ML051470092
| ML051470092 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Point Beach  |
| Issue date: | 05/25/2005 |
| From: | Luebke P State of WI, Dept of Natural Resources |
| To: | Stacey Imboden NRC/NRR/DRIP/RLEP |
| References | |
| Download: ML051470092 (4) | |
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- BeachucIear PIant-setThngpoidonsite From: "Luebke, Paul W." <Paul.Luebke©dnr.state.wi.us>
To: "Stacey Imboden" SXF~nrc.gov>
Date: 5/25/05 12:15PM
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RE: Point Beach Nuclear Plant-settling pond onsite Here's some additional information regarding the groundwater at the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant.
Paul Luebke Our private water systems specialist here, Liz Heinen, who works with the smaller wells at the site, indicated there haven't been any significant groundwater problems with those wells. That data is available in the DNR Drinking Water System database. Also of note, the Dept. of Health and Family Services conducted an *environmental radioactivity survey" in 2003 for various locations at and by the plant, and it doesn't appear that any significant groundwater problems were identified. That survey is available at http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/dph-beh/EnvMonitoring/PtBeach/PBK03Survey.htm .
The wastewater pond abandonment project was completed November 1, 2002. The basin engineer, Dave Gerdman, confirmed there are no current groundwater discharges at the power plant site, and neither the power plant or the Department are aware of problems with the water supply. A public water supply inspection was conducted in 2003. However, radioactive material wasn't sampled for, which may be present in the upper aquifer from past discharges. The water supply wells aren't located in the upper aquifer.
Original Message-----
From: Luebke, Paul W.
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 2:05 PM To: 'Stacey Imboden'
Subject:
RE: Point Beach Nuclear Plant-settling pond onsite Thanks for providing the EPA comment. There's nothing specific with regard to problems with the pond abandonment. EPA believes an evaluation of the groundwater conditions at the site is warranted to evaluate impacts to water supply wells and power plant operation. They want some groundwater quality data to confirm site conditions and that the old pond didn't contaminant groundwater. The fact the pond is abandoned, the potential source of contamination has been removed. I don't believe EPA's comment affects DNR previously stated position on closure of the pond. Paul
Original Message-----
From: Stacey Imboden [1]
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 12:33 PM To: Luebke, Paul W.
Subject:
RE: Point Beach Nuclear Plant-settling pond onsite This is an excerpt of the EPA comment:
As part of its July 1, 2004 scoping comments, the U.S. EPA recommended that the draft SEIS describe site hydrogeology, on-site drinking water wells, drinking water quality, and treatment of the drinking water.
The U.S. EPA also recommended that NRC evaluate the potential for groundwater contamination under the license renewal period, especially with regard to the abandoned settling pond... it does not seem likely that other plants have the same groundwater regime and configuration of drinking water wells and an abandoned retention pond onsite..the SEIS does not successfully describe the impact of extended plant operation, including management of the abandoned settling pond, on groundwater and drinking water.
Therefore, we recommend that the SEIS include an evaluation of ground water conditions and potential impacts of extended plant operation as part of the license renewal SEIS for this site.
The entire EPA comment letter is located in ADAMS on the NRC website (www.nrc.gov) under accession
rStacey !Imboden - RE: Point Beach Nuclear Plant-settling pond onsite . Page 2 number ML051160259. I do not have it electronically.
Thanks, Stacey
>>> "Luebke, Paul W." <Paul.Luebke dnr.state.wi.us> 05/24/05 12:09PM >>>
I agree with what you've stated is DNR's position in the email you sent me. We consider the abandonment complete. I'm not aware of what EPA's concerns are regarding the abandonment of the wastewater settling pond. Could you please forward to me what their comments are. Thanks.
Paul W. Luebke, PH Wastewater Specialist Bureau of Watershed Management Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources phone: (608) 266-0234 fax: (608) 267-2800 e-mail: paul.luebke ©dnr.state.wi.us
Original Message-----
From: Stacey Imboden [2]
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 9:52 AM To: Luebke, Paul W.
Cc: schumannp~lanl.gov; basu3@11nl.gov
Subject:
Point Beach Nuclear Plant-settling pond onsite Paul, I'm completing NRC's Final Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal at Point Beach Nuclear Plant. I received a comment from EPA expressing concerns over the abandoned settling pond located onsite. I want to follow up with you just to confirm that WDNR has no concerns regarding the settling pond, as was expressed to Amit Basu (from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) during his meeting with you on June 15, 2004.
The Abandonment Plan for the Wastewater Retention Pond at Point Beach was approved by WDNR, per approval letter dated April 30, 2002, stating that WDNR is "approving the abandonment plan ... reviewed for compliance with" the applicable requirements, and that 'the report concluded the waters of the state were not adversely impacted by the retention pond."
It is my understanding that settling pond closure, and any groundwater release or contamination issues, have been thoroughly reviewed by WDNR. Based on Amit Basu's discussions with you at WDNR on June 15, 2004, there are no current groundwater issues that WDNR is concerned about at Point Beach Nuclear Plant. After reviewing the new WPDES permit for Point Beach (issued July 1, 2004) it is also my understanding that there are no groundwater monitoring or inspection issues as part of the permit requirements.
Additionally, I understand that there have been no known discharges to groundwater from Point Beach Nuclear Plant since the settling pond was closed.
Is this a correct characterization of WDNR's position? If not, please let me know of any concerns.
Thanks, Stacey Imboden U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Project Manager- Point Beach License Renewal Review
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