ML030450339

Applicants Environmental Report Operating License Renewal Stage

ML030450339
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	03/06/2002
From:	Collins S State of FL
To:	Jernigan D Florida Power & Light Co, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Davis J, NRR/DRIP/RLEP, 415-3835
References
SAI: FL200201111376C
Download: ML030450339 (12)

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS "Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home" JEB BUSH STEVEN M. SEIBERT Governor Secretary March 6, 2002IJ I920 Mr. D.E. Jemigan PSLPL1SiTEVP0FC Florida Power & Light Company 6501 South Ocean Drive Jensen Beach, Florida 34957 RE:

Department of Energy - Florida Power & Light Company - St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 - Applicant's Environmental Report Operating License Renewal Stage - Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 - Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida SAL: FL200201111376C

Dear Mr. Jernigan:

The Florida State Clearinghouse, pursuant to Presidential Executive Order 12372, Gubernatorial Executive Order 95-359, the Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 1451 1464, as amended, and the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4231, 4331-4335, 4341-4347, as amended, has coordinated a review of the above-referenced project.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) notes that anoxic conditions have been reported at the bottom of Big Mud Creek where the water depth exceeds 40 feet. Fish kills have been reported in that area over time; therefore, DEP recommends that the creek be filled to a more environmentally friendly depth, provided there are no critical operational constraints that would prohibit such action. Please refer to the enclosed DEP comments for further details.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has not identified any new concerns for fish and wildlife resources involved with this license renewal. However, in a related matter, FWC will be reviewing Big Mud Creek to determine if additional manatee protection measures are warranted. This area may have thermal properties or other characteristics that are attractive to manatees. In addition, FWC would like to work with the 2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD

- TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100 Phone: 850.488.8466/Suncom 278.8466 FAX: 850.921.0781/Suncom 291.0781 Internet address: http://www.dca.state.fl.us CRITICAL STATE CONCERN FIELD OFFICE COMMUNITY PLANNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2796 Overseas Highway. Suite 212 255S Shurnard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shurnard Oak Boulevard 2355 Shumard Oak Boulevard Marathon, FL 33050-2227 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100

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Mr. D.E. Jemigan March 6, 2002 Page Two Florida Power & Light Company to formalize a protocol for the capture and recovery of manatees entrained in the power plant's intake canal. Please refer to the enclosed FWC comments for further details.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) notes that State Road A-I-A may be affected if work occurs on the power plant's intake and discharge systems. FDOT should be contacted regarding any activities that impact state owned rights-of-way, as permits may be required. All work within DOT rights-of-way must be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of FDOT's Utility Accommodation Manual. Please refer to the enclosed FDOT comments for further details.

Based on the information contained in the environmental report and the enclosed comments provided by our reviewing agencies, the state has determined that, at this stage, the above-referenced action is consistent with the Florida Coastal Management Program.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this project. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Ms. Jasmin Raffington at (850) 922-5438.

Sincerely, ollins, Acting Administrator Florida Coastal Management Program SWC/dc Enclosures cc:

Robert W. Hall, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Bradley J. Hartman, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Larry Hymowitz, Florida Department of Transportation

FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION DAVID K. MEEHAN St Petersburg EDWIN P. ROBERTS, DC Pensacola ALLAN L EGBERT. Ph D, Executive Director VICTORJ HELLER. Assistant Executive Director H A. "HERKY" HUFFMAN Deltona JOHN D ROOD Jacksonville RODNEY BARRETO Mlart February 11, 2002 QUINTON L HEDGEPEfl-l, DDS QUINTON L HEDGEPETH, DDS SANDRA T. KAUPE Palm Beach BRADLEYJ HARTMAN, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (o50)4U-W6 TDD (8504a-9S42 FAX (850)922-567S Mr. Mike Murray Florida State Clearinghouse Department of Community Affairs 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 RE:

SAI# FL200201111376C, Florida Power & Light Company, Operating License Renewal, St. Lucie Units 1 & 2

Dear Mr. Murray:

The Office of Environmental Services of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has reviewed the referenced project, and offers the following comments.

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is seeking approval from the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to renew the operating licenses for St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 for an additional 20 years. The applicant has not identified any changes to operations, or modifications or refurbishments to facilities necessary for this re-licensing, that would affect the environment or plant effluents.

Because there are no significant changes to these facilities or their operation, we do not believe there are any new concerns for fish and wildlife resources involved with this renewal. However, pursuant to the settlement of a lawsuit, our agency will be reviewing Big Mud Creek to determine if additional manatee protection measures are warranted. This area may have thermal properties or other characteristics that are attractive to manatees. In addition, we would like to work with FPL to formalize a protocol for capture and recovery of manatees entrained in the power plant's intake canal. In this regard, the applicant should contact Mr. Ron Mezich at (850) 922-4330.

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Department of Energy, Florida Power and Light Company, Environmental Report Operation License Renewal State, St. Lucie Units I and 2, Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County SA:

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Dear Mr. Murray:

We have reviewed the above-referenced Clearinghouse project and recommend the following action to improve functioning of the facility.

Anoxic conditions have been reported at the bottom of Big Mud Creek where the creek depth exceeds forty feet. Fish kills have been reported in that area for quite some time and it is recommended that the creek be filled to a more environmentally friendly depth, provided there are no critical operational constraints that would prohibit such action.

If you have questions regarding this letter, or if we may be of further assistance, please give me a call at (850) 487-2231.

Sincerely, Robert W. Hall Office of Intergovernmental Programs cc: Cheryl McKee Jeff Beal Jim Golden "More Protection, Less Process"

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MDAL DEVELOPMENT 3400 WEST COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD THOMAS F. BARRY, JRl BUSH FORT LAUJDERALE, FLORIDA 33309-3421 SECRETARY GOVFERNOR TELEPHONE: (954) 77174490; FAX: (954) 677-7892: Toll-Free: (866) 336&435 February 12,2002 Mr. Mike Murray, Coordinator Florida State Clearinghouse Department of Community Affairs 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100

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FL20020tt1'1376C Hutchinson Island Plant In response to the subject Intergovernmental Coordination and Review request, the Department has the following comments regarding the Department of Energy, FPL Applicant's Environmental Report Operating License Renewal Stage, for the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Units I and 2 on Hutchinson Island (St. Lucie County).

A review of the subject application indicates that State Road A-1-A may be affected if work occurs on the Intake and Discharge systems. The Department should be contacted regarding any changes that take place that impact State owned right-of-way. Additionally, all work within FDOT right of way shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Department of Transportation's Utility Accommodation

'Manual, dated January 1999. Permits may be required, and can be obtained through the District Permits office.

Thank you for the chance to participate in this review process. Please contact Ms. Amie Goddeau, Drainage Engineer, at (954) 777-4343 for any drainage questions pertaining to the project. Mr. Clark Turberville, P.E.,

FDOT District Permits Engineer at (954) 777-4377 may be contacted regarding FDOT permitting requirements and Mr. Rocco DePrimo, Production Support Manager, may be contacted at (954) 777-4125 regarding Utility Accommodation Manual requirements.

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The attached document requires a Coastal Zone Management Act/Florida Coastal Management Program consistency evalutation and is categorized as one of the following:

Federal Assistance to State or Local Government (15 CFR 930, Subpart F).

Agencies are required to evaluate the consistency of the activity.

Direct Federal Activity (15 CFR 930, Subpart C). Federal Agencies are required to furnish a consistency determination for the State's concurrence or objection.

Outer Continental Shelf Exploration. Development or Production Activities (15 CFR 930, Subpart E). Operators are required to provide a consistency certification for state concurrencelobjection.

x Federal Licensing or Permitting Activity (15 CFR 930, Subpart D). Such projects will only be evaluated for consistency when there is not an analogous state license or permit.

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Description:

Department of Energy - Florida Power and Light Company - Applicant's Environmental Report Operating License Renewal Stage - St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 - Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida To:

Florida State Clearinghouse EO. 123721NEPA AGENCY CONTACT AND COORDINATOR (SCH) 2555 SHUMARD OAK BLVD

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01/24/2002 10:18 850-922-6208 GOV ENV AFF PAGE 01 COUNTY: ST. LUCIE DATE:

1/10/02 COMMENTS DUE DATE.

2/10/02 Message:

CLEARANCE DUE DATE:

3/11/02 SA.#: FL200201111376C STATE AGENCIES WATER MNGMNT. DISTRICTS COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FISH & WILDUFE CONSERV. COMM HEALTH STATE TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SOUTH FLORIDA WMD The attached document requires a Coastal Zone Management Act1Florlda Coastal Management Program consistency evalutation end Is categorized as one of the following:

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Agencies are required to evaluate th. consistency of the activity.

Direct Federal Activity (IS CFR 930, Subpart C). Federal Agencies are required to furnish a consistency determination for the State's concurrence or objection.

Outer Continental Shelf Exploration. Development or Production Activities (16 CFR 930, Subpart E). Operators are required to provide a consistency certification for state concurrencelobJectlon.

x Federal Licensing or Permitting Activity (15 CFR 830. Subpart 0). Such projects will only be evaluated for consistency when there Is not an analogous state license or permit Project

Description:

Department of Energy - Florda Power and Light Company - Appllcants Environmental Report Operating License Renewal Stage - St. Lucie Units I and 2 - Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389.

Hutchinson Island. St. Lucie County, Florida.

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The attached document requIres a Coastal Zone Management Act/Florida Coastal Management Program consistency evalutation and is categorized as one of the following:

Federal Assistance to State or Local Government (15 CFR 930, Subpart F).

Agencies are required to evaluate the consistency of the activity.

Direct Federal Activity (16 CFR 930. Subpart C). Federal Agencles are required to furnish a consistency determination for the State's concurrence or objection.

Outer Continental Shelf Exploration, Development or Production Activitias (15 CFR 930, Subpart E). Operators are required to provide a consistency certification for state concurrencelobjoction.

X Federal Licensing or Permitting Activity (15 CFR 930, Subpart D). Such projects will only be evaluatod for consistency when there is not an analogous state license or permit.

Project Description; Department of Energy - Florida Power and Lighth Company - Applicants Environmental Report I Operating License Renewal Stage - St. Lucie UnIts 1 and 2-Docket Nos, 50-335 and 50-389 Hutchlnson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida.

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Florida State Clearinghouse EO AGENCY CONTACT AND COORDINATOR (SCH) 2555 SHUMARD OAK BLVD D

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100 (850) 414-6580 (SC 994-6580)

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FEB-08-2002 16:30 r LVKsIIPU 1 A I E LILA*I, NkIIU U 6h RPC INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND RESPONSE SHEET SAIN:

FL200201111376C COMMENTS DUE TO CLEARINGHOUSE:

AREA OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY:

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JNTY: ST. LUCIE CITY: Hutchinson Island F. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE

[.I DIRECT FEDERAL ACTIVITY F'1 FEDERAL LICENSE OR PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION Department of Energy - Florida Power and Light Company - Applicant's Environmental Report Operating Lice Stage - St. Lucie Units I and 2 - Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 - Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida.

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RPC X TREASURE COAST RPC RECEtV I JAN 16 2OW R-TREA:ý4,6L,:0ASTI REGIONAL PLANNING CoI PLEASE CHECK ALL THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BELOW FROM WHICH COMMENTS HA, RECEIVED; ALL COMMENTS RECEIVED SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RPC'S CLEARIN4 RESPONSE PACKAGE. IF NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED, PLEASE CHECK "NO COMM[

BOX AND RETURN TO CLEARINGHOUSE.

COMMENTS DUE TO RPC:

ST. LUCIE NO COMMENTS:.

(IF THE RPC DOES N',OT RECEIVE COMMENTS BY THE DEADLINE DATE, THE RPC SHOULD CC THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO DETERMINE TIHE STATUS OF THE PROJECT REVIEW PRIOR TC FOR.WARDING THE RESPONSE PACKAGE TO THE CLEARINGHOUSE.)

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ýFT" NTACT ALL' CONCERNS OR COMMENTS REGARDING THE ATTACHED PROJECT (INCLUPING RPC COMMENTS) SHOULD BE SENT IN WRITING BY THE DUE DATE TO THE CLEARIIUGHOUS.

PLEASE ATTACH "tIS RESPONSE FORM AND REFER TO THE SAI # IN ALL CORRESPON ENCE.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ATTACHED PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT STATE CLEARINGHOUSE AT (850) 414-6580 OR SUNCOM 994-6580.

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I P. 10 FEB-O8-2002 16:31 DRAFT Subj ect to Modifi ations TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND REVIEW LOG 02-SL-01-16 SAI# FL200201111376T Florida Power and Light Company Environmental Report Operating License Rcnewal fr St.

Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Units I and 2 Florida Power and Light Company is applying t1 the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for rej wal of operating licenses for St. Lucie Nuclear*Power Plant's units 1 and 2. The license for Unit I will expire in 016, and Unit 2 will expire in 2023. The renewal would iermit FPL to operate each unit for an additional 20 years. The nuclear power plant is located on Hutchinsdn Island n St.

Lucie County approximately 7 miles southeast of Fort Pierce and 8 miles north of Stuart.

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ST. LUCIE DATE:

1/10/02 COMMENTS DUE DATE:

2/10/02 Aessage:

CLEARANCE DUE DATE:

3/11/02 SAI#: FL200201111376C STATE AGENCIES WATER MNGMNT. DISTRICTS OPB POLICY UNITS COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERV. COMM X HEALTH STATE TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SOUTH FLORIDA WMD ENVIRONMENTAL POLICYIC & ED The attached document requires a Coastal Zone Management ActFlorda Coastal Management Program consistency evalutation and Is categorized as one of the following:

Federal Assistance to State or Local Government (15 CFR 930, Subpart F).

Agencies are required to evaluate the consistency of the activity.

Direct Federal Activity (15 CFR 930. Subpart C). Federal Agencies are required to furnish a consistency determination for the State's concurrence or objection.

Outer Continental Shelf Exploration, Development or Production Activities (15 CFR 930, Subpart E). Operators are required to provide a consistency certification for state concurrencelobjectlon.

x Federal Licensing or Permitting Activity (15 CFR 930, Subpart D). Such projects will only be evaluated for consistency when there is not an" analogous state license or permit Project

Description:

Department of Energy - Florida Power and Light Company - Applicants Environmental Report Operating License Renewal Stage - St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 - Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida To:

Florida State Clearinghouse EO. 123721NEPA AGENCY CONTACT AND COORDINATOR (SCH) 2555 SHUMARD OAK BLVD 0 No Comment TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100 EN Comment Attached (850) 414-6580 (SC 994-6580)

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