JAFP-15-0133, Notification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations

Notification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations

ML15322A273
Person / Time
Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	11/18/2015
From:	Ventosa J Entergy Nuclear Northeast, Entergy Nuclear Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
JAFP-15-0133
Download: ML15322A273 (2)

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1? t Entergy Nuclear Northeast 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Tel: 914-272-3421 jventosentergy.com John A. Ventosa Chief Operating Officer North JAFP-1 5-0133 November 18, 2015 10 CFR 50.82 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Notification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 License No. DPR-059

Dear Sir or Madam:

On November 2, 2015, Entergy Nuclear FitzPatrick, LLC (Entergy) announced that it plans to close the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in late 2016 or early 2017the projected end of the current fuel cycledue to current continued deteriorating economics of the facility.

Entergy reported this information to the New York Independent System Operator and to the New York Public Service Commission.

In view of the November 2, 201 5, announcement and pursuant to 1 0 CFR 50.82(a)(1)(i),

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. certifies to the NRC that it has decided to permanently cease power operations at the James A. FitzPatrick Power Plant at the end of the current fuel cycle. A more specific date cannot be provided at this time in order to allow for fuel coastdown variables.

Assuming no material change to present circumstances, Entergy will submit a supplement to this letter certifying the cessation date in accordance with 1 0 CFR 50.82(a)(1 )(i) and I 0 CFR 50.4(b)(8).

This letter contains no new regulatory commitments. Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. John McCann at (914) 272-3370.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct; executed on November 18, 2015.

Sincerely, John A. Ventosa Chief Operating Officer, Northern Fleet JAV/CMNm h cc next page

JAFP-1 5-0133 Page 2 of 2 cc: Daniel Dorman, Regional Administrator Bill Dean, Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Edward Knutson, NRC Senior Resident Inspector JAF -

Douglas Pickett, Senior Project Manager Bridget Frymire, NYSPSC John B. Rhodes, NYSERDA

,:z:; Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

1? t Entergy Nuclear Northeast 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Tel: 914-272-3421 jventosentergy.com John A. Ventosa Chief Operating Officer North JAFP-1 5-0133 November 18, 2015 10 CFR 50.82 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Notification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 License No. DPR-059

Dear Sir or Madam:

On November 2, 2015, Entergy Nuclear FitzPatrick, LLC (Entergy) announced that it plans to close the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in late 2016 or early 2017the projected end of the current fuel cycledue to current continued deteriorating economics of the facility.

Entergy reported this information to the New York Independent System Operator and to the New York Public Service Commission.

In view of the November 2, 201 5, announcement and pursuant to 1 0 CFR 50.82(a)(1)(i),

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. certifies to the NRC that it has decided to permanently cease power operations at the James A. FitzPatrick Power Plant at the end of the current fuel cycle. A more specific date cannot be provided at this time in order to allow for fuel coastdown variables.

Assuming no material change to present circumstances, Entergy will submit a supplement to this letter certifying the cessation date in accordance with 1 0 CFR 50.82(a)(1 )(i) and I 0 CFR 50.4(b)(8).

This letter contains no new regulatory commitments. Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. John McCann at (914) 272-3370.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct; executed on November 18, 2015.

Sincerely, John A. Ventosa Chief Operating Officer, Northern Fleet JAV/CMNm h cc next page

JAFP-1 5-0133 Page 2 of 2 cc: Daniel Dorman, Regional Administrator Bill Dean, Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Edward Knutson, NRC Senior Resident Inspector JAF -

Douglas Pickett, Senior Project Manager Bridget Frymire, NYSPSC John B. Rhodes, NYSERDA