ML060690127
| ML060690127 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 03/08/2006 |
| From: | Plant Licensing Branch III-2 |
| To: | |
| Sands, S, NRR/DPLM/LPD III-2, 415-315 | |
| References | |
| TAC MC5463, TAC MC5464 | |
| Download: ML060690127 (7) | |
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1.0 OBJECTIVE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN The Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) provides for protection of environmental values during operation of the nuclear facility. The principal objectives of the EPP are as follows:
(1)
Verify that the Plant is operated in an e nvironmentally acceptable manner, as established by the FES and other NRC environm ental 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 action taken to control those effects.
Environmental concerns identified in the FES which relate to water quality matters are regulated by way of the licensee's NP DES permit.
1-1 Amendment No. 176/162
Aquatic issues identified in items 1 and 2 above are addressed by the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and the Section 316(b) demonstration requirement contained in the effective NPDES permit issued by the Federal or State permitting authority. The NRC will rely on these agencies for regulation of these matters as they involve water quality and aquatic biota. The aquatic issue identified in item 3 above has been addressed in correspondence between the NRC and the State of Illinois. The State has been appraised of the intention of the NRC not to include this monitoring and mitigation requirements in this facility license. The NRC will rely on the State of Illinois for the establishment and conduct of this program. This action has been taken in accordance with Section 511 (c)(2) of the Clean Water Act which places responsibility for establishment and enforcement of programs for the protection of the aquatic environment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or State(s) granted authority for such programs under the Act.
2.2 Terrestrial Issues Potential erosion effects along the dike around the cooling lake and the banks of Armstrong Run are addressed in the regulatory requirements of the dam permit issued by the State permitting authority.
The NRC will rely on this State agency for regulation of these matters.
2-2 Amendment No. 176/162
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 final environmental statement (FES) as modified by staff's testimony to the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, supplem ents to the FES, 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 the plant 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 determination that the change, test, or experiment does not involve an unreviewed environmental question nor constitute a decrease in the effectiveness of this EPP to meet the objectives specified in Section 1.0.
3.2 Reportina Related to the NPDES Permits and State Certification The licensee shall provide the NRC with copies of the results of the special studies conducted in accordance with the Clean Water Act at the same time they are submitted to the permitting agency, namely, the Demonstration Study pursuant to Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act.
The NRC shall be provided with a copy of the current NPDES permit or State Certification within 30 days of approval. Changes to the NPIDES permit or State Certification shall be reported to the NRC within 30 days of the date the change is approved.
3-2 Amendment No. 176/162
3.3 Chanaes 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 other Federal, State, or local environmental regulations are not subject to 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.
3-3 Amendment No. 176/162
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 station operation shall be recorded and promptly 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 organism s 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 Monitioring Environmental monitoring programs are conducted in accordance with the guidance and controls of agencies outside of the NRC. The NRC has recognized the Federal or State agencies as the authorities havi ng jurisdiction in Section 2.0 of this EPP. Therefore, no specific environmental monitoring is required by the NRC under this EP P.
4.2.1 Vegetative Integrity on Cooling Pond Dike Deleted 4-1 Amendment No. 176/162
5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 5.1 Review and Audit The licensee shall provide for review and audit of compliance with the Environmental Protection Plan. 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 EPP 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 plant structures, systems and components determined to potentially affect the continued protection of the environment shall be retained until the date of the termination of the operating license. All other records and data relating to this EPP shall be retained for five years or, where applicable, in accordance w ith the requirements of other agencies.
5.3 Chanaes in Environmental Protection Plan Requests for changes in the Environmental Protection Plan shall include an assessment of the environmental impact of the proposed change an d a support justification. Implementation of such changes in the E PP shall not commence prior to NRC approval of the proposed chan ges in the form of a licensee amendment incorporating the appropriate revision to the Environmental Protection Plan.
5-1 Amendment No. 176/162
5.4 Station Reporting Requirements 5.4.1 Routine Reports Deleted 5.4.2 Nonroutine Reports A written report shall be subm itted 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 these 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 tak en to preclude repetiiton of the event and to prevent sim ilar occurences involving similar components or systems and (e) indicate the agencies notiflied 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 with a copy of each report at the same time it is submitted to the other agency.
5-2 Amendment No. 176/162