ML19276H756

Forwards Us Fish & Wildlife Svc Stating That No Federally Listed Proposed Endangered or Threatened Species Are Known to Inhabit Area to Be Impacted by Const of Transmission Line Connectors

ML19276H756
Person / Time
Site:	Phipps Bend
Issue date:	12/17/1979
From:	Mills L TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	Harold Denton Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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NUDOCS 7912270424
Download: ML19276H756 (2)

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TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY cm.rruccw nsesser 2nct 4lM Chestnut Street Tower II December 17, 1979 Mr. Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20535

Dear Mr. Denton:

In the Matter of the Application of

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Docket Nos. STN 50-553 Tennessee Valley Authority

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50-554 To ensure full compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as amended, TVA by letter dated September 26, 1979, requested from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service an identification of species which are listed or proposed for listing as threatened or endangered which may occur in the vicinity of the proposed transmission line corridors for TVA's Phipps Bend Nuclear Plant (PBNP).

TVA has received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service a letter dated November 1, 1979 (see enclosure), which states that it is their belief that no Federally listed or proposed endangered or threatened species are known to inhabit the area to be impacted by construction of the P3NP transmission line connectors. They have also expressed the opinion that TVA has satisfied the requirements of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as amended.

The schedule for construction of the John Sevier - Phipps Bend lines 1, 2, 3, and 4, is the same as the schedule shown in my August 22, 1979, letter for the John Sevier - Pulpps Bend lines 1 and 2.

TVA is still in the process of reviewing the transmission line corridors for archaeological and historical considerations, and will provide documentation showing our compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act af ter this review is completed.

Very truly yours, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY L. M. Mills, Manager Nuclear Regulation and Safety Enclosure OY

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Dear Mr. Ripley:

lle have reviewed the con:tructicn of the T :1pos G~nd fluclear Plar.t and related transmission lines in Hawkins, Sullivan, and k'2shington Counties, Tennessee, as requested by letter of September 26, 1919, received October 3, 1979.

Gased on our records, it 's our belief that there are no federally listed or propo:ed DuLymred or Threatenes plant nr anim! spci. ; in the impact area of the pre Sct, cod that the requir. ;.'c,ts of 'irc tion 7(c) are ful filled.

In view of this, we believe +!'at you have sat.i fie't the requirements of Section 7 of the Endangered Scacies Act.

This letter does not constitute a couriltation as required by Section 7(a) of the Act nor a biolegical opinion of the Fidi and lliidlife S rvice.

It is intended only as a response to your request. under Section 7(c) relative to biological 7.s.u ssments.

If this plan is substar.tially modified so as to alter the impact area r4 the project, you must reconsider your obligations under Section 7(c) of the Act.

Sincerely yours, 8

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