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| {{#Wiki_filter:June 13, 2012 MEMORANDUM TO: Jeremy J. Susco, Acting Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation | | {{#Wiki_filter:June 13, 2012 MEMORANDUM TO: Jeremy J. Susco, Acting Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM: Briana Balsam, Biologist /RA/ |
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| FROM: Briana Balsam, Biologist /RA/ Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Dennis Logan, Aquatic Ecologist /RA B. Balsam for/ | | Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| CONCLUSION OF INFORMAL SECTION 7 CONSULTATION WITH U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION AND SECTION 7 CONSULTATION REPORT | | CONCLUSION OF INFORMAL SECTION 7 CONSULTATION WITH U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION AND SECTION 7 CONSULTATION REPORT The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has fulfilled its obligations under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA) for species under the U.S. Fish and Wildlifes (FWS) jurisdiction for the proposed license renewal of Columbia Generating Station. The enclosed FWS Section 7 Consultation Report summarizes the consultation and includes the staffs biological assessment and all relevant correspondence between the NRC and FWS pursuant to the consultation. Dennis Logan, Aquatic Biologist, and Briana Balsam, Biologist, were the main points of contact for this consultation. |
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| The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has fulfilled its obligations under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA) for species under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife's (FWS) jurisdiction for the proposed license renewal of Columbia Generating Station. The enclosed FWS Section 7 Consultation Report summarizes the consultation and includes the staff's biological assessment and all relevant correspondence between the NRC and FWS pursuant to the consultation. Dennis Logan, Aquatic Biologist, and Briana Balsam, Biologist, were the main points of contact for this consultation.
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| | As stated CONTACT: Dennis Logan, NRR/DLR Brian Balsam, NRR/DLR 301-415-0490 301-415-1042 |
| As stated CONTACT: Dennis Logan, NRR/DLR Brian Balsam, NRR/DLR 301-415-0490 301-415-1042 | |
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| Memo to J. Susco from B. Balsam and D. Logan dated June 13, 2012 | | Memo to J. Susco from B. Balsam and D. Logan dated June 13, 2012 |
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| CONCLUSION OF INFORMAL SECTION 7 CONSULTATION WITH U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION AND SECTION 7 CONSULTATION REPORT DISTRIBUTION | | CONCLUSION OF INFORMAL SECTION 7 CONSULTATION WITH U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION AND SECTION 7 CONSULTATION REPORT DISTRIBUTION: |
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| Columbia Generating Station License Renewal June 2012 Docket Number 50-397 | | FWS Section 7 Consultation Report Columbia Generating Station License Renewal June 2012 Docket Number 50-397 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rockville, Maryland Prepared by: |
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| U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rockville, Maryland Prepared by: | | FWS Section 7 Consultation Report for Columbia Generating Station License Renewal Introduction Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA) directs Federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as appropriate, to ensure that any action that the agency authorizes, funds, or carries out does not jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or cause adverse modification to designated critical habitat. |
| Briana Balsam Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
| | This report summarizes the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC; the staff) efforts to comply with section 7 of the ESA, during the staffs review of Energy Northwests license renewal application for Columbia Generating Station (CGS), located in the town of Benton County, Washington. |
| | Section 7 Consultation Summary In a letter dated January 20, 2010, Energy Northwest submitted an application to the NRC to issue a renewed operating license for CGS that, if granted, would allow the facility to operate for an additional 20-year period beyond the initial 40-year licensing term. The current licensing term ends on December 20, 2023. As part of the NRCs environmental review for the proposed license renewal, the NRC staff coordinated with the NMFS to determine potential adverse impacts to species and habitats protected under the ESA. The staff also performed a concurrent assessment of potential impacts all environmental resources, which is documented in NUREG-1437, Supplement 47, the NRCs supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for CGS license renewal, which the NRC prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA). |
| | During its review, the staff concluded that the proposed license renewal may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) and would have no effect on any other Federally listed species under FWSs jurisdiction. The FWS concurred with this determination on October 5, 2011. |
| | Species and Habitats Considered The table on the following page identifies the three Federally listed species under FWSs jurisdiction that occur or have the potential to occur in the vicinity of CGS and that NRC considered during its environmental review of the license renewal application. The biological assessment also considers designated critical habitat for the bull trout. The NRC did not identify any proposed species or proposed critical habitat that would be affected by the proposed license renewal. In addition to listed species, the SEIS considers three species that are candidates for Federal listing. These species appear in the following table, but were not included in the biological assessment. |
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| 1 FWS Section 7 Consultation Report for Columbia Generating Station License Renewal Introduction Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA) directs Federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as appropriate, to ensure that any action that the agency authorizes, funds, or carries out does not jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or cause adverse modification to designated critical habitat. This report summarizes the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC; the staff) efforts to comply with section 7 of the ESA, during the staff's review of Energy Northwest's license renewal application for Columbia Generating Station (CGS), located in the town of Benton County, Washington. Section 7 Consultation Summary In a letter dated January 20, 2010, Energy Northwest submitted an application to the NRC to issue a renewed operating license for CGS that, if granted, would allow the facility to operate for an additional 20-year period beyond the initial 40-year licensing term. The current licensing term ends on December 20, 2023. As part of the NRC's environmental review for the proposed license renewal, the NRC staff coordinated with the NMFS to determine potential adverse impacts to species and habitats protected under the ESA. The staff also performed a concurrent assessment of potential impacts all environmental resources, which is documented in NUREG-1437, Supplement 47, the NRC's supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for CGS license renewal, which the NRC prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA). During its review, the staff concluded that the proposed license renewal may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) and would have no effect on any other Federally listed species under FWS's jurisdiction. The FWS concurred with this determination on October 5, 2011. Species and Habitats Considered The table on the following page identifies the three Federally listed species under FWS's jurisdiction that occur or have the potential to occur in the vicinity of CGS and that NRC considered during its environmental review of the license renewal application. The biological assessment also considers designated critical habitat for the bull trout. The NRC did not identify any proposed species or proposed critical habitat that would be affected by the proposed license renewal. In addition to listed species, the SEIS considers three species that are candidates for Federal listing. These species appear in the following table, but were not included in the biological assessment. | | Table 1. Federally Listed Species Considered Under FWSs Jurisdiction Species Federal ESA Effect Status(a) Determination pygmy rabbit E no effect (Brachylagus idahoensis) greater sage grouse C no effect (Centrocercus urophasianus) yellow-billed cuckoo C no effect (Coccyzus americanus) |
| | Ute ladies-tresses T no effect (Spiranthes diluvialis) |
| | Umtanum desert buckwheat C no effect (Eriogonum codium) bull trout T may affect, but not likely (Salvelinus confluentus) to adversely affect (a) |
| | C=candidate; E=endangered; T=threatened Consultation History The NRC staff initiated informal section 7 consultation with the FWS on March 22, 2010, when the NRC sent a letter requesting information on Federally listed endangered or threatened, proposed, and candidate species, as well as any designated critical habitat that may be in the vicinity of CGS and its associated transmission line rights-of-way. The NRC followed up on this request via e-mail on November 5, 2010. The FWS responded in an e-mail dated November 8, 2010, and identified a single aquatic speciesthe bull troutunder its jurisdiction that is Federally listed as threatened and has been reported in the Hanford Reach in the vicinity of the CGS facility. Further, the FWS indicated that proposed critical habitat for the bull trout occurred within the action area. |
| | Because the NRC did not prepare its biological assessment within the 180-day timeframe specified at Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (50 CFR) 402.12(i), the NRC confirmed the accuracy of the species list in an e-mail to FWS on June 15, 2011. The FWS responded on June 16, 2011, confirming that the bull trout was the only listed species in the area under the NRCs review and that the FWS had designated bull trout critical habitat, which had been proposed at the time of the NRC and FWSs last correspondence. |
| | NRC prepared a biological assessment, in which the staff concluded that the proposed CGS license renewal would have no effect on the bull trout or its critical habitat. The NRC forwarded its biological assessment to FWS in a letter dated August 23, 2011. After discussing the biological assessment with FWS staff, the NRC revised its effect determination regarding bull trout to may affect, but not likely to adversely affect the species in an e-mail dated September 28, 2011. The FWS concurred with this determination in a letter dated October 5, 2011. This letter concluded informal section 7 consultation. Thus, the NRC has fulfilled its obligations under the ESA for the proposed CGS license renewal. |
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| 2 Table 1. Federally Listed Species Considered Under FWS's Jurisdiction Species Federal Status (a) ESA Effect Determination pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) E no effect greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) C no effect yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) C no effect Ute ladies'-tresses (Spiranthes diluvialis) T no effect Umtanum desert buckwheat (Eriogonum codium) C no effect bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) T may affect, but not likely to adversely affect (a) C=candidate; E=endangered; T=threatened Consultation History The NRC staff initiated informal section 7 consultation with the FWS on March 22, 2010, when the NRC sent a letter requesting information on Federally listed endangered or threatened, proposed, and candidate species, as well as any designated critical habitat that may be in the vicinity of CGS and its associated transmission line rights-of-way. The NRC followed up on this request via e-mail on November 5, 2010. The FWS responded in an e-mail dated November 8, 2010, and identified a single aquatic species-the bull trout-under its jurisdiction that is Federally listed as threatened and has been reported in the Hanford Reach in the vicinity of the CGS facility. Further, the FWS indicated that proposed critical habitat for the bull trout occurred within the action area. Because the NRC did not prepare its biological assessment within the 180-day timeframe specified at Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (50 CFR) 402.12(i), the NRC confirmed the accuracy of the species list in an e-mail to FWS on June 15, 2011. The FWS responded on June 16, 2011, confirming that the bull trout was the only listed species in the area under the NRC's review and that the FWS had designated bull trout critical habitat, which had been proposed at the time of the NRC and FWS's last correspondence. NRC prepared a biological assessment, in which the staff concluded that the proposed CGS license renewal would have no effect on the bull trout or its critical habitat. The NRC forwarded its biological assessment to FWS in a letter dated August 23, 2011. After discussing the biological assessment with FWS staff, the NRC revised its effect determination regarding bull trout to "may affect, but not likely to adversely affect" the species in an e-mail dated September 28, 2011. The FWS concurred with this determination in a letter dated October 5, 2011. This letter concluded informal section 7 consultation. Thus, the NRC has fulfilled its obligations under the ESA for the proposed CGS license renewal.
| | Relevant Correspondence The table below lists all relevant letters, e-mails, and other correspondence related to the NRCs informal section 7 consultation with FWS for the proposed CGS license renewal. Copies of each item appear chronologically in Appendix A. |
| 3 Relevant Correspondence The table below lists all relevant letters, e-mails, and other correspondence related to the NRC's informal section 7 consultation with FWS for the proposed CGS license renewal. Copies of each item appear chronologically in Appendix A. March 22, 2010 Letter from B. Pham, RPB1 Chief, NRC, to R. Thorson, Pacific Regional Director, FWS.
| | March 22, 2010 Letter from B. Pham, RPB1 Chief, NRC, to R. Thorson, Pacific Regional Director, FWS. |
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| Request for list of protected species within the area under evaluation for the Columbia Generating Station license renewal application. ML100710046. November 5, 2010 E-mail from D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC, to G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS. | | Request for list of protected species within the area under evaluation for the Columbia Generating Station license renewal application. ML100710046. |
| | November 5, 2010 E-mail from D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC, to G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS. |
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| NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML103120452. November 8, 2010 E-mail from G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS, to D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC. | | NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML103120452. |
| | November 8, 2010 E-mail from G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS, to D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC. |
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| Re: NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML103120486. June 15, 2011 E-mail from D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC, to G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS. | | Re: NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML103120486. |
| | June 15, 2011 E-mail from D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC, to G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS. |
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| Re: NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML111662229. June 16, 2011 E-mail from G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS, to D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC. | | Re: NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML111662229. |
| | June 16, 2011 E-mail from G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS, to D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC. |
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| Re: NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML111680221. August 23, 2011 Letter from D. Wrona, RPB2 Chief, NRC, to R. Thorson, Pacific Regional Director, FWS. | | Re: NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML111680221. |
| | August 23, 2011 Letter from D. Wrona, RPB2 Chief, NRC, to R. Thorson, Pacific Regional Director, FWS. |
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| Biological assessment for informal section 7 consultation related to the license renewal of Columbia Generating Station. ML11161A003. August 23, 2011 Biological Assessment and Essential Fish Habitat Assessment for Columbia Generating Station License Renewal. Appendix D-1 to NUREG-1437, Supplement 47. ML11227A007. September 28, 2011 E-mail from D. Logan, Aquatic Ecologist, NRC, to L. Gauthier, FWS. | | Biological assessment for informal section 7 consultation related to the license renewal of Columbia Generating Station. ML11161A003. |
| | August 23, 2011 Biological Assessment and Essential Fish Habitat Assessment for Columbia Generating Station License Renewal. Appendix D-1 to NUREG-1437, Supplement 47. ML11227A007. |
| | September 28, 2011 E-mail from D. Logan, Aquatic Ecologist, NRC, to L. Gauthier, FWS. |
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| Revised biological assessment conclusion for bull trout in Columbia Generating Station section 7 consultation with FWS. ADAMS No. ML11272A066. October 5, 2011 Letter from K.S. Berg, Washington Fish and Wildlife Office Manager, FWS, to D. Wrona, PRB2 Chief, NRC. | | Revised biological assessment conclusion for bull trout in Columbia Generating Station section 7 consultation with FWS. ADAMS No. ML11272A066. |
| | October 5, 2011 Letter from K.S. Berg, Washington Fish and Wildlife Office Manager, FWS, to D. Wrona, PRB2 Chief, NRC. |
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| Concurrence with the NRC's biological assessment for Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ADAMS No. ML11291A157. | | Concurrence with the NRCs biological assessment for Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ADAMS No. ML11291A157. |
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Summary of Meeting with Q & a Session to Discuss the 2022 Annual Assessment of Safety Performance at CGS
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NRR E-mail Capture - (External_Sender) Energy Northwest Columbia Generating Station 2022 Priority Pollutant Discharge Monitoring Report
ML22147A0932022-06-0606 June 2022
2021 Annual Assessment Public Meeting Summary
ML22034A3932022-02-16016 February 2022
Calendar Year 2021 Security Baseline Completion Memo
ML21140A3892021-05-24024 May 2021
Riv Column 1 EOC 2020 Public Meeting Summary
ML20322A0362020-11-19019 November 2020
Summary of October 19, 2020, Presubmittal Teleconference with Energy Northwest Regarding Proposed COVID-19 Related Biennial Emergency Preparedness Exercise Exemption Request for Columbia Generating Station
ML19053A2922019-02-20020 February 2019
Memorandum to File from P. Longmire Decommissioning Funding Plans for Columbia Generating Station
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Response to Task Interface Agreement 2014-08 - Columbia Generating Station - Assessment of the Design and Licensing Bases for the Tower Makeup System (CAC No. MF4630; EPID L-2014-LRA-0002)
ML18173A0082018-06-20020 June 2018
Cancelling Numerous Inspection Report Numbers
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Response to Task Interface Agreement 2014-07, Columbia Generating Station Design and Licensing Basis for Containment Nitrogen Inerting System and Emergency Diesel Generator Fresh Air Intakes
ML17037B8502017-02-0606 February 2017
08/21/1975 Notice of Meeting with Architect Engineers of Mark II Owners to Discuss Load Combinations and Analytical Techniques for Determining Stresses in Mechanical Components and Structures of Mark II Containments
ML16230A2512016-08-0404 August 2016
Energy Northwest - Response to Volume 13- Emergency Preparedness Procedures
ML16132A5122016-05-16016 May 2016
Notice Of Closed Meeting With USACE, NRC And Energy Northwest To Discuss Flood Analysis Associated With Columbia Generating Station
ML16088A2052016-03-28028 March 2016
Enclosure 1 - (72.30 DFP Reviews to Be Completed 2015) - Memo T Bowers from s Ruffin, Technial Assistance Requests - Review 2015 Tri-Annual Decommissioning Funding Plans for Multiple Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations
ML16088A2042016-03-28028 March 2016
Memo T Bowers from s Ruffin, Technical Assistance Requests - Review 2015 Tri-Annual Decommissioning Funding Plans for Multiple Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations W/ Encl 2 (Template)
ML15173A2732015-06-30030 June 2015
Summary of June 4, 2015, Category 1 Public Meeting with Energy Northwest to Discussion Columbia Generating Station Seismic Hazard Reevaluation Associated with Implementation of Japan Lessons-Learned Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.1,
ML14149A1012014-06-0202 June 2014
Notice of Forthcoming Closed Meeting to Discuss Dam Failure Analysis for Columbia Generating Station
ML14148A3392014-05-30030 May 2014
G20130776/LTR-13-0866 - Memorandum to File and Transcript of 4/30/2014 Petition Review Board Conference Call with Charles Johnson, Oregon & Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility; 2.206 Petition Seismic Hazards at Columbia
ML14050A3502014-02-25025 February 2014
G20130776/LTR-13-0866 - Memorandum to File and Transcript of 2/4/2014 Petition Review Board Conference Call with Charles Johnson, Oregon & Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility; 2.206 Petition Seismic Hazards at Columbia
ML14087A1642013-12-12012 December 2013
Cooling Water Intake Screen NMFS Consultation No. (I/NWR/2011/05286)
ML14091A2182013-12-12012 December 2013
Cooling Water Intake Screen NMFS Consultation No. (I/NWR/2011/05286)
ML13309A0802013-12-11011 December 2013
Memorandum to File: Transcript for 10 CFR 2.206 Petition from Beyond Nuclear (Et Al) Regarding General Electric Mark I and Mark II Boiling-Water Reactors
ML13098A0642013-04-10010 April 2013
Memorandum to File, Verbal Authorization on 4/6/2013 of Relief Request ISI3-13, Temporary Non-Code Repair of Reactor Water Cleanup System Piping to Prevent Reactor Shutdown Until Start of Refueling Outage 21
ML13071A4702013-02-28028 February 2013
Response to NRC Order EA-12-051-Overall Integrated Plan for Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation
ML12278A1212012-10-0404 October 2012
Notice of Pre-licensing Meeting to Discuss Future License Amendment Request to Address Impacts of Remediation Activities Undertaken by Department of Energy in the Owner-Controlled Area at Columbia Generating Station
ML12102A2382012-06-13013 June 2012
Memo Conclusion of Informal Section 7 Consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Columbia Generating Station and Section 7 Consultation Report
ML12157A2722012-06-11011 June 2012
5/31/2012 Summary of Telephone Conference with Licensees Regarding Near Term Task Force Recommendation 2.1 Seismic Reevaluations - Diablo Canyon, 1 and 2, San Onofre, Units 2 and 3, Columbia Generating Station, and Palo Verde, Units 1, 2, a
ML13255A1152012-05-18018 May 2012
E-mail from B. Balsam, NRR to S. Uttal, OGC FW: Section 7 Memo
ML13255A1132012-05-18018 May 2012
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ML13255A1122012-05-17017 May 2012
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ML12101A3952012-05-0404 May 2012
Conclusion of Efh Consultation for Columbia Generating Station and Efh Consultation Report
ML12058A4962012-02-27027 February 2012
License Renewal Application
ML11350A0562011-12-21021 December 2011
12/15/11, Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Energy Northwest, Concerning the Metal Fatigue and Operating Experience Open Items in the Columbia License Renewal Safety Evaluation Repo
ML11348A0142011-12-16016 December 2011
Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on 12/06/11, Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Energy Northwest, Concerning the Metal Fatigue and Operating Experience Open Items in the Columbia License Renewal SER with Open Items
ML11336A1502011-12-12012 December 2011
Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on November 14, 2011, Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Energy Northwest, Concerning the Metal Fatigue Open Item in the Columbia License Renewal Safety Evaluation Report with Open I
ML11339A0872011-12-12012 December 2011
Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on November 28, 2011, Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Energy Northwest, Concerning the Upper Shelf Energy Open Item in the Columbia License Renewal Safety Evaluation Report with O
ML11291A0792011-11-0101 November 2011
09/27/2011 Summary of Public Meetings Conducted to Discuss the Dseis Related to the Review of the Columbia Generating Station License Renewal Application (Tac No. ME3121)
ML11273A0662011-10-0404 October 2011
Summary of the Telephone Conference Call Held on September 29, 2011, Concerning the Inspection Report Pertaining to the Columbia Generating Station, License Renewal Application
ML11238A1582011-09-14014 September 2011
8/25/11 - Summary of Telephone Conference Call Between NRC and Energy Northwest Concerning Drais Pertaining to the SAMA Review of the Columbia Generating Station License Renewal Application
ML11238A1202011-09-0707 September 2011
Notice of Forthcoming Meeting to Discuss the D-SEIS for the Lr of Columbia Generating Station
ML11242A0942011-08-30030 August 2011
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Review of the Columbia Generating Station, License Renewal Application - Safety Evaluation Report with Open Items
ML1117305512011-06-21021 June 2011
Notice of Forthcoming Pre-Licensing Meeting with Energy Northwest to Discuss Proposed Power Range Neutron Monitoring System/Arts/Mellla License Amendment Request for Columbia Generating Station
ML1108714952011-04-0505 April 2011
Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on March 23, 2011, Between NRC and Energy Northwest, Concerning the RAI Pertaining to the Columbia Generating Station, LRA (Tac No. ME3058)
ML1106704962011-03-28028 March 2011
Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on 2/28/11 Btw the USNRC and Energy Northwest Concerning Draft Requests for Additional Information Pertaining to the SAMA Review of the Columbia Generating Station License Renewal Application
ML1102007102011-02-0303 February 2011
01/11/11 Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Energy Northwest Concerning the Request for Additional Information Pertaining to the Columbia Generating Station, License Renewal Applicat
ML1101405882011-01-31031 January 2011
01/12/11 Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held Between NRC and Energy Northwest, Concerning the Responses to RAI Pertaining to the Columbia Generating Station. License Renewal Application
ML1100604382011-01-13013 January 2011
Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on 1/5/11, Between NRC and Energy Northwesy, Concerning the RAI Pertaining to the Columbia Generating Station License Renewal Application (Tac No. ME3058)
ML1100500182011-01-0606 January 2011
Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on January 3, 2011, Between the NRC and Energy Northwest, Concerning the Request for Additional Information Pertaining to the Columbia Generating Station, License Renewal Application (TAC Number ME3
ML1034003172010-12-14014 December 2010
Notice of Forthcoming Pre-application Meeting on 1/18/2011 with Energy Northwest to Discuss Proposed Power Range Neutron Monitoring System/Arts/Mellla License Amendment Request
ML1100300742010-12-14014 December 2010
Correction to Forthcoming Pre-Licensing Meeting with Energy Northwest(Tac No. ME5129), to Discuss Proposed Installation of a Digital Power Range Neutron Monitoring System, Average Power Range Monitor/Rod Block Monitor/Technical Specificatio
2023-06-05
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Category:Report
MONTHYEARGO2-23-105, Licensing Basis Document Update and Biennial Commitment Change Report2023-12-12012 December 2023
Licensing Basis Document Update and Biennial Commitment Change Report
ML21349B3532021-12-15015 December 2021
Attachment 4: Technical Specification Bases, Revision 124
ML21349B3382021-12-15015 December 2021
10 CFR 50.71 Maintenance of Records Licensing Basis Document Update and Biennial Commitment Change Report
ML21349B3522021-12-15015 December 2021
Attachment 4: Licensee Controlled Specifications, Revision 122
GO2-21-041, Report of Changes or Errors in Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accident Analysis Models Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.462021-03-15015 March 2021
Report of Changes or Errors in Emergency Core Cooling System Loss of Coolant Accident Analysis Models Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.46
GO2-20-039, Energy Northwest to EFSEC, Fish Entraiment Characterization Final Report2020-02-26026 February 2020
Energy Northwest to EFSEC, Fish Entraiment Characterization Final Report
GO2-19-136, Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(F)Regarding Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi2019-09-26026 September 2019
Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(F)Regarding Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi
GO2-19-100, Report of Full Compliance with Phase 1 and Phase 2 of June 6, 2013 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents Capable of Operation Under Severe Accident Conditions (Order No. EA-13-109)2019-08-20020 August 2019
Report of Full Compliance with Phase 1 and Phase 2 of June 6, 2013 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents Capable of Operation Under Severe Accident Conditions (Order No. EA-13-109)
GO2-19-035, Energy Northwest to Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, Columbia Generating Station Fish Entrainment Study Interim Report2019-02-0707 February 2019
Energy Northwest to Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, Columbia Generating Station Fish Entrainment Study Interim Report
ML18285A4502018-04-18018 April 2018
1175ENWCGS, Revision 00, Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Perforated Intake Screens at Columbia Generating Station.
GO2-17-139, Technical Specifications Section 5.6.4 Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation Report2017-08-0303 August 2017
Technical Specifications Section 5.6.4 Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation Report
ML17072A0362017-03-10010 March 2017
Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) Biological Opinion, and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act Essential Fish Habitat Response for Renewing the Operating License for Columbia Generating Station, Richland, Washington
ML16337A1092016-12-0707 December 2016
Interim Staff Response to Reevaluated Flood Hazards Submitted in Response to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Information Request; Flood-Causing Mechanism Reevaluation
ML16333A0942016-12-0707 December 2016
Current Design Basis Flood Hazards for Use in the MSA
GO2-16-104, LAR to Change EAL Scheme2016-07-28028 July 2016
LAR to Change EAL Scheme
ML16214A3722016-07-28028 July 2016
Summary of Radiological Calibration Turbine Building Ventilation System Exhaust Monitor TEA-RIS-13
GO2-16-024, Technical Specifications Section 5.6.4 Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation Report2016-01-25025 January 2016
Technical Specifications Section 5.6.4 Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation Report
GO2-16-001, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, (ISFSI) - Transmittal of the Biennial 50.59/72.48 Report2016-01-20020 January 2016
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, (ISFSI) - Transmittal of the Biennial 50.59/72.48 Report
ML15355A4862015-12-21021 December 2015
Revision 87 to Licensee Controlled Specifications (LCS)
GO2-15-110, Enclosure 2, Revision 2 to 001N6043.5-NP, Energy Northwest Columbia Generating Station Jet Pump 17/18 Riser Evaluation at 106% Rated Core Flow (115 Mlbs/Hr), Non-Proprietary2015-08-31031 August 2015
Enclosure 2, Revision 2 to 001N6043.5-NP, Energy Northwest Columbia Generating Station Jet Pump 17/18 Riser Evaluation at 106% Rated Core Flow (115 Mlbs/Hr), Non-Proprietary
ML14335A1582015-03-25025 March 2015
Interim Staff Evaluation Relating to Overall Integrated Plan in Response to Order EA-13-109 (Severe Accident Capable Hardened Vents)
GO2-15-045, Seismic Hazard and Screening Report, Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(F) Regarding Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident2015-03-12012 March 2015
Seismic Hazard and Screening Report, Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(F) Regarding Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident
GO2-15-039, TIA XXXX-XX, Tower Makeup System Unresolved Issue2015-03-0606 March 2015
TIA XXXX-XX, Tower Makeup System Unresolved Issue
ML14176A9612014-06-24024 June 2014
Submittal of Non-Proprietary BWROG Technical Product, BWROGTP-11-006 - ECCS Containment Walkdown Procedure, Rev 1 (January 2011), as Formally Requested During the Public Meeting Held on April 30, 2014
ML14064A3112014-03-11011 March 2014
Staff Assessment of the Seismic Walkdown Report Supporting Implementation of Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3 Related to Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
ML13337A2662014-01-29029 January 2014
Interim Staff Evaluation and Audit Report Related to Overall Integrated Plan in Response to Order EA-12-049 (Mitigation Strategies)
ML14037A1752014-01-21021 January 2014
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Biennial Commitment Changes and 50.59/72.48 Report
ML13357A3222013-12-21021 December 2013
Mega-Tech Services, LLC, Technical Evaluation Report Regarding the Overall Integrated Plan for Columbia Generating Station, TAC No.: MF0796
GO2-13-151, NEDO-33813, Rev. 2, Technical Specification Change Support for Rhr/Lpci and LPCS Flow Rate. Long-Term LOCA Containment Response and ECCS/Non-LOCA Evaluations.2013-09-30030 September 2013
NEDO-33813, Rev. 2, Technical Specification Change Support for Rhr/Lpci and LPCS Flow Rate. Long-Term LOCA Containment Response and ECCS/Non-LOCA Evaluations.
ML13241A2642013-08-12012 August 2013
Enclosure 2 - Columbia Generating Station, Final Seismic Walkdown Summary Report (Public Version)
ML13108A2192013-04-0404 April 2013
RWCU Regenerative Heat Exchanger Piping Repair Patch Analysis
ML13015A2732012-12-31031 December 2012
NEDO-33698, Rev 2, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Design Report on Computer Integrity, Test and Calibration, and Fault Detection
ML13015A2722012-12-31031 December 2012
NEDO-33685, Rev 2, Digital I&C-ISG-06 Compliance for Columbia Generating Station Numac Power Range Neutron Monitoring Retrofit Plus Option III Stability Trip Function.
ML12328A0792012-11-30030 November 2012
NEDO-33789, Revision 0, Numac Power Range Neutron Monitoring Components 268X1331TCG001, 268X1332TCG001, G002 268X1333TCG001, Qualification Summary for Energy Northwest (Enw) Columbia Generating Station (Cgs), Attachment 5
ML12328A0782012-10-31031 October 2012
NEDO-33751, Revision 3, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Reliability Analysis, Attachment 3
GO2-12-165, Initial Seismic Walkdown Summary Report, Enclosure 22012-10-30030 October 2012
Initial Seismic Walkdown Summary Report, Enclosure 2
GO2-12-105, Submittal of Phase 2 Information in Support of License Amendment Request to Change Technical Specifications in Support of Prnm /Arts/Mellla Implementation; NEDO-33750, NEDO-33753; NEDO-33754: NEDO-33755; & NEDO-337582012-07-31031 July 2012
Submittal of Phase 2 Information in Support of License Amendment Request to Change Technical Specifications in Support of Prnm /Arts/Mellla Implementation; NEDO-33750, NEDO-33753; NEDO-33754: NEDO-33755; & NEDO-33758
ML12102A2382012-06-13013 June 2012
Memo Conclusion of Informal Section 7 Consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Columbia Generating Station and Section 7 Consultation Report
ML1216000172012-06-11011 June 2012
Review of 60-Day Response to Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendation 9.3 of the Near Term Task Force Review of Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident
ML12101A3952012-05-0404 May 2012
Conclusion of Efh Consultation for Columbia Generating Station and Efh Consultation Report
ML12040A0772012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33697, Revision 1, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Design Analysis Report
ML12040A0742012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33685, Revision 1, Digital I&C-ISG-06 Compliance for Columbia Generating Station Numac Power Range Neutron Monitoring Retrofit Plus Option III Stability Trip Function
ML12040A0762012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33694, Revision 1, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Diversity and Defense-in-Depth (D3) Analysis
ML12040A0802012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33507, Revision 1, Columbia Generating Station Aprm/Rbm/Technical Specifications / Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis (Arts/Mellla)
ML12040A0792012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33698, Revision 1, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Design Report on Computer Integrity, Test and Calibration, and Fault Detection. Enclosure 2, Attachment 14 to List of Commitments and Enclosure 3 Are
ML12040A0752011-11-30030 November 2011
NEDO-33690, Revision 0, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Response Time Analysis Report
GO2-11-180, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding the License Renewal Application2011-11-10010 November 2011
Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding the License Renewal Application
ML1127000692011-09-26026 September 2011
Enclosure 2, Mfn 10-245 R4, Description of the Evaluation and Surveillance Recommendations for BWR/2-5 Plants
GO2-11-072, 10 CFR 50.46 Report of Changes or Errors in ECCS LOCA Analysis Models2011-04-0505 April 2011
10 CFR 50.46 Report of Changes or Errors in ECCS LOCA Analysis Models
ML1024403422010-08-19019 August 2010
Columbia Generating Station - Response to Request for Additional Information License Renewal Application
2023-12-12
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Category:Technical
MONTHYEARML21349B3522021-12-15015 December 2021
Attachment 4: Licensee Controlled Specifications, Revision 122
ML21349B3532021-12-15015 December 2021
Attachment 4: Technical Specification Bases, Revision 124
GO2-20-039, Energy Northwest to EFSEC, Fish Entraiment Characterization Final Report2020-02-26026 February 2020
Energy Northwest to EFSEC, Fish Entraiment Characterization Final Report
GO2-19-136, Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(F)Regarding Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi2019-09-26026 September 2019
Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(F)Regarding Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi
GO2-19-100, Report of Full Compliance with Phase 1 and Phase 2 of June 6, 2013 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents Capable of Operation Under Severe Accident Conditions (Order No. EA-13-109)2019-08-20020 August 2019
Report of Full Compliance with Phase 1 and Phase 2 of June 6, 2013 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents Capable of Operation Under Severe Accident Conditions (Order No. EA-13-109)
GO2-19-035, Energy Northwest to Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, Columbia Generating Station Fish Entrainment Study Interim Report2019-02-0707 February 2019
Energy Northwest to Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, Columbia Generating Station Fish Entrainment Study Interim Report
ML18285A4502018-04-18018 April 2018
1175ENWCGS, Revision 00, Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Perforated Intake Screens at Columbia Generating Station.
ML17072A0362017-03-10010 March 2017
Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) Biological Opinion, and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act Essential Fish Habitat Response for Renewing the Operating License for Columbia Generating Station, Richland, Washington
ML15355A4862015-12-21021 December 2015
Revision 87 to Licensee Controlled Specifications (LCS)
GO2-15-110, Enclosure 2, Revision 2 to 001N6043.5-NP, Energy Northwest Columbia Generating Station Jet Pump 17/18 Riser Evaluation at 106% Rated Core Flow (115 Mlbs/Hr), Non-Proprietary2015-08-31031 August 2015
Enclosure 2, Revision 2 to 001N6043.5-NP, Energy Northwest Columbia Generating Station Jet Pump 17/18 Riser Evaluation at 106% Rated Core Flow (115 Mlbs/Hr), Non-Proprietary
GO2-15-045, Seismic Hazard and Screening Report, Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(F) Regarding Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident2015-03-12012 March 2015
Seismic Hazard and Screening Report, Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(F) Regarding Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident
ML14176A9612014-06-24024 June 2014
Submittal of Non-Proprietary BWROG Technical Product, BWROGTP-11-006 - ECCS Containment Walkdown Procedure, Rev 1 (January 2011), as Formally Requested During the Public Meeting Held on April 30, 2014
ML14064A3112014-03-11011 March 2014
Staff Assessment of the Seismic Walkdown Report Supporting Implementation of Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3 Related to Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
ML13337A2662014-01-29029 January 2014
Interim Staff Evaluation and Audit Report Related to Overall Integrated Plan in Response to Order EA-12-049 (Mitigation Strategies)
ML13357A3222013-12-21021 December 2013
Mega-Tech Services, LLC, Technical Evaluation Report Regarding the Overall Integrated Plan for Columbia Generating Station, TAC No.: MF0796
GO2-13-151, NEDO-33813, Rev. 2, Technical Specification Change Support for Rhr/Lpci and LPCS Flow Rate. Long-Term LOCA Containment Response and ECCS/Non-LOCA Evaluations.2013-09-30030 September 2013
NEDO-33813, Rev. 2, Technical Specification Change Support for Rhr/Lpci and LPCS Flow Rate. Long-Term LOCA Containment Response and ECCS/Non-LOCA Evaluations.
ML13108A2192013-04-0404 April 2013
RWCU Regenerative Heat Exchanger Piping Repair Patch Analysis
ML13015A2732012-12-31031 December 2012
NEDO-33698, Rev 2, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Design Report on Computer Integrity, Test and Calibration, and Fault Detection
ML13015A2722012-12-31031 December 2012
NEDO-33685, Rev 2, Digital I&C-ISG-06 Compliance for Columbia Generating Station Numac Power Range Neutron Monitoring Retrofit Plus Option III Stability Trip Function.
ML12328A0792012-11-30030 November 2012
NEDO-33789, Revision 0, Numac Power Range Neutron Monitoring Components 268X1331TCG001, 268X1332TCG001, G002 268X1333TCG001, Qualification Summary for Energy Northwest (Enw) Columbia Generating Station (Cgs), Attachment 5
ML12328A0782012-10-31031 October 2012
NEDO-33751, Revision 3, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Reliability Analysis, Attachment 3
GO2-12-165, Initial Seismic Walkdown Summary Report, Enclosure 22012-10-30030 October 2012
Initial Seismic Walkdown Summary Report, Enclosure 2
GO2-12-105, Submittal of Phase 2 Information in Support of License Amendment Request to Change Technical Specifications in Support of Prnm /Arts/Mellla Implementation; NEDO-33750, NEDO-33753; NEDO-33754: NEDO-33755; & NEDO-337582012-07-31031 July 2012
Submittal of Phase 2 Information in Support of License Amendment Request to Change Technical Specifications in Support of Prnm /Arts/Mellla Implementation; NEDO-33750, NEDO-33753; NEDO-33754: NEDO-33755; & NEDO-33758
ML12102A2382012-06-13013 June 2012
Memo Conclusion of Informal Section 7 Consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Columbia Generating Station and Section 7 Consultation Report
ML12040A0742012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33685, Revision 1, Digital I&C-ISG-06 Compliance for Columbia Generating Station Numac Power Range Neutron Monitoring Retrofit Plus Option III Stability Trip Function
ML12040A0762012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33694, Revision 1, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Diversity and Defense-in-Depth (D3) Analysis
ML12040A0792012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33698, Revision 1, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Design Report on Computer Integrity, Test and Calibration, and Fault Detection. Enclosure 2, Attachment 14 to List of Commitments and Enclosure 3 Are
ML12040A0772012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33697, Revision 1, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Design Analysis Report
ML12040A0802012-01-31031 January 2012
NEDO-33507, Revision 1, Columbia Generating Station Aprm/Rbm/Technical Specifications / Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis (Arts/Mellla)
ML12040A0752011-11-30030 November 2011
NEDO-33690, Revision 0, Columbia Generating Station Power Range Neutron Monitoring System Response Time Analysis Report
GO2-10-071, 0000-0101-7647-R2, Columbia Generating Station. Plant-Specific Responses Required by Numac Prnm Retrofit Plus Option III Stability Trip Function Topical Report (NEDC-32410P-A)2010-04-30030 April 2010
0000-0101-7647-R2, Columbia Generating Station. Plant-Specific Responses Required by Numac Prnm Retrofit Plus Option III Stability Trip Function Topical Report (NEDC-32410P-A)
ML1002506542010-01-19019 January 2010
Columbia Generating Station - License Renewal Application, Technical Information, Pages 3.4-1 to D-2
GO2-09-001, Gnf S-0000-0092-8136, Revision 0, GE14 Thermal Hydraulic Compatibility with Columbia Legacy Fuel, October 2008 (Non-Proprietary Version)2008-10-31031 October 2008
Gnf S-0000-0092-8136, Revision 0, GE14 Thermal Hydraulic Compatibility with Columbia Legacy Fuel, October 2008 (Non-Proprietary Version)
ML0821900132008-08-0707 August 2008
Monthly Operating Reports Second Quarter 2008
GO2-08-108, NEDO-33419, GEXL97 Correlation Applicable to ATRIUM-10 Fuel, Non-Proprietary Version2008-06-30030 June 2008
NEDO-33419, GEXL97 Correlation Applicable to ATRIUM-10 Fuel, Non-Proprietary Version
GO2-06-105, Response to Request for Additional Information Related to Alternative Source Term License Amendment Request2006-08-0707 August 2006
Response to Request for Additional Information Related to Alternative Source Term License Amendment Request
ML0532700812005-10-0303 October 2005
Rev. 0 to Inservice Testing Program Plan, Third Ten-Year Inspection Interval (December 13, 2005 Through December 2014).
ML0522802622005-05-31031 May 2005
GE-NE-0000-0040-1432-00-01, Rev 0, Historical Licensing Evaluation of Post-CRDA RCIC Operation for Columbia Generating Station.
ML0512901072005-04-0606 April 2005
Emergency Response Data System Change to Data Point Library
ML0422303882004-06-0303 June 2004
C106-04-0001-5801, Columbia Generating Station Risk Assessment to Support ILRT (Type a) Interval Extension Request.
ML17037B8851978-01-27027 January 1978
Letter Regarding a GE Report, Analytical Model for Estimating Drag Forces on Rigid Submerged Structures Caused by LOCA and Safety Relief Valve Ramshead Air Discharges, NEDO-21471, Dated September, 1977
ML17037B8881977-11-21021 November 1977
Letter Regarding Nedo 24070, Mark II Containment Supporting Program Report - Ramshead Safety/Relief Valve Load - Methodology Summary, September, 1977
ML17037B8911977-11-0303 November 1977
Letter Regarding Amendment 2, Supplement 2 (September 1977) to Mark II Containment Dynamic Forcing Functions Information Report (Dffr), NEDO-21061, Rev. 2
ML17037B8921977-10-25025 October 1977
Letter Regarding GE Topical Report Nedo 23617 Mark II Lead Plant Topical Report: Pool Boundary and Main Vent Chugging Load Justification, Dated July, 1977
ML17037B8941977-09-26026 September 1977
Letter Regarding GE Report Technical Basis for the Use of the Square Root of the Sum of Squares (Srss) Method for Combining Dynamic Loads on Mark II Plants - July, 1977
ML17037B8901977-09-23023 September 1977
Letter Regarding Mark II Containment Program Report, Comparison of the 1/3 Scale Mark II Containment Multivent Pool Swell Data with Analytical Methods, NEDO-21667, August 1977
ML17037B8951977-09-15015 September 1977
Letter Regarding Amendment 2, Supplement 1 (August 1977) to Mark II Containment Dynamic Forcing Functions Information Report (Dffr), NEDO-21061, Rev. 2
ML18191A2741976-01-12012 January 1976
Wppss Nuclear Project No. 2. Clarification of Criteria, Pipe Rupture Protection Inside Containment
ML18191A3601975-09-0505 September 1975
Letter from Wppss to NRC of Final Report on the Successful Disposition of the Fabrication Difficulties on the WNP-2 Containment Vessel
ML18191A2361975-03-26026 March 1975
Wppss Nuclear Project No. 2, Response to Request for Additional Information, Pipe Rupture Protection Inside Containment
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June 13, 2012 MEMORANDUM TO: Jeremy J. Susco, Acting Chief Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM: Briana Balsam, Biologist /RA/
Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Dennis Logan, Aquatic Ecologist /RA B. Balsam for/
Environmental Review and Guidance Update Branch Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
SUBJECT:
CONCLUSION OF INFORMAL SECTION 7 CONSULTATION WITH U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION AND SECTION 7 CONSULTATION REPORT The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has fulfilled its obligations under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA) for species under the U.S. Fish and Wildlifes (FWS) jurisdiction for the proposed license renewal of Columbia Generating Station. The enclosed FWS Section 7 Consultation Report summarizes the consultation and includes the staffs biological assessment and all relevant correspondence between the NRC and FWS pursuant to the consultation. Dennis Logan, Aquatic Biologist, and Briana Balsam, Biologist, were the main points of contact for this consultation.
Docket No. 50-397
Enclosure:
As stated CONTACT: Dennis Logan, NRR/DLR Brian Balsam, NRR/DLR 301-415-0490 301-415-1042
ML12102A238 OFFICE RERB:DLR LA:RPB2:DLR OGC (NLO) RERB:DLR RERB: DLR NAME BBalsam IKing LSubin BBalsam DLogan (BBalsam for)
DATE 4/18/12 4/18/12 5/8/12 6/13/12 6/13/12
Memo to J. Susco from B. Balsam and D. Logan dated June 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
CONCLUSION OF INFORMAL SECTION 7 CONSULTATION WITH U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION AND SECTION 7 CONSULTATION REPORT DISTRIBUTION:
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FWS Section 7 Consultation Report Columbia Generating Station License Renewal June 2012 Docket Number 50-397 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rockville, Maryland Prepared by:
Briana Balsam Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
FWS Section 7 Consultation Report for Columbia Generating Station License Renewal Introduction Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA) directs Federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as appropriate, to ensure that any action that the agency authorizes, funds, or carries out does not jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species or cause adverse modification to designated critical habitat.
This report summarizes the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC; the staff) efforts to comply with section 7 of the ESA, during the staffs review of Energy Northwests license renewal application for Columbia Generating Station (CGS), located in the town of Benton County, Washington.
Section 7 Consultation Summary In a letter dated January 20, 2010, Energy Northwest submitted an application to the NRC to issue a renewed operating license for CGS that, if granted, would allow the facility to operate for an additional 20-year period beyond the initial 40-year licensing term. The current licensing term ends on December 20, 2023. As part of the NRCs environmental review for the proposed license renewal, the NRC staff coordinated with the NMFS to determine potential adverse impacts to species and habitats protected under the ESA. The staff also performed a concurrent assessment of potential impacts all environmental resources, which is documented in NUREG-1437, Supplement 47, the NRCs supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for CGS license renewal, which the NRC prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA).
During its review, the staff concluded that the proposed license renewal may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) and would have no effect on any other Federally listed species under FWSs jurisdiction. The FWS concurred with this determination on October 5, 2011.
Species and Habitats Considered The table on the following page identifies the three Federally listed species under FWSs jurisdiction that occur or have the potential to occur in the vicinity of CGS and that NRC considered during its environmental review of the license renewal application. The biological assessment also considers designated critical habitat for the bull trout. The NRC did not identify any proposed species or proposed critical habitat that would be affected by the proposed license renewal. In addition to listed species, the SEIS considers three species that are candidates for Federal listing. These species appear in the following table, but were not included in the biological assessment.
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Table 1. Federally Listed Species Considered Under FWSs Jurisdiction Species Federal ESA Effect Status(a) Determination pygmy rabbit E no effect (Brachylagus idahoensis) greater sage grouse C no effect (Centrocercus urophasianus) yellow-billed cuckoo C no effect (Coccyzus americanus)
Ute ladies-tresses T no effect (Spiranthes diluvialis)
Umtanum desert buckwheat C no effect (Eriogonum codium) bull trout T may affect, but not likely (Salvelinus confluentus) to adversely affect (a)
C=candidate; E=endangered; T=threatened Consultation History The NRC staff initiated informal section 7 consultation with the FWS on March 22, 2010, when the NRC sent a letter requesting information on Federally listed endangered or threatened, proposed, and candidate species, as well as any designated critical habitat that may be in the vicinity of CGS and its associated transmission line rights-of-way. The NRC followed up on this request via e-mail on November 5, 2010. The FWS responded in an e-mail dated November 8, 2010, and identified a single aquatic speciesthe bull troutunder its jurisdiction that is Federally listed as threatened and has been reported in the Hanford Reach in the vicinity of the CGS facility. Further, the FWS indicated that proposed critical habitat for the bull trout occurred within the action area.
Because the NRC did not prepare its biological assessment within the 180-day timeframe specified at Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (50 CFR) 402.12(i), the NRC confirmed the accuracy of the species list in an e-mail to FWS on June 15, 2011. The FWS responded on June 16, 2011, confirming that the bull trout was the only listed species in the area under the NRCs review and that the FWS had designated bull trout critical habitat, which had been proposed at the time of the NRC and FWSs last correspondence.
NRC prepared a biological assessment, in which the staff concluded that the proposed CGS license renewal would have no effect on the bull trout or its critical habitat. The NRC forwarded its biological assessment to FWS in a letter dated August 23, 2011. After discussing the biological assessment with FWS staff, the NRC revised its effect determination regarding bull trout to may affect, but not likely to adversely affect the species in an e-mail dated September 28, 2011. The FWS concurred with this determination in a letter dated October 5, 2011. This letter concluded informal section 7 consultation. Thus, the NRC has fulfilled its obligations under the ESA for the proposed CGS license renewal.
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Relevant Correspondence The table below lists all relevant letters, e-mails, and other correspondence related to the NRCs informal section 7 consultation with FWS for the proposed CGS license renewal. Copies of each item appear chronologically in Appendix A.
March 22, 2010 Letter from B. Pham, RPB1 Chief, NRC, to R. Thorson, Pacific Regional Director, FWS.
Subject:
Request for list of protected species within the area under evaluation for the Columbia Generating Station license renewal application. ML100710046.
November 5, 2010 E-mail from D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC, to G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS.
Subject:
NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML103120452.
November 8, 2010 E-mail from G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS, to D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC.
Subject:
Re: NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML103120486.
June 15, 2011 E-mail from D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC, to G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS.
Subject:
Re: NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML111662229.
June 16, 2011 E-mail from G. Kurz, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, FWS, to D. Doyle, Project Manager, NRC.
Subject:
Re: NRC - Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ML111680221.
August 23, 2011 Letter from D. Wrona, RPB2 Chief, NRC, to R. Thorson, Pacific Regional Director, FWS.
Subject:
Biological assessment for informal section 7 consultation related to the license renewal of Columbia Generating Station. ML11161A003.
August 23, 2011 Biological Assessment and Essential Fish Habitat Assessment for Columbia Generating Station License Renewal. Appendix D-1 to NUREG-1437, Supplement 47. ML11227A007.
September 28, 2011 E-mail from D. Logan, Aquatic Ecologist, NRC, to L. Gauthier, FWS.
Subject:
Revised biological assessment conclusion for bull trout in Columbia Generating Station section 7 consultation with FWS. ADAMS No. ML11272A066.
October 5, 2011 Letter from K.S. Berg, Washington Fish and Wildlife Office Manager, FWS, to D. Wrona, PRB2 Chief, NRC.
Subject:
Concurrence with the NRCs biological assessment for Columbia Generating Station license renewal. ADAMS No. ML11291A157.
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