RS-25-128, Subsequent License Renewal Application. Architectural Survey Update
| ML25224A156 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Dresden  |
| Issue date: | 08/12/2025 |
| From: | Wilson C Constellation Energy Generation |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk |
| References | |
| RS-25-128 | |
| Download: ML25224A156 (1) | |
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200 Energy Way Kennett Square, PA 19348 www.constellation.com RS-25-128 10 CFR 51 August 12, 2025 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-19 & DPR-25 NRC Docket Nos. 50-237 & 50-249
Subject:
Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3, Subsequent License Renewal Application, Architectural Survey Update
References:
- 1. Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3, Subsequent Operating License Renewal - Appendix E - Applicants Environmental Report, dated February 29, 2024 (ML24108A011)
- 2. Letter from Christopher D. Wilson (Constellation Energy Generation, LLC) to U.S. NRC, Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3, Subsequent License Renewal Environmental Review, Responses to NRC Requests for Confirmation of Information (RCIs) and Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), dated February 3, 2025 (ML25034A107)
- 3. Letter from Kevin Lueshen (Constellation Energy Generation, LLC) to Illinois Department of Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office, Dresden Nuclear Power Station Units 2 and 3 License Renewal, Draft Architectural Survey dated May 15, 2025 (ML25135A286)
- 4. Letter from Christopher D. Wilson (Constellation Energy Generation, LLC) to Illinois Department of Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office, Dresden Nuclear Power Station Units 2 and 3 License Renewal, Draft Architectural Survey dated August 12, 2025.
In Reference 1, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (CEG) submitted the Environmental Report for Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS), Units 2 and 3, in support of the Subsequent License Renewal Application (SLRA). In the listed Reference 2, CEG provided responses to the NRCs Requests for Confirmation of Information (RCIs) and Requests for Additional Information (RAIs).
RAI HCR-07 requested CEG to conduct an architectural survey of aboveground resources on the DNPS site, identify historic properties, and apply the National Register criteria as required in 36 CFR 800.4(c). In the listed Reference 3, CEG submitted a draft of this survey to the SHPO on May 15th, 2025.
August 12, 2025 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 Based on the follow-up discussion with the SHPO and NRC regarding the original draft architectural survey (Reference 3), CEG completed updates to the survey. The updated survey concluded that the DNPS Unit 1 Historic District is National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligible for its significance and recommends nine surveyed resources are eligible as contributing resources to the proposed district.
In Reference 4, the updated draft architectural survey was sent to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on August 12th, 2025, with a letter requesting concurrence from the SHPO on the recommendations in the draft survey.
There are no regulatory commitments contained in this letter.
Should you have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact Ms. Iba Ello-Fletcher, Licensing Lead, DNPS Subsequent License Renewal Project, at (779) 231-5462 or by email at Iba.ElloFletcher@Constellation.com.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 12th day of August 2025.
Respectfully, Christopher D. Wilson License Renewal Director Constellation Energy Generation, LLC cc:
NRC Regional Administrator, Region III NRC Senior Resident Inspector - Dresden Nuclear Power Station NRC Project Manager (Safety Review), NRR-DNRL NRC Project Manager (Environmental Review), NRR-DNRL NRC Project Manager, NRR-DORL - Dresden Nuclear Power Station Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Division of Nuclear Safety Wilson, Christopher D Digitally signed by Wilson, Christopher D Date: 2025.08.12 11:42:48 -04'00'