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Annual Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report for 2006
	ML070370396
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	12/28/2006
From:	Rausch T; AmerGen Energy Co
To:	Scida P; Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, US Dept of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service
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	2120-062-3003, 2130-06-20443
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AmerGen Energy Company www.exelonicorp.com A-merGen.

An Exelon Company Oyster Creek US Route 9 South, P.O. Box 388 Forked River, NJ 08731-0388 December 28, 2006 2130-06-20443 2120-062-3003 National Marine Fisheries Service Northeast Region Protected Resources Division One Blackburn Drive Gloucester, MA 01930 Attention: Pasquale Scida

Dear Mr. Scida:

Subject:

OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION (OCGS)

DOCKET NO. 50-219 ANNUAL SEA TURTLE INCIDENTAL TAKE REPORT - 2006 Enclosed is a copy of the 2006 Annual Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report for the Oyster Creek Generating Station. The report is submitted in accordance with Condition 10 of the Incidental Take Statement of the OCGS Endangered Species Act Biological Opinion.

If you have any questions concerning this submittal, please contact Mr. Malcolm Browne, Environmental Specialist, at 609-971-4124.

Sincerely, 4~6~C~ ke2~4t~&t Tim Rausch Vice President Oyster Creek TR/MEB Enclosure cc: NRC Document Control Desk Administrator, Region I NRC Project Manager Senior Resident Inspector iY7~25

ANNUAL REPORT OF SEA TURTLE INCIDENTAL TAKES - 2006 OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION LICENSE NO. DPR-16 DOCKET NO. 50-219 Prepared by:

AMERGEN ENERGY COMPANY December 2006

Introduction The Annual Report of Sea Turtle Incidental Takes provides a summary of the incidental takes of all species of sea turtles at the Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) during the past year. The report is required by Condition 10 of the Incidental Take Statement of the OCGS Endangered Species Act, Section 7 Consultation, Biological Opinion. This report covers all incidental takes that occurred during 2006.

Incidental Take Reports documenting the circumstances of incidental takes of sea turtles are completed following any OCGS sea turtle incidental take and are provided to NMFS and USNRC. Incident reports concerning the taking of endangered sea turtles entitled "Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-1" through "Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-6" are provided as Attachment I. The circumstances surrounding the incidental takes that occurred during 2006 are summarized below. In each case the incidental take was reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the National Marine Fisheries Service within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months of the incidental take. Inspections and cleaning of cooling water intake trash bars continues to be conducted in accordance with Conditions 1 and 4 of the Incidental Take Statement.

Annual Summary of Sea Turtle Incidental Takes.- 2006 INCIDENTAL TAKE OF JUNE 30, 2006 At approximately 11:00 AM on Friday June 30, 2006, an OCGS Operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle among the vegetation, seaweed and debris removed from Bay # 1 of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle was retrieved as gently as possible using only a dipnet. It appeared to be alive and in good condition. The OCGS Environmental personnel and Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) representative who took custody of the turtle 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 25.6 'C (78.1 'F) and the OCGS was operating at 100 percent 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected earlier the same day at approximately 5:00 AM. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured 27.3 cm (10.8 in) carapace length straight line and weighed 3.5 kg (7.7 lb). The turtle exhibited some small scrapes on the top and bottom of the carapace. No external tags were present on the turtle. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was taken to, the MMSC in Brigantine, NJ during the early afternoon on June 30, 2006. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, fed and measured and observed. After confirming that the turtle was feeding and moving normally, the turtle was released into the Atlantic Ocean by MMSC personnel at 3 8 th Street Beach, Brigantine, NJ on July 5, 2006.

INCIDENTAL TAKE OF JULY 17, 2006 At approximately 9:35 AM on Monday July 17, 2006, an OCGS Operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle swimming below the water surface within Bay # 5 of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle was retrieved as gently as possible using only a dipnet. It appeared to be alive and moving about normally but slowly. The OCGS Environmental personnel and Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) representatives who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kemi). The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 26.7 'C (80.1 'F) and the OCGS was operating at 100 percent 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected earlier the same day. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured 25.2 cm (9.9 in) carapace length straight line and weighed 2.6 kg (5.7 lb). The turtle appeared to be in good health and moving about normally after its gentle retrieval from the water at OCGS. No external tags were present on the turtle. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was taken to the MMSC in Brigantine, NJ during the early afternoon of July 17, 2006. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, photographed and held to ensure it was feeding well. After confirming that the turtle was healthy and feeding normally, MMSC personnel tagged and released the turtle at the north end of Brigantine, NJ on July 19, 2006.

INCIDENTAL TAKE OF JULY 19, 2006 At approximately 9:30 PM on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 an OCGS Operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle among the vegetation, seaweed and debris removed from Bay # 1 of the circulating water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be healthy, alert and moving about normally. The OCGS Environmental personnel and Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) representatives who took custody of the turtle 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 28.1 0C (82.5 OF) and the OCGS was operating at 100 percent 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected earlier the same day at approximately 9:10 PM. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured 26.7 cm (10.5 in) carapace length straight line and weighed 3.2 kg (7.1 lb). The turtle had no obvious wounds but had a minor amount of bruising or scrapes along its plastron (the underside of the carapace). No external tags were present on the turtle. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was taken to the MMSC in Brigantine, NJ later the night of the incidental take. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, fed, measured, observed and held for subsequent release. After confirming that the turtle was feeding and moving normally, the turtle was tagged and released into the Atlantic Ocean by MMSC personnel at the north end of Brigantine, NJ on July 23, 2006.

INCIDENTAL TAKE OF JULY 25, 2006 At approximately 4:25 AM on Tuesday July 25, 2006, an OCGS Operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle among the vegetation, seaweed and debris removed from Bay # 4 of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be dead and moderately decomposed. The OCGS Environmental personnel and Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) representative who took custody of the turtle 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 27.9 OC (82.2 OF) and the OCGS was operating at 100 percent 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected earlier the same day at approximately 3:00 AM. Furthermore, the dilution water trash racks had also been inspected at 1:50 AM the same morning and the turtle was not observed during either inspection.

The turtle was transferred to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ the same morning as the incidental take. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined and measured. The turtle measured 28.5 cm (11.2 in) carapace length straight line and weighed 3.3 kg (7.3 lb). The upper left portion of the carapace of the turtle had several scutes which were broken along a jagged break line on the left side of the turtle. Some of the scutes were peeling away from the internal body tissues.

Additionally, there were some other broken scutes on the plastron (lower side of the carapace) and an area of bruising on the lower left portion of the turtle. The pattern of wounds observed on this turtle were not similar to those observed on any turtle previously taken at OCGS. The crushing wounds to the carapace and plastron of this turtle may have resulted from being struck by an object moving quickly and with great force, such as a boat. According to the necropsy performed by MMSC, the wounds observed may have occurred after the turtle was already dead (post-mortem). After completion of the necropsy, MMSC personnel buried the carcass of the turtle on the beach near the north end of Brigantine, NJ.

INCIDENTAL TAKE OF AUGUST 1, 2006 At approximately 5:07 AM on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 an OCGS Operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a large sea turtle under the water within Bay # 1 of the circulating water intake structure. It appeared to be alert, healthy and moving about normally when taken. In accordance with OCGS procedures, operators retrieved the turtle as gently as possible using a custom-designed dip net and lift net. The OCGS Environmental personnel and Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) representative who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a subadult or adult loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). The water temperature at the time of the incidental capture was approximately 29.4 aC (85.0 'F) and the OCGS was operating at 100 percent 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected earlier the same morning. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured 74.0 cm (29.1 in) carapace length straight line and weighed 50.4 kg (111 lb). There were no signs of scrapes, wounds or bruising on the turtle. There were numerous barnacles encrusting its carapace. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was taken to the MMSC in Brigantine, NJ later the same morning that the incidental take occurred. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, fed and measured and held for observation prior to release. After confirming that the turtle was feeding on its own and diving normally, MMSC personnel tagged and released the turtle into the Atlantic Ocean at Brigantine, NJ on August 2, 2006.

INCIDENTAL TAKE OF OCTOBER 6,2006 At approximately 9:40 AM on Friday, October 6, 2006 an OCGS Operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a live sea turtle among the vegetation, seaweed and debris removed from Bay # 6 of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be healthy, alert and moving about normally. The OCGS Environmental personnel and Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC)

representative who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi_). The water temperature at the time of the incidental capture was approximately 18.8 'C (65.8 'F) and the OCGS was operating at 92.5 percent 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected earlier the same morning. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured 25.1 cm (9.9 in) carapace length straight line and weighed only 1.6 kg (3.5 lb).

Due to a pre-existing injury, almost the entire right front flipper was missing except for a short section covered with scar tissue. No tags were present on the turtle when taken. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was taken to the MMSC in Brigantine, NJ at approximately 11:00 AM on October 6, 2006.

At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, fed and measured and observed. Because the outer scar tissue on the turtle's right front flipper had developed a small open wound during its attempts to free itself, MMSC personnel determined that the turtle would be transferred to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail Island, NC for further treatment. It is anticipated that following medical treatment at the Beasley Center, the turtle will be released into the nearby Atlantic Ocean.

Comparison of Annual Sea Turtle Incidental Takes With Prior Years Regarding trends in the number of incidental sea turtle takes at the OCGS, six incidental takes occurred during 2006 which is somewhat higher than the longterm average of between two and three incidental takes per year recorded over the last decade. However, the annual abundance of sea turtles in this vicinity appears to be highly variable, unpredictable, and unrelated to the operation of the OCGS.

There are several factors that may influence the number of sea turtle incidental takes that occur at the OCGS. Barnegat Inlet, the only tidal inlet in the vicinity of Oyster Creek, which provides access to Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean, was deepened during dredging operations in the early 1990's.

Completion of the Barnegat Inlet dredging operation resulted in an increase in the tidal prism, or volume of water entering and exiting the inlet on a single tidal cycle, as well as a slightly greater tidal range at Oyster Creek. The deepening of Barnegat Inlet and associated waterway channels was completed immediately prior to 1992, when incidental takes of sea turtles began to occur at OCGS, and may partially explain the occurrence of the turtles.

It is likely that the local variability of sea turtle abundance is also related to biological factors including the abundance of organisms on which sea turtles prefer to feed, such as blue crabs, horseshoe crabs, and calico crabs. Blue crabs have been particularly abundant in Bamegat Bay in recent years, in contrast to other coastal bays along the Atlantic coast such as Chesapeake Bay. Physical factors, such as an oceanic front or an oceanic gyre occurring unusually close to Barnegat Inlet, may also play a part in the prevalence of sea turtles near Oyster Creek because oceanic fronts have been shown to be used as a migratory and forage habitat by sea turtles (Polovina et al, 2000). Experience has also shown that the passage of a severe storm or pressure system near Bamegat Inlet can cause major increases in winds, waves, tides and tidal prism in shallow estuarine waters such as Barnegat Bay. These events could increase the likelihood of slowly swimming organisms such as sea turtles occurring in the estuary.

Many years of environmental sampling conducted near the OCGS have repeatedly demonstrated that the abundance of various marine organisms can vary considerably from year to year, often by orders of magnitude. This is particularly true for seasonal migrants, whose abundance in Barnegat Bay is highly dependent upon physical and biological factors along the migratory route. Therefore, the observed annual variation in sea turtle incidental takes at the OCGS from a minimum of zero to a maximum of eight per year is not considered particularly significant. The ultimate goal of the considerable effort being put forward at the OCGS for the protection of sea turtles is to protect the turtles that do arrive at the plant, and to release as many turtles as possible to safety. The OCGS program for the protection of threatened and endangered sea turtles can be considered to be quite successful because most of the sea turtles incidentally captured at OCGS since 1992 have subsequently been released alive and well, to the Atlantic Ocean in locations free from potential cold-shock, due to the efforts of OCGS personnel. This was particularly true during 2006, when four of the six turtles incidentally taken at OCGS were subsequently released alive and well, and the fifth is anticipated to be released after medical treatment is completed. The necropsy performed on the one dead sea turtle incidentally taken at OCGS during 2006 was unable to conclusively determine the cause of death or whether OCGS contributed to its death. However, it is considered highly plausible that a boat collision could have been the cause of death because of the heavy recreational boat traffic in Barnegat Bay near OCGS and the unusual and severe nature of the wounds to that turtle.

The five incidental takes of Kemp's ridley turtles during 2006 at the OCGS did not exceed the

Incidental Take Statement (ITS) limit, which is currently a maximum of eight Kemp's ridleys per year.

Nor did the incidental take of one loggerhead turtle during 2006 exceed the OCGS ITS limit of two loggerheads per year. Likewise, the one lethal Kemp's ridley take at the OCGS during 2006 did not approach the ITS limit of up to four dead Kemp's ridley turtles per year. It was determined by necropsy that the lone 2006 lethal take at OCGS may possibly have been the result of a collision with a boat, or that turtle may have had wounds inflicted on it after it was already dead (post-mortem).

2006 Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation In a letter dated June 9, 2006, NRC requested the initiation of Section 7 consultation on the effects of the operation of OCGS under a renewed NRC license. The current OCGS NRC license expires on April 9, 2009. NRC is currently considering an extension of the term of the OCGS license for an additional 20 years, with the renewed license expiring on April 9, 2029. On November 21, 2006 NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued its Biological Opinion (Opinion) and ITS on the impacts on endangered and threatened species of the NRC's proposal to renew the OCGS operating license. In this Opinion, NMFS concludes that the continued operation of OCGS under a renewed operating license may adversely affect but is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of endangered Kemp's ridley, green, or threatened loggerhead sea turtles. The ITS exempts the annual take of up to 8 sea turtles at OCGS each year. NMFS anticipates that up to 3 of the 8 sea turtles may be dead; of the dead sea turtles, no more than 1 is likely to be a green sea turtle and no more than 1 is likely to be a loggerhead.

Note that NMFS is of the understanding that OCGS will operate under the limits of its current Biological Opinion and ITS (dated September 22, 2005) until such time as NRC renews the OCGS NRC Operating License. At the time NRC renews the license for OCGS, NMFS will consider the September 22, 2005 Biological Opinion and ITS withdrawn and the conditions of the November 21, 2006 ITS will become effective.

References Polovina, J.J., D.R. Kobayashi, D.M. Ellis, M.P. Seki, and G.H. Balazs. 2000. Turtles on the edge:

Movement of loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) along oceanic fronts in the central North Pacific, 1997-1998. Fish. Oceanogr., 9: 71-82.

ATTACHMENT I SEA TURTLE INCIDENTAL TAKE REPORTS 2006-1 THROUGH 2006-6

OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Capture Report 2006-1 At approximately 1100 hours0.0127 days 0.306 hours 0.00182 weeks 4.1855e-4 months on Friday June 30, 2006, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle among the vegetation and debris removed from Bay # I of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be alive and in good condition when captured. OCGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi). The water temperature at the time of the incidental capture was approximately 78.1 F (25.6 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected earlier the same day at 0500 hours0.00579 days 0.139 hours 8.267196e-4 weeks 1.9025e-4 months . The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection.

The turtle measured 10.8 in (27.3 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 7.7 lb (3.5 kg).

Some small scrapes were observed on the dorsal and ventral (top and bottom) surfaces of the carapace. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the capture within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months on June 30, 2006.

The turtle was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ at approximately 1300 hours0.015 days 0.361 hours 0.00215 weeks 4.9465e-4 months on June 30, 2006. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, fed and observed. After confirming that the turtle was feeding and moving normally, the turtle was released into the Atlantic Ocean by MMSC personnel at 38h Street Beach, Brigantine, NJ on July 5, 2006.

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SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT OBSERVER'S NAME I ADDRESS I PHONE: STRANDING DATE; First - Bill M.I._ Last Deerr Year 20 06 Month 0 Day 30 Affiliation ManenMamma StrandinaCenter Turtle number by day 01 Address -PO Box 773, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC-06-076 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hir: this was done by Nphone (609)266-038 Area code/Phone number (609) 266-0538 E-nemaI [-If"x SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: ElOffshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) &lnshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)

CC =Loggerhead CM = Green State _New Jersey County Ocean County Cl DC - Leatherback Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, ElFl Impinged on water intake LK = Hawlsbill

= Kemp's Ridley LO = Olive Ridley Latitude 39.81417"N Longitude 74,20700"W I UN = Unidentified Check UnidentifiedYnot Positive. DO Not GUMes. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check) 0 = Alive [1 = Left on beach where found: painted? 'Yes "]No(5) 1 = Fresh dead [-2 = Burled: [E on beach I [off beach; Carcass necropsied? [-YesNob 2 a Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? El Yes' [3 No Photos taken? EYes [7No El 3= Severely decomposed 03 = Salvaged: [Q all 10 par(s), what/why?

§EIes verified by coordinator?

Elyes [3 No E] 4 = Dried carcass 5 Skeleton, bones only 6[

[14 Pulled up on beac/dune; painted? r]Yes* E*No SEX-

Afive, released TAGS: Contact coordinator before El Alive, taken to rehab. faclity, where? MMSC Undetermined disposing of any tagged animalll Released 07/0512006 Female [I Male Checked for flipper tags? E Yes [j No r8 --Left floating, not recovered; painted? [Yes" rTNo Does tail extend beyond carapace? Check all 4 flippers. If found, record tag [19 =Disposition unknown, explain Yea; how ar? cm Iin number(s) / tag location I return address, No Wif painted,what color?

How was sex determined?

[I Necropsy 0] Tai length (adult only) ICARAPACE MEASUREMENTS- (see drawing)

PIT tag scaor? Yes t No Using calipers Circle unit Iffound. record number/ lag location Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) 27.3 F7 I in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in oddw n]Yes *N Straight width (Widest Point) Iin Ifpositive response, record location (flipper) Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) _ _ cm/ in Checked for living tag? EYes E] No Nnimnum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Iffound, record location (acute number &side) Curved width (Widest Point) _cm / in Circle unit Weight f actual / est. 7.7 kg/j Mark wounds I 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 I abnormalitles are found.

minor abrasions on carapace and plastron from water Intake grate:

observed for several days: eatina well on own and divina with out difficultv:

taoged LFF with metal tag #SSL176: released 0710512006 at381' St. beach, Brdgantine, NJ Lat: 39.38917 'N Long: 74.38667 W 609 689 I "N8S -b144UW 3N I&MU 9~~~EN S0T OS:121T 9&~m 900Z-ZT--F1f

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OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-2 At approximately 0935 hours0.0108 days 0.26 hours 0.00155 weeks 3.557675e-4 months on Monday July 17, 2006, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle under the water within Bay # 5 of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be healthy and moving about normally but slowly. OCGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kemi). The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 80.1 F (26.7 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected and cleaned earlier the same morning. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured only 9.9 in (25.2 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 5.7 lb (2.6 kg). Minor abrasions and bruising were observed on the underside of the neck and flippers. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ at approximately 1230 hours0.0142 days 0.342 hours 0.00203 weeks 4.68015e-4 months on July 17, 2006. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, measured, fed and held for observation prior to release. After confirming that the turtle was healthy and feeding normally, MMSC personnel tagged and released the turtle at the north end of Brigantine, NJ on July 19, 2006.

SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT

)BSERVER'S NAME I ADDRESS I PHONE: STRANDING DATE:

irst Brandi M1... Last Bieh_ Year 20 0.6 Month 07 Day 17 iffillation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle number by day _01L_

Address PO Box 773, 3625 BriQantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC-0-O81 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hrs; this

,rea code/Phone number (609) 266-0538 was done by hone (809)26-0538 Qemail Elfax 3PECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: [:1lTahore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) 1nshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)

SCC = Loggerhead State New Jersey County Ocean County

] CM Green Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River. Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant.

DC = Leaslerback Impinaed on grate El = Hawksblil LK Kemp's Ridley LO = Olive Ridley Latitude 39.81417"N Longitude 74.20700W

] UN UnidenitMed

-heck Unidentfiedff not moive. Do Not Gum CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check) 0 =aAlive 0i =Left an beach where found; painted? I-IYese QNo(5)

I a Fresh dead []2 = Burled: C] on beach 1[ off beach:

lvrcass, necropsied? QJYss 2 a Moderately decomposed cara painted before buried? [1 Yes* 0 No

'hotos taken? IYes -ONo C] 3 = Severely decomposed C-3 a Salvaged: Q all IC] part(s), whathvhy?

yeaaverdfied by coordinator? [" 4 = Dried carcass ff-ýMNo [] 5 - Skeleton, bones only 04 = Pulled up on beach/dune; painted? [:]Yes* []No SEX: =Alive, released TAGS: Contact coowdinator betore E=Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where? _MMSC.

Undetermined disposingofany taggedanimalll Female [ Male released 7/19/06 Checked for Wflipe tags? Nl Yes 0] No

)oes tall extend beyond carapace? *9 a D~sposi unknown, explainpainted? [3Yes* []No jYes; how far? cm/ in Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag 8= Left floating, not recovered',

No number(s) I tag location I return address low was sex determined? 1f painteA what calar?____

" Necropsy Tail I".th (adult only) CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing)

PIT tag scan? N Yes Q] No Using calipem Circle unit Iffound, record number / tag location Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) 25.2- _ý in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Coded Mre tag can? ( 7es NNo Straight width (Widest Point) / in Ifpositive response, record location (flipper) Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) cm /in Checked for living ag? EYes C Ni & Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm Iin Iffound, record location (scute number &side) Curved width (Widest Point) - cm / in Circle unit 5.8 unit Weight lactual/[est.

Mark wounds I abnormalities on diagrams at left and describe below (note tar or oil, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, epibiota, papillomas, emaciation, etc.). Please note ifno wounds I abnormalities are found.

Minor abrasions on carapace plastron, and head. Severe bruising on neck and base of all four flippers. Had been tragged on power plant Grate. Turtle was lethargic during transport, but itbecame alert and responsive at MMSC, Taken to MMSC for rehab. Observed for several days. Tagged RFF with metal tag #SSLI 15: released 07/19/2006 at the north end Brigantine, NJ Lat: 39.44361 'N Long: 74.33333 W 002-9 99E 609 ON I aNUNIS _'kWWUW 3N I ýM 9'b ! JT

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OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-3 At approximately 2130 hours0.0247 days 0.592 hours 0.00352 weeks 8.10465e-4 months on Wednesday July 19, 2006, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle among the vegetation and debris removed from Bay # I of the circulating water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be healthy, alert and moving about normally. OCGS Environmental personnel 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 82.5 F (28.1 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the circulating water trash racks had been inspected at 2110 hours0.0244 days 0.586 hours 0.00349 weeks 8.02855e-4 months the same evening. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured only 10.5 in (26.7 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 7.1 lb (3.2 kg). The turtle had no obvious wounds but had a minor amount of bruising or scrapes along its plastron (the underside of its carapace). USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ later the night of the incidental take. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, measured, fed and held for subsequent release. After confirming that the turtle was healthy and feeding normally, MMSC personnel tagged and released the turtle at the north end of Brigantine, NJ on July 23, 2006.

JUL-31-2006 16:06 MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING 609 266 6300 P. 02/02 SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT OBSERVER'S NAME I ADDRESS / PHONE: STRANDING DATE:

First Brandi M.I. N Last Biehl Year 20 06 Month 07 Day 19 Affiliation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle number by day 01 Address PO Box 773. 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Bdoiantine, NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC-06-082 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hrs; this was done by &hone (609)266-0538 Area code/Phone number (609) 266-0538 L-lemail E-fax SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: Q0lfshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) Onshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc) 0I CC = Loggerhead State New Jersey._ County Ocean County

[] CM = Green Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, E] OC =Leatherback Impinged on grate El Hawksbill LK Kemp's Ridley LO Olive Ridley Latitude 39.81417*N Longitude 74.20700"W 0] UN Unidentiffed Check Unidentified ifnot positive. Do Not Guess. -CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check) o =Alive 0' =Left on beach where found: painted? [Yes' --No{5) 11= Fresh dead 02 Burled: [ on beach /0 off beach; Carcass necropseied? ]Ye.s oo C 2 = Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? L- Ye" 0] No Photos taken? Wfes []No 3 = Severely decomposed ,E-3 =Salvaged: [E a,, / 0 part(s), whattwhy?

Species verified by coordinator? 4 = Dried carcass

[Yes EL No 5 = Skeleton, bones only jT4 Pulled up on beach/dune; painted? L]Yes' OINO Arive, released

!Undetermined E]

SEX:

Female [I Male TAGS: Contat coordinator befom disposing of any tagged animal!!

Checked for flipper tags? N Yes No Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where? MMSC-08 = Left floating, not recovered: painted? OYe" E]No Does tail extend beyond crpace?

!Yes; No how far?!_ I.._ in Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag number(s) / tag location / return address 09 - Disposition unknown, explain

lfpaints4 what colwr9 How was sex determined?

Necropsy Tail length (adult only) CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing)

PIT tag scan? flYes [I No Using calipers Circle unit Iffound, record number I tag location Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) _26,7 ga/ in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Coded wire tag scan? 0Yes N No Straight width (Widest Point) , in Ifpositive response, record location (flipper) Using non-metal measuring tape circle unit Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) cm / in Checked for iving tag? Iles 7 No Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / in Iffound, record location (acute number &side) Curved width (Widest Point) cm / in Circle unit Weight E actual / E] est 7-1 k9 a Mark wounds / abnormalities on diagrams at left and describe below (note tar or oil, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, epiblota, papillomas, emaciation, etc.). Please note if no wounds I abnormalities ame found.

Turtle was taken to MMSC for observation after beina ImDinaed on (rate. It was alert and responsive during transport and at the center. There was a small amount of alaae on caraoace, and small amount of alaae on caraDace and minor minor bruisina bruising to to the the plastron.

Qlastron.

observed for several days: eatina well on own and divina with out difficulty; tagged LFF with metal tag #SSLI 16; released 07/23/2006 at the North end of Bdaantlne. NJ Lat: 39.44361 'N Lona: 74.33333W TOTAL P.02

OC 2006- 3 OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-4 At approximately 0425 hours0.00492 days 0.118 hours 7.027116e-4 weeks 1.617125e-4 months on Tuesday July 25, 2006 an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle among the vegetation and debris removed from Bay # 4 of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be dead and moderately decomposed. OCGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle 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 82.2 F (27.9 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the turtle was not observed during the previous trash rack cleaning, which occurred at 0300 hours0.00347 days 0.0833 hours 4.960317e-4 weeks 1.1415e-4 months the same morning. Furthermore, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected at 0150 hours0.00174 days 0.0417 hours 2.480159e-4 weeks 5.7075e-5 months the same morning and the turtle was not observed during that inspection. No tags or scarring from previous tags were present on the turtle when taken.

USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was transferred to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ the same morning as the incidental take. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined and measured.

The turtle measured 11.2 in (28.5 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 7.2 lb (3.3 kg).

The upper left portion of the carapace of the turtle had several scutes, which were broken along a jagged break line on the left side of the turtle. Some of its scutes were peeling away from the internal body tissues. Additionally, there were some other broken scutes on the plastron (lower side of the carapace) and an area of bruising on the lower left portion of the turtle. The pattern of wounds observed on this turtle were not similar to those observed on any turtle previously taken at OCGS. The crushing wounds to the carapace and plastron of this turtle may have resulted from being struck by an object moving quickly and with great force, such as a boat. According to the necropsy performed by MMSC, the wounds observed may have occurred after the turtle was already dead (post-mortem). After completion of the necropsy, MMSC personnel buried the carcass of the turtle on the beach near the north end of Brigantine, NJ.

JUL-31-2006 11:12 MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING 609 266 6300 P.02/02 SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - STRANDING REPORT OBSERVER'S NAME I ADDRESS I PHONE; STRANDING DATE; First Brandi M.I. N Last -_Biehl Year 20 06 Month 07 Day 25 Affiliation Madne Mammal Stranding Center Turtle number by day 01 Address PO Box 773, 3625 Briantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC.06-088 Coordinatormust be notified within 24 hts; this Area code/Phone number _(609' 266-0538 was done by Ephone (609)266-0538 flemail I-fax SPECIES: (check one) STRANDING LOCATION: []offshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) Onshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)

Li CC= Loggerhead State New Jersey County Ocean County O CM = Green Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Creek Nucle~ar Power Plant, O DC = Leatherback ImpinGed on orate El Hawksbill LK = Kemp's Ridley LO Olive Ridley Latitude 39.81417'N Longitude 74,20700"W UN = Unidentified Check Unidentifiedifnot posiUve. Do Not Guess. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check) 0 Freslve El =Lefton beach where found; painted? C]Yesl -]No(5)

Iz Fresh dead =Buried: 0 on beach / Li off Deach:

Carcass ncmpsied? EYes-]No 2 =Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? [I Yes* [] No Photos taken? iYesUNo 3=Severely decomposed 0]3 =Salvaged- C] all / El part(s), what/why?

SLOe verified by coordinator'. C1 4 zDried carcss_

SYes El No EL 5 Skeleton, bones only ______________________

E]4 a Pufled up on beach/dune; painted? LiYes' E]No TAGS: Contact coordinatorbefore 0i =Alive, released Li = Aliv, taken to rehab. facility, where?

disposingof any taggedanimalll Checked for flipper tags? B Yes C5 No []8 =Left floating, not recovered: painted? [":]Yes' ifNo Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag I-9 =Disposition unknown, explain number(s) I tag location / return address

'Ifpainted,what color?

CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (seedrawing)

PIT tag scan? N Yes [I No Using calipers Circle unit Iffound, record number/tag location Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) 2s F@/in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm Iin Coded wire tag scan? U1Yes X No Straight width (Widest Point) 26 FR/in Ifposifive response, record location (flipper) Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Unable to check for Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) _ _ cm / in Checked for living tag? ayesi[ No Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm / In Iffound, record location (scute number &side) Curved width (Widest Point) cm / in Circle unit Weight N actual/I] est. 7.2 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 I abnormalities are found.

Turtle was found dead impinged on grate. It was moderately decomposed.

Carapace and plastron show evidence of beina crushed. (Possibly Dost motem). Carapace has scutes peeling off of the left side. Stomach and intestines were full. Contents included crab claws and,crab parts. Ormans were discolored and becomino liouidv due to normal decomnosition. Buried at the north end of Brigantine on the beach.

TOTAL P.02

OC 2006- 4 OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-5 At approximately 0507 hours0.00587 days 0.141 hours 8.382936e-4 weeks 1.929135e-4 months on Tuesday August 1, 2006, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator performing a routine cleaning of the trash racks noticed a sea turtle under the water within Bay # 1 of the circulating water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be alert, healthy and moving about normally. In accordance with OCGS procedures, operators retrieved the sea turtle as gently as possible using a custom-designed dip net and lift net. OCGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be an adult loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta . The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 85.0 F (29.4 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected and cleaned earlier the same morning. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured only 29.1 in (74.0 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 111 lb (50.4 kg). There was no sign of wounds or bruising on the turtle. There were numerous barnacles encrusting its carapace. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ later the same morning that the incidental take occurred. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, measured, fed and held for observation prior to release. After confirming that the turtle was feeding well on its own and diving normally, MMSC personnel tagged and released the turtle into the Atlantic Ocean at Brigantine, NJ on August 2, 2006.

AUG-08-2006 18:37 MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING 609 266 6300 P.02/02 SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK - S' RANDING RE )RT 4 OBSERVER'S NAME i ADDRESS I PHONE: STRANDIN( DATE:

First Jay M.I._ Last Pagel Year 20...._Q Month 08 Dal 01 Affiliation Marine Mammal Stranding Center Turtle numb4 r by day Q1 Address PO Box 773, 3625 Brigantine Blvd.. Bria lantine. NJ 08203 Field ID# I IMSC-06-093 ntine NJ 08203 Coordinator a ist be notified w*hn 24 ;,MIS Area code/Phone number (609) 266-0538 was done by I&shone(WO)26640538

-lemai# Elfax

!C SPECIES: (check one)

= Loggerhead CM = Green STRANDING LOCATION: [Offshore (Atlantc or Gulf beach)

State -New Jersey County Ocean unty nshore (bay, Over, sounc Descriptive location (be specific) Forked River, Oyster Cree Nuclear Power Plant.

DC = Leatherback Impinged on grate E1 El = Hawksbill

[] LK = Kemp's Ridley LO = Olive Ridley Latitude 39.81417"N Longitude _ 74.20700V UN = Unidentified Check Unidentifiedff not paositiVe. Do Not Guess. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITIC N: (check) 0 =Alive 1 Left on beach wl ere found: painted? Q]Ye Ell"-

1 =Fresh dead uried: [Ian bach / off beach; 2 = Moderately decomposed carcass painted efore buried? 0l Yes' C Carcass necropsied? E]Ye4sjo )

Photos taken? Efes []No 3 =Severely decomposed [13 = Salvaged: Q] al IF] part(s), whal/whyl.

,nadm veil*ed by coordinator? 4 zDred carcass Wyes 0 No 0 5 =Skeleton, bones only

= Pulled up on b&-cn/dune; painted? flYes' Alive, released SEX: TAGS: Contact coordinatorbefore =Alive, Men to re ab. fadlity, where? MJ E Undetermined disposing of any tagged animalill _ _

Female [] Male Does tail extend beyond carapace?

Checked for flipper tags? i Yes 0 No 8 = Left floating, not wavered; painted? []Ye ]No Check all 4 flippers. Iffound, record tag H9 = Disposition unkn Dwn, explain jYe; how far? __ cm / in number(s) / tag location / return address How was sex determined?

W 7fpuintedL what color?

Necropsy

Tail lenglh (adult only) CARAPACE MEA UREMENTS: (see dr frig)

PIT tag scan? WEYes 0 No Using calipers C a unit Iffound, record number/ tag bocaton Straight lengtsh (NOT H-TIP) 1 fin Minimum length (NO CH-NOTCH) m/in Coded wire tag scan? [3 Yes N No Sbright width (Wid Point) t ýIin Ifpositive response, record location (ffipper) Using non-metal easuring tape r Curved length (NOT H-TIP) - niin Checked for living tag? EY4es 7 No Minimum length (NOT'CH-NOTCH) m/ in Iffound, record locaton (scute number &side) Curved width (Wides Point) rn /in

____ ____ _______ci ____

unit Weight *actual 7 est. 1il Mark wounds / abnormalities on diagrams at left and describe below (note tar or oil, or debris entanglement, propeller damage, epiblota, papillom; s, emaciation, etc.). I ilse note if no wounds / abnormalities are found.

Turtle was taken to MMSC for observation after bei iq impinged on .qrc was alert and responsive durinq transport and at the -enter. Sliqht curv 2n of the spine, There were a small amount of barnacle 5.aooseneck barn; and leaches on carapace. He was observed for a da , eating well on ovh ind diving with out difficulty: pit tagged LFF with bar cod 4361077D68 an(

metal tagqed RFF #SSL1 17, released 08/02/2006 It 3811 Street and b ýh_

Briaantine. NJ Lat: 39.38917 'N Lona: 74.38667TW - 4361@77D: I

,bu1ý0Mumuaa mom TOTAL P.02

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OC 2006- 5

OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION Sea Turtle Incidental Take Report 2006-6 At approximately 0940 hours0.0109 days 0.261 hours 0.00155 weeks 3.5767e-4 months on Friday October 6, 2006, an Oyster Creek Generating Station (OCGS) operator noticed a live sea turtle among the materials being removed from the trash racks while performing a routine trash rack cleaning of Bay # 6 of the dilution water intake structure. The turtle appeared to be healthy and moving about normally. OCGS Environmental personnel who took custody of the turtle confirmed it to be a juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kemoi). The water temperature at the time of the incidental take was approximately 65.8 F (18.8 C) and OCGS was in operation at 92.5 % 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 on the trash bars prior to removal, the dilution water trash racks had been inspected and cleaned earlier the same morning. The turtle was not observed during that trash rack inspection and cleaning.

The turtle measured only 9.9 in (25.1 cm) carapace length straight line and weighed 3.5 lb (1.6 kg). Due to a pre-existing injury, almost the entire right front flipper was missing except for a short section covered with scar tissue. No tags were present on the turtle when captured. USNRC and NMFS personnel were notified of the incidental take within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

The turtle was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine, NJ at approximately 1100 hours0.0127 days 0.306 hours 0.00182 weeks 4.1855e-4 months on October 6, 2006. At the MMSC, the turtle was examined, measured, fed and held for observation prior to release. Because the outer scar tissue on the turtle's right front flipper had developed a small open wound during its attempts to free itself, MMSC personnel determined that the turtle would be transferred to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail Island, NC for further treatment. It is anticipated that following medical treatment at the Beasley Center, the turtle will be released into the nearby Atlantic Ocean.

?0 "d SEA WURTLE UTRANDING AND SALVAUI NL I WUK, - b I KANUINU KIPUK I OBSEII ER'S NAME I ADDRESS I PHONE: STRANDING DATE:

FirstiJl ndi M.I__ Last Bieh! Year 20 06 Month 10 Day 0.

Affiliatli Marine Mammal Stranding Center _ Turtle number by day 01 PO Box 773, 3625 Brliantine Blvd., 0-'oantine. NJ 08203 Field ID# MMSC-06-134 Coordinatormust be notfied within 24 his; this

./Phone number (6091 266-0538 was done by ihone (609)266.0538 enmail [Jfax

(check one) STRANDING LOCATION: r-ioffhore (Atlantic or Gulf beec.h) inehore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)

.oggerhead State New Jersey County Ocean County Il oci 3reen

.eatherback Descriptive location (be specifiC) Forked River. Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant Imnannmd - nn nrnfa lawksbill

.emp's Ridley

)live Ridley Latitude 39,81417 "N Longitude 74,20700 "W inidentified JChecI4. dentified if not

)o Not Guess. CONDITION: (check one) FINAL DISPOSITION: (check) 0=Alive Ell Left on bescf where found: painted? E]Yes' [jNo(5)

I - Fresh dead 2 Buried:O[3on beach I[Ioff beach; C1:

icropsled? E]Yes o El2 = Moderately decomposed carcass painted before buried? [I Yes" 0l No qn? Ei es []No

]No led by coordinator? H 3 = Severely decompoeed O54TAGS:

z Dried carcass

= Skeleton, bones only eletontconerdinly

[3 r]4 Salvaged: El all I[I part(s), what/why? -

Pulled up on beach/dune; painted? OYes" -[]No rmined TAGS: Contact coordinatorbefire IV Alive, taken to rehab. facility, where? Toosail Is., NC disposing of any taggedanimal T Karm Beaskev 0u-f SV. T ReueBMand Reha'litation Center Aoses ! 0 male Checked for flipper tags?. fn Yes r8No Left floaling, not recovered; painted? EJYes* E]No deed beyond carapace? Check s114 flippers. Iffound, record 113g H9 Disposition unknown, explain it-Ye4 ow far? - cm / In number(s) I tag location I return addres;6' IHow w. ex determined? "_If painted, what color?

sy (adult only) CARAPACE MEASUREMENTS: (see drawing)

PIT tag scan? a Yes -' No i Using calipers Circle unit A Muchal Iffound, record number I tag locat0 Straight length (NOTCH-TIP) 25.1 a in Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm /in Codedwire tag scan? C1 Yes a No Straight width (Widest Point) 19.6 Bi /In Ifpositive response, record location (flipper) Using non-metal measuring tape Circle unit Unable to check fbr Curved length (NOTCH-TIP) cm /in Checked for living tag? ifes 0 No I Minimum length (NOTCH-NOTCH) cm /in Iffound, record location (scute numberl& aide) Curved width (Widest Point)circle" cm / in Circle unk i Weight Nactual/r I est 3.4 kg Marcaia IL..5. i J I iL(+/- -= -*. ..

n Mvark wuunus aunonnaiues on diagrams at len ana uescnoe DOIOW note tar or oIl, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, epibiota, papillomas, emaciation, etc.). Please note if no wounds I abnormalities are found.

_ alive: bright, alert, responsive : RFF has been cleanly severed just before the socket/loint connection: abrasi;ns on all four flioners: RRF has t/2 Inch cut on ventral surface with healed area on doo'al surface: some scaring on plastron: taken to MMSC for heatment.

10-7-06 Transferred to Topsail Turtle Hospital - The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center for surges and Rehabilitation MCIQ 007 crma

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