ML17212B379

Advises That Util May Begin Const of Proposed Third Cooling Water Intake Structure.Environ Impact Not Increased Given Implementation by 820501 of Approved Sea Turtle Nest Surveillance & Relocation Programs Structure Mod Possible

ML17212B379
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Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	01/27/1982
From:	Tedesco R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Robert E. Uhrig FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
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NUDOCS 8202160239
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50-'335/389 Based on our review, we conclude that with FPSL's implementation prior to May 1, 1982 of a NRC approved sea turtle nest surveillance and relocation program (FPSL has yet to submit their program),

the environmental impacts v associated with building and operating the third intake, considered both individually and cumulatively, are not different from and will not be signifi-cantly greater than those described and evaluated in our earlier environmental impact statements on St. Lucie in connection with the existing two intake structures.

In view of your expressed need to begin construction immediately, there is no objection to proceeding with construction.

We must advise, however, that based on concerns over the increased losses of sea turtles related to Unit 2 operation it is possible that FP&L will be asked to consider taking further steps to reduce sea turtle mortalities.

These steps may include engineered features to exclude turtles from the intakes.

Until consultation required. under the Endangered Species Act is

complete, any work on the new intake structure should be done in recognition that modification of the intake structure may be necessary prior to operation of St. Lucie Unit 2.

We expect to resolve this issue with the appropriate federal agencies within sixty days.

Sincerely, Dr. Robert E. Uhrig, Vice President Advanced Systems 5 Technology Florida Power 8 Light Company xece>vm P. 0.

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Because of observed losses of endangered sea turtles in the existing two intakes we have also discussed the modification with other federal agencies having interests in this aspect of the review (specifically. with EPA, National Marine Fisheries

Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service).

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50-335/~3897 Dr. Robert E. Uhrig, Yice President Advanced Systems 8 Technology Florida Power 8 Light Company P. 0.

Box 529100 Miami, Florida 33152

Subject:

Circulating Water System Modification for St. Lucie Site On December 9, 1981, you transmitted to NRC information on a proposed third cooling water intake structure for the St. Lucie Plant.

Me have reviewed the material which you provided.

Me have discussed the modification with your staff and have received supplemental information.

Because of observed losses of endangered sea turtles in the existing two intakes we have also discussed the modification with other federal agencies having interests in this aspect of the review (specifically, with EPA, National Marine Fisheries

Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service).

Based on our review, we conclude that with FPLL's implementation prior to Hay 1, 1982 of a NRC approved sea turtle nest surveillance and relocation program (FPSL has yet to submit their program),

the environmental impacts associated with building and operating the third intake, considered both individually and cumulatively, are not different from and will not be signifi-cantly greater than those described and evaluated in our earlier environmental impact statements on St. Lucie in connection with the existing two intake structures.

In view of your expressed need to begin construction immediately, there is no objection to proceeding with construction.

Me must advise, however, that based on concerns over the increased losses of sea turtles related to Unit 2 operation it is possible that FP8L will be asked to consider taking further steps to reduce sea turtle mortalities.

These steps may include engineered features to exclude turtles from the intakes.

Until consultation required under the Endangered Species Act is complete, any work on the new intake structure should be done in recognition that modification of the intake structure may be necessary prior to operation of St. Lucie Unit 2.

Me expect to resolve this issue with the appropriate federal agencies within sixty days.

Sincerely, cc:

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Robert L. Tedesco, Assistant Director

'or Licensing Division of Licensing

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LUCIE Or. Robert E. Uhrig, Vice President Advanced Systems and Technology florida Power 8 Light Company P. 0.

Box 529100 Miami, Florida 33152 Harold F. Reis, Esq.

Lowenstein, Newman, Reis, Axelrad 8 Toll 1025 Connecticut

Avenue, H.M.

h'ashington, O.C.

20036 Norman A. Coll,.Esq.

Steel Hector 5 Oavis 1400 Southeast First National Bank Building Miami, Florida 33131 Mr. Martin H. Nodder 1131 H. E. 86th Street Miami, Fl orida 33138 Resident Inspector St. Lucie Huclear Power Station c/o U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Comnission 7900 South AlA Jensen Beach, Florida 33457 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Comnission 101 Marietta Street Suite 3100 Atlanta, Georgia 30303