ML20236V952
| ML20236V952 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 07/29/1998 |
| From: | Woodard J SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING CO. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| GL-98-01, GL-98-1, LCV-1233, NUDOCS 9808040308 | |
| Download: ML20236V952 (2) | |
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J.D.Woodard So:thIrn Nrcle:r Operating C:mp:ny,Inc.
Executive Vice President 40 invemess Center Pwkway P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham. Alabama 35201 Tel 205.992 5086 SOUTHERN COMPANY Ju]y 29, 1998 Energy to Serve Your Wid"
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50-425 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Response to Generic Letter 98-01,
" Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants" i
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
The purpose of this letter is to respond to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) request for information regarding Year 2000 (Y2K) readiness at nuclear power plants. Generic Letter (GL) 98-01 requires two responses. The first response is required by August 7,1998, and the second response by July 1,1999. This letter provides the first response for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP).
GL 98-01 Requested Information One:
Within 90 days of the date of this generic letter, submit a written response indicating whether or not you have pursued and are continuing to pursue a Y2K program such as,
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or similar to, that outlined in NEI/NUSMG 97-07, augmented appropriately in the areas d
of risk management, contingency planning, and remediation of embedded systems, if your program significantly differs from the NEI/NUSMG guidance, present a brief description of the programs that have already been completed, are being conducted, or are planned to ensure Y2K readiness of the computer systems at your facility (ies). This response must address the program's scope, assessment process, plans for corrective actions (including testing and schedules), QA measures, contingency plans, and regulatory compliance.
Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Response to Requested Information One:
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l Southern Nuclear Operating Company (Southern Nuclear) has pursued and is continuing i
to pursue a year 2000 readiness program similar to that outlined in Nuclear Utility Year 2000 Readiness, NEI/NUSMG 97-07 for VEGP. The program addresses potential year
' 2000 problems that impact safety-related and other systems required by nuclear power plant license or NRC regulations. The scope of the facility program includes identifying and, where appropriate, remediating embedded systems. The program provides for risk l
management efforts and the development of contingency plans prior to key dates.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page Two A written response confirming that VEGP is Y2K ready, or will be Y2K ready by the year 2000 with regard to compliance with the terms and conditions ofits licenses and NRC regulations will be submitted by July 1,1999.
Mr. J. D. Woodard states he is Executive Vice President of Southern Nuclear, is authorized to execute this oath on behalf of Southern Nuclear, and to the best of his knowledge and belief, the facts set forth in this letter are true.
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JDW/JDB cc: Southern Nuclear Operating Company Mr. J. B. Beasley, Vice President - Vogtle Project Mr. J. T. Gasser, General Manager - VEGP Mr. M. Sheibani, NSAC Supervisor, VEGP Southern Nuclear Document Management U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC Mr. D. H. JalTe, Senior Project Manager U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region 11 Mr. L. A. Reyes, Regional Administrator Mr. J. Zeiler, Senior Resident inspector l
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