ML091900195

Summary of Meeting Between NRC Region III Management and NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC Representatives to Discuss the Nrc'S Assessment

ML091900195
Person / Time
Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	07/09/2009
From:	Kenneth Riemer NRC/RGN-III/DRP/B2
To:	Richard Anderson NextEra Energy Duane Arnold
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION III 2443 WARRENVILLE ROAD, SUITE 210 LISLE, IL 60532-4352 July 9, 2009 LICENSEE: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC FACILITY: Duane Arnold Energy Center

SUMMARY

OF THE JUNE 30, 2009, OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS NRC ACTIVITIES, NUCLEAR POWER ISSUES, AND THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERY CENTER 2008 END-OF-CYCLE PLANT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT On June 30, 2009, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held an open house at the Hiawatha Community Center in Hiawatha, IA. The purpose of the open house was to provide opportunities to discuss NRC activities, nuclear power issues, and Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) performance for the 2008 calendar year with the public. The NRC letter and meeting notice for this open house can be found in the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) as ML091630193 and ML091620141, respectively. A list of principal meeting attendees can be found in the Enclosure.

The open house discussed an overview of the NRCs Mission and Strategic Goals, the Reactor Oversight Process (ROP), and national ROP results. The NRC discussed other agency regulatory activities such as nuclear security and safeguards, the license renewal process, spent nuclear fuel and independent spent fuel storage installations, radiation safety, and new nuclear power plant construction and licensing activities.

The NRC also provided discussions related to the NRCs assessment of the Duane Arnold Energy Centers 2008 annual performance, which was documented in the March 4, 2009, End-of-Cycle assessment letter, under ML090630185. The End-of-Cycle assessment had been presented onsite to DAEC management and staff on April 2, 2009. Throughout the open house, members of the public were given the opportunity to ask questions of NRC officials.

/RA/

Kenneth Riemer, Chief Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 50-331 License No. DPR-49

Enclosure:

As stated DISTRIBUTION:

See next page

Letter to R. Anderson from K. Riemer dated July 9, 2009

SUMMARY

OF THE JUNE 30, 2009, OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS NRC ACTIVITIES, NUCLEAR POWER ISSUES, AND THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERY CENTER 2008 END-OF-CYCLE PLANT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT cc w/encl: M. Nazar, Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer M. Ross, Vice President and Associate General Counsel A. Khanpour, Vice President, Nuclear Engineering D. Curtland, Plant Manager S. Catron, Manager, Regulatory Affairs M. Mashhadi, Senior Attorney T. Jones, Vice President, Nuclear Operations, Midwest Region P. Wells, Vice President, Safety Assurance R. Hughes, Director, Licensing and Performance Improvement D. McGhee, Iowa Dept. of Public Health Chairman, Linn County, Board of Supervisors Chief Radiological Emergency Preparedness Section, Dept. Of Homeland Security M. Rasmusson, State Liaison Officer The Honorable Robert Hogg Chairman, Benton County Supervisors Benton County Sheriff Coordinator, Benton County Emergency Services Mayor of Atkins Mayor of Shellsburg Mayor of Urbana Linn County Sheriff Director, Linn County Emergency Management Agency Mayor of Robins Mayor of Alburnett Mayor of Cedar Rapids Mayor of Hiawatha Mayor of Marion City Manager of Marion Mayor of Center Point Mayor of Palo G. Mortensen, INPO

July 9, 2009 LICENSEE: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC FACILITY: Duane Arnold Energy Center

SUMMARY

OF THE JUNE 30, 2009, OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS NRC ACTIVITIES, NUCLEAR POWER ISSUES, AND THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERY CENTER 2008 END-OF-CYCLE PLANT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT On June 30, 2009, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held an open house at the Hiawatha Community Center in Hiawatha, IA. The purpose of the open house was to provide opportunities to discuss NRC activities, nuclear power issues, and Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) performance for the 2008 calendar year with the public. The NRC letter and meeting notice for this open house can be found in the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) as ML091630193 and ML091620141, respectively. A list of principal meeting attendees can be found in the Enclosure.

The open house discussed an overview of the NRCs Mission and Strategic Goals, the Reactor Oversight Process (ROP), and national ROP results. The NRC discussed other agency regulatory activities such as nuclear security and safeguards, the license renewal process, spent nuclear fuel and independent spent fuel storage installations, radiation safety, and new nuclear power plant construction and licensing activities.

The NRC also provided discussions related to the NRCs assessment of the Duane Arnold Energy Centers 2008 annual performance, which was documented in the March 4, 2009, End-of-Cycle assessment letter, under ML090630185. The End-of-Cycle assessment had been presented onsite to DAEC management and staff on April 2, 2009. Throughout the open house, members of the public were given the opportunity to ask questions of NRC officials.

/RA/

Kenneth Riemer, Chief Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 50-331 License No. DPR-49

Enclosure:

As stated DISTRIBUTION:

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Letter to R. Anderson from K. Riemer dated July 9, 2009

SUMMARY

OF THE JUNE 30, 2009, OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS NRC ACTIVITIES, NUCLEAR POWER ISSUES, AND THE DUANE ARNOLD ENERY CENTER 2008 END-OF-CYCLE PLANT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRIBUTION:

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PUBLIC MEETING PRINCIPAL ATTENDEES June 30, 2009 Nuclear Regulatory Commission K. Riemer, Branch Chief, Branch 2, Division of Reactor Projects, Region III R. Orlikowski, Senior Resident Inspector, Duane Arnold Energy Center R. Baker, Resident Inspector, Duane Arnold Energy Center Duane Arnold Energy Center D. Curtland, Plant Manger S. Catron, Manager, Regulatory Affairs R. Nelson, Manager, Communications Enclosure