L-2014-223, Approval of the Request for the Use of Copper Sulfate, Hydrogen Peroxide and a Bio-Stimulant in the Treatment and Control of Blue Green Algae in the Cooling Canal System (CCS) - NRC Notification

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Approval of the Request for the Use of Copper Sulfate, Hydrogen Peroxide and a Bio-Stimulant in the Treatment and Control of Blue Green Algae in the Cooling Canal System (CCS) - NRC Notification
ML14212A394
Person / Time
Site: Turkey Point  NextEra Energy icon.png
Issue date: 07/15/2014
From: Kiley M
Florida Power & Light Co
To:
Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
FL0001562, L-2014-223
Download: ML14212A394 (7)


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FPL. FPL. July 15, 2014 L-2014-223 10 CFR 50.36 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555-0001 Re: Turkey Point Units 3 and 4 Docket Nos. 50-250 and 50-251 Wastewater Permit Number FLOO01 562 Approval of the Request for the Use of Copper Sulfate, Hydrogen Peroxide and A Bio-Stimulant in the Treatment and Control of Blue Green Algae in the Cooling Canal System (CCS) - NRC Notification By FPL letter L-2014-198 dated June 18, 2014, and in accordance with Section 3.2.3 of the Turkey Point Units 3 and 4 Environmental Protection Plan (EPP), Appendix B of the Turkey Point Units 3 and 4 Renewed Facility Operating Licenses DPR-31 and DPR-4, Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) provided the NRC a copy of the request to revise Wastewater Permit Number FL0001562. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) approved the request on June 27, 2014.

In accordance with Section 3.2.2 of the Turkey Point Units 3 and 4 EPP, Enclosure 1 provides a copy of the FDEP approval of the Wastewater Permit Number FLOO01 562 maintenance activity allowing the short term use of copper sulfate, hydrogen peroxide, and a bio-stimulate as part of a mitigating strategy for reducing or eliminating Turkey Point CCS algae growth. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was consulted, as recommended by the FDEP. provides a copy of the Florida FWC response.

Should there be any questions, please contact Mr. Robert Tomonto, Licensing Manager, at 305-246-7327.

Very truly yours, Michael Kiley Vice President Turkey Point Nuclear Plant Enclosures cc: Regional Administrator, Region II, USNRC Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC, Turkey Point Plant Florida Power & Light Company 9760 SW 344 St Homestead, FL 33035

ENCLOSURE 1 TO L-2014-223

wRICK SCOTT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CARLOS LOPEZ-CANTERA BOB MARTINEZ CENTER LT. GOVERNOR 2600 BLAIRSTONE ROAD TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2400 HERSCHEL T. VINYARD JR.

SECRETARY June 27, 2014 SENT BY EMAIL TO:

(Michael.Kileyafpl.com)

Mr. Michael Kiley Vice President Florida Power & Light 9760 S.W.344 Street Florida City, FL 33035 Re: Florida Power & Light Turkey Point NPDES Permit FLOOO 1562 90-Day Trial Approval

Dear Mr. Kiley:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has reviewed your letter dated June 18, 2014 requesting approval to use a combination of copper sulfate, hydrogen peroxide and bio-stimulants (copper sulfate blend) in the cooling canal system at the Florida Power and Light (FPL) Turkey Point Power Plant. We concur that the proposed chemical use can be considered "repair of components of an industrial site or plant," pursuant to Rule 62-620.200(26)(b), Florida Administrative Code.

As stated in your letter, the trial period (not to exceed ninety days) is intended to determine the optimum combination of these chemical products to control the blue green algae (cyanobacteria) that have caused a high incidence of condenser tube and auxiliary heat exchanger tube biofouling, reduced heat transfer and higher than normal temperatures in your cooling canal. The application rates and sites of these chemicals during the trial period are outlined in your letter.

Although the CCS is not freshwater and there is restricted access to the CCS, it is recommended that FPL, to the extent practicable, limit its employees and contractors exposure to the cyanobaterial blooms.

In addition to the parameters proposed in your letter, we ask you to monitor for total recoverable copper, and dissolved oxygen. Please submit the analytical results to the Department once the trial is completed.

Because of the presence of the American Crocodile in your cooling canal system, we recommend that FPL consult with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to determine if any additional measures are needed to protect the crocodiles.

www.dep.state.fl, us

Mr. Michael Kiley June 27, 2014 Florida Power & Light Page 2 NPDES Permit FL0001562 Upon completion of the trial, please provide the testing results to the Industrial Wastewater Program, attention Marc Harris, P.E., at 2600 Blair Stone Road, Mail Station 3545, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. If you have any questions, please contact Marc Harris, P.E., at (850) 245-8590.

Sincerely, _ /7 Mark-P. Thomasson, P.E.

Director Division of Water Resource Management 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 MPT/mh Attachment cc: John Jones, FPL (john.iones(afpl.com)

Linda Brien, PG, DEP West Palm Beach (linda.brienidep.state.fl.us)

Michael Hambor, DEP West Palm Beach (michael.hamboradep.state.fl.us)

Marc Harris, P.E., DEP Tallahassee (marc.harris(dep.state.fl.us)

ENCLOSURE 2 TO L-2014-223

July 1, 2014 Marc Harris, P.E.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 3545 Florida Fish and Wildlife Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 Conservation Marc.harris(dep.state.fl.us Commission RE: Florida Power and Light, Turkey Point Power Plant Maintenance Activity, C.oninmissionors NPDES Permit FL0001562, Miami-Dade County Richard A. Corbett Chairman Tampa

Dear Mr. Harris:

Brian Yablonski Vice Chairman Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff received the attached Tallahassee authorization from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on June Ronald M. Bergeron Fort Lauderdale 27, 2014, regarding a short-term maintenance activity associated with treatment of algae Richard Hanas in Florida Power and Light's (FPL) Turkey Point Nuclear Plant's cooling canal system.

Oviedo We have coordinated with FPL regarding this authorization and provide the following.

Allese P. "Uesa" Priddy Immokalee go Rivard FPL is taking precautions to reduce the potential for a fish kill associated with application Panama City of copper sulfate to control a cyanobacteria bloom. In order to assist the FWC with Charles W. Roberts III documenting any unintended impacts to wildlife species utilizing the cooling canal Tallahassee system, FPL has agreed to:

Executive Staff " document any potentially related fish kills, Nick Wiley

  • report any fish kills to our hotline at 800-636-0511, and Executive Director

" relay any information about toxicity of the cyanobacteria species to FWC staff.

Eric Sutton Assistant Executive Director Jennifer Fitzwater We have also coordinated with FPL regarding crocodiles utilizing the system, and we Chief of Staff have no additional requests at this time.

Oflice of the We appreciate the opportunity to provide input on this project. If you have any additional Executive. Director Nick Wiley questions regarding FPL's fulfillment of this condition, I can be reached in the office at Executive Director (850) 617-9380, by cell at (561) 670-6076, or by email at Jennifer.goff@aiMyFWC.com.

(850) 487-3796 (850) 921-5786 FAX Sincerely, Managingfish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Jennifer D. Goff 620 South Meridian Street Land Use Planning Program Administrator Tallahassee, Florida Office of Conservation Planning Services 32399-1600 Voice: (850) 488-4676 jdg/jh Hearing/speech-impaired: ENV 2-11-2/3 (800) 955-8771 (T) FPL Turkey Point Nuclear Plant Units 3 and 4 Maintenance_ 19403070114 (800) 955-8770 (V)

Enclosure MyFWC.com

Marc Harris Page 2 July 1, 2014 cc: Mark Thomasson, P.E.

Director, Division of Water Resource Management Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 Mark.thomasson(@dep.state.fl.us John Jones, FPL, john.iones(@fpl.com Stacy Foster, FPL, stacy.foster(ifpl.com Olga Hanek, FPL, olga.hanek(,,fpl.com Brianna Grange, NRC, Brianna.Grange(aRNC.gov Bala Non, FDEP, Bala.Nori Qdep.state.fl.us