ML010440106
| ML010440106 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 02/13/2001 |
| From: | David Wrona NRC/NRR/DLPM |
| To: | Nuclear Energy Institute |
| Wrona D, NRR/DLPM, 415-1924 | |
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| ML010250437 | List: |
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| Project 689 | |
| Download: ML010440106 (6) | |
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February 13, 2001 ORGANIZATION: Nuclear Energy Institute
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE (NEI) AND THE PUBLIC REGARDING POWER REACTOR DECOMMISSIONING RULEMAKING ISSUES On February 6, 2001, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff met with representatives of NEI and members of the public to discuss recent information provided to the NRC by NEI in a letter dated January 10, 2001 (available in ADAMS; ML010110343). The information related to the NRCs Technical Study on Spent Fuel Pool Accident Risk at Decommissioning Power Plants. The NEI letter contained an evaluation of a proposed accident progression and ruthenium release scenario for postulated spent fuel pool events. The meeting agenda is provided as Enclosure 1. A list of attendees is provided as Enclosure 2.
NRC began the meeting by providing a brief history of the Technical Study on Spent Fuel Pool Accident Risk at Decommissioning Power Plants. The project began in 1999 and the study was published twice for public comment. The latest version of the study was released to the public on January 17, 2001 (available in ADAMS; Report ML010160527, Appendices ML010160532).
Next, NEI discussed an overview of its January 10, 2001, letter and its implications on the risk study (NEI handout available in ADAMS; ML010380023). NEI presented its conclusions regarding the risk study, which included: (1) ruthenium release consequences were overstated, (2) design differences between boiling water reactor and pressurized water reactor fuel designs were not adequately represented (e.g., zirconium amounts in fuel cladding), and (3) experimental information related to the possible damage resulting from postulated cask drop events was not referenced and used. NEI made the following recommendations concerning the risk study: (1) complete the report prior to applying results (addressing in part the items discussed above), (2) conduct a formal peer review of the risk study, and (3) apply the risk study to a test case regulation (e.g., maintenance rule).
NRC acknowledged that uncertainties of given parameters in the report could be fine tuned by further studies. However, the NRC noted that the work done characterized the risk as below the Commissions safety goals; therefore, further work was not warranted.
NEI and members of the public were given an opportunity to ask questions and make comments. Mr. David Lochbaum and Mr. Peter J. Atherton made comments related to the risk study and the associated planned rulemaking activities. Mr. Lochbaums comments were related to the industry commitments included in the study, physical security, and a recommendation to regulate the spent nuclear fuel at decommissioning power reactors under the provisions of Title 10, Part 72, of the Code of Federal Regulations, applicable to independent spent fuel storage installations. Mr. Athertons comments were associated with
the use of probabilistic risk assessments and the seismic checklist in the risk study. Following discussions regarding the comments, the meeting was concluded.
/RA/
David J. Wrona, Project Manager Decommissioning Section Project Directorate IV & Decommissioning Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project No. 689
Enclosures:
- 1. Agenda
- 2. Attendees cc w/encls: See next page
the use of probabilistic risk assessments and the seismic checklist in the risk study. Following discussions regarding the comments, the meeting was concluded.
/RA/
David J. Wrona, Project Manager Decommissioning Section Project Directorate IV & Decommissioning Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project No. 689
Enclosures:
- 1. Agenda
- 2. Attendees cc w/encls: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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NEI/Public Meeting on Decommissioning Rulemaking February 6, 2001
Purpose:
To discuss recent information that may affect the NRCs Technical Study on Spent Fuel Pool Accident Risk at Decommissioning Power Plants contained in an evaluation of a proposed accident progression and ruthenium release scenario which was provided to the NRC by the Nuclear Energy Institute in a report dated January 10, 2001 (available in ADAMS; ML010110343)
Outcome: Industry will present its view on the above topic to the NRC and public stakeholders will provide their comments or questions Process:
- 1. Introductions and review of purpose/agenda (NRC) 15 min
- 2. Overview of the 1/10 letter on the spent fuel pool risk study (NEI) 30 min
- 3. Implications of 1/10 letter on the spent fuel pool risk study (NEI) 30 min
- 4. NRC/public stakeholder comments/questions 30 min
- 5. Closing remarks, summary of commitments / Adjourn 15 min Enclosure 1
DECOMMISSIONING RULEMAKING MEETING February 6, 2001 NRC Headquarters Rockville, MD ATTENDEES NAME ORGANIZATION Brian Sheron NRC/NRR Gary Holahan NRC/NRR/DSSA Tim Collins NRC/NRR/DSSA Stuart Richards NRC/NRR/DLPM George Hubbard NRC/NRR/DSSA Richard Dudley NRC/NRR/DLPM Bill Huffman NRC/NRR/DLPM Dave Wrona NRC/NRR/DLPM Noel Dudley NRC/NRR/IOLB Joseph Staudenmeier NRC/NRR/SRXB George Mencinsky NRC/NRR Diane Jackson NRC/NRR/SPLB Ralph Caruso NRC/NRR/SRXB Glenn Kelly NRC/NRR Cindi Carpenter NRC/NRR Med El-Zeftawy NRC/ACRS Stephen H. Lewis NRC/OGC Joe Shea NRC/OEDO Charles Tinkler NRC/RES Jason Schaperow NRC/RES Farouk Eltawila NRC/RES/DSARE David Diec NRC O. C. Payne FEMA Michael Callahan GSI Altheia Wyche SERCH Licensing/Bechtel Jenny Weil McGraw-Hill Jean Liaw W&S Deann Raleigh LIS, Scientech Roger Huston Licensing Support Services Dave Lochbaum Union of Concerned Scientists Peter J. Atherton Nuc Saf Consul - Public Lynette Hendricks NEI Alan Nelson NEI Paul H. Genoa NEI Mike Meisner MYAPC A. Scott Dam BNFL Michael D. Cavanaugh Connecticut Yankee Bob Henry FAI Jim Reilly SCE Enclosure 2
Nuclear Energy Institute Project No. 689/+decom cc:
Mr. Ralph Beedle Mr. Michael Meisner Senior Vice President Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co.
and Chief Nuclear Officer 321 Old Ferry Road Nuclear Energy Institute Wiscassett, ME 04578-4922 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708 Mr. Paul Blanch Energy Consultant Mr. Alex Marion, Director 135 Hyde Road Programs West Hartford, CT 06117 Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, Suite 400 New England Coalition on Nuclear Washington, DC 20006-3708 Pollution P. O. Box 545 Mr. David Modeen, Director Brattleboro, VT 05302 Engineering Nuclear Energy Institute Mr. Ray Shadis 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Friends of the Coast Washington, DC 20006-3708 P. O. Box 98 Edgecomb, ME 04556 Mr. Anthony Pietrangelo, Director Licensing Mr. David Lochbaum Nuclear Energy Institute Nuclear Safety Engineer 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, DC 20006-3708 1707 H Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, D.C. 20006 Mr. Jim Davis, Director Operations Mr. Paul Gunter Nuclear Energy Institute Nuclear Information Resource Service 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 1424 16th St. NW, Suite 404 Washington, DC 20006-3708 Washington, DC 20036 Ms. Lynnette Hendricks, Director Mr. Peter James Atherton Plant Support P.O. Box 2337 Nuclear Energy Institute Washington, DC 20013 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708 Mr. H. G. Brack Center for Biological Monitoring Mr. H. A. Sepp, Manager P.O. Box 144 Regulatory and Licensing Engineering Hulls Cove, ME 04644 Westinghouse Electric Company P.O. Box 355 Ms. Deborah B. Katz Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0355 Citizens Awareness Network P. O. Box 3023 Mr. Charles B. Brinkman, Director Charlemont, MA 01339-3023 Washington Operations ABB-Combustion Engineering, Inc. Mr. Robert Holden 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 330 National Congress of American Indians Rockville, MD 20852 Suite 200 1301 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington DC, 20036 September 2000