ML060520515
| ML060520515 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Limerick  |
| Issue date: | 02/17/2006 |
| From: | Plant Licensing Branch III-2 |
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| References | |
| TAC MC5465, TAC MC5466 | |
| Download: ML060520515 (21) | |
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APPENDIX B TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-39 LIMERICK GENERATING STATION UNIT 1 I EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC DOCKET NO. 50-352 I ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (NONRADIOLOGICAL)
LIMERICK - UNIT 1 Amendment No. 4-34, 144, 180,
LIMERICK GENERATING STATION UNIT 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (NONRADIOLOGICAL)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section ts 1.0 Objectives of the Environmental Protection Plan ............. 1-1 2.0 Environmental Protection Issues ............................. 2-1 2.1 Aquatic Issues .2-1 2.2 Terrestrial Issues .2-2 2.3 Noise Issues .2-2 3.0 Consistency Requirements .3-1 3.1 Plant Design and Operation .3-1 3.2 Reporting Related to the NPDES Permit and State Certifications............................................ 3-2 3.3 Changes Required for Compliance with Other Environmental Regulations............................................... 3-3 4.0 Environmental Conditions .4-1 4.1 Unusual or Important Environmental Events .4-1 4.2 Environmental Monitoring.................................... 4-1 5.0 Administrative Procedures .5-1 5.1 Review and Audit .5-1 5.2 Records Retention. 5-1 5.3 Changes in Environmental Protection Plan. 51 5.4 Plant Reporting Requirements .5-2
1.0 Objectives of the Environmental Protection Plan The Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) is to provide for protection of nonradiological environmental values during operation of the nuclear Facility. The principal objectives of the EPP are as follows:
- 1) Verify that the facility is operated in an environmentally acceptable manner, as established by the Final Environmental Statement- Operating Licensing Stage (FES-OL) and other NRC environmental impact assessments.
(2) Coordinate NRC requirements and maintain consistency with other Federal, State and local requirements for environmental protection.
(3) Keep NRC informed of the environmental effects of facility operation and of actions taken to control those effects.
Environmental concerns identified in the FES-OL which relate to water quality matters are regulated by way of the licensee's NPDES permit.
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(3) Chlorination of station cooling waters for condenser and cooling tower biofouling control may result in some adverse impacts to Schuylkill River biota in the vicinity of the station discharge (FES Section 5.3.2.3)
(4) Operation of the Point Pleasant Diversion will alter the hydrology, aquatic habitats, and water quality of the headwater section of the East Branch of Perkiomen Creek but the diversion waters are expected to provide beneficial dilution of waste loads entering the stream in its middle and lower reaches. (FES Sections 5.3.2.3 and 5.2.2)
(5) The supplemental cooling water withdrawal from Perkiomen Creek using state-of-the-art technology will result in localized effects from entrainment of fish larvae. (FES Section 5.5.2) 2.2 Terrestrial Issues No specific terrestrial issues were identified by the NRC staff in the FES-OL.
2.3 Noise Issues (1) Tones from the Point Pleasant pumphouse transformers are predicted to be audible and may cause annoyance at a nearby residence. Noise monitor-2-2 Amendment No.180,
A proposed change, test or experiment shall be deemed to involve an unreviewed environmental question if it concerns: (1) a matter which may result in a significant increase in any adverse environmental impact previously evaluated in the FES-OL, environmental impact appraisals, or in any decisions of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board; or (2) a significant change in effluents or power level; or (3) a matter, not previously reviewed and evaluated in the documents specified in (1) of this Subsection, which may have a significant adverse environmental impact.
The licensee shall maintain records of changes in facility design or operation and of tests and experiments carried out pursuant to this Sub-section. These records shall include written evaluations which provide bases for the determination that the change, test, or experiment does not involve an unreviewed environmental question or constitute a decrease in the effectiveness of this EPP to meet the objectives specified in Section 1.0.
3.2 Reporting Related to t.he NPDES Permit and State Certification Changes to, or renewals of, the NPDES Permits or the State certification shall be reported to the NRC wii:hin 30 days following the date the change or renewal is approved. If a permit or certification, in part or in its entirety, is appealed and stayed, the NRC shall be notified within 30 days following the date the stay is granted.
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3.3 Changes Required for Compliance with Other Environmental Regulations Changes in plant design or operation and performance of tests or experiments that are either regulated or mandated by Federal, State, and local environmental regulations are not subject to the requirements of Section 3.1. However, if any environmental impacts of a change are not evaluated under other Federal, State, or local environmental regulations, then those impacts are subject to the requirements of Section 3.1.
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4.0 Environmental Conditicns 4.1. Unusual or Important Environmental Events Any' occurrence of an unusual or important event that indicates or could result in significant environmental impact causally related to plant operation shall be recorded *and reported to the NRC within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> followed by a written report per Subsection 5.4.2. If an event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72, then a duplicate immediate report under this subsection is not required. However, a follow-up written report is required in accordance with Subsection 5.4.2. The following are examples: excessive bird impaction events, onsite plant or animal disease outbreaks, mortality or unusual occurrence of any species protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973, fish kills, increase in nuisance organisms or conditions, and unanticipated or emergency discharge of waste water or chemical substances.
No routine monitoring programs are required to implement this condition.
4.2 Environmental Monitoring 4.2.1 Aquatic Monitoring The certifications and permits required under the Clean Water Act provide mechanisms for protecting water quality and, indirectly, aquatic biota.
The NRC will rely on the decisions made by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority of the Clean Water Act, for any requirements for aquatic monitoring 4 -1 Amendment No.180
4.2.2 Terrestrial Monitoring No terrestrial monitoring is required.
4.2.3 Maintenance of Transmission Line Corridors The use of herbicides within the Limerick Generating Station transmission line corridors (Limerick to Cromby, Cromby to Plymouth Meeting, Cromby to North Wales, and Limerick to Whitpain) shall conform to the approved use of selected herbicides as registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and approved by Commonwealth authorities and applied as directed on the pesticide label.
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4.2.4 Noise Monitoring All initial Environmental Noise Assessments have been completed.
The information in Subsections 4.2.4.1, 4.2.4.2, 4.2.4.3, and 4.2.4.4 has been deleted.
Pages 4-4, 4-5, 4-6 and 4-7 have been removed from this Section.
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5.0 Administrative Procedures 5.1 Review and Audit The licensee shall provide for review and audit of compliance with the EPP.
The audits shall be conducted independently of the individual or groups responsible for performing the specific activity. A description of the organization structure utilized to achieve the independent review and audit function and results of the audit activities shall be maintained and made available for inspection.
5.2 Records Retention Records associated with this Environmental Protection Plan shall be made and retained in a manner convenient for review and inspection. These records shall be made available to NRC on request.
Records of modifications to station structures, systems and components determined to potentially affect the continued protection of the environ-ment shall be retained until the date of termination of the operating license.
All other records relating to this EPP shall be retained for five years or, where applicable, in accordance with the requirements of other agencies.
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5.3 Changes in Environmental Protection Plan Requests for changes in the EPP shall include an assessment of the environmental impact of the proposed change and a supporting justification.
implementation of such changes in the EPP shall not commence prior to NRC approval of the proposed changes in the form of a license amendment incorporating the appropriate revision to the EPP.
5.4 Plant Reporting Requirements 5.4.1 Deleted 5 -2 Amendment No.180
5.4.2 Nonroutine Reports A written report shall be submitted to the NRC within 30 days of occurrence of an Unusual or Important Environmental event. The report shall (a) describe, analyze, and evaluate the event, including extent and magnitude of the impact, and plant operating characteristics, (b) describe the probable cause of the event, (c) indicate the action taken to correct the reported event, (d) indicate the corrective 5-3 Amendment No.180
APPENDIX B TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-85 LIMERICK GENERATING STATION UNIT 2 I EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC DOCKET NO. 50-353 I ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (NON-RADIOLOGICAL)
August 25, 1989 LIMERICK - UNIT 2 Amendment No. 92, 49&, 142 l
LIMERICK GENERATING STATION UNIT 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (NON-RADIOLOGICAL)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN.. . ...
,.... 1-1 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ISSUES ............................... 2-1 2.1 Aquatic Issues ......................... 2-1 2.2 Terrestrial Issues ......................... 2-2 2.3 Noise Issues ......................... 2-2 3.0 CONSISTENCY REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 3-1 3.1 Plant Design and Operation ........................................... 3-1 3.2 Reporting Related to the NPDES Permit and State Certifications .................... ,. , , . ..3-2 3.3 Changes Required for Compliance with Other Environmental Regulations ............................3-2 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS .. 4-1 4.1 Unusual or Important Environmental Events ............................ 4-1 4.2 Environmental Monitoring ......................................... 4-1 5,0 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ......................................... 5-1 5.1 Review and Audit ......................................... 5-1 5.,2 Records Retention ......................................... 5-1 5.3 Changes in Environmental Protection Plan ............................. 5-1 5.4 Plant Reporting Requirements ......................................... 5-2
1.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN The Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) is to provide for protection of non-radiological environmental values during operation of the nuclear facility.
The principal objectives of the EPP are as follows:
(1) Verify that the facility is operated in an environmentally acceptable manner, as established by the Final Environmental Statement-Operating License Stage (FES-OL) and other NRC environmental Impact assessments.
(2) Coordinate NRC requirements and maintain consistency with other Federal, State and local requirements for environmental protection.
(3) Keep NRC informed of the environmental effects of facility operation and of actions taken to control those effects.
Environmental concerns identified in the FES-OL which relate to water quality matters are regulated by way of the licensee's NPDES permit.
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power level; or (3) a matter not previously reviewed and evaluated in the documents specified in (1) of this Subsection, which may have a significant adverse environmental impact.
The licensee shall maintain records of changes in facility design or operation and of tests and experiments carried out pursuant to this Subsection. These records shall include written evaluations which provide bases for the deltermination that the change, test, or experiment does not involve an unreviewed environmental question or constitute a decrease in the effectiveness of the EPP to meet the objectives specified in Section 1.0.
3.2 Reporting Related to the NPDES Permit and State Certification Changes to, or renewals of, the NPDES Permit or the State certification shall be reported to the NRC within 30 days following the date the change or renewal is approved. If a permit or certification, in part or in its entirety, is appealed and stayed, the NRC shall be notified within 30 days following the date the stay is granted.
3.3 Changes Required for Compliance with Other Environmental Regulations Changes in plant design or operation and performance of tests or experiments that are either regulated or mandated by Federal, State and local environmental regulations are not subject to the requirements of Section 3.1. However, if any environmental impacts of a change are not evaluated under other Federal, State, or local environmental regulations, then those impacts are subject to the requirements of Section 3.1.
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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 4.1 Unusual or Important Environmental Events Any occurrence of an unusual or important event that indicates or could result in significant environmental impact causally related to plant operation shall be recorded and reported to the NRC within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> followed by a written report per Subsection 5.4.2. If an event is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72, then a duplicate immediate report under this subsection is not required.
However, a follow-up written report is required in accordance with Subsection 5.4.2. The following are examples: excessive bird impaction events, onsite plant or animal disease outbreaks, mortality or unusual occurrence of any species protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973, fish kills, increase in nuisance organisms or conditions, and unanticipated or emergency discharge of waste water or chemical substances.
No routine monitoring programs are required to implement this condition.
4.2 Environmental Monitoring 4.2.1 Aquatic Monitoring The certifications and permits required under the Clean Water Act provide mechanisms for protecting water quality and, indirectly, aquatic biota. The NRC will rely on the decisions made by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the authority of the Clean Water Act, for any requirements for aquatic monitoring.
4.2.2 Terrestrial Monitoring No terrestrial monitoring is required.
4.2.3 Maintenance of Transmission Line Corridors The use of herbicides within the Limerick Generating Station transmission line corridors (Limerick to Cromby, Cromby to Plymouth Meeting, Cromby to North Wales, and Limerick to Whitpain) shall conform to the approved use of selected herbicides as registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and approved by Commonwealth authorities and applied as directed on the pesticide label.
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4.2.4 Noise Monitoring All initial Environmental Noise Assessments have been completed. I The information in Subsections 4.2.4.1, 4.2.4.2, 4.2.4.3, and 4.2.4.4 has been deleted.
Pages 4-3, 4-4, and 4-5 have been removed from this Section.
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5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 5.1 Review and Audit The licensee shall provide for review and audit of compliance with the EPP.
The audits shall be conducted independently of the individual or groups responsible for performing the specific activity. A description of the organizational structure utilized to achieve the independent review and audit function and results of the audit activities shall be maintained and made available for inspection.
5.2 Records Retention Records associated with this Environmental Protection Plan shall be made and retained in a manner convenient for review and inspection. These records sliall be made available to NRC on request.
Records of modifications to station structures, systems and components determined to potentially affect the continued protection of the environment shall be retained until the date of termination of the operating license.
All other records relating to this EPP shall be retained for five years or, where applicable, in accordance with the requirements of other agencies.
5.3 Changes in Environmental Protection Plan Request for changes in the EPP shall include an assessment of the environmental impact of the proposed change and a supporting Justification. Implementation of such changes in the EPP shall not commence prior to NRC approval of the proposed changes in the form of a license amendment incorporating the appropriate revision to the EPP.
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5.4 Plant Reporting Requirements 5.4.1 Deleted 5 - 2 Amendment No. 142
5.4.2 Nonroutine Reports A written report shall be submitted to the NRC-within 30 days of occurrence of an Unusual or Important Environmental event. The report shall (a) describe, analyze, and evaluate the event, including extent and magnitude of the impact and plant operating characteristics, (b).describe the probable cause of the event, (c) indicate the action taken to correct the reported event, (d) indicate the corrective action taken to preclude repetition of the event and to prevent similar occurrences involving similar components or systems, and (e) indicate the agencies notified and their preliminary responses.
Events reportable under this subsection which also require reports to other Federal, State or local agencies shall be reported in accordance with those reporting requirements in lieu of the requirements of this subsection. The NRC shall be provided a copy of such report at the same time it is submitted to the other agency.
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