ML020790579
| ML020790579 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Catawba  |
| Issue date: | 03/18/2002 |
| From: | Gordon Peterson Duke Power Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML020790579 (4) | |
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION SDuke
,powecr, A Duke Energy Company Gary R. Peterson Vice President Catawba Nuclear Station Duke Power 4800 Concord Rd.
York, SC 29710 (803) 831-4251 OFFICE (803) 831-3221 FAX grpeters@duke-energy.com March 18, 2002 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
SUBJECT:
Duke Energy Corporation Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 Docket Numbers 50-413 and 50-414 Response to NRC Order for Interim Safeguards and Security Compensatory Measures for Catawba Nuclear Station dated February 25, 2002 Gentlemen:
In accordance with 10 C.F.R. § 50.4, Duke Energy Corporation hereby submits its response to the Interim Safeguards and Security Compensatory Measures Order ("Order") issued by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") on February 25, 2002 for Catawba Nuclear Station Units 1 and 2. to this letter contains safeguards information, as defined in 10 C.F.R. § 73.21. Duke Energy Corporation therefore requests that Attachment I be withheld from public disclosure. to this letter provides a response to each requirement set forth in to the Order. As more specifically described in the response, Catawba Nuclear Station has either started or already completed implementation of the requirements set forth in of the Order.
Also, in each case, the response and schedule for achieving compliance is based on our understanding of Expectations and Guidance, such understanding coming from our attendance at the safeguards meetings held between the NRC and the Nuclear Energy Institute ("NEI") on February 21 and 27, 2002 at NRC and as documented in the March 8, 2002 letter from NEI to Chief Nuclear Officers providing Security Order Guidance. This guidance was determined to be an acceptable method for licensee implementation of the interim compensatory measures in a letter to Mr. Ralph Beedle, Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, NEI from Mr. Sam Collins, Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, dated March 11, 2002. In the circumstance where the NEI guidance needs further clarification or a NOTICE: Attachment 1 to this letter contains "SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION." Upon separation of the, this letter is "DECONTROLLED."
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION method of compliance differs from that discussed in the Order or the NEI guidance, this is explicitly discussed in the response to each requirement. Finally, Duke's response to each of the requirements set forth in the Order is intended to be representative of our method of compliance.
We do not intend to supplement our response in the event of minor deviations from the method of compliance set forth in our response, provided compliance with the Order is maintained.
Pursuant to the requirements of 10 C.F.R. § 2.202(b), the Answer to the Order is being transmitted to the NRC under separate cover.
In most respects, the Answer consents to the Order. With respect to certain interim compensatory measures in Attachment 2 of the Order that are identified in the enclosure, Duke Energy Corporation is requesting an extension of time in which to request a hearing. This request is being made via a separate letter to the Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. to this letter contains "Safeguards Information." Upon separation of, this cover letter is to be considered DECONTROLLED.
If you have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact William T. Byers III at 803-831-3761.
Sincerely, Gary R.Peterson Vice President Catawba Nuclear Station
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA The above-subscribed individual appeared before me and made oath that he is duly authorized to execute this response on behalf of Duke Energy Corporation, the statements contained within this response are true to the best of his knowledge and belief, and that copies of the response were sent to the addressee and listed individuals.
Before me, My Commission Expires: I CC:
Secretary (without attachments)
Office of the Secretary U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Washington, DC 20555-0001 L. A. Reyes U.S. NRC Regional Administrator Region II Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street, S.W, Suite 23T85 Atlanta. GA 30303 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2738 (signed original and three copies)
Assistant General Counsel for Materials Litigation and Enforcement (without attachments)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Mr. Samuel J. Collins Director, Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Room 5 D2, Mail Stop 0-5 E7 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
xc w/o attachment:
C. P. Patel (Addressee Only)
NRC Senior Project Manager (CNS)
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 0-8 H12 Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 D. J. Roberts Senior Resident Inspector U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Catawba Nuclear Station (CN01RC) bxc w/o attachment:
W. T. Byers (CNO1SC)
G. R. Peterson (CN01VP)
M. T. Cash (EC050)
R. L. Sweigart (CN01VP)
G. D. Gilbert (CN01RC)
R. L. Gill (EC12R)
NRIA File/ELL (EC050)
T. R. Puryear (N. C. Electric Membership Corp.)
NC Municipal Power Agency No. 1 Piedmont Municipal Power Agency Saluda River Electric Corporation Catawba Master File CN04DM RGC Date File