L-98-164, Provides Initial Response to GL 98-01, Yr 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Npps. Licensee Has Pursued & Is Continuing to Pursue Yr 2000 Readiness Program Similar to That Outlined in Nei/Nusmg 97-07
| ML20237B398 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 08/06/1998 |
| From: | Jain S DUQUESNE LIGHT CO. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| GL-98-01, GL-98-1, L-98-164, NUDOCS 9808180236 | |
| Download: ML20237B398 (2) | |
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Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. I and No. 2 BV-1 Docket No. 50-334, License No. DPR-66 BV-2 Docket No. 50-412, License No. NPF-72 Beaver Valley Power Station Initial Response to Generic Letter 98-01 The purpose of this letter is to provide the Nuclear Regulatory Commission with Beaver Valley Power Station's initial response to the Required Response section of Generic Letter 98-01, " Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants."
As requested in the Generic Letter, in order to gain the necessaiy assurance that addressees are effectively addressing the Y2K issue with regard to compliance with the terms and conditions of their licenses and NRC regulations, the NRC staff requires that all addressees submit a written response to this generic letter as follows:
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"Within 90 days of the date of this generic letter, submit a written response indicating whether or not you have pursued and are continuing to pursue a Y2K program such as, or similar to, that outlined in NEI/NUSMG 97-07, augmented appropriately in the areas of risk management, contingency planning, and remediation of embedded systems. If your program significantly differs from the NEI/NUSMG guidance, present a brief description of the programs that have already been completed, are being conducted, or are planned to ensure Y2K readiness of the computer systems at your facility (ies). This response must address the program's scope, assessment process, plans for corrective actions (including testing and schedules), QA measures, contingency plans, and l regulatory compliance."
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Response
Beaver Valley Power Station has pursued and is continuing to pursue a year 2000 readiness program similar to that outlined in NEI/NUSMG 97-07, Nuclear Utility Year 2000 Readiness. The program addresses potential year 2000 issues that impact safety-related and other systems required by our nuclear power plant license or NRC regulations. The Beaver Valley Power Station program includes identifying and, where appropriate, remediating embedded systems. The program provides for risk management efforts and the development of contingency plans prior to critical dates.
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"Upon completing your Y2K program or, in any event, no later than July 1,1999, l
submit a written response confirming that your facility is Y2K ready, or will be Y2K ready, by the year 2000 with regard to compliance with the terms and d
conditions of your license (s) and NRC regulations. If your program is incomplete as of that date, your response must contain a status report, including completion schedules, of work remaining to be done to confirm your facility is/will be Y2K ready by the year 2000."
Response
The resporse to this item will be submitted by July 1,1999.
If you have any questions on this submittal, please contact Mr. S. H. Hobbs, 1
Director, Safety & Licensing Department, (412) 393-5203.
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Sushil C. Jain Enclosures l
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Mr. D. S. Brinkman, Sr. Project Manager Mr. D. M. Kern, Sr. Resident Inspector l
Mr. H. J. Miller, NRC Region I Administrator l
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