ML20079L691
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| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 02/11/1983 |
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t' i-ENCLOSURE PKPOSED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REV ',10NS BROWifS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, ', AND 3 (TVA BFNP TS 185) i d
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e 8-3.0, DESIGN FEATURES,AND OPERATINC PRACTICES,_
This section describes those design and operating practices not covered in Section 2.0, " Limiting Conditions for Operatic,a" and which, if changed, could result in significant effects on environmental impacts.
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1.0 De finiti_on_a_
The following terms are defined for uniform interpretation of these specifications.
Administrative Terminology Unusual event with the potential for a significant environmental impact--
and event that results in noncompliance with an environmental technical specification, or an event that results in uncontrolled or unplanned release of radioactive discharges from the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in excess of applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
Instrumentation Properties
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Accuracy '- a measure of the difference between the true and measured values of a giv.en parameter, hence a measure of error.
Minimum. detectable level-that level below yhich a specific detector, l
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instrument, or analysis is unable to detect the presence of a given
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Sensitivity--the minimum change in the variable detected by a given sensor.
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32 Land Management 33 onsite Meteorological Monitoring The onsite meteorological monitoring pro 6 ram measures and documents meteorological conditions at the site, specifically at heights above ground that allow reasonable estimates of atmospheric dispersion conditions for airborne plant effluents'. The onsite program shall conform to the recommendations and intent of Regulatory Guide 1.23, Onsite Meteorological Programs (February 1972), and include instruments to sense wind speed and direction at 10m, 46m, and 91m; to allow calculation of vertical temperature gradient between 10m and 46m and between 10m and 91m and to measure ambient temperature and dew point at 10m. The location of the meteorological tower is
- as specified in Section 2.3 7 of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Final Safety Analysis Report (see Amendment 63). A quality assurance program shall be in effect for all meteorological measurements and observations.
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5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Objective This section describes the administrative and management controls establahed to provide continuing protection to the environment and to implement the environmental Technical Specifications. Measures to be specified in this section include the assignment of responsibilities.
organizational structure, operating procedures, review and audit functions, and reporting requirements.
Specifications i
5.1 Responsibility l
5.1.1 The power plant superintendent ha.1 responsibility for operating the plant in compliance with thesq Technical Specifications.
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.The Chief, Radiological Hygiene Branch, is
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5.2 Ormanization
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l 5.2.2 The principal organisations within TVA which are concerned with environmental matters related to nuclear power plant operations l
are the Office of. Power, Office of Natural Resources, and the Office of Health and Safety. The Office of Power is directly responsible for operating the plant in accordance with specified requirements and conducting onsite monitoring. The Office of Natural Resources and the Office of Health and Saraty are responsible for providing technical guidance, assistance-monitoring, gnd other services as needed for environmental ocepliance. The. organizations above report to the General Manager as shown in Figure 5.2.1.
53 Review and Audit i
i 531 The Office of Power Quality Assurance and Audit Staff shall ensure that a periodio audit of the environmental monitoring program is conducted at least once per calendar year.
532 The Office of Power Regulatory Staff conducts a l
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Coordination of environmental Technical Specification development with the safety Technical Specifications to avoid conflicts and maintain consistency.
Proposed changes to the Environmental Technical c.
Specifications and the evaluated impact of the change.
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Proposed written procedures, as described in Section 5.5 c,
and proposed changes thereto which could significantly affect the' plant's environmental impact.
Proposed changes or modifications to plant cystems or equip-e.
ment which could significantly affect the plant's environ-mental impact and the evaluated impact of the changes.
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Results of the environmental monitoring programa prior to their submittal in each Annual Operating Report. See sections 5.6.1 and 5.6.2.
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Reportep ' instances of violations of environmental technical f
specifications. Where investigation indicates, evaluation and formulation of recommendations to prevent recurrence.
5.4 Action to be Taken if an Environmental Ld0 is Exceeded
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5.5 Procedures i
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5.5.2 Detailed written procedures for the environmental monitoring program outside the plant, including check-off lists, where applicable, shall be prepared, receive appropriate administrative approval and be adhered to.
A quality control program for the radiological environmental monitoring program has been established with the Alabama Department of Public Health Administration Laboratory e.nd the Environmental Protection Agsney, Montgomery, Alabama. Samples of air, water, milk, and vegetation collected around the BFNP are forwarded to these laboratories for analysis; and results' are exchanged for comparison.
An internal quality control program for the radiological environmental monitoring program is being conducted whereby roughly one tenth of all samples are analyzed in duplicate. A quality control program is conducted with the Environmental Protection Agency in Las Vegas in which spiked samples are 4
analyzed and the results compared.
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T?A'shall, prepare a repor.t ntitled " Environmental -
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Radioactivity Levels - Brosna Ferry-Nuclear Plant -
Annual Reporti" The rep 6rt shall cover the previous 12 months of operation and shall be submitted to the l
Director of the NRC Region II Office (with a _ copy to
.the Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation)
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within 120 days after-January 1 of.each year. The
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report format shown in Regulatory Guide 4.8 Title 1 shall be used. The report shall include summaries, interpretations, and evaluations of the results of the radiological environmental surveillance activities for the report period, including a comparison with preoperational studies and/or operational controls (as appropriate), and an assessment of the observed impacts of ths plant operation on the enviroriaent. If hansful affects or evidence of irreversible damage are detected by the monitoring, the licensee shall provide an analysis of the problem and a proposed course of action to alleviate the problem.
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If seek levels as d*======d is 5.6.3(a)3 and 3.6.3(a)4 can be definitely sheen to result free eserces other than the Broine Ferry Noelaar F1 mat, the reporttag actim called for la 5.6.3(a)3 and 5.6.3(a)4 amed not be taken.
Jeetificattom for assi ping high levels of redieestivity to sescues seher then the Brenes Ferry Neelaer Plant meet be provided La the sammal report.
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Changes 1.
Where a change to the pimat design, the plant ooeracios, or to procedarse is plassed which could have a significant adverse ef*ect on the environment or which involves an environmental matter or question not previonely reviewed and evaluated by the NRC, a request for the change shall be ande to the NRC before imelementation.
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Bogeests for ebesgee is envireemental teeknical spesificattees shall be submitted to the Direeter,' Diviassa of Licensing,
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===*=1 technical specificatione shall be kept by DitF in a esamer essvenient for revies. This f=a'=d== plant recorde and/or lege se indiented beleer
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Related asistenance activities.
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Uedated, corrested, and as-built drawings of the plant Item (a) throwth (c) above shall be retained for a period of at laaet six yeere and itse _(d) shall be reent==d for the life of the slame.
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Administrative Terminology Unusual event with the potential for a significant environmental impact--
and event that results in noncompliance with an environmental technical specification, or an event that results in uncontrolled or unplanned release of radioactive discharges from the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in excess of applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
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Instrumentation Properties l
Accuracy ^- a measure of the difference between the true and measured values of a giv.en parameter, hence a measure of error.
Minimum detectable level--that level below which a specific detector, instrument, or analysis is unable to detect the presence of a given constituent.
I Sensitivity--the minimum change in the variable detected by a given sensor.
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This section describes those design and operating practices not covered in Section 2.0, " Limiting Conditions for Operation" and which, if changed, could result in significant effects on environmental impacts.
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32 Land Management 33 onsite Meteorological Monitoring l
The onsite meteorological monitoring program measures and documents meteorological conditions at the site, specifically at heights above ground that allow reasonable estimates of atmospheric dispersion conditions for airborne plant effluents. The onsite program shall conform to the recommendations and intent of Regulatory Guide '1.23, Onsite Meteorological Programs (February 1972), and include instruments to sense wind speed and direction at 10m, 46m, and 91m; to allow calculation of vertical temperature gradient between 10m and 46m and between 10m and 91m and to measure ambient temperature and dew point at 10m. The location of the meteorological tower is as specified in Section 2 3 7 of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Final Safety Analysis Report (see Amendment 63). A quality assurance program shall be in effect for all meteorological measurements and observations.
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This section describes the administrative and management controls l.
establahed to provide continuing protection to the environment and to implement the environmental Technical Specifications. Measures to be specified in this section include the assignment of responsibilities, organizational structure, operating procedures, review and audit functions, and reporting requirements.
Specifications 5.1 Responsibility 5.1.1 The power plant superintendent hag responsibility for operating the plant in compliance with thesg Technical Specifications.
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" responsible for the radiological sponitoring program outside the plant.
5.2 Organization 5.2.1 The organization of TVA management which directly relates to I
operation of the plant is shown on Figure 5.2-1.
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5.2.2 The principal organizations within TVA which are concerned with i
environmental matters related to nuclear power plant operations are the Office of Power, Office of Natural Resources, and the Office of He41th and Safety. The Office of Power is directly responsible for operating the plant in accordance with.
specified requirements _and conducting onsite monitoring. The Office of Natural Resources and the Office of Health and Safety are responsittle for providing technical guidance, assistance, monitoring gnd other services as needed for environmental l
ocepliance. Tbf organizations above report to the General Manager as shown in Figure 5.2.1.
53 Review and Audit 531 The Office of Power Guality Assuranco and Audit Staff shall ensure that a periodic audit of the environmental monitoring i
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532 The Office of Power Regulatory Staff conducts a review of the following items:
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Preparation of the proposed environmental Technical Specifications.
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Coordination of environmental Technical Specification development with the safety Technical Specifications to avoid conflicts and maintain consistency.
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Proposed changes to the Environmental Technical Specifications and the evaluated impact of the change.
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Proposed written procedures, as described in Section 5.5
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and proposed changes thereto which could significantly affect the plant's environmental impact.
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Proposed changes or modifications to plant systems or equip-ment which could significantly affect the plant's environ-mental impact and the evaluated impact of the changes.
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Results of the environmental monitoring programs prior to their submittal in each Annual Operating Report. See sections 5.6.1 and 5.6.2.
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Reported instances of violations of environmental technical specifications. Where investigation indicates, evaluation and formulation of reocamendations to prevent recurrence.
5.4 Action to be Taken if an Environmental Ldo is Exceeded
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5.5.2 Detailed written procedures,for the environmental monitoring program outside the plant, including check-off lists, where applicable, shall be prepared, receive appropriate administrative approval and be adhered to.
A quality control program for the radiological environmenta'l monitoring program has been established with the Alabama Department of Public Health Administration Laboratory and the l
Environmental Protection Agency, Montgomery, Alabama. Samples of air, water, milk, and vegetation eellected around the BFNP i
are forwarded to these laboratories for analysis; and results are exchanged for comparison.
An internal quality control program for the radiological environmental monitoring program is being conducted whereby roughly one tenth of all samples are analyzed in duplicate. A quality control program is conducted with the Environmental Protection Agency in Las Vegas in which spiked samples are
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Annual Reporti" The rep 6ct shall cover the previous 12 months of operation and shall be submitted to the Director of the NRC Region II Office (with a copy to
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.the Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation) within 120 days rafter-January 1 of each year. The report format shown in Regulatory Guide 4.8 Title 1 l.
shall be used. The report shall include summaries, l
interpretations, and evaluations of the results of the radiological environmental surveillance activities for the report period, including a ocuparison with preoperational studies and/or operational controls (as appropriate), and an assessment of the observed impacts of the plant operation on the environment. If harmful affects or evidence of irreversible damage are detected by the monitoring, the licensee shall provide an analysis cf the problem and a proposed course of action to allev'. ate the problem.
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If osek levels as diseaseed in 3.6.3(a)3 and 5.6.3(a)4 can be definitely shoes to result from eserees other than the Breues Ferry Neelaar Plant, the reporting acties called fee is 5.6.3(a)3 and 5.6.3(a)4 esed not be takaa.
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be provided in the samuel report.
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Where a change to the plant design, the plant oeerattoa, or to procedures is p1mmed which could have a significant adverse effect on the env1reement or which Ltriolves an environmental matter or quenciae not previoeely evrieved and evaluated by the NRC, a regneet for the change shall be ande to the 31tC before immisematation.
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Esquests for changes is environmental toehnical eyesifications shall be submitted to the Direeter." Divistas of Licensing,
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5.7 Environnescal Reeerde 5.7.1 operational information coeterning the implant portion.of the environ-
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mental technical specificatione shall be kept by IINF in a amener consuelent for revise. This includes plant records and/or lose as 4=#4*=ced bolset a.
Related pimet operatismo b.
Italated maintammen activities-
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Uedated, corrested, and as-built dreeings of the plant d.
Itse (a) through (c) above shell be re*=4aad for a period of at
.least six years and item (d) shall be retained for the life of the clast.
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1.0 Definitions The following terms are defined for uniform interpretation of these specifications.
Administrative Terminology Unusual event with the potential for a significant environmental impact--
and event that results in noncompliance with an environmental technical specification, or an event that results in uncontrolled or unplanned release of radioactive discharges from the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in excess of applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
Instrumentation Properties Accuracy - a measure of the difference between the true and measured.
values of a giv.en parameter, hence a measure of error.
Nanimun. detectable level--that level below which a specific detector, l
instrument, or analysis is unable to detect the presence of a given
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Sensi.tivity--the minimum change in the variable detected by a given sensor.
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3.3 Onsite Meteorological Monitoring The onsite meteorological monitoring program measures and documents meteorological conditions at the site, specifically at heights above ground that a. low reasonable estimates of atmospheric dispersion conditions for airborne plant effluents'. The onsite program shall conform to the recommendations and intent of Regulatory Guide 1.23, Onsite Meteorological Programs (February 1972), and include instruments to sense wind speed and direction at 10m, 46m, and 91m; to allow calculation of vertical temperature gradient between 10m and 46m and between 10m and 91m and to measure ambient temperature and dew point at 10m, The location of the meteorological tower is
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5.2 Ormanization i
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The organization of TVA management which directly relates to operation of the plant is shown on Figure 5.2-1.
l 5.2.2 The principal organizations within TVA which are concerned with enviranmental matters related to nuclear power plant operations are the Office of Power,' Office of Natural Resources, and the I
Office of Hegith and Safety. The Office of Power is directly responsible for operating the plant in accordance with
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specified requirements and conducting onsite monitoring. The i
Office of Natural Resources and the Office of Health and Safety are responsible for providing technical guidance, assistance, monitoring, gnd other services as needed for environmental
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compliance. The organizations above report to the General Manager as shown in Figure 5.2.1.
53 Review and Audit 5.3 1 The Office of Power Quality Assurance and Audit Staff shall i
ensure that a periodio audit of the environmental monitoring program is conducted at least once per calendar year.
5 3.2 The Office or Power Regulatory Staff conducts a review of the following items:
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Preparacion of the proposed environmental Technical a.
Specifications.
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Coordination of environmental Technical Specification development with the safety Technical Specifications to avoid conflicts and maintain consistency.
Proposed changes to the Environmental Technical a.
Specifications and the evaluated impact of the chaage.
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Proposed written procedures, as described in Section 5.5 and proposed changes thereto which could significantly affect the' plant's environmental impact.
Proposed changes or modifications to plant systems or equip-e.
ment which could significantly affect the plant's environ-mental impact and the evaluated impact of the changes.
f.
Results of the environmental monitoring programs prior to their submittal in each Annual Operating Report. See sections 5.6.1 and 5.6.2.
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Reported instances of violations of environmental technical specifications. Where investigation indicates, evaluation I
and formulation of recommendations to prevent recurrence.
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l 5.5.2 Detailed written procedures for the environmental monitoring program outside the plant, including check-off lists, where applicable, shall be prepared, receive appropriate administrative approval and be adhered to.
A quality control program for the radiological environmental monitoring program has been established with the Alabama Department of Public Health Administration Laboratory and the Environmental Protection Agency, Montgomery, Alabama. Samples of air, water, milk, and vegetation collected around the BFNP are forwarded to these laboratories for analysis; and results' are exchanged for comparison.
An internal quality s>ntrol program for the radiologiesi environmental monito*ing program is being conducted whereby roughly one tenth of all samples are analyzed in duplicate. A quality control program is conducted with the Environmental i
Protection Agency in Las Vegas in which spiked ' samples are
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Routine Reporting T?A' shall. prepan e a report entitled " Environmental -
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Annual Reporti" The report shall cover the previous 12 months of operation and shall be submitted to the Director of the NRC Region II Office (with a copy to
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within 120 days after-January 1 of.each year. The report format snown in Pegulatory Guide 4.8 Title 1 shall be used. The report shall include summaries, interpretations, and evaluations of the results of the radiological environmental surveillance activities for the report period, including a comparison with preoperational studies and/or operational controls (as appropriate), and an assessment of the observed impacts of the plant operation on the environment. If harmful affects or evidence of irreversible damage are detected by the monitoring, the licensee shall provide an analysis of the problem and a proposed course of action to alleviate the problem.
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If seek levels as diseaseed in 3.6.3(a)3 and 3.6.3(a)4 ces be definitely shoes to reselt from sources other than the Braune Ferry Noelaar Plant, the reporting settom
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Jeetification for assisaiss high levels of radiomativity to see ces eeber than the Breues Ferry Neelaar Plant meet be provided in the ammuni report.
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Changes 1.
Where a change to the plant design, the plant oeeracios, or to procedures is plassed which could have a significant adverse effect on the enviromesat or which involves an envirotmeestal matter or quencias not orevianaly reviewed and evaluated by the NRC, a request for the change shall be anda to the NRC before 1:molamentation.
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Regnests for ebenges is environmental technical specifications
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shall be subudeted to the Director Diviaise of Licensing,
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5.7 Boeironmental Reeerde 5.7.1 operational information concerning the implant portion.of the enviro 4-~
mental technical specificatione shall be kept by DifF in a esoner I
coevenient for review. This includee plant reestda and/or logo es j
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Oodated, corroeted, and as-built drawings of the plant Item (a) through (c) above shell be retained for a period of at
.lemat six years and ites (d) shall be retained for the life of the 31aat.
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