ML18047A510
| ML18047A510 | |
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| Site: | Palisades, 05002558  |
| Issue date: | 05/26/1982 |
| From: | Johnson B CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| To: | James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| NUDOCS 8208130028 | |
| Download: ML18047A510 (44) | |
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consume11 Power company General Offices: 1946 West Parnall Road, Jackson, Ml 49201 * (517) 788-0550 May 26, 1982 James G Keppler, Administrator Region III US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 DOCKET 50-255 - LICENSE DPR-20 PALISADES PLANT - COPIES OF NON-RADIOLOGICAL NPDES PERMIT VIOLATION REPORTS Section 3.2, entitled "Reporting Related to the NPDES Permits and State Certification" of,Appendix B to Provisional Operating License No. DPR-20 Palisades Plant Consumers Power Company Docket 50-255 Environmental Protection Plan (Non-Radiological) dated January 22, 1981 states that copies of reports to the State of Michigan indicating violation of NPDES permits are to be sent to the NRC.
Attached to this letter are copies of these identifed reports covering. the period fr.om May 1981 through April 1982. It is Consumers Power Company.' s intention that in the future, these reports will be submitted semi-annually.within 30 days from April 30 and October 31.
Brian D Johnson Senior Licensing Engineer CC Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Director, Office of InspeGtion and Enforcement NRC Resident Inspector - Palisades ATTACHMENT
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consumers Power company RE(;ai:iVED APR 14 1982 NUCLEAR LICENSING General Offices: 212 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49201
- Area Code 517 788-0550 April 12, 1982 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-82-03-~70 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-82-03-AD70, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily average effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
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No Pl0.2.1 Incident No:
PAL-82-03-AD70 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation April 12, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon
- 1.
Date of Incident:
3/31/82 Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Monthly average limit of 15 mg/l oil and grease.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
The previous exceedances of the daily maximum limits for oil and grease on March 10, 11, 12 and 15 (as reported to staff on March 29, 1982) resulted in the monthly average for March being 20.2 mg/l.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Fuel oil loss from heating boiler 'reached building drain system as previously reported to staff ~n March 29, 1982.
- 5. If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
The source of the fuel oil leakage was repaired.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
NA
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Signed:
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PlO. 2.1 Gener11I Offices: 212 Wes: Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Ml 49201 * (517) 7SS-0550 March 31, 1982 Mr Robert Courchaine, Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Building P 0 Box 30028 Lansing, MI 48909 PALISADES PLANT NPDES NOTIFICATION REPORTS RECii:*i V ED MAY 14 1982 NUCLEAR LICENSIN~
On March 29, 1982, two apparent difference reports were submitted to. your office regarding our Palisades Plant.
Both reports, Incident Numbers PAL-82-02-AD66 and PAL-82-03-AD67 should be discarded and replaced with the enclosed two reports, Incident Numbers PAL-82-02-AD68 and PAL-82-03-AD69.
The incident numbers were incorrect in the previously submitted reports.
and are corrected in the enclosed reports.
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Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please let me know.
R L Fobes Senior Environmental Advisor RLF/paf CC USEPA, Enforcement Division Region V bee RBDeWitt, P26-117B GRBurger. P24-327 BWMarguglio, JSC-220A RWMontross, Palisades ATUdrys, M-1023
- Area Code 517 788-0550 March 29, 1982 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-82-02-AD68 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 00014S7 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-82-02-AD68, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the monitoring requirements for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes /? ;t ~
Senior Environmental Advisor BCC RBDeWitt, P-26-117B GRBurger, P-24-305 VBDJohnson, P-24-1.22 BWMarguglio, JSC-220A RWMontross, Palisades Plant ATUdrys, M-1023 oc0382-0757a-57-63
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PAL-82-02-AD68 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation March 29,. 1982 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Cooling Tower Suction Basin Overflows (OOA and OOB)
Parameter:
pH
- 1.
Date of Incident:
2/6/82 Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800214/800~15 Parameter No:
00400
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Measurements for pH are required during days when the cooling tower suction basins are overflowing to the discharge.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
On 2/6/82, flow existed over the suction basin weirs and no pH analysis was made.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
A change in plant operating conditions requiring the pH measurements to be made was not recognized.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
The importance of required NPDES monitoring was stressed to each technician and data are now being tabulated in a manner to facilitate more timely review.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
NA
- 8.
Signed:
R L Fobes 77 :r_ r-mi0382-0157a-57-63
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consumers Power company General Offices: 212 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49201
- Area Code 517* 788-0550 March 29, 1982 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, Ml 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-82-03-AD69 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No Ml 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-82-03-AD69, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily maximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes J?7r Senior Environmental Advisor CC USEPA, Enforcement Division, Region V BCC RBDeWitt, P-26-117B GRBurger, P-24-305 V BDJohnson, P-24-122 BWMarguglio, JSC-220A RWMontross, Palisades Plant ATUdrys, M-1023 oc0382-0757b-57-63
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PAL-82-03-AD69 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation March 29, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Outfall No:
800218 Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon Parameter No:
00556
- 1.
Date of Incident:
3/10-11-12-15/82
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Oil and grease are limited to 20 mg/l daily maximum concentration.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
On 3/10/82, a large quantity of fuel oil reached the tuFbine sump resulting in a discharge of 50.2 mg/l oil and grease.
As a result of this upset, the following values were also recorded:
3/11/82, 188.1 mg/l 3/12/82, 63.8 mg/l 3/15/82, 55.5 mg/l
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Fuel loss from leaking components on the Service Building heating boiler reached the building drain system.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
Maintenance orders were immediately issued to repair the leaking components on the Service Building heating boiler.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
- 8.
On 3/16/82 and 3/19/82, the oil and grease values measured 16.4 mg/l and 2.2 mg/l, respectively.
Signed:
R L Fobes 7f :f. r mi0382-0757b-57-63
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- Area Code 517 788-0550 March 11, 1982 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-82-0l-AD67 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-82-0l-AD67, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily maximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes 7{ ;t F Senior Environmental Advisor CC USEPA, Enforcement Division, Region V BCC RBDeWitt, P-26-117B GRBurger, P-24-305 V'BDJohnson, P-24-122 BWMarguglio, JSC-220A RWMontross, Palisades ATUdrys, M-1023 oc0382-0308c-71
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PAL-82-0l-AD67 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation March 11, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Seperator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon
- 1.
Date of Incident:
1/21/82 Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Daily maximum effluent limitation of 20 mg/l oil and grease.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
The daily sample of T-41 collected on 1/21/82 measured 20. 6 mg/l oil and grease.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
No source of oil inleakage to the turbine sump was-identified.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
Continued monitoring of waste-handling equipment will be maintained.
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Additional Comments:
NA
- 8.
Signed:
Ronald L Fobes J? L,C mi0382-0308d-71
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.. _ ~.,. 1.'ffi ~ D i'!\\AI{ l ll 1982 General Offices: 212 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49201
- Area Code 517 788-0550 March 11, 1982 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-82-0l-AD66 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-82-0l-AD66, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily maximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes /?,I._ F Senior Environmental Advisor CC USEPA, Enforcement Division, Region V BCC RBDeWitt, P-26-117B GRBurger, P-24-305
......-BDJohnson, P-24-122 BWMarguglio, JSC-220A RWMontross, Palisades ATUdrys, M-1023 oc0382-0308a-71
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PAL-82-0l-AD66 NPDES NOTIFICATION Appar~nt Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation March 11, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Seperator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon
- 1.
Date of Incident:
1/12/82 Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Daily maximum effluent limitation of 20 mg/l oil.and grease.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
On 1/11/82, the oil and grease was reported as 1.3 mg/l; on 1/12/82, it increased to 25.5 mg/l; and by 1/14/82, it was back to 9.0 mg/1.
The duration of the incident was estimated at eight hours.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
It is believed that residual oil from a previous event was still present in one of the drain lines and was carried through the system.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action ~ The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
The cause of this, and th~ previous two incidents, was a plugged vapor drain line on an oil system which is currently under repair to prevent reoccurrence.
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Additional Comments:
NA
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Signed:
Ronald L Fobes";!?;<!_;:::-
mi0382-0308b-71
I' consumers Power company General Offices: 212 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 4g201
- Area Code 517 788-0550 January 27, 1982 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-82-0l-AD65 REc.;11:IVED JAN 2 7 1982 f'IUCLEAR urr:Ni:;ll\\!F:
This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,...
Incident No PAL-82-0l-AD65, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily maximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L. Fobes /1 ;/_ ~
Senior Environmental Advisor CC USEPA, Enforcement Division," Region V BCC RBDeWitt, P-26-117B GRBurget, P-24-405 V'BDJohnson, P-24-i22 BWMarguglio, JSC-220A RWMontross, Palisades ATUdrys, M-1023 oc0182-0471b153
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PAL-82-0l-AD65 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation January 27, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon Method
- 1.
Date of Incident:
1/8/82 Permit No:
MI-0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Daily maximum effluent limitation of 20 mg/l of oil and grease.. The value was reported on 1/13/82 by T Pitts of General Analytics Company.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
On 1/7/82 the process was sampled and analyzed at 0.4 mg/l.
The 1/8/82 sample indicated 25.4 mg/l.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
The continued cleanup of the previous (1/5/82) problem probably caused additional oil to reach the floor drain system.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
Additional efforts are under way to eliminate oil sources from reaching floor drains.
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Additional Comments:
NA
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Signed:
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consumers Power company General Offices: 212 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49201
- Area Code 517 788-0550 January 27, 1982 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T*Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-82-0l-AD64 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-82-0l-AD64, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily ma,ximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes f(. :l. /-
Senior ~nvironme~tal Advisor CC USEPA, Enforcement Division, Region V BCC RBDeWitt, P-26-117B GRBurger, P-24-405 v'BDJohnson, P-24-122 BWMarguglio, JSC-220A RWMontross, Palisades ATUdrys, M-1023 oc0182-047la153
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No Pl0.2.1 Incident No:
PAL-82-0l-AD64 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation
- January 27, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Permit No:
MI-0001457 Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Outfall No:
800218 Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon Method Parameter No:
00556
- 1.
Date of Incident:
1/5/82
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Daily maximum effluent limitation of 20 mg/l oil and grease.
Reported to
- Consumers Power Company on 1/13/82 by T Pitts of General Analytics Company.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
During the week preceding this incident, attempts were being made to bring the turbine generator on line and problems were experienced with the generator bearing oil seals.
The problems resulted in losses of significant quantities of lubricating oils to the floor of the turbine building.
The operations group was very attentive to the leakage and they did as much as possible to control the spread of the oil to the floor drains.
The preconditioner and emulsion breaker filters were changed on the 1st of January due to an identi-fied breakthrough.
Ori the 5th of January, the filters were again changed out after routine inspection of the filter effluent indicated the filters had failed.
The effluent was sampled and shown to be less than 20 mg/l on January 4.
The sample on January 5 indicated 43 mg/l and the sample on the 6th measured 5.2 mg/l.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Overtaxing of the system wit~ large losses of oil to the floor from the generator bearing oil seals.
- 5.
If. not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
Correct.ed within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of occurrence.
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Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
The vapor extraction system on the main lube oil system was realigned to eliminate the contaminant source.
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Additional Comments:
NA
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Signed:
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consumers Power company General Offices: 2'12 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49201
- Area Code 517 788-0550 November 20, 1981 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-10-AD63 RECiiVED NOV 24 19~1_
NUCLEAR LIC~NSING This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-81-10-AD63, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily average effluent limitations for th'is facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobe~ /ii!=
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PAL-81-10-AD63 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation November 20, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall
Description:
Neutralizer Tanks Waste (OOF)
Outfall No:
800213 Parameter:
Suspended Solids - Total Parameter No:
00530
- 1.
Date of.Incident:
Month of October 1981.
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Monthly average limit of 30 mg/l for total suspended solids (TSS).
- 3.
Description of Incident:
On October 14, 1981 the daily maximum limit for TSS was exceeded (120 mg/l TSS) by an amount sufficiently great enough to cause the monthly average TSS value to also be exceeded (31.86 mg/l TSS).
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Apparent Cause:
The reason for exceedance of the monthly average TSS limit was exceedance of the daily maximum TSS limit on 10/14/81, which was explained in our previous NPDES Notification Report of 10/23/81 (PAL-81-10-AD60).
- 5. If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
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Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
Corrective action to address the exceedance of the daily maximum TSS limit was previously discussed in the NPDES Notification Report of 10/23/81 (PAL~81 AD60).
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Additional Comments:
The average of all releases *other than the 10/14/81 release was less than 10 mg/l TSS.
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Signed:
- Ronald L Fobes 7? ;;(_ /~
Revised 1/19/81 mill81-0386c-46-153
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consumers Power company General Offices: 212 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49201
- Area Code 517 788-0550 November 20, 1981 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-10-AD62 RECclVED NOV 24 1981
"'VCLEAR LICENSING This is in regard to NPDES Perm.it. No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant. *In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-81-10-AD62, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily average effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes f1 /., f Senior Environmental Advisor BCC. RBDeWitt, P-26-117B GRBurger, P-24~405 v'BDJohnson, P-24-122 BWMarguglio, JSC-220A RWMontross, Palisades ATUdrys, M-1023 Revised 10/13/81 ocl181-0386a-46
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~ident No:
PAL-81-10-AD62*
NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily.Average/Maximum Limitation November 20, 1981
- Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Laundry Wastes Prior to Dilution (OOD)
Parameter:
Suspended Solids - Total
- 1.
Date of Incident:
Month of October 1981.
Permit No:
MI 0001457 *
- Outfall No:
800174 Parameter No:
00530
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Monthly average limit of 30 mg/l total suspended solids.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
Four releases (averaging 59.5 mg/l TSS) combined with the other 10 releases (averaging 20.8 mg/l TSS) during the month resulted in a monthly average value for October of 31.86 mg/l TSS.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Temporary heavy use of laundry system during plant refueling.outage.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
The monthly average limit for TSS is not expected to be exceeded again..
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
Increased surveillance on system operation will be continued.
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Additional Comments:
NA
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Signed:
Ronald L Fobes/? ;t;::
.Revised 1/19/81 mi1181-0386b-46-153
Pl0.2.1 Genarel Offlc*: 212 WGft Michigan Avenue, Jeckson, Michigan 49201 * (6171 788-0560 November 23, 1981 Mr D D Tummala Michigan Department of Natural Resources Stevens T Mason Building Lansing, MI 48926
- REC~iVED NOV 24 1981 NUCLEAR UC:l=N~INf"'.
PALISADES PLANT -
MWRC NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE (WRC No NC-11-81-07-4096)
On November 9, 1981, MWRC issued the subject Notice of Noncompliance for the Palisades Plant regarding apparent exceedances of permit limits for outfalls OOD (laundry wastes prior to dilution) and OOG (turbine sump oil separator wastes).
In response to your request for written explanation, the following is provided.
As acknowledged in the MWRC Notice, our previous NPDES notification reports of October 13 and 20, 1981, addressed the September average and September 10, 1981, exceedances for outfall OOD and the September 29, 1981, exceedance for outfall OOG.
The NPDES notification report for the September 3, 1981, exceedance for outfall OOG is attached.
In regard to the September 29, 1981, sample value for out fall OOG, we question the inclusion of this sample value as an exceedance of permit limits.
The daily average limit for oil and grease for outfall OOG is 15 mg/l.
- The daily average value for September (calculated at the end of the month) was ll. 8 mg/1.
It is my understanding that a single value during the month greater than 15 mg/l but less than the daily maximum limit of 20 mg/l does not constitute an.exceedance of thP. daily average value since the daily average is calculated (the average of c.11 readings during the month) at the end of the month.
We feel the above adequately explains this incident.
If my understanding of this matter is incorrect, please let me know.
R L Fobes Senior Environmental Advisor RLF/paf bee RBDeWitt, P26-117B DHAndrews, Palisades GRBui*ger, P24-40 5 iii J 211219621, I ~ t +/-SL
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PAL-81-09-AD61 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation November 20, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil - Grease - Freon
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Date of Incident:
9/3/81 Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Daily maxi.mum limitation of 20 mg/l oil and grease.
- 3. Description of Incident:
The oil and grease sample collected on 9/2/8~ was 10.2 mg/l.
The samples collected on 9/3/81, were 176.3 mg/l at 1140 hours0.0132 days <br />0.317 hours <br />0.00188 weeks <br />4.3377e-4 months <br /> and 61.0 mg/l at 1305 hours0.0151 days <br />0.363 hours <br />0.00216 weeks <br />4.965525e-4 months <br />.
The sample collected on 9/4/81 measured 13.3 mg/l.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
The cause of the high oil and grease value is unknown.
The high value was not reported because of inadequate review by the individual responsible for review of the monthly operating report data.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
Greater efforts will be made to more thoroughly review the MOR-data to identify any apparent differences at an earlier date.
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Additional.Comments:
NA
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In -~*:>::-::.:*<ie.:.c.:.~ :..'it..::1 P.:irt II, A'.., the 3tteched "!~PDf.S Notificc:t.i0;1, 11 Incident No P~L-Gl-10-~060, is submitted as a rcµort of an apparent diff~rence from thi:: dail_.,* maximuu: cf~lucnt lir.iito.tior..s for this facility.
If you lwv'e f.my question:; r~t;.:irding 'l:he.'ll:t:ddi.:::d ::eport, plea.~c com:.<?ct this office.
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PAL-81-10-AD60 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation October 23, 1981 Plant:
Palisades
- Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall
Description:
Neutralizer Tank Wastes (OOF)
Outfall No:
800213 Parameter:
Solids - Suspended Parameter No:
00530
- 1.
Date of Incident:
10/14/81
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:,
Daily maximum limitation for suspended solids of 100 mg/l.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
Between 0520 and 0820 hours0.00949 days <br />0.228 hours <br />0.00136 weeks <br />3.1201e-4 months <br /> on 10/14/81, 38,000 gallons of demineralizer regenerates in the neutralizer tank were released with a suspended solids concentration of 120 mg/l.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Misinterpretation of verbal authorization to release contents of tank.
- 5. If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be t:aken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
The formal documentation for release as contained in the rewrite of Procedure HP3.6 should prevent reoccurrence.
- 7.
Additional Com~ents:
NA
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PI0.2.1 INCIDEl\\"T NO:
PAL-81-10-AD59 This is in re.~ar.d*to NPDES Pe:.-mit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Pl.:uL.
In acc0rci:1:1c~1 \\<'ith l':1!:t. II, ti4, the att~ched "NPDES Notification, 11 Inci~ant No PAL-Sl-10-A~59, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference fl:om tl1e. daily maximnm effluent limita<:inns for t:his facility.
If yoc have any qucs~ions regardicg the attached report, please contac~ this off: ice.
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PAL**81-10-AD59 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation October 23, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Permit No:
HI 0001457 Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon
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Date of Incident:
10/06/81 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Daily maximum limitation of 20 mg/l oil and grease.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
A sample collected on 10/06/81 indicated 21.7 mg/l oil and grease.
The previous sample (10/05/81) indicated 0. 2 mg/l and the following sample (10/07/81) indicated 0.8 mg/l indicating release was of short duration..
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
No apparent cause could be determined.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
Corrected prior to 0900 hours0.0104 days <br />0.25 hours <br />0.00149 weeks <br />3.4245e-4 months <br /> on 10/07/81.
6.* Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
Continued surveillance of the system to monitor performance.
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Additional Comments:
NA
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Signed:
R L Fobes RP.vised 1/19/81 nlil081-038 7 a-46
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Genoral Offices: 212 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, Michigan 49201 * (5171 788-0550 October 20, 1981 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-07-AD58 FILG This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Co!llpany' s Palisades Plant.
In accordance -with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident Iio PAL-81-07-AD58, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the monitoring requirements for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes Senior Ezrrirorunental Advisor Bee RBDE'\\*;itt' P26-ll 7B GililcLrt;er, P24-405 2~F:::~\\.."2t,
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PAL-81-07-ADS8 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Haximum Limitation October 16, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Cooling tower blowdown prior to dilute (OOC).
Parameter:
pH/Sulfate
- 1.
Date of Incident:
7/28/81-8/02/81 Permit No:
MI-0001457 Outfall No:
800173 Parameter No:
00400/00945
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
pH - Daily Grab Sulfate - Weekly Grab
- 3. Description of Incident:
The site NPDE.S permit requires a daily grab for pH and weekly grab for sulfate in cooling tower blowdowns.
During the period of 7/28-8/02 pH and sulfate were not monitored.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Failure of laboratory personnel to sample in accordance with approved Plant procedures*.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
Sampling was reinstituted on 8/03/81.
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
Plant procedures are being modified to accurately reflec~ regulatory requirements and Plant conditions; technicians are being instructed in the strict adherence to these procedures.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
NA
- 8.
Signed:
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- Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-09-ADS7 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached ".NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-81-09-ADS7, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily maximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes fi. -;{. ~
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PAL-81-09-AD57.
NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation October 20, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Laundry wastes prior to dilution (OOD).
Parameter:
Phosphorus - Total
- 1.
Date of Incident:
9/10/81 Permit No:
MI0001457 Outfall No:
800174 Parameter No:
00665
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Daily maximum allowable concentration of 2 mg/l phosphorus - total.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
A single batch release of 2,700 gallons of laundry drain tank wastewater was released containing 2.3 mg/l of phosphorus.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
The use of phosphate-based soaps for laundry and respiratory equipment cleaning resulted in the phosphorus content of the batch released exceeding 2 mg/l.
An unanticipated high use occurred during this period.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
This was a single release and was terminated the same. day.
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
~ffective October 8, 1981, no phosphate based cleaners will be used for*
laundry or cleaning of respiratory equipment.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
This incident was discovered durjng review of the NPDES-MORs.
The corrective action being taken to ensure tighter control and adherence to limits include a more timely updating and review of the MORs.
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Signed:
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- Area Codo 617 788-0660 October 20, 1981 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, HI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1.
INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-09-AD56 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No ~1I 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-81-09-AD56, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily.average effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
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PAL-81-09-AD56 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation October 20, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Permit No:
MI-0001457 Outfall
Description:
Laundry wastes prior to dilution (OOD).
Outfall No:
800174 Parameter:
Solids - Suspended Parameter No:
00530
- 1.
Date of Incident:
9/30/81
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
The monthly average of 30 mg/l for total suspended solids was exceeded during September.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
From September 10 through September 29, 12 releases meeting daily limits were made from the laundry system; 8 were greater than 30 mg/l suspended solids.
The highest d~ily value was 92 mg/l and the*average value for September was
- 41. 7 *_mg/l.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Improper filter elements were found in the filter equipment room and are suspected to have been used.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, ~he anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
The average value to date for the month of October is less than 30 mg/l TSS.
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent rec~rrence:
- a.
Improper filters will be removed from the storage rc.:>m by 10/8/81.
- b.
Operating procedures will be changed to reflect current.equipment.
- c.
The laundry filters will be char.ged at a procedurally specified tP.
- d.
Future releases of laundry system effluents will Qe governed by HP3.6, "Disposal of Chemicals Controlled by 40 CFR and NPDES Permit," in addition to HP6.4.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
NA
- 8.
Signed:
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- Area Code 517 788-0550 October 13, 1981
- Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Hichigan Water ResouYces Commission Stevens T Hason Bldg Lansing, m 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-09-ADSS Thls is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-81-09-ADSS, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily maximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, p_lease contact this office.
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PAL-81-09-AD55 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation October 13, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil - Grease - Freon
- 1.
Date of Incident:
9/28/81 Permit No:
MI-0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Oil and grease daily maximum effluent limitation of 20 mg/l.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
The oil and grease concentration in the turbine building drain tank discharge was reported as.31 mg/l on 9/28/81.
The value for 9/29/81 was 17.8 mg/l.
- 4.
Apparent.Cause:
On 9/28/81, steam generator water was released to the turbine building sump due to a relief valve being removed for repair.
It is believed that the water treatment chemicals in this water caused* an imbalance in the system allowing oil to be carried through in an emulsified form rather than separating out.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
The steam generator liquid flow path was eiiminated by placing a blank flange over the* relief valve opening.
- 7.
A~ditional Comments:
NA
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Signed:
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Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Enginc~r Micl1il;an Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-08-AD54 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance \\dth Part I I, A4, the attached "NPDL::S Notification,"
Incident No PAL-81-03-AD54, is su!-emitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily maximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any -questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes Senior Environmental Advisor CC US EPA, Enfortement Division, Region V BCC RRVc~itt, P-26-ll7B c~u~r~0r, P-24-~05
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PAL-81-08-AD54 NPDES NOTIFICATION*
Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation September 21, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease (Freon)
- 1.
Date of Incident:
8-10-81 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identific'ation of specific effluent limitation or *monitoring requirement affected:
Oil and grease daily maximum effluent limitation of 20 mg/l.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
. A sample collected from Tank T-41 at 1620 hours0.0188 days <br />0.45 hours <br />0.00268 weeks <br />6.1641e-4 months <br /> on 8-10-81 was 35.0 mg/l.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
The emulsion breaker portion of the oil removal system failed as a result of a plant power upset at 1250 hours0.0145 days <br />0.347 hours <br />0.00207 weeks <br />4.75625e-4 months <br /> on 8-10-81.
As a result of a system pressure surge during the power upset, oil was pushed through the treatment system.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expect7d to continue:
A follow-up sample collected at 0840 on 8-11-81 contained 2.4.mg/l oil and grease.
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
Upon observing that system overpressurization had occurred, Tank T-41 dis-charge was closed, Tank T-41 and the turbine building sump were inspected and the emulsion breaker filters were immediately replaced.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
It was determined from an evaluation of the occurrence that the likelihood of this situation recurring is remote.
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Signed:
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- Arco Code 517 7R8*0550 August 4, 1981 Hr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, HI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-07-AD53
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In accordancf! with Part II, A4, the att:nched "~PDI:s Notification," Incicient No PAL-81-07-,'\\D53, is sul:imit:ted as a report of an apparent difference fro~ the daily maximum effluent limitat:ions for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office..
R L Fobes Eu\\" i ronmental :\\dviso!'
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PAL-81-07-AD53 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation August 2, 1981 flant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease (Freon)
- 1.
Date of Incident:
7/17/81 Permit No:
._MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Oil and grease daily maximum effluent limitation of 20 mg/l.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
A Sample taken from Tank T-41 at 0830 on 7 /17 /81 contained..9-:- 8.,.-mg/l oil and grease.
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- 4.
Apparent Cause:
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- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition -is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
A high DP alarm was received by the control room at 1015 on 7/17/81.
At 1020, the system was secured and the filter elements replaced; by 1120, the system was back in service.
At 1430, the passive system in T-41 (oil-sorbe-nt pillows and passive skimmers) were charged and drained.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
NA
- 8.
Signed:
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July 21, 1981 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, MI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1.
INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-07-52 This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-81-07-52, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily maximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions r~garding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes Environmental Advisor CC US EPA, E~forccmcnt Div, R~6ion V BCC R~;OcWitt, P-26-ll 7B SRFrost, P-24-122 G?:IJurgcr, P-24-:+0S BWMar~ugli.o, JSC-2:0A R\\\\'.-!ontros.,;, Palisades
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PAL-81-07-AD52 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation July 21, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease (Freon)
- 1.
Date of Incident:
7/2/81_
Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
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Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Oil and grease daily maximum effluent limitation of 20 mg/l.
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Description of Incident:
A sample collected from Tank T-41 at 2305 hours0.0267 days <br />0.64 hours <br />0.00381 weeks <br />8.770525e-4 months <br />, 7/2/81, measured 26 mg/l oil and grease.
A sample collected the following day on 7 /3/81 at 0930 hours0.0108 days <br />0.258 hours <br />0.00154 weeks <br />3.53865e-4 months <br /> measured 4.5 mg/l oil and grease.
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Apparent Cause:
A portion of the turbine sump oil separator wastewater system was taken out of service for maintenance and system evaluation for repair.
MDNR Staff was notified *of the partial* system bypass prior to the bypass.
- s. If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
The entire oil separator system was returned to full service at 2230 on 7 /3/81.
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Additional Comments:
NA
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Signed:
R L Fobes
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June 25, 1981 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, HI 48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-06-ADSl This is in regard to NPDES Permit No NI 0001457 fa:- the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordan:.e with Part II, A4, the attached "~{PDES Notificat:icn,"
Incident No PAL-81-06-AD51, is submitted as a report of an apparent differencP.
from the daily maximum effluent limitations for this facility.
If you have any questions regarding the attached repo,rt, please contact this office.
R L Fobes Environmental Advisor CC US EPA, Enforcement Div, Region V BCC RBDeWitt, P-26-117B SRFrost, P-24-122 GR5urger, P-24-405 B~~arguglio, JSC-220A RWMontross, Palisades ATUdrys, rl-1023 Revised 6/25/81 oc0681-0417a-63
File No Pl0.2.1 I.dent _No: PAL,..81-06-ADSl NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation June 25, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil & Grease (Freon)
- 1.
Date of Incident:
6/8/81 Permit No:
MI-0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Daily maximum effluent limitation of 20 mg/l oil and grease.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
On 6/8/81 at 0830 hours0.00961 days <br />0.231 hours <br />0.00137 weeks <br />3.15815e-4 months <br /> the oil and grease concentration in the turbine sump oil separator measured 32 mg/l.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Failure of emulsion breaker filter elements.
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If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
The emulsion breaker filter elements were changed at 1050 hours0.0122 days <br />0.292 hours <br />0.00174 weeks <br />3.99525e-4 months <br /> on 6/8/81.
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Additional Comments:
NA
- 8.
Signed:
Ronald L Fobes YI ;;L;::
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~lay lS, 1981 Mr Robert Courchaine Chief Engineer Michigan Water Resources Commission Stevens T Mason Bldg Lansing, m *48926 FILE NO:
Pl0.2.1 INCIDENT NO:
PAL-81-04-ADSO This is in regard to NPDES Permit No MI 0001457 for the Company's Palisades Plant.
In accordance with Part II, A4, the attached "NPDES Notification,"
Incident No PAL-81-04-ADSO, is submitted as a report of an apparent difference from the daily monitoring requirements f6r this facility.
If you have any.questions regarding the attached report, please contact this office.
R L Fobes Environmental Advisor BCC RBO~~itt, P-26-1179 SRfrost, P-24-122
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- r-F. No Pl0.2.1 I.'WIJdent No: PAL-81-04-AD50 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation May 18, 1981 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Cooling Tower Blowdown Prior to Dilute (OOC)
Parameter:
Sulfate
- 1.
Date of Incident:
April 13-19 Permit No:
MI-0001457 Outfall No:
800173 Parameter No:
00945
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Weekly sulfate analysis of cooling tower blowdown.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
The weekly sulfate analysis of cooling tower blowdown was not performed during the week of April 13-19.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Technician oversight.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, the antic.ipa~ed time the condition is expected to continue:
Test completed the following week.
- 6.
Corrective Action - The following corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate arid prevent recurrence:
Weekly sulfate sampling and analysis has been incorporated into the weekly water analysis system.
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Additional Comments:
NA.
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Signed:
Ronald L Fobes 7?,.'<::: /::
Revised 5/18/81 mi0581-0239a-42
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