ML17277B251
| ML17277B251 | |
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| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 12/20/1983 |
| From: | NRC |
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APPENDIX B TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO.
DPR MASHINGTON PUBLIC POMER SUPPLY SYSTEH NUCLEAR PROJECT NO.
2 (MNP-2)
DOCKET NO. 50-397 ENVIRONHENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (NONRADIOLOG ICAL) 84011705b2 500PS97
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WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM NUCLEAR PROJECT NO.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (NON-RADIOLOGICAL)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section
- l. 0 Objectives of the Environmental Protection 1
2.0 Environmental Protection Issues.
- 2. 1 Aquatic Resources Issues
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2.2 Terrestrial Resources Issues 3.0 Consistency Requirements
- 3. 1 Plant Design and Operati on 3.2 Reporting Related to the NPDES Permit and State Certification.
3.3 Changes Required for Compliance with Other Environmental Regulations.
4.0 Environmental Conditions
- 4. 1 Unusual or Important Environmental Events.
- 4. 2 Environmental Honitoring 5.0 Administrative Procedures.
- 5. 1 Review and Audit.
5.2 Records Retention. ~
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5.3 Changes in Environmental Protection Plan
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1.0 Objectives of the Environmental Protection Plan The Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) is to provide for protection of nonradiological environmental values during operation of the MNP-2 facility.
The principal objectives of the EPP are as follows:
(1)
Yerify that the plant is operated in an environmentally acceptable
- manner, as established by the FES-OL and other NRC environmental impact assessments.
(2)
Coordinate NRC requirements and maintain consistency with other
- Federal, State and local requirements for environmental protection.
(3)
Keep NRC informed of the environmenal effects of facility construction and operation and of actions taken to control those effects'nvironmental concerns identified in the FES-OL which relate to water quality matters are regulated by way of the licensee's NPDES permit.
2.0 Environmental Protection Issues E
In the FES-OL dated Oecember 1981, the staff considered the environmental impacts associated with the operation of MNP-2.
Certain environmental issues were identified which required study or license conditions to resolve environmental concerns and to assure adequate protection of the environment.
2.1 Aquatic Resources Issues The one aquatic issue raised by the staff in the FES-OL was that the disposal of chlorinated effluents in the river could have significant impacts on Hanford Reach biota if chlorine content were not carefully controlled (Section 5.5. 2. 2).
This matter is addressed by the NPOES permit issued by the State of Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council(EFSEC).
Also, in the FES-OL (Section 5.5.3.2),
the staff acknowledged that entrainment and impingement studies might be performed in accordance with special conditions of the water withdrawal permit, issued by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers.
The NRC will rely on these agencies for regulation of matters involving water quality and aquatic biota.
2.2 Terrestrial Resources Issues There is uncertainty in predicting the potential impact of cooling tower drift on vegetation surrounding the site (FES Section 5.5.1.1).
To resolve the 2-1
uncertainty, the staff recommended a monitoring program to detect any effects E~,
of cooling tower drift on vegetation (FES Section 5.5.3.1).
NRC requirements with regard to the terrestrial issues are specified in Subsection 4.2 of this EPP.
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3.0 Consistency Requirements I ~$
$M+HN 3.1 Plant Design and Operation The licensee may make changes in station design or operation or perform tests or experiments-affecting the environment provided such activities do not involve an unreviewed environmental question and do not involve a change in the EPP.
Changes in plant design or operation or performance of tests or experiments which do not affect the environment are not subject to the requirements of this EPP.
Activities governed by Section 3.3 are not subject to the requirements of this Section.
Before engaging in unauthorized construction or. operation activities which may significantly affect the environment, the licensee shall prepare and record an environmental evaluation of such activity.
Activities are excluded from this requirement if all measurable nonradiological effects are confined to the on-site areas previously disturbed during site preparation and plant construction.
Mhen the evaluation indicates that such activity involves an unreviewed environmental
- question, the licensee shall provide a written evaluation of such activity and obtain prior NRC approval.
Mhen such activity involves a change in the
- EPP, such activity and change to the EPP may be implemented only in accordance with an appropriate license amendment as set forth in Section 5.3 of this EPP.
A proposed
- change, test or experiment shall be deemed to involve an unreviewed environmental question if it concerns:
(1) a matter which may result in a 3-1
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significant increase in any adverse environmental impact previously evaluated in the FES-OL, environmental impact appraisals, or in any decisions of the Atomic Safety and Licensi'ng Board; or (2) a significant change in effluents or power level [in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51.5(b)(2)] or (3) a matter, not previously reviewed and evaluated in the documents specified in (1) of this Subsection, which may have a significant adverse environmental impact.'he licensee shall maintain records of changes in facility design or operation and of tests and experiments carried out pursuant to this Subsection.
These records shall include written evaluations which provide bases for the determina-
-tion that the change, test, or experiment does not.involve an unreviewed environmental question or constitute a decrease in the effectiveness of this EPP to meet the objectives specified in Section i.0.
The licensee shall include as part of its Annual Environmental Operating Report (per Subsection 5.4. 1) brief descriptions,
- analyses, interpretations, and evaluations of such changes, tests and experiments.
3.2 Reporting Related to the NPDES Permit and State Certification Changes to, or renewals of, the NPDES Permit or the State certification shall be reported to the NRC within 30 days following the date the change or renewal is approved.
If a permit or certification, in part or in its entirety, is appealed and stayed, the NRC shall be notified within 30 days following the date the stay is granted.
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'The licensee shall provide the NRC a copy of the application for renewal of the NPOES Permit at the same time the application is submitted to the permitting agency.
3.3 Changes Required for Compliance with 0 her Environmental Regulations Changes in plant design or operation and performance of tests or experiments which are required to achieve compliance with other Federal,
- State, and local environmental regulations are not subject to the requirements of Section 3.1.
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4.0 4.1 Environmental Conditions Unusual or Important Environmental Events Any occurrence of an unusual or important event that indicates or could result in significant environmental impact causally related to plant operation shall be recorded and reported to the NRC within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> followed by a written report pe.
Subsec.ion 5.4.2.
The following are examples:
excess.'ve bird impaction
- events, onsite plant or animal disease outbreaks, mortality or unusual occurrence of anv species protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973, fish kills, increase in nuisance organisms or conditions, and a significant, unanticipated or emergency discharge of waste water or, chemical substances.
'/o routine monitoring programs are required to.implement this condi "ion.
4.2 Environmental l1onitoring 4.2.1 Cooling Tower Drift Study A terrestrial monitoring program shall -be conducted to verify the level of effect from cooling tower drift.
Soil and vegetation samples will be collected at locations subject to drift deposition and at control stations and analyzed for relevant chemical and physical parameters.
Samples will be collected once per year during the seasonal peak of plant growth commencing no later than 18 months after issuance of a full power (100~) license.
This program shall be terminated when data from three growing seasons after commencement of full power operation have been collected, provided the data support hypotheses of no adverse effects.
Results and interpretation shall be included as part of the Annual Environmental Operating Report (Subsection 5.4.1).
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5.0 Administrative Procedures 5.1 Review and Audit The licensee shall provide for review and audit of compliance with the Environmental Protection Plan.
The audits shall be conducted independently of the individual or groups responsible for performing 'he specific activity.
A description of the organization structure utilized to achieve the independent review and audit function and results of the audit activities shall be maintained and made available for inspection.
5.2 Records Retention Records and logs relative to the environmental aspects of station operation shall be made and retained in a manner convenient for review and inspection.
These records and logs shall be made available to NRC on request.
Records of modifications to plant structures, systems and components determined to potentially affect the continued protection of the environment shall be retained for the life of the plant.
All other records, data and logs relating to this EPP shall be retained for five years or, where applicable, in accordance with the requirements of other agencies.
5.3 Changes in Environmental Protection Plan Request for change in the Environmental Protection Plan shall include an assessment of the environmental impact of the proposed change and a supporting 5-1
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justification.
Implementation of such changes in the EPP shall not comm'ence prior to NRC approval of the proposed changes in the form of a license I't~
'I amendment incorporating the appropriate revision to the Environmental Protection Plan.
5.4 Plant Reporting Requirements
- 5. 4. 1 Routine Reports An Annual Environmental Operating Report describing implementation of this EPP
~ for the previous year shall be submitted to the NRC prior to May 1 of each year.
The initial report shall be submitted prior to h! y of the year following issuance of the operating license..
The period of. the
-;.irst report shall begin with the date of issuance of the operating license.
The report shall include summaries and analyses of the results of the environmental protection activities required by Subsection
- 4. 2 of this Environmental Protection Plan for the report period, including a comparison with and related preoperational
- studies, operational controls (as appropriate),
and previous non-radiological environmental monitoring reports, and an assess-ment of the observed impacts of the plant operation on the-environment.
If harmful effects or evidence of trends toward irreversible damage to the environment are observed, the licensee shall provide a detailed analysis of the data and a proposed course of mitigating action.
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The Annual Environmental Operating Report shall also include:
(a)
A list 'of EPP noncompliances and the corrective actions taken to remedy them.
(b)
A list of all changes in station design or operation, tests, and experiments made in accordance with Subsection
- 3. 1 which involved a potentially significant unreviewed environmental question.
(c)
A list of nonroutine reports submitted in accordance with Subsection 5.4. 2.
(d)
A summary of NPDES permit related water quality reports sent to EFSEC JA during the repor t period.
in. the event that some results are not available by the report due date, the report shall be submitted noting and explaining the missing results.
The missing results shall be submitted as soon as possible in a supplementary report.
5.4.2 Nonroutine Reports A written report shall be submitted to the NRC within 30 days of occurrence of a nonroutine event.
The report shall (a) describe,
- analyze, and evaluate the event, including extent and magnitude of the impact and plant operating 5-3
characteristics, (b) describe the probable cause of the event,'c) indica e:--.
'I the action taken to correct the reported event, (d) indicate the corrective r~
action taken to preclude repetition of the event and to prevent similar occurrences involving similar components or systems, and (e) indicate the agencies notified and their preliminary responses.
Events reportable under this subsection which also require repor s to other
- Federal, State or local agencies shall be reported in accordance with those reporting requirements in lieu of the requirements of this subsection.
The HRC shall be provided a copy of such report at the same time it is submitted to the other agency.
This subsection does not apply to nonradiological water quality matters within the scope of the HPDES permit.
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