[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 14, 2021)]
[Notices]
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
[NRC-2021-0076]
Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact
of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facilities Decommissioning Funding
Plans
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact;
issuance.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing
this notice regarding the issuance of a final Environmental Assessment
(EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for its review and
approval of the initial and updated decommissioning funding plans
(DFPs) submitted by independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI)
licensees for the ISFSIs listed in the ``Discussion'' section of this
document.
DATES: The EA and FONSI referenced in this document are available on
April 14, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2021-0076 when contacting the
NRC about the availability of information regarding this document. You
may obtain publicly available information related to this document
using any of the following methods:
Federal Rulemaking website: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC-2021-0076. Address
questions about Docket IDs in Regulations.gov to Stacy Schumann;
telephone: 301-415-0624; email: [email protected]. For technical
questions, contact the individuals listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document.
NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System
(ADAMS): You may obtain publicly available documents online in the
ADAMS Public Documents collection at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To begin the search, select ``Begin Web-based ADAMS
Search.'' For problems with ADAMS, please contact the NRC's Public
Document Room (PDR) reference staff at 1-800-397-4209, 301-415-4737, or
by email to [email protected]. The ADAMS accession number for each
document referenced (if it is available in ADAMS) is provided the first
time that it is mentioned in this document.
Attention: The PDR, where you may examine and order copies
of public documents, is currently closed. You may submit your request
to the PDR via email at [email protected] or call 1-800-397-4209 or
301-415-4737, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yen-Ju Chen, telephone: 301-415-1018,
email: [email protected] or Bernard White, telephone: 301-415-6577,
email: [email protected]. Both are staff of the Office of Nuclear
Material Safety and Safeguards at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Introduction
The NRC is considering the approval of the initial and updated DFPs
submitted by ISFSI licensees. The NRC staff has prepared a final EA and
FONSI determination for each of the initial and updated ISFSI DFPs in
accordance with the NRC regulations in part 51 of title 10 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), ``Environmental Protection Regulations
for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions,'' which
implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
The NRC requires its licensees to plan for the eventual
decommissioning of their licensed facilities prior to license
termination. On June 17, 2011, the NRC published a final rule in the
Federal Register amending its decommissioning planning regulations (76
FR 35512). The final rule amended the NRC regulation, 10 CFR 72.30,
which concerns financial assurance and decommissioning for ISFSIs. This
regulation requires each holder of, or applicant for, a license under
10 CFR part 72 to submit a DFP for the NRC's review and approval. The
DFP is to demonstrate the licensee's financial assurance, i.e., that
funds will be available to decommission the ISFSI. The NRC staff will
later publish its financial analyses of the DFP submittals which will
be available for public inspection in ADAMS.
II. Discussion
The following table includes the plant name, docket number,
licensee, and ADAMS Accession Number for the final EA and FONSI
determination for each of the individual ISFSIs. The table also
includes the ADAMS Accession Numbers for other relevant documents,
including the initial and updated DFP submittals. For further details
with respect to these actions, see the NRC staff's Final EA and FONSI
determinations which are available for public inspection in ADAMS and
at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket ID NRC-2021-0076. For
additional direction on accessing information related to this document,
see the ADDRESSES section of this document.
Finding of No Significant Impact
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Facility: Big Rock Point
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Docket No.................... 72-43.
Licensee..................... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
(Entergy).
Proposed Action.............. The NRC's review and approval of
Entergy's initial and updated DFPs
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c).
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Environmental Impact of The NRC staff has determined that the
Proposed Action. proposed action, the review and approval
of Entergy's initial and updated DFPs,
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c), will not authorize
changes to licensed operations or
maintenance activities, or result in
changes in the types, characteristics,
or quantities of radiological or non-
radiological effluents released into the
environment from the ISFSI, or result in
the creation of solid waste. Moreover,
the approval of the initial and updated
DFPs will not authorize any construction
activity, facility modification, or
other land-disturbing activity. The NRC
staff has concluded that the proposed
action is a procedural and
administrative action that will not have
a significant impact on the environment.
Finding of No Significant The proposed action does not require
Impact. changes to the ISFSI's licensed routine
operations, maintenance activities, or
monitoring programs, nor does it require
new construction or land-disturbing
activities. The scope of the proposed
action concerns only the NRC's review
and approval of Entergy's initial and
updated DFPs. The scope of the proposed
action does not include, and will not
result in, the review and approval of
decontamination or decommissioning
activities or license termination for
the ISFSI or for other parts of Big Rock
Point. Therefore, the NRC staff
determined that approval of the initial
and updated DFPs for the Big Rock Point
ISFSI will not significantly affect the
quality of the human environment, and
accordingly, the staff has concluded
that a FONSI is appropriate. The NRC
staff further finds that preparation of
an environmental impact statement (EIS)
is not required.
Available Documents.......... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2012.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 13, 2012. ADAMS Accession No.
ML12352A126.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2013.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30)--Correction
Notice, dated January 8, 2013. ADAMS
Accession No. ML13010A042.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2015.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 17, 2015. ADAMS Accession No.
ML15351A524.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2018.
Response to Request for Additional
Information regarding ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR
72.30), dated June 4, 2018. ADAMS
Accession No. ML18155A576.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. EA
for Final Rule-Decommissioning Planning,
dated February 1, 2009. ADAMS Accession
No. ML090500648.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Note
to File, Re: ESA Section 7 No Effect
Determination for ISFSI DFP Reviews,
dated May 15, 2017. ADAMS Accession No.
ML17135A062.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Request for Additional Information
Regarding Entergy Operations, Inc.'s DFP
Update for Big Rock Point, Indian Point
Nuclear Generating Stations Units 1, 2,
and 3, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station,
Palisades Nuclear Plant, James A.
Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant, and
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
ISFSIs Docket Nos. 72-43, 72-51, 72-
1044, 72-07, 72-12, and 72-59, dated
April 5, 2018. ADAMS Accession No.
ML18094B093.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Final
EA and FONSI for the Entergy Nuclear
Operations, Inc's Initial and Updated
DFPs Submitted in Accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c) for Big Rock Point
Nuclear Power Plant ISFSI, dated March
31, 2021. ADAMS Package Accession No.
ML21062A269.
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Facility: Indian Point Nuclear Generating Stations, Units 1, 2, and 3
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Docket No.................... 72-51.
Licensee..................... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
(Entergy).
Proposed Action.............. The NRC's review and approval of
Entergy's initial and updated DFPs
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c).
Environmental Impact of The NRC staff has determined that the
Proposed Action. proposed action, the review and approval
of Entergy's initial and updated DFPs,
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c), will not authorize
changes to licensed operations or
maintenance activities, or result in
changes in the types, characteristics,
or quantities of radiological or non-
radiological effluents released into the
environment from the ISFSI, or result in
the creation of solid waste. Moreover,
the approval of the initial and updated
DFPs will not authorize any construction
activity, facility modification, or
other land-disturbing activity. The NRC
staff has concluded that the proposed
action is a procedural and
administrative action that will not have
a significant impact on the environment.
Finding of No Significant The proposed action does not require
Impact. changes to the ISFSI's licensed routine
operations, maintenance activities, or
monitoring programs, nor does it require
new construction or land-disturbing
activities. The scope of the proposed
action concerns only the NRC's review
and approval of Entergy's initial and
updated DFPs. The scope of the proposed
action does not include, and will not
result in, the review and approval of
decontamination or decommissioning
activities or license termination for
the ISFSI or for other parts of Indian
Point Nuclear Generating Stations, Units
1, 2, and 3. Therefore, the NRC staff
determined that approval of the initial
and updated DFPs for the Indian Point
ISFSI will not significantly affect the
quality of the human environment, and
accordingly, the staff has concluded
that a FONSI is appropriate. The NRC
staff further finds that preparation of
an environmental impact statement (EIS)
is not required.
Available Documents.......... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2012.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 13, 2012. ADAMS Accession No.
ML12352A126.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2013.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30)--Correction
Notice, dated January 8, 2013. ADAMS
Accession No. ML13010A042.
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2015.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 17, 2015. ADAMS Accession No.
ML15351A524.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2018.
Response to Request for Additional
Information regarding ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR
72.30), dated June 4, 2018. ADAMS
Accession No. ML18155A576.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. EA
for Final Rule-Decommissioning Planning,
dated February 1, 2009. ADAMS Accession
No. ML090500648.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Note
to File, Re: ESA Section 7 No Effect
Determination for ISFSI DFP Reviews,
dated May 15, 2017. ADAMS Accession No.
ML17135A062.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Request for Additional Information
Regarding Entergy Operations, Inc.'s DFP
Update for Big Rock Point, Indian Point
Nuclear Generating Stations Units 1, 2,
and 3, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station,
Palisades Nuclear Plant, James A.
Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant, and
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
ISFSIs Docket Nos. 72-43, 72-51, 72-
1044, 72-07, 72-12, and 72-59, dated
April 5, 2018. ADAMS Accession No.
ML18094B093.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Order
Approving Transfer of Licenses and Draft
Conforming Administrative License
Amendments, dated November 23, 2020.
ADAMS Accession No. ML20297A325.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Final
EA and FONSI for the Entergy Nuclear
Operations, Inc's Initial and Updated
DFPs Submitted in Accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c) for Indian Point
Nuclear Generating Stations, Units 1, 2,
and 3 ISFSI, dated April 7, 2021. ADAMS
Package Accession No. ML21056A076.
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Facility: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
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Docket No.................... 72-1044.
Licensee..................... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
(Entergy), currently Holtec Pilgrim,
LLC, and Holtec Decommissioning
International, LLC.
Proposed Action.............. The NRC's review and approval of
Entergy's initial and updated DFPs
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c).
Environmental Impact of The NRC staff has determined that the
Proposed Action. proposed action, the review and approval
of Entergy's initial and updated DFPs,
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c), will not authorize
changes to licensed operations or
maintenance activities, or result in
changes in the types, characteristics,
or quantities of radiological or non-
radiological effluents released into the
environment from the ISFSI, or result in
the creation of solid waste. Moreover,
the approval of the initial and updated
DFPs will not authorize any construction
activity, facility modification, or
other land-disturbing activity. The NRC
staff has concluded that the proposed
action is a procedural and
administrative action that will not have
a significant impact on the environment.
Finding of No Significant The proposed action does not require
Impact. changes to the ISFSI's licensed routine
operations, maintenance activities, or
monitoring programs, nor does it require
new construction or land-disturbing
activities. The scope of the proposed
action concerns only the NRC's review
and approval of Entergy's initial and
updated DFPs. The scope of the proposed
action does not include, and will not
result in, the review and approval of
decontamination or decommissioning
activities or license termination for
the ISFSI or for other parts of Pilgrim
Nuclear Power Station. Therefore, the
NRC staff determined that approval of
the initial and updated DFPs for the
Pilgrim ISFSI will not significantly
affect the quality of the human
environment, and accordingly, the staff
has concluded that a FONSI is
appropriate. The NRC staff further finds
that preparation of an environmental
impact statement (EIS) is not required.
Available Documents.......... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2012.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 13, 2012. ADAMS Accession No.
ML12352A126.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2013.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30)--Correction
Notice, dated January 8, 2013. ADAMS
Accession No. ML13010A042.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2015.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 17, 2015. ADAMS Accession No.
ML15351A524.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2018.
Response to Request for Additional
Information regarding ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR
72.30), dated June 4, 2018. ADAMS
Accession No. ML18155A576.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. EA
for Final Rule-Decommissioning Planning,
dated February 1, 2009. ADAMS Accession
No. ML090500648.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Note
to File, Re: ESA Section 7 No Effect
Determination for ISFSI DFP Reviews,
dated May 15, 2017. ADAMS Accession No.
ML17135A062.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Request for Additional Information
Regarding Entergy Operations, Inc.'s DFP
Update for Big Rock Point, Indian Point
Nuclear Generating Stations Units 1, 2,
and 3, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station,
Palisades Nuclear Plant, James A.
Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant, and
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
ISFSIs Docket Nos. 72-43, 72-51, 72-
1044, 72-07, 72-12, and 72-59, dated
April 5, 2018. ADAMS Accession No.
ML18094B093.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Order
Approving Direct and Indirect Transfer
of License and Conforming Amendment,
dated August 22, 2019. ADAMS Accession
No. ML19170A265.
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station-Issuance
of Amendment No. 249 Re: Order Approving
Direct Transfer of Renewed Facility
Operating License and ISFSI General
License and Conforming Amendment, dated
August 27, 2019. ADAMS Accession No.
ML19235A050.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Final
EA and FONSI for the Entergy Nuclear
Operations, Inc's Initial and Updated
DFPs Submitted in Accordance With 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c) for Pilgrim Nuclear
Power Station ISFSI, dated March 31,
2021. ADAMS Package Accession No.
ML21060B114.
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Facility: Palisades Nuclear Plant
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Docket No.................... 72-07.
Licensee..................... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
(Entergy).
Proposed Action.............. The NRC's review and approval of
Entergy's initial and updated DFPs
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c).
Environmental Impact of The NRC staff has determined that the
Proposed Action. proposed action, the review and approval
of Entergy's initial and updated DFPs,
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c), will not authorize
changes to licensed operations or
maintenance activities, or result in
changes in the types, characteristics,
or quantities of radiological or non-
radiological effluents released into the
environment from the ISFSI, or result in
the creation of solid waste. Moreover,
the approval of the initial and updated
DFPs will not authorize any construction
activity, facility modification, or
other land-disturbing activity. The NRC
staff has concluded that the proposed
action is a procedural and
administrative action that will not have
a significant impact on the environment.
Finding of No Significant The proposed action does not require
Impact. changes to the ISFSI's licensed routine
operations, maintenance activities, or
monitoring programs, nor does it require
new construction or land-disturbing
activities. The scope of the proposed
action concerns only the NRC's review
and approval of Entergy's initial and
updated DFPs. The scope of the proposed
action does not include, and will not
result in, the review and approval of
decontamination or decommissioning
activities or license termination for
the ISFSI or for other parts of
Palisades Nuclear Plant. Therefore, the
NRC staff determined that approval of
the initial and updated DFPs for the
Palisades ISFSI will not significantly
affect the quality of the human
environment, and accordingly, the staff
has concluded that a FONSI is
appropriate. The NRC staff further finds
that preparation of an environmental
impact statement (EIS) is not required.
Available Documents.......... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2012.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 13, 2012. ADAMS Accession No.
ML12352A126.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2013.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30)--Correction
Notice, dated January 8, 2013. ADAMS
Accession No. ML13010A042.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2015.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 17, 2015. ADAMS Accession No.
ML15351A524.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2018.
Response to Request for Additional
Information regarding ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR
72.30), dated June 4, 2018. ADAMS
Accession No. ML18155A576.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. EA
for Final Rule-Decommissioning Planning,
dated February 1, 2009. ADAMS Accession
No. ML090500648.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Note
to File, Re: ESA Section 7 No Effect
Determination for ISFSI DFP Reviews,
dated May 15, 2017. ADAMS Accession No.
ML17135A062.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Request for Additional Information
Regarding Entergy Operations, Inc.'s DFP
Update for Big Rock Point, Indian Point
Nuclear Generating Stations Units 1, 2,
and 3, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station,
Palisades Nuclear Plant, James A.
Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant, and
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
ISFSIs Docket Nos. 72-43, 72-51, 72-
1044, 72-07, 72-12, and 72-59, dated
April 5, 2018. ADAMS Accession No.
ML18094B093.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Final
EA and FONSI for the Entergy Nuclear
Operations, Inc's Initial and Updated
DFPs Submitted in Accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c) for Palisades Nuclear
Plant ISFSI, dated March 30, 2021. ADAMS
Package Accession No. ML21055A528.
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Facility: James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant
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Docket No.................... 72-12.
Licensee..................... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
(Entergy), currently Exelon FitzPatrick,
LLC.
Proposed Action.............. The NRC's review and approval of
Entergy's initial and updated DFPs
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c).
Environmental Impact of The NRC staff has determined that the
Proposed Action. proposed action, the review and approval
of Entergy's initial and updated DFPs,
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c), will not authorize
changes to licensed operations or
maintenance activities, or result in
changes in the types, characteristics,
or quantities of radiological or non-
radiological effluents released into the
environment from the ISFSI, or result in
the creation of solid waste. Moreover,
the approval of the initial and updated
DFPs will not authorize any construction
activity, facility modification, or
other land-disturbing activity. The NRC
staff has concluded that the proposed
action is a procedural and
administrative action that will not have
a significant impact on the environment.
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Finding of No Significant The proposed action does not require
Impact. changes to the ISFSI's licensed routine
operations, maintenance activities, or
monitoring programs, nor does it require
new construction or land-disturbing
activities. The scope of the proposed
action concerns only the NRC's review
and approval of Entergy's initial and
updated DFPs. The scope of the proposed
action does not include, and will not
result in, the review and approval of
decontamination or decommissioning
activities or license termination for
the ISFSI or for other parts of James A.
FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant.
Therefore, the NRC staff determined that
approval of the initial and updated DFPs
for the FitzPatrick ISFSI will not
significantly affect the quality of the
human environment, and accordingly, the
staff has concluded that a FONSI is
appropriate. The NRC staff further finds
that preparation of an environmental
impact statement (EIS) is not required.
Available Documents.......... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2012.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 13, 2012. ADAMS Accession No.
ML12352A126.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2013.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30)--Correction
Notice, dated January 8, 2013. ADAMS
Accession No. ML13010A042.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2015.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 17, 2015. ADAMS Accession No.
ML15351A524.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2018.
Response to Request for Additional
Information regarding ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR
72.30), dated June 4, 2018. ADAMS
Accession No. ML18155A576.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. EA
for Final Rule-Decommissioning Planning,
dated February 1, 2009. ADAMS Accession
No. ML090500648.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Note
to File, Re: ESA Section 7 No Effect
Determination for ISFSI DFP Reviews,
dated May 15, 2017. ADAMS Accession No.
ML17135A062.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. James
A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant-Order
Approving Direct Transfer of Renewed
Facility Operating License and ISFSI
General License and Conforming
Amendment, dated March 1, 2017. ADAMS
Accession No. ML17041A196.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. James
A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant--
Issuance of Amendment Re: Application
for Order to Transfer Renewed Facility
Operating License, ISFSI General
License, and Conforming Amendment from
Entergy Nuclear Fitzpatrick, LLC. and
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., to
Exelon Generation Company, LLC, dated
March 31, 2017. ADAMS Accession No.
ML17082A283.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. James
A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant-Order
Approving Direct Transfer of Renewed
Facility Operating License and ISFSI
General License and Conforming
Amendment, dated November 7, 2017. ADAMS
Accession No. ML17240A069.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. James
A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant--
Issuance of Amendment Re: Application
for Order Approving Direct Transfer of
Renewed Facility Operating License and
ISFSI General License and Conforming
Amendment, dated November 30, 2017.
ADAMS Accession No. ML17313A077.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Request for Additional Information
Regarding Entergy Operations, Inc.'s DFP
Update for Big Rock Point, Indian Point
Nuclear Generating Stations Units 1, 2,
and 3, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station,
Palisades Nuclear Plant, James A.
Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant, and
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
ISFSIs Docket Nos. 72-43, 72-51, 72-
1044, 72-07, 72-12, and 72-59, dated
April 5, 2018. ADAMS Accession No.
ML18094B093.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Final
EA and FONSI for the Entergy Nuclear
Operations, Inc's Initial and Updated
DFPs Submitted in Accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c) for James A.
FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant ISFSI,
dated March 30, 2021. ADAMS Package
Accession No. ML21056A543.
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Facility: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
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Docket No.................... 72-59.
Licensee..................... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
(Entergy), currently NorthStar
Decommissioning Company, LLC
(NorthStar).
Proposed Action.............. The NRC's review and approval of
Entergy's initial and updated DFPs
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c).
Environmental Impact of The NRC staff has determined that the
Proposed Action. proposed action, the review and approval
of Entergy's initial and updated DFPs,
submitted in accordance with 10 CFR
72.30(b) and (c), will not authorize
changes to licensed operations or
maintenance activities, or result in
changes in the types, characteristics,
or quantities of radiological or non-
radiological effluents released into the
environment from the ISFSI, or result in
the creation of solid waste. Moreover,
the approval of the initial and updated
DFPs will not authorize any construction
activity, facility modification, or
other land-disturbing activity. The NRC
staff has concluded that the proposed
action is a procedural and
administrative action that will not have
a significant impact on the environment.
[[Page 19652]]
Finding of No Significant The proposed action does not require
Impact. changes to the ISFSI's licensed routine
operations, maintenance activities, or
monitoring programs, nor does it require
new construction or land-disturbing
activities. The scope of the proposed
action concerns only the NRC's review
and approval of Entergy's initial and
updated DFPs. The scope of the proposed
action does not include, and will not
result in, the review and approval of
decontamination or decommissioning
activities or license termination for
the ISFSI or for other parts of Vermont
Yankee Nuclear Power Station. Therefore,
the NRC staff determined that approval
of the initial and updated DFPs for the
Vermont Yankee ISFSI will not
significantly affect the quality of the
human environment, and accordingly, the
staff has concluded that a FONSI is
appropriate. The NRC staff further finds
that preparation of an environmental
impact statement (EIS) is not required.
Available Documents.......... Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2012.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 13, 2012. ADAMS Accession No.
ML12352A126.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2013.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30)--Correction
Notice, dated January 8, 2013. ADAMS
Accession No. ML13010A042.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2015.
ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR 72.30), dated
December 17, 2015. ADAMS Accession No.
ML15351A524.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., 2018.
Response to Request for Additional
Information regarding ISFSI DFPs (10 CFR
72.30), dated June 4, 2018. ADAMS
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Dated: April 8, 2021.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
John B. McKirgan,
Chief, Storage and Transportation Licensing Branch, Division of Fuel
Management, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards.
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