ML18047A679
| ML18047A679 | |
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| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 11/24/1982 |
| 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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consumers Power
.company General Offices: 1945 West Parnell Road, Jackson, Ml 49201 * (517) 788-0550 November 24,.1982 James G Keppler, Administrat~r Region III US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 799 Roosevelt Road Glen ELlyn, IL 60137 DOCKET 50-255 - LICENSE DPR 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 OperatingLicense 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 8 NPDES Notifications and 1 Report of Oil, Salt or Polluting Material Loss reports covering the 6 month period from May 1982*through Octob~r 1982.
Brian D Johnson Staff Licensing Engineer CC Qirector, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Director, Office of Inspection and Enforcement NRC Resident In~pector - Palisades OC1182-0018A-NL02 NOV 2 9 1982
~le No Pl0.2.1
~cident No:
PAL-82-10~AD78 Apparent Difference NPDES NOTIFICATION
~O'OPy From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation October 13, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall
Description:
Discharge to Lake Michigan (001)
Outfall No:
800095 Parameter:
Chlorine (Total Residual)
Parameter No:
50060
- 1.
Date of Incident:
10/4/82
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Total residual chl()rine daily maximum limitation of 0. 3 mg/ 1.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
During the chlorination of "A" cooling tower on 10/4/82, the maximum measured TRC value in the mixing basin was 0.75 ppm at 1700 hours0.0197 days <br />0.472 hours <br />0.00281 weeks <br />6.4685e-4 months <br />.
The chlorination period lasted from 1650 to 1740 hours0.0201 days <br />0.483 hours <br />0.00288 weeks <br />6.6207e-4 months <br />.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Excessive chlorine feed for Plant conditions.
- 5.
If not immediately corrected, ~he 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:
Cooling tower chlorination was secured (terminated) at 1652 hours0.0191 days <br />0.459 hours <br />0.00273 weeks <br />6.28586e-4 months <br />, as soon as the chlorine excursion was detected.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
- 8.
The amount of chlorine applied was a routine amount that, on previous ceca~
sions, had not caused excursions above the chlorine discharge limits.
No dead or distressed fish were observed during the chlorine discharge.
Signed:
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PAL-82-09-AD77 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation October 12, 1_982 Plant:
Palisades Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Outfall No:
800218 Parameter:
Oil - Grease - Freon Parameter No:
00556
- 1.
Date of Incident:
9/27/82
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Oil and *grease are limited to 20 mg/l daily maximum and 15 mg/l monthly average.\\
- 3.
Description of Incident:
A routine weekly sample for oil and grease collected on 9/27/82 measured
- 23. 0 mg/1.
The September monthly average for all samples collected was 26.9 mg/I.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
The 9/27/82 excursion resulted from malfunction of the emulsion breaker and oil removal system combined with oil leaks on the K7A main feed pump.
A previously reported (10/1/82) daily sample of 123 mg/l was the cause of the exceedance of the monthly average limit.
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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 oil filters were changed on 9/21/82.
The oil absorbent pads in the turbine sump were changed on 9/27/82 and 9/30/82.
A maintenance request for repairs of the oil leak on the K7A main feed pump has been submitted.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
- 8.
Daily observations of the discharge basin showed no visible oil on the receiv-ing waters.
A discharge concentration of 23 mg/l represents.39 gallons of oil discharged to the Plant's mixing basin based upon a typical daily average of 17,000 gallons from Tank T-41..
Signed:
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~le No Pl0.2.1 Incident No:
PAL-82-09-AD76 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation October 1, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil - Grease - Freon
- 1.
Date of Incident:
9/20/82 Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 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:
A routine weekly oil and grease sample collected 9/20/82 measured 123 mg/l.
Notification of the analysis results were received on 9/23/82 - sample collected at that time appeared to be clear (within limits).
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Malfunction of the emulsion breaker system (oil filters).
- 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 emulsion breaker oil filters were changed on 9/21/82.
The floating oil skimmers in the turbine sump oil separator tank were emptied on 9/22/82.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
Daily observation of the final discharge point in~icated no visible oil on the receiving waters.
- 8.
Signed:
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~le No Pl0.2.1
~cident No:
PAL-82-07-AD75 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation August 16, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Waste (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon
- 1.
Date of Incident:
7/31/82 Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Oil and grease monthly average concentration limit of 15 mg/l.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
During the month of July 1982, the daily maximum limit of 20 mg/l oil and grease was exceeded six days which resulted in the monthly average limit of 15 mg/l being exceeded (average value equals 18.2 mg/l).
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Same as identified for individual occurrences PAL-82-07-AD72, AD73 and AD74 submitted on July 22, August 2 and August 6, 1982, respectively.
- 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:
Same as identified for individual occurrences PAL-82-07-AD7.2, AD73 and AD74 submitted on July 22, August 2 and August 6, 1982, respectively.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
NA
- 8.
Signed:
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-Incident No:
PAL-82-07-AD74 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation August 6, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Waste ( OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon
- 1.
Date of Incident:
7/22/82 and 7/23/82 Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 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:
Routine oil and grease samples collected on 7/22/82 and 7/23/82 measured 26.5 and 31.8 mg/l, respectively.
Additional samples collected on 7/26/82 and 7/27/82 measured 7.2 and 9.0 mg/l, respectively.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
~o specific cause could be ideritified for the appar~nt exceedances on 7/22/82 and 7/23/82.
- 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 -turbine sump oil separator tank (T-41) was pumped out on 7 /28/82 -to remove accumulated oil from the water surface.
The oil absorbent pillows were also changed and the floating oil removal devices in T-41 were emptied.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
The daily observation of the discharge showed no visible oil on the lake surface.
- 8.
Signed:
Ronald L Fobes 1'f L,.;::
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~le No Pl0.2.1 Incident No:
PAL-82-07-AD73 NPDES NOTIFICATION IE HQ Fli'L1:..
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Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation* *
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July 30, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon
- 1.
Date of Incident:
7/20/82 Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of ~pecific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Oil and grease are limited to 20 mg/l daily maximum concentration.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
A routine oil and grease sample collected on 7/20/82 indicated 23.5 mg/l.
Samples collected 7/19/82 and 7/21/82 measured 11.6 mg/l and 13.2 mg/l, respectively.
The oil appeared to be turbine lube oil.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
No particular event could be identified as the cause.
- 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 oil absorbent pillows present in Tankl"-41 and the turbine sump were changed to better absorb any oil present in those tanks.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
Daily observation of the discharge showed no visible oil on the lake surface.
The oil treatment facility filters were changed on 7/16/82.
The normal expected "life of the filters is greater than four days.
- 8.
Signed:
Ronald 1 Fobes /{;{,C 8212060421 821124 PDR ADOCK 05000255 S
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PAL-82-07-AD72 NPDES NOTIFICATION IE HQ FILECOPlli.
Apparent Difference From Daily Average/Maximum Limitation July 22, 1982 Plant:
Palisades Permit No:
MI 0001457 Outfall
Description:
Turbine Sump Oil Separator Wastes (OOG)
Parameter:
Oil and Grease - Freon
- 1.
Date of Incident:
7/12/82, 7/13/82, 7/14/82 Outfall No:
800218 Parameter No:
00556
- 2.
Identification of specific effluent limitation dr monitorini requirement affected:
Oil a.'ld grease are limited to 20 mg/l daily maximum concentration.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
A routine sample collected 7/12/82 indicated 21.7 mg/l oil and grease.
ples collected 7/13 and 7/14 measured 25.5 and 112.5 mg/l, respectively.
oil appeared to be turbine lube oil.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Sam-The Apparent clogging of oil removal filters in the emulsion breaking system.
5.. If not immediately corrected, the anticipated time the condition is expected to continue:
NA
- 6.
Corrective Action - The followi~g corrective action was taken or will be taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence:
The oil removal filters were changed on 7/16/82 after receiving notification of sample results on 7/15/82.
Oil absorbent pillows were changed in the tur-bine sump and the turbine sump oil separator tank (T-41).
- 7.
Additional Comments:
NA
- 8.
Signed:
Ronald L Fobes 7f ;t ;;::'
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&le No Pl0.2.1
~cident No:
PAI.r-~2-06-AD71 NPDES NOTIFICATION Apparent Difference From Daily AVerage/Maximum July 7, 1982 IE HQ ~COP!!~
Limitation 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
- l. Date of Incident:
6/28/82 2.* Identification.of specific effluent limitation or monitoring requirement affected:
Daily maximum limit of 20 mg/l oil and grease.
- 3.
Description of Incident:
A routine sample collected on 6/28/82 indicated 37.7 mg/liter oil and grease.
Samples collected 6/29 and 6/30 measured 23.1 and 20.8, respectively.
The oil appeared to be turbine lube oil.
- 4.
Apparent Cause:
Malfunction of oil treatment skid and associated equipment, :possible clogging of oil* removal filters.
- 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:
Oil removal filters changed immediately upon receipt of the 6/28/82 sample results (7/1/82).
Additional repairs scheduled for oil removal equipment in-cluding filter.Ll pressure indicators for showing filter clogging.
Flow surges through the system caused by automatic pump control failures may have con-tributed to the high sample results on 6/28/82.
The pump controls were
- repaired 6/28/82.
Relief valve RV522q removed and repaired 6/30/82.
- 7.
Additional Comments:
- 8.
T-41 surface does not indicate oil film.
outfall to Lake Michigan did not show any Signed' Roger L Zimmennan 11 ;;( g r-a"2T20607PPJ-82TC24.----,--~'1 1
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Daily observation of mixing basin oil.
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A STATE OF MICHIGAN A
. WbEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES W REPORT OF OIL, SALT OR POLLUTING MATERIAL LOSSES Pursuant to the provisions of Act 245 of the Pu.blic Acts of Michigan 1929 as amended, regulations have been issued which require that all owners. managers or operators of vessels. oil storage or on land facilities shall notify the Water Resources Commission or his authorized representative of oil, salt and polluting material losses. This notification shall be made promptly by telephone or telegraph, giving briefly the particulars. and by mail, giving a detailed account of events and conditions.
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Company Name June 18,. 1982 Consilln.ers Power. Company Locabon of Loss 1S. Spte*hCJ At the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant at the acid feed piping to the "B" Cooling Tower.
Mater.., Losl rmounl 500 Name ol 1urtac.e* water nvolved 93% H,.,S011 gallons none Dai. Los.s Wu 01scovered Time of 011covery June 14, 1982 1720 hours0.0199 days <br />0.478 hours <br />0.00284 weeks <br />6.5446e-4 months <br /> Ha.me ot O.p.1rtmen1 ol ~1ur&1 Resources Repre-senti1t1ve Con1ac1ea Roger Przybvsz Teie~noned or l**f'll*apneo Dy Wnom rm* 1700' B J Embrey,.Plant Chemical Engineer 6/15/82 Cause ot loss (lnciuae l)pe ot Equipment ano Other 0.1.,1sJ The corrosion of the metal flange bolts* at one of the joints between the sulfuric ~cid tank and the cooling tower was the cause of the snill.
.Although a spill catch tank is Erovided 2 the remote ala:nn annunciator bulbs were burned out which delayed detection of the snill.
~lure of U>ss (lnc.iuae Compete ~scr1pt1on ot Oima;ef
.All of the loss occurred in.the concrete acid trench and surrounding area when the.trench overflowed.
The loss was estimated at 500 gallons which leaked into the sandy soil of that area.
Add1t1on.i Comments onc.iuoe MeU\\00 Of Control.- Pl ilnS tor* Pr~nt1on ol Recurrence. OlC.j
'.Ille gc;i.d trench was flushed and numried into the cooling towers.
On June 152 1982 the affected ground was covered with approximately one ton of lime to an area 10 feet beyond the periphery of the spill and soaked with water to speed *neutralization, Ground sa."'!!plir.!S was performed to confirm results.
The soil was Company Name Consumers Power Company, Palisades Nuclear Plant Return this form to:
- !::nviron.-nental Department
- I'arnall R09.;i.
Jackson. Michian sampled to a depth of 5 feet.
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I By 1Sogn&lu1e1 WPMullins 24 hr. Emergency Notlfi::alion Number of R*618 IQ/73
Additional Comments (contd) the soil/lime/H so4 mixture was as follows:
0"-12", pH= 11-12 and 12"-5', pH = a..:.§.
On July 2, 1982* the lii:ne remaining on top of the soil after soaking (l"-2i*) was compacted into the soil.
After the compaction the spill area was covered with 6" of topsoil.
The repair of the alarm and the flange was made to prevent recurrence.
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