ML20206M438
| ML20206M438 | |
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| Site: | Summer  |
| Issue date: | 08/05/1986 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Download: ML20206M438 (2) | |
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SAFETY EVALUATION BY THE OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION l
RELATED TO AMENDMENT NO. 52 TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-12
,SCUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY VIRGIL C. SUMMER NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT NO. 1 DOCKET NO. 50-395 INTRODUCTION By letter dated January 9, 1986, as supplemented April 14, 1986, South Carolina Electric and Gas Company (the licensee) proposed a change to License Condition 2.C(24) for Operating License No. NPF-12. The change i
reflects the fact that the Itcensee is currently maintaining responsibility i
for a seismic monitoring program.
EVALUATION The original License Condition 2.C(24) stated, "SCE&G shall continue the seismic monitoring program discussed in Section 2.5.3 of the Safety Evaluation Report until December 31, 1983, at which time there shall be a reevaluation of the need for further monitoring to be made an additional licensing requirement."
The licensee has continued a program for seismic monitoring beyond December 31, 1983, and recently has negotiated a contract with the University of South Carolina Geology Department to provide complete operation, maintenance, and data analysis for the existing four station seismic monitoring network. The NRC staff has evaluated the continuation of the seismic monitoring program by the licensee implemented contract with the University of South Carolina Geology Department and finds that it is acceptable because microseismic monitoring will continue and the University, rather thcn the licensee, will now operate and maintain the SCE8G seismic network, in addition to providing data analysis.
Therefore, the new License Condition 2.C(24) now states, "SCE&G shall maintain responsibility for a seismic monitoring program as discussed in Section 2.5.3 of the Safety Evaluation Report until a request is made by the licensee and approved by the NRC staff for reduction or elimination of the program." The NRC staff has evaluated this license condition and finds that it is acceptable.
Therefore, the requested amendment is acceptable.
Environmental Consideration This amendment involves procurement of personal services relating to the safe operation and protection of comercial reactor. The Comission has previously issued a proposed finding that this amendment involves no significant hazards 8608210215 860805 PDR ADOCK 05000395 P
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' 6 consideration and there has been no public comment on such finding. Accordingly, this amendment meets the eligibility criteria for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR Section 51.22(c)(6). Pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b) no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the issuance of this amendment.
Conclusion We have concluded, based on the considerations discussed above, that:
(1) there is reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed manner, and (2) such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Connission's regulations and the issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public.
Dated: August 5,1986 Principal Contributors:
Gustaaf V. Giese-Koch, Engineering Branch, DPLA Jon B. Hopkins, Pro.iect Directorate #2, DPLA
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