ML15118A820

Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Construction Permit for the Proposed Shine Medical Radioisotope Production Facility

ML15118A820
Person / Time
Site:	SHINE Medical Technologies
Issue date:	05/13/2015
From:	David Wrona NRC/NRR/DLR/RERGUB
To:	Barrett J Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee, OK
Hoffman R, 415-1107
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Download: ML15118A820 (41)

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. John Barrett, Chairman Citizen Potawatomi Nation 1601 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairman Barrett:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

J. Barrett Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

J. Barret UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Mike Wiggins, Jr, Chairman Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians P.O. Box 39 Odanah, WI 54861

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairman Wiggins:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

M. Wiggins Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

M. Wiggin UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Stuart Bearheart, Chairman St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin St. Croix Tribal Center 24663 Angeline Ave.

Webster, WI 54893

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairman Bearheart:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

S. Bearheart Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice cc w/encls: W. McFaggen, THPO

G. Besaw UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Gary Besaw, Chairman Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin P.O. Box 910 Keshena, WI 54135

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairman Besaw:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

G. Besaw Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice cc w/encls: D. Grignon, THPO

G. Besa UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Anthony Reider, President Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota P.O. Box 238 Flandreau, SD 57208

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear President Reider:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

A. Reider Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Gary Pratt, Chairman Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 335588 E. 750 Rd.

Perkins, OK 74059

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairman Pratt:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

G. Pratt Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

G.

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Harold Frank, Chairman Forest County Potawatomi Community 5416 Everybody's Rd.

Crandon, WI 54520

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairman Frank:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

H. Frank Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice cc w/encls: M. Cook, THPO

H. F UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Kenneth Meshigaud, Chairperson Hannahville Indian Community N14911 Hannahville B-1 Rd.

Wilson MI 49896

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairperson Meshigaud:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

K. Meshigaud Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

K.

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Jon Greendeer, President Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin P.O. Box 667 W9814 Airport Road Black River Falls, WI 54615

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear President Greendeer:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

J. Greendeer Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice cc w/encls: W. Quackenbush, THPO

J. Green UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. George Thurman, Principal Chief Sac and Fox Nation Administration Building 920883 S. Hwy 99, Bldg A Stroud, OK 74079

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Principal Chief Thurman:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

G. Thurman Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

G. Thurm UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Denny Prescott, President Lower Sioux Indian Community 39527 Res. Highway 1 P.O. Box 308 Morton, MN 56270

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear President Prescott:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

D. Prescott Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice cc w/encls: G. Goldtooth-Campos, THPO

D. Prescott UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Ms. Liana Onnen, Chairperson Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation 16281 Q Road Mayetta, KS 66509

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairperson Onnen:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

L. Onnen Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

L. Onne UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2018 Mr. Ronald Johnson, President Prairie Island Indian Community 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear President Johnson:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

R. Johnson Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

R. Johnso UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Roger Trudell, Tribal Chairman Santee Sioux Nation 425 Frazier Ave N. Suite 2 Niobrara, NE 68760

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Tribal Chairman Trudell:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

R. Trudell Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

R. Trude UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Bruce Renville, Tribal Chairman Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation P.O. Box 509 Agency Village, SD 57262

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Tribal Chairman Renville:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

B. Renville Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice cc w/encls: Tribal Historic Preservation Office

B.

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Ms. Myra Pearson, Tribal Chairperson Spirit Lake Tribe P.O. Box 359 Fort Totten, ND 58335

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Tribal Chairperson Pearson:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

M. Pearson Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

M. Pears UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. Kevin Jensvold, Chairman Upper Sioux Community P.O. Box 147 5722 Travelers Lane Granite Falls, MN 56241

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairman Jensvold:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

K. Jensvold Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

K. Jensvo UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. John P. Froman, Chief Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 118 S. Eight Tribes Trail P.O. Box 1527 Miami, OK 74355

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chief Froman:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

J. Froman Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

J. Froman UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 13, 2015 Mr. John Blackhawk, Chairman Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska 100 Bluff Street - P.O. Box 687 Winnebago, NE 68071

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY

Dear Chairman Blackhawk:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of a construction permit application submitted by SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE), for a radioisotope production facility. This facility, if licensed, would produce molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), iodine-131 (I-131), and xenon-133 (Xe-133) for use in diagnostic medical isotope procedures. The proposed location of this facility is approximately 4 miles south of the city center of Janesville, Wisconsin. As part of its review of the proposed action, the NRC has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS). This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft EIS is available for public comment. The draft EIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological and cultural properties from construction, operation, and decommissioning activities associated with the proposed facility.

As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 1, 2013, the NRC is conducting Section 106 consultations in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) through the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c).

In the context of NEPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that any impact from the proposed action on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of the NHPA, the NRC staffs preliminary determination is that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking. The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft EIS.

As discussed in the draft EIS, these conclusions are based upon 1) the environmental report submitted by SHINE; 2) NRCs environmental audit of the proposed site and independent analysis and review of historic and archaeological records; 3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; and 4) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.

J. Blackhawk Please find a copy of the draft EIS with these conclusions enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft EIS and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft EIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2013-0053. Written comments may be mailed to the NRC at:

Cindy Bladey, Chief Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch (RADB)

Office of Administration, Mail Stop: OWFN-12-H08 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Please note that the public comment period for the draft EIS ends on July 6, 2015.

The NRC staff will hold public meetings prior to the close of the public comment period to present an overview of the draft EIS and to accept public comment on the document. Public meetings to discuss the findings of the draft EIS will be held on June 10, 2015, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The first meeting will begin with an open house from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., followed by an NRC presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., as necessary. The second meeting will begin with an open house from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., followed by a repeat of NRCs earlier presentation and opportunity to hear public comments from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. An NRC meeting notice will be published to provide more details about these public meetings. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft EIS will be placed in the Federal Register through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Robert Hoffman, Environmental Scientist, at 301-415-1107 or by e-mail at Robert.Hoffman@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

David J. Wrona, Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-608

Enclosures:

1. Draft EIS

2. Federal Register Notice

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ML15127A241 (Draft EIS) *concurred via email RERB Technical OFFICE LA:DLR* PM:RERB:DLR BC:RERB:DLR Staff Member NAME SWoods MMoser RHoffman DWrona DATE 4/28/15 5/13/15 5/13/15 5/13/15 Identical letters have been sent to:

Chairman John Barrett, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman Mike Wiggins, Jr., Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Chairman Stuart Bearheart, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Chairman Gary Besaw, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin President Anthony Reider, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota Chairman Gary Pratt, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Chairman Harold Frank, Forest County Potawatomi Community Chairperson Kenneth Meshigaud, Hannahville Indian Community President Jon Greendeer, Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin Principal Chief George Thurman, Sac and Fox Nation President Denny Prescott, Lower Sioux Indian Community Chairperson Liana Onnen, Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation President Ronald Johnson, Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Chairman Roger Trudell, Santee Sioux Nation Tribal Chairman Bruce Renville, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation Tribal Chairperson Myra Pearson, Spirit Lake Tribe Chairman Kevin Jensvold, Upper Sioux Community Chief John P. Froman, Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Chairman John Blackhawk, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Letter to J. Barrett et al. from D. Wrona dated May 13, 2015

SUBJECT:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED SHINE MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE PRODUCTION FACILITY DISTRIBUTION:

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