80 FR 78253 - Exelon Generation Company, LLC; R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 241 (Wednesday, December 16, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 78253-78255] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-31653] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket Nos. 50-244 and 72-67; NRC-2015-0249] Exelon Generation Company, LLC; R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Finding of no significant impact with associated environmental assessment; final issuance. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) related to a request to amend Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-18, [[Page 78254]] issued to Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon, ``the licensee''), for operation of the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant (hereinafter ``Ginna,'' or ``the facility''), including the general-licensed Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Docket No. 72-67, located in Wayne County, NY. The requested amendment would permit licensee security personnel to use certain firearms and ammunition feeding devices not previously permitted, notwithstanding State, local, and certain Federal firearms laws or regulations that otherwise prohibit such actions. ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2015-0249 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information regarding this document. You may obtain publicly-available information related to this document using any of the following methods:Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC-2015-0249. Address questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher; telephone: 301-415- 3463; email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS): You may obtain publicly-available documents online in the ADAMS Public Documents collection at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To begin the search, select ``ADAMS Public Documents'' and then select ``Begin Web-based ADAMS Search.'' For problems with ADAMS, please contact the NRC's Public Document Room (PDR) reference staff at 1-800-397-4209, 301-415-4737, or by email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The ADAMS accession number for each document referenced (if that document is available in ADAMS) is provided the first time a document is referenced. The application for amendment for Ginna dated August 14, 2013, was supplemented by letters dated November 4, 2013, May 14, 2014, and January 16, 2015 (ADAMS Accession Nos. ML13228A265, ML13312A921, ML14139A342, and ML15020A100, respectively). Those letters containing SUNSI are being withheld from public disclosure. NRC's PDR: You may examine and purchase copies of public documents at the NRC's PDR, Room O1-F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Render, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington DC 20555-0001, telephone: 301-415-3629, email: Diane.Render@nrc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction The NRC is considering a request to amend Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-18, issued to Exelon for operation of Ginna, including the general-licensed Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Docket No. 72-67, located in Wayne County, NY, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.90 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR). Consistent with 10 CFR 51.21, the NRC has reviewed the requirements of 10 CFR 51.20(b) and 10 CFR 51.22(c) and determined that an EA is the appropriate form of environmental review. Based on the results of the EA, the NRC is issuing this final FONSI. The requested amendment would permit licensee security personnel to use certain firearms and ammunition feeding devices not previously permitted, notwithstanding State, local, and certain Federal firearms laws or regulations that otherwise prohibit such actions. The NRC published a draft EA and FONSI on the proposed action for public comment in the Federal Register on October 29, 2015 (80 FR 66586). No comments were received. II. Environmental Assessment Identification of the Proposed Action The proposed action would permit security personnel at Ginna, in the performance of official duties, to transfer, receive, possess, transport, import, and use certain firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices not previously permitted to be owned or possessed, notwithstanding State, local, and certain Federal firearms laws, or regulations, that otherwise prohibit such actions. The proposed action is in accordance with Exelon's application dated August 14, 2013, as supplemented by letters dated November 4, 2013, May 14, 2014, and January 16, 2015. The Need for the Proposed Action The proposed action would allow the transfer, receipt, possession, transportation, importation and use of those firearms and devices needed in the performance of official duties required for the protection of Ginna and associated special nuclear material, as stated in the Ginna NRC-approved security plan. Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action The NRC has completed its evaluation of the proposed action and concludes that the proposed action would only allow the use of those firearms and devices necessary to protect Ginna and associated special nuclear material, consistent with the Ginna NRC-approved security plan. Therefore, the proposed action would not significantly increase the probability or consequences of accidents. In addition, the proposed action would not change the types and the amounts of any effluents that may be released offsite. There would also be no significant increase in occupational or public radiation exposure. Therefore, there would be no significant radiological environmental impacts associated with the proposed action. The proposed action would not impact land, air, or water resources, including biota. In addition, the proposed action would not result in any socioeconomic or environmental justice impacts or impacts to historic and cultural resources. Therefore, there would also be no significant non-radiologial environmental impacts associated with the proposed action. Accordingly, the NRC concludes that the issuance of the requested amendment would not result in significant environmental impacts. Details of the NRC's evaluation will be included in a letter to the licensee. Environmental Impacts of the Alternatives to the Proposed Action As an alternative to the proposed action, the NRC staff considered denying the proposed action (i.e., the ``no-action'' alternative). Denial of the license amendment request would result in no change in current environmental conditions at the Ginna. Alternative Use of Resources The proposed action would not involve the use of any resources. Agencies and Persons Consulted The staff did not consult with any other Federal Agency or State of New York agencies regarding the environmental impact of the proposed action. III. Finding of No Significant Impact The licensee has requested a license amendment to permit licensee security personnel, in the performance of official duties, to transfer, receive, possess, transport, import, and use certain firearms and large capacity ammunition feeding devices not previously permitted to be owned or possessed, notwithstanding State, local, and certain [[Page 78255]] Federal firearms laws, or regulations that would otherwise prohibit such actions. On the basis of the information presented in this environmental assessment, the NRC concludes that the proposed action would not cause any significant environmental impact and would not have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment. In addition, the NRC has determined that an environmental impact statement is not necessary for the evaluation of this proposed action. Other than the licensee's letter dated August 14, 2013, there are no other environmental documents associated with this review. This document is available for public inspection as indicated above. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 8th day of December 2015. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Travis L. Tate, Chief Plant, Licensing Branch I-1, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. 2015-31653 Filed 12-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P
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2009 satellite funds, arguing that If the Judges determine that IPG is an Federal Register of a permit application
MPAA’s ‘‘unfounded assertion . . . is ‘‘established claimant’’ for the first time received. The permit was issued on
simply inaccurate . . .’’ Id. at 6.3 for any fund, are there safeguards (in December 11, 2015 to:
Lastly, IPG discounts the above- addition to the pay-back agreement) the Joseph Wilson, Penguin Films, Ltd.
quoted passage from the Judges’ Judges can and should employ to ensure Permit No. 2016–022
February 11, 2014 Order Denying IPG that IPG is able and willing to disgorge
Nadene G. Kennedy,
Motion for Partial Distribution regarding in the event of overpaid funds? Which
safeguards would be appropriate or Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of
the Judges’ concerns about IPG’s ability Polar Programs.
and willingness to disgorge funds necessary? How long should they last
[FR Doc. 2015–31637 Filed 12–15–15; 8:45 am]
should the need arise. IPG contends that and how would they be enforced?
If the Judges determine that IPG is BILLING CODE 7555–01–P
the Judges’ concern expressed in that
order (which IPG contends was entitled to the partial distribution it
‘‘unwarranted’’) ‘‘was inspired by requests, what methodology should the
Judges use to determine the dollar NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
nothing more than inflammatory
rhetoric of the [Settling Devotional amount to which IPG is entitled? Would Notice of Permits Issued Under the
Claimants].’’ IPG Reply at 7. it be necessary for the Judges (or the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
Before authorizing a partial Licensing Division of the Copyright
distribution of royalty funds requested Office, or both) to have access to all AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
under Section 801(b)(3)(C) of the applicable Phase I confidential ACTION: Notice of permits issued under
Copyright Act, the Judges must first agreements to make the necessary the Antarctic Conservation of 1978,
publish a notice in the Federal Register calculations or is another means Public Law 95–541.
seeking responses to the request to available? Commenters should consider
ascertain whether any claimant entitled what special calculations would have to SUMMARY: The National Science
to receive such royalty fees has a be made to determine IPG’s share of the Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
reasonable objection to the proposed various subfunds (Basic, Syndex and notice of permits issued under the
distribution. This Notice seeks 3.75%) in addition to calculating Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.
comments on whether any interested interest on (and deductions of This is the required notice.
claimant asserts a reasonable objection applicable expenses against) funds FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
to IPG’s request. The Judges must deposited with the Licensing Division. Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer,
receive written objections detailing the The issues and questions set forth Division of Polar Programs, Rm. 755,
existence and extent of any entity’s above are not necessarily exhaustive. National Science Foundation, 4201
objection(s) by the end of the comment Commenters may address any other Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230.
period. The Judges will not consider any issues or questions that they believe are Or by email: ACApermits@nsf.gov.
objections with respect to the partial relevant to the pending Motion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
distribution motion that come to their The Copyright Royalty Board has November 9, 2015 the National Science
attention after the close of that period. posted IPG’s Motion at http:// Foundation published a notice in the
In particular, the Judges seek www.loc.gov/crb. Federal Register of a permit application
comment on whether IPG should be Dated: December 10, 2015. received. The permit was issued on
considered an ‘‘established claimant’’ Jesse M. Feder, December 10, 2015 to:
for purposes of receiving a partial U.S. Copyright Royalty Judge. Vincent J. LiCata Permit No. 2016–017
distribution of royalties, and, if so, for [FR Doc. 2015–31629 Filed 12–15–15; 8:45 am]
what years and for which Phase I Nadene G. Kennedy,
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categories, and for which funds. For Polar Coordination Specialist, Division of
example, assuming for the sake of Polar Programs.
argument that IPG is deemed an [FR Doc. 2015–31591 Filed 12–15–15; 8:45 am]
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
‘‘established claimant’’ with respect to BILLING CODE 7555–01–P
the Phase I Program Suppliers Category Notice of Permits Issued Under the
for cable for a particular year, does that Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
status carry over to other Phase I NUCLEAR REGULATORY
categories (e.g., Devotionals, Joint AGENCY: National Science Foundation. COMMISSION
Sports, etc.)? Does it carry over to all ACTION: Notice of permits issued under
years? If not, to which years does the the Antarctic Conservation of 1978, [Docket Nos. 50–244 and 72–67; NRC–2015–
Public Law 95–541. 0249]
‘‘established claimant’’ status apply?
Moreover, does the status of an Exelon Generation Company, LLC;
established cable claimant (or claimant SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is required to publish R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant
representative) carry over to satellite
royalties, as IPG contends, or only to notice of permits issued under the AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory
cable royalties? Does the reverse also Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. Commission.
apply (i.e., is an ‘‘established claimant’’ This is the required notice.
ACTION: Finding of no significant impact
for purposes of satellite also an FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
with associated environmental
‘‘established claimant’’ for cable)? Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer, assessment; final issuance.
Division of Polar Programs, Rm. 755,
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3 The Judges note that MPAA proposed a Program National Science Foundation, 4201 SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Suppliers satellite share allocation to IPG of 0.20% Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Commission (NRC) is issuing an
in 2002 and 0.13% in 2004. For the eight remaining Or by email: ACApermits@nsf.gov. environmental assessment (EA) and
years in controversy, MPAA proposed shares higher
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On finding of no significant impact (FONSI)
than 0.20%. MPAA-Represented Program Suppliers’
Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law November 5, 2015 the National Science related to a request to amend Renewed
at 7 (Aug. 17, 2015). Foundation published a notice in the Facility Operating License No. DPR–18,
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Federal firearms laws, or regulations ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID of the Code of Federal Regulations (10
that would otherwise prohibit such NRC–2015–0247 when contacting the CFR). Consistent with 10 CFR 51.21, the
actions. NRC about the availability of NRC has reviewed the requirements in
On the basis of the information information regarding this document. 10 CFR 51.20(b) and 10 CFR 51.22(c)
presented in this environmental You may obtain publicly-available and determined that an EA is the
assessment, the NRC concludes that the information related to this document appropriate form of environmental
proposed action would not cause any using any of the following methods: review. Based on the results of the EA,
significant environmental impact and • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to the NRC is issuing this final FONSI. The
would not have a significant effect on http://www.regulations.gov and search requested amendment would permit
the quality of the human environment. for Docket ID NRC–2015–0247. Address licensee security personnel to use
In addition, the NRC has determined questions about NRC dockets to Carol certain firearms and ammunition
that an environmental impact statement Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463; feeding devices not previously
is not necessary for the evaluation of email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For permitted, notwithstanding State, local,
this proposed action. technical questions, contact the and certain Federal firearms laws or
Other than the licensee’s letter dated individual listed in the FOR FURTHER regulations that otherwise prohibit such
August 14, 2013, there are no other INFORMATION CONTACT section of this actions.
environmental documents associated document. The NRC published a draft EA and
with this review. This document is • NRC’s Agencywide Documents FONSI on the proposed action for
available for public inspection as Access and Management System public comment in the Federal Register
indicated above. (ADAMS): You may obtain publicly- on October 29, 2015 (80 FR 66584). No
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 8th day available documents online in the comments were received.
of December 2015. ADAMS Public Documents collection at
II. Environmental Assessment
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/
Travis L. Tate,
adams.html. To begin the search, select Identification of the Proposed Action
‘‘ADAMS Public Documents’’ and then The proposed action would permit
Chief Plant, Licensing Branch I–1, Division
of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of
select ‘‘Begin Web-based ADAMS security personnel at the JAFNPP, in the
Nuclear Reactor Regulation. Search.’’ For problems with ADAMS, performance of official duties, to
[FR Doc. 2015–31653 Filed 12–15–15; 8:45 am]
please contact the NRC’s Public transfer, receive, possess, transport,
Document Room (PDR) reference staff at import, and use certain firearms and
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1–800–397–4209, 301–415–4737, or by large capacity ammunition feeding
email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The devices not previously permitted to be
NUCLEAR REGULATORY ADAMS accession number for each owned or possessed, notwithstanding
COMMISSION document referenced (if that document State, local, and certain Federal firearms
is available in ADAMS) is provided the laws, or regulations, that otherwise
[Docket Nos. 50–333 and 72–12; NRC–2015– first time a document is referenced. The prohibit such actions.
0247] application for amendment for JAFNPP The proposed action is in accordance
dated August 30, 2013, was with ENO’s application dated August
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., supplemented by letters dated
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power 30, 2013, as supplemented by letters
November 12, 2013, May 14 and July 11, dated November 12, 2013, May 14 and
Plant 2014, and January 15, 2015 (ADAMS July 11, 2014, and January 15, 2015.
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Accession Nos. ML13248A517,
Commission. ML13317A928, ML14135A327, The Need for the Proposed Action
ML14195A040, and ML15015A637, The proposed action would allow the
ACTION: Finding of no significant impact
respectively). Those letters containing transfer, receipt, possession,
with associated environmental
SUNSI are being withheld from public transportation, importation and use of
assessment; final issuance.
disclosure. those firearms and devices needed in
SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory • NRC’s PDR: You may examine and the performance of official duties
Commission (NRC) is issuing an purchase copies of public documents at required for the protection of the
environmental assessment (EA) and the NRC’s PDR, Room O1–F21, One JAFNPP and associated special nuclear
finding of no significant impact (FONSI) White Flint North, 11555 Rockville materials, consistent with the JAFNPP
related to a request to amend Renewed Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. NRC approved security plan.
Facility Operating License No. DPR–59, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
including the general licensed Douglas V. Pickett, Office of Nuclear Environmental Impacts of the Proposed
Independent Spent Fuel Storage Reactor Regulation, U.S. Nuclear Action
Installation, issued to Entergy Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, The NRC has completed its evaluation
Operations, Inc. (ENO, ‘‘the licensee’’), DC 20555–0001, telephone: 301–415– of the proposed action and concludes
for operation of the James A. FitzPatrick 1364, email: Douglas.Pickett@nrc.gov. that the proposed action would only
Nuclear Power Plant (hereinafter SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: allow the use of those firearms and
‘‘JAFNPP’’ or ‘‘the facility’’), located in devices necessary to protect JAFNPP
Oswego County, New York. The I. Introduction and associated special nuclear material,
requested amendment would permit The NRC is considering a request to consistent with the JAFNPP NRC-
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licensee security personnel to use amend Renewed Facility Operating approved security plan. Therefore, the
certain firearms and ammunition License No. DPR–59, including the proposed action would not significantly
feeding devices not previously general licensed Independent Spent increase the probability or consequences
permitted, notwithstanding State, local, Fuel Storage Installation, issued to ENO of accidents. In addition, the proposed
and certain Federal firearms laws or for operation of the JAFNPP located in action would not change the types and
regulations that otherwise prohibit such Oswego County, New York, in the amounts of any effluents that may be
actions. accordance with 10 CFR 50.90 of title 10 released offsite. There would also be no
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| FR Citation | 80 FR 78253 |
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