ML041350058

2003 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report

ML041350058
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Issue date:	05/07/2004
From:	Devincentis J Entergy Nuclear Operations, Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
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Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee, LLC

---Entetgy Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

185 Old Ferry Road Brattleboro, VT 05302-0500 May 7, 2004 BVY 04-44 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555

Subject:

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station License No. DPR-28 (Docket No. 50-271) 2003 Annual Radiological Environmental Oneratini Report In accordance with Vermont Yankee Technical Specification 6.6.E, attached is a copy of the 2003 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report. This report contains a summary and analysis of the radiological environmental data collected for the calendar year 2003.

We trust that the information provided is adequate; however, should you have questions or require additional information, please contact me at (802) 258-4236.

Sincerely, James M. DeVincentis Manager, Licensing Attachments cc: USNRC Region I Administrator USNRC Resident Inspector - VYNPS USNRC Project Manager - VYNPS Vermont Department of Public Service Vermont Division of Occupational and Radiological Health

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SUMMARY

OF VERMONT YANKEE COMMITMENTS BVY NO.: 04-44 "2003 Annu'al Radiological Environmental Operating Report" The following table identifies commitments made in this document by Vermont Yankee.

Any other actions discussed in the submittal represent intended or planned actions by Vermont Yankee. They are described to the NRC for the NRC's information and are not regulatory commitments. Plcasc notify the Licensing Manager of any questions regarding this document or any associated commitments.

COMMITMENT COMMITTED DATE 1 I OR"OUTAGE" l None N/A I

Docket No. 50-271 BVY 04-44 Attachment I Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station 2003 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report

ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE 2003 ANNUAL RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................... 1

2. BACKGROUND RADIOACTIVITY ........................................... 2 2.1 Naturally Occurring Background Radioactivity ........................................... 2 2.2 Man-Made Background Radioactivity ........................................... 3

3. GENERAL PLANT AND SITE INFORMATION ........................................... 4

4. PROGRAM DESIGN ........................................... 5 4.1 Monitoring Zones ........................................... 6 4.2 Pathways Monitored ........................................... 6 4.3 Descriptions of Monitoring Programs ........................................... 7 5 RADIOLOGICAL DATA

SUMMARY

TABLES .......................................... 24

6. ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS .................. ........................ 44 6.1 Sampling Program Deviations .......................................... 44 6.2 Comparison of Achieved LLDs with Requirements........................................................ 45 6.3 Comparison of Results with Reporting Levels ............. ............................. 45 6.4 Changes in Sampling Locations .......................................... 46 6.5 Data Analysis by Media Type .......................................... 46

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM ........................................... 83 7.1 Framatome ANL Environmental Laboratory (E-LAB) ................................. ......... 83 7.2 Teledyne Brown Engineering Laboratory (TBE) ...................................... 84

8. LAND USE CENSUS ...................................... 95

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10. REFERENCES......................................................................................................................... 98 i

LIST OF TABLES Table Title Page 4.1 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program ................................. 10 4.2 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Locations (Non-TLD) .12 4.3 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Locations (TLD) .14 4.4 Environmental Lower Limit of Detection (LLD)

Sensitivity Requirements. 16 4.5 Reporting Levels for Radioactivity Concentrations in Environmental Samples ........................................... 17 5.1 Radiological Environmental Program Summary ..................................... 26 5.2 Environmental TLD Data Summary ........................................... 41 5.3 Environmental TLD Measurements ........................................... 42 6.1 Summary of Storm Drain System Sediment Sample Analyses ............... 50 6.2 Summary of Storm Drain System Water Sample Analyses .................... 51 6.3 Summary of Air Compressor Condensate and Manhole Water Tritium Concentrations ......................................... 51 7.2.1 TBE-ES Analytics Environmental Cross Check Program ...................... 88 7.2.2 TBE-ES DOE/EML Environmental Cross Check Program ............... 91 7.2.3 TBE-ES ERA Environmental Cross Check Program .......................93 7.2.4 TBE-ES MAPEP Environmental Cross Check Program ................... 94 8.1 Land Use Census Locations ......................................... 96 ii

LIST OF FIGURES Figure Title Page 4.1 Environmental Sampling Locations in Close Proximity to the Plant ......................... 18 4.2 Environmental Sampling Locations Within 5 Kilometers of Plant..........; ........ 19 4.3 Environmental Sampling Locations.

Greater than 5 Kilometers from Plant ......................... 20 4.4 TLD Locations in Close Proximity to the Plant ...... 21 4.5 TLD Locations Within 5 Kilometers of Plant ... 22 4.6 TLD Locations Greater than 5 Kilometers from Plant .23 6.1-6.27 Environmental Program Trend Graphs .55 iii

1. INTRODUCTION This report summarizes the findings of the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) conducted by Entergy Nuclear Northeast Vermont Yankee (ENNVY), LLC in the vicinity of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station (VYNPS) in Vernon, Vermont during the calendar year 2003. It is submitted annually in compliance with plant Technical Specification 6.6.E. The remainder of this report is organized as follows:

Section 2: Provides an introductory explanation to the background radioactivity and radiation that is detected in the plant environs.

Section 3: Provides a brief description of the ENNVY Power Station site and its environs.

Section 4: Provides a description of the overall REMP program design. Included is a summary of the ENNVY Off-Site Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM) requirements for REMP sampling, tables listing all locations sampled or monitored in 2003 with compass sectors and distances from the plant, and maps showing each REMP location. Tables listing Lower Limit of Detection requirements and Reporting Levels are also included.

Section 5: Consists of the summarized data as required by the ENNVY ODCM. The tables are in a format similar to that specified by the NRC Radiological Assessment Branch Technical Position on Environmental Monitoring (Reference 1). Also included is a summary of the 2003 environmental TLD measurements.

Section 6: Provides the results of the 2003 monitoring program. The performance of the program in meeting regulatory requirements as given in the ODCM is discussed, and the data acquired during the year are analyzed.

Section 7: Provides an overview of the Quality Assurance programs used at Teledyne Brown Engineering Laboratory (TBE-ES) and the Framatome ANP Environmental Thermoluminescent Dosimetry (TLD) Laboratory.

Section 8: Summarizes the requirements and the results of the 2003 Land Use Census.

Section 9: Gives a summary of the 2003 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program.

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2. BACKGROUND RADIOACTIVITY Radiation or radioactivity potentially detected in the ENNVY environment can be grouped into three categories. The first is "naturally-occurring' radiation and radioactivity. The second is "man-made" radioactivity from sources other than the ENNVY plant. The third potential source of radioactivity is due to emissions from the ENNVY plant. For the purposes of the ENNVY REMP, the first two categories are classified as "background" radiation, and are the subject of discussion in this section of the report. The third category is the one that the REMP is designed to detect and evaluate.

2.1 Naturally Occurring Background Radioactivity Natural radiation and radioactivity in the environment, which provide the major source of human radiation exposure, may be subdivided into three separate categories: "primordial radioactivity,"

"cosmogenic radioactivity" and "cosmic radiation." "Primordial radioactivity" is made up of those radionuclides that were created with the universe and that have a sufficiently long half-life to be still present on the earth. Included in this category are the radionuclides that these elements have decayed into.

A few of the more important radionuclides in this category are Uranium-238 (U-238), Thorium-232 (Th-232), Rubidium-87 (Rb-87), Potassium-40 (K-40), Radium-226 (Ra-226), and Radon-222 (Rn-222).

Uranium-238 and Thorium-232 are readily detected in soil and rock, whether through direct field measurements or through laboratory analysis of samples. Radium-226 in the earth can find its way from the soil into ground water, and is often detectable there. Radon-222 is one of the components of natural background in air, and its daughter products are detectable on air sampling filters. Potassium-40 comprises about 0.01 percent of all natural potassium in the earth, and is consequently detectable in most biological substances, including the human body. There are many more primordial radionuclides found in the environment in addition to the major ones discussed above (Reference 2).

The second sub-category of naturally-occurring radiation and radioactivity is "cosmogenic radioactivity."

This is produced through the nuclear interaction of high energy cosmic radiation with elements in the earth's atmosphere, and to a much lesser degree, in the earth's crust. These radioactive elements are then incorporated into the entire geosphere and atmosphere, including the earth's soil, surface rock, biosphere, sediments, ocean floors, polar ice and atmosphere. The major radionuclides in this category are Carbon-14 (C-14), Hydrogen-3 (H-3 or Tritium), Sodium-22 (Na-22), and Beryllium-7 (Be-7). Beryllium-7 is the one most readily detected, and is found on air sampling filters and occasionally in biological media (Reference 2).

The third sub-category of naturally-occurring radiation and radioactivity is "cosmic radiation." This 2

consists of high energy atomic and sub-atomic particles of extra-terrestrial origin and the secondary particles and radiation that are produced through their interaction in the earth's atmosphere. The majority of this radiation comes from outside of our solar system, and to a lesser degree from the sun. We are protected from most of this radiation by the earth's atmosphere, which absorbs the radiation.

Consequently, one can see that with increasing elevation one would be exposed to more cosmic radiation as a direct result of a thinner layer of air for protection. This "direct radiation" is detected in the field with gamma spectroscopy equipment, high pressure ion chambers and thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs).

2.2 Man-Made Background Radioactivity The second source of "background" radioactivity in the ENNVY environment is from "man-made" sources not related to the power plant. The most recent contributor to this category was the fallout from the Chernobyl accident in April of 1986, which was detected in the Vermont Yankee environment and other parts of the world. A much greater contributor to this category, however, has been fallout from atmospheric nuclear weapons tests. Tests were conducted from 1945 through 1980 by the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, China and France, with the large majority of testing occurring during the periods 1954-1958 and 1961-1962. (A test ban treaty was signed in 1963 by the United States, Soviet Union and United Kingdom, but not by France and China.) Atmospheric testing was conducted by the People's Republic of China as recently as October 1980. Much of the fallout detected today is due to this explosion and the last large scale one, done in November of 1976 (Reference 3).

The radioactivity produced by these detonations was deposited worldwide. The amount of fallout deposited in any given area is dependent on many factors, such as the explosive yield of the device, the latitude and altitude of the detonation, the season in which it occurred, and the timing of subsequent rainfall which washes fallout from the troposphere (Reference 4). Most of this fallout has decayed into stable elements, but the residual radioactivity is still readily detectable in environmental samples worldwide. The two predominant radionuclides are Cesiuml37 (Cs-137) and Strontium-90 (Sr-90). They are found in soil and in vegetation, and since cows and goats graze large areas of vegetation, these radionuclides are also readily detected in milk.

Other potential "man-made" sources of environmental "background" radioactivity include other nuclear power plants, coal-fired power plants, national defense installations, hospitals, research laboratories and industry. These collectively are insignificant on a global scale when compared to the sources discussed above (natural and fallout).

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3. GENERAL PLANT AND SITE INFORMATION The ENNVY Power Station is located in the town of Vernon, Vermont in Windham County. The 130-acre site is on the west shore of the Connecticut River, immediately upstream of the Vernon Hydroelectric Station. The plant site is bounded on the north, south and west by privately-owned land, and on the east by the Connecticut River. The surrounding area is generally rural and lightly populated, and the topography is flat or gently rolling on the valley floor.

Construction of the single 552 megawatt BWR (Boiling Water Reactor) plant began in 1967. The pre-operational Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program, designed to measure environmental radiation and radioactivity levels in the area prior to station operation, began in 1970. Commercial operation began on November 30, 1972.

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4. PROGRAM DESIGN The Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) for the ENNVY Power Station was designed with specific objectives in mind. These are:

• To provide an early indication of the appearance or accumulation of any radioactive material in the environment caused by the operation of the station.

• To provide assurance to regulatory agencies and the public that the station's environmental impact is known and within anticipated limits.

• To verify the adequacy and proper functioning of station effluent controls and monitoring systems.

• To provide standby monitoring capability for rapid assessment of risk to the general public in the event of unanticipated or accidental releases of radioactive material.

The program was initiated in 1970, approximately two years before the plant began commercial operation. It has been in operation continuously since that time, with improvements made periodically over those years.

The current program is designed to meet the intent of NRC Regulatory Guide 4.1, Programsfor Monitoring Radioactivity in the Environs of Nuclear Power Plants; NRC Regulatory Guide 4.8, Environmental Technical Specifications for Nuclear Power Plants; the NRC Radiological Assessment Branch Technical Position of November 1979, An Acceptable Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program; and NRC NUREG-0473, Radiological Effluent Technical Specifications for BWRs. The environmental TLD program has been designed and tested around NRC Regulatory Guide 4.13, Performance, Testing and ProceduralSpecificationsfor Thermoluminescence Dosimetry: Environmental Applications. The quality assurance program is designed around the guidance given in NRC Regulatory Guide 4.15, Quality Assurance for Radiological Monitoring Programs (Normal Operations) - Effluent Streams and the Environment.

The sampling requirements of the REMP are given in the Off-Site Dose Calculation Manual Table 3.5.1.

and are summarized in Table 4.1 of this report. The identification of the required sampling locations is given in the Off-Site Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM), Chapter 7. These sampling and monitoring locations are shown graphically on the maps in Figures 4.1 through 4.6 of this report.

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The ENNVY Chemistry Department conducts the radiological environmental monitoring program and collects all airborne, terrestrial and ground water samples. ENNVY maintains a contract with Normandeau Associates to collect all fish, river water and river sediment samples. In 2003, analytical measurements of environmental samples were performed at the Teledyne Brown Engineering (TBE)

Laboratory in Knoxville, Tennessee. TLD badges are posted and retrieved by the ENNVY Chemistry Department, and are analyzed by the Framatome ANP Environmental Laboratory in Westborough, Massachusetts.

4.1 Monitoring Zones The REMP is designed to allow comparison of levels of radioactivity in samples from the area possibly influenced by the plant to levels found in areas not influenced by the plant. Monitoring locations within the first zone are called "indicators." Those within the second zone are called "controls." The distinction between the two zones, depending on the type of sample or sample pathway, is based on one or more of several factors, such as site meteorological history, meteorological dispersion calculations, relative direction from the plant, river flow, and distance. Analysis of survey data from the two zones aids in determining if there is a significant difference between the two areas. It can also help in differentiating between radioactivity and radiation due to plant releases and that due to other fluctuations in the environment, such as atmospheric nuclear weapons test fallout or seasonal variations in the natural background.

4.2 Pathways Monitored Four pathway categories are monitored by the REMP. They are the airborne, waterborne, ingestion and direct radiation pathways. Each of these four categories is monitored by the collection of one or more sample media, which are listed below, and are described in more detail in this section:

Airborne Pathway Air Particulate Sampling Charcoal Cartridge (Radioiodine) Sampling Waterborne Pathways River Water Sampling Ground Water Sampling Sediment Sampling Ingestion Pathways Milk Sampling Silage Sampling Mixed Grass Sampling Fish Sampling Direct Radiation Pathway TLD Monitoring 6

43 Descriptions of Monitoring Programs 4.3.1 Air Sampling Continuous air samplers are installed at seven locations. (Five are required by the VYNPS ODCM.) The sampling pumps at these locations operate continuously at a flow rate of approximately one cubic foot per minute. Airborne particulates are collected by passing air through a 50 mm glass-fiber filter. A dry gas meter is incorporated into the sampling stream to measure the total volume of air sampled in a given interval. The entire system is housed in a weatherproof structure. The filters were collected on a weekly frequency and to allow for the decay of radon daughter products, the analysis for gross beta radioactivity is delayed for more than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. The weekly filters were composited by location at the environmental laboratory for a quarterly gamma spectroscopy analysis.

If the gross-beta activity on an air particulate sample is greater than ten times the yearly mean of the control samples, ODCM Table 3.5.1, Note c, requires a gamma isotopic analysis on the sample.

Whenever the main plant stack effluent release rate of I-131 is equal to or greater than 0.1 jiCi/sec, weekly air particulate collection from the plant stack is required by ODCM Table 3.5.1, Note h.

4.3.2 Charcoal Cartridge (Radioiodine) Sampling Continuous air samplers are installed at seven locations. (Five are required by the ODCM Table 3.5.1.)

The sampling pumps at these locations operate continuously at a flow rate of approximately one cubic foot per minute. A 60 cc TEDA-impregnated charcoal cartridge is located downstream of the air particulate filter described in Section 4.3.1 above. A dry gas meter is incorporated into the sampling stream to measure the total volume of air sampled in a given interval. The entire system is housed in a weatherproof structure. These cartridges are collected and analyzed weekly for I-131.

Whenever the main plant stack effluent release rate of 1-131 is equal to or greater than 0.1 tiCi/sec, weekly charcoal cartridge collection is required, pursuant to ODCM Table 3.5.1, Note h.

4.3.3. River Water Sampling An automatic compositing sampler is maintained at the downstream sampling location by the ENNVY Chemistry Department staff. Normandeau Associates personnel maintain the pump that delivers river water to the sampler. The sampler is controlled by a timer that collects a frequent aliquot of river water.

An additional grab sample is collected monthly at the upstream control location. Each sample is analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides. Although not required by the VYNPS ODCM, a gross-beta analysis is also performed on each sample. The monthly composite and grab samples are composited by location by the contracted environmental laboratory for a quarterly tritium (H-3) analysis.

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4.3A Ground Water Sampling Grab samples are collected quarterly from four indicator locations and one control location. Only one indicator and one control are required by the VYNPS ODCM. Each sample is analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides and H-3. Although not required by the VYNPS ODCM, a gross-beta analysis is also performed on each sample.

4.3.5 Sediment Sampling River sediment grab samples are collected semiannually from two downriver locations, several locations at the North Storm Drain Outfall and at the Route 9 Bridge over the Connecticut River by Normandeau Associates. Each sample is analyzed at the contracted environmental laboratory for gamma-emitting radionuclides.

4.3.6 Milk Sampling When milk animals are identified as being on pasture feed (May through October), milk samples are collected twice per month from that location. Throughout the rest of the year, and for the full year where animals are not on pasture, milk samples are collected on a monthly schedule. Three locations are chosen as a result of the annual Land Use Census, based on meteorological dispersion calculations. The fourth location is a control, which is located sufficiently far away from the plant to be outside any potential influence from it. Other samples may be collected from locations of interest.

Immediately after collection, each milk sample is refrigerated and then shipped to the contracted environmental laboratory. Each sample is analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides. A separate low-level 1-131 analysis is performed to meet the Lower Limit of Detection requirements in the ODCM.

Although not required by the ODCM, Sr-89 and Sr-90 analyses are also performed on quarterly composited samples.

4.3.7 Silage Sampling Silage samples are collected at the milk sampling location at the time of harvest, if available. The silage from each location is shipped to the contracted environmental laboratory where it is analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides. Although not required by the ODCM, the silage samples are analyzed for low-level I-131.

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43.8 Mixed Grass Sampling At each air sampling station, a mixed grass sample is collected quarterly, when available. Enough grass is clipped to provide the minimal sample weight needed to achieve the required Lower Limit of Detection (LLD). The mixed grass samples are analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides. Although not required by the ODCM, the grass samples are analyzed for low-level 1-131.

4.3.9 Fish Sampling Fish samples are collected semiannually at two locations (upstream of the plant and in Vernon Pond) by Normandeau Associates. The samples are frozen and delivered to the environmental laboratory where the edible portions are analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides.

4.3.10 TLD Monitoring Direct gamma radiation exposure is continuously monitored with the use of thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs). Specifically, Panasonic UD-80iASI and UD-814AS1 calcium sulfate dosimeters are used, with a total of five elements in place at each monitoring location. Each pair of dosimeters is sealed in a plastic bag, which is in turn housed in a plastic screen cylinder. This cylinder is attached to an object such as a fence or utility pole.

A total of 40 stations are required by the ODCM. Of these, 24 must be read out quarterly, while those from the remaining 16 incident response (outer ring) stations need only be de-dosed (annealed) quarterly, unless an ODCM gaseous release Control was exceeded during the period. Although not required by the ODCM, the TLDs from the 16 outer ring stations are read out quarterly along with the other stations' TLDs. In addition to the TLDs required by the ODCM, thirteen more are typically posted at or near the site boundary. The plant staff posts and retrieves all TLDs, while the contracted environmental laboratory (Framatome ANP) processes them.

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TABLE 4.1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM (as required by ODCM Table 3.5.1)*

Exposure Pathway Collection Anal sis and/or Number of Routine Collection Analysis Sample Media Sample Sampling Frequency Analysis Frequency Locations Mode Type

1. Direct Radiation (TLDs) 40 Continuous Quarterly Gamma dose; Outer Each TLD Ring - dc-dose only, unless gaseous release Control was exceeded

2. Airborne (Particulates 5 Continuous Weekly Particulate Sample:

and Radioiodine) Gross Beta Each Sample Gamma Isotopic Quarterly Composite (by location)

Radioiodine Canister: Each Sample 1-131

3. Waterbome

a. Surface water 2 Downstream. Monthly Gamma Isotopic Each Sample Automatic Tritium (H-3) Quarterly Composite composite Upstream: grab

b. Ground water 2 Grab Quarterly Gamma Isotopic Each Sample Tritium (H-3) Each Sample

c. Shoreline Sediment 2 Downstream: grab Semiannually Gamma Isotopic Each Sample N. Storm Drain Outfall: grab

• See ODCM Table 3.5.1 for complete footnotes.

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TABLE 4.1, cont.

RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM (as required by ODCM Table 3.5.1)*

Exposure Pathway Collection = Ana ysis and/or NominalNona Sample Media Number of Routine Sampling Nominal Analysis Analysis Sample Mode Frequency Type Frequency Locations .-

4. Ingestion

a. Milk 4 Grab Monthly Gamma Isotopic Each sample (Semimonthly 1-131 Each sample when on pasture)

b. Fish 2 Grab Semiannually Gamma Isotopic on Each sample edible portions

c. Vegetation Grass sample 1 at each air Grab Quarterly when Gamma Isotopic Each sample sampling available station Silage sample I at each milk Grab At harvest Gamma Isotopic Each sample sampling

_ __ __ _ __ ___ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ statio n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

• See ODCM Table 3.5.1 for complete footnotes.

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TABLE 4.2 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LOCATIONS (NON-TLD) IN 2003 ENNVY POWER STATION Distance Direction Exposure Station From Plant From Pathway Code Station Description Zone(a) Stack (km) Plant I. Airborne AP/CF-11 River Sta. No. 3.3 I 1.9 SSE AP/CF-12 N. Hinsdale, NH I 3.6 NNW AP/CF-13 Hinsdale Substation I 3.1 E AP/CF-14 Northfield, MA 1 11.6 SSE AP/CF-15 Tyler Hill Road I 3.1 WNW AP/CF-21 Spofford Lake C 16.4 NNE AP/CF-40 Gov. Hunt House I On-site

2. Waterborne

a. Surface WR-11 River Sta. No. 3.3 I 1.9 SSE WR-21 Rt.9 Bridge C 11.8

• NNW

b. Ground WG-11 Plant Well I 0.2 On-site WG-12 Vernon Nursing Well I 2.1 SSE WG-13 COB Well I 0.3 On-site WG-14 Plant Support Bldg (PSB) Well I 0.3 On-site WT-14 Test Well 201 I On-site WT-16 Test Well 202 I On-site WT-17 Test Well 203 I On-site WT-18 Test Well 204 1 On-site WG-22 Skibniowsky Well C 13.7 N

c. Sediment SE-10 Downstream River Station (3-3) I 1.9 SSE SE-1l Discharge (Sta. 3-4) I 0.6 SSE SE-21 Rte. 9 Bridge (Sta. 3-8) C 11.8 NNW SE-12 thru 36 North Storm Drain Outfall I 0.1 E 12

TABLE 4.2, cont.

RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LOCATIONS (NON-TLD) IN 2003 ENNVY POWER STATION Distance Direction Exposure Station From Plant From Pathway Code Station Description Zone(a) Stack(km) Plant Stack

3. Ingestion

a. Milk TM-11 Miller Farm I 0.8 W TM-14 Brown Farm I 2.2 S TM-18 Blodgett Farm I 3.6 SE TM-22 Franklin Farm I 9.7 WSW TM-24 County Farm C 21.6 N TM-25 Downey-Spencer 1 6.9 W TM-26 Cheney Hill Farm I 7.5 WNW b.Fish FH-11 Vernon Pond I 0.6b SSE FH-21 Rt.9 Bridge C 11.8 NNW

c. Mixed Grass TG-1 1 River Sta. No. 3.3 I 1.9 - SSE TG-12 N. Hinsdale, NH I 3.6 NNW TG-13 Hinsdale Substation I 3.1 E TG-14 Northfield, MA I 11.6 SSE TG-15 Tyler Hill Rd. I 3.1 WNW TG-21 Spofford Lake C 16.4 NNE TG-40 Gov. Hunt House I On-site

d. Silage TC-1 1 Miller Farm I 0.8 W TC-14 Brown Farm I 2.2 S TC-18 Blodgett Farm I 3.6 SE TC-22 Franklin Farm I 9.7 WSW TC-24 County Farm C 21.6 N TC-25 Downey-Spencer I 6.9 W TC-26 Cheney Hill Farm I 7.5 WNW (a) I = Indicator Stations; C = Control Stations (b) Fish samples are collected anywhere in Vernon Pond, which is adjacent to the plant (see Figure 4.1).

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TABLE 43 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LOCATIONS (TLD) IN 2003 ENNVY POWER STATION Distance Direction Station From Plant From Code Station Description Zonefa, (Ikm) (d) Plant(d)

DR-I River Sta. No. 3.3 I 1.6 SSE DR-2 N. Hinsdale, NH I 3.9 NNW DR-3 Hinsdale Substation I 3.0 E DR-4 Northfield, MA C 11.3 SSE DR-5 Spofford Lake C 16.5 NNE DR-6 Vernon School I 0.52 WSW DR-7 Site Boundary(c) SB 0.28 W DR-8 Site Boundary SB 0.25 SSW DR-9 Inner Ring I 1.7 N DR-10 Outer Ring 0 4.5 N DR-lI Inner Ring I 1.6 NNE DR-12 Outer Ring 0 3.6 NNE DR-13 InnerRing I 1.2 NE DR-14 Outer Ring 0 3.9 NE DR-15 Inner Ring I 1.5 ENE DR-16 Outer Ring 0 2.8 ENE DR-17 Inner Ring I 1.2 E DR-18 Outer Ring 0 3.0 E DR-19 Inner Ring I 3.7 ESE DR-20 Outer Ring 0 5.3 ESE DR-21 Inner Ring I 1.8 SE DR-22 Outer Ring 0 3.3 SE DR-23 Inner Ring I 2.0 SSE DR-24 Outer Ring 0 3.9 SSE DR-25 Inner Ring I 1.9 S..

DR-26 Outer Ring 0 3.8 S DR-27 Inner Ring I ' 1.1 SSW DR-28 Outer Ring 0 2.2 SSW DR-29 Inner Ring I 0.9 SW DR-30 Outer Ring 0 2.4 SW 14

TABLE 43, cont.

RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LOCATIONS (TLD) IN 2003 ENNVY POWER STATION Distance Direction Station From Plant From Code Station Description Zone(a) (km)(d) Plant(d)

DR-31 Inner Ring I 0.71 wsw DR-32 Outer Ring 0 5.1 WSW DR-33 Inner Ring I 0.66 WNW DR-34 Outer Ring 0 4.6 W DR-35 Inner Ring I 1.3 WNW DR-36 Outer Ring 0 4.4 WNW DR-37 Inner Ring I 2.8 NW DR-38 Outer Ring 0 7.3 NW DR-39 Inner Ring 3.1 NNW DR-40 Outer Ring 0 5.0 NNW -

DR-41(b Site Boundary SB 0.38 SSW DR-42(b) Site Boundary SB 0.59 S DR-43(b) Site Boundary SB 0.44 SSE DR-44(b Site Boundary SB 0.19 SE DR-45(t' Site Boundary SB 0.12 NE DR-46(b) Site Boundary SB 0.28 NNW DR-47'b Site Boundary SB 0.50 NNW DR48 b Site Boundary SB 0.82 NW DR-49 Site Boundary SB 0.55 WNW DR-50b) Gov. Hunt House I 0.35 SSW DR-51 "b Site Boundary SB 0.26 W DR-52 (b) Site Boundary SB 0.24 SW DR-53 () Site Boundary SB 0.21 WSW (a) I = Inner Ring TLD; 0 = Outer Ring Incident Response TLD; C = Control TLD; SB =Site Boundary TLD.

(b) This location is not considered a requirement of ODCM Table 3.5.1.

(c) DR-7 satisfies ODCM Table 3.5.1 for an inner ring direct radiation monitoring location. However, it is averaged as a Site Boundary TLD due to its close proximity to the plant.

(d) Distance and direction is relative to the center of the Turbine Building for direct radiation monitors.

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TABLE 4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL LOWER LIMIT OF DETECTION (LLD) SENSITIVITY REQUIREMENTS -

Airborne Particulates Sediment Water or Gases Fish Milk Vegetation (pCi/Kg -

Analysis (pCi/) (pCirm 3)

(pCi/Kg) (pCi/i) (pCi/Kg) dry)

Gross-Beta 4 0.01 H-3 3000 Mn-54 15 130 Fe-59 30 260 Co-58,60 15 130 Zn-65 30 260 Zr-Nb-95 15 1-131 0.07 1 60 Cs-134 15 0.05 130 15 60 150 Cs-137 18 0.06 150 18 80 180 Ba-La-140 15 15 See ODCM Table 4.5.1 for explanatory footnotes 16

TABLE 4.5 REPORTING LEVELS FOR RADIOACTIVITY CONCENTRATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLES Airborne Particulates or Gases Fish Milk Food Product Sediment Analysis Water (pCi/1) (pCi/m3 ) (pCi/Kg) (pCiII) (pCi/Kg) (pCi/Kg-dry)

H-3 20,000(a)

Mn-54 1000 30,000 Fe-59 400 10,000 Co-58 1000 30,000 Co-60 300 10,000 Zn-65 300 20,000 Zr-Nb-95 400 I-131 0.9 3 100 Cs-134 30 10 1000 60 1000 Cs-137 50 20 2000 70 2000 Ba-La-140 200 300 (a) Reporting Level for drinking water pathways. For non-drinking water, a value of 30,000 pCiAiter may be used.

(b) Reporting Level for grab samples taken at the North Storm Drain Outfall only.

See ODCM Table 3.5.2 for additional explanatory footnotes.

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SW SSW Figure 4-1 Environmental Sampling Locations in Close Proximity to the Plant 18

Figure4-2 EnvironmentalSampling Locations Within 5Km of Plant 19

Figure4-3 EnvironmentalSampling Locations Greaterthan 5 Km from Plant 20

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Figure4-6 TLD Locations Greater Than 5 Kmfrom Plant 23

5. RADIOLOGICAL DATA

SUMMARY

TABLES This section summarizes the analytical results of the environmental samples that were collected during 2003. These results, shown in Table 5.1, are presented in a format similar to that prescribed in the NRC's Radiological Assessment Branch Technical Position on Environmental Monitoring (Reference 1). The results are ordered by sample media type and then by radionuclide. The units for each media type are also given.

In 2003, ENNVY contracted with one laboratory for primary analyses of the environmental samples. A second laboratory was used to cross-check the first laboratory for selected samples.

The left-most column of Table 5.1 describes the medium sampled. The second column of Table 5.1 contains the radionuclide of interest. The third column defines the total number of analyses for that radionuclide in the given medium in 2003. The fourth column provides the required Lower Limit of Detection (LLD) for those radionuclides that have detection capability requirements as specified in the ODCM Table 4.5.1. The absence of a value in this column indicates that no LLD is specified in the ODCM for that radionuclide in that media. The target LLD for any analysis is typically 50 percent of the most restrictive required LLD. Occasionally the required LLD may not be met. This may be due to malfunctions in sampling equipment or lack of sufficient sample quantity which would then result in low sample volume. Delays in analysis at the laboratory could also be a factor. Such cases, if and when they should occur, would be addressed in Section 6.2. The fifth and sixth columns provide information on the mean, fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations and the range of data for indicator (which are within the range of influence of the plant and which could be affected by its operation) and control locations (which are beyond the influence of the plant). The seventh and eighth columns state the mean, fraction of detectable measurements and range for the identified highest annual mean location. The last column lists "Non-routine" measurements in the medium category.

For each radionuclide, the following statistical values are given:

• The mean value of all concentrations, including those results that are less than the a posterioriLLD for that analysis.

• The minimum and maximum concentration, including those results that are less than the a posteriori LLD. In previous years, data less than the a posterioriLLD were converted to zero for purposes of reporting the means and ranges.

• The "Number Detected" is the number of positive measurements. A measurement is considered positive when the concentration is greater than three times the standard deviation in the concentration and greater than or equal to the a posterioriLLD (Minimum Detectable Concentration or MDC).

• The 'Total Analyzed" for each radionuclide is also given.

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Each single radioactivity measurement datum in this report is based on a single measurement of a sample.

Any concentration below the a posterioriLLD for its analysis is averaged with those values above the a posterioriLLD to determine the average of the results. Likewise, the values are reported in ranges even though they are below the a posterioriLLD. To be consistent with normal data review practices used by ENNVY, a "positive measurement" is considered to be one whose concentration is greater than three times its associated standard deviation, is greater than or equal to the a posterioriLLD and satisfies the analytical laboratory's criteria for identification.

The radionuclides reported in this section represent those that: 1) had an LLD requirement in Table 4.5.1 of the ODCM, or a Reporting Level listed in Table 3.5.2 of the ODCM, or 2) had a positive measurement of radioactivity, whether it was naturally-occurring or man-made; or 3) were of special interest for any other reason. The radionuclides that were routinely analyzed and reported by the environmental laboratory (in a gamma spectroscopy analysis) were: Th-232, Ag-lOim, BaILa-140, Be-7, Ce-141, Ce-144, Co-57, Co-58, Co-60, Cr-51, Cs-134, Cs-137, Fe-59, 1-131, 1-133, K-40, Mn-54, Mo-99, Np-239, Ru-103, Ru-106, Sb-124, Se-75, TeI-132, U-238, Zn-65 and Zr-95.

Data from direct radiation measurements made by TLDs are provided in Table 5.2. The complete listing of quarterly TLD data is provided in Table 5.3.

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Radiological Environmental Program Summary 2003 Radiological Environmental Operating Report ENNVY Table 5.1:

Sample Medium: Air Particulate (AP)

Sample Medium: Charcoal Cartridge (CF)

Sample Medium: River Water (WR)

Sample Medium: Ground Water (WG)

Sample Medium: Sediment (SE)

Sample Medium: Test Well (WT)

Sample Medium: Milk (TM)

Sample Medium: Silage (TC)

Sample Medium: Mixed Grass (TG)

Sample Medium: Fish (FH) 26

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITH IGIIEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS AIR PARTICULATE GROSS BETA 371 0.01 0.0171 0.0167 0.0178 40 INDICATOR 0 (PClICU.METER) (318/318) (53/53) (53/53) GOVERNOR HUNT HOUSE (0.0062/0.058) (0.0076/0.0343) (0.0081/0.0488) ON-SITE GAMMA SPEC 28 BE-7 N/A 0.0863 0.0925 0.0925 21 CONTROL 0 (24/24) (414) (414) SPOFFORD LAKE (0.0660/0.103) (0.0756/0.107) (0.0756/0.107) 16.4 MILES NNE OF SITE K-40. N/A 0.0017 -0.0004 0.0054 11 INDICATOR a (124) (0/4) (0/4) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-0.0101/0.0094) (-0.0135/0.0068) (0.001/0.0094) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE CS-134 0.05 -0.0002 0.0000 0.0000 14 INDICATOR 0 (0/24) (0/4) (0/4) NORTHFIELD, MA

(-0.0014/0.0001) (-0000210.0002) (0.0000/0.0001) 11.6 MILES SSE OF SITE CS-137 0.06 0.0000 0.0000 0.0001 13 INDICATOR 0 (0/24) (0/4) (0/4) HINSDALE SUBSTATION

(-0.0004/0.0003) (-0.0001/0.0000) (0.0000/0.0003) 3.1 MILES E OF SITE RA-226 N/A 0.0002 0.0016 0.0024 40 INDICATOR 0 (0/24) (0/4) (0/4) GOVERNOR HUNT HOUSE

(-0.0069/0.0054) (0.0001/0.0036) (0.0010/0.0054) ON-SITE TH-232 N/A -0.0001 -0,0003 0.0003 15 INDICATOR 0 (0/24) (014) (0/4) TYLER HILL ROAD

(-0.0020/0.0025) (-0.0011/0.0006) (-0.0009/0.0025) 3.1 MILES WNW OF SITE AIR IODINE (Charcoal) 1-131 371 0.07 -0.0003 0.0005 0.0005 21 CONTROL 0 (PCVCU.METER) (0/318) (0/53) (0/53) SPOFFORD LAKE

(-0.0152/0.0138) (-0.0144/0.0214) (-0.0144/0.0214) 16.4 MILES NNE OF SITE 27 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITH HIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTNE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS RIVER WATER GROSS BETA 24 4 2.08 1.43 2.08 II INDICATOR 0 (PCILITER) (5/12) (1/12) (5/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3 (0.476/5.46) (0.272/2.53) (0.476/5.46) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE TRITIUM 8 3000 27.2 32.5 32.5 21 CONTROL 0 (0/4) (0/4) (0/4) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(-60.1/80.4) (-o1.n.s5) (-o.1/7.5) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE GAMMA SPEC 24 MN-54 15 -0.314 -0.0359 -0.0359 21 CONTROL 0 (0/12) (0112) (0112) RT, 9 BRIDGE

(-2.17/0.860) (-1.36/1.41) (-1.36/1.41) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE CO-58 15 0.0073 -0.229 0.0073 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-0.562/0.680) (-1.64/A45) (-0.45210.680) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE FE-59 30 -0.538 -0.885 -0.538 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-3.45/1.80) (-6.77/1.39) (-3.45/1.80) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE CO-60 15 0.525 0.283 0.525 II INDICATOR 0 (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-0.734/1.67) (-1.33/2.72) (-0.734/1.67) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE ZN-65 30 -1.68 -0.965 -0.965 21 CONTROL 0 (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(-6.18/1.72) (-4.86/4.82) (-4.86/4.82) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE ZR-95 15 -0.270 -0.359 -0.270 II INDICATOR 0 (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-1.11/0.599) (-3.44/1.66) (-1.11/0-599) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE 28 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITh IIIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS RIVER WATER (cont.) 1-131 N/A -0.982 0.356 0.356 21 CONTROL 0 (PCI/LITER) (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(-4.78/1.81) (-1.54/1.94) (-1.54/1.94) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE CS-134 15 -1.05 -1.34 -1.05 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-4.30/0.334) (-9.34/1.24) (-4.30/0.334) 1.9 MLES SSE OF SITE CS-137 18 0.106 0.0950 0.106 II INDICATOR 0 (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-0.948/0.785) (-2.35/1.24) (-0.948/0.785) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE BA-LA-140 15 -0.288 -0.803 -0.288 II INDICATOR 0 (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-1.88/1.16) (-4.41/0.980) (-1.88/1.16) 1.9MILES SSE OF SITE RA226 N/A -1.37 -11.2 -1.37 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/12) (0/12) (0/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-35.0/28.7) (-43.4/8.05) (-35.0/28.7) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE TH-232 N/A -0.543 -2.32 -0.543 II INDICATOR 0 (0/12) (0112) (0/12) RIVER STATION NO. 3.3

(-4.16/3.73) (-9.78/3.23) (-4.16/3.73) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE GROUND WATER GROSS BETA 20 4 1.69 1.40 7.07 11 INDICATOR 0 (PC/LITER) (15/16) (2/4) (4/4) PLANT WELL (1.50/9.08) (0.260/2.17) (5.39/9.08) 0.2 MILES ON-SITE TRITIUM 20 3000 22.3 12.9 82.0 13 INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) COB WELL

(-94.1/144) (-62.9/68.9) (36.9/144) 0.3 MILES ON-SITE 29 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITH HIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS GROUND WATER (cont.) 1-131 20 N/A 0.089 0.107 0.172 14 INDICATOR 0 (PCI/LITER) (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) PLANT SUPPORT BLDG (PSB) WELL

(-0.250/0.403) (-0.165/0.294) (-0.213/0.403) 0.3 MILES ON-SITE GAMMA SPEC 20 MN-54 15 -0.288 -0.483 -0.171 12 INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) VERNON NURSING WELL

(-2.44/1.58) (-1.88/0.370) (-0.971/1.10) 2.1 MILES SSE OF SITE CO-58 15 -0.152 -0.787 0.0583 13 INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) COB WELL

(-.71/1.61) (-2.59/1.04) (-0.166/0.300) 0.3 MILES ON-SITE FE-59 30 0.195 -0.945 1.57 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) PLANT WELL

(-3.52/5.29) (-3.72/0.588) (0.578/2.62) 0.2 MILES ON-SITE CO-60 15 -0.171 0.210 0.534 13 INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) COB WELL

(-2.58/2.20) (-1.58/2.22) (-2.5112.20) 0.3 MILES ON-SITE ZN-65 30 -0.335 -4.83 1.10 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) PLANT WELL

(-10.3/3.44) (-15.2/-0.761) (0.006/1.83) 0.2 MILES ON-SITE NB-95 N/A 0.985 -0.539 2.25 II INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) PLANT WELL

(-2.11/5.76) (-2.92/1.14) (-1.93/5.76) 0.2 MILES ON-SITE ZR-95 15 -0.0445 -0.233 0.695 14 INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) PLANT SUPPORT BLDG (PSB) WELL

(-1.51/1.79) (-2.22/3.08) (-0.475/1.79) 0.3 MILES ON-SITE 30 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITII HIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS GROUND WATER (cont.) CS-134 15 -1.02 -6.12 0.285 12 INDICATOR (PCI/LTrER) (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) VERNON NURSING WELL

(-20.6/1.90) (-23.8/0.756) (-0.885/1.43) 2.1 MILES SSEOF SITE CS-137 18 -0.487 -0.396 0.393 12 INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (014) VERNON NURSING WELL

(-1.80/1.37) (-1.2010.681) (-0.149/1.32) 2.1 MILES SSE OF SITE BA-LA-140 15 -0.608 0.0123 0.953 13 INDICATOR 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) COB WELL

(-4.04/4.50) (-1.46n2.50) (-2.44/4.50) 0.3 MILES ON-SITE RA226 N/A -8.34 1.09 1.09 22 CONTROL 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) SKIBNIOWSKY WELL

(-54.7/26.3) (-4.98/9.62) (-4.98/9.62) 13.7 MILES NOF SITE TH-232 N/A -0.954 1.56 1.56 22 CONTROL 0 (0/16) (0/4) (0/4) SKIBNIOWSKY WELL

(-10.5/5.35) (-3.11/4.91) (-3.11/4.91) 13.7 MILES NOFSITE SEDIMENT GAMMA SPEC 32 (PCI/KG DRY) BE-7 N/A 375 362 1176 17 INDICATOR 0 (7/30) (0/2) (1/2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL

(-213/2300) (74.1/650) (52.0/2300) 0.1 MILES E OF SITE K-40 N/A 17120 12350 22700 12 INDICATOR 0 (30/30) (2/2) (2/2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL (10900/25700) (10700/14000) (19700/25700) 0.1 MILES E OF SITE MN-54 N/A 6.51 -4.05 27.5 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/30) (on) (0/2) DISCHARGE (STA. 3-4)

(-26.4/57.2) (-16.4/8.30) (20.2/34.8) 0.6 MILES SSE OF SITE 31 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50-271 Location or Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITH HIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS SEDIMENT (cont.) CO-60 N/A 10.8 3.87 46.5 30 INDICATOR 0 (PCI/KG DRY) (0/30) (0/2) (0o2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL

(-25.2/84.6) (-0.194n.93) (8.44/84.6) 0.1 MILES E OF SITE N/A 8.88 14.3 54.8 10 INDICATOR 0 (0/30) (0/2) (0o2) DOWNSTREAM RIVER STATION (3-3)

(-53.6/63.8) (11.2/17.4) (48.3/61.3) 1.9 MUILE SSE OF SITE CS-134 150 -0.934 12.8 12.8 21 CONTROL (0/30) (0/2) (0/2) RTE. 9 BRIDGE (STA. 3-8)

(-27.8/26.8) (0.304/25.3) (0.304/25.3) 11.8 MLES NNW OF SITE 0 CS-137 180 143 51.5 210 12 INDICATOR (26/30) (1/2) (2/2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL (8.18t252) (34.1/68.9) (168s252) 0.1 MILES EOF SITE 0 BA-LA-140 N/A -66.2 -56.6 27.0 13 INDICATOR (0/30) (0/2) (0/2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL

(-390/80.9) (-128/14.8) (-11.9/65.8) 0.1 MILES E OF SITE 00 RA-226 N/A 2107 1398 2480 36 INDICATOR (21/30) (1/2) (1/2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL (666/3490) (195/2600) (2430/2530) 0.1 MILES E OF SITE 0 AC-228 N/A 1941 1364 2820 35 INDICATOR (26/30) (2/2) (2/2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL (750/3270) (808/1920) (2710/2930) 0.1 MLES EOFSITE 0 TH-228 N/A 2354 1855 3350 30 INDICATOR (25/30) (1/2) (2/2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL (917/4950) (1800/1910) (1750/4950) 0.1 MILES EOFSITE 3Z FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITH HIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS SEDIMENT (cont.) TH-232 N/A 1214 978 1660 12 INDICATOR 0 (PCI/KG DRY) (30/30) (2/2) (2/2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL (555/1810) (706/1250) (1510/1810) 0.1 MILES EOFSITE U-238 N/A 1145 377 2834 19 INDICATOR 0 (0/30) (0/2) (0/2) NORTH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL

(-2870/4307) (-301/1055) (1680/3988) 0.1 MILES EOFSITE TEST WEllS GROSS BETA 8 N/A 33.4 N/A 56.2 17 INDICATOR (PCI/LITER) (8/8) (2/2) TEST WELL 203 (16.2/66.4) (45.9/66.4) ON-SIE TRITIUM 8 N/A 10.5 N/A 54.4 16 INDICATOR 0 (0/8) (0/2) TEST WELL 202

(-63.9/90.6) (18.1/90.6) ON-SITE GAMMA SPEC 8 K-40 N/A 19.1 N/A 47.2 18 INDICATOR 0 (1/8) (1/2) TEST WELL 204 (4.11/67.2) (27.2167.2) ON-SITE MN-54 N/A -0.651 N/A 0.507 18 INDICATOR 0 (0/8) (0/2) TEST WELL 204

(-2.25/1.30) (-0.286/1.30) ON-SITE CO-58 N/A -0.513 N/A 0.426 14 INDICATOR 0 (0/8) (0/2) TEST WELL 201

(-1.75/0.840) (0.0120/0.840) ON-SITE FE-59 N/A -0.679 N/A 0.935 17 INDICATOR 0 (0/8) (012) TEST WELL 203

(-4.03/1.04) (0.830/1.04) ON-SITE 33 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facdlity: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITH HIGHIEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS TEST WELLS (cont.) CO-60 N/A -0.211 N/A 1.79 14 INDICATOR 0 (PCI/LITER) (0/8) (0/2) TEST WELL 201

(-2.11/2.23) (1.3512.23) ON-SITE NB-95 N/A -0.237 N/A 0.310 18 INDICATOR 0 (0/8) (on) TEST WELL 204

(-1.65/1.34) (-0.720/1.34) ON-SITE 1-131 N/A -0.617 N/A -0.044 14 INDICATOR 0 (0/8) (0/2) TEST WELL 201

(-3.81/0.971) (-0.897/0.810) ON-SITE CS-134 N/A 0.077 N/A 1.00 17 INDICATOR 0 (0/8) (0/2) TEST WELL 203

(-0.750/1.05) (0.958/1.05) ON-SITE CS-137 N/A -0.896 N/A 0.144 14 INDICATOR 0 (0/8) (0/2) TEST WELL 201

(-1.94/0.929) (-0.642/0.929) ON-SITE BA-LA-140 N/A -0.961 N/A 1.11 14 INDICATOR 0 (0/8) (0/2) TEST WELL 201

(-3.07/1.12) (1.10/1.12) ON-SITE MILK 1-131 121 1 0.0495 0.106 0.106 24 CONTROL 0 (PCI/LITER) (0/102) (0/19) (0/19) COUNTY FARM

(-0.533/0.433) (-0.144/0.352) (-0.144/0.352) 21.6 MILES N OF SITE SR-89 26 N/A 0.926 2.14 3.01 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/22) (0/4) (0/4) MILLER FARM

(-5.26/5.13) (1.3612.69) (0.850/5.13) 0.8 MILES W OF SITE 34 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50.271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITH HIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS MILK (Cont.) SR-90 26 NIA 1.08 0.789 2.12 25 INDICATOR 0 (PCI/LITER) (13/22) (314) (4/4) DOWNEY-SPENCER (0.167/3.33) (0.127/1.24) (1.06/3.33) 6.9 MILES W OF SITE GAMMA SPEC 121 BE-7 N/A 1.61 -1.68 3.65 25 INDICATOR 0 (0/102) (0/19) (0/19) DOWNEY-SPENCER

(-18.4/24.4) (-39.3/11.1) (-7.71/16.7) 6.9 MILES W OF SITE K-40 N/A 1478 1444 1769 25 INDICATOR 0 (102/102) (19/19) (19/19) DOWNEY-SPENCER (1230/1920) (1350/1660) (1510/1920) 6.9 MILES W OF SITE CS-134 15 -1.22 -2.62 -0.608 18 INDICATOR 0 (0/102) (0/19) (0/19) BLODGEIT FARM

(-12.7/8.32) (-1 1.5/0.715) (-3.26/1.54) 3.6 MILES SE OF SITE CS-137 18 1.16 0.578 3.84 25 INDICATOR 0 (5/102) (0/19) (5/19) DOWNEY-SPENCER

(-3.03/8.45) (-0.680/2.75) (0.731/8.45) 6.9 MILES W OF SITE BA-LA140 15 -0.556 -0.145 -0.145 24 CONTROL 0 (0/102) (0/19) (0/19) COUNTY FARM

(-5.20/2.74) (-2.59/3.11) (-2.59/3.11) 21.6 MILES N OF SITE RA-226 N/A -6.15 -6.73 8.99 26 INDICATOR 0 (0/102) (0/19) (0/19) CHENEY HILL FARM

(-121/183) (-67.0/64.4) (-32.9/41.9) 7.5 MILES WNW OF SITE AC-228 N/A 0.219 0.014 5.08 18 INDICATOR 0 (0/102) (0/19) (0/19) BLODGETT FARM

(-20.0/9.69) (-7.49/15.9) (-8.40/106) 3.6 MILES SE OF SITE 35 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50.271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITH HIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS MILK (Cont.) TH-228 N/A -34.1 -32.4 -23.8 18 INDICATOR 0 (PCULITER) (0/102) (0119) (0/19) BLODGETT FARM

(-241/118) (-143/52.1) (-96.2/83.7) 3.6 MILES SE OF SITE TH-232 N/A -0.040 -0.090 2.46 14 INDICATOR 0 (0/102) (0119) (0/19) BROWN FARM

(-15.3121.4) (-7.22/15.4) (-8.802l.4) 2.2 MILES S OF SITE SILAGE 1-131 5 60 8.08 16.9 16.9 24 CONTROL 0 (PCI/KG) (0/4) (011) (0/1) COUNTY FARM (2.34/12.2) NIA NIA 21.6 MILES N OF SITE GAMMA SPEC 5 BE-7 N/A 790 895 1090 18 INDICATOR 0 (4/4) (1/1) (1/1) BLODGETT FARM (628/1090) N/A NIA 3.6 MILES SE OF SITE K-40 N/A 5468 4020 12300 22 INDICATOR 0 (4/4) (1/1) (1/1) FRANKLIN FARM (2490/12300) NIA N/A 9.7 MLES WSW OF SITE CS-134 60 -6.68 -2.86 -2.29 14 INDICATOR 0 (0/4) (0/1) (0/1) BROWN FARM

(-14.6/-2.29) NIA NIA 2.2 MILES S OF SITE CS-137 80 2.65 1.19 11.7 22 INDICATOR 0 (0/4) (0/1) (0/1) FRANKLIN FARM

(.5.04/11.7) N/A NIA 9.7 MILES WSW OF SITE TH-232 NIA 7.22 3.63 13.1 18 INDICATOR 0 (014) (0/1) (0/1) BLODGETT FARM

(-3.59/13.1) NIA NIA 3.6 MILES SE OF SITE 36 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: 50-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITII hIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS MIXED GRASS I-131 28 60 6.46 3.82 12.3 12 INDICATOR 0 (PCI/KG) (0/24) (0/4) (0/4) N. HINSDALE, NH

(-15.2m2.6) (-5.87/12.5) (-10.9/21.6) 3.6 MILES NNW OF SITE GAMMA SPEC 28 BE-7 N/A 2958 3472 4563 12 INDICATOR 0 (24/24) (4/4) (4/4) N. HINSDALE, NH (84.8/8050) (947/6320) (1380/7980) 3.6 MILES NNW OF SITE K-40 N/A 6368 6708 7568 11 INDICATOR 0 (24/24) (4/4) (4/4) RIVER STA. NO. 3.3 (2330/12500) (4680/10000) (4370/12500) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE CS-134 60 -12.8 -12.3 -0.329 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/24) (0/4) (0/4) RIVER STA. NO. 3.3

(-60.8/4.95) (.52.3/3.55) (-6.72/3.47) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE CS-137 80 9.69 4.57 17.1 13 INDICATOR 0 (6/24) (0/4) (2/4) HINSDALE SUBSTATION

(-0.347/39.7) (1.31/6.15) (-0.286/34.9) 3.1 MILES EOFSITE AC-228 N/A 73.8 114 192 15 INDICATOR 0 (2/24) (0/4) (1/4) TYLER HILL RD.

(-28.7n/13) (63.2/225) (-18.0n13) 3.1 MLES WNWOFSITE TH-228 N)A -255 -98.8 181 11 INDICATOR 0 (0/24) (0/4) (0/4) RIVER STA. NO. 3.3

(.1230/437) (-316158.0) (103/285) 1.9 MILES SSE OF SITE TH-232 N/A 28.1 19.2 43.9 40 INDICATOR 0 (0/24) (04) (0/4) GOVERNOR HUNT HOUSE

(-31.0/90.0) (6.62/47.8) (17.4/82.3) ON-SITE 37 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F) I

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKET NUMBER: S0-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITII IIIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (L-D) MEASUREMENTS FISH GAMMA SPEC 4 N/A (PCI/KG) K-40 2765 3995 3995 21 CONTROL 0 (212) (n2) (2/2) RT. 9 BRIDGE (1590/3940) (3660/4330) (3660/4330) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE MN-54 130 -0.453 3.76 3.76 21 CONTROL. 0 (0/2) (0/2) (0/2) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(-1.27/0.365) (-4.08/11.6) (-4.08/11.6) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE CO-58 130 -8.42 5.97 5.97 21 CONTROL 0 (0/2) (0/2) (0/2) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(-14.2/-2.63) (-1.27/13.2) (-1.27/13.2) 11.8 MILES NNWOFSITE FE-59 260 -12.3 -6.99 -6.99 21 CONTROL 0 (0/2) (0/2) (0/2) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(-17.4/-7.25) (-22.318.32) (-22.318.32) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE CO-60 130 10.0 -6.03 10.0 II INDICATOR 0 (0/2) (0/2) (0/2) VERNON POND (9.94/10.1) (-16.1/4.05) (9.94/10.1) 0.6 MILES SSE OF SITE ZN-65 260 -98.1 -24.9 -24.9 21 CONTROL 0 (0o2) (0/2) (0/2) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(-127/-69.2) (-36.21-13.6) (-36.2/-13.6) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE CS-134 130 -6.83 -2.38 -2.38 21 CONTROL 0 (0/2) (0/2) (0/2) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(.10.7/-2.96) (-7.63/2.88) (-7.63/2.88) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE CS-137 150 13.0 27.1 27.1 21 CONTROL 0 (0/2) (0/2) (0/2) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(-1.16/27.1) (9.18/45.1) (9,18/45.1) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE 38 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED INPARENTHESES (F)

TABLE 5-1 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ANNUAL

SUMMARY

FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, 2003 Name of Facility: ENNVY DOCKETNUMBER: 50-271 Location of Facility: VERNON, VT REPORTING PERIOD: 2003 INDICATOR CONTROL LOCATIONS LOCATION LOCATION WITH HIGHEST ANNUAL MEAN MEDIUM OR TYPES OF NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEAN MEAN MEAN STATION # NUMBER OF PATHWAY SAMPLED ANALYSES ANALYSES LOWER LIMIT (F) (F) (F) NAME NONROUTINE (UNIT OF PERFORMED PERFORMED OF DETECTION RANGE RANGE RANGE DISTANCE AND DIRECTION REPORTED MEASUREMENT) (LLD) MEASUREMENTS FISH (Cont.) TH-232 N/A -9.12 60.1 60.1 21 CONTROL 0 (PCIfKG) (0/2) (0/2) (0/2) RT. 9 BRIDGE

(-17.1/-1.13) (5.15/115) (5.15/115) 11.8 MILES NNW OF SITE 39 FRACTION OF DETECTABLE MEASUREMENTS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS IS INDICATED IN PARENTHESES (F)

Environmental TLD Data 2003 Radiological Environmental Operating Report ENNVY Tables:

5.2 - Data Summary 5.3 - Measurements 40

TABLE 5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL TLD DATA

SUMMARY

ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST VERMONT YANKEE, VERNON, VT (JANUARY - DECEMBER 2003)

OFFSITE STATION INNER RING TLD . OUTER RING TLD WITH HIGHEST MEAN CONTROL TLDs MEAN* MEAN* STA.NO MEAN* MEAN*

RANGE* RANGE* RANGE* RANGE*

(NO. MEASUREMENTS)Y (NO. MEASUREMENTS)- (NO. MEASUREMENTS)' (NO. MEASUREMENTSt**

6.2 +/- 0.4 6.2 +/- 0.5 DR-36 7.1 +/- 1.2 6.1 +/- OA 4.1 - 7.7 4.1 - 7.8 5.3 - 7.8 4.5 - 7.2 84 64 4 8 SITE BOUNDARY TLD WITH HIGHEST MEAN SITE BOUNDARY TLD STA.NO. MEAN* MEAN*

RANGE* RANGE*

(NO. MEASUREMENTS)- (NO. MEASUREMENTS)

DR-45 12.2 + 0.7 7.7 +/- 1.52 11.3 -12.8 4.1 - 12.8 4 56

• Units are In micro-R per hour.

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• Each 'measurement' Is based typically on quarterly readings from five TLD elements.

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TABLE 5.3 ENNVY ENVIRONMENTAL TLD MEASUREMENTS 2003 (Micro-R per Hour)

ANNUAL Sta. 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER AVE.

No. Description DoseRate S.D. DoseRate S.D DoseRate S-D DoseRate S.D DoseRate DR-01 River Sta. No. 3.3 4.7 +/- 0.3 6.3 e 0.3 5.8 +/- 0.2 6.0 +/- 0.5 5.7 DR-02 N Hinsdale, NH 4.4 f 0.2 6.9 +/- 0.3 6.3 +/- 0.4 6.9 +/- 0.5 6.1 DR-03 Hinsdale Substation 5.6 +/- 0.3 7.7 +/- 0.3 7.4 +/- 0.3 7.4 +/- 0.5 7.0 DR-04 Northfield, MA 4.5 +/- 0.3 6.3 +/- 0.3 5.8 +/- 0.4 6.5 +/- 0.5 5.8 DR-05 Spofford Lake, NH 4.8 +/- 0.3 7.2 +/- 0.5 6.3 +/- 0.3 6.9 +/- 0.4 6.3 DR-06 Vernon School 5.0 t 0.5 6.8 +/- 0.3 6.4 +/- 0.3 6.8 +/- 0.5 6.3 DR-07 Site Boundary 5.5 +/- 0.3 7.8 +/- 0.3 7.4 +/- 0.3 8.5 +/- 0.5 7.3 DR-08 Site Boundary 6.2 +/- 0.3 8.6 +/- 0.4 8.2 +/- 0.5 8.3 t 0.5 7.8 DR-09 Inner Ring 4.6 +/- 0.2 6.2 +/- 0.3 5.7 +/- 0.3 6.1 +/- 0.4 5.7 DR-10 Outer Ring 4.1 +/- 0.3 5.7 +/- 0.2 5.3 +/- 0.2 5.6 +/- 0.4 5.2 DR-1I Inner Ring 4.4 f 0.3 5.9 +/- 0.3 6.0 +/- 0.2 6.1 +/- 0.4 5.6 DR-12 Outer Ring 4.2 +/- 0.4 6.0 +/- 0.3 5.6 +/- 0.2 6.1 +/- 0.4 5.5 DR-13 Inner Ring 5.0 +/- 0.3 6.6 +/- 0.4 6.1 0.2 6.6 +/- 0.5 6.1 DR-14 Outer Ring 5.1 +/- 0.3 7.6 +/- 0.3 7.2 0.2 7.6 +/- 0.5 6.9 DR-15 Inner Ring 5.5 +/- 0.3 6.8 +/- 0.3 6.4 0.3 6.9 +/- 0.4 6.4 DR-16 Outer Ring 5.7 +/- 0.4 7.0 +/- 0.3 6.8 +/- 0.3 7.5 +/- 0.5 6.7 DR-17 Inner Ring 4.1 +/- 0.3 6.4 A 0.3 5.9 +/- 0.3 6.3 +/- 0.4 5.7 DR-18 Outer Ring 4.8

• 0.3 6.7 +/- 0.3 6.3 +/- 0.3 6.7 +/- 0.5 6.1 DR-19 Inner Ring 5.0

• 0.4 7.4 +/- 0.5 7.1 +/- 0.4 7.3 +/- 0.5 6.7 DR-20 Outer Ring 4.8

• 0.3 7.6 +/- 0.4 7.3 +/- 0.3 7.4 +/- 0.5 6.8 DR-21 Inner Ring 4.4 +/- 0.3 6.7 +/- 0.3 6.5 +/- 0.3 6.8 t 0.5 6.1 DR-22 Outer Ring 4.6 t 0.3 6.9 +/- 0.3 6.5 +/- 0.3 6.8 +/- 0.5 6.2 DR-23 Inner Ring 5.1 +/- 0.3 6.4 +/-' 0.3 6.3 +/- 0.3 6.5 +/- 0.4 6.1 DR-24 Outer Ring 4.3 +/- 0.2 5.9

• 0.2 5.7 +/- 0.2 6.0 +/- 0.5 5.5 DR-25 Inner Ring 4.8 +/- 0.4 6.8 +/- 0.3 6.5 +/- 0.3 6.7 +/- 0.4 62 DR-26 Outer Ring 4.2 t 0.4 72 +/- 0.2 6.8 +/- 0.3 6.9 +/- 0.5 6.3 DR-27 Inner Ring 4.3 +/- 0.3 6.6 +/- 0.3 6.4 +/- 0.4 6.8 +/- 0.4 6.0 DR-28 Outer Ring 4.4 +/- 0.3 6.7 +/- 0.3 6.1 +/- 0.2 6.7 +/- 0.4 6.0 DR-29 Inner Ring 5.0 +/- 0.3 7.2 t 0.3 6.8 +/- 0.3 7.2 +/- 0.5 6.5 DR-30 Outer Ring 4.9 +/- 0.4 7.1 f 0.2 6.6+/- 0.3 6.5 +/- 0.4 6.3 DR-31 Inner Ring 4.6 t 0.3 7.0 +/- 0.3 6.7 +/- 0.2 7.0 +/- 0.5 6.4 DR-32 Outer Ring 4.4 +/- 0.3 6.3

• 0.4 6.3 +/- 0.2 6.5 +/- 0.4 5.9 DR-33 Inner Ring 4.9

• 02 7.1 +/- 0.3 6.7 +/- 0.3 7.1 +/- 0.6 6.5 DR-34 Outer Ring 4.6 +/- 0.3 7.0 +/- 0.4 6.6 +/- 0.2 7.1 +/- 0.5 6.3 DR-35 Inner Ring 4.8 +/- 0.3 6.9 +/- 0.3 6.5

• 0.2 6.8 +/- 0.5 6.2 DR-36 Outer Ring 5.3 +/- 0.3 7.7 +/- 0.3 7.6 +/- 0.2 7.8 +/- 0.5 7.1 DR-37 Inner Ring 4.3 +/- 0.3 6.8 +/- 0.3 6.5

• 0.3 7.7 +/- 0.6 6.3 DR-38 Outer Ring 5.1 0.4 7.4 +/- 0.3 7.0 0.2 7.6 +/- 0.5 6.8 DR-39 Inner Ring 4.4 +/- 0.3 6.9

• 0.3 6.5 +/- 0.3 7.0 +/- 0.4 6.2 DR-40 Outer Ring 4.8 +/- 0.3 6.7 +/- 0.4 6.4 0.2 6.8 +/- 0.5 6.2 42

TABLE 5.3 (continued)

ENNVY ENVIRONMENTAL TLD MEASUREMENTS 2003 (Micro-R per Hour)

ANNUAL Sta. 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER AVE.

No- Description DoseRale S.D. DoseRate S.D. DoseRate S.D. DoseRate S.D. DoseRate DR-41 Site Boundary 5.1 +/- 0.3 8.1 +/- 0.6 7.4 +/- 0.2 7.7 +/- 0.6 7.1 DR-42 Site Boundary 4.1 +/- 0.3 7.3 +/- 0.3 6.8 +/- 0.3 7.1 +/- 0.5 6.3 DR-43 Site Boundary 5.0 +/- 0.3 7.6 +/- 0.3 7.3 +/- 0.2 7.5 t 0.5 6.9 DR-44 Site Boundary 7.3 +/- 0.4 8.4 +/- 0.3 7.8 +/- 0.3 8.7 +/- 0.6 8.1 DR-45 Site Boundary 11.3 +/- 0.7 12.7 +/- 0.7 12.0 +/- 0.9 12.8 +/- 0.9 12.2 DR-46 Site Boundary 6.3 t 0.3 9.0 +/- 0.3 8.4 +/- 0.4 9.4 +/- 0.6 8.3 DR-47 Site Boundary 5.2 +/- 0.4 7.9 +/- 0.3 7.7 +/- 0.3 7.9 +/- 0.6 7.2 DR-48 Site Boundary 4.6 +/- 0.3 7.5 +/- 0.3 7.0 +/- 0.3 7.3 +/- 0.5 6.6 DR-49 Site Boundary 4.4 +/- 0.2 6.6 +/- 0.4 6.3 +/- 0.2 6.7 +/- 0.5 6.0 DR-50 Governor Hunt House 5.0 +/- 0.3 7.2 +/- 0.3 6.9 +/- 0.3 7.4 t 0.5 6.6 DR-51 Site Boundary 5.2 +/- 0.3 8.5 +/- 0.4 8.0 +/- 0.4 8.8 +/-t 0.5 7.6 DR-52 Site Boundary 6.7 +/- 0.6 8.9 +/- 0.3 8.7 +/- 0.4 8.9 +/- 0.6 8.3 DR-53 Site Boundary 6.7 +/- 0.4 9.7 +/- 0.4 9.1 +/- 0.4 9.8 +/- 0.7 8.8 43

6. ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS 6.1 Sampling Program Deviations Off-site Dose Calculation Manual Table 3.5.1, Note a., allows for deviations "...if specimens are unobtainable due to hazardous conditions, seasonal unavailability, malfunction of automatic sampling equipment and other legitimate reasons." In 2003, three deviations were noted in the REMP. These deviations did not compromise the program's effectiveness and in fact, with the exception of the loss of a milk sample for quarterly composite analysis, are considered typical with respect to what is normally anticipated for any radiological environmental monitoring program. The specific deviations for 2003 were:

a) Failure of the water pump supplying river water to the Downstream River Station River Water Composite sampler (Station #WR-l1). The pump was discovered to be only sporadically operating on April 15'h and was replaced and restored to service on April 23rd, 2003. During the period that the pump was out of service, compensatory river water samples were collected on a daily basis and utilized as part of the monthly composite sample from this station. This failure was documented in ER-2003-0854.

b) Failure of an air sample station to collect required air samples at Station AP/CF 11 was discovered during the weekly air sample collection on May 27th, 2003. The air sample station power supply was interrupted due to age-related equipment failure in the station cabinet. Power was temporarily provided from the outer cabinet supply and a new station cabinet was installed at this location. Air samples are collected on a weekly basis and it was determined that only ten percent of the normal sample was collected at this station during the weekly sample period. No further problems of this type were experienced at air sample stations for the remainder of the year. This failure was documented in ER-2003-1132.

c) A milk sample collected from County Farm (Station #TM-24) on July 161, 2003 was sent to the environmental laboratory for immediate analysis of gamma-emitting nuclides and low-level Iodine-131. This part of the analysis was completed as scheduled. A portion of the sample was then retained by the laboratory for quarterly Strontium 89 and Strontium 90 analysis. During the process of combining County Farm samples from the third quarter, 2003, the lab technician discovered that the sample from July l6e was missing. The vendor laboratory issued a non-conformance report and contacted ENNVY. ENNVY documented this missing sample in CR-2003-2517. Quarterly analysis of milk samples for strontium content is not required by ENNVY Technical Specifications or the ENNVY Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM). These analyses are performed as program enhancements. No other instances of missing samples have been reported at the vendor laboratory prior to or following this event.

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d) The following data indicates the percentage of time that each air sampling station operated during year 2003. The data was based on a comparison of the readings from an electric timer at each station and the clock time of sample collection. This data indicates that any power interruptions did not result in a significant loss of data for the airborne contaminant sampling program. Second quarter performance of Station 11 was impacted by the failure of electrical power to the air sample pump as referenced in Section 6.1.b) above. This outage is reflected in the percentages listed below. Other minor power interruptions are expected due to minor maintenance repairs and short duration electrical outages occurring during the year.

AP/CF # 1' Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter l 4b Quarter l 11 100% 93% 100% 100%

12 100% 100% 100% 100%

13 100% 100% 100% 100%

14 99% 98% 100% 100%

15 100% 100% 100% 100%

21 100% 100% 100% 100%

40 100% 100% 100% 100%

6.2 Comparison of Achieved LLDs with Requirements Table 4.5.1 of the ENNVY ODCM (also shown in Table 4.4 of this report) gives the required Lower Limits of Detection (LLDs) for environmental sample analyses. On occasion, an LLD may not be achieved due to a situation such as a low sample volume caused by sampling equipment malfunction or limited sample availability. In such a case, ODCM 10.2 requires a discussion of the situation. At the contracted environmental laboratory, the target LLD for the majority of analyses is 50 percent of the most restrictive required LLD. Expressed differently, the typical sensitivities achieved for each analysis are at least 2 times greater than that required by the ENNVY ODCM.

For each analysis having an LLD requirement in ODCM Table 4.5.1, the a posteriori(after the fact) LLD calculated for that analysis was compared with the required LLD. During 2003, all sample analyses performed for the REMP program achieved an a posterioriLLD less than the corresponding LLD requirement.

6.3 Comparison of Results with Reporting Levels ODCM Section 10.3.4 requires written notification to the NRC within 30 days of receipt of an analysis result whenever a Reporting Level in ODCM Table 3.5.2 is exceeded. Reporting Levels are the 45

environmental concentrations that relate to the ALARA design dose objectives of 10 CFR 50, Appendix I.

Environmental concentrations are averaged over the calendar quarters for the purposes of this comparison. The Reporting Levels are intended to apply only to measured levels of radioactivity due to plant effluents. During 2003, no analytical result exceeded a corresponding reporting level requirement in Table 3.5.2 of the ODCM.

6.4 Changes in Sampling Locations The ENNVY Off-Site Dose Calculation Manual Section 10.2 states that if "new environmental sampling locations are identified in accordance with Control 3.5.2, the new locations shall be identified in the next Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report." There were no required sampling location changes due to the Land Use Census conducted in 2003.

This year ENNVY is continuing to add data from the on-site air sampling station, AP/CF 40, at the Governor Hunt House. This location has been used continuously as a demonstration since early in the program, but the data had not previously been included in this report.

6.5 Data Analysis by Media Type The 2003 REMP data for each media type is discussed below. Whenever a specific measurement result is presented, it is given as the concentration in the units of the sample (volume or weight). An analysis is considered to yield a "detectable measurement' when the concentration exceeds three times the standard deviation for that analysis and is greater than or equal to the Minimum Detectable Concentration (MDC) for the analysis. With respect to data plots, all net concentrations are now plotted as reported, without regard to whether the value is "detectable" or "non-detectable." In previous years, we had converted values that were less than the MDC to zero.

6.5.1 Airborne Pathways 6.5.1.1 Air Particulates (AP)

The periodic air particulate filters from each of the seven sampling sites were analyzed for gross-beta radioactivity. At the end of each quarter, the filters from each sampling site were composited for a gamma analysis. The results of the air particulate sampling program are shown in Table 5.1 and Figures 6.1 through 6.7. This is the fourth year that the results for the on-site air particulate station, Gov. Hunt (AP-46

40) have been included.

Gross beta activity was detected in all air particulate filters that were analyzed. As shown in Figure 6.1, there is no significant difference between the quarterly average concentrations at the indicator (near-plant) stations and the control (distant from plant) stations. Notable in Figure 6.1 is a distinct annual cycle, with the minimum concentration in the second quarter, and the maximum concentration in the first quarter.

Figures 6.2 through 6.7 show the weekly gross beta concentration at each air particulate sampling location compared to the control air particulate sampling location at AP-21 (Spofford Lake, NH). Small differences are evident and expected between individual sampling locations. Figure 6.2 clearly demonstrates the distinct annual cycle, with the minimum concentration in the second quarter, and the maximum concentration in the first quarter. It can be seen that the gross-beta measurements on air particulate filters fluctuate significantly over the course of a year. The measurements from control station AP-21 vary similarly, indicating that these fluctuations are due to regional changes in naturally-occurring airborne radioactive materials, and not due to ENNVY operations.

There were four naturally-occurring gamma-emitting radionuclides detected on the air particulate filters during this reporting period. Be-7, a naturally-occurring cosmogenic radionuclide, was detected on 28 of 28 filter sets analyzed. K-40 was detected only once out of 28 analyzed. Ra-226 and Th-232 were not detected in the 28 filter sets analyzed.

6.5.1.2 Charcoal Cartridges (CF)

Charcoal cartridges from each of the seven air sampling sites were analyzed for 1-131 each time they were collected. The results of these analyses are summarized in Table 5.1. As in previous years, no I-131 was detected in any charcoal cartridge. This is the fourth year that the results for the on-site air iodine sampling station, Governor Hunt House (CF40) have been included.

6.5.2 Waterborne Pathways 6.5.2.1 River Water (WR)

Aliquots of river water were automatically collected periodically from the Connecticut River downstream from the plant discharge area and hydro station, location WR-1 1, with the exception of the two events of short duration when the sampling equipment was out of service (see Section 6.1). Monthly grab samples 47

were also collected at the upstream control location, also on the Connecticut River, location WR-21. The composited samples at WR-1 1 were collected monthly and sent along with the WR-21 grab samples to the contracted environmental laboratory for analysis. Table 5.1 shows that gross-beta measurements were positive in five out of 12 indicator samples and one out of 12 control samples, as would be expected, due to naturally-occurring radionuclides in the water. As seen in Figure 6.8, the mean concentration of the indicator location was within variations experienced in previous years.

For each sampling site, the monthly samples were composited into quarterly samples for H-3 (Tritium) analyses. None of the samples contained detectable quantities of H-3.

6.5.2.2 Ground Water (WG)

Quarterly ground water (deep wells supplying drinking water to the plant and selected offsite locations) samples were collected from four indicator locations (only one is required by ENNVY ODCM) and one control location during 2003. WG-13 (COB Well), an on-site well location, has been routinely sampled since the second half of 1996. In 1999, WG-14 (PBS Well) another on-site well location was added to the program. Table 5.1 and Figure 6.9 show that gross-beta measurements were positive in 15 out of 16 indicator samples and in 2 out of 4 control samples. The beta activity is due to naturally-occurring radionuclides in the water. The levels at all sampling locations, including the higher levels at station WG-11, were consistent with those detected in previous years. No gamma-emitting radionuclides or tritium were detected in any of the samples.

6.5.2.3 Sediment (SE)

Semi-annual river sediment grab samples were collected from two indicator locations and one control location during 2003. The North Storm Drain Outfall location (SE-12) is an area where up to 40 different locations can be sampled within a 20 ft by 140 ft area. In 2003, 13 locations were sampled at SE-12 during each of the semi-annual collections. Two samples were collected at SE-Il during the year. Two samples were collected at the control location, SE-21. As would be expected, naturally-occurring Potassium-40 (K-40) was detected in all of the samples. Radium-226 (Ra-226) was detected in 22 of 32 samples. Thorium-228 (Th-228) was detected in 26 of 32 samples analyzed. Thorium-232 (Th-232) was detected all 32 samples analyzed. Cesium-137 (Cs-137) was detected in 26 out of 30 of the indicator samples and in one of the two control location samples. The levels of Cs-137 measured at both locations were consistent with what has been measured in the previous several years and with those detected at other New England locations. No Cobalt-60 (Co-60) was detected this year in these sediments samples.

Co-60 has been present at the North Storm Drain Outfall sampling location as a result of the presence of plant-related radionuclides in the onsite storm drain system. It has been identified in previous years.

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6.5.2.4 Test Wells (WT)

During 1996, sampling was initiated at test wells around the outer edges of an area in the south portion of the ENNVY site where septic sludge is spread. This sampling continued through 2003. The test well locations are shown on Figure 4.1 and the results are summarized in Table 5.1 under the media category, Test Well (WT). In 2003, two samples were taken at each of the four locations and all were analyzed for gamma isotopic, gross beta and H-3 activity.

Prior to the gross beta analysis, each sample was filtered through a 0.45 micron Gelman Tuffryn membrane filter. Gross beta activity was detected in all 8 samples collected with levels ranging from 16.2 to 66.4 pCilkg. K-40 was also detected in 1 of the 8 samples. No other radionuclides were identified from these samples in 2003.

6.5.2.5 Storm Drain System The presence of plant-related radionuclides in the onsite storm drain system has been identified in previous years at ENNVY. As a consequence, a 50.59 evaluation of radioactive materials discharged via the storm drain system was performed in 1998. This assessment was in response to I&E Information and Enforcement Bulletin No. 80-10 and NRC Information Notice No. 91-40. The evaluation demonstrated that the total curies released via the ENNVY storm drain system are not sufficient to result in a significant dose (i.e. dose does not exceed 10% of the technical specification objective of 0.3 millirem per year to the total body, and 1.0 millirem per year to the target organ for the maximally exposed receptor). Water and sediment in the onsite storm drain system was routinely sampled throughout 2003 at various points. The results of this sampling are summarized below.

Sediment samples were taken from the storm drain system at onsite manhole locations in 2003 for a total of 21 samples. All samples were analyzed for gamma emitting isotopes. Table 6-1 summarizes the analytical results of the sediment samples. Naturally occurring isotopes K-40, Th-228, Th-232, Ra-226, and Be-7 were found in most of the samples as expected. The highest detected concentration for all plant-related radionuclides that were detected in sediment samples was found in sample SE-95, which is also designated by the plant as Manhole 12.

Water samples were taken from the storm drain system at various access points in 2003 including Manholes MH-8, MH-1 1H, MH-12A, MH-13, and MH-14. Table 6-2 summarizes the analytical results of water samples from the storm drain system in 2003. Low levels of gross beta activity were detected in 23 out of 24 samples analyzed at concentrations that are typical of any environmental water sample.

Tritium (H-3) was detected in only one of the 24 samples analyzed to a very low level of activity.

In 1998, an additional dose assessment was performed that incorporated all of the 1998 storm drain 49

system analytical results (including both sediment and water). The dose assessment was performed using the maximum measured concentration of radionuclides in 1998, and a conservative estimate of the volume of sediment and water discharged via the storm drain system. The results of this dose assessment are estimates of the total body and maximum organ dose equaling 3.2% and 1.6% of the corresponding Technical Specification dose limits respectively. Therefore, there was no significant dose impact from plant-related radionuclides in the storm drain system in 1998. The sampling conducted in 2003 indicates that the presence of radionuclides in the storm drain system has not changed significantly. Therefore, the storm drain system remains an insignificant impact to dose. The ENNVY staff will continue to monitor the presence of plant related radionuclides in the storm drain system.

Table 6.1 Summary of Storm Drain System Sediment Sample Analyses*

Isotope No. Detected** Mean Range Station With Highest (pCi/kg) (pCi/kg) Detected Concentration Be-7 21/21 1.5 E 3 (0.59 - 4.02) E 3 MH-12 (SE-95)

K40 21/21 1.1 E4 (0.88 - 1.28) E 4 MH-12A (SE-92)

Th-232 21/21 5.3 E 2 (4.07 - 7.74) E 2 MH-12A (SE-92)

Th-228 21/21 1.5 E 3 (0.69 -2.23) E 3 MH-12A (SE-92)

Mn-54 3/21 1.9E 1 (0.13-6.36)E 1 MH-12 (SE-95)

Ra-226 14121 1.2 E 3 (0.69 - 2.04) E 3 MH-12A (SE-92)

Cs-134 2/21 1.6 E 0 (-1.99 - 3.16) E 1 MH-12 (SE-95)

Cs-137 16/21 2.9 E 2 (-0.08 - 11.7) E 2 MH-12 (SE-95)

Zn-65 3/21 4.7 E 0 (-5.58 - 6.36) E 1 MH-12 (SE-95)

Ag- lOnm 0/21 7.4 E-1 NA MH-12 (SE-95)

Ac-228 20/21 9.7 E 2 (0.57 - 1.90) E 3 MH-12 (SE-95)

Ce-144 0/21 -6.4 E 0 NA MH-12 (SE-95)

Nb-95 0/21 7.8 E 0 NA MH-12A (SE-92)

Co-60 9/21 1.6 E 2 (-O.13 - 7.00) E 2 MH-12 (SE-95)

• Radionuclides that were not detected in any sample are not listed

• • The fraction of sample analyses yielding detectable measurements (i.e. >3 standard deviations).

The mean and the range are determined only from the samples where activity was >3 standard deviations.

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Table 6.2 Summary of Storm Drain System Water Sample Analyses*

Isotope No. Detected *$ Mean Range Station With Highest (pCi/kg) (pCi/kg) Detected Concentration Be-7 0/24 5.5 E 0 NA MH-14 (WW-10)

Gross Beta 23/24 4.6 E 0 (2.0 - 8.8) E 0 MH-12A (WW-12)

Cs-134 0/24 -1.7 E 0 NA MH-14 (WW-10)

Cs-137 0/24 -2.9 E-1 NA MH-14 (WW-10)

K-40 0/24 -1.3 E 1 NA' MH-12A (WW-12)

Mo-99 0/24 -1.1 E 1 NA MH-12A (WW-12)

Nb-95 0/24 2.4 E-2 NA MH-12A (WW-12)

Ra-226 0/24 4.3 E 0 NA MH-14 (WW-10)

Th-232 0/24 1.4 E 0 NA MH-12A (WW-12)

H-3 1/24 3.2 E 1 NA MH-14 (WW-10)

• Radionuclides that were not detected in any sample are not listed

• • The fraction of sample analyses yielding detectable measurements (i.e. >3 standard deviations).

6.5.2.6 Air Compressor Condensate and Manhole Sampling Results The presence of tritium in station air compressor condensate and manholes (Storm Drain System) has been identified since 1995 (ER_95-0704). An evaluation has been performed (S.R.1592) which states

"...leakage of tritium found in the storm drains (manholes) to ground water beneath the site will be transported by natural ground water gradient to the Connecticut River. However, at the current measured concentrations and postulated leak rate from the storm drains, the offsite dose impact is not significant (2.4E-5 mrem/year)." Data provided in Table 6.3 will be filed under the requirements of 10CFR50.75(g) and is presented here in response to ER_95-0704_04 commitments.

Table 6.3 Summary of Air Compressor Condensate and Manhole Water Tritium Concentrations*

Sample No. Mean Range Location Detected** (microcuries/ml ) (microcuries/ml)

Air Compressor Condensate 5/5 1.20E-05 (0.67- 2.33) E-5 Manhole 111H 7/7 1.67E-6 (0.63 - 7.50) E-6 Manhole 13 5/10 4.84 E-6 (2.90 - 7.50) E-6 Manhole 8 0/8 None Detected None Detected Manhole 14 0/51 None Detected None Detected

• Reported per ER.950704_04.

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6.53 Ingestion Pathways 6.53.1 Milk (TM)

Milk samples from cows or goats at several local farms were collected monthly during 2003. Twice-per-month collections were made during the "pasture season" since the milking cows or goats were identified as being fed pasture grass during that time. Each sample was analyzed for 1-131 and other gamma-emitting radionuclides. Quarterly composites (by location) were analyzed for Sr-89 and Sr-90.

As expected, naturally-occurring K40 was detected in all samples. Also expected was Sr-90. Sr-90 was detected in 13 out of 22 indicator samples and 3 out of 4 control samples. Although Sr-90 is a by-product of nuclear power plant operations, the levels detected in milk are consistent with that expected from worldwide fallout from nuclear weapons tests, and to a much lesser degree from fallout from the Chernobyl incident. The Sr-90 levels shown in Table 5.1 and Figure 6.11 are consistent with those detected at other New England farms participating in other plant environmental monitoring programs.

This radionuclide and Cs-137 are present throughout the natural environment as a result of atmospheric nuclear weapons testing that started primarily in the late 1950's and continued through 1980. They are found in soil and vegetation, as well as anything that feeds upon vegetation, directly or indirectly. The detection of Cs-137 in environmental milk samples is expected and has been detected in previous years.

Cs-137 was detected in 5 of 121 samples in 2003. See Figure 6.10. It should be noted here that most of the Cs-137 concentrations and many of the Sr-90 concentrations shown on Figures 6.10 and 6.11, respectively, are considered "not detectable." All values have been plotted, regardless of whether they were considered statistically significant or not. As shown in these figures, the levels are also consistent with those detected in previous years near the ENNVY plant. There is also little actual difference in concentrations between farms.

6.5.3.2 Silage (TC)

A silage sample was collected from each of the required milk sampling stations during October. Each of these was analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides and 1-131. As expected with all biological media, naturally-occurring K40 was detected in all samples. Naturally-occurring Be-7 was also detected in 5 of the 5 samples. Cs-137 was not detected in any of the six samples. No I-131 was detected in any sample.

6.5.3.3 Mixed Grass (TG)

Mixed grass samples were collected at each of the air sampling stations on three occasions during 2003.

As expected with all biological media, naturally-occurring K40 and Be-7 were detected in all samples.

Ac-228 was detected in two of the 28 samples.

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Cs-137 was detected in 6 of the 28 samples, although at extremely low levels. The required LLD for this Cs-137 in this sample type is 80 pCi/kg and the highest measurement was 37.7 pCilkg. Although not common, Cs-137 has been detected in mixed grass samples occasionally. It is likely that it is present in a small amount of soil that was attached to the grass samples.

6.5.3.4 Fish (FH)

Semiannual samples of fish were collected from two locations in the Spring and Fall of 2003. Several species are collected such as Walleye, Small Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass, Yellow Perch, White Perch, and Rock Bass. The edible portions of each of these were analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides. As expected in biological matter, naturally-occurring K40 was detected in all samples.

As shown in Table 5.1, Cs-137 was not detected in this year's samples although it was detected in year 2002. It should be noted that most of the Cs-137 concentrations plotted in Figure 6.12 are considered "not detectable." All values were plotted regardless of whether they were considered statistically significant or not. The Cs-137 levels plotted for 2003 and previous years are typical of concentrations attributable to global nuclear weapons testing fallout.

No other radionuclides were detected.

6.5.4 Direct Radiation Pathway Direct radiation was continuously measured at 53 locations surrounding the ENNVY plant with the use of thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs). No exceptions to this program occurred in year 2003.

In 1999, DR-53 was added on the site boundary. The TLDs are collected every calendar quarter for readout at the environmental laboratory. The complete summary of data may be found in Table 5.3.

From Tables 5.2 and 5.3 and Figure 6.13, it can be seen that the Inner and Outer Ring TLD mean exposure rates were not significantly different in 2003. This indicates no significant overall increase in direct radiation exposure rates in the plant vicinity. It can also be seen from these tables that the Control TLD mean exposure rate was not significantly different than that at the Inner and Outer Rings. Figure 6.13 also shows an annual cycle at both indicator and control locations. The lowest point of the cycle occurs during the winter months. This is due primarily to the attenuating effect of the snow cover on radon emissions and on direct irradiation by naturally-occurring radionuclides in the soil. Differing amounts of these naturally-occurring radionuclides in the underlying soil, rock or nearby building materials result in different radiation levels between one field site and another.

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Upon examining Figure 6.17, as well as Table 5.2, it is evident that in recent years, station DR-45 had a higher average exposure rate than any other station. This location is on-site, and the higher exposure rates are due to plant operations and activities in the immediate vicinity of this TLD. There is no significant dose potential to the surrounding population or any real individual from these sources since they are located on the back side of the plant site, between the facility and the river. The same can be said for station DR-46, which has shown higher exposure rates in previous years.

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Environmental Program Trend Graphs 2003 Radiological Environmental Operating Report ENNVY Graphs:

6.1 - Gross Beta Measurements on Air Particulate Filters (Average Concentrations) 6.2 - Gross Beta Measurements on Air Particulate Filters (11) 6.3 - Gross Beta Measurements on Air Particulate Filters (12) 6.4 - Gross Beta Measurements on Air Particulate Filters (13) 6.5 - Gross Beta Measurements on Air Particulate Filters (14) 6.6 - Gross Beta Measurements on Air Particulate Filters (15) 6.7 - Gross Beta Measurements on Air Particulate Filters (40) 6.8 - Gross Beta Measurement on River Water (Average Concentrations) 6.9 - Gross Beta Measurement on Ground Water (Average Concentrations) 6.10 - Cesium-137 in Milk (Annual Average Concentrations) 6.11 - Strontium 90 in Milk (Annual Average Concentrations) 6.12 - Cesium-137 in Fish (Annual Average Concentrations) 6.13 - Exposure Rate at Inner Ring, Outer Ring, and Control TLDS 6.14 - Exposure Rate at Indicator TLDS, DR01-03 6.15 - Exposure Rate at Indicator TLDS, DR 06,50 6.16 - Exposure Rate at Site Boundary TLDS, DR 07 - 08, 41 - 42 6.17 - Exposure Rate at Site Boundary TLDS, DR 43-46 6.18 - Exposure Rate at Site Boundary TLDS, DR 4749, 51-53 6.19 - Exposure Rate at Inner Ring TLDS, DR 09-15(odd) 6.20 - Exposure Rate at Inner Ring TLDS, DR-17-23 (odd) 6.21 - Exposure Rate at Inner Ring TLDS,DR 25-31 (odd) 6.22 - Exposure Rate at Inner Ring TLDS, DR 33-39 (odd) 6.23 - Exposure Rate at Outer Ring TLDS, DR 10 - 16 (even) 6.24 - Exposure Rate at Outer Ring TLDS, DR 18-24 (even) 6.25 - Exposure Rate at Outer Ring TLDS, DR 26-32 (even) 6.26 - Exposure Rate at Outer Ring TLDS, DR 34-40 (even) 6.27 - Exposure Rate at Control TLDS, DR 04-05 55

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Figure 6.10 - Cesium 137 in Milk - Annual Average Concentration 5.0 4.5 4.0 -

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7 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 7.1 Framatome ANL Environmental Laboratory (E-LAB) - Environmental TLD Quality Assurance Program Routine quality control (QC) testing was performed for each type of dosimeter issued by the Framatome ANP E-LAB Dosimetry Services Section. The dosimeter types included Panasonic 808 and 814 whole body dosimeters, combination 808/814 neutron dosimeters, extremity dosimeters and Panasonic environmental dosimeters. QC dosimeters were' irradiated in-house as well as by a third party. All testing methods used by the accredited third-party tester conform to ANSI N13.11-1993 or ANSI N13.32-1995.

Performance documentation of the routine processing of the Panasonic environmental TLDs (thermoluminescent dosimeter) program at the Framatome ANP E-LAB Dosimetry Services Section is provided by the dosimetry quality assurance testing program. This program includes the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, independent third party performance testing by Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs and internal performance testing conducted by the Laboratory QA Officer. Under these programs, dosimeters are irradiated to ANSI specified testing criteria and submitted for processing to the Dosimetry Services Group as "unknowns".'

The bias and precision of TLD processing is measured against this standard and is used to indicate trends and changes in performance. Instrumentation checks, although routinely performed by the Dosimetry Services Section and representing between 5-10% of the TLDs processed, are not presented in this report because they do not represent a true process check sample since the doses are known to the processor.

Ninety performance tests were conducted in 2003 by Framatome ANP E-LAB Dosimetry Services Section and the third party tester. Of these, 100% of the dosimeter evaluations met the-acceptance criteria for bias (h 20.1%) and precision (+/-12.8%). Third Party QC results are summarized below.

Dosimeter Type Number Free in Air Tested  % passed bias criteria l % passed precision criteria Panasonic Environmental 90 100 1 100 Summary of Third Party Testing Dosimeter Type Exposure Period ANSI Category  % (Bias +/- SD)

Panasonic Environmental Q4/2002 II, high energy 4.2 + 1.2 Panasonic Environmental Q1/2003 II, high energy 6.1 + 8.6 Panasonic Environmental Q2/2003 II, high energy 1.8 +/- 1.4 Panasonic Environmental Q3/2003 II, high energy 3.2 +/- 0.9

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Performance Statistic as referenced in the Dosimetry Services Semi-Annual QA Status Report.

Note: Results are expressed as the delivered exposure for environmental TLD. ANSI HPS N13.29-1995 (Draft)

Category 11, High energy photons (Cs- 137 or Co-60).

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7.2 Teledyne Brown Engineering Laboratory -Environmental Services (TBE-SE) 7.2.1 Operational Quality Control Scope 7.2.1.1 Inter-laboratory The TBE-ES Laboratory QC Program is designed to monitor the quality of analytical processing associated with environmental, effluent (10CFR Part 50), and waste characterization (IOCFR Part 61) samples.

Quality Control of environmental radioanalyses involves the internal process control program and independent third party programs administered by Analytics, Inc and Environmental Resource Associates (ERA).

TBE-ES participates in the Quality Assessment Program (QAP) administered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Measurements Laboratory (EML) and the DOE Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP). The MAPEP is a set of performance evaluation samples (e.g. water, soil, air filters, etc.) designed to evaluate the ability and quality of analytical facilities performing sample measurements which contain hazardous and radioactive (mixed) analytes. TBE-ES also participates in the New York State Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (NYELAP).

Quality Control for radioanalyses during this reporting period was divided among internal process check samples, third party process checks prepared by Analytics, Inc.

(which was submitted by users or secured directly by TBE-ES for QC purposes), ERA, DOE's EML, MAPEP, NYELAP and the Bioassay Environmental Radioactivity Cross Check Program (BERCCP).

7.2.1.2 Intra-laboratory The internal Quality Control program is designed to include QC functions such as instrumentation checks (to ensure proper instrument response), blank samples (to which no analyte radioactivity has been added), instrumentation backgrounds, duplicates, as well as overall staff qualification analyses and process controls. Both process control and qualification analyses samples seek to mimic the media type of those samples submitted for analyses by the various laboratory clients. These process controls (or process checks) are either actual samples submitted in duplicate in order to evaluate the accuracy of laboratory measurements, or blank samples which have been "spiked" with a known quantity of a radioisotope that is of interest to laboratory clients. These QC samples, which represent either "single" or "double-blind" unknowns, are intended to evaluate the entire radiochemical and radiometric process.

To provide direction and consistency in administering the quality assurance program, TBE-ES has developed and follows an annual quality control and audit assessment schedule. The plan describes the scheduled frequency and scope of Quality Assurance and Control considered necessary for' an adequate QA/QC program conducted throughout the year. The magnitude of the process control program combines both internal and external sources targeted at 5% of the routine sample analysis load.

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7.2.1.3 QA Program (Internal and External Audits)

During each reporting period at least one internal assessment is conducted in accordance with the pre-established TBE-ES Quality Control and Audit Assessment Schedule. In addition, the laboratory may be audited by prospective customers during a pre-contract audit, and/or by existing clients who wish to conduct periodic audits in accordance with their contractual arrangements. The Nuclear Utilities Procurement Issues Committee (NUPIC) conducts audits of TBE-ES as a function of a Utilities Radiological Environment Measurement Program (REMP).

TBE-ES Laboratory-Knoxville has successfully completed the NUPIC, BWX Technologies, and the Research Institute's audits. These audits were each a comprehensive review of TBE-ES's Quality and Technical programs used to assess the laboratory's ability to produce accurate and defensible data. No significant deficiencies, which would adversely impact data quality, were identified during any of these audits.

Administrative findings identified during these inspections are usually addressed promptly, according to client specifications.

7.2.2 Analytical Services Quality Control Synopsis 7.2.2.1 Results Summary 7.2.2.1 .1 Environmental Services Quality Control During this annual reporting period, thirty-one nuclides associated with six media types were analyzed by means of the laboratory's internal process control, Analytics, ERA and DOE quality control programs. Media types representative of client company analyses performed during this reporting period were selected. The results for these programs are presented in Tables 7.2. Below is a synopsis of the media types evaluated:

• Air Filter

• Charcoal (Air Iodine)

• Milk

• Soil

• Vegetation

• Water 7.2.2.1.2 Analytics Environmental Cross-Check Program Twelve nuclides were evaluated during this reporting period. All but three of the 88 environmental analyses performed were within the acceptable criteria. In two samples, incorrect calculation resulted in low Strontium-89 activity. Calculated correctly, the results of 138 and 95.8 Pico Curies per Liter (pCi/L) compared well to the known activities of 133 and 100 pCi/L, respectively. In one sample, coincidental summing resulted in high Iron-59 activity. Elimination of the coincidental summing resulted in an activity of 71 Pico Curies (pCi), which compared well to the known activity of 61 pCi. No further action was required.

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7.2.2.1.3 Summary of Participation in the Department of Energy (DOE) Monitoring Programs TBE-ES participated in the EML program. During this reporting period, 14 nuclides were evaluated. All but one of the 44 environmental analyses were within acceptable criteria. In one sample, an incorrect bottle size resulted in high Cesium-137 activity. When placed into a smaller bottle and counted, the results of 1529 Pico Curies (pCi) compared well to the known activity of 1450 (pCi).

No further action was required.

TBE-ES participated in the semi annual Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program (MAPEP) for liquid analyses (MAPEP-00-W8). All eight nuclides were evaluated and were acceptable. All fifteen of the environmental analyses performed were within the acceptable criteria.

7.2.2.1.5 Summary of participation in the ERA Program During this reporting period, eight nuclides were analyzed under ERA criteria.

All but four of the 15 environmental analytical results were acceptable. In one sample, the stable iodine carrier was unaccounted for in the calculation which resulted in low Iodine-131 activity. When recalculated, the correct result of 20 Pico Curies per Liter (pCifL) compared well to the known activity of 20.8 pCi/L.

One sample was evaluated as not acceptable for high Cesium-137 activity. The "found" versus "known" ratio of 1.10 falls within limits of 0.80 - 1.20 and is considered, by TBE, as acceptable. In one sample, the decay correction for an extended count time was not taken into consideration in the calculation which resulted in low Iodine-131 activity. When recalculated, the result of 23.2 pCi/L was in agreement with the known activity of 28.2. One sample incorrectly calculated resulted in low Tritium activity. When recalculated, the correct result of 16300 pCi/L was in agreement with the known activity of 14300 pCi/L. No further action was required.

7.2.2.2 Intra-Laboratory Process Control Program The TBE-ES Laboratory's internal process control program evaluated 923 individual samples.

7.2.2.2.1 Spikes All 544 environmental spikes were analyzed with statistically appropriate activity reported for each spike.

7.2.2.2.2 Analytical Blanks During this reporting period, all but 7 of the 544 environmental analytical blanks analyzed reported less than MDC. The activity detected for the 7 blanks is indistinguishable from natural background.

7.2.2.2.3 Duplicates All 218 duplicate sets analyzed were within acceptable limits.

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7.2.2.2.4 Non-Conformance Reports There were five non-conformance reports issued for this reporting period. No ENNVY data was impacted by the non-conformance in each of these cases.

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Table 7.2.1 ANALYTICS ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY CROSS CHECK PROGRAM TELEDYNE QC SPIKE PROGRAM TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PAGE 1 OF 3)

Identification Reported Known Ratio (c)

Month/Year Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBElAnalytics Evaluation (d)

March, 2003 E3585-396 Milk Sr-89 pCilL 80 133 0.60 N (1)

Sr-90 pCi/L 11.2 11.8 0.95 A E3586-396 Milk 1-131 pCilL 75 74 1.01 A Ce-141 . pCiIL 168 173 0.97 A Cr-51 pCi/L 243 246 0.99 A Cs-1 34 pCilL 83 90 0.92 A Cs-1 37 pCilL 207 200 1.04 A Co-58 pCilL 49 47 1.04 A Mn-54 pCilL 65 64 1.02 A Fe-59 pCi/L 53 47 1.13 A Zn-65 pCi/L 114 93 1.23 W Co-60 pCi/L 169 162 1.04 A E3588-396 AP Ce-141 pci 239 224 1.07 A Cr-51 pci 348 318 1.09 A Cs-134 pCi 101 117 0.86 A Cs-1 37 pCi 277 259 1.07 A Co-58 pci 66 60 1.10 A Mn-54 pCi 97 83 1.17 A Fe-59 pCi 80 61 1.31 N (2)

Zn-65 pCi 152 120 1.27 W Co-60 pCi 223 209 1.07 A E3587-396 Charcoal 1-131 pci 68 74 0.92 A June, 2003 E3747-396 Milk Sr-89 pCilL 89 85 1.05 A Sr-90 pCi/L 20 23 0.87 A E3748-396 Milk 1-131 pCilL 115 103 1.12 A Ce-141 pCi/L 285 283 1.01 A Cr-51 pCilL 266 239 1.11 A Cs-134 pCi/L 99 103 0.96 A Cs-1 37 pCi/L 236 230 1.03 A Co-58 pCi/L 106 93 1.14 A Mn-54 pCi/L 190 186 1.02 A Fe-59 pCi/L 108 99 1.09 A Zn-65 pCi/L 208 181 1.15 A Co-60 pCi/L 142 132 1.08 A E3750-396 AP Ce-141 pci 238 248 0.96 A Cr-51 pci 239 209 1.14 A Cs-1 34 pCi 79 91 0.87 A Cs-1 37 pci 189 202 0.94 A Co-58 pCi 71 81 0.88 A Mn-54 pCi 164 163 1.01 A Fe-59 pCi 91 87 1.05 A Zn-65 pci 155 159 0.97 A Co-60 pci 109 116 0.94 A 88

Table 7.2.1 (cont)

ANALYTICS ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY CROSS CHECK PROGRAM TELEDYNE QC SPIKE PROGRAM TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PAGE 2 OF 3)

Identification Reported Known Ratio (c)

Month/Year Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/Analytics Evaluation (d)

June, 2003 E3749-396 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 78 62 1.26 W September, 2003 E3898-396 Milk Sr-89 pCi/L 45 100 0.45 N (1)

Sr-90 pCi/L 13 14 0.93 A E3899-396 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 73 74 0.99 A Ce-141 pCi/L 85 86 0.99 A Cr-51 pCi/L 220 233 0.94 A Cs-1 34 pCi/L 106 119 0.89 A Cs-1 37 pCi/L 90 88 1.02 A Co-58 pCi/L 96 99 0.97 A Mn-54 pCi/L 95 93 1.02 A Fe-59 pCi/L 84 79 1.06 A Zn-65 pCi/L 187 176 1.06 A Co-60 pCi/L 132 123 1.07 A E3901-396 AP Ce-141 pci 79 77 1.03 A Cr-51 pCi 227 210 1.08 A Cs-1 34 pCi 93 108 0.86 A Cs-1 37 pCi 70 79 0.89 A Co-58 pCi 80 89 0.90 A Mn-54 pCi 73 84 0.87 A Fe-59 pCi 74 71 1.04 A Zn-65 pCi 143 158 0.91 A Co-60 pCi 93 111 0.84 A E3900-396 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 74 86 0.86 A November, 2003 E3790-396 Milk Sr-89 pCilL 185 168 1.10 A Sr-90 pCi/L 19 17 1.12 A E3971-396 Milk 1-131 pCi/L 87 90 0.97 A Ce-141 pCiUL 186 202 0.92 A Cr-51 pCi/L 287 280 1.03 A Cs-134 pCi/L 119 135 0.88 A Cs-137 pCi/L 116 129 0.90 A Co-58 pCi/L 111 111 1.00 A Mn-54 pCi/L 176 173 1.02 A Fe-59 pCi/L 94 102 0.92 A Zn-65 pCiUL 190 197 0.96 A Co-60 pCi/L 140 155 0.90 A 89

Table 7.2.1(cont)

ANALYTICS ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY CROSS CHECK PROGRAM TELEDYNE QC SPIKE PROGRAM TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PAGE 3 OF 3)

Identification Reported Known Ratio (c)

Month/Year Number Matrix Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBElAnalytics Evaluation (d)

November, 2003 E3973-396 AP Ce-141 pCi 144 142 1.01 A Cr-51 pCi 203 198 1.03 A Cs-1 34 pCi 90 96 0.94 A Cs-1 37 pCi 85 91 0.93 A Co-58 pCi 80 78 1.03 A Mn-54 pCi 115 122 0.94 A Fe-59 pCi 72 72 1.00 A Zn-65 pCi 121 139 0.87 A Co-60 pCi 102 109 0.94 A E3972-396 Charcoal 1-131 pCi 67 77 0.87 A (1) Incorrectly calculated. The recalculated March & September Sr-89 results of 138 & 95.8 pCiL, respectively, are acceptable.

The efficiency required for these samples is different than the efficiency for regular samples. NCR 04-02 (2) Using only the results from the 1099.2 keVphoton, the Fe-59 would be 71 pCi, which is acceptable. Coincidental summing occurs only with significant Fe-59 activity levels. Therefore, there is no impact on environmental samples. NCR 04-02 (a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reported result.

(b) The Analytics known value is equal to 100% of the parameterpresent in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparation.

(c) Ratio of Teledyne Brown Engineering to Analytics results.

(d) Analytics evaluation based on TBE intemal QC limits: A= Acceptable. Reported result falls within ratio limits of 0.80-1.20.

W-Acceptable with waming. Reported result falls within 0.70-0.80 or 1.20-1.30. N = Not Acceptable. Reported result falls outside the ratio limits of < 0.70 and > 1.30.

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Table 7.2.2 DOE/EML ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY CROSS CHECK PROGRAM TELEDYNE QC SPIKE PROGRAM TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PAGE 1 OF 2)

Identification Reported Known Ratio (c)

Month/Year Number Media Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE1EML Evaluation (d)

March, 2003 QAP 58 AP Co-60 Bq/filter 35.9 33.5 1.07 A (QAP 0303) Cs-1 37 Bq/filter 113.7 99.7 1.14 A Gr-Beta Bq/filter 1.6 1.5 1.07 A Mn-54 Bq/filter 49.4 43.8 1.13 A Sr-90 Bq/filter 2.4 2.8 0.86 A Soil Ac-228 Bq/kg 70.2 57.06 1.23 W Bi-212 Bq/kg 72.5 60.6 1.20 W Bi-214 Bq/kg 76.2 67.0 1.14 A Cs-1 37 Bq/kg 1883 1450 1.30 N (1)

K-40 Bq/kg 805.7 636 1.27 W Pb-212 Bq/kg 74.8 57.9 1.29 W Pb-214 Bq/kg 79.2 71.1 1.11 A Sr-90 Bq/kg 53.5 64.4 0.83 A Th-234 Bq/kg 169.1 127 1.33 A Vegetation Co-60 Bq/kg 14.4 12.1 1.19 A Cs-1 37 Bq/kg 522 444 1.18 A K-40 Bq/kg 1360 1120 1.21 A Sr-90 Bq/kg 498.3 650 0.77 A Water Co-60 Bq/L 252.3 234 1.08 A Cs-134 Bq/L 31.1 30.5 1.02 A Cs-137 Bq/L 71.5 63.8 1.12 W Gr-Beta Bq/L 821.3 627.5 1.31 W H-3 Bq/L 418.3 390 1.07 A Sr-90 Bq/L 3.63 4.34 0.84 W September, 2003 QAP 59 AP Mn-54 Bq/filter 54.0 58.0 0.93 A (QAP 0309) Co-60 Bq/filter 53.3 55.1 0.97 A Sr-90 Bq/filter 1.7 2.058 0.83 A Cs-1 37 Bq/filter 51.2 54.8 0.93 A Gr-Beta Bq/filter 3.4 3.89 0.87 W Soil K-40 Bqlkg 517.0 488.0 1.06 A Sr-90 Bq/kg 70.0 80.3 0.87 A Cs-137 Bq/kg 2127.0 1973.0 1.08 A Bi-212 Bq/kg 56.1 53.9 1.04 A Pb-212 Bqlkg 52.7 50.7 1.04 A Bi-214 Bq/kg 36.4 34.4 1.06 A Pb-214 Bq/kg 41.5 35.2 1.18 A Ac-228 Bq/kg 56.2 50.8 1.11 A Th-234 Bq/kg 145.4 116.0 1.25 A 91

Table 7.2.2 (cont.)

DOEIEML ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY CROSS CHECK PROGRAM TELEDYNE QC SPIKE PROGRAM TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PAGE 2 OF 2)

Identification Reported Known Ratio (c)

MonthfYear Number Media Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) TBE/EML Evaluation (d)

September, 2003 QAP 59 Water H-3 Bq/L 511.0 446.3 1.14 A (QAP 0309) Co-60 Bq/L 491.0 513.0 0.96 A Sr-90 Bq/L 5.9 7.04 0.84 W Cs-1 34 Bq/L 62.4 63.0 0.99 A Cs-137 BqIL 74.9 80.3 0.93 A Gr-Beta Bq/L 1663.0 1948.0 0.85 A (1) Incorrect bottle size used. Sample was placed into a smaller container and recounted. All recount results were acceptable except Bi-212 which was acceptable with waming. Previously analyzed samples were examined and no other incorrect container sizes were noted. NCR 03-07 (a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reported result.

(b) The DOE/EML known value is equal to 100% of the parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparation.

(c) Ratio of Teledyne Brown Engineering to DOE/EML results.

(d) DOE/EML evaluation: A=acceptable, W=acceptable with waming, N=not acceptable. Control Limits are established based upon percentiles of historic data distributions. Analytical performance is evaluated based on the historical analytical capabilities for individual analyte/matrix pairs. The criteria for acceptable performance, WA'has been chosen to be between the 15th and the 85th percentile. The acceptable with warning criteria,W is between the 5th and 15th percentile and the 85th and 95th percentile. In other words, the middle 70% of all reported values are acceptable, while the outer 5th through 15th (10%.) and 85th through 95th (10%) are in the warning area. The not acceptable criteria, N' is established at less than the 5th percentile and greater tha the 95th percentile, that is the outer 10% of historical data.

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Table 7.2.3 ERA ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY CROSS CHECK PROGRAM TELEDYNE QC SPIKE PROGRAM TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PAGE 1 OF 1)

Identification Reported Known Month/Year Number Media Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) Control Limits Evaluation (c)

May, 2003 Rad 53 Water 1-131 pCi/L 13.6 20.8 15.6 - 26.0 N (1)

H-3 pCi/L 1200 1250 678 - 1820 A Co-60 pCi/L 69.9 63.8 55.1 - 72.5 A Cs-1 34 pCi/L 73.5 75.7 67.0 - 84.4 A Cs-1 37 pCi/L 165 150 141 - 159 N (2)

Sr-89 pCi/L 37.0 31.3 22.6 - 40.0 A Sr-90 pCi/L 23.5 27.4 18.7 - 36.1 A November, 2003 Rad 55 Water 1-131 pCi/L 22.2 28.2 23.0 - 33.4 N (3)

H-3 pCi/L 1630 14300 11800 - 16800 N (3)

Co-60 pCi/L 28.4 27.7 19.0 - 36.4 A Cs-1 34 pCi/L 21.7 23.4 14.7 - 32.1 A Cs-1 37 pCi/L 63.6 64.2 55.5 - 72.9 A Sr-89 pCi/L 47.9 50.4 41.7 - 59.1 A Sr-90 pCi/L 9.23 10.2 1.54- 18.9 A Gr-Beta pCi/L 161 168 124 - 212 A (1) .The stable iodine canierin the sample was unaccountedforinthe calculation. When recalculated, the correct result of 20.0 pCiL was within acceptance criteria. NCR 03-11 (2) Although Cs-137 is evaluated as N, the TBE/ERA ratio of 1.10 falls within limits of 0.80 - 1.20 andis considered by TBE as acceptable.

(3) The decay correction did not take into account the extended count time. When recalculated, the correctresult of 23.2 was within acceptancecriteria. NCR 04-06 Due to recalculatingH-3 to requiredreportingunits, a decimal place was dropped. The correctresult of 16300 is within acceptance criteria. NCR 04-06 (a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reportedresult.

(b) The ERA known value is equal to 100% of the parameterpresentin the standardas determined by gravimetricand/or volumetric measurements made during standardpreparation.

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Table 7.2.4 MAPEP ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY CROSS CHECK PROGRAM TELEDYNE QC SPIKE PROGRAM TELEDYNE BROWN ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PAGE 1 OF 1)

Identification Reported Known Month/Year Number Media Nuclide Units Value (a) Value (b) Control Limits Evaluation (c)

February, 2003 02-Wi 0 Water Cs-1 34 Bq/L 382.7 421 294.70 - 547.30 A Cs-1 37 Bq/L 329.3 329 230.30 - 427.70 A Co-57 Bq/L 58.17 57 39.90 - 74.10 A Co-60 Bq/L 41.2 38.2 26.74 - 49.66 A Mn-54 Bq/L 35.07 32.9 23.03 - 42.77 A Sr-90 Bq/L 11.70 12.31 8.62- 16.00 A Zn-65 BqIL 566 516 361.20 - 670.80 A July, 2003 03-S10 Soil Cs-1 34 BqIKg 204 238 166.60 - 309.40 A Cs-1 37 Bq/Kg 803 832 582.40 - 1081.60 A Co-57 Bq/Kg 499 530 371.00 -689.00 A Co-60 Bq/Kg 427 420 294.00 - 546.00 A Mn-54 Bq/Kg 136 137 95.90- 178.10 A K-40 Bq/Kg 686 652 456.40 - 847.60 A Sr-90 Bq/Kg 651 714 499.80 - 928.20 A Zn-65 Bq/Kg 528 490 343.00 - 637.00. A (a) Teledyne Brown Engineering reported result.

(b) The MAPEP known value is equal to 100% of the parameter present in the standard as determined by gravimetric and/or volumetric measurements made during standard preparation.

(c) DOE/MAPEP evaluation: A=acceptable, W=acceptable with warning, N=not acceptable.

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8. Land Use Census The ENNVY Off-site Dose Calculation Manual 3/4.5.2 requires that a Land Use Census be conducted annually between the dates of June 1 and October 1. The census identifies the locations of the nearest milk animal and the nearest residence in each of the 16 meteorological sectors within a distance of five miles of the plant. The census also identifies the nearest milk animal (within three miles of the plant) to the point of predicted highest annual average D/Q value due to elevated releases from the plant stack in each of the three major meteorological sectors. The 2003 Land Use Census was conducted in the summer of 2003 in accordance with the ODCM.

Following the collection of field data and in compliance with Off-site Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM)

Section 10.1, a dosimetric analysis is performed to compare the census locations to the "critical receptor" identified in the ODCM. This critical receptor is the location that is used in the Method 1 screening dose calculations found in the ODCM (i.e. the dose calculations done in compliance with ODCM Surveillance 4.3.3). If a census location has a 20% greater potential dose than that of the critical receptor, this fact must be announced in the annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report for that period. A re-evaluation of the critical receptor would also be done at that time. No changes in the census from year 2001 occurred for the 2003 census, therefore no such revision of the 2001 calculations were required.

Pursuant to ODCM 3.5.2.a, a dosimetric analysis would be performned, using site specific meteorological data, to determine which milk animal locations would provide the optimal sampling locations. If any location had experienced a 20% greater potential dose commitment than at a currently sampled location, the new location would be added to the routine environmental sampling program in replacement of the location with the lowest calculated dose (which is eliminated from the program). The 2003 Land Use Census did not identify any locations, meeting the criteria of ODCM Table 3.5.1, with a greater potential dose commitment than at currently sampled locations. No changes to the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) were required based on the Land Use Census.

The results of the 2003 Land Use Census are included in this report in compliance with ODCM 4.5.2 and ODCM 10.2. The locations identified during the census may be found in Table 8.1.

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TABLE 8.1 2003 LAND USE CENSUS LOCATIONS*

SECTOR NEAREST RESIDENCE NEAREST MILK ANIMAL Km (Mi) Km (Mi)

N 1.5 (0.9)

NNE 1.4 (0.9) 5.5 (3.4) Cows NE 1.3 (0.8)

ENE 1.0(0.6)

E 0.9 (0.6)

ESE 2.8 (1.8)

SE 2.0 (1.2) 3.6 (2.2) Cows**

SSE 2.1(1.3)

S .0.5 (0.3) 2.2 (1.4) Cows**

SSW 0.5 (0.3)

SW 0.4 (0.3) 8.2 (5.1) Cows WSW 0.5 (0.3) 9.6 (6.0) Goats W 0.6 (0.4) 0.8 (0.5) Cows WNW 1.1(0.7) 7.5 (4.7) Cows NW 2.6 (1.6) ----

NNW 2.6 (1.6)

• Sectors and distances are relative to the plant stack as determined by a Global Positioning System survey conducted in 1997.

• • Location of nearest milk animal within 3 miles of the plant to the point of predicted highest annual average D/Q value in each of the three major meteorological sectors.

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9.

SUMMARY

During 2003 as in all previous years of plant operation, a program was conducted to assess the levels of radiation or radioactivity in the ENNVY Power Station environment. Over 800 samples were collected (including TLDs) over the course of the year, with a total of over 2700 radionuclide or exposure rate analyses performed. The samples included ground water, river water, sediment, fish, milk, silage, mixed grass, storm drain sediment, and storm drain water. In addition to these samples, the air surrounding the plant was sampled continuously and the radiation levels were measured continuously with environmental TLDs.

Three of the objectives of the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) are:

• To provide an early indication of the appearance or accumulation of any radioactive material in the environment caused by the operation of the station.

• To provide assurance to regulatory agencies and the public that the station's environmental impact is known and within anticipated limits.

• To verify the adequacy and proper functioning of station effluent controls and monitoring systems..

Low levels of radioactivity from three sources (discussed below) were detected in samples collected off-site as a part of the radiological environmental monitoring program. Most samples had measurable levels of naturally-occurring K-40, Be-7, Th-232 or radon daughter products. These are the most common of the naturally-occurring radionuclides.

Many samples (particularly milk, river water, mixed grass, and sediment) had fallout radioactivity such as Cs-137 and Sr-90 from atmospheric nuclear weapons tests conducted primarily from the late 1950s through 1980.

Several samples from onsite locations (from the plant storm drain system) had low levels of radioactivity resulting from emissions from the ENNVY plant. In all cases, the possible radiological impact was negligible with respect to exposure from natural background radiation. In no case did the detected levels exceed the most restrictive federal regulatory or plant license limits for radionuclides in the environment.

In fact, measured values were several orders of magnitude below reportable levels listed in Table 4.5.

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10. REFERENCES

1. USNRC Radiological Assessment Branch Technical Position, "An Acceptable Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program," Revision 1, November 1979.

2. NCRP Report No. 94, Exposure of the Population in the United States and Canadafrom Natural Background Radiation, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, 1987.

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