ML031420031

Comment Submitted by Stephen K. Davis Regarding the Endangered Species Consultation Program

ML031420031
Person / Time
Site:	Dresden, Quad Cities
Issue date:	05/08/2003
From:	Davis S State of IL, Dept of Natural Resources
To:	NRC/ADM/DAS/RDB
References
68FR12386 00002
Download: ML031420031 (2)

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources http:/dnr.state.i.us One Natural Resources Way* Springfield, Illinois 62702-1271 (x//g/g3 May 8, 2003 Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor NRC Docket Nos. 50-254 and 50-265 50-238 and 50-249

.C, - ,J Chief of Rules and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Mailstop T-6D59 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 CD U) so RE:, Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 & 3 License Renewal

'*Grundy County - License Nos. DP?-19 and DPR -25, Quad'Cities Nuclear Power StationidUnits 1 & 2 License Renewal

• -:Rock Island County - License Nos.,DPR-29 and DPR-30K-:-

- Endangered Species Consultation Program

• Naturat Heritage Database Review #s 0201014 & 0201015 To Whom This Concerns:

Thank you for submitting the January 3, 2003 operating license renewal applications regarding the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 & 2 and Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 & 3 for consultation in accordance with the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act [520 ILCS 10/1 1], the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act [525 ILCS 30/17], and Title 17 Illinois Administrative Code Part 1075. The Natural Heritage Database identified the presence of State protected resources within the vicinity of portions of the existing transmission lines associated with each power station. Adverse impacts to State protected resources do not appear likely. Excelon has been advised to inform the Department if new transmission lines are proposed in the future.

The Department thoroughlv discussed and evaluated the operating license renewal applications for each* of Ihe subject power stations. It is the Department's biological opinion that continued operation ofthe power stations, as described and detailed in the operating license applications, will not adversely affect State protected resources or existing environmental conditions in the irmediate vicinity of;the Dresden and Quad Cities nuclear power. stations. . ' . ** -

Consultation is limited to State-listed threatened or endangered species, Illinois Natural Areas a'ddedicated Land & .Water Reserves nda'Nature,P' .teserves;tdoes not entail a comprehensive environmrental impact assessment. The Departmen'tmay raise concerns through other venues reg-rdintg potential irr actsto 'otheS natural resources as it deems

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NRC Docket Nos. 50-254 and 50-265 50-238 and 50-249 Thankyou forthe opportunityto comment on these nuclear powerstation operating license renewal applications. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely, S hen Davis, P.G.eph Chief Division of Natural Resource Review and Coordination Office of Realty and Environmental Planning cc: Division File M. Conlin T. Hickman R. Pietruszka D. Wheeler, NRC K. Jury, Excelon