ML19275A051
| ML19275A051 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Summer  |
| Issue date: | 08/24/1979 |
| From: | Hagan J ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY |
| To: | Ballard R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 4SA-EIS, NUDOCS 7908300641 | |
| Download: ML19275A051 (2) | |
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
%,bee REGION IV 345 CoURTLAND STREET ATLANTA. GEORGI A 30308 August 24, 1979 4SA-EIS Mr. Ronald L. 3allard Chief, Environmental Projects Branch 1 Nuclear Regulatory Comission Washington, D. C. 20555
Dear Mr. Ballard:
We have reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the operation of Virgil C. Suncer Nuclear Station (Unit #1) in Fairfield County, South Carolina, and offer these comments:
Page 3-11, Section 3.2.6.7, Sewage and Sanitary Waste Sanitary waste water treatment. systems can readily meet the 30 mg/ liter monthly average stipulated in the NPDES permit.
If necessary, the present system may have to be redesigned to meet this requiremont.
~ action 4.2, Impacts on Land Use Appropriate data should be included in the Final Statement describing all wetlands which exist at the plant site and along the transmission lines as well as the impact of the facility on these plant communities.
It is indicated that the transmission corridors and the plant site occupy 2,217 acres of original forestlan'., but there is no indication what portion cf these fc estlands can be classified as wetlands.
To retain the integrity of streams / wetlands and to maintain water quality we recommend that these sensitive areas be spanned and that a buffer zone of undisturbed vegetation (at least 50 feet wide) be left on the crossing.
Tall trees which might interfere with the transmission lines may be re-moved but other vegetation should be left intact.
Our review of the document.adicates that the plant should be capable of operation in accordance with EPA 40 CFR 190, Environmental Radiation Standards for Nuclear Power O p:.tions, and the radionuclide portion of 40 CFR 140, Interim Drinking Wate: Regulations. However, the reactor acci-dent at the Three Mile Island has focused attention on the need for a thorough re-examination of reactor safety. We believe it is incumbent on the NRC to carefully raview its programs and procedures for identifying, 301 Qco L
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We are particularly concerned about the States' emergency response preparations. Those States having reactors should be urged w ovvelop adequate emergency response preparations. Those plans that have re-ceived NRC concurrence should be updated as necessary. Emergency preparedness at every level of responsibility (including licenses com-pliance with Reg. Guide. 1.101) is imperative to protect the public health and safety in the event of a severe nuclear power plant accident.
We will have additional comments on the in-stream effects of the plant as soon as the 316A/B Studies are completed. On the basis of our review a rating of LO-2 was assigned, i.e., we have no significant reservations, but some additional information is requested.
If we can be of further assistance, feel free to call on us.
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