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July 24, 2008 Ronald Johnson, President Prairie Island Indian Community 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear President Johnson:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Stanley Crooks, Chairman Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota 2330 Sioux Trail NW Prior Lake, MN 55372-9077
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Crooks:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Kevin Jensvold, Chairman Upper Sioux Community of Minnesota P.O. Box 147 Granite Falls, MN 56241-0147
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Jensvold:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Jean Stacy, President Lower Sioux Indian Community of Minnesota 39527 Res Hwy 1, P.O. Box 308 Morton, MN 56270
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear President Stacy:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Joseph Brings Plenty, Chairman Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe P.O. Box 590 Eagle Butte, SD 57625
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Brings Plenty:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Lester Thompson, Chairman Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Council P.O. Box 50 Fort Thompson, SD 57339
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Thompson:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Joshua Weston, President Flandreau Santee Sioux Executive Committee P.O. Box 283 Flandreau, SD 57028
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear President Weston:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Michael Jandreau, Chairman Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Council 187 Oyate Circle Lower Brule, SD 57548
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Jandreau:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 John Yellow Bird Steele, President Oglala Sioux Tribal Council P.O. Box 2070 Pine Ridge, SD 57770
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear President Yellow Bird Steele:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Rodney Bordeaux, President Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council P.O. Box 430 Rosebud, SD 57570
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear President Bordeaux:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Roger Trudell, Chairman Santee Sioux Nation 108 Spirit Lake Avenue West Niobrara, NE 68760-7219
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Trudell:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Michael Selvage, Sr., Chairman Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation P.O. Box 509 Agency Village, SD 57262
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Selvage,
Sr.:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Myra Pearson, Chairperson Spirit Lake Tribal Council P.O. Box 359 Fort Totten, ND 58335
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairperson Pearson:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Ron His Horse is Thunder, Chairman Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council P.O. Box D Fort Yates, ND 58538
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman His Horse is Thunder:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Marcus Wells, Jr., Chairman Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council 404 Frontage Road New Town, ND 58763
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Wells,
Jr.:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 David Brien, Chairman Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa P.O. Box 900 Belcourt, ND 58316
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Brien:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Matthew Pilcher, Chairman Winnebago Tribal Council 100 Bluff Street P.O. Box 687 Winnebago, NE 68071
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Pilcher:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Robert Cournoyer, Chairman Yankton Sioux Tribal Business
& Claims Committee P.O. Box 248 Marty, SD 57361-0248
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Cournoyer:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Wilfred Cleveland, President Ho-Chunk Nation W9814 Airport Road P.O. Box 667 Black River Falls, WI 54615
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear President Cleveland:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Kevin Leecy, Chairman Bois Forte Reservation Business Committee P.O. Box 16 Nett Lake, MN 55770
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Leecy:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Karen Diver, Chairwoman Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee 1720 Big Lake Road Cloquet, MN 55720
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairwoman Diver:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Norman DesChampe, Chairman Grand Portage Reservation Business Committee P.O. Box 428 Grand Portage, MN 55605
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman DesChampe:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 George Goggleye, Chairman Leech Lake Reservation Business Committee 6530 U.S. Highway #2 NW Cass Lake, MN 56633
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Goggleye:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Melanie Benjamin, Chief Executive Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians 43048 Oodena Drive Onamia, MN 56359
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chief Executive Benjamin:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Erma Vizenor, Chairwoman White Earth Reservation Business Committee P.O. Box 418 White Earth, MN 56591
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairwoman Vizenor:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Floyd Jourdain, Chairman Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota P.O. Box 550 Red Lake, MN 56671
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairman Jourdain:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
July 24, 2008 Hazel Hindsley, Chairwoman St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin 24663 Angeline Avenue Webster, WI 54893
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW
Dear Chairwoman Hindsley:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) has recently received an application from Nuclear Management Company, LLC (NMC), for the renewal of the operating licenses for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (PINGP), located near Red Wing, Minnesota, approximately 39 miles southeast of Minneapolis. The NRC is in the initial stages of developing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS), NUREG-1437, which will document the impacts associated with the renewal of PINGP. We would like your assistance in our review by providing input to the NRCs environmental review scoping process.
The NRCs process includes an opportunity for public and inter-governmental participation in the environmental review. We want to ensure that you are aware of our efforts pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51 (10 CFR 51), Section 51.28(b). In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC plans to coordinate compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. An identical letter has been sent to other tribal organizations with historic ties to the project area.
Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years. The license may be renewed for up to an additional 20 years if NRC requirements are met. The current operating licenses for PINGP will expire on August 9, 2013 and October 29, 2014. The proposed action (license renewal for PINGP Units 1 and 2) would include the use and continued maintenance of existing plant facilities and transmission lines. For the purpose of license renewal, NMC plans to replace the PINGP steam generators. As part of this refurbishment activity, NMC also plans to establish a temporary construction area approximately 100 yards northwest of the turbine building and to build permanent warehouses within existing plant boundaries. NMC states there will be no clearing of previously-undisturbed areas.
Provided for your information is the PINGP site boundary map (Enclosure 1) and transmission system map (Enclosure 2).
The GEIS considered the environmental impacts of renewing nuclear power plant operating licenses for a 20-year period on all currently operating sites. In the GEIS the NRC staff identified 92 environmental issues and developed generic conclusions related to environmental impacts for 69 of these issues that apply to all plants or to plants with specific design or site characteristics. For the remaining 23 issues, plant-specific analyses will be documented in a supplement to the GEIS.
A supplemental environmental impact statement will be prepared for PINGP to document the staffs review of environmental impacts related to land use, environmental justice, terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, hydrology, cultural resources, and socioeconomic issues (among others), and will contain a recommendation regarding the environmental acceptability of the license renewal action.
Please submit any comments that you may have to offer on the scope of the environmental review by September 22, 2008. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the Chief, Rules and Directives Branch, Division of Administrative Services, Mail Stop T-6D59, U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC by e-mail at PrairieIslandEIS@nrc.gov. At the conclusion of the scoping process, the NRC staff will prepare a summary of the significant issues identified and the conclusions reached, and mail a copy to you.
To accommodate interested members of the public, the NRC will hold two public scoping meetings for the PINGP license renewal supplement to the GEIS on July 30, 2008. The first session will be held in the afternoon and an identical session will be held later that evening.
The first meeting will convene at 1:30 p.m. and will continue until 4:30 p.m., as necessary.
The second meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 10:00 p.m., as necessary.
Additionally, the NRC staff will host informal discussions one hour before the start of each session. Both sessions will be held at the Red Wing Public Library, 225 East Avenue, Red Wing, MN 55066.
The PINGP license renewal application and the GEIS are available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/prairie-island.html.
In addition, the Red Wing Public Library has agreed to make the license renewal application and the GEIS available for public inspection; 225 East Avenue, Red Wing, MN 55066.
The staff expects to publish the draft supplemental environmental impact statement in March 2009. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. The NRC will hold another set of public meetings in the site vicinity to solicit comments on the draft supplemental environmental impact statement. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final supplemental environmental impact statement, which is scheduled to be issued in October 2009. If you need additional information regarding the license renewal review process, please contact Mr. J.P. Leous, License Renewal Project Manager, at 301-415-2864 or at Justin.Leous@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA by A. Stuyvenberg for/
Rani Franovich, Branch Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-282 & 50-306
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Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 cc:
Peter M. Glass Assistant General Counsel Xcel Energy Services, Inc.
414 Nicollet Mall (MP4)
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Manager, Regulatory Affairs Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Nuclear Management Company, LLC 1717 Wakonade Drive East Welch, MN 55089 Manager - Environmental Protection Division Minnesota Attorney General=s Office 445 Minnesota St., Suite 900 St. Paul, MN 55101-2127 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Resident Inspector's Office 1719 Wakonade Drive East Welch, MN 55089-9642 Administrator Goodhue County Courthouse Box 408 Red Wing, MN 55066-0408 Philip R. Mahowald General Counsel Prairie Island Indian Community 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089 Heather Westra Prairie Island Indian Community 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089 Gene Eckholt Nuclear Management Company, LLC 1717 Wakonade Drive East Welch, MN 55089 Joan Marshman 30129 County 2 Blvd.
P.O. Box 62 Frontenac, MN 55026 Jim Holthaus Nuclear Management Company, LLC 1717 Wakonade Drive East Welch, MN 55089 Katie Himanga, Mayor City of Lake City 205 West Center St.
Lake City, MN 55041 Commissioner Minnesota Department of Commerce 85 7th Place East, Suite 500 St. Paul, MN 55101-2198 Tribal Council Prairie Island Indian Community ATTN: Environmental Department 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089 Nuclear Asset Manager Xcel Energy, Inc.
414 Nicollet Mall (MP4)
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Dennis L. Koehl Chief Nuclear Officer Nuclear Management Company, LLC 414 Nicollet Mall (MP4)
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Joel P. Sorenson Director, Site Operations Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Nuclear Management Company, LLC 1717 Wakonade Drive East Welch, MN 55089 Kristen Eide-Tollefson Florence Township Commission P.O. Box 130 Frontenac, MN 55026