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| issue date = 06/16/2023
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| title = Meetings Summary: Public Meetings on Proposed Rule Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses Environmental Review
| title = Meetings Summary: Public Meetings on Proposed Rule Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses – Environmental Review
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==Title:==
==Title:==
Public Meetings on Proposed Rule Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses -
Public Meetings on Proposed Rule Renewing Nuclear Power Plant O perating Licenses -
Environmental Review Meeting Identifiers: 20230194 and 20230195 Date of Meetings: March 16, 2023 Time of Meetings: 2pm and 6pm (ET)
Environmental Review Meeting Identifiers: 20230194 and 20230195
 
Date of Meetings: March 16, 2023
 
Time of Meetings: 2pm and 6pm (ET)
Location: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road Rockville, MD 20852 Webinar (via Microsoft Teams)
Location: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road Rockville, MD 20852 Webinar (via Microsoft Teams)
Type of Meeting: Comment-Gathering Public Meeting Purpose of Meetings:
 
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff discussed the proposed rule to amend its environmental protection regulations by updating the Commissions 2013 findings on the environmental effect of renewing the operating license of a nuclear power plant. The purpose of the meetings was to provide information and receive public comments on the proposed changes to NRC regulations, draft Revision 2 to NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (LR GEIS), and associated guidance.
Type of Meeting: Comment-Gathering Public Meeting
 
Purpose of Meetings:
 
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff discussed th e proposed rule to amend its environmental protection regulations by updating the Commission s 2013 findings on the environmental effect of renewing the operating license of a nuc lear power plant. The purpose of the meetings was to provide information and receive public comm ents on the proposed changes to NRC regulations, draft Revision 2 to NUREG-1437, Generic En vironmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (LR GEIS), and associate d guidance.
 
General Details:
General Details:
The proposed rule titled Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review would codify the revised findings of the LR GEIS in Part 51 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 51), Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions. The NRC relies on the findings and analyses in the LR GEIS to determine which resources areas require a power plant-specific review (e.g.,
The proposed rule titled Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operatin g Licenses - Environmental Review would codify the revised findings of the LR GEIS in Par t 51 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 51), Environmental Protection Regulations for Dom estic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions. The NRC relies on the findings and analyses in the LR GEIS to determine which resources areas require a power plant-specific review (e.g.,
historic and cultural resources, endangered species) and those that do not (e.g., land use, socioeconomics). Additionally, the NRC is issuing for public comment the draft revised LR GEIS and associated guidance contained in Draft Regulatory Guide-4027, Supplement 1, Revision 2, Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Applications, and Draft NUREG-1555, Supplement 1, Revision 2, Standard Review Plans for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Plants, Supplement 1: Operating License Renewal. This proposed rule would further redefine the number and scope of the environmental issues that must be addressed by the NRC and applicants during license renewal environmental reviews. These changes are based primarily on the lessons learned and knowledge gained from initial license renewal and subsequent license renewal (SLR) reviews performed by the NRC since development of the 2013 LR GEIS. The changes also address Commission direction in Staff Requirements Memorandum (SRM)-SECY-22-0024, Rulemaking Plan for Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review (RIN 3150-AK32, NRC-2018-0296),
historic and cultural resources, endangered species) and those that do not (e.g., land use, socioeconomics). Additionally, the NRC is issuing for public co mment the draft revised LR GEIS and associated guidance contained in Draft Regulatory Guide-402 7, Supplement 1, Revision 2, Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Plant L icense Renewal Applications, and Draft NUREG-1555, Supplement 1, Revision 2, Standard Revie w Plans for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Plants, Supplement 1: Operating Licen se Renewal. This proposed rule would further redefine the number and scope of the environ mental issues that must be addressed by the NRC and applicants during license renewal envi ronmental reviews. These changes are based primarily on the lessons learned and knowledg e gained from initial license renewal and subsequent license renewal (SLR) reviews performed by the NRC since development of the 2013 LR GEIS. The changes also address Comm ission direction in Staff Requirements Memorandum (SRM)-SECY-22-0024, Rulemaking Plan fo r Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review (RIN 3150 -AK32, NRC-2018-0296),
by thoroughly evaluating SLR in this review and update. In addition, new scientific research, public comments, changes in environmental regulations and impacts methodology, and other 1
by thoroughly evaluating SLR in this review and update. In add ition, new scientific research, public comments, changes in environmental regulations and impac ts methodology, and other
 
1 new information were considered in evaluating the significance of impacts associated with license renewal.


new information were considered in evaluating the significance of impacts associated with license renewal.
Rulemaking was initiated in April 2022, and the proposed rule w as published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2023 (88 FR 13329) for a 60-day comment period that ends on May 2, 2023.
Rulemaking was initiated in April 2022, and the proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2023 (88 FR 13329) for a 60-day comment period that ends on May 2, 2023.
The NRC staff plans to deliver the final rule to the Commission in November 2023, and the estimated publication date of the final rule is April 2024.
The NRC staff plans to deliver the final rule to the Commission in November 2023, and the estimated publication date of the final rule is April 2024.
The NRC staff also issued the following documents and for public comment in parallel with the proposed rule:
 
ADAMS Accession Document Title                                          No.
The NRC staff also issued the following documents and for publi c comment in parallel with the proposed rule:
Draft NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License          ML23010A078 Renewal of Nuclear Power Plants, Volumes 1 & 2, Revision 2                     ML23010A086 Draft NUREG-1555, Supplement 1, Revision 2, Standard Review Plans for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Plants, Supplement 1: Operating        ML22165A070 License Renewal Draft Regulatory Guide DG-4027, Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Applications (also referenced as       ML22165A072 RG 4.2, Supplement 1)
 
Draft Regulatory Analysis for the 10 CFR Part 51, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Power Plants                   ML23010A074 The meeting consisted of an NRC presentation on the topics covered in the proposed rule, a questions and answers session where the public was invited to pose questions to the NRC to get any needed clarifications on the presentation, and a comment session where the public was invited to provide comments on the proposed rule and associated guidance documents.
Document Title ADAMS Accession No.
The afternoon session was attended by approximately 78 people and the evening session by approximately 33 people, participating through webinar or in person, including NRC staff and members of the public.
Draft NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for L icense ML23010A078 Renewal of Nuclear Power Plants, Volumes 1 & 2, Revision 2 ML23010A086 Draft NUREG-1555, Supplement 1, Revision 2, Standard Review Pl ans for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Plants, Supplement 1: O perating ML22165A070 License Renewal Draft Regulatory Guide DG-4027, Preparation of Environmental R eports for Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Applications (also ref erenced as ML22165A072 RG 4.2, Supplement 1)
Draft Regulatory Analysis for the 10 CFR Part 51, Generic Envir onmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Power Plants ML23010A074
 
The meeting consisted of an NRC presentation on the topics cove red in the proposed rule, a questions and answers session where the public was invited to p ose questions to the NRC to get any needed clarifications on the presentation, and a comment se ssion where the public was invited to provide comments on the proposed rule and associated guidance documents.
 
The afternoon session was attended by approximately 78 people a nd the evening session by approximately 33 people, participating through webinar or in person, including NRC staff and members of the public.
 
Summary of Presentation:
Summary of Presentation:
Lance Rakovan of the NRC opened the meeting and introduced himself as the meeting facilitator. Mr. Rakovan discussed the purpose of the meeting and advised participants on the features of the teleconference platform, including how to ask questions and provide comments.
Lance Rakovan of the NRC opened the meeting and introduced hims elf as the meeting facilitator. Mr. Rakovan discussed the purpose of the meeting a nd advised participants on the features of the teleconference platform, including how to ask q uestions and provide comments.
Mr. Rakovan then introduced Dr. Patricia Holahan of the NRC to give opening remarks.
Mr. Rakovan then introduced Dr. Patricia Holahan of the NRC to give opening remarks.
Dr. Holahan discussed the purpose of the meeting and expressed the desire that the meeting will help the public better understand the proposed rule and encouraged public participation during the meeting. Dr. Holahan noted that comments offered during the meeting will be considered for development of the final rule and that formal comments made by the public should also be submitted in writing using the methods described in the proposed rule notice. Dr.
 
Dr. Holahan discussed the purpose of the meeting and expressed the desire that the meeting will help the public better understand the proposed rule and en couraged public participation during the meeting. Dr. Holahan noted that comments offered dur ing the meeting will be considered for development of the final rule and that formal co mments made by the public should also be submitted in writing using the methods described in the proposed rule notice. Dr.
Holahan then introduced Ms. Jennifer Davis.
Holahan then introduced Ms. Jennifer Davis.
Ms. Davis discussed the agenda, background on the scoping activities and rulemaking plans that initiated the LR GEIS rulemaking. In addition, Ms. Davis discussed the (1) purpose of the LR GEIS and how it is codified in the regulations, (2) described the process the NRC follows to update the LR GEIS and Table B-1, (3) and summarized the proposed updates to Table B-1.
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Ms. Davis then introduced Mr. Kevin Folk.
Ms. Davis discussed the agenda, background on the scoping activ ities and rulemaking plans that initiated the LR GEIS rulemaking. In addition, Ms. Davis d iscussed the (1) purpose of the LR GEIS and how it is codified in the regulations, (2) described t he process the NRC follows to update the LR GEIS and Table B-1, (3) and summarized the propos ed updates to Table B-1.
2 Ms. Davis then introduced Mr. Kevin Folk.
Mr. Folk explained the consolidation of the following issues:
Mr. Folk explained the consolidation of the following issues:
* Groundwater quality degradation (cooling ponds at inland sites) [Cat. 2] and Groundwater quality degradation (cooling ponds in salt marshes [Cat.1] to Category 2 Issue Groundwater quality degradation (plants with cooling ponds)
* Groundwater quality degradation (cooling ponds at inland site s) [Cat. 2] and Groundwater quality degradation (cooling ponds in salt marshes [Cat.1] to Category 2 Issue Groundwater quality degradation (plants with cooling pon ds)
* Impingement and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with once through cooling systems or cooling ponds) [Cat. 2] and Impingement component of Losses from predation, parasitism, and disease among organisms exposed to sublethal stresses
* Impingement and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with once through cooling systems or cooling ponds) [Cat. 2] and Impingement component of Losses from predation, parasitism, and disease among organisms exposed to s ublethal stresses
[Cat. 1] to Impingement mortality and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with oncethrough cooling systems or cooling ponds) [Cat. 2]
[Cat. 1] to Impingement mortality and entrainment of aquatic o rganisms (plants with oncethrough cooling systems or cooling ponds) [Cat. 2]
* Impingement and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with cooling towers) [Cat. 1]
* Impingement and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with cooling towers) [Cat. 1]
and Impingement component of Losses from predation, parasitism, and disease among organisms exposed to sublethal stresses [Cat. 1] to Impingement mortality and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with cooling towers) [Cat. 1]
and Impingement component of Losses from predation, parasitis m, and disease among organisms exposed to sublethal stresses [Cat. 1] to Impingeme nt mortality and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with cooling towers) [Cat. 1]
* Infrequently reported thermal impacts (all plants) [Cat. 1], Effects of cooling water discharge on dissolved oxygen, gas supersaturation, and eutrophication [Cat. 1], and Thermal effluent component of Losses from predation, parasitism, among organisms exposed to sublethal stresses [Cat. 1] to Infrequently reported effects of thermal effluents [Cat. 1]
* Infrequently reported thermal impacts (all plants) [Cat. 1], Effects of cooling water discharge on dissolved oxygen, gas supersaturation, and eutroph ication [Cat. 1], and Thermal effluent component of Losses from predation, parasitis m, among organisms exposed to sublethal stresses [Cat. 1] to Infrequently report ed effects of thermal effluents [Cat. 1]
In addition, Mr. Folk explained the subdivision of the Category 2 issue Threatened, endangered, and protected species, critical habitat and essential fish habitat into three new Category 2 issues. Mr. Folk explained the addition of the three issues: National Marine Sanctuaries Act:
 
sanctuary resources (Cat. 2), Greenhouse gas impacts on climate change (Cat. 1), and Climate change impacts on environmental resources (Cat. 2). Lastly, Mr. Folk explained the change of Severe accidents from Category 2 to Category 1. Mr. Folk then introduced Ms.
In addition, Mr. Folk explained the subdivision of the Category 2 issue Threatened, endangered, and protected species, critical habitat and essential fish habi tat into three new Category 2 issues. Mr. Folk explained the addition of the three issues: N ational Marine Sanctuaries Act:
sanctuary resources (Cat. 2), Greenhouse gas impacts on climat e change (Cat. 1), and Climate change impacts on environmental resources (Cat. 2). L astly, Mr. Folk explained the change of Severe accidents from Category 2 to Category 1. Mr. Folk then introduced Ms.
Yanely Malave.
Yanely Malave.
Ms. Malave summarized the proposed amendments in the regulation and LR GEIS, explained the rulemaking main milestones, and how to access the supporting documents. Ms. Malave also described the different methods for submitting comments and the end date for the public comment period. Lastly, Ms. Malave identified the multiple points of contacts for the project.
Ms. Malave summarized the proposed amendments in the regulation and LR GEIS, explained the rulemaking main milestones, and how to access the supportin g documents. Ms. Malave also described the different methods for submitting comments and the end date for the public comment period. Lastly, Ms. Malave identified the multiple poin ts of contacts for the project.
 
Public Feedback and Questions:
Public Feedback and Questions:
Mr. Rakovan explained how to provide questions and comments in the room, via Teams webinar, and the phone. Members of the public asked clarifying questions on the presentation and provided comments on the proposed rule and LR GEIS. For a detailed description of the questions and comments, please review the meeting transcripts (ADAMS Accession No. ML23082A151 and ML23082A152).
Mr. Rakovan explained how to provide questions and comments in the room, via Teams webinar, and the phone. Members of the public asked clarifying questions on the presentation and provided comments on the proposed rule and LR GEIS. For a d etailed description of the questions and comments, please review the meeting transcripts ( ADAMS Accession No. ML23082A151 and ML23082A152).
Closing:
Closing:
Dr. Holahan made brief closing remarks, including mentioning that participants in the public meeting can submit feedback to improve the structure of future public meetings through the NRC Public Meeting Feedback Form, thanked everyone for their time and attention, and ended the meeting.
Dr. Holahan made brief closing remarks, including mentioning th at participants in the public meeting can submit feedback to improve the structure of future public meetings through the NRC Public Meeting Feedback Form, thanked everyone for their time a nd attention, and ended the meeting.
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Related Documents ADAMS Accession Numbers:
3 Related Documents ADAMS Accession Numbers:
* ML23072A467 - Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Rule -
* ML23072A467 - Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Rule -
Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review (Afternoon Session)
Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Oper ating Licenses - Environmental Review (Afternoon Session)
* ML23072A469 - Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Rule -
* ML23072A469 - Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Rule -
Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review (Evening Session)
Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Oper ating Licenses - Environmental Review (Evening Session)
* ML23069A013 - NRC Presentation for Proposed Rule - Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review
* ML23069A013 - NRC Presentation for Proposed Rule - Renewing Nuc lear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review
* ML23082A151 - Official Transcript of March 16, 2023, Public Comments-Gathering Meeting on PR Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses -
* ML23082A151 - Official Transcript of March 16, 2023, Public Com ments-Gathering Meeting on PR Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licen ses -
Environmental Review (Afternoon Session)
Environmental Review (Afternoon Session)
* ML23082A152 - Official Transcript of March 16, 2023, Public Comments-Gathering Meeting on PR Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses -
* ML23082A152 - Official Transcript of March 16, 2023, Public Com ments-Gathering Meeting on PR Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licen ses -
Environmental Review (Evening Session) 4
Environmental Review (Evening Session)


Proposed Rule - Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review Public Meeting Attendees list - Afternoon Session (*Denotes Virtual Attendance)
4 Proposed Rule - Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review Public Meeting Attendees list - Afternoon Session (*Denotes Vir tual Attendance)
March 16, 2023 Name                            Organization / Affiliation
March 16, 2023
: 1. Matt Urie                Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
: 2. Katie Wagner            PNNL
: 3. Robert Schaaf            PNNL
: 4. Mark Nutt                PNNL
: 5. Nick DiNunzio            PNNL
: 6. Amy Aughtman            Southern Nuclear Corporation
: 7. Rachel Turney-Work      Enercon
: 8. Laura Willingham        U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
: 9. John Lubinski            NRC
: 10. Tara ONeil              PNNL
: 11. Kim Leigh                PNNL
: 12. Yong Mok Kim            BEES. Inc.
: 13. Youn Won Park            BEES. Inc.
: 14. Brett Titus              Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Radiation
: 15. Brian Littleton Protection Division
: 16. Joseph Azeiat            NRC
: 17. Max Smith                NRC
: 18. Mark Franke              NRC
: 19. Heather Westra          Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC)
: 20. Nicci Lehto              PIIC
: 21. Chip Cameron            PIIC
: 22. Steve Harrick            Florida Power and Light
: 23. Matthew Warren          International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
: 24. Brian Smith              NRC
: 25. Nancy Martinez*          NRC
: 26. Briana Arlene*          NRC
: 27. David Anderson*          PNNL
: 28. Andrew J. Burgess*      Ameren
: 29. Daniel Green*            Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
: 30. Member of the Public*    No Affiliation
: 31. Member of the Public*    No Affiliation
: 32. Beth Alferink*          NRC
: 33. Lifeng Guo*              NRC
: 34. Ellery J. Baker*        Dominion Energy
: 35. Caitlin Condon*          PNNL
: 36. Booma Venkataraman*      NRC
: 37. Member of the Public*    No Affiliation
: 38. James A. Brownell*      Energy-Northwest
: 39. Rajiv Prasad*            PNNL
: 40. Dave Goodman*            PNNL
: 41. Jonathan Napier*        PNNL
: 42. Larry Nicholson*        Certrec
: 43. Elliott Korb*            Radiant Nuclear 5


Name                         Organization / Affiliation
Name Organization / Affiliation
: 44. Jason Zorn*           Constellation
: 1. Matt Urie Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
: 45. Allison Stalker*       Constellation
: 2. Katie Wagner PNNL
: 46. Kristin Meek*         Constellation
: 3. Robert Schaaf PNNL
: 47. Leigh Lloveras*       The Breakthrough Institute
: 4. Mark Nutt PNNL
: 48. J. Michael Davis*     NextEra Energy
: 5. Nick DiNunzio PNNL
: 49. Sam Wojack*           Neal R. Gross
: 6. Amy Aughtman Southern Nuclear Corporation
: 50. Julie Ezell*           NRC
: 7. Rachel Turney-Work Enercon
: 8. Laura Willingham U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
: 9. John Lubinski NRC
: 10. Tara ONeil PNNL
: 11. Kim Leigh PNNL
: 12. Yong Mok Kim BEES. Inc.
: 13. Youn Won Park BEES. Inc.
: 14. Brett Titus Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
: 15. Brian Littleton U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Radiation Protection Division
: 16. Joseph Azeiat NRC
: 17. Max Smith NRC
: 18. Mark Franke NRC
: 19. Heather Westra Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC)
: 20. Nicci Lehto PIIC
: 21. Chip Cameron PIIC
: 22. Steve Harrick Florida Power and Light
: 23. Matthew Warren International Brotherhood of Electrical W orkers
: 24. Brian Smith NRC
: 25. Nancy Martinez* NRC
: 26. Briana Arlene* NRC
: 27. David Anderson* PNNL
: 28. Andrew J. Burgess* Ameren
: 29. Daniel Green* Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
: 30. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 31. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 32. Beth Alferink* NRC
: 33. Lifeng Guo* NRC
: 34. Ellery J. Baker* Dominion Energy
: 35. Caitlin Condon* PNNL
: 36. Booma Venkataraman* NRC
: 37. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 38. James A. Brownell* Energy-Northwest
: 39. Rajiv Prasad* PNNL
: 40. Dave Goodman* PNNL
: 41. Jonathan Napier* PNNL
: 42. Larry Nicholson* Certrec
: 43. Elliott Korb* Radiant Nuclear 5
Name Organization / Affiliation
: 44. Jason Zorn* Constellation
: 45. Allison Stalker* Constellation
: 46. Kristin Meek* Constellation
: 47. Leigh Lloveras* The Breakthrough Institute
: 48. J. Michael Davis* NextEra Energy
: 49. Sam Wojack* Neal R. Gross
: 50. Julie Ezell* NRC
: 51. SherVerne Cloyd-Allen* NRC
: 51. SherVerne Cloyd-Allen* NRC
: 52. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 52. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 53. Brian Harris*         NRC
: 53. Brian Harris* NRC
: 54. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 54. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 55. Paul Aitken*           Dominion Energy
: 55. Paul Aitken* Dominion Energy
: 56. Jessica Bielecki*     NRC
: 56. Jessica Bielecki* NRC
: 57. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 57. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 58. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 58. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 59. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 59. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 60. Ted Smith*             NRC
: 60. Ted Smith* NRC
: 61. Philip Meyer*         PNNL
: 61. Philip Meyer* PNNL
: 62. Daniel Schultheisz*   EPA
: 62. Daniel Schultheisz* EPA
: 63. Kenneth M. Thomas*     PNNL
: 63. Kenneth M. Thomas* PNNL
: 64. Joseph H. Bashore*     TVA
: 64. Joseph H. Bashore* TVA
: 65. Ryan K. Lighty*       Morgan-Lewis
: 65. Ryan K. Lighty* Morgan-Lewis
: 66. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 66. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 67. Martin ONeill*       NEI
: 67. Martin ONeill* NEI
: 68. Caroline Hsu*         NRC
: 68. Caroline Hsu* NRC
: 69. Julia Flaherty*       PNNL
: 69. Julia Flaherty* PNNL
: 70. Anne Leidich*         Pillsbury Law
: 70. Anne Leidich* Pillsbury Law
: 71. Stephen Sollomon*     No Affiliation
: 71. Stephen Sollomon* No Affiliation
: 72. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 72. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 73. Blake Vaisey*         NRC
: 73. Blake Vaisey* NRC
: 74. Louis T. Banks*       Dominion Energy
: 74. Louis T. Banks* Dominion Energy
: 75. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 75. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 76. Kevin Stewart*         California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
: 76. Kevin Stewart* California Department of Public Health (C DPH)
: 77. Chelsea Lynn Butler*   CDPH
: 77. Chelsea Lynn Butler* CDPH
: 78. Leah Parks*           NRC 6
: 78. Leah Parks* NRC
 
6 Proposed Rule - Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review Public Meeting Attendees list - Evening Session (*Denotes Virtu al Attendance)
March 16, 2023
 
Name Organization / Affiliation
: 1. Kim Leigh Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
: 2. Matt Urie PNNL
: 3. John Lubinski NRC
: 4. Katie Wagner PNNL
: 5. Mark Nutt PNNL
: 6. Mark Franke NRC
: 7. Max Smith NRC
: 8. Joseph Azeiat NRC
: 9. Amy Aughtman Southern Nuclear Corporation
: 10. Rachel Turney-Work Enercon
: 11. Nicci Lehto Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC)
: 12. Heather Westra PIIC
: 13. Chip Cameron PIIC
: 14. Member of the Public* 707-318-4109 - no affiliation provided
: 15. Dave Goodman* PNNL
: 16. Briana Arlene* NRC
: 17. Brett Titus* Nuclear Energy Institute
: 18. Leah Parks* NRC
: 19. Tekia Govan* NRC
: 20. Kevin Taylor* Member of the Public
: 21. Nancy Martinez* NRC
: 22. Caitlin Condon* PNNL
: 23. Beth Alferink* NRC
: 24. Rajiv Prasad* PNNL
: 25. Bo Saulsbury* PNNL
: 26. Paul F. Guill* Member of the Public
: 27. Kenneth M. Thomas* PNNL
: 28. Caroline Hsu* NRC
: 29. David Anderson* PNNL
: 30. Adam Stein* Breakthrough Institute
: 31. Chris Toalson* DEQ/ISD
: 32. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
: 33. Paul Gunter* Beyond Nuclear


Proposed Rule - Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review Public Meeting Attendees list - Evening Session (*Denotes Virtual Attendance)
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March 16, 2023 Name                            Organization / Affiliation
: 1. Kim Leigh                    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
: 2. Matt Urie                    PNNL
: 3. John Lubinski                NRC
: 4. Katie Wagner                  PNNL
: 5. Mark Nutt                    PNNL
: 6. Mark Franke                  NRC
: 7. Max Smith                    NRC
: 8. Joseph Azeiat                NRC
: 9. Amy Aughtman                  Southern Nuclear Corporation
: 10. Rachel Turney-Work            Enercon
: 11. Nicci Lehto                  Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC)
: 12. Heather Westra                PIIC
: 13. Chip Cameron                  PIIC
: 14. Member of the Public*        707-318-4109 - no affiliation provided
: 15. Dave Goodman*                PNNL
: 16. Briana Arlene*                NRC
: 17. Brett Titus*                  Nuclear Energy Institute
: 18. Leah Parks*                  NRC
: 19. Tekia Govan*                  NRC
: 20. Kevin Taylor*                Member of the Public
: 21. Nancy Martinez*              NRC
: 22. Caitlin Condon*              PNNL
: 23. Beth Alferink*                NRC
: 24. Rajiv Prasad*                PNNL
: 25. Bo Saulsbury*                PNNL
: 26. Paul F. Guill*                Member of the Public
: 27. Kenneth M. Thomas*            PNNL
: 28. Caroline Hsu*                NRC
: 29. David Anderson*              PNNL
: 30. Adam Stein*                  Breakthrough Institute
: 31. Chris Toalson*                DEQ/ISD
: 32. Member of the Public*        No Affiliation
: 33. Paul Gunter*                  Beyond Nuclear 7}}

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Public Meeting Summary March 16, 2023

Title:

Public Meetings on Proposed Rule Renewing Nuclear Power Plant O perating Licenses -

Environmental Review Meeting Identifiers: 20230194 and 20230195

Date of Meetings: March 16, 2023

Time of Meetings: 2pm and 6pm (ET)

Location: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road Rockville, MD 20852 Webinar (via Microsoft Teams)

Type of Meeting: Comment-Gathering Public Meeting

Purpose of Meetings:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff discussed th e proposed rule to amend its environmental protection regulations by updating the Commission s 2013 findings on the environmental effect of renewing the operating license of a nuc lear power plant. The purpose of the meetings was to provide information and receive public comm ents on the proposed changes to NRC regulations, draft Revision 2 to NUREG-1437, Generic En vironmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (LR GEIS), and associate d guidance.

General Details:

The proposed rule titled Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operatin g Licenses - Environmental Review would codify the revised findings of the LR GEIS in Par t 51 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 51), Environmental Protection Regulations for Dom estic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions. The NRC relies on the findings and analyses in the LR GEIS to determine which resources areas require a power plant-specific review (e.g.,

historic and cultural resources, endangered species) and those that do not (e.g., land use, socioeconomics). Additionally, the NRC is issuing for public co mment the draft revised LR GEIS and associated guidance contained in Draft Regulatory Guide-402 7, Supplement 1, Revision 2, Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Plant L icense Renewal Applications, and Draft NUREG-1555, Supplement 1, Revision 2, Standard Revie w Plans for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Plants, Supplement 1: Operating Licen se Renewal. This proposed rule would further redefine the number and scope of the environ mental issues that must be addressed by the NRC and applicants during license renewal envi ronmental reviews. These changes are based primarily on the lessons learned and knowledg e gained from initial license renewal and subsequent license renewal (SLR) reviews performed by the NRC since development of the 2013 LR GEIS. The changes also address Comm ission direction in Staff Requirements Memorandum (SRM)-SECY-22-0024, Rulemaking Plan fo r Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review (RIN 3150 -AK32, NRC-2018-0296),

by thoroughly evaluating SLR in this review and update. In add ition, new scientific research, public comments, changes in environmental regulations and impac ts methodology, and other

1 new information were considered in evaluating the significance of impacts associated with license renewal.

Rulemaking was initiated in April 2022, and the proposed rule w as published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2023 (88 FR 13329) for a 60-day comment period that ends on May 2, 2023.

The NRC staff plans to deliver the final rule to the Commission in November 2023, and the estimated publication date of the final rule is April 2024.

The NRC staff also issued the following documents and for publi c comment in parallel with the proposed rule:

Document Title ADAMS Accession No.

Draft NUREG-1437, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for L icense ML23010A078 Renewal of Nuclear Power Plants, Volumes 1 & 2, Revision 2 ML23010A086 Draft NUREG-1555, Supplement 1, Revision 2, Standard Review Pl ans for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Plants, Supplement 1: O perating ML22165A070 License Renewal Draft Regulatory Guide DG-4027, Preparation of Environmental R eports for Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Applications (also ref erenced as ML22165A072 RG 4.2, Supplement 1)

Draft Regulatory Analysis for the 10 CFR Part 51, Generic Envir onmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Power Plants ML23010A074

The meeting consisted of an NRC presentation on the topics cove red in the proposed rule, a questions and answers session where the public was invited to p ose questions to the NRC to get any needed clarifications on the presentation, and a comment se ssion where the public was invited to provide comments on the proposed rule and associated guidance documents.

The afternoon session was attended by approximately 78 people a nd the evening session by approximately 33 people, participating through webinar or in person, including NRC staff and members of the public.

Summary of Presentation:

Lance Rakovan of the NRC opened the meeting and introduced hims elf as the meeting facilitator. Mr. Rakovan discussed the purpose of the meeting a nd advised participants on the features of the teleconference platform, including how to ask q uestions and provide comments.

Mr. Rakovan then introduced Dr. Patricia Holahan of the NRC to give opening remarks.

Dr. Holahan discussed the purpose of the meeting and expressed the desire that the meeting will help the public better understand the proposed rule and en couraged public participation during the meeting. Dr. Holahan noted that comments offered dur ing the meeting will be considered for development of the final rule and that formal co mments made by the public should also be submitted in writing using the methods described in the proposed rule notice. Dr.

Holahan then introduced Ms. Jennifer Davis.

Ms. Davis discussed the agenda, background on the scoping activ ities and rulemaking plans that initiated the LR GEIS rulemaking. In addition, Ms. Davis d iscussed the (1) purpose of the LR GEIS and how it is codified in the regulations, (2) described t he process the NRC follows to update the LR GEIS and Table B-1, (3) and summarized the propos ed updates to Table B-1.

2 Ms. Davis then introduced Mr. Kevin Folk.

Mr. Folk explained the consolidation of the following issues:

  • Groundwater quality degradation (cooling ponds at inland site s) [Cat. 2] and Groundwater quality degradation (cooling ponds in salt marshes [Cat.1] to Category 2 Issue Groundwater quality degradation (plants with cooling pon ds)
  • Impingement and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with once through cooling systems or cooling ponds) [Cat. 2] and Impingement component of Losses from predation, parasitism, and disease among organisms exposed to s ublethal stresses

[Cat. 1] to Impingement mortality and entrainment of aquatic o rganisms (plants with oncethrough cooling systems or cooling ponds) [Cat. 2]

  • Impingement and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with cooling towers) [Cat. 1]

and Impingement component of Losses from predation, parasitis m, and disease among organisms exposed to sublethal stresses [Cat. 1] to Impingeme nt mortality and entrainment of aquatic organisms (plants with cooling towers) [Cat. 1]

  • Infrequently reported thermal impacts (all plants) [Cat. 1], Effects of cooling water discharge on dissolved oxygen, gas supersaturation, and eutroph ication [Cat. 1], and Thermal effluent component of Losses from predation, parasitis m, among organisms exposed to sublethal stresses [Cat. 1] to Infrequently report ed effects of thermal effluents [Cat. 1]

In addition, Mr. Folk explained the subdivision of the Category 2 issue Threatened, endangered, and protected species, critical habitat and essential fish habi tat into three new Category 2 issues. Mr. Folk explained the addition of the three issues: N ational Marine Sanctuaries Act:

sanctuary resources (Cat. 2), Greenhouse gas impacts on climat e change (Cat. 1), and Climate change impacts on environmental resources (Cat. 2). L astly, Mr. Folk explained the change of Severe accidents from Category 2 to Category 1. Mr. Folk then introduced Ms.

Yanely Malave.

Ms. Malave summarized the proposed amendments in the regulation and LR GEIS, explained the rulemaking main milestones, and how to access the supportin g documents. Ms. Malave also described the different methods for submitting comments and the end date for the public comment period. Lastly, Ms. Malave identified the multiple poin ts of contacts for the project.

Public Feedback and Questions:

Mr. Rakovan explained how to provide questions and comments in the room, via Teams webinar, and the phone. Members of the public asked clarifying questions on the presentation and provided comments on the proposed rule and LR GEIS. For a d etailed description of the questions and comments, please review the meeting transcripts ( ADAMS Accession No. ML23082A151 and ML23082A152).

Closing:

Dr. Holahan made brief closing remarks, including mentioning th at participants in the public meeting can submit feedback to improve the structure of future public meetings through the NRC Public Meeting Feedback Form, thanked everyone for their time a nd attention, and ended the meeting.

3 Related Documents ADAMS Accession Numbers:

  • ML23072A467 - Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Rule -

Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Oper ating Licenses - Environmental Review (Afternoon Session)

  • ML23072A469 - Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Rule -

Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Oper ating Licenses - Environmental Review (Evening Session)

  • ML23069A013 - NRC Presentation for Proposed Rule - Renewing Nuc lear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review
  • ML23082A151 - Official Transcript of March 16, 2023, Public Com ments-Gathering Meeting on PR Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licen ses -

Environmental Review (Afternoon Session)

  • ML23082A152 - Official Transcript of March 16, 2023, Public Com ments-Gathering Meeting on PR Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licen ses -

Environmental Review (Evening Session)

4 Proposed Rule - Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review Public Meeting Attendees list - Afternoon Session (*Denotes Vir tual Attendance)

March 16, 2023

Name Organization / Affiliation

1. Matt Urie Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
2. Katie Wagner PNNL
3. Robert Schaaf PNNL
4. Mark Nutt PNNL
5. Nick DiNunzio PNNL
6. Amy Aughtman Southern Nuclear Corporation
7. Rachel Turney-Work Enercon
8. Laura Willingham U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
9. John Lubinski NRC
10. Tara ONeil PNNL
11. Kim Leigh PNNL
12. Yong Mok Kim BEES. Inc.
13. Youn Won Park BEES. Inc.
14. Brett Titus Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
15. Brian Littleton U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Radiation Protection Division
16. Joseph Azeiat NRC
17. Max Smith NRC
18. Mark Franke NRC
19. Heather Westra Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC)
20. Nicci Lehto PIIC
21. Chip Cameron PIIC
22. Steve Harrick Florida Power and Light
23. Matthew Warren International Brotherhood of Electrical W orkers
24. Brian Smith NRC
25. Nancy Martinez* NRC
26. Briana Arlene* NRC
27. David Anderson* PNNL
28. Andrew J. Burgess* Ameren
29. Daniel Green* Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
30. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
31. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
32. Beth Alferink* NRC
33. Lifeng Guo* NRC
34. Ellery J. Baker* Dominion Energy
35. Caitlin Condon* PNNL
36. Booma Venkataraman* NRC
37. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
38. James A. Brownell* Energy-Northwest
39. Rajiv Prasad* PNNL
40. Dave Goodman* PNNL
41. Jonathan Napier* PNNL
42. Larry Nicholson* Certrec
43. Elliott Korb* Radiant Nuclear 5

Name Organization / Affiliation

44. Jason Zorn* Constellation
45. Allison Stalker* Constellation
46. Kristin Meek* Constellation
47. Leigh Lloveras* The Breakthrough Institute
48. J. Michael Davis* NextEra Energy
49. Sam Wojack* Neal R. Gross
50. Julie Ezell* NRC
51. SherVerne Cloyd-Allen* NRC
52. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
53. Brian Harris* NRC
54. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
55. Paul Aitken* Dominion Energy
56. Jessica Bielecki* NRC
57. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
58. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
59. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
60. Ted Smith* NRC
61. Philip Meyer* PNNL
62. Daniel Schultheisz* EPA
63. Kenneth M. Thomas* PNNL
64. Joseph H. Bashore* TVA
65. Ryan K. Lighty* Morgan-Lewis
66. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
67. Martin ONeill* NEI
68. Caroline Hsu* NRC
69. Julia Flaherty* PNNL
70. Anne Leidich* Pillsbury Law
71. Stephen Sollomon* No Affiliation
72. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
73. Blake Vaisey* NRC
74. Louis T. Banks* Dominion Energy
75. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
76. Kevin Stewart* California Department of Public Health (C DPH)
77. Chelsea Lynn Butler* CDPH
78. Leah Parks* NRC

6 Proposed Rule - Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses - Environmental Review Public Meeting Attendees list - Evening Session (*Denotes Virtu al Attendance)

March 16, 2023

Name Organization / Affiliation

1. Kim Leigh Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
2. Matt Urie PNNL
3. John Lubinski NRC
4. Katie Wagner PNNL
5. Mark Nutt PNNL
6. Mark Franke NRC
7. Max Smith NRC
8. Joseph Azeiat NRC
9. Amy Aughtman Southern Nuclear Corporation
10. Rachel Turney-Work Enercon
11. Nicci Lehto Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC)
12. Heather Westra PIIC
13. Chip Cameron PIIC
14. Member of the Public* 707-318-4109 - no affiliation provided
15. Dave Goodman* PNNL
16. Briana Arlene* NRC
17. Brett Titus* Nuclear Energy Institute
18. Leah Parks* NRC
19. Tekia Govan* NRC
20. Kevin Taylor* Member of the Public
21. Nancy Martinez* NRC
22. Caitlin Condon* PNNL
23. Beth Alferink* NRC
24. Rajiv Prasad* PNNL
25. Bo Saulsbury* PNNL
26. Paul F. Guill* Member of the Public
27. Kenneth M. Thomas* PNNL
28. Caroline Hsu* NRC
29. David Anderson* PNNL
30. Adam Stein* Breakthrough Institute
31. Chris Toalson* DEQ/ISD
32. Member of the Public* No Affiliation
33. Paul Gunter* Beyond Nuclear

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