ML20209E225
| ML20209E225 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 09/04/1986 |
| From: | Rubenstein L Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20209E231 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC-57854, TAC-57855, TAC-57856, TAC-60032, NUDOCS 8609100120 | |
| Download: ML20209E225 (3) | |
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7590-01 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ALABAMA POWER COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-348 NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission (the Commission) is considering issuance of an exemption from the requirements of Appendix R to 10 CFR 50 to Alabama Power Company (the licensee), for the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Unit No. I located near the City of Dothan, Alabama.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Identification of Proposed Action: The exemption would pemit alternatives to the technical requirements of Appendix R concerning certain specifically identified fire areas in Farley Unit No.1.
The exemption is responsive to the licensee's application for exemption dated May 31, 1985, supplemented October 18, 1985, and July 16, 1986.
The Need for the Proposed Action: The proposed exey tion is needed because the features described in the licensee's request regarding the existing 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 detemined nor does the proposed exemption otherwise affect radiological 8609100120 860904 PDR ADOCK 05000348 PDR
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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.
Alternatives to the Proposed Action:
Since the Commission has concluded there is no measurable environmental impact associated with the proposed exemption, any alternatives with equal or greater environmental impact need not be evaluated. The principal alternative to the exemption would be to require rigid compliance with Section III.G of Appendix R requirements. Such action would not enhance the protection of the environment and would result in unjustified costs for the licensee.
Alternative Use of Resources: This action involves no use of resources not previously considered in the Final Environmentel Statement (construction pemit and operating license) for the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, Unit No. 1.
Agencies and Persons Consulted: The NRC staff reviewed the licensee's request and did not consult other agencies or persons.
FINDING 0F NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Commission has determined not to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposeo exemption.
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- 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 exemption dated May 31, 1985, supplemented October 18, 1985, and July 16, 1986, which is available for public inspection at the Cownission's Public Document Room, 1717 H Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., and at the Local Public Document Room, located at the George S. Houston Memorial Library, 212 W. Burdeshaw Street, Dothan, Alabama.
Dated at Bethesda, Maryland, this 4th day of September,1986.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION c_.
S iua M Lester'S. Rubenstein, Director PWR Project Directorate #2 Division of PWR L,1 censing-A
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