ML20009B084
| ML20009B084 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 06/25/1981 |
| From: | Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Bickwit L, Dircks W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO), NRC OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL (OGC) |
| References | |
| REF-10CFR9.7 M810617B, NUDOCS 8107140748 | |
| Download: ML20009B084 (1) | |
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Leonard Bickwit, Jr., Gene Counsel FROM:
Samuel J. Chilk, Secretary
SUBJECT:
STAFFREQUIREMENTS-DISCldSdNANDPOSSIBLEV0TEON OPERATING LICENSE FOR SEQUOYAH-2, 2:45 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1981, COMMISSIONERS' CONFERENCE ROOM, D.C.
OFFICE (OPEN TO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE)
The Commission, by a vote of 4-0, authorized the Director, NRR, to issue a low-power operating license for Sequoyah-2.
The' Commission authorized Sequoyah-2 to operate up to 5 percent power.
In limiting operation to this level, the Comission adhered to its post-TMI review practice of a two-phase comission sign-off, one for 5 percent and one for full power.
Sequoyah-2 is t'.2 sixth plant reviewed pursuant to this process.
Provided that it completes its license requirements and no safety concerns arise, it will be permitted to move from 5 percent to full power on schedule, without delay.
The Commission noted its intention to move toward elimination of the two-phase sign-off by delegating the 5-percent decision to the staff and the boards in the reasonably neer future if experience justifies such a step.
In the meantime, it is a practice that applies to all units, and it should not be taken as expressing particular concern regarding safety at Sequoyah.
The Commission requested that OGC prepare language to amend Appendix B to permit the elimination of the two-phase Commission licensing decision by delegating the low-power license to the staff and the boards and to extend the time within which the Comission expects to complete its initial full-power review.
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