ML11264A012
| ML11264A012 | |
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| Site: | Limerick  |
| Issue date: | 09/22/2011 |
| From: | Lisa Regner License Renewal Projects Branch 2 |
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| Regner L | |
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| Download: ML11264A012 (25) | |
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Limerick Generating Station License Renewal Process and Environmental Scoping Meeting September 22, 2011
Meeting Ground Rules Rich Barkley, PE, Nuclear & Environmental Engineer Meeting Facilitator Please sign up on a blue speaker card if youd like to speak To be fair, the amount of time allotted will be limited and based on the number of speakers who sign up I will call three speakers at a time to allow adequate time to prepare and to get to the microphone The speakers initially called will alternate between elected officials and members of the public 2
Meeting Ground Rules Please silence all cell phones!
Please speak clearly into the microphone, your remarks are being transcribed Please do not interrupt the speaker or speak when not at the microphone Written comments are welcome during and after this meeting - please give them to Lisa Regner Please see me if you have questions or concerns regarding the conduct of this meeting 3
Purpose of Todays Meeting Provide overview of license renewal review process Safety review Environmental review Receive public input on environmental review 4
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 5
License renewal application received on June 22, 2011 Unit 1 - license expires October 26, 2024 Unit 2 - license expires June 22, 2029 Limerick License Renewal 6
Acceptance/Sufficiency review Review contents of application Technical information Technical Specifications Environmental Report Docket Docketing and Sufficiency of Application 7
Current Safety Performance http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.html Emergency Planning Security Ongoing Regulatory Oversight 8
NRC Response to Fukushima The NRCs response to Fukushima is as a current operating issue Increased inspections at operating facilities NRC Near-Term Task Force issued its report on July 12 Continued operations and continued licensing activities do not pose an imminent risk to public health and safety Staff paper on prioritization of task force recommendations due October 3 More information:
http://www.nrc.gov/japan/japan-info.html 9
License Renewal Process Environmental Review NRC Renewal Decision License Renewal Application submitted to NRC Safety Review Review by ACRS Hearings*
Consultation and Comment
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted 10
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 11
Safety Review Focus
Safety review focus is on the effects of aging on:
Safetyrelated systems, structures, and components (SSCs)
Nonsafety-related SSCs which, if they failed, could affect safetyrelated 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 12
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 13
14 Application Received June 22, 2011 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing August 24 Notice of Intent for Scoping August 26 Environmental Scoping Meeting September 22 Hearing Opportunity Closes October 24 Scoping Comments Due October 28 SER with Open Items July 2012 ACRS Subcommittee Meeting September 2012 Final SER Issued January 2013 ACRS Full Committee Meeting February 2013 Commission Decision (without hearing) April 2013 Safety Review Milestones (tentative)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Informs Federal decision making
- Public disclosure of environmental impacts and other considerations NRCs Environmental Regulations 10 CFR Part 51 Staff prepares an Environmental Impact Statement Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51) 15
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 16
Scoping Process Generic Environmental Impact Statement http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437/
Site-specific Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement New and significant information on generic conclusions reached in the GEIS Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51) 17
Scoping and Public Involvement What is unique about your community?
What local environmental issues should the NRC examine?
What reasonable alternatives are appropriate for the area?
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Role of Public Comments Environmental Review License Renewal Decision SEIS Regional Inspections Safety Evaluation Report Hearing*
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Independent Review Public Comments on Environmental Review License Renewal Application 19
How to Submit Comments on the Environmental Review Online using the Federal Rulemaking Web Site:
At http://www.regulations.gov Enter Keyword or ID:
By fax (reference Limerick license renewal):
RADB at 301-492-3446 Comments must be submitted by October 28 NRC-2011-0166 20
By mail (please reference Limerick license renewal):
Ms. Cindy Bladey Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Office of Administration, Mail stop: TWB-05-B01M US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 In person at NRC Headquarters Comments must be submitted by October 28 How to Submit Comments on the Environmental Review 21
Application Received June 22, 2011 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing August 24 Notice of Intent for Scoping August 26 Environmental Scoping Meeting September 22 Hearing Opportunity Closes October 24 Scoping Comments Due October 28 Draft SEIS Issued August 2012 Draft SEIS Public Meeting September 2012 Draft SEIS Comments Due October 2012 Final SEIS Issued February 2013 Environmental Review Milestones 22
Project Manager Information Lisa Regner (800) 368-5642 ext. 1906 Lisa.Regner@nrc.gov Robert Kuntz (800) 368-5642 ext. 3733 Robert.Kuntz@nrc.gov 23
Where to view documents Documents located at:
- Pottstown Regional Pubic Library 500 East High Street Pottstown, PA 19464-5656
- Royersford Free Public Library 200 South 4th Avenue Royersford, PA 19468-2548 Documents can be viewed on the NRCs Web site:
www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications.html 24
Limerick Generating Station License Renewal Environmental Scoping Comments