ML14107A071

Salem Generating Station, Unit 1 - Report of Impingement of Shortnose Sturgeon

ML14107A071
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	04/10/2014
From:	Wagner L M Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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LR-E14-0059
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IPSEG Nuclear LLCP.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038-0236 0 PSEGNuclear LLCLR-E14-0059 EPP 5.4.2 Appendix BAPR 1 0 2014U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control DeskWashington, DC 20555-0001 CERTIFIED MAILRETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ARTICLE NUMBER: 7011 3500 0000 5084 7946

SUBJECT:

REPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF SHORTNOSE STURGEONSALEM GENERATING STATION UNIT NO. IDOCKET NO. 50-272The Nuclear Environmental Event Report, "Report of Impingement of Shortnose Sturgeon" is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of Section 5.4.2 of AppendixB, Environmental Protection Plan, to the Operating License for the Salem Generating

Station, PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG).Please find enclosed a letter and two attachments with further information regarding thisimpingement event.If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate tocontact Kenneth Strait, Manager -Biological Programs at (856) 339-3929.

Sincerely, Lawrence M. WagnerPlant Manager -SalemPSEG Nuclear LLCAttachments (2)

LR-E1 4-0059Document Control DeskREPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF SHORTNOSE STURGEONIn accordance with Section 5.4.2 of Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan, to theOperating License for the Salem Generating

Station, PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG) herebytransmits notification of a nonroutine event, and documents the occurrence and removalof a shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) from the Salem Generating Stationcirculating water intake structure trash bars.Consultation pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA)between NRC and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on the effects of theoperation of Salem Station on threatened and endangered species has been ongoingsince 1979. The most recent revision to the Biological Opinion and Incidental TakeStatement issued in January 1999 exempts the specified annual take of shortnose sturgeon and sea turtles.

In advance of relicensing for Salem Station, consultation pursuant to Section 7 of the ESA between NRC and NMFS was reinitiated in 2009. OnApril 6, 2012, the NMFS listed five Distinct Population Segments of Atlantic sturgeon asthreatened or endangered under the ESA. In May 2012, NRC requested consultation onthe effects of the continued operation of Salem Station on Atlantic sturgeon.

The NMFSissued a draft Biological Opinion and Incidental Take Statement (ITS) in July 2012 that,when finalized, will authorize a specified incidental take of both Atlantic sturgeon andshortnose sturgeon associated with operation of the Salem Station circulating waterintake system.Pursuant to Section 5.4.2 of the Environmental Protection Plan for Salem Station,nonroutine events which require reporting to other federal agencies shall be reported inaccordance with the other agencies' reporting requirements.

Accordingly, enclosedplease find two (2) attachments.

Attachment 1 provides the information requested bythe NMFS in Appendix II to the current ITS and in Appendix B, Part 2, to the reviseddraft ITS. Attachment 2 is a copy of a Sturgeon Salvage Form verbally requested by theNMFS.There are no commitments contained in this letter.Page 2 of 4 LR-E14-0059 Document Control DeskCC: Mr. William Dean, Administrator

-Region IU. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2100 Renaissance Blvd., Suite 100King of Prussia, PA 19406-2713 Mr. John Hughey, Licensing Project ManagerU. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMail Stop 0-4D-3Rockville, MD 20852USNRC Senior Resident Inspector

-SalemMail Code X24Ms. Jessica PrudenNational Marine Fisheries ServiceProtected Resources DivisionJessica.

Pruden@noaa.gov Mr. Dave JenkinsEndangered and Nongame Species ProgramNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Dave.Jenkins@DEP.State.NJ.US Ms. Jeanette BowersDepartment of Fish and WildlifeNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Jeanette.Bowers@DEP.State.NJ.

USSalem Commitment Coordinator Mail Code X25Page 3 of 4 ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon)

Observer's full name: Matthew S. ParrisReporner's fuill name: Matthew S. ParrisSpecies Identification (Key attached):

Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum)

Site of Impingement (Unit I or 2, CWS or DWS, Bay #, etc.): SGS Unit 1; CWl 12ADate animal observed:

3/13/14 Time animal observed:

09:35amDate animal collected:

3/13/14 Time animal collected:

09:35amDate rehab facility contacted:

Time rehab facility contacted:

Date animal picked up: Time animal picked up:Environmental conditions at time of observation (i.e., tidal stage, weather):

Air temp.-(-5.0°C);sal.-1 0.Oppt;wind-NW;sky-partly cloudy;wave-moderate;tide-Flood slack(90.5ft)

Date and time of last inspection of screen: 3/13/14 at 0843amWater temperature

(°C) at site and time of observation:

2.5°CNumber of pumps operating at time of observation:

Unit 1 6 Unit 2 5Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit at time of observation:

Unit I 100 Unit 2 100Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit over the 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> previous toobservation:

Unit 1 100 Unit 2 100Sturgeon Information:

Species Shortnose Sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum)

Fork length (or total length) 889mm(FL)/946mm(TL)

Weight 4.1kgCondition of specimen/description of animalThe sturgeon was deceased at the time of retrieval by Salem Yard Crew. It appears that the specimenhas been dead for a prolonged period of time based on the severe decomposed condition (exposedcanial bones, rotting flesh, foul odor). State of NJ DEP & National Marine Fisheries (NMFS) werecontacted at 10:42 and 10:39 respectively.

Specimen has been preserved (frozen) for lgr..gxamination.

Fish Decomposed:

NO SLIGHTLY MODERATELY rSEVERELY)

Fish tagged: YES 0 Please r'ecord all tag numbers.

Tag #Photograph attached:

.E)/ NO(please label species, date, geographic site and vessel name on back of photograph)

ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon) continued Photographs Dorsal view showing size and condition of the deceased Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum),

retrieved on3/13/14 at 09:35am, by Salem Yard Crew personnel during routine trash rack cleaning at the Salem CWIB (3/14/14).

A left lateral view of the specimen, which shows the extent of decay occurring over the entire body (3114/14).

ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon) continued Photographs A ventral view of the same specimen (3/14/14).

This ventral view of the rostrum provides additional detail of the advanced state of decomposition of thespecimen (3/14/14).

ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon) continued Draw wounds, abnormalities, tag locations on diagram and briefly describe belowL.RDescription of fish condition:

At the time of retrieval, the condition of the sturgeon was poor. No direct damage (cuts, lacerations, abrasions, etc.) to the body was observed, however evidence of the advanced stages of decomposition were apparent.

The specimen was transported to the Environmental Consulting Services office andpreserved (frozen) waiting further direction from NMFS. After a three week period of holding, and noresponse from NMFS, the specimen was discarded at the direction of PSEG Nuclear Environmental Affairs.

STURGEON SALVAGE FORMFor use in documenting dead sturgeon in the wild under ESA permit no. 1614 (version 05-16-2012)

INVESTIGATORS'S CONTACT INFORMATION Name: First Douglas Last PottsAgency Affiliation PSEG subcontractor Email dpottslecsl-del.com Address 100 South Cass Street, Middletown.

DE 19709Area code/Phone number (302) 378-9881[UIQUE IDENTIFIER (Assigned by NMFS)IDATE REPORTED:

Month 03 Day 13 Year 2014DATE EXAMINED:

Month 03 Day 13 Year 2014SPECIES:

(check one) LOCATION FOUND: IOffshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) Rlnshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)0 shortnose sturgeon River/Body of Water Delaware River City Hancocks Bridge State NJFl Atlantic sturgeon Descriptive location (be specific Removed from Circulating Water Intake Structure (CWIS)Fe Unidentified Acipenserspecies Intake trash racks, Intake bay 12A, during routine trash rack cleaning at the Salem Generating Check Llnldentif ted' if uncertain.

See reverse side of this form for Station, PSEG Nuclear LLC.aid In Identification.

Latitude 390 27'38.17 N (Dec. Degrees)

Longitude 750 32'10.08 W (Dec. Degrees)CARCASS CONDITION attime examined:

(check one)El 1 = Fresh deadEl 2 =Moderately decomposed 0R 3 = Severely decomposed D] 4 = Dried carcassEl 5 = Skeletal, scutes & cartilage SEX:[0 Undetermined El Female El MaleHow was sex determined?

El NecropsyE] Eggs/milt present when pressed[] Borescope MEASUREMENTS:

Circle unitFork length 88.9 cmTotal length 94.6 cmLength M actual El estimateMouth width (inside lips, see reverse side) 4.5 cmInterorbital width (see reverse side) 6.7cmWeight 0 actual [] estimate 4.1 kgTAGS PRESENT?

Examined for external tags Including fin clips? E- Yes 0 No Scanned for PIT tags? 0 Yes El NoTag # Tag Type Location of tag on carcassCARCASS DISPOSITION:

(check one or more) Carcass Necropsled?

PHOTODOCUMENTATION:

E1 = Left where found L-Yes [No Photos/vide taken? [ Yes El No1712 = BuriedE13 = Collected for necropsylsalvage Date Necropsied:

Disposition of Photos/Video PSEG Nuclear04 = Frozen for later examination Environmental Affairs and NuclearE15 = Other (describe)

Necropsy Lead: Regulatory Affairs personnel.

SAMPLES COLLECTED?

El Yes 0 NoSample How preserved Disposition (person, affiliation, use)C;omments:

ine deceased Snortnose sturgeon was collected Trom the Salem Circulating Water IntaKe Structure during routine trash rackcleaning on 3113114.

Positive Identification was made by Environmental Consulting Services personnel at 10:30am.

The specimen was measured, photograhed, and Inspected for tags, but none were found. The State of New Jersey DEP, Division of Fish and Wildlife, and National MarineFisheries (NMFS) were contacted In regards to the incidental take at 10:42 and 10:39am respectively.

Upon completion of processing, the fish wastransported back to the ECSI main office In Middletown, DE, and preserved (frozen),

waiting further Instruction of final disposition from NMFS.After a three week period of holding, with no response from NMFS, the specimen was discarded at the direction of PSEG Nuclear Environmental Affairs.

Distinguishing Characteristics of Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeon (version 07-20.2009)

Characteristic Atlantic

Sturgeon, Acipenser oxyrlnchus Shortnose

Sturgeon, Acipenser brevirostrum Maximum length > 9 feet/ 274 cm 4 feet/ 122 cmMouth Football shaped and small. Width inside lips < 55% of Wide and oval in shape. Width inside ips > 62% ofbony interorbltal width bony interorbital width'Pre-anal plates Paired plates posterior to the rectum & anterior to the 1-3 pre-anal plates almost always occurring as mediananal fin. structures (occurring singly)Plates along the Rhombic, bony plates found along the lateral base of No plates along the base of anal finanal fin the anal fin (see diagram below)HabitatlRange Anadromous; spawn in freshwater but primarily lead a Freshwater amphidromous; found primarily in freshmarine existence water but does make some coastal migrations

• From Vecsei and Peterson, 2004ATLANTIC