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G20090408/LTR-09-0359/EDATS: SECY-2009-0353 - Ltr. Sen. Barbara Boxer Replacement of Steam Generators at San Onofre the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
ML092080227
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Site: San Onofre  Southern California Edison icon.png
Issue date: 07/14/2009
From: Boxer B
US SEN (Senate)
To: Jaczko G
NRC/Chairman
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G20090408, LTR-09-0359, SECY-2009-0353
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EDO Principal Correspondence Control FROM: DUE: 08/05/09 EDO CONTROL: G20090408 DOC DT: 07/14/09 FINAL REPLY:

Senator Barbara Boxer (State Senator Christine Kehoe, California)

TO:

Chairman Jaczko FOR SIGNATURE OF : ** GRN ** CRC NO: 09-0359 Borchardt, EDO DESC: ROUTING:

Replacement of Steam Generators at the San Onofre Borchardt Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Virgilio (EDATS: SECY-2009-0353) Mallett Ash Ordaz Burns/Gray DATE: 07/20/09 Collins, RIV Trocine, OEDO ASSIGNED TO: CONTACT:

NRR Leeds SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR REMARKS:

Please prepare response in accordance with OEDO Notice 2009-0441-01 (ML090490315). You may also refer to the ADAMS Congressional Correspondence Folder to help in preparing response.

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EDATS Number: SECY-2009-0353 Source: SECY Genera Infomatio Assigned To: NRR OEDO Due Date: 8/5/2009 Other Assignees: SECY Due Date: NONE

Subject:

Replacement of Steam Generators at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)

Description:

CC Routing: NONE ADAMS Accession Numbers - Incoming: NONE Response/Package: NONE I.-Cross Othe Inomto Reference Number: G20090408, LTR-09-0359 Staff Initiated: NO Related Task: Recurring Item: NO File Routing: EDATS Agency Lesson Learned: NO OEDO Monthly Report Item: NO I Inomto Proes Action Type: Letter Priority: Medium Sensitivity: None Signature Level: EDO Urgency: N 0 OEDO Concurrence: NO OCM Concurrence: NO OCA Concurrence: NO Special Instructions: Please prepare response in accordance with OEDO Notice 2009-0441-01 (ML090490315). You may also refer to the ADAMS Congressional Correspondence Folder to help in preparing response.

Originator Name: Senator Barbara Boxer Date of Incoming: 7/14/2009 Originating Organization: Congress Document Received by SECY Date: 7/17/2009 Addressee: Chairman Jaczko Date Response Requested by Originator: NONE Incoming Task Received: Letter Page 1 of l

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET.

Date Printed: Jul 16, 2009 13:08 PAPER NUMBER: LTR-09-0359 LOGGING DATE: 07/16/2009 ACTION OFFICE: EDO AUTHOR: SEN Barbara Boxer AFFILIATION: CONG ADDRESSEE: Gregory Jaczko

SUBJECT:

Concerns Commission oversight of the replcement of steam generators at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)

ACTION: Signature of EDO DISTRIBUTION: OCA to Ack LETTER DATE: 07/14/2009 ACKNOWLEDGED No SPECIAL HANDLING:

NOTES:

FILE LOCATION: ADAMS DATE DUE: 08/07/2009 DATE SIGNED:

EDO -- G20090408

BARBARA BOXEM COMMITEES:.

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AND TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT AND PUBUC WOASi FOREIGN RELATIONS HART SENATE OFFCE BUILDING SUITE 112 WAS-INGTON, DC 20510-0505 (202) 224-3553 htk./'fooxer.snai3.gov/eontact July 14, 2009 Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

Dear Chairman Jaczko:

Enclosed please find the correspondence my office received from California State Senator Christine Kehoe. Senator Kchoe raises important questions that deserve a reply. I am forwarding the attached for your review and response.

In advance, I thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Kathy Dedrick at 202-224-8832 or Caridad Sanchez at (619) 239-3884.

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Dear Senator Boxer,

On March 4, 2009, Elmo E. Collins, the Regional Administrator of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), sent an Annual Assessment Letter for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station to Southern California Edison-Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Ross T. Ridenoure. The letter raises questions about the-replacement of steam generators in each dome with 28 foot by 28 foot holes to be cut in the domes.

The Annual Assessment Letter includes the following statement:

"Although 'SONGS Units 2 and 3 operated in a manner that preserved public health and

-§dfety~andfully met all cornerstone objectives, the NRC is concerned that continuing performance problems are not being effectively addressed. The Midcycle Assessment of SONGS was the second assessment cycle where substantive cross-cutting issues were identified in human performance and problem identification and resolution. As a result, the NRC is requesting you perform specific actions described later in this letter. Additionally, the NRC plans to perform additional inspection activities to assess your effectiveness in addressing these performance deficiencies."

The scheduled replacement of the steam generators is proposed at a time when the NRC has identified an ongoing concern. What oversight role, if any, will the NRC play during the replacement of the steam generators? What permits are required? Have other reactors had holes cut in their domes? Will- the work be done on both domes at the same time, and Ifso, how Iong vii energy production at the site be interrupted?

The safety of the public and the reliability of this important plant providing power to the grid requires immediate attention. It is my understanding that the work is proposed for the fall of 2009.

Sincerely, CHRISTINE-KEHOE Senator,-3 91h District cc: Ross T. Ridenoure, Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer, Southern California Edison