ML19231A285

NEIMA Meeting Slides - August 21 Palisades Meeting

ML19231A285
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Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	08/19/2019
From:	Reactor Decommissioning Branch
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Agenda NRC Category III Public Meeting to obtain comments to identify best practices for establishment and operation of local community advisory boards (CABs) for decommissioning nuclear power reactors, including lessons learned Meeting Safety Procedures

Introductions

NRC Presentation on Decommissioning Experience, Process and Citizens Advisory Boards Ground Rules Public Comments Close the meeting at 9 p.m.

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Decommissioning Experience Current decommissioning regulations are performance-based and risk-informed Extensive decommissioning experience A total of 10 power reactor sites have completed decommissioning and had the reactor licenses terminated for unrestricted use Cumulative Completion of Decommissioning Sites 1998-2018 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

3 Materials Sites Research Reactors Power Reactors

Decommissioning in Michigan Big Rock Point Breckenridge AAR Palisades Ford Fermi-1 4

Michigan Decommissioning Experience AAR site in Livonia, Michigan 2014 2007 2018 5

Michigan Decommissioning Experience University of Michigan Ford Reactor 2013 6

Michigan Decommissioning Experience Big Rock Point 2006 7

Michigan Decommissioning Experience Fermi Unit 1 In Progress 8

Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) Section 108 January 14, 2019 - legislation issued. Section 108 requires a report to Congress by July 14, 2020 identifying best practices for establishment and operation of local community advisory boards (CABs) for decommissioning nuclear power reactors, including lessons learned from such organizations.

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 Nationwide Webinar held August 8, 2019 9

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 11

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) 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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) 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 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 20

Typical CAB Responsibilities Reviews licensee decommissioning 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 21

CAB History Maine Yankee - licensee sponsored CAB Connecticut Yankee - licensee sponsored CAB Yankee Rowe - licensee sponsored CAB No CABs, but other outreach activities during decommissioning:

Big Rock Point Fort St. Vrain Pathfinder Rancho Seco Shoreham Saxton 22 Trojan

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 23

Meeting Purpose Identify the best practices for:

establishment and operation of local community advisory boards (CABs) for decommissioning nuclear power reactors 24

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 25

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 not having a local CAB?

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Methods to Submit Comments Fill out the NEIMA questionnaire online here:

https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/neima-local-comm-advisory-board-questionnaire.html 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 A10 Rockville, MD 20852 Additional information located on the web site:

https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/neima-section-108.html 29

11 units in active decommissioning 11 units in SAFSTOR 9 units have announced shutdowns thru 2025 30

NRC References 31

Questions David McIntyre, Office of Public Affairs Phone: 301-415-8206 Email: NEIMA108.Resource@nrc.gov 32

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