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MONTHYEARML25016A2092025-01-23023 January 2025 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 277 and 279 Regarding Adoption of TSTF-577, Revised Frequencies for Steam Generator Tube Inspections IR 05000266/20240042025-01-21021 January 2025 Integrated Inspection Report 05000266/2024004 and 05000301/2024004 ML24347A1412025-01-0707 January 2025 Schedule Change Letter for Point Beach SLRA ML24353A1542024-12-20020 December 2024 Final Audit Summary Report in Support of Review of License Amendment Requests ML24352A1272024-12-18018 December 2024 Notification of NRC Baseline Inspection and Request for Information ML24285A1032024-12-13013 December 2024 – Issuance of Amendments Regarding Fleet Emergency Plan Amendment IR 05000266/20244032024-12-11011 December 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000266/2024403 and 05000301/2024403 IR 05000266/20240122024-12-10010 December 2024 NRC Inspection Report 05000266/2024012 & 05000301/2024012 and Notice of Violation ML24323A2442024-12-0505 December 2024 Regulatory Audit in Support of Review of Application to Adopt an Alternative Seismic Method for Categorization of Structures, Systems, and Components ML24338A1452024-12-0303 December 2024 Fws to NRC, List of Threatened and Endangered Species That May Occur in Your Proposed Project Location or May Be Affected by Point Beach SLR ML24338A1442024-12-0303 December 2024 Federal Agency Coordination Under the Endangered Species Act, Section 7 for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, Subsequent License Renewal L-2024-182, Subsequent License Renewal Application Environmental Review Supplemental Environmental Audit December 2, 2024 L-2024-182 10 CFR 54 Response to Requests for Confirmation of Information and Requests for Additional Information2024-12-0202 December 2024 Subsequent License Renewal Application Environmental Review Supplemental Environmental Audit December 2, 2024 L-2024-182 10 CFR 54 Response to Requests for Confirmation of Information and Requests for Additional Information L-2024-196, Subsequent License Renewal Application - Fourth Annual Update2024-11-25025 November 2024 Subsequent License Renewal Application - Fourth Annual Update ML24303A3402024-11-21021 November 2024 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 275 and 277 Regarding Revision to Technical Specification 3.6.5, Containment Air Temperature L-2024-189, Notification of Deviation from NEI 03-08, OG-21-160, Regarding Clevis Insert Bolting UT Exam2024-11-20020 November 2024 Notification of Deviation from NEI 03-08, OG-21-160, Regarding Clevis Insert Bolting UT Exam IR 05000266/20244022024-11-14014 November 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000266/2024402 and 05000301/2024402 IR 05000266/20240032024-11-0505 November 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000266/2024003 and 05000301/2024003 ML24295A1142024-10-31031 October 2024 Suppl Env Audit Summary Letter W/Enclosure 1 L-2024-176, Annual 10 CFR 140.21 Licensee Guarantees of Payment of Deferred Premiums2024-10-30030 October 2024 Annual 10 CFR 140.21 Licensee Guarantees of Payment of Deferred Premiums ML24295A0862024-10-21021 October 2024 Notification of NRC Baseline Inspection and Request for Information Inspection Report 0500026/2025002 L-2024-160, Core Operating Limits Report (COLR) Unit 2 Reload Cycle 41 (U2C41)2024-10-21021 October 2024 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR) Unit 2 Reload Cycle 41 (U2C41) L-2024-169, Supplement to License Amendment Request to Adopt Common Emergency Plan with Site- Specific Annexes2024-10-15015 October 2024 Supplement to License Amendment Request to Adopt Common Emergency Plan with Site- Specific Annexes L-2024-120, LAR 301 - Revise Renewed Facility Operating Licenses to Adopt an Alternative Approach for Addressing Seismic Risk in 10 CFR 50.69 Risk-Informed Categorization2024-10-0808 October 2024 LAR 301 - Revise Renewed Facility Operating Licenses to Adopt an Alternative Approach for Addressing Seismic Risk in 10 CFR 50.69 Risk-Informed Categorization L-2024-118, Fleet License Amendment Request to Relocate Staff Qualifications from Technical Specifications to the Quality Assurance Topical Report (FPL-1)2024-10-0808 October 2024 Fleet License Amendment Request to Relocate Staff Qualifications from Technical Specifications to the Quality Assurance Topical Report (FPL-1) L-2024-158, Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request to Adopt Common Emergency Plan with Site-Specific Annexes2024-09-25025 September 2024 Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request to Adopt Common Emergency Plan with Site-Specific Annexes IR 05000266/20240112024-09-18018 September 2024 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000266/2024011 and 05000301/2024011 L-2024-136, Supplement to License Amendment Request to Adopt Common Emergency Plan with Site-Specific Annexes2024-09-16016 September 2024 Supplement to License Amendment Request to Adopt Common Emergency Plan with Site-Specific Annexes L-2024-145, Notification of Deviation from EPRI MRP-227, Revision 1-A Baffle Bolt Inspection Frequency2024-09-0909 September 2024 Notification of Deviation from EPRI MRP-227, Revision 1-A Baffle Bolt Inspection Frequency ML24207A0202024-08-28028 August 2024 Response to Request for Re-Engagement Regarding the Subsequent License Renewal Environmental Review for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Docket Numbers: 50-0266 and 50-0301) IR 05000266/20240052024-08-21021 August 2024 Updated Inspection Plan for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000266/2024005 and 05000301/2024005) IR 05000266/20240022024-08-13013 August 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000266/2024002 and 05000301/2024002 L-2024-131, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request 300, Modify Containment Average Air Temperature Requirements2024-08-0909 August 2024 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request 300, Modify Containment Average Air Temperature Requirements ML24163A0012024-08-0505 August 2024 LTR-24-0119-1-1 Response to Nh Letter Regarding Review of NextEras Emergency Preparedness Amendment Review ML24214A3092024-08-0202 August 2024 Confirmation of Initial License Examination L-2024-125, Notice of Intent to Provide Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request to Adopt Common Emergency Plan with Site-Specific Annexes2024-07-24024 July 2024 Notice of Intent to Provide Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request to Adopt Common Emergency Plan with Site-Specific Annexes ML24194A1802024-07-24024 July 2024 – Revision to the Reactor Vessel Material Surveillance Capsule Withdrawal Schedule L-2024-113, License Amendment Request 294, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF- 577, Revised Frequencies for Steam Generator Tube Inspections2024-07-24024 July 2024 License Amendment Request 294, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF- 577, Revised Frequencies for Steam Generator Tube Inspections IR 05000266/20244012024-07-23023 July 2024 Public - Point Beach Nuclear Plant Cyber Security Inspection Report 05000266/2024401 and 05000301/2024401 ML24193A2432024-07-12012 July 2024 – Interim Audit Summary Report in Support of Review of License Amendment Requests Regarding Fleet Emergency Plan L-2024-116, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2024-07-11011 July 2024 Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations L-2024-114, Quality Assurance Topical Report (FPL-1 Revision 31 Annual Submittal2024-07-10010 July 2024 Quality Assurance Topical Report (FPL-1 Revision 31 Annual Submittal IR 05000266/20240102024-07-10010 July 2024 Age-Related Degradation Inspection Report 05000266/2024010 and 05000301/2024010 L-2024-105, License Amendment Request 300, Modify Containment Average Air Temperature Requirements2024-06-26026 June 2024 License Amendment Request 300, Modify Containment Average Air Temperature Requirements L-2024-107, Schedule for Subsequent License Renewal Environmental Review2024-06-25025 June 2024 Schedule for Subsequent License Renewal Environmental Review ML24176A2242024-06-24024 June 2024 Notification of an NRC Biennial Licensed Operator Requalification Program Inspection and Request for Information L-2024-102, Official Service List Update2024-06-19019 June 2024 Official Service List Update ML24149A2862024-06-12012 June 2024 NextEra Fleet - Proposed Alternative Frr 23-01 to Use ASME Code Case N-752-1, Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment for Repair/Replacement Activities in Class 2 and 3 Systems Section X1, Division 1 (EPID L-2023-LLR-0009) - Letter L-2024-093, Steam Generator Divider Plate Assemblies Bounding Analysis Evaluation for Aging Management Commitment 14 Revision2024-06-10010 June 2024 Steam Generator Divider Plate Assemblies Bounding Analysis Evaluation for Aging Management Commitment 14 Revision IR 05000266/20244202024-06-0505 June 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000266/2024420 and 05000301/2024420 ML24149A1922024-05-28028 May 2024 Notification of NRC Baseline Inspection and Request for Information 2025-01-07
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Paul Rasmus General Manager, Regulatory Affairs NextEra Energy, Inc.
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
SUBJECT:
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR RE-ENGAGEMENT REGARDING THE SUBSEQUENT LICENSE RENEWAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR POINT BEACH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (DOCKET NUMBERS: 50-0266 AND 50-0301)
Dear Mr. Rasmus:
The staff of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC staff) is in receipt of your letter dated June 25, 2024, regarding the subsequent license renewal (SLR) of Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Point Beach) (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) ML24177A223). NextEra Energy, Inc. (NextEra) requests that the NRC provide a plan for completing the environmental review for Point Beach and issuing a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the subsequent renewed licenses. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information on the NRC staffs plan for completing the required regulatory activities associated with these matters.
As noted in your letter, the Commission on May 16, 2024, approved the final rule, SECY-24-0017 - Final Rule: Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses-Environmental Review, which includes updates to Table B-1, Summary of Findings on NEPA [National Environmental Policy Act] Issues for License Renewal of Nuclear Power Plants, in Appendix B, Environmental Effect of Renewing the Operating License of a Nuclear Power Plant, to Part 51, Subpart A, National Environmental Policy Act-Regulations Implementing Section 102(2). The updates to Table B-1 are supported by the revised NUREG-1437, Revision 2, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (LR GEIS), which the Commission approved along with the final rule. The NRC published the final rule on August 6, 2024; the rule will become effective 30 days following publication in the Federal Register. Compliance by license renewal applicants is not required until 1 year from the date of publication. However, the NRC staff must consider and analyze the environmental issues outlined in the final rule and consider any new and significant information associated with subsequent license renewal, once the rule becomes effective.
August 28, 2024
P. Rasmus In order to complete the environmental review for subsequent license renewal of Point Beach, the NRC staff intends to prepare and issue for public comment a draft supplement to the November 2021 draft SEIS (NUREG-1437, Supplement 23, Second Renewal)
(ML21306A226) in accordance with 10 CFR 51.72. The draft supplement will consider the environmental impacts of SLR for Point Beach in accordance with the final rule and Revision 2 of the LR GEIS. The NRC staff will also publish in the Federal Register a notice of its intent to prepare this supplement in accordance with 10 CFR 51.26(d). Thereafter, the NRC staff will consider any comments received on the draft SEIS and the draft supplement and will publish the comments and the staffs responses thereto in a final SEIS. The final SEIS will incorporate any changes to the draft SEIS and draft supplement. Completion of this process would culminate in the issuance of a record of decision regarding NextEras application for subsequent renewed licenses for Point Beach Units 1 and 2.
Consistent with 10 CFR 51.72, the staffs updated environmental review will focus on new information following the issuance of the draft SEIS, including new and revised environmental issues and determinations contained in the Final Rule and revised LR GEIS.
The staff will also consider any new and significant information with respect to generic (i.e.,
Category 1) environmental issues. The staff will request updated information from NextEra to include any new and potentially significant information relevant to the previously submitted environmental report (ML20329A248) as documented in the NRCs November 2021 draft SEIS. Further, the staff will update interagency consultations, such as consultations regarding Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
The NRC staff agrees that an environmental audit would assist the staff in evaluating new and potentially significant information and otherwise facilitate completion of the staffs environmental review for Point Beach SLR. The staff plans to begin the audit in mid-September. As part of the audit process, the staff will be seeking any new and updated information regarding operational aspects of ongoing and continued nuclear plant operations and any refurbishment. This would include, but would not necessarily be limited to, changes to land use, air pollutant emissions and sources including greenhouse gas emissions, surface water and groundwater usage, cooling system operations and configuration, any Federally protected ecological resources, any historic or cultural resources, plant employment and outage employment, environmental justice, socioeconomic impacts, non-radiological and radiological effluents, occupational and public doses, onsite waste management activities and disposal, environmental monitoring programs, status of compliance (i.e., Federal, State, and local permits and related authorizations), cumulative impacts, and reasonably foreseeable future actions that may be undertaken during the subsequent license renewal term. NextEra has the option, at any time, to supplement its environmental report with updated information, including any new and significant information of which it is aware (see 10 CFR 51.53(c)(3)(iv)).
The NRC staff is developing a detailed schedule to complete the referenced activities. We anticipate restart of the environmental review in September 2024, to align with ongoing license renewal environmental reviews and related work. The estimated resources to complete the environmental review will depend on the amount of new and significant information, therefore the staff will provide the resource estimates after the audit. Note, additional work is required on the safety side to update the Safety Evaluation Report based on the annual reports from the license.
P. Rasmus Kevin Folk and Karen Loomis are the assigned environmental project managers for Point Beach. Kevin can be reached via email at kevin.folk@nrc.gov or by phone at 301-415-6944 and Karen can be reached via email at karen.loomis@nrc.gov or by phone at 301-415-5142. The NRC staff will provide status updates concerning its review on the NRC website at https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/point-beach-subsequent.html.
Sincerely, Michele Sampson, Director Division of New and Renewed Licenses Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-0266 and 50-0301 cc: Listserv Signed by Sampson, Michele on 08/28/24
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