ML071030159

Annual Environment Operating Report for 2006

ML071030159
Person / Time
Site:	North Anna
Issue date:	04/02/2007
From:	Stoddard D Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO)
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
07-0237
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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23261 April 2, 2007 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Serial No. 07-0237 Attention: Document Control Desk NAPS/JHL Washington, D. C. 20555 Docket Nos. 50-338 50-339 License Nos. NPF-4 NPF-7 Gentlemen:

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY (DOMINION)

NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 ANNUAL ENVIRONMENT OPERATING REPORT Enclosed is the Annual Environmental Operating Report for North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2 for 2006, pursuant to Section 5.4.1 of the Technical Specifications, Appendix B - Environmental Protection Plan.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Page Kemp at (540) 894-2295.

Very truly yours, D. G. Stoddard Site Vice President Enclosure cc: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth St., SW, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Mr. J. T. Reece NRC Senior Resident Inspector North Anna Power Station ZIII7E 5

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 APPENDIX B ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN 2006 ANNUAL REPORT DOCKET NOS. 50-338 AND 50-339 Page 1 of 3

INTRODUCTION This 2006 Environmental Operating Report for the North Anna Power Station is submitted by Virginia Electric and Power Company, as required under Section 5.4.1 of Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan (EPP).

The objective of the EPP is to verify that the North Anna Power Station is operated in an environmentally acceptable manner, consistent with NRC and other federal, state and local requirements as well as to keep the NRC informed of any environmental effects of facility construction or operation.

During 2006, no significant adverse environmental impact occurred as a result of the operation of North Anna Power Station, Units 1 and 2. Aquatic issues are addressed in the licensee's VPDES permit (number VA 0052451) issued by the Virginia State Water Control Board. The VPDES permitting program is administered by the Department of Environmental Quality and the NRC relies on this agency for regulation of matters involving water quality and aquatic biota.

Listed below are the summaries and analyses required by Subsection 4.2 of the EPP.

PLANT DESIGN AND OPERATION (SECTION 3.1)

A review of all changes in station design or operation, tests and experiments was performed and no potentially significant, unreviewed, environmental issues were identified.

EROSION CONTROL INSPECTION - SITE (SECTION 4.2.2.1)

Performance of Periodic Test Procedure, I-PT-9.3, Erosion Control Inspection-Station Site, by the Civil/Design Engineering Department identified four (4) areas of concern that needed corrective action. One area involved minor soil erosion which was subsequently corrected with the addition of large stone to redirect runoff. Two areas involved animal burrows, which. were filled-in. The final item involved removing vegetation from a barrier fence. All corrective actions have been completed and none of the areas of concern impacted station safety or operability.

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EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM - CORRIDOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY SECTION 4.2.2.2)

During 2006, all transmission line rights-of-way were patrolled to coordinate brush and tree work needed for maintenance of the lines. This work involved the following:

" North Anna-to-Gordonsville corridor: The patrol revealed that there was no significant tree or brush work needed, and no significant erosion was observed.

• North Anna-to-Morrisville corridor: A contract crew performed all brush and tree work for reliability as needed. A follow-up inspection was done as the work progressed.

" North Anna-to-Ladysmith corridor: A contract crew performed all brush and tree work for reliability as needed. A follow-up inspection was done as the work progressed.

• North Anna-to-Midlothian corridor: A contract crew performed all brush and tree work for reliability as needed. All herbicide work was completed by the end of August. A follow-up inspection was done as the work progressed.

During all of the above-noted patrols and follow-up observations, no abnormal ero'sion conditions were observed on any of the above corridors associated with transmission line construction, modification, maintenance activities or the use of herbicides during 2006.

NON-COMPLIANCE (SECTION 5.4.1)

There were no non-compliances with the Environmental Protection Plan during 2006.

NON-ROUTINE REPORTS (SECTION 5.4.2)

No Non-Routine (30-day) written reports were required to be submitted relative to non-compliance with the Stations VPDES permit, or any other State or Federal environmental regulations, during 2006.

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