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Proposed Tech Specs Modifying Section 4.2.1, Aquatic Monitoring, of Environ Protection Plan
ML18100A535
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Site: Salem  PSEG icon.png
Issue date: 08/06/1993
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Public Service Enterprise Group
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Shared Package
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References
LCR-93-23, NLR-N93114, NUDOCS 9308130074
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ATTACHMENT 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN PAGES WITH PEN AND INK CHANGES LICENSE AMENDMENT APPLICATION 93-23, NLR-N93114 CHA.~GES TO SECTION 4.2.1 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE DPR-70 SALEM GENERATING STATION, UNIT 1 DOCKET NO. 50-272 The following Environmental Protection Plan Pages have been revised to reflect the proposed changes:

EPP Section Section 4.2.1 Page 4-1 Section 4.2.1 Page 4-2

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4.0 Environmental Conditions 4.1 Unusual or Important Environmental Events Any occurrence of an unusual or important event that indicates or could result in significant environmental impact causally related to plant operation shall be recorded and 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 par Subsection 5.4.2. The following are examples: excessive bird impaction events; onsite plant or animal disease outbreaks; mortality or unusual occurrence of any species protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973; fish kills or impingement events on the intake screens; increase in nuisance organisms or conditions; unanticipated or emergency discharge of waste water or chemica.l substances.

No routine monitoring programs are require~ to implement this condition.

4.2 Environmental Monitoring 4.2.1 Aquatic Monitoring The certifications and permits required 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 "iF'attu&Ii 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 consultation 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," concluded that " *** 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 Se!'~ember 30. Ocfober fE). IAAst-lr11SpechoV1:S S'hoiAlol .1ue ~oe1AV11eJrit-e..f-c1ean the Salem Station circulating water trash bars once ~er day from ~

June 1 through .Sef'1:ember 3Eh ('.)ch,\ie(" 15'. lksc. c:l~cu11~~S -S1Jo-\ottlcf. lae,, JocU.YIARll:

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.

SALEM UNIT 1 4-1 Amendment No. 129

Implement the sea turtle resuscitation procedures for comatose turtles described in Appendix I of the Section 7 Biologi_cal 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.

The monitoring and reporting system established in 1981 and modified in Appendix II of the Section 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.

Attachme~t 2, 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 Marin~ Fisheries Service.

4.2.2 Terrestrial Monitoring Terrestrial monitoring is not required.

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SALEM UNIT 1 4-2 Amendment No. 129

ATTACHMENT 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN PAGES WITH PEN AND INK CHANGES LICENSE AMENDMENT APPLICATION 93-23, NLR-N93114 CHANGES TO SECTION 4.2.1 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE DPR-75 SALEM GENERATING STATION, UNIT 2 DOCKET NO. 50-311 The following Environmental Protection Plan Pages have been revised to reflect the proposed changes:

EPP Section Section 4.2.1 Page 4-1 Section 4.2.1 Page 4-2

4.0

  • e Environmental Conditions 4.1 Unusual or Important Environmental Events Any occurrence of an unusual or important event that indicates or could result in significant environmental impact causally related ~o plant operation shall be recorded and 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. The following are examples: excessive bird impaction events; onsite plant or animal disease outbreaks; mortality or unusual occurrence of any species protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973; fish kills or impingement events on the intake screens; increase in nuisance organisms or conditions; unanticipated or emergency discharge of waste water or chemical substances.

No routine monitoring programs are required to implement this condition.

4.2 Environmental Monitoring 4.2.1 Aquatic Monitoring The certifications and permits required under the Clean Water Act provide mechanisms for pro~ecting water quality and, indirectly, aquatic biota. The NRC will rely on the decisions mada 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 Jaa~azo;r=-2, 1991, the National Marine Fisheries Service issued a Section 7 Consultation Biological Opinion related to the operation of Salem Onit 1 and 2 Generating Stations. This Section 7 .consultation entitled, "Reinitiation of a consultation 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," concluded that " *** 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 a_very _two hours from June lf tbrough ~

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( 2) Clean the Salem Station circulating water trash bars once per day from June 1 thrqugh Septembez Je-. Oc.-k,~ lb. lh,e.~ deqt'l1o~S S~iAld !7J~

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~ Make use of dip nets and other equipment whenever possible to remove (4) smaller sea turtles from intake water trash racks to reduce trauma caused by the existing cleaning mechanism. Ose supplemental lighting during night inspections to assist noting sea turtles at the circulating water intake, impinged on the trash racks.

SALEM ONIT 2 4-l Amendment No* 108

Implement the sea turtle resuscitation procedures for comatose turtles de*cribed in Appendix I of the Section 7 Biological Opinion. These procedures and related materials shall be posted in appropriate area&

~uch aa the fish pool buildings and the circulating water intake operators office.

The monitoring and reporting system established in 1981 and modified in Appendix II of the Section 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.

Attachm~nt 2, 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.

4.2.2 Terrestrial Monitoring Terrestrial monitoring is not required.

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