ML20249B574
| ML20249B574 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Satsop |
| Issue date: | 06/15/1998 |
| From: | Coleman D WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20249B575 | List: |
| References | |
| GO3-98-0128, GO3-98-128, NUDOCS 9806230325 | |
| Download: ML20249B574 (13) | |
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- 1 WASlilNGTON PUllLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM P.O. Ilox 968
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June 15,1998 Docket No. 50-508 GO3-98-0128 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555 Gentlemen:
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Subject:
NUCLEAR PROJECT NO. 3 TERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT SUBMITTAL OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
References:
- 1) Letter GO3-96-110 dated August 8,1996, JV Parrish (Supply System) to JM Taylor (NRC), " Termination of Construction Permit"
- 2) NRC Meeting Report dated November 26,1996, " Summary of October 23, 1996, Meeting to Discuss Washington Nuclear Plant Unit 3 Constmetion Permit Termination," Docket 50-508 In Reference I the Supply System requested termination of Construction Permit No. CPPR-154 for Nuclear Project No. 3 (WNP-3). As a result of this request, NRC staff visited the site and met with the Supply System to discuss the termination of the permit (Reference 2). At that time, it was agreed that the NRC review would benefit from the submittal of additional information.
In accordance with that agreement, attached is the Satsop Site Assessment Report which describes the plans to transfer the ownership and convert the site to a business / industrial park.
The Supply System requests that the NRC resume its review of the termination request upon receipt of this information. Timely termination of the construction permit will facilitate the ownership transfer.
If you have any questions or desire additional information regarding this matter, please contact Mr. W.A. Kiel at 509-377-4490.
Respectfully, d7a M D.W. Coleman (Mail Drop PE-20)
I Manager, Regulatory Affairs
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Introduction Construction of the WNP-3 and WNP-5 power plants began at the Satsop Site with the issuance i
of a Limited Work Authorization (LWA) in 1977 and Construction Permits in 1978.
I Construction was stopped in 1983 with WNP-3 approximately 75% complete and WNP-5 approximately 16% complete. WNP-5 was subsequently terminated and the plant equipment l
sold. WNP-3 was placed in a long-term preservation mode until 1994 when the project was j
terminated.
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Beginning in 1988, the Supply System began removing the temporary construction buildings and relocating or selling the material stored in the outdoor laydown areas. Sale of selected WNP-5 j
plant equipment was also started during this period. On May 13,1994, the Supply System Board of Directors terminated the WNP-3 project.
Stafling was further reduced and the sale of equipment and site cleanup were accelerated. The site is currently staffed with approximately 15 Supply System employees who are working on the sale of assets and restoration planning.
Termination of the construction permit was requested by the Supply System in August 1996. The ASLB approved the withdrawal of the OL application and terminated the proceedings on October 3
16,1996. A meeting with NRC staff was held at the Satsop site on October 23,1996 to tour the i
site and discuss the termination of the construction permit. The information contained in this
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report is provided to the NRC to support its decision to terminate Construction Permit No.
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j Site Transfer In accordance with RCW 80.50.300, the Supply System is planning to transfer ownership of the Satsop site to the Satsop Redevelopment Project (SRP) or its successor for conversion of the site I
to an industrial, business, or research park. The SRP was formed by interlocal agreement between Grays Harbor County, the Port of Grays Harbor, and Grays Harbor Public Utility District to own and operate the Satsop site. At the time of transfer, funding will be provided to the SRP for long-term maintenance and operation of the site. The Supply System will modify or j
make improvements to the facilities in accordance with agreements reached with the new owners.
Termination of the NRC Construction Permit will facilitate the transfer of the site to the SRP.
I Environmental Controls Since the issuance of the LWA, the Supply System has maintained a systematic program of
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environmental surveillance at the Satsop site.
This program includes a routine inspection l
program, procedures for identifying and correcting noncompliance, spill prevention and countermeasures plans, hazardous waste management, erosion control, and controlled pesticide application. Wastewater discharges and sewage disposal has been managed in accordance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the State.
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The Supply, System's environmental monitoring programs were developed in accordance with the
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requirements specified by the NRC and the State of Washington (i.e., Energy Facility Site i
Evaluation Council or EFSEC). Compliance inspections have been conducted by the NRC (1977 l
- 1981), EFSEC, and the Washington State Department of Ecology.
Stringent environmental controls have resulted in a site that is environmentally clean and resistant to soil erosion. Environmental problems experienced at the site have been Hentified, documented, and corrected. Soil erosion in areas disturbed by construction has be y precluded through stabilization of the affected areas by revegetation and the placement of rock. Sediment catch basins installed duri..s construction have been overtaken by natural processes.
Wildlife Mitistation Wildlife mitigation activities are conducted by the Supply System in accordance with the Wildlife Mitigation Plan approved by EFSEC in 1994. The plan identifies specific habitat management i
I strategies for the habitat types occurring on the site. Typical annual activities have included mowing in the meteorological tower area and control of vegetation in the power line corridor. It is anticipated that the transfer of the site will result in the replacement of the Supply System's plan l
with a similar wildlife mitigation plan under the control of the SRP.
Socioeconomic Impacts of CP Termination Termination of the NRC construction permit will allow the Satsop site to be transferred to new owners for economic development. This is expected to have a positive benefit on the Grays Harbor socioeconomic environment. The Grays Harbor economy has historically been dependent on manufacturing (including logging), services, and trade. In recent years, local economic growth has been sluggish and unemployment has been significant. It is anticipated that conversion of the site will provide an opportunity for the County to increase tax revenues, employment, and local expenditures.
Site Facilities The Satsop site is comprised of approximately 1600 acres ofland of which about 400 acres has been developed (see Figures 1 and 2). Following is a description of the current status and future plans for key areas of the site. These plans are subject to change as the terms of the site transfer are negotiated with the SRP.
The overall plan is to convert each of the permanent plant buildings and facilities to a condition that makes them easily adaptable to future use. To achieve this goal, the exterior building openings will be closed in a manner that makes them weather tight and secure.
Installed equipment will be removed unless it is determined to have a future benefit. Building service systems (e.g., lighting, fire protection, electrical service, overhead cranes, etc.) are to be left in an operable condition.
No major demolition projects are planned although some temporary construction buildings will be removed.
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9 Plant Island Area The plant island area includes the cooling towers, reactor auxiliary buildings, reactor buildings, turbine building, administration building, and associated facilities (see Figure 3). Construction 4
was not completed and the facilities were never used for power production. At the request of the l
SRP, none of the structures are scheduled for demolition.
The WNP 3 reactor building and reactor auxiliary building will be secured by the installation of permanent doors and the closure of building openings as necessary to prevent weather, pests, or forced entry into the buildings. Equipment located within these buildings, including the nuclear steam supply system, will be removed to the extent practicable.. Service systems such as lighting, communications, fire protection, and electrical service will remain in an operable condition.
The padially complete WNP-5 reactor auxiliary building is currently planned to be enclosed by-completion of the grade level floor slab. The reactor building will be reconfigure to serve as the -
site's water storage facility. The efficacy of these plans is currently being evaluated and the plans j
may be modified ifit is determined that they are not cost-effective. Whatever the final disposition of these buildings, the structures will be modified in some manner (e.g., backfilled) to ensure their long-term stability and the protection of public health and safety.
The WNP-3/5 turbine building will be modified for reuse by removing the WNP-3 turbine-l generator and related systems. The overhead bridge cranes, lighting, fire protection, and electrical i
distribution systems will remain in an operable condition. The building will be secured with.
lockable doors.
The disposition of the cooling towers is uncertain as their future value is evaluated. Current plans are to retain the towers at the request of the SRP. At a minimum, obstruction lighting will be upgraded, security of the access structures (stair towers) will be improved, and ground level safety hazards will be removed.-
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The administration building, fire protection building, water treatment facility, blowdown building
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area, n' orth tank farm, south tank farm, and the 230 KV electrical supply system will be retained
. for future use. Modifications will be made as needed to support identified uses. The incomplete dry cooling tower foundation (slab on grade) will be modified to eliminate all exposed rebar and other safety hazards.
Central Site Area I
The central site area consists of warehouses, buildings, material storage yards, and parking lots that were_ developed to support the construction of the power plant (Figure 4). This area is served by sewer, riotable water, fire protection,' electrical distribution, and storm water collection systems which will be retained or upgraded to support future commercial development.
. As part of the Supply System's agreement with the SRP, temporary buildings and facilities not
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' identified for potential reuse will be removed. Developed propeny and laydown yards will be l
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cleared by removing all excess materials and other items which present a safety hazard, restrict use of an area, or have no value. Security fencing will be modified as needed.
~ Erosion Control System Stormwater runoff from the central site area is collected and discharged to the equalization pond (Figure 4). When necessary, the water from the equalization pond is released into the settling pond which can in turn be discharged to the Chehalis river in accordance with the NPDES permit.
Storage, evaporation, and infiltration provided by the two ponds is sufficient during most rainfall events to avoid river discharge. This system will remain operational and will be turned over to the SRP to serve the industrial park area.
Coolev Lavdown The Cooley Laydown area, also known as the west laydown area (See Figure 5), was developed as a storage and staging area for construction of the power plants. The area contains seven useable warehouses with electrical and fire protection services that will be retained for future use.
The other temporary buildings, foundation slabs, and construction materials will be removed. The area has been environmentally stable since its development in 1979, and stormwater drainage will t
continue to be controlled through the Cooley erosion control pond (sedin=nt trap).
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. A combustion turbine project has been proposed by the Supply System for the eastern portion of the Cooley Laydown area. The Satsop Combustion Turbine Project has received all of the j
i required state permits and is presently seeking a customer for the electrical output from these natural gas fired units.
Developed Pr0Derties in Outiving Areas During construction of the power plants, the Supply System developed a water well to supply construction and potable water, a Ranney well system to deliver process water, and a barge unloading facility for shipment of large components (see Figure 1). These facilities will be transferred with little modification to the SRP.
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. Raw Water Well-The raw water well field consists of a single well located on approximately 50 acres. The pump house was constructed above the flood plain and is protected from erosion by l
rock placed around its base. The well and pump house will be maintained as a source of potable l
water for the site.
Ranney Well Field - The Ranney well field is located along the Chehalis River and consists of I
three Ranney wells and a electrical control building on approximately 50 acres. One of the wells is incomplete and has been enclosed with a welded metal cover. The other two pump houses and the electrical control building are concrete buildings that are secured with locked metal doors.
. The banks of the Chehalis River in this area have been protected from erosion by the placement of gabion baskets and large rock. These facilities will be operated by the SRP as the source of process water for the Satsop site including the Combustion Turbine Project.
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l S:ts p Site Assessment Report Barge Slip - The barge unloading facility consists of a barge slip and an unpaved access road on approximately 42 acres. Bank protection has been installed in this area by the Supply System to protect against erosion by the Chehalis River. The barge slip has been recently used by the Supply System and other businesses and will continue to be operated by the SRP.
Haul Road - In order to move large plant components from the barge unloading facility to the site, a road was constructed using an existing county road and a new road developed through the Ranney well field. The make-up water pipeline follows the road alignment from the well field to the plant site. The haul road requires only routine maintenance, and stormwater controls installed during construction were discontinued over ten years ago. It is anticipated that the road will become part of the Grays Harbor County road system when ownership of the site is transferred.
The make-up water pipeline will be maintained and operated by the SRP for use by the Satsop Combustion Turbine Project and other future industrial users.
Blowdown Line - The river discharge (blowdown) pipeline connects the plant island area with a discharge diffuser which was constructed in the Chehalis River. The blowdown line has never been used. The pipeline and diffuser will be maintained and operated by the SRP for use by the Satsop Combustion Turbine Project and other industrial users that may occupy the site in the future.
Transmission Facilities - The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) owns and operates the Satsop Substation which is located on the Satsop site. This substation is connected to the rest of the electrical grid by 500-KV and 230-KV lines that transverse the site in an east-west corridor.
This substation and the associated transmission lines are an integral part of region's electrical distribution system and will continue to be operated by BPA. The underground 230-KV feeder line that connects the plant island area to the Satsop Substation will be maintained for future use.
Grays Harbor Public Utility District also operates a small substation that supplies the site. This substation will be upgraded or relocated as necessary to support the Satsop Combustion Turbine Project and other future uses of the site.
Summary Termination of the NRC construction permit and the Operating License application was requested by the Supply System in August 1996. The ASLB approved the withdrawal of the OL application and terminated the proceedings. The information contained in this report is being provided to the NRC to support the Supply System's request to terminate Constmetion Permit No. CPPR-154.
Following termination of the construction permit, the Supply System is planning to transfer ownership of the Satsop site to the Satsop Redevelopment Project (SRP) for reuse of the site as an industrial, business, or research park for the economic benefit of Grays Harbor county. The SRP will be provided with the financial resources necessay for the long term maintenance and operation of the site. Future activities on the Satsop site will continue under the regulatoy control of appropriate local and state authorities.
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.O S:tsop Sita Assessment Rep:rt The overall plan is to modify the permanent plant facilities to make them adaptable for future use and to eliminate, to the extent practicable, risks to human liealth or the environment. Minor structures, plant equipment, and constmction materials not identified for future use will be removed.
The Satsop site has been demonstrated to be environmentally stable during the approximately 15 years that have elapsed since construction was terminated in 1983. Although the scope of the site conversion project may change, none of the activities are anticipated to have a significant effect on the environmental stability of the site.
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