ML16111B202

Submittal of Annual Environmental Operating Report

ML16111B202
Person / Time
Site:	North Anna
Issue date:	04/14/2016
From:	Gerald Bichof Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO)
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23261 April 14, 2016 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Serial No.16-108 Attention: Document Control Desk NAPS/JHL Washington, D . C. 20555 Docket Nos. 50-338 50-339 License Nos. NPF-4 NPF-7 Gentlemen:

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY (DOMINION)

NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT Enclosed is the Annual Environmental Operating Report for North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2 for 2015, pursuant to Section 5.4.1 of the Technical Specifications, Appendix B - Environmental Protection Plan.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Robin Klearman at (540) 894-2436.

Very truly yours, Ge~f;;p Site Vice President

(::nclosure ,

cc: U. s*. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE Suite 120'0.

Atlanta, Georgia .30303-1257

.NRC Senior Resident Inspector

• Nqrth Anna Power Stati.an* *

• ~*

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 APPENDIX B ENV:IRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN 2015 ANNUAL REPORT DOCKET NOS. 50-338 AND 50-339 Page 1 of 4

• ....... I l INTRODUCTION This 2015, Environmental Operating Report for the North Anna Power Station is submitted by Virginia Electric and Power Company, as required under Section 5.4.1 of Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) .

The objective of the EPP is to verify that the North Anna Power Station is operated in an environmentally acceptable manner, consistent with NRC and other federal, state and local requirements as well as to keep the NRC informed of any environmental effects of facility construction or operation.

During 2015, no significant adverse environmental impacts occurred as a result of the operation of North Anna Power Station, Units 1 and 2. Aquatic issues are addressed in the licensee's VPDES permit (number VA 0052451) issued by the Virginia State Water Control Board. The VPDES permitting program is administered by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the NRC relies on this agency for regulation of matters involving water quality and aquatic biota.

Listed below are the summaries and analyses required by Subsection 4.2 of the EPP.

PLANT DESIGN AND OPERATION (SECTION 3.1)

A review of all changes in station design or operation, tests and experiments failed to reveal any potentially, significant, unreviewed, environmental issues.

EROSION CONTROL INSPECTION - SITE (SECTION 4.2.2.1)

Performance of Periodic Test Procedure, l-PT-9.3: Erosion Control Inspection-Station Site, and 0-PT-75.12: Visual Inspection of the Service Water Reservoir Dike Crest and Toe, were completed by the Civil/Design Engineering Department. Seven (7) areas of concern were identified during the performance of 1-PT-9. 3. One (1) area of concern was identified during the performance of 0-PT-75.i2.

The areas identified in 1-PT-9. 3 were minor erosion issues. Two (2) of the areas identified were due to minor erosion concerns near the Fabrication Shop and Warehouse 5, where grading or additional gravel was needed due to rutting observed in gravel areas. Two (2) of the areas identified were due to excess gravel Page 2 of 4

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build-up in concrete drainage ditches adjacent to the warehouse road and main access road, that needed to be cleaned out. There were two (2) issues of animal burrows near Warehouse 5 and the I SF SI area, which needed to be f i 11 ed. There was one ( 1 ) area identified where gravel and sediment had clogged a culvert pipe near Warehouse 6, which needed to be cleaned out. The one (1) area identified during the performance of 0-PT-75.12 was animal burrows observed near the Service Water Reservoir's horizontal drain gallery, which needed to be filled. All of the issues identified were entered into the station's corrective action system and work orders were assigned. All of the work that was assigned to correct the identified issues was completed by April :1,3th, 2016. All of the issues identified were minor erosion issues that did not adversely impact site erosion control measures, or station operation.

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM CORRIDOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY SECTION 4.2.2.2)

During 2015, all transmission line rights-of-way were patrolled to coordinate brush and tree work needed for maintenance of the lines. This work involved the following:

• North Anna-to-Gordonsville corridor: The patrol did not reveal any vegetation issues that needed work. No significant erosion and sedimentation issues were observed.

• North Anna-to-Morrisville corridor: The patrol revealed that there were some minor vegetation issues. Herbicide applications commenced on 08/04/15 and were completed on 08/20/15. No significant erosion and sedimentation issues were observed.

• North Anna to Ladysmith corridor: The patrol did not reveal any vegetation issues that needed work. No significant erosion and sedimentation issues were observed.

• North Anna to Midlothian corridor: The patrol did not reveal any vegetation issues that needed work. No significant erosion and sedimentation issues were observed.

During all of the above-noted patrols and follow-up observations, no abnormal erosion conditions were observed on any of the above corridors associated with .transmission line Page 3 of 4

construction, modification, maintenance activities or the use of herbicides during 2015.

NON-COMPLIANCE (SECTION 5.4.1)

There were no non-compliances with the Environmental Protection Plan during 2015.

NON-ROUTINE REPORTS (SECTION 5.4.2)

There were no non-routine reports for 2015.

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23261 April 14, 2016 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Serial No.16-108 Attention: Document Control Desk NAPS/JHL Washington, D . C. 20555 Docket Nos. 50-338 50-339 License Nos. NPF-4 NPF-7 Gentlemen:

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY (DOMINION)

NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT Enclosed is the Annual Environmental Operating Report for North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2 for 2015, pursuant to Section 5.4.1 of the Technical Specifications, Appendix B - Environmental Protection Plan.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Robin Klearman at (540) 894-2436.

Very truly yours, Ge~f;;p Site Vice President

(::nclosure ,

cc: U. s*. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE Suite 120'0.

Atlanta, Georgia .30303-1257

.NRC Senior Resident Inspector

• Nqrth Anna Power Stati.an* *

• ~*

VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 APPENDIX B ENV:IRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN 2015 ANNUAL REPORT DOCKET NOS. 50-338 AND 50-339 Page 1 of 4

• ....... I l INTRODUCTION This 2015, Environmental Operating Report for the North Anna Power Station is submitted by Virginia Electric and Power Company, as required under Section 5.4.1 of Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) .

The objective of the EPP is to verify that the North Anna Power Station is operated in an environmentally acceptable manner, consistent with NRC and other federal, state and local requirements as well as to keep the NRC informed of any environmental effects of facility construction or operation.

During 2015, no significant adverse environmental impacts occurred as a result of the operation of North Anna Power Station, Units 1 and 2. Aquatic issues are addressed in the licensee's VPDES permit (number VA 0052451) issued by the Virginia State Water Control Board. The VPDES permitting program is administered by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the NRC relies on this agency for regulation of matters involving water quality and aquatic biota.

Listed below are the summaries and analyses required by Subsection 4.2 of the EPP.

PLANT DESIGN AND OPERATION (SECTION 3.1)

A review of all changes in station design or operation, tests and experiments failed to reveal any potentially, significant, unreviewed, environmental issues.

EROSION CONTROL INSPECTION - SITE (SECTION 4.2.2.1)

Performance of Periodic Test Procedure, l-PT-9.3: Erosion Control Inspection-Station Site, and 0-PT-75.12: Visual Inspection of the Service Water Reservoir Dike Crest and Toe, were completed by the Civil/Design Engineering Department. Seven (7) areas of concern were identified during the performance of 1-PT-9. 3. One (1) area of concern was identified during the performance of 0-PT-75.i2.

The areas identified in 1-PT-9. 3 were minor erosion issues. Two (2) of the areas identified were due to minor erosion concerns near the Fabrication Shop and Warehouse 5, where grading or additional gravel was needed due to rutting observed in gravel areas. Two (2) of the areas identified were due to excess gravel Page 2 of 4

.:11' , I \

build-up in concrete drainage ditches adjacent to the warehouse road and main access road, that needed to be cleaned out. There were two (2) issues of animal burrows near Warehouse 5 and the I SF SI area, which needed to be f i 11 ed. There was one ( 1 ) area identified where gravel and sediment had clogged a culvert pipe near Warehouse 6, which needed to be cleaned out. The one (1) area identified during the performance of 0-PT-75.12 was animal burrows observed near the Service Water Reservoir's horizontal drain gallery, which needed to be filled. All of the issues identified were entered into the station's corrective action system and work orders were assigned. All of the work that was assigned to correct the identified issues was completed by April :1,3th, 2016. All of the issues identified were minor erosion issues that did not adversely impact site erosion control measures, or station operation.

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM CORRIDOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY SECTION 4.2.2.2)

During 2015, all transmission line rights-of-way were patrolled to coordinate brush and tree work needed for maintenance of the lines. This work involved the following:

• North Anna-to-Gordonsville corridor: The patrol did not reveal any vegetation issues that needed work. No significant erosion and sedimentation issues were observed.

• North Anna-to-Morrisville corridor: The patrol revealed that there were some minor vegetation issues. Herbicide applications commenced on 08/04/15 and were completed on 08/20/15. No significant erosion and sedimentation issues were observed.

• North Anna to Ladysmith corridor: The patrol did not reveal any vegetation issues that needed work. No significant erosion and sedimentation issues were observed.

• North Anna to Midlothian corridor: The patrol did not reveal any vegetation issues that needed work. No significant erosion and sedimentation issues were observed.

During all of the above-noted patrols and follow-up observations, no abnormal erosion conditions were observed on any of the above corridors associated with .transmission line Page 3 of 4

construction, modification, maintenance activities or the use of herbicides during 2015.

NON-COMPLIANCE (SECTION 5.4.1)

There were no non-compliances with the Environmental Protection Plan during 2015.

NON-ROUTINE REPORTS (SECTION 5.4.2)

There were no non-routine reports for 2015.

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