ML030550784

Annual Environmental Operating Report (Non-Radiological) January 1, 2002 Through December 31, 2002

ML030550784
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Site:	Peach Bottom
Issue date:	02/11/2003
From:	West R Exelon Nuclear
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Exelon Nuclear Telephone 717456 7014 Nuclear Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station www exeloncorp corn 1848 Lay Road Delta, PA 17314-9032 February 11,2003 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Facility Operating License No. DPR-44, DPR-56 NRC Dockets Nos. 50-277, 50-278

Subject:

Annual Environmental Operating Report (Non-Radiological)

January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 Enclosed is a copy of the Annual Environmental Operating Report (Non-Radiological),

January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. This report is being submitted in compliance with Appendix B Technical Specification.

Sincerely, R. G. West Site Vice President, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station RGW/G`L/GRS Enclosure CCN: 03-14014 Cc: H. J. Miller, Administrator, Region I, USNRC A. C. McMurtray, USNRC Senior Resident Inspector, PBAPS B. P. Boska, Senior Project Manager, USNRC

Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 & 3 2002 Annual Environmental Operating Report (Non-Radiological)

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002 Facility Operating License No. DPR-44, DPR-56 Docket Nos. 50-277, 50-278 Exelon Corporation

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Introduction:

This report provides the information required by Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Appendix B Technical Specification, from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002.

2.0 Special Study Programs:

The annual fish out-migration study was conducted during the fall of 2002.

This study characterizes the number and species of fish collected by the intake screens. The results of this study are in Table 1. This data collection fulfills two objectives. It supports the Susquehanna River American Shad restoration program and also provides American Shad specimens to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for otolith analysis to compare contribution of hatchery and wild fish.

3.0 Plant Changes:

There were no changes to the plant or plant operations, which affected the environmental impact of the facility.

4.0 Environmental Permits Obtained:

Dredging of the Unit 2 Intake Bay began on September 9, 2002 and continued through November 27, 2002. The method used was hydraulic dredging with a cutter head. The dredging material was pumped to a processing area adjacent to the removed "D" cooling tower. The dredging spoils were then dewatered. The water was discharged into the canal, and the dewatered spoils were disposed in the "D" and "E" cooling tower basins.

Approximately 10,000 cubic yards will be disposed in total when dredging is completed. All associated governmental permits and approvals have been obtained.

Table I Number of fish collected during intake screen sampling by unit at Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station in fall, 2002.

Species Unit 2 Unit 3 Total 13 5 18 American shad 2 0 2 Blueback herring 3 2 5 Alewife Gizzard shad 72,630 871,749 944,379 Common carp 4 2 6 Channel catfish 41 88 129 1 8 9 Largemouth bass Comely shiner 3 9 12 Bluegill 1,690 9,673 11,363 7 14 21 Rock bass Smallmouth bass 20 25 45 1 3 4 White crappie 0 1 1 Black crappie 4 20 24 Yellow perch 5 6 11 Spotfin Shiner Redbreast 15 20 35 Bluntnose Minnow 1 8 9 0 1 1 Spottail Shiner 5 16 21 Pumpkinseed 1 3 4 Quillback 22 25 47 Green Sunfish 0 1 1 White Catfish 2 0 2 Golden Shiner 0 1 1 Yellow Bullhead 74,470 881,680 956,150 TOTAL