ML052010507
| ML052010507 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 03/03/2003 |
| From: | Xcel Energy |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| Davis J, NRR/DRIP/RLEP, 415-3835 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML052010507 (4) | |
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Xcel Energy/USFWS Avian Protection Memorandum Of Understanding Semi-Annual Report #2 March 3, 2003 Covering August 2, 2002 through February 2, 2003 Reporting Period On April 19, 2002, Xcel Energy and the USFWS entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish procedures and policies to be employed by the Company's operating companies and the Service in dealing with migratory birds that may be present, injured or killed on the Company's property during the period of this MOU.
As part of the agreement, Xcel Energy agreed to file a report with the Service three months and two weeks after the date of the execution of this MOU and every six months thereafter. The Company submitted the first report, compiling information described in the MOU, which occurred during the initial three-month period, on August 2, 2002. One report is submitted on behalf of all the Xcel Energy operating companies that signed the MOU.
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Status of the Development and Implementation of an Avian Protection Plan (APP)
EDM International continues to gather data for the development of the APP for PSCo and CLFP, Xcel Energy expects that APP will be complete by the end of 2003. Fieldwork began in 2002 and will be completed in 2003. During the field reviews, bird mortalities may be documented. In 2002, those mortalities found were documented and measures to modify the structures will be developed and reported as part of the final APP. In 2003, the same measures will be in place; however, the USFWS will also be notified of any mortalities found during these field surveys.
As reported previously, Xcel Energy will start development of the APP's for the remainder of the operating companies in 2003, but have proposed to the Service that those APP's will not be fully developed until after the PSCo APP is finalized. This will allow us to develop one APP, work out issues and have the format available to promptly complete the remaining APP's. Regardless of the completion date of the APP's, Xcel Energy is moving forward with employee training and continuing to address issues. Therefore, Xcel Energy is in compliance with Section 4A. of the other MOUs.
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Status of Special Purpose Permit Xcel Energy has filed applications for special purpose permits for all of the operating companies.
Those applications are currently under review by the respective USFWS Migratory Bird Offices.
Xcel Energy/USFWS Avian Protection Memorandum Of Understanding Semi-Annual Report #2 March 1, 2003
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Summary of Avian Injuries Operating Description Date Comments Company SPS Cattle Egret injured at 10/09/2002 Transported by company official to South Plains Wildlife Jones Station, Rehabilitation Center in Lubbock.
Lubbock Texas. The egret had a broken wing.
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Summary of Avian Deaths The following table summarizes avian deaths that have occurred since August 2,2002. Specific details of an incident can be provided upon request.
Operating Description Date Comments Company NSP-MN Three trumpeter 12/10/2002 Xcel was notified that three young swans were found dead by swans found dead in hunters near powerlines near Monticello, IvIN. Two of the lines Monticello, MN.
are owned by Xcel Energy and one by Great River Energy.
Xcel reported deaths to Regional USFWS MEBO.
NSP-MN One trumpeter swan 1/4/2003 Another immature trumpeter swan found under same lines as found dead in reported on 12/10/2002. Xcel Energy included this Monticello, MN.
information in discussions with USFWS, and Great River Energy. Xcel will be working to develop a plan to mark lines in 2003 before next winter.
NSP-MN Cormorant found 10/25/02 USFWS notified on 10/25/02. DNR also notified.
dead near powerlines Cormorants are common in the area. This is the first reported by Prairie Island collision. Xcel will continue to monitor to determine if any Generating Plant mitigative measures are needed.
substation PSCo Owl, unknown type, 8/5/2002 The carcass was found by a lineman and reported to Larry found electrocuted at Claxton. A voice mail message was left with USFWS Special the base of a Agent Leo Suazo. The Lineman left the carcass where found distribution pole near and was gone upon his return. The suspected distribution pole Evergreen, CO.
will be retrofitted within a month.
PSCo Hawk, unknown type, 8/5/2002 The carcass was found by lineman and reported to Larry found electrocuted at Claxton. A voice mail message was left with USFWS Special the base of a Agent Leo Suazo. Lineman had transported carcass to a distribution pole near nearby veterinary clinic prior to reporting. Clinic had disposed Evergreen, CO.
of carcass in a dumpster before being contacted by Mr.
Claxton. The suspected distribution pole will be retrofitted within a month.
PSCo Red Tailed Hawk 9/17/2002 Lineman found carcass and contacted the Colorado Division of carcass was found at Wildlife who took possession. PSCo Transmission the base of a Engineering investigated and determined the hawk was sitting Page 2 of 4
Xcel Energy/USFWS Avian Protection Memorandum Of Understanding Semi-Annual Report #2 March 1, 2003 Operating Description Date Comments
'Company transmission pole near on structure #115 when lightning hit structure #114. A Palisade CO.
resultant current was sent via the static wire to structure #115, which had a broken insulator, and flashed over to the hawk.
The insulator was replaced to prevent future problems.
SPS American Kestrel 08/26/2002 Found under unit #3 baghouse. No electrical structures were found dead at in the immediate vicinity. USFWS was notified. No other Harrington Station, action was performed.
Amarillo Texas.
SPS Hawk electrocution 10/09/2002 USFWS was notified. Modifications performed were:
on utility pole in One triangle anti-perching device was installed.
Chaves County, near Insulation was installed on the electrical cables.
Roswell, New Mexico.
SPS Red Tailed Hawk 10/11/2002 Rob Lee, USFWS agent, notified Xcel Energy of the electrocution on utility electrocution, and also requested several other poles near the pole near Seagraves, vicinity be modified. Modifications performed were:
Texas. The bird was The transformer bank that feeds Meter #49328400 was found alive, reworked and bird guards were installed on 10/14/2002.
transported to the The single transformer was checked and bird guards were Wildlife Center in installed on 10/15/2002.
Lubbock, TX where it The jumpers on three other transformer banks, in the was euthanized.
vicinity, were checked and bird guards were installed on 10/15/2002.
SPS Red Tailed Hawk 10/30/2002 USFWS was notified. Modifications made on 01 /22/2003 electrocution on were:
transformer structure Lightning arresters were replaced by new poly-type near Stinnett, Texas material lightning arresters Primary leads were replaced with leads containing electrocution prevention insulation material Installed bird guards on the primary risers SPS Hawk electrocution 12/30/2002 USFWS was notified. Modifications to the structure consisted on transformer pole in of two wildlife bird guards were installed on 12/30/02.
Floyd County, near Lockney TX.
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Summaryof Migratory Bird Nest Removals A. Active Migratorv Bird Nests Non-Emergency Removals None have been reported.
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Xcel Energy/USFWS Avian Protection Memorandum Of Understanding Semi-Annual Report #2 March 1, 2003 B. Active Nests Of Non-Endangered/Threatened. Non-eagle Migratory Birds-Emergency Removals None have been reported.
C. Inactive Nests of Non-listed. Non-eagle Migratory Birds -Emergency Removal Operating Description Date Comments Company NSP-Removed osprey nest 12/10/02 The USFWS office in SL Paul and MDNR contacted prior to Minnesota located on distribution removal.
line in Orono, MN.
D. Endangered/Threatened Migratory Bird Nest Removals No removals have been reported
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Eagle Permits None have been applied for.
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Summary of Record-Keeping Procedures Xcel Energy is currently developing record keeping procedures. Once the special purpose permits are acquired, final procedures will be completed.
The next report will be submitted to the Service in six months (within 30 days following 8/2/2003.)
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