ML13099A260
| ML13099A260 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Diablo Canyon  |
| Issue date: | 04/09/2013 |
| From: | Post J, Repka D Pacific Gas & Electric Co, Winston & Strawn, LLP |
| To: | Abramson P, Karlin A, Nicholas Trikouros Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| RAS 24365, 50-275-LR, 50-323-LR, ASLBP 10-900-01-LR-BD01 | |
| Download: ML13099A260 (3) | |
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April 9, 2013 by Electronic Information Exchange Administrative Judge Alex S. Karlin Administrative Judge Nicholas G. Trikouros Administrative Judge Paul B. Abramson Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Two White Flint North 11545 Rockville Pike Mail Stop: T-3F23 Rockville, MD 20852 In the Matter of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Units 1 and 2)
Docket Nos. 50-275-LR and 50-323-LR RE: Status Report
Dear Administrative Judges:
As directed by the Licensing Board Order of June 7, 2011, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) hereby provides its monthly report specifying its current best estimate of the dates on which it expects to complete milestones related to 3D seismic studies for Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) and the coastal zone consistency certification associated with NRC license renewal for DCPP.
In accordance with the Licensing Boards Order, dated March 25, 2013, PG&E has added the final seismic report issuance date to the seismic study schedule. The January 2013 schedule for issuing the final seismic report was November 2013. The schedule for issuing the final report has changed to June 2014 to allow sufficient time to integrate the 2D/3D low energy and 2D onshore high energy datasets, to complete independent peer reviews, and to resolve comments.
When PG&E submits the final seismic report to the NRC, PG&E will simultaneously file a copy of the report with the Licensing Board.
The Licensing Board also requested a brief explanation as to why PG&Es February 2013 monthly report delayed the completion of PG&Es seismic work by twelve months (from June 2013 to June 2014). The February 2013 report revised the schedule for completing the 2D/3D low energy marine studies from June 2013 to October 2013 because data processing and interpretation required more resources than originally anticipated. The February 2013 report also revised the schedule for completing data processing and interpretation of the 2D onshore high energy study from April 2013 to June 2014. This change was needed to accommodate acquisition of a second set of data and the increased effort associated with merging, processing, and interpreting the datasets.
PG&E will continue to provide specific dates in the monthly reports to the extent practicable, recognizing that these dates may be modified as more accurate information becomes available.
PG&E wishes to assure the Licensing Board that it is making every effort to minimize the extent of the delay in the NRC license renewal process.
Executed in accord with 10 CFR 2.304(d),
/s/ signed electronically by Jennifer K. Post Attorney Pacific Gas and Electric Company 77 Beale St., B30A San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 973-9809 jklm@pge.com
/s/ signed electronically by David A. Repka Winston & Strawn LLP 1700 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 282-5726 drepka@winston.com cc:
Docket No. 50-275, OL-DPR-80 Docket No. 50-323, OL-DPR-82 Service List (via Electronic Information Exchange)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Updated Best Estimate Schedule for Seismic Studies Description of Activity Prior Estimate New Estimate Shoreline Fault Submit Final Report to the NRC January 2011(a)
January 2011(a)
NRC Review Complete October 12, 2012(a)
October 12, 2012(a)
Ocean Bottom Seismometer Study Permit Application Submitted to California State Lands Commission (CSLC)
May 6, 2011(a)
May 6, 2011(a)
Permits Issued April 2013 April 2013 Installation Complete August 2013 August 2013 2D/3D Low Energy Marine Studies Permits Issued N/A N/A Surveys Complete October 2012(a)
October 2012(a)
Data Processing and Interpretation Complete October 2013 October 2013 2D Onshore High Energy Studies Permit Pre-Application Meeting May 4, 2011(a)
May 4, 2011(a)
Use Permits Issued Not Required Not Required Surveys Complete December 2011(a) and December 2012(a)
December 2011(a) and December 2012(a)
Data Processing and Interpretation Complete June 2014 June 2014 3D High Energy Marine Studies Permit Application Submitted to CSLC April 29, 2011(a)
April 29, 2011(a)
CSLC Environmental Impact Report Scoping Meeting July 21, 2011(a)
July 21, 2011(a)
Permits Denied November 14, 2012(a)
November 14, 2012(a)
Issue Final Seismic Report to the NRC and ASLB November 2013(b)
June 2014 CZMA or Coastal Consistency File Coastal Development Permit TBD TBD Coastal Consistency Issued TBD TBD Note:
(a) - Actual Date Completed (b) - Date provided in the January 2013 Status Report SF:349580.1