ML110330518

Revised Review Schedule Regarding the License Renewal Application from Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Tac Nos. MD8528 and MD8529)

ML110330518
Person / Time
Site:	Prairie Island
Issue date:	02/04/2011
From:	Brian Holian Division of License Renewal
To:	Schimmel M Northern States Power Co
Keegan E nrr/dlr 415-8517
References
TAC MD8528, TAC MD8529
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 February 4, 2011 Mr. Mark A. Schimmel Site Vice President Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Northern States Power - Minnesota 1717Wakonade Drive East Welch, MN 55089

SUBJECT:

REVISED REVIEW SCHEDULE REGARDING THE LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FROM PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NUMBERS MD8528 AND MD8529)

Dear Mr. Schimmel:

By letter dated April 11, 2008, Nuclear Management Company, LLC, now known as Northern States Power Company, Minnesota, submitted an application pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54, to renew the operating license for Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2, for review by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff).

The schedule for publishing the final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) is being extended from February 4, 2011, to April 29, 2011. This additional time is needed for coordination between the Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC) and the staff in reviewing proposed changes to the SEIS in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the PIIC and NRC.

The schedule in the enclosure was discussed with Mr. Gene Eckholt of your staff. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Elaine Keegan by telephone at 301- 415-8517 or by email at Elaine.Keegan@nrc.gov.

Sincerely, Brian E. Holian, Director Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-282 and 50-306

Enclosure:

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PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW SCHEDULE

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. Schedule . Actual .

SER -Issued 10/22/2009 10/16/2009 .

Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) 11/16/2009 11/16/2009 Issued EPA FRN Published - Availability 1 Comment on draft SEIS 11/27/2009 11/27/2009 Public Meeting - draft SEIS 12/16/2009 12/16/2009 ACRS Full Committee Meeting on SER 12/03/2009 12/03/2009 End of draft SEIS Comment Period 01/30/2010 01/30/2010 Final SEIS - Issued 04/2011 EPA FRN Published - Availability of Final SEIS 05/2011 Commission Decision 06/2011 ENCLOSURE

February 4, 2011 Mr. Mark A. Schimmel Site Vice President Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Northern States Power - Minnesota 1717 Wakonade Drive East Welch, MN 55089

SUBJECT:

REVISED REVIEW SCHEDULE REGARDING THE LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FROM PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NUMBERS MD8528 AND MD8529)

Dear Mr. Schimmel:

By letter dated April 11, 2008, Nuclear Management Company, LLC, now known as Northern States Power Company, Minnesota, submitted an application pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54, to renew the operating license for Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2, for review by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff).

The schedule for publishing the final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) is being extended from February 4, 2011, to April 29, 2011. This additional time is needed for coordination between the Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC) and the staff in reviewing proposed changes to the SEIS in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the PIIC and NRC. .

The schedule in the enclosure was discussed with Mr. Gene Eckholt of your staff. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Elaine Keegan by telephone at 301- 415-8517 or by email at Elaine.Keegan@nrc.gov.

Sincerely, IRA!

Brian E. Holian, Director Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-282 and 50-306

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OFFICE PM:DLR/RPB2 LA:DLR BC:DLR/RPB2 NAME EKeegan SFigueroa DWrona (KGreen)

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Letter to Mark A. Schimmel from David J. Wrona dated February 4, 2011

SUBJECT:

REVISED REVIEW SCHEDULE REGARDING THE APPLICATION FROM PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NUMBERS MD8528 AND MD8529)

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