ML19161A139

Pre-Notice of Disbursement from Decommissioning Trust

ML19161A139
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	06/05/2019
From:	Metzger G, Brian Sullivan Bank of New York Mellon, Entergy Nuclear Operations
To:	Ho Nieh Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
2.19.039
Download: ML19161A139 (2)

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,~Enter w. Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Pl mouth, MA 02360 Brian R. Sullivan Site Vice President 10 CFR 50.75(h)(1 )(iv) 10 CFR 50.82(a)(8)(ii) 2.19.039 June 5, 2019 Mr. Ho Nieh Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555

Subject:

Pre-Notice of Disbursement from De~ommissioning Trust Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station NRC Docket No. 50-293 Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-35

Dear Mr. Nieh:

NRC regulations at 10 CFR 50. 75(h)(1 )(iv) provide that, except for withdrawals being made under§ 50.82(a)(8) or for payments of ordinary administrative costs (including taxes) and other incidental expenses of the nuclear decommissioning trust fund (including legal, accounting, actuarial, and trustee expenses) in connection with the operation of the fund, no disbursement or payment may be made from the fund until written notice of the intention to make a disbursement or payment has been given to the Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation at least 30 working days before the date of the intended disbursement or payment.

This letter provides the NRC written notification of The Bank of New York Mellon's intent as directed trustee, upon receipt of a completed disbursement certificate from Entergy Nuclear Generation Company, to make a disbursement from the Entergy Nuclear Generation Company (ENGC) Master Decommissioning Trust. The disbursement is payment for decommissioning (i.e., license termination) planning costs, as incurred pursuant to 10 CFR 50.82(a)(8)(ii), not to exceed $18 million at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. ENGC has confirmed (or prior to the corresponding disbursement shall have confirmed) that the payments to be disbursed are less than or equal to three (3) percent of the generic amount specified in 10 CFR 50. 75 and are for legitimate license termination planning expenses.

The disbursement frpm the Entergy Nuclear Generation Company Master Decommissioning Trust is planned to be made thirty (30) working days following the date of this letter, unless the trustee receives prior written notice of objection from the NRC Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.

There are no regulatory commitments contained in this letter.

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2.19.039 Page 2 of 2 Should you have any questions concerning this letter or require additional information, please contact Mr. Gien Metzger at 412-234-0573 or Mr. Brian Sullivan at 508*830-8899.

Sincerely,

/IL~

Glen Metzger Brian R. Sullivan Vice President & Service Director Site Vice President The Bank of New York Mellon Entergy Nuclear Generation Company DR/BRS/mp cc: NRC Document Control Desk NRC Region I, Regional Administrator NRC Senior Resident Inspector - Pilgrim NRC Project Manager - Pilgrim MEMA Planning and Nuclear Section Chief