ML052500287
| ML052500287 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 09/01/2005 |
| From: | Randich J AmerGen Energy Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| %dam200604, 2120-052-2922, 2130-05-20169, File No. 05024 | |
| Download: ML052500287 (5) | |
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AmnerGen m AmerGen Energy Company, LLC www.exeloncorp.com An Exelon Company Oyster Creek US Route 9 South. P.O. Box 388 Forked River, NJ 08731-0388 September 1, 2005 2130-05-20169 2120-052-2922 File No. 05024 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk - NRC Washington, DC 20555
Subject:
Oyster Creek Generating Station Docket 50-219 Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2005-2 This report provides detailed information regarding the recent incidental take of a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle at the Oyster Creek Generating Station. The turtle was incidentally taken alive during the morning of August 5, 2005 after it was removed from the circulating water intake structure trash bars. As indicated on the attached incident report, the turtle was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, NJ for examination and rehabilitation prior to medical treatment and its subsequent release.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Malcolm Browne at (609) 971-4124.
Very truly yours, Lames J. R ldch Plant Manager JJR/MEB Enclosure cc:
Ms. Sara McNulty U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Northeast Region Protected Resources Division One Blackburn Drive Gloucester, MA 01930 j32~
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Mr. Samuel Collins, Administrator, Region 1 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Mr. Peter Tam US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Senior Project Manager Washington, DC 20555 Ms. Harriet Nash, Mailstop 0-11-Fl US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Mr. Michael Masnik, Mailstop 0-11 -Fl US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Senior Resident Inspector Oyster Creek Generating Station PO Box 388 Forked River, NJ 08731 Ms. Jeanette Bowers-Altman NJ Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish, Game, and Wildlife P.O. Box 400 Trenton, NJ 08625-0400
OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2005-2 At approximately 0500 hours0.00579 days <br />0.139 hours <br />8.267196e-4 weeks <br />1.9025e-4 months <br /> on Friday August 5, 2005, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a live sea turtle below the water surface within Bay # 4 of the circulating water intake structure. The operator retrieved the turtle as gently as possible. The turtle appeared to be alive and moving about normally but a wound to a portion of the left front flipper was apparent. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
representative who took custody of the turtle the same morning confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi). The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 82.7 F (28.2 C) and OCGS was in operation at 100% power with four circulating water pumps and two dilution pumps in operation.
Although it is impossible to say precisely how long the turtle had been near the circulating water intake structure prior to removal, the circulating water trash racks and intake bays had been inspected only about one hour earlier the same day at approximately 0400 hours0.00463 days <br />0.111 hours <br />6.613757e-4 weeks <br />1.522e-4 months <br />. The turtle was not observed during that inspection.
The turtle measured 9.3 in (23.6 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 4.2 lb (1.9 kg).
The turtle exhibited a severe laceration near the base of the left front flipper. However, the turtle appeared to be in good health and moving about normally after its gentle retrieval from the water at OCGS. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the capture within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> on August 5, 2005.
The turtle was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ during the morning of August 5, 2005. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, measured and held for feeding and rehabilitation. The Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network Stranding Report 05-162 pre The turtle was sent the following day from MMSC to the Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail Beach, NC for further rehabilitation and medical evaluation. On August 12, the turtle was transported to the NC State Veterinary School for amputation of the wounded flipper. The turtle will undergo additional rehabilitation before being released into the Atlantic Ocean.
SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT OBSERVER'S NAME / ADDRESS / PHONE:
STRANDING DATE:
First Brandi M.l. N Last Biehl Year 20 05 Month 08 Day 5
Affiliation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle number by day 01 Address PO Box 773, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203 Field ID #
05-162 Coordinator must be notified within 24 hrs; this Area code/Phone number _(609) 266-0538 was done by Ephone (609)266-0538 SPECIES: (check one)
El CC = Loggerhead El CM = Green El DC = Leatherback El El = Hawksbill
! LK = Kemp's Ridley LO = Olive Ridley D UN = Unidentified Check Unidentified If not positive. Do Not Guess.
STRANDING LOCATION: []Offshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) finshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)
State NJ County Ocean County Descriptive location (be specific)Forked River. Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, impinged on water intake gratinc Latitude 39' 48. 85' N Longitude 74' 12. 42' W Carcass necropsied? ElYesUNo Photos taken? EYes rINo Species verified by coordinator?
E Yes El No CONDITION: (check one) 0 = Aive El 1 = Fresh dead El 2 = Moderately decomposed El 3 = Severely decomposed El 4 = Dried carcass El 5 = Skeleton, bones only FINAL DISPOSITION: (check)
[:I = Left on beach where found; painted? ElYes* [No(5) 02 = Buried: El on beach /E off beach; carcass painted before buried? El Yes* El No 03 = Salvaged: 0 all /El part(s), what/why?
El4 = Pulled up on beach/dune; painted? OYes ElNo 06 = Alive, released
- 7 = Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where?
Topsail Sea Turtle Hospital (Topsail, NC)
E08 = Left floating, not recovered; painted? ElYes* ElNo 0l9 = Disposition unknown, explain SEX:! Undetermined M Female El Male Does tail extend beyond carapace?
El Yes; how far? _
cm / in E No How was sex determined?
El Necropsy El Tail length (adult only)
TAGS: Contact coordinator before disposing of any tagged animail!
Checked for flipper tags? El Yes M No Check all 4 flippers. If found, record tag number(s) / tag location / return address PIT tag scan? El Yes
- No If found, record number/ tag location Coded wire tag scan? E Yes
- No If positive response, record location (flipper)
Checked for living tag? ElYes
- No If found, record location (scute number & side)
- If painted, what color?,
CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing)
Using calipers Circle unit Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) 23.6 Frin Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Straight width (Widest Point) 21.5 i /in Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) cm / in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Curved width (Widest Point) cm / in Circle unit Weight
- actual I E est.
4.2 kg J Mark wounds / abnormalities on diagrams at left and describe below (note tar or oil, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, epibiota, papillomas, emaciation, etc.). Please note if no wounds / abnormalities are found.
Responsive. Emaciated. Left front flipper has severe laceration extending 34 of the way across (small amount of muscle and tissue attaching it). Small abrasions to right front flipper. Iniuries indicate a previous entanglement in a line or net. Taken to MMSC for evaluation. 08/06/05 Transferred to The Sea Turtle Hospital, Topsail. NC for further rehabilitation. 08/12/05 Left front flipper amputation by NC State Vet School.
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THE STRANDING Found with severe laceration to front flipper.
THE TREATMENT r,.
Transported August 12 to the NC State Vet School for amputation of wounded flipper.