ML112340045

Request for Scoping Comments Concerning the Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, License Renewal Application Review

ML112340045
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Site:	Limerick
Issue date:	09/13/2011
From:	David Wrona License Renewal Projects Branch 2
To:	Barton P, Bergevin J, Burke C, Dushane R, Francis T, Gonyea T, Halftown C, Hill R, Jumper K, Obermeyer B, Patterson N, Watt L, White S, Ellis H, Printup A Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation of New York, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation of New York, Onondaga Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band Of the Mohican Nation, Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, Tuscarora Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Tribe, Shawnee Tribe
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555*0001 September 13, 2011 Ms. Henryetta Ellis Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74S01

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Ms. Ellis:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR SOO.S(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

H. Ellis 2

Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operatingllicensing/renewallapplicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket ID: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/n ureg s/staff/s r1437/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Mr. Clint Halftown Heron Clan Representative Cayuga Nation P.O. Box 11 Versailles, NY 14168

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Mr. Halftown:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limenck will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exeion has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be cuntacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbriage-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

C. Halftown 2

Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operatingllicensing/renewallapplications/limerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket 10: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www. nrc. 9 ovIreading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr 1437/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Ms. Tamara Francis Tribal Historic Preservation Office Delaware Nation P. O. Box 825 Anadarko, OK 73005

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2. LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Ms. Francis:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22,2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the \\\\IRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

T. Francis

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewallapplicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket 10: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www.nrc.gov Ireading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/s r1437/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Reg ner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Dr. Brice Obermeyer Delaware Tribe 1417 West Street Emporia, KS 66801

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Dr. Obermeyer:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveioped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, whiCh show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of thiS letter: Absentee**Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

B. Obermeyer

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operatingllicensing/renewal/applicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket 10: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www. nrc. gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nureg s/staff/sr143 7/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Ms. Robin Dushane Cultural Preservation Officer Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma P. O. Box 350 Seneca, MO 64865

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Ms. Dushane:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, st. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

R. Dushane

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http)Iwww.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/limerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket ID: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www. nrc. 9 oV/reading-rm/d oc-co lIections/nuregs!staff/sr143 7/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, OcY?

David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON. D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Mr. Jesse Bergevin, Historian Oneida Indian Nation 1256 Union Street PO Box 662 Oneida. NY 13421-0662

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Mr. Bergevin:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County. PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437. will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51. the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR SOO.S(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the :nclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tnbe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

J. Bergevin

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop lWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewallapplicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket 10: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www.nrc. 9 ov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr 1437/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

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I-David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Ms. Corina Burke Tribal Historic Preservation Office Oneida Nation of Wisconsin P. O. Box 365 Oneida, WI 54155-0365

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Ms. Burke:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, S1. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

C. Burke

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop lWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/limerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket 10: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www. nrc.gov/readi ng-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

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David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Mr. Tony Gonyea, Faithkeeper Onondaga Nation Hemlock Rd 11 a Box 319-B via Nedrow, NY 13120

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Mr. Gonyea:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR SOO.S(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, whIch show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Sl1awnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

T. Gonyea

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/limerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket 10: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www. nrc. gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/n u regs/staff/sr1437/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Ms. Lana Watt Tribal Historic PreseNation Office Seneca Nation of Indians 90 O:hi'yoh Way Salamanca, NY 14779

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Ms. Watt:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, st. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

L. Watt

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop lWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operatingllicensing/renewal/applicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket 10: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/n ureg s/staff/sr 143 7/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa. Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, OJ; David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line lVIap cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Mr. Paul Barton Historic Preservation Officer Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma 23701 S. 655 Road Grove, OK 74344

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Mr. Barton:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8{c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments 011 its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

P. Barton

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Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB~05~B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC by e~mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.govlreactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket 10: NRC~2011~0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely,

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David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555*0001 September 13, 2011 Mr. Arnold Printup Historic Preservation Officer St. Regis Mohawk Tribe 412 State Route 37 Akwesasne, NY 13655

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Mr. Printup:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

A. Printup

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/limerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket ID: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www.nrc.gov Ireading-rm/doc-collections/n uregs/staff/sr143 7/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, (7

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David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transrnission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13,2011 Ms. Kim Jumper Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Shawnee Tribe 29 South 69a Highway Miami OK 74354

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Ms. Jumper:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

K. Jumper

-2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewallapplicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket ID: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www. nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, r-

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1 David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Ms. Sherry White, Cultural Preservation Officer Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin Route 1 P.O. Box 70 Bowler, WI 54416

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Ms. White:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

S. White

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop lWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewallapplications/limerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket ID: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www.nrc,gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437/,

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013, If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs, Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa,Regner@NRC.gov, Sincerely,

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David J wrona~hief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin 4, Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Chief Roger Hill Tonawanda Seneca Nation 7027 Meadville Road Basom, NY 14013

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Chief Hill:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the !\\IRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR SOO.S(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

R. Hill

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operatingllicensing/renewallapplicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket ID: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www. nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437 I.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely,

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David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

2. 6-mile Vicinity Map

3. Delaware River Basin

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls: Listserv

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 13, 2011 Tuscarora Nation Chiefs Council EnvironmentlNEPA:

Tuscarora Environmental Program Mr. Neil Patterson, Jr., Director 2045 Upper Mountain Road Tuscarora Nation Sanborn, NY 14132

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR SCOPING COMMENTS CONCERNING THE LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REVIEW

Dear Mr. Patterson:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing an application to renew the operating licenses for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Limerick), which are located in Limerick Township of Montgomery County, PA, approximately 35 miles upriver from Philadelphia. Limerick is operated by Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon). The application for renewal was submitted by Exelon in a letter dated June 22, 2011, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 (10 CFR Part 54).

As part of the NRC's review, a site-specific supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to its Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GElS), NUREG-1437, will be prepared under 10 CFR Part 51, the NRC's regulation that implements the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The SEIS will include an analysis of environmental issues, and in accordance with 36 CFR 800.8(c), will include analyses of potential impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Under NRC regulations, the original operating license for a nuclear power plant is issued for up to 40 years, and the license may be renewed for up to 20 years. The current operating licenses for Limerick will expire in October 2024 for Unit 1 and June 2029 for Unit 2. Exelon has no plans to change current operations during the license renewal period, intends to use existing plant facilities and transmission lines, and has no plans to construct or disturb undeveloped portions of the site. According to Exelon, any maintenance activities would be limited to previously disturbed areas of the plant site. Please see the enclosed maps and pictures, which show the area under review.

Since your Tribe has historic ties to Pennsylvania, the NRC is requesting comments on its environmental review. The following Tribal Nations will be contacted for their comments and will receive a copy of this letter: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation of Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma. St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation of Wisconsin, Tonawanda Seneca Nation, and Tuscarora Nation.

N. Patterson

- 2 Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket ID: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-coections/nuregs/staffIsr1437/.

The !\\IRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document wi" be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC wi" prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Plant Site Boundary Map

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Please submit any comments and questions that you may have on the environmental review by October 29, 2011. Written comments should be submitted by mail to:

Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop lWB-05-801 M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Electronic comments may be submitted to the NRC bye-mail to Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

The Limerick license renewal application is available on the internet at http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applicationsllimerick.html. Public comments and supporting materials related to this notice can be found at the Federal rulemaking website, http://www.regulations.gov, by searching on Docket ID: NRC-2011-0166.

The GElS, which assesses the scope and impact of environmental effects that would be associated with renewal of any nuclear power plant site, can be found on the NRC's website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437/.

The NRC expects to publish the draft SEIS in August 2012. A copy of the document will be sent to you for your review and comment. After consideration of public comments received, the NRC will prepare a final SEIS, which is scheduled to be issued in February 2013. If you have any questions concerning the NRC's review of this license renewal application, please contact Mrs. Lisa Regner, Senior Project Manager, at 301-415-1906 or bye-mail at Lisa.Regner@NRC.gov.

Sincerely, David J Wrona, Chief Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353

Enclosures:

1. Area Map, 50-mile radius

2. Area Map, 6-mile radius

3. Site Area Map

4. Transmission Line Map cc w/encls:

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