ML12157A443

Attachment 45 to GNRO-2012/00039 - Er Reference-GGNS 2009g (2008 Depredation Report)

ML12157A443
Person / Time
Site:	Grand Gulf
Issue date:	05/23/2012
From:	Entergy Operations
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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GNRO-2012/00039
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Attachment 45 to GNRO-2012/00039 Attachment 45 to GNRO-2012/00039 ER Reference-GGNS 2009g (2008 Depredation Report)

SEntergy January 20, 2009 Ms. Carmen P. Simonton U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Permit Office P.O. Box 49208 Atlanta, GA 30359

SUBJECT:

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Federal Depredation Annual Report, Permit Renewal Request, and Migratory Bird Damage Project Report Permit No. MB798276-0 GEXO- 00001

Dear Ms. Simonton:

As required by your letter dated December 18, 2008, we are including our Depredation Annual Report Form, our permit renewal request [which includes the renewal fee of

$100.00], and our Updated Migratory Bird Damage Project Report.

If.you.have any cn.. .

pký.%A)UL4" CMIieS A. Shepphard at (601) 437-7312 or by email at: CShepph LEntergy.com.

Sincerely, Mr. Richard A. Scarbrough Chemistry Superintendent Grand Gulf Nuclear Station CKS/JML'RAS/cks

GEXO-. 00001 Page 2 Attachments: 2008 Depredation Annual Report Form Permit Renewal Application Renewal Fee of $100.00 Updated Migratory Bird Damage Project Report cc:

Mr. M. J. Larsons w/o Mr. R. N. Buckley (M-ECH-595) w/a Mr. Patrick Smith [USDA] w/a Mr. Elmo Collins [NRC] w/a File [CHEM]

File [CENTRAL] ( 9 )

United States Department of the Interior Migratory Bird Permit Office O. Box 49208 SERVICE FISH AND P.WILDLIFE Atlanta, Georgia 30359 December 18, 2008 ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.

GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION P.O. BOX 756 PORT GIBSON, MS 39150 Your Federal Migratory Bird DEPREDATION (DPRD) PERMIT, MB798276-0, expires on March 31, 2009.

Please indicate if a renewal is desired: 't es v_ No RENEWAL PROCEDURES:

I. Attach a specific description of the damage or other interests harmed over the past year, an estimate of the economic loss suffered as ý result, and an estimate of the number of each species involved.

2. Attach a description of the nonlethal control techniques you have used to alleviate or eliminate the problem over the past year, including how long and how often they have been conducted.

3. Attach an updated Migratory Bird Damage Report (WS Form 37). This form is completed by U.S.

Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services Program. You may contact the Wildlife Services Program at (866) 487-3297.

4. Enclose a check or money order in the amount of $100. If you are a homeowner requesting a permit for damage to your personal residence or property, enclose $50.00. Federal, State, Tribal and Municipal government agencies are exempt from the fee requirement.

5. If you are applying on behalf of an airport for a permit to control birds in flight zones, indicate whether you are operating under an approved Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.

Yes No

6. Report any changes in the information submitted with your original application including name, principal officer, addre%, phor= number oe locatio, of business.

7. Complete this renewal letter and the enclosed Depredation Annual Report and return them with the attachments aad your fee to the address above by January 31, 2009.

If this written request for renewal of your permit is postmarked by March 01, 2009, you may continue activities authorized by your expired permit until the Service has acted on your request for renewal. (See 50 CFR 13.22)

You will be required to submit a new application if-you allow your current permit to expire.

If you have any questions, please contact this office at the address above or call 404-679-7070. Information, regulations and forms may be obtained by visiting our website at www.fws.gov/permits.

I hereby certify thatall informationsubmitted In supportof my originalapplicationremains currentand correct except dis changedpreviously or with thisfornm I understandany false statement may subject me to the criminalpenaltiesof 18 USC 1001.

'III :Z/ .TAKF R IE D Signature .- '- ..'*. " " - .

Attachment I Attach a specific description of the damage or other interests harmed over the past year, an estimate of the economic loss suffered as a result, and an estimate of the number of each species involved. [Item 1f:

Damage primarily results fro bird defecation on safety related and similar equipment, such as motors, emergency water reservoirs, piping, card readers, walkways, and stairways, electrical wiring, and cable trays. Also, the increased frequency of visits by employees and security personnel to various areas of this facility resulting from changes implemented since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have increased exposure to bird mites and other potential health effects.

The primary species involved are:

Barn Swallows [Hirundo rustica]

Cliff Swallows [Petrochelidon pyrrhonta1 Swallow nests occur at varying location and include colonies varying from a few nests to hundreds of nests, depending upon the particular locations.

The actual damage costs to plant equipment have not been determined at this time. In 2007 the cost for implementing non-lethal control techniques were approximately

$23,000. These techniques include the cleaning, painting, and periodic maintenance of equipment and facility areas subject to debris deposition, defecation, and other damage by birds.

Attach a description on non-lethal control techniques you have used to alleviate of eliminate the problem over the past year, including how long and how often they have been conducted. [Item 21:

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station began implementing non-lethal control techniques in 1994.

These include the removal of abandoned nests after the migration is begun and cleaning the nest sites to remove residuals that encourage nesting the following season. Many of these nest sites are also painted to discourage nest rebuilding the next year. In addition, we utilize other non-lethal control techniques such as the periodic relocation of fake predators such as owls netting, plastic door coverings, noise makers, and wire barricades.

In 2007, several areas were pressure washed and painted to control bird activities. These areas included the Standby Service Water Basins, the Radial Wells, the Radial Well Switchgear House and the Administration Building.

r-U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE - MIGRATORY BIRD PERMIT OFFICE QOfjicelUse -0nl-y (See attached addresses) Datc Coinplated ktepori e-c'd in Rzegional office Initials: _______

DEPREDATION - ANNUAL REPORT PERMITTEE: ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. PERMIT NUMBER: MB798276-0 ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 756 REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR: 2008 PORT GIBSON MS 39096 REPORT DUE DATE: JANUARY 31, 2008 r-7] CitV State Zip Code I hqheck here if renortine a change of name, address, or 'contact information PHONE: 601-437-7312 Email: CShepph@Entergy.com INSTRUCTIONS: Type or print the information requested below for all birds taken or held under your permit during the year covered by this report and return the completed report to the above address by the due date. Use of this form is not mandatory, but the same information must be submitted. A supplemental sheet is available if needed. Filing an annual report is a condition of your permit. Failure to file a timely report can result in permit suspension. If you had no activity under your permit during the report year, state "No activity" on the form. (50 CFR parts 13, 21, & 22)

MAKE SURE YOU SIGN & DATE THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT BELOW BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR REPORT.

0 Do0 Please group your entries first by Species, then by State, County, and Month. Provide a subtotal for each species collected by State. See example below.

When & Where Taken ______ O it! Final Disposition SpeciesMonth Birds Birds Nests (What you did with the birds, eggs, carcasses, e.g., destroyed (Common Name) State County (or equivalent) Mon Bird Relocated Destroyed (buried/incinerated); donated to food processing center; Taken Killed * ** released; transferred (to whom?))

Example: Ring-billed Gull VA Fairfax Mar 10 0 0 Destroyed Ring-billed Gull VA Chester Apt 5 0 20 Destroyed Species Total VA 15 0 20 NO ACTIVITY k Relocated in the wild *

• Refers to nests with eggs that are destroyed, addled, oiled, or removed from wild. Do not enter individual eggs, and do not include inactive nests destroyed.

CERTIFICATION: I certily, that the informationcn this report isrue and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement herein may subject me to the criminal penalties of 8 U..ooi. o1001, Signature: . ', ' - Date: i Rev I/2007 I. I 0MB No. 1018-0022 Expires 11/30/20W Form3-202-9 Forni Rev I11/2007 %UU OMB No. 1018-0022 Fxpiics 11/30/201U

FEDERAL FISH AND WILDLIFE PERMIT REPORT Pta*erwork Reduction Act, PrivacyAct, and Freedom of Information Act - Notices In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, elseq.) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), please be advised:

1. The guithering of inforriation on fish and wildlili.' is authorized by:

(Authorizing statutes can he found at: hht.:llwww.poacessgnovlr/index~htmland h ',,/,.vsoVlne its/ltrltr.shtml.)

a. Bald and Golden EagleProtection Acl (16 U.S.C. 668), 50 CFR 22;

b. Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-712), 50 CFR 21;

e. Gieneral Provisions, 50 CFR 10;

d. Gencral Permit Procedures, 50 CFR 13;and

e. Wildlife Provisions (lmnport/export/transport). 50 CFR 14.

2. lnlbrrnation requested in this form is purely vohintary. However, submission of requested information is a condition oftyour permit under the above laws. Failure to provide Lll requested information may be sufficient cause for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to revoke your permit, Response isnot required unless a currently valid Office oI Manageimcnt and Budget (OMB) control number is displayed on form,

3. Disclosures outside the Departrent of the Interior may be made without the consent of an individual under the routine uses listed below,. if the disclosure is compatible with th, purposes for which the record was collected. (Ref. 68 FR 52611. September 4, 2003)

a. Routine disclosure to subject matter experts, and Federal, tribal, Stater, local, and foreign agencies, for the purpose of obtaining advice relevant to making a decision on an application for a permit or when necessary to accomplish aFWS function related to this system of records.

b. Routine disclosure to Federal, tribal, State, local, or foreign wildlife and plant.agencies for the exchange of information on permits granted or denied to assure conipliancc with all applicable permitting requirements.

C. Routine disclosure to Federal, tribal, State, and local authorities who need to know who is permitted to receive and rehabilitate sick, orphaned, and injured birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; federally permitted rehabilitators; individuals seeking a permitted rehabilitator with whomto place a bird in need of care; and licensed veterinarians who receive, treat, or diagnose sick, orphaned, and injured birds.

d. Routine disclosure to the Department of Justice, or a court, adjudicative, or other adninistrative body or to a party in litigation before a court or adjudicative or administrative body, under certain circumstances.

e. Routine disclosure tothe appropriate Federal, tribal. State. local, or foreign governmental agency responsible for investigating, prosecuting, enforcing, or implementing statutes, rules, or licensca, when we become aware of a violation or potential violation of such statutes, rules, or licenses, or when we need to monitor activities associated with a permit or regulated Use.

f' Routine disclosure to a congressional office n response to an inquiry to the office by the individual to whom the record pertains.

g. Routine disclosure to the General Accountin..m Office or Congress when the information is required for the evaluation of the permit programs.

h. Routine disclosure to provide addresses obtai'ed from the Internal Revenue Service to debt collection agencies for purposes of locating a debtor to collect or compronmise a Federal claim against the debtor or to consumer reporting agencies to prepare a commercial credit report for use by the FWS.

4. For individuals, personal information such as home address and telephone number, financial data, and personal identifiers (sacial security number, birth date, etc.) will be removed prior to any releaseof the application.

5. The public reporting burden on the applicant for information collection varies depending on the activity for which a permit is requested. The relevant burden for a Depredation permit annual report is 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />. This burden estimate includes time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data and completing and reviewing the form. You may direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of the form to the Service Infonnation Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 222. Arlington Square, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Stret, NW, Washington D.C. 20240.

Freedom of Information Act - Notice For organizations, businesses, or individuals operating as a business (i~e., penmittees not covered by the Privacy Act), we request that you identify any information that should be considered privileged and confidential business infonimation to allow the Service to meet its responsibilities under FOIA. Confidential business information must be cleariy marked "Business Confidential" at the top of the letter or page and each succeeding page and must be accompanied by a non-confidential summary of the confidential infCormation. The non-confidfntial summary and remaining documents may be made available to the public under FOIA [43.CFR 2.13(c)(4), 43 CFR 2.15(d)(I)(i)].

SERVICE-Migratory Bird Regional Permit

....... O ff ices FWS AREA OF MAILING CONTACT REGION RESPONSIBILITY _ .ADDRESS . INFORMATION Region I California, Hawaii, Idaho, 911 N.E. 1 th Avenue Tel. (503) 872-2715 Nevada, Oregon, Washington Portland, OR 97232-4181 Fax (503) 231-2019 Email permitsR1MBIi@fws.gov Region 2 Arizona, New Mexico, P.O. Box 709 Tel. (505) 248-7882 Oklahoma, Texas Albuquerque, NM 87103 Fax (505) 248-7885 Email permitsR2MBa.fws.gov Region 3 Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, One Federal Drive Tel. (612) 713-5436 Minnesota, Missouri, Fort Snelling, MN 55111 Fax (612) 713-5393 Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin Email permitsR3MB.fws.gov Region 4 Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, P.O. Box 49208 Tel. (404) 679-7070 Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Atlanta, GA 30359 Fax (404) 679-4180 Mississippi, North Carolina, Email permitsR4MB(afws.go, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico Region 5 Connecticut, District of P.O. Box 779 Tel. (413) 253-8643 Columbia, Delaware, Maine, Hadley, MA 01035-0779 Fax (413) 253-8424 Maryland, Massachusetts, Email permitsR5MB(a)fws.ovv New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia Region 6 Colorado, Kansas, Montana, P.O. Box 25486 Tel. (303) 236-8171 North Dakota, Nebraska, DFC(60154) Fax (303) 236-8017 South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming Denver, CO 80225-0486 Email 12ermirsR6MB(@Iivs.gvv Region 7 Alaska 1011 E. Tudor Road Tel. (907) 786-3693 (MS-201) Fax (907) 786-3641 Anchorage, AK 99503 Email PermitsR7MB(@fyvs.coy

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL MIGRATORY -BIRD DAMAGE PROJECT REPORT

1. COOPERATOR NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include 2. LOCATION OF DAMAGE business/agency name ifappropriate) The damage is located at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station outside Entergy Operations, Inc. of Port Gibson, MS. The Station is approximately 5 miles West of Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Highway 61 on Bald Hill Road.

P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 3.COUNTY 4.STATE TELEPHONE  : Work: (601) 437-2288 Fax: (601) 437-2190 Claibome Mississippi S. RESOURCE A RESOURCE CATEGORY B. SPECIFIC REOURCES DAMAGED C. NATURE OF DAMAGE Agricultural  : Natural Resources Walk ways, door ways, and other safety Droppings and nest debris XProperty XHuman Health and Safety related systems

6. DAMAGE ESTIMATE A.QUANTITY OF LOSS AND UNIT OF MEASURE (Pounds Acres, Each, etc.) B. DOLLAR LOSS (if applicable) c. LOSS CONFIRMED BY ADC Five Locations are being impacted, walk ways, door ways, and safety related Per Unit systems. Droppings and nesting debris are the nature of the damage.  : Total $23,000 /annually X Yes :No D. DURATION/TIME PERIOD OF DAMAGE E. DATE ASSISTANCE REQUEST F. DATE OF INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATION TYPE RECEIVED Annual/Seasonal January 9,2009 January 9, 2009 Site Visit XTelephone Letter  : Other

7. MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES A. DEPREDATING SPECIES B. NUMBER INVOLVED C. COMMENTS Cliff Swallows Numbers involved are an estimate of possible daily averages of each 3000-5000 species as reported by cooperator at the site and applicable habitat Occurrence and abundance of each species can be annual and/or Barn Swallows 3000-5000 seasonal. The number of individuals for any species listed may be much greater than the estimate during a given time period.

8. ADC ASSISTANCE PROVIDED A. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED Direct Control " Equipment Loan :Other (Specify)

X Technical Assistance Supplies B. RECOUMMENDEDU ACIT IUN()

X Harassment or hazing techniques Lethal trapping Trap and relocate X Habitat alteration and/or barriers X Shooting X Other (Specify): nest destruction, suitable euthanasia of birds, and egg destruction C. METHODS ATTEMPTEDRESULTSCOMMIENTS.

Methods attempted include painting structures with special clear coat paint that the mud from nests will not stick to, power washing nests, installing aluminum sheet metal, and adding insulation to prevent swallows from coming into overhang. These attempts have not prevailed. $23,000 was spent in 2007 in attempt to prevent birds from nesting.

9. DEPREDATION PERMIT ADC RECOMMENDS PERMIT BE ISSUED: X Yes No If "Yes" suggested conditions of permit: Species Number to be taken Cliff Swallows I eggs.- nests 200/ 200 Bam Swallow / eggs - nests 200/200

10. ADC INVESTIGATOR NAME AND ADDRESS (Print) 12. FOR USE BY DEPREDATION PERMIT AGENCY Patrick L. Smith, District Supervisor USDAIAPHIS/Wildlife Services P.O. Box 316 Stoneville, MS 38776 TELEPHONE: (662) 686-3157

11. ADC INVESTIGATOR'S SIGNATURE ADC FORM 37