ML100850057

License Renewal

ML100850057
Person / Time
Site:	Kewaunee
Issue date:	02/25/2010
From:	Duchrow D State of WI, Historical Society
To:	Bo Pham Division of License Renewal
References
07-0797/KE
Download: ML100850057 (4)

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WISCONSIN HISTORICAL Soc'IETY February 25, 2010 Mr. Bo Pham, Chief Division of License Renewal U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO WHS CASE #07-0797/KE RE: Kewaunee Nuclear Power Station License Renewal

Dear Mr. Pham:

Thank you for providing us with a copy of the document titled, "Generic EnvironmentalImpact Statementfor License Renewal of Nuclear Plants,Supplement 40, Regarding Kewaunee Power Station ". We have reviewed this document and provide the followingclarifying comments.

Appendix E, Chronology of Environmental Review, indicates that a letter was sent to Sherman Banker of our office (ADAMS Accession Number ML082670685) by NRC staff, dated October 10, 2008. We were originally informed of this project by Ms. Pamela Faggert of Dominion Resources Services, Inc., via correspondence dated October 31, 2007. Ms. Faggert's submittal was accompanied by a report titled, "A PhaseI ArchaeologicalSurvey At The Kewaunee Power Station In Kewaunee County, Wisconsin ", prepared by Allen P. Van Dyke. We provided a response to Ms. Faggert on December 3, 2007, concurring that the relicensing of this facility will not affect historicproperties. A copy of that correspondence and our response is provided, for incorporation into the Final EIS when it is prepared for this project.

We also received a copy of the Cultural Resources Protection Plan. While we have no specific comment regarding, the content ofthis document, we do encourage it's implementation.

Thank you for continuing to forward information pertaining to this project, and considering historic properties in the development of your undertaking. If there are any questions concerning this matter, I may be reached at (608) 264-6505.

Sincerely, Dan Duchrow Divisionof Historic Preservation ,.

and Public History <2, Collecting, Preserving and Sharing Stories Since 1846 816 State Street Madison, Wisconsin 53706 wisconsinhistory.org

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REQUEST FOR SHPO COMMENT AND CONSULTATION ON A FEDERAL U7DERTAKING Submit one copy with each undertaking for which our comment is requested. Please print o type. Return to:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation, Office of Preservation Planning, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706 Please Check All Boxes and Include All of the Following Information, as Applicable.R -0 I. GENERAL INFORMATION NOV 0 6 2007

[] This is a new submittal.

E] This is supplemental information relating to Case #:_ , and title:

E] This project is being undertaken pursuant to the terms and conditions of a progr4W HIS interagency agreement. The title of the agreement is PRES

a. Federal Agency Jurisdiction (Agency providing funds, assistance, license, permit): U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

b. Federal Agency Contact Person: Jennifer Davis Phone: 301-415-3835

c. Project Contact Person: Richard Gallagher Phone: 860-447-1791, ext. 3876

d. Return Address: Millstone Power Station, Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT Zip Code: 06385

e. Email Address: richard.i.gallagher(adom.com

f. Project Name: Kewaunee Power Station License Renewal

g. Project Street Address:Dominion Energy Kewaunee, N490 Hwy 42

h. County: Kewaunee City: Carlton Zip Code: 54216

i. Project Location: Township Carlton, RangeT22N,R24E, E/W (circle one), Section 25, 26, 35, 36, Quarter Sections Project Narrative Description-Attach Information as Necessary.

Dominion Energy Kewaunee is submitting an application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for renewal of its operating license. The renewed license would extend the current operating license, set to expire in December, 2013, by an additional 20 years. The License Renewal process itself does not involve the excavation or disturbance of land.

k. Area of Potential Effect (APE). Attach Copy of U.S.G.S. 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle showing APE.

The land owned by Dominion Energy Kewaunee is shown in Figure 2 of the attached Phase I Archaeological Survey.

[I. IDENTIFICATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES E] Historic Properties are located within the project APE per 36 CFR 800.4. Attach supporting materials.

Z Historic Properties are not located within the project APE per 36 CFR 800.4. Attach supporting materials.

Please see attached Phase I Archaeological Survey.

III. FINDINGS Z No historic properties will be affected (i.e., none is present or there are historic properties present but the project will have no effect upon them). Attach necessary documentation, as described at 36 CFR 800.11.

The attached Phase I Archaeological Survey found no artifacts that meet the criteria for "Historic Properties,"

as outlined in 36 CFR 800.4.

E] The proposed undertaking will have no adverse effect on one or more historic properties located within the project APE under 36 CFR 800.5. Attach necessary documentation, as described at 36 CFR E00.1 1.

E] The proposed undertaking will result in an adverse effect to one or more historic properties and the applicant, or other federally authorized representative, will consult with the SHPO and other consulting parties to resolve the adverse effect per 36 CFR 80-6. Attach supporting documentation as described at 36 CFR 800.11 with a pro o dplan to res e ve'se effect(s).

Authorized Signature: .P el- Date: _.)3Lt Type or print name: Pamela F. Faggert IV. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE COMMENTS N~OV 04#2r,-

Agree with the finding in section III above.

S7-6 717/KM' E] Object to the finding for reasons indicated in attacl.

Cannot review until information is sent as follows:

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t Authoriz..... t* .... mAv° Date: .i4/ 7 07 (8/15/03) RECEIVED HP NUV 0 6 2007 DIV HIST PRES

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Pamela F. Faggert Officer Vice President and Chief Environmental Dominion Resources Services, Inc.

5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Phone: 804-273-3467 Mr. Sherman Banker NUv 0 6 2007 Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street DIV FIST PRps Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1482

Subject:

License Renewal Application for Kewaunee Power Station Request for Information on Historical/Archeological Resources

Dear Mr. Banker:

By letter dated February 14, 2007, Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. (DEK), a subsidiary of Dominion Resources, Inc., informed you that it is preparing an application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to renew the operating license for the Kewaunee Power Station (KPS). The current operating, license for the station will expire in 2013. The renewal term would be for an additional 20 years beyond the original license expiration date.

By letter from you dated February 26, 2007, Dominion was informed of a new process for addressing issues associated with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Attached please find "Request for SHPO Comment and Consultation on a Federal Undertaking,"

along with a Phase I Archaeological Survey performed on the project site.

As stated in the February 14 letter discussed above, the NRC will request an informal consultation with your office at a later date. By contacting you early in the application process, we hope to identify any issues that need to be addressed or any information your office may need to expedite the NRC consultation.

Your response regarding any effects license renewal may have on historical or archeological resources would be greatly appreciated. To ensure that your written comments are included in our application filing with the NRC, we would appreciate your response to us by December, 2007. If there are any concerns that need to be addressed regarding historic or archeological resources, please let us know as soon as possible.

Please contact Mr. Richard Gallagher at telephone number (860) 447-1791, ext. 3876 if you have any questions or require any additional information.

Very truly yours, DOMINION ENERGY KEWAUNEE, INC.

Pamela F. Faggert Date