ML20216C199

Comment on Proposed Generic Communication Re Yr 2000 Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps.Util Endorses Nuclear Energy Inst Comments.Comments Submitted on Behalf of Plant

ML20216C199
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	03/03/1998
From:	Paduano H FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
References
FRN-63FR4498 63FR4498-00026, 63FR4498-26, L-98-69, TAC-MA0138, TAC-MA138, NUDOCS 9803130323
Download: ML20216C199 (1)

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Pmposed Generic Communication; Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants (MA0138)

Notice of Onnortunity for Public Comment On January 29,1998, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission published for public comment, " Proposed Generic Communication Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Syst, ms at Nuclear Power Plants." The pmposed generic letter requests addressees to y nvide certain i. for. nation regarding their pmgrams, planned or implemented, to address the Year 2005 2K) problem n computer systems at their facilities.

These comments are submitted on behalf of Floi. a Power & Lit it (FPL), a licensed operator of two nuclear power plant units in Dade Coumy, Florida and two units in. St. Lucie County, Florida.

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is providing comments on the pmposed generic letter (GL) on behalf of the industry. FPL endorses the NEI comments.

FPL recognizes the imponance of the Y2K issue and has established a Y2K readiness program consistent with NEI/NUSMG 97-07, "Nuc! car Utility Year 2000 Readiness." FPL agrees with the NRC that this pmgram represents an appropriate appmach for licensees to address the Y2K pmblem. Therefore, FPL believes that the NEI/NUSMG program is a viable attemative to the proposed generic letter as a means of providing the necessary assurance to the NRC that licensees are affectively addressing the Y2K pmblem.

FPL has : 3me specific concems should the NRC elect to issue the pmposed generic letter. Specifically, the scope of the generic letter is not clearly defined. Emphasis thould be limited to systems and related l 3

computer equipment that would prevent the performance of the safety function of a structure, system, or component, and not for the whole of plant facilities. These specific safety ;ystems and related computer equipment should be identified and evaluated by each individual facinty. Additionally, it may be appropriate for vendors of digital systems to take a larger role in identifying and notifying the NRC staff of deficiencies, non-conformances and failures, and other concems related to v.c Y2K issue.

FPL appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed GL.

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