ML20247C377

Confirms Understanding of Applicability of NRC Requirements Developed During Deferral Period of Plant

ML20247C377
Person / Time
Site:	Bellefonte
Issue date:	09/06/1989
From:	Kingsley O TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	Murley T Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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NUDOCS 8909130342
Download: ML20247C377 (2)

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- Dr. Thomas E.-Murley, Director Office of Nuclear' Reactor Regulation

, U.S.cNuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555

Dear;Dr. Murley:

APPLICABILITY OF NEW REGULATORY. REQUIREMENTS TO BELLEFONTE NUCLEAR PLANT

'The purpose of this letter is to confirm our understanding of the

applicability of NRC requirements that may be developed during the deferral

' period of the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, a matter recently discussed wit'h'you

by TVA' Chairman Marvin Runyon and myself.

'As-you are aware,.TVA's present plan is to resume construction and licensing of Bellefonte on a schedule which will allow us to bring that facility into operation in the late 1990s. ,TVA will, of course, evaluate various options for Bellefonte, including arrangements such as those suggested by the Quadrex Corporation.

- The Commission's Policy Statement on. Deferred Plants addresses this matter in Section III.A.5; " Applicability of New Regulatory Requirements During

' Deferral," Which provides that when construction of a deferred plant is t

resumed, the'NRC will only impose new regulatory requirements on that facility in accordance with the provisions of the backfit rule. Item e. of Section III.A.6.Lof the Policy. Statement, "Information to be Submitted by Licensee

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When Reactivating," requests a licensee reactivating a deferred plant to

-identify any new regulatory requirements Which are applicable to the plant and have become effective since the plant's deferral, and to submit to the NRC a

' description of the licensee's proposed plans for compliance with those

-requirements or a schedule for sutnnitting such plans We assume, of course,.

"' that any new requirements identified in response to Section III.A.6.e. of the Policy Statement will only be imposed in a manner consistent with the backfit rule. . I believe our interpretation of the Policy Statement, as well as the applicability of the backfit rule, is consistent with our conversation.

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.. - a Dr. Thomas E. Murley September 6, 1989 We would appreciate your views as to Whether our understanding of the Policy Statement and its applicability to Bellefonte is correct. A full understanding of the regulatory requirements Which will pertain to Bellefonte is essential to our planning of future generating capacity.

Any questions you have on this matter may be directed to me at 615/751-4770.

Very truly yours, TENNE VA EY AUTHORITY p

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Senior Vice Presi .n Nuclear Power ,

cc: Mr. Dennis M. Crutchfield, Director Office of Special Projects U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Ccmmission One White Flint, North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852

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