ML20236E451

Summaries & Analysis of Results of Activities Required by Environ Protection Plan

ML20236E451
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Site:	Catawba
Issue date:	12/31/1988
From:	Tucker H DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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ML20236E453	List: ML20236E451 ML20245F471 ML20245F495
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NUDOCS 8905150201
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Summaries and Analysis of Results of Activities Required by the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP)

There have been no observed non-radiological impacts on the Environment during the reporting period. There has been no evidence of trends toward irreversible damage to the environment.

Section 4.2.1 - Aerial Remote Sensing Aerial Remote Sensing not required by the EPP for the year 1988.

Section 4.2.2 - Sound Level Survey Please'see the EPP Two-Unit Ambient Noise Survey attached. This report submittal concludes the EPP requirements for a noise survey.

The following complaints were received in 1988 in reference to noise.

Date Description of Comments Noise Complaints 05/16/88 A loud noise sound- Not related to cooling towers. A unit ing like a lot of had tripped and a steam release was steam being let what was heard by the resident.

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05/27/88 A loud noise sound- Not related to cooling towers. The ing like a lot of noise was identified as steam being steam being let dumped due to a tripped unit.

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June The noise heard There has been an ongoing discussion, j 1988 from the operation since 1987, with a particular resident of the cooling living near the plant concerning the towers. noise from the cooling towers. Studies have been conducted. Due to the location of the resident's house and the direction of the wind, the noise from the cooling towers may be heard at certain times.

5.4.1(1) - EPP Non-Compliance and Corrective Actions

1. Failure to submit copy of a nonroutine report, related to the release of hazardous waste into the soil, to the NRC at the same time it was submitted to the other agencies.

Corrective Action Notification of EPP requirements to individuals responsible for reportable releases under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). A copy of the nonroutine report related to the release of hazardous waste is attached.

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4 5.4.1(2) - Changes in Station Design or Operation, Tests, and Experiments which Involve a Potentially Significant Unreviewed Question There were no changes identified which involved a potentially significant unreviewed question.

5.4.1(3) - Nonroutine reports submitted in accordance with subsection 5.4.2 of EPP.

A. A report to the South Carolina Emergency Response Commission and the York County Emergency Preparedness Agency dated March 31, 1988 related to the release of hydrazine into Lake Wylie.

B. A report to the South Carolina Emergency Response Commission and the York County Emergency Preparedness Agency dated November 9, 1988 related to the release of hazardous waste into the soil.

C. A report to the Environmental Protection Agency dated October 5, 1988 related to two separate oil spills into Lake Wylie.

5.4.1(4) - NPDES Reports Related to Matters Identified In Section 2.1 of the EPP

1. Discharge Monitoring Reports Submitted to SCDHEC:

Date Submitted Period Covered January 27, 1989 December 1988 December 22, 1988 November 1988 November 28, 1988 October 1988 Octooer 28, 1988 September 1988 September 28, 1988 August 1988 August 26, 1988 July 1988 July 27, 1988 June 1988 June 28, 1988 May 1988 May 27, 1988 April 1988 April 28, 1988 March 1988 March 25, 1988 February 1988 February 26, 1988 January 1988 j January 27, 1988 December 1987 <

2. NPDES Noncompliance May 1988 - Discharge 003 TSS exceeded monthly average and daily maximum limits.

3. 2-Unit operational Report for 316(a) Demonstration Submitted to SCDHEC The conclusion of the study is that the thermal discharge from Catawba has no significant effect on the balanced indigenous aquatic community in Lake Wylie.

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