ML021270310
| ML021270310 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 05/01/2002 |
| From: | Mccollum W Duke Power Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML021270310 (5) | |
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P Duke WPowere "A Duke Energy Company SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION Duke Power 7800 Rochester Highway Seneca, SC 29672 (864) 885-3000 May 1, 2002 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Oconee Nuclear Station DPR 38, DPR 47, DPR 55 50-269, 50-270, 50-287
SUBJECT:
Supplemental Response to NRC Order for Interim Safeguards and Security Compensatory Measures for Oconee Nuclear Station dated February 25, 2002
REFERENCES:
- 1)
Letter, Duke Energy Corporation to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Document Control Desk, Dated March 18, 2002,
SUBJECT:
Response to NRC Order for Interim Safeguards and Security Compensatory Measures for Oconee Nuclear Station dated February 25, 2002.
- 2)
Letter, Duke Energy Corporation to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Mr. Samuel J. Collins, Dated March 18, 2002,
SUBJECT:
Request for Extension of Time to Submit an Answer and Request a Hearing Gentlemen:
By Reference 1, Oconee Nuclear Station submitted 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 Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2 and 3. By Reference 2, Oconee submitted a request for an extension of time in which to request a hearing. A conference call was held on April 16, 2002 with members of the NRC to discuss our response to the Order. As a result of that call, the Oconee Nuclear Station is providing the NRC with additional details to support the review of the Oconee response.
NOTICE: Attachment 1 to this letter contains "SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION." Upon separation of the, this letter is "DECONTROLLED."
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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 May 1, 2002 The Oconee response and schedule for achieving compliance is based on expectations and guidance 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. to this letter provides an expanded response to the Interim Compensatory Measure B.5.d identified in the conference call on April 16, 2002. Additionally, during the call the NRC requested clarification on the extension requested in Reference 2. At this time, Oconee Nuclear Station does not request an extension of time to supplement the response to the Order. As detailed in our answer to the Order (Reference 1), the evaluation required by Interim Compensatory Measure B.2.a (1) will be completed by June 1, 2002. The requirements of Interim Compensatory Measure B.2.a (2) will be completed in a timely manner, but not later than August 31, 2002. However, upon completion of the evaluation required by Interim Compensatory Measure B.2.a (1) we reserve the right to request a hearing to address potential implementation issues associated with Interim Compensatory Measure B.2.a (2).
Attachment I to this letter contains safeguards information, as defined in 10 C.F.R. § 73.21.
Duke Energy Corporation therefore requests that Attachment 1 be withheld from public disclosure.
If you have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact Larry E. Nicholson, at (864) 885-3292.
Sincerely, W. R. McCollum, Jr.
Vice President, Oconee Nuclear Station NOTICE: Attachment 1 to this letter contains "SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION." Upon separation of the, this letter is "DECONTROLLED."
SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 3 May 1, 2002 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.
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 4 May 1, 2002 CC:
Secretary (without attachments)
Office of the Secretary U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Washington, DC 20555-0001 Regional Administrator - Region II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atlanta Federal Center, SW., 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
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 5 May]l, 2002 bxc w/o attachment:
T. W. King R. A. Jones W. W. Foster L. F. Vaughn L. E. Nicholson C. J. Thomas - MNS M. R. Wilder - MINS M. T. Cash-NAID G. D. Gilbert - CNS ELL NSRB