ML033140341

Discharge Monitoring Report for September 2003

ML033140341
Person / Time
Site:	Hope Creek
Issue date:	10/22/2003
From:	Bakken A Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, State of NJ, Dept of Environmental Protection
References
LR-E03-0395, NJ0025411
Download: ML033140341 (14)

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PSEG Nuclear LLC P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge. New Jersey 08038-0236 0 PSEG LR-E03-0395 Xuclear LLC CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ARTICLE NUMBER: 7099 3400 0003 6394 4430 Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality Bureau of Permit Management P.O. Box 029 Trenton, N.J. 08625-0029 NEW JERSEY POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION NJPDES PERMIT NJ0025411

Dear Sir:

Attached is the Discharge Monitoring Report for the Hope Creek Generating Station for the month of September 2003.

This report is required by and prepared specifically for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

It presents only the observed results of measurements and analyses required to be performed by the above agencies. The choice of the measurement devices and analytical methods are controlled by the EPA and the NJDEP, not by the company, and there are limitations on the accuracy of such measurement devices and analytical techniques even when used and maintained as required. Accordingly, this report is not intended as an assertion that any instrument has measured, or that any reading or analytical result represents the true value with absolute accuracy, nor is it an endorsement of the suitability of any analytical or measurement procedure.

If you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to contact J. Serfass at (856) 339-5411.

Sincerely, A. Christopher Bakken IlIl Sr. Vice President - Site Operations 54~

95-2168 REV. 7;99

LR-E03-0395 NJPDES DMR Attachments C

Executive Director, DRBC USNRC - Docket number 50-354 Vice President - Operations Manager - Nuclear Safety & Licensing Christopher McAuliffe, Esq.

D. K. Hurka E. J. Keating J. Buchanan J. Serfass Patrick Whyte, Jr.

NJPDES Tech NBS Room, MC N64 Chem File HCH 2003-046 Env Lic File 2.1.6 HC Book

LR-E03-0395 NJPDES DMR EXPLANATION OF CONDITIONS September 2003 The following explanations are included to clarify possible deviation from permit conditions.

General - The columns labeled "No. Ex" on the enclosed DMR tabulate the number of daily discharge values outside the indicated limits.

Data reporting and accuracy reflect the working environment, the design capabilities and reliability of the monitoring instruments and operating equipment.

Deviations from required sampling, analysis monitoring and reporting methods and periodicities are noted on the respective transmittal sheet.

Results reported on the Discharge Monitoring Report forms are consistent with permit limits, data supplied from contract laboratories, the December 1993 revision of the NJDEP DMR Instruction Manual and specific guidance from DEP personnel.

LR-EO3:0395 NJPDES DMR EXPLANATION OF EXCEEDANCES September 2003 The following exceedance is included in the attached report and explained below.

1. A description of the discharge, including the time of the discharge, the location of discharge, the volume of the discharge, the concentration of pollutants discharged, and the receiving water of the discharge; On Sept. 11, 2003, the vendor laboratory notified PSEG Nuclear LLC - Hope Creek Chemistry that the sewage treatment plant effluent, DSN 462B, fecal coliform sample result for the sample taken on 9/3/2003 was 620 col/1 00 ml. Hope Creek Station NJPDES permit NJ0025411 has a monthly average limitation of 200 col/100 ml and a weekly average limitation of 400 col/1 00 ml. The sample analysis result exceeded the weekly average limitation.

DSN 462B co-mingles with the cooling tower blowdown flow and ultimately discharges to the Delaware River via DSN 461A. It is unknown what the total volume of the discharge was.

2. Steps being taken to determine the cause of the permit noncompliance; When the sewage treatment plant operator learned of the fecal coliform exceeding NJPDES limits, he walked down the sewage treatment plant system. He found the chlorine tablets, used to the treat sewage plant effluent, were discolored with a gray appearance. The operator replaced the chlorine tablets in use with fresh chlorine tablets from an unopened container. The new tablets were bright white with a strong chlorine odor.

3. Steps being taken to reduce, remediate, and eliminate the noncomplying discharge and any damage to the environment, and the anticipated time frame to initiate and complete the steps to be taken; After the tablet replacement on 9/11/03, subsequent fecal coliform results were:

9/16/03

<1 col/100 ml 9/17/03

<1 col/100 ml 9/18/03

<1 col/100 ml 9/24/03 33 col/1 00 ml There was no apparent damage to the environment.

4. The duration of the discharge, including the dates and times of the commencement and, for an unanticipated bypass, the dates and times of the end or anticipated end of the discharge, and if the discharge has not been corrected, the anticipated time when the permittee will correct the situation and return the discharge to compliance; It is unknown when the discharge started but after replacing the chlorine tablets subsequent samples were below permit limits.

5.

The cause of the noncompliance; The cause appears to be the use of degraded chlorine tablets. Additionally, the vendor laboratory performing the analysis did not notify PSEG Nuclear personnel in time to allow system adjustments and additional grab sampling analysis to reduce the weekly average to within the limit.

6. Steps being taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncomplying discharge; Establish a routine to replace chlorine tablets with fresh tablets on a periodic basis.

Review the lessons learned from this event with the contract sewage treatment plant operators and reinforce the need for a questioning attitude and self-checking. Clarify expectations for timely sample result follow-up to allow proactive operator actions.

Review expectations with the vendor laboratory and if necessary create expectations to immediately notify PSEG Nuclear of exceeded permit limits. Provide revised PSEG Nuclear Chain of Custody forms with contact information and PSEG Nuclear NJPDES permit limits with special instructions for immediate notification.

COUNTY OF SALEM -

STATE OF NEW JERSEY 1, A. Christopher Bakken 111, of full age, being duly sworn according to law, upon my oath depose and say:

1.

I am the Sr. Vice President, Site Operations for PSEG Nuclear, and as such am authorized to sign Hope Creek's Discharge Monitoring Reports submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the Station's New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.

2.

I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe the submitted information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.

3.

The signature on the attached Discharge Monitoring Reports is my signature and I am submitting this affidavit in satisfaction of the requirement that my signature be notarized.

A. Christopher Bakken Il Sr. Vice President - Site Operations Sworn and subscribed before me this

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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report Submittal Form Pi 46815 NJPDES PERMIT MONITORING PERIOD MONITORED LOCATION:

NJ0541 Ii Month IDa I ear I I Month I Day I Year I 461A - DSN 461A - dsw NJ0025411 l

9 Dl y 1 l2093 To 9

l 30 l 2003 l PERMITTEE:

i PSEG NUCLEAR LLC PO BOX 236/N21 ALLOWAY CREEK NECK RD HANCOCKS BRIDGE, NJ 08038 LOCATION OF ACTIVITY:

HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION ARTIFICIAL ISLAND FOOT OF BUTTONWOOD RD LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, NJ 08038-0000 REPORT RECIPIENT:

PSE&G P.O. BOX 236/N21 HANCOCKS BRIDGE, NJ 08038 REGION / COUNTY:Southern / Salem County CHECK IF APPLICABLE:

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No Discharge this Monitoring Period a] Monitoring Report Comnents Attached WHO MUST SIGN The highest ranking official having day-to-day managerial and operational responsibilities for the discharging facility shall sign the certification or, in his absence a person designated by that person. For a local agency, the highest ranking operator of the treatment works shall sign the certification. Where the highest ranking operator does not have the ability to authorize capital expenditures and hire personnel, a person having that reponsibility or person designated by that person shall also sign the second certification at the bottom of this page. If the local agency has contracted with another entity to operate the treatment works, the highest-ranking official of the contracted entity shall sign the certification.

I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attachments, and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the infornation, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and/or imprisonment, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:14A-6.9(B). The New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act provides for penalties up to $50,000 per violation.

SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AUTHORI GENT, OR LICENSED OPERATOR N/A GRADE AND REGISTRY NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)

X0-2.2 -o3 856-339-5700 AREA CODE/PHONE NUMBER DATE

• For a local agency where the highest ranking operator does not have the ability to authorize capital expenditures and hire personnel, a person having that responsibility or person designated by that person shall sign thefollowing certification:

I certify under penalty of law and in accordance with NJ.S.A. 58:10A-6F(5) that I have received and reviewed the attached discharge monitoring reports.

N/A N/A N/A N/A NAME AND TITLE SIGNATURE DATE AREA CODE/PHONE NUMBER

Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report Pi 46815 PERMIT NUMBER:

MONITORED LOCATION:

NJ0025411 461 A DSN 461 A - dsw MONITORING PERIOD:

9/1/2003 TO 9/30/2003 FACILITY NAME:

HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION Comments: It there are any questions In regards to the monitoring report form, please contact Susan Rosenwinkel of the BPSP - Regin 2 at (609) 292-4860 or via email at srosenwl dep.state.nj.us'.

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• 1 Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report PI 46815 Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report P146815 PERMIT NUMBER:

NJ002541 1 MONITORED LOCATION:

461A DSN 461A - dsw MONITORING PERIOD:

911/2003 TO 9/30/2003 FACILITY NAME:

HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION I

Comments: It there are any questions In regards to the monitoring report form, please contact Susan Rosenwinkel of the BPSP - Regin 2 at (609) 292-4860 or via email at srosenwi dep.state.nj.us'.

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'I New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Pi 46815 Division of Water Quality Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report Submittal Form NJPDES PERMIT MONITORING PERIOD MONITORED LOCATION:

NJ0025411 I Month Day I Year I onth I Day I Year I 461C - DSN 461C - DSW internal NJ0025411 97 1

2003 TO 9

30 2003 PERMITTEE I

PSEG NUCLEAR LLC PO BOX 236/N21 ALLOWAY CREEK NECK RD HANCOCKS BRIDGE, NJ 08038 LOCATION OF ACTIVITY:

HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION ARTIFICIAL ISLAND FOOT OF BUTTONWOOD RD LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, NJ 08038-0000 REPORT RECIPIENT:

PSE&G P.O. BOX 236/N21 HANCOCKS BRIDGE, NJ 08038 REGION / COUNTY: Southern / Salem County CHECK IF APPLICABLE:

Q No Discharge this Monitoring Period

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Monitoring Report Comments Attached WHO MUST SIGN The highest ranking official having day-to-day managerial and operational responsibilities for the discharging facility shall sign the certification or, in his absence a person designated by that person. For a local agency, the highest ranking operator of the treatment works shall sign the certification. Where the highest ranking operator does not have the ability to authorize capital expenditures and hire personnel, a person having that reponsibility or person designated by that person shall also sign the second certification at the bottom of this page. If the local agency has contracted with another entity to operate the treatment works, the highest-ranking official of the contracted entity shall sign the certification.

I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attachments, and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and/or imprisonment, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7: 14A-6.9(B). The New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act provides for penalties up to $50,000 per violation.

A. hristopher Bakken 111. Sr. Vice-Presi den Operations NAME AND TITLE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER, A ORIZED AGENT OR LICENSED OPERATOR SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AUTIIO GENT, OR LICENSED OPERATOR N/A GRADE AND REGISTRY NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)

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• For a local agency where the highest ranking operator does not have the ability to authorize capital expenditures and hire personnel, a person having that responsibility or person designated by that person shall sign thefollowing certif cation:

I certify under penalty of law and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:10A-6F(5) that I have received and reviewed the attached discharge monitoring reports.

N/A NAME AND TITLE N/A N/A N/A SIGNATURE DATE AREA CODE/PHIONE NUMBER

Pi 46815

-p Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report PERMIT NUMBER:

NJ0025411 MONITORED LOCATION:

461C DSN 461C - DSW Interni MONITORING PERIOD:

9/1/2003 TO 9/30/2003 FACILITY NAME:

HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION I

Comments: If there are any questions In regards to the monitoring report form, please contact Susan Rosenwinktl of the BPSP - Regin 2 at (609) 292-4860 or via email at srosenwiOdep.state.nJ.us¶.

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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report Submittal Form PI 46815 NJPDES PERMIT MONITORING PERIOD MONITORED LOCATION:

NJ025411 I Month I Day I Year I Month I Day I Year 462B - dsn 462B - dsw outfall I NJ0025411

1. .19 1 1

2003 To 9

30 12003 PERMITTEE:

I PSEG NUCLEAR LLC PO BOX 236/N21 ALLOWAY CREEK NECK RD HANCOCKS BRIDGE, NJ 08038 LOCATION OF ACTIVITY:

HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION ARTIFICIAL ISLAND FOOT OF BUTTONWOOD RD LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, NJ 08038-0000 REPORT RECIPIENT:

PSE&G P.O. BOX 236/N21 HANCOCKS BRIDGE, NJ 08038 REGION / COUNTY: Southern I Salem County CIECK IF APPLICABLE:

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No Discharge this Monitoring Period d Monitoring Report Comments Attached WHO MUST SIGN The highest ranking official having day-to-day managerial and operational responsibilities for the discharging facility shall sign the certification or, in his absence a person designated by that person. For a local agency, the highest ranking operator of the treatment works shall sign the certification. Where the highest ranking operator does not have the ability to authorize capital expenditures and hire personnel, a person having that reponsibility or person designated by that person shall also sign the second certification at the bottom of this page. If the local agency has contracted with another entity to operate the treatment works, the highest-ranking official of the contracted entity shall sign the certification.

I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attachments, and that, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and/or imprisonment, pursuant to NJ.A.C. 7:14A-6.9(B). The New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act provides for penalties up to $50,000 per violation.

A. Christopher Bakken 11 Sr. Vice-Pr dp Operations NAME AND TITLE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AUTI RIZED AGENTR LICENSED OPERATOR SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, OR *LICENSED OPERATOR N/A GRADE AND REGISTRY NUMBER (IF ri LICABLE)

/0-/° 9 856-339-57n0 DATE AREA CODEIPHONE NUMBER

• For a local agency where the highest ranking operator does not have the ability to authorize capital expenditures and hire personnel a person having that responsibility or person designated by that person shall sign the following ceriflcation:

I certify under penalty of law and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:1 OA-6F(5) that I have received and reviewed the attached discharge monitoring reports.

N/A NAME AND TITLE N/A N/A N/A SIGNATURE DATE AREA CODE/BPHONE NUMBER

Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Report PI 46815 PERMIT NUMBER:

MONITORED LOCATION:

MONITORING PERIOD:

9/112003 TO 9/30/2003 FACILITY NAME:

NJ0025411 462B dsn 462B - dsw outfall HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION I

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Comments: If there are any questions In regards to the monitoring report form, please contact Susan Rosenwinkel of the BPSP -Regin 2 at (609) 292.4860 or via email at srosenwidep.state.nJ.us'.

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MONITORED LOCATION:

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