ML13218A261
| ML13218A261 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Kewaunee  |
| Issue date: | 07/31/2013 |
| From: | Stoddard D Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Dominion |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 13-350 | |
| Download: ML13218A261 (2) | |
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Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.
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,5003 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060 ominion Web Address: www.dom.com July 31, 2013 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Serial No.13-350 Attention: Document Control Desk NL&OSIWDC RO Washington, DC 20555 Docket No.
50-305 License No.
DPR-43 DOMINION ENERGY KEWAUNEE. INC.
KEWAUNEE POWER STATION FINAL RESPONSE TO MARCH 12, 2012 INFORMATION REQUEST REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1. 2.3 AND 9.3
References:
- 1. NRC Letter, "Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3, of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident," dated March 12, 2012.
- 2. Letter from D. G. Stoddard (DEK) to NRC Document Control Desk, "Certification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations," dated February 25, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13058A065).
- 3. Letter from D. G. Stoddard (DEK) to NRC Document Control Desk, "Kewaunee Power Station Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report," dated February 26, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13063A248).
- 4. Letter from D. G. Stoddard (DEK) to NRC Document Control Desk, "Update to Irradiated Fuel Management Plan Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(bb)," dated February 26, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13059A028).
- 5. Letter from D. G. Stoddard (DEK) to NRC Document Control Desk, "Certification of Permanent Removal of Fuel from the Reactor Vessel," dated May 14, 2013.
On March 12, 2012, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees and holders of construction permits in active or deferred status.
The Enclosures of Reference 1 contain specific Requested Actions, Requested Information, and Required Responses associated with Recommendations 2.1, Seismic, 2.3, Flooding and 9.3, Emergency Preparedness.
By letter dated February 25, 2013, Dominion Energy Kewaunee (DEK) informed the NRC of its intention to permanently cease operation of Kewaunee Power Station (KPS) on May 7, 2013 (Reference 2). Subsequently, by separate letters dated February 26, 2013 (References 3 and 4), DEK submitted a Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report (PSDAR) (as required by 10 CFR 50.82(a)(4)(i)) and an update to the KPS Irradiated Fuel Management Plan (as required by 10 CFR 50.54(bb)).
By letter dated May 14, 2013, DEK submitted a certification of permanent removal of fuel from the reactor vessel pursuant to 10 CFR 50.82(a)(1)(ii) (Reference 5). Therefore, as specified in 10 CFR 50.82(a)(2), the 10 CFR Part 50 license for KPS no longer authorizes operation of the reactor or emplacement or retention of fuel into the reactor vessel.
The recommendations in Reference 1 are intended for operating units.
As Reference 1 indicates, "Operating power reactor licensees under 10 CFR Part 50 are required to respond to R-GoO1
Serial No.13-350 Docket No. 50-305 Page 2 of 2 all of the information requests." The list of licensees to which Reference 1 applies does not include permanently shutdown units. KPS is no longer an operating plant, but is rather a plant where the reactor has been permanently shut down and defueled. Therefore, DEK considers the request of Reference 1 to no longer be applicable to KPS and no longer plans on proceeding with any further implementation of the recommendations in Reference 1 or any alternative approach for Recommendations 2.1, 2.3 and 9.3.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Craig Sly at (804) 273-2784.
Sincerely, Daniel G. StoddardVC L
M Senior Vice President - Nuclear Operations Notary Public Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.
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My Commlission Expires May 31, 2014 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF HENRICO The foregoing document was acknowledged before me, in and for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, today by Daniel G. Stoddard, who is Senior Vice President - Nuclear Operations of Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. He has affirmed before me that he is duly authorized to execute and file the foregoing document in behalf of that company, and that the statements in the document are true to t best of his knowledge and belief.
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region III Regional Administrator 2443 Warrenville Road Suite 210 Lisle, Illinois 60532-4352 K. D. Feintuch Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North, Mail Stop 08 D-15 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Kewaunee Power Station