ML20210Q261
| ML20210Q261 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Fermi  |
| Issue date: | 05/01/1986 |
| From: | Agosti F DETROIT EDISON CO. |
| To: | James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| VP860053, NUDOCS 8605140016 | |
| Download: ML20210Q261 (4) | |
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{{#Wiki_filter:, UOn .[t Frank E. Agos1 Vce Pressdent Nuclear Operations Detroit ,.-u O.dr M ch a 48 Nuclear (313) 586-4150 Operations ~ May 1, 1986 VP860053 FDIMITY MUTIMi TQ r.;a _T h h Mr. James G. Keppler Regional Administrator Region III 0140tl / i i U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission d [']-{ 799 Roosevelt Road k Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137
Dear Mr. Keppler:
Reference:
Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 Facility Operating License No. NPF-43
Subject:
Annual Environmental Operating Reports Attached are the 1985 Annual Environmental Operating Reports for Fermi 2. This submittal includes the non-radiological report required by section 5.4.1 of the Environmental Protection Plan, and the radiological report required by section 6.9.1.7 of the Technical Specifications. In accordance with Regulatory Guide 10.1, one copy of these reports is provided for your use and 18 copics are being submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk. If you have any questions or comments about these reports, please contact Mr. James Kepus at (313) 586-4286. Sincercly, h ~ l-L cc: M. D. Lynch W. G. Rogers G. C. Wright USNRC Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555 (18 copies) MAY 9 1986 8605140016 860501 PDR ADOCK O 3j1 R
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SUMMARY
ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATTNG REPORT FOR FEPMI 2 - 1985 This report covers the period beginning with issuance of the Facility Operating License on March 20, 1985, through December 31, 1985. Initial criticality was achieved on June 21, 1985. During 1985 Fermi 2 operated intermittently at 5 percent or less of full reactor power. The Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) provides for protection of environmental values during any additional construction and the operation of Fermi 2. The principal objectives of the EPP are as follows: (1) Verify that Fermi 2 is operated in an environmentally acceptable manner, as established by the Final Environmental Statement (FES) and other Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) environmental impact assessments. (2) Coordinate NRC requirements and maintain consistency with other Federal, State and local requirements for environmental protection. (3) Keep the NRC informed of the environmental effects of facility construction and operation and of actions taken to control those effects. Environmental concerns identified in the FES which relate to water quality matters are regulated by way of Fermi's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. As such, water quality issues are not addressed in this report. The components of the EPP are: (1) A terrestrial monitoring program to detect long-term or sudden changes in vegetation due to operation of Fermi 2. (2) A program to establish the controlled use of herbicides on transmission rights-of-way.
ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIROMMENTAL OPERATING REPORT FOR FERMI 2 - 1985 Page 2 (3) A program to ensure that potential changes to Fermi's design, operation, tests or experiments are adequately reviewed, prior to implementation, to avoid potential adverse environmental impacts not previously evaluated. Changes in plant design, operation or the performance of tests or experiments which do not effect the environment or which are required to achieve compliance with other Federal, State or local environmental regulations, are not subject to the requirerents of this EPP. (4) Routine monitoring for evidence of unusual or important environmental events. A terrestrial monitoring program will be conducted to measure key terrestrial parameters after startup of the Fermi 2 facility for comparison with corresponding measurements obtained prior to startup. This study will focus on effects due to the operation of the cooling towers at Fermi 2. The Fermi 2 Environmental Protection Plan requires Aerial Remote Sensing during the first July-September period after the station has been in operation for one year. Because this type of study focuses on effects caused by the operation of cooling towers at the Fermi 2 site, Detroit Edison anticipates that the first post-operational survey will be performed during the July-September, 1987 period. The use of herbicides at Fermi 2 must conform to the approved use of selected herbicides as registered by the Environmental Protection Agency, approved by State authorities, and applied as directed by said authorities. Records are maintained at the site concerning herbicide use. These records include the following information: commercial and chemical names of materials used, concentration of active material in formulations diluted for field use; diluting substances other than water; rates of application; method and frequency of application; location; and the date of application. Before engaging in additional construction or operational activities which might affect the environment, Fermi 2 would prepare and record an environmental evaluation of such activity. If the evaluation should indicate that the proposed activity would involve an unreviewed environmental question, Detroit Edison would provide a written evaluation of the activity and obtain prior approval from the Director, Office of' Nuclear Reactor Regulation. Activities are excluded from this requirement if all measurable, n on-r ad iolog ica.'
ANNUAL NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT FOR FERMI 2 - 1985 Page 3 effects are confined to the on-site areas previously disturbed during site preparation and plant construction. During the period covered by this report, there were no changes to station design or operation, tests, or experiments which involved potentially significant unreviewed environmental issues. Finally, any unusual occurrence or important event which indicates, or could result in, significant environmental impact is reported to the NRC within 24 hours followed by a written report. The following examples are considered examples of an unusual or important environmental events: excessive bird impaction events, onsite plant or animal disease outbreaks, mortality or unusual occurrence of any species protected by the Endangered Species Act, fish kills, and an increase in nuisance organisms or conditions. During this period there were no unusual or important environmental events. Accordingly, no non-routine reports were submitted. ]}}