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| number = ML11259A265
| number = ML11259A265
| issue date = 09/16/2011
| issue date = 09/16/2011
| title = Applicants Request to File a Surreply to the Combined Reply of Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Applicants Request to File a Surreply to the Combined Reply of Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc
| title = Applicant’S Request to File a Surreply to the Combined Reply of Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Applicant’S Request to File a Surreply to the Combined Reply of Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, I
| author name = Bessette P, O'Neill M, Sutton K
| author name = Bessette P, O'Neill M, Sutton K
| author affiliation = Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc
| author affiliation = Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc
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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of                                             )       Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of  
                                                            )                       50-286-LR ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.                             )
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                                                            )
Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and  
(Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3)             )
)
                                                            )       September 16, 2011 APPLICANTS REQUEST TO FILE A SURREPLY TO THE COMBINED REPLY OF RIVERKEEPER, INC. AND HUDSON RIVER SLOOP CLEARWATER, INC.
50-286-LR ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.  
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(Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3)  
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September 16, 2011 APPLICANTS REQUEST TO FILE A SURREPLY TO THE COMBINED REPLY OF RIVERKEEPER, INC. AND HUDSON RIVER SLOOP CLEARWATER, INC.
In accordance with Section G.3 of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Boards July 1, 2010 Scheduling Order,1 Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) hereby requests leave to file a surreply to the Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.s Combined Reply to NRC Staff and Entergys Answers in Opposition to Motion to Admit New Contention Regarding the Fukushima Task Force Report (Combined Reply) and the associated Reply Memorandum filed on September 13, 2011.2 In support of this request, Entergy respectfully states as follows:
In accordance with Section G.3 of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Boards July 1, 2010 Scheduling Order,1 Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) hereby requests leave to file a surreply to the Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.s Combined Reply to NRC Staff and Entergys Answers in Opposition to Motion to Admit New Contention Regarding the Fukushima Task Force Report (Combined Reply) and the associated Reply Memorandum filed on September 13, 2011.2 In support of this request, Entergy respectfully states as follows:
: 1.       On August 11, 2011, Riverkeeper, Inc. (Riverkeeper) and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. (Clearwater) (jointly, Intervenors) filed a Motion to admit a proposed New Contention in this proceeding purportedly based on new and significant information presented by the NRC in its report, Recommendations for Enhancing Reactor Safety in the 21st Century: The 1
: 1.
On August 11, 2011, Riverkeeper, Inc. (Riverkeeper) and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. (Clearwater) (jointly, Intervenors) filed a Motion to admit a proposed New Contention in this proceeding purportedly based on new and significant information presented by the NRC in its report, Recommendations for Enhancing Reactor Safety in the 21st Century: The 1
Licensing Board Scheduling Order at 7 (July 1, 2010) (unpublished).
Licensing Board Scheduling Order at 7 (July 1, 2010) (unpublished).
2 See Reply Memorandum Regarding Timeliness and Admissibility of New Contentions Seeking Consideration of Environmental Implications of Fukushima Task Force Report in Individual Reactor Licensing Proceedings (Sept. 13, 2011).
2 See Reply Memorandum Regarding Timeliness and Admissibility of New Contentions Seeking Consideration of Environmental Implications of Fukushima Task Force Report in Individual Reactor Licensing Proceedings (Sept. 13, 2011).
Near-term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident (July 12, 2011) (the Task Force Report).3
Near-term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident (July 12, 2011) (the Task Force Report).3
: 2.       On September 6, 2011, Entergy and the NRC Staff each filed Answers opposing the admission of the New Contention on the grounds that it does not meet the NRCs contention timeliness and admissibility criteria in 10 C.F.R. § 2.309.4
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: 3.       Three days later, on September 9, 2011, the Commission issued a Memorandum and Order (CLI-11-05), in which it ruled on a series of petitions filed in numerous proceedings to suspend adjudicatory, licensing, and rulemaking activities, and requesting additional related relief, in light of the March 2011 events at Fukishima.5 CLI-11-05 indicates that Riverkeepers and Clearwaters Rulemaking Petition (and associated suspension request) was among the many filings underlying the Commissions ruling.6
On September 6, 2011, Entergy and the NRC Staff each filed Answers opposing the admission of the New Contention on the grounds that it does not meet the NRCs contention timeliness and admissibility criteria in 10 C.F.R. § 2.309.4
: 4.       Shortly thereafter, on September 13, 2011, the Intervenors filed their Combined Reply and Reply Memorandum in response to the Answers of Entergy and the NRC Staff. In the Combined Reply and Reply Memorandum, Intervenors discuss the relevance and effect of CLI-11-05 with respect to their New Contention, suggesting that it supports admission of the contention.7 3
: 3.
Three days later, on September 9, 2011, the Commission issued a Memorandum and Order (CLI-11-05), in which it ruled on a series of petitions filed in numerous proceedings to suspend adjudicatory, licensing, and rulemaking activities, and requesting additional related relief, in light of the March 2011 events at Fukishima.5 CLI-11-05 indicates that Riverkeepers and Clearwaters Rulemaking Petition (and associated suspension request) was among the many filings underlying the Commissions ruling.6
: 4.
Shortly thereafter, on September 13, 2011, the Intervenors filed their Combined Reply and Reply Memorandum in response to the Answers of Entergy and the NRC Staff. In the Combined Reply and Reply Memorandum, Intervenors discuss the relevance and effect of CLI-11-05 with respect to their New Contention, suggesting that it supports admission of the contention.7 3
Motion to Admit Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. New Contention Regarding NEPA Requirement to Address Safety and Environmental Implications of the NRC Fukushima Task Force Report (Aug. 11, 2011) (Motion); Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. New Contention Regarding NEPA Requirement to Address Safety and Environmental Implications of the NRC Fukushima Task Force Report (Aug. 11, 2011) (New Contention).
Motion to Admit Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. New Contention Regarding NEPA Requirement to Address Safety and Environmental Implications of the NRC Fukushima Task Force Report (Aug. 11, 2011) (Motion); Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. New Contention Regarding NEPA Requirement to Address Safety and Environmental Implications of the NRC Fukushima Task Force Report (Aug. 11, 2011) (New Contention).
4 See Applicants Answer to Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.s Motion to Admit New Contention Regarding the Fukushima Task Force Report (Sept. 6, 2011) (Applicants Answer); NRC Staffs Answer In Opposition to Motion to Admit New Contention Regarding the Safety and Environmental Implications of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Task Force Report on the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident (Sept. 6, 2011) (NRC Staffs Answer).
4 See Applicants Answer to Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.s Motion to Admit New Contention Regarding the Fukushima Task Force Report (Sept. 6, 2011) (Applicants Answer); NRC Staffs Answer In Opposition to Motion to Admit New Contention Regarding the Safety and Environmental Implications of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Task Force Report on the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident (Sept. 6, 2011) (NRC Staffs Answer).
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6 See id., Appendix at 18.
6 See id., Appendix at 18.
7 Combined Reply at 2; Reply Memorandum at 1-4.
7 Combined Reply at 2; Reply Memorandum at 1-4.
: 5.       Unlike Riverkeeper and Clearwater, Entergy did not have an opportunity to address the implications of CLI-11-05 relative to the admissibility of the New Contention.
: 5.
Unlike Riverkeeper and Clearwater, Entergy did not have an opportunity to address the implications of CLI-11-05 relative to the admissibility of the New Contention.
Relevant here, a portion of the Commissions decision addresses claims that the Fukushima eventsas discussed in the Task Force Reportconstitute new and significant information under NEPA that must be analyzed as part of the environmental review for new reactor and license renewal decisions.8 Accordingly, Entergy submits that its inability to address the import of CLI-11-05 in its Answer, due solely to the timing of that decision, constitutes good cause for the filing of a brief surreply to address the relevance of CLI-11-5 to the proposed new contention. Indeed, the Combined Reply recognizes as much, stating that the Intervenors would not object to a response by Entergy and the Staff to their arguments regarding the relevance of CLI-11-05 to their contention.9
Relevant here, a portion of the Commissions decision addresses claims that the Fukushima eventsas discussed in the Task Force Reportconstitute new and significant information under NEPA that must be analyzed as part of the environmental review for new reactor and license renewal decisions.8 Accordingly, Entergy submits that its inability to address the import of CLI-11-05 in its Answer, due solely to the timing of that decision, constitutes good cause for the filing of a brief surreply to address the relevance of CLI-11-5 to the proposed new contention. Indeed, the Combined Reply recognizes as much, stating that the Intervenors would not object to a response by Entergy and the Staff to their arguments regarding the relevance of CLI-11-05 to their contention.9
: 6.       In accordance with 10 C.F.R. § 2.323(b), Counsel for Entergy has contacted Counsel for the NRC Staff, who stated that he does not oppose Entergys Motion for Leave to file a limited surreply. Intervenors noted their lack of objection in their Combined Reply.
: 6.
In accordance with 10 C.F.R. § 2.323(b), Counsel for Entergy has contacted Counsel for the NRC Staff, who stated that he does not oppose Entergys Motion for Leave to file a limited surreply. Intervenors noted their lack of objection in their Combined Reply.
8 See CLI-11-05, slip op. at 30-31.
8 See CLI-11-05, slip op. at 30-31.
9 Combined Reply at 2 n.4 (Because Entergy and the NRC Staff have not had an opportunity to address the effect of CLI-11-05 on the timeliness and admissibility of Intervenors contention, Intervenors would not object to a response by Entergy and the Staff to their arguments regarding the relevance of CLI-11-05 to their contention.).
9 Combined Reply at 2 n.4 (Because Entergy and the NRC Staff have not had an opportunity to address the effect of CLI-11-05 on the timeliness and admissibility of Intervenors contention, Intervenors would not object to a response by Entergy and the Staff to their arguments regarding the relevance of CLI-11-05 to their contention.).
WHEREFORE, Entergy respectfully requests that the Board grant its Motion for Leave to file a brief surreply to the Combined Reply and Reply Memorandum on or before Tuesday, September 20, 2011.
WHEREFORE, Entergy respectfully requests that the Board grant its Motion for Leave to file a brief surreply to the Combined Reply and Reply Memorandum on or before Tuesday, September 20, 2011.
Respectfully submitted, Signed (electronically) by Paul M. Bessette William C. Dennis, Esq.                     Kathryn M. Sutton, Esq.
Respectfully submitted, Signed (electronically) by Paul M. Bessette William C. Dennis, Esq.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.             Paul M. Bessette, Esq.
Kathryn M. Sutton, Esq.
440 Hamilton Avenue                         Martin J. ONeill, Esq.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
White Plains, NY 10601                       MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP Phone: (914) 272-3202                       1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Paul M. Bessette, Esq.
Fax: (914) 272-3205                         Washington, D.C. 20004 E-mail: wdennis@entergy.com                 Phone: (202) 739-3000 Fax: (202) 739-3001 E-mail: ksutton@morganlewis.com E-mail: pbessette@morganlewis.com E-mail: martin.oneill@morganlewis.com COUNSEL FOR ENTERGY Dated in Washington, D.C.
440 Hamilton Avenue Martin J. ONeill, Esq.
this 16th day of September 2011 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of                                   )       Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and
White Plains, NY 10601 MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP Phone: (914) 272-3202 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
                                                    )                     50-286-LR ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.                   )
Fax: (914) 272-3205 Washington, D.C. 20004 E-mail: wdennis@entergy.com Phone: (202) 739-3000 Fax: (202) 739-3001 E-mail: ksutton@morganlewis.com E-mail: pbessette@morganlewis.com E-mail: martin.oneill@morganlewis.com COUNSEL FOR ENTERGY Dated in Washington, D.C.
                                                    )
this 16th day of September 2011  
(Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3)     )
 
                                                    )       September 16, 2011 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that, on September 16, 2011, a copy of Applicants Request to File a Surreply to the Combined Reply of Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., was served electronically with the Electronic Information Exchange on the following recipients:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of  
Administrative Judge                                Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade, Chair                           Dr. Kaye D. Lathrop Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel            Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23                                 190 Cedar Lane E.
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                 Ridgway, CO 81432 Washington, DC 20555-0001                           (E-mail: Kaye.Lathrop@nrc.gov)
Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and  
(E-mail: Lawrence.McDade@nrc.gov)
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Administrative Judge                               Office of the Secretary Dr. Richard E. Wardwell                             Attn: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel             U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: T-3 F23                                 Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                 (E-mail: hearingdocket@nrc.gov)
50-286-LR ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.  
Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Richard.Wardwell@nrc.gov)
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Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication         Josh Kirstein, Law Clerk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                 Katherine Tucker, Law Clerk Mail Stop: O-7H4M                                   Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Washington, DC 20555-0001                           Mail Stop: T-3 F23 (E-mail: ocaamail.resource@nrc.gov)                 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Josh.Kirstein@nrc.gov)
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(E-mail: Katie.Tucker@nrc.gov)
(Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3)  
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September 16, 2011 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that, on September 16, 2011, a copy of Applicants Request to File a Surreply to the Combined Reply of Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., was served electronically with the Electronic Information Exchange on the following recipients:
Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade, Chair Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Lawrence.McDade@nrc.gov)
Administrative Judge Dr. Kaye D. Lathrop Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel 190 Cedar Lane E.
Ridgway, CO 81432 (E-mail: Kaye.Lathrop@nrc.gov)
Administrative Judge Dr. Richard E. Wardwell Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Richard.Wardwell@nrc.gov)
Office of the Secretary Attn: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 (E-mail: hearingdocket@nrc.gov)
Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: O-7H4M Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: ocaamail.resource@nrc.gov)
Josh Kirstein, Law Clerk Katherine Tucker, Law Clerk Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Josh.Kirstein@nrc.gov)
(E-mail: Katie.Tucker@nrc.gov)  


Sherwin E. Turk, Esq.                  Melissa-Jean Rotini, Esq.
2 Sherwin E. Turk, Esq.
Beth N. Mizuno, Esq.                   Assistant County Attorney David E. Roth, Esq.                    Office of Robert F. Meehan, Esq.
Beth N. Mizuno, Esq.
Brian G. Harris, Esq.                   Westchester County Attorney Andrea Z. Jones, Esq.                   148 Martine Avenue, 6th Floor Office of the General Counsel           White Plains, NY 10601 Mail Stop: O-15D21                     (E-mail: MJR1@westchestergov.com)
David E. Roth, Esq.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Sherwin.Turk@nrc.gov)
Brian G. Harris, Esq.
Andrea Z. Jones, Esq.
Office of the General Counsel Mail Stop: O-15D21 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Sherwin.Turk@nrc.gov)
(E-mail: Beth.Mizuno@nrc.gov)
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Manna Jo Greene                        Thomas F. Wood, Esq.
Melissa-Jean Rotini, Esq.
Stephen C. Filler                       Daniel Riesel, Esq.
Assistant County Attorney Office of Robert F. Meehan, Esq.
Karla Raimundi                         Victoria Shiah, Esq.
Westchester County Attorney 148 Martine Avenue, 6th Floor White Plains, NY 10601 (E-mail: MJR1@westchestergov.com)
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
Manna Jo Greene Stephen C. Filler Karla Raimundi Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
724 Wolcott Ave.                       460 Park Avenue Beacon, NY 12508                       New York, NY 10022 (E-mail: mannajo@clearwater.org)        (E-mail: driesel@sprlaw.com)
724 Wolcott Ave.
(E-mail: karla@clearwater.org)          (E-mail: vshiah@sprlaw.com)
Beacon, NY 12508 (E-mail: mannajo@clearwater.org)
(E-mail: karla@clearwater.org)
(E-mail: stephenfiller@gmail.com)
(E-mail: stephenfiller@gmail.com)
Joan Leary Matthews, Esq.              John Louis Parker, Esq.
Thomas F. Wood, Esq.
Associate Commissioner                 Office of General Counsel, Region 3 Hearings and Mediation Services         NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation New York State Department of           21 S. Putt Corners Road Environmental Conservation             New Paltz, New York 12561-1620 625 Broadway, 14th Floor               (E-mail: jlparker@gw.dec.state.ny.us)
Daniel Riesel, Esq.
Albany, NY 12233-1500 (E-mail: jlmatthe@gw.dec.state.ny.us)
Victoria Shiah, Esq.
John J. Sipos, Esq.                    Michael J. Delaney, Esq.
Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
Charlie Donaldson Esq.                 Vice President -Energy Department Assistant Attorneys General             New York City Economic Development Office of the Attorney General         Corporation (NYCDEC) of the State of New York               110 William Street New York, NY 10038 The Capitol                             mdelaney@nycedc.com Albany, NY 12224-0341 (E-mail: John.Sipos@ag.ny.gov) 2
460 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022 (E-mail: driesel@sprlaw.com)
(E-mail: vshiah@sprlaw.com)
Joan Leary Matthews, Esq.
Associate Commissioner Hearings and Mediation Services New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway, 14th Floor Albany, NY 12233-1500 (E-mail: jlmatthe@gw.dec.state.ny.us)
John Louis Parker, Esq.
Office of General Counsel, Region 3 NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation 21 S. Putt Corners Road New Paltz, New York 12561-1620 (E-mail: jlparker@gw.dec.state.ny.us)
John J. Sipos, Esq.
Charlie Donaldson Esq.
Assistant Attorneys General Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York The Capitol Albany, NY 12224-0341 (E-mail: John.Sipos@ag.ny.gov)
Michael J. Delaney, Esq.
Vice President -Energy Department New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCDEC) 110 William Street New York, NY 10038 mdelaney@nycedc.com


Phillip Musegaas, Esq.                       Daniel E. ONeill, Mayor Deborah Brancato, Esq.                      James Siermarco, M.S.
3 DB1/ 68132912.1 Phillip Musegaas, Esq.
Riverkeeper, Inc.                           Village of Buchanan 20 Secor Road                               Municipal Building Ossining, NY 10562                           236 Tate Avenue (E-mail: phillip@riverkeeper.org)           Buchanan, NY 10511-1298 (E-mail: dbrancato@riverkeeper.org)         (E-mail: vob@bestweb.net)
Deborah Brancato, Esq.
Riverkeeper, Inc.
20 Secor Road Ossining, NY 10562 (E-mail: phillip@riverkeeper.org)
(E-mail: dbrancato@riverkeeper.org)
Daniel E. ONeill, Mayor James Siermarco, M.S.
Village of Buchanan Municipal Building 236 Tate Avenue Buchanan, NY 10511-1298 (E-mail: vob@bestweb.net)
(E-mail: smurray@villageofbuchanan.com)
(E-mail: smurray@villageofbuchanan.com)
Robert D. Snook, Esq.                       Janice A. Dean, Esq.
Robert D. Snook, Esq.
Assistant Attorney General                  Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General               Office of the Attorney General State of Connecticut                          of the State of New York 55 Elm Street                                120 Broadway, 26th Floor P.O. Box 120                                New York, New York 10271 Hartford, CT 06141-0120                      (E-mail: Janice.Dean@ag.ny.gov)
Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General State of Connecticut 55 Elm Street P.O. Box 120 Hartford, CT 06141-0120 (E-mail: Robert.Snook@po.state.ct.us)
(E-mail: Robert.Snook@po.state.ct.us)
Janice A. Dean, Esq.
Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York 120 Broadway, 26th Floor New York, New York 10271 (E-mail: Janice.Dean@ag.ny.gov)
Signed (electronically) by Paul M. Bessette Paul M. Bessette, Esq.
Signed (electronically) by Paul M. Bessette Paul M. Bessette, Esq.
MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004 Phone: (202) 739-5796 Fax: (202) 739-3001 E-mail: pbessette@morganlewis.com COUNSEL FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.
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Applicant’S Request to File a Surreply to the Combined Reply of Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Applicant’S Request to File a Surreply to the Combined Reply of Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, I
ML11259A265
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Issue date: 09/16/2011
From: Bessette P, O'Neill M, Sutton K
Morgan, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, Entergy Nuclear Operations
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Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
SECY RAS
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of

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Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and

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50-286-LR ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.

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(Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3)

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September 16, 2011 APPLICANTS REQUEST TO FILE A SURREPLY TO THE COMBINED REPLY OF RIVERKEEPER, INC. AND HUDSON RIVER SLOOP CLEARWATER, INC.

In accordance with Section G.3 of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Boards July 1, 2010 Scheduling Order,1 Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) hereby requests leave to file a surreply to the Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.s Combined Reply to NRC Staff and Entergys Answers in Opposition to Motion to Admit New Contention Regarding the Fukushima Task Force Report (Combined Reply) and the associated Reply Memorandum filed on September 13, 2011.2 In support of this request, Entergy respectfully states as follows:

1.

On August 11, 2011, Riverkeeper, Inc. (Riverkeeper) and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. (Clearwater) (jointly, Intervenors) filed a Motion to admit a proposed New Contention in this proceeding purportedly based on new and significant information presented by the NRC in its report, Recommendations for Enhancing Reactor Safety in the 21st Century: The 1

Licensing Board Scheduling Order at 7 (July 1, 2010) (unpublished).

2 See Reply Memorandum Regarding Timeliness and Admissibility of New Contentions Seeking Consideration of Environmental Implications of Fukushima Task Force Report in Individual Reactor Licensing Proceedings (Sept. 13, 2011).

Near-term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident (July 12, 2011) (the Task Force Report).3

2.

On September 6, 2011, Entergy and the NRC Staff each filed Answers opposing the admission of the New Contention on the grounds that it does not meet the NRCs contention timeliness and admissibility criteria in 10 C.F.R. § 2.309.4

3.

Three days later, on September 9, 2011, the Commission issued a Memorandum and Order (CLI-11-05), in which it ruled on a series of petitions filed in numerous proceedings to suspend adjudicatory, licensing, and rulemaking activities, and requesting additional related relief, in light of the March 2011 events at Fukishima.5 CLI-11-05 indicates that Riverkeepers and Clearwaters Rulemaking Petition (and associated suspension request) was among the many filings underlying the Commissions ruling.6

4.

Shortly thereafter, on September 13, 2011, the Intervenors filed their Combined Reply and Reply Memorandum in response to the Answers of Entergy and the NRC Staff. In the Combined Reply and Reply Memorandum, Intervenors discuss the relevance and effect of CLI-11-05 with respect to their New Contention, suggesting that it supports admission of the contention.7 3

Motion to Admit Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. New Contention Regarding NEPA Requirement to Address Safety and Environmental Implications of the NRC Fukushima Task Force Report (Aug. 11, 2011) (Motion); Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. New Contention Regarding NEPA Requirement to Address Safety and Environmental Implications of the NRC Fukushima Task Force Report (Aug. 11, 2011) (New Contention).

4 See Applicants Answer to Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.s Motion to Admit New Contention Regarding the Fukushima Task Force Report (Sept. 6, 2011) (Applicants Answer); NRC Staffs Answer In Opposition to Motion to Admit New Contention Regarding the Safety and Environmental Implications of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Task Force Report on the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident (Sept. 6, 2011) (NRC Staffs Answer).

5 See Union Elec. Co. d/b/a/ Ameren Missouri (Callaway Plant, Unit 2), CLI-11-05, 74 NRC __, slip op. (Sept. 9, 2011).

6 See id., Appendix at 18.

7 Combined Reply at 2; Reply Memorandum at 1-4.

5.

Unlike Riverkeeper and Clearwater, Entergy did not have an opportunity to address the implications of CLI-11-05 relative to the admissibility of the New Contention.

Relevant here, a portion of the Commissions decision addresses claims that the Fukushima eventsas discussed in the Task Force Reportconstitute new and significant information under NEPA that must be analyzed as part of the environmental review for new reactor and license renewal decisions.8 Accordingly, Entergy submits that its inability to address the import of CLI-11-05 in its Answer, due solely to the timing of that decision, constitutes good cause for the filing of a brief surreply to address the relevance of CLI-11-5 to the proposed new contention. Indeed, the Combined Reply recognizes as much, stating that the Intervenors would not object to a response by Entergy and the Staff to their arguments regarding the relevance of CLI-11-05 to their contention.9

6.

In accordance with 10 C.F.R. § 2.323(b), Counsel for Entergy has contacted Counsel for the NRC Staff, who stated that he does not oppose Entergys Motion for Leave to file a limited surreply. Intervenors noted their lack of objection in their Combined Reply.

8 See CLI-11-05, slip op. at 30-31.

9 Combined Reply at 2 n.4 (Because Entergy and the NRC Staff have not had an opportunity to address the effect of CLI-11-05 on the timeliness and admissibility of Intervenors contention, Intervenors would not object to a response by Entergy and the Staff to their arguments regarding the relevance of CLI-11-05 to their contention.).

WHEREFORE, Entergy respectfully requests that the Board grant its Motion for Leave to file a brief surreply to the Combined Reply and Reply Memorandum on or before Tuesday, September 20, 2011.

Respectfully submitted, Signed (electronically) by Paul M. Bessette William C. Dennis, Esq.

Kathryn M. Sutton, Esq.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Paul M. Bessette, Esq.

440 Hamilton Avenue Martin J. ONeill, Esq.

White Plains, NY 10601 MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP Phone: (914) 272-3202 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Fax: (914) 272-3205 Washington, D.C. 20004 E-mail: wdennis@entergy.com Phone: (202) 739-3000 Fax: (202) 739-3001 E-mail: ksutton@morganlewis.com E-mail: pbessette@morganlewis.com E-mail: martin.oneill@morganlewis.com COUNSEL FOR ENTERGY Dated in Washington, D.C.

this 16th day of September 2011

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of

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Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and

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50-286-LR ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.

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(Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3)

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September 16, 2011 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that, on September 16, 2011, a copy of Applicants Request to File a Surreply to the Combined Reply of Riverkeeper, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., was served electronically with the Electronic Information Exchange on the following recipients:

Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade, Chair Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Lawrence.McDade@nrc.gov)

Administrative Judge Dr. Kaye D. Lathrop Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel 190 Cedar Lane E.

Ridgway, CO 81432 (E-mail: Kaye.Lathrop@nrc.gov)

Administrative Judge Dr. Richard E. Wardwell Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Richard.Wardwell@nrc.gov)

Office of the Secretary Attn: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 (E-mail: hearingdocket@nrc.gov)

Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: O-7H4M Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: ocaamail.resource@nrc.gov)

Josh Kirstein, Law Clerk Katherine Tucker, Law Clerk Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Josh.Kirstein@nrc.gov)

(E-mail: Katie.Tucker@nrc.gov)

2 Sherwin E. Turk, Esq.

Beth N. Mizuno, Esq.

David E. Roth, Esq.

Brian G. Harris, Esq.

Andrea Z. Jones, Esq.

Office of the General Counsel Mail Stop: O-15D21 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: Sherwin.Turk@nrc.gov)

(E-mail: Beth.Mizuno@nrc.gov)

(E-mail: david.roth@nrc.gov)

(E-mail: brian.harris@nrc.gov)

(E-mail: andrea.jones@nrc.gov)

Melissa-Jean Rotini, Esq.

Assistant County Attorney Office of Robert F. Meehan, Esq.

Westchester County Attorney 148 Martine Avenue, 6th Floor White Plains, NY 10601 (E-mail: MJR1@westchestergov.com)

Manna Jo Greene Stephen C. Filler Karla Raimundi Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.

724 Wolcott Ave.

Beacon, NY 12508 (E-mail: mannajo@clearwater.org)

(E-mail: karla@clearwater.org)

(E-mail: stephenfiller@gmail.com)

Thomas F. Wood, Esq.

Daniel Riesel, Esq.

Victoria Shiah, Esq.

Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.

460 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022 (E-mail: driesel@sprlaw.com)

(E-mail: vshiah@sprlaw.com)

Joan Leary Matthews, Esq.

Associate Commissioner Hearings and Mediation Services New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway, 14th Floor Albany, NY 12233-1500 (E-mail: jlmatthe@gw.dec.state.ny.us)

John Louis Parker, Esq.

Office of General Counsel, Region 3 NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation 21 S. Putt Corners Road New Paltz, New York 12561-1620 (E-mail: jlparker@gw.dec.state.ny.us)

John J. Sipos, Esq.

Charlie Donaldson Esq.

Assistant Attorneys General Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York The Capitol Albany, NY 12224-0341 (E-mail: John.Sipos@ag.ny.gov)

Michael J. Delaney, Esq.

Vice President -Energy Department New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCDEC) 110 William Street New York, NY 10038 mdelaney@nycedc.com

3 DB1/ 68132912.1 Phillip Musegaas, Esq.

Deborah Brancato, Esq.

Riverkeeper, Inc.

20 Secor Road Ossining, NY 10562 (E-mail: phillip@riverkeeper.org)

(E-mail: dbrancato@riverkeeper.org)

Daniel E. ONeill, Mayor James Siermarco, M.S.

Village of Buchanan Municipal Building 236 Tate Avenue Buchanan, NY 10511-1298 (E-mail: vob@bestweb.net)

(E-mail: smurray@villageofbuchanan.com)

Robert D. Snook, Esq.

Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General State of Connecticut 55 Elm Street P.O. Box 120 Hartford, CT 06141-0120 (E-mail: Robert.Snook@po.state.ct.us)

Janice A. Dean, Esq.

Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York 120 Broadway, 26th Floor New York, New York 10271 (E-mail: Janice.Dean@ag.ny.gov)

Signed (electronically) by Paul M. Bessette Paul M. Bessette, Esq.

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20004 Phone: (202) 739-5796 Fax: (202) 739-3001 E-mail: pbessette@morganlewis.com COUNSEL FOR ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.

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