ML20059G040
| ML20059G040 | |
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| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 10/26/1993 |
| From: | Larry Nicholson Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| ML20059G043 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 9311050234 | |
| Download: ML20059G040 (10) | |
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC COMPANY DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-272 SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION. UNIT N0. 1 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No. 146 License No. DPR-70 1.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission or the NRC) has found that:
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The application for amendment filed by the Public Service Electric &
Gas Company, Philadelphia Electric Company, Delmarva Power and Light 1
Company and Atlantic City Electric Company (the licensees) dated August 6, 1993, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.
The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C.
There is reasonable assurance: (1) that the activities authcrized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; D.
The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common I
defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.
The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
2.
Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifica-tions as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. DPR-70 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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e (2) Technical Specifications and Environmental Protection Plan The Technical Specifications contained in Appendices A and B, as revised through Amendment No. 146, are hereby incorporated in the license. The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications.
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This license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance and shall be implemented within 60 days after the date of issuance.
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ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT N0.146 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. OPR-70 DOCKET NO. 50-272
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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 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 i
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 (NKFS) under the authority of the Endangerad 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 l
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
... continued operation is not likely to jeopardize the continued that 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 October 15.
These inspections should be documented.
(2)
Clean the Salem Station circulating water trash bars once per day from June 1 through October 15.
These cleanings should be documented.
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If a lethal incidental take of an endangered or threatened species occurs between June 1 through September 30, that is directly attributable to the plant 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 1 through October 15, however, if a lethal take occurs, monitoring must be again conducted hourly.
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Make use of dip nets and other equipment whenever possible to remove l
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.
(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 l
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.,
Conservation Recommandations, 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.
TerrestrialMoniggring 4,2.2 Terrestrial monitoring is not required.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC COMPANY DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT-COMPANY ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-311 SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION UNIT N0. 2 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No.124 License No. DPR-75 1.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission or the NRC) has found that:
A.
The application for amendment filed by the Public Service Electric &
Gas Company, Philadelphia Electric Company, Delmarva Power and Light Company and Atlantic City Electric Company (the licensees) dated August 6,1993, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.
The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C.
There is reasonable assurance: (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and j
safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations set forth in 10 CFR l
Chapter I; D.
The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.
The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements t, ave been satisfied.
2.
Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifica-
.tions as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. DPR-75'is hereby amended to read as follows:
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i (2) Technical Soecifications and Environmental Protection Plan The Technical Specifications conjained in Appendices A and B, as.
<i revised through Amendment No. 12., are hereby incorporated in the license. The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications.
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This license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance and shall t
be implemented within 60 days after the date of issuance.
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ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO.124 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. DPR-75 DOCKET NO. 50-311 Revise Appendix B.as follows:
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4-4.0 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 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 organia's or conditions; unanticipated or en.ergency discharge of waste water or Q mical substances.
No routine monitc..ng programs are required to implement this condition.
4.2 Environmental Monitoring
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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 May 14, 1993, the National Marine Fisheries Service issued a Section 7 l
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 chall:
3 (1)
Inspect the Salem Station circulating water intake trash bars at least once every two hours from June 1 through October 15.
These inspections should be documented.
(2)
Clean the Salem Station circulating water trash bars once per day from June 1 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 June 1 through September 30, that is directly attributable to the plant 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 1 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 l
samller 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 i
intake, impinged on the trash racks.
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Implement the sea turtle resuscitation procedures for comatose turtles l
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described in Appendix I of the Section 7 Biological Opinion. These procedures and related materials shall be posted in appropriate areas i
such as the fish pool buildings and the circulating water intake operators office.
(6)
The monitoring and reporting system established in 19R1 and modified in l
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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 j
in accordance with Section 4.1 of this EPP.
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Conservation Recommendations, to this Biological Opinion i
suggests conservation recommendations for implementation by Salem Generating Station. The Station shall implement these recommendations to the satisfaction of the National Marine Fisheries Service.
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4.2.2 Terrestrial Monitoring l
Terrestrial monitoring is not required.
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