ML021280566

2001 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report

ML021280566
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Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	04/22/2002
From:	Lahti L Nuclear Management Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Committed to Nuclear Excellence Palisades Nuclear Plant Operated by Nuclear Management Company, LLC April 22, 2002 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 DOCKET 50-255 - LICENSE DPR PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT 2001 ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT Attached is the Palisades Nuclear Plant Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2001. This report was prepared in accordance with Section 5.4.1 of Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan (Non-Radiological), of the Palisades Nuclear Plant Facility Operating License. The attached report describes the implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan from January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001.

SUMMARY

OF COMMITMENTS This letter contains no new commitments and no revisions to existing commitments.

Laurie A. Lahti Manager, Licensing CC Administrator, Region III, USNRC Project Manager, NRR, USNRC NRC Resident Inspector - Palisades Attachment Enclosure 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway 0 Covert, Ml 49043 Telephone: 616.764.2000

ATTACHMENT NUCLEAR MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT DOCKET 50-255 PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT 2001 ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT 2 pages follow

PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT 2001 ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND

Appendix B of the Facility Operating License, DPR-20, for the Palisades Nuclear Plant, Consumers Energy Company, is entitled, "Environmental Protection Plan (Non Radiological)". This document requires Consumers Energy Company and the operator of the plant, Nuclear Management Company (NMC), to submit to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) an annual environmental operating report by the first of May each year. This report describes the implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan during the previous year. The period covered by this report is January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001.

The Palisades Plant operated for 3,120 hours0.00139 days <br />0.0333 hours <br />1.984127e-4 weeks <br />4.566e-5 months <br /> during 2001, which produced a net total of 2,355,631 MWH. This represents 36.8% of the net demonstrated capacity for 2001.

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATIONS Several revisions to procedures and modifications to the facility were evaluated per Palisades Administrative Procedure 4.22, "Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Program" during 2001. Eight procedures or modifications to the facility were reviewed by the Consumers Energy Company Environmental and Technical Services Department for determination of impact on the environment. Four projects required approval from government agencies and two water treatment additives also required approval.

The plant vehicle barrier system was modified to add a series of concrete blocks and jersey barriers along the south shoreline of the plant. This project was permitted by the United States Department of The Army, Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, permit number 95-056-044-4, under the authority of Section 10 of the 1899 River and Harbor Act (33 U.S.C. 403) and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) permit number 01-80-0037-P, under the provisions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451, PA 1994, Part 325, Great Lakes Submerged Lands.

Modifications to the plant switchyard required a permit, number 07-1-049, from Van Buren County Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control. Van Buren County also issued a Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control permit, number 07-1-045, for the construction of a Dry Fuel Storage Facility on the plant property.

Excavation work and construction of retaining walls near various equipment and buildings at the plant cooling towers were authorized under the provisions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451, PA 1994, Part 353, Sand Dune Protection and Management, permit number 00-80-0020-C.

There were no changes, tests, or experiments that involved an unreviewed environmental question, nor did these projects involve change to the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP).

3.0 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED UNDER NPDES Water treatment additives, Nalco Dynacool 1383, a scale inhibitor, Nalco 1336, a corrosion inhibitor, and Nalco EVAC, a zebra mussel pesticide, were approved by MDEQ, Great Lakes and Environmental Assessment Section of the Surface Water Quality Division, for use in plant systems.

The Groundwater Remediation System's monitoring wells and extraction wells were properly dismantled and abandoned in October of 2001. The remaining equipment associated with the unit is tentatively scheduled to be disassembled during 2002.

4.0 UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS No unusual environmental events, as defined in Appendix B, occurred throughout 2001.

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Documentation of the effect of the cooling tower operation on meteorological variables was required for two years following the conversion from the once-through cooling system to the cooling towers and is no longer required. The cooling towers have been in operation for 27 years, and during 2001, meteorological monitoring and other activities related to the cooling towers did not occur.

Final results of the Palisades Cooling Water Intake Study, required per NPDES permit M10001457, were submitted to MDEQ on January 31, 2001. This study, which concluded there is minimal impact to the fisheries, determined the quantitative fish mortality due to fish entrainment and impingement.

Herbicides were not applied to the transmission line or exit corridor during 2001. Other areas on the Palisades property were treated for vegetative management during 2001 by Rose Exterminator Company. The application of herbicides is documented in the Enclosure.

6.0 NON ROUTINE REPORTS During 2001, no Non-Routine Reports were generated.

ENCLOSURE NUCLEAR MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT DOCKET 50-255 2001 ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT HERBICIDE TREATMENTS 1 page follows

HERBICIDE TREATMENTS Company: Bio-Serv Corp. D.B.A., Rose Exterminator Company 1025 Huntly Rd.

Niles, Michigan 49120 Date of Treatment: 3-1-01 through 4-1-01 Commercial Name: Karmex DF herbicide and Oust herbicide Chemical Name: Karmex DF (Diuron) Manufactured by Griffin Oust (Sulfonmeturon Methyl) Manufactured by Dupont Concentration of Active Ingredient in Field Use Mix: Diuron: Active Ingredient 80%

Diluting Substance: Water Rate of Application: 5 to 15 pounds per acre Total Amount Used: 400 to 500 gallons Method of Application: 100 gallon truck mounted rig, JD-9 hand held sprayer Frequency of Application: Once per year in the springtime, then as needed Location: Along and near roadways, fence lines, walkways, parking lots, containment areas, substations, cooling towers, protected area and microwave zones Purpose of Treatment: Control of weed species