ML13108A135
| ML13108A135 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 04/08/2015 |
| From: | Sayoc E Division of License Renewal |
| To: | David Wrona Division of License Renewal |
| Sayoc E 301-415-1924 | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML13108A146 | List: |
| References | |
| Download: ML13108A135 (13) | |
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1 TWO PEOPLE WILL FACILITATE THIS MEETING
- BOB HAGAR
- GERRI FEHST THIS MEETING HAS THREE PARTS
- PRESENTATION FROM THE NRC STAFF
- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
- PUBLIC INPUT TO THE SCOPING PROCESS
2 GROUND RULES ARE NECESSARY
- TO SPEAK, USE A MICROPHONE
- THE FIRST TIME YOU SPEAK, IDENTIFY YOURSELF
- DONT HOLD SIDE CONVERSATIONS &
DONT INTERRUPT DONT INTERRUPT
- SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONE NRC STAFF MEMBERS ARE PRESENT Emmanuel Sayoc Environmental Project Manager Mark Yoo Safety Project Manager Mark Yoo Safety Project Manager Nancy Martinez Technical Reviewer in the Division of License Renewal David Wrona Branch Chief in the Division of License Renewal Joey Ledford Public Affairs Officer from the NRC regional office in Atlanta regional office in Atlanta Galen Smith Senior Resident Inspector at Sequoyah Wesley Deschaine Resident Inspector at Sequoyah
3 Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 License Renewal Process License Renewal Process and and Environmental Scoping Meeting Environmental Scoping Meeting p
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g April 3, 2013 April 3, 2013 Purpose of Todays Meeting Provide overview of license renewal review process
- Safety review
- Environmental review Receive public input on environmental review 6
4 NRCs Governing Statutes NRC Regulatory Oversight
- Atomic Energy Act
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
NRCs Mission Protect Public Health and Safety
- Protect Public Health and Safety
- Promote Common Defense and Security
- Protect Environment 7
Ongoing Regulatory Oversight Current Safety Performance http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.html Emergency Planning Security 8
5 Sequoyah License Renewal Review License renewal application received on January 15, 2013
- Unit 1 license expires September 17, 2020
- Unit 2 license expires September 15, 2021 9
Docketing and Sufficiency of Application Acceptance/Sufficiency review Review contents of application
- Technical information Technical Specifications Sufficiency of Application
- Technical Specifications
- Environmental Report Docket 10
6 License Renewal Process Safety Safety Review Review Review by Review by ACRS ACRS NRC Renewal NRC Renewal Decision Decision License Renewal License Renewal Application Application submitted to NRC submitted to NRC Hearings*
Hearings*
Environmental Environmental Review Review Consultation Consultation and Comment and Comment
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted 11 The ongoing regulatory process is License Renewal Safety Principles The ongoing regulatory process is adequate to ensure the safety of all currently operating plants The same plant operating rules apply p
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- NRC applies additional conditions for aging management 12
7 Safety Review Focus
Safety review focus is on the effects of aging on:
Safety related systems structures and components 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
Safety review is to determine if aging effects will y
g g be effectively managed 13 Technical review by NRC staff Safety Review Process 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 14
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J 15 2013 Safety Review Milestones (tentative)
Application Received January 15, 2013 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing March 5, 2013 Process Overview &
Environmental Scoping Meeting April 3, 2013 Hearing Opportunity Closes May 6, 2013 SER with Open Items April 2014 ACRS Subcommittee Meeting June 2014 15 ACRS Subcommittee Meeting June 2014 Final SER Issued November 2014 ACRS Full Committee Meeting January 2015 Commission Decision (without hearing) February 2015 National Environmental Policy Act Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Informs Federal decision making
- Public disclosure of environmental impacts and other considerations NRCs Environmental Regulations NRC s Environmental Regulations 10 CFR Part 51 Staff prepares an Environmental Impact Statement 16
9 Staff Evaluates Impacts to Resources Environmental Impact Statement to Resources
- Fish and Wildlife
- Water and Air Resources
- Historical or Cultural Resources
- Taxes, Community y
Development, Environmental Justice
- Human Health
- Land Use 17 Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51)
Scoping Process Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1437/
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Site-specific Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement New and significant information on generic conclusions reached in the GEIS 18
10 Scoping and Public Involvement What is unique about your community?
What local environmental issues should the NRC examine?
What reasonable alternatives are What reasonable alternatives are appropriate for the area?
19 Role of Public Comments Environmental Review Public Comments on Public Comments on E
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EIS EIS Regional Regional Safety Safety Evaluation Evaluation Report Report Advisory Committee on Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Reactor Safeguards Independent Review Independent Review Environmental Review Environmental Review License License Renewal Renewal Decision Decision Regional Regional Inspections Inspections Hearing Hearing*
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted License Renewal License Renewal Application Application 20
11 How to Submit Comments on the Environmental Review Online at http://www.regulations.gov Enter Keyword :
By fax (reference Sequoyah license renewal):
RADB at 301-492-3446 NRC-2013-0037 RADB at 301-492-3446 Comments will not be edited to remove identifying information Submit Comments by May 3, 2013.
21 How to Submit Comments on the Environmental Review By mail (please reference Sequoyah 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 Washington, DC 20555 0001 In person at NRC Headquarters Comments must be submitted by May 3, 2013 22
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J 15 2013 Environmental Review Milestones Application Received January 15, 2013 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing March 5, 2013 Notice of Intent for Scoping March 8, 2013 Environmental Scoping Meeting April 3, 2013 Scoping Comments Due May 3, 2013 Hearing Opportunity Closes May 6, 2013 Draft SEIS Issued February 10 2014 Draft SEIS Issued February 10, 2014 Draft SEIS Public Meeting February 26, 2014 Draft SEIS Comments Due March 28, 2014 Final SEIS Issued September 30, 2014 23 Where to view documents Documents located at:
Documents located at:
- Chattanooga-Hamilton County Library, Northgate Branch, 520 Northgate Mall, Chattanooga, TN 37415
- Chattanooga-Hamilton County Library, Downtown Branch, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402
- Signal Mountain Library, 1114 James Blvd.,
Signal Mountain, TN 37377 Documents can be viewed on the NRCs Web site:
www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications.html 24
13 Project Manager Information Mark Yoo (800) 368-5642 ext. 8583 mark.yoo@nrc.gov Emmanuel Sayoc Emmanuel Sayoc (800) 368-5642 ext. 4084 emmanuel.sayoc@nrc.gov 25 Sequoyah Nuclear Generation Station License Renewal Environmental Scoping Comments Environmental Scoping Comments