ML100770290

Tn, Dept. of Environment and Conservation, Response to 02/26/10 Nrc'S Letter on Proposed Undertaking

ML100770290
Person / Time
Site:	Watts Bar
Issue date:	03/05/2010
From:	Mcintyre E State of TN, Dept of Environment & Conservation
To:	Joel Wiebe Watts Bar Special Projects Branch
Wiebe, Joel NRR/DORL/WBSP, 415-6606
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March 5, 2010 TENNESSEE HISTORICAL COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION 2941 LEBANON ROAD NASHVILLE, TN 37243-0442 (615) 532-1550 Mr. Joel S. Wiebe NRC/Watts Bar Special Projects Branch Nuclear Regulatory Comm.

Washington, D. c., 20555-0001 RE: NRC, WATTS BAR NUCLEAR/UNIT 2 LICENSE, UNINCORPORATED, RHEA COUNTY

Dear Mr. Wiebe:

In response to your request, received on Friday, February 26,2010, we have reviewed the documents you submitted regarding your proposed undertaking. Our review of and comment on your proposed undertaking are among the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This Act requires federal agencies or applicant for federal assistance to consult with the appropriate State Historic Preservation Office before they carry out their proposed undertakings. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has codified procedures for carrying out Section 106 review in 36 CFR 800. You may wish to familiarize yourself with these procedures (Federal Register, December 12, 2000, pages 77698-77739) if you are unsure about the Section 106 process.

After considering the documents you submitted, we determine that THERE ARE NO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES LISTED OR ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES AFFECTED BY THIS UNDERTAKING. We have made this determination either because: the undertaking will not alter any characteristics of an identified eligible or listed Historic Property that qualify the property for listing in the National Register, the undertaking will not alter an eligible Historic Property's location, setting or use, the specific location, scope and/or nature of the undertaking precluded affect to Historic Properties, the size and nature of the undertaking's area of potential effects precluded affect to Historic Properties, or, no National Register listed or eligible Historic Properties exist within the undertaking's area of potential effects. Therefore, we have no objections to your proceeding with your undertaking.

If your agency proposes any modifications in current project plans or discovers any archaeological remains during the ground disturbance or construction phase, please contact this office to determine what further action, if any, will be necessary to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. If you are applying for federal funds, license or permit, you should submit this letter as evidence of consultation under Section 106 to the appropriate federal agency, which, in turn, should contact us as required by 36 CFR 800. If you represent a federal agency, you should submit a formal determination of eligibility and effect to us for comment. You may find additional information concerning the Section 106 process and the Tennessee SHPO's documentation requirements at http://www. tennessee.gov/environment/hist/federaUsect106.shtm. You may direct questions or comments to Joe Garrison (615) 532-1550-103. This office appreciates your cooperation.

Sincerely, E. Patrick McIntyre, Jr.

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