ML17320A992

NPDES Noncompliance Notification:On 840224 & 0313,discovered High Iron Concentration in Backup Heating Boiler Blowdown. Rept Required by 820506 Amend 54 to License DPR-58 & Amend 40 to License DPR-74

ML17320A992
Person / Time
Site:	Cook
Issue date:	04/05/1984
From:	Will Smith INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. (FORMERLY INDIANA & MICHIG
To:	James Keppler, Zugger P MICHIGAN, STATE OF, NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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NUDOCS 8404190326
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~yzpp DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT P.O. Box 468, Bridgman, Michigan 49106 (616) 465-6901 April 5, 1984 'QP p pgQ Mr. J.G. Keppler, Regional Administrator United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region 799 III Roosevelt 'Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Operating License DPR-58/74 Docket Nos. 50-315/50-316

Dear Mr. Keppler:

Pursuant to the requirements of Appendix B, Part II, Nonradiological', Environmental Protection Plan, Section 3.2, a copy of the report to the Michigan Water Resources Commission notifying them of a high iron concentration in the Backup Heating Boiler Blowdown on February 24 and March 13, 1984, is attached.

This report is required by Amendment No. 54 to Facility Operating License No. DPR-58 and Amendment No. 40 to Facility Operating License No. DPR-74 dated May 6, 1982.

Sincerely, W.G. Smx , Jr.

Plant Manager

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Mr. Paul D. 7.ugger Executive Secretary Michigan IVater Resources Commission Stevens T. Mason Building Box 30026 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Re: Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant NPDES Permit No. Ml 0005827 Boiler Blowdown

Dear Mr. Zugger:

A back-up heating boiler which had not been in use for approximately three years was started up for test purposes. A blowdown sample taken February 24, 19&4, was analyzed and found to have an iron concentration of 1.37 PPM.

On March 13, 1984, after minor repairs had been made, the boiler was again started. A blowdown sample was analyzed and found to contain 6.7 PPM iron.

ln both instances, the iron levels probably result from such infrequent use and occasional start-up.

An NPDES modification which exempts the plant heating boilers from iron and copper limits was approved at a meeting of the Michigan Water Resources Commission on March 21, 1'979, although the staff has never formally modified the permit to reflect this administrative action.

Very truly yours, R. C. Men Vice President P,CM/he cc: W. G. Smith I certify under penalty of Iaw that I have personally examined and am familiar with the informa<<on submitted in this and all attached documents; and based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, believe the submitted information is true, accurate and complete.

I I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.

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R. C. Menge

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