ML061160126

North Anna Units 1 and 2, Annual Environmental Operating Report

ML061160126
Person / Time
Site:	North Anna
Issue date:	04/17/2006
From:	Davis J M Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO)
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
06-294
Download: ML061160126 (4)

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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY RICi[MOND, VIRGINIA 23261 April 17, 2006 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Serial No.06-294 Attention:

Document Control Desk NAPS/JRP Washington, D. C. 20555 Docket Nos. 50-338 50-339 License Nos. NPF-4 NPF-7 Gentlemen:

VIRGINI4A ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY 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 2005, 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 Page Kemp at (540) 894-2295.Very truly yours, Davis Site Vice President Enclos ure cc: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth St., SW, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Mr. J. T. Reece NRC Senior Resident Inspector North Anna Power Station VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 APPENDIX B ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN 2005 ANNUAL REPORT DOCKET NOS. 50-338 AND 50-339 Page 1 of 3 INTRODUCTION This 2005, 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 2005, no significant adverse environmental impact 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 perrait (number VA 0052451) issued by the Virginia State Water Control Board. The VPDES permitting program is administered by the Department of Environmental Quality 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, 1-PT-9.3, Erosion Control Inspeztion-Station Site, by the Civil/Design Engineering Department identified four (4) areas of concern that needed corrective action.Two areas involved soil erosion which were subsequently filled--in with topsoil and re-seeded.

The other two areas involved low spots next to parking lots, which were filled-in with stone to improve drainage.

All corrective actions have been completed and none of the areas of concern impacted station safety or operability.

Page 2 of 3 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM -CORRIDOR RIGHTS-OF-VAY SECTION 4.2.2.2)During 2005, 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:

A contract crew completed al. brush and tree work in October 2005. A follow-up inspection of all work performed was done as the work progressed.

.North Anna-to-Morrisville corridor:

A contract crew was on the line for one week to complete needed work. A follow-up inspection was completed in 2005..No-th Anna to Ladysmith corridor:

A contract crew performed work on one tree, a follow-up inspection was completed in 200)5..North Anna to Midlothian corridor:

No immediate action was necessary for line reliability or safety issues.On both the North Anna-to-Ladysmith and the North Anna-t.o-Midlothian corridors, a Dominion forester was on the lines numerous times following weed control herbicide activities performed as follow-up to 2004 herbicide applications.

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 constructic'n, modification, maintenance activities or the use of herbicides during 2005.NON-COMPLIANCE (SECTION 5.4.1)There were no non-compliances with the Environmental Protection Plan during 2005.NON-ROUTINE REPORTS (SECTION 5.4.2)No Non-Routine (30-day) written reports were required to be submitted relative to non-compliance with the Station's VPDES permit, or any other State or Federal regulations, during 2005.Page 3 of 3