ML051120187

2004 Nonradiological Environmental Operating Report

ML051120187
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	04/12/2005
From:	Domonique Malone Nuclear Management Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Palisades Nuclear Plant Commitned to Nuclar ExceIl Operated by Nuclear Management Company, LLC April 12, 2005 Facility Operating License Appendix B, Section 5.4.1 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Palisades Nuclear Plant Docket 50-255 License No. DPR-20 2004 Nonradiolocical Environmental Operating Report Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), is providing the Palisades Nuclear Plant Annual Nonradiological Environmental Operating Report for 2004. This report was prepared in accordance with the Palisades Nuclear Plant Facility Operating License, Appendix B, section 5.4.1. The attached report describes the implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004.

Summary of Commitments This lejtr contains no new commitments and no revisions to existing commitments.

Daniel J. Malone Site Vice President, Palisades Nuclear Plant Nuclear Management Company, LLC Enclosure (1)

Attachment (1)

CC Administrator, Region l1l, USNRC Project Manager, Palisades, USNRC Resident Inspector, Palisades, USNRC 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway

• Covert, Michigan 49043-9530 Telephone: 269.764.2000

IC, ENCLOSURE 2004 NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND

Appendix B of the Facility Operating License for the Palisades Nuclear Plant requires the submittal of an annual environmental operating report to the NRC, describing the implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) during the previous year. The period covered by this report is January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004.

The Palisades Nuclear Plant operated for 7166.2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> during 2004, which produced a net total of 5,346,140 MWh. This represents 75.6% of the net demonstrated capacity, per the design electric rating of 805 MWe.

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATIONS Several procedure revisions and facility modifications were evaluated per Palisades Administrative Procedure 4.22, 'Nonradiological Environmental Program," during 2004.

Consumers Energy Company Environmental and Technical Services department reviewed one procedure and two modifications for determination of impact on the environment.

The extension of the south shore vehicle barrier required modification of permit 95-056-044-5 from the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and a revision to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) permit 99-12-0673.

The installation of additional security cameras required permitting from the MDEQ. Permit 04-80-0044-P was issued.

There were no changes, tests, or experiments that involved an unreviewed environmental question, and no projects required EPP changes.

3.0 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED UNDER NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit M10001457 was renewed by the MDEQ and became effective December 1, 2004.

4.0 UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS No unusual environmental events occurred during 2004.

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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Documentation of the effect of cooling tower operation on meteorological variables was required for two years following the conversion from the once-through cooling system to the cooling towers. Because the cooling towers have been in operation for 30 years, meteorological monitoring and other monitoring activities related to the cooling towers were not required during 2004.

Herbicides were applied to the transmission line exit corridor in 2004 by Consumers Energy Forestry Department. Rose Exterminator Company treated other areas of the property for vegetative management during 2004. The application of herbicides is documented in Attachment 1.

6.0 NON-ROUTINE REPORTS During 2004, no non-routine reports were generated.

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ATTACHMENT 1 HERBICIDE TREATMENTS Company: Bio-Serv Corp. D.B.A., Rose Exterminator Company 1025 Huntly Rd.

Niles, Michigan 49120 Dates of Treatment: 4-12-04, 4-15-04, 4-16-04, 4-26-04, 4-28-04, 4-29-04, 5-21-04, 5-28-04, 8-6-04, 8-10-04 Commercial Name: Karmex DF herbicide, Oust XP herbicide, Roundup Pro herbicide Chemical Name: Karmex DF (Diuron) Manufactured by Griffin, Oust XP (Sulfometuron Methyl) Manufactured by Dupont, Roundup Pro (Glyphosate), Manufactured by Monsanto Concentration of Active Ingredient in Field Use Mix: 5 - 20 pounds Karmex per acre, 5 ounces OUST per acre, in 100 gallons water. 0.08% Roundup Pro Diluting Substance: Water Rate of Application: 5 - 20 pounds Karmex, 5 ounces Oust in 100 gallons of water per acre.

Total Amount Used: 2,037 gallons Method of Application: Broadcast Spray Frequency of Application: Once per year in the springtime, then as needed.

Location: Along and near roadways, fence lines, walkways, parking lots, containment areas, substations, cooling towers, protected area and microwave zones.

Purpose of Treatment: Control of weed species.

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Company: Consumers Energy Forestry Department Date of Treatment: June 11, 2004 Commercial Name: Garlon 4 herbicide Chemical Name: Triclopyr (61.6%), Other ingredients-including kerosene (38.4%),

manufactured by Dow AgroSciences Concentration of Active Ingredient in Field Use Mix: 25% Garlon 4 Diluting Substance: AX-IT Rate of Application: As needed, for spraying cut stumps 4 inches or larger.

Total Amount Used: 1 quart Method of Application: Low volume backpack sprayer.

Frequency of Application: One-time treatment to previously cut stumps.

Location: Transmission Line Exit Corridor.

Purpose of Treatment: To prevent growth of previously cut trees.

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