ML041190432
| ML041190432 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 04/21/2004 |
| From: | Domonique Malone Nuclear Management Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML041190432 (5) | |
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Committedto Nular Exceffenc Palisades Nuclear Plant Operated by Nuclear Management Company, LLC April 21, 2004 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Facility Operating License Appendix B, Section 5.4.1 Palisades Nuclear Plant Docket 50-255 License No. DPR-20 2003 Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), is providing the Palisades Nuclear Plant Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2003. This report was prepared in accordance with the Palisades Nuclear Plant Facility Operating License, Appendix B, section 5.4.1. The attached report describes the implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan from January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003.
Summary of Commitments This Ig~el contains no new commitments and no revisions to existing commitments.
Daniel J. Malone Site Vice President, Palisades Nuclear Plant Nuclear Management Company, LLC Enclosure (1)
Attachment (1)
CC Administrator, Region l1l, USNRC Project Manager, Palisades, USNRC Resident Inspector, Palisades, USNRC 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway
- Covert, Michigan 49043-9530 Telephone: 269.764.2000 L."
ENCLOSURE 2003 NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT
1.0 BACKGROUND
Appendix B of the Facility Operating License for the Palisades Nuclear Plant requires the submittal of an annual environmental operating report to the NRC, describing the implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) during the previous year. The period covered by this report is January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003.
The Palisades Nuclear Plant operated for 7943.3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> during 2003, which produced a net total of 6,158,154 MWh. This represents 87.3% of the net demonstrated capacity, per the design electric rating of 805 MWe.
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATIONS Several procedure revisions and facility modifications were evaluated per Palisades Administrative Procedure 4.22, 'Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Program," during 2003.
Consumers Energy Company Environmental and Technical Services department reviewed four procedures for determination of impact on the environment. No permits were required from governmental agencies for these activities.
There were no changes, tests, or experiments that involved an unreviewed environmental question, and no projects required EPP changes.
3.0 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED UNDER NPDES A renewal application for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit M10001457 was submitted to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in 2003.
4.0 UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS No unusual environmental events occurred during 2003.
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Documentation of the effect of cooling tower operation on meteorological variables was required for two years following the conversion from the once-through cooling system to the cooling towers. Because the cooling towers Page 1 of 2
ENCLOSURE 2003 NON-RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT have been in operation for 29 years, meteorological monitoring and other monitoring activities related to the cooling towers were not required during 2003.
Herbicides were applied to the transmission line corridor from the switchyard to the plant during the period of August 4, 2003, through August 7, 2003. In addition, various areas of the property were treated for vegetative management.
The application of herbicides is documented in Attachment 1.
6.0 NON ROUTINE REPORTS During 2003, no non-routine reports were generated.
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ATTACHMENT I HERBICIDE TREATMENTS Company:
Asplundh Brush Control (A.B.C.)
708 Blair Mill Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 Date of Treatment: 8-4-03, 8-5-03, 8-6-03, 8-7-03 Commercial Name: Garlon 4 Premix, EPA registration number 62719-40 Chemical Name: Triclopyr (61.6%), Inert Ingredients-including Kerosene (38.4%)
Concentration of Active Ingredient in Field Use Mix: 25% Garlon 4 Diluting Substance: Arborchem basal oil Rate of Application: As needed for spraying freshly cut stumps, 4 inches or larger Total Amount Used: 10 gallons Method of Application: low volume backpack sprayer Frequency of Application: Onetime treatment during clearing Location: Transmission Line corridor from Plant to Switchyard Purpose of Treatment: To prevent growth of freshly cut trees Page 1 of 2
ATTACHMENT I HERBICIDE TREATMENTS Company:
Bio-Serv Corp. D.B.A., Rose Exterminator Company 1025 Huntly Rd.
Niles, Michigan 49120 Date of Treatment: April 23, 2003 Commercial Name: Karmex DF herbicide and Oust herbicide Chemical Name:
Karmex DF (Diuron) Manufactured by Griffin Oust (Sulfonmeturon Methyl) Manufactured by Dupont Concentration of Active Ingredient in Field Use Mix: 10 lbs. Karmex, 5 oz. OUST in 100 gallons of water (early spring).
Diluting Substance: Water Rate of Application: 10 lbs. Karmex, 5 oz OUST in 100 gallons of water per acre.
Total Amount Used: 1,250 gallons Method of Application: Boom sprayer for parking lots, hand sprayer for all other areas.
Frequency of Application: Once per year in the springtime, then as needed.
Location: Along and near roadways, fence lines, walkways, parking lots, containment areas, substations, cooling towers, protected area and microwave zones.
Purpose of Treatment: Control of weed species Page 2 of 2