ML21147A524

Documentary Evidence of Insurance for License Transfers to Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC, Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC and Holtec Indian Point 3, LLC

ML21147A524
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	05/27/2021
From:	Sterdis A Holtec Decommissioning International
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
Download: ML21147A524 (6)

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May 27, 2021 10 CFR 140.11(a)(4) 10 CFR 50.54(w)

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 1, 2 and 3 Docket Nos. 50-3, 50-247, 50-286 and 72-051 Provisional Operating License No. DPR-5 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-26 and DPR-64

Subject:

Documentary Evidence of Insurance for License Transfers to Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC, Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC and Holtec Indian Point 3, LLC

References:

[1] U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) letter to Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc (Entergy), Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1, 2 and 3 - Order Approving Transfer of Licenses and Draft Conforming Administrative License Amendments, (EPID-L-2019-LLM-0003),"

(ML20297A321), dated November 23, 2020.

[2] Letter from Entergy and Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC (HDI) to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Notification of Expected Date of Transfer of Ownership of Nuclear Units to Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC and Holtec Indian Point 3, LLC; and Notification of Receipt of all Required Regulatory Approvals, dated May 26, 2021 (ML21146A335).

In accordance with Section III of the Order issued in Reference 1, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) provided pre-notification of the upcoming transfer of Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 1 (IP1) Provisional Operating License DPR-5, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3 (IP2 and IP3, respectively) Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-26 and DPR-64, and the generally licensed IP1, IP2, and IP3 (collectively referred to as IPEC) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation to Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC (Holtec IP2) and Holtec Indian Point 3, LLC (Holtec IP3) and the transfer of Entergys operating authority to Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC (HDI) (Reference 2). The notification indicated that the closing of the transaction and the license transfers are expected to occur on May 28, 2021.

as required by NRC regulation and consistent with the conditions in the approved order (Reference 1), HDI is providing documentary evidence that Holtec IP2, Holtec IP3, and HDI HDI-IPEC-21-001

have obtained nuclear liability insurance for IPEC from American Nuclear Insurers (ANI) and nuclear property insurance for IPEC from Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL). The documents in Enclosures 1 and 2 to this letter provide evidence that the appropriate insurance required of a licensee under 10 CFR 140.11(a)(4) and 10 CFR 50.54(w) of the Commissions regulations have been obtained.

This letter contains no new regulatory commitments.

In the event that the NRC has any questions about the documentation provided in this letter or needs to obtain any additional information, please contact the undersigned at 724-493-1833 or a.sterdis@holtec.com.

Respectfully, Digitally signed by Andrea Sterdis Andrea DN: cn=Andrea Sterdis, c=US, o=Holtec Decommissioning International, ou=HDI, Sterdis email=a.sterdis@holtec.com Date: 2021.05.27 16:44:12 -04'00' Andrea L. Sterdis Vice President Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC cc (w/Enclosure):

NRC Director, NRR NRC Director, NMSS NRC Regional Administrator, Region I NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station NRC Project Manager, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station President and CEO, NYSERDA New York State (NYS) Public Service Commission NYS Department of Health, Radiation Control Program NYS Emergency Management Agency

Enclosures:

1) Letter from American Nuclear Insurers, dated March 31, 2021

2) Letter from Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited, dated May 27, 2021 HDI-IPEC-21-001

Enclosure 1 HDI-IPEC-21-001 Letter from American Nuclear Insurers, dated March 31, 2021

Jason Martinez, CPCU, ARM, ARe Director, Underwriting March 31, 2021 Attn: Document Control Director, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 205550001 Re: Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC, Holtec Indian Point 3, LLC and Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC NRC Operating License Transfer for the Indian Point Station Letter of Insurability To Whom It May Concern, This letter confirms that American Nuclear Insurers will write nuclear liability insurance for the Indian Point Station, located in the Village of Buchanan, Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, NY, upon the transfer of the NRC operating license from Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, LLC, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, LLC and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. to Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC, Holtec Indian Point 3, LLC and Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC.

Effective as of the transaction close date, which is expected to be on or before May 28, 2021, ANI will amend the below policy and certificates for the Indian Point Station as follows:

a. Facility Form Policy No. NF 0100: ANI will amend the named insured to Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC, Holtec Indian Point 3, LLC and Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC in lieu of Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, LLC and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.. ANI will also amend the operator of the facility to Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC in lieu of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc..

b. Master Worker Certificate No. NW 0529: ANI will amend the named insureds to Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC and Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC in lieu of Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2 and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.. ANI will also amend the operator of the facility to Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC in lieu of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc..

c. Master Worker Certificate No. NW 0530: ANI will amend the named insureds to Holtec Indian Point 3, LLC and Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC in lieu of Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3 and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.. ANI will also American Nuclear Insurers 95 Glastonbury Blvd., Suite 300 Glastonbury, CT 06033-4453 jmartinez@nuclearinsurance.com Voice: (860) 682-1341 Fax: (860) 659-0002

Enclosure 2 HDI-IPEC-21-001 Letter from Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited, dated May 27, 2021

NEIL ~ -

Nuclear Electric Insurance Umited 1201 N Mar1<el Sl Sulce 1100 Wilmington, DE 19801 USA TN .. 302 888 3000 + 302 888 3007 May 27, 2021 ATTN: Document Control Desk Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission washington, DC 20555-0001 Re.: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., Emergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, LLC and Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, LlC -

license Transfer to Holtet Decommissioning International. Holtec Indian Point 2, LlC, and Holtet Indian Point 3, LtC To whom it may concern:

This letter confirms that Nuclear Electric InsurancE! Limited is wiIHng to write a Nuclear UabJ1ily and Decontamination Policy for Holtec Decommissioning International, Holtet Indian POint 2, LLC, and Hollec Indian Poim 3, LlC as the 100%

owner of the Indian PoInt Energy Center, subject to the payment of premium, A Nuclear liability and Decontamination Policy will be effectIve upon close of the transfer of the facility license from Enlergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., Enlergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, LLC, and Entergy Nuclear Indian Polnl3, LLC.

The limits on the above referenced policy will satisfy the NRC required minimum insurance limit of 51.06 billion for this site.

This commitment {O write a Nuclear Uabil!ty and Decontammation Policy for Hoitec Decommissioning International, Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC, and Hoitec Indian Point 3, LLC for a twelve*month policy period remains valid through May 30,2022. If the asset transfer takes place after that date, we will review the circumstances before re-statlng our commitment.

Sincerely,

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SCott Lauchlan DlreClOr - Underwriting (Core Business) cc: TIm Farward (Marsh USA)

Jon levis (NEIL)

Robert Curtis (NEIL)

Ken Manne (NEil)

Peter cavanaugh (NEil)