ML23293A035
| ML23293A035 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Triso-X |
| Issue date: | 10/12/2023 |
| From: | Sikula N US Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service |
| To: | Caverly J Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
| References | |
| Download: ML23293A035 (1) | |
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United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Tennessee ES Office 446 Neal Street Cookeville, Tennessee 38501 October 12, 2023 Jill S. Caverly, Senior Project Manager US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject:
FWS #2022-0019326: NRC Triso-X Facility, Horizon Center, Roane County, Tennessee
Dear Ms. Caverly:
Thank you for your letter transmitting the Department of Energy/Nuclear Regulatory Commission Evaluation of Potential Effects on Threatened and Endangered Species, received via e-mail on September 22, 2023, of the proposed construction and operation of the Triso-X nuclear fuel fabrication facility in Roane County, Tennessee. The Evaluation assessed the direct, indirect and cumulative effects of this project on federally listed species and their habitats within the action area of the Horizon Center. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) personnel have reviewed the information submitted and we offer the following comments.
DOE made may affect, not likely to adversely affect determinations for the federally endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), gray bat (Myotis grisescens) and the proposed endangered tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus). Based on your assessment, the Service concurs with DOEs determinations that the proposed project is "not likely to adversely affect" federally listed species.
We believe that the requirements of section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, are fulfilled. Obligations under the Act must be reconsidered if (1) new information reveals impacts of the proposed action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) the proposed action is subsequently modified to include activities which were not considered during this consultation, or (3) new species are listed or critical habitat designated that might be affected by the proposed action.
We recommend, however, that potential effects from temporary or permanent artificial lighting of the facility within 1,000 feet of suitable northern long-eared bat habitat be minimized using the following
measures during construction and operation of the Triso-X facility:
- 1. The use of downward-facing, full cut-off lens lights (with same intensity or less for replacement lighting) when installing new or replacing existing permanent lights; or
- 2. If using the Backlight, Uplight, Glare (BUG) system developed by the Illuminating Engineering Society, will all three ratings (backlight, uplight, and glare) be as close to zero as is possible, with a priority of "uplight" of 0.
These constitute the comments of the Service, submitted in accordance with provisions of the Endangered Species Act (87 Stat. 884, as amended: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Thank you for working collaboratively with the Service on this action. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Alexander at 931/525-4980 or at steven_alexander@fws.gov.
Sincerely, Nicole Sikula Acting Field Supervisor NICOLE SIKULA Digitally signed by NICOLE SIKULA Date: 2023.10.12 08:49:17
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