ML19319A055

NEIMA Section 108 Public Webinar Slides - November 19, 2019

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Issue date:	11/19/2019
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Todays Presenters Bruce Neil Watson Sheehan 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 11 public meetings and 1 webinar were held from August-October 2019 to obtain public comments 3

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 2 - Indian Point (New York)

October 3 - Oyster Creek (New Jersey)

October 10 - Crystal River (Florida) 4

Decommissioning Experience The NRCs 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

Materials Sites Research Reactors Power Reactors 5

Decommissioning Experience Maine Yankee BEFORE AFTER Rancho Seco 6

Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) Section 108 January 14, 2019 - legislation issued. Section 108, The Commission shall submit to Congress..a report identifying best practices with respect the establishment and operation of a local community advisory board (CAB) to foster communication and information exchange between a licensee planning for and involved in decommissioning activities and members of the community that decommissioning activities may affect, including lessons learned from any such board in existence..

Comments may be submitted to the NRC until December 6, 2019, through the NEIMA Section 108 Website, the regulations.gov website, letter, or email 7

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 8

Typical CAB Responsibilities Reviews licensee plans for decommissioning Provides insight into potential impact on the local community Opportunity for public education on decommissioning Can make recommendations to State officials Provides input on site restoration, plans for future reuse of the site and economic development 9

Report to Congress Contents A description of:

CAB discussion topics CAB recommendations to inform the decision-making processes during decommissioning CAB interactions 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 How a CAB could offer opportunities for public engagement throughout all phases of the decommissioning process 10

Report to Congress Contents CAB best practices for:

CAB membership composition, selection process, terms When the CAB was established and the frequency of CAB meetings Specific logistics required to support the CAB Other identified best practices or activities These topics are captured in a questionnaire that is available electronically 11

Methods to Submit Comments Public comments at NRC NEIMA public meetings Fill out the NEIMA questionnaire online here:

https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/neima-local-comm-advisory-board-questionnaire.html Submit comments electronically through the Federal Rulemaking website: http://www.regulations.gov (Docket ID NRC-2019-0073-0001)

Scan completed questionnaires and send to:

NEIMA108.Resource@nrc.gov Comments may be submitted until December 6, 2019 12

NEIMA Section 108 Web Page Additional information is available on the NRC website:

https://www.nrc.gov/waste/decommissioning/neima-section-108.html 13

Questions David McIntyre, Office of Public Affairs Phone: 301-415-8206 Email: NEIMA108.Resource@nrc.gov 14