ML041040480
| ML041040480 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Grand Gulf  |
| Issue date: | 04/12/2004 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Entergy Operations |
| vaidya B, NRR/DLPM, 415-3308 | |
| References | |
| TAC MB6704, TAC MB6705, TAC MB6717 | |
| Download: ML041040480 (9) | |
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APPENDIX B TO FACILITY LICENSE NO. NPF-29 GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION UNIT 1 ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
DOCKET NO. 50-416 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN Amendment No. 65, 165
GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION UNIT 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (NON-RADIOLOGICAL)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Paae 1.0 Objectives of the Environmental Protection Plan..............................................
1-1 2.0 Environmental Protection Issues..................................................................
2-1 2.1 Aquatic Issues..................................................................
2-1 2.2 Terrestrial Issues.................................................................
2-1 3.0 Consistency Requirements.................................................................
3-1 3.1 Plant Design and Operation.................................................................
3-1 3.2 Reporting Related to the NPDES Permits and State Certification........................
3-2 3.3 Changes Required for Compliance with Other Environmental Regulation.............
3-2 4.0 Environmental Conditions..................................................................
4-1 4.1 Unusual or Important Environmental Events...................................................
4-1 4.2 Environmental Monitoring..................................................................
4-1 5.0 Administrative Procedures.................................................................
5-1 5.1 Review and Audit...............
5-1 5.2 Records Retention................
5-1 5.3 Changes in Environmental Protection Plan..................................
5-1 5.4 Plant Reporting Requirements..................................
5-2 Amendment No. 165
1.0. Objectives Of The Environmental Protection Plan The Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) is to provide for protection of environmental values during operation of the nuclear facility. The principal objectives of the EPP are as follows:
(1)
Verify that the Plant is operated in an environmentally acceptable manner, as established by the FES and other NRC environmental impact assessments.
(2)
Coordinate NRC requirements and maintain consistency with other Federal, State and local requirements for environmental protection.
(3)
Keep NRC informed of the environmental effects of facility operation and of action taken to control those effects.
Environmental concerns identified in the FES which relate to water quality matters are regulated by way of the GGNS NPDES permit.
1-1 Amendment No. 165
2.0 Environmental Protection Issues In the FES-OL dated September 1981, the staff considered the environmental impacts associated with the operation of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Certain environmental issues were identified which required study or license conditions to resolve environmental concerns and to assure adequate protection of the environment.
2.1 Aquatic Issues No aquatic issues were identified in the FES-OL. Effluent limitations and monitoring requirements are contained in the effective NPDES permit issued by the Federal or State permitting authority. The NRC will rely on these agencies for regulation of these matters as they involve water quality and aquatic biota.
2.2 Terrestrial Issues (1) Potential erosion along transmission line corridors during and immediately following their construction.
(2)
Potential impact of cooling tower drift on vegetation surrounding the sites. In the FES the staff recommended an aerial remote sensing program. The applicant opted to do a more detailed surveillance program.
NRC requirements with regard to the terrestrial issues are specified in Subsection 4.2 of this EPP.
2-1 Amendment No. 165
3.0 Consistency Requirements 3.1 Plant Design and Operation The licensee may make changes in plant design or operation or perform tests or experiments affecting the environment provided such changes, tests or experiments do not involve an unreviewed environmental question, and do not involve a change in the Environmental Protection Plan.* Changes in plant design or operation and performance of tests or experiments which do not affect the environment are not subject to the requirements of this EPP. Activities governed by Section 3.3 are not subject to the requirements of this section.
Before engaging in additional construction or operational activities which may affect the environment, the licensee shall prepare and record an environmental evaluation of such activity.** When the evaluation indicates that such activity involves an unreviewed environmental question, the licensee shall provide a written evaluation of such activities and obtain prior approval from the Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. When such activity involves a change in the Environmental Protection Plan, such activity and change to the Environmental Protection Plan may be implemented only in accordance with an appropriate license amendment as set forth in Section 5.3.
A proposed change, test or experiment shall be deemed to involve an unreviewed environmental question if it concerns (1) a matter which may result in a significant increase in any adverse environmental impact previously evaluated in the Final Environmental Statement (FES) as modified by staff's testimony to the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, supplements
- This provision does not relieve the licensee of the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59.
- Activities are excluded from this requirement if all measurable environmental effects are confined to on-site areas previously disturbed during site preparation and plant construction.
3-1 Amendment No. 165
3.1 Plant Design And Operation (Continued) to the FES, environmental impact appraisals, or in any decisions of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board; or (2) a significant change in effluents or power level; or (3) a matter not previously reviewed and evaluated in the documents specified in (1) of this Subsection, which may have a significant adverse environmental impact.
The licensee shall maintain records of changes in plant design or operation and of tests and experiments carried out pursuant to this Subsection. These records shall include a written evaluation which provide bases for the determination that the change, test, or experiment does not involve an unreviewed environmental question nor constitute a decrease in the effectiveness of this EPP to meet the objectives specified in Section 1.0.
3.2 Reporting Related to the NPDES Permits and State Certification The NRC shall be provided with a copy of the current NPDES permit or State Clean Water Act, Section 401 certification within 30 days of approval. Changes to the NPDES permit or state certification shall be reported to the NRC within 30 days of the date the change is approved.
3.3 Changes Required for Compliance with Other Environmental Regulations Changes in plant design or operation and performance of tests or experiments that are either regulated or mandated by other Federal, State, or local environmental regulations are not subject to requirements of Section 3.1. However, if any environmental impacts of a change are not evaluated under other federal, state, or local environmental regulations, then those impacts are subject to the requirements of Section 3.1.
3-2 Amendment No. 165
4.0 Environmental Conditions 4.1 Unusual or Important Environmental Events Any occurrence of an unusual or important event that indicates or could result in significant environmental impact causally related to station operation shall be recorded and promptly reported to the NRC Operations Center within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> followed by a written report per Subsection 5.4.2. If an event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72, then a duplicate immediate report under this Subsection is not required. However, the follow-up, written report per Subsection 5.4.2 is still required. The following are examples: excessive bird impaction events, onsite plant or animal disease outbreaks, mortality or unusual occurrence of any species protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973, fish kills, increase in nuisance organisms or conditions and unanticipated or emergency discharge of waste water or chemical substances.
No routine monitoring programs are required to implement this condition.
4.2 Environmental Monitoring The Erosion Control and Cooling Tower Drift Monitoring Programs identified in Subsection 2.2 have been completed and no further monitoring under these programs is required.
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5.0 Administrative Procedures 5.1 Review and Audit The licensee shall provide for review and audit of compliance with the Environmental Protection Plan. The audits shall be conducted independently of the individual or groups responsible for performing the specific activity. A description of the organization structure utilized to achieve the independent review and audit function and results of the audit activities shall be maintained and made available for inspection.
5.2 Records Retention Records associated with this EPP shall be made and retained in a manner convenient for review and inspection. These records shall be made available to NRC on request.
Records of modifications to plant structures, systems and components determined to potentially affect the continued protection of the environment shall be retained until the date of the termination of the License. All other records relating to this EPP shall be retained for five years or, where applicable, in accordance with the requirements of other agencies.
5.3 Changes in Environmental Protection Plan Requests for changes in the Environmental Protection Plan shall include an assessment of the environmental impact of the proposed change and a supporting justification. Implementation of such changes in the EPP shall not commence prior to NRC approval of the proposed changes in the form of a licensee amendment incorporating the appropriate revision to the Environmental Protection Plan.
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5.4 Station Reporting Requirements 5.4.1 Deleted 5.4.2 Nonroutine Reports A written report shall be submitted to the NRC within 30 days of occurrence of any event described in Section 4.1 of this plan. The report shall (a) describe, analyze, and evaluate the event, including extent and magnitude of these impact and plant operating characteristics, (b) describe the probable cause of the event, (c) indicate the action taken to correct the reported event, (d) indicate the corrective action taken to preclude repetition of the event and to prevent similar occurrences involving similar components or systems, and (e) indicate the agencies notified and their preliminary responses.
Events reportable under this subsection which also require reports to other federal, state, or local agencies shall be reported in accordance with those reporting requirements in lieu of the requirements of this subsection. The NRC shall be provided with a copy of each report at the same time it is submitted to the other agency.
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