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LR-E14-0012 EPP 5.4.2 Appendix B

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionATTN: Document Control DeskWashington, DC 20555-0001

CERTIFIED MAILRETURN RECEIPT REQUESTEDARTICLE NUMBER: 7011 3500 0000 5084 9735

SUBJECT: REPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF ATLANTIC STURGEONSALEM GENERATING STATIONDOCKET NO. 50-272

The Nuclear Environmental Event Report, "Report of Impingement of Atlantic Sturgeon"is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of Section 5.4.2 of Appendix B,Environmental Protection Plan, to the Operating License for the Salem GeneratingStation, PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG).

Please find enclosed a letter and two attachments with further information regarding thisimpingement event.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate tocontact Kenneth Strait, Manager - Biological Programs at (856) 339-3929.

Sincerely,

Lawrence M. WagrPlant Manager- SEPSEG Nuclear LLC

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LR-E14-0012Document Control Desk

REPORT OF IMPINGEMENT OF ATLANTIC STURGEON

In accordance with Section 5.4.2 of Appendix B, Environmental Protection Plan, to theOperating License for the Salem Generating Station, PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG) herebytransmits notification of a nonroutine event, and documents the occurrence and removalof an Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrhinchus) from the Salem Generating Stationcirculating water intake structure trash bars.

Consultation pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA)between NRC and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on the effects of theoperation of Salem Station on threatened and endangered species has been ongoingsince 1979. The most recent revision to the Biological Opinion and Incidental TakeStatement issued in January 1999 exempts the specified annual take of shortnosesturgeon and sea turtles. In advance of relicensing for Salem Station, consultationpursuant to Section 7 of the ESA between NRC and NMFS was reinitiated in 2009. OnApril 6, 2012, the NMFS listed five Distinct Population Segments of Atlantic sturgeon asthreatened or endangered under the ESA. In May 2012, NRC requested consultation onthe effects of the continued operation of Salem Station on Atlantic sturgeon. The NMFSissued a draft Biological Opinion and Incidental Take Statement (ITS) in July 2012 that,when finalized, will authorize a specified incidental take of both Atlantic sturgeon andshortnose sturgeon associated with operation of the Salem Station circulating waterintake system.

Pursuant to Section 5.4.2 of the Environmental Protection Plan for Salem Station,nonroutine events which require reporting to other federal agencies shall be reported inaccordance with the other agencies' reporting requirements. Accordingly, enclosedplease find two (2) attachments. Attachment 1 provides the information requested bythe NMFS in Appendix II to the current ITS and in Appendix B, Part 2, to the reviseddraft ITS. Attachment 2 is a copy of a Sturgeon Salvage Form verbally requested by theNMFS.

There are no commitments contained in this letter.

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cc: Mr. William Dean, Administrator - Region IU. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission2100 Renaissance Blvd., Suite 100King of Prussia, PA 19406-2713

Mr. John Hughey, Licensing Project Manager - SalemU. S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North11555 Rockville PikeMail Stop 0-4D-3Rockville, MD 20852

USNRC Senior Resident Inspector - SalemMail Code X24

Mr. P. Mulligan, ManagerBureau of Nuclear EngineeringNew Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionPO Box 420Mail Code: 33-01Trenton, NJ 08625-0420

Ms. Lynn LankshearNational Marine Fisheries ServiceProtected Resources Division55 Great Republic Drive, Suite 04-400Gloucester, MA 01930

Ms. Karen GreeneNational Marine Fisheries Service74 Magruder RoadHighland, NJ 07732-4054

Mr. Dave JenkinsEndangered and Nongame Species ProgramNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection1 Van Syckels RoadClinton, NJ 08809

Salem Commitment CoordinatorMail Code X25

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bc: Salem Site Vice PresidentSalem Plant ManagerDirector - Regulatory AffairsManager - Nuclear Environmental AffairsRegulatory Assurance Manager - SalemRecords Management

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ATTACHMENT 1 (Sturgeon)

Observer's full name: James L. Carli

Reporter's full name: James L. Carll

Species Identification (Key attached): Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Site of Impingement (Unit 1 or 2, CWS or DWS, Bay #, etc.): SGS Unit 1; CWI bay 12A

Date animal observed: 01/06/2014 Time aninmal observed: 13:30Date animal collected: 01/06/2014 Time animal collected: 13:30Date rehab facility contacted: Time rehab facility contacted:Date animal picked up: Time animal picked up:

Environmental conditions at time of observation (i.e., tidal stage, weather):Air temp.- 3.50C; sal.- 8.Oppt; wind- NW; Sky- partly cloudy; wave-moderate;tide-Flood slk.(93.5ft)

Date and time of last inspection of screen: 01/06/14 @ 10:41amWater temperature (°C) at site and time of observation: 4.0"C

Number of pumps operating at time of observation: Unit 1 6 Unit 2 5Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit at time of observation:

Unit 1 100 Unit 2 100Average percent of power generating capacity achieved per unit over the 48 hours previous to

observation: Unit 1 100 Unit 2 100

Sturgeon Information:

Species Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus)

Fork length (or total length) 523mm (FL)/61 1mm (TL) Weight .927kg

Condition of specimen/description of animalDead specimen observed and retrieved by Salem Yard Crew during routine trash rack cleaning at SalemCWIB. Initial observations revealed the existence of a deep laceration extending ventrally between andjust behind the ventral fins, and slight damage to the dorsal scutes, prior to the dorsal fin. Woundsappear fresh and minimal decomposition indicate specimen has been deceased for a short period of time.Fish Decomposed: N[ SLIGHTLY MODERATELY SEVERELYFish tagged: YES a Please record all lag numbers. Tag #

Photograph attached: YES / NO(please label species, d5-T. geographic site and vessel name on back of photograph)

ATTACHMENT I (Sturgeon) continued

Photographs

View showing size and condition of the deceased Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus),collected on 01/06114 by Salem Yard Crew personnel during routine trash rack cleaning atthe Salem CWIB (01/06/14).

Ventral view of specimen, showing close-up of mouth and head (01/07/14).

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Photographs

View showing the complete ventral view of the specimen with damage to the posterior portion of the body(01/07/14).

View showing a close-up of existing damage to the posterior section of the specimen observed at the time ofcollection. The deep laceration, which extends across the ventral portion of the body immediately behindthe ventral fins, appears fresh and shows no immediate indications of decomposition, The exact cause ofdeath is unknown (01/06/14).

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Description of fish condition:

A large, deep skin laceration was observed in the posterior region of the body, extending ventrallybetween and just behind the ventral fins. Slight damage to the dorsal scutes, just prior to the dorsal fin,was also observed. The wounds appear to be fresh, and minimal decomposition has occurred. Based onthese observations, it appears that the specimen has been deceased only a short period of time howeverthere is no Indication that the death was caused by plant operations prior to or at the time of collection.

STURGEON SALVAGE FORMFor use in documenting dead sturgeon in the wild under ESA permit no. 1614 (version 05-16-2012)

INVESTIGATORS'S CONTACT INFORMATIONName: First Douglas Last PottsAgency Affiliation PSEG subcontractor Email dpotts(,ecsi-del.comAddress 100 South Cass Street, Middletown, DE 19709Area code/Phone number (302) 378-9881

I UNIQUE IDENTIFIER (Assigned by NMFS)DATE REPORTED:Month 01 Day 06 Year 2014DATE EXAMINED:Month 01 Day 06 Year 2014

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SPECIES: (check one)17 shortnose sturgeon0 Atlantic sturgeonO Unidentified Acipenser speciesCheck TUnidentifled" if uncertain.See reverse side of this form foraid in identification.

CARCASS CONDITION attime examined: (check one)0 1 = Fresh deadEl 2 = Moderately decomposed

S3 = Severely decomposed0] 4 = Dried carcassO 5 = Skeletal, scutes & cartilage

LOCATION FOUND: E]Offshore (Atlantic or Gulf beach) Sinshore (bay, river, sound, inlet, etc)River/Body of Water Delaware River City Hancocks Bridge State NJDescriptive location (be specific Removed from Circulating Water Intake Structure (CWIS)intake trash racks, intake bay 12A, during routine trash rack cleaning at the Salem GeneratingStation, PSEG Nuclear LLC.Latitude 390 27'38.17 N (Dec. Degrees) Longitude 750 32'110.08 W (Dec. Degrees)

SEX:0 UndeterminedEl Female El MaleHow was sex determined?[3 NecropsyEl Eggs/milt present when pressed[E Borescope

MEASUREMENTS: circle unitFork length 52.3 cmTotal length 61.1 cmLength 0 actual E] estimateMouth width (inside lips, see reverse side) 1.7 cmInterorbital width (see reverse side) 4.0 cmWeight 0 actual E] estimate 0.927kg

TAGS PRESENT? Examined for external tags including fin clips? M Yes 0 No Scanned for PIT tags? Z Yes E] NoTag # Tag Type Location of tag on carcass

CARCASS DISPOSITION: (check one or more)[E1 = Left where found[]2 = Buried03 = Collected for necropsy/salvage04 = Frozen for later examinationEl5 = Other (describe)

Carcass Necropsied? PHOTODOCUMENTATION:r]Yes [No Photos/vide taken? ] Yes -I No

Date Necropsied: Disposition of PhotosNideo:_

Necropsy Lead:

SAMPLES COLLECTED? [I Yes [ NoSample How preserved Disposition (person, affiliation, use)

Comments: The deceased Atlantic Sturgeon was collected from the Salem Circulating Water Intake Structure during routine trashrack cleaning on January 6, 2014. Positive identification was made by Environmental Consulting Services personnel at 13:30pm.Photos and length measurements were made and inspection for external tags and fin clips was made, but none were found. TheState of New Jersey DEP. Division of Fish and Wildlife, and National Marine Fisheries (NMFS) have been notified of the incidentaltake. The fish was transported back to the ECSI main office in Middletown, DE, and preserved (frozen). At the request of the NMFS.Delaware DNREC was directed to take posession of the specimen. Transfer of custody, from ECSI to DNREC, occured on 01/08/14,at 12:59pm.

Distinguishing Characteristics of Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeon (version 07-20-2009)

Characteristic Atlantic Sturgeon, Acipenser oxyrinchus Shortnose Sturgeon, Acipenser brevirostrum

Maximum length > 9 feet/ 274 cm 4 feet/ 122 cm

Mouth Football shaped and small. Width inside lips < 55% of Wide and oval in shape. Width inside lips > 62% ofbony interorbital width bony interorbital width

*Pre-anal plates Paired plates posterior to the rectum & anterior to the 1-3 pre-anal plates almost always occurring as median

anal fin. structures (occurring singly)

Plates along the Rhombic, bony plates found along the lateral base of No plates along the base of anal finanal fin the anal fin (see diagram below)

Habitat/Range Anadromous; spawn in freshwater but primarily lead a Freshwater amphidromous; found primarily in freshmarine existence water but does make some coastal migrations

* From Vecsei and Peterson, 2004

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Describe any wounds / abnormalities (note tar or oil, gear or debris entanglement, propeller damage, etc.). Please note if no wounds /abnormalities are found.The specimen was deceased at the time of initial observation and collection by Salem Yard Crew. A large, and deepskin laceration was observed in the posterior region of the body, extending ventrally between and just behind theventral fins. Slight damage to the dorsal scutes, just prior to the dorsal fin, was also observed. The wounds appear tobe fresh, and minimal decomposition has occurred. Based on these observations, it appears that the specimen hasbeen deceased only a short period of time however there is no indication that the death was caused by plantoperations prior to or at the time of collection.

Data Access Policy: Upon written request, information submitted to National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) on this formwill be released to the requestor provided that the requestor credit the collector of the information and NOAA Fisheries. NOAAFisheries will notify the collector that these data have been requested and the intent of their use.