ML030980083
| ML030980083 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Clinton, PROJ0718  |
| Issue date: | 05/06/2003 |
| From: | Lyons J NRC/NRR/NRLPO |
| To: | Kray M Exelon Generation Co |
| Koenick S, NRR, 301-415-1239 | |
| References | |
| +ReviewedClintonESP, +reviewednvg | |
| Download: ML030980083 (6) | |
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May 6, 2003 Ms. Marilyn C. Kray Vice President, Project Development Exelon Nuclear 200 Exelon Way Kennett Square, PA 19348
Dear Ms. Kray:
The purpose of this letter is to provide the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) guidance on how security measures should be addressed in Exelon Generations (Exelon) application for an early site permit (ESP) at the Clinton site. This letter also directs you to additional information that may be helpful in addressing this guidance. The additional information is sensitive-unclassified information specified as safeguards information (SGI) in Section 73.21 of Part 73 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 73), Physical Protection of Plants and Materials. As such, this information is subject to specific handling and protection requirements and has a strict need to know limitation. The Commission acknowledges your need to know this information in the preparation of your application and the availability of this information through your existing security organization.
In particular, in satisfying Section 100.21(f) of 10 CFR Part 100, Reactor Site Criteria, Exelon should consider the interim compensatory measures (ICMs) imposed on power reactors by Order dated February 25, 2002, and the design basis threat for reactors which was issued by Order on April 29, 2003. The Commission also intends to determine which, if any, additional security design requirements will be applicable to ESPs.
The application for an ESP should discuss the following characteristics as they relate to implementing a physical security program for the new facility:
- 1. Physical land, i.e., distance sufficient to implement the criteria of 10 CFR 73.55. Note:
given the revised DBT, you should determine whether the distance specified in Regulatory Guide 4.7, "General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations," Revision 2, April 1998, is sufficient to satisfy the criteria of 10 CFR 73.55.
- 2. Site characteristics that may require mitigation in order to control close approaches to the facility (e.g., cliffs or open waterways).
- 3. Nearby facilities reviewed to identify potential hazards in the site vicinity (e.g., other nuclear reactors), as discussed in Review Standard (RS)-002, Processing Applications for Early Site Permits, Section 2.2.1-2.2.2, Identification of Potential Hazards in the Site Vicinity.
- 4. The location of relevant law enforcement agencies, their geographical jurisdictions, and their ability to respond in force to a security event.
M. Kray This letter will be provided to the cognizant NRC staff reviewers for your ESP application in lieu of the near-term development of a section of RS-002 on physical security. In the event that the Commission determines that additional requirements aside from the DBT, as revised, are necessary, the staff will communicate those requirements. If further assistance is necessary, please contact Nanette Gilles at 301-415-1180.
Sincerely,
/RA/
James E. Lyons, Director New Reactor Licensing Project Office Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project No: 718 cc:
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Mr. David Lochbaum Union of Concerned Scientists 1707 H Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006-3919 Mr. Paul Gunter Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project Nuclear Information & Resource Service 1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 404 Washington, DC 20036 Mr. Ron Simard Nuclear Energy Institute Suite 400 1776 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3708 Mr. Thomas P. Miller U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters - Germantown 19901 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874-1290 Mr. James Riccio Greenpeace 702 H Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Mr. Rod Krich Vice President, Licensing Projects Exelon Nuclear 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Ms. Patricia Campbell Winston & Strawn 1400 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 Mr. Eddie Grant Exelon Generation 200 Exelon Way, KSA3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. James F. Mallay, Director Regulatory Affairs FRAMATOME, ANP 3315 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 Mr. Ernie H. Kennedy Vice President New Plants Nuclear Plant Projects Westinghouse Electric Company 2000 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095-0500 Dr. Regis A. Matzie Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Westinghouse Electric Company 2000 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095-0500 Ms. Marilyn Kray Vice President, Special Projects Exelon Generation 200 Exelon Way, KSA3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. Thomas Mundy Director, Project Development Exelon Generation 200 Exelon Way, KSA3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. William Maher Exelon Generation 203 Hazelton Court Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 Mr. Donald Anderson CH2M HILL 777 108th Avenue, NE Suite 800 Bellevue, WA 98004-5118 Ms. Amy Lientz CH2M HILL 1020 Landbank Street Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 Mr. Gary Wright, Manager Office of Nuclear Facility Safety Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety 1035 Outer Park Drive Springfield, IL 62704 Dr. Gail H. Marcus U.S. Department of Energy Room 5A-143 1000 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20585 Mr. Edwin Lyman Nuclear Control Institute 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 410 Washington, DC 20036 Mr. Jack W. Roe SCIENTECH, INC.
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