ML18096B061

NPDES Noncompliance Notification:On 920914,discovered That Approx 3 Gallons of Lubricating Oil Discharged to Ground in Scaffold Storage Area.Discharge Remained Entirely on Util Property.Environ Control Procedure Will Be Revised

ML18096B061
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	10/14/1992
From:	Vondra C Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Kugler S NEW JERSEY, STATE OF
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NLR-E92293, NUDOCS 9210270327
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0 PSti<i9 Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 Nuclear Department CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED OCT 14 1992 ARTICLE NUMBER: P 063 762 493 .

NLR-E92293 Bureau of Discharge Prevention NJ Department of Environmental Protection and Energy 401 East State Street

• CN-027 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0027 Attention: Ms. Shelly Kugler

Dear Ms. Kugler:

PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY SALEM GENERATING STATION CASE NO. 92-09-14-1455-51 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 three (3) gallons of lubricating oil in the scaffold storage area at the Salem Generating Station. The discharge, _which was discovered on September 14, 1992, occurred entirely within PSE&G property and no injuries resulted.

As the discharge of lubricating oil 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.

PSE&G believes that 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. As a result of this discharge, PSE&G has cleaned the affected area and taken measures to r~duce the potential for future occurrences.

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NJ DE PE 3 NLR-E92293 OCT14 1992 c New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and *Energy Division of Responsible Party Site Remediation Site Assessment CN-407 Trenton, NJ 08625 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555 Salem.County Department of.Health 98 Market Street Salem, NJ 00079*

Attention: Mr. James Warner

DISCHARGE CONFIRMATION REPORT CASE NO. 92-09-14-1455-51 INDIVIDUAL REPORTING DISCHARGE:

R. s. Gallaher Senior Nuclear Shift Supervisor Public Service Electric and Gas S~lem Generating Station P. O. Box 236, M/C SOl Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 (609) 339-S200 INDIVIDUAL SUBMITTING CONFIRMATION REPORT:

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

Public Service Electric and Gas Co.

P. o. Box S70-17G Newark, New Jersey 07101-0570 (201) 430-S868 INDIVIDUAL(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISCHARGE:

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

An oil stain was discovered by Site Services personnel during a walkdown at the Salem Generating station. The stain was found in the vicinity of the scaffold storage area and measured approximately so square feet. The source of the stain is unknown but is believed to be caused by an unreported discharge from equipment operated by PSE&G or contractor personnel.

DISCHARGE CONFIRMATION REPORT CASE NO. 92-09-14-1455-51 DISCHARGE LOCATION:

Salem Generating Station End of Buttonwood Road Block#: 26 Lot#: 4 Municipality: Lower Alloways Creek Township County: Salem County Zip Code: 08038 Tax #: 22-1212-800 EPA ID#: NJD077070811 (Map enclosed - See Figures 1 and 2)

CHEMICAL DISCHARGED:

Lubricating Oil CAS Number: Unknown QUANTITY DISCHARGED: Approximately 3 gallons (Based on area affected)

DATE/TIME DISCHARGE BEGAN: Unknown DATE/TIME DISCHARGE.ENDED: Unknown DATE/TIME DISCHARGE DISCOVERED: September 14, 1992 1450 hours0.0168 days <br />0.403 hours <br />0.0024 weeks <br />5.51725e-4 months <br /> DATE/TIME DISCHARGE REPORTED September 14, 1992 1453 hours0.0168 days <br />0.404 hours <br />0.0024 weeks <br />5.528665e-4 months <br /> TO NJDEPE HOTLINE:

MEASURES TAKEN TO CONTAIN, CLEANUP AND REMOVE THE DISCHARGE:

Upon discovery, Site Services personnel immediately began cleanup of the area affected by the discharge. Approximately 15 cubic feet of soil and gravel were removed from the affected area and placed into drums for disposal. The drums shall be disposed of as hazardous waste at a licensed disposal facility within 90 days of generation in accordance with NJAC 7:26-9.3. The estimated cost for cleanup and disposal of the contaminated material is

$2,200. .

DISCHARGE CONFIRMATION REPORT CASE NO. 92-09-14-1455-51 CORRECTIVE MEASURES:

Due to the failure of the responsible party to report this discharge, PSE&G has taken measures to strengthen the training provided to personnel on DPCC notification requirements.

Currently, all PSE&G and contractor personnel receive instruction on DPCC notification requirements as part of the General Employee Training (GET) required for all personnel granted unescorted access to the Protected Area.

In addition, the Nuclear Department's procedure on Environmental Control (NAP-37) is being revised to reflect the current discharge notification and reporting requirements and the specific procedures Nuclear .Department personnel should follow.

These reporting requirements have been incorporated into PSE&G's ongoing training program.

DPCC requirements shall also be incorporated into the Nuclear Department procedure on Contractor Control (NAP-68). As part of each pre-mobilization meeting conducted between the contractor and PSE&G, the Nuclear Department's DPCC notification procedures shall be reviewed. This review shall be implemented in November and incorporated into the PSE&G's Contractor Control procedure by March 15, 1993.

• INDIVIDUAL(S) INVOLVED IN CONTAINMENT/CLEANUP:

The individual responsible for the cleanup and disposal of the contaminated material is:

J. G. sterner Yard Supervisor Site services Maintenance Public Service Electric and Gas Nuclear Department P. o. Box 236, M/C N34 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 (609) 339-5338 TYPE, QUANTITY, LOCATION AND DATE OF SAMPLES:

No laboratory data was collected for this discharge.

INDIVIDUAL CONDUCTING ANALYSIS: Not applicable.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURES: Not applicable.

SAMPLE METHODOLOGY: Not applicable.

RATIONALE FOR SAMPLING LOCATION: Not applicable.

DISCHARGE CONFIRMATION REPORT CASE NO. 92-09-14-1455-51 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 (DCR)

Plan as required by N.J.A.C. 7:1E-4.4(a)9.

• ...J CERTIFICATION State of New Jersey:

SS County of Salem I certify under penalty of law that the information provided 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.

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on this /~day of ~~, 1992.

SHERRY L. CAGLE NOTARY. P!JBUC OF NEW JERSEY My Comm1ss L*rr Expires March S, 1997 1

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