ML12157A495

Attachment 43 to GNRO-2012/00039 - Er Reference-GGNS 2007g (2006 Depredation Report)

ML12157A495
Person / Time
Site:	Grand Gulf
Issue date:	05/23/2012
From:	Entergy Operations
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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GNRO-2012/00039
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Attachment 43 to GNRO-2012/00039 Attachment 43 to GNRO-2012/00039 ER Reference-GGNS 2007g (2006 Depredation Report)

"'Entergy Entargy Pr. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Tel 601 437 6978 Richard Scarbrough Chemistry Superintendent Grand Gulf Nuclear Station January 18, 2007 Ms. Carmen P. Simonton U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Permit Office P. 0. Box 49208 Atlanta, GA 30359

SUBJECT:

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Federal Depredation Annual Report, Permit Renewal Request, and Updated Migratory Bird Damage Project Report Permit No. MB798276-2 LCTS A-35320 GEXO-2007/00003

Dear Ms. Simonton:

As required by your letter dated December 1, 2006, , we are including our Depredation -

Annual Report Form, our permit renewal request [which includes the renewal fee of

$100.00], and an Updated Migratory Bird Damage Project Report.

If you have any questions, please contact Rusty Shaw at [601] 437-7312 or by email:

rshawl @entergy.com.

Sincerely, Mr. Richard A. Scarbrough Chemistry Superintendent GrandG Nuclear Station RDS/J-vL/rds

GEXO-07/00003 Page 2 Attachments: 2006 Depredation Annual Report Form Permit Renewal Application

$100.00 renewal Fee Updated Migratory Bird Damage Project Report cc:

Mr. C.A. Bottemiller w/o Mr. R.N. Buckley (M-ECH-595) w/a Ms. Valerie Burton [USDA] w/a Mr. Bruce S. Mallett [NRC] w/a File [CHEM]

File [CENTRAL] (7)

United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE I Migratory Bird Permnit Office P O. Box 49208 Atlanta, Georgia303 -'

DPRD-,798276. 03/3112007 - -

ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.

GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION P.O. BOX 756 L JAN 10 ZO0 PORT GIBSON, MS 39150 Your Federal Depredation permit will expire on March 3 f7 Please indicate if a renewal is desired: No RENEWAL PROCEDURES:

I. Attach a specific description of the damage or other interests harmed over the past year, an estimate of the economic loss suffered as a result, and an estimate of the number of each species involved. Stv AIkjwwr-4 - ,D

2. Attach a description of the nonlethal control techniques you have used to alleviate or eliminate the problem over the past year, including how long and how often they have been conducted.

3. Enclose a check or money order in the amount of S100. If you are a homeowner requesting a permit for damage to your personal residence or property, enclose $50.00. Federal, State and Municipal government agencies are exempt from the fee requirement.

4. You must attach an updated Migratory Bird Damage Report (WS Form 37). This form is completed by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services Program. You may contact the Wildlife Services Program at (866) 487-3297. This form is not required if you are only requesting to addle/oil eggs of Canada geese.

5. Complete and return this letter with the attachments and the enclosed Depredation Annual Report by January 31, 2007.

6. Report any changes in the information submitted with your original application including name, address, phone number or location of business.

7. Sign and date this renewal form and send it to the address above.

If this written request for renewal of your permit is postmarked by March 1, 2007, you may continue activities authorized by your expired permit until the Service has acted on your request for renewal. (See 50 CFR 13.22) You will be required to submit a new application if you allow your current permit to expire.

I hereby certify that all information submitted in support of my originalapplication remainscurrent and correct except as changedpreviously or with thisform. I understandany false statement may subject me to the criminalpenaldes of 18 USC 1001.

Signature l*p ,,"" Date - "'

TAKE INAMER PRIDEi-ICA~m

U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE - MIGRATORY BIRD PERMIT OFFICE P.O. Box 49208 Atlanta, Geori 30359 DEPREDATION - ANNUAL REPORT 76 03W31C2007 'NC-OPD'98"-RATIONS, OPRD-79s2 PERMITTEE EW opGl OP1OUCSE STATION PERMIT NUMBER: -/1P'72 r72"7b-;,

GRAkND GUI-'NTCLA ADDRESS: -

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GIBS-N. MS 391 REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR: 2 REPORT DUE DATE: 0113112007 State zip uow PHfONE: WeI-93 7 -AIl5 Email: e-~-~ en-~r~~, CO~

Check here If reporting a change of name, address, or eotact infornation INSTRUCTIONS: Type or print the information requete below for all activities conducted under your permit during the year covered by this report,, and return the completed report to the above address by the due date. Use of this form is not mandatory, but the same information must be submitted. A supplemental sheet is available if needed. Filing an annual report is a condition of your permit. Failure to file a timely report can result in permit suspension. If you had no activity under your permit during the report year state aNo activity' on the form. MAMMESIJUE YOU SIGN & DATE TIHE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT BELOW BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR REPORT. (so CFR p t3,21, & 22)

Please provide a total quantity for eaeb spedes reported. For Instance, ff 2 Canada geese were kmiled during each of 5 months, Insert a Total of 10 In Killed eolumn for Canada geese.

NumbesFINAL DISP MON Species Month L Number of Birds Eg Nest (What you did with the birds, egs,carcasses, (Common Name) Taken (Town, county, State) Killed Relocated* Tak-en Affected e.g., destroyed, released, tranferred to whom) 0-1._ Pori- bsonC1abnej i M5, Q & j3 '7 eLW-'f swt~oalu)s :J~e P0*G1son) Ca&JIr) M~S 13 0 ____ 13 *siimoiandc frrS+.-

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• Relocated in the wild.

• Taken = destroyed, addled, oiled, removed from wild.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information in this report is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statcment herein may subject me to the criminal penalties of IR U.S.C. 1001.

S" ut e Date: 1-11-01 FWS Ibnn 3-202-9 (Rcv 03/2004)

OMB No. 1018-0022 Expires 7/31/2007

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL MIGRATORY BIRD DAMAGE PROJECT REPORT

1. COOPERATOR NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include 2. LOCATION OF DAMAGE bualnesstagency name If appropriate) The damage is located at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station outside Entergy Operations, Inc. of Port Gibson, MS. The Station is approximately 5 mites West of Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Highway 61 on Bald Hill Road.

P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 TELEPHONE:. Work: (801) 437-22688 . Fax: (601) 437.2190 3 COUNTY Cabm II 4. STATE issip

8. RESOURCE A. RESOURCE CATEGORY B. SPECIFIC REOURCES DAMAGED C. NATURE OF DAMAGE Agricultural Natural Resources Walk ways, door ways, and other safety Droppings and nest debris XPropewty XHuman Heard, and Safety related systems

d. DAMAGE ESTIMATE A. QUANTITY OF LOSS AND UNIT OF MEASURE (Pounds Acres, Each, etc.) B. DOLLAR LOSS (If applicable) c. LOSS CONFIRMED BY ADC Five Locations are being Impacted, walk ways, door ways, and safety related Per Unit systems. Droppings and nesting debris are the nature of the damage. "Totel $12,740 lannuaft X Yes :No D. DURATIONITIME PERIOD OF DAMAGE E. DATE ASSISTANCE REQUEST F. DATE OF INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATION TYPE RECEIVEDI Annual/Seasonal January 16, 2007 January 16. 2007 SiteVisit XTetephone X Letter 9 other

7. MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES A. DEPREDATING SPECIES 8. NUMBER INVOLVED C. COMMENTS Cliff Swallows Numbers involved are an estimate of possible daily averages of each 3000-5000 species as reported by cooperator at the site and applicable habitat.

Occurrence and abundance of each species can be annual and/or Barn Swallows 3000-5000 seasonal. The number of individuals for any species listed may be much greater than the estimate during a given time period.

s. ADC ASSISTAINCE PROVIDED A. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED Direct Control Equipment Loan 9Other (Spedfy)

X Technical Assistance Supplies B. RECOMMENDED ACTION(S)

X Harassment or hazing techniques Lethal trapping Trap and relocate X Hab*tat alteration andloy barriers X Shooting X Other (SpedM: nest destruction, suftable euthanasia of birds, and egg destruction C. METHODS ATTEMPTED,RESULTS,COMMENTS:

Methods attempted include painting structures with special clear coat paint that the mud from nests will not stick to, power washing nests, and adding insulation to prevent swallows from coming into overhang. These attempts have not prevailed.

9. DEPREDATION PERMIT ADC RECOMMENDS PERMIT BE ISSUED,. X Yes No if 'Yea" suggested conditions of permit: o Number tu be taken Cliff Swallows I eggs.- nests 2001200 Barn Swallow I eggs - nests 200/200

10. ADC INVESTIGATOR NAME AND ADDRESS (PrInt) 12. FOR USE BY DEPREDATION PERMIT AGENCY Valerie Burton USDA/APHISNVildIfb Services P.O. Box 316 Stoneville, MS 38776 TELEPHONE: (662) 686-3157

_1._A____ETATOT__INTURE ADC FORM 37 (DEC 90)

ATTACHMENT I Attach a specific description of the damage or other interests harmed over the past year, an estimate of the economic loss suffered as a result, and an estimate of the number of each species involved. [Item 1]:

Damage primarily results from bird defecation on safety related and similar equipment, such as motors, emergency water reservoirs, piping, card readers, walkways, and stairways, electrical wiring, and cable trays. Also, the increased frequency of visits by employees and security personnel to various areas of this facility resulting from changes implemented since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have increased exposure to bird mites and other potential health effects.

The primary species involved are:

Barn Swallows [Hirundo rustica]

Cliff Swallows [Petrochelidon pyrrhonota]

Swallow nests occur at varying locations and include colonies varying from a few nests to hundreds of nests, depending upon the particular locations.

The actual damage costs to plant equipment have not been determined at this time. The 2006 costs for implementing non-lethal control techniques were approximately $12,740.

These techniques include the cleaning, painting, and periodic maintenance of equipment and facility areas subject to debris deposition, defecation, and other damage by birds.

Attach a description on non-lethal control techniques you have used to alleviate or eliminate the problem over the past year, including how long and how often they have been conducted. [Item 21:

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station began implementing non-lethal control techniques in 1994.

These include the removal of abandoned nests after the migration is begun and cleaning the nest sites to remove residuals that encourage nesting the following season. Many of these nest sites area also painted to discourage nest rebuilding the next year. In addition, we utilize other non-lethal control techniques such as the periodic relocation of fake predators such as owls, netting, plastic door coverings, noise makers, and wire barricades.

In 2006, several areas were pressure washed and painted to control bird activities. These areas included the Emergency Diesel Generator Building, the Control Building, the Standby Service Water Basins, and the Administration Building. These non-lethal control techniques are also scheduled to be used in 2007 for control of bird migration activities.