ML20128E107

Lists Util Actions to Comply W/Sea Turtle Agreement Per Discussions Between Natl Marine Fisheries Svc (NMFS) & Util. Confirms That NMFS Will Not Initiate EA Against Util If Sea Turtles Captured If Listed Actions Implemented

ML20128E107
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	02/03/1993
From:	J. J. Barton GENERAL PUBLIC UTILITIES CORP.
To:	Masnik M NRC
References
C330-93-2034, NUDOCS 9302100310
Download: ML20128E107 (2)

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C330-93-2034 February 3, 1993 Mr. Michael Masnik U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20832

Subject:

Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS)

Docket 50-219 Sea Turtle Agreement As you are aware, several discussions have taken place among yourself, Ms. Coleen Coogan of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and representatives from GPUN regarding the handling of sea turtles incidentally captured at the OCNGS.

These discussions, as well as review of historical biological sampling data of Barnegat Bay and the OCNGS intake water resulted in the agreement that completion of the formal consultation process, including the preparation of a biological assessment, would not be required at this time. As such, GPUN has agreed to the following actions:

Increase the level of awareness of key station personnel regarding sea turtle identification and notification requirements.

Report future sea turtle captures to both the NMFS and the USNRC.

Deliver any captured sea turtles to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, N.J. to ensurr, their proper evaluation and release to the environment.

Ms. Coogan communicated that the NMFS could.iot legally sanction any additional captures of threatened or endangered sea turtles at the OCNGS without the completion of the formal consultation process and biological assessment.

However, af ter discussion with their legal advisors, the NMFS has determined that it will not require the completion of this process nor will it initiate an enforcement action against GPUN in the event that threatened or endangered sea turtles are captured, provided the above actions are implemented.

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GPUN will continue to updhte the NMFS and the NRC regarding this matter as necessary to ensure;that the above actions remain appropriate.

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If you have any. questions or require additional inft 'mation, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Barry Durham of our Environmental Licensing Department at(609)971-4630.

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