ML020170061

Summary of 11/07/2001 Meeting Held in Support of the Environmental Review for the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 & 3, License Renewal Application

ML020170061
Person / Time
Site:	Peach Bottom
Issue date:	01/16/2002
From:	Larry Wheeler Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs
To:
Wheeler L, NRR/DRIP/RLEP, 415-1444
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January 16, 2002 APPLICANT: Exelon Generation Company, LLC FACILITY:

Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3

SUMMARY

OF SCOPING MEETING HELD IN SUPPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE PEACH BOTTOM ATOMIC POWER STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION On Wednesday, November 7, 2001, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff held public environmental scoping meetings in Delta, PA in support of the staffs review of the application submitted by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon) for renewal of the operating licenses for Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 (Peach Bottom).

Afternoon and evening meetings were held to allow maximum public attendance. Presentations were made by Mr. Raj Anand and Mr. Louis Wheeler of the NRC staff. Attachments 1 and 2 are the transcripts, with documents submitted by the public added (one each meeting), for the afternoon and evening meetings respectively. Attachment 3 is the presentation slides for both meetings. Attachment 4 is a combined list of attendees for both meetings.

The purpose of the meetings was to provide the public with an opportunity to participate in the environmental scoping process by providing comments on any issues the NRC staff should consider while preparing a plant-specific supplement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (NUREG-1437) for Peach Bottom. Each meeting was preceded by a 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> open house to provide members of the public with an opportunity to talk to the staff in a less formal setting. The staff presentations outlined the overall license renewal process, provided a description of the National Environmental Policy Act review process, and addressed how these processes would be implemented during the Peach Bottom license renewal review.

After the presentations by the NRC staff, members of the public were invited to provide comments. Officials from Exelon were also provided an opportunity to address the audience and comment on the environmental report that was submitted as part of their license renewal application. Approximately 80 to 90 people attended each session with over 15 persons making comments. Attendees included representatives of the NRC staff, Exelon, local government officials, special interest groups, and other members of the public.

Original Signed By: LLWheeler Louis L. Wheeler, Senior Project Manager License Renewal and Environmental Impacts Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-277 and 50-278 Attachments: As stated cc w/o attachments 1 and 2: See next page

January 16, 2002 APPLICANT:

Exelon Generation Company, LLC FACILITY:

Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3

SUMMARY

OF SCOPING MEETING HELD IN SUPPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE PEACH BOTTOM ATOMIC POWER STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION On Wednesday, November 7, 2001, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff held public environmental scoping meetings in Delta, PA in support of the staffs review of the application submitted by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon) for renewal of the operating licenses for Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 (Peach Bottom). Afternoon and evening meetings were held to allow maximum public attendance. Presentations were made by Mr. Raj Anand and Mr. Louis Wheeler of the NRC staff. Attachments 1 and 2 are the transcripts, with documents submitted by the public added (one each meeting), for the afternoon and evening meetings respectively. Attachment 3 is the presentation slides for both meetings. Attachment 4 is a combined list of attendees for both meetings.

The purpose of the meetings was to provide the public with an opportunity to participate in the environmental scoping process by providing comments on any issues the NRC staff should consider while preparing a plant-specific supplement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (NUREG-1437) for Peach Bottom. Each meeting was preceded by a 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> open house to provide members of the public with an opportunity to talk to the staff in a less formal setting. The staff presentations outlined the overall license renewal process, provided a description of the National Environmental Policy Act review process, and addressed how these processes would be implemented during the Peach Bottom license renewal review.

After the presentations by the NRC staff, members of the public were invited to provide comments.

Officials from Exelon were also provided an opportunity to address the audience and comment on the environmental report that was submitted as part of their license renewal application. Approximately 80 to 90 people attended each session with over 15 persons making comments. Attendees included representatives of the NRC staff, Exelon, local government officials, special interest groups, and other members of the public.

Original Signed By: LLWheeler Louis L. Wheeler, Senior Project Manager License Renewal and Environmental Impacts Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-277 and 50-278 Attachments: As stated cc w/o attachments 1 and 2: See next page DISTRIBUTION: w/o attachments 1 and 2: See attached page Note: See next page for Accession Nos.

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DATE 01/15/ 02 01/16/02 01/16/02 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY

1. Meeting Summary to Applicant: Exelon Generation Company, LLC - Accession no.:

ML020170061 and Att. 4-Combined List of Attendees for Both Meeting

2. Package: ML020180346

3. Att. 1 - Official Transcript of Proceeding, NRC Public Scoping Mtg. For License Renewal Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 & 3, Afternoon Session, Delta, PA 11/7-8/2001-Accession no.: ML020170145, and The County Commissioners of York County, Statement by York County President Commissioner Christopher B. Reilly-Accession no.: ML020170484

4. Att. 2 - Official Transcript of Proceeding, NRC Public Scoping Mtg. For License Renewal Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 & 3, Evening Session, Delta, PA 11/7-8/2001-Accession no.: ML020170208 and Energy Justice Network, The Grassroots Alternatives to the Bush/Cheney Energy Plan - Accession no.: ML020170483

5. Att.3-Presentation Slides for Both Meetings - Environmental Scoping Meeting Peach Bottom, Units 2 & 3, Nuclear Regulatory Commision, November 7, 2001-Accession no.: ML020180043 Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Environmental Review Public Scoping Meeting cc:

Mr. Edward Cullen Vice President & General Counsel Exelon Generation Company, LLC 300 Exelon Way Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. J. Doering Site Vice President Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station 1848 Lay Road Delta, PA 17314 Mr. G. Johnston Plant Manager Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station 1848 Lay Road Delta, PA 17314 Mr. A. Winter Regulatory Assurance Manager Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station 1848 Lay Road Delta, PA 17314 Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station P.O. Box 399 Delta, PA 17314 Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Mr. Roland Fletcher Department of Environment Radiological Health Program 2400 Broening Highway Baltimore, MD 21224 Correspondence Control Desk Exelon Generation Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 1-N-1 Kennett Square, PA 19348 A. F. Kirby, III External Operations - Nuclear Delmarva Power & Light Company P.O. Box 231 Wilmington, DE 19899 Chief-Division of Nuclear Safety PA Dept. of Environmental Protection P.O. Box 8469 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469 Board of Supervisors Peach Bottom Township R. D. #1 Delta, PA 17314 Public Service Commission of Maryland Engineering Division Chief Engineer 6 St. Paul Center Baltimore, MD 21202-6806 Mr. Richard McLean Power Plant and Environmental Review Division Department of Natural Resources B-3, Tawes State Office Building Annapolis, MD 21401 Dr. Judith Johnsrud National Energy Committee Sierra Club 433 Orlando Avenue State College, PA 16803 Manager-Financial Control & Co-Owner Affairs Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038-0236 Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Environmental Review Public Scoping Meeting cc:

Mr. Jeffrey A. Benjamin Vice President-Licensing Exelon Generation Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Mr. Michael P. Gallagher Director - Licensing Mid-Atlantic Regional Operating Group Exelon Generation Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. Frederick W. Polaski Manager - License Renewal Exelon Corporation 200 Exelon Way Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. Joseph Hagan Senior Vice President Mid-Atlantic Regional Operating Group Exelon Generation Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-N Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. John Skolds Chief Operating Officer Exelon Generation Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Mr. William Bohlke Senior Vice President, Nuclear Services Exelon Generation Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Mr. John Cotton Senior Vice President, Operations Support Exelon Generation Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Mr. George Meyn Whiteford Branch Library 2407 Whiteford Road Whiteford, MD 21160 Ms. Martha Gunder, or Ms. Essy Day Collinsville Community Library 1632 Delta Road Brogue, PA 17309 Ms. Katrina Anderson, Director Quarryville Library 357 Buck Road Quarryville, PA 17566 Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Bureau for Historic Preservation Commonwealth Keystone Bldg, 2nd Floor 400 North Street Harrisburg, PA 17120-0093 Delaware Historical Preservation Office 15 The Green Dover, DE 19901 ATTN: Faye Stocum Maryland Historical Trust 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032 Chief Billy Tyac Piscataway Indian Nation P.O. Box 131 Accokeek, MD 20607 Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Environmental Review Public Scoping Meeting cc:

Mr. Jim Rementer Delaware Tribe of Indians 220 NW Virginia Ave Bartlesville, OK 74003 Ms. Mervin Savoy, Tribal Chairperson Piscataway-Conoy Confederacy P.O. Box 1484 La Plata, MD 20646 Kip Adams 43 River Road Airville, PA 17302 Barbara Baldwin 670 Burk Road Delta, PA 17314 Paul Barnett 1909 Rivervue Drive Drumore, PA 17518 B. Birchall 303 Tucquan Glen Holtwood, PA 17532 Mary Boyd 518 Burke Road Delta, PA 17314 William Coble 1854 Rivervue Drive Drumore, PA 17518 Traci Confer 1434 Elbridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 James Donnelly 2794 Chestnut Run Road York, PA 17402 Amy Donohue 657 East Posey Road Airville, PA 17302 Jeff Griffith 210 Griffith Road Delta, PA 17314 Bill Dorward 2163 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA 17104 Mike Ewall 1434 Elbridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 William R. Farally Sheet Metal Workers Intl.

1750 New York Ave, NW Washington, DC 20006 Jeffrey D. Foster 1012 Fieldstone Court Lancaster, PA 17603 Steve Frantz Morgan, Lewis & Bochius 1800 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Timothy J. Gearan 906 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Washington, DC 20003 Ernest Eric Guyll 471 Kirks Mill Road Nottingham, PA 19362 Rick Farrington P.O. Box 208 Delta, PA 17314

Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 License Renewal Environmental Review Public Scoping Meeting cc:

Salvatore Ferranti 20 Paper Mill Road Delta, PA 17314 William A. Griffith 177 Griffith Road Delta, PA 17934 Janet Harris P.O. Box 79 Delta, PA 17314 David Harry 3853 Heaps School Road Pylesville, MD 21132 Laura Jacobson 3964 Prospect Road Street, MD 21154 Jane Lee 183 Valley Road Etters, PA 17319 Shirley Liebman 91 Pinnacle Road, West Holtwood, PA 17532 Sam McConnell 815 Pikes Peak Road Delta, PA 17314 Noble McHugh 611 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street, PA 17584 Gary D. Morgan 108 Academy Road Kirkwood, PA 17536 Mary Osborn 4951 Highland Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 Terry Peck 7193 Jonestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 Karen Patterson 900 Trail Ridge Road Aiken, SC 29803 Rebecca Ritzel 8 W. King Street P.O. Box 1328 Lancaster, PA 17608 Cindy Seibel P.O. Box 425 Delta, PA 17314 Michelle Soder 545 Broad Street Extended Delta, PA 17314 John Tucker 2916 Sunset Drive Dallastown, PA 17313 Paul Wiley 509 Wiley Drive Delta, PA 17314 Chief Roy Crazy Horse, Chairperson The New Jersey Commission on American Indian Affairs Department of State P.O. Box 456 Trenton, NJ 08625-0456 DISTRIBUTION: FOR MEETING

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DATED:

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ATTACHMENT 4 LIST OF ATTENDEES PEACH BOTTOM PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING MEETING November 7, 2001 NRC AND CONTRACTORS Name Affiliation Chip Cameron NRC Duke Wheeler NRC Andrew Kugler NRC Nina Barnett NRC John Nakoski NRC Dino Scaletti NRC Raj Anand NRC John Boska NRC Anthony McMurtray NRC Sandra Schmitt NRC Neil Sheehan NRC Jimi Yerokun NRC Bob Schaaf NRC Barry Zalcman NRC Robert Weisman NRC Bruce McDowell Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)

Paul McGuff LLNL Hank Khanail LLNL Crystal Quinley LLNL Lily Sanchez LLNL Duane Neitzel Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

Mike Sackschewsky PNNL Mike Scott PNNL Van Ramsdell PNNL Mike Lazaro Argonne National Laboratory EXELON AND CONTRACTORS Name Affiliation C. E. Anderson Exelon Tyler Anthony Exelon Stephen Babczak Exelon Thomas Chiomento Exelon Paul Davison Exelon Ralph DeSantis Exelon Jay Doering Exelon Karen Ferich Exelon Jeffrey D. Foster Exelon Steve Frantz Morgan, Lewis & Bochius Al Fulvio Exelon Gordon Johnston Exelon Bill Maher Onsite Engineering Services, Inc.

EXELON AND CONTRACTORS (Cont.)

Gary D. Morgan Exelon Yolanda Pagano Exelon Karen Patterson Tetratech NUS Fred Polaski Exelon Fran Reining Exelon Janet Wiley Exelon MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Name Affiliation Kip Adams Peach Bottom Alliance Joe Alies Peach Bottom Township Supervisor Barbara Baldwin Resident, Delta, PA Paul Barnett Resident, Drumore, PA Catherine Bilger Resident, Peach Bottom Township, PA B. Birchall Resident, Holtwood, PA Mary Boyd Resident, Delta, PA Kay Carman York County DES Cynthia Coble Resident, Drumore, PA William Coble School Principal, Salanca School District Traci Confer Resident, Philadelphia, PA James Donnelly Resident, York County Amy Donohue Resident, Airville, PA Bill Dorward Sheet Metal Workers Association, Local 19 Dennis Dyckuam Pennsylvania DEP Mike Ewall Resident, Philadelphia, PA William Farally, Jr.

Sheet Metal Workers Association, Local 19 Rick Farrington Delta Cardif Fire Department Salvatore Ferranti Owner, Ferrantis Fine Dining Restaurant Jamie Garland WPMT - Fox 43 News Tim Gearan Conover & Company Communications, Inc.

Ted Gech York Dispatch, York, PA Fred Griffith Fire Company William Griffith Resident, Delta, PA Ernest Eric Guyll Resident, Nottingham, PA Janet Harris Mayor, Delta Boro, PA David Harry Resident, Pylesville, MD Laura Jacobson Peach Bottom Alliance John Johnson Peach Bottom Township Supervisor Richard King Resident, York, PA Jane Lee Resident, Etters, PA Shirley Liebman Resident, Holtwood, PA Carla Logan Constellation Nuclear Services, Inc.

Dan Maddox WPMT - Fox 43 News Sam McConnell Resident, Delta, PA Richard McLean Maryland Department of Natural Resources Noble McHugh Resident, Willow Street, PA MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC (Cont.)

Keith Michalek Conover & Company Communications, Inc.

Mary Osborn TMI Alert Terry Peck Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 520 Chris Reilly President, York County Board of Commissioners Rebecca J. Ritzel Intelligencer Journal Robert M. Scarborough PA State Senator Mike Waugh Les Schraeder WGAL Channel 8 News Cindy Seibel Delta Star Michelle M. Soder Peach Bottom Township Zoning Officer S. David Stewart Peach Bottom Township Supervisor John J. Tucker Annuitants Group Persuade Heather Warner WGAL Channel 8 News Paul Wiley Resident, Delta, PA Karl Wintermeyer PSEG Nuclear Steve Wissler Resident, Lancaster, PA Greg Witt Resident, Delta, PA