ML11119A009

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Comment (61) of Amy Turner on Behalf of Texas Parks and Wildlife, on Proposed License Renewal of the South Texas Project Units I & 2, Matagorda County, Texas
ML11119A009
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Site: South Texas  STP Nuclear Operating Company icon.png
Issue date: 04/20/2011
From: Turner A
State of TX, Parks & Wildlife Dept
To: Bo Pham
License Renewal Projects Branch 1
References
76FR5410 00061
Download: ML11119A009 (2)


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Commissioners Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 0 Urin Peter M.Holt Chairman San Antonio RE: Proposed license renewal of the South Texas Project Units I & 2, Matagorda T.Dan Frledkin County, Texas.

Vice-Chairman Houston Mark E. Bivins

Dear Mr. Pham:

Amarillo Ralph H. Duggins The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has received your request for Fort Worth information regarding potential impacts to threatened and endangered species and for Antonio Falcon, M.D.

Rio Grande City information on other issues of concern relating to the project referenced above. Under Karen J. Hixon section 12.0011 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, TPWD is charged with "providing San Antonio recommendations that will protect fish and wildlife resources to local, state, and federal Dan Allen Hughes, Jr. agencies that approve, permit, license, or construct developmental projects" and Beeville "providing information on fish and wildlife resources to any local, state, and federal Margaret Martin Boerne agencies or private organizations that make decisions affecting those resources."

S. Reed Morian Houston The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reviewing an application submitted Lee M. Bass Chairman-Emeritus by the South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) for the renewal of the Fort Worth operating license for the South Texas Project (STP), Units 1 and 2. STP is located in Matagorda County, approximately 70 miles south-southwest of Houston.

Carter P. Smith Executive Director For the purpose of license renewal, STPNOC stated that STP, Units 1 and 2, operating under renewed licenses, would use existing plant facilities and transmission lines and that no new construction or changes in operation are proposed. In addition, the license renewal application preparation did not identify the need to undertake any major refurbishment or replacement actions to maintain the functionality of the STP systems, structures, and components during the period of extended operation.

Based upon the project description, TPWD does not anticipate significant adverse impacts to rare, threatened or endangered species, or other fish and wildlife resources. However, if the project scope changes and new construction becomes proposed as part of the license renewal process, TPWD requests the opportunity to provide additional comments.

TPWD County Lists To aid in the preparation of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed relicensing project, TPWD recommends the use of the county list for rare species in Matagorda County. The TPWD county lists for rare species may be obtained from the following link:

http://gis.tpwd.state.tx.is/TpwEndangeredSpecies/DesktopDefault.aspx. These lists provide information regarding rare species that have potential to occur within each county.

4200 SMITH SCHOOL ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78744-3291 S12.389.4800 To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing www.tpwd.state.tx.us - and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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Mr. Bo M. Pham April 20, 2011 Page 2 of 2 TPWD appreciates the opportunity to work with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to ensure these projects are developed in the most environmentally sensitive manner as is possible. If you have any questions regarding our comments, please contact Amy Turner at (361) 576-0022.

Sincerely, Amy TSr Wildlife Habitat Assessment Program Wildlife Division

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