ML070400185
| ML070400185 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 03/07/2007 |
| From: | Rani Franovich NRC/NRR/ADRO/DLR/REBB |
| To: | Alkiewicz E New York Power Authority |
| Muir, Jesse, PM, REBB, 415-0491 | |
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| Download: ML070400185 (7) | |
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March 7, 2007Ed AlkiewiczSenior Environmental Scientist New York Power Authority 123 Main Street White Plains, NY 10601-3170
SUBJECT:
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION LINE CORRIDOR INSPECTION FOR THE JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT LICENSERENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Mr. Alkiewicz:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reviewing an application submitted byEntergy Nuclear FitzPatrick, LLC, and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
(Entergy), for therenewal of the operating license for James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAFNPP), in Scriba, New York. As part of the license renewal process, NRC staff assessed the transmission line which runs from JAFNPP to the Edic substation, near Utica, New York, which is maintained by New York Power Authority (NYPA). During our review, NRC met with NYPA staff and analyzed the materials provided by NYPA and Entergy regarding the transmission corridors. The staff appreciates the time taken by NYPA to meet with the NRC staff and the quality of the materials provided, which greatly aided the NRC staff in its review. In reviewing aerial photographs of the Edic transmission line, the NRC staff discovered onelocation of possible significant stream bank erosion where the line crosses the Mohawk River(see Enclosure 1). The property adjacent to the stream appears to be private farmland. Because of the presense of the transmission lines, tall-growing plant species are not permittedto grow at these locations. However, one method of reducing possible erosion at the streamcrossing is planting low-growing vegetated buffers, which could help to retain soil, protect waterquality, increase animal habitat, and provide a food source for aquatic ecosystems. An idealspecies is the silky dogwood (Cornus amomum), a native low-growing tree species which isinexpensive, grows well in streamside conditions, and provides food and cover for birds andwildlife. While this would require a very small portion of the land currently farmed, it couldprevent further bank erosion, without interfering with transmission line function. Additionalinformation on vegetated buffers and the silky dogwood can be found on the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's website (www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater) and the NationalArbor Day Foundation's website (www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide). Information taken fromthose two websites are provided in Enclosures 2 and 3.
E. Alkiewicz-2-Should the landowners decide to implement such conservation measures, various organizationsmay be willing to provide financial or technical support for these activities. The NRC staffencourages NYPA to work with the landowners in any conservation project to ensure that anymeasures would not interfere with NYPA's maintenance program.Again, thank you for NYPA's support during our review process. If you have any questions,please contact the Environmental Project Manager, Jessie Muir at 301-415-0491 orjmm7@nrc.gov, or the project terrestrial ecologist, Evan Keto at 415-2621 or emk@nrc.gov. Sincerely,/RA/Rani Franovich, Branch Chief Environmental Branch BDivision of License RenewalOffice of Nuclear Reactor RegulationDocket No. 50-333
Enclosures:
- 1. Satellite photo of transmission line stream crossing at Mohawk River2. National Arbor Day Foundation web document "Dogwood, Silky, Cornus amomum "3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) web document "Vegetated Buffers"cc w/encls: See next page E. Alkiewicz-2-Should the landowners decide to implement such conservation measures, various organizationsmay be willing to provide financial or technical support for these activities. The NRC staffencourages NYPA to work with the landowners in any conservation project to ensure that anymeasures would not interfere with NYPA's maintenance program.Again, thank you for NYPA's support during our review process. If you have any questions,please contact the Environmental Project Manager, Jessie Muir at 301-415-0491 orjmm7@nrc.gov, or the project terrestrial ecologist, Evan Keto at 415-2621 or emk@nrc.gov. Sincerely,
/RA/
Rani Franovich, Branch Chief Environmental Branch BDivision of License RenewalOffice of Nuclear Reactor RegulationDocket No. 50-333
Enclosures:
- 1. Satellite photo of transmission line stream crossing at Mohawk River2. National Arbor Day Foundation web document "Dogwood, Silky, Cornus amomum "3. EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) web document "Vegetated Buffers"cc w/encls: See next page DISTRIBUTION: See next page Adam Accession Nos.:1. Ltr. w/Svc. List: ML0704001852. Enclosure 1: ML0704000503. Enclosure 2: ML0704003294. Enclosure 3: ML0704003315. Package: ML070400200 OFFICELA:DLRGS:DLR:REBBPM:DLR:REBBOGCBC:DLR:REBA BC:DLR:REBB NAMEI. KingM. Masnik (w/ edits)J. MuirM. Zobler(w/NLO)E. BennerR.Franovich DATE2/13/07 2/16/07 3/01/07 3/01/073/01/07 3/07/07 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY Ltr to E. Alkiewicz from R. Franovich Dated March 7, 2007
SUBJECT:
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION LINE CORRIDOR INSPECTION FOR THE JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT LICENSERENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEWDISTRIBUTION:P.T. Kuo (RidsNrrDlr)R. Franovich (RidsNrrDlrRebb)E. Benner (RidsNrrDlrReba)J. MuirS. HernandezE. KetoB. McDowell (mcdowell5@llnl.gov)RidsOGCMailRoomDLR/REBBDLR/REBA FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Environmental Service List cc:
Mr. Gary J. TaylorChief Executive OfficerEntergy Operations, Inc.1340 Echelon ParkwayJackson, MS 39213Mr. John T. HerronSr. VP and Chief Operating OfficerEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.440 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601Mr. Peter T. DietrichSite Vice PresidentEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power PlantP.O. Box 110Lycoming, NY 13093Mr. Kevin J. MulliganGeneral Manager, Plant OperationsEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power PlantP.O. Box 110Lycoming, NY 13093Mr. Oscar LimpiasVice President EngineeringEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.440 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601Mr. Christopher SchwarzVice President, Operations SupportEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.440 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601Mr. John F. McCannDirector, LicensingEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.440 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601Resident Inspector's OfficeJames A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power PlantU. S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionP.O. Box 136Lycoming, NY 13093Ms. Charlene D. FaisonManager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.440 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601Mr. Michael J. ColombDirector of OversightEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.440 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601Mr. David WallaceDirector, Nuclear Safety AssuranceEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power PlantP.O. Box 110Lycoming, NY 13093Mr. James CostedioManager, Regulatory ComplianceEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power PlantP.O. Box 110Lycoming, NY 13093Assistant General CounselEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.440 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601Mr. Charles Donaldson, EsquireAssistant Attorney GeneralNew York Department of Law120 BroadwayNew York, NY 10271 FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Environmental Service List cc:
Regional Administrator, Region IU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale RoadKing of Prussia, PA 19406Mr. Steven LymanOswego County Administrator 46 East Bridge StreetOswego, NY 13126Mr. Peter R. Smith, PresidentNew York State Energy, Research, and Development Authority17 Columbia CircleAlbany, NY 12203-6399Mr. Paul EddyNew York State Dept. of Public Service3 Empire State PlazaAlbany, NY 12223-1350Mr. Kenneth E. Burdick, SupervisorTown of ScribaRoute 8, Box 382Oswego, NY 13126Mr. James H. SniezekBWR SRC Consultant5486 Nithsdale DriveSalisbury, MD 21801-2490Mr. Michael D. LysterBWR SRC Consultant5931 Barclay LaneNaples, FL 34110-7306Mr. Garrett D. Edwards814 Waverly RoadKennett Square, PA 19348Mr. Rick PlasseProject Manager, License RenewalEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power PlantP.O. Box 110Lycoming, NY 13093Mr. James RossNuclear Energy Institute1776 I Street, N.W. Suite 400Washington, DC 20006-3708 Mr. Randolph BatemanMayor of Oswego, NY (Acting)13 West Oneida StreetOswego, NY 13126Mr. Leonard J. PonziOswego County Legislator28 Mitchell StreetOswego, NY 13126Ms. Mary BennettPenfield LibrarySUNY-Oswego7060 State Route 104Oswego, NY 13126Ms. Carol FerlitoOswego Public Library140-142 East Second StreetOswego, NY 13126Ms. Carolyn Patrickson390 Dry Bridge RdMexico, NY 13114Mr. Ed PutnamPO Box 1097Skaneateles, NY 13152Mr. Steve Boudreau264 Stafford AveSyracuse, NY 13206 FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Environmental Service List cc:Mr. Charles McChesney18 Canalview MallFulton, NY 13069Alderman Constance M. CosementoCommon Council City HallOswego, NY 13126Alderman Barbara A. DonahueCommon Council,City HallOswego, NY 13126 Alderman Edward J. HarringtonCommon Council, City HallOswego, NY 13126Alderman Daniel G. DonovanCommon Council, City HallOswego, NY 13126Alderman Timothy B. RiceCommon Council, City HallOswego, NY 13126Alderman Richard L. AtkinsCommon Council, City HallOswego, NY 13126Mr. Russ Johnson, Legislature Chairman5 Burleigh TerraceFulton, NY 13069Mr. Reuel A. Todd, Sheriff39 Churchill RoadOswego, NY 13126Ms. Patricia Egan, DirectorEmergency Management Office200 North Second St.Fulton, NY 13069Mr. Terry E. Grimshaw, Mayor3236 Main St.,PO Box 309Mexico, NY 13114Town SupervisorNew HavenPO Box 141New Haven, NY 13121Ms. Alyse PetersonNew York State Energy Research and Development Authority17 Columbia CircleAlbany, NY 12203Mr. Chris HoganNew York State Department of Environmental ConservationDivision of Environmental Permits625 Broadway, 4 th FloorAlbany, NY 12233Mr. Andrew KasiusNew York Department of StateDivision of Coastal Resources41 State StreetAlbany, NY 12231