ML052010598
| ML052010598 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 02/22/2002 |
| From: | Pfannmuller L State of MN, Dept of Natural Resources |
| To: | Bodensteiner J Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Xcel Energy |
| Davis J, NRR/DRIP/RLEP, 415-3835 | |
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| Download: ML052010598 (2) | |
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayetic Road
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St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-40( at February 22, 2002 Jim Bodensteiner Senior Environmental Analyst Xcel Energy 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401-1927
Dear Mr. Bodensteiner,
Based oni information provided in an e-mail from Dan Orr and a report from the State Duty Officer, a fish kill was reported at the Monticello plant on January 21, 2002. Mr. Orr sent the list of fish.
species and the numbers of dead fish per species to me via e-mail. A total of 797 fish of three species were reported. These fish included channel catfish, small mouth bass and rock bass.
According to permits issued, Xcel Energy is responsible for the fish killed due to operation of the facility, and as the party responsible for the operation of the power plant and the consequent killing of fish, is liable to the State for the fish replacement values as described in the enclosed; itemized bill. Minnesota Statutes Section 97A.025 provides that ownership of fish and wild animals is in the state in its sovereign capacity, f6i the benefit of all people of the state. Also, Minnesota Statutes Section 115.071 subdivision 3 requires the person(s) responsible for the destruction of fish or wildlife to forfeit and pay to the state a sum that-will adequately compensate the state for any loss or destruction of wildlife, fish or other aquatic life. Replacement values for the fish species were determined from the American Fisheries Society special publication #24. Accordingly, we request reimbursement for the fish in the amount of $268.20.
Your prompt remittance will be appreciated. This is not a fine or penalty but compensation for the fish destroyed. Please make the check payable to the Department of Natural Resources and send it to my attention at the above address. Thaink you.
Sincerely, Lee Pfannmuller, Director Division of Ecological Services Attachment c: Maxilyn Danks DNRInformation: 651-296-6157
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Monticello Plant Fish Kill.
January 21, 2002 Dead Fish in Discharge Canal:
Channel catfish-665 <6" @ $0.18 each 37 6"-12" ( $0.62 each =
18 12"-18"@( $ 1.73 each=
1 18"-24" = 3.3 lbs. ( 1.10/lb =
Total fish=.721
- $119.70
- S 22.94
$ 31.14
.$ 3.63
- $177.41 Dead Fish in the River Below Outfall:
Smallmouth bass-
- 66 <6" @$0.76 each=
6 6"-12" @ $6.30 each =
Total fish =72 Channel catfish-*
1 <6" @ $0.18 each 1 6"-12" @ $0.62 each =
1 12"-i 8"@(I$1.73 each=
Total fish= 3 Rock bass-1 <6" e $.30 eachn=
$50.16
$37.80.
$87.96
$0.18
$0.62
$1.73
$2.53 S0.30 Total = 797 fish
$268.20 Compensation values for fish are taken from the Amnerican Fisheries'Society special publication #24 entitled "Investigation ahd'Valuation of Fish Kills", 1992.
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