ML092080227
| ML092080227 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 07/14/2009 |
| From: | Boxer B US SEN (Senate) |
| To: | Jaczko G NRC/Chairman |
| Shared Package | |
| ML092050377 | List: |
| References | |
| G20090408, LTR-09-0359, SECY-2009-0353 | |
| Download: ML092080227 (5) | |
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EDO Principal Correspondence Control FROM:
DUE: 08/05/09 Senator Barbara Boxer (State Senator Christine Kehoe, California)
EDO CONTROL: G20090408 DOC DT: 07/14/09 FINAL REPLY:
TO:
Chairman Jaczko FOR SIGNATURE OF :
GRN CRC NO: 09-0359 Borchardt, EDO DESC:
ROUTING:
Replacement of Steam Generators at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
(EDATS: SECY-2009-0353)
DATE: 07/20/09 Borchardt Virgilio Mallett Ash Ordaz Burns/Gray Collins, RIV Trocine, OEDO ASSIGNED TO:
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Please prepare response in accordance with OEDO Notice 2009-0441-01 (ML090490315).
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EDATS Number: SECY-2009-0353 Source: SECY Genera Infomatio Assigned To: NRR OEDO Due Date: 8/5/2009 Other Assignees:
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Subject:
Replacement of Steam Generators at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
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0 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
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SEN Barbara Boxer CONG Gregory Jaczko Concerns Commission oversight of the replcement of steam generators at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
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BARBARA BOXEM CALIRNIA 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.
Sincerely, "4arbara Boxer United States Senator CC: Senator Christine Kehoe 1700 MOTOMMERY STREET SUITE 240 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 1415) 403-0100 312 NORTH SPRING S3TREFr SUITE 1748 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 894-5000 601 1 STFE SUIrrE 7-600 SACRAMENTO. CA 95914 (916) 448-2787 Z500 TVLA" E STREET SUrTE S290 FRESNO, CA 93721 1559) 497-5109*
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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~and fully 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 If so, 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