ML15079A065
| ML15079A065 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron  |
| Issue date: | 07/16/2015 |
| From: | David Wrona Division of License Renewal |
| To: | Mcpeek K, Melius T, Sullins T US Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service |
| Briana Grange 301-415-1042 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML15079A065 (4) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 July 16, 2015 Mr. Tom Melius Regional Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region (Region 3) 5600 American Blvd. West, Suite 990 Bloomington, MN 55437-1458 Mr. Tony Sullins Threatened and Endangered Species Chief U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region (Region 3) 5600 American Blvd. West, Suite 990 Bloomington, MN 55437-1458 Mr. Kraig McPeek Field Office Supervisor Rock Island Field Office U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1511 47th Avenue Moline, IL 61265
SUBJECT:
AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED LICENSE RENEWAL OF BYRON STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2
Dear Mr. Melius,
Mr. Sullins, and Mr. McPeek:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed the enclosed final Supplement 54 to NUREG1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, (SEIS) regarding the license renewal of Byron Station, Units 1 and 2 (Byron) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA). With this letter, I am forwarding you a copy of the final SEIS.
As part of its NEPA review, the NRC considered effects to species and habitats protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). The NRC staff determined that the proposed license renewal would have no effect on the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), Indiana bat (M. sodalis), prairie bush clover (Lespedeza leptostachya), eastern prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera leucophaea), or leafy prairie clover (Dalea foliosa) or these species critical habitats, as applicable. The staff documented its supporting analysis in Sections 3.8, 4.8, and Appendix C of the SEIS. In a letter dated December 24, 2014, the NRC submitted a copy of the draft SEIS to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for its review.
The FWS concurred with the NRCs no effect determinations in a letter dated January 29, 2015. In preparing the final SEIS, the NRC staff did not identify any new information that would change the staffs findings of no effect or that would otherwise require initiation of section 7
T. Melius, T. Sullins, and consultation. Accordingly, the NRC considers its obligations under ESA section 7 for the proposed license renewal of Byron to be fulfilled.
I look forward to future coordination with your offices to ensure the continued protection of Federally listed species and designated critical habitats at Byron and other NRC-licensed operating nuclear plants in your respective regions. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Ms. Briana Grange, Biologist, at 301-415-1042 or by e-mail at briana.grange@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-454 and 50-455
Enclosures:
As stated
ML15079A067 (package), ML15079A065 (letter)
Enclosures:
ML15196A263 (final SEIS)
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Letter to T. Melius, T. Sullins, and K. McPeek from D. Wrona dated July 16, 2015
SUBJECT:
AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED LICENSE RENEWAL OF BYRON STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 DISTRIBUTION:
HARD COPY:
Jon Duyvejonck Fish and Wildlife Biologist Rock Island Field Office U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1511 47th Avenue Moline, Illinois 61265 E-MAIL:
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