ND-18-1358, Intention to Submit a Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 26.4 (F)
| ML18295A591 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 10/22/2018 |
| From: | Whitley B Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of New Reactors |
| References | |
| ND-18-1358 | |
| Download: ML18295A591 (4) | |
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B. H. Whitley Southern Nuclear Director Operating Company, Inc.
Regulatory Affairs 3535 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 Tel 205.992.7079 Fax 205.992.7722 October 22, 2018 Docket Nos.: 52-025 ND-18-1358 52-026 10 CFR 26.9 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Southern Nuclear Operating Company Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4 Intention to Submit a Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 26.4 (f)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) intends to submit an exemption from the requirements of 10 CFR 26.4(f) in accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 26.9, Specific Exemptions. 10 CFR 26.4(f) requires individuals who construct or direct the construction of safety-or security-related structures, systems, and components (SSCs) to be subject to a fitness-for-duty (FFD) program that meets 10 CFR Part 26, Subpart K, requirements. The requested exemption would permit SNC to use technical and vendor experts to construct or direct the construction of safety-or security-related SSCs for a limited period of time as a visitor under the control of an escort subject to the FFD requirements of 10 CFR Part 26. The exemption is requested because SNC expects to require the use of numerous technical and vendor experts to provide direction, expertise, and oversight during the inspection and testing phases of the project.
Because many of the inspections and tests will occur before Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) 3 and 4 enter the operating phase following the 10 CFR 52.103(g) finding, individuals who are needed for a short period of time to support the successful completion of an inspection or test are required to be subject to a 10 CFR Part 26, Subpart K, FFD program. Requiring such individuals to be subject to a 10 CFR Part 26, Subpart K, FFD program, is costly and an unnecessary burden.
SNC has requested a technical exchange and presubmittal meeting on November 1, 2018 to facilitate the NRC review of the exemption request.
This letter contains no regulatory commitments. This letter has been reviewed and confirmed to contain no security-related information. Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Corey Thomas at (205) 992-5221.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-18-1358 Page 2 of 4 Respectfully submitted, SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY Brian H. Whitley Director, Regulatory Affairs Southern Nuclear Operating Company
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-18-1358 Page 3 of 4 cc:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company / Georgia Power Company Mr. S. E. Kuczynski Mr. D. G. Bost Mr. M. D. Meier Mr. D. H. Jones Mr. J. B. Klecha Mr. G. Chick Mr. D. L. McKinney Mr. T. W. Yelverton Mr. B. H. Whitley Ms. C. A. Gayheart Mr. C. R. Pierce Ms. A. G. Aughtman Mr. D. L. Fulton Mr. M. J. Yox Mr. C. T. Defnall Mr. J. Tupik Mr. W. A. Sparkman Ms. A. C. Chamberlain Ms. A. L. Pugh Ms. P. Reister Ms. K. Roberts Document Services RTYPE: VND.LI.L00 File AR.01.02.06 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. W. Jones Ms. J. Dixon-Herrity Mr. C. Patel Ms. J. M. Heisserer Mr. B. Kemker Mr. G. Khouri Ms. S. Temple Mr. F. Brown Mr. C. J. Even Mr. A. Lerch Mr. S. Walker State of Georgia Mr. R. Dunn
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Dr. W. R. Jacobs, Jr., Ph.D., GDS Associates, Inc.
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