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Category:LEGAL TRANSCRIPTS & ORDERS & PLEADINGS
MONTHYEARML20196J3291999-06-28028 June 1999 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Industry Codes & Standards ML20206M7291999-04-30030 April 1999 Comment Supporting Draft RG DG-1083, Content of UFSAR IAW 10CFR50.71(e). Licensee of Listed Plants in Total Agreement with Comments Provided to NRC by NEI HL-5717, Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50,52 & 72 Re Changes, Tests & Experiments.Util in Total Agreement with NEI Comments to Be Provided to NRC1998-12-18018 December 1998 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50,52 & 72 Re Changes, Tests & Experiments.Util in Total Agreement with NEI Comments to Be Provided to NRC HL-5715, Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Monitoring Effectiveness of Maint at Nuclear Power Plants.Util Is in Total Agreement with NEI Comments1998-12-14014 December 1998 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Monitoring Effectiveness of Maint at Nuclear Power Plants.Util Is in Total Agreement with NEI Comments HL-5702, Comment Supporting NEI Comments Totally on Proposed Draft RG DG-4005, Preparation of Supplemental Environmental Repts for Applications to Renew Nuclear Power Plant Ols1998-10-23023 October 1998 Comment Supporting NEI Comments Totally on Proposed Draft RG DG-4005, Preparation of Supplemental Environmental Repts for Applications to Renew Nuclear Power Plant Ols HL-5695, Comment Supporting Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Comments on 10CFR50.55(a) Pr, Streamlined Hearing Process for NRC Approval of License Transfers1998-10-13013 October 1998 Comment Supporting Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Comments on 10CFR50.55(a) Pr, Streamlined Hearing Process for NRC Approval of License Transfers HL-5690, Comment on Integrated Review of Assessment Process for Commercial Nuclear Plants. Util in Total Agreement with NEI Comments Provided to NRC1998-10-0505 October 1998 Comment on Integrated Review of Assessment Process for Commercial Nuclear Plants. Util in Total Agreement with NEI Comments Provided to NRC HL-5983, Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Power Reactors. Snoc in Total Agreement with NEI Comments,To Be Provided to Nrc.Requests That NRC Provide Guidance to Application of NUREG-1022,rev 1 as Listed1998-09-21021 September 1998 Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Power Reactors. Snoc in Total Agreement with NEI Comments,To Be Provided to Nrc.Requests That NRC Provide Guidance to Application of NUREG-1022,rev 1 as Listed HL-5682, Comment Opposing Draft NUREG-1633, Assessment of Use of Potassium Iodide (Ki) as Protective Action During Severe Reactor Accidents, & Endorsing Comments Submitted by Nuclear Energy Institute1998-09-15015 September 1998 Comment Opposing Draft NUREG-1633, Assessment of Use of Potassium Iodide (Ki) as Protective Action During Severe Reactor Accidents, & Endorsing Comments Submitted by Nuclear Energy Institute ML20153B2391998-09-15015 September 1998 Comment on Draft NUREG-1633, Assessment of Use of Ki as Protective Action During Severe Reactor Accidents. Endorses NEI Comments HL-5602, Comment Opposing Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Industry Codes & Stds1998-04-0303 April 1998 Comment Opposing Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Industry Codes & Stds HL-5586, Comment on Proposed Generic Ltr, Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps1998-03-0404 March 1998 Comment on Proposed Generic Ltr, Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps HL-5582, Comment on Draft Reg Guide DG-5008, Reporting of Safeguards Events1998-02-27027 February 1998 Comment on Draft Reg Guide DG-5008, Reporting of Safeguards Events ML20203B9761998-02-23023 February 1998 Order Prohibiting Involvement in NRC Licensed Activities (Effective Immediately).Requires That Mcgriff Be Prohibited from Any Involvement in NRC-licensed Activities for Period of 3 Yrs from Date of Dismissal from SNC on 970305 HL-5564, Comment on Draft NUREG 1555, Updated Environ Standard Review Plan1998-01-30030 January 1998 Comment on Draft NUREG 1555, Updated Environ Standard Review Plan HL-5554, Comment Supporting NEI Comments on PRM 50-63A by P Crane Recommending Emergency Planning Standard for Protective Actions Be Changed to Require Explicit Consideration of Prophylactic Use of Potassium Iodide for General Public1998-01-15015 January 1998 Comment Supporting NEI Comments on PRM 50-63A by P Crane Recommending Emergency Planning Standard for Protective Actions Be Changed to Require Explicit Consideration of Prophylactic Use of Potassium Iodide for General Public HL-5546, Comment Supporting Proposed Rule & Direct Final Rule on 10CFR50.68 & 10CFR70.24, Criticality Accident Requirements1997-12-31031 December 1997 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule & Direct Final Rule on 10CFR50.68 & 10CFR70.24, Criticality Accident Requirements HL-5529, Comment Opposing Rule 10CFR50 Re Codes & Standards,Ieee National Consensus Standard1997-12-0101 December 1997 Comment Opposing Rule 10CFR50 Re Codes & Standards,Ieee National Consensus Standard ML20199J0031997-11-24024 November 1997 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule Re Financial Requirements for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors & Draft RG 1060 HL-5424, Comment on NUREG-1606, Proposed Regulatory Guidance Re Implementation of 10CFR50.59 (Changes,Tests or Experiments). Encourages NRC Not to Abandon 30 Yrs of Effective Implementation of 10CFR.50.59 for New Positions1997-07-0707 July 1997 Comment on NUREG-1606, Proposed Regulatory Guidance Re Implementation of 10CFR50.59 (Changes,Tests or Experiments). Encourages NRC Not to Abandon 30 Yrs of Effective Implementation of 10CFR.50.59 for New Positions ML20148N0741997-06-19019 June 1997 Comment on Proposed Suppl to Bulletin 96-001 Re Control Rod Insertion Problems.Util in Complete Agreement That Incomplete Rcca Insertion Not Acceptable HL-5407, Comment Opposing NRC Proposed Strategies to Address Licensees Need to Establish & Maintain safety-conscious Work Environ1997-05-27027 May 1997 Comment Opposing NRC Proposed Strategies to Address Licensees Need to Establish & Maintain safety-conscious Work Environ ML20132A9171996-11-27027 November 1996 Comment Supporting Draft RG DG-1047, Stds Format & Content for Applications to Renew NPP Ols ML20128M3411996-09-30030 September 1996 Comment on Proposed Generic Communication, Primary Water Stress Corrosion Cracking of Control Rod Drive Mechanism & Other Vessel Head Penetrations ML20116D6491996-07-31031 July 1996 Exemption from Requirements of 10CFR70.24 Re Criticality Monitoring Requirements ML20116G9271996-07-29029 July 1996 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR26 Re Mods to Fitness-For-Duty Program Requirements ML20115D1911996-07-0505 July 1996 Comment on Final Rule 10CFR51 Re Environ Review for Renewal of Nuclear Power Plant Operating License.Supports NEI Comments ML20115H1951996-07-0303 July 1996 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50, Reporting Reliability & Availability Info for Risk-Significant Sys & Equipment ML20113C6691996-06-24024 June 1996 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Financial Assurance Requirements for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors ML20100D1871996-01-29029 January 1996 Comment Opposing Petition for Rulemaking PRM-50-63, Recommending That Planning Std for Protective Actions for General Public Include Stockpile or Predistribution of Ki for Prophylactic Use ML20095D9801995-12-0808 December 1995 Comments on Proposed Generic Communication, Boraflex Degradation in SFP Storage Racks ML20094M9691995-11-13013 November 1995 Comment on Proposed Rules 10CFR60,72,73 & 75, Safeguards for Spent Nuclear Fuel or High-Level Radioactive Waste ML20091Q2711995-08-28028 August 1995 Comment Opposing Review of Revised NRC SALP ML20086N6141995-07-10010 July 1995 Comment on Proposed Generic communication;10CFR50.54(p), Process for Changes to Security Plans W/O Prior NRC Approval. Endorses NEI Comments ML20086M8011995-06-28028 June 1995 Comment on Proposed Review of NRC Insp Rept Content,Format & Style. Util Applauds NRC for Undertaking Endeavor to Make Insp Rept More Effective Tool for Communicating W/Licensees & Public ML20083N4921995-05-0404 May 1995 Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR50, Primary Reactor Containment Leakage Testing for Water-Cooled Power. Util in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments ML20082K0461995-04-10010 April 1995 Comment on Draft Policy Statement, Freedom of Employees to Raise Safety Concerns W/O Fear of Retaliation. Endorses NEI Comments ML20078J8101995-02-0303 February 1995 Comment Supporting NUMARC Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Shutdown & low-power Operations for Nuclear Power Reactors ML20080G8471995-02-0101 February 1995 Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR21 Re Procurement of Commercial Grade Items by NPP Licensees.Recommends That New Definitions Be Applicable & Consistent to Licensees Who Hold Other Licenses as Well as Part 50 License ML20085E5381995-01-0505 January 1995 Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR73 Re Changes to NPP Security Requirements Associated W/Containment Access Control. Supports NEI Comments ML20077F6561994-12-0101 December 1994 Comment on Proposed Generic Ltr Re Reconsideration of NPP Security Requirements for Internal Threat.Util in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments ML20077E9171994-12-0101 December 1994 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR2,51 & 54 Re NPP License Renewal,Proposed Revs.Informs That Util in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments to Be Provided to NRC ML20072T6651994-09-0202 September 1994 Comment on Supplemental Proposed Rule 10CFR51 Re Environ Review for Renewal of Operating Licenses.Util in Agreement W/Nei Comments to Be Provided to NRC ML20072K3331994-08-17017 August 1994 Comment Supporting Petition for Rulemaking PRM-9-2 Re Ohio Citizens for Responsible Energy,Inc Petition ML20072B3711994-08-0909 August 1994 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR26 Re Consideration of Changes to FFD Requirements.Licensee in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments ML20071H1321994-06-27027 June 1994 Comment Supporting Proposed Rulemaking 50-60 Re Virginia Power;Filing of Petition for Rulemaking ML20069J5901994-06-0909 June 1994 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR170 & 171 Re Rev of Fee schedules;100% Fee recovery,FY94 ML20065P4631994-04-25025 April 1994 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Codes & Stds for Npps;Subsections IWE & Iwl ML20065P4541994-04-0505 April 1994 Comments on Draft NUREG-1022,Rev 1, Event Reporting Sys (10CFR50.72 & 50.73) Clarification of NRC Sys & Guidelines for Reporting. Util in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments ML20064L8671994-03-11011 March 1994 Comment Supporting Proposed Amends to 10CFR20 Re Radiological Criteria for Decommissioning of NRC Licensed Facilities 1999-06-28
[Table view] Category:PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PROPOSED RULES & PETITIONS FOR
MONTHYEARML20196J3291999-06-28028 June 1999 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Industry Codes & Standards ML20206M7291999-04-30030 April 1999 Comment Supporting Draft RG DG-1083, Content of UFSAR IAW 10CFR50.71(e). Licensee of Listed Plants in Total Agreement with Comments Provided to NRC by NEI HL-5717, Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50,52 & 72 Re Changes, Tests & Experiments.Util in Total Agreement with NEI Comments to Be Provided to NRC1998-12-18018 December 1998 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50,52 & 72 Re Changes, Tests & Experiments.Util in Total Agreement with NEI Comments to Be Provided to NRC HL-5715, Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Monitoring Effectiveness of Maint at Nuclear Power Plants.Util Is in Total Agreement with NEI Comments1998-12-14014 December 1998 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Monitoring Effectiveness of Maint at Nuclear Power Plants.Util Is in Total Agreement with NEI Comments HL-5702, Comment Supporting NEI Comments Totally on Proposed Draft RG DG-4005, Preparation of Supplemental Environmental Repts for Applications to Renew Nuclear Power Plant Ols1998-10-23023 October 1998 Comment Supporting NEI Comments Totally on Proposed Draft RG DG-4005, Preparation of Supplemental Environmental Repts for Applications to Renew Nuclear Power Plant Ols HL-5695, Comment Supporting Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Comments on 10CFR50.55(a) Pr, Streamlined Hearing Process for NRC Approval of License Transfers1998-10-13013 October 1998 Comment Supporting Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Comments on 10CFR50.55(a) Pr, Streamlined Hearing Process for NRC Approval of License Transfers HL-5690, Comment on Integrated Review of Assessment Process for Commercial Nuclear Plants. Util in Total Agreement with NEI Comments Provided to NRC1998-10-0505 October 1998 Comment on Integrated Review of Assessment Process for Commercial Nuclear Plants. Util in Total Agreement with NEI Comments Provided to NRC HL-5983, Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Power Reactors. Snoc in Total Agreement with NEI Comments,To Be Provided to Nrc.Requests That NRC Provide Guidance to Application of NUREG-1022,rev 1 as Listed1998-09-21021 September 1998 Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Power Reactors. Snoc in Total Agreement with NEI Comments,To Be Provided to Nrc.Requests That NRC Provide Guidance to Application of NUREG-1022,rev 1 as Listed ML20153B2391998-09-15015 September 1998 Comment on Draft NUREG-1633, Assessment of Use of Ki as Protective Action During Severe Reactor Accidents. Endorses NEI Comments HL-5682, Comment Opposing Draft NUREG-1633, Assessment of Use of Potassium Iodide (Ki) as Protective Action During Severe Reactor Accidents, & Endorsing Comments Submitted by Nuclear Energy Institute1998-09-15015 September 1998 Comment Opposing Draft NUREG-1633, Assessment of Use of Potassium Iodide (Ki) as Protective Action During Severe Reactor Accidents, & Endorsing Comments Submitted by Nuclear Energy Institute HL-5602, Comment Opposing Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Industry Codes & Stds1998-04-0303 April 1998 Comment Opposing Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Industry Codes & Stds HL-5586, Comment on Proposed Generic Ltr, Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps1998-03-0404 March 1998 Comment on Proposed Generic Ltr, Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps HL-5582, Comment on Draft Reg Guide DG-5008, Reporting of Safeguards Events1998-02-27027 February 1998 Comment on Draft Reg Guide DG-5008, Reporting of Safeguards Events HL-5564, Comment on Draft NUREG 1555, Updated Environ Standard Review Plan1998-01-30030 January 1998 Comment on Draft NUREG 1555, Updated Environ Standard Review Plan HL-5554, Comment Supporting NEI Comments on PRM 50-63A by P Crane Recommending Emergency Planning Standard for Protective Actions Be Changed to Require Explicit Consideration of Prophylactic Use of Potassium Iodide for General Public1998-01-15015 January 1998 Comment Supporting NEI Comments on PRM 50-63A by P Crane Recommending Emergency Planning Standard for Protective Actions Be Changed to Require Explicit Consideration of Prophylactic Use of Potassium Iodide for General Public HL-5546, Comment Supporting Proposed Rule & Direct Final Rule on 10CFR50.68 & 10CFR70.24, Criticality Accident Requirements1997-12-31031 December 1997 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule & Direct Final Rule on 10CFR50.68 & 10CFR70.24, Criticality Accident Requirements HL-5529, Comment Opposing Rule 10CFR50 Re Codes & Standards,Ieee National Consensus Standard1997-12-0101 December 1997 Comment Opposing Rule 10CFR50 Re Codes & Standards,Ieee National Consensus Standard ML20199J0031997-11-24024 November 1997 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule Re Financial Requirements for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors & Draft RG 1060 HL-5424, Comment on NUREG-1606, Proposed Regulatory Guidance Re Implementation of 10CFR50.59 (Changes,Tests or Experiments). Encourages NRC Not to Abandon 30 Yrs of Effective Implementation of 10CFR.50.59 for New Positions1997-07-0707 July 1997 Comment on NUREG-1606, Proposed Regulatory Guidance Re Implementation of 10CFR50.59 (Changes,Tests or Experiments). Encourages NRC Not to Abandon 30 Yrs of Effective Implementation of 10CFR.50.59 for New Positions ML20148N0741997-06-19019 June 1997 Comment on Proposed Suppl to Bulletin 96-001 Re Control Rod Insertion Problems.Util in Complete Agreement That Incomplete Rcca Insertion Not Acceptable HL-5407, Comment Opposing NRC Proposed Strategies to Address Licensees Need to Establish & Maintain safety-conscious Work Environ1997-05-27027 May 1997 Comment Opposing NRC Proposed Strategies to Address Licensees Need to Establish & Maintain safety-conscious Work Environ ML20132A9171996-11-27027 November 1996 Comment Supporting Draft RG DG-1047, Stds Format & Content for Applications to Renew NPP Ols ML20128M3411996-09-30030 September 1996 Comment on Proposed Generic Communication, Primary Water Stress Corrosion Cracking of Control Rod Drive Mechanism & Other Vessel Head Penetrations ML20116G9271996-07-29029 July 1996 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR26 Re Mods to Fitness-For-Duty Program Requirements ML20115D1911996-07-0505 July 1996 Comment on Final Rule 10CFR51 Re Environ Review for Renewal of Nuclear Power Plant Operating License.Supports NEI Comments ML20115H1951996-07-0303 July 1996 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50, Reporting Reliability & Availability Info for Risk-Significant Sys & Equipment ML20113C6691996-06-24024 June 1996 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Financial Assurance Requirements for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Reactors ML20100D1871996-01-29029 January 1996 Comment Opposing Petition for Rulemaking PRM-50-63, Recommending That Planning Std for Protective Actions for General Public Include Stockpile or Predistribution of Ki for Prophylactic Use ML20095D9801995-12-0808 December 1995 Comments on Proposed Generic Communication, Boraflex Degradation in SFP Storage Racks ML20094M9691995-11-13013 November 1995 Comment on Proposed Rules 10CFR60,72,73 & 75, Safeguards for Spent Nuclear Fuel or High-Level Radioactive Waste ML20091Q2711995-08-28028 August 1995 Comment Opposing Review of Revised NRC SALP ML20086N6141995-07-10010 July 1995 Comment on Proposed Generic communication;10CFR50.54(p), Process for Changes to Security Plans W/O Prior NRC Approval. Endorses NEI Comments ML20086M8011995-06-28028 June 1995 Comment on Proposed Review of NRC Insp Rept Content,Format & Style. Util Applauds NRC for Undertaking Endeavor to Make Insp Rept More Effective Tool for Communicating W/Licensees & Public ML20083N4921995-05-0404 May 1995 Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR50, Primary Reactor Containment Leakage Testing for Water-Cooled Power. Util in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments ML20082K0461995-04-10010 April 1995 Comment on Draft Policy Statement, Freedom of Employees to Raise Safety Concerns W/O Fear of Retaliation. Endorses NEI Comments ML20078J8101995-02-0303 February 1995 Comment Supporting NUMARC Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Shutdown & low-power Operations for Nuclear Power Reactors ML20080G8471995-02-0101 February 1995 Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR21 Re Procurement of Commercial Grade Items by NPP Licensees.Recommends That New Definitions Be Applicable & Consistent to Licensees Who Hold Other Licenses as Well as Part 50 License ML20085E5381995-01-0505 January 1995 Comment on Proposed Rule 10CFR73 Re Changes to NPP Security Requirements Associated W/Containment Access Control. Supports NEI Comments ML20077F6561994-12-0101 December 1994 Comment on Proposed Generic Ltr Re Reconsideration of NPP Security Requirements for Internal Threat.Util in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments ML20077E9171994-12-0101 December 1994 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR2,51 & 54 Re NPP License Renewal,Proposed Revs.Informs That Util in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments to Be Provided to NRC ML20072T6651994-09-0202 September 1994 Comment on Supplemental Proposed Rule 10CFR51 Re Environ Review for Renewal of Operating Licenses.Util in Agreement W/Nei Comments to Be Provided to NRC ML20072K3331994-08-17017 August 1994 Comment Supporting Petition for Rulemaking PRM-9-2 Re Ohio Citizens for Responsible Energy,Inc Petition ML20072B3711994-08-0909 August 1994 Comments on Proposed Rule 10CFR26 Re Consideration of Changes to FFD Requirements.Licensee in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments ML20071H1321994-06-27027 June 1994 Comment Supporting Proposed Rulemaking 50-60 Re Virginia Power;Filing of Petition for Rulemaking ML20069J5901994-06-0909 June 1994 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR170 & 171 Re Rev of Fee schedules;100% Fee recovery,FY94 ML20065P4631994-04-25025 April 1994 Comment Supporting Proposed Rule 10CFR50 Re Codes & Stds for Npps;Subsections IWE & Iwl ML20065P4541994-04-0505 April 1994 Comments on Draft NUREG-1022,Rev 1, Event Reporting Sys (10CFR50.72 & 50.73) Clarification of NRC Sys & Guidelines for Reporting. Util in Total Agreement W/Nei Comments ML20064L8671994-03-11011 March 1994 Comment Supporting Proposed Amends to 10CFR20 Re Radiological Criteria for Decommissioning of NRC Licensed Facilities ML20063G5981994-02-11011 February 1994 Comments on Draft NUREG/CR-5884, Revised Analyses of Decommissioning for Ref Pressurized Water Reactor Power Station, & Draft NUREG/CR-6054, Estimating Pressurized Water Reactor Decommissioning Costs ML20063L9351994-01-24024 January 1994 Comments on Draft RGs DG-1023, Evaluation of RP Vessels W/Charpy Upper Shelf Energy Less than 50 Ft-Lb, & DG-1025, Calculational & Dosimetry Methods for Determining Pressure Vessel Fluence. Licensee in Total Agreement W/Numarc 1999-06-28
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Dear Mr. Chilk:
Ret Comments on Proposed Rule to Prohibit Licensee Announcement of Presence of NRC Inspector (53 Fed. Reg. 8924 (March 18, 1988))
On Friday, March 18, 1988, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC")
published in the Federal Register a notice inviting public comments on a proposed rule which would amend its regulations to prohibit licensees and their contractors from intentionally giving notice to employees of the arrival and presence of an NRC inspector at a facility, unless specifically permitted to do so by the inspector. See 53 Fed. Reg. 8924 (March 18, 1988). This proposed rule is intendedTo ensure that NRC inspectors are granted immediate and unannounced access to licensed facilities, following proper identification and compliance with applicable access cont ol procedures. The NRC's goal is to make it possible for inspectors to have immediate access to ongoing activities without accompaniment and without advance knowledge by licensee personnel involved in the activity. Alabama Power Company submits the following comments on the proposed rule.
While ve recognize the value to the NRC of unannounced inspections and ate supportive of the NRC's goal of improving its ability to conduct such inspections, ve do not believe thet the rule as proposed would be either effective or enforceable. Nor do ve believe that there is even a need for the proposed rule. The success of the NRC is not embodied in these type operations, but rather in open discussions, observations and findings.
Rather than take the course described in the proposed rule, the NRC should discuss its concerns with the management of utilities with which it is experiencing difficulty in performing inspections.
It should be pointed out that unannounced inspections are capable of being '
carried out at the presvnt time. The NRC maintains resident inspectors at nuclear plant sites, and these inspectors currently have the ability to conduct unatinounced inspections. Their presence on site is expected and does not give rise to comment by employees. As a result, they are able to i
travel freely throughout a facility conducting whatever inspections they deem necess c/. Consequently, it would seem that ensuring unannounced access for other NRC inspectors is not absolutely crucial.
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Mr. Samuel J. Chilk April 20, 1988 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Conmission Page 2 The rule as proposed would also create conflicts with the general, and appropriate, practices of the nuclear utility industry. Standard among the practices designed to ensure safe and reliable operation are long-accepted measures to ensure that individuals are allowed on-site only it they are properly authorized and are engaged, in the conduct of appropriate activity.
Underlying these practices is the justification that a utility ought to kneu, for reasons of both security and good administration, who is on its plant site. Since the proposed rule conflicts with good practices designed to bolster plant security, ve feel that the NRC's concerns regarding inspections should be resolved in some other way.
The preposed rule voJ1d also create problems due to the implication that plant management could not communicate the presence of an NRC inspector to personnel even for legitimate reasons. This vould severely detract from management's efforts to communicate the statur of ongoing activities, milestones, and significant events to its employees. Thus, the proposed rule vould be counterproductive te open dialogue between management and employees. More importantly frca the NRC's point of viev, information requested by an inspector previous to an inspection vould have to be gathered without an explanation of purpose. Station personnel have a responsibility to provide accurate and meaningful information to the NRC, but they cannot fulfill this obligation if they are not informed of the need for the information in advance. Advising employees of the presence of an NRC inspector on site to conduct a particular investigation encourages employees to be attentive and to cooperate with that inspector.
The rule's enforceability also causes great concern. 10 C.F.R. 550.70(b)
(4), as created, vould read:
The licensee or construction permit holder shall ensure that the arrival and presence of an NRC inspector, who Sas been properly authorized facility access as described in paragraph (b)(3) of this section, is not announced or otherwise communicated by its employees or contractors to other persons at the facility unless specifically requested to do so by the NRC inspector.
This regulation is vague in the extremo, and vnuld create enormous enforcement problems. The licensee receives no guidance as to hov it "shall ensure" that no communication is made. It is unclear what steps, if any, could be taken to effectively regulate such communications. For example, the large number of plant personnel involved in pre-inspection activities ( ge.., HP and security training, badging, NRC entrance meeting participants, licensing personnel) vould make enforcement extremely difficult. Further, NRC inspectors are frequently recognized by plant personnel due to their distinctive hard hats and badges. The proposed rule could be interpreted to prohibit casual comments between employees who notice the presence of inspectors, and to hold the licensee responsible for such casual comments. Therefore, only by maintaining constant surveillance of all employees could a licensee hope to prevent impermissible communications from taking place. For these reasons, ve question hov a licensee could implement, or the NRC enforce, such a regulation.
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k Ve believe that the foregoing points demonstrate significant deficiencies in the proposed rule, and we thus submit that the rulemaking should be terminatvd. If the NRC proceeds with the rulemaking, in spite of these points, we recommend the following modifications be made
- 1. The rulc should be revised so that the presence of an NRC inspector ,
could be communicated unless the inspector explicitly requests that ;
his presence not be announced. Otherwise, a situation could easily trise in which a majority of the inspections require secre.y, either intentionally or by omission of thr: inspector. The request !
should be made in writing in order to protect employees who may be forced to violate plant security procedures by complying with the inspector's request.
- 2. If the intent of the rule is to prevent notification only of special inspections or inspections conducted at times other than normal working hours, the rule should be changed to clarify this point.
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- 3. The proposed rule states that the presence of an NRC inspector should not be communicated to "other persons at the facility." !
This statement should be revised to explain whether all other '
persons at the facility are included in this prohibition, or whether some employees are not included. If some employees may i receive notification, the rule should specify who is included in this group.
- 4. Clarification should be provided as to the length of time the rule .
applies after the NRC inspector enters the facility. I i
In conclusion, ve feel that the proposed rule vould fail to improve the' !
ability of NRC inspectors to conduct unannounced inspections. Further, the '
rule vould be extremely difficult for licensees to police and for the NRC l to enforce. Consequently, in lieu of this rule, alternative methods of ;
attaining the NRC's goal of preventing advance notice of the presence of an inspector should be examined.
Respectfully subai *ed, ALABAMA POVER OMPANY s (/
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