ML20237A725
| ML20237A725 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 08/05/1998 |
| From: | Roche M GENERAL PUBLIC UTILITIES CORP. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| 1940-98-20416, GL-98-01, GL-98-1, NUDOCS 9808170051 | |
| Download: ML20237A725 (2) | |
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GPU Nuclear,Inc.
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U.S. Route #9 South NUCLEAR Post Office Box 388 Forked River, NJ 087310388 Tel 609-9714000 August 5,1998 1940-98-20416 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington,DC 20555
Dear Sir:
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Subject:
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS)
Operating License No. DPR-16 4
Docket No. 50-219 l
GPU Nuclear's Response to Generic Letter (GL) 98-01, " Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants" The purpose of this letter is to respond to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's request for information regarding Year 2000 readiness at nuclear power plants. Generic Letter 98-01 requires two responses. The first response is required by August 10,1998 and the second response by July 1,1999. This letter provides the first response:
Requirement 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, or similar to, that outlined in NEI/NUSMG 97-07, augmented appropriately in the areas ofrisk 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). 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."
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0 Response one:
GPU Nuclear has pursued and is continuing to pursue a year 2000 readiness program similar to l
that outlined in Nuclear Utility Year 2000 Readiness. NEUNUSMG 97-07. The program addresses 0
by nuclear power plant license or NRC regulations. The facility program
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potential year 2000 digital problems that impact safety-related systems and other systems required l
where appropriate, remediating embedded systems. The program provides for risk management efTorts and the development of contingency plans prior to critical dates.
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"Upon completing your Y2K program or, in any event, no later than July 1,1999, submit a written response confirming that your facility is Y2K ready, or will be Y2K ready, oy the year 2000 with regard to compliance with the terms and conditions of your license (s) and NRC regulations. If your program is incomplete as of that date, your response must contain a status report, including completion schedules, of work remaining to be done to confirm your facility is/will be Y2K ready
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Response two will be submitted by July 1,1999.
To the best of our knowledge and belief the facts contained within this letter are true and correct.
Sincerely, Michael B. Roche Vic~e President and Director, OC cc:
. Administrator. RegionI OC NRC Project Manager OC Sr. Resident Inspector i
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