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NPDES Noncompliance Notification:On 920518,approx 5 Gallons of Diesel Fuel Oil Discharged to Ground at Well Pump 5 Temporary Diesel Fuel Tank.Caused by Tank Overflowing to Pump Skid.Measuring Gauge Repaired.Repts Encl
ML18096A906
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Site: Salem  PSEG icon.png
Issue date: 08/14/1992
From: Vondra C
Public Service Enterprise Group
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NEW JERSEY, STATE OF
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NLR-E92243, NUDOCS 9208240228
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  • Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 Nuclear Department CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ARTICLE NUMBER: P 378 354 639 AUG 14 1992 NLR-E92243 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy Bureau of Discharge Prevention 401 East State Street CN-027 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0027 Attn: Discharge Confirmation Report

Dear Sirs:

PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY (PSE&G)

SALEM GENERATING STATION (CASE #92-5-18-2101-11)

As per the requirements of NJAC 7:1E-5.8, PSE&G has prepared the attached report confirming the discharge to the ground of approximately five gallons of diesel-fuel at the No .. 5 well pump temporary diesel fuel tank. The discharge, which occurred at the above facility on May 18, 1992, occurred entirely within PSE&G property and no injuries resulted.

As the discharge of diesel fuel is not regulated under 40 CFR 302.4, no notification of the release was reported to any agency other than the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy (NJDEPE) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC),

as required under 10 CFR 50.72, Significant Events.

As per NJAC 7:1E-5.8(b) (16), PSE&G requested an extension of 60 days for submission of the Discharge Confirmation Report on June 5, 1992. PSE&G needed this extension to obtain analytical data necessary to classify the excavated soil generated by the discharge.

PSE&G believes it acted in accordance with the intent of NJAC 7:1E, Subchapter 5, which requires all major facilities to notify the NJDEPE of discharges of petroleum and other potentially hazardous substances in any concentration.

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T NJDEPE 2 NLR-E92243 ~UG 14 1992 As a result of this discharge, PSE&G has conducted an investigation of the incident and has taken measures to prevent similar discharges in the future.

Should you have any questions concerning the information contained herein, or require additional information, please contact Mr. Robert Boot of Licensing and Regulation at (609) 339-1169 * .

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Salem Operations

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NJDEPE 3 NLR-E92243 AUG 14 1992 c New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy Division of Responsible Party Site Remediation Southern Regional Enforcement 20 E. Clementon Road Gibbsboro, New Jersey 08026 Attention: Mr. William Dunphee United states Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, D.C., 20555 Salem County Department of Health 98 Market Street Salem, New Jersey 08079 Attention: Mr. James Warner

DISCHARGE CONFIRMATION REPORT CASE #92-5-18-2101-11 INDIVIDUAL REPORTING DISCHARGE:

D. Lounsbury Senior Nuclear Shift Supervisor Public Service Electric and Gas Company Salem Generating Station P. O. Box 236, M/C SOl Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 (609) 339-5200 INDIVIDUAL SUBMITTING CONFIRMATION REPORT:

c. Vondra General Manager - Salem Operations Public Service Electric and Gas Company Nuclear Department P. o. Box 236, M/C S05 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 (609) 339-2900 FACILITY OWNER/OPERATOR:

Public Service Electric and Gas Company P. o. Box 570-17G Newark, New Jersey 07101-0570 (201) 430-5868 INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISCHARGE:

c. Vondra General Manager - Salem Operations Public Service Electric and Gas Company Nuclear Department P. 0. Box 236, M/C S05 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 (609) 339-2900 DISCHARGE SOURCE:

Temporary Diesel Fuel Storage Tank An Equipment Operator inspected the measuring gauge on a generator and saw that it was only 1/8 full. The operator then began to fill the generator from a temporary diesel fuel tank using a hand pump that was located near the measuring gauge.

DISCHARGE CONFIRMATION REPORT CASE #92-5-18-2101-11 The filling was done by hand pumping several times then checking the measuring gauge. This process was done several times until the measuring gauge indicated 3/4 full. The operator then hand pu~ped the pump several more times, and then checked the measuring gauge. Although the gauge still indicated 3/4 full, the tank had overflowed onto a pump skid. The operator immediately went to the guard house to obtain rags and various absorbent materials. Upon returning to the diesel tank, the operator observed the diesel fuel was leaking onto the ground from the pump skid.

DISCHARGE LOCATION:

Salem Generating Station End of Buttonwood Road Block#: 26 Lot#: 4.01 Municipality: Lower Alloways Creek County: Salem County Zip Code: 08038 Tax #: 22-1212-800 EPA ID#: NJD077070811 (Maps enclosed - See Figure 1)

CHEMICAL DISCHARGED:

Diesel Fuel CAS Number: 68476-30-2 QUANTITY DISCHARGED: 5 gallons DATE/TIME DISCHARGE BEGAN: May 18, 1992 Approximately 2054 hours0.0238 days <br />0.571 hours <br />0.0034 weeks <br />7.81547e-4 months <br /> DATE/TIME DISCHARGE ENDED: May 18, 1992 Approximately 2055 hours0.0238 days <br />0.571 hours <br />0.0034 weeks <br />7.819275e-4 months <br /> DATE/TIME DISCHARGE DISCOVERED: May 18, 1992 2054 Hours DATE/TIME DISCHARGE REPORTED: May 18, 1992 2101 Hours To NJDEPE Hotline

DISCHARGE CONFIRMATION REPORT CASE #92-5-18-2101-11 MEASURES TAKEN TO CONTAIN, CLEANUP AND REMOVE THE DISCHARGE:

The PSE&G operator present at the discharge immediately placed absorbent material around the spill to prevent spreading. Upon arrival, Site Services personnel began excavating the soil and gravel around the discharge and placed the material into drums for disposal (a quantity of approximately 10 cubic yards).

Upon review of the analytical results of the excavated soil, the material was disposed of at the Salem County Solid Waste Facility as Type 27, a Dry Industrial Waste. The estimated cost for the cleanup of the area was approximately $1,360.00.

CORRECTIVE MEASURES:

To prevent this type of discharge from recurring, PSE&G has placed the temporary fuel tank and generator into secondary containment. Also, the measuring gauge was taken out of service for repair.

Additionally, a memo was circulated to the general managers and managers on site reiterating the importance of timely spill response and appropriate spill prevention procedures. It was made clear that all personnel are responsible for taking necessary precautions in spill prevention, especially when transferring fuel oil or other hazardous materials.

INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN CONTAINMENT/CLEANUP:

The individual is:

J. G. sterner Yard Supervisor Site Services Maintenance Public Service Electric and Gas Company Nuclear Department P. O. Box 236, M/C N34 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 (609) 339-5338

DISCHARGE CONFIRMATION REPORT CASE #92-5-18-2101-11 TYPE, QUANTITY, LOCATION AND DATE OF SAMPLES:

Representative samples were taken from the ten cubic yards of excavated material by a small scope placed into the soil approximately one foot into the material. Samples were taken from five locations: one from the top of the material and one from each direction, north, south, east, and west. This composite was taken from the soil excavated on May 18, 1992 and sent to AnalytiKEM Inc. to determine if the excavated soil generated by the discharge exhibits any of the hazardous characteristics per N.J.A.C. 7:26-8.9, 8.10, 8.11 and 8.12.

INDIVIDUAL CONDUCTING ANALYSIS: Gregory A. Pruna Laboratory Manager AnalytiKEM Inc.

28 Springdale Road

. Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURES: See attached report.

SAMPLE METHODOLOGY: See attached report.

RATIONALE FOR SAMPLING LOCATION:

As discussed above, a composite sample was taken from the excavated material. The location of each sample was equal in both horizontal and vertical stratification. The sample areas were relatively homogenous in physical appearance and anticipated concentration of the contaminant.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

PSE&G satisfies the requirements for self-insurance established by N.J.A.C. 7:1E-4.5(g) and will include appropriate documentation of this in its Discharge Cleanup and Removal Plan (OCR) as required by N.J.A.C. 7:1E-4.4(a) 9.

CERTIFICATION state of New Jersey:

SS County of Salem I certify under penalty of law that the information prqvided in this document is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant civil and criminal penalties, including fines or imprisonment or both, for submitting false, inaccurate or incomplete information.

Sworn and_~ubscribed b~re me on this f ""t<+h day of ~ , 1992 .

KIMBERLY A. HILL NOTARY PUBLIC OF NEW JERSEY My Commission Expires March 9, 1997

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