NLS2006061, Groundwater Protection - Data Collection Questionnaire
| ML062150017 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 07/31/2006 |
| From: | Edington R Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2010-0209, NLS2006061 | |
| Download: ML062150017 (5) | |
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N Nebraska Public Power District Always there when you need us NLS2006061 July 31, 2006 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject:
Groundwater Protection - Data Collection Questionnaire Cooper Nuclear Station, Docket No. 50-298, DPR-46 The nuclear industry, in conjunction with the Nuclear Energy Institute, has developed a questionnaire to facilitate the collection of groundwater data at commercial nuclear reactor sites. The objective of the questionnaire is to compile baseline information about the current status of site programs for monitoring and protecting groundwater and to share that information with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The completed questionnaire for Cooper Nuclear Station is attached.
This submittal contains no new regulatory commitments.
Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Paul Fleming, Licensing Manager, at 402-825-2774.
Sincerely, Randall K. Edington Vice President - Nuclear and Chief Nuclear Officer
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Stuart A. Richards w/attachment Deputy Director, Division of Inspection and Regional Support USNRC - NRR Regional Administrator w/attachment USNRC - Region IV Cooper Project Manager w/attachment USNRC - NRR Project Directorate IV-1 COOPER NUCLEAR STATION P.O. Box 98 / Brownville, NE 68321-0098 Telephone: (402) 825-3811 / Fax: (402) 825-5211 www.nppd.com
NLS2006061 Page 2 of 2 Senior Resident Inspector w/attachment USNRC-CNS NPG Distribution w/o attachment CNS Records w/attachment
NLS2006061 Attachment Page 1 of2 Industry Groundwater Protection Initiative Voluntary Data Collection Questionnaire Plant: Cooper Nuclear Station
- 1. Briefly describe the program and/or methods used for detection of leakage or spills from plant systems, structures, and components that have a potential for an inadvertent release of radioactivity from plant operations into groundwater.
The Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) monitors at various locations for potential groundwater releases. This is performed by physically obtaining water/sediment grab samples surrounding the site. Environmental outfalls are monitored periodically by Chemistry as part of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System sampling requirements. Operations performs routine walkdowns and surveillances of plant systems, buildings, and surrounding grounds of the Owner Controlled Area. Engineering performs routine walkdowns and surveillances of systems. Spills are entered into the Corrective Action Program for reporting and trending.
Chemistry completes periodic radionuclide sampling of non-radioactive systems. Radiological Protection Department completes routine outdoor area surveys within the Restricted Area of the site.
- 2. Briefly describe the program and/or methods for monitoring onsite groundwater for the presence of radioactivity released from plant operations.
The REMP program monitors two onsite locations for groundwater and reports the results annually in the Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report. There are two drinking water wells which are monitored quarterly. The wells are located west of the plant in the Owner Controlled Area. Results are below detection as outlined in the Offsite Dose Assessment Manual (ODAM).
- 3. If applicable, briefly summarize any occurrences of inadvertent releases of radioactive liquids that had the potential to reach groundwater and have been documented in accordance with 10 CFR 50.75(g).
None
- 4. If applicable, briefly summarize the circumstances associated with any' onsite or offsite groundwater monitoring result indicating a concentration in groundwater of radioactivity released from plant operations that exceeds the maximum contaminant level (MCL) established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for drinking water.
There have been no groundwater results indicating concentrations which exceed the USEPA limits.
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- 5. Briefly describe any remediation efforts undertaken or planned to reduce or eliminate levels of radioactivity resulting from plant operations in soil or groundwater onsite or offsite.
No groundwater or soil radioactivity levels in excess of ODAM limits have been detected.
ATTACHMENT 3 LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS© Correspondence Number:
NLS2006061 The following table identifies those actions committed to by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) in this document. Any other actions discussed in the submittal represent intended or planned actions by NPPD. They are described for information only and are not regulatory commitments. Please notify the Licensing Manager at Cooper Nuclear Station of any questions regarding this document or any associated regulatory commitments.
COMMITMENT COMMITTED DATE COMMITMENT NUMBER OR OUTAGE None 4
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