ML18102B489

Proposed Tech Specs Section 4.2.1 Rewording Section to State Util Will Adhere to Section 7,Incidental Take Statement Approved by Natl Maring Fisheries Svc

ML18102B489
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Site:	Salem
Issue date:	08/01/1997
From:	Public Service Enterprise Group
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NUDOCS 9708080130
Download: ML18102B489 (2)

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4.0 Environmental Conditions 4.l Onuaual 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 per Subsection 5.4.2. The following are examples: excessive bird impaction events; onsite plant or.animal disease outbreaks; mortality or unusual occurrence of ~y 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.l Aquatic Monitoring The certifications and permits required under the Clean Water Act proviqe 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 May 14, 1993, the National Marine Fisheries Service issued a Section 7 Consultation Biological Opinion related to the operation of Salem Onit l 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 V>' existence of listed species.ft k~ ~

~c#~p'f. 0~1 In accordance with Attachment l, Incidental Take Statement, to this Biological

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\' L Marine Piah*ries Services. PSE&G shall:

(l) Inspect the Salem Station circulating water intake trash bars at least once every two hours from June l through October 15. These inspections should be documented.

(2) Clean the Salem Station circulating water trash bars 9nce per day _from June l through October 15. These cleanings should be documented.

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(3) If a *lethal incidental take of an endangered or threatened species occurs between JWle l through September 30, that is directly attributable to =he plane intake structure, monitoring of the Salem cws intake structure must be conducted hourly (rather than every 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />) . Two hour monitoring may be reestablished from October l through October 15, however, if a lethal take occurs, monitoring must be again conducted hourly.

(4) 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. Ose supplemental lighting during night inspections to assist noting sea turtles at the circulating water intake, impinged on the trash racks.

(5) 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.

(6) 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 aent to the NMFS, North East Region (NER) ~ithin 30 days of any incidental take. Notification and reporting to the NRC shall be in accordance with Section 4.1 of this EPP .

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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 I

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Terrestrial monitoring is not required.

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