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Category:INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL MEMORANDUM
MONTHYEARML20207B4231999-05-27027 May 1999 Informs That on 990526 Licensee Filed with Commission & Licensing Board Board Notification (Withdrawal of Application) & Motion to Terminate Proceeding & Dismiss Appeal. NRC Does Not Intend to File Response ML20204H0481999-03-19019 March 1999 Notification of 990407 Meeting with Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Proposed License Amends Re Safeguards,Qap & Other Administrative Changes ML20153E4681998-09-24024 September 1998 Informs That Office of Secretary Experienced Problems with Dedicated e-mail Address.In Effort to Maintain Electronic Mailbox for Parties Filing by e-mail,alternate Mailbox Created.With Certificate of Svc.Served on 980924 ML20247M6621998-05-21021 May 1998 Informs That on 980511,Citizens Network Filed Support for New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution,Inc Opposition to Yaec Motion to Strike & for Conditional Leave to Reply & Proposed Order Re Motions & Issues Before Panel ML20247K7491998-05-20020 May 1998 Informs That on 980505,Yankee Atomic Electric Co Filed Motion of Yankee Atomic Electric Co for Leave to Reply to New Planning Board Evidence ML20248L1441998-04-21021 April 1998 Forwards Listed Documents in Response to 980420 Memorandum & Order Requesting That Staff Furnish Util License Termination Plan ML20217Q4411998-03-0606 March 1998 Forwards Request for Hearing Submitted by Listed Groups,In Response to Proposed Finding of NRC That Amend Request of Yaec Involves NSHC ML20203F0151998-02-12012 February 1998 Informs That Staff Completed Review of Yankee License Termination Plan, ,supplemented 971218 & 980123. Inspection of Licensee Matls & Effluents Records, Recommended.Supporting Se,Encl ML20203B8891998-02-0505 February 1998 Forwards Copy of Fr Notice Published on 980128 Providing Opportunity to Either Make Comments on Proposed Yankee Atomic Electric Co License Termination Plan or to Request Hearing on Plan ML20197G2381997-12-11011 December 1997 Notification of 980113 Meeting W/Util in Buckland,Ma to Discuss License Termination Process as Prescribed by NRC Regulations.Agenda Encl ML20198G7651997-08-28028 August 1997 Discusses Review of Yankee License Termination Plan, Submitted 970515.Comments,encl ML20134L3231996-11-19019 November 1996 Notification of 961119 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Plans to Convert Hard Copy Records of Plant Info to Optical Disk Format.Licensee Action Described in GL 88-18, Plant Record Storage on Optical Disk NUREG-1299, Forwards Continuation of Curtiss Papers to Be Filed Under Commission Correspondence in Pdr.Advanced Copy Sent to Pdr. List of Documents Included in Four Boxes Encl1994-06-29029 June 1994 Forwards Continuation of Curtiss Papers to Be Filed Under Commission Correspondence in Pdr.Advanced Copy Sent to Pdr. List of Documents Included in Four Boxes Encl ML20058K5981993-12-10010 December 1993 Notification of 931221 Meeting W/Yaec in Rockville,Md to Discuss Proposed Removal of Primary Pump Motors & Impellers & Certain Contaminated Systems Outside of Containment ML20057A8091993-09-0909 September 1993 Notification of 930922 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Decommissioning Plan & Update on Status of Ongoing Plant Programs ML20056G0471993-08-27027 August 1993 Notification of 930921 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Present Decommissioning Plans & Update on Status of Ongoing Plant Programs ML20128E9501993-02-0101 February 1993 Notification of 930210 Meeting W/Licensee in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Status Update for Yankee Rowe ML20127C8081993-01-11011 January 1993 Notification of 930204 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Status Update ML20126A3121992-12-0707 December 1992 Notification of 930112 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Use of Facility for Studies of Generic Plant Sys to Improve Knowledge of Aging & Degradation ML20128C4621992-11-24024 November 1992 Notification of 921208 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Proposed Site Work Under 10CFR50.59 Prior to NRC Approval of Decommissioning Plan ML20127C3731992-04-14014 April 1992 Discusses 920304 drop-in Visit of a Kadak,President of Util W/Chairman & Author to Discuss Items of Mutual Interest ML20217C9911991-07-17017 July 1991 Informs of 910716 Telcon Request for Info Re Extended High Pressure Injection,Pts Even Frequencies & Actions Requiring Operating Procedures to Assure Compliance W/App G Requirements ML20217C6981991-07-10010 July 1991 Requests Staff Comments on Ucs Assertion That NRC Made Nonconservative Assumptions in Safety Analysis Which Permitted Operation of Plant Through End of Current Fuel Cycle.Response to Request Encl ML20217C6101991-07-0909 July 1991 Notification of 910722 Meeting W/Util in Rowe,Ma to Discuss Reactor Vessel Embrittlement Issue & Provide NRC W/Opportunity to Respond to Public Concerns.Agenda Encl ML20062B6711990-10-23023 October 1990 Notification of 901101 Meeting W/Util in Charlotte,Nc to Review Util Program for Insp of Reactor Vessel Beltline ML20059K4191990-09-14014 September 1990 Notification of 900918 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md Re Plan to Reduce Uncertainties Affecting Reactor Vessel Integrity ML20059J9851990-09-12012 September 1990 Discusses ACRS 365th Meeting on 900906-07 Re Degree & Consequences of Facilities Reactor Pressure Vessel Embrittlement Due to Neutron Irradiation IR 05000029/19900141990-09-0707 September 1990 Rev 1 to Notification of Significant Licensee Meeting 90-110 on 900921 in Region I Ofc Re Insp Rept 50-029/90-14 ML20059H2621990-08-28028 August 1990 Notification of Significant Licensee Meeting 90-110 W/Util on 900921 in King of Prussia,Pa for Enforcement Conference Concerning Overloading of Emergency Diesel Generators ML20056A5711990-08-0303 August 1990 Corrected Notification of 900807 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Plant Reactor Vessel ML20058N0081990-08-0303 August 1990 Notification of 900807 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Plant Reactor Vessel ML20055D7461990-07-0303 July 1990 Notification of Correction to 900717 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Licensee Approach to Reactor Vessel Evaluation,Including Results of Surveillance Data,Capacity to Inspect Beltline & Results of PTS Analysis ML20247N0361989-09-11011 September 1989 Notification of Significant Licensee Meeting 89-142 W/Util on 890921 in King of Prussia,Pa Re SALP ML20245K3981989-08-11011 August 1989 Notification of 890828 & 29 Meeting W/Yankee Atomic Electric Co in Bolton,Ma Re Updated Status Briefing on License Renewal Activities ML20245J9511989-08-0303 August 1989 Forwards SALP Input for Yankee Rowe for Period of Apr 1988 - Jul 1989 ML20247J8531989-07-26026 July 1989 Notification of 890810 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20245G9911989-06-21021 June 1989 Notification of 890720 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md for Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20247N5641989-06-0101 June 1989 Notification of Meeting W/Util on 890613 in Rockville,Md for Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20247R5621989-05-31031 May 1989 Summary of 890510 Meeting W/Util in Boston,Ma Re Plant Life Extension Program.List of Attendees Encl ML20245K7041989-05-0202 May 1989 Notification of 890518 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20245J1021989-04-26026 April 1989 Notification of 890510 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Status Briefing on Util License Renewal & Individual Plant Exam Programs ML20245G2801989-04-21021 April 1989 Notification of Significant Licensee Meeting 89-068 on 890426 in King of Prussia,Pa to Discuss Requalification Training/Testing Program ML20247C0801989-03-24024 March 1989 Notification of 890413 Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization Meeting in Rockville,Md W/Util ML20236B2001989-03-0909 March 1989 Notification of 890316 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20235L3451989-02-22022 February 1989 Notification of 890307 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Licensee Flecht Correlation ML20206J1871988-11-21021 November 1988 Notification of 881215 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20195D2301988-10-31031 October 1988 Notification of 881117 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization Meeting ML20154P5671988-09-27027 September 1988 Notification of 881013 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20151P9901988-08-0303 August 1988 Notification of 880818 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20195G3851988-07-19019 July 1988 Partially Deleted Trip Rept of Commissioner Carr 880706-08 Visit to Facilities & Meeting W/State of VT Officials 1999-05-27
[Table view] Category:MEMORANDUMS-CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20207B4231999-05-27027 May 1999 Informs That on 990526 Licensee Filed with Commission & Licensing Board Board Notification (Withdrawal of Application) & Motion to Terminate Proceeding & Dismiss Appeal. NRC Does Not Intend to File Response ML20204H0481999-03-19019 March 1999 Notification of 990407 Meeting with Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Proposed License Amends Re Safeguards,Qap & Other Administrative Changes ML20154S5421998-10-23023 October 1998 Staff Requirements Memo Re Affirmation Session Conducted on 981023 Related to SECY-98-227 Concerning Millstone Nuclear Power Station & SECY-98-233 Concerning Yankee Nuclear Power Station ML20153E4681998-09-24024 September 1998 Informs That Office of Secretary Experienced Problems with Dedicated e-mail Address.In Effort to Maintain Electronic Mailbox for Parties Filing by e-mail,alternate Mailbox Created.With Certificate of Svc.Served on 980924 ML20247M6621998-05-21021 May 1998 Informs That on 980511,Citizens Network Filed Support for New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution,Inc Opposition to Yaec Motion to Strike & for Conditional Leave to Reply & Proposed Order Re Motions & Issues Before Panel ML20247K7491998-05-20020 May 1998 Informs That on 980505,Yankee Atomic Electric Co Filed Motion of Yankee Atomic Electric Co for Leave to Reply to New Planning Board Evidence ML20248L1441998-04-21021 April 1998 Forwards Listed Documents in Response to 980420 Memorandum & Order Requesting That Staff Furnish Util License Termination Plan ML20217Q4411998-03-0606 March 1998 Forwards Request for Hearing Submitted by Listed Groups,In Response to Proposed Finding of NRC That Amend Request of Yaec Involves NSHC ML20203F0151998-02-12012 February 1998 Informs That Staff Completed Review of Yankee License Termination Plan, ,supplemented 971218 & 980123. Inspection of Licensee Matls & Effluents Records, Recommended.Supporting Se,Encl ML20203B8891998-02-0505 February 1998 Forwards Copy of Fr Notice Published on 980128 Providing Opportunity to Either Make Comments on Proposed Yankee Atomic Electric Co License Termination Plan or to Request Hearing on Plan ML20197G2381997-12-11011 December 1997 Notification of 980113 Meeting W/Util in Buckland,Ma to Discuss License Termination Process as Prescribed by NRC Regulations.Agenda Encl ML20198G7651997-08-28028 August 1997 Discusses Review of Yankee License Termination Plan, Submitted 970515.Comments,encl ML20134L3231996-11-19019 November 1996 Notification of 961119 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Plans to Convert Hard Copy Records of Plant Info to Optical Disk Format.Licensee Action Described in GL 88-18, Plant Record Storage on Optical Disk ML20134D4151996-10-18018 October 1996 Staff Requirements Memo M961016B Re 961018 Affirmation Session in Rockville,MD.SECY-96-217 Ref NUREG-1299, Forwards Continuation of Curtiss Papers to Be Filed Under Commission Correspondence in Pdr.Advanced Copy Sent to Pdr. List of Documents Included in Four Boxes Encl1994-06-29029 June 1994 Forwards Continuation of Curtiss Papers to Be Filed Under Commission Correspondence in Pdr.Advanced Copy Sent to Pdr. List of Documents Included in Four Boxes Encl ML20058K5981993-12-10010 December 1993 Notification of 931221 Meeting W/Yaec in Rockville,Md to Discuss Proposed Removal of Primary Pump Motors & Impellers & Certain Contaminated Systems Outside of Containment ML20057A8091993-09-0909 September 1993 Notification of 930922 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Decommissioning Plan & Update on Status of Ongoing Plant Programs ML20056G0471993-08-27027 August 1993 Notification of 930921 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Present Decommissioning Plans & Update on Status of Ongoing Plant Programs ML20128E9501993-02-0101 February 1993 Notification of 930210 Meeting W/Licensee in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Status Update for Yankee Rowe ML20127D2461993-01-14014 January 1993 Staff Requirements Memo Re 921124 Briefing by Ofc of General Counsel in Rockville,Md on Regulatory Issues & Opinions for Decommissioning Proceedings (SECY-92-382) ML20127C8081993-01-11011 January 1993 Notification of 930204 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Status Update ML20126A3121992-12-0707 December 1992 Notification of 930112 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Use of Facility for Studies of Generic Plant Sys to Improve Knowledge of Aging & Degradation ML20128C4621992-11-24024 November 1992 Notification of 921208 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Proposed Site Work Under 10CFR50.59 Prior to NRC Approval of Decommissioning Plan ML20127C3731992-04-14014 April 1992 Discusses 920304 drop-in Visit of a Kadak,President of Util W/Chairman & Author to Discuss Items of Mutual Interest ML20217C9911991-07-17017 July 1991 Informs of 910716 Telcon Request for Info Re Extended High Pressure Injection,Pts Even Frequencies & Actions Requiring Operating Procedures to Assure Compliance W/App G Requirements ML20217C6981991-07-10010 July 1991 Requests Staff Comments on Ucs Assertion That NRC Made Nonconservative Assumptions in Safety Analysis Which Permitted Operation of Plant Through End of Current Fuel Cycle.Response to Request Encl ML20217C6101991-07-0909 July 1991 Notification of 910722 Meeting W/Util in Rowe,Ma to Discuss Reactor Vessel Embrittlement Issue & Provide NRC W/Opportunity to Respond to Public Concerns.Agenda Encl ML20062B6711990-10-23023 October 1990 Notification of 901101 Meeting W/Util in Charlotte,Nc to Review Util Program for Insp of Reactor Vessel Beltline ML20059K4191990-09-14014 September 1990 Notification of 900918 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md Re Plan to Reduce Uncertainties Affecting Reactor Vessel Integrity ML20059J9851990-09-12012 September 1990 Discusses ACRS 365th Meeting on 900906-07 Re Degree & Consequences of Facilities Reactor Pressure Vessel Embrittlement Due to Neutron Irradiation IR 05000029/19900141990-09-0707 September 1990 Rev 1 to Notification of Significant Licensee Meeting 90-110 on 900921 in Region I Ofc Re Insp Rept 50-029/90-14 ML20059H2621990-08-28028 August 1990 Notification of Significant Licensee Meeting 90-110 W/Util on 900921 in King of Prussia,Pa for Enforcement Conference Concerning Overloading of Emergency Diesel Generators ML20056A5711990-08-0303 August 1990 Corrected Notification of 900807 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Plant Reactor Vessel ML20058N0081990-08-0303 August 1990 Notification of 900807 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Plant Reactor Vessel ML20055D7461990-07-0303 July 1990 Notification of Correction to 900717 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Licensee Approach to Reactor Vessel Evaluation,Including Results of Surveillance Data,Capacity to Inspect Beltline & Results of PTS Analysis ML20247N0361989-09-11011 September 1989 Notification of Significant Licensee Meeting 89-142 W/Util on 890921 in King of Prussia,Pa Re SALP ML20245K3981989-08-11011 August 1989 Notification of 890828 & 29 Meeting W/Yankee Atomic Electric Co in Bolton,Ma Re Updated Status Briefing on License Renewal Activities ML20245J9511989-08-0303 August 1989 Forwards SALP Input for Yankee Rowe for Period of Apr 1988 - Jul 1989 ML20247J8531989-07-26026 July 1989 Notification of 890810 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20245G9911989-06-21021 June 1989 Notification of 890720 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md for Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20247N5641989-06-0101 June 1989 Notification of Meeting W/Util on 890613 in Rockville,Md for Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20247R5621989-05-31031 May 1989 Summary of 890510 Meeting W/Util in Boston,Ma Re Plant Life Extension Program.List of Attendees Encl ML20245K7041989-05-0202 May 1989 Notification of 890518 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20245J1021989-04-26026 April 1989 Notification of 890510 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Status Briefing on Util License Renewal & Individual Plant Exam Programs ML20245G2801989-04-21021 April 1989 Notification of Significant Licensee Meeting 89-068 on 890426 in King of Prussia,Pa to Discuss Requalification Training/Testing Program ML20247C0801989-03-24024 March 1989 Notification of 890413 Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization Meeting in Rockville,Md W/Util ML20236B2001989-03-0909 March 1989 Notification of 890316 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20235L3451989-02-22022 February 1989 Notification of 890307 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Licensee Flecht Correlation ML20206J1871988-11-21021 November 1988 Notification of 881215 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Routine Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization ML20195D2301988-10-31031 October 1988 Notification of 881117 Meeting W/Util in Rockville,Md to Discuss Monthly Scheduling & Prioritization Meeting 1999-05-27
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MEMORANDUM TO: Seymour H. W;iss, Dir:rtor
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Non Power R:act:rs and DJcommissioning Project Directorate Division of Reactor Program Management FROM: John W. N. Hickey, Chief [0RIGINALSIGNEDBY:]
Low Level Waste and Decommissioning Projects Branch Division of Waste Management, NMSS
SUBJECT:
REVIEW OF THE YANKEE LICENSE TER'AINATION PLAN We have completed our review of the Yankee Atomic Electric Company's May 15,1997 (BYR 97-025), submittal entitled " Yankee License Termination Plan (LTP)," and supplemental i submittals dated December 18,1997 (BRY 97-083 and BYR 97c ' 1), and January 23,1998 (BYR 98 003). The basis for out review of the LTS is the requirements set forth in 10 CFR 50.82(a)(9)(l) and (ii),10 CFR 20.1401, and the Jidance in NUREG/CR-5849,
' Manual for Conducting Radiological Surveys 1 i Support of License Termination." Our review has determined that the LTP conforms with thy conditions set forth in 10 CFR 50.82(a)(9)(l) and (ii),10 CFR 20.1401, and the guidance in NUMEG/CR 5849. However, before approving the LTP, we are recommending that an inspection d the licensee's materials and effluents release records be conducted to deteM ine that the release records support the licensee's site characterization, and that the records confirm that no radioactive material or effluents were released from the site that exceeded allowable release limits. Our supporting Safety Evaluation is attached.
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Projects Branch Division of Waste Management, NMSS
SUBJECT:
REVIEW OF THE YANKEE LICENSE TERMINATION PLAN We :tave completed oL,. review of the Yankee Atomic Electric Company's May 15,1997 (BYR 97-025) submittal entitled " Yankee License Termination Plan (LTP),' and supplemental submittals dated December 18,1997 (BRY 97-063 and BYR 97-064), and Januaiy 23,1998 (BYR 98-003). The basis for our review of the LTP is the requirements set forth in 10 CFR 50.82(a)(9)(l) and (ii),10 CFR 20.1401, and the guidance in NUREG/CR 5849,
' Manual for Conducting Radiological Surveys in Support of License Termination.' Our review has determined that the LTP conforms v.ith the conditions set forth in 10 CFR 50.82(a)(9)(l) and (ii),10 CFR 20.1401, and the guidance in NUREG/CR 5849. However, before approv!ng the LTP, we are recommending that an inspection of the licensee's release records be conducted to determine that the materials and effluents release records support the licensee's site characterization, and that the records confirm that no radioactive material or s#luents were released from the site that exceeded allowable release limits. Our supporting Safety Evaluation is attached.
Docket No. 50-29 License No. DRP-3
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Contact:
Larry Pittiglio, LLDP/DWM (301)415-6702 j
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l THE OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDS SAFETY EVALUATION SUPPORTING APPROVAL OF YANKEE'S LICENSE TERMINATION PLAN (LTP) l 1.0 DACKGEQ.UBQ The Yankee Nuclear Power Station (YNPS)is located on the east bank of the Deerfield River in Rowe, Massachusetts. The YNPS site is approximately 8,000,000 square meters (2000 acres) and about 40,000 square-meters (10 acres) have been developed for plant use.
l YNPS achieved entically in 1960, began commercial operation in 1961, and operated through 1991 with an average capacity factor of 74 percent. The nuclear steam system is a four loop pressurized water reactor designed by Westinghouse Electric Corporation. The original thermal power design limit of 485 MWt was upgraded in 1963 to 600 MWt. The turbine generator was rated to produce 185 MWe.
For economic reasons, commercial operations ceased in February 1992, after almost 31 years of operation. Defueling was completed on February 14,1992. Subsequently, a Possession Only License was issued on August 5,1992. As of May 1997, the majonty of the systems not required to support the storage of spent fuei have been dismantled and disposed of. The Spent Fuel Pool and other support systems associated with fuel storage have been electrically and mechanically isolated so that these systems will not be adversely impacted by decommissioning.
2.0 SITE CHARACTERIZATION The site characterization was submitted in the form of a detailed summary that provided sufficient information (ranges of contamination levels, specific locations, area maps, etc.) to assess the radiological and non radiological conditions at the site. The survey is sufficiently detailed to provide data for planning further remer*iation/ decommissioning activities, which include decontamination techniques, projected schedules, costs, waste volumes, and health and safety considerations.
Recommend adding the results of the Inspection Report that documents that the licensee's records support the site characterization and do not indicate release of radioactive materials from the site or effluent releases that exceeded the allowable limits.
The staff finds that the site characterization information provided or referenced in the LTP Section 2, " Site Characterization," reasonably represents the extent and nature of the contamination, is an acceptable basis for identifying areas requiring remediation, and meets the requirement in 10 CFR 50.82(a)(9)(ii)(A).
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2 3.0 IDENTIFICATION OF REMAINING DISMANILEMENT ACTIVITIES The LTP discussed tasks associated with the remaining decontamination and dismantling methods; estimated the quantity of radioactive material to be released to unrestricted areas; identified the proposed control mechanisms; estimated person rem exposures; and radioactive waste characterization. The aicas and equipment that need further remediation are described in sufficient radiological detail to estimate the radiological conditions that will be encountered during ternediation of the remaining equipment, crimponents, and structures. The radiological status of each structure and component decontaminated or dismantled is identified, and the supporting dismantlement techniques are described.
The staff finds that the identification of the remaining dismantlement activities, and supporting information provided or referenced in the LTP, Section 3, " identification of Remaining l
Dismantlement Activities," adequately addresses the remaining decontamination activities, anu meets the requirement in 10 CFR 50.82(a)(9)(ii)(B) .
4.0 ELANS FOR SITE REMEDIATIO.N l
The LTP addressed the radiological controls to be implemented for the control of non-radiological and radiological contamination associated with fulther decommissioning and remediation.
The LTP also discussed or referenced how facility areas and site areas will be remediated to meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission release criteria. The LTP clearly indicated the residual release criteria being applied to each area. The LTP described the radiation and contamination levels expected upon release of the facihty for unrestricted use.
The LTP addressed the waste hat.dling procedures for minimizing the spread of contamination when transporting the waste. Radioactive waste was characterized by volume, form, and classification.
The staff finds tnat the plans for remediating the <*e provided or referenced in the LTP, Section 4, " Plans for Site Remediation," adequately address the radiological :ontrols needed to complete the remediction, and meets the requirament in 10 CFR 50.;2(a)(9)(ii)(C).
5.0 FINAL SURVEY Appendix A. " Final Status Survey Plan for Site Release" of the LTP described the methods and criteria thet will be used in performing the final survey. The final survey plan is based on the guidance provided in draft NUREG/CR 5849, " Manual for Conducting Radiological Surveys in Support of License Termination, Draft for Comment."
The residual radioactivity criteria for unrestricted release of the facility identified in the Appendix A are consistent with the guidelines of Table 1 of NRC Regulatory Guide 1.86 (i.e.,
5000 dpm/100 square centimeters average total beta gamma activity; 15,000 dpm/100 square centimeters maximum total beta-gamma activity; and 1000 dpm/100 square centimeters
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removable beta-gamma activity), in addition, an average gamma dose rate criterion of 5 pR per hour above background at a distance of 1 meter from accessible surfaces in the facility buildings and outdoor areas was established, with any individual gamma exposure measurement not to exceed 10 pR per hour above background radiation, and residual concentrations of radionuclides remaining in the groundwater and surface water will not exceed 40 CFR Part 141.
Before release of the site, the licensee has committed to use NRC IE Circular 8107, " Control of Radioactive Contaminated Material" for all materials leaving the Radiation Control Area to ensure that radioactive materials are not inadvertently released from the facility.
As a condition of approval, the staff is requiring, in a license condition, a 30-day notification, before the licensee initiates a final survey, to allow the NRC to schedule in process inspections / surveys,if required.
The staff imda that the final survey plan in Appendix A, ' Final Status Survey Plan" of the LTP uses appropriate survey t.cthods and release criteria that is consistent with the Site Decommission Action Plan criteria and provides an acceptable approach for control of release of materials from the Radiation Control Area, and meets the requirements of 10 CFR 50.82(a)(9)(ii)(D) and 10 CFR 20.1401.
6.0 END_USE OF THE SITE The LTP discussed the controls to be put in place and the maintenance of the controls to protect the health and safety of the public while the facility is being remediated. The licensee has also committed to reduce the residual radioactivity to a level that wik permit release of the site for unrestricted use. The licensee will conduct final radiation surveys to demonstrate that the facility meets the unrestricted release criteria.
The staff finds that the end use of the site is acceptable and the description, as described in the LTP, meets the requirements of 10 CRF 50.82(a)(9)(ii)(E).
7,0 ilPDATE OF THE SITE-SPECIFIC COST ESTIMATE The cost estimate provided in Chapter 6 of the ;.TP focused on detailed activity by activity cost estimates, for each measurable activity associated with the decommissioning-including the cost of labor, materials, equipment, energy, and services. No credit for the salvage value of equipment was taken. The cost estimate included a cost estimate of $35 million to " green field" the site, and an estimate of $B6 million to support fuel storage. NRC does not consider theso to be part of the decommissioning costs.
The staff review was Msed on comparison of activities to be conducted at Yankee Rowe compared to the cost of similar activities conducted at other facilities. The staff used Means Labor Rates for the Construction Industry, and Means Building Construction Cost Data to support their evaluation. The staff reviewed labor rates, work difficuttly factors, and unit cost factors. Based on the staff's review of the cost estimate in the LTP and supporting references, the staff finds the cost estimate reasonable, and meets the requirements of 10 CRF 50.82(a)(9)(ii)(F).-
8.0 - S.UPPLEMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPQRI The staff reviewed the licensee's proposed termination activities to determine if the activities resulted in significant environmental changes not bounded by the site specific decommissioning activities described in the PSDAR, and the previously issued Supplement to the Environmental Report.
The staff finds that no new impacts associated with those site specific termination activitir s were identified, and that Section 7,
- Environmental Change Associated with License Termination Activities' of the LTP meets the requirements of 10 CRF 50.82(a)(9)(ii)(G).
9.0 CONCLUSION
S AND RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the above discussions, the staff concludes that the Yankee LTP is acceptable and should be approved. However, the staff is recommending that an inspection of the licensee a release records be conducteri to determine that the release records support the licensee's site characterization, that the records confirm that no radioactive material or effluents were released '
from the site that exceeded allowable release limits, and that a license condition be added, requiring a 30 day notification, before the licensee initiates a final survey, to allow the NRC to schedule in process inspections / surveys if required. The staff concludes that the health and safety of workers and the public are adequately protected, the work will be completed in a reasonable time, and the funding commitment is sufficient to complete the decommissioning.
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