PNP 2017-027, Submittal of 2016 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report
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| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 04/28/2017 |
| From: | Hardy J Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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~Entergy PNP 2017-027 April 28, 2017 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Palisades Nuclear Plant 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway Covert, MI 49043 Tel 269 764 2000 Jeffery A. Hardy Regulatory Assurance Manager
Subject:
2016 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report Palisades Nuclear Plant Docket 50-255 License No. DPR-20
Dear Sir or Madam:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc (ENO) is providing the Palisades Nuclear Plant (PNP)
Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2016. This report was prepared in accordance with the PNP Renewed Facility Operating License, Appendix S, section 5.4.1. The attached report describes the implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016.
This letter contains no new commitments and no revisions to existing commitments.
Sincerely, JAH/bed
Attachment:
1.2016 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report
- 2. Herbicide and Pesticide Treatments cc: Administrator, Region III, USNRC Project Manager, Palisades, USNRC Resident Inspector, Palisades, USNRC
ATTACHMENT 1 2016 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report
1.0 BACKGROUND
Appendix B of the Renewed Facility Operating License for the Palisades Nuclear Plant (PNP) requires the submittal of an annual environmental operating report to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), describing the implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) during the previous year. The reporting period is January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016.
The PNP operated for 8,784 hours0.00907 days <br />0.218 hours <br />0.0013 weeks <br />2.98312e-4 months <br /> and produced a net total of 7,041,288 MWHe during 2016.
This represents 99.6% of the net demonstrated capacity of the design electric rating of 805 MWe.
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATIONS Four engineering changes were evaluated per Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (ENO) procedure, EN-EV-115, "Environmental Reviews and Evaluations," during 2016.
Engineering Change, EC-61195 was performed for E-30B cooling tower replacement to be performed during refueling outage commencing in April 2017. This change will modify the design of the cooling tower. The new tower is a like-for-like change with respect to operation and flow volume, but will operate more efficiently given new technology. All land disturbances have permits in place regarding impacts on critical dune areas. Environmental preparations for this tower replacement are consistent with those that occurred for the E-10A tower in 2012.
This EC and work is scheduled through July 2017.
Engineering Change, EC-61200 was performed for the relocation of the cooling tower E-30B oil collection building and tanks to support the cooling tower replacement. This change requires minor modifications to the site Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures/Pollution Incident Prevention Plan (SPCC/PIPP) due to a slightly larger volume and a new secondary containment configuration.
Engineering Change, EC-64377 was performed for excavation and concrete placement near existing transformer pad EX-04 outside of the protected area. This excavation is for a new transformer pad and containment pit for oil from three transformers. The spare transformer area has a sloped area to the south that will prevent flooding or changes to the runoff of the area. Secondary containment is provided for all transformers per required volume including rainwater per Technical Paper No. 40 - Rainfall Frequency Atlas of The United States.
Operations monitoring and drainage requirements are met per Palisades' SPCC/PIPP. Pad and containment design includes water stops, epoxy sealer, and angle curb to prevent release.
Engineering Change, EC-65669 was performed to modify an existing track alley storm drain pathway. The changes are not adding any additional volume to the permitted storm water outfalls; it is changing the catch basin to which the track alley area is draining. It will now drain to the monitored outfall SW-06, when it previously drained to outfall SW-04 which is not a radioactively monitored pathway.
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Work being performed for the switchyard expansion that was included in the 2015 report (Critical Dune Permit WRP000571) did carry over into 2016. There were no additional environmental impacts above those evaluated as part of the critical dune permit.
There were no additional changes, tests, or experiments that involved un-reviewed environmental questions or EPP changes.
3.0 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED UNDER NPDES No additional activities were authorized under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
4.0 UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS In August 2016 in accordance with site procedure SWSO-4, Chemistry notified the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), NRC, and VanBuren State Park prior to a routine, annual treatment of Palisades' plant piping to control zebra mussels. The treatment created a plume of remnants of clay powder in Lake Michigan. The clay was more visible due to the very calm conditions of Lake Michigan. This prompted the public to contact the media, Coast Guard, DEQ, and local police. These additional public agencies will be notified prior to future treatments.
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Documentation of the effect of cooling tower operation on meteorological variables was required for two years following the conversion from the once-through cooling system to the cooling towers. Because the cooling towers have been in operation for 40 years, meteorological monitoring and other monitoring activities related to the cooling towers were not required during 2016.
TruGreen treated other areas of the property for vegetation management during 2016. Rose Pest Solutions treated areas of the property for tick and pest control. Herbicides were not applied to the transmission line exit corridor in 2016. The application of herbicides and pesticides is documented in Attachment 2.
6.0 NON-ROUTINE REPORTS During 2016, no non-routine reports were generated. One non-routine notification was made as described in Section 4.0.
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ATTACHMENT 2 HERBICIDE & PESTICIDE TREATMENTS Company:
TruGreen 9077 Portage Industrial Portage, Michigan 49024-9935 Date of Treatment: April 14, 2016 May 26,2016 May 31,2016 July 07, 2016 August 10, 2016 September 7, 2016 October 21, 2016 (76.05 gallons applied)
(76.03 gallons applied)
(6 gallons applied)
(52.64 gallons applied)
(52.64 gallons applied)
(52.64 gallons applied)
(495 pounds applied)
- Liquid volumes are the active chemicals used and do not include the dilution water.
Commercial Names of Products in Solution: Dimension, Tru Power 3, Payload, Oust XP, Escalade 2, Razor, Barricade, Tripower Chemical Names of Products:
Dimension - Dimethyl 2-( difluoromethyl)-4-(2-methylpropyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)-3, 5-pyridinedicarbothioate)
Tru power 3-Triisopropanolamine Salt of 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid, Dimethylamine Salt of (+)-R-2-(2-Methyl-4-Chlorophenoxy) propionic acid, Dicamba Acid Payload-Flumioxazin (2-[7 -fluoro-3,4-dihydro-3-oxo-4-(2-propynyl)-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-6-yl]-4,5,6, 7 -tetrahydro-1 H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione)
Razor: -Glyphosate, N(phosphonomethly) glycine, in the form of its isoprophlamine salt, Ethoxylated Tallowamines Escalade 2-2, 4-0, Fluroxypyr, Dicamba Barricade- - Attapulgite Clay, Crystalline Silica, Quartz, Propylene Glycol, Prodiamine Oust XP-Sulfometuron methyl {MethyI2-(((((4,6-dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl ) amino J-carbony IJamino J-sulfonyl)benzoate }
Tripower: Dimethyliamine salt of 2-methyl 4-chloicophenoxy acid, Dimethalyne salt of
(+)-R-2-(2-methl-4-chlorophynoxy)proprionic acid, Dimethylamine salt of Dicamba (3,6-Dichloro-o-anisic acid)
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ATTACHMENT 2 HERBICIDE & PESTICIDE TREATMENTS Concentration of Active Ingredient in Field Use Mix:
One solution was mixed together that contained the following:
50 oz. per 44 gallons per acre (Tru power 3) applied to 3.75 acres Diluting Substance: Water for wet applications No dilutions for dry applications Rate of Application: 44 gallons per acre liquid application (Tru power 3, Tripower, Barricade, Dimension, Razor, Payload, Oust XP, Escalade 2) 132 Ibs per acre applied of dry fertilizer Total Amount Used:
316 Gallons total volume used for liquid treatment*
495 Pounds total volume used for dry treatment
- Liquid volumes are the active chemicals used and do not include the dilution water.
Method of Application: Hand sprayer for liquids Broadcast spreader for dry application Frequency of Application: Throughout the year as needed Location: Along and near roadways, fence lines, walkways, parking lots, Containment areas, substations, cooling towers, protected area, and microwave zones.
Purpose of Treatment: Fertilizer, control of weed species, crabgrass, nuisance vegetation, nuisance broadleaf vegetation Page 2 of 4
ATTACHMENT 2 HERBICIDE & PESTICIDE TREATMENTS Company:
Rose Pest Solutions 2714 South 11th St. Ste B Niles, Michigan 49120-4420 Date of Treatment: Jan 11, 2016 Jan 25, 2016 Feb 22, 2016 Mar 14,2016 Mar 28, 2016 Ap ril 11, 2016 April 25, 2016 May 4, 2016 May 19, 2016 May 23,2016 June 6, 2016 June 13, 2016 June 27, 2016 July 6,2016 July 11, 2016 July 25, 2016 August 2, 2016 August 8, 2016 August 22,2016 September 12, 2016 September 26, 2016 October 10, 2016 October 24,2016 November 14, 2016 November 28, 2016 December 12, 2016 December 29, 2016 (20 grams applied)
(60 grams applied)
(220 grams applied)
(100 grams applied)
(80 grams applied)
(180 grams applied)
(180 grams applied)
(5 grams applied)
(140 grams applied)
(280 grams applied)
(1.5 Gallons applied)
(240 Grams applied)
(240 Grams applied)
(2.0 gallons applied)
(260 grams applied)
(320 grams applied)
(1.0 gallon applied)
(140 grams applied)
(280 grams applied)
(380 grams applied)
(220 grams applied)
(340 grams applied)
(360 grams applied)
(480 grams applied)
(160 grams applied)
(300 grams applied)
(280 grams applied)
Commercial Names of Products in Solution: Talstar Pro, Maxforce FC Select Roach Killer Bait Gel, and Final all-Weather Blox Chemical Names of Products:
Talstar Pro - Bifenthrin (2-methyl [1, 1'-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate Final AW Blox - Brodifacoum [3-[3-(4'-Bromo-[1, 1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenyl]-4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one]
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ATTACHMENT 2 HERBICIDE & PESTICIDE TREATMENTS Maxforce FC Select Roach Killer Bait Gel - Fipronil: 5-amino-1-[2,6-dichloro (trifluoromethyl)phenyl] (trifluoromethylsulfinyl)-1 H-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile Concentration of Active Ingredient in Field Use Mix:
One solution was mixed together that contained the following:
1.00 fluid oz. of the chemicals per gallon of water Diluting Substance: Water for wet applications No dilutions for dry applications Total Amount Used (active ingredient amounts):
4.50 Gallons total volume used for liquid treatment 5265 Grams total volume used for dry treatment Method of Application: Hand sprayer for liquids Bait Station Installation for dry application Frequency of Application: Throughout the year as needed Location: Along and near roadways, fence lines, walkways, and the protected area.
Purpose of Treatment: Tick, Mice and Roach control Page 4 of 4