ML072360299
| ML072360299 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 08/03/2007 |
| From: | Semmel A US Dept of State (DOS) |
| To: | Reyes L NRC/EDO |
| Davis, Jennifer, NRR/ADRO/DLR 415-3835 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML072360299 (9) | |
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United States Department of State mm DEDMR DEDIA WasýVd ton, . &~Jiu AO P.\
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Dear Mr. Reyes:
Thank you for your letter of July 18, 2007 to Under Secretary Reuben Jeffrey IlI requesting documents reflecting decisions made or actions taken by the Department of State with respect to the proposed renewal of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS) operating license and/or the consistency determination pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended (CZMA). I understand that this request is in connection with a pending appeal to the Secretary of Commerce by the owner/operator of OCNGS, AmerGen Energy Company LLC, for a favorable determination under the CZMA on license renewal for the facility.
This is to confirm that the Department of State had determined that it has made no decisions nor taken any actions with respect to the proposed license renewal or the related consistency determination.
Sincerely, Andrew Semmel, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy and Negotiations Mr. Luis A. Reyes Executive Director for Operations, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001.
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2007 Letter NRC Renewal (psyste Creek NPP License Drafted: ISNý/NESS: Robi~neLaBarre (x7 3978) 08/03/07-Clearances:
ISN: A.Semmel ok ISN/NESS: R.Stratford ok NRC/OIP:B.Smith subs EEB:L.Connell ok T:M.Tucker ok OES/OMC:DHogan ok L/M:O.Lewis ok L/OES:SBiniaz info L/EB:"KLokem info L/NP:J.Herr info
UNITED STATES
' 'NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGtON, D.C. 0o55-SO001
'd July .18', 2007 ~.'7i Mr. Reuben Jeffrey III
.Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affaiirs U.S. Department of.State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520
Dear Mr. Jeffrey:
On May 31,.2007, the State of New J6rsey Depaitment of EnvironmentAl Protedtion (NJDEP) completed its review of AmerGen'Energy Company LLC's (AmerGeri) reituest for a Federal consistency-determlna.tion Ior Oyster. (CreekNuclear Generating Station (OC NGS). Pursubritto Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act 6f 1972 (CZMA) (Public.Law 92-583), as amended, NJDEP found that it *could'n6tmake a potifive consistency deitbrnination. AmerGen plans to file an appeal With the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Corrimerce. On appeal, the Secretary will deterniine whetier. OCNGS'furtheis the'national interest-as artic~ilated in the CZMA, in a significan't or substantial mrianner; balance that interest'against any adverse coastal effects; and tonsider reasonable alternatives (15 CFR § 930.121.). The Secretariymay also consider whether OCNGS9is oth6eis.e.nece'ssary in the -interest of.national securiity (15 CFR § 930.122).
In accdidancre with.Sedtion 382.of the.Energy Policy Act of 2005, 16 USC § 1466 (2006). the U.S. Nuclear Regulatoy Commrission (NRC),.as the lead Federal permitingagency for renewal of the OCNGS operating license; mrnaintiariu, with cooperation of Federa! and State adminiStrative'agencies', a consolidated r~ord for'&C'rsistency apea'ls under the CZMA. To en sure:the.. mplete*neqss of this consolidated record,.please providb dqcuments reflecting all decisions made or actiohs taken (whetherpending or final) by your agency'yrelated to the proposed renewal .of the 'OCNGS liense, and o" the CZMA .consistency determlna~tioh, including any supporting documentation or:o0tier docu'men.ts rei~leyant to such de'cision documents.
Pease provide:copies your agency's documents within fourteen '(14) days from receipt of this letter. If-further.information is re'qulfred, .p.lo'asD contact the project rs,.Mr. David.Wr.ona Dmanaa at 301-415-2292.or.by-.e-mail at DJWj-@'r'c.ov. ori Dr. Michael T. Masriikat 301-415"-1191 or by e-mail at MTM2 @nrc;qov.
Sincerely, Lis A. Reyes~
Eecutive Dlrd tr foir Operations Docket No. 50-219g cc: Mr. John 9. Bellinger Ill, Legal Adviser
I NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management: Federal Consistency Overvi... Page 1 of 2 site map contacts news my state Federal Consistency Overview The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) was enacted on October 27, 1972, to encourage coastal states, Great Lake States, and United States territories and commonwealths (collectively referred to as coastal states) to develop comprehensive programs to manage and balance competing uses of and impacts to coastal resources.
The CZMA emphasizes the primacy of state decision-making regarding the coastal zone.
Section 307 of the CZMA (16 USC § 1456), called the federal consistency provision, is a*
major Incentive for states to join the national coastal management program and Is a powerful tool that states use to manage coastal uses and resources and to fac:ilitate cooperation and coordination with federal agencies.
Federal consistency is the CZMA requirement where federal agency activities that have reasonably foreseeable effects on any land or water use or natural resource of the coastal zone (also referred to as coastal uses or resources and coastal effects) must be consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the enforceable policies of a coastal state's federally approved coastal management program. (Federal agency activities are activities and development projects performed by a federal agency, or a contractor for the benefit of a federal agency.)
Federal license or permit activities and federal financial assistance activities that have reasonably foreseeable coastal effects must be fully consistent with the enforceable policies of state coastal management programs. (Federal license or permit activities are activities proposed by a non-federal applicant requiring federal authorization, and federal financial assistance activities are proposed by state agencies or local governments applying for federal funds for activities with coastal effects.)
A lead state agency performs federal consistency reviews (usually the same agency that implements or coordinates the state's federally approved coastal management program). At the federal level, the Office of Ocean.and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM), within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's)
National Ocean Service (NOS), among other duties and services, Interprets the CZMA and oversees the application of federal consistency; provides management and legal assistance to coastal states, federal agencies, tribes and others; and mediates CZMA related disputes. NOAA's Office of the Assistant General Counsel for-Ocean Services assists OCRM and processes federal consistency appeals to the Secretary of Commerce.
For more detailed Information, please see the document "Federal Consistency Requirements" and NOAA's federal consistency regulations. Both of these documents are found at the Federal Consistency Resources page.
For questions contact:
David W. Kaiser Senior Policy Analyst I
http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/consistency/welcome.htmi 7/30/2007
- NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management: Federal Consistency Overvi... Page 2 of 2 Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, NOAA Coastal Response Research Center, University of New Hampshire 246 Gregg Hall, 35 Colovos Road Durham, New Hampshire 03824-3534 Phone: 603-862-2719 Fax: 603-862-3957 david.kalseranoaa.gov Mr. Kerry Kehoe Federal Consistency Specialist Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (N/ORM3)
NOAA National Ocean Service 1305 East West Hwy., Room 11321 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3281 Phone: 301-563-1151 Fax: 301-713-4367 kerry.kehoe©noaa.gov Official OCRM Filing and Document Submission Address:
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1305 East-West Highway (N/ORM3)
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3281 Revised July 23, 2007 I Acronyms Used I Questions, Comments? (contactUs I Rp.Qrt Error On This Page I Disclaimer NOAA's National Ocean Service I National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration I U.S. Department of Commerce http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/consistency/welcome.html Best viewed in Internet ExploreL+.0r NetLcape_6+.
http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/consistency/welcome.htm7 7/30/2007
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Jobn B. BeMlinger II, Legal Adviser Office of the Legal Adviser U.S. Departmentof State Harry S. Truman Building 2201 C Street, NW, Roomi 6423 Washington, DC 20520
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Watford, Patrice L From: Pierce, Thomas C Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 10:20 AM "To: TTL-ISN Cc: TTL-E: TTL-L; TTL-EEB; TTL-OES
Subject:
[UNCLASSIFIED] REVISED Tasking Request:Response to Nuclear Regulatory Commission request for docum.ents T.asking Request UNCLASSIFIED 07/26/2007 TO:
FROM: Pierce, Thomas C
ýhis *s to confi~rm (07/26) (i0: 19. e)ephoned tasking to::
ISN FOR: E DdCUMENT TYPE: Other SUBJECT.:
Respqnpse to Nuclear 'Regulatox4' Cbmmi sýifr requesE 65r' d6cuinen'ts
- Ypur submission is DUE ihn E On 0Q8/03/220j At 15:0.0-REMARKS:
Please respond to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's C) retquest for documents, and draft reply, f6r DAS-level *or higher -signature 6n his behalf, to the *ncoming letter fioni the%NRO. PleaSe cleat with "AndL as :'jeessaj. Incomih!g fester faxed. to :EEB staff Assistants::
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Any bureau with information relevant to this meeting should contact the drafting bureau to discuss clearance and inputs immediately.
Emailed/,Pr-iited. By. Pierce, Thomas C UN. AS8 NFlE E..O. . 129..58:- WA 1*
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S.A.
WASHINGTON, DC 20520 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 7 IA 00-;207a Au'S OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAILED FROIN ZIPOC PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE. $300 Mr. Luis A. Reyes Executive Director for Operations United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001