ML021360196
| ML021360196 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 05/14/2002 |
| From: | Zwolinski J NRC/NRR/DLPM |
| To: | Overbeck G Arizona Public Service Co |
| References | |
| TAC MB4158, TAC MB4159, TAC MB4160 | |
| Download: ML021360196 (4) | |
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May 14, 2002 Mr. Gregg R. Overbeck Senior Vice President, Nuclear Arizona Public Service Company P. O. Box 52034 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034
SUBJECT:
PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 -
REGARDING LICENSEES RESPONSE TO ORDER FOR INTERIM SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY COMPENSATORY MEASURES (TAC NOS. MB4158, MB4159, AND MB4160)
Dear Mr. Overbeck:
On February 25, 2002, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an Order modifying the operating licenses for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 (PVNGS) to require compliance with the specified interim safeguards and security compensatory measures. The interim compensatory measures (ICMs) were listed in to the Order. When issuing the Order, the Commission recognized that you have voluntarily and responsibly implemented additional security measures following the events of September 11, 2001, but, in light of the continuing generalized high-level threat environment, the Commission concluded that the security measures should be embodied in an Order, consistent with the established regulatory framework.
The Order required responses and actions within specified time frames.Section III.A of the Order required licensees to immediately start implementation of the requirements listed in to the Order and to complete implementation no later than August 31, 2002.
Section III.B of the Order required licensees to notify the Commission: (1) if they are unable to comply with the requirements described in Attachment 2, (2) if compliance with any of the requirements is unnecessary in their specific circumstances, (3) if implementation of any of the requirements would cause the licensee to be in violation of the provisions of any Commission regulation or the facility licenses, or (4) if implementation of any of the requirements described in Attachment 2 would adversely impact the safe operation of the facilities.Section III.C.1 of the Order required licensees to submit to the Commission, within 20 days of the date of the Order, a schedule for achieving compliance with each requirement described in Attachment 2 to the Order.Section IV of the Order noted that in accordance with 10 CFR § 2.202, the licensee must submit an answer to the Order and may request a hearing on the Order, within 20 days of the date of the Order, and, where good cause is shown, consideration would be given to extend the time to request a hearing.
In two letters dated March 15, 2002 (102-04666 and 102-04667), you submitted a response to the Order for PVNGS. You provided supplementary information in the letter dated May XX, 2002 (102-04XXX). In the letters of March 15, 2002, you requested an extension of time until June 20, 2002, to respond to ICMs B.2.a(1) and B.2.a(2), and requested a comparable extension of time to file a request for hearing for these matters.
Mr. G. R. Overbeck The NRC staff has reviewed your responses to each of the ICMs and finds that you have satisfied the 20-day reporting requirements of the Order, with the exception of ICMs B.2.a(1),
and B.2.a(2). Based on your request, an extension of time is hereby granted until June 20, 2002, for your submission of the required response to ICMs B.2.a(1) and B.2.a(2), and for filing of a request for hearing related to these matters.
The NRC will determine the effectiveness of your implementation of the ICMs through on-site inspections. I would like to remind you that, pursuant to Section III.C.2 of the Order, you are to report to the Commission when you have achieved full compliance with the requirements described in Attachment 2 to the Order.
If you have any other questions on these issues, contact Jack Donohew, Project Manager for PVNGS, at 301-415-1307.
Sincerely,
/RA/
John A. Zwolinski, Director Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-528, 50-529, and 50-530 cc: See next page
Mr. G. R. Overbeck The NRC staff has reviewed your responses to each of the ICMs and finds that you have satisfied the 20-day reporting requirements of the Order, with the exception of ICMs B.2.a(1),
and B.2.a(2). Based on your request, an extension of time is hereby granted until June 20, 2002, for your submission of the required response to ICMs B.2.a(1) and B.2.a(2), and for filing of a request for hearing related to these matters.
The NRC will determine the effectiveness of your implementation of the ICMs through on-site inspections. I would like to remind you that, pursuant to Section III.C.2 of the Order, you are to report to the Commission when you have achieved full compliance with the requirements described in Attachment 2 to the Order.
If you have any other questions on these issues, contact Jack Donohew, Project Manager for PVNGS, at 301-415-1307.
Sincerely,
/RA/
John A. Zwolinski, Director Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-528, 50-529, and 50-530 DISTRIBUTION:
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April 2002 Palo Verde Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 cc:
Mr. Steve Olea Arizona Corporation Commission 1200 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Douglas Kent Porter Senior Counsel Southern California Edison Company Law Department, Generation Resources P.O. Box 800 Rosemead, CA 91770 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 40 Buckeye, AZ 85326 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Harris Tower & Pavillion 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 Chairman Maricopa County Board of Supervisors 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 Mr. Aubrey V. Godwin, Director Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency 4814 South 40 Street Phoenix, AZ 85040 Mr. Craig K. Seaman, Director Regulatory Affairs/Nuclear Assurance Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station P.O. Box 52034 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 Mr. Hector R. Puente Vice President, Power Generation El Paso Electric Company 2702 N. Third Street, Suite 3040 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Mr. David Summers Public Service Company of New Mexico 414 Silver SW, #1206 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Mr. Jarlath Curran Southern California Edison Company 5000 Pacific Coast Hwy Bldg DIN San Clemente, CA 92672 Mr. Robert Henry Salt River Project 6504 East Thomas Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Terry Bassham, Esq.
General Counsel El Paso Electric Company 123 W. Mills El Paso, TX 79901 Mr. John Schumann Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Southern California Public Power Authority P.O. Box 51111, Room 1255-C Los Angeles, CA 90051-0100 Brian Almon Public Utility Commission William B. Travis Building P. O. Box 13326 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-3326