ML20212F733
| ML20212F733 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crystal River  |
| Issue date: | 09/23/1999 |
| From: | Wiens L NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Cowan J FLORIDA POWER CORP. |
| References | |
| GL-98-01, TAC-MA1826, NUDOCS 9909280348 | |
| Download: ML20212F733 (4) | |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20565-0001 September 23, 1999
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Mr. John Paul Cowan Vice President, Nuclear Operations Florida Power Corporation ATTN: Manager, Nuclear Licensing (NA18)
Crystal River Energy Complex 1F7.0 W. Power Line Street Lyal River, Florida 34428-6708
SUBJECT:
COMPLETION OF LICENSING ACTION FOR GENERIC LETTER 98-01 AND SUPPLEMENT 1 - CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT 3 (TAC NO. MA1826) i
Dear Mr. Cowan:
On May 11,1998, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Generic Letter (GL) 98-01, " Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants," to all holders of operating licenses for nuclear power plants, except those who have permanently ceased operations and have certified that fuel has been permanently removed from the reactor' vessel.
The NRC issued GL 98-01 to ensure that licensees were adequately addressing potential date-related errors with computer systems, embedded software devices, and software applications sufficiently in advance of the Year 2000 (Y2K) rollover date to ensure that nuclear power plants will be in a stable, safe condition during the Y2K transition.
Subsequent to the issuance of GL 98-01, increased public awareness and govemment I
attention to the Y2K issue resulted in concem over not only public health and safety of nuclear i
power plants, but also concem over the ability of nuclear power plants to continue to provide
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power to the national electric power grid. Therefore, on January 14,1999, the staff issued Supplement 1 to GL-98-01 to provide addressees with a voluntary, altemative response to that
. required in item (2) of GL 98-01. In responding to Supplement 1, addressees were asked to confirm Y2K readiness of the facility with regard to those systems within the scope of the license and NRC regulations, as well as those systems required for continued operation of the facility after January 1, 2000. Addressees were permitted to voluntarily respond to 4
Supplement 1 to GL 98-01 on or before July 1,1999, in lieu of item (2) of GL 98-01.
In response to GL 98-01, Florida Power Corporation (FPC) provided letters dated July 28, 1998, and June 23,1999, for Crystal River Unit 3. These submittals provided the informatiors requested by GL 98-01. The staff has reviewed the FPC responses and has concluded that all requested information has been provided. Therefore, we consider GL 98-01 to be closed for your facility.
NUREG-1706, " Year 2000 Readiness in U.S. Nuclear Power Plants," provides a status of nuclear power plant Year 2000 readiness as of September 1,1999, and a description of NRC actions to determine Y2K readiness in operating U.S. reactors. The staff assessment of Y2K readiness consisted of independently evaluating nuclear power plant licensee Y2K readiness program processes, reviewing licensee responses to NRC requests for reporting Y2K readiness (i.e., GL 98-01 and Supplement 1), and combining the results on these assessments to achieve a high level of assurance that each facility will operate safely during the transition 9909290548 990923 h
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John P. Cowan from 1999 to 2000 and on other Y2K sensitive dates. NUREG-1706 is linked to the NRC home page (http:/www.nrc. gov /NRC/ NEWS / year 2000.html).
-We would like to acknowledge the efforts you have completed to date in preparing your plant for the Y2K transition and appreciate your continued cooperation on this important issue.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (301) 415-1495.
Sincerely, O
L. A. Wiens, Senior Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate il Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-302 cc: See next page i
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I Mr. John Paul Cowan CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT NO. 3 Florida Power Corporation cc:
Mr. R. Alexander Glenn Chairman 4
Corporate Counsel (MAC-BT15A)
Board of County Commissioners Florida Power Corporation -
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P.O. Box 14042 '
110 North Apopka Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33733-4042 invemers, Florida 34450-4245 Mr. Charles G. Pardee, Director Ms. Sherry L. Bemboft, Director Nuclear Plant Operations (PA4A)
Nuclear Regulatory Affairs (NA2H)
Florida Power Corporation Florida Power Corporation Crystal River Energy Complex Crystal River Energy Complex 15760 W. Power Line Street -
15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 Crystal River, F:orida 34428-6708 Mr. Michael A. Schoppman Senior Resident inspector Framatome Technologies Inc.
Crystal River Unit 3 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 525 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rockville, Maryland 20852 6745 N. Tallahassee Road Mr. William A. Passetti, Chief Department of Health '
Mr. Gregory H. Halnon
- Bureau of Radiation Control Director, Quality Programs (SA2C) 2020 Capital Circle, SE, Bin #C21 Florida Power Corporation Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1741 Crystal River Energy Complex 15760 W. Power Line Street Attomey General Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 Department of Legal Affairs The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32304 Mr. Joe Myers, Director Division of Emergency Preparedness Department of Community Affairs 2740 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
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from 1999 to 2000 and on other Y2K sensitive dates. NUREG-1706 is linked to the NRC home page (http:/www.ntc. gov /NRC/ NEWS / year 2000.html).
, We would like to acknowledge the efforts you have completed to date in preparing your plant for the Y2K transition and appreciate your continued cooperation on this important issue.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (301) 415-1495.
Sincerely, Original signal by:
L A. Wiens, Sonicr Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate ll Division of Licensing Prcject Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-302 cc: See next page Distribution i Docket File:
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