ML26026A185
| ML26026A185 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Robinson  |
| Issue date: | 01/26/2026 |
| From: | Olds M US Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service |
| To: | Mcracken J Duke Energy, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
| References | |
| Download: ML26026A185 (0) | |
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From:
Olds, Melanie J To:
ext_James_McRacken Cc:
ext_Elizabeth_Glenn; Shannon Healy; Charleston Regulatory, FW4; JohnsonHughes, Christy
Subject:
[External_Sender] Re: [EXTERNAL] Robinson Nuclear Concurrence with NRC ESA Determinations Date:
Monday, January 26, 2026 11:54:36 AM Attachments:
Outlook-n0ealpnc.png Outlook-b2xstolm.png Mr. McRacken, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reviewed the H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2 Subsequent License Renewal, in Darlington County, South Carolina (FWS Project Code: 2025-0116165). You have requested that the Service provide concurrence or comments regarding potential impacts to federally listed species in accordance with requirements set forth under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. (ESA).
Your agency has made a determination of may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect for ted-cockaded woodpecker (Leuconotopicus [Picoides] borealis). Based on the justification provided, the Service concurs with your determination. Consultation is not necessary for no effect determinations.
The tricolored bat, southern hognose snake, and monarch butterfly are all currently proposed for listing and do not have the full protection of listed species under the ESA, therefore there is no need to consult on these species.
Please note that obligations under section 7 of the ESA should be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner, which was not considered in this assessment; or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the identified action.
The Service recommends that you contact the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources regarding potential impacts to State protected species. This email will serve as our official response. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Melanie Melanie Olds Regulatory Team Lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service South Carolina Ecological Services Field Office 176 Croghan Spur Road, Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29407 Phone:(843) 534-0403
NOTE: This email correspondence and any attachments to and from this sender is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and may be disclosed tothird parties.
From: McRacken Jr., James A. <James.McRacken@duke-energy.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:04 PM To: Olds, Melanie J <melanie_olds@fws.gov>; Charleston Regulatory, FW4
<charleston_regulatory@fws.gov>
Cc: Glenn, Elizabeth <Elizabeth.Glenn@duke-energy.com>; Shannon Healy
<shannon.healy@nrc.gov>
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Robinson Nuclear Concurrence with NRC ESA Determinations
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INTERNAL
- Melanie,
Duke Energy Progress, LLC (Duke Energy), was designated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as the Non-Federal Representative to prepare a biological assessment (BA) under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA), for H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2 Subsequent License Renewal. Duke Energy, as the non-federal representative of the NRC, respectfully requests your written concurrence with the NRCs determination in the attached BA that the proposed action noted within the BA is not likely to adversely affect on the Tricolored Bat, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, the Southern Hognose Snake, or the Monarch Butterfly, as well as a no effect determination for the rough-leaved loosestrife.
If you have any questions regarding this request please contact me directly at 704.996.8671 or at james.mcracken@duke-energy.com.
Thanks
James McRacken Lead Environmental Scientist Protected Species Program Lead Natural Resources Group
Duke Energy Duke Energy Environmental Center, Building 7405 13339 Hagers Ferry Roadl Huntersville, NC 28078lMailcode: MG02A3 Office: 980-875-5279 Cell: 704-996-8671
James.McRacken@duke-energy.com
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