ML19257C424
| ML19257C424 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 09/11/1978 |
| From: | Roberts J NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Starostecki R NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| References | |
| REF-PROJ-M-2, RTR-REGGD-03.024.01, RTR-REGGD-3.024.01 NUDOCS 8001290098 | |
| Download: ML19257C424 (5) | |
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Project M-2 MEMORANDUM FOR: Richard W. Starostecki, Chief Fuel Reprocessing and Recycle Branch FROM:
John P. Roberts, Group Leader for Spent Fuel Storage Installations
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF MEETING OH METEOROLOGY REQUIREMENTS FOR A POTENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DGE)
INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION (ISFSI) BETWEEN DOE SAVANNAH RIVER OPERATIONS OFFICE AND DUPONT PERSONNEL AND NRC LICENSING STAFF Date and Location of Meeting:
August 24, 1978 at Silver Spring, Md.
Attendees: Please see enclosure 1.
Purpose:
Department of Energy Savannah River Operations personnel and DuPont personnel met with NRC staff to discuss meteorology requirements for licensing of a potential DOE ISFSI.
D'scussion:
This discussion of meteorology requirements wa's prefaced by a state-ment by John Roberts (NRC) pointing out that any application for a DOE ISFSI, which Bill Lawless (DOE-SRO) had indicated might come in March 1979, must satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act by justifying the need for such a facility. Also there must be considera-tion of alternative sites and justification for the site or sites selected by the applicant.
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Richard W. Starostecki WI 56 The Savannah River Plant site is a potential site for a DOE ISFSI.
DuPont personnel discussed the usefulness of existing site meteorology data. A quality assurance program for data will be in operation in December 1978. Data from the neighboring Barnwell and Vogle sites meet the requirements of Regulatory Guide 1.23 "0nsite Meteorological Programs" and, as applicable, may be used.
Proposed Regulatory Guide 1.xxx " Atmospheric Dispersion Models for Potential Accident Consequence Assessments at Nuclear Power Plants" issued September 23,1977 is applicable.
Use of humidity data and of data gathered on Kr-85 diffusion over a 2.5 year period to determine 3n annual X/Q was discussed.
Recent changes to the working copy of draft Regulatory Guide 3.24.1
" Standard Format and Content of License Applications for the Storage of Spent Fuel in an Independent Spent Fuels Storage Installation (ISFSI) (Water Basin Type)" were explained at the meeting.
(See enclosed Section 3.3 of Regulatory Guide 3.24.1.)
u yJohn P. Roberts, Group Leader for Spent Fuel Storage Installations Fuel Reprocessing and Recycle Branch Division of Fuel Cycle and Material Safety
Enclosures:
- 1. List of Attendees
- 2. Section 3.3 of RG 3.24.1 18H 295
ATTENDEES John P. Roberts NRC-NMSS 427-4205 Bill Lawless DOE-SR 239-3613/3627 Joseph R. Levine NRC-HMB 492-7384 Earl Markee NRC-HMB 492-7384 Robert Kornaziewicz NRC-OSO 443-5976 A. Thomas Clark NRC-FCRR 427-4205 J. C. Tseng 00E-SR FTS 239-3093 M. M. Pendergast DuPont FTS 239-3443 C. D. Kern DuPont FTS 239-3214 l8$ 296
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3.3 Meteorology This section should provide a meteorological description of the site and its surrounding area. Meteorological conditions that influence the design and operation of the installation must be identified.
Sufficient information should be included to permit an independent evaluation by the NRC staff of atmospheric diffusion characteristics of the local area.
The sources of information and data supplied should be stated.
3.3.1 Rezional Climatoloey Describe the climate of the region pointing out characteristics attributable to the terrain. Indicate seasonal weather conditions including temperature, precipitation, relative humidity, and prevalent wind direction.
Provide data:
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bhich can be applied to the analysis of hydrological problems; 2.
%'hich su=marizes the history of the intensity and frequency of severa p l b ud-acute-thaws; p% i
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On occurrence-and-intensipf of heavy rain, snow, and ice storms;
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On occur a ce a d 2ntensity of strong winds and tornadoes.
Those data should be reported in sufficient detail to indicate impacts on plant design and operation.
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3.3.2.1 Data Sources. Qualify onsite data su=maries and/or nearby weather su=maries of data presented, identifying the methods and frequencies of collection and pointing out lata collection undertaken specifically for this license application.
3.3.2.2 Normal and Extreme Values of Meteorological Parameters.
Provide monthly summaries of wind (direction and speed combined), te=per-ature, atmospheric water vapor (absolute and relative), precipitation (rain and snow), fog and atmospheric stability (if available).
The daily high, low, and mean joint temperature and specific humidity throughout the year should also be provided.
3.3.2.3 Tocograuhv. A detailed topographic description of the site should be provided including a topographic map to a radius of 50 miles from the installation and topographic cross sections in 16 compass point sectors radiating from the point to at least a distance of 5 miles.
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3.3.3 cncite Meteorological Measurement Program u4ed Describe the ensee meteorological measurement program being Guduct'ed to develop local data. and the programs that will be used during operations to estimate offsite concentrations of monitored stack or other effluents.
distributions of wind speed, wind direction, and Provide joint f.m me-mf s
atmospheric stability based on appropriate meteorological measurement heights and data reporting periods.
3.3.4 Short-Term (Accident) Diffusion Estimates 3.3.4.1 Basis. Provide conservative estimates of atmospheric diffu-sion at, thyigggary for appropriate time periods after an accident.
based-eu vaa -e anu istab meteorological data.
Consideration of any influence local topography may have should be included.
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3.3.4.2 Calculations. Describe the diffusion equations and the parameters used in the diffusion estimates.
3.3.5 Long-Term (Routine) Diffusion Estimates 3.3.5.1 Basis. Provide realistic estiaates of atmospheric diffusion to a distance of 50 miles based on appropriate meteorological data.
3.3.5.2 Calculations. Describe the diffusion equations and param-eters used in the diffusion estimates.
3.4 Surface Hvdrology Sufficient information should be provided to allow an independent review of all hydrologically related design bases, performance require-ments and operating procedures i=portant to safety.
Provide a description characterizing the features relating to hydrology of the region, area, and site, including additional topographic maps of the site and area as required to provide clarity.
Identify the sources of the hydrological information, the types of data collected, and the methods and frequency of collection.
3.4.1 Hvdrolozic Description Describe the drainage basin and the water course flow for streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Provide water course flow data to indicate minimum and =aximum historical observations.
Identify population groups that use as a potable supply surficial water subject to normal or accident effluents from the plant, as well as the sire, use rates, and location of the population groups.
Include a drainage plot of the site and adjacent areas as they may relate to water supply or adverse action on the installation due to natural or unnatural causes. Reference the topographic map (s) provided in Section 3.1.2 and identify the location of the installation and other engineered 18FA 298 33