ML16214A373
| ML16214A373 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Northwest Medical Isotopes |
| Issue date: | 08/01/2016 |
| From: | Michelle Moser Division of License Renewal |
| To: | Newbold C State of MO, Dept of Conservation |
| Michelle Moser | |
| References | |
| Download: ML16214A373 (3) | |
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NRC FORM 699 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION DATE OF SIGNATURE (03-2013)
CONVERSATION RECORD 08/01/2016 NAME OF PERSON(S) CONTACTED OR IN CONTACT WITH YOU DATE OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONVERSATION E-MAIL Chris Newbold 07/07/2016 TELEPHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER INCOMING Chris.Newbold@mdc.mo.gov (573) 815-7901 OUTGOING ORGANIZATION DOCKET NUMBER(S)
Missouri Department of Conservation 50-609 LICENSE NUMBER(S) CONTROL NUMBER(S)
SUBJECT Summary for the Teleconference between Missouri Department of Conservation and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the NWMI Vegetation Assessment
SUMMARY
Chris Newbold, a natural history biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), reviewed the Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC (NWMI) Radioisotope Production Facility Vegetation Assessment (NWMI-2015-RPT-002; ADAMS No.
ML15328A079). NWMI conducted this assessment to characterize the vegetation at its proposed Discovery Ridge site as part of its Construction Permit application to construct a radioisotope production facility. Mr. Newbold stated that he was familiar with the general location of the proposed Discovery Ridge site. Mr. Newbold reviewed NWMIs vegetative assessment, and based on the pictures provided in Appendix C, Mr. Newbold suggested that NWMI misidentified several species. Specifically, he stated the following:
- Figure C-5, labeled as partridge pea is likely birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), which is non-native
- Figure C-6, labeled as English plantain, may be cronton (Croton spp.)
- Figure C-7, labeled as horseweed, is likely ironweed (Vernonia spp.)
- Figure C-8, labeled as horse nettle, is likely cocklebur (Xanthium spp.)
- Figure C-10, labeled as white clover, is not likely white clover
- Figure C-11, labeled as bull thistle, is likely teasel (Dipsacus spp.), which is invasive
- Figure C-13, labeled as cow parsnip, is likely Queen Annes lace (Daucus carota)
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In regards to Tables 1 and 3 in the NWMIs vegetation assessment, Mr. Newbold stated that some of the species labeled as non-native are native. In addition, he stated that Indian grass likely occurs in clumps within the proposed Discovery Ridge site, but it is not likely the most dominant species. Mr. Newbold suggested that tall fescue (Colium arundinaceum) and yellow foxtail (Setaria pumila) are likely the most common vegetative species on the site.
Overall, Mr. Newbold noted that the vegetative species that occur on the site are indicative of an old field that has been previously disturbed. In addition, the present vegetation provides low quality habitat to wildlife and birds.
Mr. Newbold also noted that the site is within the recharge area of Devils ice box cave and NRC should assess potential impacts to bats, birds, and other wildlife.
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