ML20209B707

Responds to NRC Request for Info Re Y2K Readiness at Nuclear Facilities,As Contained in GL 98-01,Supp 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. Y2K Readiness Disclosure,Encl

ML20209B707
Person / Time
Site:	Nine Mile Point, 05000420
Issue date:	06/30/1999
From:	Mueller J NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
GL-98-01, GL-98-1, NMP1L-1446, NUDOCS 9907070404
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NiagarahMohawk' John H. Mueller Phone: 315.349 7907 Senior Vice President and June 30, 1999 Fax: 315.349.1321 Chief Nuclear Officer NMPIL 1446 email: mueiieri@nimo.com U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555

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RE: Nine Mile Point Unit 1 Nine Mile Point Unit 2 Docket No. 50-220 Docket No. 50-410 DPR-63 NPF-69

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Response to Genenc Letter 98-01 Supplement 1, " Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants '

Gentlemen:

This letter is in response to the NRC's request for information regarding Year 2000 (Y2K) readiness at nuclear facilities, as contained in Generic Letter (GL) 98-01. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (NMPC) has previously responded to required response item (1) of GL 98-01 by letter dated August 10,1998. Required Response item (2) of GL 98-01 requested the status of facility Y2K readiness by July 1,1999. On January 14,1999, the NRC issued '

i Supplement 1 to GL 98-01 to provide addressees with a voluntary alternative response in lieu of required response item (2) of the original generic letter. Supplement I stated: /

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"In responding to this supplement to GL 98-01, the addressee should confirm Y2K readiness of the facility with regard to those systems within the scope of the license and NRC regulations, and those systems required for continued operation of the facility after January 1,2000. f or those systems which are not Y2K ready as of July 1,1999, the addressee should provide a status and completion schedule for achieving readiness by the year 2000." l Iti response, NMPC is voluntarily reporting facility readiness as outlined in GL 98-01 Supplement 1. Enclosed is the Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure for Nine Mile Point Units 1 and 2, reporting the status of facility Y2K readiness. This disclosure is submitted under the guidelines of the " Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act" (Public Law 105-271).

Very truly yours, 070185 inDM fohn H. Mueller g70Og 30 Senior Vice President and P PDR Chief Nuclear Officer I

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Nine Miie Point Nuclear Station R0. Box 63, Lycoming, New York 13093 0063

xc: Mr. H. J. Miller, NRC Regional Administrator Mr. S. S. Bajwa, Section Chief PD-I, Section 1, NRR Mr. G. K. Hunegs, NRC Senior Resident Inspector j Mr. D. S. Hood, Senior Project Manager, NRR l Nuclear Energy Institute Records Management l

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i YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE This Year 2000 (Y2K) readiness disclosure is made for Nine Mile Point Units 1 and 2 (NMP1 and NMP2) under the ' Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act" (Public Law 105-271). This disclosure addresses Y2K readiness with regard to those systems within the j scope of the NMP1 and NMP2 licenses and NRC regulations, and those systems required for i continued operation of both facilities after January 1, 2000. A facility that is "Y2K Ready" has followed a prescribed program to identify and resolve Y2K issues so that the facility can operate reliably while meeting commitments.

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (NMPC) has conducted a year 2000 readiness program for NMP1 and NMP2 similar to that outlined in Nuclear Utility Year 2000 Readinrst, j NEI/NUSMG 97-07. The program applies to software, hardware and firmware whose failure  !

due to a Y2K problem would prevent the performance of the safety function of a structure, j system, or component. Additionally, the program applies to any software, hardware, or i firmware whose failure due to a Y2K problem would prevent continued operation of the facility well beyond December 31,1999. The facility program includes identifying and, where appropriate, remediating embedded systems. The program also provides for risk management efforts, development of contingency plans for key rollover dates, and verification j of continuity of services provided by NMPC's business partners.

The Y2K readiness program has been completed for those systems within the scope of the NMP1 and NMP2 licenses and NRC regulations, and those systems required for continued operation of NMP1 and NMP2 after January 1,2000. To my (John H. Mueller's) knowledge and belief, NMP1 and NMP2 are facility "Y2K Ready."

Contingency plans have been developed to mitigate the impact of Y2K-induced events at key rollover dates. Just-in-time training and specific staffing assignments for implementing the contingency plans will be completed prior to key rollover dates. Additionally, we will continue to work closely with our business partners to inaintain continuity of service.

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