ML12034A017
| ML12034A017 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Grand Gulf  |
| Issue date: | 01/31/2012 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | |
| Drucker D | |
| References | |
| Download: ML12034A017 (23) | |
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Grand Gulf Nuclear Station License Renewal Process and Environmental Scoping Meeting January 31, 2012
Purpose of Todays Meeting Provide overview of license renewal review process Safety review Environmental review Receive public input on environmental review 2
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 3
Current Safety Performance http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.html Emergency Planning Security Ongoing Regulatory Oversight 4
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 The staff has prioritized the recommendations The NRC plans to issue initial Orders and Demands for Information (50.54(f) letters) by March 11th More information:
http://www.nrc.gov/japan/japan-info.html 5
License renewal application received on November 1, 2011 Unit 1 - license expires November 1, 2024 Grand Gulf License Renewal Review 6
Acceptance/Sufficiency review Review contents of application Technical information Technical Specifications Environmental Report Docket Docketing and Sufficiency of Application 7
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 8
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 9
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 10
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 11
12 Application Received November 1, 2011 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing December 27, 2011 Notice of Intent for Scoping December 29, 2011 Environmental Scoping Meeting January 31, 2012 Hearing Opportunity Closes February 27, 2012 Scoping Comments Due February 27, 2012 SER with Open Items October 2012 ACRS Subcommittee Meeting December 2012 Final SER Issued April 2013 ACRS Full Committee Meeting June 2013 Commission Decision (without hearing) September 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) 13
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 Environmental Impact Statement 14
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) 15
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 EIS 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 17
How to Submit Comments on the Environmental Review Online at http://www.regulations.gov Enter Keyword :
By fax (reference Grand Gulf license renewal):
RADB at 301-492-3446 Comments will not be edited to remove identifying information Comments must be submitted by February 27 NRC-2011-0262 18
By mail (please reference Grand Gulf 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 February 27 How to Submit Comments on the Environmental Review 19
Application Received November 1, 2011 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing December 27, 2011 Notice of Intent for Scoping December 29, 2011 Environmental Scoping Meeting January 31, 2012 Hearing Opportunity Closes February 27, 2012 Scoping Comments Due February 27, 2012 Draft SEIS Issued December 2012 Draft SEIS Public Meeting February 2013 Draft SEIS Comments Due March 2013 Final SEIS Issued July 2013 Environmental Review Milestones 20
Project Manager Information David Drucker (800) 368-5642 ext. 6223 David.Drucker@nrc.gov Nate Ferrer (800) 368-5642 ext. 1045 Nathaniel.Ferrer@nrc.gov 21
Where to view documents Documents located at:
- Harriette Person Memorial Library 606 Main Street Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150 Documents can be viewed on the NRCs Web site:
www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications.html 22
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station License Renewal Environmental Scoping Comments