ML13162A371
| ML13162A371 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 05/31/2013 |
| From: | Exelon Generation Co |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML13162A371 (9) | |
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Appendix G Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification Byron Station Environmental Report
This Page Intentionally Left Blank Byron 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 Department of Environmental Protection ................................................................................................ G-1 Jeffrey W. Sniadach, Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District, to Nancy L. Ranek, Exelon Generation .................................................................. G-3 Mark McCauley, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to Michael P. Gallagher, Exelon Generation .............................................................................................................. G-5 Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-iii License Renewal Application
This Page Intentionally Left Blank Byron Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification July 2, 2012 Byron Ltr 2012-0071 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 Byron 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 Byron 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 Byron 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 Byron 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 Byron 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.
Respectfully, Michael P. Gallagher Vice President, License Renewal Projects Exelon Generation Company, LLC Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-1 License Renewal Application
Byron Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification Illinois Environmental ProtectionAgency, Bureau of W t e r July 2, 2012 Page 2 Enclosure cc: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) (enclosure w/ attachments)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (enclosure w/ attachments)
Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Division of Nuclear Safety (enclosure wol attachments)
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (Byron Representative) (enclosure wol attachments)
Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-2 License Renewal Application
Byron Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT PO BOX 2004 CLOCK TOWER BUILDING ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS 61204-2004 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF October 2,2012 Operations Division
SUBJECT:
Request for Letter of No Objection for Renewal of Section 401 Water Quality Certification for Byron Generating Station Units 1 and 2 Operating Licenses located in Byron, Ogle County, Illinois.
Nancy L. Ranek License Renewal Environmental Lead Exelon Generation, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA12-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 to the above referenced activity.
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 office 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 the Exelon is coordinating the renewal of their Section 401 Water Quality Certification for Byron Generating Station Units 1 and 2 Operating Licenses located in Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, and there is no actual project or proposed work associated with this request. Specifically, there is not work of 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 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 unpermitted 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 Byron Generating Station Units 1 and 2 Operating Licenses located in Byron, Ogle county, Illinois.
Should you have any questions, please contact our Regulatory Branch by letter, or telephone me at 3091794-5369.
Sincerely,
$(J d c , k Jg frey W. Sniadach
~ r oect j Manager Enforcement Section Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-3 License Renewal Application
Byron Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification Copy Furnished:
Mr. Dan Heacock Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Watershed Management Section, Permit Sec. 15 1021 North Grand Avenue East Post Office Box 19276 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 E~a.401 .bow@illinois.gov (email copy)
Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-4 License Renewal Application
Byron Station Environmental Report Appendix G - Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification Illinois Department of Natural ~esources Pat Ouinn. Governor One Satural Resources \Vay Springfield. lll~nois62707-1 27 1 Marc Miller. Acting Director http:;!ctnr.state.11.iis July 10, 2012
SUBJECT:
Application for Permit # 20125045 Byron Generating Station Units 1 & 2 Operating Licenses Rock River, Ogle County Mr. Michael P. Gallagher Vice President, License Renewal Projects 200 Exelon Way Kennett Square, PA 19348
Dear Mr. Gallagher:
Thank you for the July 5, 2012 submittal of the subject application for an Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesIOffice of Water Resources (IDNRIOWR) permit.
The submittal informs us of your plans to file an application with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for renewal of the operating license for the Byron Generating Station, Units 1 and 2.
Given that no construction will occur which requires review under our Part 3700 Floodway Construction nor our Part 3704 Public Water rules, we have determined that an IDNRIOWR permit is not required.
For your information, continued operation of the site is subject to all conditions of IDNFUOWR Permit No. 15001, issued April 7, 1977 to Commonwealth Edison, your predecessor at the generating site.
Please feel free to contact me at 2171524-1047 if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Mark McCauley Senior Permit Engineer MLM:crw cc: John R. Petro Byron Generating Station Byron and Braidwood Stations, Units 1 and 2 Page G-5 License Renewal Application