For milk samples, strontium-90 (Sr-90), attributable to past atmospheric nuclear weapons testing, was detected at levels similar to the past five years. The gamma spectroscopy counting only indicated positive results for potassium-40 (K-40) at average environmental levels. Iodine-131 (1-131) was detected in nine (9) milk samples at slightly above LLD levels. No other radionuclides were identified.

• The fish samples taken indicated below LLD levels in each of the samples. Vegetation samples revealed naturally occurring K-40 at average environmental levels.

• The waterborne exposure pathway includes drinking water, surface (river) water, and river sediment. Water samples were analyzed for tritium and gamma-emitting radionuclides.

Tritium was not identified in any of the twenty samples analyzed. Gamma analysis of samples indicated no gamma-emitting radionuclides above detection limits. 1-131 analysis of weekly samples (157 total) indicated 125 positive results. All six (6) of the positive results that exceeded the reporting level were surface water samples. It was also noted that the surface water samples, which are upstream of the plant and considered outside the influence of the site had similar results to the downstream drinking water samples.

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• Sediment samples are taken from three locations, upstream of the site, at the discharge point of liquid releases and downstream of the site. Analysis of samples indicated naturally occurring radionuclides K-40 and Ra-226 in all results. Small amounts of cesium-137 (Cs-137) from previous nuclear weapons tests was also detected in six of the six samples (including the Control location) at levels consistent with previous years. The samples from the discharge point of the site also indicated small amounts of other radionuclides, including cobalt-58 (Co-58), and cobalt-60 (Co-60) which are consistent with authorized station liquid discharges. Small amounts of Co-58 and Co-60 were also detected at the control location upstream of the plant.

• In addition to the required samples discussed above, groundwater, precipitation, soil, and feedcrops were also taken. Results were consistent with previous years and no degrading trends were identified.

The environmental monitoring program outlined in the Beaver Valley Power Station ODCM for Units 1 and 2 was followed throughout 2002. The REMP results demonstrate the adequacy of radioactive effluent control at the Beaver Valley Power Station and that the operations of Units 1 and 2 did not adversely affect the surrounding environment.

It should be noted that the radiological environmental monitoring program includes sampling sites in addition to the required sites set forth in the ODCM. These include five (5) air sampling sites, one (1) surface water site, three (3) ground water sites, three (3) precipitation sites, two (2) sediment sites, one (1) local large dairy, and one (1) milk animal feed site.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE

SUMMARY

................................... ii SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION A. Scope and Objectives of the Program ................................  : 1-1 B. Description of the Beaver Valley Site ................................ 1-1 SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM A. Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Program .2-1

1. Program Description .2-1

2. Summary of Results .2-7

3. Quality Control Program .2-7

4. - Program Changes .2-7 B. Air Monitoring .2-21

1. Characterization of Air and Meteorology .2-21

2. Air Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques .2-21

3. Results and Conclusions .2-23 C. Monitoring of Sediments and Soils .2-25

1. Characterization of Stream Sediments and Soils .2-25

2. Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques .2-25

3. Results and Conclusions .2-27 D. Monitoring of Feedcrops and Food Products .2-28

1. Characterization of Farm Products .2-28

2. Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques .2-28

3. Results and Conclusions .2-30 E. Monitoring of Local Cows Milk .2-31

1. Description - Milch Animal Locations .2-31

2. Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques .2-31

3. Results and Conclusions .2-33 F. Environmental Radiation Monitoring .. 2-34

1. Description of Regional Background Radiation and Sources . 2-34

2. Locations and Analytical Procedures .2-34

3. Results and Conclusions .2-35 G. Monitoring of Fish .2-38

1. Description .2-38

2. Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques .2-38

3. Results and Conclusions .2-38 v

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM (continued)

H. Monitoring of Surface, Drinking, Ground Waters and Precipitation ............2-40

1. Description of Water Sources .................................................. 2-40

2. Sampling and Analytical Techniques ................................................. 2-41

3. Results and Conclusions ................... ............................... 2-44 I. Estimates of Radiation Dose to Man .................................................. 2-46

1. Pathways to Man - Calculational Models ........................................... 2-46

2. Results of Calculated Radiation Dose to Man - Liquid Releases ....... 2-47

3. Results of Calculated Radiation Dose to Man -

Atmospheric Releases ............... ................................. 2-49

4. Conclusions ................................................ 2-51 SECTION 3 - LAND USE CENSUS .3-1 SECTION 4 - QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM / INTERLABORATORY COMPARISON PROGRAM A. Quality Control Program ........................... 4-1 B. Interlaboratory Comparison Program ........................... 4-2

1. Contractor Lab ........................... 4-2 C. Conclusions ........................... 4-2 Vi

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report LIST OF TABLES Table 2 Operational Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program ............2-2 Table 2 Environmental Monitoring Program Results ....................................... 2-8 Table 2 Pre-Operational Environmental Radiological Monitoring Program Summary ................................................ 2-18 Table 2 Results of Calculated Individual and Population Radiation Dose to Man - Liquid Releases ................................................ 2-48 Table 2 Results of Calculated Radiation Dose to Man -

Atmospheric Releases ............... ................................. 2-50 Table 3 Location of Nearest Residence, Garden, and Milch Animal .3-2 Table 4 Interlaboratory Comparison Program Independent Laboratory/Contractor Laboratory Comparison Spiked Water Samples (pCi/l) .4-3 Table 4 Interlaboratory Comparison Program Independent Laboratory/Contractor Laboratory Comparison Spiked Milk Samples (pCi/) .4-5 Table 4 Interlaboratory Comparison Program Contractor/Quality Control Laboratory Comparison Spiked Air Particulate/Charcoal Filters . 4-7 vii

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Geographical Map and Principal Communities in 50-mile Radius of the Beaver Valley Power Station ...................................... 1-3 Figure 2 Air Sampling Stations ............... ................................. 2-22 Figure 2 Average Concentration of Gross Beta in Air Particulates 2-24 Figure 2 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Shoreline Sediments and Soil .2-26 Figure 2 Environmental Monitoring Program - Feedcrop and Food Product Locations .2-29 Figure 2 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Milk .2-32 Figure 2 TLD Locations .2-36 Figure 2 Environmental Monitoring Program - Fish Sampling Locations. 2-39 Figure 2 Environmental Monitoring Stations Locations - Ground, Surface Water, Drinking Water and Precipitation .2-43 viii

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION A. Scope and Objectives of the Program The environmental program consists of environmental monitoring for radioactivity in the vicinity of the Beaver Valley Power Station. Environmental sampling and analyses included air, water, milk, vegetation, river sediments, fish, and ambient radiation levels in areas surrounding the site. The results of these media are assessed to determine impacts of the plant operation on the environment. The Annual Radiological Environmental Report for the Beaver Valley Power Station summarizes the radiological environmental program conducted by the FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company in 2002.

B. Description of the Beaver Valley Site The Beaver Valley Power Station is located on the south bank of the Ohio River in the Borough of Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, on a 501 acre tract of land. The site is approximately one mile from Midland, Pennsylvania; five miles from East Liverpool, Ohio; and twenty-five miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Figure 1-1 shows the site location in relation to the principal population centers. Population density in the immediate vicinity of the site is relatively low. The population within a five mile radius of the plant is approximately 15,493 and the only area within the radius of concentrated population is the Borough of Midland, Pennsylvania, with a population of approximately 3,321.

The site lies in a valley along the Ohio River. It extends from the river (elevation 665 feet above sea level) to a ridge along the border south of the Beaver Valley Power Station at an elevation of 1,160 feet. Plant ground level is approximately 735 feet above sea level.

The Beaver Valley Power Station is on the Ohio River at river mile 34.8, at a location on the New Cumberland Pool that is 3.3 river miles downstream from Montgomery Lock and Dam, and 19.4 miles upstream from New Cumberland Lock and Dam. The Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia border is located 5.2 river miles downstream from the site. The river flow is regulated by a series of dams and reservoirs on the Beaver, Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers and their tributaries. For 2002, the flow ranged from a minimum monthly average of 7,507 cubic feet per second (CFS) to a maximum monthly average of 81,170 CFS. The mean flow for 2002 was 34,134 CFS.

Water temperature of the Ohio River varies from 32°F to 840F, the minimum temperatures occur in January and/or February and maximum temperatures in July and August. Water quality in the Ohio River at the site location is affected primarily by the water quality of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Beaver rivers.

The climate of the area may be classified as humid continental. Annual precipitation is approximately 32 inches, typical yearly temperatures vary from approximately -7 0F to 95°F with an annual average temperature of 52.60F. The predominant wind direction is typically from the southwest in summer and from the northwest in winter.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report The basic features of the Beaver Valley Power Station Units 1 and 2 are tabulated below:

Beaver Vallev Unit 1 Beaver Valley Unit 2 Maximum Power Level 2652 - megawatts thermal 2652 - megawatts thermal 2689 - megawatts thermal 2689 - megawatts thermal Type of Power PWR PWR No. of Reactor Coolant Loops 3 3 No. of Steam Generators & Type 3 - Vertical 3 - Vertical Steam Used by Main Turbine Saturated Saturated The units utilize two separate systems (primary and secondary) for transferring heat from the source (the reactor) to the receiving component (turbine-generator). Because the two systems are isolated from each other, primary and secondary waters do not mix; therefore, radioactivity in the primary system water is normally isolated from the secondary system.

Reactor coolant in the primary system is pumped through the reactor core and steam generators by means of reactor coolant pumps. Heat is given up from the primary system to the secondary system in the steam generators, where steam is formed and delivered to the main unit turbine, which drives the electrical generator. The steam is condensed after passing through the turbine, and returned to the steam generators to begin another steam/water cycle.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Figure 1-1 Geographical Map and Principal Communities in 50-mile Radius of the Beaver Valley Power Station SHNAGO AIV6A 0 20 40 MILES 1-3

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM A. Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring Program

1. Program Description The program consists of monitoring water, air, soil, river bottoms, vegetation and foodcrops, cows milk, ambient radiation levels in areas surrounding the site, and aquatic life as summarized in Table 2-1. Further description of each portion of the program (Sampling Methods, Sample Analysis, Discussion and Results) are included in Sections 2-B through 2-1 of this report.

2-B - Air Monitoring 2-C - Monitoring of Sediments and Soils 2-D - Monitoring of Feedcrops and Food Products 2-E - Monitoring of Local Cows Milk 2-F - Environmental Radiation Monitoring 2-G - Monitoring of Fish 2-H - Monitoring of Surface, Drinking, Ground Waters and Precipitation 2-1 - Estimates of Radiation Dose to Man 2-1

Type of Sample Sample Sector Miles Sample Point Description Sample Frequency Sample Preparation Analysis Points T Air Particulate and 13 11 1.4 Meyers Farm Continuous sampling Weekly AP Gross Beta (b)

Radioiodine 30 4 0.5 Shippingporl (S.S.) with sample collection Weekly Charcoal 1-131 46.1 3 2.3 Industry, Rt. 68 - Garage at least weekly Quarterly Composite (c) Gamma - scan 32 15 0.8 Midland (S.S.)

48(a) 10 16.3 Weirton, W.Va., -Weirton 0 Water Tower, Collier Way 0 51 5 8.0 Aliquippa (S.S.) 0 47 14 4.9 East Uverpool, Oh. -Water Treatment Plant 0 27 7 6.1 Brunton's Farm 3 DX 28 1 8.6 Sherman's Farm o

29B 3 8.0 Beaver Valley Geratric ow Center :D 2 Direct Radiation 30 4 0.5 Shippingport (S.S.) Continuous (TLD) Quarterly (i) Gamma Dose 0<

13 11 1.4 Meyers Farm O 46 3 2.5 Industry, Midway Dr. 0 CD 32 15 0.8 Midland (S.S.) _. O- <

48(a) 10 16.3 Weirton, W.Va. - Weirton Water Tower, Collier Way -L 45.1 6 1.9 Raccoon Twp., Kennedy's 3 40 .

Comers CD 51 5 8.0 Aliqulppa (S.S.) CD 47 14 4.9 East Uverpool, Oh. -Water 0 Treatment Plant 0M ° 70 1 3.4 North ol Western Beaver I3 ( X1 School - Engle Rd. 3 80 9 8.2 Raccoon Park Office (Rt. 18) >

81 9 3.6 Millcreek United Pres. Church 82 9 6.9 Hanover Municipal Bldg. -i CDE 83 10 4.2 735 Mill Creek Rd. 0 14 11 2.5 Hookstown 0

n 84 11 8.3 Hancock Parks & Recreation Complex Z.

85 12 5.7 Rts. 8 &30 Intersection C3 o 86 13 6.2 E. Liverpool, Oh. -

1090 Ohio Ave. v 92 12 2.8 Georgetown Rd. (S.S.) O

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Types of Sample Sampie Sector Miles Sample Point Description Sample Frequency Sample Preparation Analysis Points 2 Direct Radiation 87 14 7.0 Calcutta, Oh. - Calcutta Continuous (TLD) Quarterly (i) Gamma-Dose O (continued) Smiths Ferry Rd. & Valley Dr.

88 15 2.8 Midland Heights - 110 Summit 0 0 Rd.

89 15 4.8 Ohioville, 488 Smiths 1>

Ferry Rd. 0 90 16 5.2 Opposite Fairview School X 10 3 1.0 Shippingport Boro 3 45 5 2.2 Rt. 18 & Anderson St.

60 13 2.5 444 Hill Rd. Q.

93 16 1.1 Midland, Sunrise Hills O 0-o 0 95 10 2.3 832 McCleary Rd. 0 28 1 8.6 Sherman's Farm -4 71 2 6.0 Brighton Twp. First West. O 72 3 3.3 industry, Logan Park 29B 3 8.0 Beaver Valley Geriatric Center 3 73 4 2.5 618 Squirrel Run Rd. 5 'L m es r6 c; 74 4 7.0 CCBC - 137 Poplar Ave. C) 75 5 4.1 117 Holt Road 0 76 6 3.8 Raccoon Elemenlary School 3 77 6 5.6 3614 Green Garden Rd (D 59 6 1.0 236 Green Hill Rd.

78 7 2.7 Raccoon Mun. Bldg.

27 7 6.1 Brunton's Farm 79 8 4.4 Rt. 151 & Pross Ln. 0 ° o° 15 14 3.7 Georgetown Post Office 0Fn 46.1 3 2.3 Industry, Rt. 168 - Garage 0 91 2 3.9 Pine Grove Rd and Doyle Rd 0D=t 94 8 2.2 McCleary Rd. & Pole Cat Hollow Rd. __

3 Surface Water 49(a) 3 5.0 Upstream Side of Montgomery Weekly Grab Sample (h) Weekly Sample from 1-131 Dam Sie 49 tSt 2.1 14 1.5 Downstream (Midland) J&L Weekly, Intermittent Monthly composite of Gamma-scan Composite Sample (h) Weekly Sample (c) 5 14 4.9 East Liverpool, Oh. -Water Daily Grab Sample Treatment Plant (raw water) Only - Collected Weekly (h) Composite _c __H_3

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3 Type of Sample Sample Sector Miles Sample Point Description Sample Frequency Sample Preparation Analysis Points Q.

4 Groundwater 14 11 2.5 Hookstown Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Gamma-scan 0 15 14 3.7 Georgetown H-3 CDw 0 -w

_____________I_ 11 3 0.8 Shippingport Boro -0) 5 Drinking 4 1S 1.3 Midland, Water Intermittent (d) Sample Weekly Composite 1-131 -fi Dl m m

Treatment Plant Collected Weekly Monthly Composite (d) Gamma-scan Quarterly Composite (d) H-3 5 14 4.9 East Liverpool, Oh. - n_.

CD Water Treatment m 0 2 Plant m D--D

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6 Shoreline Sediment 2A 13 0.2 BVPS Outfall Discharge Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Gamma-scan o C. -

0 49(a) 3 5.0 Upstream side of Montgomery ~0 Dam U3 50 12 11.8 Upstream side of New (0 Cumberland Dam S' 3 M-7 Milk 25 10 2.1 Searight's Farm Weekly (e) Weekly sample from 1-131 Searights only n c 0 3 Biweekly (f) when Biweekly (grazing) Gamma-scan i0

-I animals are on pasture; Monthly (indoors) Sr-89, Sr-90, 1-131 .

monthly at other times. 0 96(a) 10 10.4 Windsheimers Farm (0

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0 27 7 6.1 Brunton's Farm BVPS ODCM, Appendix C, Table 3.12-1 requires three (3) dairies to be selected on basis of highest potential thyroid dose using milch census data. See o~~~C Section 2-E for specific locations sampled. -I CD

0 N D 0 Type o Sample Sample Sector Miles Sample Point Descriptlon Sample Frequency Sample Preparation Analysls I 0 Points 8 Fish 2A 13 0.2 BVPS Outfall Discharge Semi-Annual Composite of edible Gamma-scan 0 parts by species (g) 49(a) 3 5.0 Upstream side of Montgomery Dam 9 Food Crops Annual at harvest It Composite of each Gamma-scan

D (Shippingport) 10 3 1.0 Three locations within 5 miles available sample species 1-131 on green leafy 0 CL M

--CxD (Georgetown) 15 14 3.7 selected by BVPS. vegetables Co 6

(industry) 46 3 2.5 48(a) 10 16.3 Welrton, W.Va.

10 Feedstuff and 25 10 2.1 Searight's Farm Monthly Monthly Gamma-scan Summer Forage m M <

_F 11 Soil 13 11 1.4 Meyers Farm Every 3 years (1994, 12 Core Samples Gamma-scan NC 30 4 0.5 Shippingport (S.S.) 1997, etc.) 3- Deep (2 Dia. at each _.

46 3 2.5 Industry, Midway Dr. location) (approx. 10 0 o -o 32 15 0.8 Midland (S.S.) radius) 48A(a) 10 15.6 Welrton, W.Va. -Weirton CD Water Tower, E. Belloview Dr. , a T, c MD 51 5 8.0 Aliquippa (S.S.)

47 14 4.9 E. Liverpool, Oh. - Water Treatment Plant ,

0 27 7 6.1 Brunton's Farm 22 8 0.3 South of BVPS Transmission 0 tDt

'-a Line M.

29A 3 8.3 Nicol's Farm 12 Precipitation 30 4 0.5 Shippingport (S.S.) Weekly grab samples Quarterly Composite (c) Gamma-scan, H-3 It 47 14 4.9 East Liverpool, Oh. -Water when available 0)

Treatment Plant to 48 10 16.3 Welrton, W.Va. - Weirton 0 'o

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 2 Notations Operational Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (Continued)

Notes:

(a) Control sample station: These are locations which are presumed to be outside the influence of plant effluents.

(b) Particulate samples are not counted within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> after filter change. Perform gamma isotopic analysis on each sample when gross beta is > 10 times the yearly mean of control samples.

(c) Analysis composites are well mixed actual samples prepared of equal portions from each shorter term samples from each location.

(d) Composite samples are collected at intervals not exceeding 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.

(e) Weekly milk sample from Searight's Dairy is analyzed for -131 only.

(f) Milk samples are collected bi-weekly when animals are in pasture and monthly at other times.

(g) The fish samples will contain whatever species are available. If the available sample size permits, then the sample will be separated according to species and compositing will provide one sample of each species. If the available size is too small to make separation by species practical, then edible parts of all fish in the sample will be mixed to give one sample.

(h) Composite samples are obtained by collecting an aliquot at intervals not exceeding 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> at location 2.1. A weekly grab sample is obtained from daily composited grab samples obtained by the water treatment plant operator at location 5. For location 49, a weekly grab sample is obtained by a field technician.

(i) Two (2) TLDs are collected quarterly from each monitoring location.

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2. Summary of Results All results of this monitoring program are summarized in Table 2-2. This table is prepared in the format specified by NRC Regulatory Guide 4.8 and in accordance with Beaver Valley Power Station Offsite Dose Calculation Manual. Summaries of results of analysis of each media are discussed in Sections 2-B through 2-H and an assessment of radiation doses are given in Section 2-l. Table 2-3 summarizes Beaver Valley Power Station preoperational ranges for the various sampling media during the years 1974 and 1975. Comparisons of preoperational data with operational data indicate the ranges of values are generally in good agreement for both periods of time.

Activity detected was attributed to naturally occurring radionuclides, BVPS effluents, previous nuclear weapons tests or to the normal statistical fluctuation for activities near the lower limit of detection (LLD).

The conclusion from all program data is that the operation of the Beaver Valley Power Station has resulted in no significant changes to the environment.

3. Quality Control Program The Quality Control Program implemented by the Beaver Valley Power Station to assure reliable performance by the contractor and the supporting QC data are presented and discussed in Section 4 of this report.

4. Program Changes The following changes were implemented in the 2002 sampling program.

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SUMMARY

Nane of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334/50-412 N, Location of Facility Beaver, Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 N, (County, State) m a)

Type and Lower Lirit Number of -a, Medium of Pathway Total Number of AU Indicator Locadons Location with Highest Annual Mean Control Locations Nonroutine 5.

3 Sampled of Analysis Detection " Mean (1) Name "Mean () " Mean (f) Reported 0 (Unit of Measurement) Performed *(LLD) ' Range Distance and Directions "Range "Range Measurmentsea Wcirton, WV No. 48 CD Oa)

Water Gamma (12)

Precipitation Mn-54 5 LLD -- -- 0 a) 3 0 (pCi/) 0<

Fe-59 10 LLD - - 0 0

Co-SS 5 LLD -- - 0

-4 rn

-. M) 0 Co-60 5 LLD -- -- 0 CD N, 3)

Zn-65 10 LLD - -- 0 -I (0

Zr/Nb-95 5 LLD -- -- -- 0 -U Cs-134 5 LLD -- -- 0 a) D Cs-137 5 LLD -- -- 0 Ba/La-140 10 LLD -- -- 0 CD c0 H-3 (12) 200 326 (4/12) 30, Shippingport, (S.S.) 326 (4/4) LLD 0 C-(188-657) 0.5 i ENE (188-657)

CD

• Nominal Lower Limit of Detection (LLD) 0

• Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only. Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations Is Indicated In pareatheses (f)

" Nonroutine reported measurenents are defined in Regulatory Guide 4.8 (December 1975).

ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM

SUMMARY

Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334/50412 Location of Facility Beaver. Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 (County, State)

Type and Lower Limit Number of 0 Medinm of Pathway Total Number of All Indicator Locations Location with lghest Annual Mean Control Locadons Nonroutine m~~

Sampled of Analysis Detection Mean (I) Name

• Mean (f)

• Mean (f) Reported 3 =~~~~~

(Unit of Measurement) Performed ' (LLD)

• Range Distance and Directdons

• Range

• Range Measurements**

Georgetown, PA No. 15 Orn rT~~c a)

Groundwater H-3 (6) 200 LLD -- LLD 0 (pCi)

(D-- CD Gamma (6)

Mn-54 5 LLD -- -- - 0 Dl C Fe-59 10 LLD -- -- -- 0 o i* ' Dl Co-58 5 LLD -- -- 0 (0 o o~ 3D) <

0 CD Co-60 5 LLD -- -- 0 D

=1 0 m Zn-65 10 LLD - -- -- 0 o _.

Zr/Nb-95 5 LLD -- -- -- 0 Dl0.

Cs-134 5 LLD -- .0 Ci) Dl CD 1C Cs-137 5 LLD -- -- 0 Ba/La-140 10 LLD -- -- 0 CD

• 0 0L

• Noffinal Lower Limit of Detection (LLD)

• Mean and range based upon detectable neasurements only. Fracdon of detectable measurements at specified locations Is Indicated In parentheses

• Nonroutine reported measurenents are defined In Regulatory Guide 4.8 (December 1975).

ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM

SUMMARY

Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334/50412 Location of Facility Beaver. Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 (County, State) 0 0

Type nd Lower LImit Number of N, Medium of Pathway Total Nunber of AU Indicator Locations Location with ighest Annual Mean Control Locations Nonroutine Sampled of Anayds Detectlon *' Mean () Name **Mean ()

• Mean (I) Reported m 3 CD (Unit of Measurement) Performed (LLD)

• Range Distance and Directions " Range *Range Measurements"O Drinking Water 1.131 (104) 0.5 0.75 (80104) 4, Midland 0.81 (38/52) - 0 (pCi/l) (0.3-1.9) WaterTreatmentPlant (0.30-1.90) 1.3 niNNW 2. N, m 11-3 (8) 200 LLD LLD - 0 o~~~

O ~~~~n Gamma (24) o 0<

Mn-54 5 LLD - _ 0 Fe-59 10 ilD - - - 0 °) 0a. ~- -.

Co-58 5 LLD 3 m

-- -- 0 Co-60 5 LLD - 0 o Dl Zn-65 10 LLD -- -- 0 Zr/Nb-95 5 LLD - - - 0 3 ^ O °~C Cs.134 5 LLD - -- - 0 Q (0 O C~( -Un X 3 03 Cs.137 5 LLD - 0 BalLa-140 10 LLD - - - 0 CD~~~~(

O ()3 v0 2,

• Nomina Lower Limit of Detection (LLD)

' Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only. Fraction of detectable measurements at spedi xations Is Indicated In parentheses (f)

• • • Nonroutine reported meaurements are detined In Regulatory Guide 4.8 (December 1975).

ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM

SUMMARY

Name of Facility Beaver Valey Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334/50-412 Location of Facility Beaver, Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 (County, State)

Type and Lower Llmit Number of 0 0

Medium of Pathway Total Number of Al Indicator Locations Location with ighest Annual Mean Control Locations Nonroutine Sampled of Analysis Detection Mean (0 Name *'Men (t) Mean (I) Reported N, (Unit of Measurement) Performed *(LLD)

• Range Distance and Directions* Range *Range Measurements*** a 49, Upstream side of Montgomery Dam m :3 0)

Surface Water 1-131 (53) 0.5 1.09 (45/53) One Sample Location One sample 0 5.

m :3 (pCi/) (0.30-4.00) location 0 H.3 (12) 200 LLD LLD 0 -I

2) (02 n

Gamma (36) -4

0) _. 1 0 0) r CD Mn-54 5 LLD -- -- -- (0 Fe-59 10 LLD - -- -- 0 0 o 0.D 3 5- o Co-58 5 LLD -- -- 0 (0

0<

Co-60 5 LLD -- -- -- 0 '-.

(0 c -- D Zn-65 10 LLD - - - 0 0o (1) 2) -

Zr/Nb-95 5 LLD -- -- -- 0 0- _

laO (0

Cs-134 5 LLD -- -- -- 0 0:

(n  ;:1.

Cs.137 5 LLD -- 0

-4.

Ba/La-140 15 LLD -- - -- 0 w

X)

CD Ra-226 (a) LLD 0 0

Th-228 (a) LLD -- -- -- 0 (a) LLD for this nuclide for water not required by ODCM.

• Nominal Lower Limit of Detection (LLD)

• • Mean and range based upon detectable reasurements only. Fraction of detectable measurements at spedfied locations Is Indicated in parentheses ()

• Nonroutine reported measurements are defined In Regulatory Guide 4.8 (December 1975).

ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM

SUMMARY

ro Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334/50-412 0 0

Location of Facility Beaver, Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 (County, State)

Type and Lower Llmit Number of m Medium of Pathway Totai Number of AU Indicator Locations Location with Highest Annual Mean Control Locations Nonroutine

. CD Sampled of Analysis Detection

• Mean () Name *0 Mean () *4 Mean () Reported C (Unit of Measurement) Performed * (ILD) **Range Distance and Directions **Range **Range Measurements* 0 Montgomery Dam No.49 3 Sediment Gamma (6) 3 0 A)

(pCi/g) CD (dry weight) K.40 (a) 11.37 (6/6) 49, Upstrcan side of 10.67 (2/2) Same as 0 0 aD

_D 0<

m (9.33-15.91) Montgomery Dam (13.29-15.91) High Location 5.0ni NE CDC E r0)- S '<

Co-58 (a) 0.18 (2/6) 2A, BVPS Outfall 0.25 (112) 0.25 (1/2) 0 0.

(0.11-0.25) 0.2rn W (0.25-0.25) (0.25-0.25)

M.

Co-60 (a) 0.18 (2/6)

(0.11-0.25) 2A, BVPS Outfall 0.2 mi W 0.48 (1/2)

(0.48-0.48) 0.18 (1/2)

(0.18-0.18) 0 M (D a 3 0 Cs 134 0.06 -- None Detected 0 0

(a Cs-137 0.08 0.12 (6/6) 50, Upstream 0.14 (2/2) 0.11 (2/2) 0 m

-5 (0.03-0.25) Side of New (0.03-0.25) 0.07-0.15 Cumberland Dam CD 11.8 u WSW D

Ra-226 (a) 2.05 (6/6) 49, Upstream side of 2.38 (2/2) Same as 0 C: I (1.63-2.46) Montgomery Dam (2.29-2.46) High Location .4 CD 5.0 mi NE 4)

(a) LLD for this nuclide for Sediment not required by ODCM

• Nominal Lower Limit of Detection (LLD)

• • Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only. Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated In parentheses ()

' Nonroutine reported measurements are defined In Regulatory Guide 4.8 (December 1975).

ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM

SUMMARY

Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334/50412 Location of Facility Beaver. Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 (County, State)

N o

Type and Lower Limit Number of 0 Medium of Pathway Total Number of Al Indicator Locations Location with Highest Annual Mean Control Locations Nonroutlne Sampled of Analysis Detection *'Mean ( Name Mean () ' Mean ( Reported (Unit of Measurmnent) Perorrned '(LLD) "Range Distance and Directions Range "Range Measurements rn 9, Windsheimer No. 96 10.4 rni SSW . 09 0 Dl Milk 1.131 (154) 0.5 0.6 (9/154) 25, Searight's Farm 0.7 (3/53) LLD 0 (pCi/) (0.4-0.9) 2.1 mi SSW (0.5-0.9)  :'D 3 r_).

2: 0 Sr-89 (121) 2.0 4.2 (1/121) 96, Windsheimer's 4.2 (1/20) 4.2(1/20) 0 O) <

(4.24.2) Farm, 10.4 mi SSW (4.24.2) (4.2-4.2) CD m

' m Sr-90 (121) 0.7 1.6(116/121) 69 Colins 3.3 (20/21) 1.4(20/20) 0 (0.6-5.6) 3.5 ad SE (1.5-5.6) (0.6-2.7) M to CD m sa

-L Gamma (121) P 2 C sOcn C,

0 K-40 (a) 1423 (121/121) 69 Collins 1710(21/21) 1458(20/20) 0 _. o (1134/1943) 3.5rmiSE (1486-1943) (1305-1599) 3

-Q 91 02 Co O ° Cs-134 5 LLD -- -- -- 0 -

CD Cs-137 5 LLD . . 91 BalLa-140 91 Ca 10 LLD -- -- 0

-s 0

D 0

(a) LLD for this nuclide for Milk not required by ODCM Norinal Lower Linit of Detection (LLD)

• Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only. Fraction ordetectable measurements at specifled locaons Is Indicated In parentheses ()

" Nonroutine reported neasurements are defined In Regulstory Guide 4.8 (December 1975).

ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM

SUMMARY

Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334/50-412 Location of Facility Beaver. Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 (County, State) N 0

Type and Lower Limit Number of Medium of Pathway Total Number of m~~ :D All Indicator Locations Location with iigbest Annual Mean Control Locatlons Nonroutine Sampled of Analysis Detection **Mean (I) Name

• Mean (1) ' Mean (f) Reported (Unit of Measurement) Performed * (LLD) 00 Range Distance and Directdons

• Range e* Range Measurements*** m 0~~ '

Weirton, WV No. 48 (b)

FoodandGarden 1-131(4) 0.06 LLD __ __ __ 0 o 1 Crops (pCig)

_~~ a)

(wet weight) Gamma (4)

K-40 (a) 2.2(4/4) 48. Weirton, WV, 2.6(1/1) 2.6(1/1) 0 (D -I -

(2.0-2.6) Wcirton Water Tower. 16.3 SSW (b) U3 0 CD Cs-134 0.06 LLD _ 0 Cs- 137 0.06 LLD _ __ __ 0 o m =

o. as , m 0 O' tn X

D1 ,

Q m1 CD 0

-w 2

cncn D

0 (a) LLD for this nuclide for Food and Garden Crops not required by ODCM (b) Exact location depends on availability of food products

• Nominal Lower Limit of Detecdon (LLD)

• Mean and range based upon detectable neasurements only. Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locatdons is Indicated In parenthese (I)

• Nonroutine reported measurements are defined in Regulatory Guide 4. (December 1975).

ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM

SUMMARY

Name of Facility Beaver Vallev Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334N50-412 Location of Facility Beaver. Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 (County, State)

Type and Lower Llit Numbei of _.

0~~ _~~~'.

m Medium of Pathway Total Number of All Indicator Locations Location with lighest Annual Mean Control Locations Nonroutine 0

Sampled of Analysis Detection " Mean (I) Nane Mean (f) " Mean (I) Reported (Unit of Measurement) Performed ' (LLD) " Range Distance and Directions " Range

• Range Messurements"O Upstram Montgomery Dam No. 49 Fish Gamma (9)

(PCIg) C (we( weight) Mn-54 0.05 LLD -- 0 0~~~~0 Fe-59 0.10 LLD -- - -- 0

,. - 3 Co-58 0.05 LLD -- 0 o i :0 0

En Co-60 0.05 LLD -- - 0 Zn-65 0.10 LLD - -- 0 Cs.134 0.05 LLD -- - 0 CD Q

o o Cs- 137 0.06 LLD -- 0 C) Q C _.

iD

'a 0,~~

CD

• Nominal Lower Limit of Detection (LLD)

• Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only. Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations Is Indicated In parentheses (I)

• Nonroutine reported measurements are defined In Regulatory Guide 4. 8(December 1975).

ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM

SUMMARY

Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334/50412 Location of Facility Beaver. Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 (County, State) 0o Type and Lower Liit Number or Medium of Pathway Total Number of All Indicator Locations Location with ighest Annual Mean Control Locations Nonroutine :3 Sampled of Analysis Detection

• Mean (I) Name **Mean ()

m 0 Mean (f) Reported 0 C (Unit of Measurement) Performed *(LLD) ' Range Distance and Directions **Range **Rangt Measurmnents* a)

Weiron, WV No. 48 00<

External Radiation Gamma (175) 0.05 0.21 (1751175) 84, Hancock Co. Parks 0.26 (44) 0.22 (4/4) 0 9: (n (mR/day) (0.13-0.30) &Recreation Center (0.23-0.30) (0.19-0.24) CD 8.3 ri SW 3

Feed and Forage Gamna (12)

-I 0

(0 cr o 0 <

(pCi/g)

(wet) 0 o 3 Be-7 (a) 23 (2/12) One sample -- One sample 0 _.

(1.8-2.8) location location 0) 2 K-40 (a) 8.4(12/12) Onesample Onesample 0 I O 'a (0.9.15.1) location location CD 1-131 (a) None Detected One sample -- One sample 0 30 location location :3*

tDm I

Cs-134 (a) None Detected One sample - One sample 0 location location QM Cs-1 37 (a) None Detected One sample -- One sarnple 0 location location (a) LLD for this nuclide for Feed and Forage not required by ODCM

• Noninal Lower Linit of Detection (LLD)

" Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only. Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations Isindicated In parentheses (1)

• Noaroutine reported measurements are defined in Regulatory Guide 4.8 (December 1975).

ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM

SUMMARY

Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket No. 50-334/50-412 Location of Facility Beaver, Pennsylvania Reporting Period Annual 2002 (County, State) N Type and Lower Linit Number of Medium of Pathway Total Number of Al Indicator Locations Location with Hlghest Annual Mean Control Locations Nonroutine 0~~

Sampled of Analysis Detection ** Mean (f) Name *' Men (f) '* Mean () Reported (Unit of Measurement) I VP.r-rm res^wluwu

• i Tn

- tDDU1 0 Rane Distance ad Directions 0* Range **Rge Measurements*

Weirton, WV No. 48 CD oC ff Air Particulate Gross Beta 2 25 (520/520) 32. Midland (S.S.) 25 (52/52) 23 (5252) 0 and Radioiodine (14-41) 0.8 mi NW (15-36) (16-35) m :m (520) 1-131(530) 0.04 LLD 0 o_.

-U (XIO-3 pCi/Cu.M.)

Gamma (40)  :. r o 0 o Be-7 (a) 71 (40/40) 27. Brnton's Farm 76 (4/4) 70 (4/4) 0 0 0 (45-96) 6.1 mi SE (52-95) (49-89)

U 0 32, Midland (S.S.) 76 (4/4) Co cm CD 0.8 mi NW (53-96) oD r > .

Cs-134 0.5 LLD 0 U3 Su=

(0 C D Cs-137 0.5 LLD 0 CD -

n X CD

-o 0

(a) LLD for this nuclide for Air Particulate not required by ODCM

• Norminal Lower Limit of Detection (LLD)

• • Mean and range based upon detectable nmsureents only. Fraction of detectable measurements at speciied locations is Indicated in parentheses (f)

• Nonroutine reported neasurenents are defined in Regulgtory GuIde 4.8 (December 1975).

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 2-3 Pre-Operational Environmental Radiological Monitoring Program Summary Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Docket No. 50-334 Location of Facility Beaver, Pennsylvania Reporting Level CY 1974 - 1975 (County) (State)

Pre-Operational Program Summary (Combined 1974 - 1975)

Medium or Pathway Analysis and Total Lower Limit of All Indicator Locations Sampled Number of Analysis Detection (LLD) Mean, (e Range (Unit of Measurement) Performed Sediments Gross Alpha (0) pCilg (dry) Gross Beta (33) 1 18 (33/33) 5 - 30 Sr-90 (0)

U-234, 235, 238 (0)

Gamma (33) 13 (33/33) 2 - 30 K-40 1.5 13 (33/33) 2 - 30 Cs-137 0.1 0.4 (21/33) 0.1 - 0.6 Zr/Nb-95 0.05 0.8 (12/33) 0.2 - 3.2 Ce-144 0.3 0.5 (3/33) 0.4 - 0.7 Ru-106(a) 0.3 1.5 (3/33) 1.3- 1.8 Others < LLD Foodstuff Gamma (8) pCi/g (dry) K-40 1 33 (8/8) 10 - 53 Cs-137 0.1 0.2 (1/8) --

Zr/Nb-95 0.05 0.2 (1/8)

Ru-1 06(a) 0.3 0.8 (1/8) --

Others < LLD Feedstuff Gross Beta (80) 0.05 19 (80/80) 8 - 50 pCi/g (dry) Sr-89 (81) 0.025 0.2 (33/81) 0.04 - 0.93 Sr-90 (81) 0.005 0.4 (78/81) 0.02 - 0.81 Gamma (81)

K-40 1 19 (75/81) 5 - 46 Cs-137 0.1 0.5 (6/81) 0.2- 1.6 Ce-144 0.3 1.5 (5/81) 0.9 - 2.6 Zr/Nb-95 0.05 0.8 (13/81) 0.2- 1.8 Ru-106(a) 0.3 1.4 (12/81) 0.6 - 2.3 Others < LLD Soil Gross Alpha (0) pCi/g (dry) Gross Beta (64) 1 22 (64/64) 14 - 32 (Template Samples) Sr-89 (64) 0.25 0.4 (1/64) --

Sr-90 (64) 0.05 0.3 (48/64) 0.1 - 1.3 U-234, 235, 238 (0)

Gamma (64)

K-40 1.5 13 (63/64) 5 - 24 Cs-137 0.1 1.5 (56/64) 0.1 - 6.8 Ce-144 0.3 1.1 (7/64) 0.2 - 3 Zr/Nb-95 0.05 0.3 (13/64) 0.1 - 2 Ru-106(a) 0.3 1.1 (3/64) 0.5 - 2 Others < LLD (f) Fraction of detectable measurements at specified location.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 2-3 (Continued)

Pre-Operational Environmental Radiological Monitoring Program Summary Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Docket No. 50-334 Location of Facility Beaver, Pennsylvania Reporting Level CY 1974 - 1975 (County) (State)

Pre-Operational Program Summary (Combined 1974 - 1975)

Medium or Pathway Analysis and Total Lower Limit of All Indicator Locations Sampled Number of Analysis Detection (LLD) Mean, (f) Range (Unit of Measurement) Performed Soil Gross Alpha (0) pCi/g (dry) Gross Beta (8) 1 21 (8/8) 16 - 28 (Core Samples) Sr-89 (8) 0.25 < LLD Sr-90 (8) 0.05 0.2 (5/8) 0.08 - 0.5 Gamma (8)

K-40 1.5 13 (8/8) 7 - 20 Cs-137 0.1 1.2 (7/8) 0.2 - 2.4 Co-60 0.1 0.2 (1/8) --

Others c LLD Surface Water Gross Alpha (40) 0.3 0.75 (5/40) 0.6 - 1.1 pCi/l Gross Beta (120) 0.6 4.4 (120/120) 2.5 - 11.4 Gamma (1) 10 - 60 < LLD Tritium (121) 100 300 (120/121) 180- 800 Sr-89 (0)

Sr-90 (0)

C-14 (0)

Drinking Water 1-131 (0) pCi/I Gross Alpha (50) 0.3 0.6 (4/50) 0.4 - 0.8 Gross Beta (208) 0.6 3.8 (208/208) 2.3 - 6.4 Gamma (0)

Tritium (211) 100 310 (211/211) 130- 1000 C-14 (0)

Sr-89 (0)

Sr-90 (0)

Ground Water Gross Alpha (19) 0.3 < LLD pCiI Gross Beta (76) 0.6 2.9 (73/75)(b) 1.3 - 8.0 Tritium (81) 100 440 (77/81) 80 - 800 Gamma (1) 10 - 60 < LLD Air Particulates Gross Alpha (188) 0.001 0.003 (35/188) 0.002 - 0.004 and Gaseous Gross Beta (927) 0.006 0.07 (927/927) 0.02 - 0.32 pCi/m3 Sr-89 (0)

Sr-90 (0) 1-131 (816) 0.04 0.08 (2/816) 0.07 - 0.08 Gamma (197)

Zr/Nb-95 0.005 0.04 (122/197) 0.01 - 0.16 Ru-106 0.010 0.04 (50/197) 0.02- 0.09 Ce-141 0.010 0.02 (3/197) 0.01 - 0.04 Ce-144 0.010 0.02 (44/197) 0.01 - 0.04 Others < LLD (f) Fraction of detectable measurements at specified location.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 2-3 (Continued)

Pre-Operational Environmental Radiological Monitoring Program Summary Name of Facility Beaver Valley Power Station Docket No. 50-334 Location of Facility Beaver, Pennsylvania Reporting Level CY 1974 - 1975 (County) (State)

Pre-Operational Program Summary (Combined 1974 - 1975)

Medium or Pathway Analysis and Total Lower Limit of All Indicator Locations Sampled Number of Analysis Detection (LLD) Mean, (f) Range (Unit of Measurement) Performed Milk 1-131 (91) 0.25 0.6 (4/91) 0.3 0.8 pCi/I Sr-89 (134) 5 7 (4/134) 6- 11 Sr-90 (134) 1 5.3 (132/134) 1.5- 12.8 Gamma (134)

Cs-137 10 13 (19/134) 11 - 16 Others < LLD External Radiation y - Monthly (599) 0.5 mR 0.20 (599/599) 0.08 - 0.51 mR/day y- Quarterly (195) 0.5 mR' 0.20 (195/195) 0.11 - 0.38 y- Annual (48) 05 mR 0.19 (48/48) 0.11 - 0.30 Fish Gross Beta (17) 0.01 1.9 (15/17) 1.0 - 3.2 pCi/g (wet) Sr-90 (17) 0.005 0.14 (17/17) 0.02 - 0.50 Gamma (17) 0.5 K-40 2.4 (17/17) 1.0 - 3.7 Others < LLD LLD in units of mR - Lower end of useful integrated exposure detectability range for a passive radiation detector (TLD).

(a) May include Ru-106, Ru-1 03, Be-7.

(b) One outlier not included in mean. (Water taken from dried-up spring with high sediment and potassium content. Not considered typical groundwater sample).

(f) Fraction of detectable measurements at specified location.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report B. Air Monitoring

1. Characterization of Air and Meteorology The air in the vicinity of the site contains pollutants typical for an industrial area. Air flow is generally from the southwest in summer and from the northwest in the winter.

2. Air Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques

a. Program The air is sampled for gaseous radioiodine and radioactive particulates at each of ten (10) offsite air sampling stations. The locations of these stations are listed in Table 2-1 and shown on a map in Figure 2-1.

The air sample stations were upgraded during the year and as a result of the upgrade, sample flow was increased from one to two cubic feet per minute. The charcoal filters were changed in order to maintain collection efficiency at the higher flow rate.

Samples are collected at each of these stations by continuously drawing one to two cubic feet per minute of atmosphere air through a glass fiber filter and through a charcoal cartridge. The former collects airborne particulates; the latter is for radioiodine sampling. Samples are collected for analysis on a weekly basis.

The charcoal is used in the weekly analysis of airborne 1-131. The filters are analyzed each week for gross beta, then composited by station for quarterly analysis by gamma spectrometry. In order to reduce interference from natural radon and thoron radioactivities, all filters are allowed to decay for a few days after collection prior to counting for beta in a low background counting system.

b. Procedures Gross beta analysis is performed by placing the filter paper from the weekly air sample in a 2" planchet and counting it in a low background, gas flow proportional counter.

Gamma emitters are determined by stacking all the filter papers from each monitoring station collected during the quarter and scanning this composite on a high resolution germanium gamma spectrometer.

Radioiodine (1-131) analysis is performed by a gamma scan of the charcoal in a weekly charcoal cartridge.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Figure 2-1 Air Sampling Stations No. Sector Dsnce Location Slte No S (mies) Location 13 11 1.4 Meyer's Farm 32 15 0.8 Midland (S.S.)

27 7 6.1 Brunton's Farm 46.1 3 2.3 Industry Rt. 68- Garage 28 1 8.6 Sherman's Farm 47 14 4.9 East Liverpool. Oh. -Water

___________ Treatment Plant 29B 3 8.0 Beaver Valley Genatric Center " 48 10 16.3 Weirton, W.Va. - Weirton

- ________ __________ Water Tower, Collier Way 30 4 0.5 Shippinqport (S.S.) 51 5 8.0 Aliquippa (S.S.)

30A 4 0.5 Shippingport (S.S.) 4r _ _ %, ____________i______ __

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report

3. Results and Conclusions A summary of data is presented in Table 2-2.

a. Airborne Radioactive Particulates A total of five hundred thirty (520) weekly samples from ten (10) locations were analyzed for gross beta. Results were comparable to previous years. Figure 2-2 illustrates the weekly average concentration of gross beta in air particulates.

The weekly air particulate samples were composited to forty (40) quarterly samples which were analyzed by gamma spectrometry. Naturally occurring beryllium-7 (Be-7) was present in all samples. No other radionuclides were detected. Results are listed in the summary Table 2-2.

Based on the analytical results, the operation of Beaver Valley Power Station did not contribute any measurable increase in air particulate radioactivity during 2002.

b. Radioiodine A total of five hundred thirty (520) weekly charcoal filter samples were analyzed for 1-131. No detectable concentrations were present at any locations.

Based on analytical results, the operation of Beaver Valley Power Station did not contribute any measurable increase in airborne radioiodine during 2002.

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AVERAGE CONCENTRATION OF GROSS BETA IN AIR PARTICULATES - 2004 co 0.050 CD 0-0~ -

CD.

0<

0 ) )D o CD 0.040 0 SI 10 v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~0C 0.031 0.000 IDI I I I I I I i I I 2I I I I I I I i C DW 19 1321 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 3 155 7 179 11 39 41 43 45 ~~~~~4 9 5 Week

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report C. Monitoring of Sediments and Soils

1. Characterization of Stream Sediments and Soils The stream sediments consist largely of sand and silt. Soil samples may vary from sand and silt to a heavy clay with variable amounts of organic material.

2. Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques

a. Program River bottom sediments were collected semi-annually above the Montgomery Dam, in the vicinities of the Beaver Valley discharge and above the New Cumberland Dam. A Ponar or Eckman dredge is used to collect the sample. The sampling locations are also listed in Table 2-1 and are shown in Figure 2-3.

Soil samples were not required in 2002. The next year for sampling is 2003.

Sampling locations are listed in Table 2-1 and are shown in Figure 2-3.

Bottom sediments and soils are analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides.

b. Analytical Procedures Gamma analysis of sediment or soil is performed in a 300 ml plastic bottle which is counted by a gamma spectrometer.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Figure 2-3 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Shoreline Sediments and Soil L I -7 I f(

SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS Site Distance Location r Site Sector Distance Location No. "~" (miles) No. _____ (miles) 13 11 1.4 Meyer's Farm

• 32 15 0.8 Midland (S.S.)

22 B 0.3 South of BVPS Transmission .> 46 3 2.5 Industry, Midway Dr.

Line 27 7 6.1 Brunton's Farm :b 47 14 4.9 East Liverpool, Oh. - Water I_ __ _I___ _Treatment Plant 29A 3 8.3 Nicois Farm 48A 10 15.6 Weirton, W.Va. - Weirton Water Tower, E. Belleview Dr.

30 4 0.5 Ship ingport Fm .. 51 5 8.0 Aliquippa (S.S.)

SEDIMENT SAMPLING LOCATIONS Site Sector Distance Location Site Sector Distance Location No. (miles)__ I No. _ _ __ _ (miles) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2A 13 0.2 BVPS Outfall Discharge 50 12 11.8 Upstream Side of New

__________ ____________ Cumberland Dam 49 3 5.0 Upstream Side ot Montgomery _

__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Dam . ..

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3. Results and Conclusions A summary of sediment analysis is presented in Table 2-2.

a. Sediment A total of six (6) samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry. Naturally occurring K-40 was detected in all six samples. Ra-226 was detected in six samples. Small amounts of Cs-1 37 from previous nuclear weapons tests were detected in all six river sediment samples, including two upstream above Montgomery Dam, which is unaffected by plant effluents. Small amounts of Co-58 and Co-60 were detected in the Beaver Valley Power Station discharge area and are attributable to station releases. The activity detected in the station discharge area is consistent with station data of authorized radioactive discharges which were within limits permitted by the NRC license. Small amounts of Co-58 and Co-60 were also detected at the control location upstream from and beyond the influence of the plant.

The positive results detected are attributable to authorized releases from the Beaver Valley Power Station and are characteristic of the effluent. These results confirm that the station assessments, prior to authorizing radioactive discharges, are adequate and that the radiological environmental monitoring program is sufficiently sensitive.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report D. Monitoring of Feedcrops and Food Products

1. Characterization of Farm Products According to the latest data from the 1999 Statistical Summary and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Annual Report, there were approximately 650 farms in Beaver County. The cash receipts from the sale of agricultural crops and livestock was $16,199,000. The principal source of revenue was in dairy products which was estimated at $7,020,000. Revenues from other farm products were estimated as follows:

Field Crops $1,703,000 Fruits $291,000 Horticulture and Mushrooms $3,894,000 Vegetables and Potatoes $372,000 Poultry and Meat Products $2,919,000

2. Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques

a. Program Representative samples of cattle feed are collected monthly from the nearest dairy (Searight). See Figure 2-4. Each sample is analyzed by gamma spectrometry.

Food products (vegetables) were collected at garden locations during the summer of 2002. Leafy vegetables, i.e., cabbage, were obtained from Shippingport, Georgetown, Industry, PA, and Weirton, W.Va. All samples were analyzed for gamma emitters by gamma spectroscopy. Samples were also analyzed by radiochemical analysis for 1-131.

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Sample Type Location Food _ Shippingport Food _ Georgelown l -

Food eIndusty Food _Weirton, W.Va.

Feed Searirht's Dairv

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b. Procedures Gamma emitters in feed are determined by scanning a dried, homogenized sample with the gamma spectroscopy system. A high resolution germanium detector is utilized with this system. Food samples are loaded into tared 300 or 150 ml plastic bottles or 1-liter Marinelli containers, weighed and the net weight of the sample is determined prior to scanning for gamma emitters.

1-131 in food crops is determined by radiochemistry. Stable iodide carrier is first added to a chopped sample which is then leached with sodium hydroxide solution, evaporated to dryness and fused in a muffle furnace. The melt is dissolved in water, filtered and treated with sodium hypochlorite. The iodate is then reduced to iodine with hydroxylamine hydrochloride and is extracted into toluene. It is then back-extracted as iodide into sodium bisulfite solution and is precipitated as palladium iodide. The precipitate is weighed for chemical yield and is mounted on a nylon planchet for low level beta counting.

3. Results and Conclusions A summary of data is presented in Table 2-2.

a. Feed A total of twelve (12) samples were analyzed by gamma spectroscopy. Only naturally occurring nuclides were identified, for example: K-40 in all the samples and Be-7 in two (2).

b. Food A total of four (4) samples were analyzed for 1-131. No detectable concentrations were present.

A total of four (4) samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry. Naturally occurring K-40 was present in all samples. No other nuclides were identified.

c. The data from food and feed analyses were consistent with previous data. Based on the analytical results, the operation of the Beaver Valley Power Station did not contribute any measurable increase in radioactivity in the foods and feeds in the vicinity of the site.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report E. Monitoring of Local Cows Milk

1. Description - Milch Animal Locations Samples of fresh milk are obtained from milch animals at locations and frequencies noted in Table 2-1. This milk is analyzed for its radioiodine content, gamma emitters, and strontium-89 and strontium-90.

Detailed field surveys are performed during the grazing season to locate and enumerate milch animals within a five (5) mile radius of the site. Survey data for the most recent survey conducted is shown in Section 3, Land Use Census.

2. Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques

a. Program Milk was collected from two (2) reference dairy farms (Searight's and Brunton's) within a 10-mile radius of the site and from one (1) control location (Windsheimer's) outside of the 10-mile radius. Additional dairies, which represent the highest potential milk pathway for radioiodine based on milch animal surveys and meteorological data, were selected and sampled. These dairies are subject to change based upon availability of milk or when more recent data (milch animal census) indicate other locations are more appropriate. The location of each is shown in Figure 2-5 and described below.

Approximate Direction and Distance from Collection Site Dairy Number of Animals Midpoint of Unit 1 Reactor Period being Milked 25 Searight 40 Cows 2.10 miles SSW Jan. - Dec.

27 Brunton 94 Cows 6.12 miles SE Jan. - Dec.

69* Collins 3 Goats 3.53 miles SE Jan. - Dec.

96 Windsheimer 70 Cows 10.4 miles SSW Jan. - Dec.

103* Halstead 56 Cows 5.17 miles SSW Aug. - Dec.

105* Ambrose 30 Cows 3.89 miles WSW Jan. - Dec.

106* Conkle 32 Cows** 3.7 miles WSW Jan. - Aug.

• Highest potential pathway dairies

• • 2001 Data - Sold farm in August 2002 prior to start of 2002 Land Use Census The sample from Searight Dairy is collected and analyzed weekly for radioiodine using a procedure with a high sensitivity. Samples from each of the other selected dairies are collected monthly when cows are indoors, and bi-weekly when cows are grazing. This monthly or bi-weekly sample is analyzed for Sr-89, Sr-90, gamma emitters including Cs-137 (by high resolution germanium gamma spectroscopy) and 1-131 (high sensitivity analysis).

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Figure 2-5 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Milk Site Sector Distance Location L41 Site Sector Distance Location Noe (miles) W5I No. Sco (miles) 25 7 2.1 Sanoln's Farm 103 12 3.2 Alse Farm 69' 7 3.4 Collins 106, 12 3.7 Conkle Farm 96 10 10.4 Windsheimer's Farm l.7'> - fal 1. ml-igi,3 Daires selected based on highest deposition factors.

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b. Procedure Radioiodine (1-131) analysis in milk was performed using chemically prepared samples and analyzed with a low-level beta counting system.

Gamma emitters are determined by gamma spectroscopy of a 1 liter Marinelli container of milk.

Strontium milk samples are prepared by adding stable strontium carrier and evaporating to dryness, then ashing in a muffle furnace, followed by precipitating phosphates. Strontium is purified in all samples by the Argonne method using 3 grams of extraction material in a chromatographic column. Stable yttrium carrier is added and the sample is allowed to stand for a minimum of 5 days for the ingrowth of yttrium-90 (Y-90). Yttrium is then precipitated as hydroxide, is dissolved and re-precipitated as oxalate.

The yttrium oxalate is mounted on a nylon planchet and is counted in a low-level beta counter to infer Sr-90 activity. Sr-89 activity is determined by precipitating strontium carbonate (SrCO 3) from the sample after yttrium separation. This precipitate is mounted on a nylon planchet and is covered with an 80 mg/cm 2 aluminum absorber for low level beta counting.

Chemical yields of strontium and yttrium are determined gravimetrically.

3. Results and Conclusions A summary of data is presented in Table 2-2.

a. A total of one hundred twenty-one (121) samples were analyzed for Sr-89 and Sr-90. Sr-89 was detected in one (1) sample. Sr-90 was detected in one hundred sixteen (116) samples at levels attributable to previous nuclear weapons tests and are within the normally expected range.

b. A total of one hundred twenty-one (121) samples were analyzed by gamma spectroscopy. Naturally occurring K-40 was present in all samples. No other radionuclides were identified.

c. A total of one hundred and fifty-four (154) samples were analyzed for 1-131 during 2002. Of the nine (9) positive 1-131 results, seven (7) were within 0.1 pCi/I of the LLD value. Four (4) of the nine (9) positive results detected were at the same location where the dairy farmer had obtained additional water from the Midland Water Plant (Site 4) in 2002. This practice was noted to have also taken place in 1999. Additional information may be found in CR 02-00428.

d. Based on all the analytical results and the above investigation, the operation of the Beaver Valley Power Station did not contribute any measurable increase in radioactivity in the milk in the vicinity of the site.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report F. Environmental Radiation Monitoring

1. Description of Regional Background Radiation and Sources The terrain in the vicinity of the Beaver Valley Power Station generally consists of rough hills with altitude variations of 300-400 feet. Most of the land is wooded.

The principal geologic features of the region are nearly flat-laying sedimentary beds of the Pennsylvania Age. Beds of limestone alternate with sandstone and shale with abundant interbedded coal layers. Pleistocene glacial deposits partially cover the older sedimentary deposits in the northwest. Most of the region is underlain by shale, sandstone, and some coal beds of the Conemaugh Formation. Outcrops of sandstone, shale, and limestone of the Allegheny Formation exist within the Ohio River Valley and along major tributary streams.

Based on surveys reported in previous annual reports, exposure rates ranged from 6-12 R/hr. Results for 2002 indicated that background radiation continued in this range.

2. Locations and Analytical Procedures Ambient external radiation levels around the site were measured using thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs).

In 2002 there were a total of forty-four (44) offsite environmental TLD locations.

The locations of the TLDs are shown in Figure 2-6.

The TLDs were annealed at the Contractor Central Laboratory shortly before placing the TLDs in their field locations. The radiation dose accumulated in-transit between the Central Laboratory, the field location, and the Central Laboratory was corrected by transit controls maintained in lead shields at both the Central Laboratory and the field office. All dosimeters were exposed in the field in a special environmental holder.

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3. Results and Conclusions Data obtained with the contractor TLD during 2002 are summarized in Table 2-2.

The annual exposure rate of all offsite TLDs averaged 0.210 mR/day in 2002.

As in previous years, there was some variation among locations and seasons as would be expected. In 2002, ionizing radiation dose determinations from TLDs averaged 76.6 mR for the year. This is comparable to previous years.

There was no evidence of anomalies that could be attributed to the operation of the Beaver Valley Power Station. The TLDs confirm that changes from natural radiation levels, if any, are negligible.

CR 02-04259 was written in order to document "missing" data from TLD sample locations 28 and 48 for the first quarter. The field technician was installing new TLD holders and had failed to pick up the TLDs from the old holders at these sample locations. During investigation, the "missing" first quarter TLDs were found in their original holders. They were removed, placed in the lead "pig", and were shipped to the analysis lab with the second quarter TLDs. Information noting the extra days that the "missing" TLDs were in the field was also sent to the lab. This situation has not occurred previously in REMP and is considered a one-time occurrence. No changes in the REMP are warranted.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Figure 2-6 TLD Locations 2-36

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Figure 2-6 (Continued)

TLD Locations SOUTHEAST Site Sector Distance Location Site Sector Distance Location No. (miles) No. (miles) 27 7 6.1 Brunton's Farm 78 7 2.7 Raccoon Municipal Bldg 45.1 6 1.9 Raccoon Twp., Kennedy's 79 8 4.4 Rt. 151 and Pross Ln.

Comers 51 5 8.0 Aliquippa (S.S.) 80 9 2 Raccoon Park 59 6 1.0 236 Green Hill Rd. 82 9 6.9 Hanover Municipal Building 76 6 3.8 Raccoon Elementary 94 8 2.2 McCleary Road & Pole Cat School Hollow Rd.

77 6 5.6 Raccoon Twp. (Green@

______ _ ____ _____ Garden Road) -4  :

____ NORTHWEST Site Sector Distance Location Site Sector Distance Location No. (miles) No. (miles) 15 14 3.7 Georgetown Post Office S 87 14 7.0 Calcutta, Oh. - Calcutta Smiths Ferry Rd. &

______ _______ Vallev Dr.

32 15 0.8 Midland (S.S.) 88 15 2.8 Midland Heights - 110 Summit Rd.

47 14 4.9 E. Liverpool. Oh. - Water j 89 15 4.8 Ohioville, 488 Smith Ferry Treatment Plant Rd.

60 13 2.5 444 Hill Rd. X 90 16 5.2 Opposite Fairview School 86 13 6.2 E. Liverpool, Oh. - 1090 93 16 1.1 Midland Sunrise Hills Ohio Ave. __.

NORTHEAST Site Sector Distance Location v Site Sector Distance Location No. (miles) No. (miles) 10 3 1.0 Shippingport Boro ^ 70 1 3.4 North of Western Beaver

_____ ll l lSchool - Engle Rd.

28 1 8.6 Sherman's Farm 71 2 6.0 Brighton Twp., First Western Bank 29B 3 8.0 Beaver Valley Geriatric l 72 3 3.3 Industry, Logan Park l Center 30 4 0.5 Shippingport (S.S.) 73 4 2.5 618 Squirrel Run Rd.

45 5 2.2 Rt. 18 &Anderson St. 74 4 7.0 CCBC, 137 Poplar Ave.

46 3 2.5 Industr Midwa Dr. 75 5 4.1 l 17HoltRoad 46.1 3 2.3 Industry, Rt. 68 & Garage 91 2 3.9 Pine Grove Road & Doyle I____ ________ I___________________________________

IIRoad SOUTHWEST Site Sector Distance Location *$ Site Sector Distance Location No. I_ I (miles) No. (miles) I_I 13 11 1.4 Meyer's Farm 84 11 8.3 Hancock Co. Parks &

I_______ I_________ Recreation Complex 14 11 2.5 Hookstown N 85 12 5.7 Routes 8 & 30 Intersection 48 10 16.3 Weirton, W.Va. - Weiron 92 12 2.8 Georgetown Road (S.S.)

________ ____l ___ l_Water Tower, Collier Wa I_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

81 9 3.6 Millcreek United Pres. 95 10 2.3 832 McCleary Road I ______ I _______ l ________ _ l C hurch 83 10 4.2 Ce735 Mill CkRoad 2-37

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report G. Monitoring of Fish

1. Description During 2002, fish collected for the radiological monitoring program included carp, channel catfish, brown bullhead catfish, white striped bass, and small mouth bass.

2. Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques

a. Program Fish samples are collected semi-annually in the New Cumberland pool of the Ohio River at the Beaver Valley effluent discharge point and upstream of the Montgomery Dam. The edible portion of each different species caught is analyzed by gamma spectroscopy. Fish sampling locations are shown in Figure 2-7.

b. Procedure A sample is prepared in a standard tared 300 ml plastic bottle and scanned for gamma emitting nuclides with gamma spectrometry system which utilizes a high resolution germanium detector.

3. Results and Conclusions A summary of the results of the fish monitoring data is provided in Table 2-2.

A total of nine (9) samples were analyzed by gamma spectroscopy. No gamma emitting radionuclides were detected.

Based on the analytical results, the operation of the Beaver Valley Power Station did not contribute any measurable increase in radioactivity in the Ohio River fish population.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Figure 2-7 Environmental Monitoring Program - Fish Sampling Locations Site Sector Distance Location No. ((miles) I 2A 13 0.2 BVPS Outfall Discharge 49 3 5.0 Upstream side of Montgomery Dam 2-39

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report H. Monitoring of Surface, Drinking, Ground Waters and Precipitation

1. Description of Water Sources The Ohio River is the main body of water in the area. It is used by the Beaver Valley Power Station for plant make-up for the cooling tower and for receiving plant liquid effluents.

Ohio River water is a source of water for some towns both upstream and downstream of the Beaver Valley Power Station site. It is used by several municipalities and industries downstream of the site. The nearest user of the Ohio River as a potable water source is Midland Borough Municipal Water Authority. The intake of the treatment plant is approximately 1.5 miles downstream and on the opposite side of the river. The next downstream user is East Liverpool, Ohio which is approximately 6 miles downstream. The heavy industries in Midland, as well as others downstream use river water for cooling purposes.

Groundwater occurs in large volumes in the gravel terraces which lie along the river, and diminishes considerably in the bedrock underlying the site. Normal well yields in the bedrock are less than 10 gallons per minute (gpm) with occasional wells yielding up to 60 gpm.

In general, the BVPS site experiences cool winters and moderately warm summers with ample annual precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year. The average annual precipitation for the area is 36.23 inches based on 1941 to 1970 data collected at the Pittsburgh International Airport.

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2. Sampling and Analytical Techniques

a. Surface (Raw River) Water The sampling program of river water includes three (3) sampling points along the Ohio River. Raw water samples are normally collected at the East Liverpool (Ohio) Water Treatment Plant [River Mile 41.2] daily and composited into a weekly sample. One automatic river water sampler is located at J&L Steel's river water intake [River Mile 36.2]. The automatic sampler takes a 20-40 ml sample every 15 minutes and samples are collected on a weekly basis. A weekly grab sample is taken upstream of the Montgomery Dam [River Mile 29.6]. The weekly grab sample and automatic water sample are composited into monthly samples from each location. In addition, a quarterly composite sample is prepared for each sample point.

The weekly grab samples upstream of the Montgomery Dam are analyzed for 1-131.

The monthly composites are analyzed for gamma emitters. The quarterly composites are analyzed for H-3.

Locations of each sample point are shown in Figure 2-8.

b. Drinking Water (Public Supplies)

Drinking (treated) water is collected at both Midland (PA) and East Liverpool (OH) Water Treating Plants. An automatic sampler at each location collects 20-40 ml every 20 minutes which is composited into a weekly sample. The weekly sample from each location is analyzed for 1-131.

Monthly composites of the weekly samples are analyzed by gamma spectrometry. Quarterly composites are analyzed for H-3. Locations of each sample point are shown in Figure 2-8.

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c. Groundwater Semi-annual grab samples were collected from three (3) locations (see Figure 2-8) within four (4) miles of the site. These locations are:

One (1) well in Shippingport, PA One (1) well in Hookstown, PA One (1) well in Georgetown, PA Each ground water sample is analyzed for tritium and by gamma spectroscopy.

d. Precipitation Precipitation is collected at Shippingport, Pa., East Liverpool, Oh. and Weirton, W.Va. Precipitation, when available, is collected each week and then composited into quarterly samples. The quarterly composites are analyzed for H-3 and gamma emitters. Locations of each sample point are shown in Figure 2-8.

e. Procedures Gamma analysis is performed on water samples by placing one liter of the sample into a Marinelli container and counting the sample on a high resolution germanium gamma spectrometry system.

Tritium is determined in water samples by liquid scintillation counting.

Radioiodine (1-131) analysis in water was normally performed using chemically prepared samples and analyzed with a low-level beta counting system.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Figure 2-8 Environmental Monitoring Stations Locations -

Ground, Surface Water, Drinking Water and Precipitation Sample Site Sector Distance Description Sample Site Sector Distance Description Tye. No. (miles) Type No. Setr (miles)

Surface 2.1 14 1.5 Downstream Midland - Ground 14 11 2.5 Hookstown J&L _

Surlace 5 14 4.9 E. Liverpool, Oh. -Water ,; Ground 15 14 3.7 Georgetown Treatment Plant Surface 49 3 5.0 Upstream side of Precipitation 30 4 0.5 Shippingport (S.S.)

Montgomerv Dam Drnking 4 15 1.3 Midland -Water Precipitation 47 14 4.9 E. Liverpool, Oh., -

Treatment Plant _ Water Treatment Plant Dnnking 5 14 4.9 E. Liverpool. Oh. -Water Precipitation 48 10 16.3 Weirton, W.Va. -

Treatment Plant, Weirlon Water Tower,

__________ Collier Way Ground 11 3 0.8 Shippingport Boro -. _.______

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3. Results and Conclusions A summary of results of all analyses of water samples (surface, drinking, ground and precipitation) are provided by sample type and analysis in Table 2-2. These are discussed below.

a. Surface Water A total of twelve (12) samples were analyzed quarterly for H-3. None of the twelve results were positive.

A total of thirty-six (36) samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry.

No nuclides were detected.

A total of fifty-three (53) samples were analyzed for 1-131 using a radiochemical method. Positive levels of 1-131 were measured in forty-five (45) of the weekly samples. The positive results ranged in values from 0.30 to 4.00 pCi/liter. This is similar to previous years. These positive results were detected at a Control location five miles upstream of BVPS and is considered outside the influence of BVPS operation.

b. Drinking Water A total of eight (8) samples were analyzed for H-3. All results were below the LLD.

A total of twenty-four (24) samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry.

No gamma-emitting radionuclides were detected.

A total of one hundred-four (104) samples were analyzed for -131 using a radiochemical method. Positive levels of 1-131 were measured in eighty (80) of the weekly samples. Seventeen (17) of the positive values were below the required LLD. The sixty-three (63) at or above the required LLD were below reportable levels. The positive results were detected at both the Midland and East Liverpool plants at similar concentrations. As discussed in last year's report, 1-131 was found in the upstream surface water control location in similar concentrations and frequencies. Additional calculations based on plant effluent data indicated that sample concentrations at the water plants would be less than LLD.

c. Groundwater A total of six (6) samples were each analyzed for H-3 and by gamma spectrometry. No gamma-emitting radionuclides were detected. All six tritium results were less than LLD.

d. Precipitation A total of twelve (12) samples were analyzed for H-3 and by gamma spectrometry. Four (4) positive tritium results detected were within normal levels. No gamma emitting radionuclides were detected.

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e. Deviations from required sampling schedule and analysis

• CR 02-10155 was written to document that the Midland Water Treatment Plant (Site 4) automatic water sampler was removed from service due to a leak by problem in the solenoid valve used to obtain the drinking water samples. The valve had been in service for at least eight (8) years. The valve was cleaned and the sampler returned to service. It functioned normally for a brief period of time, however, the leak by problem returned. A new valve was installed and no further problems occurred.

f. Summary The data from water analyses demonstrates that the Beaver Valley Power Station did not contribute a significant increase of radioactivity in local river, drinking, well waters or precipitation. The analytical results confirm that the station assessments, prior to authorizing radioactive discharges, are adequate and that the environmental monitoring program is sufficiently sensitive.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Estimates of Radiation Dose to Man

1. Pathways to Man - Calculational Models The radiation doses to man as a result of Beaver Valley operations were calculated for both gaseous and liquid effluent pathways using codes for the ARERAS/MIDAS computer system equivalent to NRC computer codes XOQDOQ2, GASPAR, and LADTAP. Dose factors listed in the ODCM were used to calculate doses to maximum individuals from radioactive noble gases in discharge plumes. Beaver Valley effluent data, based on sample analysis were used as the radionuclide activity input.

Radionuclides contained in the Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report (noble gases, particulates, radioiodines and tritium) were included as source terms when they were detected above the LLD values. All LLD values reported by Beaver Valley Power Station are equal to or lower than those required by the ODCM.

All gaseous effluent releases, including Auxiliary Building Ventilation, were included in dose assessments. The release activities are based on laboratory analysis. Meteorological data collected by the Beaver Valley Power Station Meteorology System was used as input to code equivalent to XOQDOQ2 which in turn provided input for the GASPAR equivalent. Except when more recent or specific data was available, all inputs were the same as used in the Beaver Valley Power Station Environmental Statements or in Regulatory Guide 1.109.

The airborne pathways evaluated were beta and gamma doses from noble gas plumes inhalation, the "cow-milk-child", and other ingestion pathways.

All potentially radioactive liquid effluents, including steam generator blowdown, are released by batch mode after analysis by gamma spectrometry using intrinsic germanium detectors. Each batch is diluted by cooling tower blowdown water prior to discharge into the Ohio River at the Beaver Valley Power Station outfall (River Mile 35.0). The actual data from these analyses are tabulated and used as the radionuclide activity input term in code equivalent to LADTAP. A hypothetical real individual for liquid pathways is located at Midland. Except when more recent or specific data for the period is available, all other input are obtained from the Beaver Valley Power Station Environmental Statement or Regulatory Guide 1.109. Pathways, which were evaluated, are drinking water, fish consumption, and shoreline recreation.

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2. Results of Calculated Radiation Dose to Man - Liquid Releases

a. Individual Dose The doses which are calculated by the model described above are to the likely most exposed real individual located at Midland since this is the nearest location where significant exposure of a member of the general population could potentially occur. A breakdown of doses by total body by age group and highest organ by age group is provided in Table 2-4 for the likely most exposed individual. Included in this table is a breakdown of a typical dose to individuals from natural radiation exposure.

b. Population Dose The 2002 calculated dose to the entire population of about 4 million people within 50 miles of the plant is presented in Table 2-4.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 2-4 Results of Calculated Individual and Population Radiation Dose to Man - Liquid Releases Organ Individual Exposure (a) mrem TOTAL BODY Adult 0.00088 Teen 0.00064 Child 0.0010 Infant 0.0010 ANY ORGAN Adult 0.00095 (GI-LLI)

Teen 0.00068 (GI-LLI)

Child 0.0012 (Liver/GI-LLI)

Infant 0.0010 (All except Bone and Skin)

TYPICAL DOSE TO INDIVIDUALS FROM NATURAL RADIATION EXPOSURE(b)

Ambient Gamma Radiation  : 58 Radionuclides in Body 40 Global Fallout <1 Radon  : 198 TOTAL mRem/year  : 296 (a) Likely most exposed member of general population -

located at Midland drinking water intake.

(b) National Academy of Sciences, "The Effects on Populations of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation," BEIR Report, 1990 Population Organ Man-Milli rems Contributor Total Body 80 H-3 80 Man-Millirems GI-LLI 85 H-3 80 Man-Millirems 2-48

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3. Results of Calculated Radiation Dose to Man - Atmospheric Releases The results of calculated radiation dose to the maximum exposed individuals for BVPS airborne radioactive effluents during 2002 are provided in Table 2-5.

The doses include the contribution of all pathways. A 50-mile population dose was also calculated and is provided.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 2-5 Results of Calculated Radiation Dose to Man - Atmospheric Releases Maximum Exposed Organ Individual mrem TOTAL BODY 0.287 SKIN 0.287 LUNG 0.287 THYROID 0.290 50-Mile Organ Population Dose man-rem TOTAL BODY 0.620 THYROID 0.620 2-50

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4. Conclusions Based upon the estimated dose to individuals from the natural background radiation exposure in Table 2-5, the incremental increase in total body dose to the 50-mile population (approximately 4 million people), from the operation of Beaver Valley Power Station - Unit 1 and 2, is less than 0.0001% of the annual background dose.

The calculated doses to the public from the operation of Beaver Valley Power Station - Unit 1 and 2, are below BVPS annual limits and resulted in only a small incremental dose to that which area residents already received as a result of natural background. The doses constituted no meaningful risk to the public.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report SECTION 3- LAND USE CENSUS A land use census was conducted August 22 through September 12, 2002 to comply with BV-1 and BV-2 Technical Specification 6.8.6b Item 2 and the ODCM Appendix C CONTROL 3.12.2.

The census results are summarized in Table 3-1.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 3-1 Location of Nearest Residence, Garden, and Milch Animal SECTOR RESIDENCE (miles) GARDEN (miles) " MILCH ANIMALS (miles) (2)

N 1.58 2.00 None NNE 1.62 1.62 None NE 0.37 2.62 None ENE 0.54 1.01 None E 0.40 1.93 3.39 ESE 0.89 1.71 None SE 1.10 2.44 2.31 SSE 2.16 2.16 3.16 S 1.42 2.29 3.83 SSW 0.81 2.02 2.10 SW 1.50 1.55 2.16 WSW 1.44 2.56 3.38 W 2.25 2.31 None WNW 2.75 None 4.83 NW 0.89 0.92 4.92 NNW 0.91 1.19 2.38 (1) Gardens greater than 500 square feet producing fresh leafy vegetables (2) Within five miles 3-2

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report SECTION 4 - QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM I INTERLABORATORY COMPARISON PROGRAM A. Quality Control Program Prior to 2002, the Quality Control (QC) Program for the Beaver Valley Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program involved the analysis of split samples at a QC laboratory and the analysis of high quality (NIST traceable) spiked samples (results are discussed in the Interlaboratory Comparison Program section). This testing provides a means to ensure independent checks are performed on the precision and accuracy of the measurements of radioactive materials in environmental sample matrices. It should be noted that the comparisons for split and duplicate samples were at very low levels of radioactivity and consequently, the activities at these levels are difficult to measure.

Beginning in 2002, the split sample program and duplicate sample program (formerly Item A.2 in this section) have been deleted from the Beaver Valley Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP). There are several reasons for this deletion.

Discussions were held during 2001 with Davis-Besse and Perry plants concerning common process. Neither of these plants were conducting a split sample or duplicate sample program and were not required to. They were not about to start either or both programs to create common process with Beaver Valley. Another important reason was that when Beaver Valley documents were reviewed, there appeared to be no requirement that Beaver Valley was required to conduct either a split sample or duplicate sample program. It should be noted that Beaver Valley shares split sample data (milk (1), surface water (3),

sediment (1), fish (1), food crops (2)) and co-located sample data (air particulate (4), air iodine (4), TLDs (24)) in support of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) nuclear power plant monitoring program.

The NRC criteria listed in NRC Inspection Procedure 84750, 1214/90, Inspection Guidance 84750-03 is used as the acceptance criteria for comparisons of results of split and spike samples between the Contractor Lab and the Independent Lab. These comparisons are performed by dividing the comparison standard (the QC Lab or Independent Lab result) by its associated uncertainty to obtain the resolution. The comparison standard value is multiplied by the ratio values obtained from the following table to find the acceptance band for the result to be compared. Note that in the case where the counting precision of the standard yields a resolution of less than 4, a valid comparison cannot be made. Values identified with an '*' in Tables 4-1 through 4-3 do not meet acceptance criteria.

Resolution Ratio

<4 4-7 0.5 - 2.0 8- 15 0.6- 1.66 16 - 50 0.75 - 1.33 51 - 200 0.8 - 1.25

> 200 0.85 - 1.18 4-1

Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report B. Interlaboratory Comparison Program Participation in an Interlaboratory Comparison Program is required by BV-1 and BV-2 Technical Specification 6.8.6b, Item 3. For 2002, this requirement was fulfilled by the Contractor Lab (Environmental, Inc. - Northbrook, IL) analyzing high quality (NIST traceable) spiked samples supplied by a Beaver Valley Power Station contracted vendor (Analytics - Atlanta, GA).

1. Contractor Lab The high quality (NIST traceable) spiked samples include air particulate, charcoal filters water, and milk. The samples were submitted to the Contractor Lab for analysis. The "spiked to" values are used for calculating comparison acceptance criteria. Values identified with an '*' do not meet acceptance criteria explained above.

A total of 51 nuclide analyses were performed on water samples with no (0) analyses or 0.0% not meeting acceptance criteria. A total of 47 nuclides analyses were performed on milk samples with one (1) analyses or 2.1% not meeting acceptance criteria.

• Comparison of results of the spiked milk and water samples showed good results.

As part of the offsite radiological environmental monitoring program spiked water and milk QC samples are prepared by a vendor and are sent to the vendor lab BVPS uses for sample analysis. The analysis lab does not know the concentration of the radionuclides in the milk and water sample (there are 12 radionuclides in each spiked milk sample and 13 radionuclides in each spiked water sample) prior to analysis. In the first quarter, all results for both water and milk were found acceptable. Co-58 was not available during this quarter as reported by Analytics. In the second quarter, only the Sr-89 analysis in milk did not meet acceptance criteria. The contractor lab was low by about 29%. In the third and fourth quarters, all results for both water and milk were found acceptable.

The spiked water sample results are reported in Table 4-1. The spiked milk sample results are reported in Table 4-2.

• Comparison of results of the spiked air particulate filters (2) and charcoal cartridge filters showed good results. All four results met the acceptance criteria. The results are reported in Table 4-3.

C. Conclusions Based on all available Interlaboratory Comparison data the Environmental Monitoring Program for 2002 is acceptable with respect to both accuracy and measurement.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 4-1 Interlaboratory Comparison Program Independent Laboratory/Contractor Laboratory Comparison Spiked Water Samples (pCill)

Sample Type and Independent Contractor Sample Date Identification No. Sample Analyses Lab (1) Lab (1)

Sr-89 82 4 77 3 Sr-90 71 4 73+7 1-131 61 3 67 1 Ce-141 242 12 238 2 Cr-51 198+/-10 213 9 Water Cs-134 91 +/-5 86 2 0311412002 E 3036-93 Cs-137 197 10 206 +/- 5 Co-58 (2) N/A N/A Mn-54 166 8 176 3 Fe-59 86 4 96 6 Zn-65 164 8 171 2 Co-60 117+/-6 116+1 Water 03/14/2002 H-3 10026 +/-501 9861 443 E 3035-93 Sr-89 64 3 63 1 Sr-90 38 2 45 2 1-131 94 5 95+/-1 Ce-141 83 4 81 1 Cr-51 218 11 220+/-9 06/13/2002 Water Cs-134 111 6 101 1 E 3246-93 Cs-137 84 4 81 2 Co-58 93 5 92 5 Mn-54 88 4 90 2 Fe-59 75 4 78 2 Zn-65 166 +/- 8 168 3 Co-60 115+/-6 115+/-2 Water 06/1312002 H-3 6970 +/-349 7079 +/-268 E 3245-93 (1) Uncertainties are based on counting statistics and are specified at the 95% confidence coefficient.

(2) Co-58 source not available at this time.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 4-1 (Continued)

Interlaboratory Comparison Program Independent Laboratory/Contractor Laboratory Comparison Spiked Water Samples (pCi/1)

Sample Type and Independent Contractor Sample Date Identification No. Sample Analyses Lab (1) Lab (1)

Sr-89 90 +/- 5 93 +/- 4 Sr-90 50 +/- 3 51 1 1-131 79+/-4 78+/-2 Ce-141 214 +/- 11 208 2 Cr-51 304+/-15 308 12 Water Cs-134 176 +/- 9 153 3 09/12/2002 E 3316-93 Cs-137 169 +/- 8 173 2 Co-58 130 +/- 7 129 3 Mn-54 204 10 206 3 Fe-59 119+6 125+3 Zn-65 251 13 259 3 Co-60 199 10 192 1 Water 09/1212002 H-3 11970+/- 600 12598 +/-278 E 3315-93 Sr-89 79+/-4 78+/-1 Sr-90 16+/-1 18+/-1 1-131 94 5 89 0 Ce-141 106+/-5 103+/- 1 Cr-51 331 17 326 +/- 9 12105/2002 Water Cs-134 95 5 82 +/- 3 E 3477-93 Cs-137 210 11 206 3 Co-58 133 7 124 1 Mn-54 136 7 132 2 Fe-59 69 3 69 2 Zn-65 171 9 172 +/- 3 Co-60 157 8 152 +/- 3 Water 12105/2002 H-3 5987 +/-299 5870 195 E 3476-93 (1) Uncertainties are based on counting statistics and are specified at the 95% confidence coefficient.

(2) Co-58 source not available at this time.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 4-2 Interlaboratory Comparison Program Independent Laboratory/Contractor Laboratory Comparison Spiked Milk Samples (pCi/1)

Sample Type and Independent Contractor Sample Date Identification No. Sample Analyses Lab (1) Lab (1)

Sr-89 83+/-4 77+/-3 Sr-90 27 +/- 1 28 2 1-131 92 +/- 5 99 3 Ce-141 326 +/- 16 314 5 Cr-51 267 +/- 13 287 9 03/14/2002 Milk Cs-134 122+/-6 112+/-3 E 3037-93 Cs-137 266 +/- 13 276 5 Co-58 (2) N/A N/A Mn-54 224 11 233 3 Fe-59 116+/-6 120+/-11 Zn-65 221 11 230 8 Co-60 158 8 154 1 Sr-89 87 4 62 4*

Sr-90 62 3 48 2 1-131 99+/-5 87 1 Ce-141 90 +/- 5 79 9 Cr-51 235 +/- 12 226 +/-7 06/13/200 Milk Cs-134 120 +/-6 106 +/-2 E 3247-93 Cs-137 91 5 91 1 Co-58 100+/- 5 98 3 Mn-54 95 +/- 5 96 +/- 2 Fe-59 81 +/- 4 85 +/- 3 Zn-65 180 9 180 6 Co-60 125 6 124 1 (1) Uncertainties are based on counting statistics and are specified at the 95% confidence coefficient.

(2) Co-58 source not available at this time.

• See Section 4-B.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 4-2 (Continued)

Interlaboratory Comparison Program Independent Laboratory/Contractor Laboratory Comparison Spiked Water Samples (pCi/l)

Sample Type and Independent Contractor Sample Date Identification No. Sample Analyses Lab (1) Lab (1)

Sr-89 92 +/- 5 85 4 Sr-90 39+/-2 40+/-2 1-131 80 +/- 4 77 1 Ce-141 160+/-8 152+/-4 Cr-51 227 11 245+/-+18 09/12/2002 Milk Cs-134 132 7 113 +/- 2 E 3317-93 Cs-137 127 6 125 +/- 2 Co-58 97 5 95 2 Mn-54 152 8 155 4 Fe-59 89 4 92 2 Zn-65 187 9 190 2 Co-60 149 +/-7 140 2 Sr-89 68 +/- 3 63 1 Sr-90 38+/-2 37+/-0 1-131 86+/-4 82+/-2 Ce-141 111 6 108+/-2 Cr-S1 346 17 351 +/- 10 12/05/2002 Milk Cs-134 99 +/- 5 85 +/- 3 E 3478-93 Cs-137 220 + 11 216 4 Co-58 139 7 135 2 Mn-54 142+/-7 140+/-4 Fe-59 72 4 75 +/-1 Zn-65 178 9 176 8 Co-60 164 8 163 3 (1) Uncertainties are based on counting statistics and are specified at the 95% confidence coefficient.

(2) Co-58 source not available at this time.

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2002 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report Table 4-3 Interlaboratory Comparison Program Contractor/Quality Control Laboratory Comparison Spiked Air Particulate/Charcoal Filters Sample Date Sample Type and Sample Indepenent Contractor Units Identification No. Analyses Lab (1) Lab (1) 03/14/2002 Air Particulate E 3038-93Filter Gross Beta 195 10 218 + 1 pCi/M 3 09/12/2002 Air Particulate E 3318-93 Filter Gross Beta 69 +/- 3 66 +/- 4 pCisample 03/14/2002 E 3039-93Filter Air Charcoal 1-131 76 +/- 4 82 2 pCi/sample 09/12/2002 Air Charcoal Filter 1-131 85+/-t4 80+/-6 pCi/sample E 3319-93 (1) Uncertainties are based on counting statistics and are specified at the 95% confidence coefficient.

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