Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facilities Decommissioning Funding Plans, 19647-19652 [2021-07582]
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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT—Continued
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Final EA and FONSI for the Yankee Atomic Electric
Company’s Initial and Updated DFPs Submitted in Accordance with 10 CFR 72.30(b) and
(c) for the Yankee Rowe ISFSI, dated April 7, 2021. ADAMS Accession No. ML21062A247.
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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Environmental Assessments and
Findings of No Significant Impact of
Independent Spent Fuel Storage
Facilities Decommissioning Funding
Plans
Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: Environmental assessment and
finding of no significant impact;
issuance.
AGENCY:
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
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information regarding this document.
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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
Docket No. ..........................................................
Licensee ..............................................................
Proposed Action .................................................
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy).
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 Proposed Action .........
Finding of No Significant Impact ........................
Available Documents ..........................................
The NRC staff has determined that the 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.
The proposed action does not require changes to the ISFSI’s licensed routine operations,
maintenance activities, or monitoring programs, nor does it require new construction or landdisturbing 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.
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.
Facility: Indian Point Nuclear Generating Stations, Units 1, 2, and 3
Docket No. ..........................................................
Licensee ..............................................................
Proposed Action .................................................
Environmental Impact of Proposed Action .........
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Finding of No Significant Impact ........................
Available Documents ..........................................
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy).
The NRC’s review and approval of Entergy’s initial and updated DFPs submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 72.30(b) and (c).
The NRC staff has determined that the 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.
The proposed action does not require changes to the ISFSI’s licensed routine operations,
maintenance activities, or monitoring programs, nor does it require new construction or landdisturbing 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.
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.
Facility: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
Docket No. ..........................................................
Licensee ..............................................................
Proposed Action .................................................
Environmental Impact of Proposed Action .........
Finding of No Significant Impact ........................
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Available Documents ..........................................
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy), currently Holtec Pilgrim, LLC, and Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC.
The NRC’s review and approval of Entergy’s initial and updated DFPs submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 72.30(b) and (c).
The NRC staff has determined that the 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.
The proposed action does not require changes to the ISFSI’s licensed routine operations,
maintenance activities, or monitoring programs, nor does it require new construction or landdisturbing 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.
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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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT—Continued
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.
Facility: Palisades Nuclear Plant
Docket No. ..........................................................
Licensee ..............................................................
Proposed Action .................................................
Environmental Impact of Proposed Action .........
Finding of No Significant Impact ........................
Available Documents ..........................................
72–07.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy).
The NRC’s review and approval of Entergy’s initial and updated DFPs submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 72.30(b) and (c).
The NRC staff has determined that the 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.
The proposed action does not require changes to the ISFSI’s licensed routine operations,
maintenance activities, or monitoring programs, nor does it require new construction or landdisturbing 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.
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.
Facility: James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant
Docket No ...........................................................
Licensee ..............................................................
Proposed Action .................................................
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy), currently Exelon FitzPatrick, LLC.
The NRC’s review and approval of Entergy’s initial and updated DFPs submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 72.30(b) and (c).
The NRC staff has determined that the 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 Impact ........................
Available Documents ..........................................
The proposed action does not require changes to the ISFSI’s licensed routine operations,
maintenance activities, or monitoring programs, nor does it require new construction or landdisturbing 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.
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.
Facility: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
Docket No ...........................................................
Licensee ..............................................................
Proposed Action .................................................
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy), currently NorthStar Decommissioning Company,
LLC (NorthStar).
The NRC’s review and approval of Entergy’s initial and updated DFPs submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 72.30(b) and (c).
The NRC staff has determined that the 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 IMPACT—Continued
Finding of No Significant Impact ........................
Available Documents ..........................................
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.
[FR Doc. 2021–07582 Filed 4–13–21; 8:45 am]
The proposed action does not require changes to the ISFSI’s licensed routine operations,
maintenance activities, or monitoring programs, nor does it require new construction or landdisturbing 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.
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 the Transfer of License and Conforming Amendment, dated October 11, 2018. ADAMS Accession No. ML18248A096.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station—Issuance of
Amendment Re: Application for Order Approving Direct and Indirect Transfer of Renewed
Facility Operating License and ISFSI General License and Conforming Amendment, dated
January 11, 2019. ADAMS Accession No. ML18347B360.
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 Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station ISFSI, dated March 20, 2021. ADAMS Package Accession No. ML21055A833.
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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
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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.
[[Page 19649]]
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.
[[Page 19650]]
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.
[[Page 19651]]
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.
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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 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
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 the Transfer of License and
Conforming Amendment, dated October 11,
2018. ADAMS Accession No. ML18248A096.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station--
Issuance of Amendment Re: Application
for Order Approving Direct and Indirect
Transfer of Renewed Facility Operating
License and ISFSI General License and
Conforming Amendment, dated January 11,
2019. ADAMS Accession No. ML18347B360.
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 Vermont Yankee
Nuclear Power Station ISFSI, dated March
20, 2021. ADAMS Package Accession No.
ML21055A833.
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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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