ML23094A140

4 -- 2022 Aam Slides

ML23094A140
Person / Time
Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	04/04/2023
From:	NRC/RGN-II
To:
References
Download: ML23094A140 (1)

Text

VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT 2022 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

• REGION II

• APRIL 20, 2023 To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

ML23094A140

Introductions & Region II Vogtle Organization Laura A. Dudes Regional Administrator Mark Miller Deputy Regional Administrator Laura Pearson Director, Div. of Reactor Safety (Acting)

Ravi C. Penmetsa Deputy Director (Acting)

LaDonna Suggs Director, Div. of Reactor Projects (Acting)

Tim Mossman Deputy Director (Acting)

Alan Blamey Branch Chief Inspectors Various Omar López-Santiago Director, Div. of Construction Oversight Bradley Davis Branch Chief Unit 3 & 4 Operations and Testing Sr. Resident - Brian Kemker Resident - Brian Griman Regional Inspectors Sr. Resident - Jason Eargle Resident - Jason Parent Regional Inspectors Nicole Coovert Branch Chief Unit 3 & 4 Construction Vogtle 1 & 2 Sr. Resident -

Thomas Morrissey Resident - William Truss To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Meetings Purpose

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 performance from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022

Provide an overview on NRC inspection activities

NRC Resident Inspectors and Representatives are available for discussion, questions and answers To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Agenda

NRC Mission Statement

Review of Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) and Construction Reactor Oversight Process (cROP)

Resident Inspector Program (ROP & cROP)

Units 1 - 4 Plant Performance Results (ROP & cROP)

Project Milestones and 2022 Inspections (cROP)

NRC Closing Remarks

NRC available to address public questions To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

NRC Mission Statement The NRC licenses and regulates the Nation's civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment.

STRATEGIC GOALS SAFETY STRATEGIC GOAL:

Ensure the Safe Use of Radioactive Materials SECURITY STRATEGIC GOAL: Ensure the Secure Use of Radioactive Materials To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Reactor Oversight Program (ROP)

To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Construction Reactor Oversight Program (cROP)

To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Performance Indicators

• ROP only Performance within an expected level; Cornerstone objectives are met Performance outside expected range; Cornerstone objectives are still being met Related cornerstone objectives are being met; Minimal reduction in the safety margin Signals a significant reduction in safety margin in the area measured Findings Very low safety or security significance Low to moderate safety or security significance Substantial safety or security significance High safety or security significance Oversight Baseline Inspection Requires additional NRC oversight Requires more NRC oversight Requires most NRC oversight INCREASING SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE INCREASING NRC OVERSIGHT WHITE GREEN YELLOW RED Reactor Oversight Inputs and Oversight To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Resident Inspector Program - Vogtle Units 1-4

Live in the community and work at the nuclear sites and respond to plant events

Provide daily coverage and oversight of plant activities for both construction and operating sites

Prioritize inspections based on important plant activities

Routinely discuss safety concerns with plant management

Support NRC allegation process for plant employees and the public To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

ROP

Conduct the baseline inspections

Observe emergency exercises and provide support for any real emergencies or urgent issues

cROP

ITAAC inspections

Initial Test Program inspections

Operational Programs inspections Resident Inspector Program - Vogtle Units 1-4 To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Vogtle Units 1 - 3 Vogtle Units 1 - 3 2022 Annual Assessment Vogtle 1 - 3

Vogtle Units 1 - 3 Annual Assessment Summary

Southern Nuclear Company operated the Vogtle Nuclear Plant Units 1-3 safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment.

Vogtle Units 1, 2, and 3 were in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs ROP Action Matrix for the last quarter of 2022.

Performance Indicators were Green (no performance thresholds exceeded)

Units 1 & 2: Six Green non-cited violations

Unit 3: Two Green non-cited violations

NRC plans to conduct routine baseline inspections for 2023 To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

2022 Annual Assessment Vogtle Unit 4

Vogtle Units 4 Annual Assessment Summary

Southern Nuclear Company constructed Vogtle Nuclear Plant Unit 4 safely and in a manner that preserved the public health and safety and protected the environment.

Vogtle Unit 4 was in the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs cROP Action Matrix for the last quarter of 2022.

Unit 4: Four Findings of very low safety significance (Green)

NRC plans to conduct routine baseline inspections for 2023 To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

All ITAAC completed by licensee Finding all ITAAC are met Operation is authorized, and fuel load may commence ITAAC are no longer requirements for the plant Tech Specs and operating license conditions take over 10 CFR 52.103 Determination 15 52.103(g) 52.103(g) finding Public Involvement Opportunity - when the Commission publishes notice of intended operation (no less than 180 days before scheduled fuel load), public has 60 days to submit hearing request on ITAAC. The 60-day window for hearing requests has closed.

To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Getting in Touch with the NRC Website - www.nrc.gov Questions/Information -

OPA2.Resource@nrc.gov or 404-997-4417 Allegations 800-695-7403 To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

NRC Social Media

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nrcgov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nrcgov/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NRCgov

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nrcgov/sets

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s--nuclear-regulatory-commission/

GovDelivery:

https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNRC/subscriber/new To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Vogtle Units 1, 2, 3, & 4 To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II April 20, 2023 End of Presentation To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#

Questions and Feedback 3/4 Questions for Vogtle Units 1-4 NRC Representatives?

3/4 Public Meeting Feedback Form:

1. Navigate to the Public Meeting Schedule and click on

then click the link for this meeting, or press the [more] link for this meeting and then click the link on the Meeting Details page.

OR

2. Use QR Code and enter the Meeting Code for this meeting.

To hear the audio portion of this presentation, dial 301-576-2978 and enter participant code 846788592#