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William States Lee III Nuclear Station FSAR, Chapter 2

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CHAPTER 2

SITE CHARACTERISTICS

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2.0 SITE CHARACTERISTICS.................................................................. 2.0-1

2.1 GEOGRAPHY AND DEMOGRAPHY.................................................. 2.1-1

2.1.1 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ......................................... 2.1-12.1.1.1 Specification of Location.......................................................... 2.1-22.1.1.2 Site Area Map .......................................................................... 2.1-32.1.1.2.1 Boundaries for Establishing Effluent Release Limits ............... 2.1-42.1.2 EXCLUSION AREA AUTHORITY AND CONTROL ...................... 2.1-42.1.2.1 Authority................................................................................... 2.1-42.1.2.2 Control of Activities Unrelated to Plant Operation ................... 2.1-42.1.2.3 Arrangements For Traffic Control ............................................ 2.1-42.1.2.4 Abandonment or Relocation of Roads..................................... 2.1-52.1.3 POPULATION DISTRIBUTION ..................................................... 2.1-52.1.3.1 Population Within 10 Miles ...................................................... 2.1-62.1.3.2 Population Between 10 and 50 Miles ...................................... 2.1-72.1.3.3 Transient Population................................................................ 2.1-72.1.3.3.1 Transient Population Within 10 Miles ...................................... 2.1-82.1.3.3.2 Transient Population Between 10 and 50 Miles ...................... 2.1-82.1.3.3.2.1 Recreational Transients ............................................... 2.1-92.1.3.3.2.2 Seasonal Populations .................................................. 2.1-92.1.3.3.2.3 Transient Workforce..................................................... 2.1-92.1.3.3.2.4 Special Facilities (Schools, Hospitals,

Nursing Homes, etc.) ................................................... 2.1-92.1.3.3.3 Total Permanent and Transient Populations ......................... 2.1-102.1.3.3.4 Transient Populations Outside the 50-Mile Region ............... 2.1-102.1.3.4 Low-Population Zone............................................................. 2.1-112.1.3.5 Population Center .................................................................. 2.1-112.1.3.6 Population Density................................................................. 2.1-122.1.4 COMBINED LICENSE INFORMATION FOR GEOGRAPHY

AND DEMOGRAPHY .................................................................. 2.1-122.1.5 REFERENCES ............................................................................ 2.1-13

2.2 NEARBY INDUSTRIAL, TRANSPORTATION, AND MILITARY FACILITIES ......................................................................................... 2.2-1

2.2.1 LOCATIONS AND ROUTES ......................................................... 2.2-12.2.2 DESCRIPTIONS............................................................................ 2.2-32.2.2.1 Description of Facilities............................................................ 2.2-32.2.2.1.1 Ninety-Nine Islands Hydroelectric Dam ................................... 2.2-32.2.2.1.2 Herbie Famous Fireworks........................................................ 2.2-32.2.2.1.3 Broad River Energy Center...................................................... 2.2-4


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2.2.2.1.4 Electrical Generation Plants .................................................... 2.2-42.2.2.1.5 Mining and Quarrying Activities ............................................... 2.2-42.2.2.1.6 Military Facilities ...................................................................... 2.2-42.2.2.1.7 DSE Systems, LLC .................................................................. 2.2-52.2.2.2 Description of Products and Materials ..................................... 2.2-52.2.2.2.1 Ninety-Nine Islands Hydroelectric Dam ................................... 2.2-52.2.2.2.2 Herbie Famous Fireworks........................................................ 2.2-52.2.2.2.3 Broad River Energy Center...................................................... 2.2-52.2.2.2.4 Mining and Quarrying Activities ............................................... 2.2-52.2.2.2.5 Military Facilities ...................................................................... 2.2-62.2.2.2.6 Waterways ............................................................................... 2.2-62.2.2.2.7 Highways ................................................................................. 2.2-62.2.2.2.8 Railroads.................................................................................. 2.2-62.2.2.2.9 DSE Systems, LLC (Description of Products) ......................... 2.2-62.2.2.3 Description of Pipelines ........................................................... 2.2-72.2.2.4 Description of Waterways ........................................................ 2.2-82.2.2.5 Description of Highways .......................................................... 2.2-92.2.2.6 Description of Railroads........................................................... 2.2-92.2.2.7 Description of Airports ........................................................... 2.2-102.2.2.7.1 Airports .................................................................................. 2.2-102.2.2.7.2 Airways .................................................................................. 2.2-122.2.2.8 Projections of Industrial Growth............................................. 2.2-122.2.3 EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS ............................. 2.2-122.2.3.1 Determination of Design Basis Events .................................. 2.2-132.2.3.1.1 Explosions ............................................................................. 2.2-132.2.3.1.1.1 Transportation Routes ............................................... 2.2-132.2.3.1.1.2 Pipelines .................................................................... 2.2-142.2.3.1.1.3 Nearby Industrial Facilities......................................... 2.2-152.2.3.1.1.4 Onsite Chemicals....................................................... 2.2-172.2.3.1.2 Flammable Vapor Clouds (Delayed Ignition) ......................... 2.2-172.2.3.1.3 Toxic Chemicals .................................................................... 2.2-202.2.3.1.3.1 Background................................................................ 2.2-202.2.3.1.3.2 Sources of Potentially Dangerous Releases.............. 2.2-212.2.3.1.3.2.1 Stationary Sources..................................................... 2.2-212.2.3.1.3.2.2 Mobile Sources .......................................................... 2.2-212.2.3.1.3.3 Analysis of Hazardous Materials................................ 2.2-222.2.3.1.4 Fires....................................................................................... 2.2-232.2.3.1.5 Collisions with Intake Structure.............................................. 2.2-242.2.3.1.6 Liquid Spills............................................................................ 2.2-242.2.3.2 Effects of Design Basis Events.............................................. 2.2-242.2.4 COMBINED LICENSE INFORMATION....................................... 2.2-252.2.5 REFERENCES ............................................................................ 2.2-25



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2.3 METEOROLOGY ................................................................................ 2.3-1

2.3.1 REGIONAL CLIMATOLOGY ......................................................... 2.3-12.3.1.1 General Climate....................................................................... 2.3-12.3.1.2 Regional Meteorological Conditions for Design and

Operating Bases ...................................................................... 2.3-82.3.1.2.1 Hurricanes ............................................................................... 2.3-92.3.1.2.2 Tornadoes................................................................................ 2.3-92.3.1.2.3 Thunderstorms....................................................................... 2.3-112.3.1.2.4 Lightning ................................................................................ 2.3-112.3.1.2.5 Hail......................................................................................... 2.3-122.3.1.2.6 Regional Air Quality ............................................................... 2.3-122.3.1.2.7 Severe Winter Storm Events ................................................. 2.3-132.3.1.2.7.1 Estimated Weight of the 100-year Return

Snowpack .................................................................. 2.3-142.3.1.2.7.2 Estimated Weight of the 48-hour Maximum

Winter Precipitation.................................................... 2.3-152.3.1.2.7.3 Weight of Snow and Ice on Safety-Related

Structures................................................................... 2.3-152.3.1.2.8 100-Year Return Period Fastest Mile of Wind ....................... 2.3-162.3.1.2.9 Probable Maximum Annual Frequency and Duration of

Dust Storms ........................................................................... 2.3-162.3.2 LOCAL METEOROLOGY............................................................ 2.3-162.3.2.1 Winds..................................................................................... 2.3-172.3.2.1.1 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Distribution.............................. 2.3-172.3.2.1.2 Lee Nuclear Site Wind Distribution ........................................ 2.3-182.3.2.1.3 Wind Direction Persistence.................................................... 2.3-182.3.2.2 Air Temperature..................................................................... 2.3-182.3.2.3 Atmospheric Moisture ............................................................ 2.3-192.3.2.3.1 Precipitation ........................................................................... 2.3-202.3.2.3.2 Snow...................................................................................... 2.3-212.3.2.3.3 Fog......................................................................................... 2.3-212.3.2.4 Atmospheric Stability ............................................................. 2.3-212.3.2.4.1 Mixing Heights ....................................................................... 2.3-222.3.2.5 Potential Influence of the Plant and Its Facilities on Local

Meteorology ........................................................................... 2.3-222.3.2.5.1 Cooling Tower Plumes........................................................... 2.3-232.3.2.6 Topographical Description of the Surrounding Area.............. 2.3-262.3.2.7 Current and Projected Site Air Quality Conditions................. 2.3-262.3.3 ONSITE METEOROLOGICAL MEASUREMENT

PROGRAMS................................................................................ 2.3-272.3.3.1 Onsite Meteorological Monitoring Program ........................... 2.3-272.3.3.2 Meteorological Data Processing ............................................ 2.3-29



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2.3.3.2.1 Data Acquisition..................................................................... 2.3-302.3.3.2.2 Data Processing .................................................................... 2.3-302.3.3.2.3 Data Validation ...................................................................... 2.3-312.3.3.3 Meteorological Instrumentation Inspection and

Maintenance .......................................................................... 2.3-322.3.4 SHORT-TERM DIFFUSION ESTIMATES................................... 2.3-322.3.4.1 Calculation Methodology ....................................................... 2.3-332.3.4.2 Calculations and Results ....................................................... 2.3-352.3.4.3 Short-Term Atmospheric Dispersion Estimates for the

Control Room Emergency Air Intake ..................................... 2.3-372.3.5 LONG-TERM DIFFUSION ESTIMATES ..................................... 2.3-372.3.5.1 Calculation Methodology and Assumptions........................... 2.3-382.3.5.2 Results................................................................................... 2.3-392.3.6 COMBINED LICENSE INFORMATION....................................... 2.3-402.3.6.1 Regional Climatology............................................................. 2.3-402.3.6.2 Local Meterology ................................................................... 2.3-402.3.6.3 Onsite Meteorological Measurements Program .................... 2.3-402.3.6.4 Short-Term Diffusion Estimates............................................. 2.3-402.3.6.5 Long-Term Diffusion Estimates ............................................. 2.3-402.3.7 REFERENCES ............................................................................ 2.3-41

2.4 HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING .......................................................... 2.4-1

2.4.1 HYDROLOGIC DESCRIPTION..................................................... 2.4-22.4.1.1 Site and Facilities..................................................................... 2.4-22.4.1.1.1 Previous Construction Activities .............................................. 2.4-22.4.1.1.2 Plant Design ............................................................................ 2.4-32.4.1.1.3 Safety-Related Structures........................................................ 2.4-32.4.1.1.4 Plant Water Systems ............................................................... 2.4-32.4.1.2 Hydrosphere ............................................................................ 2.4-52.4.1.2.1 Physiography and Topography................................................ 2.4-52.4.1.2.2 Upper Broad River Watershed................................................. 2.4-62.4.1.2.2.1 Local Watersheds ........................................................ 2.4-72.4.1.2.2.2 Broad River Description ............................................... 2.4-72.4.1.2.2.3 Major Tributaries ........................................................ 2.4-112.4.1.2.2.4 Local Tributaries ........................................................ 2.4-122.4.1.2.2.5 Ninety-Nine Islands Reservoir ................................... 2.4-132.4.1.2.2.6 Surface Water Impoundments ................................... 2.4-152.4.1.2.2.7 Local Wetlands .......................................................... 2.4-172.4.1.2.3 Dams and Reservoirs ............................................................ 2.4-182.4.1.2.3.1 Upstream Dams and Reservoirs................................ 2.4-182.4.1.2.3.2 Downstream Dams and Reservoirs ........................... 2.4-192.4.1.2.3.3 Water Management Changes .................................... 2.4-20



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2.4.1.2.4 Regional Hydrogeology ......................................................... 2.4-202.4.1.2.5 Water Use ............................................................................. 2.4-212.4.1.2.5.1 Surface Water Use..................................................... 2.4-212.4.1.2.5.2 Groundwater Use....................................................... 2.4-232.4.2 FLOODS...................................................................................... 2.4-242.4.2.1 Flood History.......................................................................... 2.4-242.4.2.2 Flood Design Considerations................................................. 2.4-252.4.2.3 Effects of Local Intense Precipitation..................................... 2.4-252.4.3 PROBABLE MAXIMUM FLOOD ON STREAMS AND

RIVERS ....................................................................................... 2.4-292.4.3.1 Probable Maximum Precipitation ........................................... 2.4-292.4.3.2 Precipitation Losses............................................................... 2.4-312.4.3.3 Runoff and Stream Course Models ....................................... 2.4-332.4.3.4 Probable Maximum Flood Flow ............................................. 2.4-372.4.3.5 Water Level Determinations .................................................. 2.4-382.4.3.6 Coincident Wind Wave Activity .............................................. 2.4-392.4.4 POTENTIAL DAM FAILURES ..................................................... 2.4-392.4.4.1 Dam Failure Permutations ..................................................... 2.4-402.4.4.2 Unsteady-Flow Analysis of Potential Dam Failures ............... 2.4-442.4.4.3 Water Level at the Plant Site ................................................. 2.4-452.4.5 PROBABLE MAXIMUM SURGE AND SEICHE FLOODING ..... 2.4-472.4.6 PROBABLE MAXIMUM TSUNAMI.............................................. 2.4-502.4.7 ICE EFFECTS ............................................................................ 2.4-512.4.8 COOLING WATER CANALS AND RESERVOIRS..................... 2.4-532.4.9 CHANNEL DIVERSIONS ........................................................... 2.4-532.4.10 FLOODING PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ........................... 2.4-532.4.11 LOW WATER CONSIDERATIONS ............................................. 2.4-542.4.11.1 Low Flow in Rivers and Streams .......................................... 2.4-542.4.11.2 Low Water Resulting from Surges, Seiches, or Tsunami ..... 2.4-542.4.11.3 Historical Low Water............................................................. 2.4-552.4.11.4 Future Controls ..................................................................... 2.4-572.4.11.5 Plant Requirements .............................................................. 2.4-582.4.11.6 Heat Sink Dependability Requirements ................................ 2.4-602.4.12 GROUNDWATER........................................................................ 2.4-602.4.12.1 Description and On-Site Use ................................................. 2.4-602.4.12.1.1 Regional Aquifers, Formations, Sources, and Sinks ............. 2.4-602.4.12.1.2 Local Aquifers, Formations, Sources, and Sinks ................... 2.4-622.4.12.2 Sources.................................................................................. 2.4-622.4.12.2.1 Regional and Local Groundwater Uses ................................. 2.4-632.4.12.2.2 Historical On-Site Conditions ................................................ 2.4-632.4.12.2.3 Current On-Site Conditions.................................................... 2.4-642.4.12.2.4 Aquifer Characteristics........................................................... 2.4-672.4.12.2.4.1 Porosity ...................................................................... 2.4-672.4.12.2.4.2 Permeability ............................................................... 2.4-68



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2.4.12.3 Groundwater Movement ........................................................ 2.4-702.4.12.3.1 Groundwater Pathways ......................................................... 2.4-702.4.12.3.2 Groundwater Velocity ............................................................ 2.4-702.4.12.3.3 Effects of Local Area Pumping .............................................. 2.4-722.4.12.4 Monitoring or Safeguard Requirements ................................ 2.4-732.4.12.5 Site Characteristics for Subsurface Hydrostatic Loading....... 2.4-732.4.13 ACCIDENTAL RELEASES OF RADIOACTIVE LIQUID

EFFLUENTS IN GROUND AND SURFACE WATERS.............. 2.4-742.4.13.1 Groundwater .......................................................................... 2.4-742.4.13.2 Accident Scenario.................................................................. 2.4-752.4.13.3 Source Term.......................................................................... 2.4-762.4.13.4 Conceptual Model.................................................................. 2.4-772.4.13.5 Sensitive Parameters............................................................. 2.4-792.4.13.6 Regulatory Compliance ......................................................... 2.4-792.4.14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND EMERGENCY

OPERATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................. 2.4-802.4.15 COMBINED LICENSE INFORMATION....................................... 2.4-812.4.15.1 Hydrological Description ........................................................ 2.4-812.4.15.2 Floods .................................................................................... 2.4-812.4.15.3 Cooling Water Supply ............................................................ 2.4-812.4.15.4 Groundwater .......................................................................... 2.4-812.4.15.5 Accidental Release of Liquid Effluents into Ground and

Surface Water........................................................................ 2.4-812.4.15.6 Emergency Operation Requirement ...................................... 2.4-822.4.16 REFERENCES ............................................................................ 2.4-82

2.5 GEOLOGY, SEISMOLOGY, AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING ................................................................................... 2.5-1

2.5.1 BASIC GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC INFORMATION ..................... 2.5-22.5.1.1 Regional Geology .................................................................... 2.5-22.5.1.1.1 Regional Physiography, Geomorphology, and Stratigraphy.... 2.5-32.5.1.1.1.1 The Appalachian Plateau Physiographic Province ...... 2.5-42.5.1.1.1.2 The Valley and Ridge Physiographic Province ............ 2.5-42.5.1.1.1.3 The Blue Ridge Physiographic Province...................... 2.5-42.5.1.1.1.4 The Piedmont Physiographic Province ........................ 2.5-62.5.1.1.1.5 The Atlantic Coastal Plain Physiographic Province ..... 2.5-82.5.1.1.1.6 Mesozoic Rift Basins.................................................... 2.5-92.5.1.1.2 Regional Tectonic Setting...................................................... 2.5-102.5.1.1.2.1 Regional Geologic History ......................................... 2.5-102.5.1.1.2.2 Tectonic Stress in the Mid-Continent Region............. 2.5-132.5.1.1.2.3 Gravity and Magnetic Data of the Site Region and

Site Vicinity ................................................................ 2.5-152.5.1.1.2.3.1 Gravity Data of the Site Region and Site Vicinity....... 2.5-162.5.1.1.2.3.2 Magnetic Data of the Site Region and Site Vicinity.... 2.5-18



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2.5.1.1.2.4 Principal Regional Tectonic Structures ...................... 2.5-212.5.1.1.2.4.1 Regional Geophysical Anomalies and Lineaments.... 2.5-212.5.1.1.2.4.2 Regional Paleozoic Tectonic Structures .................... 2.5-232.5.1.1.2.4.3 Regional Mesozoic Tectonic Structures..................... 2.5-272.5.1.1.2.4.4 Regional Cenozoic Tectonic Structures..................... 2.5-292.5.1.1.2.4.5 Regional Quaternary Tectonic Structures.................. 2.5-302.5.1.1.3 Regional Seismicity and Paleoseismology ............................ 2.5-332.5.1.1.3.1 Central and Eastern U.S. Seismicity.......................... 2.5-332.5.1.1.3.2 Seismic Sources Defined by Regional Seismicity...... 2.5-332.5.1.1.3.2.1 Charleston Tectonic Features.................................... 2.5-332.5.1.1.3.2.2 Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone ............................. 2.5-392.5.1.1.3.2.3 Giles County Seismic Zone........................................ 2.5-412.5.1.1.3.2.4 Selected Seismogenic and Capable Tectonic

Sources Beyond the Site Region ............................... 2.5-422.5.1.2 Site Geology .......................................................................... 2.5-442.5.1.2.1 Site Area Physiography and Geomorphology........................ 2.5-452.5.1.2.2 Site Area Geologic Setting and History ................................. 2.5-462.5.1.2.3 Site Area Stratigraphy and Lithology ..................................... 2.5-482.5.1.2.4 Site Area Structural Geology ................................................. 2.5-522.5.1.2.4.1 Structures Within the Site Area.................................. 2.5-542.5.1.2.5 Site Geology .......................................................................... 2.5-552.5.1.2.5.1 Site Physiography and Geomorphology .................... 2.5-552.5.1.2.5.2 Site Geologic Setting and History .............................. 2.5-552.5.1.2.5.3 Site Stratigraphy and Lithology .................................. 2.5-562.5.1.2.5.4 Site Area Structure..................................................... 2.5-562.5.1.2.5.5 Site Geologic Mapping............................................... 2.5-602.5.1.2.6 Site Area Engineering Geology ............................................. 2.5-612.5.1.2.7 Site Area Seismicity and Paleoseismology............................ 2.5-622.5.1.2.8 Site Groundwater Conditions................................................. 2.5-632.5.1.3 References ............................................................................ 2.5-632.5.2 VIBRATORY GROUND MOTION................................................ 2.5-822.5.2.1 Seismicity............................................................................... 2.5-842.5.2.1.1 Regional Seismicity Catalog Used for 1989 EPRI

Seismic Hazard Analysis Study ............................................. 2.5-842.5.2.1.2 Updated Seismicity Data ....................................................... 2.5-852.5.2.2 Geologic and Tectonic Characterizations of the Site

and Region ............................................................................ 2.5-862.5.2.2.1 Summary of EPRI Seismic Sources ...................................... 2.5-872.5.2.2.1.1 Sources Used for EPRI PSHA – Bechtel Group ........ 2.5-892.5.2.2.1.2 Sources Used for EPRI PSHA – Dames & Moore ..... 2.5-912.5.2.2.1.3 Sources Used for EPRI PSHA – Law

Engineering................................................................ 2.5-932.5.2.2.1.4 Sources Used for EPRI PSHA – Rondout

Associates.................................................................. 2.5-95



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2.5.2.2.1.5 Sources Used for EPRI PSHA – Weston Geophysical ............................................................... 2.5-96

2.5.2.2.1.6 Sources Used for EPRI PSHA – Woodward-Clyde Consultants ................................................................ 2.5-98

2.5.2.2.2 Post-EPRI Seismic Source Characterization Studies.......... 2.5-1002.5.2.2.2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Model (Frankel

et al. 2002) ............................................................... 2.5-1002.5.2.2.2.2 South Carolina Department of Transportation

Model (Chapman and Talwani 2002)....................... 2.5-1012.5.2.2.2.3 The Trial Implementation Project Study................... 2.5-1012.5.2.2.2.4 Updated Charleston Seismic Source (UCSS)

Model ....................................................................... 2.5-1022.5.2.2.2.4.1 UCSS Geometry ...................................................... 2.5-1022.5.2.2.2.4.2 UCSS Maximum Magnitude..................................... 2.5-1062.5.2.2.2.4.3 UCSS Recurrence Model......................................... 2.5-1082.5.2.2.2.5 Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone ........................... 2.5-1142.5.2.3 Correlation of Earthquake Activity with Seismic Sources .... 2.5-1162.5.2.4 Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis and Controlling

Earthquake .......................................................................... 2.5-1162.5.2.4.1 Effects of Updated Earthquake Catalog .............................. 2.5-1172.5.2.4.2 New Maximum Magnitude Information ................................ 2.5-1182.5.2.4.3 New Seismic Source Characterizations............................... 2.5-1182.5.2.4.3.1 Charleston Seismic Source Characterization .......... 2.5-1182.5.2.4.3.2 New Madrid Seismic Source Characterization......... 2.5-1202.5.2.4.4 New Ground Motion Models ................................................ 2.5-1212.5.2.4.5 Updated Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis and

Deaggregation ..................................................................... 2.5-1222.5.2.5 Seismic Wave Transmission Characteristics of the Site...... 2.5-1242.5.2.6 Ground Motion Response Spectra (GMRS) ........................ 2.5-1242.5.2.7 Development of FIRS for Unit 1........................................... 2.5-1262.5.2.7.1 Site Response Analysis ....................................................... 2.5-1262.5.2.7.1.1 Implementation of Approach 3 ................................. 2.5-1282.5.2.7.1.1.1 Development of Transfer Functions......................... 2.5-1282.5.2.7.2 Development of V/H Ratios ................................................. 2.5-1302.5.2.7.3 UHRS Interpolation and Extrapolation................................. 2.5-1322.5.2.7.4 Design Basis Response Spectra ......................................... 2.5-1332.5.2.8 References .......................................................................... 2.5-1342.5.3 SURFACE FAULTING............................................................... 2.5-1422.5.3.1 Geological, Seismological, and Geophysical

Investigations....................................................................... 2.5-1432.5.3.1.1 Previous Lee Nuclear Site Investigations ............................ 2.5-1442.5.3.1.2 Published Geologic Mapping ............................................... 2.5-1442.5.3.1.3 Current Geologic Mapping................................................... 2.5-1452.5.3.1.4 Previous Seismicity Data ..................................................... 2.5-147



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2.5.3.1.5 Current Seismicity Data ....................................................... 2.5-1482.5.3.1.6 Current Aerial and Field Reconnaissance ........................... 2.5-1492.5.3.2 Geological Evidence, or Absence of Evidence, for

Surface Deformation............................................................ 2.5-1502.5.3.3 Correlation of Earthquakes With Capable Tectonic

Sources................................................................................ 2.5-1522.5.3.4 Ages of Most Recent Deformations ..................................... 2.5-1522.5.3.5 Relationships of Tectonic Structures in the Site Area to

Regional Tectonic Structures............................................... 2.5-1522.5.3.6 Characterization of Capable Tectonic Sources ................... 2.5-1532.5.3.7 Designation of Zones of Quaternary Deformation in the

Site Region .......................................................................... 2.5-1532.5.3.8 Potential for Surface Tectonic Deformation at the Site........ 2.5-1532.5.3.9 References .......................................................................... 2.5-1542.5.4 STABILITY OF SUBSURFACE MATERIALS AND

FOUNDATIONS ........................................................................ 2.5-1582.5.4.1 Geologic Features ............................................................... 2.5-1592.5.4.1.1 Geologic History and Stress Conditions .............................. 2.5-1602.5.4.1.2 Stratigraphy, Lithology, and Soil and Rock

Characteristics ..................................................................... 2.5-1612.5.4.1.2.1 Site Area Stratigraphy and Lithology ....................... 2.5-1612.5.4.1.2.2 Soil and Rock Characteristics .................................. 2.5-1622.5.4.1.3 Groundwater ........................................................................ 2.5-1642.5.4.1.4 Effects of Human Activities .................................................. 2.5-1652.5.4.1.5 Summary of Geologic Hazards............................................ 2.5-1652.5.4.2 Properties of Subsurface Materials...................................... 2.5-1652.5.4.2.1 Site Explorations.................................................................. 2.5-1662.5.4.2.1.1 Soil and Rock Borings.............................................. 2.5-1672.5.4.2.1.2 Groundwater Monitoring Wells................................. 2.5-1692.5.4.2.1.3 Surface Geophysical Testing ................................... 2.5-1692.5.4.2.1.4 Cone Penetration Testing ........................................ 2.5-1702.5.4.2.1.5 Geotechnical Test Pits and Geologic Trenches....... 2.5-1702.5.4.2.1.6 In-Situ Testing.......................................................... 2.5-1702.5.4.2.1.6.1 Goodman Jack Testing ............................................ 2.5-1712.5.4.2.1.6.2 Borehole Pressuremeter Testing ............................. 2.5-1712.5.4.2.1.6.3 Borehole Geophysical Testing ................................. 2.5-1712.5.4.2.1.6.4 Packer Testing ......................................................... 2.5-1712.5.4.2.1.7 Petrographic Testing................................................ 2.5-1722.5.4.2.2 Soil and Rock Sampling....................................................... 2.5-1722.5.4.2.2.1 Standard Penetration Test Sampling ....................... 2.5-1722.5.4.2.2.2 Rock Coring ............................................................. 2.5-1732.5.4.2.2.3 Undisturbed Sampling.............................................. 2.5-1732.5.4.2.2.4 Bulk Sampling (Test Pits)......................................... 2.5-1742.5.4.2.2.5 Sample Control and Preservation ............................ 2.5-174



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2.5.4.2.3 Laboratory Testing............................................................... 2.5-1752.5.4.2.3.1 Particle Size Analysis, ASTM D 422-63 (2002)

and ASTM D 6913-04 .............................................. 2.5-1772.5.4.2.3.2 Chemical Analysis (pH, Resistivity), ASTM G 51-95

(2005), ASTM G 57-95a (2001) ............................... 2.5-1772.5.4.2.3.3 Chemical Analysis (Chloride, Sulfate), EPA

SW-846 9056/300.0, EPA SW-846 8056/300.0....... 2.5-1772.5.4.2.3.4 Unit Weight of Soil, ASTM D 5084-03

(Sections 5.7 – 5.9. 8.1, 11.3.2)............................... 2.5-1782.5.4.2.3.5 Moisture-Density, Standard Proctor Test,

ASTM D 698-00a ..................................................... 2.5-1782.5.4.2.3.6 Unconsolidated – Undrained Triaxial Shear

Testing, ASTM D 2850-03a ..................................... 2.5-1782.5.4.2.3.7 Consolidated – Undrained Triaxial Shear Testing,

ASTM D 4767-04 ..................................................... 2.5-1792.5.4.2.3.8 Consolidated – Drained Triaxial Shear,

USACE EM 1110-2-1906, 1970............................... 2.5-1792.5.4.2.3.9 California Bearing Ratio Testing,

ASTM D 1883-05 ..................................................... 2.5-1802.5.4.2.3.10 Specimen Preparation – Rock Cores,

ASTM D 4543-04 ..................................................... 2.5-1802.5.4.2.3.11 Compressive Strength and Elastic Moduli –

Rock Cores, ASTM D 7012-04 ................................ 2.5-1802.5.4.2.3.12 Consolidation Tests, ASTM D 2435-04.................... 2.5-1812.5.4.2.3.13 Hydraulic Conductivity of Soil,

ASTM D 5084-03 ..................................................... 2.5-1812.5.4.2.3.14 Resonant Column Torsional Shear, University

of Texas at Austin Procedure................................... 2.5-1822.5.4.2.4 Material Properties............................................................... 2.5-1822.5.4.2.4.1 Geotechnical Model ................................................. 2.5-1822.5.4.2.4.1.1 Pre-existing Engineered Fill Soils ............................ 2.5-1822.5.4.2.4.1.2 Alluvial Soils............................................................. 2.5-1822.5.4.2.4.1.3 Residual Soils .......................................................... 2.5-1832.5.4.2.4.1.4 Saprolite Soils .......................................................... 2.5-1832.5.4.2.4.1.5 Partially Weathered Rock (PWR)............................. 2.5-1832.5.4.2.4.1.6 Pre-existing Concrete .............................................. 2.5-1832.5.4.2.4.1.7 Rock......................................................................... 2.5-1832.5.4.2.4.2 Static Properties of Geotechnical Materials ............. 2.5-1842.5.4.3 Foundation Interfaces .......................................................... 2.5-1852.5.4.3.1 Power Block Exploration...................................................... 2.5-1852.5.4.3.2 Surrounding and Adjacent Structures Exploration............... 2.5-1852.5.4.3.3 Geotechnical Data Logs and Records ................................. 2.5-1862.5.4.3.4 Borehole Summaries ........................................................... 2.5-1862.5.4.3.5 Geotechnical Profiles........................................................... 2.5-1862.5.4.4 Geophysical Surveys ........................................................... 2.5-187



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2.5.4.4.1 Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves (SASW) Surveys........ 2.5-1882.5.4.4.1.1 Survey Method......................................................... 2.5-1882.5.4.4.1.2 Survey Results......................................................... 2.5-1892.5.4.4.2 Seismic Cone Penetration Tests (SCPT) ............................ 2.5-1892.5.4.4.2.1 Seismic CPT Methods ............................................. 2.5-1892.5.4.4.3 Suspension and Downhole Velocity Logging....................... 2.5-1892.5.4.4.3.1 P-S Velocity Logging Methods................................. 2.5-1902.5.4.4.3.2 Downhole Velocity Logging Methods....................... 2.5-1902.5.4.4.3.3 Velocity Logging Results.......................................... 2.5-1902.5.4.4.4 Acoustic and Optical Televiewer Logging............................ 2.5-1912.5.4.5 Excavations and Backfill ...................................................... 2.5-1912.5.4.5.1 Sources and Quantities ....................................................... 2.5-1922.5.4.5.2 Extent of Excavation ............................................................ 2.5-1932.5.4.5.2.1 Unit 1 Excavation Conditions ................................... 2.5-1942.5.4.5.2.2 Unit 2 Excavation Conditions ................................... 2.5-1962.5.4.5.3 Specifications and Control ................................................... 2.5-1962.5.4.5.3.1 Nuclear Island Foundation Materials ....................... 2.5-1962.5.4.5.3.2 Fill Concrete beneath the Nuclear Island

Foundation Limits..................................................... 2.5-1972.5.4.5.3.3 Foundation Materials Outside the Nuclear Island .... 2.5-1982.5.4.5.3.4 Flowable Fill and Fill Concrete Outside the

Nuclear Island Foundation Limits............................. 2.5-1992.5.4.5.3.5 Soil Backfill Outside the Nuclear Island ................... 2.5-1992.5.4.5.4 Groundwater Control ........................................................... 2.5-2012.5.4.6 Groundwater Conditions ...................................................... 2.5-2012.5.4.6.1 Groundwater Occurrence .................................................... 2.5-2022.5.4.6.2 Permeability Testing ............................................................ 2.5-2022.5.4.6.3 Construction Dewatering ..................................................... 2.5-2022.5.4.6.4 Groundwater Impacts on Foundation Stability..................... 2.5-2032.5.4.7 Response of Soil and Rock to Dynamic Loading................. 2.5-2032.5.4.7.1 Prior Earthquake Effects and Geologic Stability .................. 2.5-2042.5.4.7.2 Field Dynamic Measurements ............................................. 2.5-2052.5.4.7.3 Laboratory Dynamic Testing................................................ 2.5-2062.5.4.7.4 Foundation Conditions and Uniformity................................. 2.5-2072.5.4.7.4.1 Lee Nuclear Station, Unit 1 Nuclear Island .............. 2.5-2072.5.4.7.4.2 Lee Nuclear Station, Unit 2 Nuclear Island .............. 2.5-2082.5.4.7.5 Dynamic Profiles.................................................................. 2.5-2092.5.4.8 Liquefaction Potential .......................................................... 2.5-2112.5.4.9 Earthquake Site Characteristics .......................................... 2.5-2122.5.4.10 Static Stability ...................................................................... 2.5-2132.5.4.10.1 Bearing Capacity ................................................................. 2.5-2142.5.4.10.2 Settlement............................................................................ 2.5-2142.5.4.10.3 Lateral Pressures................................................................. 2.5-2162.5.4.11 Design Criteria ..................................................................... 2.5-2172.5.4.12 Techniques to Improve Subsurface Conditions ................... 2.5-218



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2.5.4.13 References .......................................................................... 2.5-2202.5.5 STABILITY OF SLOPES ........................................................... 2.5-2222.5.5.1 Slope Characteristics........................................................... 2.5-2222.5.5.1.1 General Discussion.............................................................. 2.5-2222.5.5.1.2 Exploration Program ............................................................ 2.5-2242.5.5.1.3 Groundwater and Seepage.................................................. 2.5-2242.5.5.1.4 Slope Materials and Properties............................................ 2.5-2242.5.5.2 Design Criteria and Analyses .............................................. 2.5-2252.5.5.3 Logs of Borings.................................................................... 2.5-2252.5.5.3.1 Soil Borings.......................................................................... 2.5-2262.5.5.3.2 Rock Borings ....................................................................... 2.5-2262.5.5.3.3 Test Pits and Trenches........................................................ 2.5-2262.5.5.4 Compacted Fill ..................................................................... 2.5-2262.5.5.5 References .......................................................................... 2.5-2262.5.6 COMBINED LICENSE INFORMATION..................................... 2.5-2262.5.6.1 Basic Geologic and Seismic Information ............................. 2.5-2262.5.6.2 Site Seismic and Tectonic Characteristics Information........ 2.5-2262.5.6.3 Geoscience Parameters ...................................................... 2.5-2272.5.6.4 Surface Faulting................................................................... 2.5-2272.5.6.5 Site and Structures .............................................................. 2.5-2272.5.6.6 Properties of Underlying Materials....................................... 2.5-2272.5.6.7 Excavation and Backfill ........................................................ 2.5-2272.5.6.8 Groundwater Conditions ...................................................... 2.5-2272.5.6.9 Liquefaction Potential .......................................................... 2.5-2272.5.6.10 Bearing Capacity ................................................................. 2.5-2272.5.6.11 Earth Pressures ................................................................... 2.5-2282.5.6.12 Static and Dynamic Stability of Facilities ............................. 2.5-2282.5.6.13 Subsurface Instrumentation................................................. 2.5-2282.5.6.14 Stability of Slopes ................................................................ 2.5-2282.5.6.15 Embankments and Dams .................................................... 2.5-2282.5.6.16 Settlement of Nuclear Island................................................ 2.5-228

APP. 2AA LEE NUCLEAR STATION FIELD EXPLORATION DATA..... 2AA-1

APP. 2BB CHEROKEE NUCLEAR STATION GEOTECHNICAL BORING LOGS ..................................................................... 2BB-1

APP. 2CC EVALUATION OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA ....................2CC-1


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LIST OF TABLES

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2.0-201 Comparison of AP1000 DCD Site Parameters and Lee Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 Site Characteristics

2.0-202 Comparison of Control Room Atmospheric Dispersion Factors for Accident Analysis for AP1000 DCD and Lee Nuclear Station Units 1 & 2 (Reference Table 2.3-285)

2.1-201 Counties Entirely or Partially Located within the Lee Nuclear Station 50-Mi. Buffer

2.1-202 US Census Bureau Estimated Year 2000 Populations within a 10-Mi. Radius

2.1-203 The Projected Permanent Population for Each Sector 0- to 16-km (0 to 10–Mi.) for Years 2007, 2016, 2026, 2036, 2046, and 2056

2.1-204 The Projected Permanent Population for Each Sector 16-km (10-Mi.) – 80-km (50-Mi.) for Years 2007, 2016, 2026, 2036, 2046, and 2056

2.1-205 Major Contributors to Transient Population within 80-km (50-Mi.)

2.1-206 Daily and Annual Passenger Counts for Commercial Airports in the Lee Nuclear Station Region

2.1-207 Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching within the Lee Nuclear Station Region

2.1-208 The Projected Transient Population for Each Sector 0- to 80-km (50-Mi.) for Years 2007, 2016, 2026, 2036, 2046, and 2056

2.1-209 Population Distribution in the Low Population Zone

2.2-201 Registered Storage Tanks within a 5-Mi. Radius

2.2-202 Industrial Facilities Near the Lee Nuclear Station

2.2-203 Products Stored on Site at the Broad River Energy Center

2.2-204 Broad River Energy Center Site Specific OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) Z-1 Table

2.2-205 Historical Air Traffic at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

2.2-206 Projected Air Traffic at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport


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2.2-207 Historical Air Traffic at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

2.2-208 Projected Air Traffic at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

2.2-209 Parameters Used in EXTRAN Analysis of Toxic Chemicals

2.2-210 Leakage from Assumed Large Hole (4.5 m2) from a Truck on Highway 29

2.2-211 Leakage from Assumed Large Hole (4.5 m2) from a Railroad Tanker

2.3-201 Rainfall Frequency Distribution Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina Number of Hours Per Month, Average Year

2.3-202 Hurricanes in North Carolina and South Carolina 1899 – 2005

2.3-203 Frequency of Tropical Cyclones (by Month) for the States of South Carolina and North Carolina

2.3-204 Tornadoes in Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, Chester, and York Counties, South Carolina and Cleveland, Gaston, and Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina

2.3-205 Thunderstorms Greenville-Spartanburg, SC and Charlotte, NC

2.3-206 Hail Storm Events Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, Chester, and York Counties, South Carolina and Cleveland, Gaston, and Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina

2.3-207 Mean Ventilation Rate By Month Greensboro, NC

2.3-208 Ice Storms Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, Chester, and York Counties, South Carolina and Cleveland, Gaston, and Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina

2.3-209 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina January, 1997 – 2005

2.3-210 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina February, 1997 – 2005

2.3-211 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction And Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina March, 1997 – 2005



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2.3-212 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina April, 1997-2005

2.3-213 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina May, 1997-2005

2.3-214 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina June, 1997-2005

2.3-215 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina July, 1997-2005

2.3-216 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction And Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina August, 1997-2005

2.3-217 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph)Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina September, 1997-2005

2.3-218 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina October, 1997-2005

2.3-219 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina November, 1997-2005

2.3-220 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina December, 1997-2005

2.3-221 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction And Speed (mph) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina All Months, 1997-2005

2.3-222 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site January

2.3-223 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site February

2.3-224 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site March

2.3-225 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site April

2.3-226 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site May



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2.3-227 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site June

2.3-228 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site July

2.3-229 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site August

2.3-230 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site September

2.3-231 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site October

2.3-232 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site November

2.3-233 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction and Speed (mph) Lee Nuclear Station Site December

2.3-234 Percentage Frequency of Wind Direction And Speed (MPH) Lee Nuclear Site All Months

2.3-235 Joint Frequency Distribution of Wind Speed and Direction by Atmospheric Stability Class Stability Class A

2.3-236 Joint Frequency Distribution of Wind Speed and Direction by Atmospheric Stability Class Stability Class B

2.3-237 Joint Frequency Distribution of Wind Speed and Direction by Atmospheric Stability Class Stability Class C

2.3-238 Joint Frequency Distribution of Wind Speed and Direction by Atmospheric Stability Class Stability Class D

2.3-239 Joint Frequency Distribution of Wind Speed and Direction by Atmospheric Stability Class Stability Class E

2.3-240 Joint Frequency Distribution of Wind Speed and Direction by Atmospheric Stability Class Stability Class F

2.3-241 Joint Frequency Distribution of Wind Speed and Direction by Atmospheric Stability Class Stability Class G



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2.3-242 Maximum Number of Consecutive Hours with Wind from a Single Sector Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina

2.3-243 Maximum Number of Consecutive Hours with Wind from Three Adjacent Sectors, Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina

2.3-244 Maximum Number of Consecutive Hours with Wind from Five Adjacent Sectors, Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina

2.3-245 Comparison of Maximum Wind Persistence at Lee Nuclear Station Site and Greenville/Spartanburg South Carolina

2.3-246 Ninety-Nine Islands Monthly Climate Summary NCDC 1971-2000 Monthly Normals

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2.3-248 Deleted

2.3-249 Deleted

2.3-250 Deleted

2.3-251 Deleted

2.3-252 Deleted

2.3-253 Relative Humidity Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina for 4 Time Periods Per Day 1997-2005

2.3-254 Ninety-Nine Islands Monthly Climate Summary Ninety-Nine Islands, South Carolina (386293) Period of Record: 8/1/1948 to 12/31/2005

2.3-255 Comparison of Relative Humidity Lee Nuclear Site (2005 – 2006) and Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina (1997 – 2005) for 4 Time Periods Per Day

2.3-256 Precipitation Data (Inches of Rain) Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina

2.3-257 Point Precipitation Frequency



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2.3-258 Percent of Total Observations (by Month) of Indicated Wind Directions and Precipitation Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina

2.3-259 Percent of Total Observations (by Month) of Precipitation and Wind Direction Lee Nuclear Site

2.3-260 Rainfall Frequency Distribution Lee Nuclear Station Site Number of Hours Per Month

2.3-261 Precipitation Data (Inches of Rain) Lee Nuclear Station Site

2.3-262 Ninety-Nine Islands, South Carolina Monthly Total Snowfall (Inches) 1947 - 2006

2.3-263 Average Hours of Fog And Haze At Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina

2.3-264 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina January, 1999 - 2005

2.3-265 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina February, 1999 - 2005

2.3-266 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina March, 1999 - 2005

2.3-267 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina April, 1999 - 2005

2.3-268 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina May, 1999 – 2005

2.3-269 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina June, 1999 – 2005

2.3-270 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina July, 1999 - 2005

2.3-271 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina August, 1999 - 2005

2.3-272 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina September, 1999 - 2005



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2.3-273 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina October, 1999 - 2005

2.3-274 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina November, 1999 – 2005

2.3-275 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina December, 1999 – 2005

2.3-276 Inversion Heights and Strengths, Greensboro, North Carolina Annual, 1999 – 2005

2.3-277 Mixing Heights at Greensboro, North Carolina

2.3-278 Visible Plume Frequency of Occurrence by Season (All wind directions)

2.3-279 Frequency of Plume Shadowing by Season (Average for all wind directions)

2.3-280 Maximum Salt Drift Deposition Rate (kg/km2/mo)

2.3-281 Meteorological Tower Instrumentation

2.3-282 Minimum Exclusion Area Boundary (EAB) Distances [From Inner 550 FT (168 M) Radius Circle Encompassing All Site Release Points]

2.3-283 Lee Nuclear Station Offsite Atmospheric Dispersion Short-term Diffusion Estimates for Accidental Releases

2.3-284 Lee Nuclear Station Control Room χ/Q Input Data

2.3-285 Control Room Atmospheric Dispersion Factors (χ/Q) for Accident Dose Analysis (s/m3)

2.3-286 Lee Nuclear Site Offsite Receptor Locations

2.3-287 Annual Average χ/Q (sec/m3) for Normal Releases No Decay, Undepleted (for Each 22.5° Sector at the Distances (Miles) Shown at the Top)

2.3-288 Annual Average χ/Q (sec/m3) for Normal Releases No Decay, Depleted (for Each 22.5° Sector at the Distances (Miles) Shown at the Top)



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2.3-289 χ/Q and D/Q Values for Normal Releases

2.3-290 Annual Average χ/Q (sec/m3) for Normal Releases 2.26 Day Decay, Undepleted (for Each 22.5° Sector at the Distances (Miles) Shown at the Top)

2.3-291 Annual Average χ/Q (sec/m3) for Normal Releases 8.00 Day Decay, Depleted (for Each 22.5° Sector at the Distances (Miles) Shown at the Top)

2.3-292 D/Q (m-2) at Each 22.5° Sector for Normal Releases (for Each Distance (Miles) Shown at the Top)

2.3-293 Lee Nuclear Station Design Temperatures

2.4.1-201 Site Features and Elevations

2.4.1-202 Description of Upper Broad River Watersheds

2.4.1-203 USGS Gauging Stations on the Broad River

2.4.1-204 Broad River Monthly Discharge and Temperature Variability

2.4.1-205 Major Reservoirs Located in the Upper Broad River Basin

2.4.1-206 SCDHEC 2005 Water Usage for Cherokee County, South Carolina

2.4.1-207 SCDHEC 2005 Water Usage for Cherokee, Chester, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union, and York Counties, South Carolina

2.4.1-208 2000 Water Use Totals by County in the Upper Broad River Watershed

2.4.1-209 Area Surface Water Intakes in and Downstream from the Upper Broad River Watershed

2.4.1-210 Estimated Surface Water Withdrawal and Consumption for Lee Nuclear Station Operations

2.4.1-211 Estimated Discharge Volume From Station Operations

2.4.1-212 Historical Domestic Wells in Vicinity of Site

2.4.2-201 Peak Streamflow of the Broad River Near Gaffney, South Carolina (USGS Station 02153500) 1939-1990



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2.4.2-202 Peak Gauge Height of the Broad River below Ninety-Nine Islands Reservoir, South Carolina (USGS Station 02153551) 1999-2005

2.4.2-203 Local Intense Probable Maximum Precipitation for the Lee Nuclear Site

2.4.2-204 Site Drainage Areas Details

2.4.3-201 Broad River Watershed PMP (in.) Depth-Area-Duration Relationship

2.4.3-202 Broad River Watershed 6-hr. Incremental PMP Estimates

2.4.3-203 Broad River Watershed Subbasin Hourly Incremental PMP Estimates

2.4.3-204 Broad River Watershed Subbasin Precipitation Losses

2.4.3-205 Broad River Watershed Subbasin Unit Hydrographs

2.4.3-206 Broad River Watershed Subbasin Input Parameters

2.4.4-201 Peak Flows and Resulting Water Surface Elevations

2.4.7-201 Water Temperature Data for the Broad River Near Gaffney, South Carolina (USGS Station 02153500)

2.4.11-201 Minimum Daily Streamflow Observed on the Broad River Below Ninety-Nine Islands Dam, South Carolina, (USGS Station 02153551) 1998-2006

2.4.11-202 Minimum Daily Streamflow Observed on the Broad River Near Gaffney, South Carolina, (USGS Station 02153500) 1938-1990

2.4.11-203 100-Yr. Return Period Low Flow Rates

2.4.12-201 Well Construction and Water Table Elevations (ft above msl)

2.4.12-202 Water Table Elevations

2.4.12-203 Soil Characteristics at the Lee Nuclear Site

2.4.12-204 Aquifer Characteristics

2.4.13-201 Distribution Coefficients (Kd)



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2.4.13-202 AP1000 Tanks Containing Radioactive Liquid

2.4.13-203 Listing of Lee Nuclear Station Data and Modeling Parameters Supporting the Effluent Holdup Tank Failure

2.4.13-204 Radionuclide Concentration at Nearest Drinking Water Source in an Unrestricted Area Due to Effluent Holdup Tank Failure

2.5.1-201 Definitions of Classes Used in the Compilation of Quaternary Faults, Liquefaction Features, and Deformation in the Central and Eastern United States

2.5.1-202 Radiometric Age Determinations from Undisturbed Site Rocks

2.5.1-203 Deformation Phases and Structural Elements in the Study Area

2.5.2-201 1985–2005 Update to the Earthquake Catalog for Events ≥ Emb 3.0

2.5.2-202 Summary of EPRI Seismic Sources - Bechtel

2.5.2-203 Summary of EPRI Seismic Sources - Dames & Moore

2.5.2-204 Summary of EPRI Seismic Sources - Law Engineering

2.5.2-205 Summary of EPRI Seismic Sources - Rondout Associates

2.5.2-206 Summary of EPRI Seismic Sources - Weston Geophysical

2.5.2-207 Summary of EPRI Seismic Sources - Woodward-Clyde Consultants

2.5.2-208 Conversion Between Body-Wave (mb) and Moment (M) Magnitudes

2.5.2-209 Summary of USGS Seismic Sources

2.5.2-210 SCDOT Seismic Source Zone Parameters

2.5.2-211 Comparison of EPRI Characterizations of the Charleston Seismic Zone

2.5.2-212 Geographic Coordinates (Latitude and Longitude) of Corner Points of Updated Charleston Seismic Source (UCSS) Geometries



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2.5.2-213 Local Charleston-Area Tectonic Features

2.5.2-214 Comparison of Post-EPRI Magnitude Estimates for the 1886 Charleston Earthquake

2.5.2-215 Comparison of Talwani and Schaeffer (2001) and UCSS Age Constraints on Charleston-Area Paleoliquefaction Events

2.5.2-216 Comparison of Mean Annual Frequencies of Exceedance Calculated Using 1989 EPRI Assumptions to Results at Nearby Sites Published in the 1989 EPRI Study

2.5.2-217 UHRS Amplitudes for 10-4, 10-5, and 10-6

2.5.2-218 Controlling Earthquakes from Deaggregation

2.5.2-219 Horizontal UHRS and GMRS Amplitudes

2.5.2-220 Vertical UHRS and GMRS Amplitudes

2.5.2-221 Point Source Parameters

2.5.2-222 Weighting Scheme to Develop V/H Ratios

2.5.2-223 Moment Magnitude, Distance Ranges, and Weights For V/H Ratios

2.5.2-224 FIRS and UHRS for Profile A1

2.5.3-201 Summary of Bedrock Faults Mapped Within the Site Vicinity

2.5.4-201 Petrographic Test Results

2.5.4-202 Summary of Lee Nuclear Station Geotechnical Exploration

2.5.4-203 Summary of Completed Exploration Borings and Field Tests

2.5.4-204 Summary of Geotechnical Borings for Completed Monitoring Wells

2.5.4-205 Summary of Completed Cone Penetrometer Test Soundings

2.5.4-206 Summary of Completed Geotechnical Test Pit and Geologic Trench Locations

2.5.4-207 Summary of Completed Surface Geophysical Test Locations



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2.5.4-208 Summary of Goodman Jack Test Results

2.5.4-209 Summary of Pressuremeter Test Results

2.5.4-210 Laboratory Testing Quantities By Sample Type and Test Method

2.5.4-211 Average Engineering Properties of Soil

2.5.4-212 Corrosion Testing of Remolded Fill

2.5.4-213 Summary of Laboratory Test Results for Intact Rock Cores

2.5.4-214 Summary of SASW Velocity Survey

2.5.4-215 Summary of Seismic CPT Shear Wave (Vs) Velocity Results

2.5.4-216 Borehole Geophysical Test Locations – P-S Suspension, Downhole, and Televiewer Tests

2.5.4-217 Summary of Interpreted P-S Suspension Velocity Layer Models

2.5.4-218 Summary of Downhole Velocity Layer Models

2.5.4-219 Quality Control Recommendations for Nuclear Island Foundation Materials

2.5.4-220 Quality Control Recommendations for Nuclear Island Fill Concrete

2.5.4-221 Quality Control Recommendations for Flowable Fill

2.5.4-222 Quality Control Recommendations for Soil Backfill

2.5.4-223 Assumed Material Properties for Concrete Materials

2.5.4-224 Summary of Dynamic Laboratory Test Results

2.5.4-225 At-Rest Earth Pressure from Freshly Remolded Backfill Soil

2.5.4-226 Passive Earth Pressure from Freshly Remolded Backfill Soil

2.5.4-227 Dynamic Lateral Earth Pressures from Backfill Soil

2.5.5-201 Permanent Slopes within One-Quarter Mile of Unit 1 and 2 Nuclear Island Structures


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LIST OF FIGURES

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2.1-201 Site Plot Plan

2.1-202 Vicinity (6-Mi. Radius) Base Map

2.1-203 Regional (50-Mi. Radius) Base Map

2.1-204 USGS Topographic Map

2.1-205 16-km (10-Mi.) to 80-km (50-Mi.) Population Sector Map

2.1-206 0 to 16-km (10-Mi.) Population Sector Map

2.1-207 10-Mi. Base Map

2.1-208 Low Population Zone Map

2.1-209 Distance to EAB Map

2.1-210 Graphs of Total Populations

2.2-201 Transportation Routes, Storage Tank Locations, and Industrial Facilities Near Lee Nuclear Station

2.2-202 Airways Near Lee Nuclear Station

2.3-201 South Carolina Average Annual Snowfall 1961-1990

2.3-202 Air Stagnation Trend

2.3-203 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, Annual

2.3-204 Normal Sea Level Pressure Distribution Over North America and the North Atlantic Ocean

2.3-205 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, January

2.3-206 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, February

2.3-207 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, March

2.3-208 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, April

2.3-209 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, May


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2.3-210 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, June

2.3-211 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, July

2.3-212 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, August

2.3-213 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, September

2.3-214 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, October

2.3-215 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, November

2.3-216 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, December

2.3-217 Greenville/Spartanburg Wind Rose, 1997-2005, Annual

2.3-218 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, January

2.3-219 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, February

2.3-220 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, March

2.3-221 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, April

2.3-222 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, May

2.3-223 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, June

2.3-224 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, July

2.3-225 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, August

2.3-226 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, September

2.3-227 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, October

2.3-228 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, November

2.3-229 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, December

2.3-230 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, Winter



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2.3-231 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, Spring

2.3-232 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, Summer

2.3-233 Lee Nuclear Wind Rose, Fall

2.3-234 January Average Maximum Temperature (1971-2000)

2.3-235 January Average Minimum Temperature (1971-2000)

2.3-236 July Average Maximum Temperature (1971-2000)

2.3-237 July Average Minimum Temperature (1971-2000)

2.3-238 Ninety-Nine Islands, South Carolina Monthly Mean Maximum Temperature 1971-2000 Temperature and Precipitation

2.3-239 Ninety-Nine Islands (Blacksburg, SC) Relative Humidity

2.3-240 Annual Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-241 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, Annual Precipitation Intensity

2.3-242 Ninety-Nine Islands, South Carolina Precipitation by Month

2.3-243 Ninety-Nine Islands, South Carolina Daily Precipitation Average and Extreme

2.3-244 Ninety-Nine Islands Annual Snowfall

2.3-245 Topographic Maps

2.3-246 Terrain Elevation Profiles Within 50 miles of the Lee Nuclear Site

2.3-247 Location of Meteorological Towers and Plant Structures

2.3-248 January Precipitation Rose Greenville/ Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005



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2.3-249 February Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005,

2.3-250 March Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-251 April Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-252 May Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-253 June Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-254 July Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-255 August Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-256 September Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-257 October Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-258 November Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-259 December Precipitation Rose Greenville/Spartanburg, SC 2001-2005

2.3-260 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, January

2.3-261 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, February

2.3-262 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, March

2.3-263 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, April

2.3-264 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, May

2.3-265 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, June



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2.3-266 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, July

2.3-267 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, August

2.3-268 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, September

2.3-269 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, October

2.3-270 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, November

2.3-271 Lee Nuclear Precipitation Rose, December

2.3-272 Cyclones Within 75 miles of Greer, South Carolina, 1851 through 2006

2.3-273 South Carolina Geographic Regions

2.3-274 Visible Plume Length Frequency – Winter Cooling Tower

2.3-275 Visible Plume Radius – Winter Cooling Tower

2.3-276 Hours of Plume Shadowing by Downwind Distance – Winter Cooling Tower

2.3-277 Salt Deposition Rate (kg/km2-month) - Summer Maximum at 200 meters Cooling Tower

2.3-278 Water Deposition Rate – Summer Cooling Tower

2.3-279 Hours of Plume Fogging - Spring Cooling Tower

2.4.1-201 Site Surface Water Features

2.4.1-202 Water Balance Summary

2.4.1-203 Physiographic and Hydrogeologic Provinces of South Carolina

2.4.1-204 The Broad River Within the Santee River Basin

2.4.1-205 Upper Broad River Basin and Subbasins

2.4.1-206 The Broad River and its Tributaries Above Ninety-Nine Islands Dam



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2.4.1-207 Cherokee County Watershed: Select Facilities and Monitoring Stations

2.4.1-208 Broad River Width and Depth Data

2.4.1-209 Sheet 1 Bathymetry Map: Ninety-Nine Islands Reservoir

2.4.1-209 Sheet 2 Bathymetry Map: Make-Up Pond B

2.4.1-209 Sheet 3 Bathymetry Map: Make-Up Pond A

2.4.1-209 Sheet 4 Bathymetry Map: Hold-Up Pond A

2.4.1-210 The Piedmont Aquifer System

2.4.1-211 Relevant Surface Water Intakes on the Broad River

2.4.1-212 Groundwater Supply Wells Surrounding the Lee Nuclear Site

2.4.2-201 Gauging Station Locations

2.4.2-202 Grading and Drainage Plan

2.4.2-203 Local Intense Probable Maximum Precipitation Depth-Duration Curve

2.4.3-201 Make-Up Pond A and Make-Up Pond B Watersheds

2.4.3-202 HMR-52 Standard Isohyetal Pattern

2.4.3-203 Broad River Watershed Subbasins

2.4.3-204 Local Intense Probable Maximum Precipitation 6-Hour Hyetograph

2.4.3-205 Local Intense Probable Maximum Precipitation 72-Hour Hyetograph

2.4.3-206 HEC-HMS Broad River Watershed Subbasin Schematic

2.4.3-207 Subbasin Unit Hydrographs: LS-1, LA-2, CC-16, KMR-13, BR-5, and BD3-6



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2.4.3-208 Subbasin Unit Hydrographs: 2BR-7, BD2-8, SS-09, FB-10, GS-11, and BD1-12

2.4.3-209 Subbasin Unit Hydrographs: LL-4, BC-14, BR-15, GD-3, USS-18A, and 2BR-19

2.4.3-210 Discharge Rating Curve, Tuxedo Dam

2.4.3-211 Discharge Rating Curve, Turner Shoals Dam

2.4.3-212 Discharge Rating Curve, Gaston Shoals Dam

2.4.3-213 Discharge Rating Curve, Ninety-Nine Islands Dam

2.4.3-214 Discharge Rating Curve, Lake Lure Dam

2.4.3-215 Discharge Rating Curve, Kings Mountain Reservoir Dam

2.4.3-216 Discharge Rating Curve, Cherokee Falls Dam

2.4.3-217 Discharge Rating Curve, Lockhart Dam

2.4.3-218 Gaston Shoals Dam PMF Combined Inflow Hydrograph

2.4.3-219 Subbasin BD1-12 PMF Inflow Hydrograph

2.4.3-220 Subbasin BC-14 and Routed Subbasin KMR-13 PMF Combined Inflow Hydrograph

2.4.3-221 Subbasin BR-15 PMF Inflow Hydrograph

2.4.3-222 Discharge Rating Curve, Make-Up Pond B

2.4.3-223 Storage Capacity Curve, Make-Up Pond B

2.4.3-224 Discharge Rating Curve, Make-Up Pond A

2.4.3-225 Storage Capacity Curve, Make-Up Pond A

2.4.3-226 PMF Hydrograph, Broad River at Lee Nuclear Station

2.4.3-227 PMF Hydrograph, Make-Up Pond B

2.4.3-228 PMF Hydrograph, Make-Up Pond A



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2.4.3-229 PMF Elevation Hydrograph, Broad River at Lee Nuclear Station

2.4.3-230 Flood Elevation Hydrograph, Make-Up Pond B 6-Hour Local Intense Precipitation

2.4.3-231 Flood Elevation Hydrograph, Make-Up Pond B 72-Hour Local Intense Precipitation

2.4.3-232 Deleted

2.4.3-233 Flood Elevation Hydrograph, Make-Up Pond A 6-Hour Local Intense Precipitation

2.4.3-234 Make-Up Pond B Coincident Wind Wave Fetch Length

2.4.4-201 Broad River Coincident Wind Wave Fetch Length

2.4.4-202 Make-Up Pond A Coincident Wind Wave Fetch Length

2.4.5-201 Make-Up Pond A Extreme Wind Speed Fetch Length

2.4.5-202 Make-Up Pond B Extreme Wind Speed Fetch Length

2.4.6-201 USACE Tsunami Zone Map and Wave Heights

2.4.7-201 USACE Ice Jam Flooding Map

2.4.12-201 1973 Water Table Map

2.4.12-202 Radius of Influence of Cherokee Nuclear Site Construction Dewatering

2.4.12-203 Hydrographs for Observation Wells

2.4.12-204 Sheet 1 Potentiometric Surface Map: April 2006

2.4.12-204 Sheet 2 Potentiometric Surface Map: May 2006

2.4.12-204 Sheet 3 Potentiometric Surface Map: July 2006

2.4.12-204 Sheet 4 Potentiometric Surface Map: September 2006

2.4.12-204 Sheet 5 Potentiometric Surface Map: November 2006



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2.4.12-204 Sheet 6 Potentiometric Surface Map: January 2007

2.4.12-204 Sheet 7 Potentiometric Surface Map: March 2007

2.4.12-204 Sheet 8 Potentiometric Surface Map: Projected Post-Dewatering Water Table

2.4.12-205 Sheet 1 Cross-Sections of Lee Nuclear Site: Index Map

2.4.12-205 Sheet 2 Cross-Sections of Lee Nuclear Site: A - A'

2.4.12-205 Sheet 3 Cross-Sections of Lee Nuclear Station Site: B - B'

2.4.12-205 Sheet 4 Cross-Sections of Lee Nuclear Station Site: C - C'

2.4.12-206 Soil Map of the Lee Nuclear Site

2.4.12-207 Hydraulic Conductivities of Subsurface Materials

2.4.12-208 Groundwater Pathway Analysis

2.4.13-201 Conceptual Model for Evaluating Radionuclide Transport in Groundwater

2.5.1-201 Map of Physiographic Provinces and Mesozoic Rift Basins

2.5.1-202a Map of Terranes within the Carolina Zone

2.5.1-202b Tectonic Map of the Western Piedmont

2.5.1-203a Site Region Geologic Map

2.5.1-203b Explanation of Site Region Geologic Map

2.5.1-204a Lithotectonic Map of the Appalachian Orogen

2.5.1-204b Explanation of Lithologic Map of Appalachian Orogen

2.5.1-205 Regional Gravity Data

2.5.1-206 Regional Aeromagnetic Data

2.5.1-207 Regional Cross-Section E4



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2.5.1-208 Site Vicinity Gravity and Magnetic Profiles

2.5.1-209 Site Regional Tectonic Features

2.5.1-210 Tectonic Features and Seismicity Within 50 Miles of the Site

2.5.1-211 Major Eastern U.S. Aeromagnetic Anomalies

2.5.1-212 Crustal Ages from Johnston et al. (1994)

2.5.1-213 Potential Quaternary Features in the Site Region

2.5.1-214 Seismic Zones and Seismicity in CEUS

2.5.1-215 Regional Charleston Tectonic Features

2.5.1-216 Local Charleston Tectonic Features

2.5.1-217 Charleston Area Seismicity

2.5.1-218a Site Vicinity Geologic Map

2.5.1-218b Site Vicinity Geologic Map Explanation

2.5.1-219a Site Area Geologic Map

2.5.1-219b Site Area Geologic Map Explanation

2.5.1-220 Site Geologic Map

2.5.1-221 Site Area Relief Map

2.5.1-222 Site Topographic Map

2.5.1-223 Site Area Geochronology Chart

2.5.1-224 Schematic Diagram of Stratigraphic Relations in the Site Area (Prior to Earliest Deformation)

2.5.1-225 Lower Hemisphere Equal Area Projections of Fold Axes and Foliations in Site Area

2.5.1-226 Field Investigation Data Used to Constrain Western Pluton Boundary



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2.5.1-227 Top of Rock Contour Map

2.5.1-228 Photographs of Existing Excavation

2.5.1-229 Surficial Geologic Map of Existing Excavation

2.5.1-230 Schematic Diagrams of Fracture Formation and Deformation

2.5.1-231 Stereonet Projections of Poles to Site Shear Planes

2.5.1-232 January 1, 1913 mb 4.8 Union County Earthquake Ground Shaking Intensities (Rossi-Forel Scale)

2.5.2-201 Updated Seismicity for Site Project Region

2.5.2-202 Tectonic Features and Seismicity Within 50 Miles of the Site

2.5.2-203 EPRI Seismic Source Zones from Bechtel Team

2.5.2-204 EPRI Seismic Source Zones from Dames & Moore Team

2.5.2-205 EPRI Seismic Source Zones from Law Engineering Team

2.5.2-206 EPRI Seismic Source Zones from Rondout Associates Team

2.5.2-207 EPRI Seismic Source Zones from Weston Geophysical Team

2.5.2-208 EPRI Seismic Source Zones from Woodward-Clyde Team

2.5.2-209 Comparison of Charleston Seismic Source Zone Characterizations

2.5.2-210 Updated Charleston Seismic Source (UCSS) Logic Tree with Weights for Each Branch

2.5.2-211 Geographic Distribution of Liquefaction Features Associated with Charleston Earthquakes



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2.5.2-212 Historical Seismicity in the Region and Three Test Sources

2.5.2-213 Comparison of Seismicity Rates for Central South Carolina Test Source

2.5.2-214 Comparison of Seismicity Rates for Charleston Test Source

2.5.2-215 Comparison of Seismicity Rates for Northwestern South Carolina Test Source

2.5.2-216 Four Geometries Used to Represent Charleston Source

2.5.2-217 Rondout Source 26-A, Showing Revision for Charleston Geometry A

2.5.2-218 Rondout Source 26-B, Showing Revision for Charleston Geometry B

2.5.2-219 Rondout source 26-BP, Showing Revision for Charleston Geometry B'

2.5.2-220 Rondout Source 26-C, Showing Revision for Charleston Geometry C

2.5.2-221 New Madrid Faults from Clinton ESP Source Model

2.5.2-222 Source Characterization Logic Tree for Characteristic New Madrid Earthquakes

2.5.2-223 Mean and Fractile Rock Hazard Curves for PGA

2.5.2-224 Mean and Fractile Rock Hazard Curves for 25 Hz



2.5.2-227 Mean and Fractile Rock Hazard Curves for 2.5 Hz


2.5.2-229 Mean and Fractile Rock Hazard Curves for 0.5 Hz



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2.5.2-230 Mean and Median Rock UHRS for 10-4 and 10-5 Annual Frequencies of Exceedance, for Seven Structural Frequencies

2.5.2-231 Combined Deaggregation of Mean Rock Hazard for 10-4 for 1 and 2.5 Hz

2.5.2-232 Combined Deaggregation of Mean Rock Hazard for 10-4 for 5 and 10 Hz





2.5.2-237 High-Frequency and Low-Frequency Rock Spectra for 10-4 Annual Frequency of Exceedence

2.5.2-238 High-Frequency and Low-Frequency Rock Spectra for 10-5 Annual Frequency of Exceedence

2.5.2-239 Rock GMRS for Horizontal and Vertical Motion

2.5.2-240 Example of Median V/H Ratios Computed for M 5.1, Single-Corner Source Model, Unit 1 FIRS

2.5.2-241 Amplification Factors for M 5.1, Single-Corner Source Model, Unit 1 FIRS, Computed Using Spectral Shapes as Control Motions

2.5.2-242 Example of Median V/H Ratios Computed for M 5.1, Campbell and Bozorgnia (2003) Model Rock

2.5.2-243 Example of Median V/H Ratios Computed for M 8.0, Campbell and Bozorgnia (2003) Model Rock

2.5.2-244 Horizontal Component Unit 1 FIRS Compared to the GMRS



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2.5.2-245 Vertical Component Unit 1 FIRS Compared to the GMRS

2.5.2-246 Comparison of Horizontal and Vertical FIRS A1

2.5.2-247 Unit 1 FIRS Horizontal and Vertical UHRS at 10-4, 10-5, and 10-6 AEP

2.5.4-201 Site Features of Lee Nuclear Station Units 1 and 2

2.5.4-202 Topographic Comparison - Representation of Net Topographic Change Between 1971 and 2006

2.5.4-203 Hand Sample Photograph and Photomicrograph of Meta-Quartz Diorite, Sample B-1004 at 33.2 - 33.3 feet

2.5.4-204 Hand Sample Photograph and Photomicrograph of Mica Schist, Sample B-1014 at 7.3 - 7.4 feet

2.5.4-205 Hand Sample Photograph and Photomicrograph of Meta-Dacite Porphyry, Sample B-1007 at 22.8 - 22.9 feet

2.5.4-206 Hand Sample Photograph and Photomicrograph of Meta-Basalt, Sample B-1018 at 39.8 - 39.9 feet

2.5.4-207 Site Exploration Map - Explanation

2.5.4-208 Site Exploration Map - Overview

2.5.4-209 Site Exploration Map - Power Block and Adjacent Areas

2.5.4-210 Groundwater Monitoring Well and Packer Test Locations

2.5.4-211 Surface Geophysical Test Locations

2.5.4-212 CPT Test Locations

2.5.4-213 Geotechnical Test Pit and Geological Trench Locations

2.5.4-214 Borehole In-Situ Test Locations

2.5.4-215 Borehole Geophysical Test Locations



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2.5.4-216 Petrographic Test Locations

2.5.4-217 RCTS Test Locations

2.5.4-218 Boring Summary Sheet Explanation

2.5.4-219 Boring Summary Sheet, B-1000








2.5.4-227 Boring Summary Sheet, B-1037A






2.5.4-233 Geologic Cross Section A-A'

2.5.4-234 Geologic Cross Section B-B'

2.5.4-235 Geologic Cross Section C-C'

2.5.4-236 Geologic Cross Section E-E'

2.5.4-237 Geologic Cross Section F-F'

2.5.4-238 Geologic Cross Section R-R'



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2.5.4-239 Geologic Cross Section U-U'

2.5.4-240 Geologic Cross Section V-V'

2.5.4-241 Top of Continuous Rock, Power Block and Adjacent Areas

2.5.4-242 Potential Borrow Area Locations and Excavation Limits

2.5.4-243 Planned Excavation Limits

2.5.4-244a Cherokee Nuclear Station Foundation Drainage and Lee Nuclear Station Nuclear Island

2.5.4-244b Cherokee Nuclear Station Foundation Drainage and Lee Nuclear Station Nuclear Island - Detail 1

2.5.4-244c Cherokee Nuclear Station Foundation Drainage and Lee Nuclear Station Nuclear Island - Detail 2

2.5.4-244d Cherokee Nuclear Station Foundation Drainage and Lee Nuclear Station Nuclear Island - Detail 3

2.5.4-245 Planned Excavation Profile, Geologic Cross Section U-U' (Unit 1, East-West)

2.5.4-246 Planned Excavation Profile, Geologic Cross Section V-V' (Unit 1, North-South)

2.5.4-247 Locations of Dynamic Velocity Profiles and Associated Data Sources

2.5.4-248 Smoothed Velocity Profile A, Unit 1 Centerline

2.5.4-249 Smoothed Velocity Profile B, Unit 1 Northwest Corner

2.5.4-250 Smoothed Velocity Profile C, Unit 2 Centerline

2.5.4-251 Smoothed Velocity Profile D, Generic Engineered Fill Profile

2.5.4-252 Dynamic Profile - Base Case A1

2.5.4-253 Shear Modulus and Damping Ratio Plots for RCTS Remolded Samples at 1X and 4X Confining Stress



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2.5.4-254 Shear Modulus and Damping Ratio Plots for RCTS Existing Engineered Fill Samples at 1X and 4X Confining Stress

2.5.4-255 Static Lateral At-Rest Pressures on Nuclear Island

2.5.4-256 Passive Lateral Pressure on Nuclear Island

2.5.4-257 Treatment of Narrow Zone of Soil or Weathered Rock - Steeply Dipping

2.5.4-258 Treatment of Narrow Zone of Soil or Weathered Rock - Dipping Less than 60º and No Removal of Rock Overhang

2.5.4-259 Treatment of Narrow Zone of Soil or Weathered Rock - Dipping Less than 60º and Removal of Rock Overhang

2.5.5-201 Permanent Slopes within One-Quarter Mile of Units 1 and 2 Nuclear Island Structures


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CHAPTER 2

SITE CHARACTERISTICS

The introductory information at the beginning of Chapter 2 of the referenced DCD is incorporated by reference with the following departures and/or supplements.

Insert the following subsection at the end of the introductory text of DCD Chapter 2, prior to DCD Section 2.1.

2.0 SIT

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