ML20236W484
| ML20236W484 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 07/31/1998 |
| From: | Dennis Morey SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING CO. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| GL-98-01, GL-98-1, NUDOCS 9808060005 | |
| Download: ML20236W484 (2) | |
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July 31, 1998 SOUTHERN COMPANY Enery to Serve YourWorld" Docket Nos.
50-348 10 CFR 50.54(f) 50-364 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ArrN: DocumentControlDesk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Farley Nuclear Plant Response to Generic Letter 98-01,
" Year 2000 Readiness Of Computer Systems At Nuclear Power Plants" Ladies and Gentlemen:
The purpose of this letter is to respond to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) 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 Farley Nuclear Plant (FNP).
GL 98-01 Requested First Response:
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Within 90 days of the date of this generic letter, submit a written response indicating I
whether or not you have pursued and are continuing to pursue a Y2K program such as, or similar to, that outlined in NEl/NUSMG 97-07, augmented appropriately in the areas of risk management, contingency planning, and remediation of embedded systems. If your program significantly differs from the NEl/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). Th'is response must address the program's scope, assessment process, plans for corrective j
actions (including testing and schedules), QA measure;, contingency plans, and i
regulatory compliance.
Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Response to Requested Information One:
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Southern Nuclear Operating Company (Southern Nuclear) has pursued and is continuing to pursue a Y2K readiness program similar to that outlined in Nuclear Utility Year 2000
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. Readiness, NEl/NUSMG 97-07, for FNP. The program addresses potential year 2000
< t > t sproblems that impact safety-related and other systems required by nuclear power plant i
license or NRC regulations. The scope of the facility program includes identifying and, where appropriate, remediating embedded systems. The program provides for risk i
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 FNP 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. D. N. Morey states he is 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.
Respectfully submitted, SOUTIIERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY fl Dave Morey Sworn to and subscribed before me this dhayof 1998 nias lA82 Snr Notary hablic
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DNM/JDB cc: Southern Nuclear Operating Company L. M. Stinson, General Manager - Plant Farley U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC Mr. J.1. Zimmerman, NRR Project Manager U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region 11 Mr. L. A. Reyes, Regional Administrator Mr. T. M. Ross, FNP Senior Resident inspector l
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