ML18143B418
| ML18143B418 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 06/06/2018 |
| From: | Benjamin Beasley NRC/NRR/DMLR/MENB |
| To: | -Neednewvalue, Patricia Anderson, Battise J, Batton G, Chilcoat G, Darden M, Osceola M, Beverly Smith - Need New Value, Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana |
| Hoffman R , NRR-DMLR 415-1107 | |
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June 6, 2018 Ms. Melissa Darden, Chairman Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana P.O. Box 661 Charenton, LA 70523
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Darden:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review of the environmental effects of renewing the operating license for River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). RBS is operated by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) and is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 24 miles north-northwest of Baton Rouge, LA. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from activities associated with license renewal.
As stated in our letter to your tribe dated September 15, 2017, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).
The NRC has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land disturbing operation or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The NRC views the APE for the RBS license renewal as including the RBS site and immediate environs.
As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that license renewal would not adversely affect any known historic properties. Further, the NRCs preliminary recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for RBS are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decision-makers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2, (2) the environmental report submitted by Entergy; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and (4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS is enclosed. The draft SEIS is also available through the web-based version of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/readingrm/adams.html under ADAMS Accession No. ML18143B736.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft SEIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2017-0141. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the NRC at:
May Ma, Director Program Management, Announcements and Editing Branch Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft SEIS ends on July 23, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Benjamin Beasley, Chief Environmental Review and NEPA Branch Division of Materials and License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-458
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 58 cc: Listserv Kimberly Walden, THPO Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana P.O. Box 661 Charenton, LA 70523
June 6, 2018 Mr. David Sickey, Chairman Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana P.O. Box 10 Elton, LA 70532
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Sickey:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review of the environmental effects of renewing the operating license for River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). RBS is operated by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) and is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 24 miles north-northwest of Baton Rouge, LA. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from activities associated with license renewal.
As stated in our letter to your tribe dated September 15, 2017, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).
The NRC has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land disturbing operation or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The NRC views the APE for the RBS license renewal as including the RBS site and immediate environs.
As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that license renewal would not adversely affect any known historic properties. Further, the NRCs preliminary recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for RBS are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decision-makers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2, (2) the environmental report submitted by Entergy; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and (4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS is enclosed. The draft SEIS is also available through the web-based version of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/readingrm/adams.html under ADAMS Accession No. ML18143B736.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft SEIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2017-0141. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the NRC at:
May Ma, Director Program Management, Announcements and Editing Branch Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft SEIS ends on July 23, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Benjamin Beasley, Chief Environmental Review and NEPA Branch Division of Materials and License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-458
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 58 cc: Listserv Dr. Linda Langley, THPO Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana P.O. Box 10 Elton, LA 70532
June 6, 2018 Ms. B. Cheryl Smith, Chief Jena Band of Choctaw Indians P.O. Box 14 Jena, LA 71342
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Smith:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review of the environmental effects of renewing the operating license for River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). RBS is operated by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) and is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 24 miles north-northwest of Baton Rouge, LA. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from activities associated with license renewal.
As stated in our letter to your tribe dated September 15, 2017, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).
The NRC has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land disturbing operation or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The NRC views the APE for the RBS license renewal as including the RBS site and immediate environs.
As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that license renewal would not adversely affect any known historic properties. Further, the NRCs preliminary recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for RBS are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decision-makers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2, (2) the environmental report submitted by Entergy; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and (4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
B.
A copy of the draft SEIS is enclosed. The draft SEIS is also available through the web-based version of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/readingrm/adams.html under ADAMS Accession No. ML18143B736.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft SEIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2017-0141. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the NRC at:
May Ma, Director Program Management, Announcements and Editing Branch Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft SEIS ends on July 23, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Benjamin Beasley, Chief Environmental Review and NEPA Branch Division of Materials and License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-458
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 58 cc: Listserv Alina Shively, THPO Jena Band of Choctaw Indians P.O. Box 14 Jena, LA 71342
June 6, 2018 Mr. Marshall Pierite, Chairman Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana P.O. Box 1589 Marksville, LA 71351
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Pierite:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review of the environmental effects of renewing the operating license for River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). RBS is operated by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) and is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 24 miles north-northwest of Baton Rouge, LA. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from activities associated with license renewal.
As stated in our letter to your tribe dated September 15, 2017, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).
The NRC has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land disturbing operation or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The NRC views the APE for the RBS license renewal as including the RBS site and immediate environs.
As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that license renewal would not adversely affect any known historic properties. Further, the NRCs preliminary recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for RBS are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decision-makers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2, (2) the environmental report submitted by Entergy; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and (4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS is enclosed. The draft SEIS is also available through the web-based version of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/readingrm/adams.html under ADAMS Accession No. ML18143B736.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft SEIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2017-0141. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the NRC at:
May Ma, Director Program Management, Announcements and Editing Branch Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft SEIS ends on July 23, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Benjamin Beasley, Chief Environmental Review and NEPA Branch Division of Materials and License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-458
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 58 cc: Listserv Earl Barbry, Jr. THPO Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana P.O. Box 1589 Marksville, LA 71351
June 6, 2018 Ms. Jo Ann Battise, Chairperson Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas 571 State Park Road 56 Livingston, TX 77351
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairperson Battise:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review of the environmental effects of renewing the operating license for River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). RBS is operated by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) and is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 24 miles north-northwest of Baton Rouge, LA. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from activities associated with license renewal.
As stated in our letter to your tribe dated September 15, 2017, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).
The NRC has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land disturbing operation or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The NRC views the APE for the RBS license renewal as including the RBS site and immediate environs.
As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that license renewal would not adversely affect any known historic properties. Further, the NRCs preliminary recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for RBS are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decision-makers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2, (2) the environmental report submitted by Entergy; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and (4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
J.Battise A copy of the draft SEIS is enclosed. The draft SEIS is also available through the web-based version of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/readingrm/adams.html under ADAMS Accession No. ML18143B736.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft SEIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2017-0141. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the NRC at:
May Ma, Director Program Management, Announcements and Editing Branch Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft SEIS ends on July 23, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Benjamin Beasley, Chief Environmental Review and NEPA Branch Division of Materials and License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-458
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 58 cc: Listserv Bryant Celestine, Historic Preservation Clerk Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas 571 State Park Road 56 Livingston, TX 77351
June 6. 2018 Mr. Gary Batton, Chief The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma P.O. Drawer 1210 Durant, OK 74702
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Batton:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review of the environmental effects of renewing the operating license for River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). RBS is operated by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) and is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 24 miles north-northwest of Baton Rouge, LA. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from activities associated with license renewal.
As stated in our letter to your tribe dated September 15, 2017, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).
The NRC has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land disturbing operation or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The NRC views the APE for the RBS license renewal as including the RBS site and immediate environs.
As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that license renewal would not adversely affect any known historic properties. Further, the NRCs preliminary recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for RBS are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decision-makers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2, (2) the environmental report submitted by Entergy; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and (4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS is enclosed. The draft SEIS is also available through the web-based version of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/readingrm/adams.html under ADAMS Accession No. ML18143B736.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft SEIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2017-0141. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the NRC at:
May Ma, Director Program Management, Announcements and Editing Branch Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft SEIS ends on July 23, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Benjamin Beasley, Chief Environmental Review and NEPA Branch Division of Materials and License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-458
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 58 cc: Listserv Dr. Ian Thompson, THPO The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma P.O. Drawer 1210 Durant, OK 74702
June 6, 2018 Ms. Phyliss J. Anderson, Chief Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians P.O. Box 6010 Choctaw Branch Choctaw, MS 39350
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Anderson:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review of the environmental effects of renewing the operating license for River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). RBS is operated by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) and is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 24 miles north-northwest of Baton Rouge, LA. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from activities associated with license renewal.
As stated in our letter to your tribe dated September 15, 2017, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).
The NRC has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land disturbing operation or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The NRC views the APE for the RBS license renewal as including the RBS site and immediate environs.
As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that license renewal would not adversely affect any known historic properties. Further, the NRCs preliminary recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for RBS are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decision-makers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2, (2) the environmental report submitted by Entergy; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and (4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
P.
A copy of the draft SEIS is enclosed. The draft SEIS is also available through the web-based version of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/readingrm/adams.html under ADAMS Accession No. ML18143B736.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft SEIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2017-0141. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the NRC at:
May Ma, Director Program Management, Announcements and Editing Branch Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft SEIS ends on July 23, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Benjamin Beasley, Chief Environmental Review and NEPA Branch Division of Materials and License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-458
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 58 cc: Listserv Kenneth Carleton, THPO/Archeologist Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians P.O. Box 6010 Choctaw Branch Choctaw, MS 39350
June 6, 2018 Mr. Gregory Chilcoat, Principal Chief The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma P.O. Box 1498 Wewoka, OK 74884
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Principal Chief Chilcoat:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review of the environmental effects of renewing the operating license for River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). RBS is operated by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) and is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 24 miles north-northwest of Baton Rouge, LA. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from activities associated with license renewal.
As stated in our letter to your tribe dated September 15, 2017, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).
The NRC has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land disturbing operation or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The NRC views the APE for the RBS license renewal as including the RBS site and immediate environs.
As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that license renewal would not adversely affect any known historic properties. Further, the NRCs preliminary recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for RBS are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decision-makers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2, (2) the environmental report submitted by Entergy; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and (4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS is enclosed. The draft SEIS is also available through the web-based version of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/readingrm/adams.html under ADAMS Accession No. ML18143B736.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft SEIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2017-0141. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the NRC at:
May Ma, Director Program Management, Announcements and Editing Branch Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft SEIS ends on July 23, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Benjamin Beasley, Chief Environmental Review and NEPA Branch Division of Materials and License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-458
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 58 cc: Listserv Theodore Isham The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma P.O. Box 1498 Wewoka, OK 74884
June 6, 2018 Mr. Marcellus W. Osceola, Chairman Seminole Tribe of Florida 6300 Stirling Road Hollywood, FL 33024
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Osceola:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review of the environmental effects of renewing the operating license for River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). RBS is operated by Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) and is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, approximately 24 miles north-northwest of Baton Rouge, LA. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) that includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from activities associated with license renewal.
As stated in our letter to your tribe dated September 15, 2017, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).
The NRC has determined that the area of potential effect (APE) for a license renewal action is the area at the power plant site and its immediate environs that may be impacted by post-license renewal land disturbing operation or projected refurbishment activities associated with the proposed action. The NRC views the APE for the RBS license renewal as including the RBS site and immediate environs.
As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that license renewal would not adversely affect any known historic properties. Further, the NRCs preliminary recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for RBS are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decision-makers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2, (2) the environmental report submitted by Entergy; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and (4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
M.
A copy of the draft SEIS is enclosed. The draft SEIS is also available through the web-based version of the NRCs Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at http://www.nrc.gov/readingrm/adams.html under ADAMS Accession No. ML18143B736.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft SEIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2017-0141. Written comments should be submitted by mail to the NRC at:
May Ma, Director Program Management, Announcements and Editing Branch Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft SEIS ends on July 23, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Benjamin Beasley, Chief Environmental Review and NEPA Branch Division of Materials and License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-458
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 58 cc: Listserv Paul N. Backhouse, THPO Seminole Tribe of Florida Ah-Ta-Thi-Ki Museum 30290 Josie Billie Hwy, PMB 1004 Clewiston, FL 33440
Package: ML18143B394 Letters: ML18143B418 OFFICE PS:DMLR:MENB LA:DMLR: MRPB PM:DMLR:MRPB BC:DMLR:MENB NAME RHoffman YEdmonds DDrucker BBeasley DATE 06/4/2018 05/31/2018 06/4/2018 06/6/2018