ML031280206

Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report

ML031280206
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Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	04/17/2003
From:	Cooper D 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 17, 2003 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT DOCKET 50-255 LICENSE No. DPR-20 2002 ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), is providing the Palisades Nuclear Plant Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2002. 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, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

SUMMARY

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

Douglas E. Cooper Site Vice-President, Palisades CC Regional Administrator, USNRC, Region III Project Manager, USNRC, NRR NRC Resident Inspector - Palisades Enclosure Attachment 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway

• Covert, Ml 49043 Telephone 616.764.2000 . C'5

ENCLOSURE NUCLEAR MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT DOCKET 50-255 PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT 2002 ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT 2 Pages Follow

PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT 2002 ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND

Appendix B of the Facility Operating License, DPR-20, for the Palisades Nuclear Plant, requires Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), to submit an annual environmental operating report to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) prior to May 1 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, 2002, through December 31, 2002.

The Palisades Nuclear Plant operated for 8188.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> during 2002, which produced a net total of 6,369,371 Mwh. This represents 90.3% of the net capacity, per the Design Electric Rating of 805 MW.

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATIONS Several revisions to procedures and modifications to the facility were evaluated during 2002 per Palisades Administrative Procedure 4.22, "Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Program." Eleven 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.

Two projects required approval from government agencies.

The plant vehicle barrier system was modified to add a series of steel piles on the south property line and warning buoys in Lake Michigan for the security exclusion zone. This project was permitted by the United States Department of the Army, Detroit District, Corps of Engineers, 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 02-80-0046-P, under the provisions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451, PA 1994, Part 301 Inland Lakes and Streams, and Part 353 Sand Dune Protection and Management.

Tree removal and tree trimming along the south side of the plant switchyard required approval from MDEQ, permit no. 02-80-0015-P, Part 353 Sand Dune Protection. An extension to the Van Buren County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Agency, permit 07-1-045, for the construction of a Dry Fuel Storage Facility also occurred.

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

3.0 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED UNDER NPDES No activities occurred during 2002.

4.0 UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS No unusual environmental events occurred during 2002.

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. The cooling towers have been in operation for 28 years, and during 2002, meteorological monitoring and other activities related to the cooling towers were not required.

Herbicides were not applied to the transmission line or exit corridor during 2002.

Other areas on the Palisades property were treated for vegetative management by Rose Exterminator Company. The application of herbicides is documented in the Enclosure.

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ATTACHMENT NUCLEAR MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT DOCKET 50-255 2002 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: 4/15/02, 4/16/02, 4/17/02, 4/18/02, 8/2/02 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: 10 lbs. Karmex, 5 oz. OUST in 100 gallons water (early spring)

Diluting Substance: Water Rate of Application: 10 lbs. Karmex, 5 oz. OUST in 100 gallons water per acre Total Amount Used: 1,250 gallons Method of Application: Boom sprayer for parking lots, hand sprayer for all other areas 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 1