ML12157A442

Attachment 44 to GNRO-2012/00039 - Er Reference-GGNS 2008e (2007 Depredation Report)

ML12157A442
Person / Time
Site:	Grand Gulf
Issue date:	05/23/2012
From:	Entergy Operations
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
GNRO-2012/00039
Download: ML12157A442 (7)

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Attachment 44 to GNRO-2012/00039 Attachment 44 to GNRO-2012/00039 ER Reference--GGNS 2008e (2007 Depredation Report)

• `Entergy Entergy P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Tel 601 437 6978 Richard Scarbrough Chemistry Superintendent Grand GuO1Nuclear Station January 25, 2008 Ms. Carmen P. Simonton U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Permit Office P. 0. Box 49208 Atlanta, GA 30359

SUBJECT:

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Federal Depredation Annual Report, Permit Renewal Request, and Updated Migratory Bird Damage Project Report Permit No. MB798276-0 LCTS A-35320 GEXO-2008/00003

Dear Ms. Simonton:

As required by your letter dated December 1, 2007,, we are including our Depredation -

Annual Report Form, our permit renewal request [which includes the renewal fee of

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

If you have any questions, please contact Rusty Shaw at [601] 437-7312 or by email:

rshaw I @entergy.com.

Sincerely, Mr. Richard A. Scarbrough Chemistry Superintendent Grand Gulf Nu lear Station RDSV /rds

GEXO-08/00003 Page 2 Attachments: 2007 Depredation Annual Report Form Permit Renewal Application

$100.00 renewal Fee Updated Migratory Bird Damage Project Report cc:

Mr. C.A. Bottemiller w/o Mr. R.N. Buckley (M-ECH-595) w/a Ms. Valerie Burton [USDA] w/a Mr. Elmo Collins [NRC] w/a File [CHEM]

File [CENTRAL] ( 7 )

United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Migratory Bird Permit Office P. O. Box 49208 DpRD-79e27e. o31312oo8 OPRO-0l 2 035 S1200O Atlanta, Georgia 30359 December 1, 2007 GRANU GULF NUCLEAR STATION P.O. BOX 756 PORT GIBSON, MS 39150 Your Federal Depredation permit will expire on March 31, 2008.

Please indicate if a renewal is desired: _,, Yes No RENEWAL PROCEDURES:

1. 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. See iA++vkch,,e,*#T

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.

See 1,l-4a,,'*+X

3. 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 and Municipal government agencies are exempt from the fee requirement.

4. 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.

5. Complete and return this letter with the attachments and the enclosed Depredation Annual Report by January 31. 2008.

6. Report any changes in the information submitted with your original application including name, address, phone number or location of business.

7. Sign and date this renewal form and send it to the address above.

If this written request for renewal of your permit is postmarked by March 1, 2008, 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.

I hereby certify that all information submitted in support of my originalapplicationremains current and correct except as changedpreviously or with thisform. I understandany false statement may subject me to the criminalpenaltiesof18 USC lGOO.

Signature (. Date____________

TAKE PRIDE1E

'NAMER1CA=m"

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 1]:

Damage primarily results from 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 pyrrhonota]

Swallow nests occur at varying locations 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. The 2007 costs 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 or 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 area 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.

U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE - MIGRATORY BIRD PERMIT OFFICE P.O. Box 49208, Atlanta, Georgia 30359 404/679-7070 DEPREDATION - ANNUAL REPORT PERMITTEE: - DPM7W275. 0311 10 PERMIT NUMBER: M61 "7'IS-"b -0 ENTERGY OPERATIOWs INC.

GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION ADDRESS: _ p.O. BOX 756 REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR?ý._0 PORT GIBSON, MS 39150 REPORT DUE DATE: J 31, 2008 City PHONE: W -9M-132 1 Email: cchaAb/eu.R

= mm vlr Check here if reporting a change of name, address, or contact information INSTRUCTIONS: Type or print the information requested below for all activities conducted 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. MAKE SURE yOU SIGN & DATE TME CERTrIFCATION STATEMENT BELOW BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR REPORT. (50 CFR pauts 13,21, & 22)

Please provide a total quantity for each species reported. For Instance, if 2 Canada geese were killed during each of 5 months, insert a Total of 10 in Killed cohuna for Canada geese.

- p I I FINAL DISPOSITION (What you did with the birds, eggs, carcasses.

I e.g., destroyed, released, transferred to whom)

I

• Relocated in the wild. *

• Taken = destroyed, addled, oiled, removed from wild.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information in this report is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement herein may subject me to the criminal penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001. . ,?r V Signature: Date: . /2' OMB No. 1018-0022 Expires 7/31/2007 FWS forn 3-202-9 (Rev 03/2004)

Report take of double-created cormorants taken under Depredation Order for Double-crested Cormorants at Aquaculture Facilities (See 50 CYR 21.47)

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 buslneslagency 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

3. COUNTY 4. STATE Port Gibson, MS 39150 TELEPHONE " Work: (601) 437-2288 Fax: (601) 437-2190 Claibome Mississippi

&LRESOURCE 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 Xppe'ty XHua Health and SWety related systems

6. DAMAGE ESTIMATE A. QUANTITY OF LOSS AND UNIT OF MEASURE (Pounds Acres, Each, etc.) B. DOLLAR LOSS (It 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.DURATIONrTIME PERIOD OF DAMAGE E.DATE ASSISTANCE REQUEST F. DATE OF INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATION TYPE RECEIVED Annual/Seasonal January 10, 2008 January 10, 2008 Site Vist XTelephone I X 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.

L. ADC ASSISTANCE PROVIDED A. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED Direct Control  : Equipment Loan :OheW (Specify)

X TechInical Assistance Supplies B. RECOMMENDED ACTION(S)

X Harassment or hazing techniques Lethal trapping Trap and relocate X Habitat alteration andior barriers X Shooting X Other (Specfy): nest destruction, suitable euthanasia of birds, and egg desbuction C. METHODS ATrEMTEDRE3ULTS,COMMENTS:

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 overanmg. 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 speies Numbw to be tM Cliff Swallows I eggs.- nests 200/200 Sam Swallow / eggs - nests 200/200

10. ADC INVESTIGATOR NAME AND ADDRESS (Print) 12. FOR USE BY DEPREDATION PERMIT AGENCY Valerie Burton USDA/APHISJ~ildfife Services P.O. Box 316 Stoneville, MS 38776 TELEPHONE: (662) 586-3157 MWNYT11GA-T" R NA S. TURE ADC FORM 37 (DEC 90)