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Sea Turtle Incident Capture Report 2003-2
ML033370117
Person / Time
Site: Oyster Creek
Issue date: 11/20/2003
From: Massaro M
AmerGen Energy Co
To:
Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
03085, 2120-032-2793, 2130-03-20296
Download: ML033370117 (4)
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AmerGen. K AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Oyster Creek US Route 9 South P.O. Box 388 Forked River. NJ 08731-0388 An Exelon/British Energy Company November 20, 2003 2120-032-2793 2130-03-20296 File No. 03085 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk - NRC Washington, DC 20555

Subject:

Oyster Creek Generating Station Docket 50-219 Sea Turtle Incidental Capture Report 2003-2 This report provides detailed information regarding the recent incidental capture of a juvenile green sea turtle at the Oyster Creek Generating Station. The turtle was captured alive during the afternoon of October 24, 2003 after it was removed from the circulating water intake structure trash bars. As indicated on the attached incident report, the turtle was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, NJ for examination, care, and eventual safe release.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Malcolm Browne at (609) 971-4124.

Very truly yours, Michael J. Mssaro Plant Manager MJM/MEB/dl Enclosure cc:

Ms. Carrie Upite U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Northeast Region Protected Resources Division One Blackburn Drive Gloucester, MA 01930

Page 2 of 2 cc:

Mr. Hubert Miller,Administrator, Region 1 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Mr. Peter Tam US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Senior Project Manager Washington, DC 20555 Mr. James Wilson, Mailstop 0-11-F1 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Senior Resident Inspector Oyster Creek Generating Station PO Box 388 Forked River, NJ 08731 Mr. Dave Jenkins NJ Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish, Game, and Wildlife P.O. Box 400 Trenton, NJ 08625-0400

OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Capture Report 2003-2 At approximately 0850 hours0.00984 days <br />0.236 hours <br />0.00141 weeks <br />3.23425e-4 months <br /> on Friday October 24, 2003, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle against Bay # 4 of the circulating water intake structure. The turtle was found to be apparently healthy and moving about normally. OCGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). The water temperature at the time of the incidental capture was approximately 53 F ( 1.7 C) and OCGS was in operation at 98% power with three circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation. Although it is impossible to say precisely how long the turtle had been on the trash bars prior to removal, the circulating water trash racks had been inspected earlier the same morning at 0500 hours0.00579 days <br />0.139 hours <br />8.267196e-4 weeks <br />1.9025e-4 months <br />. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection.

The turtle measured 14.2 in (36.2 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 15.3 lb (6.9 kg).

Sex was not determined. Some small scrapes and chips were observed on the dorsal and lateral surfaces of the carapace. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the capture within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> on October 24, 2003.

The turtle was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ at approximately 1030 hours0.0119 days <br />0.286 hours <br />0.0017 weeks <br />3.91915e-4 months <br /> on October 24, 2003. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined and fed.

The scrapes on the carapace were determined not to be a significant concern. The turtle was held at the MMSC until arrangements were made to transfer it to the Virginia Marine Science Museum (VMSM). VMSM is a more southerly location where the turtle could be observed, fed, and eventually released without fear of it dying due to cold shock.

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