INTRODUCTION 



This report is intended to present a historical overview of the 

 ecological studies at the Millstone Nuclear Power Station in Waterford, 

 CT. , summarizing prior evaluations upon which program changes were 

 based, and evaluate the necessity of the present and any future studies 

 relative to Unit 3. 



The objective of our studies, as mandated by federal and state 

 regulatory agencies, is to assure that construction and operation of the 

 facility results in no significant change in the ecology of local marine 

 communities. To meet this objective, and to maintain state-of-the-art 

 quality of our work, changes in programs may be necessary. These changes 

 are made on the basis of scientific evidence and with the approval of 

 our technical advisory committee. 



Only by continuing review are we able to make intelligent decisions 

 regarding the relationship of plant operation to our concern for the 

 environment. 



