ML22034A603
| ML22034A603 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 02/03/2022 |
| From: | Fleming J Holtec Decommissioning International |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| HDI-IPEC-22-017 | |
| Download: ML22034A603 (4) | |
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Krishna P. Singh Technology Campus, 1 Holtec Blvd., Camden, NJ 08104 Telephone (856) 797-0900 Fax (856) 797-0909 HDI-IPEC-22-017 10 CFR 20 App. G February 3, 2022 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Indian Point Energy Center Provisional License No. DPR-5 Renewed Facility License No. DPR-26 and DPR-64 NRC Docket Nos.50-003, 50-247, 50-286, and 72-051
Subject:
Response to Request for Additional Information - Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 20, Appendix G, Section III.E for Low-level Radioactive Waste Shipments
References:
- 1. Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC (HDI) letter requesting an exemption from certain requirements 10 CFR Part 20, Appendix G, Section III.E, dated November 19, 2021, (ADAMS Accession No. ML21323A070)
- 2. USNRC electronic mail from Z. Cruz Perez (US NRC) to J. Fleming (Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC), Request for Additional Information - Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 20, Appendix G, Section III.E, dated January 27, 2022 In Reference 1, Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC (HDI), on behalf of Holtec Indian Point 2, LLC (IP1 & IP2) and Holtec Indian Point 3, LLC (IP3), collectively referred to as Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC), requested an exemption from certain requirements 10 CFR Part 20, Standards for Protection Against Radiation, Appendix G, Requirements for Transfers of Low-Level Radioactive Waste Intended for Disposal at Licensed Land Disposal Facilities and Manifests,Section III.E for shipments of low-level radioactive waste. In Reference 2, the NRC staff requested additional information to complete its review. HDI is providing this additional information in Enclosure 1.
This letter contains no new regulatory commitments.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Mr. Walter Wittich, IPEC Licensing or me at (856) 797-0900, ext. 3578.
Sincerely, Jean A. Fleming HDI Vice President, Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC Jean A.
Fleming Digitally signed by Jean A.
Fleming Date: 2022.02.03 10:21:02
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Krishna P. Singh Technology Campus, 1 Holtec Blvd., Camden, NJ 08104 Telephone (856) 797-0900 Fax (856) 797-0909
Enclosure:
- 1. Response to Request for Additional Information - HDI Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 20, Appendix G, Section III.E cc:
NRC Senior Project Manager, NRC NMSS NRC Region l Regional Administrator NRC Senior Regional Inspector, Indian Point Energy Center New York State Liaison Officer Designee, NYSERDA New York State (NYS) Public Service Commission
Krishna P. Singh Technology Campus, 1 Holtec Blvd., Camden, NJ 08104 Telephone (856) 797-0900 Fax (856) 797-0909 HDI-IPEC-22-017 Response to Request for Additional Information HDI Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 20, Appendix G, Section III.E
Krishna P. Singh Technology Campus, 1 Holtec Blvd., Camden, NJ 08104 Telephone (856) 797-0900 Fax (856) 797-0909 HDI-IPEC-22-017 Request for Additional Information Provide site-specific examples of delays in shipments of low-level radioactive waste at IPEC.
RESPONSE
Site specific examples of the low-level radioactive waste shipping reports pursuant to 10 CFR 20, Appendix G are provided in the following ADAMS Accension Numbers: ML21323A108, ML21355A211, and ML22013A706.
Also, please provide examples of actions HDI has taken during preparation of shipments to predict and mitigate undesirable conditions which could contribute to delays in shipments beyond the 20-day requirement.
RESPONSE
HDI has taken the following actions to ensure preparation of shipments to predict and mitigate the undesirable conditions which would contribute to shipping delays beyond the 20-day requirement:
HDI is contracted with Waste Control Specialists (WCS) for transportation and disposal of all radioactive waste at the Indian Point site.
The agreement with WCS includes a WCS Shipping Services individual dedicated for onsite support to ensure packaging and shipment arrangements are made in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
WCS, under direction from HDI, has completed onsite training to ensure that the individuals packaging radioactive waste are aware of the requirements of 49 CFR 172, Subpart H and the intent of NRC IE Bulletin 79-19.
HDI utilizes an online portal for tracking of site waste profiles and waste shipments.
Daily reports of railcar locations are sent to the HDI Waste Manager at IPEC with reporting starting the day the shipment leaves the Indian Point site. The online tracking portal is part of the service provided by WCS.
Additionally, standard shipping containers and weights are maintained whenever possible to help eliminate any potential delays.