ML20213G388

Notice of Environ Assessment & Finding of No Significant Impact Re Util 851018,860127 & 0716 Applications for Exemption from Requirements of 10CFR50,App R

ML20213G388
Person / Time
Site:	Farley
Issue date:	11/06/1986
From:	Rubenstein L Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ML20213G391	List: ML20213G388
References
TAC-60030, TAC-60031, NUDOCS 8611180074
Download: ML20213G388 (3)

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ALABAMA POWER COMPANY DOCKET NOS. 50-348 AND 50-364 NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDING 0F NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT, The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (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 Plant, Unit Nos. I and 2, located near the City of Dothan, Alabama.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Identification of Proposed Action: The exemption would pennit alternatives to the technical requirements of Appendix R concerning certain specifically identified fire areas in Farley Unit Nos. I and 2.

The exemption is responsive to the licensee's application for exemption dated October 18, 1985, supplemented January 27, and July 16, 1986.

The Need for the Proposed Action: The proposed exemption 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 cf 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 determined nor does the proposed exemption otherwise affect radiological 8611180074 861106 PDR ADOCK 05000348 PDR

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! 4 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 Environmental Statement (construction permit and operating license) for the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, Unit Nos. I and 2.

Agencies and Persons Consulted: The NRC staff reviewed the licensee's request and did not consult other agencies or persons.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Comission has determined not to prepare an environmental impact statement for the proposed exemption.

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/ 4 Based upon the foregoing environmental assessment, we conclude that the proposed action will rot 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 October 18, 1985, supplemented January 27, and July 16, 1986, which is available for public inspection at the Commission'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 6

day of November,1986 FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Lester. Rubenstein, Director PWR Project Directorate #2 Division of PWR Licensing-A

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