ML14352A049

Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report

ML14352A049
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Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	12/12/2014
From:	John Carlin Tennessee Valley Authority
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37384-2000 December 12, 2014 10 CFR 50.4 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-001 Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-77 and DPR-79 NRC Docket Nos. 50-327 and 50-328

Subject:

Annual Non-Radiological EnvironmentaM Operating Report The purpose of this letter is to submit the enclosed Sequoyah Nuclear Plant (SQN) 2014 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report. The Tennessee Valley Authority is submitting this report in accordance with Section 5.4.1 of Appendix B, "Environmental Technical Specifications (Non-Radiological)," of the SQN, Units 1 and 2, Operating Licenses. This report, which addresses the period from October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, is required to be submitted within 90 days following each anniversary of issuance of the operating licenses. Issuance dates for the SQN, Units 1 and 2, Operating Licenses were September 17, 1980, and September 15, 1981, respectively, indicating this report to be submitted no later than December 15, 2014.

There are no regulatory commitments in this letter. Please direct questions concerning this report to Erin Henderson at (423) 843-7170.

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JVi4ce President SeqUoyah Nuclear Plant

Enclosure:

Tennessee Valley Authority - Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report, October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014 cc: See page 2,5

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 December 12, 2014 cc (Enclosure):

NRC Regional Administrator- Region II NRC Senior Resident Inspector - SQN NRR Project Manager - SQN Division of Radiological Health - State of Tennessee

ENCLOSURE Tennessee Valley Authority Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report October 1, 2013 Through September 30, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS TA BLE O F CO NTENTS ....................................................................................................... 1 I. INT RO D UC TIO N................................................................................................................. 2 I1. REPORTING FOR THOSE PROGRAMS NOT CONCERNED WITH WATER QUALITY OR PROTECTION OF AQUATIC BIOTA, WHICH ARE REGULATED BY THE C LEA N WA T E R AC T .................................................................................................... 2 III. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PERFORMED ........................................................ 3 IV. REPORTS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AS SPECIFIED IN THE SQN NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT ...................... 4 V. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (ETS) NONCOMPLIANCES ........... 5 VI. CHANGES MADE TO APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL PERMIT C ER T IFIC AT IO NS ..................................................................................................... 5 VIII. NO N-RO UTINE REPO RTS ........................................................................................... 6 IX . SPEC IA L STU D IES .................................................................................................... 6 X. CHANGES IN APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........... 6 E-1

I. INTRODUCTION The Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for the period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 has been prepared in accordance with Environmental Technical Specifications (ETS) (Non-Radiological),

Appendix B, Section 5.4.1. This report includes a summary of:

A. Reporting for those programs not concerned with water quality or protection of aquatic biota, which are regulated by the Clean Water Act B. Environmental monitoring performed C. Reports previously submitted as specified in the SQN National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. TN0026450 D. ETS non-compliances and the corrective actions for remediation E. Changes made to applicable State and Federal permits and certifications F. Changes in station design that could involve a significant environmental impact or change the findings of the Final Environmental Statement (FES)

G. Non-routine reports submitted per ETS Section 4.1 H. Special studies I. Changes in approved ETS Reporting, monitoring, and inspections conducted as required by permits and regulations indicated no adverse impacts upon the environment as a result of station operation.

REPORTING FOR THOSE PROGRAMS NOT CONCERNED WITH WATER QUALITY OR PROTECTION OF AQUATIC BIOTA, WHICH ARE REGULATED BY THE CLEAN WATER ACT A. Third Quarter 2013 Summary of Asbestos Removal Projects - submitted to the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on October 4, 2013 B. Annual Asbestos Removal Notification - submitted to Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on December 5, 2013 C. Fourth Quarter 2013 Summary of Asbestos Removal Projects - submitted to the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on January 10, 2014 D. Semi-Annual Auxiliary Boiler Fuel Report - submitted to the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on January 9, 2014 E. Tier Two Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory - submitted to Soddy-Daisy Fire Department, Hamilton County Local Emergency Planning Commission, and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency on February 28, 2014 F. Annual Hazardous Waste Activity Report for 2013 - submitted to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on February 28, 2014 G. Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Hazardous Waste Minimization Plan - maintained on file at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant since March 1, 2014 H. First Quarter 2014 Summary of Asbestos Removal Projects - submitted to the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on April 9, 2014 I. Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Annual Report on the Hours of Operation for diesel permitted equipment - submitted to the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on March 15, 2014 J. Forms A and R Toxic Chemical Release Information CY2013 Required by Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act - submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency EPCRA Reporting Center and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on June 25, 2014 K. Written Annual Document Log of PCBs and PCB Items for Calendar Year 2013 -

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maintained on file since June 30, 2014 L. Semi-Annual Auxiliary Boiler Fuel Report - submitted to the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on July 3, 2014 M. Second Quarter 2014 Summary of Asbestos Removal Projects - submitted to the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on July 9, 2014 N. Air Pollution Control Demolition Permit Request for demolition of 2 warehouses north of parking lot (no asbestos) - submitted to Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on July 15, 2014. Air Pollution Control Demolition Permit 3200 received July 15, 2014

0. Notification for Modification and Closure of Multiple Waste Streams - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on July 17, 2014 P. Notification for Modification of Waste Stream 66 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on August 29, 2014 Q. Diesel Generator Operating Permit Application - submitted to the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on August 29, 2014 R. Demolition Landfill Annual Maintenance Fee - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on September 12, 2014 S. Air Pollution Control Demolition Permit Request for demolition of Environmental Building (no asbestos) - submitted to Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau on September 17, 2014. Air Pollution Control Demolition Permit 3225 received September 18, 2014.

Ill. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PERFORMED A. Storm water samples collected at required frequencies and Best Management Practices implemented as required by General Industrial Storm Water Discharge Permit TNR050015 B. Semi-annual facility inspections as required by General Industrial Storm Water Discharge Permit TNR050015 C. Ouffall sampling and inspection is performed as required by NPDES Permit TN0026450 (results previously submitted to NRC as required)

D. Monthly erosion and sediment control inspections are conducted as required by General Industrial Storm Water Discharge Permit TNR050015 E. Weekly tank, piping, and secondary containment inspections are performed as required by General Industrial Storm Water Discharge Permit TNR050015 and the Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasure Plan F. Weekly hazardous waste inspections conducted as required by 40CFR261 and by the Tennessee Rule Chapter 1200-1-11, Hazardous Waste Management G. Weekly landfill inspections performed as required by 40CFR258 and by the Tennessee Rule Chapter 1200-1-7, Solid Waste Processing and Disposal H. Daily operational hours of Auxiliary Boilers A and B, Emergency Generators 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B, and Blackout Generators 1 and 2 as required by Federally Enforceable Certificate of Operation Nos. 4150-10200501-08C and 4150-20200102-11 C I. Monthly operational hours of Auxiliary Boilers A and B, Emergency Generators 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B, and Blackout Generators 1 and 2, High Pressure Diesel Fire Pump, Security Backup Diesel Generator, I/S Diesel Generator, and Communications Backup Diesel Generator as required by 40CFR63 J. Intake fore-bay aeration system sampling, maintenance, and operation performed as required by the State of Tennessee K. Air emissions inspected monthly for equipment permitted by the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau L. Refrigeration equipment performance and repairs are tracked weekly to ensure E-3

compliance with Title VI of the Clean Air Act M. Waste sampling and characterization as required by 40CFR261 and by the Tennessee Rule Chapter 1200, Hazardous Waste Management N. Quarterly PCB transformer inspections as required by 40CFR761

0. Daily inspections of leaking PCB transformers as required by 40CFR761 P. PCB spill and leak cleanup as required by 40CFR761 Q. Asbestos removal tracking as required by the Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau R. Hazardous waste minimization (such as chemical control and substitution) as required by the Tennessee Rule Chapter 1200, Hazardous Waste Management S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews conducted to evaluate potential environmental impact of temporary or permanent facility modifications as required by 40CFR1 500 T. EOC-1201-NPG-SQN(Water)-E - SQN Environmental Compliance U. Miscellaneous Media Reviews IV. REPORTS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AS SPECIFIED IN THE SQN NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT The following reports were submitted as specified in the SQN NPDES Permit No.

TN0026450, General Industrial Discharge Storm Water Permit No. TNR0500115.

A. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for September 2013 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on October 4, 2013 B. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for October 2013 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on November 12, 2013 C. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for November 2013 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on December 11, 2013 D. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for December 2013 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on January 10, 2014 E. Water Withdrawal Registration Forms - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on February 4, 2014 F. 2013 Biocide/Corrosion Treatment Plan (B/CTP) Annual Report - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on February 7, 2014 G. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for January 2014 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on February 14, 2014 H. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for February 2014 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on March 12, 2014 I. DMR - QA Study 34 Address Verification - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on February 21, 2014 J. Multi-Sector Storm Water General Permit 2013 Storm Water Monitoring Report -

submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on March 25, 2014 K. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for March 2014 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on April 11, 2014 L. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for April 2014 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on May 13, 2014 M. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for May 2014 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on June 13, 2014 N. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for June 2014 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on July 11, 2014

0. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for July 2014 - submitted to Tennessee E-4

Department of Environment and Conservation on August 14, 2014 P. DMR - QA Study 34 Provider Graded Test Results - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on September 4, 2014 Q. Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report for August 2014 - submitted to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on September 12, 2014 V. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (ETS) NONCOMPLIANCES None.

VI. CHANGES MADE TO APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL PERMIT CERTIFICATIONS None.

VII. CHANGES IN FACILITY DESIGN OR OPERATION In accordance with Technical Specification 5.3.c, facility design and operational changes were reviewed for potential effect on the environment. This review is completed per Tennessee Valley Authority upper tier Instruction IX Environmental Review and implementing Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures Environmental Review Process and Standards and Criteria for Environmental Reviews, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act.

A. Special Tests There were no special tests conducted during this period that met environmental impact criteria.

B. Temporary Alterations There were no temporary alterations conducted during this period that met environmental impact criteria.

C. Design and Operational Changes The facility design and operational changes made during this reporting period with a potential impact on the environment were found to be within the scope of existing permits and in compliance with environmental regulations. Those changes reviewed are as follows:

Environmental Assessments

1. Supplemental EA and FONSI for Modifications to Fukushima Response Strategy for Watts Bar, Sequoyah, and Browns Ferry Nuclear Plants

2. TVA is a cooperating agency on the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration's Production of Tritium in a Commercial Light Water Reactor - Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. This draft SEIS addresses tritium production at SQN and WBN.

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Categorical Exclusion Checklists

1. Generic SQN Blanket Review

2. Generic TVA Paving

3. Generic Facilities HVAC

4. Generic SQN Fire Hydrant Repair or Replacement

5. Spare Cooling Tower Transformer

6. SQN Flood Mode Mitigation System

7. NPG-SQN Water In-Leakage

8. Installation of Fiber Optics to Security Range

9. Installation of Modular Building for use by Security

10. Steam Generator Inspection and Volumetric Head Inspection

11. Emergency Preparedness (EP) Voice Annunciation Capable Sirens

12. S02 Sequoyah Road - Driveway License VIII. NON-ROUTINE REPORTS None.

IX. SPECIAL STUDIES None.

X. CHANGES IN APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION There were no changes in approved ETSs during this period.

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