ML19318F527

Summary of the August 27, 2019, Public Meeting Near the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Regarding the Establishment and Operation of Community Advisory Boards

ML19318F527
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Site:	Diablo Canyon
Issue date:	11/15/2019
From:	John Hickman Division of Decommissioning, Uranium Recovery and Waste Programs
To:	Bruce Watson Division of Decommissioning, Uranium Recovery and Waste Programs
Hickman J
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 15, 2019 MEMORANDUM TO: Bruce A. Watson, CHP, Chief Reactor Decommissioning Branch Division of Decommissioning, Uranium Recovery and Waste Programs Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards FROM: John B. Hickman, Project Manager //RA//

Reactor Decommissioning Branch Division of Decommissioning, Uranium Recovery and Waste Programs Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards ACTIVITY: Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA)

Section 108 Public Meetings to Collect Feedback on Establishment and Operation of Community Advisory Boards FACILITY: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

SUMMARY

OF THE AUGUST 27, 2019, PUBLIC MEETING NEAR THE DIABLO CANYON NUCLEAR POWER PLANT REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARDS

Background

On August 27, 2019, a Category 3 public meeting was held between U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff, members of the public and interested stakeholders at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California. The purpose of the meeting was to assist the NRC staff in identifying best practices and lessons learned for establishment and operation of local community advisory boards (CABs) associated with power reactor decommissioning activities.

These actions are being taken in response to Section 108 of NEIMA, which was signed into law on January 14, 2019, and requires the NRC to provide a report to Congress no later than July 14, 2020, identifying best practices for establishing and operating local community advisory boards to foster communication and information exchange between a decommissioning licensee and the local community, including lessons learned from such organizations.

CONTACT: John Hickman, NMSS/DUWP 301-415-3017

B. Watson The meeting notice can be found in the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) under Accession No. ML19219B389. The meeting transcript is available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML19267A021.

Meeting On August 27. 2019, the NRC staff held a public meeting to discuss the agencys activities in accordance with Section 108 of NEIMA to collect information on the use local community advisory boards during decommissioning activities and issue a best practices report. The contents of this report will include a description of the type of topics that could be brought before a community advisory board; how the board's input could inform the decision-making process of stakeholders for various decommissioning activities; how the board could interact with the NRC and other Federal regulatory bodies to promote dialogue between the licensee and affected stakeholders; and how the board could offer opportunities for public engagement throughout all phases of the decommissioning process. The report will also include a discussion of the composition of existing community advisory boards and best practices identified during the establishment and operation of such boards, including logistical considerations, frequency of meetings, and the selection of board members.

Representatives from the NRC staff gave a presentation on the requirements of NEIMA Section 108 and presented the various methods to provide feedback on best practices and lessons learned from community advisory boards. This presentation is provided as Enclosure 2 and can be found in ADAMS at Accession No. ML19233A072. Additional information on NEIMA Section 108, as well as an electronic means of providing comments, are available at the NRC public website at: https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/neima-section-108.html.

Before the close of the meeting, the NRC staff received feedback from members of the public and other stakeholders on the various topics outlined in NEIMA Section 108. The comments and questions received are summarized in Enclosure 3, and focused primarily on how beneficial a CAB can be, that early formation of a CAB is helpful, that the membership should be diverse, and a that a CAB should have a strategic plan documented. No Public Meeting Feedback forms were received.

B. Watson Docket Nos. 50-275 and 50-323 License Nos. DPR-80 and DPR-82

Enclosures:

1. Public Meeting Transcript

2. NRC Presentation Slides

3. Summary of Public Comments

4. Preliminary Comments to NRC Concerning Best Practices for the Establishment and Operation of Local Community Advisory Boards for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants (Including 22 Suggested Best Practices) Provided by Alex S. Karlin

5. Comments to NRC Concerning Best Practices for the Establishment and Operation of Local Community Advisory Boards Relating to the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants, Delivered by Alex S. Karlin

6. Three Examples of Best Practices Nuclear Decommissioning Community Advisory Boards, Provided by Alex S. Karlin

7. Twenty-Two Best Practices for the Establishment and Operation of Local Decommissioning Community Advisory Boards, Provided by Alex S. Karlin cc w/enclosures: Diablo Canyon listserve

ML19318F527 *via email OFFICE DUWP DUWP DUWP DUWP NAME JHickman CHolston* BWatson* JHickman DATE 11 /14 / 2019 11 /14/ 2019 11 /14 / 2019 11 /15 / 2019 Enclosure 1 Diablo Canyon NEIMA Section 108 Public Meeting Transcript ML19267A021 Enclosure 1

Enclosure 2 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Presentation Slides ML19233A072 Enclosure 2

SUMMARY

OF COMMENTS FROM THE AUGUST 27, 2019, PUBLIC MEETING NEAR THE DIABLO CANYON NUCLEAR POWER PLANT REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARDS During the public comment portion of the Diablo Canyon NEIMA Section 108 public meeting, the NRC staff received feedback from members of the public and other stakeholders on the various topics outlined in NEIMA Section 108 regarding best practices and lessons learned for community advisory boards. Comments and feedback were received on the following topics:

• The local community should form a CAB or a Citizens Engagement Panel early before decommissioning starts.

• The membership should be representative of the local community, it should include the local Native American tribes, and maybe not elected officials.

• The CAB should have more independence with a budget to self-direct some information gathering and to have access to technical experts.

• One of the benefits that the CAB have is that the membership allows for differing opinions. It helps to have those dialogues with each other. It fosters understanding of other positions.

• Having a strategic vision plan documents the CAB's focus for everyone to see and is a valuable document.

• Every panel is unique and that overall the PG&E model is valuable to the community.

• Having influence in the process has value and it's a benefit to try and get consensus in citizens opinions.

Enclosure 3

Enclosure 4 Preliminary Comments to NRC Concerning Best Practices for the Establishment and Operation of Local Community Advisory Boards for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants (Including 22 Suggested Best Practices) Provided by Alex S. Karlin ML19297D366 Enclosure 4

Enclosure 5 Comments to NRC Concerning Best Practices for the Establishment and Operation of Local Community Advisory Boards Relating to the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants, Delivered by Alex S.

Karlin ML19297D368 Enclosure 5

Enclosure 6 Three Examples of Best Practices Nuclear Decommissioning Community Advisory Boards, Provided by Alex S. Karlin ML19297D364 Enclosure 6

Enclosure 7 Twenty-Two Best Practices for the Establishment and Operation of Local Decommissioning Community Advisory Boards, Provided by Alex S. Karlin ML19297D361 Enclosure 7