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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Warren Chris Swartz, Jr., President Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 16429 Beartown Rd Baraga, MI 49908
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear President Swartz:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56
cc w/encl: Listserv G. Loonsfoot, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Levi Carrick, Sr, Chairman Bay Mills Indian Community 12104 West Lakeshore Drive Brimley, MI 49715
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Carrick:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv P. Carrick, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Al Pedwaydon, Council Chair Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2605 N. West Bay Shore Dr.
Peshawbestown, MI 49682
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Council Chair Pedwaydon:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. James Williams, Jr., Tribal Chairman Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians P.O. Box 249 Watersmeet, MI 49969
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Williams:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
J. Williams, Jr A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv G. Martin, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Ms. Regina Gasco-Bentley, Tribal Chairperson Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians 7500 Odawa Circle Harbor Springs, MI 49740
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairperson Gasco-Bentley:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
R. Gasco-Bentley A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. John Warren, Chairman Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians 58620 Sink Road Box 180 Dowagiac, MI 49047
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Warren:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv M. Winchester, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Aaron A. Payment, Tribal Chairperson Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan 523 Ashmun St.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF ENRICO FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Tribal Chairperson Payment:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Kenneth Meshigaud, Tribal Chairperson Hannahville Indian Community N14911 Hannahville B-1 Rd Wilson MI 49896
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Tribal Chairperson Meshigaud:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Dan Green THPO/Chief Planning Officer Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way Fulton, MI 49052
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Mr. Green:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Steve Pego, Chief Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan 7070 E. Broadway Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Pego:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv W. Johnson, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. D.K. Sprague, Tribal Chairman Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan 1743 142nd Avenue P.O. Box 218 Dorr, MI 49323
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Tribal Chairman Sprague:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
D. A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Larry Romanelli, Ogema Little River Band of Ottawa Indians 375 River St Manistee, MI 49660
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Mr. Romanelli:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv J. Sam II, THPO
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Harold "Gus" Frank, Chairman Forest County Potawatomi 5416 Everybody's Rd. P.O. Box 340 Crandon, WI 54520
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF ENRICO FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Frank:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv M. Cook, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015 Mr. Ron Sparkman, Chief Shawnee Tribe P.O. Box 189 29 S Hwy 69A Miami, OK 74355
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Sparkman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Kerry Holton, President Delaware Nation 3 Mi. N. of Anadarko on Highway 281 Main Office Bldg 100 P.O. Box 825 Anadarko, OK 73005
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear President Holton:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56
cc w/encl: Listserv
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015 Mr. Billy Friend, Chief Wyandotte Nation 64700 E. Highway 60 Wyandotte, OK 74370
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Friend:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Ms. Ethel E. Cook, Chief Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma 13 South Highway 69A Miami, OK 74354
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Cook:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
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EKeegan DWrona RHoffman UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Warren Chris Swartz, Jr., President Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 16429 Beartown Rd Baraga, MI 49908
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear President Swartz:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56
cc w/encl: Listserv G. Loonsfoot, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Levi Carrick, Sr, Chairman Bay Mills Indian Community 12104 West Lakeshore Drive Brimley, MI 49715
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Carrick:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv P. Carrick, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Al Pedwaydon, Council Chair Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2605 N. West Bay Shore Dr.
Peshawbestown, MI 49682
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Council Chair Pedwaydon:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. James Williams, Jr., Tribal Chairman Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians P.O. Box 249 Watersmeet, MI 49969
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Williams:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
J. Williams, Jr A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv G. Martin, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Ms. Regina Gasco-Bentley, Tribal Chairperson Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians 7500 Odawa Circle Harbor Springs, MI 49740
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairperson Gasco-Bentley:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
R. Gasco-Bentley A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. John Warren, Chairman Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians 58620 Sink Road Box 180 Dowagiac, MI 49047
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Warren:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv M. Winchester, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Aaron A. Payment, Tribal Chairperson Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan 523 Ashmun St.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF ENRICO FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Tribal Chairperson Payment:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Kenneth Meshigaud, Tribal Chairperson Hannahville Indian Community N14911 Hannahville B-1 Rd Wilson MI 49896
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Tribal Chairperson Meshigaud:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Dan Green THPO/Chief Planning Officer Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way Fulton, MI 49052
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Mr. Green:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Steve Pego, Chief Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan 7070 E. Broadway Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Pego:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv W. Johnson, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. D.K. Sprague, Tribal Chairman Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan 1743 142nd Avenue P.O. Box 218 Dorr, MI 49323
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Tribal Chairman Sprague:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
D. A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Larry Romanelli, Ogema Little River Band of Ottawa Indians 375 River St Manistee, MI 49660
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Mr. Romanelli:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv J. Sam II, THPO
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Mr. Harold "Gus" Frank, Chairman Forest County Potawatomi 5416 Everybody's Rd. P.O. Box 340 Crandon, WI 54520
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF ENRICO FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chairman Frank:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv M. Cook, THPO UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015 Mr. Ron Sparkman, Chief Shawnee Tribe P.O. Box 189 29 S Hwy 69A Miami, OK 74355
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Sparkman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Kerry Holton, President Delaware Nation 3 Mi. N. of Anadarko on Highway 281 Main Office Bldg 100 P.O. Box 825 Anadarko, OK 73005
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear President Holton:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015 Mr. Billy Friend, Chief Wyandotte Nation 64700 E. Highway 60 Wyandotte, OK 74370
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Friend:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 3, 2015
Ms. Ethel E. Cook, Chief Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma 13 South Highway 69A Miami, OK 74354
SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL OF FERMI UNIT 2, FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Dear Chief Cook:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting an environmental review of the effects of renewing the operating license for Fermi 2. Fermi 2 is located in Monroe County, Michigan, approximately 30 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan, and 7 miles from the United States-Canada border. Fermi 2 is operated by DTE Electric Company (DTE). As part of its review, the NRC has completed a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the license renewal of Fermi 2. This letter is to inform you and members of your tribe that the draft SEIS for the license renewal of Fermi 2 is available for public comment. The SEIS includes analyses of relevant environmental issues, including potential impacts to historic, archeological, and cultural properties from continued plant operation associated with license renewal. As stated in our letter to your tribe dated July 8, 2014, 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©. In the context of NEPA, the NRC's preliminary determination is that any impact from continued power plant operations and maintenance activities during the license renewal term on historical and archaeological resources located in the area of potential effect would be small. Under the provisions of NHPA, the NRC determined that no historic properties would be affected by this undertaking (the renewal of the Fermi 2 operating license). The justification for these conclusions is explained in the draft SEIS. As discussed in the draft SEIS, the NRC's recommendation is that the adverse environmental impacts of license renewal for Fermi 2 are not so great that preserving the option of license renewal for energy-planning decisionmakers would be unreasonable. This recommendation is based on (1) the analysis and findings in NUREG 1437, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Revision 2;" (2) the environmental report submitted by DTE; (3) consultation with Federal, State, Tribal and local agencies; (4) the NRC's environmental review; and (5) consideration of public comments received during the scoping process.
A copy of the draft SEIS with these conclusions is enclosed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8©, we are requesting your comments on the draft supplement and on our preliminary conclusions. Electronic comments on the draft SEIS may be submitted to the NRC by accessing www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket ID NRC-2014-0109. Written comments should be submitted by mail to: 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 SEIS ends on December 28, 2015. A public meeting to discuss the findings of the draft SEIS will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at the Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until 9:00 p.m., as necessary. A notice will be published shortly providing more details about this meeting. A separate Notice of Availability of the draft SEIS 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. 50-341
Enclosure:
NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 56 cc w/encl: Listserv
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