ML18095A970
| ML18095A970 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 06/12/1991 |
| From: | Labruna S Public Service Enterprise Group |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| LCR-91-09, LCR-91-9, NLR-E91162, NUDOCS 9106190033 | |
| Download: ML18095A970 (10) | |
Text
Public Service Electric and Gas Company Stanley LaBruna Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038 609-339-4800 Vice President - Nuclear Operations JUN 1 2 1991 NLR-E91162 LCR-91-09 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen:
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE DPR-70 AND DPR-75 SALEM GENERATING STATION UNITS NOS. 1 AND 2 DOCKET NOS. 50-272 AND 50-311 In accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the regulations thereunder, Public Service Electric and Gas Company
( PSE&G) hereby transmits a request for amendment of Facility Operating License DPR-70 and DPR-75 for Salem Generating Station (SGS),
Unit Nos.
1 and 2.
In accordance with the requirements of 10CFR50. 91 (b)
( 1),
a copy of the request has been sent to the state of New Jersey as indicated below.
The attached proposed change replaces the existing paragraph in Section
- 4. 2.1, Aquatic Monitoring, of the Environmental Protection Plan, Appendix B of the Salem Unit Nos. 1 and 2, Facility Operating Licenses with the attached revised section 4.2.1. includes the description and justification for the proposed
- change, including PSE&G's Determination of No Significant Hazards Consideration. contains the Environmental Protection Plan page revised with typed changes attached.
Should you have any questions on the subject transmittal please do not hesitate to contact us.
Attachments Affidavit Sincerely,
Document Control Desk NLR-E91162 C
Mr. J. c. stone Licensing Project Manager Mr. T. Johnson Senior Resident Inspector Mr. T. Martin, Administrator Region I Mr. K. Tosch, Chief New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Environmental Quality Bureau of Nuclear Engineering CN 415 Trenton, NJ 08625 JUN 1 2 1991
NUCLEAR DEPARTMENT LICENSE CHANGE REQUEST A. IDENI'IFICATION I.CR Number Cf/- 0<1 station/Unit No. S'~ llnd-s I + Sponsor J &,fh"n Oeparbnent l!'cens1~ v.., ~
Title/SUbject A-nwridYJU11f
-ft>
S'ecfy)11 4-2. /
- Envtr(Jn~ P@fec/w'n fJ/ctM-B. DESCRIPTION OF OfANGE: (Attach rnarkerl-up text, tables andjor figures)
- c. JUSTIFICATION FOR OfANGE: (Attach written reasons, arrl attach or reference support.tng doa..nnentation, to completely justify proposerl Charge)
D. 10CFRS0.92: (Attach a Sigaj.ficant Hazards Consideration Evaluation, in accordance wrth 10CFRSO. 92, which supports proposed change)
- 'pe lffkchd E.
S-@'1h/
- 1.
Date
- 2.
~te-1:1e_
- 3.
Date 5, z..tt q 4 *. Manager - IR Date 5/~o//91.
- 5. Manager - OSR Date lfi-19r
- 6.
SORC Cha' nate oN/!/
- 7.
Station GM nate{/f/'J/'
F. NRC REVIEW:
Approverl in Arnerrlrnent No. ----------~ Date ___ _
-or-Rejecterl in letter daterl arrl either:
(1)
Resubmitterl as I.CR Revision __ _
FORM VFN-008 9-86 (2)
Further justifierl in letter daterl _____ _
(3)
Internally cancellerl on ________ _
REF:
NLR-N91162 STATE OF NEW JERSEY
).
)
SS;.
COUNTY OF SALEM
)
- s. LaBruna, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says:
I am Vice President - Nuclear Operations of Public Service Electric and Gas Company, and as such, I find the matters set forth in our letter dated
, concerning the Salem Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2, are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Subscribed and Sworn me this day of Notary My Commission expires on ElliABETH J. KIDD Notary Public of New Jersey My Commission Expires April 25, 1995 I
1991
- r.
-~
NLR-E91162 ATTACHMENT 1 PROPOSED CHANGE TO ENV~RONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN SALEM GENERATING STATION UNITS NOS. 1 AND 2 Description of Change Replace the existing paragraph in Section 4.2.1, Aquatic Monitoring, of the Environmental Protection Plan, Appendix B of the Salem Unit Nos. 1 and 2 Facility Operating Licenses, with the attached revised section 4.2.1.
Justification for Change Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Section 7 Consultation was reopened to discuss the occurrence of impinged sea turtles on the Salem Generating Station circulating water system trash bars.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) were involved in the Consultation.
A Biological Opinion was issued by the NMFS on January 2, 1991.
This document includes an Incidental Take Statement which outlines specific measures the NMFS feels PSE&G should take to facilitate observance and rescue of impinged sea turtles.
The Biological Opinion also includes a list of suggested Conservation Recommendations.
On April 11, 1991 the NRC issued a. letter to Mr. Miltenberger requesting PSE&G implement the above mentioned changes to the Salem and Hope Creek Environmental Protection Plans.
The proposed changes are to reference the Incidental Take Statement and the Conservation Recommendations found in the Biological Opinion issued by the NMFS.
The modified version of Section 4.2.1, will incorporate the above mentioned changes into Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan for Salem Unit Nos 1 and 2.
Significant Hazards Consideration PSE&G has evaluated the hazards consideration involved with the proposed amendment, focusing on the three standards set forth in 10CFR50.92(c) as quoted below:
"The commission may make a final determination, pursuant to the procedures in paragraph 50.91, that a proposed amendment to an operating license for a facility licensed under paragraph 50.21(b) or paragraph 50.22 or for a testing facility involves no significant hazards consideration, if operation of the facility in accordance with the proposed amendment would not:
~2-(1) involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated; or (2) create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated; or (3) involve a significant reduction in a m~rgin of safety."
The following evaluation is provided for the significant hazards consideration standards.
- 1.
Does the change involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?
The proposed changes do not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated.
This change only extends the monitoring period to a full 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> day, enhances and documents monitoring and reporting activities, and educates the monitoring personnel in sea turtle identification and resuscitation procedures.
- 2.
Does the change create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?
The proposed changes do not make any physical changes to the plant or changes in parameters governing normal plant operation.
Therefore, the changes do not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any previously evaluated.
- 3.
Does the change involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety?
The proposed changes involve increased monitoring, documentation and administrative procedures and do not degrade the existing margin of safety.
Therefore, these changes do not involve a significant reduction in the margin of safety.
Conclusion Based on the above safety evaluation, PSE&G concludes that the activities associated with this license amendment request satisfy the significant hazards consideration standards of 10CFR50.92(c).
Accordingly, a no significant hazard consideration finding is justified.
ATTACHMENT 2 PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN, APPENDIX B OF THE SALEM GENERATING STATION LICENSE 4.2 Environmental Monitoring 4.2.1 Aquatic Monitoring The certifications and permits reqtiired under the Clean Water Act provide mechanisms for protecting water quality and, indirectly, aquatic biota.
The NRC will rely on the decisions made by the state of New Jersey under the authority of the Clean Water Act and, in the case of sea turtles and shortnose sturgeon, decisions made by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the authority of the Endangered Species Act, for any requirements pertaining to aquatic monitoring.
In accordance with Section 7(a) of the Endangered Species Act, on January 2, 1991, the National Marine Fisheries Service issued a Section 7 Consultation Biological Opinion related to the operation of Salem Unit 1 and 2 Generating Stations.
This Section 7 Consultation entitled, "Reinitiation of a consult~tion in accordance with Section 7(a) of the Endangered Species Act regarding continued operation of the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations on the eastern shore of the Delaware River in New Jersey, 11 conclude that 11 *** continued operation is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of listed species."
In accordance with Attachment 1, Incidental Take Statement, to this Biological Opinion, and all subsequent amendments as may be approved by the National Marine Fisheries Services, PSE&G shall:
(1)
Inspect the Salem Station circulating water intake trash bars at least once every two hours from June 1 through September 30.
(2)
Clean the Salem Station circulating water trash bars once per day from June 1 through September 30.
(3)
Make use of dip nets and other equipment whenever possible to remove smaller sea turtles from intake water trash racks to reduce trauma caused by the existing cleaning mechanism.
Use supplemental lighting during night inspections to assist noting sea turtles at the circulating water intake, impinged on the trash racks.
2 (4)
Implement the sea turtle resuscitation procedures for comatose turtles described in Appendix I of the Section 7 Biological Opinion.
These procedures and related materials shall be posted in appropriate areas such as the fish pool buildings and the circulating water intake operators office.
(5)
The monitoring and reporting system established in 1981 and modified in Appendix II of Section the 7 Biological Opinion will continue.
These reports shall be sent to the NMFS, North East Region (NER) within 30 days of any incidental take.
Notification and reporting to the NRC shall be in accordance with Section 4*1 of this EPP., Conservation Recommendations, to this Biological Opinion suggests conservation recommendations for implementation by Salem Generating Station.
The Station shall implement these recommendations to the satisfaction of the National Marine Fisheries Service.
=-~==--=--=-**-*--**....... ~- ___.. _______ ::-~--__ -_--
~.
u!
1 (
9 J}1f ALl+MSNT 7- {covi+.) 9
(
I !
APPENDIX B FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. DFR-70 SAUM GENERATING STATIOO UNIT 1 rxx::KEr NO. 50-272 AND FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. DFR-75 SAUM GENERATING STATIOO UNIT 2 OOCI<E1' NO~ 50-311 RJBLIC SERVICE EIECIRIC AND~ a:MPANY
l Iii
-/
4.0 Envirarnnental Corxiitions 4.1 Unusual or Inp:>rtant Environmental Events
'Arr;/ occurrence of an i.musual or.inp:>rtant event that in:licates or could result in significant environmental inpact causally related to plant
. operation shall be ~rded an:i 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 per SUbsection 5. 4. 2.
'lhe followirg are examples:
excessive bird inpaction events; on.site plant or aniltla1 disease a.rt.breaks; IIDrtality or unusual occurrerx:e of ~
species protected by the Errlargered Species M:t of 1973; f~ kills or inpirgement eventS on ~
intake screens; increase in nuisance organisms or oon::li.tions; unanticipated or emergency discharge of waste water or chemical suhstances.
No routine nr.:mitorin:j programs are required to ilrplement this oon::li.tion.
4.2 Envirarnnental ?btltorirg 4.2.l Aquatic ?btltorirg SSE l. l\\J 5 E f2 T (.4rrtrCM1Y£AJT 2J
'lhe certifications state requirements r aquatic nx:>rrl.tor' 4-1.
J