ML19345D344
| ML19345D344 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Diablo Canyon  |
| Issue date: | 12/04/2019 |
| From: | Welsch J Pacific Gas & Electric Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| DCL-19-082 | |
| Download: ML19345D344 (6) | |
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December 4, 2019 PG&E Letter DCL-19-082 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission I ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Docket No. 50-275, OLLDPR-80 Docket No. 50-323, OL-DPR-82 Diablo Canyon Units 1 and 2 J111111 M. Welsch Smilf Vie11 l'relld!l!t 6IIIIB!ltiao 8Dd Cut lilucllm' Ofhcer I
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Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Site-Specific Decommissioning Cost Estimate
Reference:
- 1. PG&E Letter DCL-18-096, "Certification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations," dated November 27, 2018 (ML18331A553)
- 2. PG&E Letter DCL-19-020, "Decommissioning Funding Report for Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Units 1 and 2," dated March 26, 2019 (ML190948782)
- 3. PG&E Letter DCL-19-091, "Letter to Inform the NRC of the Submittal Date for the Post-Shutdown Oecommissioning Activities Report, Site-Specific Decommissioning Cost Estimate, and Irradiated Fuel Management Plan," dated October 31, 2019 (ML19304C675)
Dear Commissioners and Staff:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is submitting the site-specific decommissioning cost estimate (SSDCE) for Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP),
Units 1 and 2, pursuant to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.82(a)(4)(i) and 10 CFR 50.8f(a)(8)(iii). The SSDCE also meets the requirements of 10 CFR_50.75(f)(3) for a preliminary decommi~ioning cost estimate. On November 27, 2018, PG&E informed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that it will permanently cease power operations at DCPP, Units 1 and 2 on November 2, 2024, and August 26, 2025, respectively (Reference 1 ). contains the SSDCE for DCPP Unit 1 and Unit 2. A DCPP decommissioning cost estimate (DCE) was prepared by PG&E and submitted to the
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California Public Utilities Commission in 2018. This DCE was submitted to the NRC contains Confidential information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 1
When separated from Enclosure 1, this document Is decontrolled A member of the STARS Alliance Callaway
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Using the previously-submitted DCE, PG&E prepared the SSDCE to meet NRC guidance and industry precedent for SSDCE format and content. Enclosure 1 contains confidential information that should be withheld from public disciosure in accordance with 1 _() CFR 2.390. As required by 10 CFR 50.82(a)(7), PG&E will notify the NRC in writing, with copies sent to the State of California, before
,performing any decommissioning activity inconsistent with, or making any significant schedule change from, those actions and schedules described in the Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report (PSDAR), including changes that significantly increase the decommissioning cost. contains the redacted version of the SSDCE for DCPP Unit 1 and Unit 2. contains a Financial Information Affidavit pursuant to 10 CFR 2.390.
The Affidavit sets forth the basis for which specific information included in may be withheld from public disclosure by the Commission and addresses the considerations listed in 10 CFR 2.390(b)(4). All documents within the scope of this affidavit are marked as "Confidential Information - Wrt:hhold Under 10 CFR 2.390."
The Irradiated Fuel Management Plan (IFMP) and PSDAR are being submitted concurrently with the SSDCE under separate cover letters. The technical, schedule, and cost information provided is consistent among these submittals.
In Reference 3, PG&E informed the NRC of a delay in submitting the PSDAR, SSDCE, and the IFMP. The reason for the delay was to allow additional time for external outreach and engagement associated with these key decommissioning submittals. PG&E has engaged with over 40 entities to discuss the submittals, including federal, state and local officials, key community leaders, the Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel, interested parties/intervenors, employees, and local media. This submittal satisfies the commitment to submit the SSDCE by December 6, 2019, as documented in the Enclosure of Reference 3.
PG&E makes no new or revised regulatory commitments (as defined by NEI 99-04) in this letter.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Philippe Soenen at (805) 459-3701. contains Confidential information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 When separated from Enclosure 1, this document is decontrolled A member of the STARS Alliance Callaway
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Senior Vice President Generation and Chief Nuclear Officer Enclosures cc:
Diablo Distribution PG&E Letter DCL-19-082 cdenc: Scott A. Morris, NRC Region IV Administrator Christopher W. Newport, NRC Senior Resident Inspector Balwant K. Singal, NRR Senior_ Project Manager Gonzalo L. Perez, California Department of Health Services (without ) contains Confidential information - Withhold Under 1 O CFR 2.390 When separated from Enclosure 1, this document is decontrolled A member of the STARS Alliance Callaway
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PG&E Letter DCL-19-082 Pacific Gas and Electric Company Confidential Financial Information Affidavit
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Confidentlal Financial lnfonnation Affidavit Affidavit of Maureen R. Zawalick, Senior Director, Generation Regulatory, Risk Management, and Decommissioning of Pacific Gas and Ele~c Company.
The site-specttic decommissioning cost estimate, contained in Enclosure 1 of this I
submittal, contains information that PG&E considers confidential. Release of the information could cause competitive harm during contract negotiations for execution of actual decommissioning work.
The basis for this declaration is:
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This information is owned and maintained as confidential by PG&E.
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This information has been held 'in confidence by PG&E. To the extent that Pp&E has shared this information with others, it has done so on a confidential basis.
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This information is being requested to be withheld in confidence by the NRC by this petition.
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The information is not availa~le in public sources.
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Release of the information could cause competitive harm during contract negotiations for execution of actual decommissioning work.
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The ihformation to be withheld is being transmitted to the NRC in confidence.
I, Maureen R. Zawalick, being duly sworn, state that I am the person who subscribes my name on the foregoing statement, I ijm authorized to execute trye Affidavit on behalf of PG&E and that the matters and facts set forth in the statement are true to the best of my,
knowledge, information, and belief.
Name:
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Title:
Sen r irector, Generation Regulatory, Risk Management, and Decommissioning Company:
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