L-2024-107, Schedule for Subsequent License Renewal Environmental Review

Schedule for Subsequent License Renewal Environmental Review

ML24177A223
Person / Time
Site:	Point Beach
Issue date:	06/25/2024
From:	Rasmus P Point Beach
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk
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L-2024-107
Download: ML24177A223 (1)

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BEACH June 25, 2024 L-2024-107

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

RE: Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-266 and 50-301 Renewed Facility Operating Licenses DPR-24 and DPR-27

Schedule for Subsequent License Renewal Environmental Review for Point Beach Units 1 and 2

References:

1. NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC (NEPB) Letter NRC 2020-0032 dated November 16, 2020, Application for Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating Licenses (ADAMS Package Accession No. ML20329A292)

2. NUREG-1437, Supplement 23, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 23, Second Renewal, Regarding Subsequent License Renewal for Point Beach Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 - Draft Report for Comment," dated November 2, 2021 (ADAMS Accession No. ML21306A226)

3. NRC Memorandum, "Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Summaries of December 8, 2021, Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Subsequent License Renewal Application Public Meetings," dated January 6, 2022 (ADAMS Accession No. ML22004A077)

4. Commission Memoranda and Orders dated February 24, 2022, CLl-22-02 (ADAMS Accession No.

ML22055A496), CLl-22-03 (ADAMS Accession No. ML22055A527), and CLl-22-04 (ADAMS Accession No. ML22055A557)

5. NRC Memorandum, "Staff Requirements -Affirmation Session, 9:30 AM., Thursday, May 16, 2024 Via Public Teleconference" (ADAMS Accession No. ML24137A164)

6. Enclosure to NRC Memorandum, "Staff Requirements -Affirmation Session, 9:30 AM., Thursday, May 16, 2024 Via Public Teleconference" (ADAMS Accession No. ML24137A219)

In Reference 1 NEPB submitted its Environmental Report in support of the Subsequent License Renewal Application for Point Beach Nuclear Plant (PBNP), Units 1 and 2. The NRC issued Reference 2 for comment and conducted two comment gathering public meetings as documented in Reference 3.

On February 24, 2022, the NRC Commission issued three orders (CLl-22-02, CLl-22-03, and CLl-22-04) and Staff Requirements Memorandum SECY-21-0066, "Rulemaking Plan for Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review," that impacted Subsequent License Renewal for PBNP Units 1 and 2. The NRC has since proceeded with rulemaking to revise 10 C.F.R. § 51.53(c)(3) in accordance with Reference 4. The Commission approved in Reference 5 a final rule to amend Part 51 of Title 1 O of the Code of Federal Regulations, "Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions," with changes provided in Reference 6.

NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC 661 O Nuclear Road, Two Rivers, WI 54241 Point Beach Nuclear Plant L-2024-107 Docket Nos. 50-266; 50-301 Page 2 of 2

Given References 5 and 6, NEPB is requesting that the NRG provide its plan for re-engagement and completion of the PBNP Units 1 and 2 Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Subsequent License Renewal.

NEPB believes an audit would be the most efficient way for the NRC to resolve any remaining environmental issues raised by the Final Rule. NEPB is prepared to support an expeditious issuance of a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Subsequent License Renewal for PBNP Units 1 and 2.

There are no regulatory commitments contained in this letter.

Should you have any questions regarding this submission, please contact Mr. Kenneth Mack, Senior Manager, Licensing and Regulatory Compliance at 561-904-3635.

Sincerely,

Paul Rasmus General Manager, Regulatory Affairs

cc: USNRC Regional Administrator, Region Ill Project Manager, USNRC, Point Beach Nuclear Plant Resident Inspector, USNRC, Point Beach Nuclear Plant Mr. Mike Verhagan, Department of Commerce, State of Wisconsin