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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. 50-440]

 

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, et al.; Perry 
Nuclear Power Plan, Unit No. 1; Environmental Assessment and Finding of 
No Significant Impact

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is 
considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License No. 
NPF-58, issued to the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, et al. 
(the licensee), for operation of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 
No. 1, located in Lake County, Ohio.

Environmental Assessment

Identification of Proposed Action

    The proposed action would revise the operating license to reflect 
the proposed merger of the Toledo Edison Company into the Cleveland 
Electric Illuminating Company. The two companies are currently wholly-
owned subsidiaries of the Centerior Energy Corporation. As described in 
the application, the company formed from the merger is intended to be 
renamed. The name of the combined operating company has yet to be 
determined (hereinafter referred to as ``NEWCO'') and the licensees 
indicate it will be provided by supplemental letter. The proposed 
amendment would (1) replace the Toledo Edison Company and Cleveland 
Electric Illuminating Company with NEWCO as a licensee, (2) designate 
NEWCO as owner of Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1, and (3) make other 
associated changes to the license as indicated in the amendment 
application. Centerior Service Company would be unaffected by the 
amendment and would remain a licensee.
    The proposed action is in accordance with the licensee's 
application for amendment dated June 2, 1994.

The Need for the Proposed Action

    The proposed action in the form of an amendment application is 
needed to reflect the result of the proposed merger of the Toledo 
Edison Company into the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. This 
action is also intended to maximize the operating efficiencies of the 
two affiliated companies.

Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action

    The Commission has completed its evaluation of the proposed action 
and concludes that there will be no changes to the facility or to the 
operating, maintenance, engineering or other nuclear-related personnel 
as a result of the proposed merger and license amendment. The proposed 
merger would not change the technical qualifications and 
responsibilities of personnel. All of the Cleveland Electric 
Illuminating Company personnel in the Perry organization would be 
transferred to NEWCO upon completion of the merger. This organization 
would continue to report to Centerior Service Company. After the 
merger, NEWCO and Centerior Service Company would be required to 
continue to operate, manage, and maintain the Perry Nuclear Power 
Plant, Unit 1, in accordance with the conditions and requirements of 
the NRC. No changes resulting from the merger are expected with regard 
to the following: lines of authority and responsibility, essential 
nuclear support functions provided to Perry, effectiveness of the 
organization, priorities and ongoing plant improvement projects, 
technical qualifications, and corporate financial resources presently 
available in support of Perry operations.
    The change will not increase the probability or consequences of 
accidents, no changes are being made in the types of any effluents that 
may be released offsite, and there is no significant increase in the 
allowable individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure. 
Accordingly, the Commission concludes that there are no significant 
radiological environmental impacts associated with the proposed action.
    With regard to potential nonradiological impacts, the proposed 
action does not affect the nonradiological plant effluents and has not 
other environmental impact. Accordingly, the Commission concludes that 
there are no significant nonradiological environmental impacts 
associated with the proposed action.

Alternatives to the Proposed Action

    Since the Commission has concluded there is no measurable 
environmental impact associated with the proposed action, any 
alternatives with equal or greater environmental impact need not be 
evaluated. The principal alternative to the action would be to deny the 
request. Such action would not enhance the protection of the 
environment.

Alternative Use of Resources

    This action does not involve the use of any resources not 
previously considered in the Final Environmental Statement for the 
Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, documented in NUREG-0884.

Agencies and Persons Consulted

    The NRC staff consulted with the Ohio State official regarding the 
environmental impact of the proposed action. The State official had no 
comments.

Finding of No Significant Impact

    Based upon the environmental assessment, the Commission concludes 
that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the 
quality of the human environment. Accordingly, the Commission has 
determined not to prepare an environmental impact statement for the 
proposed action.
    For further details with respect to the proposed action, see the 
licensee's letter dated June 2, 1994, which is available for public 
inspection at the Commission's Public Document Room, The Gelman 
Building, 2120 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20555, and at the local 
public document room located at the Perry Public Library, 3753 Main 
Street, Perry, Ohio 44081.

    Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 15th day of July 1994.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Jon B. Hopkins,
Acting Director, Project Directorate III-3, Division of Reactor 
Project--III/IV, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
[FR Doc. 94-17842 Filed 7-21-94; 8:45 am]
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