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{{#Wiki_filter:Public Service Electric and Gas Company Steven E. Miltenberger Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge. NJ 08038 609-339-4199 Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer JUL 2 1 1988 NLR-N88112 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen:
{{#Wiki_filter:Public Service Electric and Gas Company Steven E. Miltenberger                   Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge. NJ 08038 609-339-4199 Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer JUL 2 1 1988 NLR-N88112 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen:
REPORT OF JULY 15, 1988 IMPINGEMENT OF SEA TURTLE SALEM GENERATING STATION, UNIT NO. 2 DOCKET NO. 50-311 This report is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of Salem Unit No. 2 Environmental Technical Specifications, Section 4.1.l and 5.4.2a, b and c. This report is required within thirty (30) days of discovery.
REPORT OF JULY 15, 1988 IMPINGEMENT OF SEA TURTLE SALEM GENERATING STATION, UNIT NO. 2 DOCKET NO. 50-311 This report is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of Salem Unit No. 2 Environmental Technical Specifications, Section 4.1.l and 5.4.2a, b and c. This report is required within thirty (30) days of discovery.
Sincerely, Attachment C Mr. D. c. Fischer USNRC Licensing Project Manager Mr. R. w. Borchardt USNRC Senior Resident Inspector Mr. w. T. Russell, Administrator USNRC Region I Mr. D. M. Scott, Chief Bureau of Nuclear Engineering Department of Environmental Protection 380 Scotch Road Trenton, NJ 08628 Mr. Richard Delgado New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 8807270!01 880721 ADUCK 05000311 L.: PDC s
Sincerely, Attachment C       Mr. D. c. Fischer USNRC Licensing Project Manager Mr. R. w. Borchardt USNRC Senior Resident Inspector Mr. w. T. Russell, Administrator USNRC Region I Mr. D. M. Scott, Chief Bureau of Nuclear Engineering Department of Environmental Protection 380 Scotch Road Trenton, NJ 08628 Mr. Richard Delgado New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 8807270!01 880721 P ~R      ADUCK 05000311 PDC s L.:
* IMPINGEMENT OF SEA TURTLES REPORT: July 18, 1988 OCCURRENCE DATE: July 15, 1988 FACILITY:
 
Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Public Service Electric and Gas Company Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 IDENTIFICATION OF OCCURRENCE:
IMPINGEMENT OF SEA TURTLES
Two Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles were stranded on the Salem Generating Station circulating water system (CWS) intake trash bars on July 15. The loggerhead sea turtle is federally listed as a "threatened" species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. CONDITIONS PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE:
* REPORT:           July 18, 1988 OCCURRENCE DATE: July 15, 1988 FACILITY:         Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Public Service Electric and Gas Company Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 IDENTIFICATION OF OCCURRENCE:
July 15, 1988 -Unit 1, 100% power (1,138 MWe) -Unit 2, 100% power (1,120 MWe) DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCES:
Two Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles were stranded on the Salem Generating Station circulating water system (CWS) intake trash bars on July 15. The loggerhead sea turtle is federally listed as a "threatened" species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended.
On July 15, 1988, at 1035 hours, two Loggerhead sea turtles were reported on the trash bars of the CWS intake. Both units were at full power and twelve circulating pumps were in operation at the time the turtles were found. The turtles were captured during the cleaning of the trash racks and were dead when recovered.
CONDITIONS PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE:
One turtle had an approximate carapace length (SL) and carapace width (SW) of 49 and 41 centimeters, respectively and it's weight was estimated to be 20 kilograms.
July 15, 1988 - Unit 1, 100% power (1,138 MWe)
The other turtle had a carapace length and width of 61 and 46 centimeters, respectively, and an estimated weight of 36 kilograms.
              - Unit 2, 100% power (1,120 MWe)
In accordance with the usual procedure, the turtles were turned over to R. Schoelkopf of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), of Brigantine, New Jersey. The Senior Shift Supervisor was notified of the July 15 event by the circulating water intake operator.
DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCES:
The following agencies were notified after the occurrence.
On July 15, 1988, at 1035 hours, two Loggerhead sea turtles were reported on the trash bars of the CWS intake. Both units were at full power and twelve circulating pumps were in operation at the time the turtles were found. The turtles were captured during the cleaning of the trash racks and were dead when recovered. One turtle had an approximate carapace length (SL) and carapace width (SW) of 49 and 41 centimeters, respectively and it's weight was estimated to be 20 kilograms. The other turtle had a carapace length and width of 61 and 46 centimeters, respectively, and an estimated weight of 36 kilograms.
In accordance with the usual procedure, the turtles were turned over to R. Schoelkopf of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), of Brigantine, New Jersey.
The Senior Shift Supervisor was notified of the July 15 event by the circulating water intake operator. The following agencies were notified after the occurrence.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Resident Inspector)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Resident Inspector)
: u. s. National Marine Fisheries Service New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection APPARENT CAUSE OF OCCURRENCES Sea turtles are a summer migrant, common to Delaware Bay. Small numbers typically occur in the lower Delaware River near Salem during July through September.
: u. s. National Marine Fisheries Service New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Past experience indicates that healthy sea turtles are usually able to avoid the approach velocity of the CWS intake, although occasionally one will become impinged on the trash bars. Necropsies on the two turtles indicated that the larger of the two turtles had been dead for several days prior to impingement on the trash bars. The smaller turtle had no evidence of internal damage. ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCE The CWS intake is monitored for the accumulation of debris, which is periodically removed. Any turtles which are observed impinged against the trash bars are recovered immediately.
 
Between 1979 and present, a total of 35 sea turtles have been collected at or in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Of these, eight (23%) were Kemp's Ridleys and 27 (77%) were Loggerheads.
APPARENT CAUSE OF OCCURRENCES Sea turtles are a summer migrant, common to Delaware Bay. Small numbers typically occur in the lower Delaware River near Salem during July through September. Past experience indicates that healthy sea turtles are usually able to avoid the approach velocity of the CWS intake, although occasionally one will become impinged on the trash bars. Necropsies on the two turtles indicated that the larger of the two turtles had been dead for several days prior to impingement on the trash bars.
Of the total turtles collected, 11 (31%) were alive when recovered.
The smaller turtle had no evidence of internal damage.
CORRECTIVE ACTION The trash bars are observed at least once per 8 hour shift and cleaned at least once per day. As a result of the increased frequency of occurrence during 1988, trash bars are being observed at least once per 2 hours. Any sea turtle observed on the trash bars is removed immediately.
ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCE The CWS intake is monitored for the accumulation of debris, which is periodically removed. Any turtles which are observed impinged against the trash bars are recovered immediately.
Resuscitation will be attempted if the turtle is not unquestionably dead. In accordance with the standard procedure, all specimens will be held under appropriate conditions and turned over to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.}}
Between 1979 and present, a total of 35 sea turtles have been collected at or in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Of these, eight (23%) were Kemp's Ridleys and 27 (77%) were Loggerheads. Of the total turtles collected, 11 (31%) were alive when recovered.
CORRECTIVE ACTION The trash bars are observed at least once per 8 hour shift and cleaned at least once per day. As a result of the increased frequency of occurrence during 1988, trash bars are being observed at least once per 2 hours. Any sea turtle observed on the trash bars is removed immediately. Resuscitation will be attempted if the turtle is not unquestionably dead. In accordance with the standard procedure, all specimens will be held under appropriate conditions and turned over to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.}}

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ML18093A969
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Public Service Electric and Gas Company Steven E. Miltenberger Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge. NJ 08038 609-339-4199 Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer JUL 2 1 1988 NLR-N88112 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen:

REPORT OF JULY 15, 1988 IMPINGEMENT OF SEA TURTLE SALEM GENERATING STATION, UNIT NO. 2 DOCKET NO. 50-311 This report is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of Salem Unit No. 2 Environmental Technical Specifications, Section 4.1.l and 5.4.2a, b and c. This report is required within thirty (30) days of discovery.

Sincerely, Attachment C Mr. D. c. Fischer USNRC Licensing Project Manager Mr. R. w. Borchardt USNRC Senior Resident Inspector Mr. w. T. Russell, Administrator USNRC Region I Mr. D. M. Scott, Chief Bureau of Nuclear Engineering Department of Environmental Protection 380 Scotch Road Trenton, NJ 08628 Mr. Richard Delgado New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 8807270!01 880721 P ~R ADUCK 05000311 PDC s L.:

IMPINGEMENT OF SEA TURTLES

  • REPORT: July 18, 1988 OCCURRENCE DATE: July 15, 1988 FACILITY: Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Public Service Electric and Gas Company Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 IDENTIFICATION OF OCCURRENCE:

Two Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles were stranded on the Salem Generating Station circulating water system (CWS) intake trash bars on July 15. The loggerhead sea turtle is federally listed as a "threatened" species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended.

CONDITIONS PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE:

July 15, 1988 - Unit 1, 100% power (1,138 MWe)

- Unit 2, 100% power (1,120 MWe)

DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCES:

On July 15, 1988, at 1035 hours0.012 days <br />0.288 hours <br />0.00171 weeks <br />3.938175e-4 months <br />, two Loggerhead sea turtles were reported on the trash bars of the CWS intake. Both units were at full power and twelve circulating pumps were in operation at the time the turtles were found. The turtles were captured during the cleaning of the trash racks and were dead when recovered. One turtle had an approximate carapace length (SL) and carapace width (SW) of 49 and 41 centimeters, respectively and it's weight was estimated to be 20 kilograms. The other turtle had a carapace length and width of 61 and 46 centimeters, respectively, and an estimated weight of 36 kilograms.

In accordance with the usual procedure, the turtles were turned over to R. Schoelkopf of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), of Brigantine, New Jersey.

The Senior Shift Supervisor was notified of the July 15 event by the circulating water intake operator. The following agencies were notified after the occurrence.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Resident Inspector)

u. s. National Marine Fisheries Service New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

APPARENT CAUSE OF OCCURRENCES Sea turtles are a summer migrant, common to Delaware Bay. Small numbers typically occur in the lower Delaware River near Salem during July through September. Past experience indicates that healthy sea turtles are usually able to avoid the approach velocity of the CWS intake, although occasionally one will become impinged on the trash bars. Necropsies on the two turtles indicated that the larger of the two turtles had been dead for several days prior to impingement on the trash bars.

The smaller turtle had no evidence of internal damage.

ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCE The CWS intake is monitored for the accumulation of debris, which is periodically removed. Any turtles which are observed impinged against the trash bars are recovered immediately.

Between 1979 and present, a total of 35 sea turtles have been collected at or in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Of these, eight (23%) were Kemp's Ridleys and 27 (77%) were Loggerheads. Of the total turtles collected, 11 (31%) were alive when recovered.

CORRECTIVE ACTION The trash bars are observed at least once per 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> shift and cleaned at least once per day. As a result of the increased frequency of occurrence during 1988, trash bars are being observed at least once per 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />. Any sea turtle observed on the trash bars is removed immediately. Resuscitation will be attempted if the turtle is not unquestionably dead. In accordance with the standard procedure, all specimens will be held under appropriate conditions and turned over to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

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