L-08-200, Supplemental License Renewal Environmental Information Requested by Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Supplemental License Renewal Environmental Information Requested by Nuclear Regulatory Commission
ML081690429
Person / Time
Site: Beaver Valley
Issue date: 06/02/2008
From: Sena P
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co
To:
Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
L-08-200, TAC MD6595, TAC MD6596
Download: ML081690429 (53)
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FENOC FirstEnergyNuclear Operating Company Peter P. Sena III 724-682-5234 Site Vice President Fax: 724-643-8069 June 2, 2008 L-,08-200 10 CFR 54 ATTN: Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

SUBJECT:

Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 BV-1 Docket No. 50-334, License No. DPR-66 BV-2 Docket No. 50-412, License No. NPF-73 Supplemental License Renewal Environmental Information Requested by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (TAC Nos. MD6595 and MD6596)

Reference 1 provided the FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC) License Renewal Application for the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS). Reference 2 provided a summary of a conference call between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and FENOC on the topic of license renewal major refurbishment and the associated environmental impacts. Reference 3 requested additional information regarding refurbishment impacts described in Appendix E, "Environmental Report," of the BVPS License Renewal Application. Reference 4 provided the FENOC reply to the NRC request for additional information.

A telephone conference call was held between the NRC and FENOC on May 20, 2008, to discuss the FENOC reply provided in Reference 4 specific to dredging performed in the BVPS barge slip in support of the Unit 1 steam generator replacement project. The NRC requested copies of the documents cited during the call. The Enclosure contains the requested documents.

There are no regulatory commitments contained in this letter. If there are any questions or if additional information is required, please contact Mr. Clifford I. Custer, Fleet License Renewal Project Manager, at 724-682-7139.

Sincerely, Peter P. Sena Ill11 A

Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 L-08-200 Page 2

References:

1. IFENOC Letter L-07-113, "License Renewal Application," August 27, 2007.
2. NRC Letter, "Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on March 05, 2008, Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company, Concerning the Request for Additional Information Pertaining to the Refurbishment Activities at the Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2, License Renewal Application (TAC Nos. MD6595 and MD6596)," April 7, 2008.
3. NRC Letter, "Request for Additional Information Regarding Refurbishment Impacts for Beaver Valley Power Station Units I and 2 License Renewal (TACONos.

MD6595 and MD6596)," March 13, 2008.,

.4. FENOC Letter L-08-125, "Reply to Request for Additional Information Regarding Postulated Refurbishment Impacts for Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2, License Renewal (TAC Nos. MD6595 and MD6596)," April 25, 2008.

Enclosure:

Supplemental License Renewal Environmental Information Requested by Nuclear Regulatory Commission cc! Mr. K. L. Howard, NRC DLR Project Manager Mr. E. Sayoc, License Renewal Project Manager Mr. S. J. Collins, NRC Region I Administrator cc: w/o Enclosure Dr. S. S. Lee, NRC DLR Acting Director Mr. D. L. Werkheiser, NRC Senior Resident Inspector Ms. N. S. Morgan, NRC DORL Project Manager Mr. D. J. Allard, PA BRP/DEP Director Mr. L. E. Ryan, PA BRP/DEP

ENCLOSURE Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS), Unit Nos. 1 and 2 Letter L-08-200 Supplemental License Renewal Environmental Information' Requested by Nuclear Regulatory Commission Documents Enclosed

1. FENOC Letter NPD3NRE: 0292, M. D. Banko to C. A. Urban, Pennsylvania Fish

& Boat Commission, Department of Environmental Services, "Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 19184, Department of Army Permit No.

200100242," May 12, 2005.

2. FENOC Letter NPD3NRE: 0290, M. D. Banko to C. Kriley, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, "Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 0477705, Department of Army Permit No. 200100242," April 22, 2005 (Copy contained within Document #1, above).
3. Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, Department of Environmental Services, Letter SIR# 19680, C. A. Urban to M. D. Banko, FENOC, "Species Impact Review (SIR) - Rare, Candidate, Threatened and Endangered Species, Beaver Valley Power Station Maintenance Dredging Permit," June21, 2005.
4. Department of the Army Letter, M. J. Cummings, Jr. to M. D. Banko, FENOC, Re:

Maintenance Dredging, July14, 2005.

5. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Letter, C. Kriley to M. D. Banko, FENOC, Re: DEP File No. 0477705, One Time Dredging Approval, July 25, 2005.
6. FENOC Letter NPD3NRE: 0336, M.D. Banko to R. Sacoulas, River Salvage Company, Inc., "Dredged Materials Classification for Disposal," August 31, 2005.

L-08-200 Enclosure Document Nos. 1 and 2

1. FENOC Letter NPD3NRE: 0292, M. D. Banko to C. A. Urban, Pennsylvania Fish

& Boat Commission, Department of Environmental Services, "Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 19184, Department of Army Permit No.

200100242," May 12, 2005.

2. FENOC Letter NPD3NRE: 0290, M. D. Banko to C. Kriley, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, "Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 0477705, Department of Army Permit No. 200100242," April 22, 2005 (Copy contained within Document #1, above).

Bemyce Valley Power swi Rtoutc168 FEP ( C P-0. box 4 SK)p. PA 15077-0004 NPD3NRE: 0292 May 12, 2005 Mr. Chris Urban Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Division of Environmental Services 450 Robinson Lane Bellefonte, PA 16823 Re: Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 19184 Department of Army Permit No. 200100242 First Energy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC)

Beaver Valley Power Station Shippingport Borough, Beaver County

Dear Mr. Urban:

To follow-up on my recent voicemail and e-Mail messages to you, I have enclosed the package of information I sent to Mr. Chris Kriley of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding FENOC's request to conduct maintenance dredging beyond the area currently permitted. The package describes our request, the need; and the expectation that the activity will not challenge the Ohio River aquatic ecology in the target area. I have also included your copy of our 2004 Annual Environmental Operating Report, Non-Radiological, which contains the data and results for the 2004 and historical Aquatic Monitoring Program activities.

Our conclusion that the dredging project will not harm the environment is based in large part upon the Aquatic Monitoring Program. The data continue to indicate that construction and operation of Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS), beginning in the early 1970s and including construction and maintenance dredging, has not indicated any measurable negative impacts to the environment. Of specific interest to this dredging project, the data indicates normal fish and benthic communities in the New Cumberland Pool of the Ohio River on which BVPS is located.

Note too that BVPS has proactively initiated annual Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Index (PNDI) searches for the last several years in order to identify potential issues related to small and large projects. Our most recent search, for which your office should have a record, was conducted in June 2004. Our commitment tracking system indicates we are scheduled to perform that search again in June of 2005.

If you have any questions or need further information please contact me at (724) 682-4117. 1 look forward to hearing from you.

SincereJy

'tlhael D. Bano Ill Environmental & Chemistry Supervisor Enclosure mdb/mab cc.: J. H. Lash

FENOjC Bae VARWey Pw~ SIMM Roite 168 P.O. Box 4 SbWPMPA 1S-00 Frs&ew 0yN O-Wk Cy-Mr. Chris Kriley PA Department of Environmental Protection Soils and Waterways Section 400 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 NPD3NRE: 0290 April 22, 2005 Re: Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 0477705 Department of Army Permit No. 200100242 Beaver Valley Power Station Shlppingport Borough, Beaver County

Dear Mr. Kriley:

Enclosed, please find a copy of the above-referenced permits that authorized the construction and maintenance of a barge loading slip at the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS), owned and operated by FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC). Maintenance dredging, 50 feet beyond the area originally authorized, is required at this slip in September of this year. Therefore, FENOC is requesting an amendment or modification to the permit.

The dredging is required to support the receipt of replacement plant components for our Unit I nuclear reactor system. The project will help ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of our plant, and the dredging will provide for safe access from the Ohio River and proper mooring of the barge. In addition to copies of the permits, the enclosure also contains a description of the project with the details of the activity that require the permit amendment, a USGS map copy, photos and a revised drawing.

FENOC does not believe the requested action will negatively impact the environment This is based in part on data from our annual aquatic monitoring program conducted since 1974, that continues to indicate that no negative impacts have been identified from the construction or operation of BVPS. Please note that we include the PA Department of Environmental Protection and the PA Fish & Boat Commission on distribution of the report.

Based on our recent conversations, I understand that a permit amendment may be an appropriate course of action to accomplish the project as described and to authorize the continued maintenance of the barge slip in the future.

If you have any questions or need further information please contact me at (724) 682-4117.

Sincerely, Michael D. Banko III Environmental & Chemistry Supervisor Enclosure cc: Ms. Nancy Rackham, PADEP L. W. Pearce J. H. Lash BVRC: Keyword(s): Dredging, Permit

Enclosure to NPD3NRE:0290 April 22, 2005 Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 0477705 Department of Army Permit No. 200100242 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC)

Beaver Valley Power Station ENCLOSURE J

CONTENTS:

  • Project Description (Overview, Impacts, Alternatives)
  • Project Area on USGS Map
  • BVPS Site & Project Area Photos Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 0477705 Department of Army Permit No. 200100242
  • Revised Project Area Drawing

Enclosure to NPD3NRE:0290 April 22, 2005 Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 19184 Department of Army Permit No. 200100242 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC)

Beaver Valley Power Station PROJECT DESCRIPTION Overview The purpose for the maintenance dredging is to support the project to replace our Unit 1 reactor vessel head and three steam generators, by providing full function of the barge slip for the safe receipt and unloading of these new replacement components. These large components were fabricated in Spain and will be shipped overseas to New Orleans, Louisiana. From New Orleans they will travel by barge via the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers to Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.

These components comprise four of the five major parts of the nuclear reactor coolant and steam generation system for Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit 1 The project to replace the old equipment with these new components is part of FENOC's commitment to ensure continued safe and reliable nuclear generation of electricity for our Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey service area. Each Generator weighs 400 tons and the reactor vessel head weighs 80 tons. A single barge will make delivery to Shippingport, PA (Ohio River New Cumberland Pool) in October, 2005. Our plan is to ground the barge to insure a stable platform for offloading.

The dredging is expected to remove an estimated 3,000 cubic yards of material based on barge slip area soundings (Bathymetric Survey) taken during the Summer of 2004. The maintenance dredging operations will be performed by River Salvage of Crescent, Pennsylvania under contract with FENOC. Disposal of the dredged materialswill be in accordance with the applicable dredging and fill regulations.

Impacts FENOC does not expect negative impacts to public health, safety, or the environment from the dredging activity. The impacted area is small and prior experience with dredging activities at various points along the site, including construction and maintenance of this barge slip, have been completed without incident. Results of our 2004 aquatic monitoring program, the 2 9 th consecutive year for the program, indicated that the area of the New Cumberland Pool on which BVPS is located, continued to exhibit normal the fish and benthic communities structures.

Therefore, considering the historical construction, operation, and maintenance of BVPS, including previous dredging activities, this project is not expected to cause measurable impacts to the aquatic ecology.

Furthermore, the area to be dredged is within the 200 foot exclusion zone in which pleasure craft are prohibited from entering by the US Department of Homeland Security. Therefore, the project will not diminish recreational enjoyment of the Ohio River.

Alternatives The use of a barge for shipping and receiving the steam generators and reactor vessel head was determined to be the most practical. Alternatives such as over-the-road and rail were ruled out.

Shipping over-the-road by truck, even where possible, would impact local and regional traffic along the full route due to the size and weight of each component. Shipping partly by rail would also involve over-the-road shipping at some points, and therefore, it too was ruled out.

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Enclosure to NPD3NRE:0290 April 22, 2005 Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 0477705 Department of Army Permit No. 200100242 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC)

Beaver Valley Power Station BVPS Site & Barge SliD Photos Area to be dredged River Flow BVPS Site on Ohio River (Barge Slip @ - Mile 34.7)

Enclosure to NPD3NRE:0290 April 22, 2005 Water and Power Resources Board Permit No. 0477705 Department of Army Permit No. 200100242 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC)

Beaver Valley Power Station BVPS Site & Baree SliD Photos view: Across-stream inciuaing bllp

3630-PM-WQO01G Rev. 8198 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR DEPARTMENT USE OtLY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF WATER QUALITYPROTECTiON BUREAU OF WATERWAYS ENGINEERING P

Fpe~~ bpanen APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF PERMIT1" AND SUBMERGED LANDS LICENSE AGREEMENT Return 4 executed copies each with original signatures to the appropfiate office an the attached list.

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This yermit is issued in response to an application filed with the Department of Environmental Resources on the 1!day of X291b A.D.:1977 , and with the understanding that the'work shall be performed in accordance with the maps, plans, profiles, and specifi-cations filed vith and make part of the application Subject, however, to the provisions of the Act of Jue'25', 1913. P.L. 555, as amended, and

. the fcllowinR conditions, regulations, and restrictions; .(TYOU ATTEITION IS DRAWN TO MlDITION NIMER 11).

1. This permit does not givo any property rights, either In reel estate or material, nor any exclusive privileges, nor shall it be construed to grant or confer any right, title.

easement, or interest, in. to, or over any land belonging to the Commnwealth of Pennsylvania; neither does it authorize any injury to private property nor invasiou of private rights, nor iay iufricgement of Federal, State, or local laws or regulation; nor does it obviate the necessity of obtaining Federal assent vhen necessary;.

2. The work shall at all times be subject to supervision and inspection by representa-tives o: the Department, and no changes in the miaps,-plans, profiles and specifications as approved shall be made except with the written consent of the Department. the Department.

however' reserves the right to require such changes or mcdifications in the maps, plans, profiles, and' specifications as may be considered necessary. The Department further reserves the right to suspend or revoke this permit if in its opinion the beat interest of the Commonealth will be subserved thereby; j. .

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3. All construction debris, excavated material, brush, rocks, and refuse incidental to this work shall be removed entirely from the stream channel and pieced either on shore above the Influence of flood waters, or at such dumping ground as may be approved by the.

Department;

4. There shall be no unreasonable interference with the free discharge of the river or stresm nor with navigation dur~ng conkstruction;.:

S. If future operations by the Coamonwealth of Pennsylveata require modification of the structure or work, or if, in the opinion of the.Departuent of Environmnental Resources, it shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free passage of floods or navigation, the permtttee shall, upon due notice remove or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the Comonwealth of Pennsylvania, so as to increase the flood carrying capacity of the channel or render navigation reasonably free, easy, and unobstructed, in such manner as the Department my require; and if#, upon the expiration or, revocation of this permit, the work shall not be completed, the permittee, at his own expense and to such extent and in such tine and manner as the Department may require, shall remove all orasny portion of the incompleted work and restore the watircourse to Its former condition. No.

claim shell be made against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on.account of any such removal or alteration; .:

6. The permittee shall notify the Department of Envlronmental Resources when this work is commenced and at least two weeks before the probable time of completion;
7. Within thirty (30) days after the completion of the work authorized in this permit, the permittee shall file with the Department of Environmental Resurces, narrisburg,. Pensnyl-

-. venis, a statement certifying that the work-has been performed in accordance with this"permit and the approved maps, plans, profiles. and specifications .

8. Performance of the work authorized shall constitute an acceptance of the various conditions contained in the permit; provided that if the pernittee fails to file acceptance

. of the permit in accordance with Condition 11,. the permit becomes null and void and the pervittee shall remove al* works constructed and restore the area in a manner specified by the Department. ".t- ' "

9. If this work is not completed on or before the list . day of Doder A.D. 1979 , this permit, if not previously revoked or.,.

specifically extended, shall cease and be null and void.

10. The Engineer and the Contractor shall be apprised of all of the provisions and conditions and shall signify their acknowledgement of being so apprised on the form herein attached. Copy of this signed form, together vith copy of the permit shall be available for inspection at the project site at all times. Copy of the acknowledgement shall also be A.- forwarded to the office issuing the permit.. Failure to have copies of the permit and
  • .,.- acknowledgement available for inspection at the projectleite shall be considered sufficient cause for Issuance of a cease and desist order bythe"'authorized Commonwealth personnel.
11. This permit shall not become effective until snd unless the permittee Sllsh file with the Department within thirty (30) days from the date thereof, upon a form

.. .. furnished by the Department, its written acceptance of the terms and conditions iosed

.therein. Failure to submit such acceptance will render t.me permit null and void. _

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PITTSBURGH DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILLIAM S. MOORHEAD FEDERAL BUILDING 1000 LIBERTY AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-4186 REPLY 1O ATTENilON OF:

April 4, 2001 Operations and Readiness Division Regulatory Branch 200100242 Mr. Donald McGee First Energy Nuclear Operating Co.

Beaver Valley Power Station P. 0. Box 157 Shippingport, Pennsylvania 15077

Dear Mr. McGee:

I refer to your application, rcceived in this offike December 11, 2000, with attached drawing in one sheet.

Enclosed for your records is a fully executed copy of Department of the Army Permit No. 200100242, to perform maintenance dredging,. as necessary, for a period of 10 years at the Beaver Valley Power Station, to insure adequate flow at intake and discharge structures and to maintain proper depth at the barge slip along the left bank of the.Ohio River, Mile 34.55-34.93, in Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

The issuance of this permit does not, relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any other required state, local, or Federal authorizations.

Please-note that a copy of this permit must be available at the work site at all times. In addition, the Construction Notification form at the end of this permit must be completed and returned to this office 10 days prior to commencement of the work.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Malsch at (412) 395-7157.

Sincerely, A/1/

Albert H. Rgalla Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT PERMITTEE: FENOC PERMIT NUMBER: 200100242 NOTE: The term you and its derivatives, as used in this permit, means the permittee or any -future transferee. The term "this office" refers to the appropriate district or division office of the Corps of Engineers - having jurisdiction over the permitted activity under the authority of the commanding officer.

You are authorized to perform work in accordance with the terms and conditions specified below.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: FENOC; Beaver Valley Power Station, P. 0.

Box 157, Shippingport, PA 15077, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMIY TO.' perform maintenance dredging, as necessary, for a period of 10 years at the Beaver Valley Power Station, *to insure adequate flow at intake and discharge structures and to maintain proper depth at the barge slip IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL AND .SPECIAL CONDITIONS, AND THE PLANS AND DRAWINGS AND ANY ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED HERETO WHICH ARE INCORPORATED IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS PERMIT.

PROJECT LOCATION: THE PROJECT IS LOCATED along the left bank of the Ohio River, Mile 34.55-34.93, in Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

PERMIT CONDITIONS GENERAL CONDITIONS:

I. The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on December 31, 2011. If you find that you need more time to complete the authorized activity, submit your request for a time extension to this office for consideration at least one month before the above date is reached.

2. You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance with the .terms and conditions of this permit. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon the permitted activity, although you must make a good faith transfer to a third party in compliance with General Condition 4 helow, Shomld you wish to cease to maintain the authorized activity, or should you desire to abandon it without a good faith transfer, you may obtain a modification of this permit from this office, which may require restoration of the area.
3. If you discover any previously unknown historic or archaeological remains while accomplishing the activity authorized by this permit, you must immediately notify this office of what you have found. We will initiate the Federal and state coordination required to determine if the remains warrant a recovery effort or if the site is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Pllaccs.
4. If you sell the property associated with this permit, you must obtain the signature of the new owner in the space provided and forward a copy of the permit to this office to validate the transfer of this authorization.
5. If a conditioned water quality certification has been issued for your project, you must comply with the conditions specified in the certification as special conditions to this permit.
6. You must allow representatives from this office to inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed necessary to ensure that it is being or has been accomplished in accordance with the terms and conditions of your permit.
7. The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal, relocation, or other alteration of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said struc.ur.. or work shall r.,anve !mnrPr.Fon:nibl obatruotion t6 [I,,, fluo navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States.

No claim shall be made against the United States on account of any such removal or alteration.

R. A copy of this permit must be kept at the work site at all times and made available to all contractors and subcontractors.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

1. Congressional Authorities: You have been authorized to undertake the activity described above pursuant to:

Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

2. Limits of this authorization.
a. This permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, state or local authorizations required by law
b. This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
c. This permit does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.
d. This permit does not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project.
3. Limits of Federal Liability. In issuing this permit, the Federal Government does hot assume any liabhity for the following:
a. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted activities or from natural causes.
b. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future activities undertaken by or on behalf of the United States in the public interest.
c. Damages to persons, property, or to other permitted or unpermitted activities or structures caused by the activity authorized by this permit.
d. Design or construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work.
c. Damage claims associated with any future modification, suspension, or revocation of this permit.

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4. Reliance on Applicant's Data: The determination of this office that issuance of this permit is not contrary to the public interest was made in reliance on the information you provided.
5. Reevaluation of Permit Decision. This office may reevaluate its decision on this permit at any time the circumstances warrant. Circumstances that could require a reevaluation include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Yotu fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.
b. The information provided by you in support of your permit application proves to have been false, incomplete, or inaccurate (see 4 above).
c. Significant new information surfaces which this office did not consider in reaching the original public interest decision.

Such a reevaluation may result in a determination that it is appropriate to use the suspension, modification, and revocation procedures contained in 33 CFR 325.7 or enforcement procedures such as those contained in 33 CFR 326.4 and 326.5. The ieferenced enforcement procedures provide for the issuance of an administrative order requiring you to comply with the terms and conditions of your permit and for the initiation of legal action where appropriate.

You will be required to pay for any corrective measures ordered by this office, and if you fail to comply with such directive, this office may in certain situations (such as this specified in 33 CFR 209.170) accomplish the corrective measures by contract or otherwise and bill you for the cost.

6. Extensions. General, condition I estahlishes a time limit for the complction of the activity authorized by this permit. Unless there are circumstances requiring either a prompt completion of the authorized activity or a reevaluation of the public interest decision, the Corps will normally give favorable consideration to a request for an extension of this time limit.

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Your signature below, as permittee, indicates that you accept and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.

(PERMITTEE) 3- -c-o (DATE)

This permit becomes effective when the Federal official, designated to act for the Secretary of the Army, has signed below.

D STRICT COM ANDER)

JrDVID R. RIDEN OUR, COL When the structures or work authorized by this permit are still in existence at the time the property is transferred, the terms and conditions of this permit will continue to be binding on the new owner(s) of the property. To validate the transfer of this permit and the associated liabilities associated with compliance with its terms and conditions, have the transferee sign and date below.

(TRANSFEREE)

(DATE) 4

DATE: March 27, 2001 FILE NO: 200100242 NOTIFICATION OF APPLICANT OPTIONS (NAO)

FOR PARTIES ISSUED A DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY INDIVIDUAL PERMIT You are hereby advised that the following options are available to you in your evaluation of the enclosed permit:

(1) You may sign the permit and return to the District Engineer for final authorization.

Your signature on the permit means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the permit or its terms and conditions.

(2) You may decline to sign the permit because you object to certain terms and conditions therein, and you may request that the permit be modified accordingly. You must outline your objections to the terms and conditions of the permit in a letter to the District Engineer. Your objections must be received by the District Engineer within 60 days of the date of this NAO, or you will forfeit your right to request changes to the terms and conditions of the permit. Upon receipt of your letter, the District Engineer will evaluate your objections, and may:

(a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, or (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify the permit, having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. In any of these three cases, the District Engineer will send you a final permit for your reconsideration, as well as a Notification of Appeal (NAP) form and a Request for Appeal (RFA) form. Should you decline the final proffered permit, you can appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by submitting the completed RFA form to the Division Engineer. The RFA must be received by the Division Engineer within 60 days of the date of the NAP that was transmitted with the second proffered permit.

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CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION FILE NO: 200100242 APPLICANT: FENOC PROJECT LOCATION: Ohio River, left bank, Mile 34.55-34.93, in Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania Construction will start on and will be completed on (date) (date)

Signature:

Title:

NOTE: You must return this form to the following address 10 days prior to commencement of the work.

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District ATTN: CELRP-OR-F Room 1834 William S. Moorhead Federal Bldg.

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UPublic Notice U.S. Army Corps of Engineers InReply Refer to US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District Notice No. below 1000 Liberty Avenue /

Pittsburgh District Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4186 Application No. 200100242 Date: January 29, 2001 Notice No. 01-8 Closing Date: February 20, 2001

1. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The following application has been submitted for a Department of the Army Permit under the provisions of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
2. APPLICANT: FENOC Beaver Valley Power Station P. 0. Box 157 Shippingport, PA 15077
3. LOCATION: Ohio River, left bank, Mile 34.55-34.93, in Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
4. PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The applicant proposes to perform maintenance dredging, as necessary, for a period of 10 years at the Beaver Valley Power Station, to insure adequate flow at intake and discharge structures and to maintain proper depth at the barge slip. Material would be dredged from various sites as shown below:

Auxiliary Intake Structure 2,500 cubic yards Main Intake Structure 1,500 cubic yards Barge Slip Area 5,500 cubic yards Discharge Structure 1,500 cubic yards Outfall Structure 1,500 cubic yards Total 12,500 cubic yards The dredged material would be transported to an approved upland disposal site to preclude its reentry into the river. Drawings of the proposed project are attached to this notice.

5. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: The applicant is required to obtain an encroachment permit from the:

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Southwest Regional Office Soils and Waterways Section 400 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 Telephone: .412-442-4000

CELRP-OR-F Public Notice No. 01-8

6. IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES: The District Engineer has consulted the most recently available information and has determined that the project is not likely to affect the continued existence of any endangered species or threatened species, or result in the destruction or adverse modification of habitat of such species which has been determined to be critical. This Public Notice serves as a request to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service for any additional information they may have on whether any listed or proposed to be listed endangered or threatened species may be present in the area which would be affected by the activity, pursuant to Section 7(c) of the endangered Species Act of 1972 (as amended).
7. IMPACT ON CULTURAL RESOURCES: The National Register of Historic Places has been consulted, and it has been determined that there are no properties currently listed on the register which would be directly affected by the proposed work. If we are made aware, as a result of comments received in response to this notice, or by other means, of specific archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical sites or structures which might be affected by the proposed work, the District Engineer will immediately take the appropriate action necessary pursuant to the National Historic Preservation act of 1966 - Public Law 89-665 as amended (including Public Law 96-515).
8. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in the paragraph below entitled "RESPONSES," that a public hearing be held to consider this application. The requests for public hearing shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
9. EVALUATION: Interested parties are invited to state any objections they may have to the proposed work. The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact including cumulative impacts of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The benefit~which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposals must be balanced against its-reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, flood plain values,, land use, navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, state, and local agencies and officials; Indian Tribes; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate'the impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of Engineers to 2

'CET.,P-OR-F Public Notice No. 01-8 determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects, and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the National Environmentdl Policy Act. Comments arealso used to determine the overall public interest of the proposed activity.

10. RESPONSES: A permit will be granted unless its issuance is found to be contrary to the public interest. Written statements concerning the proposed activity should be received in this office on or before the closing date of this Public Notice in order to become a part of the record and to be considered in the final determination. Any objections which are received during this period may be forwarded to the applicant for possible resolution before the determination is made whether to issue or deny the requested DA Permit. All responses to this notice should be directed to the Regulatory Branch, attn Linda Malsch, at the above address, by telephoning (412) 395-7157, or by e-mail at linda.m.malsch@usace.army.mil. Please refer to CELRP-OR-F 200100242 in all responses.

FOR THE DISTRICT ENGINEER:

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Dear Mr. McGee:

I refer to your application, received in this office December 11, 2001, to perform maintenance dredging, as necessary, for a period of 10 years at the Beaver Valley Power Station along the left bank of the Ohio River, Mile 34.55-34.93, in Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania (Application No.

200100242).

Enclosed is a copy of an E-Mail message received in tbis office on February 5, 2001 from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation expressing concerns regarding the effects of the dredging on the Shippingport Bridge. q You should contact Mr. Neaman of PADOT regarding these concerns.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Malsch at (412) 395-7157.

Sincerely, x'c-Albert H. Rogalla

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01-8 is for a 10 year permit covering the dredging of the Ohio River between mile 34.55 and mile 34.93 of the Ohio River. This permit provides for the removal of 12,500 cubic yards of river material over a ten year period. We in the Bridge Unit of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation are concerned about the Shippingport Bridge which is located within these boundaripe and which may be affected by the dredging. We ask that any dredging in the proximity of the three bridge piers be addressed by the applicant prior to any approval being granted. We would want to know the specifics of the proposed activities, such as how close to the piers will the dredging occur and how will the river bottom be altered, as well as who will monitor compliance.

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3. Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, Department of Environmental Services, Letter SIR# 19680, C. A. Urban to M. D. Banko, FENOC, "Species Impact Review (SIR) - Rare, Candidate, Threatened and Endangered Species, Beaver Valley Power Station Maintenance Dredging Permit," June 21, 2005.

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Division of Environmental Services Natural Diversity Section 450 Robinson Lane establishVd 1866 Bellefonte, PA 16823-9620 (814) 359-5237 Fax: (814) 359-5175 June 21, 2005 IN REPLY REFER TO SIR# 19680 FENOC Michael Banko, IlI Routhe 168 PO Box 4 Shippingport, PA 15077-0004.

RE: Species Impact Review (SIR) - Rare, Candidate, Threatened and Endangered Species Beaver Valley Power Station Maintenance Dredging Permit Shippingport Borough, Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Dear Mr. Hanko:

I have reviewed the maps accompanying your recent correspondence, which concerns the above-referenced project in the Ohio River drainage, Beaver County, Pennsylvania: Based on records maintained in the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) database and our own records, the fbllowing rare or protected fish species falling under Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) jurisdiction are known from the Ohio River in the vicinity of each of the utility crossings:

Common Name Scientific Name PA Status Silver chub Macrhybopsis storeriana endangered Mooneye tiodon l_ tergisus threatened Smallmouth buffalo Ictiobus bubalus threatened Channel darter Percinacopelandi threatened Longnose gar Lepisosteus osseus candidate River redhorse Moxostoma carinatum candidate L

The fish species are especially vulnerable to physical (dredging, rip-rap, etc.) and chemical (pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, heavy metals and organic contaminants) changes to their aquatic environinent.

Although the mobile adults of these protected fish species may be capable of moving from the project area, their spawning grounds (including eggs, fry, and immature fish) are vulnerable to burial, crushing by equipment, and siltation from in-sti-eam construction projects. We are concerned about potential impacts to the fish, eggs and the hatching fry from the instream work associated with the proposed dredging. Therefore, we request that all in-stream activity be avoided from April 1 to July 1 in order to avoid adverse impacts during the spawning season for these species. Likewise, minimal erosion or sediment should be allowed to enter into the river (e.g., strict erosion and sedimentation control measures need to be employed).

Provided that these recommendations are followed, as well as best management practices and an approved Our Mission: www.fish.state.pa.us To providefishing and boating opportunitiesthrough the protection and managementof aquaticresources.

strict~erosion and sedimentation control plan is maintained, then I do not anticipate the proposed activity-to have any significant adverse impacts to the species of special concern or any other rare or protected species under Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission jurisdiction.

Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this matter of rare, threatened, andteidangered species conservation.

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4. Department of the Army Letter, M. J. Cummings, Jr. to M. D. Banko, FENOC, Re:

Maintenance Dredging, July 14, 2005.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, PITTSBURGH DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILLIAM S. MOORHEAD FEDERAL BUILDING 1000 LIBERTY AVENUE PITTSBURGHK PA 15222-4186 REPLY TO July 14, 2005 Operations and Readiness Division Regulatory Branch 200100242 Mr. Mike Banko FENOC Beaver Valley Power Station Route 168, P. 0. Box 4 Shippingport, Pennsylvania 15077-04

Dear Mr. Banko:

I refer to your letter and modified drawing, received in this office by fax on July 8, 2005, requesting a modification to a Department of the Army Permit issued to you to perform maintenance dredging, as necessary, for a period of 10 years at the Beaver Valley Power Station, to insure adequate flow at intake and discharge structures and to maintain proper depth at the barge slip along'the Ohio River, left bank, Mile 34.55-34.93, in Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

Approval is granted to perform maintenance dredging up to approximately 50 feet beyond the area permitted under your Department of the Army Permit No. 200100242. This is a one-time request to ensure access to your barge slip in October for delivery of a new reactor vessel head and three new steam generators for your Unit I plant.

All other conditions of your Permit remain in full force and effect.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:

Michael I. Cu is Jr Chief, Regulatory Branch

L-08-200 Enclosure Document No. 5

5. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Letter, C. Kriley to M. D. Banko, FENOC, Re: DEP File No. 0477705, One Time Dredging Approval, July 25, 2005.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection 400 Waterfront Drive fl Pittsburgh, PA 2005 July 25, 152224745 Southwest Regional Office 412-442-4000 Fax 412-442-4303 Mike Banko FENOC Beaver Valley Power Station Route 168, P.O. Box 4 Shippingport, Pa 15077-0004 Re: DEP File No. 0477705 Beaver Valley Power Station Shippingport Bough Beaver County

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Mr. Banko:

This is to inform you that the Department has reviewed the drawings for the proposed maintenance dredging at the Beaver Valley Power Station at the existing Barge skip located along the left bank of the Ohio River, near River Mile 34.7, located in Shippingport Borough, Beaver County.

This work is authorized under your existing permit, Department file No 0477705.

Please note by this letter we are also approving the one time dredging of material that is outside of your permit boundaries.

Please be advised that no work can take place in the River from April 1 to Julyl.

If you have any Questions, please fell free to contact me at this office at 412-442-4312.

Sincerely, s Kriley, PE Section Chief Permitting and Technical Support Watershed Management Cc: Pa. Fish & Boat Commission Beaver County Conservation District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers l

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6. FENOC Letter NPD3NRE: 0336, M.D. Banko to R. Sacoulas, River Salvage Company, Inc., "Dredged Materials Classification for Disposal," August 31, 2005.

F E N O CBeaver FENOC SP.O.

Route 168' Valley Power Station Box 4 NPD3NRE: 0336 August 31, 2005 Mr. Rick Sacoulas River Salvage Company, Inc.

1290 Maple Street Crescent, PA 15046 Dredaed Materials Classification for Disposal

Dear Mr. Sacoulas:

This is in regard to the materials your company will dredge from the Ohio River at and near the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) barge slip for FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC), in support of our Steam Generator Replacement Project (SGRP). We have reviewed our permits and in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) guidelines, have determined that the materials are suitable for disposal at the US Army Corps approved facility, Dredge Dock, that your company generally utilizes.

Per the DEP "Management of Fill" document (#258-2182-773 dated April 24, 2004), FENOC conducted its due-diligence in making the determination. An evaluation of the likelihood of contamination to the materials to be dredged, from' documented spill or release conditions from and near BVPS, was performed.

Nothing was found to indicate contamination in the area to be dredged.

Further in accordance with the fill policy, FENOC collected composite samples throughout the to-be-dredged area. These samples were analyzed for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) metals.

The-analyses report (copy attached) indicates that no concentration of RCRA metals exceeds the limits.

The information was further reviewed by our FirstEnergy Corporation solid waste subject matter and he concurrs that nothing precludes this material from being considered and used as clean-fill. Therefore, the materials may be disposed at the Dredge Dock facility unless visual contamination is observed during the dredging process.

Please feel free to contact me at 724-682-4117 if you have questions or need more information.

Michael D. Banko III Environmental Supervisor Attachment cc: J. H. Lash E. D. Thomas

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BETA Laboratory ISO 9001 Registered 6670 Beta Drive Mayfield Village, OH 44143 (440) 604-9802 Aug. 12, 2005 Analysis Certificate # 200501068 Beaver Valley Plant Account # 00018-00002 BV-Environmental Route 168 Shippingport, PA LSN: 206228 Date Received: 08/09/05 Customer ID: Sampled: 07/27/05

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Special, Ohio River Barge Slip-Dredge Comp. A Analysis Product: TCLP Metals Parameter Result MDL Units Method An. Date Time AnI Cadmium-TCLP 10 2 ug/1 2,00.7 08/11/05 RDP Chromium-TCLP 3 2 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Lead-TCLP 28 2 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Selenium-TCLP 19 8 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Silver-TCLP ** BDL ** 2 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Arsenic-TCLP ** BDL ** 10' ug/1 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Barium-TCLP 774 15 ug/l 200.7. 08/11/05 RDP Mercury-TCLP 0.5 0.2 ug/l 245.2 08/11/05 RDP Notes: BDL = Below Detection Limit LSN: 206229 Date Received: 08/09/05 Customer ID: Sampled: 07/27/05

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Special, Ohio. River Barge Slip-Dredge Comp. B Analysis Product: TCLP Metals Parameter Result MDL Units Method An. Date Time Anl Cadmium-TCLP 9 2 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP.

Chromium-TCLP ** BDL ** 2 ug/l 200.7 08111/05 RDP Lead-TCLP 24 2 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Selenium-TCLP ** BDL ** 8 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Silver-TCLP ** BDL 2 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Arsenic-TCLP' **BDL ** 10 ug/l 200. 7 08/11/05 RDP Barium-*TCLP 739 15 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Mercury-TCLP ** BDL ** 0.2 ug/l 245.2 08/11/05 RDP

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Notes: BDL = Below Detection Limit LSN: 206230 Date Received: 08/09/05 Customer ID: Sampled: 07/27/05

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Special, Ohio River Barge Slip-Dredge Comp. C Analysis Product: TCLP Metals Parameter Result MDL Units Method An. Date Time Anl Cadmium-TCLP 8 2 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Chromium-TCLP 3 2 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Lead-TCLP 17 2 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Selenium-TCLP 29 8 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Silver-TCLP ** BDL' ** 2 ug/1 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Arsenic-TCLP ** BDL ** 10 ug/l 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Barium-TCLP 651 15 ug/1 200.7 08/11/05 RDP Mercury-TCLP ** BDL ** 0.2 ug/ 1 245.2 08/11/05 RDP Notes: BDL = Below Detection Limit

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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES Parameter Instrumentation, BETA I.D. Cal. Procedure Ions/metals PE Optima 3000XL, BETA312 PTU LSS-D0035,rev. 0 PE AA Spectro 3300, BETA316 PTU LSS-D0030,rev.0 Leeman Labs DRE, BETA319 PTU LSS-D0031,rev. 0 DIONEX LC, BETA340 - 344 PTU LSS-D0020,rev. 0 Mercury Leeman Labs PS200II, BETA337 PTU LSS-D0032,rev.0 Conductivity Leeds & Northrup, BETA338 PTU LWT-08,rev. 0 Field Orion 130A, BETA1003 PTU FWT-14,rev.2 Conductivity ISE/pH Orion Research EA940, BETA348 PTU LSS-B0025,rev.0 BETA585 TOC Shimadzu TOC-5050A, BETA345 PTU LWT-07,rev.0 Turbidity KS Colorimeter M900-3, BETA330 PTU LSS-D0015,rev.0 Hach Ratio Meter 18900,BETA586 PTU LWT-21, rev. 0 Oil & Grease N/A N/A LSS-B0026,rev. 1 LSS-D0050.rev.0 TSS N/A N/A LSS-B0027,rev. 1 Weight Mettler AGl04, BETA610 PTU LSS-D0002,rev.0 Mettler PE4000, BETA362 Field CMS, BETA 496 ANU FWT-14,rev.2

.Temperature Total Residual PTU FWT-14,rev.2 Hach, BETA 490 Chlorine Field pH. Orion 230A+, BETA536 PTU FWT-14,rev.2 Sulfite N/A N/A FWT-14,rev.2 PTU is calibrated daily, prior to use ANU is calibrated annually, due date a.7ilable by request Reviewed By: Date: Aug 12, 2005 James . Hirsch pc: Salara, Don

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Banko, Mike D

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