ML18194A380

Comment from Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Regarding the Clinch River Nuclear Site ESP Draft Environmental Impact Statement

ML18194A380
Person / Time
Site:	Clinch River
Issue date:	07/11/2018
From:	Isham T Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
To:	Jennifer Davis NRC/NRO/DLSE/RENVB
Dozier T
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Download: ML18194A380 (2)

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From: Theodore Isham To: Davis, Jennifer

Subject:

[External_Sender] RE: Early Site Permit Application for the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Roane County, Tennessee Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 6:59:10 PM This Opinion is being provided by Seminole Nation of Oklahomas Cultural Advisor, pursuant to authority vested by the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma General Council. The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is an independently Federally-Recognized Indian Nation headquartered in Wewoka, OK.

In keeping with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)d, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 36 CFR Part 800, this letter is to acknowledge that the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has received notice of the proposed projects at the above mentioned locations.

Based on the information provided and because the potential for buried cultural resources, the proposed projects have a probability of affecting archaeological resources, some of which may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), even in previously disturbed land.

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma request that the cultural surveys be delivered to the tribes who have an interest in this project and that the proponent plans be further discussed within a face to face meeting. The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma requests that ALL flora within the affected areas be listed and sent to the tribes, plus that considerations of any TCPs be addressed. Mitigation plans will be needed to address any destruction of potential TCP areas concerning traditional medicinal plants within the affected areas. Replanting of affected areas are requested to have a traditionally appropriate consideration.

We do request that if cultural or archeological resource materials are encountered at all activity cease and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and other appropriate agencies be contacted immediately.

Furthermore, due to the historic presence of our people in the project area, inadvertent discoveries of human remains and related NAGPRA items may occur, even in areas of existing or prior development. Should this occur we request all work cease and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and other appropriate agencies be immediately notified.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (405) 234-5218 or by e-mail at isham.t@sno-nsn.gov. Thank you for your time and cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely, Theodore Isham Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Historic Preservation Officer PO Box 1498 Wewoka, Ok 74884 Phone: 405-234-5218

e-mail: isham.t@sno-nsn.gov From: Davis, Jennifer [Jennifer.Davis@nrc.gov]

Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 4:59 PM To: Theodore Isham

Subject:

FW: Early Site Permit Application for the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Roane County, Tennessee Mr. Isham, This is just a reminder that the comment period for the draft environmental impact statement regarding an Early Site Permit at the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Roane County, Tennessee ends this Friday, July 13th. For reference, I have attached my email from June 29th. The email provides a link to the EIS.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail (Jennifer.Davis@nrc.gov) or by phone at 301-415-3835. In addition, you may also contact the environmental project manager, Ms. Tamsen Dozier by email (Tamsen.Dozier@nrc.gov) or by phone at 301-415-2272.

Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer A. Davis Senior Project Manager Office of New Reactors U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (301) 415-3835