ML093380118
| ML093380118 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem, Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 11/05/2009 |
| From: | Dan Doyle License Renewal Projects Branch 1 |
| To: | |
| doyle, D, NRR/DLR/RPB1, 415-3748 | |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2011-0113 | |
| Download: ML093380118 (25) | |
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Salem Salem -- Hope Creek Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station Nuclear Generating Station License Renewal Process License Renewal Process and and Environmental Scoping Meeting Environmental Scoping Meeting November 5, 2009 November 5, 2009
Purpose of Todays Meeting Provide overview of license renewal review process
- Safety review
- Environmental review Receive public input on environmental review
NRCs Governing Statutes
- Atomic Energy Act
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
NRCs Mission
- Protect Public Health and Safety
- Promote Common Defense and Security
- Protect Environment NRC Regulatory Oversight
License renewal application received on August 18, 2009 Salem Unit 1 - license expires August 13, 2016 Salem Unit 2 - license expires April 18, 2020 Hope Creek - license expires April 11, 2026 Salem - Hope Creek License Renewal
Acceptance/Sufficiency review Review contents of application
- Technical information
- Technical Specifications
- Environmental Report Docket Docketing and Sufficiency of Application
Current Safety Performance http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.html
Emergency Planning
Security Ongoing Regulatory Oversight
License Renewal Process Environmental Environmental Review Review NRC Renewal NRC Renewal Decision Decision License Renewal License Renewal Application Application submitted to NRC submitted to NRC Safety Safety Review Review Review by Review by ACRS ACRS Hearings*
Hearings*
Consultation Consultation and Comment and Comment
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted
License Renewal Schedule 22 months is standard Hearings, if granted, add time Salem - Hope Creek scheduled to be completed June of 2011 (if no hearing)
The ongoing regulatory process is adequate to ensure the safety of all currently operating plants
The same plant operating rules apply during the renewal term
- NRC applies additional conditions for aging management License Renewal Safety Principles
Safety Review Focus
Safety review focus is on the effects of aging of:
Safety-related systems, structures, and components (SSCs)
Nonsafety-related SSCs which, if they failed, could affect safety-related SSC functions SSCs relied upon for compliance with regulations for:
Fire protection Environmental qualification Pressurized thermal shock Anticipated transients without scram Station blackout
Safety review is to determine if aging effects will be effectively managed
Technical review by NRC staff
- Review application and supporting documentation
- On-site audits
- Issue Safety Evaluation Report On-site inspections by NRC staff Independent review by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Safety Review Process
Safety Review Public Involvement Hearing opportunity
- Deadline for Filing Hearing Requests and Petitions for Intervention: December 22, 2009 ACRS meetings (tentative dates)
- Subcommittee meeting in October 2010
- Full committee meeting in May 2011
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA):
Establishes basic U.S. environmental policy NEPA Requires preparation of an:
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for:
- Major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment An objective, interdisciplinary, & systematic
- Process be used in preparing the EIS Environmental Review Process
Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51)
The EIS must:
- Rigorously investigate environmental impacts of the:
- License renewal proposal and alternatives Purpose of the EIS is to inform:
- Federal decision-makers and to publicly disclose:
- Impacts of the proposal and reasonable alternatives
- Including the alternative of taking no-action NRCs Environmental Regulations: 10 CFR Part 51
Purpose of this Meeting Purpose of this meeting:
- Is not to make a decision regarding the proposed:
- Instead, it is to solicit public input/comments:
Regarding the scope of the EIS
- EIS will assist the NRC in making a final decision:
Regarding the license renewal application
Specific Scoping Process This EIS scoping process will be used to determine the scope of:
Actions
Impacts
Alternatives
Simplified EIS Process Issue NOI Public scoping/meeting (solicit public comments)
Prepare draft SEIS Publicly Issue draft SEIS (public comment meeting)
Publicly Issue final SEIS Address public comments Issue ROD Pursue decision Prepare final EIS
- Yellow blocks represent key public participation steps
Relationship between GEIS and SEIS
- Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS)
(http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437/ )
- Site-specific Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)
- Evaluate any new and significant information concerning generic conclusions reached in the GEIS Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51)
Staff Evaluates Impacts to Resources
- Fish and Wildlife
- Water and Air Resources
- Historical or Cultural Resources
- Taxes, Community Development, Environmental Justice
- Human Health
- Land Use EIS Environmental Impact Statement State Seal
Scoping and Public Involvement What community issues should the EIS focus on?
What environmental impacts or issues should the EIS examine?
What reasonable alternatives are appropriate for this area?
Role of Public Comments on Environmental Review License License Renewal Renewal Decision Decision License Renewal License Renewal Application Application Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Regional Regional Inspections Inspections Safety Safety Evaluation Evaluation Report Report Hearing Hearing**
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted Advisory Committee on Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reactor Safeguards Independent Review Independent Review Public Comments on Public Comments on Environmental Review Environmental Review
How to Submit Comments on the Environmental Review Provide written comments:
By mail:
Chief; Rulemaking and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Mailstop TWB-5B01M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
E-mail:
SalemEIS@nrc.gov or HopeCreekEIS@nrc.gov
In person:
11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland Comments to be submitted by December 21, 2009
Application Received Aug. 18, 2009 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing Oct. 23, 2009 Notice of Intent for Scoping Oct. 23, 2009 Environmental Scoping Meeting Nov. 5, 2009 Hearing Opportunity Closes Dec 21, 2009 Scoping Comments Due Dec 21, 2009 Draft SEIS Issued May 6, 2010 Draft SEIS Public Meeting June 24, 2010 Draft SEIS Comments Due July 20, 2010 Final SEIS Issued May 30, 2011 Environmental Review Milestones
Project Manager Information Charles Eccleston (800) 368-5642 ext. 8537 Charles.Eccleston@nrc.gov Donnie Ashley (800) 368-5642 ext. 3191 Donnie.Ashley@nrc.gov
Where to view documents Documents located at:
- Salem Free Library 112 West Broadway Ave Salem, NJ 08079 Documents can be viewed at the NRCs Web site:
www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applicat ions.html