ML011780679
| ML011780679 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 06/27/2001 |
| From: | Barrett R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Brinkman C, Cummins W, Fertel M, Gunter P, Hauter W, Hucik S, Lochbaum D, Matzie R, Miller T, Rodwell E Electric Power Research Institute, General Electric Co, Nuclear Energy Institute, Nuclear Information & Resource Service (NIRS), Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy & Environment Program, Union of Concerned Scientists, US Dept of Energy (Doe), Westinghouse |
| Sebrosky J, NRC/NRR/DRIP/FLO, 415-1132 | |
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| Download: ML011780679 (14) | |
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June 27, 2001 Mr. Marvin S. Fertel Senior Vice President Business Operations Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Mr. Fertel:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice
June 27, 2001 Mr. Marvin S. Fertel Senior Vice President Business Operations Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Mr. Fertel:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice Distribution:
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cc: Mr. W. E. Cummins, Director Passive Plant Development Westinghouse Electric Company P.O. Box 355 Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0355 Mr. Thomas Miller Advanced Research Program Manager Department of Energy, NE-20 Room A286 19901 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874 Mr. Ed Rodwell, Manager PWR Design Certification Electric Power Research Institute 3412 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94303 Mr. Steven A Hucik, General Manager Nuclear Plant Projects GE Nuclear Energy 175 Curtner Avenue, M/C 780 San Jose, CA 95125-1088 Dr. Regis A. Matzie Senior Vice President of Nuclear Systems Westinghouse Electric Company P.O. Box 500 2000 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095-0500 Mr. Paul Gunter Nuclear Information & Resource Service 1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 404 Washington, DC 20036 Mr. David Lochbaum Union of Concerned Scientists 1616 P Street, NW, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20036 Ms. Wenonah Hauter Public Citizen Critical Mass Energy Project 215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 Mr. Charles Brinkman, Director Washington Operations Westinghouse Electric Company 12300 Twinbrook Parkway Suite 330 Rockville, MD 20852
7590-01-P UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT ON INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. Subpart C of 10 CFR Part 52 sets forth a process for issuing combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities. A COL authorizes construction and conditional operation of a nuclear power facility.
10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations.
10 CFR 52.103(g) requires that the Commission find that the acceptance criteria in the ITAAC have been met before a facility can be authorized to operate. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning (programmatic ITAAC).
In SECY-00-0092, Combined License Review Process dated April 20, 2000, the staff provided a basis for its stated position that programmatic ITAAC are necessary to meet the requirements of 10 CFR Part 52 and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. In the staff requirements memorandum (SRM) on SECY-00-0092 dated September 6, 2000, the Commission provided guidance to the staff in this area and stated that in connection with the Part 52 rulemaking, the staff should specifically seek comment on and continue to work with stakeholders on the need for and scope of the ITAAC for programmatic areas. In accordance with the Commission direction, the NRC staff is seeking comments on the need for and scope of ITAAC for programmatic areas. Comments received will be evaluated by the staff.
In a letter dated May 14, 2001, to Chairman Meserve the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) provided its position that COL applications should not contain ITAAC on operational programs.
NEIs letter contains a paper that summarizes its position. NEI requests an early resolution of this issue to allow licensees, the NRC, and other stakeholders to be clear on how key Part 52 requirements on the scope of COL ITAAC are to be met.
The documents discussed above (i.e., SECY-00-0092, the SRM on SECY-00-0092, and the May 14, 2001, letter from NEI) are available in NRCs Public Document Room. Documents may be examined, and/or copied for a fee, at the NRCs Public Document Room, located at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland. These documents are also accessible electronically from the ADAMS Public Library component on the NRC Web site, http://www.nrc.gov (the Electronic Reading Room). Questions and comments should be directed to Joseph M. Sebrosky, Mail Stop O-11 F1, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-001, Email:jms3@nrc.gov or by telephone at 301-415-1132.
Comments should be submitted within 45 days of the publication of this notice.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 19th day of June 2001.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
June 27, 2001 Mr. W. E. Cummins, Director Passive Plant Development Westinghouse Electric Company P.O. Box 355 Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0355
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Mr. Cummins:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice
June 27, 2001 Mr. Thomas Miller, Program Manager Department of Energy, NE-50 19901 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Mr. Miller:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice
June 27, 2001 Mr. Ed Rodwell, Manager PWR Design Certification Electric Power Research Institute 3412 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94303
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Mr. Rodwell:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice
June 27, 2001 Mr. Steven A Hucik, General Manager Nuclear Plant Projects GE Nuclear Energy 175 Curtner Avenue, M/C 780 San Jose, CA 95125-1088
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Mr. Hucik:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice
June 27, 2001 Dr. Regis A. Matzie Senior Vice President of Nuclear Systems Westinghouse Electric Company P.O. Box 500 2000 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095-0500
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Dr. Matzie:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice
June 27, 2001 Mr. Paul Gunter Nuclear Information & Resource Service 1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 404 Washington, DC 20036
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Mr. Gunter:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice
June 27, 2001 Mr. David Lochbaum Union of Concerned Scientists 1616 P Street, NW, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20036
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Mr. Lochbaum:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice
June 27, 2001 Ms. Wenonah Hauter Public Citizen Critical Mass Energy Project 215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Ms. Hauter:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice
June 27, 2001 Mr. Charles Brinkman, Director Washington Operations Westinghouse Electric Company 12300 Twinbrook Parkway Suite 330 Rockville, MD 20852
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (ITAAC)
Dear Mr. Brinkman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on ITAAC that are required for issuance of combined licenses (COLs) for nuclear power facilities under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Subpart C. 10 CFR Section 52.79(c) requires that the COL application include ITAAC that are necessary and sufficient to demonstrate that the facility has been constructed and will operate in conformity with the COL, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, and the Commissions regulations. The staff is seeking public comment on whether or not COL applications should contain ITAAC on operational programs such as security, training, and emergency planning. To this end, a Federal Register notice seeking public comment within 45 days of the publication of the notice was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2001 (66 FR 33178). We are informing you and other stakeholders of the opportunity to comment on this matter (see enclosed cc list). Further action will be taken following receipt and evaluation of the comments submitted in response to the Federal Register notice, a copy of which is enclosed.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Barrett, Acting Director Future Licensing Organization Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
(1) cc list (2) FR Notice