ML20246F287
| ML20246F287 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 12/23/1988 |
| From: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Parler W, Stello V NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO), NRC OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL (OGC) |
| References | |
| FRN-53FR16435, REF-10CFR9.7, RULE-PR-50 ALAB-900, ALAB-901, ALAB-902, M881221A, NUDOCS 8907130199 | |
| Download: ML20246F287 (3) | |
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,% *****/ ACTION - Murley, NRR/ Russell, RI December 23, 1988 OFFICE OF THE [ sacerm "p/ Cys: Stello Taylor Blaha Roe, NRR MEMORANDUM FOR: William C. Parler, General Counsel Boger, NRR l Scroggins, ARM Victor Stello, Jr. DMeyer, ARM Executive Director for Operations BShelton, ARM pgu Jordan.AE0D FROM: John C. Hoyle, Acting Secretary Beckjord, RES
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' STAFF REQUIREMENTS - AFFIRMATION / DISCUSSION AND VOTE,11:30 A.M., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1988, COMMISSIONERS' CONFERENCE ROOM, ONE WHITE FLINT NORTH, ROCKVILLE, PARYLAND (OPEN TO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE) L SJCY-88-287 - Commission Poliev Statement on the Professional Conduct of Nuclear Power Plant ODerators The Commission, by a 5-0 vote, approved the attached " Policy Statement on the Conduct of Nuclear Power Plant Operations." Please note that the commission has made substantial changes to the Policy Statement from that proposed in SECY-88-287. The attached policy statement should be made immediately effective upon publication. Accordingly, you are requested to submit the revised policy statement for publication in the Federal Register. -{-EEG)- (NRR) (SECY Suspense: 1/5/89) In addition, the EDO should provide for prompt dissemination of the policy statement to each power reactor licensee and to each licensed reactor op)rator. -{-Bee 3- (NRR (SECY Suspense: 2/15/89) II. SECY-88-279A - Petition for Leave t,o Intervene in the Comanche Peak ODeratina License and Construction Permit Amendment Proceedings The Commission, by a 5-0 vote, approved an order responding to a late filed petition dated August 11, 1988, from the citizens for Fair Utility. Regulation which seeks to intervene in the Comanche Peak Operating License and Construction Permit Amendment Proceedings. The order denied the petition to intervene. (Subsequently, on December 21, 1988, the Acting Secretary signed the Order.) Rec'd Off. EDO 8907230199 890629 m Date /J 43-M PDR 10CFR PT9,7 PDR k hms_ /M Y O,O tw
} s .e } , 7% l III. ECY-88-319 - Petitions for Review of Three Shoreham 'oneal Board Decisions (ALAB-900. ALAB-901. ALAB-902) I The Commission, by a 4-0 vote, approved an order responding to petitions by Long Island Lighting Company for review of ALAB-900, ALAB-901, and ALAB-902. The order denies review of ALAB-900 and ALAB-901. In addition because the Commission took up by order of November 9,
- 1988, the issue of whether the interveners' conduct merited expulsion from the entire proceeding or any other sanctions, the issue presented in ALAB-902 is essentially moot, and the petition for review of ALAB-902 was denied as well as the request for a stay of ALAB-902.
Commissioner Rogers had separate views which were attached. Commissioner Curtiss did not participate in this matter. (Subsequently, on December 21, 1988, the Acting Secretary 1 signed the Order.) In addition, the staff is directed to review the NRC's emergency planning regulations and propose revisions designed to eliminate unclarity and ambiguity in the regulations to include what constitutes the exercise scope required prior to full power licensing (see ALAB-900). .(500)- (NRR) (SECY Suspense: 6/89 - priority) ' 770,107 IV. SECY-88-336 - Order on Seabrook Station (Financial Oualif-ications - Decommissioning Fundina and Rule Waiver Issues) The Commission, by a 5-0 vote, approved an order which decided the pending financial qualifications questions brought for its consideration in the Seabrook proceeding. The order required the applicant to provide reasonable assurance that $72.1 million in funds are available for decommissioning before licensing for low power testing. The Commission order also indicates that with decommissioning expenses reasonably assured, there are no remaining significant safety issues related to financial problems that need to be addressed and denied the waiver petitions. The order further provided that a low power testing license may be issued by the~ Director ~'of~the Office of Nuclear Reactor ~ Regulation after the applicants have satisfied staff that all the decommissioning terms are met. Finally, to accommodate any party that might wish to seek a stay, a low power license may not issue until 10 days after notice by staff to the commission - _ _ _ _ _ _ _. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~
. that the decommissioning funding terms of the decision have been satisfied or issuance of the Licensing Board decision disposing of. additional onsite emergency planning issues, g whichever event shall later occur, but in any event not before - January 6, 1989. Any motions for a stay or other relief from the' order shall be brought to the Commission itself. 1 (Subsequently, on December 21, 1988, the Acting Secretary signed the Order.) V. 'SECY-88-346 - Reauest for Commission Anoroval for the Restart of the Pilarin Nuclear Power Station The Commission, by a 5-0 vote, endorsed the staff's proposal to permit the licensee to restart the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station provided the staff is satisfied that the licensee is ready to proceed with the power ascension program. Subsequent to the initial criticality and completion of 5 percent power testing, the staff should provide the Commission with written information reports detailing the plant status and adequacy of the licensee's activities during each phase of the program. The reports should also include the status of emergency preparedness and the progress being made. Each report should be provided to the Commission prior to the licensee's proceeding to the next power level. In addition, the staff should make reports on emergency planning matters when significant milestones are met, regardless of the status of the power ascension program. (EDO) (SECY Suspense: When ready)
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As stated cc: Chairman Zech Commissioner Roberts Commissioner Carr Commissioner Rogers commissioner Curtiss GPA PDR - Advance DCS - P1-124 _________________m_ _.. _ _ _ _}}