ML021720574

Letter Requesting Relief from the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Limits of Betz Clam-Trol CT-2 (Currently Called Spectrus CT-1300)

ML021720574
Person / Time
Site:	Perry
Issue date:	06/12/2002
From:	Hayes J FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, State of OH, Environmental Protection Agency
References
PY-CEI/OEPA-0377L
Download: ML021720574 (8)

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FEN O C Perry Nucear Power Plant Fir nst-R Opwon C-ny*

10 Center Road Perry, Ohio 44081 James IR. Hayes 440-280-7519, Manager - Radwaste, Environmental, Chemistry Fax: 440-280-5681 June 12, 2002 PY-CEI/OEPA-0377L Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Division of Surface Water P. 0. Box 1049 Columbus, OH 43216-1049 Ladies and Gentlemen, As discussed with Mr. Eric Nygaard, the Perry Nuclear Power Plant (PNPP) is requesting relief from the current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits for Betz Clam-Trol CT-2 (currently called Spectrus CT-1300). A copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet for Spectrus CT1300 is included. The current limit is 0.04 mg/l as listed in the Directors Final Findings and Orders issued August 29, 1997.

The current design of the PNPP provides a very short mixing zone between the point of detoxification agent addition to the final effluent sample point. However, the cooling water must travel over an additional 2000 feet before entering Lake Erie. Currently, the plant detoxifies at a rate of 150% of the theoretically required amount, yet still obtained samples that exceeded the effluent limit during the 2001 treatment due to insufficient mixing.

The limiting toxicology concentration for Spectrus CT-1300 is the LC50 for the Daphnia Magna at 0.04 mg/l. This limit was based on a 48 hour5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> flow-thru bioassay.

Currently, the plant injects the treatment chemical for a maximum of 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br />, less than one quarter of the 48 hour5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> flow-thru bioassay. Based on this data, the PNPP staff requests to implement an average limit of 0.1 mg/l for a ten-hour period during the treatment with a maximum concentration of 0.2 mg/l at any time. The PNPP goal would still be to maintain the effluent less than detectable, however, these limits would allow adjustments to be made to injection and detox without exceeding permit limits. During the next treatment, the vendor will attempt to increase A

June 12, 2002 PY-CEI/OEPA-0377L Page 2 of 2 detoxification mixing by increasing the surface area contact with the cooling water.

The plant is also evaluating the feasibility of locating the effluent sample point further downstream to increase mixing time for detox and dechlorination.

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Mr. Leo Harte at (440) 280-5514.

Very Truly Yours, Attachment cc:

OEPA Northeast District Office NRC Region III NRC Resident Inspector NRC Project Manager NRC Document Control Desk (Docket No. 50-440)

.ran Wachowski 9 12159423259 Hercules MSDS - SPECTRUS CT1300 Betziearbcorl, ISSUE DATE: 03-MAY-2000 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Betz

Dearborn,

Division of Hercules Incorporated 4636 Somerton Road Trevose, PA 19053 Business telephone: (215) 355-3300 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (HEALTHIACCIDENT)

(800) 877-1940 (USA)

OIMIS RATINGS (See Section 16 for ndditionwl infornntion)

HALTH:

3 FLAMMABILITY:

2 REACTIVITY:

0 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME:

SPECTRRUS CT1300 PRODUCT APPLICATION AREA:

WATER-BASED MICROBIAL CONTROL AGENT.

2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Information

£o.- spec,.ic product ingredienti as.tequiied

':y the US.

OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to additional sections of this MSDS for our assessment, of the poten-tial hazards of this formulation.

H1AZAPDOUS INGREDIENTS:

CHEMICAL NAME C8424-85-1 64-17-5 (C12-16)ALKYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE Corrosive (eyes and skin);toxic (by ingesrion)

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANJOL)

Fliarmmable liquid) irritant (eyes)i potential liver and kidney toxin; may cause CNS depression No component is considered to be a carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration at OSHA thresholds for carcinogens.

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1 -, AM Fran Wachowski 9 12159423259 p.03 Hercules MSDS - SPECTRUS CT1300 Page 2 of 7 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Severe irritant to the skin. Potential skin sensitizer. Corrosive to the eyes. Vapors, gases, mists and/or aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.

DOT hazard: Combustible liquid Emergency Response Guide #27 Odor: Mild; Appearance: Colorless To Yellow, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type).

Proper fire-extinguishing media:

dry ahGmioal, o~rbon dioMidQ, foam or wpter POTENTIAL HEALTH ErFECTS ACUTE SKIN ErFECTS:

Primary route of exposure; Severe irritant to the skin. Potential skin sensitizer.

ACUTE EYE XTFECTS:

corrosive to the eyes.

ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS

Vaporm, gamac,

,nimtc and/or acroeolo may caumc irritation to upper respiratory tract.

INGESTION EFFECTS:

Toxic; May cause severe irritation or burning of mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract with severe chest and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, letha-gy and collapse. Possible death when ingested in very large doses.

TARGET ORGANS:

Prolonged or repeated exposures may cause CNS depression, skin sensitization, and/or toxicity to the liver and kidney.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:

Not known.

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

Inhalation of vapors/mists/aerosols may cause eye, nose, throat and lung irritation. Skin contact may cause severe irritation or burns.

4 FIRST AID MEASURES SKIN CONTACT:

Remove clothing. wash area with large amounts or soap solution or water for 15 min. Immediately contact physician.

EYE CONTACT:

Itmediately flush eyes with water for 15 mninutes.

Irmmediately contact a physician for additional treatment.

INHALATION:

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INGESTION:

Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive victim. Dilute contents of stomach. Induce vomiting by one of the standard methods.

Immediately contact a physician.

NOTES TO PHYSICIANS:

No special instructions 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (full face-piece type).

EXTINGUISHIN3 MEDIA:

dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water HAZARDOUS DECOOSITION PRODUCTS:

Thermal decomposition (destructive fires) yields elemental oxides.

FLASH POINT:

130F 54C P-M(CC)

MISCELLANEOUS:

Combustible liquid NA1 9 33;Emergency Response Guide #27 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT:

Ventilate area. Use specified protective equipment. Contain and absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal container.

Remove ignition sources. Flush area with water. Spread sand/grit.

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer treatment fazility,in accordance with any local agreeirenta permitted waste treatment facility or discharged under a permit. Product as is

- Dispose of in approved pesticide facility or according to label instructions.

7 HANDLING & STORAGE HANDLING:

Combustible. Do not use around sparks or flames. Bond containers during filling or discharge when performed at temtperatures at or above the product flash point.

STORAGE:

Keep ccntainers closed when not in use. Reasonable and safe chemical storage. Protect from freezing.

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS I PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMITS CHEMICAL NAME (C12-16)ALKYL DIMETHYL BENZYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE PEL (OSHA)):

NOT DETERMINED TLV (ACGIH): NOT DETERMINED a

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Hercules MSDS - SPECTRUS CT1300 Page 4 of 7 ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

PEL (OSHA):

1,000 PPM TLV (ACGIH): 1,000 PPM ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Adequate ventilation to maintain air contaminants below exposure limits.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Use protective equipment in accordance with 29CFR 1910 Subpart I RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

A REOPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAIM THAT MEETd O5iHA'd 29 CFR 1910.134 AND ANSI ZS8.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR'S USE.

USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS WITHIN USE LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATORS.

If air-purifying respirator use is appropriate, use a respirator with organic vapor cartridges and dust/mist prefilters.

SKIN PROTECTION:

neoprene gloves-- Wash off after each use. Replace as necessary.

EYE PROTECTION:

splash proof chemical goggles 9 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Specific Gray. (70F,21C) 0.965 Vapor Pressure (rmtiHG) 44.0 Freeze Point (F)

-7 Vapor Density (air=l)

< 1.00 Freeze Point (C)

-22 Viscosity(cps 70F,21C) 73

% Solubility (water) 100.0 Odor Mild Appearance Colorless To Yellow Physical State Liquid Flasn Foint P-MCC, 150F 54C pH As Is (approx.)

8.9 Evaporation Rate (Ether=l)

< 1,00 NA = not applicable ND = not determined 10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY STABILITY:

Stable under normal atorage conditions.

HAZARDOuS POLYMZRIZATION:

Will not occur.

INCOMPATIBILITIES:

May react with strong oxidizers.

DXCOrZIOTZTION rRODUCTS:

Thermal decoraposition (destructive fires) yields elemental oxides.

BETZDEARBORN INTERNAL PUMPOUT/CLEANOUT CATEGORIES:

"B2 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Oral LD50 RAT:

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>1,800 mcg/kg Skin Sensitization G.PIG:

NEGATIVE NOTE -

Active component was neither a photoallergen nor a skin sensitizer 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY Fathead Minnow 96 Hour Flow-Thru Bioassay Test concentrations were analytically verified.

LC50:

.72 rag/L No Effect Level:

.41 mg/L Daphnia magna 48 Hour Flow-Thru Bioassay Test concentrations were analytically verified.

LC50:

.04 mg/L No Effect Level:

.026 mg/L Rainbow Trout 96 Hour Flow-Thru Bioassay Test concentrations were analytically verified.

LC5Oi 2 rag/L No Effect Level:

1.2 mg/L Mysid Shrimp 96 Hour Flow-Thru Bioassay Test concentrations were analytically verified.

LC50:

.16 mg/L No Effect Level:

.03 mg/L Sheepshead Minnow 96 Hour Flow-Thru Bioassay Test concentrations were analytically vernined.

LC50:

1,76 mg/L No Effect Lcvcl:

1 ing/L Menidia beryllina (Silversides) 96 Hour Flow-Thru Bioassay Test concentrations were analytically verified.

LC50:

.62 mg/L No Effect Level:

.35 mg/L Ceriodaphnia 48 Hour Static Renewal Bioassay LC50:

.35 mg/L No Effect Level:

.15 mg/L ZIOD.EGMADATION COD (mg/gm) :

1470 TOC (mg/gm) 380 BOD-5 (rng/gin) :

43 BOD-28 (mg/gm):

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Hercules MSDS - SPECTRUS CT1300 Page 6 of 7 If this undiluted product is discarded as a waste, the US RCRA hazardous waste identification number is DO01=Ignitable.

Please be advised; however, that state and local requirements for waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise different from federal regulations. Consult state and local regulations regarding the proper disposal of this material.

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT HAZARD; Combustible liquid UN / NA NUMBER:

NA1993 DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE #: 27 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA-.

This is an EPA registered biocide and is exempt from TSCA inventory requirements.

CERCLA AxD/OR SARA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ)

No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds FIWRA REGISTRATION NIMBER:

3876-14D POTABLE WATER APPROVAL:

NSF Certified ma-imurm use for disinfection and o:xidation 3.Smg/L.

Maximum u1e for reverae osmosis and distillation 10 mg/L.

FOOD AMD DRUG AMNISTRATION:

21 CFR 176.300 (slimicides for wet end use)

When used in this specified application, all ingredients comprising this product are authorized by FDA for the manufacture of paper and paperboard that may contact aqueous and fatty foods as per 21 CFR 1 7 6.1 7 0(a)(4).

USDA FEDERALLY INSPECTED MEAT AND POULTRY PLANTS:

SEC.G5,G7 SARA SECTION 312 HAZFARD CLASS:

Inmmiediate (acute) ; Delayed(Chronic) ;Fire SARA SECTION 302 CHEMICALS!

No regulated constituent pre-sent at OSHA threshold.,

SAR.A SECTION 313 CHEMdCALS:

No regulated constituent present at OSHA thresholds C-uzmrOP.IA Rr-GLkxToRy xNwOR~mT7ow CALIrORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC EOFORCEI-7M ACT (PROPOSITIONT 65)

CHEMICALS PRESENT:

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