ML15021A126

Report of Impingement of Atlantic Surgeon

ML15021A126
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	01/16/2015
From:	Wagner L Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
LR-E15-0003
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PSEG Nuclear LLC PO. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038-0236 0 PSEG Nuclear LLC LR-E1 5-0003 EPP 5.4.2 Appendix B JAN 16 2015 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ARTICLE NUMBER: 7013 2630 0000 0535 8092

SUBJECT:

REPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF ATLANTIC STURGEON SALEM GENERATING STATION UNIT I 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 two (2) attachments with further information regarding this impingement event. This report reflects a deceased Atlantic Sturgeon collected on December 2 2 nd, 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.

Sincerey Lawrence M. Wagner Plant Manager - Salem PSEG Nuclear LLC Attachments (2)

LR-E15-0003 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 non-routine 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, non-routine 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-E15-0003 Document Control Desk cc: Administrator - Region I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2100 Renaissance Blvd., Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406-2713 Ms. Carleen Sanders, Licensing Project Manager U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Ms. Lynn Lankshear National Marine Fisheries Service Protected Resources Division Lynn.Lankshear@noaa.gov Mr. Patrick Mulligan Bureau of Nuclear Engineering New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Patrick. Mulligan@DEP.State. NJ.US Mr. Dave Jenkins Endangered and Nongame Species Program New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Dave.Jenkins@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 USNRC Senior Resident Inspector - Salem Mail Code X24 Page 3 of 3

ATTACHMENT I (Sturgeon)

Observer's full name: Kenneth K(iess (Environmental Consulting Services, Inc.)

Reporter's full name: Kenneth Kiess Species Identification (Key attached): Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Site of Impingement (Unit 1 or 2, CWS or DWS, Bay #, etc.): PSEG SGS Unit 1; CWl bay 12A Date animal observed: 12/22/14 Time animal observed: 09:10am Date animal collected: 12/22/14 Time animal collected: 09:15am 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. - 0.00C; Sal. - 11.0 ppt; wind - NE; sky - cloudy; wave - slight; tide - Flood 2 (93.5ft)

Date and time of last inspection of screen: 12/22/14 at 00:52am Water temperature (°C) at site and time of observation: 5.00C Number of pumps operating at time of observation: Unit 1 12 Unit 2 12 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) 610mm (FL)I 701mm (TL) Weight 1.3kg Condition of specimen/description of animal Specimen was deceased and moderately decomposed at the time of retrieval by Salem Yard Crew. No obvious wounds were observed. ECSI fisheries technician measured, photographed, and scanned the specimen for tags. No external tags or PIT tags were detected. At the direction of PSEG Nuclear Environmental Affairs, the specimen was transported back to jI,.ECQSI office and preserved on ice.

Fish Decomposed: NO SLIGHTLY MODERATEL SEVERELY Fish tagged: YES/ Please recordalall ag numbers. Tag #

Photograph attached: YES / NO (please label species, d7e,)geographicsile and vessel name on back of photograph)

ATTACHMENT I (Sturgeon) continued Photographs This view, taken after a period of preservation, shows the full size and condition of the deceased Atlantic sturgeon, (Acipenser oxyrinchus), retrieved by Salem Yard Crew personnel while conducting routine trash rack cleaning at PSEG Salem Generating Station CWIB (12/22/14).

This view, taken shortly after collection, shows a close-up of the left side of the head and rostrum. Except for the effects of moderate decomposition, the specimen did not show evidence of any significant damage (12/22/14).

ATTACHMENT I (Sturgeon) continued Photographs Dorsal view of the specimen showing the measurement of the inter-orbital width 12-22-14).

Ventral view showing measurement of the mouth width (12-22-14).

ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon) continued Draw wounds, abnormalities, tag locations on diagram and briefly describe below L R Description of fish condition:

At the time of retrieval by Salem Yard Crew, the specimen was deceased. It revealed evidence of moderate decomposition, indicated by misssing eyes, degraded soft tissue around existing fins, and a slight odor.

Based on this condition, it appears that the specimen has been deceased for extended period of time, and its death likely occurred at some other location within the river. State of NJ DEP and the National Marine Fisheries Service were contacted in regards to the incidental take at 09:56am and 09:59am respectively.

STURGEON DATA COLLECTION FORM For use in documenting sturgeon injury or mortality incidental to a federal action OBSERVER'S CONTACT INFORMATION SEC 7 UNIQUE IDENTIFIER (PCTS No.Assigned by NMFS)

Name: First Douglas Last Potts Agency Affiliation PSEG subcontractor Email dpotts@,ecsi-del.com DATE REPORTED:

Address 100 South Cass Street, Middletown, DE 19709 Month 12 Day 22 Year 2014 Area code/Phone number (302) 378.9881 DATE EXAMINED:

Month 12 Day 22 Year 2014 SPECIES: (check one) LOCATION FOUND: E]Offshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) RInshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)

El shorlnose 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)

El Unidenlified Acipenser species intake trash racks, intake bay 12A, 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 in identification. 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) Z Undetermined Fork length 61.0 cm El 1=Fresh dead El Female El Male Total length 70.1 cm 0 2 = Moderalely decomposed How was sex determined?

El Necropsy Length ] actual El estimate El 3 = Severely decomposed Mouth width (inside lips, see reverse side) 2.0 cm El 4 =Dried carcass El Eggs/mill present when pressed El Borescope Interorbital width (see reverse side) 4.7 cm El 5 =Skeletal, scutes &cartilage Weight Z actual El estimate 1.3 g TAGS PRESENT? Examined for external tags including fin clips? -]Yes 0 No Scanned for PIT tags? [9 Yes E- No Tag # Tag Type Location of tag on carcass CARCASS DISPOSITION: (check one or more) Carcass Necropsied? PHOTODOCUMENTATION:

Eli =Left where found -]Yes NNo Photos/video taken? M Yes [] No 172 = Buried El3 = Collected for necropsy/salvage Date Necropsied: Disposilion of PhotosNideo PSEG Nuclear R4 = Frozen for later examination Environmental Affairs and Nuclear

-5 =Other (describe) Necropsy Lead: Regulatory Affairs personnel.

SAMPLES COLLECTED? El Yes 0 No Sample How preserved Disposition (person, affiliation, use)

Comments: The deceased shortnose sturgeon was collected from the Salem Circulating Water Intake Structure during routine trash rack cleaning on 12/22/14, at 09:15am. Positive Identification was made by Environmental Consulting Services personnel at 09:30am The specimen was measured, photograhed, and inspected for tags, but none were found. The National Marine Fisheries (NMFS) and State of New Jersey DEP, Division of Fish and Wildlife, were contacted in regards to the incidental take at 09:56am and 09:59am respectively. Upon completion of processing, the fish was transported back to the ECSI main office in Middletown, DE, and preserved (frozen), waiting further instruction of final disposition.

Draw wounds, abnormalities, tag locations on diagram and briefly describe below L R Describe any wounds / abnormalities (note tar or oil, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, etc.). Please note if no wounds I abnormalities are found.

At the time of the initial observation and retrieval, the condition of the sturgeon was poor. No significant damage (deep cuts, lacerations, abrasions, missing fins, etc.) to the body was observed, however evidence of the Initial stages of decomposition were apparent, indicating that the specimen has been deceased for an extended period of time. A cause of death Is unknown and most likely occurred at some other location within the river.

Submit completed forms (within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of observation of fish): by e-mail to Incidental Takefnoaa.gov or by fax (978-281-9394). Questions can be directed to NMFS Protected Resources Division at 978-281-9328.

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