ML21209A496

News Release-21-006: NRC to Seek Comment on Environmental Review Topics for Point Beach Subsequent License Renewal

ML21209A496
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Site:	Palisades, Point Beach
Issue date:	02/03/2021
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No: 21-006 February 3, 2021 CONTACT: Scott Burnell, 301-415-8200 NRC to Seek Comment on Environmental Review Topics for Point Beach Subsequent License Renewal Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff is seeking the views of the public regarding environmental issues the agency should consider in reviewing NextEra Energys application for an additional 20 years of operation for Point Beach Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2.

The staff has scheduled a webinar Feb. 17, from 2-4 p.m., Eastern Time., to discuss the environmental review process and accept comments. Registration requests or requests to present oral comments should be submitted to NRC Project Manager Phyllis Clark by e-mail at phyllis.clark@nrc.gov by Feb. 10. NRC staff will consider written comments on environmental topics until March 3, following the publication of a notice in the Federal Register. Include Docket ID NRC-2020-0277 with your comment, via the regulations.gov website or via mail to Office of Administration, Mail Stop TWFN 7 A60M, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.

NextEra Energy submitted the subsequent license renewal application Nov. 16, 2020, for the Point Beach units, in Two Rivers, Wis., located approximately 13 miles northwest of Manitowoc. The subsequent license renewal process determines whether an operating reactor can extend its license for an additional 20 years to its renewed 60-year license (initial license renewals add 20 years to a reactors original 40-year license). The application, excluding proprietary details, is available on the NRC website. In addition, a copy of the application and related environmental report is available for public inspection at the Lester Public Library, 1001 Adams St., in Two Rivers.