ML18184A100
| ML18184A100 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 07/16/2018 |
| From: | Jordan Hoellman NRC/NRO/DNRL/LB4 |
| To: | Jennifer Dixon-Herrity NRC/NRO/DNRL/LB4 |
| hoellman j - 4155481 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML18184A100 (9) | |
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July 16, 2018 MEMORANDUM TO:
Jennifer Dixon-Herrity, Chief Licensing Branch 4 Division of Licensing, Siting, and Environmental Analysis Office of New Reactors FROM:
Jordan Hoellman, Project Manager /RA/
Licensing Branch 4 Division of Licensing, Siting, and Environmental Analysis Office of New Reactors
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF A PUBLIC MEETING WITH SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY ON JUNE 14, 2018 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff held a Category 1 public meeting with Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) on June 14, 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues associated with the safety review of licensing actions for SNCs Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4.
The meeting notice can be found in the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) under Accession No. ML18163A302. The meeting notice is also posted on the NRC public website. Enclosures 1 and 2 are the meeting agenda and attendance list for the meeting, respectively. The other documents referenced during the discussion can be found at the ADAMS Accession Nos. given below:
Draft Request for Exemption from Timing of Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Standards
- ML18157A132 Draft Supplement 3 for License Amendment Request (LAR)17-024, Technical Specification Updates for
- ML18163A064 Reactivity Controls and Other Miscellaneous Changes Draft Uncompleted Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC) Notifications (UINs) and SNC Responses to NRC Questions on Cable
- ML18162A352 Separation and Fire Area ITAAC CONTACT:
Jordan Hoellman, NRO/DLSE (301) 415-5481
J. Dixon-Herrity Summary Response for SNC Responses to Cable Separation and Fire Area ITAAC
- ML18164A111 Draft Request for Additional Information (RAI)
Response for LAR 17-037, Changes to the Tier 2*
- ML18164A102 Departure Evaluation Process Summary of Meeting:
On June 14, 2018, staff from the NRC conducted a public meeting with representatives from SNC to discuss issues associated with the safety review of licensing actions for SNCs VEGP Units 3 and 4. Specifically, the meeting discussed (1) SNCs request for exemption from timing of PRA standards, (2) clarification questions regarding LAR 18-009, (3) draft supplement 3 for LAR 17-024, (4) SNCs responses to NRCs questions on cable separation and fire area ITAAC, and (5) SNCs draft RAI response regarding LAR 17-037.
The first topic discussed was SNCs request for exemption from timing of PRA standards. SNC provided an overview of the request, noting that the initial PRA for VEGP Units 3 and 4 is under development using Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.200, Revision 2. SNC discussed that they are requesting a partial exemption from Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.71(h)(1) to modify the requirement for the initial PRA to cover those initiating events and modes endorsed for which RG 1.200, Revision 2 endorses standards. The staff stated that they read the draft request and understand SNCs reasoning for requesting the exemption. The staff stated that they didnt have any further questions and noted that they would perform their detailed review once the request for exemption is formally submitted.
The second topic discussed was clarification questions regarding LAR 18-009, Technical Specification Changes to Support Operability During Mode 5 and 6 Vacuum Fill Operations.
The staff asked if the safety analysis discussed in LAR 18-009 is the same as the supporting safety analysis referenced in LAR 17-027. SNC stated that the safety analysis, APP-SSAR-GEF-088, Revision 0, Small Break LOCA (SBLOCA), Loss of Normal Residual Heat Removal System (RNS) Cooling, and Long Term Core Cooling Mass and Energy Release Assessments of Outstanding Design Debt, dated September 1, 2016, is the same safety analysis referenced in both LAR 18-009 and LAR 17-027, noting that the analysis can be made available for audit, if necessary.
The third topic discussed was draft Supplement 3 for LAR 17-024. SNC discussed that following receipt of draft RAI Nos. 2 and 3 (ADAMS Accession Nos. ML18149A371 and ML18149A376, respectively) and the discussion at the May 31, 2018, public meeting (ADAMS Accession No. ML18173A250), draft Supplement 3 proposes revisions to the portion of the LAR identified as change L07, which proposed changes to Technical Specification Table 3.3.5-1.
The staff stated that they reviewed the draft supplement and that draft Supplement 3 proposes to withdraw the originally proposed changes to Function 1 and Function 2. The staff indicated that since the draft RAIs sought to clarify the originally proposed changes to Function 1 and Function 2, the draft RAIs would be addressed with the submittal of Supplement 3. SNC stated that they understood the staffs remarks and that they would proceed with formally submitting Supplement 3.
The fourth topic discussed was SNCs responses and proposed draft revisions to the UINs related to cable separation and fire area ITAAC. The staff discussed the disposition of the staffs comments and questions, as described in the Summary Response for SNC Responses to
J. Dixon-Herrity Cable Separation and Fire Area ITAAC (ADAMS Accession No. ML18164A111). The staff noted that language SNC proposed to add to the UINs, as indicated in their response, addressed the staffs comments. SNC stated that they understood the staffs comments and agreed to resubmit the UINs with the language proposed in the draft UINs.
The fifth topic discussed was SNCs draft response to RAI LAR 17-037-2 (discussion began at 3:00 p.m.). The staff provided preliminary feedback on SNCs draft response to RAI LAR 17-027-2 that was transmitted to the staff on June 12, 2018. The staff noted that additional feedback may be provided after the staff has sufficient time to review the draft response. In response to questions from the staff, SNC advised that it planned to update the flowcharts to be consistent with the process described in the proposed license condition. SNC also advised that it would examine how the SNC processes for monitoring the cumulative impact of multiple changes would be recognized in the LAR. The staff advised that further internal deliberation of the draft response was needed regarding how SNC obligations for the LAR might be appropriately included in procedures, a license condition, or a regulatory commitment.
At the end of each topic discussed, there was an opportunity for the public to provide comments and ask questions. All comments and questions from members of the public were addressed before ending the open portion of the meeting.
Docket Nos.: 052-025 052-026
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/encls: See next page
- via e-mail NRC-001 OFFICE PM: DLSE/LB4 LA: DLSE/LB4 BC: DLSE/LB4 PM: DLSE/LB4 NAME JHoellman (c)
RButler (c)
JDixon-Herrity (c)
JHoellman (s)
DATE 7/16/18 7/16/18 7/16/18 7/16/18
AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)
Thursday, June 14, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PURPOSE:
To discuss issues associated with the safety review of licensing actions for Southern Nuclear Operating Companys (SNC) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4.
OPEN Time Topic Led By 9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks NRC 9:05 a.m.
Discussion of draft Request for Exemption from Timing of Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Standards NRC/SNC 9:15 a.m.
Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 9:20 a.m.
Discussion of Clarification Questions regarding License Amendment Request (LAR)18-009 NRC/SNC/Westinghouse 9:30 a.m.
Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 9:30 a.m.
Discussion of draft Supplement 3 for LAR 17-024 NRC/SNC 9:45 a.m.
Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 9:45 a.m.
SNC Responses to Uncompleted Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC)
Notification (UIN) Questions on Cable Separation and Fire Area ITAAC NRC/SNC 10:00 a.m.
Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 10:00 a.m.
BREAK 3:00 p.m.
Discussion of draft Request for Additional Information (RAI) Responses for LAR 17-037 NRC/SNC 4:00 p.m.
Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 4:00 p.m.
Adjourn
PUBLIC MEETING U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Thursday, June 14, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
List of Attendees Name Organization Representing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jordan Hoellman NRO/DLSE/LB4 Jennifer Dixon-Herrity NRO/DLSE/LB4 Don Habib NRO/DLSE/LB4 Peter Hearn NRO/DLSE/LB4 Chandu Patel NRO/DLSE/LB4 Michelle Hayes NRO/DSRA/SPRA Malcolm Patterson NRO/DSRA/SPRA Antonio Barrett NRO/DSRA/SRSB Chris Welch NRO/DCIP/HOIB Pravin Patel NRO/DEI/SEB Vaughn Thomas NRO/DEI/SEB Sujit Samaddar NRO/DEI/SEB Tarico Sweat
- NRR/DSS/STSB Bob Tjader NRR/DSS/STSB Representing Industry Jason Redd
- Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC)
Ted Amundson
- SNC Tom Hicks
- SNC Amy Chamberlain
- SNC Wes Sparkman
- SNC Neil Haggerty
- SNC Wayne Dunning
- SNC Art Saul
- SNC Mike Patterson
- Westinghouse Electric Company (Westinghouse)
Paul Weck
- Westinghouse Representing Public Bill Jacobs
- GA Public Service Commission Greg Richardson
- = participated via teleconference
Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List (Revised 03/13/2018) cc:
Office of the Attorney General Resident Inspector 40 Capitol Square, SW Vogtle Plant Units 3 & 4 Atlanta, GA 30334 8805 River Road Waynesboro, GA 30830 Resident Manager Oglethorpe Power Corporation Mr. Barty Simonton Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Plant Team Leader 7821 River Road Environmental Radiation Program Waynesboro, GA 30830 Air Protection Branch Environmental Protection Division Southern Nuclear Operating Company 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120 Document Control Coordinator Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 42 Inverness Center Parkway, Bin 237 Birmingham, AL 35242 George B. Taylor, Jr.
2100 East Exchange Pl Anne F. Appleby Atlanta, GA 30084-5336 Olgethorpe Power Corporation 2100 East Exchange Place Brian H. Whitley Tucker, GA 30084 Regulatory Affairs Director Southern Nuclear Operating Company County Commissioner 42 Inverness Center Parkway, BIN B237 Office of the County Commissioner Birmingham, AL 35242 Burke County Commission Waynesboro, GA 30830 Mr. Michael Yox Site Regulatory Affairs Director Mr. Wayne Guilfoyle Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Commissioner District 8 7825 River Road, Bin 63031 Augusta-Richmond County Commission Waynesboro, GA 30830 4940 Windsor Spring Rd Hephzibah, GA 30815 Gwendolyn Jackson Burke County Library 130 Highway 24 South Waynesboro, GA 30830 Mr. Reece McAlister Executive Secretary Georgia Public Service Commission Atlanta, GA 30334 Page 1 of 3
Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List Email acchambe@southernco.com (Amy Chamberlian) agaughtm@southernco.com (Amy Aughtman)
ALPUGH@southernco.com (Amanda Pugh) awc@nei.org (Anne W. Cottingham) becky@georgiawand.org (Becky Rafter) bhwhitley@southernco.com (Brian Whitley)
Bill.Jacobs@gdsassociates.com (Bill Jacobs) bjadams@southernco.com (Brad Adams) bwwaites@southernco.com (Brandon Waites) castelca@westinghouse.com (Curtis Castell) comerj@westinghouse.com (James Comer) crpierce@southernco.com (C.R. Pierce) dahjones@southernco.com (David Jones) david.hinds@ge.com (David Hinds) david.lewis@pillsburylaw.com (David Lewis) dgbost@southernco.com (Danny Bost) dlfulton@southernco.com (Dale Fulton) drculver@southernco.com (Randy Culver) durhamdc@westinghouse.com (David Durham) ed.burns@earthlink.net (Ed Burns) edavis@pegasusgroup.us (Ed David) erg-xl@cox.net (Eddie R. Grant) fdhundle@southernco.com (Forrest Hundley) fhwillis@southernco.com (Fred Willis)
G2NDRMDC@southernco.com (SNC Document Control) graysw@westinghouse.com (Scott W. Gray) jadwilli@southernco.com (J.D. Williams) james1.beard@ge.com (James Beard) jannina.blanco@pillsburylaw.com (Jannina Blanco) jantol1dj@westinghouse.com (David Jantosik) jenmorri@southernco.com (Jennifer Buettner)
JHaswell@southernco.com (Jeremiah Haswell) jim@ncwarn.org (Jim Warren)
John.Bozga@nrc.gov (John Bozga)
Joseph_Hegner@dom.com (Joseph Hegner) jpredd@southernco.com (Jason R. Redd) jranalli@meagpower.org (Jerry Ranalli) karen.patterson@ttnus.com (Karen Patterson) karlg@att.net (Karl Gross) kmstacy@southernco.com (Kara Stacy)
KSutton@morganlewis.com (Kathryn M. Sutton)
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Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List kwaugh@impact-net.org (Kenneth O. Waugh) lchandler@morganlewis.com (Lawrence J. Chandler)
Marc.Pickering@hq.doe.gov (Marc Pickering) markus.popa@hq.doe.gov (Markus Popa) mdmeier@southernco.com (Mike Meier) media@nei.org (Scott Peterson)
Melissa.Smith@Hq.Doe.Gov (Melissa Smith)
Michael.Kuca@hq.doe.gov (Michael Kuca) mike.price@opc.com (M.W. Price)
MKWASHIN@southernco.com (MKWashington) mlgraves@southernco.com (Michelle Graves)
MSF@nei.org (Marvin Fertel) myox@southernco.com (Mike Yox) nirsnet@nirs.org (Michael Mariotte)
Nuclaw@mindspring.com (Robert Temple) patriciaL.campbell@ge.com (Patricia L. Campbell)
Paul@beyondnuclear.org (Paul Gunter) pbessette@morganlewis.com (Paul Bessette) r.joshi15@comcast.net (Ravi Joshi)
RJB@NEI.org (Russell Bell)
Ronald.Jones@scana.com (Ronald Jones) rwink@ameren.com (Roger Wink) sabinski@suddenlink.net (Steve A. Bennett) sara@cleanenergy.org (Sara Barczak) sblanton@balch.com (Stanford Blanton)
Shiva.Granmayeh@hq.doe.gov (Shiva Granmayeh) sjackson@meagpower.org (Steven Jackson) skauffman@mpr.com (Storm Kauffman) sroetger@psc.state.ga.us (Steve Roetger) stephan.moen@ge.com (Stephan Moen) stephen.burdick@morganlewis.com (Stephen Burdick) tom.miller@hq.doe.gov (Tom Miller)
TomClements329@cs.com (Tom Clements)
Vanessa.quinn@dhs.gov (Vanessa Quinn) vcsummer2n3@gmail.com (Brian McIntyre) wasparkm@southernco.com (Wesley A. Sparkman) wayne.marquino@gmail.com (Wayne Marquino) weave1dw@westinghouse.com (Doug Weaver) x2gabeck@southernco.com (Gary Becker) x2kmseib@southernco.com (Kristin Seibert)
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