ML061310234
| ML061310234 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 05/11/2006 |
| From: | Rani Franovich NRC/NRR/ADRO/DLR/REBB |
| To: | Simon B State of MA, Massachusetts Historical Commission |
| Williamson A, REBA/DLR/NRR, 415-1878 | |
| References | |
| %dam200612, SHPO NO. RC36661 | |
| Download: ML061310234 (5) | |
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May 11, 2006 Ms. Brona Simon Acting Executive Director Massachusetts Historical Commission 220 Morrissey Blvd Boston, MA 02125
SUBJECT:
PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW (SHPO NO. RC 36661)
Dear Ms. Simon:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is reviewing a license renewal application (LRA) submitted by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy or the applicant) dated January 25, 2006, for the renewal of the operating license for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Pilgrim), pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54). Pilgrim is located on the western shore of Cape Cod Bay in the Town of Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It is 38 miles southeast of Boston, Massachusetts, and 44 miles east of Providence, Rhode Island. The NRC has established that, as part of the staff review of any nuclear power plant license renewal action, a site-specific Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to its ?Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, NUREG-1437, will be prepared under the provisions of 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC regulation that implements the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). In accordance with 36 CFR 800.8, the SEIS will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.
In the context of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, the NRC staff has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land-disturbing operations or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The APE may extend beyond the immediate environs in those instances where post-license renewal land-disturbing operations or projected refurbishment activities specifically related to license renewal, may potentially have an effect on known or proposed historic sites.
This determination is made irrespective of ownership or control of the lands of interest.
While preparing its application, Entergy contacted your office by letter dated February 17, 2005.
In the letter, Entergy stated that there are no plans to alter operations over the license renewal period. Entergy further stated that no major expansion of existing facilities is planned, and no major structural modifications have been identified for the purposes of supporting license renewal. In addition, Entergy stated that no additional land disturbance is anticipated. Your office responded to Entergys letter on March 14, 2005.
B. Simon The NRC staff plans to hold two public NEPA scoping meetings on May 17, 2006, at the Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor Ballroom, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, Massachusetts. You and your staff are invited to attend the public meetings. Your office will also receive a copy of the draft SEIS along with a request for comments. The anticipated publication date for the draft SEIS is December 2006.
If you have any questions, regarding the NRC staff review of this LRA, please contact Ms. Alicia Williamson, the Environmental Project Manager, at 301-415-1878 or by email at arw1@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Rani Franovich, Branch Chief Environmental Branch B Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-293 cc: See next page
B. Simon The NRC staff plans to hold two public NEPA scoping meetings on May 17, 2006, at the Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor Ballroom, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, Massachusetts. You and your staff are invited to attend the public meetings. Your office will also receive a copy of the draft SEIS along with a request for comments. The anticipated publication date for the draft SEIS is December 2006.
If you have any questions, regarding the NRC staff review of this LRA, please contact Ms. Alicia Williamson, the Environmental Project Manager, at 301-415-1878 or by email at arw1@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Rani Franovich, Branch Chief Environmental Branch B Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-293 cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station cc:
Mr. Michael Kansler President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Gary J. Taylor Chief Executive Officer Entergy Operations 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213 Mr. John T. Herron Sr. VP and Chief Operating Officer Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Christopher Schwarz Vice President, Operations Support Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Michael A. Balduzzi Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Mr. Kevin H. Bronson General Manager, Plant Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Mr. Stephen J. Bethay Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Mr. Oscar Limpias Vice President, Engineering Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. John F. McCann Director, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Ms. Charlene D. Faison Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Michael J. Colomb Director of Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Bryan S. Ford Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Assistant General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. James H. Sniezek 5486 Nithsdale Drive Salisbury, MD 21801-2490 Mr. Michael D. Lyster 5931 Barclay Lane Naples, FL 34110-7306
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station cc:
Mr. Garrett D. Edwards 814 Waverly Road Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. James Ross Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708 Regional Administrator, Region I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Senior Resident Inspector U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Post Office Box 867 Plymouth, MA 02360 Chairman, Board of Selectmen 11 Lincoln Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Chairman Nuclear Matters Committee Town Hall 11 Lincoln Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Chairman, Duxbury Board of Selectmen Town Hall 878 Tremont Street Duxbury, MA 02332 Plymouth Public Library Attn: Ms. Dinah OBrien 132 South Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Duxbury Free Library Attn: Mr. David Murphy 77 Alden Street Duxbury, MA 02332 Kingston Public Library 6 Green Street Kingston, MA 02364 Attn: Librarian Susan Olin Mark Sylvia Town Manager Town of Plymouth 11 Lincoln St Plymouth, MA 02360