ML14154A286
| ML14154A286 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 05/01/2014 |
| From: | Wagner L Public Service Enterprise Group |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| LR-E14-0075 | |
| Download: ML14154A286 (7) | |
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PSEG Nuclear LLC P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038-0236 o PSEG EPP 5.4.2 A&Kkff LLC LR-E14-0075 MAY 0 12014 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ARTICLE NUMBER: 7012 1640 0000 4257 3053
SUBJECT:
REPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF SHORTNOSE STURGEON SALEM GENERATING STATION UNIT NO. 1 DOCKET NO. 50-272 The Nuclear Environmental Event Report, "Report of Impingement of Shortnose 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. This report reflects a live Shortnose Sturgeon collected on April 15 th, 2014.
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, Ct1ý00)
Lawrence M. VVagner Plant Manager - Salem PSEG Nuclear LLC Attachments (1)
LR-E14-0075 Document Control Desk REPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF SHORTNOSE 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 a shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) 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 one (1) 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.
There are no commitments contained in this letter.
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LR-E14-0075 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 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 Ms. Jessica Pruden National Marine Fisheries Service Protected Resources Division Jessica. Pruden@noaa.gov Mr. Dave Jenkins Endangered and Nongame Species Program New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Dave.Jen kins@DEP.State. NJ. US Ms. Jeanette Bowers Department of Fish and Wildlife New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Jeanette. Bowers@DEP.State. NJ.US Salem Commitment Coordinator Mail Code X25 Page 3 of 3
ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon)
Observer's full name:Tanya Timberman(PSEG Environmental Affairs Sr.Enviro.Specialist)
Reporter's full nalnc: Mike Pego (PSEG Environmental Affairs Coordinator)
Species Identification (Key attached): Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum)
Site of Impingement (Unit I or 2, CWS or DWS, Bay #, etc.): SGS Unit 1; CWl 12B Date animal observed: 04/15114 Time animal observed: 08:55am Date aninmal collected: 04/15/14 Time animal collected: 08:55am 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):
Sal.- 3.0 ppt; Wind-south; sky - light rain; wave-rough; tide - Flood I Date and time of last inspection of screen: 04/15/14 at 03:25am Water temperature (*C) at site and time of observation: 12.0°C Number of pumps operating at time of observation: Unit 1 5 Unit 2 0 Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit at time of observation:
Unit I 0
Unit 2 0
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 0 Sturgeon Inforniation:
Species Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum)
Fork length (or total length) 889mm (total length)
Weight Not measured Condition of specimen/description of animal Live specimen retrieved by Salem Yard Crew during routine trash rack cleaning at Salem CWIB. PSEG Nulcear Environmental Affairs personnel collected data and photographs. Specimen was found to have a severe laceration located dorsally, just prior to the caudal fin. After processing, specimen was released back to the Delaware River vjathe Detritus Discharge Pipe (DDP) at 09:13am.
Fish Decomposed:
(NO)
SLIGHTLY MODERATELY SEVERELY Fish tagged: YES 49 Please record all tag numbers. Tag #
Photograph attached: (
I)/ NO (please label species, date, geographic site and vessel name on back of photograph)
LR-E14-0075 Document Control Desk REPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF SHORTNOSE 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 a shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) 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 one (1) 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.
There are no commitments contained in this letter.
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ATTACHMENT I (Sturgeon) continued Photographs Photo showing the size and condition of the live, but damaged shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) retrieved on 04/15/14, at 08:55 by Salem Yard Crew personnel during routine trash rack cleaning at the Salem CWIB (4/15/14).
The specimen exhibited a severe laceration located posterior to the caudal fin.
Despite the injury, the specimen was still active and was therefore released back to the Delaware River via the Detritus Discharge Pipe (DDP) at 09:15am (4/15/14).
A'ITACI NIENTfI (Sturigeon) moiiithmed D)raw %voin(Is. abnormnalities, tag locations on diagrami and~ Ibrielly dscrcIibe bejowv L
R Dcscription offish condition:
Specimen was alive at the time of retrieval by Salem Yard Crew, but revealed the existence of a large, deep laceration located anterior to the caudal fin (refer to illustration and photos). No other danmage was observed. After processing, specimen was released back to the Delaware [liver at 09:13am. The New Jersey DEP was notified of the collection at 09:30 and the National Marine Fisheries Service was notified at 09:48am.