NOC-AE-02001383, Notification of Closing Date for Direct Transfer to Texas Genco LP

Notification of Closing Date for Direct Transfer to Texas Genco LP

ML022330426
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	08/14/2002
From:	Jordan T South Texas
To:	Collins S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
NOC-AE-02001383, TAC MB2140, TAC MB2141
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Nuclear Operating Company South Teas Pojlt Ekdtrlc GenatlngSbtlon PC Box28.9 asvwrth Ters 77483 August 14, 2002 NOC-AE-02001383 10CFR50.80 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Samuel J. Collins Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Washington, DC 20555-0001 South Texas Project Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. STN 50-498 and STN 50-499 Notification of Closing Date for Direct Transfer to Texas Genco LP

Reference:

Letter, D. J. Wrona to W. T. Cottle, "South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 - Order Approving the Direct Transfer of Licenses from Reliant Energy, Incorporated (Formerly Known as Houston Lighting and Power Company) to Texas Genco LP, Approving Conforming Amendments, and Approving Indirect Transfers (TAC Nos. MB2140 and MB2141)," dated December 20, 2001 In accordance with the referenced letter, on behalf of Reliant Energy, Incorporated (referred to herein as Reliant Energy), STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) hereby informs the NRC that August 31, 2002, is the closing date for the direct transfer~of Reliant Energy's 30.8 percent ownership interest in the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 to Texas Genco LP, which will be indirectly wholly-owned by CenterPoint Energy, Inc., and to the extent a direct transfer of control will result, transfer of Reliant Energy's 30.8 percent ownership interest in STPNOC. Following the closing, and in order to reduce public confusion, CenterPoint Energy will continue doing business using the name "Reliant Energy, Incorporated" until it completes the distribution of the common stock of its unregulated subsidiary, Reliant Resources. After that distribution, which is expected to occur in early Fall 2002, CenterPoint Energy will do business under its corporate name.

This letter also serves notice that Reliant Energy has received all approvals required for transfer of ownership to Texas Genco LP. In addition, the Attachment to this letter provides a copy of a letter from American Nuclear Insurers, which serves as documentary evidence that Texas Genco LP has obtained the appropriate amount of insurance required of licensees under 10CFR140.

-Ac-Il STI: 31479688

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NOC-AE-02001383 Page 2 of 3 If the NRC requires additionil information regarding this licene ftransfer, please contact Mr. Scott Head at (361) 972-7136.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing regarding STPNOC is true and correct.

Executed on: August 14, 2002 Vice President, Engineering & Technical Services jtc Attachment STI: 31479688

NOC-AE-02001383 Page 3 of 3 cc:

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Ellis W. Merschoff A. H. Gutterman, Esquire Regional Administrator, Region IV Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 M. T. Hardt/W. C. Gunst Arlington, Texas 76011-8064 City Public Service U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mohan C. Thadani Attention: Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike R. L. Balcom Rockville, MD 20852 Reliant Energy, Inc.

Richard A. Ratliff A. Ramirez Bureau of Radiation Control City of Austin Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street C. A. Johnson Austin, TX 78756-3189 AEP - Central Power and Light Company Cornelius F. O'Keefe Jon C. Wood U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Matthews & Branscomb P. 0. Box 289, Mail Code: MNl 16 Wadsworth, TX 77483 C. M. Canady City of Austin Electric Utility Department 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 Grace H. Kim U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Mail Stop 15-D-21 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Steven R. Horn U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Mail Stop 15-D-21 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Michael A. Dusaniwskyj U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Mail Stop 11-F-1 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Robert S. Wood U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Mail Stop 1l-F-1 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION In the Matter of )

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STP Nuclear Operating Company ) Docket Nos. 50-498

) 50-499 South Texas Project Units 1 and 2 )

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AFFIRMATION I, David G. Tees, being duly sworn, hereby depose and state that I am Senior Vice President for Generation Operations of Reliant Energy, Incorporated; that I am familiar with the content of the information being provided herewith; and that the matters set forth therein with regard to Reliant Energy, Incorporated are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

David G. Tees Senior Vice President Generation Operations STATE OF TEXAS )

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COUNTY OF HARRIS )

Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, this I ' day of A 2002.

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I z*AMERICAN NUCLEAR UNDERWRTING DEPARTMENT L.

INSUgR ERS 1\ , *John L Quattrocchi, Senior Vice President December 26, 2001 Mr. Robert Hughes Director, Risk Management - Regulated Operations Reliant Energy Incorporated 1111 Louisiana, Room 4433 Houstdri, TX 77002 Re: South Texas Nuclear Project

Dear Mr. Hughes,

This confirms that American Nuclear Insurers will write, coincident with the NRC license transfers to Texas Genco, LP, nuclear energy liability insurance in the name of Texas Genco, LP, insuring Texas Genco, LP's interest in the South Texas Nuclear Project. This insurance is purchased to satisfy Texas Genco, LP's primary and secondary financial protection requirements, as set forth in 10 CFR 140, FinancialProtection Requirements and Indemnity Agreements.

John Hof Director, Underwriting Toeww Centee. Suite 300S W 20 South Main Street U Weat Hanford. CT06107-2430 N Fax: (S8}) "I-,.4Qs J)lofman0AmNuc1ns.com X Voice: (680) 5Bi-3433 extension: 281