ML20111C449
| ML20111C449 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 04/20/2020 |
| From: | Higley A - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | NRC/OCM |
| SECY RAS | |
| References | |
| 52-025-ITAAC, ITAAC, NRC-2008-0252, RAS 55651 | |
| Download: ML20111C449 (2) | |
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Kristine Svinicki, Chairman Commissioner Jeff Baran Commissioner Annie Caputo Commissioner David A. Wright
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In the Matter of
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Docket No.52-025 Southern Nuclear Operating Co.
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NRC-2008-0252 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Unit 3
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April 20, 2020
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DECLARATION OF ARTHUR FRANK HIGLEY Under penalty of perjury, I, Arthur Frank Higley, declare as follows:
- 1. I am a civil engineer with extensive experience in nuclear power plant construction. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Florida. I was employed by Southern Nuclear in the position of ITAAC Project Manager at Vogtle 3 & 4 managing Civil, Mechanical and Protective Coating ITAACs for 19 months and as Structural Steel Field Engineer at Vogtle Unit 4 for three months. I was employed by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) as Lead Passive Civil/Mechanical/Engineer responsible for Watts Bar Unit 2 passive equipment and structure to ensure design specifications were met for operating license; prior held TVA position of Senior Qualified Civil Engineer to establish the base line for Watts Bar 2 Maintenance Rule and to confirm TVA's civil commitments for Watts Bar 2 operating license which included inspecting piping, structural steel, and concrete for degradation on Watts Bar 2 buildings including the shield building and containment vessel. A copy of my curriculum vitae is attached.
- 2. I am familiar with the Federal Register Notice for this proceeding (85 Fed. Reg.
8,031 (Feb. 12, 2020)) and the ITAAC Closure Notices referenced in the notice. I am also familiar with the NRCs requirements for ITAAC closure. And I have participated in activities related to ITAAC closure in my work as a civil engineer.
- 3. I assisted Nuclear Watch South in the preparation of the contentions submitted in Nuclear Watch South's Petition for Public Hearing filed April 20, 2020.
- 4. The factual statements in Nuclear Watch Souths contentions are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and the statements of opinion are based on my best professional judgment.
[Executed in accord with 10 C.F.R. 2.304(d) by]
Dated: April 20, 2020 Arthur Frank Higley