ML18191A482

Request for Additional Information with Revised List of Site Visit Questions on WPPSS-2 Project

ML18191A482
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	03/30/1977
From:	Sharma R Argonne National Lab (ANL)
To:	Boyle R US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COI SION NRI<'FORM ~195 I2 7SI NRC DISTRIBUTIOPVFDR PART 50 DOCKET MATERIAL TO'. BOYLE FROM:ARGONNE NATIONAL LAB.

ARGONNE, ILLINOIS DATE OF DOCUMENT 3/30/77 R.K.SHARMA DATE RECEIVED

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Regis Boyle Environmental Projects Branch No. 3 Division of Site Safety g Environmental Analysis Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555

Dear Regis:

Enclosed please find revised list of site visit questions for the WPPSS,,2 project. Please contact me should you desire clarification of any of these questions.

With regards, Sincerely yours, R. K. Sharma Division of Environmental Impact Studies RKS:sds cc: P. F. Gustafson, ANL W. H. Reagan, NRC WPPSS-2'eam 9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, Illinois 60439 ~

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RE UEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFO%STION ON M'PSS-2 PRGJECT ER Section 1 1.1 Explain how the Loss of Load Probabilities were calculated.

1.2 Explain the loading order of your generators with and without NPPSS-2.

1.3 Describe in detail the effects on NPPS service area of the voluntary curtailment experienced in the winters of 1972-1973 and 1973-1974.

1.4 Provide estimate of the capacity factor and availability of WPPS-2 during each of the first ten years of operation. Also, provide estimate of the cost of power and explain how the capacity factor and availability affect the cost. Pbte that the 75< capacity factor cited in Section 8.2.1.2 is higher than overall industry. experience.)

1.5 Describe any safeguards plan and its costs that you will implement.

1.6 Provide additional information on:

a. overall price of electricity and its affect on base load (historical data are useful);

b. rate structure and its affect on peak load requirements;

c. the impact on the consumer of changes in rate structure or past increases in the costs of electricity;

d. historical data series on price (adjusted for rate structure changes) supply and consumption; ER Section 2 2.1 Did any of the construction workforce settle in the 20-mile area? If so, how many and in what towns? (p. 2.1-1,2) 2.3 Regarding sandy soil and wind erosion, it is stated that "Reseeding of dis-turbed soil requires ~s ecial attention as to the selection og plant ecies~s and season of planting to successfully reestablish a vegetative cover zn a reasoOna >le time period." What specific "special" measure must be taken e "~p '!, I " " d h* " b " N (p. 2.2-1) 2.4 Provide reference(s) for the statement that the "sparse cover around NNP-2

'~im lies that deer use the area as a foraging zone". (p. 2.2-1) 2.5 Provide details of the "specialized research studies<< for coyote and badger. Provide references and reports if available. (p. 2.2-2) 2.6 Provide details of the research studies on the fluctuating jackrabbit populations. Provide references and reports if available. (p. 2.2-3)

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2.7 Provide soil data for description of the ecology at the site.

(Sec. 2.2.1) 2.8 .'rovide any data, references, and/or reports on population estimates of resident coarse fishes. (Sec. 2.2.2) 2.9 Provide more recent data on plankton biomass and periphyton.

(Figs. 2.2-3,4) 2.10 What fraction of ichthyofauna, in a water sample from the river, will be captured by a net with a mesh of 0.1 inch (2.5 mm or 2500 >m)? How will this vary from, e.g., March to August? (Sec. 2.2.2.6) 2.11 Can a net successfully be placed around the intake to prevent loss of ichthyofauna? (sec. '2.2.2.6) 2.12 What information is available on ichthyoplankton distribution in time and location? Is it likely that the downstream migrating ichthyofauna will be unevenly distributed with'higher than average concentrations flowing along the shoreline across the intakes? (Sec. 2.2.2.6) 2.13 What is the current status of the proposed Ben Franklin Dam 4 miles downstream? (p. 2.4-1) 2.14 What are the names or brand names and manufacturers of the "proprietary" chemicals which might be used? How much will be used, when, where, why.,

and how will this effect the pH? (p. 2.4-7) 2.15 Provide details of the nature and extent of other Hanford projects water p Efl d, (p. 2.4-7) 2.16 Provide references on the Hanford chemical processing, 1944-72 discharge to groundwater which had "profound effect on the regional water table".

(p. 2.4-8) 2.17 Nhat is the extent, frequency, and cause of the daily fluctuations of several feet in river elevation? (p. 2.4-.7) 2.18 For what years are the data base for Table 2.4-5?

2.19 Provide more recent, and if possible long-term, data than those given in Tables 2.4-2, 2.4:6, 2.4-7a, and 2.4-8.

2. 20 Explain top caption "Period: 1929-1958, 1970 Conditions" in Fig. 2.4-2.

2. 21 Has an archaeological survey been conducted in the transmission corridor in those areas where the ground surface will be distuibed by line construction and maintenance? (p. 2.6-1) 2.22 Are any significant scenic areas located on the Hanford Reservation or within 10 miles of the plant site? (p. 2.6-1)

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ER Section 3 3.1 Provide a map showing locations of NNP-l, 2 and 4. (Fig. 3.1-1) 3.2 .'..Explain reasons for allowing nothing to grow within 20 feet of the security fence? Does this include grass and/or low vegetation as well?

Nhy? (p. 3.1-2) .

3.3 What is the coolin tower fillmade of?

3.4 ',Commerciallyavailable drift rates for round mechanical draft towers are of the order of 0.005<', explain why the:figure of 0.05: is being used. (p. 3.4-3) 3.5 The text of the ER states that discharge of blowdown will be. held up for from 10 to 20 minutes after chlorination ceases. The NPDES permit requires that blowdown be held up until total residual chlorine has been reduced to below O.l mg/1 for 15 minutes. Explain this discrepancy.

(p 3 5-2) 3.6 What is the material of the condenser tubing and what is the expected rate of discharge of component materials? (p.'.6-1) 3.7 What levels of chlorinated organic compounds are present in the Columbia River and what levels are expected in the cooling tower blowdown?

(p. 3.6-4, Table 3.6-1) 3.8 Figure 3.4-10 shows a 3 foot river depth over the discharge pipe at minimum river flow while on p. 5.1-3, a river depth of 4 foot is used.

Clarify this discrepancy and show extent of the thermal plume for the 3 foot depth. (Fig. 3.4-10)

ER Section 4 4.1 Describe the visitor center, its location, size, and stage of construction.

(p. 4.1-,1) 4.2 Provide details of the "landscaping program." What has been done so far? (p. 4.1-2) 4.3 What species of "grasses and hedges" will be used? (p. 4.1-5) 4.4 Has any landscaping and/or restoration been performed so far (including temporary measures)? (p., 4.1-5) 4.5 Regarding the 25 feet outside the fence and 50 feet inside the fence, why is the specification different from the 20 feet given on p. 3.1-2?

>611 grasses or other low-growing vegetation be planted in this zone?

4.6 Nhere are the temporary vegetation recovery areas? H they have been disturbed only by fire, how will knowledge gained by studying these areas be applied to construction areas which have been disturbed by bulldozers, trucks, etc.? Provide references if available. (p. 4.2-3)

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4.7 Regarding the pocket mouse, no "measurable" effect implies that monitoring has been done. Provide references if available. (p. 4.1-3) 4.8 Regarding petroleum wastes drumed and disposed of offsite,- who disposes of them, where, and how? (p. 4.1-4) 4.9 Provide details of the "recycling" of non-combustionable wastes.

I (p. 4.1-4) 4.10 Since work in the Columbia River was originally planned for only July 31-Oct. 15, 1975, and since additional work had to be performed Feb. 11-Mar. 15, 1976, what future work is anticipated, it if any? When and how would be performed? (p. 4.1-4) 4.11 Prov'ide data on suspended solids and turbidity during installation of the intake and outfall structures. Was monitoring performed during both periods of river work? (p. 4.1-4) 4.12 Provide references and/or reports which support the conclusion that there has been no "measurable" effect on the groundwater profile due to with-drawal from the onsite wells. (p. 4.1-4) 4.13 Is concrete being supplied by a batch plant? Where is it located?

What measures and controls have been taken to limit cement dust? Provide results of any monitoring programs and pertinent references. (Sec. 4.1) 4.14 Is vehicular traffic limited to designated access roads? If not, what have been the impacts of off-road vehicles on areas not specifically used for construction purposes? (p. 4.2-1) 4.15 What value did the land have for use as range before the establishment of the Hanford reservation, and what value would it likely have if Hanford and/or WNP-2 were not there? (Sec. 4.1.2.1) 4.16 Provide any reports, logs, etc. which document checks on erosion, correc-tive actions, and results of such actions. What are the specific "controls" to ensure "proper" slope, drainage, and erosion control? (p. 4.5-1) 4.17 How often has the sprinkler truck been used and what determines when it will be used? (Sec. 4.1.2.1) 4.18 Provide copies of reports of "routing" A.E. inspection (Sec. 4.1.2)

ER Section 5 5.1 How was the maximum nutrient load to the river under steady-state con-ditions of 0.61 lb N/day and 0.5 lb P/day computed for the tile field for sanitary wastes? When would such steady-state be reached?

(p. 5.4-1) 5.2 What are the design (worst case) conditions for electric fields induced voltages, and shock currents at ground level for transmission line operation? (p. 5.5-1)

5.3 Has the social and political organization of towns in which in-migrant workers resided changed as a result of their temporary residence?

(Sec. 5.6)

ER Section 6 6.1 Will sampling of ichthyoplankton for NNP-2 be done throughtout 24-hour periods? (Sec. 6.1.1.2) 6.2 Has the aquatic biota sampling program been altered in the last 2 or 3 years? If so, explain the changes and reasons for such changes?

(Sec. 6.1.1.2) 6.3 Explain if there have been any changes in the schedule of nonradiological-ecological monitoring program as depicted on p. A-11 of WPPSS-1 and 4 FES.

(FES, p. A-11) (Sec. 6.1.1.2) 6.4 What changes, if any,shown stations from those have been made in the FES in the Columbia River sampling for NNP-1 and 4, p. A-ll? (FES p. A-ll)

~Sec...1.2) 6.5 Is there a fish and invertebrate bioassay study being made, using simulated WNP-2 blowdown (Sec. 6.1.1.2)

(effluent) waters, and if so, what are the results to date?

6.6 When will the depth and velocity measurements be performed? (p. 6.1-2)','ill 6.7 the preoperational program (2 years prior to fuel loading) plus the "preliminary" data constitute a continuous program back to 1973? (p. 6.1-6),

6.8 Regarding benthos (preliminary aquatic ecology program - composition, density, an~seasonal abundance, etc - fl.ora and fauna), are these part of the studies conducted since 1973? Provide references, data, etc. Where are the sampling stations specifically located? (p. 6.1-7) 6.9 Regarding fish (preliminary program - spatial, temporal distribution, relative a~un ance, age structure, feeding habits, etc.), have data been gathered since 1973? Provide copies of references. Provide details of methods used. (p. 6.1-7) 6.10 Regarding the statement "one or more of the following sampling methods,"

for fish, which methods have been tried and what were the results?

(p. 6.1-8) 6.11 Has SCUBA been tried yet and what were the results? (p. 6.1-8) 6.12 Where are the fish sampling stations located? (p. 6.1-8) 6.13 Regarding plankton (studies of ener transfer pathways), provide details of these studies and provide re erences where available. (p. 6.1-8) 6.14 Provide details of the proposed fish entrainment monitoring program for the first year of operation. Does operation refer to pump start-up or reactor operation? Are fish larvae included in the monitoring, or only those fish which are screened out? (p. 6.1-8)

UP 6.15 Regarding land/ecology - drift a) preoperational program - plant species composition and canopy cover and b) existing soil salt concentration and soil pH, have preliminary studies begun as in the case of the aquatic program? Provide references, reports, etc. (Sec. 6.1 .4 .3) 6.16 How are the study plots related to the drift plots? (p. 6.1-21) 6.17 Provide details of studies conducted so far and provide copies of any reference for: 1) fire succession, 2) small mammals live trapping,

3) larger mammals aerial census, 4) bird census, and 5) "observations" of other species. (Sec. 6.1.4.3)

ER Section 8 8.1 Update Table 8.1-1 by including actual 1975 data and any revisions that have been made in estimates for other years. (Table 8.1) 8.2 Indicate when Tables 8.2-1,2 were compiled and any revisionsthat have been made since then in cost estimates. (Tables 8 .2-1,2) 8.3 Update Tables 8.2-4,5,6 and/or provide other references for population projections. (Tables 8.2-4,5,6) 8.4 Describe decommissioning plans for the 1'GPSS Nuclear Unit 2. (p. 8.2-1) 8.5 Identify and describe changes in the local economy which have taken place as a result of construction of the plant and which would be offered by plant operation. (Sec. 8) 8.6' Are the baseline trends presented in the socio-economic study for NPPSS-1 and 4 (April 1975) applicable to Unit No. 2? (Chapter 8) 8.7 Has there been an update and verification of projected employment trends, housing availability, schools, water supply, zoning regulations, police and fire protection and sewage capabilities? (p. 8.2'-'4) 8.8 Has there been a verification study of data in Tables 8.2-6 and 8.2-4 as presented in the environmental report? (Chapter 8) 8.9 What are the current planning arrangements and capital cost structures for mitigation at the local level? (Chapt'er 8) 8.10 Provide information on local salary and wage levels, and current new job categories. (p. 8<.l')

8.11 Has the number and distribution of permanent residents within the impact area (i.e., 20 mile radius) changed significantly from the pre-construction to the post-construction period? If so, provide details. (p. 8.2-2, 8.2-3)

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Request for References and Re orts Provide all references noted in Chapter l. Q P", ",'f c~

2. Yandon, K. E. Assumptions for Population Estimates and Projections by Specific Compass Sectors and Radii Distances from WNP-2 Site.

Battelle, Pacific Northwest Laboratories to Burns and Roe for NPPSS Richland, Washington.

3. Provide any reports or publications concerning archaeological investi-gation at the Hanford Reservation. (p. 2.6-1)

4. Provide copies of references Sec. 6.1 - 14, 15 and 16 and related reports of aquatic ecology studies since 1973.

5. Provide copies of any reports on "in progress" terrestrial studies, e.g.,

small mammals, avifauna, plants, primary production of cheatgrass, aerial photography. (p. 6.3-5)

6. Provide copies of any reports on small mammal trapping. (Sec. 6)

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7. Provide copies of any Arid Lands Ecology Reserve reports.', (Sec. 6)

8. Provide copies of any reports on mule deer tagging, nesting Canada geese, coyotes, raptors, curlews. (p. 6.3-6)

9. Provide copies of any reports on "in progress" aquatic studies such as

1) plankton, benthos, fish, and 2) 100-N Reactor intake screen impinge-ment. (p. 6.3-3)

10. Provide copies of references Sec. 6.1 - 17, 31, Sec. 6.3 - 8, 11, 12, 14 and 15.

ll. Provide a copy of the 1976 Fuel Management Plan by B. M. bbore cited at bottom of Table 8.2-3.

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12. Provide Appendix I, Environmental Technical Specifications.

13. State Historic Preservation Officer's Review of the Impact of Plant Operation on the "4'ooded Island" site (Appendix III).

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