ML14034A244

Submittal of Report of Impingement of Atlantic Sturgeon

ML14034A244
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
References
EPP 5.4.2 Appendix B, LR-E14-0013
Download: ML14034A244 (8)

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PSEG Nuclear LLC P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038-0236 PSEG Nuclear LLC LR-E14-0013 EPP 5.4.2 Appendix B JAN 23 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 9728

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).

Please find enclosed a letter and 1 attachment 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,

- Lawrence M. Wagner Plant Manager - Salem PSEG Nuclear LLC Attachments (1)

LR-E14-0013 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.

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LR-E14-0013 Document Control Desk 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-E14-0013 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

ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon)

Observer's full name: James L. Caril 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 B, etc.): SGS Unit 2; CWI bay 21A Date animal observed: 01/08/2014 Time animal observed: 13:15 Date animal collected: 01/08/2014 Time animal collected: 13:15 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. - 5.5"C; Sal.- 4.Oppt; wind - West; Sky - Clear; Wave - slight; tide - Flood 1 (89.Oft)

Date and time of last inspection of screen: 01/08/2014 at 07:49am Water temperature (°C) at site and time of observation: 1.0°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 Informnation:

Species Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Fork length (or total length) 535mm (FL) / 622 mm(TL) Weight 1.2 kg Condition of specimen/description of animal Live specimen observed and retrieved by Salem Yard Crew during routine trash rack cleaning at Salem CWIB. Specimen was transported to on-site ECSI technician for processing. Closer inspection revealed minor surface damage to dorsal scute, and a major laceration to the left ventral portion of body, just above the pelvic fin. SpecimenLwas released back to the river via the DDP at 13:25pm after processing.

Fish Decomposed: NO) SLIGHTLY MODERATELY SEVERELY Fish tagged: YES A Please record all lag numbers. Tag #

Photograph attached: YES / NO (please label species, da-i, geographicsite and vessel name on back of photograph)

ATTACHMENT I (Sturgeon) continued Photographs View showing size and condition of the live, but damaged Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) collected on 01/08/14 by Salem Yard Crew personnel during routine trash rack cleaning at the Salem CWIB (01/08/14).

Close-up view of damage to the dorsal scute located just pror to the dorsal fin (01/08/14).

ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon) continued Photographs Close-up view of the left ventral portion of the specimen, showing an existing laceration located just above and parallel to the left pelvic fin. The wound appeared to be moderately deep, with indications of the existence of infection and/or decomposition, based on the color and condition of the skin around the wound (01/08114).

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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 one of the dorsal scutes located prior to the dorsal fin, as well as a major wound, In the form of a large, deep laceration, located along the ventral portion of the body, Just above and parallel to the left pelvic fin. Specimen was checked for exterior tags and PIT tags, but none were found. After processing, specimen was released via the DDP at 13:25.