ML19043A971
| ML19043A971 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 02/27/2019 |
| From: | Jordan Hoellman NRC/NRO/DLSE/LB2 |
| To: | Jennifer Dixon-Herrity NRC/NRO/DLSE/LB2 |
| HOELLMAN J/415-5481 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML19043A971 (10) | |
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February 27, 2019 MEMORANDUM TO:
Jennifer Dixon-Herrity, Chief Licensing Branch 2 Division of Licensing, Siting, and Environmental Analysis Office of New Reactors FROM:
Jordan Hoellman, Project Manager /RA/
Licensing Branch 2 Division of Licensing, Siting, and Environmental Analysis Office of New Reactors
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF A PUBLIC MEETING WITH SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY ON JANUARY 17, 2019 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff held a Category 1 public meeting with Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) on January 17, 2019. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss technical details related to License Amendment Requests (LARs) for Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC) Optimization 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. ML18352B044. 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:
ITAAC Optimization Presentation
- ML19015A074 Draft Emergency Planning (EP) ITAAC Optimization LAR
- ML19015A079 CONTACT:
Jordan Hoellman, NRO/DLSE (301) 415-5481
J. Dixon-Herrity Summary of Meeting:
On January 17, 2019, staff from the NRC conducted a public meeting with representatives from SNC to discuss LARs for ITAAC Optimization for SNCs VEGP Units 3 and 4. This meeting was a follow-up discussion to the public meeting held on December 13, 2018 (ADAMS Accession No. ML19016A372).
SNC discussed their proposed LARs for screening and deposition of ITAAC for VEGP Units 3 and 4 related to the following topics:
- 2. Security ITAAC
- 3. Functional Arrangement ITAAC
- 4. Structural Buildings ITAAC Regarding EP ITAAC, SNC discussed that the proposed LAR scope addresses eleven specific EP ITAAC and proposes to remove redundant design and construction EP ITAAC that are bounded by the completion of other EP ITAAC, exercise and drill EP ITAAC that are bounded by existing regulatory evaluation requirements, and an administrative EP ITAAC that is bounded by an existing regulatory submittal requirement. Regarding the design and construction EP ITAAC and administrative EP ITAAC, the staff noted that they understand SNCs approach.
Regarding the exercise and drill EP ITAAC, the staff noted that that the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), requires the NRC to, in part, identify within the combined license the ITAAC, including those applicable to EP, that, if met, are necessary and sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that the facility has been constructed and will be operated in conformity with the license, the AEA, and the Commissions rules and regulations. The staff discussed that because ITAAC are intended to provide reasonable assurance that the Commissions regulations are met, the technical justification for removing these ITAAC cannot rely solely on ITAAC being redundant to regulatory requirements. The staff discussed that they dont expect SNC to repeat exercises or drills that have already been conducted and demonstrate the capabilities of the facility. SNC stated that they understood the staffs comments.
Regarding security ITAAC, SNC discussed that the proposed LAR scope addresses twenty security ITAAC that have associated regulatory requirements and inspection guidance, which are detailed in the presentation. Similar to the exercise and drill EP ITAAC, the staff discussed that because ITAAC are intended to provide reasonable assurance that the Commissions regulations are met, the technical justification for removing these ITAAC cannot rely solely on ITAAC being redundant to regulatory requirements. The staff also noted that inspections do not substitute for ITAAC. SNC stated that they understood the staffs comments, and the staff and SNC agreed to have further discussions on this topic at future public meetings.
Regarding functional arrangement ITAAC, SNC discussed that the proposed LAR scope considers forty functional arrangement ITAAC and that the technical justification for removing the ITAAC may include multiple facets, as described in the example. SNC stated that the purpose of functional arrangement ITAAC is to verify and document that the as-built system components conform to the Tier 1 Design Description and that the physical arrangement of some systems are inherently shown via other ITAAC. The staff discussed the importance of functional arrangement ITAAC and that SNCs technical justification will need to demonstrate how other ITAAC satisfy the intent of functional arrangement ITAAC. SNC stated that they understood the staffs comments and would provide an example and discuss the logic at a future public meeting.
J. Dixon-Herrity Regarding structural buildings ITAAC, SNC discussed that the ITAAC requirements for structural buildings have two purposes: structural and radiation protection. SNC discussed the proposed changes and indicated that a LAR schedule has not been developed yet. Regarding the proposed Note (15) added to Table 3.3-1 to allow reconciliation of thickness deviations in the report for nuclear island structures, the staff asked if SNC intends to apply a similar note to the annex and turbine building structures. SNC indicated that they intend to apply a similar note. The staff and SNC agreed to discuss this proposed LAR further at a future public meeting.
At the end of the meeting, there was an opportunity for the public to provide comments and ask questions. There were no questions or comments from members of the public.
Docket Nos.: 052-025 052-026
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/encls: See next page
- via e-mail NRC-001 OFFICE PM: DLSE/LB2 LA: DLSE/LB2 BC: DLSE/LB2 PM: DLSE/LB2 NAME JHoellman (c)
RButler (c)
JDixon-Herrity (c)
JHoellman (s)
DATE 2/27/19 2/21/19 2/27/19 2/27/19
AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)
Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
PURPOSE:
To discuss technical details related to License Amendment Requests (LARs) for Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC) Optimization for SNCs 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 technical details regarding LARs for ITAAC Optimization for VEGP Units 3 and 4 combined licenses NRC/SNC 11:00 a.m.
Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 11:00 a.m.
Adjourn
PUBLIC MEETING U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
List of Attendees Name Organization Representing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jordan Hoellman NRO/DLSE/LB2 Jennifer Dixon-Herrity NRO/DLSE/LB2 Chandu Patel NRO/DLSE/LB2 Robert Taylor NRO/DLSE Tim McGinty NRO/DCIP-DEI William Jones RII/DCO Michael Scott NSIR/DPR Bruce Musico NSIR/DPR/RLB Joseph Anderson NSIR/DPR/RLB Paul Krohn NRO/DCIP Pravin Patel NRO/DEI/SEB Antonio Barrett NRO/DSRA/SRSB Sheila Ray NRR/DE/EENB Jim Gaslevic
- NRO/DCIP/CIPB Chris Welch
- NRO/DCIP/CIPB Tom Scarbrough NRO/DEI/MEB Michael Spencer OGC Vic Hall
- NRO/DCIP/CIPB Jack Frost NSIR/DPCP/RSB Judy Petrucelli NSIR/DPCP/RSB David Curtis NSIR/DPCP Eugene Guthrie
- RII/DRS/OB2 Jack Zhao NRR/DE/EICA Representing Industry Mike Yox Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC)
Kelli Roberts SNC Tom Petrak SNC Steven Leighty SNC Amy Aughtman
- SNC Catherine Prat
- SNC Lee Doby
- SNC Bob Beilke
- SNC Wes Sparkman
Name Organization Amy Chamberlain
- SNC Russel Stroud
- SNC Calvin Morrow
- SNC John Hall
- SNC Jim Hughes
- SNC Ted Amundson
- SNC Representing Public Steve Franzone
- Florida Power & Light Jan Bergman
- Curtis Wright Bill Freebairn
- S&P Global Zach Harper
- Westinghouse Electric Company
- = participated via teleconference
Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List (Revised 08/16/2018) 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, Inc.
4244 International Parkway, Suite 120 Document Control Coordinator Bin N-226-EC Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 3535 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 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 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Bin N-226-EC 42 Inverness Center Parkway, BIN B237 County Commissioner Birmingham, AL 35243 Office of the County Commissioner Burke County Commission Mr. Michael Yox Waynesboro, GA 30830 Site Regulatory Affairs Director Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mr. Wayne Guilfoyle 7825 River Road, Bin 63031 Commissioner District 8 Waynesboro, GA 30830 Augusta-Richmond County Commission 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)
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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) kwaugh@impact-net.org (Kenneth O. Waugh) markus.popa@hq.doe.gov (Markus Popa)
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Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List Matthew.Williams@hq.doe.gov (Matthew Williams) mdmeier@southernco.com (Mike Meier) media@nei.org (Scott Peterson)
Melissa.Smith@Hq.Doe.Gov (Melissa Smith)
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