ML17083A910
| ML17083A910 | |
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| Site: | Diablo Canyon  |
| Issue date: | 06/09/1981 |
| From: | Harold Denton Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Konnyu E CALIFORNIA, STATE OF |
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| REF-SSINS-3350 NUDOCS 8106170314 | |
| Download: ML17083A910 (40) | |
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1 The post-TtfI picture of the licensing process is that the process fs returning to predictability at a considerably enhanced level of safety.
However, the implementation of this enhanced level of safety has rafsed a number of potential new issues in the contested hearings for both operating licenses and construction permits around the country.
Some of these units were substantially complete at the time of the Three Nile Island accident or have been completed since then (such as Diablo Canyon).
- Thus, we do face a situation in which, for the ffrst time, our hearings are or will be continuing for a significant number of plants that will be complete and ready to operate before the hearings conclude.
As a result, we are working to find ways to accelerate the hearings on these plants.
Pacfffc Gas and Electric Company filed a motion last year with the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB) for authorization to load fuel and conduct low power testing prior to final Commission action with respect to PGEE's application for a full-term operatfng license.
The MAC staff subsequently issued supplements to the Diablo Canyon Safety Evaluation Report which addressed additional issues related to fuel load and low power issues arising from tne Three Nile Island (TViI) accident.
Intervenors and Governor Brown have sought to re-open the record on Diablo Canyon with respect to these matters.
The ASLB has admitted some issues as a result of Intervenors'arguments and the hearings on TtfI-related fssues were concluded on flay 22, 1981.
Assuming that existing Commission procedures remain unchanged, a decision is not expected until December of 1901-Early in 1980, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board (ASLAB) reopened the record on earthquake design and.facility security fssues.
The Appeal Board conducted evidentiary hearings on these matters in October and November 1980 and is expected to issue a decision on those issues in the near future.
fifth regard to the full power 'license, in early April the NRC issued supplements to the Diablo Canyon Safety Evaluation Report on THI issues related to full power and several remaining other issues.
This essentially completes the 1<PC staff actfons wfth respect to full power license.
A Commission decision on full power operation is not expected before January of next year.
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These improvements include:
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Increased efficiency of the hearing process and subsequent Cotrmissfon and Appeals Board review.
The time now being taken between fssuance of the supplemental staff evaluation report and initial decisions by licensing boards averaaes 18 months.
The NPC believes ft can compress that tire to about 10 months by tiahtenfng up the times allowed for each part of the
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The Commission has published for public comment proposed changes to fts rules which would accomplish this.
Changes in the review process the Commission itself exercises over these cases have been adopted which will save at least two months in each case that has been in hearing.
Early completion of NPC staff review for plants to be completed fn 1983 and beyond.
This will require better scheduling of reviews and increased staff resources applied to casework.
Some'staff resources can be redirected by deferring lower priority work and shifting sortie work to other NRC offices.
Before making such a change, the Conmissfon will carefully review the impact on other essential safety-related activities.
One further step to be considered fs legislation to authorfze the Commission to issue limited, interim operating licenses before completion of hearings
~here all applicable safety reaufrements have been met.
In summary, we are confident the actions we have taken and those we will take will provide major improvements fn lfcensfng schedules without compromisina the regulatory requirements for safety.
We appreciate your. interest in the Dfahlo Canyon project.
Please be assured that while the NRC is taking reasonable steps to expedite the licensing process, the steps are totally consistent with our commitment to ensure the public health and safety.
Sincerely, SEE PREVIOUS CONCURRENCES.'arold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulations OFFICE)
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JUN 0 9 1981 The Honorable Ernest L. Konnyu Assemblyman Cali fornia Legislature Assembly Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Nr. Konnyu:
I am pleased to respond to your April 24, 1981, referral of a letter from your constituent Nr. Naymark who urged the licensing of Diablo Canyon, Units I and 2 which has been referred to me.
The post-TtPI picture of the licensing process is that the process is returning to predictability at a considerably enhanced level of safety.
However, the implementation of this enhanced level of safety has raised a number of potential new issues in the contested hearings for both operating licenses and construction permits around the country.
Some of these units were substantially complete at the time of the Three Nile Island accident or have been completed since then (such as Diablo Canyon).
- Thus, we do face a situation in which, for the first time, our hearings are or will be continuing for a significant number of plants that will be complete and ready to operate before the hearings conclude.
As a result, we are working to find ways to accelerate the hearings on these plants.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company filed a motion last year with the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB) for authorization to load fuel and conduct low power testing prior to final Commission action with respect to PGSE's application for a full-term operating license.
The NRC staff subsequently issued supplements to the Diablo-Canyon Safety Evaluation Report which addressed additional issues related to fuel load and low power issues arising from the Three Nile Island (TNI) accident.
Intervenors and Governor Brown have sought to re-open the record on Diablo Canyon with respect to these matters.
The ASLB has admitted some issues as a result of Intervenors'rguments and the hearings on Tel-related issues were concluded on Nay 22, 1981.
Assuming that existing Commission procedures remain unchanged, a decision is not expected until December of 1981.
Early in 1980, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board (ASLAB) reopened the record on earthquake design and facility security issues.
The Appeal Board conducted evidentiary hearings on these matters in October and November 1980 and is expected to issue a decision on those issues in the near future.
With regard to the full power license, in early April the NRC issued supplements
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Major improvements in the licensing process are underway or being considered.
These improvements include:
Expedited and rescheduled review by the NRC staff for plants in the short term category those presently complete and those to be completed in 1981 and 1982.
Increased efficiency of the hearing process and subsequent Commission and Appeals Board review.
The time now being taken between issuance of the supplemental staff evaluation report and initial decisions by licensing boards averages 18 months.
The NRC believes it can compress that time to about 10 months by tightening up the times allowed for each part of the prehearing process and by providing firmer time management of the whole process.
The Commission has published for public continent proposed changes to its rules which would accomplish this.
Changes in the review process the Commission itself exercises over these cases have been adopted which will save at least two months in each case that has been in hearing.
Early completion of NRC staff review for plants to be completed in 1983 and beyond.
This will require better scheduling of reviews and increased staff resources applied to casework.
Some staff resources can be redirected by. deferring lower priority work and shifting some work to other NRC offices.
Before making such a change, the Commission will carefully review the impact on other essential safety-related activities.
One further step to be considered is legislation to authorize the Commission to issue limited, interim operating licenses before completion of hearings where all applicable safety requirements have been met.
In summary, we are confident the actions we have taken and those we will take will provide major improvements in licensing schedules without compromising the regulatory requirements for safety.
Me appreciate your interest in the Diablo Canyon project.
Please be assured that while the NRC is taking reasonable steps to expedite the licensing process, the steps are totally consistent with our conenitment to ensure the public health and safety.
Sincerely, 96ghH Qgaefl by K R. Bonton SEE PREVIOUS CONCURRENCES'.
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JUN 0 9 1981 The Honorable Ernest L. Konnyu Assemblyman California Legislature Assembly Sacramento, CA 9S814
Dear !1r. Konnyu:
I am pleased to respond to your April 24, 1981, referral of a letter from your constituent Fir. Naymark who ur ged the licensing of Diablo Canyon, Units I and 2 which has been referred to me.
The post-THI picture of the licensing process is that the orocess is returning to predictability at a considerably enhanced level of safety.
However, the implementation of this enhanced level of safety has raised a number of potential new issues in the contested hearings for botn operating licenses and construction permits around the country.
Some of these units were substantially complete at the time of the Three Rile Island accident or have been completed sine then (such as Diablo Canyon).
- Thus, we do face a situation in which, for the first time, our hearings are or will be continuing for a significant number of plants that will be complete and ready to operate before the hearings conclude.
As a result, we are working to find ways to acc lerate the hearings on these plants.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company filed a motion last year with the Atomic Safety ana Licensing Board (ASLB) for authorization to load fuel and,conduct low power testing prior to final Commission action with respect to PGSE's application for a,ull-term operating license.
The HRC staff subsequently issued supplements to the Diablo Canyon Safety Evaluation Report which addressed additional issues related to fuel load and low power issues arising from tne Three Bile Island (THI) accident.
Intervenors and Governor Brown have s'ought to re-open the record on Diablo Canyon with respect to these matters.
The ASLB has admitted some issues as a result of Intervenors'rguments and the hearings on T>II-related issues were concluded on Hay 22, 1981.
Assuming that existing Commission procedures remain unchanged, a decision is not expected until December of 1981.
Early in 1980, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board (ASLAB) reopened the record on earthquake design and facility security issues.
The Appeal Board conducted evidentiary hearings on these matters in October and November 1980 and is expected to issue a decision on those issues in the near future.
Mith regard to.he full power license, in early April the NRC issued supplements to the Diablo Canyon Safety Evaluation Report on TtlI issues related to full power and several remaining other issues.
This essentially completes the NRC staff actions with respect to full power license.
A Commission decision on full power operation is not expectea before January of next year.
Major improvements in the licensing process are underway or being considered.
These improvements include:
Expedited and rescheduled review by the
>iRC staff for plants in the short term category those presently complete and those to be ca pleted in 19Sl and 1982.
Increased ef iciency of the hearing process and subsequent Commission and Appeals Board review.
The time now being taken between issuance of the supplemental staff evaluation report and initial decisions by licensing boards averaaes 18 months.
The NPC believes it can compress that time to about 10 months by tiahtenina up the times allowed for each part of the prehearing process and by provi ding firmer tire manaaement of the whole process.
The Commission has publi shed for public co@",ent prooosed chanaes to its rules which would accomplish this.
Changes in the review process the Cormission itself exercises over these cases have been adopted which will save at least two months in each case that has been in hearing.
Early completion of NPC staff review for plants to be completed in 1983 and beyond.
This will require better schedulina of reviews and increased staff resources applied to casework.
Some staff resources can be redi rected by deferring lower priority work and shifting some work to other NAC offices.
Before making such a change, the Comnission will carefully review the impact on other essential safety-related activities.
One further step to be considered is legislation to authorize the Commission to issue limited, interim operating licenses before completion of hearings where all applicable safety reauirements have been met.
In summary, we are confident the actions we have taken and those we will take will provide major improvements in licensing schedules without compromisina the regulatory requirements for safety.
Me appreciate your interest in the Diablo Canyon project.
Please be assured that while the
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Sincerely,
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Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulations
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The Ccemi ssio has published for pubic comment proposed changes to its rules which would complish thi s.
Chanqes in the review proces~the Ccrlsmiss, on itself exercises over these cases.
The Commission is consMering M alternatives to shor+en this review period which could save at leas& two " nths in each case that has been in hearing.
Early completion of HRC staff re ew for plants to be completed in 1983 and beyond.
This will require bet r schedqling of reviews and increased staff resources applied to ca+cwork.
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Me appreciat your interest in the Diablo Canyon proiect.
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I SACSAHSHID ADDSSSS STATE CAPITOL 5ACRAMENTO. CA 05814 18181 4%&8505 DISTSlCT DPHCS v55T 80IAIHDSS 80AD CUPERTINO. CA 88014 1408) 44&41 14 Assemblg California Kegislafure ERNEST L. KONNYU ASSEMBLYMAN,TWENTY~COND DISTRICT COMMITTEE5:
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April 24, 1981 The President The White House Washington, D.C.
20500 Mr. President:
I would like to take this opportunity to make you personally aware of the opinion of one of the leading newspapers of our
- area, The San Jose Mercury-Hews and an important industrialist, Sherman
- Haymark, President of guadrex Corporation; relative to the need for opening of the Diabl'o Canyon Nuclear Power generating facility in California.
I share the concerns of these two authors that steps be taken to assure our country of an adequate and timely supply of elec-trical power.
I further share the opinion voiced tha't the Diablo Canyon Huclear power generating facility should be placed in operation without further undue delay.
Respectfully yours, Ernest L.
Konnyu Assemblyman 22nd District ELK:flp
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'0 GLVADRKXi April 16, 1981 The Honorable Assemblyman Ernest Konnyu State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Assemblyman Konnyu:
l have enclosed an editorial clipping from the San Jose mercury News for your review.
I agree--we must open Diablo Canyon.
The "illusion of abundant energy" of the 70's has been painfully shat-tered for Santa Clara Valley residents and all Californians by gasoline lines and increased costs of energy and petroleum-related products.
Countless studies have been generated stating that, in spite of conser-
,vation efforts, the U.S.
demand for energy will out-strip supply in the 1980's.
The growing demand for energy wQl deepen the economic and social traumas of this decade.
I support our country's effort to develop alternative energy sources.
Long lead times required to establish such energy sources mean that, through the year 2000, our only alternatives are nuclear and coal.
Our state's leaders must realize that the U.S.
needs to rely on sources of energy which can meet our need for electricity and reduce our depen-dence on foreign oil.
Planning new nuclear electric generating facilities has come to a halt as has our planning for most other energy facilities, because Government has simply said "No", to new energy, facilities, or simply said nothing.
Government and the energy industry must together formulate an energy policy now to keep the energy shortage indicated in the 1970's and anticipated for the 1980's from becoming irreversible for the 1990's and beyond.
invite you to address this crisis that is a result -of our State
- and, Country not having an" effective energy policy.
I also offer my help and Quadrex's resources in meeting this challenge.
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+7 Sherman'aymark President
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~ ROBERT J. COCHNAR Deputy Exceutive Editor snd Managing Editor. News ROB ELDER Ed ttor JOHN K. BAKER Managrng Editor. Mercury DEAN BARTEE Vice President.
Sales 4 Marketing GENE FALK Director ol Operatrons JOHN HAIrIMETT Vice President.
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Editonals April 5, 1981 6C.
I tight, according to PGScE officials, but short-ages aren't likely unless unexpected equip-ment failures occur.
The picture for next year and beyond, how-ever, is anything but reassuring. In 1982, with-out the twin Diablo Canyon nuclear reactors in operation, PG&E's reserve margin will shrink to 10.9 percent, according to Energy ComIIIission projections. Ifthe year is dry and no excess power is available for purchase from the Northwest, PG8cE's reserve could shrink to a distinctly dicey 5.7 percent; the statewide reserve would drop to.12.2 percent.
With Diablo Canyon cranking out its two million kilowatts of power equivalent to 16 percent of Northern California's total need-the reserve margin would be more than com-fortable. Ifthe nuclear plant is on line in 1982, the Energy Commission, estimates PGkZ's reserve would be 24.2 percent and the state-wide reserve would be 27.4 percent.
But after nearly six years of hearings,
- studies, reports and protest demonstrations, the utilitystill hasn't gotten the permission it needs from the Nuclear Regulatory Commis-sion to start operating 'Diablo Canyon. And shrewd manipulation of the licensing proce-dures by the diehard anti-nuclear faction could stall approval for months or even years.
The NRC licensing board has examined the seismic safety problem at Diablo Canyon ex-haustively and concluded that the plant would be adequately protected from earthquake jolts: U opponents of the plant have any sub-stantive new issues to raise, by all means they should raise them. If they are only engaging in obstructionism for obstructionism's sake, they should get out of the way and let PG&E get on with the.job of providing the power California needs.
IKE the blossoming of the daisies by the side of the freeway and the cheery note of.the mockingbird building its nest, warnings of impending power shortages from Silicon Valley industrialists are a famil-iar California springtime phenomenon.
The danger. is that the warnings will be-come so familiar that they wiQ be ignored.
And that would be a serious mistake for all Californians because there's a sizable element of truth in what the'industrialists are constant-ly reiterating.
This year, Santa Clara Valley manufactur-ers are jittery over Pacific Gas and Electric Co.'s efforts to institute a voluntary program under which industries would agree to cut hack their power demands in the event of a'hortage.
In return for joining the program, companies would get an assurance that they
,would. never lose all their power, except in case of a disaster.
Neither the manufacturers nor PGM nor the state Energy Commission believes the vol-untary curtailment plan is evidence that pow-
~ er blackouts or brownouts are expected this summer. But the existence of the plan rein-forces the manufacturers'ears about the long-term reliability of Northern California's power supply..
The available projections show that the manufacturers are not simply playing Chicken Little. Utilities, state officials and manufac-turers generally agree that an adequate re-serve power margin is in the range of 15 to 20 percent. Thanks to more-than-ample rain and snow two winters ago and adequate precipita-tion this year, which ensures a plentiful supply of hydroelectric po~er, the reserve margin for PG8:E is projected to be 12.4 percent in 1981. That means the power situation will be Providing the power for California's fU.ture
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