NL-12-0773, Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011

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Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011
ML12116A219
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Site: Hatch, Vogtle, Farley  Southern Nuclear icon.png
Issue date: 04/24/2012
From: Ajluni M
Southern Co, Southern Nuclear Operating Co
To:
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk
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NL-12-0773
Download: ML12116A219 (10)


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Mark J. Ajluni, P.E.

Southern Nuclear Nuclear Licensing Director Operating Company. Inc.

40 Inverness Center Parkway Post OHice Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Tel 205.992.7673 Fax 2059927885 April 24, 2012 SOUTHERN'\\'

COMPANY Docket Nos.: 50-321 50-366 50-348 50-364 50-424 50-425 NL-12-0773 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commi ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555-0001 ssion Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Units 1 and 2 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011 Ladies and Gentlemen:

In accordance with Subsection 5.4.1 of the referenced plants' Environmental Protection Plans (Appendix B to the Operating Licenses), Southern Nuclear Operating Company hereby submits the Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011.

This letter contains no NRC commitments. If you have any questions, please contact Jack Stringfellow at (205) 992-7037.

Respectfully submitted,

.M. J. Ajluni

. Nuclear Licensing Director MJA/CLN/lac

Enclosures:

1. Hatch Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2011
2. Farley Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2011
3. Vogtle Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2011

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NL-12-0773 Page 2 cc:

Southern Nuclear Operating Company Mr. S. E. Kuczynski, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. D. G. Bost, Executive Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer Mr. B. L. Ivey, Vice President - Regulatory Affairs Mr. B. J. Adams, Vice President - Fleet Operations Mr. D. R. Madison, Vice President - Hatch Mr. T. A. Lynch, Vice President - Farley Mr. T. E. Tynan, Vice President - Vogtle RType: CFA04.054; CHA02.004; CVC7000 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. V. M. McCree, Regional Administrator Mr. R. E. Martin, NRR Project Manager - Hatch, Farley, and Vogtle Mr. E. L. Crowe, Senior Resident Inspector - Farley Mr. E. D. Morris, Senior Resident Inspector - Hatch Mr. L. M. Cain, Senior Resident Inspector - Vogtle Mr. P. G. Boyle, NRR Senior Project Manager - Vogtle, Hatch State of Alabama Mr. J. L. McNees, Department of Public Health, Office of Radiation Control State of Georgia Mr. M. Williams, Department of Natural Resources

Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Units 1 and 2 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011 Hatch Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2011

Attachment L Page 10f2 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011 EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT - UNITS 1 AND 2 I.

Introduction This report is submitted in accordance with Subsection 5.4. L of the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Environmental Protection Plan, Appendix B to Facility Operating Licenses DPR-57 and NPF-5. This report describes implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan for the calendar year 2011.

II.

Reporting Requirements A.

Summaries and Analyses of Results of Environmental Protection Activities Required by Subsection 4.2 of the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for the Reporting Period

1. Aquatic Monitoring - Liquid effluent monitoring was performed in accordance with the State of Georgia National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit GA0004L20; there was no additional requirement for aquatic monitoring during the year.
2. Terrestrial Monitoring - Terrestrial monitoring is not required.
3. Maintenance of Transmission Line Corridors - There is no reporting requirement associated with this condition.

B.

Comparisons of the Year's Monitoring Activities with Preoperational Studies, Operational Controls, and Previous Non-radiological Environmental Monitoring Reports These comparisons were not required because no non-radiological environmental monitoring programs were conducted during the reporting period beyond those performed in accordance with NPDES Permit No.

GA0004120.

C.

Assessment of the Observed Impacts of Plant Operation on the Environment There were no significant adverse environmental impacts associated with plant operation during the year.

D.

EPP Noncompliance and Corrective Actions There were no EPP noncompliances during the year.

Page 2 of2 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011 E.

Changes in Station Design or Operation, Tests, or Experiments Made in Accordance with EPP Subsection 3.1 Which Involved a Potentially Significant Un-reviewed Environmental Question There were no changes in station design or operation, tests, or experiments which involved a potentially significant, un-reviewed environmental question.

F.

Non-routine Reports Submitted in Accordance with EPP Section 5.4.2 There were no non-routine reports submitted during the year.

Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Units 1 and 2 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011 Farley Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2011 Page I of I Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011 JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT - UNITS 1 AND 2 I.

Introduction This report is submitted in accordance with Subsection 5.4.1 of the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Environmental Protection Plan, Appendix B to the Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-2 and NPF-8, this report is submitted summarizing implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan for calendar year 2011.

II.

Reporting Requirements A.

Summaries and Analyses of Results of Environmental Protection Activities Required by Subsection 4.2 of the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for the Reporting Period

1. Aerial Remote Sensing - Aerial Remote Sensing is no longer required.
2. Herbicide Application - There is no reporting requirement associated with this condition.
3. Land Management - There is no reporting requirement associated with this condition.

B.

Comparison of the Year's Monitoring Activities with Preoperational Studies, Operational Controls, and Previous Non-Radiological Monitoring Reports These comparisons were not required because no non-radiological environmental monitoring programs were conducted during the reporting period beyond those performed in accordance with NPDES Permit No.

AL00246 19.

C.

Assessment of the Observed Impacts of Plant Operation on the Environment There were no significant adverse environmental impacts associated with plant operation during the year.

D.

EPP Noncompliance and Corrective Actions There were no EPP noncompliances during the year.

E.

Changes in Station Design or Operation, Tests, or Experiments Made in Accordance with EPP Section 3.1 Which Involved a Potentially Significant Un-reviewed Environmental Question There were no changes in station design or operation, tests, or experiments which involved a potentially significant, un-reviewed environmental question.

F.

Non-routine Reports Submitted in Accordance with EPP Section 5.4.2 There were no non-routine reports submitted during the year.

Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Units 1 and 2 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011 Vogtle Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2011 Page I of2 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 2011 VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - UNITS 1 AND 2 I.

Introduction In accordance with Subsection 5.4.1 of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP)

Environmental Protection Plan (Non-radiological), Appendix B to Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-68 and NPF-81, this report is submitted describing implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan for the calendar year 2011.

II.

Reporting Requirements A.

Summaries and Analyses of Results of Environmental Protection Activities Required by Subsection 4.2 of the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for the Reporting Period

1. Aquatic Monitoring - Liquid effluent monitoring was performed in accordance with State of Georgia National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit GA0026786; there was no additional requirement for aquatic monitoring during the year.
2. Terrestrial Monitoring - Terrestrial monitoring is not required.
3. Maintenance of Transmission Line Corridors - There is no reporting requirement associated with this condition.
4. Noise Monitoring - There were no complaints reported regarding noise along the VEGP-related, high-voltage transmission lines.

B.

Comparison of the Year's Monitoring Activities with Preoperational Studies, Operational Controls, and Previous Monitoring Reports These programs were not required because no non-radiological environmental monitoring programs were conducted during the reporting period beyond those performed in accordance with NPDES Permit No. GA0026786 referenced in Section A above.

C.

Assessment of the Observed Impacts of Plant Operation on the Environment There were no significant adverse environmental impacts associated with plant operation during the year.

D.

EPP Noncompliance and Corrective Actions There were no EPP noncompliances during the year.

Page 2 of2 Annual Non-Radiological Environmental Operating Reports for 20 II E.

Changes in Station Design or Operation, Tests, or Experiments Made in Accordance with EPP Subsection 3.1 Which Involved a Potentially Significant Un-reviewed Environmental Question There were no changes in station design or operation, tests, or experiments which involved a potentially significant, un-reviewed environmental question, including activities related to the proposed Vogtle Units 3 and 4.

F.

Non-routine Reports Submitted in Accordance with EPP Section 5.4.2 There were no non-routine reports submitted during the year.