ML17334B757

NPDES Noncompliance notification:980327,boiler Condensate Spill Occurred.Caused by Small Amount of Condensate on Metal Skirting Surrounding Containment Berm.Failed Condensate Valve Was Replaced

ML17334B757
Person / Time
Site:	Cook
Issue date:	04/27/1998
From:	Fitzpatrick E INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. (FORMERLY INDIANA & MICHIG
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
AEP:NRC:1208Z, NUDOCS 9805060051
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ACCESSION NBR:9805060051 DOC.DATE: 98/04/27 NOTARIZED: NO DOCKET FACIL:50-315 Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1, Indiana M 05000315 50-316 Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 2, Indiana M 05000316 AUTH. NAME AUTHOR AFFILIATION FITZPATRICK,E. Indiana Michigan Power Co. (formerly Indiana & Michigan Ele RECIP . NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION Document Control Branch (Document Control Desk)

SUBJECT:

Forwards NPDES Permit MI 0005827 notification re condensate spill w/trace amounts of hydrazine &, ethanolamine that were released into storm water sys.

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TITLE: Environmental Event Report (per Tech Specs)

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Indiana Michigan Power Company 500 Circie Drive Buchanan, MI 49107 1395 le/AHA NitlCHIGA&f PQlMQ April 27, 1998 AEP:NRC:1208Z Docket Nos.: 50-315 50-316 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Stop 0-Pl-17 Washington, D. C. 20555 Gentlemen:

DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1 AND 2 SPILL NOTIFICATION (NPDES PERMIT NO. MI 0005827)

The attached notification is forwarded for your information pursuant to appendix B of the Cook Nuclear Plant environmental technical specifications. The subject of this notification concerns a condensate spill with trace amounts of hydrazine and ethanolamine that were released into the storm water system.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact John P. Carlson at (616) 465-5901, extension 1153.

Sincerely, E. E. Fitzpatrick Vice President

/vlb Attachment A. Abramson A. B. Beach MDEQ - DW & RPD NRC Resident Inspector R. Sampson 980506005i 980427 PDR " ADOCK 050003i5 P PDR

ATTACHMENT TO AEP:NRC: 1208Z SPXLL NOTIFICATION (NPDES PERMIT NO. MX 0005827)

American Electric Pov Cook Wee!ear P!ant 0ne Cook Place Bridgman. Ml 49106 616 465 5001 AMERlC'AN El.ECTRlC POWER Mr. Fred Morley, District Supervisor Surface Water Quality Division Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 1342 SR 89 West Suite B Plainwell, Ml 49080 April 1, 1998

Subject:

Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant NPDES Permit No. Ml 0005827 This notification is made pursuant to Cook Nuclear Plant's NPDES Permit Ml 0005827, Part II. Section A. 6, Spill Notification.

On March 27, 1998 at 0820 hrs, a condensate drain valve located on the outside panel of rental plant heating boiler failed leaking a small amount of condensate on to the metal skirting surrounding the containment berm. The cracked valve leaked approximately 5 gallons of condensate past the spill containment and into the storm drain. This water eventually discharges to Lake Michigan via Outfall 001s. Although the discharge was minimal, Stormwater Outfall 001s discharge was analyzed for ethanolamine and hydrazine. The results indicated 22 ppb hydrazine and 3.38 ppm ethanolamine. We estimate that approximately 0.000000917 lbs. of hydrazine and approximately 0.000141 lbs. of Ethanolamine were released to the lake during the event. The discharge intermixed with the beach sand along Lake Michigan and will naturally break down in the environment. This spill does not pose a threat to the environment or public health or safety.

The heating boiler was immediately shut down to depressurize the system. The failed condensate valve was repaired. The storm drain catchbasin's contents were pumped out and properly disposed.

Ms. Margaret Fields of the MDEQ Plainwell Office was notified of the spill at 10:02 hrs on March'27, 1998. The protective shielding that prevents snow and cold air from the underside of the boiler trailer has been modified to aliow the containment berm to catch any future leaks that would occur if this valve were to fail again.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at (616) 465-5901 ext. 1153.

Sincerely, John P. Carlson Environmental Compliance Supervisor

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Page 2 Mr. Fred Morley Re: Cook Nuclear Plant NPDES Permit No. Ml 0005827 I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted on this and all attached documents; and based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe the submitted information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.

J.R. Sampson Plant Manager