ML20237B888
| ML20237B888 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Peach Bottom, Limerick  |
| Issue date: | 07/30/1998 |
| From: | Geoffrey Edwards PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| GL-98-01, GL-98-1, NUDOCS 9808200055 | |
| Download: ML20237B888 (4) | |
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RECO ENERGY i
e--C-v Nuclear Group Headquarters 965 Chesterbrook Boulevard Wayne, PA 19087-5691 July 30,1998 Docket Nos. 50-277 50-278 50-352 50-353 License Nos. DPR-44 DPR-56 NPF-39 i
NPF-85 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk n
Washington, DC 20555 l
SUBJECT:
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 l
Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Response to Generic Letter 98-01, " Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants"
Dear Sir / Madam:
This letter is in response to Generic Letter (GL) 98-01, " Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants," dated May 11,1998 for Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS), Units 2 and 3, and Limerick Generating I
Station (LGS), Units 1 and 2. This generic letter requires that all addresses of the GL provide information regarding their programs, planned or implemented, to address the year 2000 (Y2K) problem in computer systems at their facilities. This GL required two responses. The first response was requested by August 9, 1998, and is contained in Attachment A. The second response will be provided by July 1,1999, as requested by the Generic Letter.
if you have any questions, please contact us.
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J. B. Cotton, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:
That he is Vice President of PECO Energy Company; that he has read the attached response to Generic Letter 98-01, for Peach Bottom Facility Operating Licenses DPR-44 and DPR-56, and Limerick Facility Operating Licenses NPF-39 and NPF-85, and knows the contents thereof; and that the statements and matters set forth therein are true and correct to the best of his knowledge,
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Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS), Units 2 and 3 Limerick Generating Station (LGS), Units 1 and 2
. Response to Generic Letter 98-01, " Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems l
at Nuclear Power Plants" Reauired Response (1):
I "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 i
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). This response must l
address the program's scope, assessment process, plans for corrective actions (including testing and schedules), QA measures, contingency plans, and regulatory compliance."
Resoonse:
PECO Energy Company has pursued and is continuing to pursue a year 2000 readiness program similar to that outlined in Nuclear Utilitv Year 2000 Readiness. NEl/NUSMG 97-07. The program addresses potential year 2000 problems that impact safety-related systems and other systems required by the nuclear power plant license or NRC regulations. The facility program includes 1
identifying and, where appropriate, remediating embedded systems. The 4
- program provides for risk management efforts and the development of contingency plans prior to critical dates.
Reauired Response (2):
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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, by 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 by the year 2000."
Resoonse:
i Response two (2) will be submitted by July 1,1999.
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