ML14118A039

Annual Environmental Operating Report for 2013

ML14118A039
Person / Time
Site:	North Anna
Issue date:	04/21/2014
From:	Gerald Bichof Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO)
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
14-127
Download: ML14118A039 (5)

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23261 April 21, 2014 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Serial No.14-127 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 ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT Enclosed is the Annual Environmental Operating Report for North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2 for 2013, 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, Gerald T. Bischof Site Vice President Enclosure cc: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 NRC Senior Resident Inspector North Anna Power Station

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 APPENDIX B ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN 2013 ANNUAL REPORT DOCKET NOS. 50-338 AND 50-339 Page 1 of 4

INTRODUCTION This 2013, 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 and keep the NRC informed of any environmental effects of facility construction or operation.

During 2013, no significant adverse environmental impacts 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 (DEQ) 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 failed to reveal any potentially significant, unreviewed, environmental issues.

EROSION CONTROL INSPECTION - SITE (SECTION 4.2.2.1)

Performance of Periodic Test Procedure, 1-PT-9.3: Erosion Control Inspection-Station Site, and 0-PT-75.12: Visual Inspection of the Service Water Reservoir Dike Crest and Toe, were completed by the Civil/Design Engineering Department. Eleven (11) areas of concern were identified during the performance of 1-PT-9.3 and two (2) areas of concern were identified during the performance of 0-PT-75.12.

The areas identified in both PT's were minor issues. Seven (7) of the areas identified were due to drainage concerns where grading or riprap was needed or where there were drain pipes that needed cleaning out. The areas that were identified as having drainage concerns were near Security Training, Outfall 022, the warehouse area, switchyard area and Calibration Lab. There were two (2) issues of animal burrows at the Snubber Shop area and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) area, which needed to be filled. There was one (1) area identified, the slopes around the service water reservoir, which needed vegetation control. There were two (2) areas identified that needed gravel and grading. These areas were the service water reservoir access road and the ISFSI area. There was one (1) area identified on the lake shore near the settling pond which involved a degraded dock which needed to be removed. All of the issues identified were entered into the station's corrective action system and work orders were assigned. All of Page 2 of 4

• 1 the work that was assigned to correct the identified issues was completed by April 11, 2014. All of the issues identified were minor and did not adversely impact site erosion control measures, or station operation.

Site Separation construction activities for the proposed construction of Unit 3, began in November 2010 and was completed by the end of December, 2013. Site Separation construction activities were controlled by a construction permit and construction storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). Silt fences, rip-rap and straw bales were used to control erosion and storm water runoff impacts. The areas impacted by the site separation construction were routinely inspected by a qualified Louisa County storm water/ land disturbance inspector and were also inspected weekly and after every qualifiable rainfall event, to meet the requirements of the construction SWPPP. There were no instances of non-compliance to any applicable environmental regulations in 2013, or submitted reports relative to non-compliance, during the site separation construction activity. There were no adverse erosion concerns identified in the routine stormwater inspections, and there were no erosion issues related to the site separation work areas, identified in 1-PT-9.3.

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

During 2013, 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 some significant tree and brush work needed. Herbicide applications commenced on 09/16/13 and were completed on 09/17/13. No significant erosion or sedimentation issues were observed.

• North Anna-to-Morrisville corridor: The patrol revealed that there was some significant tree and brush work needed. Herbicide applications commenced on 09/14/13 and were finished on the same day. No significant erosion or sedimentation issues were observed.

" North Anna to Ladysmith corridor: The patrol revealed that there was some significant tree or brush work needed. Herbicide applications commenced on 09/17/13 and were completed on 09/19/13. There were also some minor erosion and sedimentation issues identified (ruts, bare ground, etc.). Corrective actions were completed in the late spring, 2013 and a follow up inspection in November revealed that the corrective actions were satisfactory.

North Anna to Midlothian corridor: The patrol revealed that there was some significant tree or brush work needed. Tree cutting was performed in November.

No significant erosion or sedimentation issues were observed.

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During all of the above noted patrols and follow-up observations, no abnormal erosion conditions were observed on any of the above corridors associated with transmission line construction, modification, maintenance activities or the use of herbicides during 2013.

NON-COMPLIANCE (SECTION 5.4.1)

There were no non-compliances with the Environmental Protection Plan during 2013.

NON-ROUTINE REPORTS (SECTION 5.4.2)

There were no non-routine reports for 2013.

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