ML13162A361
| ML13162A361 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 05/31/2013 |
| From: | Exelon Generation Co |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML13162A361 (10) | |
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Appendix G Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification Braidwood Station Environmental Report
This Page Intentionally Left Blank Braidwood Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification Table of Contents Letter Page Michael P. Gallagher, Exelon Generation, to Dan Heacock, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ............................................................................................................... G-1 Gary W. Jereb, P.E, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to Michael P. Gallagher, Exelon Generation .............................................................................................................. G-3 Keith L. Wozniak, Department of the Army Chicago District Corps of Engineers, to Nancy L.
Ranek, Exelon Generation .................................................................................................. G-4 Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-iii License Renewal Application
Braidwood Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification This Page Intentionally Left Blank
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~:ckae~p.c;aliagke~@e~eio~~orp~i~m E x e i c ~N ~ c i e a r 2 0 0 Exelcn 'N2y Kennet: Square, PA 13348 May 18,201 2 BW 120050 Mr. Dan Heacock, Facility Evaluation Unit Manager Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Water Post Office Box 19276 Springfield, IL 62794-9276
Subject:
Application for Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification associated with Renewal of Braidwood Generating Station Units 1 & 2 Operating Licenses
Dear Mr. Heacock:
In 2013, Exelon Generation Company (Exelon) plans to file an application with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for renewal of the Braidwood Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 operating licenses for 20 additional years beyond the currently licensed terms. No operational changes that would alter discharges or discharge pollutant loads from the Braidwood units during the extended operating terms would result from license renewal. Also, no construction is being proposed in connection with the license renewals.
In accordance with Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act, the applicant for a federal license, such as renewed licenses for the Braidwood units, must provide the licensing agency with a certification by the state where the discharge would originate, indicating that applicable state water quality standards would not be violated as a result of discharges from the licensed facility. Thus, Exelon is filing the enclosed application requesting certification from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency that renewal of the Braidwood operating licenses would not violate state water quality standards.
On March 14, 2012, Exelon attended a pre-submittal meeting with you and other IEPA staff.
The enclosed application was prepared consistent with input received at the meeting, IEPA regulations in 35 111. Adm. Code Part 302, and corresponding IEPA guidance. As instructed, copies of the application are being submitted in parallel to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
If there are questions, please feel free to contact either John Petro at (630) 657-3209 or Nancy Ranek at (610-765-5369.
Michael P. Gallagher Vice President, License Renewal Projects Exelon Generation Company, LLC Enclosure Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-1 License Renewal Application
Braidwood Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification lllinois Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Water May 18,2012 Page 2 cc: lllinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) (enclosure w l attachments)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (enclosure w l attachments) lllinois Emergency Management Agency - Division of Nuclear Safety (enclosure wol attachments) lllinois Emergency Management Agency (Braidwood Representative) (enclosure wol attachments)
Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-2 License Renewal Application
Braidwood Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification
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3--z - Natural Resources One Natural Resources Way Sprlngtield, Illmoa 62702-1271 http://dnr.state.tl.us Pat Qurnn, Governor Mate MilIer, Director Office of Water Resources 2050 West Stearns Road Bartlett, lllinois 60103 June 18.2012
Subject:
Application No. 2012080 Applicant: Exelon Corporation Project: Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification watercourse: Kankakee River Community: Will County Mr. Michael P. Gallagher Exelon Corporation 200 Exelon Way Kennet Square, Pennsylvania 19348
Dear Mr. Gallagher:
This concerns your May 18, 2012 application for an Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Water Resources (IDNRIOWR) permit for the above-referenced project.
I understand that you are seeking Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The certification request is associated with your renewal of Braidwood Generating Station Units 1 & 2 operating licenses from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Upon review we have determined that the subject project does not require an IDNRIOWR permit. This determination does not exempt the project from meeting the requirements of any other local, state, or federal agency.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 8471608-3100 x-32025.
Sincerely, Gary W. Jereb, P.E. Chief Northeastern Illinois Regulatory Programs Section GJ:
cc: John Petro, Exelon Generation Co., LLC Dan Heacock, lllinois Environmental Protection Agency Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-3 License Renewal Application
Braidwood Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CHICAGO DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 111 NORTH CANAL STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 606067206 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF:
July 9,20 12 Technical Services Division Regulatory Branch LRC-20 12-491
SUBJECT:
Request for Letter of No Objection for Renewal of Section 401 Water Quality Certification (Log C-0262- 12) for Braidwood Generating Station Units 1 and 2 Operating Licenses located in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois Nancy L. Ranek License Renewal Environmental Lead Exelon Generation, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSAl2-E Kennett Square, PA 19348
Dear Ms. Ranek:
This is in response to your July 3,2012, request that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issue a letter of no objection for the above-referenced activity. The subject project has been assigned number LRC-20 12-491. Please reference this number in all future correspondence concerning this project.
Following a review of the information you furnished to this office and assuming your project is conducted only as set forth in the information provided, this ofice has determined that the subject project does not require a Department of the Army (DA) permit to complete the proposed renewal action. It is our understanding that Exelon is coordinating the renewal of their Section 40 1 Water Quality Certification (Log C-0262- 12) for Braidwood Generating Station Units 1 and 2 Operating Licenses located in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois, and there is no actual project or proposed work associated with this request. Specifically, there is no work or activities in, over, or under a navigable waterway that affect the course, condition, capacity or location of navigation regulated pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
In addition, there is no discharge of dredged or fill material into a waters of the U.S., including wetlands, regulated pursuant to Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (Clean Water Act). Please be aware that any unperrnitted discharge into an area within the jurisdiction of this office may result in civil or criminal enforcement under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Sec. 1319.
This determination is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of this letter and covers only your proposal to renew your Section 401 Water Quality Certification for Braidwood Generating Station Units 1 and 2 Operating Licenses located in Braidwo~d,~Will County, Illinois.
Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-4 License Renewal Application
Braidwood Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification This determination is based only on the proposed activity and is not an approved jurisdiction determination for the subject parcel. If you wish to receive an approved jurisdiction determination or have any questions, please contact Mr. Ron Abrant of my staff by telephone at 3 12-846-5536 or email at Ron.J.Abrant@usace.army.mil.
Sincerely, Chief, West Section Regulatory Branch Copy Furnished:
Dan Heacock Bureau of Water Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 1021 N. Grand Ave. East Springfield, IL 62794-9276 Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-5 License Renewal Application
Braidwood Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-6 License Renewal Application