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MONTHYEARML20138H3831999-10-25025 October 1999 Forwards Draft Model of Renewed License for Calvert Cliffs, Unit 2 to Illustrate How List of Minimum Requirements Could Be Incorporated Into License Condition ML20217M9991999-10-22022 October 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990930 RAI Re Void Swelling Degradation Mechanism,Per License Renewal Application for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2 ML20217M1721999-10-19019 October 1999 Forwards NRC Rept Number 17, Requal Tracking Rept Form Operator Licensing Tracking Sys.Rept Was Used by NRC to Schedule Requalification Exam for Operators & Record Requal Pass Dates ML20212M2631999-10-0404 October 1999 Informs That Staff Concluded That Licensee Responses to GL 97-06 Provides Reasonable Assurance That Condition of Util SG Internals in Compliance with Current Licensing Bases for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant ML20216J8671999-10-0101 October 1999 Forwards Rev 52 to QA Policy for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Rev Accurately Presents Changes Made Since Previous Submittal,Necessary to Reflect Info & Analyses Submitted to NRC or Prepared,Per to NRC Requirements ML20212J7811999-09-30030 September 1999 Requests That Licensee Address Potential Aging Mgt Issue Re Effects of Void Swelling of Rv Internals by Making Plant Specific Commitment to Implement Focused age-related Degradation Insp for Evidence of Void Swelling in Future ML20212J5611999-09-29029 September 1999 Informs That on 990916,NRC Completed mid-cycle Plant Performance Review of Calvert Cliffs.No Areas in Which Util Performance Warranted Addl Insp Beyond Core Insp Program Identified.Historical Listing of Plant Issues,Encl ML20216H7831999-09-28028 September 1999 Forwards Addl Info Re NRC SER for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2,per License Renewal Application ML20212D5361999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Calculation CA04048, Fuel Handling Accident During Reconstitution, as Agreed During 990909 Telcon ML20212C1861999-09-15015 September 1999 Requests That NRC Complete Review of TR CED-387-P,Rev 00-P, ABB Critical Heat Flux Correlations for PWR Fuel, by 000201.Util Expects to Use ABB-NV Correlation for Current non-mixing Vane Fuel in Reload Analyses in 2000 for Ccnpp ML20212A2001999-09-0808 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-06 & 50-318/99-06.Two Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20211N8971999-09-0707 September 1999 Responds to Ltr to D Rathbun of NRC Dtd 990720,in Which Recipient Refers to Ltr from Wc Batton Expressing Support on Renewal Application of Baltimore Gas & Electric Co for Calvert Cliffs Plants ML20211H9841999-08-31031 August 1999 Provides Comments Re Data Entered in Rvid for Ccnpp,Units 1 2,per GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity ML20211K3091999-08-27027 August 1999 Informs That During 990826 Telcon,L Briggs & B Bernie Made Arrangements for NRC to Inspect Licensed Operator Requalification Program at Calvert Cliffs Npp.Insp Planned for Wk of 991025 ML20211J1611999-08-17017 August 1999 Documents Bg&E Consultations with MD Dept of Natural Resources Re Potential Impacts to Chesapeake Bay Critical Area & Forest Interior Dwelling Bird Habitat,Per Ccnpp License Renewal.Telcons Ref Satisfy Consulting Requirement ML20210V1181999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Toxic Gases Calculations for Control Room Habitability,As Discussed During 990713 Telcon.Util Will Make Final Submittal for Toxic Gases After NRC Has Completed Review of ARCON96 ML20210T5061999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Rev 0 to Ccnpp COLR for Unit 2,Cycle 13, Per Plant TS 5.6.5 ML20210U2761999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Listed Info Re Guarantee of Payment of Deferred Premiums for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2,IAW 10CFR140.21 Requirements ML20210S7901999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data for Period of 990101-990630,IAW 10CFR36.71(d) ML20210S8131999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Summary of Various Open Licensing Actions for Bg&E That Were Completed During Unit 2 Refueling Outage Ending 990506 ML20210S8101999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Application Requesting Renewal of License for Mv Seckens,License SOP-10369-2.Without Encl ML20210Q1941999-08-11011 August 1999 Informs That Info Submitted in 981130 Application Re CEN-633-P,Rev 03-P,dtd Oct 1998,marked Proprietary,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & Section 103(b) of AEA of 1954,as Amended ML20210N5881999-08-0606 August 1999 Forwards ISI Rept for Ccnpp,Unit 2,fulfilling Intentions & Requirements Stated in Program Plan & Commitment to Comply with ASME Code Section XI ISI Requirements ML20210N1291999-08-0505 August 1999 Forwards NRC Response to W Batton Ltr Expressing Support of Renewal Application for Calvert Cliffs Plants as Requested in Ltr ML20210N5471999-08-0505 August 1999 Requests That License SOP-10031-3,for DF Theders,Be Removed from Active Files for Ccnpp,Due to Individual Being Reassigned to Position No Longer Requiring License ML20210N5491999-08-0505 August 1999 Requests That License SOP-10371-2,for RW Scott,Be Renewed IAW 10CFR55.57.Individual Has Satisfactorily Discharged License Responsibilities Competently & Safely.Without Application ML20210N9291999-08-0404 August 1999 Forwards Clarification to Initial Response to Biennial Rept on Status of Decommissioning Funding,As Required by 10CFR50.75(f)(1) ML20210J0741999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Participation in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise on 990714.Suggests Referral to NRC Y2K Web Site to View Issues & Lessons from Tabletop That Will Be Tracked by Nrc.Web Site Should Reflect Info within 2 Wks ML20211C0951999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Participation in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise Held on 990714 ML20211B5381999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Support in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise Held on 990714.Suggests Referral to NRC Y2K Web Site to View Issues & Lessons from Tabletop That Will Be Tracked by NRC ML20211C3251999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Participation in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise Held on 990714 ML20210E4941999-07-23023 July 1999 Informs That 1999 Emergency Response Plan Exercise Objectives Is Scheduled for Wk of 991025.Exercise Scenario Will Test Integrated Capability & Major Portion of Elements Existing within Emergency Response Plan ML20210D0911999-07-22022 July 1999 Responds to to Chairman Jackson Referring to Ltr from New 7th Democratic Civic Club,Inc.Forwards Staff Response to W Batton,President of New 7th Democratic Civic Club,Inc ML20210C5011999-07-21021 July 1999 Informs That SL Walters,License OP-10096-3 & CC Zapp,License Number SOP-2188-9,have Been Reassigned within Organization & No Longer Require NRC License,Per 10CFR50.74(a).Removal of Subject Licenses from Active Files for Ccnpp,Requested ML20210A5021999-07-20020 July 1999 Responds to ,Expressing Support for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Calvert Cliffs Plant & to Concerns Re Lack of Specificity for License Renewal Regulations & Length of Time Set Aside for Public Comment ML20210C2681999-07-20020 July 1999 Forwards Certified Copy of Listed Nuclear Liability Policy Endorsement,Per 10CFR140.15(e) ML20211N9101999-07-20020 July 1999 Forwards Correspondence Author Received from New 7th Democratic Club Civic,Inc Raising Some Serious Concerns About Renewal of Nuclear Reactor Licenses for Calvert Cliffs Power Plant ML20210C8461999-07-19019 July 1999 Informs That CF Farrow,License OP-10648-1,will No Longer Be Employed with Bg&E,As of 990709,per 10CFR50.74(a).Removal of Subject License from Active Files for Ccnpp,Requested ML20209J5171999-07-16016 July 1999 Forwards Comments from Accuracy Review of License Renewal Application SER ML20210B7651999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards SER Denying Licensee Proposed TS Amend Dtd 981120, to Delete TS Requirements for Tendon Surveillance & Reporting Because TS Requirements Duplication of Requirements in 10CFR50.55a.Notice of Denial Encl ML20209G2081999-07-13013 July 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-05 & 50-318/99-05 on 990509- 0626.No Violations Noted ML20210A6311999-07-0606 July 1999 Discusses Closure of TACs MA0532 & MA0533 Re Response to Requests for Addl Info to GL 92-01,rev1,suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity, for Plant,Units 1 & 2 ML20209C1391999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Responses to Open & Confirmatory Items Based on Review of SER for Bg&E Application for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Calvert Cliffs.Bg&E Intends to Forward Comments Based on Accuracy Verification in Near Future ML20210D1531999-06-30030 June 1999 Informs of Receipt of from New 7th Democratic Civic Club,Inc Expressing Support for License Renewal. Requests Consideration in Addressing Concerns & Recommendations ML20209B5781999-06-29029 June 1999 Submits Response to GL 98-01, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. GL 98-01 Requested Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness by 990701.Disclosure Encl ML20210D1741999-06-24024 June 1999 Expresses Opinions on Renewal of Nuclear Reactor Licenses Re Plant & Support Renewal Application of Bg&E.Requests That NRC Revise Procedures to Allow Sufficient Time for Public to Review,Evaluate & Respond to Info ML20211H8431999-06-23023 June 1999 Ack Participation of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Engineering Dept in NRC Cooperative Research Project with Univ of Virginia. Copy of Relevant Portion of NRC Cooperative Agreement with Univ of Virginia Encl ML20196C4291999-06-21021 June 1999 Forwards Rev to ERDS Data Point Library for Ccnpp,Unit 2,per 10CFR50,App E,Section VI.3.a.Table Provides Brief Summary of Changes ML20196C6831999-06-21021 June 1999 Discusses Proposed Alternative Submitted by Bg&E for Calvert Cliffs NPP to Requirements of 10CFR50.55a(g)(4) in Regard to Compliance with Latest Approved Edition of ASME Code,Section XI for Third Ten Year Insp Interval Beginning on 990701 ML20195J6591999-06-16016 June 1999 Submits Proposed Alternative to Requirements of 10CFR50.55a(g)(4) (Automatic Compliance with Latest Approved Edition of ASME Code Every 120 Months).Proposal Will Apply Third ten-year ISI Interval,Scheduled to Begin 990701 1999-09-08
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MONTHYEARML20138H3831999-10-25025 October 1999 Forwards Draft Model of Renewed License for Calvert Cliffs, Unit 2 to Illustrate How List of Minimum Requirements Could Be Incorporated Into License Condition ML20217M1721999-10-19019 October 1999 Forwards NRC Rept Number 17, Requal Tracking Rept Form Operator Licensing Tracking Sys.Rept Was Used by NRC to Schedule Requalification Exam for Operators & Record Requal Pass Dates ML20212M2631999-10-0404 October 1999 Informs That Staff Concluded That Licensee Responses to GL 97-06 Provides Reasonable Assurance That Condition of Util SG Internals in Compliance with Current Licensing Bases for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant ML20212J7811999-09-30030 September 1999 Requests That Licensee Address Potential Aging Mgt Issue Re Effects of Void Swelling of Rv Internals by Making Plant Specific Commitment to Implement Focused age-related Degradation Insp for Evidence of Void Swelling in Future ML20212J5611999-09-29029 September 1999 Informs That on 990916,NRC Completed mid-cycle Plant Performance Review of Calvert Cliffs.No Areas in Which Util Performance Warranted Addl Insp Beyond Core Insp Program Identified.Historical Listing of Plant Issues,Encl ML20212A2001999-09-0808 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-06 & 50-318/99-06.Two Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20211N8971999-09-0707 September 1999 Responds to Ltr to D Rathbun of NRC Dtd 990720,in Which Recipient Refers to Ltr from Wc Batton Expressing Support on Renewal Application of Baltimore Gas & Electric Co for Calvert Cliffs Plants ML20211K3091999-08-27027 August 1999 Informs That During 990826 Telcon,L Briggs & B Bernie Made Arrangements for NRC to Inspect Licensed Operator Requalification Program at Calvert Cliffs Npp.Insp Planned for Wk of 991025 ML20210Q1941999-08-11011 August 1999 Informs That Info Submitted in 981130 Application Re CEN-633-P,Rev 03-P,dtd Oct 1998,marked Proprietary,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & Section 103(b) of AEA of 1954,as Amended ML20210N1291999-08-0505 August 1999 Forwards NRC Response to W Batton Ltr Expressing Support of Renewal Application for Calvert Cliffs Plants as Requested in Ltr ML20211C3251999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Participation in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise Held on 990714 ML20211B5381999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Support in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise Held on 990714.Suggests Referral to NRC Y2K Web Site to View Issues & Lessons from Tabletop That Will Be Tracked by NRC ML20210J0741999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Participation in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise on 990714.Suggests Referral to NRC Y2K Web Site to View Issues & Lessons from Tabletop That Will Be Tracked by Nrc.Web Site Should Reflect Info within 2 Wks ML20211C0951999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Participation in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise Held on 990714 ML20210D0911999-07-22022 July 1999 Responds to to Chairman Jackson Referring to Ltr from New 7th Democratic Civic Club,Inc.Forwards Staff Response to W Batton,President of New 7th Democratic Civic Club,Inc ML20210A5021999-07-20020 July 1999 Responds to ,Expressing Support for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Calvert Cliffs Plant & to Concerns Re Lack of Specificity for License Renewal Regulations & Length of Time Set Aside for Public Comment ML20210B7651999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards SER Denying Licensee Proposed TS Amend Dtd 981120, to Delete TS Requirements for Tendon Surveillance & Reporting Because TS Requirements Duplication of Requirements in 10CFR50.55a.Notice of Denial Encl ML20209G2081999-07-13013 July 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-05 & 50-318/99-05 on 990509- 0626.No Violations Noted ML20210A6311999-07-0606 July 1999 Discusses Closure of TACs MA0532 & MA0533 Re Response to Requests for Addl Info to GL 92-01,rev1,suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity, for Plant,Units 1 & 2 ML20211H8431999-06-23023 June 1999 Ack Participation of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Engineering Dept in NRC Cooperative Research Project with Univ of Virginia. Copy of Relevant Portion of NRC Cooperative Agreement with Univ of Virginia Encl ML20196C6831999-06-21021 June 1999 Discusses Proposed Alternative Submitted by Bg&E for Calvert Cliffs NPP to Requirements of 10CFR50.55a(g)(4) in Regard to Compliance with Latest Approved Edition of ASME Code,Section XI for Third Ten Year Insp Interval Beginning on 990701 ML20196E0371999-06-16016 June 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-03 & 50-318/99-03 on 990321-0508.Apparent Violation Being Considered for Escalated Enforcement Action ML20207G4701999-06-0707 June 1999 Informs of Reorganization in NRR Ofc,Effective 990328. Organization Chart Encl ML20207G4331999-06-0707 June 1999 Informs That in Response Request by Nrc,Fema Evaluated Adequacy of Evacuation Plans & Training of Local First Responders for Area Around Ccnpp.Copy of FEMA & Encl to Ltr,Which Provides FEMA Recommendations Encl ML20207B2491999-05-21021 May 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-04 & 50-318/99-04 on 990405-16.No Violations Noted.Insp Revealed Few Potential & Plausible Aging Effects NRC Team Determined Should Be Included in License Renewal Application ML20207C0321999-05-18018 May 1999 Forwards Fifth Rept Which Covers Month of Apr 1999. Commission Approved Transfer of TMI-1 Operating License from Gpu to Amergen & Transfer of Operating License for Pilgrim Station from Beco to Entergy Nuclear Generating Co ML20206A6171999-04-22022 April 1999 Responds to Request for Statistics on Allegation Re Plant by J Osborne.Encl Tables Provides Breakdown of Allegations by Source Category for Allegations Receive in CY95-98 & First Six Month of 1999 ML20205R0961999-04-15015 April 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-01 & 50-318/99-01 on 990131- 0320.One Violation of NRC Requirements Identified & Being Treated as non-cited Violation,Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20205P1381999-04-0909 April 1999 Discusses 990223 Ppr.Forwards Plant Issues Matrix & Insp Plan.Since Spring 1998 Unit 1 Operated at Essentially Full Power.Unit 2 Had Similar Power History Except for Jul 1998 Manual Reactor Trip Due to Small Bore Pipe Steam Leak ML20205P1281999-04-0808 April 1999 Forwards Monthly Status Rept on Licensing Activities & Regulatory Duties of NRC for Mar 1999.Targets for Licensing Action Age & Completion Rates & License Renewal Process for Calvert Cliffs Remains on Schedule ML20205E5511999-03-26026 March 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-02 & 50-318/99-02 on 990208-12.No Violations Noted.Insp Was First of Three Planned Visits to Verify Ccnpp License Renewal in Compliance with Requirements of Rule for License Renewal ML20205G8841999-03-24024 March 1999 Discusses Bg&E Application Filed on 980408 for Renewal of Operating Licenses DPR-53 & DPR-68 for Calvert Cliffs Units, 1 & 2.For Listed Reasons,Partial Exemption from 10CFR170 Fees Granted IAW 10CFR170.11(b)(1) ML20205B0291999-03-24024 March 1999 Informs That Author Determined That Partial Exemption from 10CFR170 Fee Requirements Appropriate for Footnote 4 of License Renewal Application for Plants,Units 1 & 2,dtd 980408,that Staff Determines Has Generic Value to Industry ML20204H6281999-03-21021 March 1999 Forwards SER Reflecting Status of Staff Review of Util License Renewal for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plants, Units 1 & 2 ML20207E9641999-03-0404 March 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/98-12 & 50-318/98-12 on 981213- 990130 & Notice of Violation Re Failure of Maint Workers to Tighten Bolting for Svc Water Heat Exchanger ML20207G8631999-02-25025 February 1999 Forwards Operator Initial Exam Repts 50-317/99-301OL & 50-318/99-301OL on 990122 & 25-29 (Administration) & 990201- 05 (Grading).All Applicants Passed All Portions of Exams ML20203D3981999-02-0505 February 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Accepting Procedure Established for long-term Corrective Action Plan Related to Containment Vertical Tendons ML20203A6141999-02-0303 February 1999 Submits Details on Listed Areas Re Inspection Plan of Insp Scheduled for 990203 ML20202H7621999-01-28028 January 1999 Discusses Guidance Re License Renewal for Operating Power Reactors Developed in Response to FY99 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act Rept 105-581 ML20202J1901999-01-28028 January 1999 Discusses License Renewal for Operating Power Reactors.Two Applications Received for Renewing Operating Licenses. Commission Established Adjudicatory Schedule Aimed at Completing License Renewal Process in 30-36 Months ML20199G4121999-01-20020 January 1999 Forwards SE Accepting Util USI A-46 Implementation Program for Plant ML20199K8481999-01-19019 January 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/98-11 & 50-318/98-11 on 981025-1212.No Violations Noted ML20199L6621999-01-19019 January 1999 Informs That Licensee Authorized to Administer Initial Written Exam to Listed Applicants on 990122.NRC Region I Operator Licensing Staff Will Administer Operating Test to Applicants ML20199F4101999-01-0808 January 1999 Forwards SE Accepting Util 960213,0725 & 981202 Responses to GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety- Related Power-Operated Gate Valves ML20198S7491999-01-0707 January 1999 Forwards SER Accepting Licensee ,Suppl by 980424 & 1124 Ltrs Proposing Changes to Rev 49 of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Quality Assurance Program Description in Accordance with 10CFR50.54(a)(3) ML20198S4291999-01-0707 January 1999 Requests Addl Info Re License Renewal Application as Application Relates to Staff Position on Environ Qualification ML20196K2991999-01-0404 January 1999 Forwards Notice of Consideration of Approval of Transfer of Facility Operating License & Matl License & Opportunity for Hearing in Response to Application ML20202D0271998-12-15015 December 1998 Forwards Notice of Withdrawal of Application for Amend to License DPR-69.Proposed Change Would Have Modified Svc Water Head Tanks.Without Encl ML20198L3431998-12-12012 December 1998 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/98-10 & 50-318/98-10 on 980706-10 & 1118.Insp Rept Documents App R Issues Which Constituted Violations of NRC Requirements.Nov Not Issued Because, Violations Identified by Licensee Staff as Part of C/A ML20198B1791998-12-10010 December 1998 Advises of Planned Insp Effort Resulting from Calvert Cliffs NPP Review Conducted on 981110.Details of Insp Rept for Next 6 Months & Historical Listing of Plant Issues Considered During Process Encl 1999-09-08
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I am responding to your letter to Chairman Jackson of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of June 30,1999, in which you refer to a letter from the New 7* Democratic Civic Club, Inc. In its letter, the Club cxpresses support of the renewal application of Baltimore Gas and i
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,o July 20, 1999 Mr. William C. Batton, President The New 7* Democratic Civic Club, Inc.
1936 Merritt Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21222-4628
Dear Mr. Batton:
i I am responding to your letter to Chairman Jackson of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), of June 24,1999, in which you express your support for the renewal of the operating licenses for Baltimore Gas and Electric Company's (BG&E) Calvert Cliffs plants. In your letter, you also voice your belief that the Commission's regulations for license renewal lack specificity and state your concern about the length of time set aside for public comment.
BG&E submitted a license renewal application for its two Calvert Cliffs plants, which is the first such application, in April 1998. The NRC staff issued a safety evaluation report on the application in March 1999. The safety evaluation report contained a number of open and confirmatory items that BG&E responded to in a letter to the NRC dated July 2,1999. The staff is reviewing BG&E's response and plans to issue a final safety evaluation in November 1999.
On February 24,1999, the staff also issued a draft plant-specific supplement to NUREG-1437,
" Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS) for the i
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant." The staff is now considering public comments received by May 20,1999, and plans to issue e final supplemental environmental impact statement in mid-November 1999.
Regarding your belief that the Commission's regulations for license renewallack specificity, Part
. 54, " Requirements for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants," of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 54) sets forth the requirements applicants for license renewal must meet and the standards by which the NRC evaluates their applications.
Part 54 defines what types of plant structures and equipment fall within the scope oflicense renewal. The regulations next set forth the criteria for determining which structures and components within the scope of license renewaf require aging management. The applicant must demonstrate that it will manage the aging of these structures and components so that they will continue to function as intended for the license renewal period.
In reviewing the applications, the NRC staff follows Part 54 and the guidance provided in a draft standard review plan (SRP), ' Standard Review Plan for the Review of License Renewal Applications for Nuclear Power Plants," and a draft environmental standard review plan, NUREG-1555, " Environmental Standard Review Plan," both of which provide sufficiently clear, specific, and measurable review critena. The license renewal SRP is available to the public on O ]Q9UW J'
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the NRC's web site (http://www.nrc. gov), and both SRPs can be obtained from the NRC Public
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J Regarding your concem about the length of time (30 days) set aside for public comments, this period, specified in the Federal Register notice that provided the opportunity for a hearing regarding the renewal of the Calvert Cliffs operating licenses, was not a public comment period.
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2.714 of the Commission's regulations. After this period, the regulations afford a petitioner an additional period in which to identify the technical issues he or she wishes to litigate. The Commission's objectives are to provide a fair hearing process, to avoid unnecessary delays in
- the NRC's review and hearing processes, and to produce a complete record that supports agency decision making on matters related to the NRC's responsibilities for protecting public health and safety. We believe the current process achieves these goals.
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. There is also a formal process for providing input into the staff's environmental review of a license renewal application. The Commission's regulations in 10 CFR Part 51 allow for an j
opportunity to provide comments on the scope of the environmental review, and in i
10 CFR Section 51.73, require a minimum 45-day period for an opportunity to comment on the staff's preliminary environmental conclusions, set forth in the plant-specific supplement to the GEIS. Sixty and seventy-five day periods were provided, respectively, for these purposes with respect to Calvert Cliffs.
Finally, there are opportunities to raise questions on individual license renewal applications at public meetings, which are held in the NRC offices in Rockville, Maryland and in the vicinity of the facility applying for license renewal. Information provided by the license renewal applicante, as well as NRC evaluations, findings, and recommendations, are made available to the public in sucit meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss questions which arise during the staff's review of the application and an applicant's responses to these questions. And, of
. course, members of the public are free to correspond with the staff in writing.
. Because the license renewal process is new, the staff expects to make improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of reviews and will take your request as encouragement to look for i
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Maryland Senate Annapolis, MD 21401-1991 j
Dear Mr. Stone:
.I am responding to your letter to Chairman Jackson of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of June 30,1999, in which you refer to a letter from the New 7* Democratic Civic Club, l Inc 'In its letter, the Club expresses support of the renewal application of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company for the Calvert Cliffs plants as well as concerns about the lack of specificity a related to the regulatory specifications for license renewal and the length of time set aside for ipublic comment.
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Dear Senator Stone:
I am responding to your letter to Chairman Jackson of the U.S. Nuc ear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of June 30,1999, in which you refer to a letter from the Ne' Th Demeratic Civic Club, w
Inc. In its letter the club expresses support of the renewal app)ication of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company for the Calvert Cliffs plants and concern a%ut the lack of specificity related to the regulatory specifications for license renewal and the le 9th of time set aside for public comment.
Enclosed is the NRC staff's response to Mr. William Batton, President of the New Th Democratic Civic Club, Inc. If you have further questions, please o not hesitate to contact me.
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The Honorable Norman R. Stone, Jr.
The Senate of Maryland Annapolis Office Presidential Wing Annapolis, MD 21401-1001
Dear Senator Stone:
I am responding to your letter to Chairman Jackson of the U.S. Nuclear R gulatory Commission (NRC) of June 30,1999, in which you refer to a letter from the New 7th D moCratic Civic Club, Inc. In its letter the club expresses support of the renewal application of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company for the Calvert Cliffs plants and concern about theJa'ck of specificity related to the regulatory specifications for license renewal and the length of time set aside for public
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