ML20214G412
| ML20214G412 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 01/25/1977 |
| From: | Samworth R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Regan W Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| CON-WNP-0001, CON-WNP-1 NUDOCS 8605220088 | |
| Download: ML20214G412 (7) | |
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f JM. 2 L C77 Docket No. 50-397 MEMORAODUM FOR: William Regan, Chief, Environmental Projects Branch 2. DSE j
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Robert B. Samworth. Section Imader, ptic Resources Section Environtwntal Specialists, Pranch, DSE
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ACCEPTANCE REVIEW OF WPPSS NUCLEAR PROJECT NO. 2 EliVIR0;4ME:;TAL REPORT - OL PLAIT 14A!rd: WPPSS Nuclear Project No. 2 LIC12iSING STAGE: OL DOCKLT !alMBER: 50-397 MILESTONE NUM3ZR/ BRANCH CODE: 02/35 RESPONSIBLE BRA'iCH: Environmental Projects Branch 2 PROJECT MANAGER: Regis Boyle DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSE: Acceptance Recormiended REVIEW STATUS: Aquatic Resources Sectfon Review Complete The Aquatic Resources Section has reviewed applicable parts of the WFPSS huclear Project No. 2 Environuental Report and finds it sufficiently complete to begin the detailed environmental review. However, a number of consients are attached.
In reviewing the ER, we noted that the cooling water intake structure is different from that reviewed and accepted at the CP stage. The /.quatic Resources Section was not involved in reviewing this change. Please provido us with a copy of any analysis made in conjunction with approval of the ucu intake structure.
Reviewers were M. Masnik and R. Romano.
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WPPSS-2 OL ACCEPTANCE REVIEW COMMENTS 1
GENERAL C01DIENT The intake system has been completely redesigaed and completed since the issuance of the EIS-CP.
To my knowledge there was no involvement of NRC personnel in any stage of the decision to change the intake structure.
Although the environmental impact of the new design is not significantly greater than the one presented in the EIS-CP it should be pointed out to the applicant that significant changes in the design of any structure that would potentially have a significant impact on the environment should be subject to prior approval by the NRC staff.
SPECIFIC COMMENTS 2.2.1.1 Rare and Endangered Species Provide a list of threatened and endangered plants and animals living in the WNP-2 area. Include those taxa found in the area that appear on either the Federal or state lists of threatened or endangered species.
State whether any critical habitat for any of the identified taxa exists in the immediate site area.
2.2.2 Aquatic Ecology Indicate where in the previous sections the basic physical and chemical characteristics of the Columbia River are presented.
2.2.2.2 Periphyton The reference on net production of periphyton in the Columbia River sas dated 1967. Provide more recent information on the seasonal variation of net production in the stretch of the Columbia River near the WNP-2 site.
. 2.2.2.4. Zooplankton Quantitative data on zooplankton distribution and abundance presented in the ER is based on studies conducted in 1953. Provide more recent informa-tion on seasonal variation of zooplankton distribution and abundance in the Columbia River near the WNP-2 site.
2.4.1.1 Columbia River Flows Provide a short summary of the present status of the proposed Ben Franklin Hydroelectric Dam.
2.4.1.3 Columbia River Water Ouality Provide a copy of the applicabic water quality standards of the State of Washington.
Provide any available data on Cu, Pb, Cr, and Ni levels in Columbia River sediment.
Table 2.4-8 Indicate if heavy metal levels are filterabic, nonfilterable, or total.
Table 2.4-10 Provide the quantity of Cu that annually enter the Columbia River from other facilities.
3.1 External Appearance Provide the justification of why nothing will be allowed to grow within 20 feet of the plant security fence line.
. 3.4.2.2 Discharge System Provide the value of the discharge velocity.
Estimate corrosion products including iron and copper expected in the discharge.
3.6.3 IIca t Dissipation System Provide the expected chlorine concentration in the final effluent to the river and also give the total discharge of this effluent in cfs.
4.1.1 Ippact on the Local Population Besides landscaping, explain what other plans are foreseen to prevent land crosion.
4.1.2.1.1 Past and Present Impacts Enumerate the endangered species mentioned in the discussion.
4.2.4.3 Endangered Species Provide the reference that establishes the undetermined, threatened, or endangered status of the listed taxa.
5.1.1 Effluent Limitations and Unter Quality Standards Provide a copy of the NPDES Raste Discharge Permit granted to the proposed WNP-2 plant (No. WA-002515-1).
Provide the expected temperature of the heated effluents to the Columbia River.
. Provide the expected water quality of the effluent to the Columbia River.
Also provide the total discharge in cfs of these effluents 5.1.2.2 Intake Effects Submit a copy of reference 3.
5.1.2.3 Blowdown Discharge Effects Provide plume temperatures for the warmest summer day with the lowest expected river flow in cfs.
5.4 Effects of Sanitary Waste Discharge Provide a map showing the location of the sanitary septic tank and tile field.
Provide the depth of the water table or ;round water aquifer.
6.1.1.1 Physical and Chemical Parameters Provide the slope of the bottom of the Columbia River at the outfall of WPPSS-2.
6.1.1.2 Ecological Parameters - Aquatic Provide a detailed schedule of the proposed preoperational study. Include the following:
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A map indicating sampling stations for each program.
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The anticipated start and ending date for each program.
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The expected frequency of sampling for each program.
. Fish Provide the results and analysis of the preliminary program mentioned in the text, giving the spatial and temporal distribution of important fish taxa, species relative abundance, age structure, and feeding habits for each important fish taxon found near the WNP-2 site.
Plankton Provide the data and analysis that supports the conclusion that representative samples of the river plankton population may be obtained from any one station and depth.
6.2.1 Surface Water - Chemical Monitoring Give the rationale why blowdown water will not be sampled for any toxic substances.
6.3.2 Ecological Parametcrs - Aquatic Studies in Progress Describe the present status of the Battelle-Northwest Lab base line ecological study in the vicinity of WNP-2.
Provide a copy of reference 12.
10.2 Intake System Provide an explanation for the change in the intake structure in the Columbia River. Contrast impact of new intake with intake previously reviewed.
Most data has been collected far upstream or downstream; very little preliminary data has been collected on or near the site, explain why.