ML14030A178

Report of Impingement of Atlantic Sturgeon

ML14030A178
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	01/23/2014
From:	Wagner L Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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LR-E14-0008
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PSEG Nuclear LLC PO. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038-0236 0 PSEG NuclearLLC LR-E14-0008 EPP 5.4.2 Appendix B JAN 2 3 2014 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ARTICLE NUMBER: 7011 3500 0000 5084 9704

SUBJECT:

REPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF ATLANTIC STURGEON SALEM GENERATING STATION DOCKET NO. 50-272 The Nuclear Environmental Event Report, "Report of Impingement of Atlantic Sturgeon" is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of Section 5.4.2 of Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan, to the Operating License for the Salem Generating Station, PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG). This report contains information on three Atlantic Sturgeon discovered during trash raking on December 2 6 th, 2013.

Please find enclosed a letter and three "Attachment 1" forms (1 per Sturgeon), and one "Sturgeon Salvage Form" (deceased Sturgeon) with further information regarding this impingement event.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Kenneth Strait, Manager - Biological Programs at (856) 339-3929.

Sincerely,

-~/z Lawrence M. Wagner Plant Manager - Salem PSEG Nuclear LLC Attachments (4)

LR-E14-0008 Document Control Desk REPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF ATLANTIC STURGEON In accordance with Section 5.4.2 of Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan, to the Operating License for the Salem Generating Station, PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG) hereby transmits notification of a nonroutine event, and documents the occurrence and removal of an Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrhinchus) from the Salem Generating Station circulating water intake structure trash bars.

Consultation pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) between NRC and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on the effects of the operation of Salem Station on threatened and endangered species has been ongoing since 1979. The most recent revision to the Biological Opinion and Incidental Take Statement issued in January 1999 exempts the specified annual take of shortnose sturgeon and sea turtles. In advance of relicensing for Salem Station, consultation pursuant to Section 7 of the ESA between NRC and NMFS was reinitiated in 2009. On April 6, 2012, the NMFS listed five Distinct Population Segments of Atlantic sturgeon as threatened or endangered under the ESA. In May 2012, NRC requested consultation on the effects of the continued operation of Salem Station on Atlantic sturgeon. The NMFS issued a draft Biological Opinion and Incidental Take Statement (ITS) in July 2012 that, when finalized, will authorize a specified incidental take of both Atlantic sturgeon and shortnose sturgeon associated with operation of the Salem Station circulating water intake system.

Pursuant to Section 5.4.2 of the Environmental Protection Plan for Salem Station, nonroutine events which require reporting to other federal agencies shall be reported in accordance with the other agencies' reporting requirements. Accordingly, enclosed please find two (2) attachments. Attachment 1 provides the information requested by the NMFS in Appendix II to the current ITS and in Appendix B, Part 2, to the revised draft ITS. Attachment 2 is a copy of a Sturgeon Salvage Form verbally requested by the NMFS.

There are no commitments contained in this letter.

LR-E14-0008 Document Control Desk Page 2 of 4 cc: Mr. William Dean, Administrator - Region I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2100 Renaissance Blvd., Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406-2713 Mr. John Hughey, Licensing Project Manager - Salem U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Mail Stop 0-4D-3 Rockville, MD 20852 USNRC Senior Resident Inspector - Salem Mail Code X24 Mr. P. Mulligan, Manager Bureau of Nuclear Engineering New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection PO Box 420 Mail Code: 33-01 Trenton, NJ 08625-0420 Ms. Lynn Lankshear National Marine Fisheries Service Protected Resources Division 55 Great Republic Drive, Suite 04-400 Gloucester, MA 01930 Ms. Karen Greene National Marine Fisheries Service 74 Magruder Road Highland, NJ 07732-4054 Mr. Dave Jenkins Endangered and Nongame Species Program New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 1 Van Syckels Road Clinton, NJ 08809 Salem Commitment Coordinator Mail Code X25 Page 3 of 4

LR-E1 4-0008 Document Control Desk bc: Salem Site Vice President Salem Plant Manager Director - Regulatory Affairs Manager - Nuclear Environmental Affairs Regulatory Assurance Manager - Salem Records Management Page 4 of 4

Sturgeon 1 ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon)

Observer's full name: James L. Carll Reporter's full name: James L. Caril Species Identification (Key attached): Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Site of Impingement (Unit I or 2, CWS or DWS, Bay #, etc.): SGS Unit 2; CWI bay 21A Date animal observed: 12-26-13 Time animal observed: 09:15 Date animal collected: 12-26-13 Time animal collected: 09:30 Date rehab facility contacted: Time rehab facility contacted:

Date animal picked up: Time animal picked up:

Environmental conditions at time of observation (i.e., tidal stage, weather):

Air temp.- 0°C;Sal. - 12.Oppt; Wind - NW; sky - partly cloudy; wave - slight; tide - Ebb 2 (89.0 ft)

Date and time of last inspection of screen: 01:52 am on IZ J12&113 Water temperature (°C) at site and time of observation: 5.0"C Number of pumps operating at time of observation: Unit 1 6 Unit 2 6 Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit at time of observation:

Unit 1 100 Unit 2 100 Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit over the 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> previous to observation: Unit 1 100 Unit 2 100 Sturgeon Information:

Species Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Fork length (or total length) 732mm (TL) / 625mm (FL) Weight 1.2 kg Condition of specimen/description of animal Live specimen was observed and retrieved by Salem Yard Crew during routine trash rack clearing at Salem CWIB. Specimen was transported to on-site ECSI technician for processing. Closer inspection revealed minor surface damage on the left side of the fish, between pectoral and pelvic fins. Specimen released back to the river viqthe DDP at 11:30am after collection of photos, and measurement data.

Fish Decomposed: (,NO SLIGHTLY MODERATELY SEVERELY Fish tagged: YES 1 Please recordall tag numbers. Tag # No tags indicated Photograph attached: & / NO (please label species, date, geographicsite and vessel name on back of photograph)

ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon) continued Sturgeon 1 Photographs View shows the size and condition of an Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus), collected on 12-26-13 at 09:30am by Salem Yard Crew during routine trash rack cleaning at PSEG Salem CWIS. A minor skin abrasion is shown along the left side (12-26-13).

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View provides a ventral view of the same fish. No other damage was observed. Specimen was released back to the river after inspection and collection of measurement data (12-26-13).

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Description of fish condition:

Specimen was alive at the time of initial observation and collection by Salem Yard Crew. Upon closer inspection, specimen revealed minor surface damage to the left side, In the area between the pectoral and pelvic fins.

Sturgeon 2 ATTACHMENT I (Sturgeon)

Observer's full name: James L. Carli Reporter's full name: James L. Caril Species Identification (Key attached): Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Site of Impingement (Unit I or 2, CWS or DWS, Bay #, etc.): SGS Unit 1; CWI bay 11B Date animal observed: 12/26/13 Time animal observed: 09:30 Date animal collected: 12/26/13 Time animal collected: 09:40 Date rehab facility contacted: Time rehab facility contacted:

Date animal picked up: Time animal picked up:

Environmental conditions at time of observation (i.e., tidal stage, weather):

Air temp.- 0*C;Sal. - 12.Oppt; Wind - NW; sky - partly cloudy; wave - slight; tide - Ebb 2(89.Oft)

Date and time of last inspection of screen: 12-26-13 at 01:52 am Water temperature (°C) at site and time of observation: 5.0 0C Number of pumps operating at time of observation: Unit 1 6 Unit 2 6 Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit at time of observation:

Unit 1 100 Unit2 100 Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit over the 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> previous to observation: Unit 1 100 Unit2 100 Sturgeon Information:

Species Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Fork length (or total length) 2.1m(TL) / 1.9m(FL) Weight Not measured Condition of specimen/description of animal Live specimen observed and retrieved by Salem Yard Crew during routine trash rack clearing at Salem CWIB. Initial on-site IDindicated that fish was a shortnose, but after further in-office inspection of photos and measurement data, it has been confirmed as an Atlantic. Specimen released back to the river via the DDP (11:30am) after collectiog-of photos & measurement data. Minor damage was observed to caudal fin Fish Decomposed: (NO) SLIGHTLY MODERATELY SEVERELY Fish tagged: YES 0 Pleaserecord all lag numbers. Tag # No tags indicated Photograph attached:( / NO (please label species, date, geographicsite and vessel name on back of photograph)

Sturgeon 2 ATTACHMENT I (Sturgeon) continued Photographs f

View shows the size and condition of a live Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus), collected on 12-26-13 at 09:40am by Salem Yard Crew during routine trash rack cleaning at PSEG Salem CWIS. Minor damage to the caudal fin was observed (12-26-13).

View provides a close-up of the mouth and ventral portion of head. Total length measurement as well as small mouth size indicate specimen is an Atlantic Sturgeon (12-26-13).

Sturgeon 2 View shows minor surface damage to the caudal fin. After retrieval by Salem Yard Crew, the north fish counting pool was utilized for temporary holding while processing was being completed (12/26/13).

Sturgeon 2 ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon) continued Draw wounds, abnormalities, tag locations on diagram and briefly describe below L R

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Description of fish condition:

Specimen was alive at the time of Initial observation and collection by Salem Yard Crew. Upon closer Inspection, specimen revealed minor surface damage to the caudal fin. No other damage was observed.

Sturgeon 3 ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon)

Observer's full name: James L. Carli Reporter's full name: James L. Carll Species Identification (Key attached): Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Site of Impingement (Unit I or 2, CWS or DWS, Bay n, etc.): SGS Unit 2; CWl bay 13A Date aniimal observed: 12/26/13 Time animal observed: 10:40 Date animal collected: 12/26113 Time animal collected: 10:45 Date rehab facility contacted: Time rehab facility contacted:

Date animal picked up: Time animal picked up:

Enviromnental conditions at time of observation (i.e., tidal stage, wveather):

Air temp.- 0.0*C;Sal. - 12.0ppl; Wind - SW; sky- partly cloudy; wave- slight; tide- Ebb slack(88.5ft)

Date and time of last inspection of screen: 12-26-13 at 10:34 am Water temperature (*C) at site and time of observation: 5.0°c Number of pumps operating at time of observation: Unit 1 6 Unit 2 6 Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit at time of observation:

Unit 1 100 Unit 2 100 Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit over the 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> previous to observation: Unit 1 100 Unit 2 100 Sturgeon Iiiforniation:

Species Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Fork length (or total length) 621 mm(TL) / 548mm(FL) Weight 0.6 kg Condition of specimen/description of animal Dead specimen was observed and retrieved by Salem Yard Crew during routine trash rack clearing at Salem CWIB. Observations reveal bruising of the skin, but no other external damage, indicating specimen has been deceased for a short period of time. After processing, the specimen was bagged, labeled, and transported back.o the ECSI main office waiting instruction on further disposition.

Fish Decomposed: QNe) SLIGHTLY MODERATELY SEVERELY Fish tagged: YES K Please recordall tag numbers. Tag # No tags indicated Photograph attached:(a / NO (please label species, date, geographicsite and vessel name on back of photograph)

Sturgeon 3 ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon) continued Photographs View showing preserved Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus), collected on 12-26-13 by Salem Yard Crew during routine trash rack cleaning (12-26-13).

The specimen was dead when initially found, and except for some surface bruising to the skin, no significant damage and no decomposition was observed (12-26-13).

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Description of fish condition:

Specimen was dead at the time of Initial observation and collection by Salem Yard Crew. Upon closer Inspection, specimen revealed very minor external damage In the form of red bruises. No other damage was observed.

STURGEON SALVAGE FORM For use in documenting dead sturgeon in the wild under ESA permit no. 1614 (version 05.16-2012)

INVESTIGATORS'S CONTACT INFORMATION Name: First Douglas Last Potts IUNIQUE IDENTIFIER (Assigned by NMFS)

Agency Affiliation PSEG subcontractor Email dpottsoecsi-del~com DATE REPORTED:

Address 100 South Cass Street, Middletown, DE 19709 Month 12 Day 26 Year2013 Area code/Phone number (302) 378.9881 DATE EXAMINED:

Month 12 Day 26 Year 2013 9--F SPECIES: (check one) LOCATION FOUND: -]Offshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) []Inshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)

Ei shorinose sturgeon River/Body of Water Delaware River City Hancocks Bridge State NJ

[] Atlantic sturgeon Descriptive location (be specific Removed from Circulating Water Intake Structure (CWIS)

LI Unidentified Acipenser species intake trash racks, Intake bay 13A, during routine trash rack cleaning at the Salem Generating Check 'Unidentified" if uncertain.

See reverse side of this form for Station, PSEG Nuclear LLC.

aid InIdentification. Latitude 390 27'38.17 N (Dec. Degrees) Longitude 750 32'10.08 W (Dec. Degrees)

CARCASS CONDITION at SEX: MEASUREMENTS: circle unit time examined: (check one) [] Undetermined Fork length 54.8 cm Z I = Fresh dead El Female LD Male Total length 62.1 cm E1 2 = Moderately decomposed How was sex determined? Length 0 actual El estimate L7 3 = Severely decomposed E] Necropsy L Eggs/milt present when pressed Mouth width (inside lips, see reverse side) 1.8 Cm L- 4 =Dried carcass Interorbital width (see reverse side) 4.3 cm EL 5=Skeletal, scutes &cartilage LI Borescope Weight 0 actual El estimate 0.6 kg TAGS PRESENT? Examined for external tags including fin clips? [I- Yes 0 No Scanned for PIT tags? [E Yes [-I No Tag # Tag Type Location of tag on carcass CARCASS DISPOSITION: (check one or more) Carcass Necropsied? Photos/vide taken? Z Yes El No Ell =Left where found -- Yes -No E12 = Buried Disposition of Photos/Video PSEG Nuclear E13 = Collected for necropsy/salvage Date Necropsied: Environmental Affairs and Nuclear 0]4 = Frozen for later examination Regulatory Affairs personnel.

--15 = Other (describe) Necropsy Lead:

SAMPLES COLLECTED? El Yes IMI No Sample How preserved Disposition (person, affiliation, use)

Comments: The deceased Atlantic Sturgeon was collected from the Salem Circulating Water Intake Structure during routine trash rack cleaning on December 26, 2013, Positive identification was made by Environmental Consulting Services personnel at 10:45am.

Photos and length measurements were made and Inspection for external tags and fin clips was made, but none were found. The State of New Jersey DEP, Division of Fish and Wildlife, and National Marine Fisheries (NMFS) have been notified of the Incidental take. The fish was transported back to the ECSI main office in Middletown, DE, and preserved (frozen). At the request of the NMFS, Delaware DNREC was directed to take posession of the specimen. Transfer of custody, from ECSI to DNREC. occured on 01108114, at 12:59pm.

Distinguishing Characteristics of Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeon (version 07-20-2009)

Characteristic Atlantic Sturgeon, Acipenser oxyrinchus Shortnose Sturgeon, Acipenser brevirostruin Maximum length >9 feet/ 274 cm 4 feet/ 122 cm Mouth Football shaped and small. Width inside lips <55% of Wide and oval inshape. Width inside lips >62% of bony interorbital width bony interorbital width

• Pre-anal plates Paired plates posterior to the rectum &anterior to the 1-3 pre-anal plates almost always occurdng as median anal fin. structures (occurring singly)

Plates along the Rhombic, bony plates found along the lateral base of No plates along the base of anal fin anal fin the anal fin (see diagram below)

Habitat/Range Anadromous; spawn infreshwater but primarily lead a Freshwater amphidromous; found primarily infresh marine existence water but does make some coastal migrations

• From Vecsei and Peterson, 2004 ATLANTIC Bony plates Describe any wounds / abnormalities (note tar or oil, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, etc.). Please note if no wounds I abnormalities are found. The specimen was dead when initially found, and except for some surface bruising to the skin, specific wounds or related damage to the rest of the carcass could not be positively Identified.

Data Access Policy: Upon written request, information submitted to National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) on this forim will be released to the requestor provided that the requestor credit the collector of the infornation and NOAA Fisheries. NOAA Fisheries will notify the collector that these data have been requested and the intent of their use.

Submit completed forms (within 30 days of date of investigation) to: Northeast Region Contacts - Shortnose Sturgeon Recovery Coordinator (Jessica Pruden, Jessica.Pruden1noaU.gQv. 978-282-8482) or Atlantic Sturgeon Recovery Coordinator (Lynn Lankshear, Lynn.Lankshear~noaa.gov. 978-282-8473); Southeast Region Contacts- Shortnose Sturgeon Recovery Coordinator (Stephania Bolden, Stepohnia.Bolden@noaa.gov. 727-824-5312) or Atlantic Sturgeon Recovery Coordinator (Kelly Shotts, Kelly.Shotts@noaa.gov. 727-551-5603).