ML12096A394
| ML12096A394 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Callaway  |
| Issue date: | 03/14/2012 |
| From: | David Wrona License Renewal Projects Branch 2 |
| To: | |
| Fells C, 415-6337 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML12096A394 (22) | |
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Callaway Plant, Unit 1 (Callaway)
License Renewal Process and Environmental Scoping Meeting March 14, 2012
Purpose of Todays Meeting 3/4Provide overview of license renewal review process
- Safety review
- Environmental review 3/4Receive public input on environmental review 2
NRC Regulatory Oversight 3/4NRCs Governing Statutes
- Atomic Energy Act
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 3/4NRCs Mission
- Protect Public Health and Safety
- Promote Common Defense and Security
- Protect Environment 3
Ongoing Regulatory Oversight 3/4 Current Safety Performance http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.html p g 3/4 Emergency Planning 3/4 Security 4
NRC Response to Fukushima 3/4 The NRCs response to Fukushima is as a current operating issue 3/4 Increased inspections at operating facilities 3/4 NRC Near-Term Task Force issued its report July of 2011 3/4 Continued operations and continued licensing activities do not pose an imminent risk to public health and safety 3/4 The staff has prioritized the recommendations and identified additional ones 3/4 The NRC plans to issue initial Orders and Request for Information (50.54(f) letters) this month 3/4 More information:
3/4 http://www.nrc.gov/japan/japan-info.html 5
Callaway License Renewal Review 3/4License renewal application received on December 19 19, 2011 The license expires on October 18, 2024 6
Docketing and Sufficiency of Application 3/4Acceptance/Sufficiency review 3/4R i 3/4Review contents t t off application li ti
- Technical information
- Technical Specifications
- Environmental Report 3/4Docket 7
License Renewal Process Safety Review by Review ACRS License Renewal NRC Renewal A li ti Application Hearings*
H i
- Decision submitted to NRC Environmental Consultation Review and Comment
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted 8
License Renewal Safety Principles 3/4 The ongoing regulatory process is adequate to ensure the safety of all currently operating plants 3/4 The same plant operating rules apply during the renewal term
- NRC applies additional conditions for aging management 9
Safety Review Focus 3/4 Safety review focus is on the effects of aging on:
- Safety-related systems, structures, and components (SSCs)
- Nonsafety-related SSCs which, if they failed, could y
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 3/4 Safety review is to determine if aging effects will be effectively managed 10
Safety Review Process 3/4Technical review by NRC staff
- Review application and supporting documentation
- On-site audits
- Issue Safety Evaluation Report 3/4On-site inspections by NRC staff 3/4Independent review by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards 11
Safety Review Milestones (tentative)
Application Received December 19, 2011 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing February 24, 2012 Notice of Intent for Scoping February 24, 2012 E i Environmental t l Scoping S i Meeting M ti M March h 14, 14 2012 Hearing Opportunity Closes April 24, 2012 Scoping Comments Due April 24, 2012 SER with Open Items April 2013 ACRS Subcommittee Meeting May 2013 Final SER Issued September 2013 ACRS Full Committee Meeting October 2013 Commission Decision (without hearing) December 2013 12
Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51) 3/4National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Informs Federal decision making
- Public disclosure off environmental impacts and other considerations 3/4NRCs Environmental Regulations 10 CFR Part 51 3/4Staff prepares an Environmental Impact Statement 13
Environmental Impact Statement 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 14
Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51)
Scoping Process 3/4Generic Environmental Impact Statement http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437/
3/4Site-specific Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement 3/4New and significant information on generic conclusions reached in the GEIS 15
Scoping and Public Involvement 3/4What is unique about your community?
3/4What local environmental issues should the NRC examine?
3/4What reasonable alternatives are appropriate for the area?
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Role of Public Comments Environmental Review Public Comments on Environmental Review Safety Evaluation EIS Ad i Advisory C Committee itt on Report Reactor Safeguards Independent Review Regional Inspections License Hearing*
Renewal License Renewal Decision *If a Request for Application Hearing is Granted 17
How to Submit Comments on the Environmental Review 9 Online at http://www.regulations.gov Enter ID : NRC-2012-0001 9 By fax (reference Callaway license renewal):
at 301-492-3446 Comments will not be edited to remove identifying information Comments must be submitted by April 24th 18
How to Submit Comments on the Environmental Review 9 By mail (please reference Callaway license renewal):
Ms. Cindy Bladey Chief, Rules Chief Rules, Announcements Announcements, and Directives Branch Office of Administration, Mail stop: TWB-05-B01M US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 9 In person at NRC Headquarters Comments must be submitted by April 24th 19
Environmental Review Milestones (tentative)
Application Received December 19, 2011 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing February 24, 2012 Notice of Intent for Scoping February 24, 2012 E i Environmental t l Scoping S i Meeting M ti M March h 14, 14 2012 Hearing Opportunity Closes April 24, 2012 Scoping Comments Due April 24, 2012 Draft SEIS Issued February 2013 Draft SEIS Public Meeting March 2013 Draft SEIS Comments Due April 2013 Final SEIS Issued September 2013 20
Project Manager Information Carmen Fells (800) 368-5642 ext. 6337 C
Carmen.Fells@nrc.gov F ll @
Brian Harris (800) 368-5642 ext. 2277 Brian.Harris2@nrc.gov 21
Where to view documents Documents located at:
- Callaway County Public Library 710 Court Street Fulton, Missouri 65251 Documents can be viewed on the NRCs Web site:
www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/
callaway.html 22