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DOCUMENT TYPE: Controlled Reference CLASSIFICATION: Major REVISION: 12 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 26,1998 PROCEDURE OWNER: Michael Millen O
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1.1 Definition and Basis.
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.5 1.1.2 Basis..
.5 1.2 Responsibilities for Program Implementation.
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1.2.1 Radiological Engineering Functions.
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Program scope.
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- b. Record keeping.
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Data monitorir.g.
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- d. Data summary.
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- c. Contractor communications..
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Reponable items.
.8 1 2.2 PBNP functions.
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- a. Manual control and distribution..
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.10 1.3 Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
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1.4 Program Revisions.
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1.4.1 Documentation.
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. 12 1.4 3 Submission to NRC.
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2.1 P ro g ram O ve rvi ew................................................
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..............................................13 2.1.2 Sampies.........................................................................................!3 2.1.3 Monitoring sensitivity.............
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2.2 P ro gram Param e t e rs............................................... ~........................... 14 2.2.1 Comamination avoidance......................................
.........................14 2.2.2 S am pl e si ze....................................................................................14 2.2.3 Lower limit o f detectio n.................................................................... I 5 2.2.4 N oti fi cati o n ! c vel s.......................................................................... 16 2.2.5 S am pl i ng l ocat i o ns................................................................................... 1 7 j
2.2.6 Sampling media and frequency................................................................. I 8 j
2.2.7 S am ple Irke l i n g................................................................................. I 8 2.2.8 S am pl e shi p pi n g............................................................................... I 9 2.2.9 Sample analyses and frequency........................................................... 20 2.2.10 Analytical laboratory............................................................................ 20 (r) 2.3 Assistance to the State o f Wisconsin................................................................ 2 I s"%r 2.4 S pecification o f Sampling Procedures............................................................ 21 2.4.I V e g e t a t i o n..................................................................................
2.4.2 Thermoluminescent dosimete rs (T LDs.......................................................... 22 2.4.3 L ak e wa t e r.................................................................................
2.4.4 Wellwater............................................................................................23 2.4.5 Air
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Table 2-1 Recommended Minimum Sample Sizes.....
.31 Table 2-2 Sample Types and Associated Lower Level of Detection (LLD) and Notification Level Values..
..32 Table 2-3 Radiological Environmentai Sampling Locations....
...... 3 4 Table 2-4 PBNP Radiological Environmental Sample Collection Frequency......... 36 Table 2-5 PBNP Radiological Environmental Sample Analysis and Frequency....... 37 Table 2-6 Samples Collected for Sta'. of Wisconsin.
......38 Figure 2-l A Radiological Environmental Sampling Locations...
.........39 Figure 2-1 B Radiological Environmental Sampling Locctions...
........40 Figure 2-2 Sampling Problem Reporting Form.
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1.1 DeGr:ition and Basis l
1.1.1 Definition Radiological ensironmental monitoring is the measurement of radioactivity in samples cellected from the atmospheric, aquatic and terrestrial environment around the Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP). Monitoring radioactivity in emuent streams at or prior to the point of discharge to the environment is not l
part of the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP).
1.1.2 Basis The REMP is part of the PBNP Radiological Emuent and Materials Control and Accountability Program (REMCAP). The REMP is designed to fulfill the requirements of 10 CFR 20.;302. PBNP GDC 17, GDC 64 of Appendix A to
!0 CFR 50, and Sections IV.B.2 and IV.B.3 of Appendix I to 10 CFR 50 No signincant radionuclide concentrations of plant origin are expected in the
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T plant environs because radioactivity in plant emuent is continuously monitored l O to ensure that releases are well below levels which are considered safe upper i
limits. The REMP is conducted to demonstrate compliance with appliccble standards, to assess the radiological environmental impact of PBNP cperations, and to monitor the emeacy ofinplant emuent controls. The REMP, as outlined in Tables 2-2 through 2-5 is designed to provide sumcient sample types and locations to detect and to evaluate changes in environmental radioactivity.
Radioactivity is released in liquid and gaseous emuents. Air samplers and thermoluminescent dosimeters placed at various locations prov.:le means of detecting changes in environmental radioactivity as a result of plant releases to the atmosphere. Because the land area around PBNP is used primarily for farming and dairy operations, sarapling of vegetation is conducted to detect changes in radiological conditions at the base of the food chain. Sampling of area-produced milk is conducted because dairy farming is a major industry in the alca.
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Revision 12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANUAL August 26.1998 Water, periphyton, and fish are analyzed to monitor radionuclide levels in Lake Michigan in the sicinity of PBNP. Peripigon, attached algae, along with lake water samples, provide a means ofdetecting changes which may have a potential impact on the radionuclide concentrations in Lake Michigan fish.
Because of the migratory behavior of fish, fish sampling is of minimal value for determining radiological impact specifically related to the operation of the Point Beach Nuclear Plant. However, fish sampling is carried out as a conservative measure with emphasis on species which are ofintermediate trophic level and which exhibit minimal migration in order to monitor the status of radioactivity in fish.
Vegetation, algae, and fish srpling frequencies are qualified on an "as available" basis recognizing 11 at certain biological samples may occasionally be unavailable due to emironmental conditions.
1.2 Resoonsibilitias for Prouram Implementation l
1.2.1 Radiological Engineering Functions Radiological Engineering (RE) together with Licensing provides the PBNP manager with the technical, regulatory, licensing, and administrative support necessary for the implementation of the program. The RE administrative functions relating to the REMP fallinto the six broad areas outlined below.
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Program scope The scope of the REMP is determined by Radiological Engineering based on sound radiological principles for the fulfillment of PBNP Technical Specifications (TS) and the applicable Federal Regulations. ' Based on the
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collection and analyses of the ncessary environmental samples. The EM is revised as necessary to conform to changes in procedures and scope.
Radiological Engineering monitors the REMP effectiveness and compliance l
with TS and with the procedures and directives in the EM. In order to s erify compliance with TS, Radiological Engineering or Quality Assurance arranges for program audits and audits of the contracted radioanalytical laboratory.
- b. Record keeping The monthly radioanalytical results from the contracted laboratory are reviewed by the cognizant Radiological engineer and two copies of the report are forwarded to PBNP. One copy of the monthly radioanalytica!
results from the contracted laboratory is kept for the lifetime of the plant at 4
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The cognizant Radiological Engineer (RE) reviews and :.iterprets all program analytical results on a monthly basis as they are reported. Trends, if any, are noted. Any resulting corrections, modifications and additions to the data are made by the cognizant RE. Inconsistencies are investigated by the cognizant R.E with the cooperation of PBNP and contractor personnel, as required. Unusual results as evidenced by radioactivity levels exceeding administrative notification leve's are also investigated. Results of the investigation will be conveyed to the hianager - PBNP. The congnizant RE will promptly inform PBNP of any sample exceeding Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulatory notification levels and will initiate an investigation. A formal report shall be provided to the l
Manager-PBNP upon completion of the investigation.
- d. Data summary Results from the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program shall be summarized annually for inclusion in the PBNP Annual hionitoring Report.
This summary advises the hianager - PBNP of the radiological status of the environment in the vicinity of PBNP. The summary shall include the O
numbers and types of samples as well as the averages, statistical confidence j
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data are at the discretion of Radiological Engineering.
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Contractor communications Communication with the contractor regarding data, analytical procedures, lower limits of detection, notification levels and contractual matters are normally conducted by the congnizant.RE. Communication regarding sample shipment may be done by either PBNP or the cognizant RE as appropriate.
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1 Radiological Erigineering shall generate all technica!!y-spu-ified reports related to the operation of the Radiological Environmenta j
Nionitoring Program. The material included shall be sufficient to fulfill the objectives outlined in Sections IV.B 2 and IV.B.3 of Appendix I to 10 CFR 50. The following items and occurrences, are required to be reponed in the PBNP Annual N!onitoring Repc,rt; (a)
Summary and discussion of monitoring results including number and type of samples and measurements, and all detected radionuclides, except for naturally occurring radionuclides;
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(b) Unavailable, missing. and lost samples and plans to prevent recurrence and comments on any significant portion of the REN1P not conducted as indicated in Tables 2-3 thiough 2-5.
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New or relocated sampling locations and reason for change; l
(d) LLDs that are higher than specified in Table 2-2 and factors l
contributing to inability to achieve specified LLDs; (c) Notification that the analytical laboratory does not participate in an interlaboratory comparison program and corrective action taken to preclude a recurrence; and (f)
Results of the annual milk sampling program land use census
" milk survey" to visually verify that the location of grazing animals in the vicinity of the PBNP site boundary.so as to ensure that the milk sampling program' remains as conservative as practicable.
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The following items are required to be reported to the NRC within l
30 days of occurrence pursuant to the criteria of Section 2.2.4:
(a) Confirmed environmental radionuclide concentrations, attributable to PBNP effluents, in excess of notification levels; 1
(b) Confirmed results of weighted sum calculations involving radionuclide concentrations, attributable to PBNP efiluents, in environmental samples in excess of the specified notification l
level; and (c) - The report shall, to the extent possible, identify the cause(s) for exceeding the limit (s) and define the corrective actions taken to reduce radioactivity in effluents so that the potential dose to a member of the public will not exceed the annual limits.
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The annual results from the contracted REMP analytical laboratory as -
well as the laboratories analytical QA/QC results, in-house blanks, interlaboratory comparisons, etc., shall be transmitted to the NRC, Region III, with, or as a separate concurrent submittal, the Annual Monitoring Report.
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NUCLEAR POWER BUSINESS UNIT EM l ENVIRONMENTAL MANUAL MAJOR Resision 12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANUAL August 26,1998 1.2.2 PBNP functions The primary responsibility for the implementation of the Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP) Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program and for any actions to be taken at PBNP, ba:ed on the results of the program, resides with l
the Manager-PBNP.
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Manual control and distdhution The distribution of the PBNP Ensironmental Manual is the responsibility of PBNP.
- b. Program coordination The daily operation of the program is conducted by PBNP Health Physics personnel, and other qualified personnel as required, under the supersision of a Specialist - Nuclear Health Physics who consults, as needed, with the l
cognizant RE. The daily administrative functions of the Cognizant Specialist - Nuclear Health Physics address those functions required for the effective operation of the PBNP Radiological Erwironmental Monitoring l
Program. These administrative functions include the following:
Ol Ensuring that samples are obtained in accordance with the type and frequency in Table 2-4 following procedures outlined m this manual; 2.
Ensuring adequate sampling supplies and calibrated, operable equipment are available at all times; 3.
Ensuring that air sampling pumps are maintained, repaired and calibrated as required and that an adequate number of backup pumps are readily available at all times; 4
Formally reporting lost or unavailable samples as well as other potential deviations from the sampling regime in Table 2-4 to the cognizant RE and logging the same at PBNP-5.
Assisting the State of Wisconsin in obtaining samples at co-located and ther sampling sites based upon a yearly, renewable agreement; an.
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Assisting, as necessary, the cognizant RE with investigations into elesated radioactivity levels in environmental samples.
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Quality assurance considerations are an integral part of Wisconsin Electric's Radiological Environmental N!onitcring Program. The program ineolves the interaction of l
Radiological Engineering, Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP), Wisconsin Electric's j
Quality Assurance Section (QAS) and Telcdyne Brown Engineenng Environmental Senices (TBEES) l l
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Copies of these manuals may be reviewed by Radiological Engineering and QAS personnel prior to audits The laboratory is audited periodically, either by Wisconsin Electric or by an independent third pany. When an independent third pany is used, the audit is accepted after a satisfactory review of the audit repon by the Wisconsin Electric QAS. If Wisconsin Electric performs the aud;t, the quality assurance portion of the audit is performed by QAS and the technical portion is performed by Radiological Engineering, with assistance from PBNP HP as appropriate. As part ofits quahty control program, i
TBEES participates in an environmental crosscheck program.
I Quality control for the PBNP portion of the Radiological Environmental Nionitoring Program is achieved by following the procedures contained in this manual. Health Physics O
technologists (IIPTs) collect, package and ship environmental samples under tha V
l supenision of Health Physics supervisors. They are advised by the Specialist - Nuclear Health Physics who has immediate responsibility for the overall technical operation of the environmental sampling functions. The HPTs receive classroom training as well as on the-job training in carrying out these procedures j
1 An audit of the i BNP Radiological Environmental N1onitering Program and its results l
l shall be completed periodically as a means of monitoring program efTectiveness and assuring complia ice with program directives. The audit shall be performed by either 10 SS personnel. QAS or a qualified consulting firm v)
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Technical and program features described in this manual may be changed at the discretion l
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1.4.1 Documentation Revisions to the Environmental Manual shall be documented and the reviews performed of the revision shsil be retained pursuant to TS 15.7.8.6. The documentation shall contain suflicient information to support the changes together with the appropriaie analyses or evaluations justifying the revision.
1.4.2 Effective date Revisions shall become effective after review and acceptance pursuant to the appropriate PBNP administrative procedure. The date (e.g, month / year) of the revision shall be clearly indicated.
1.4.3 Submission to NRC Revisions shall be submitted to the US Nuclear Regulato y Commission in the form of a complete, legible copy of the entire manual as part of or concurrent with the Annual Monitoring Report for the period of the report in which the revision was made. Each change shall be identified by markings in the margin of the efTected pages, clearly indicating the area of the page that was changed.
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1 2.1.1 Purpose No significant or unexpected radionuclide concentrations of plant origin are expected because cach normal efiluent pathway at PBNP is moni'tored at or before the release point. _ However, the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program is conducted to verify that plant operations produce no significant radiologicalimpact on the environment and to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards.
2.1.2 Samples Samples for the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program are obtained from the aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric environment. The sample types represer.t key indicators or critical pathways identified by applying sound radiological principles to the PBNP alvironment.
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V The effectiveness of the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program in fulfilling its purpose depends upon the ability to accurately determine the nature and origins of fluctuations in low levels of environmental radioactivity.
This requires a high degree of sensitivity so that it is possible to correctly discriminate between fluctuations in background radiation leyels and levels cf radioactivity that may be attributable to the operation of PBNP. Therefore, personnei actively participating in the monitoring program should make every efTon to minimize the possibility of contaminating er.vironmental samples and to obtain samples of the appropriate size.
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- ,dioactivity and the correct differentiation between fluctuating background radioactivity and levels of radioactivity attributable to the operation of PBNP.
Therefore, it is necessary that all personnel associated with collecting and handling radiological environmental samples take the appropriate precautions to minimize the possibility ofcontaminating the samples. Some of the precautions that should be taken and which will help to minimize contamination are listed below:
Equipment which nas been on the controlled side, even if released clean, a.
should not be used in conjunction with radiological environmental monitoring;
- b. Store sampling equipment in radiologlcally clean areas only; Store radiological environmental samples only in radiologically clean areas c.
when samples cannot be shipped to the contractor on the same day they are collected;
- d. Treat each san,ple as a possible source orcontamination for other samples j
so as to minimize the possibility of cross-contamination; Radiologic,1 environmental monitoring equipment should be repaired in
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Contamination avoidance for environmental TLDs is covered in Section 2.4.2; and
- g. Do not enter the controlled zone prior to leaving to collect environmental samples.
l 2 2.2 Sample size Sample size afrects the sensitivity achievable in quantifying low levels of environmental radioactivity. Therefore, sampling personnel must attempt to attain the quantities of sampic specified in Table 2-1. When a range is given, every efTort should be made to obtain a qu ntity at the upper part of the range.
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2.2.3 Lower limit of detection The sensitivity required for a specific analysis of an environmental sample is defined in terms of the lower iimit of detection (LLD). The LLD is the sm ".s..:oncentration of radioactive material in a sample that will yield a net co,,, above system background, that will be detected with a'95% probability and have only a 5% probability of falsely concluding that a blank observation represents a real signal. Mathematically, the LLD is defmed by the formula 4.66 Ss LLD =
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the LLD is an a prio_ri limit representing the capability of a measuring system and not an a posteriori limit for a particular measurement.
The required analysis for each emironmental sample and the highest acceptable i
LLD associated with each analysis are listed in Table 2-2. Whenever LLD values lower than those speci5ed in Table 2-2 are reasonably achievable, the analytical contractor for the radiological environmental samples will do so.
When the LLDs listed in Table 2-2 are not achieved, a description of the factors contributing to the higher LLD shall be reported in the next PBNP Annual Alonitoring Report.
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2.2.4 Notification levels The Notification Level (NL) is that measured quantity of radioactivity in an environmental sample u hich, when exceeded, requires a notification of such an occurrence be made to the appropriate party. Regulatory and administrative notification levels are listed in Table 2-2.
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The regulatory notification levels listed in Table 2-2 rcpreser.t the concentration levels at which NRC notification is required. If a measured level of radioactivity in any radiological environmental monitoring program sample exceeds the regulatory notification level listed in Table 2-2, resampling and/or rear.alysis for confirmation shall be completed within 30 days of the determination of the anomalous result. If the confirmed measured level of radioactivity remains above the notification level, a written report shall be submitted to the NRC. If more than one of the radionuclides hsted in Table 2 2 are detected in any environmental medium, a weighted sum calculation shall be performed if the measured concentration of a detected radionuclide is greater than 25% of the notification levels. For those radionuclides with LLDs in excess of 25% of the notification level, a weighted sum calculation needs to be performcd only if the reported value exceeds the LLD. Radionuclide concentration levels, called Weighted Sum Action Levels, which trigger a weighted sum calculation are listed in Table 2-2.
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i If the calculated weighted sum is equal to or greater than 1, resampling and/or reanalysis for confirmation shall be completed within 30 days of the determination of the anomalous result. If the confirn..d calculated j
weighted sum remains equal to or greater than 1, a written report shall be submitted to the NRC. This calculation requirement and report is not required if the measured level of radioactivity was not the result ofplant efiluents.
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The administrative notif: cation levels are the concentration levels at w hich the contracted analytical laboratory promptly notifies the cognizant Radiological Engineer by phone, followed by a formal written communication. The administrative notification levels are set lower than the NRC regulatory notiScation levels and lower than, or equal to, the o
weighted sum action levels so that the nature and origin of the increased V
level of environmental radioactivity may be expeditiously ascenained and corrective actions taken if requ. red.
2.2.5 Sampling locations A list of sampling locations and the corres;ionding location codes appear in Table 2-3. The locations also tre shown in Figures 2-1 A and 2-1B. It is conceivable that samples may become unavailable from specified sample locations. If this were to occur, new locations for obtaining replacement samples shall be identified and added to the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program. If milk or vegetation samples become unavailable from the specified sampling locations new sarnpling locations will be identified within 30 days. The specific locations where samples were unavailable may be deleted from the monitoring program. A formal, written reason for the new l
site and its location shall be transmitted to the cognizant Radiological Engineer who will make the appropriate changes to the Environmental Manual. Any significant changes in existing sampling location and the criteria for the change l
shall be reported in the Annual Monitoring Report for the period in which the change occurred Additional sampling locations may be designated if deemed necessary by cognizant company personnel. Figures and tables in this manual shall be revised to reflect the changes.
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I The sampling frequency for the environmental media required by the PBNP i
RENIP is found in Table 2-4. In additien to samples required by the former Technical Specifications. the Radiological Environmental.N1onitoring Program also includes the sampling of soil and shoreline sediment. To ensure that all samples are' obtained at the appropriate times. two difTerent checklists are used.
A yearly checklist provides a month-by-month indication of all samples, except air, to be obtained at each sampling location (PBF-4121). This checklist also identifies the schedule for :he annual milk survey and provides space for recording the date the samples were shipped otTsite for analysis. In addition, a separate checklist i. provided for each sampling location to identify all samples, including weekly air samples, to be obtained and the collection date (PBF-4075 series): Because the weekly air samples require additional information, a separate checklist is used for each individual air sampling location as shown in PBF-4078.
It is recognized that on occasions samples will be lost or that samples cannot l'e collected at the specified frequency because of hazardous conditions, seasonable unavailability, automatie sampling equipment malfunctions and other legitimate reasons Reasonable efforts will be made to recover lost or missed samples if warranted and appropriate. If sampies are not obtained at the indicated frequency or location, the reasons or explanations for deviations from the sampling frequency specined in Table 2-4 shall be logged at PBNP and shall be conveyed formally in writing to the cognizant Radiological Engineer using the appropriate form (Figure 2-2) The cognizant engineer will evaluate the sampling problem to determine whether it constitutes a reportab!c l
deviation from the requirements in Table 2-4. (fit does. a description of the reasons for not conducting the sampling as specitled and, when appiopriate, plans for preventing a recurrence, shall be identi6ed in the next Annual N1onitoring Report by the cognizant Radiological Engineer.
2 2.7 Sample labeling All samples must be properly labeled to ensure that the necessary information l
is conveyed to the analytical contractor and that the results are associated with the correct geographical location. Each label (PBF-4026) must contain the j
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- d. Air samples must show the total volume in m ; volumes for water and milk are in gallons; vegetation, sediment, soil, and algae are indicated as s1000 grams; and fish 21000 grams; Analyses for routine samples are indicated as "per contract " For special e.
samples, the Health Physics manager or the Cognizant Specialist - Nuclear Health Physics will designate the analyses required; and f.
Name of person collecting the sample.
A permanent <.r indel;ble ink type felt-tip marker shall be used.
A separate sample it. bel is aceded for each sample type and location.
Labels are securely attached to each sample container. In addition to sample labels, other identifying markings may be placed on sample containers as appropriate 2.2.8 Sample shipping All environmental samples are shipped to a contractor for analysis. The
("'s samples shall be packaged and s'iipped in such a way as to minimize the V-possibility of cross contamination, loss, spoilage and leakage. Each sample shipment shall have a typed cover letter and, when appropriate, a contractor data col!cction sheet. Included in the I:tter shall be the same information required for the sample labels as well as the specific analyses required. The original cover letter and data collection sheet shall be sent to the contractor under separate cover; one copy of cach is to be used as a packing list and a copy of each shall be kept in the appropriate PBNP file.
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spectrum from 80 to 2048 kev and decay correcting identified radionuclides to the time ofcollection. T:te analysis specifically includes, but-is not limited to, Mn-54, Fe 59, Zn-65, Co-58/60, Zr-Nb-95, Ru-103,1-131, Cs-134/137, Ba-La-140, and Ce-141/144.
2.2.10 Analyticallaboratory The analyses shall be performed by a laboratory that participates in an interlaboratory crosscheck program. If the laboratory is not participating in such a program, a report shall be made pursuant to 1.2.1.f.l.(e). The current l
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Teledyne Brown Engineering Environmental Sersices 700 Landwehr Road l
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l This laboratory, formerly named Hazleton Environmental Sciences Corporation, pe-forms the analyses in such a manner as to attain the desired LLDs. The contracted laboratory participates in an inter-laboratory comparison crosscheck program.
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'd 2.3 Assistance to the State of Wisconsin As a courtesy and convenience, PBNP personnel obtain certain environmental samples for the Section of Radiation Protection, Department of Health and Social Senices of the State of Wisconsin as listed in Table 2-6. A checklist is used as shown in PBF-4075 series. In addition, a State of Wisconsin air sampling data sheet is submitted with each sample obtained at Wisconsin air sampling locations serviced by PBNP personnel.
State of Wisconsin precipitation samples collected twice a month (or as available) require a state sample tag to be placed in a box with the quart cubitainer. State supplied labels for air particulate filters require start and stop time, date and beginning and ending volume.
Fish sent to the state identify only the quarter and the year using a PBNP label (PDF-4026). The monthly lake water composite is picked up by state personnel and therefore requires only that the date and location be written on the box for the cubitainer.
The state provides a sample tag for the quarterly lake water sample.
Samples obtained for the State of Wisconsin are either given directly to state personnel or shipped as required. The department address is:
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General radiological environmental sampling procedures follow the directives presented in Sections 2.1 and 2 2. Specific infonnation for handling individual sample types lhllow.
1 2.4.1 Vegetation Vegetation samples consist ofgreen, growing grasses and weeds and are obtained three tir es per year, as available, from specified locations. New growth, not dead vegetat;m should be used because these samples are indicators of recent atmospheric deposition. Use a scissors or other sharp I
cutting tool to cut the grasses and weeds off as close to the ground as possible.
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TLDs capable of multiple, indenendent measurements of the same exposure are posted at the twenty-seven (27) locations specified in Table 2-4 and are changed quarterly. The utmost care in handling is required to minimize unnecessary exposure during transit, storage and posting because the TLDs begin recording all radiation from the moment they are arnealed (hested to rezero) at the contractor's laboratory. Packages of TLDs in transit should be marked "DO NOT X-RAY."
A transportation control (E-TC) shall accompany the new batch in transit from the contractor's laboratory to the plant. The control shall accompsny the batch during brief storage and subsequent posting The same control shall accompany the "old" or exposed batch on its way back to the contractor.
Therefore, each control represents the sum of approximately half the in-transit
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Environmental TLDs should never be brought into the plant controlled zone or any other area with elevated radiation, but may be stored for brief periods in a shielded enclosure in the Extension Building or other low bacxground area, g
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Center The contractor is to time shipments to coincide as closely as possible with the beginning of a calendar quarter. TLDs should be shipped back to the contractor immediately or within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of removal. The contractor is instructed to process the sampics immediately upon receipt. The contractor
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control, correct for in-transit exposure and express results in net mR/7 days.
Labels of the exposed set for shipment to contractor should show both posting and removal dates 2 4.3 Lake water Lake water samples are obtained monthly at specified locations. As a special case, the water sample at the discharge flume is composited weekly for montiily analysis. The contractor is responsible for the compositing for quarterly analyses Collect approximately 8000 ml oflake water in the l
required number of cubitainers, or other appropriate containers, at each location and label as directed in Section 2 2.7.
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or other appropriate containers. Label as directed in Section 2.2.7.
2.4.5 Air a.
Sample collection Air filters are changed weekly at specified locations. Take precautions to avoid loss of collected material and to avoid contamination when handling filters Washing hands before leaving the plant to change filters is a recommended practice.
Both particulate filters and charcoal cartridges are employed at each sampling location. Particulate fi'ters are analyzed for gross beta activity afler waiting for at least 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> to allow for the decay of short-lived radon and thoron daughter products. The contractor makes quarterly composites of the weekly particulate samples for gamma isotopic analyses.
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A regulated pump (Eberline blodel RAS-1 or equivai.nt) is used at each air sampling location. Because of the automatic flow regulation, rotameter readings at the beginning and ending of the sampling period should be j
nearly identical. Substantial differences in readings usually require some j
investigation to determine the cause. The rotameters attached to the j
pumps are calibrated in liters per mim.te. When new filters are installed, flow rate should be about 28-30 Ipm. Flow rates less than 261pm or l
greater than 32 Ipm require that the pump regulator be readjur 'i. The correct flow rate is determined by multiplying the rotameter ri
, by the correction factor indicated on the calibration sticker affixed t' rotameter.
Some pumps are equipped with an elapsed time meter which "
hours. Form PBF-4078 is used for recording pertinent air.
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Before removing the filter, label the envelope as directed in l
Section 2.2.7. Also enter any other pertinent information at this time.
Always write data on the envelope before the particulate filter is in the envelope.
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Remove particulate 61ter being careful to handle filter only by edges, place in envelope 6.
Remove charcoal cartridge, place in plastic bag, and label as directed in Section 2.2.7.
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Install new charcoal cartridge and particulate filter being sure to check the charcoal cartridge for breaks and the particulate 61ter for holes in the filter surface. Discard unacceptable filter med a.
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Record "date on."
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- 12. Record rotameter reading for beginning of period (Ri).
- 13. Record correction factor as indicated on calibration sticker aflixed to rotameter (C).
- 14. Observe that the starting rotameter reading (R ) is close to the i
previous ending reading (R ). A substantial difference indicates need 2
for further investigation because the regulator will generally maintain constant flow regardless of filter loading.
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- 15. Calculate total volume for period and enter on data sheet (m ). (This 3
step may be performed at a later time.)
- 16. Ar.y unusual conditions or observations should be referenced under
(*) and recorded under "' NOTES" at the bottom of the data sheet.
Air samples are collected for the State of Wisconsin at three locations, one of which is co-located with a PBNP air sampling site.
They are handled in a manner similar to PBNP samples except that no charcoal cartridges are involved. However, state samplers are equipped with volume integrating meters. Therefore, clock time must be recorded in addition to the ending and beginning volumes. Label and forward samples to the State.
- b. Air sampling system description The air monitoring equipment for the PBNP air sampling program consists of a Regulated Rate Control System. The Regulated Rate Control System is used at PBNP because ofits simplicity and reliability. It is designed to minimize both calibration dif!iculties and the potential for leaks. The p
regulated rate control system includes a pump, a flow regulator, the V
appropriate filter holders and a minimum of tubing. Also, it may include an clapsed time meter In thU system, the to:al volume sampled can be calculated simply and accurately from the elapsed time and the flow rate which is kept constant by the regulator regardless of filter loadiag.
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iodine cartridge holder and mounting kit and may include an electric hour meter. Currently, all metallic and rigid plastic tubing and rigid fittings are used in lieu of tygon tubing and quick disconnects. Glass fiber,47 mm diameter, particulate filters capable of collecting 95% of I micron diameter particles and iodine napregnated charcoal cartridges (Scott or equivalent) constitute the filter media.
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Calibration Calibrate the pump rotameter at initial installation and at yearly intervals thereafler by connecting a laboratory-quality reference flow meter with NBS traceabic calibration to the filter face with the particulate filter and charcoal cartridge in position. Upon completion, a calibration sticker O
indicating the correction factor is aflixed to, c. near, the built-in rotameter.
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- d. Inspection and maintenance Initially, and at quarterly intervals, not to exceed 16 weeks, thereafter, the assembled system should be checked for leaks by attaching the reference flow meter across the face of the filter holder with the filters in position Leakage in this configuration is indicated by a higher reading on the built-in rotameter than on the reference flow meter. Because leakage is indicated by disagreement between the two flow measuring devices, remember to apply the calibration correction factor to the built-in rotameter reading.
Leak tests are to be recorded on Form PBF-4020. Weekly gro.;s leak checks and quarterly leak tests shall be accomplished as indicated in the appropriate PBNP procedure.
For normal operation, the regulators should be adjusted to maintain a true flow rate of 28-30 liters per minute. Adjustments are made by turning the screw marked FLOW ADJUST located on the side of the regulator body:
counterclockwise increases flow, clockwise decreases flow. Flow rates should be observed at all filter changes. Flow rates less than 261pm or more than 32 Ipm require readjustment of the regulator. Particular attention should be paid to flow rate readings with the "old," loaded filter and with new, unused filters in position. Because of the regulator, the ditTeience in flow sho :ld be barely perceotible, perhaps no more than one Ipm. Significant ditTerences in flow rate require fu-ther investigation to determine the cause Preventive maintenance shall be performed as indicated in the appropriate PBNP piocedure on all environmental air samplers and the results recorded on Form PBF-4020.
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The pumps can operate for long periods of time with minimal or no maintenance. The vane assembly of the pump is most susceptible to failure, indicated by excessm noise or inability to maintain suflicient flow across lor.ded filters. At least one standby pump should be available for temporary service during the repair period. In the event of moter fa!!ures due to causes other than defective connections, complete replacement of the unit may be necessaiy. All pump repairs should be done in a clean-side shop with clean tools
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2.4.6 hiilk Because ofiodine decay and protein binding ofiodine in aging milk samples, speed is imperative in processing and samples must be kept cool to avoid degradatien and spoilage of the samples. hiilk samples are obtained monthly in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin hiilk Sampling Program from three individual dairy farmers located north, south, and west of the site. Because two of tne three sites are co-located, the PBNP pickup is coordinated to coincide with the State arranged schedule. The pickup usually will be the first Wednesday of the month.
The fol!owing sequence should be followed:
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After verifying the State milk pickup date with the hianitowoc Public Health Department (hir. Alan Troullier, phone number 683-4454), notify hir. Leon Strutz (755-2060) of the pickup date. This must be done because the Strutz farm (PBNP sampling location E-21) is not a State of Wisconsin sampling site.
- b. Because the milk must be kept cool, but not frozen, fill enough cubitainers, Os or other appropriate containers, with water and freeze to be ab!c to put one in each shipping container. Fill the containers with water and freeze the day preceding the pickup.
- c. The milk from the Strutz farm (E-21) must be picked up before 0900 because that is the time the Strutz milk is shipped. A late arriul may mean a missed sampie. hiilk from sites E-11 a'ad E-19 may be picked up any time aller the Strutz pickup.
- d. Identify yourself and the nature ofyour business at each milk pickup site.
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If shipment cannot occur on the collection day, store the milk in a clean side refrigerator overnight. DO NOT FREEZE.
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sample and place in the box with the sample. Do not seal the box. Place i
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wide-mouth poly bottle or other appropriate container and label the container as directei in Section 2.2.7. The algae must be kept cool to prevent spoilage.
2.4.8 Fish Fish are obtained three times per year (Niarch, August and Decembct) as available either from the traveling screens as washed into the fish basket or by other methods as required. For any given sampling period, three fish, or a sufficient number to yield at least 1000 gm of fillets, should be provided.
Place fish in plastic bags and tape and/or tie tightly closed. Fish are stored
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briefly in a radiologically clean freezer. It may be desirable in warm weather to coordinate milk and fish sampling thereby allowing simultaneous shipment in insulated containers. Pack fish samples with ice if needed. Label bags as directed in Section 2 2.7, being sure to ind:cate fish species when possiblec Following packaging of fish, remove and c'iscard any fish left in the freezer.
This avoids sending fish that are not representative of the sampling period.
Fish are obtaired four times per year (Niarch, June, September and December) for the State of Wisconsin. Fish sampling for the State is performed in the same manner as that for the plant. Approximately four fish sheuld be sent to the state at each sampling penod.
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Clear the vegetation from a 6" x 6" area, being careful to leave the top layer of soil relatively intact. Remove root bound soil by shaking the soil onto the cleared area or into the sample container before discarding the roots. When necessary, it is preferable to leave some roots in the soil rather than to lose the top layer of soil.
Remove the soil to a depth of three inches. If necessary, expand the area, instead of digging deeper, to obtain the required amount of sample. If an area l
larger than 6" x 6" is used, notify the cognizant Radiological Engineer of the area used The minimum acceptable quantity is 500 grams. Place the entire soil sample in a wide-mouth poly bottle or another appropriate container. If a j
plastic bag is used, seal the bag with tape. Label the sample as directed in l
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sample in a plastic bag, or other appropriate container, and label as described above.
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Shoreline sediment consisting of sand and smaller grain size material is sampled I
two times per year from specified locations. The 1000 gram sample is collected, from beach areas near the water ridge. At each location collect representative samples of sediment types roughly in proportion to their i
occurrence. For example, at E 06 avoid collecting a sample which consists exclusively of the dark brown to black sediments which occur in layers up to l
several inches thick. Package the sample in a wide-mouth poly bottle or other appropriate container and label as described in Section 2 2.7.
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Revision 12 ENVIRONh1 ENTAL N1ANUAL August 26.1998 2.5 hiilk Survey in accordance with PBNP Technical Specifications, the milk sampliag program is reviewed annually, including a visual verification of animal grazing in the vicinity of the site boundary, to ensure that sampling locations remain as conservative as practicable.
The verification is conducted each summer by cognizant PBNP personnel. Because it is already assumed that milk animals may graze up to the site boundary, it is only necessary to verify that these animals have not moved onto the site. No animal cerisus is required.
Upon completion of the visual check, PBNP personnel will notify IRSS in writing. To ensure performance of the annual verification, " milk review" is identified on the sampling checklis:, PBF-4121.
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. Vegetation 100-1000 gm Lake Water S liters 3
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SUM TYPE UNIT PARAMETER LLD(a)
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s 60 Vegetation pCi/g wet Gross Beta (c) 0.25 Cs 137 0.08 2
0.40 0.50 Cs 13.
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0.20 0.25 1 131 0.06 0.1 0.06 0.06 2.0 Other(d) 0.25 100 Shoreline pCi/g dry Gross Beta 2.0 20 Sediment and Cs 137 0.15 20 Soil (c)
Other(d) 0.15 12 Algae pCUg uct Gross Beta 0.25 Cs 137 0.25 10 1
2.5 Cs-134 0.25 10 1
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2.5 Other(d) 0.25 1
t 125 Fish pct /g wei Gross Beta (c) 0.5 Cs-137 0.15 2
0.40 0.50 Cs 134 0.13 1
0.20 0.25 Co-58 0.13 30 3
7.5 Co-60 0.13 10 1
2.5 Mn 54 0.13 30 3
7.5 Fc-50 0.26 10 1
2.5 Zn-65 0.26 20 2
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TLDs mR/7 da)s Gamma Exposure imR/TLD SmR/7 days l 1.akewater(s) pct /1 T.S (O Gross Beta 4
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SUM TYPE UNIT PARAMETER LLD(a)
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ACTION LEVEL l Lakewater pCill-T.S.(f)
Mn 54 15 1,000 100 250 2
and Well Water I 131(c) 2 100 (Continued)
Other(c) 30 H3 3,000 30,000 3,000 7,500 50
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Sr 89(c) 10 20 St-90(c) 2 100 Milk pCi/l St-89(c) 5 100 Sr-90(c) 1 I-131 0.5 3
0.5 0.75 Cs 134 15 60 15 15 Cs-137 18 70 18 18 Ba La 140 15 300 30 75 30 Other(d) 15 Air Filter pCi/m' Gross Beta 0.01 1.0 1131 0.07 0.9 0.09 0.2 Cs-137 0.06 20 2.0 5.0 g)
Cs-134 0.05 10 1.0 2.5 gV Other(d) 0.1 1.0 (a)
The LLDs m this column are the maximum acceptable values.
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The values in this column are not technical specifi:ations.
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This parameter and associated LLD and notification level are not Technical Specifications items.
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Other refers to non tech spec identifiab!c gamma emitters.
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These sampic types and associated values are not required by the Technical Specil' ations.
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Revision 12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANUAL August 26,1998 Table 2-3 Radiological Environmental Sampling Locations Location Code Location Description E-01 Meteorological Tower E-02 Site Boundary Control Center - East Side of Building E-03 Tapaningo Road. about 0.4 Miles West of Lakeshore Road E-04 North Boundary E-05 Two Crccks Park E-06 Point Beach State Park - Coast Guard Station (Soil and vegetation are obtained at the Point Beach State Park campground area.)
E-07 WPSC Substation on County Rt. V, about 0.5 Miles West of fluy. 42 E-08 G. J. Francar Propeny, at the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Huy.163 and Zander Road E-09 Nature Conservancy i
E 10 PBNP Site Wcli E Il Dairy 1
.n (W. Funk), about 3.75 Miles West of Site E-12 Discharge Flumc/ Pier E 13 Pumphouse E-14 South Boundary, about 0.2 miles East of Site Boundary Control Center E-15 Southucs Corner of Site E-16 WSW, fluy. 42, Bishop Residence, about 0.25 miles North of Nuclear Road E-17 North of Mishicot, fluy.163 and Assman Road. Northeast Corner ofIntersection l
1 E-18 Nonhucst of Two Crccks at Zander and Tannery Roads E-19 Local Dairy Fann, about 0.2 miles West of Huy. 42 on the North Side of Tuo Crccks Road (L. Engelbrecht)
E 20 Reference Location,17 miles Southucst, at Silver Lake College E 21 Local Dairy Farm just South cf Site (L. Strutz) on Lakeshore and Irish Roads E 22 West Side ofIluy. 42, about 0.25 miles North of Johanck Road E-2 '
Greenfield Lane, about 4.5 Miles South of Site,0.5 Miles East of fluy. 42 E 24 Nonh Side of County Rt. V. near intersection of Saxonburg Road E-25 South Side of County Rt. BB, about 0.5 miles West of Norman Road E 26 804 Tapaningo Road, about 0.4 miles East of fluy.163 Nonh Side of Road j
E 27 Intersection of Saxonburg and Nuclear Roads, Southwest Corner, about 4 Miles WSW E 28 Nature Trail sign in parking lot on West side of EIC.
E 29 On tree on bluff overlooking Lake Michigan NE of Microwave Tower and duc East of MET Tower.
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4 Location Code Location Description E-30 NE corner at intersection of Tapaningo and Lakeshore Roads.
E-31 On utility pole North side of Tapaningo Road closest to the gate at the West proper:y j
line E-32 On a tree located at thejunction of property Imes as indicated by trees and shrubs.
abc 1000 feet cast of the west gate on Tapaningo Road and about 1200 feet south of
".,sawingo Road. The location is almost under the power lines betuccn the blue and i
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E-33 Lake Michigan shoreline accessed from SE corner of KNPP parking lot. Saraple south of creck, E-TC Transportation Control; Reserved for TLDs
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Environmental Radiation Exposure E-0 I, -02, -03. -04, -05, Quarterly
-06, -07, -08, -09, -12,
-14, 15, 16,-17.-18 20,-22 -23,-24 -25, 26, 27,-28,-29 -30, 31.-32 f
Vegetation E-01, -02 03, -04, -06.
3x/yr as availabic
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Environmental Radiation E-01, -02, -03. -04, -05 TLD Quanctly E.sposure
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Well Water E 10 Gross Beta, H 3 Quanctly Sr 89,90,1-131 Gamma Isotopic Anal)sh (on total solids)
Lake Water E-01, -05, -06, 12, Gross Beta-Monthly
-33 H 3, Sr-89,90 Quanctly composite of monthly collections 1-131 Monthly Gamma Isotopic Analysis Monthly (on total solids)
Milk E II,-19,-21 Sr-89, 90 Monthly l 131 Gamma Isotopic Anal) sis Air Filters E-01, -02, -03, -04, Gross Beta Weckly (particulate) 4)M, -20 1 131 Weckly (charcoal) l Gamma Isotopic Analysis Quanctly (on composite l
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Lake Water E 12 Weekly, Composited Monthly E 05 Quarterly 2.
Air Filters E-07 Weckly E-08 Brucchert Residence 3.
Fish E-13 Quarterly, As Available 4.
Precipitation E-04 Tmcc a month, E-08 As Available I
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