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NRR E-mail Capture - (External_Sender) Environmental Review for the Proposed Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC Facility
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Site:	Northwest Medical Isotopes
Issue date:	06/02/2016
From:	Campbell J; State of MO, Dept of Conservation
To:	Michelle Moser; NRC/NRR/DLR/RERB
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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Jennifer Campbell <Jennifer.Campbell@mdc.mo.gov>

Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 5:21 PM To: Moser, Michelle Cc: Irwin, Mike (mike.irwin@dnr.mo.gov) (mike.irwin@dnr.mo.gov);

bryan_simmons@fws.gov; daniels.jason@epa.gov; Martinez, Nancy; Folk, Kevin; Brittnie Brauner

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[External_Sender] RE: Environmental Review for the Proposed Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC Facility Attachments: MDCcomments_USNuclearRegulatoryCommission_Northwest Medical Instruments_

6.2.2016.pdf

Michelle, Attached are comments for your consideration in development of the EIS for Northwest Medical Instruments in Boone County, MO. Thanks for your coordination. We appreciate the opportunity to comment. Contact me with any questions at 573-522-4115x3159.

Thanks, Jennifer Jennifer K. Campbell Policy Coordinator Missouri Department of Conservation (573) 522-4115 Jennifer.Campbell@mdc.mo.gov From: Moser, Michelle [1]

Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 11:16 AM To: Brittnie Brauner

Subject:

Environmental Review for the Proposed Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC Facility

Brittnie, It was a pleasure to talk with you the other day on the phone. As I mentioned during our conversation, I am a biologist with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC (NWMI) submitted an application to the NRC to construct a radioisotope production facility that, if licensed, would produce medical radioisotopes. NWMI would construct a production facility building, a support facility, a waste staging and shipping building, diesel generator building, administration building, and security stations. The proposed Discovery Ridge site includes 7.4 acres (ac) (3.0 hectares (ha)) of land located about 3 mi (5 km) southeast of the City of Columbia. The proposed site has been used for agricultural purposes for several decades. In its application to the NRC, NWMI did not identify any forests, prairies, riparian zones, or streams on the proposed Discovery Ridge site.

Attached is a Natural Heritage Level 3 Report regarding the proposed NMWI project. In addition, Ive attached a list of State-endangered species that have the potential to occur on or near the site. The attached list of species also includes Federally-listed species, which is based on information provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Per our conversation, the NRC requests any additional information you may have regarding State-protected species, Natural Communities of Conservation Concern, and any other important ecological resource on or near the proposed Discovery Ridge site.

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Please feel free to contact me if I can provide any additional information. My phone number is 301-415-6509 and my email is Michelle.Moser@nrc.gov.

Regards, Michelle Moser Michelle Rome Moser Biologist U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Division of License Renewal Phone: 301-415-6509 Email: Michelle.Moser@nrc.gov 2

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Resource Science Division Missouri Department of Conservation P. O. Box 180 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Natural Heritage Review Report Prepared by: Brittnie Brauner May 16, 2016 -- Page 1 of 2 Brittnie.Brauner@mdc.mo.gov (573) 522 - 4115 ext. 3182 MICHELLE E ROME MOSER Project type: LAND DEVELOPMENT U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY Location/Scope: T48N R12W S33 & LANDGRANT 2536 COMMISSION County: BOONE OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR Query reference: NORTHWEST MEDICAL ISOTOPES REGULATION PROJECT DIVISION OF LICENSE RENEWAL Query received: 4/26/2016 This NATURAL HERITAGE REVIEW is not a site clearance letter. Rather, it identifies public lands and sensitive resources known to have been located close to and/or potentially affected by the proposed project. On-site verification is the responsibility of the project. Natural Heritage records were identified at some date and location. This report considers records near but not necessarily at the project site. Animals move and, over time, so do plant communities. To say there is a record does not mean the species/habitat is still there. To say that there is no record does not mean a protected species will not be encountered. These records only provide one reference and other information (e.g. wetland or soils maps, on-site inspections or surveys) should be considered. Look for additional information about the biological and habitat needs of records listed in order to avoid or minimize impacts. More information is at http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places-go/natural-areas and mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/mofwis/mofwis_search1.aspx.

Level 3 issues: Records of federal-listed (these are also state-listed) species or critical habitats near the project site:

Gray bats (Myotis grisescens, federal and state-listed endangered), Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis, federal and state-listed endangered) and Northern long-eared bats (Myotis septentrionalis, federal-listed threatened) occur near the project site, with the closest occurrences being 3.2, 3.5 and 3.5 miles from the project site, respectively.

Gray bats forage over streams, rivers, and reservoirs. Avoid entry or disturbance of any cave inhabited by gray bats and when possible retain forest vegetation along the stream and from the gray bat cave opening to the stream. See http://mdc.mo.gov/104 for best management recommendations.

Indiana and Northern long-eared bats hibernate during winter months in caves and mines. During the summer months, they roost and raise young under the bark of trees in riparian forests and upland forests near perennial streams. During project activities, avoid degrading stream quality and where possible leave snags standing and preserve mature forest canopy. Do not enter caves known to harbor Indiana bats, especially from September to April. If any trees need to be removed by your project, please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Ecological Services, 101 Park Deville Drive, Suite A, Columbia, Missouri 65203-0007; Phone 573-234-2132 Ext. 100 for Ecological Services) for further coordination under the Endangered Species Act.

FEDERAL LIST species/habitats are protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act. Contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (101 Park Deville Drive Suite A, Columbia, Missouri 65203-0007; 573-234-2132) for Endangered Species Act coordination and concurrence information.

Level 2 issues: Records of state-listed (not federal-listed) endangered species AND / OR state-ranked (not state-listed endangered) species and natural communities of conservation concern. The Department tracks these species and natural communities due to population declines and/or apparent vulnerability.

Natural Heritage records identify no state-listed endangered species within the project area.

Natural Heritage records identify no state-ranked species and/or natural communities within the project area.

See http://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/resources/2010/04/2015speciesconcern.pdf for a complete Prepared May 16, 2016; Moser_Boone_LandDev_NHR Page 1 of 2

list of species and communities of conservation concern.

STATE ENDANGERED species are listed in and protected under the Wildlife Code of Missouri (3CSR10-4.111).

General recommendations related to this project or site, or based on information about the historic range of species (unrelated to any specific Natural Heritage records):

3/4 Boone County has known karst geologic features (e.g. caves, springs, and sinkholes, all characterized by subterranean water movement). Few karst features are recorded in Natural Heritage records, and ones not noted here may be encountered at the project site or affected by the project. Cave fauna (many of which are species of conservation concern) are influenced by changes to water quality, so check your project site for any karst features and make every effort to protect groundwater in the project area.

3/4 Construction should be managed to minimize erosion and sedimentation/runoff to nearby streams and lakes, including adherence to any Clean Water Permit conditions. Project design should include stormwater management elements that assure storm discharge rates to streams for heavy rain events will not increase from present levels. Revegetate disturbed areas to minimize erosion using native plant species compatible with the local landscape and wildlife needs. Annual ryegrass may be combined with native perennials for quicker green-up. Avoid aggressive exotic perennials such as crownvetch and sericea lespedeza.

3/4 Invasive exotic species are a significant issue for fish, wildlife and agriculture in Missouri. Seeds, eggs, and larvae may be moved to new sites on boats or construction equipment, so inspect and clean equipment thoroughly before moving between project sites.

Remove any mud, soil, trash, plants or animals from equipment before leaving any water body or work area.

Drain water from boats and machinery that have operated in water, checking motor cavities, live-well, bilge and transom wells, tracks, buckets, and any other water reservoirs.

When possible, wash and rinse equipment thoroughly with hard spray or HOT water (140° F, typically available at do-it-yourself carwash sites), and dry in the hot sun before using again.

These recommendations are ones project managers might prudently consider based on a general understanding of species needs and landscape conditions. Natural Heritage records largely reflect sites visited by specialists in the last 30 years. Many privately owned tracts have not been surveyed and could host remnants of species once but no longer common.

Prepared May 16, 2016; Moser_Boone_LandDev_NHR Page 2 of 2

NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Jennifer Campbell <Jennifer.Campbell@mdc.mo.gov>

Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 5:21 PM To: Moser, Michelle Cc: Irwin, Mike (mike.irwin@dnr.mo.gov) (mike.irwin@dnr.mo.gov);

bryan_simmons@fws.gov; daniels.jason@epa.gov; Martinez, Nancy; Folk, Kevin; Brittnie Brauner

Subject:

[External_Sender] RE: Environmental Review for the Proposed Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC Facility Attachments: MDCcomments_USNuclearRegulatoryCommission_Northwest Medical Instruments_

6.2.2016.pdf

Michelle, Attached are comments for your consideration in development of the EIS for Northwest Medical Instruments in Boone County, MO. Thanks for your coordination. We appreciate the opportunity to comment. Contact me with any questions at 573-522-4115x3159.

Thanks, Jennifer Jennifer K. Campbell Policy Coordinator Missouri Department of Conservation (573) 522-4115 Jennifer.Campbell@mdc.mo.gov From: Moser, Michelle [2]