ML20030D018
| ML20030D018 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Marble Hill |
| Issue date: | 08/21/1981 |
| From: | Shields S PSI ENERGY, INC. A/K/A PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF INDIANA |
| To: | Harold Denton Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8108310295 | |
| Download: ML20030D018 (2) | |
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SERVICE INDIANA August 21, 8
i-S. W. Shields Senior Vice President -
Nuclear Division Mr. Harold R. Denton, Director Docket Not :
STN 50-546 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation STN 50-547 U.S. Nue' ' ar Regulatory Commission Constructic Permit Nos.:
Washingto.., D.C.
20555 CPPR-170 CPPR-171 MARBLE HILL NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION UNITS 1 AND 2
Dear Mr. Denton:
Public Service Company of Indiana, Inc. (PSI), in compliance with Section 4.1.3 of N Final Environmental Statement for the Marble Hill Nuclear Generating 8tation, has conducted archaeological surveys along the Marble Hill to Columbus transmission line. All surveys have been performed for PSI by the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University.
PSI notified the NRC on January 18, 1980 that an archaeological site designated Site 12JE4 (referred to as the McNeil Stone Fort) had been found during these surveys and evaluated by the Glenn Black L D oratory as having potential eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
The documentation prepared was reviewed by the Indi ma State Historic Preservation Officer who concurred that Site 12JE4 was eligible for inclusion in the NRHP and that construction of the tower at its designated location would have an adverse effect on the archaeological site. As requested by the NRC, the Keeper of the National Register on May 26, 1981 determined that Site 12JE4 was eligible for inclurion in the NRHP.
Since Site 12JE4 was determined eligible for the NRHP, PSI as required, has arranged to mitigate this area after concurrence by the NRC.
The proposed mitigation is basti on an evaluation of alternatives from both engineering and economic standpoints. Based on these evaluations, the cost to partially mitigate '.ne McNeil Stone Fort, and the possibility of further delays in construction of the transmission line, PSI proposes to construct two (2) towers, one on either side of the McNeil Stone Fort instead of the original one (1) tower located directly on Site 12JE4. This alternative will preclude disturbance of the archaeological site by tower construction. The proposed alternative tower locations have been surveyed by the Glenn Black Laboratory.
They determined that these sites do not contain any cultural deposits of potential archaeological significance.
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PUBUC SERVICE INDIANA Mr. Harold R. Denton August 21, 1981 Although the proposed towers adjacent to the McNeil Stone Fort ;ill not be constructed in areas containing cultural deposits, the potential effects of clearing and vehicular movement upon Site 12JE4 have been considered. A temporary barrier will be erected around the archaeological site to insure that this area will not be disturbed.
Selective clearing of trees and brush will be perforced by hand and no trees will be allowed to fall on Site 12JE4.
The construction contractor's equipment and vehic1ci vill also be restricted to the farm lane adjacent to the McNeil Stone Fort. PSI personnel will be present during the construction of the 2 proposed towers to verify that these requirements are adhered to by the construction contractor.
In conclusion, PSI requests that the N7C approve the proposed mitigation of archaeological Site 12JE4, the McNeil Stone Fort, by September 15, 1981.
Plaav' contact me if additional information or clatification is required.
Sincerely, 1
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/' S. W. Shields MWE/sko CC: J. J. Harrison V. Stello, Jr.
J. G. Keppler E. R. Schweibinr., P.E.
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