ML041040483
| ML041040483 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | River Bend  |
| 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: ML041040483 (9) | |
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APPENDIX B TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-47 RIVER BEND STATION UNIT 1 ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
DOCKET-NO. 50-458 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (NONRADIOLOGICAL)
Amendment No. i0 138
RIVER BEND STATION UNIT I ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (NONRADIOLOGICAL)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 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 2.3 Noise Issues .......................................................... 2-1 3.0 Consistency Requirements ........................................................... 3-1 3.1 Plant Design and Operation ........................................................... 3-1 3.2 Reporting Related to the NPDES or LPDES Permit and State Certifications ....... 3-2 3.3 Changes Required for Compliance with Other Environmental Regulations .......... 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 .......................................................... 5-1 Amendment No. 138
1.0 Objectives of the Environmental Protection Plan The Environmental Protection PMan (EPP) is to provide for protection of nonradiological environmental values during operation of the nuclear facility. The principal objectives of the EPP are as follows:
(1) Verify that the facility is operated in an environmentally acceptable manner, as established by the Final Environmental Statement - Operating Licensing Stage (FES-OL) 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 actions taken to control those effects.
Environmental concerns identified in the FES-OL which relate to water quality matters are regulated by way of the licensee's NPDES or LPDES permit.
1-1 Amendment No. 138
2.0 Environmental Protection Issues In the FES-OL dated January 1985, the staff considered the environmental impacts associated with the operation of the River Bend Station Unit 1. 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 specific aquatic issues were identified by the NRC staff in the FES-OL. Effluent limitations and monitoring requirements are contained in the effective NPDES or LPDES 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 Detection of possible changes in or damage to local flora caused by drift deposition due to the operation of the River Bend Station Cooling Towers. (FES-OL Section 5.14.1) 2.3 Noise Issues Adverse community reaction is expected from noise of operation of the plant (FES-OL, Section 5.12). A monitoring program to identify the extent of impacts and the mitigative actions necessary, if any, is specified in Section 4.2. (FES-OL Section 5.14) 2-1 Amendment No. 138
3.0 Consistency Requirements 3.1 Plant Design and Operation The licensee may make changes in station design or operation or perform tests or experiments affecting the environment provided such activities do not involve an unreviewed environmental question and do not involve a change in the EPP*. Changes in station design or operation or 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 significantly affect the environment, the licensee shall prepare and record an environmental evaluation of such activity. Activities are excluded from this requirement if all measurable nonradiological environmental effects are confined to the on-site areas previously disturbed during site preparation and plant construction. When the evaluation indicates that such activity involves an unreviewed environmental question, the licensee shall provide a written evaluation of such activity and obtain prior NRC approval. When such activity involves a change in the EPP, such activity and change to the EPP may be implemented only in accordance with an appropriate license amendment as set forth in Section 5.3 of this EPP.
- This provision does not relieve the licensee of the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59.
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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 FES-OL, 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 infacility design or operation and of tests and experiments' carried out pursuant to this Subsection. These records shall include written evaluations which provide bases for the determination that the change, test, or experiment does not involve an unreviewed environmental question or 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 or LPDES Permit and State Certification The NRC shall be provided with a copy of the current NPDES or LPDES permit or State Clean Water Act, Section 401 certification within 30 days of approval. Changes to the NPDES or LPDES 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, and local environmental regulations are not subject to the 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. 138
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 plant operation shall be recorded and reported to the NRC Operation 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 terrestrial and noise monitoring programs identified in Subsections 2.2 and 2.3 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 EPP. 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 station structures, systems and components determined to potentially affect the continued protection of the environment shall be retained until the date of 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 EPP 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 license amendment incorporating the appropriate revision to the EPP.
5.4 Plant. Reporting Requirements 5.4.1 Deleted 5-1 Amendment No. 138
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 the 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 such report at the same time it is submitted to the other agency.
5-2 Amendment No. 138