ML19218A262
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| Issue date: | 08/08/2019 |
| From: | Vaaler M Division of Decommissioning, Uranium Recovery and Waste Programs |
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Todays Presenters Bruce Watson Kim Conway Zahira Cruz Neil Sheehan Ted Smith 2
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) Section 108 January 14, 2019 - NEIMA legislation issued Section 108 requires a report identifying best practices for establishment and operation of local community advisory boards (CABs) for decommissioning nuclear power reactors, including lessons learned from such organizations Report to Congress due by July 14, 2020 Assigned to the Reactor Decommissioning Branch in NMSS Federal Register Notice soliciting requests for public meetings to discuss CAB best practices issued on March 18, 2019 Public meeting locations were determined in June 2019 OMB clearance for a questionnaire associated with CAB best practices and lessons learned obtained in August 2019 3
Why a NEIMA Webinar?
Significant public interest in the topic of CABs Limited number of local public meetings can be held in the vicinity of decommissioning plants Webinar offers the opportunity to participate for those in areas where meetings will not be held Webinar also helps inform local communities in advance of the upcoming public meetings Additional means to gather feedback from stakeholders on CAB best practices 4
Other NEIMA Section 108 Meetings August 21 - Palisades (Michigan)
August 26 - Humboldt Bay (California)
August 27 - Diablo Canyon (California)
August 29 - San Onofre (California)
September 10 - Vermont Yankee (Vermont)
September 11 - Pilgrim (Massachusetts)
September 24 - Kewaunee (Wisconsin)
September 26 - Zion (Illinois)
October 3 - Oyster Creek (New Jersey)
October 10 - Crystal River (Florida)
Additional information located on the web site:
https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/ neima-section-108.html 5
6 Reactor Decommissioning The process of safely removing a nuclear facility from the operating mode, transitioning it to a permanently shutdown condition, and reducing the residual radioactivity to a level that permits the release of the property for unrestricted use and termination of the operating license.
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Principles of Decommissioning Protection of the plant and decommissioning workers Protection of the public and the environment Communication with external stakeholders throughout the decommissioning and dismantlement process 8
Preliminary Activities While Operating:
Decommissioning Records Radiological Environmental Monitoring Reports End-of-Cycle Meetings After Shut-Down Decision:
Decommissioning Strategy Site Characterization Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report (PSDAR) 9
Initial Decommissioning Process Certification of Review of Post-Shutdown permanent Decommissioning cessation of Activities Report operations (PSDAR)
Certification of permanent removal of fuel from reactor 10
PSDAR Requirements The report should contain:
Description of planned decommissioning activities High-level schedule for planned activities Site-specific cost estimate for the decommissioning Environmental impacts of decommissioning Key Information: Regulatory Guide 1.185 Standard Format and Content of PSDARs http://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/reactor/oc.html 11
PSDAR Review Process The NRC notices receipt of the PSDAR in the Federal Register and requests public comments The NRC schedules a public meeting to discuss the PSDAR and solicit public comments The NRC staff considers public comments and other feedback Plant owner may begin major decommissioning work 90 days after NRC receives the PSDAR 12
Decommissioning Options DECON - Equipment, systems, structures, components, etc.,
are removed or decontaminated to a radiological level that permits unrestricted release SAFSTOR - Plant is placed in a safe, stable condition and maintained in this state until it is subsequently dismantled and decontaminated to levels that permit unrestricted release 13
Decommissioning Timeline Under NRC regulations, the process must be completed within 60 years, unless permission is granted for a longer timeline BEFORE AFTER Maine Yankee 14
Oversight After Shutdown Oversight and monitoring conducted over the entire decommissioning period Oversight program is described in NRC Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2561 (power reactors) and 2690 (dry fuel storage) 15
Oversight After Shutdown The NRC inspection and oversight program continues until the license is terminated (or shrunk to just the ISFSI)
IMC 2561 includes both core and discretionary inspection procedures Implementation depends on activities being planned or performed:
Post-operation transition phase Spent fuel transfer to dry storage Active decommissioning SAFSTOR Final surveys underway 16
Spent Fuel Management Removed from spent fuel pool after cooling Stored on site in dry cask storage systems Safety and security programs remain until fuel removed from site 17
Spent Fuel Pool Safety Robust structures Designed to withstand severe natural events Regulated design features and operational practices implemented to maintain fuel in safe condition 18
Other Decommissioning Changes Licensing Rulemaking Actions Activities 19
Before cleanup During cleanup After cleanup 20
Ready the plant for decommissioning Move spent nuclear fuel to dry cask storage Submit and update PSDAR 21
Removal of structures and components Soil remediation Radioactive waste shipments 22
Site restoration NRC license termination Spent fuel management 23
11 units in active decommissioning 11 units in SAFSTOR 11 units have announced shutdowns thru 2025 24
Decommissioning Business Model Utility self performs - manages decommissioning contractor (ex: Humboldt Bay and San Onofre)
Utility transfers license to a decommissioning company and the land and spent fuel are transferred back (ex: Zion and La Crosse)
Utility sells the plant to a company who will decommission the plant and manage the spent fuel (ex: Vermont Yankee, Oyster Creek, Pilgrim and others have announced similar plans) 25
NRC License Transfer Process Financial review - to validate the decommissioning company is qualified to be a 10 CFR Part 50 license holder Technical qualifications - to ensure the company is fully capable to perform the decommissioning and manage the spent fuel The decommissioning funding levels are also reviewed to ensure the company has sufficient capital to complete license termination 26
Public Involvement Opportunities Public meeting to discuss the decommissioning process and the plants PSDAR NRC staff typically provide briefings at meetings of state/citizen decommissioning advisory panels Hearing and comment opportunity on most licensing actions reviewed by the NRC Public meeting on License Termination Plan 27
Community Advisory Boards An organized group of citizens interested in safe decommissioning practices and spent fuel management at a decommissioning facility Sponsor is usually the local licensee (utility) or mandated by the State legislature Composition typically includes local community leaders and elected officials, State representatives, and members of licensee staff Most CABs have a governing charter to establish roles and responsibilities 28
CAB Responsibilities Reviews licensee strategy and plans Feedback mechanism to the licensee Provides insight into the licensees planned activities potential impact on the local community Forum for public education on decommissioning Makes recommendations to State officials Provides input on site restoration decisions Considers plans for future reuse of the site Considers economic development concerns 29
Historical CAB Activities Maine Yankee - licensee sponsored CAB Connecticut Yankee - licensee sponsored CAB Yankee Rowe - State sponsored No CABs, but other outreach activities during decommissioning:
Big Rock Point Fort St. Vrain Pathfinder Rancho Seco Shoreham Saxton Trojan 30
Decommissioning Outreach State Mandated CAB Pilgrim Vermont Yankee Licensee Sponsored CAB Diablo Canyon Humboldt Bay San Onofre Zion La Crosse Other Licensee Outreach Programs Fort Calhoun Crystal River Kewaunee Oyster Creek 31
NEIMA 108 Report to Congress (A) [what are] the topics that could be brought before a local community advisory board (B) how such a boards input could be used to inform the decision making processes of stakeholders for various decommissioning activities (C) what interactions such a board could have with the Commission and other Federal regulatory bodies to support the board members overall understanding of the decommissioning process and promote dialogue between the affected stakeholders and the licensee involved in decommissioning activities (D) how such a board could offer opportunities for public engagement throughout all phases of the decommissioning process 32
Questions for the Public to Inform the Report to Congress Why was the local CAB established?
How and when was the local CAB established?
Is there a charter for the CAB?
What is the historical and current frequency of CAB meetings?
What is the historical and current composition of the local CAB?
What is the selection process for board members?
What are the terms of board members?
Are there any specific rules or protocols followed by the CAB?
Are there any specific logistics required to support the boards meetings and other routine activities?
How is the boards input used to inform the decision-making processes of stakeholders for decommissioning activities?
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Questions for the Public to Inform the Report to Congress Who sponsors (funds) the CAB expenses? What kinds of activities are included in the CAB budget (e.g., transcription service, audio/visual support, meeting venues, meals and per diem for CAB members)?
What topics have been (or could be) brought before a CAB?
What other topics could be useful to stakeholders understanding of the decommissioning process?
What interactions does the local CAB have with the NRC and other Federal regulatory bodies?
How does the CAB offer opportunities for public engagement throughout all phases of the decommissioning process?
In general, what are the advantages of having a local CAB?
In general, what are the disadvantages of having a local CAB?
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Questions for the Public to Inform the Report to Congress Please share any additional best practices or other lessons learned related to having a local CAB For decommissioning plants without an established CAB:
Has the licensee or State ever considered the establishment of a local CAB? When was it considered?
What are the reasons for not establishing a local CAB?
How does the licensee or State provide opportunities for public engagement throughout the decommissioning process?
In general, what are the advantages of not having a local CAB?
In general, what are the disadvantages of having a local CAB?
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Methods to Submit Comments Fill out the NEIMA questionnaire online here:
Coming soon! Check the web site for details!
Scan completed questionnaires and send to:
NEIMA108.Resource@nrc.gov Mail completed questionnaires to:
Kim Conway, U.S. NRC 11545 Rockville Pike, Mail Stop T 5 A 10 Rockville, MD 20852 Additional information located on the web site:
https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/ neima-section-108.html 36
NRC References 37
Links for NRC References IMC 2561: Decommissioning Power Reactor Inspection Program RG 1.184: Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors RG 1.185: PSDAR Format and Contents NUREG 1628: Staff Responses to FAQs Concerning Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors NRC Backgrounder: Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants NRC YouTube Video on Decommissioning 38
Webinar Questions David McIntyre, Office of Public Affairs Phone: 301-415-8206 Email: NEIMA108.Resource@nrc.gov 39