L-95-015, Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR52 Re ABWR Design & Sys 80+ Design

Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR52 Re ABWR Design & Sys 80+ Design

ML20087H697
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Site:	05200001, 05200002
Issue date:	08/15/1995
From:	Kansler M VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
FRN-60FR17902, RULE-PR-52 60FR17902-00018, 60FR17902-18, GL-95-015, GL-95-15, NL&P-EJL, NUDOCS 9508180187
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- l . .% h The SecrMary of 'he Commission Serial No. GL 95-015 t Attn: De ting and Service Branch NL&P/EJL U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 DOCKET NIMBER PRC?OSED RULE N M

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10 CFR PART 52 STANDARD DESIGN CERTIFICATION FOR THE U. S. ADVANCED BOILING WATER REACTOR DESIGN AND THE SYSTEM 80+ DF. SIGN PROPOSED RULE FEDERAL REGISTER / Vol. 60, No. 67 / APRIL 7,1995 / p.17902 The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to approve by rulemaking standard design certifications for the U. S. Advanced Boiling Water Reactor design and the System 80+ design. The NRC is proposing to add new appendices to 10 CFR Part 52 for the design certifications. This action will allow applicants ? Nensees intending to construct and operate either of these designs to do so by r cing the appropriate proposed appendix.

The design certification rules are cornerstones of a new, more efficient licensing process which is critical to the continued viability of nuclear power in the United States. The rules seek to achieve the early resolution of safety issues, enhanced safety and rehbility of future nuclear power plants, a more predictable and stable licensing process, and standardization of future plants. We strongly support the Commission's goals for the regulation. The NRC is to be commended for its efforts in developing this major licensing reform initiative.

It is vital that the regulations actually achieve the Commission's goals. We are concerned that a number of stipulations in the proposed rule, contrary to the Commission's goals, introduce licensing uncertainties and unnecessary burdens on future licensees. These concerns are articulated in detail in the Nuclear Energy Institute's (NEI) comment letter to the NRC on this subject. It is important that these issues be resolved. We fully endorse NEl's comments.

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D: sign Catific^ tion Rul;s for Standardized Advanced Reactors Serial No. GL 95-015 page 2 of 2 We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed rule.

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