ML20138R700
| ML20138R700 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 11/04/1985 |
| From: | Varga S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| NUDOCS 8511180781 | |
| Download: ML20138R700 (3) | |
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'r UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ALABAMA POWER COMPANY DOCKET NOS. 50-348 AND 50-364 NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Connission (the Commission) is considering issuance of an exemption from the requirements of A'ppendix R to 10 CFR 50 to Alabama Power Company, (the licensee), for the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Unit Nos. I and 2 located near the City of Dothan, Alabama.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Identification of Proposed Action: The exemption would permit alternatives to the technical requirements of Appendix R concerning certain specifically i
identified fire areas in Farley Unit No. 2 and areas shared with Unit No.1.
The exemption is responsive to the licensee's application for exemptions dated March 13, 1985, as supplemented by letters dated June 26, and July 19 1985.
The Need for the Proposed Action: The proposed exemption is needed because l
the features described in the licensee's requests regarding the existing j
fire protection at the plant for these items are the most practical means for meeting the intent of Appendix R and literal compliance would not significantly enhance the fire protection capability.
Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action: The proposed exemption and modifications to be made will provide a degree of fire protection that is equivalent to that required by Appendix R for the affected areas of the plant such that there is no increase in the risk of fires at this facility.
Consequently, the probability of fires has not been increased and the post-fire radiological releases will not be greater than previously 8511100701 051104 DR ADOCK 0500 0
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detemined nor does the proposed exemption otherwise affect radiological plant effluents. Therefore, the Comission concludes that there are no significant radiological environmental impacts associated with this proposed exemption.
With regard to potential non-radiological impacts, the proposed exemption involves features located entirely within..the restricted area as defined in 10 CFR Part 20.
It does not affect non-radiological plant effluents and has no other environmental impact. Therefore, the Comission concludes that there are no significant non-radiological environmental impacts associated with the proposed exemption.
Alternative Use of Resources: This action involves no use of resources not previously considered in the Final Environmental Statement (construction permit and operating license) for the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2.
Agencies and Persons Consulted: The NRC staff reviewed the licensee's request and did not consult other agencies or persons.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Comission has determined not to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposed exemption.
Based upon the foregoing environmental assessment, we conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment.
For further details with respect to this action, see the application for exemptions dated March 13, 1985, and supplements dated June 26 and July 19, 1985, which are available for public inspection at the Comission's Public
j 7590-01 gr Document Room, 1717 H Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., and at the Local Puolic Document Room, located at the George S. Houston Memorial Library, 212 W. Burdeshaw Street, Dothan, Alabama.
Dated at Bethesda, Maryland, this 4th day of November 1985.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION n
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