ML23167A359
| ML23167A359 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 99902052 |
| Issue date: | 06/19/2023 |
| From: | Tabatabai-Yazdi O NRC/NRR/DNRL/NRLB |
| To: | Michael Dudek NRC/NRR/DNRL/NRLB |
| References | |
| Download: ML23167A359 (5) | |
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June 19, 2023 MEMORANDUM TO:
Michael I. Dudek, Chief New Reactor Licensing Branch Division of New and Renewed Licenses Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM:
Omid Tabatabai, Senior Project Manager
/RA/
New Reactor Licensing Branch Division of New and Renewed Licenses Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
SUBJECT:
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
SUMMARY
OF THE JUNE 15, 2023, PUBLIC MEETING WITH NUSCALE POWER AND CARBON FREE POWER PROJECT REGARDING CARBON FREE POWER PROJECT LICENSE STRUCTURE The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff held a virtual observation public meeting with NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) and Carbon Free Power Project, LLC (CFPP) on June 15, 2023. The purpose of this meeting was for NuScale to present its preferred approach for the license structure of the 6-module NuScale small modular reactor plant that CFPP plans to build and operate at Idaho National Laboratory.
The notice for this public meeting was posted on the NRC public website on May 23, 2023, and can be accessed on Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)
Accession No. ML23146A200. NuScales presentation slides were made available to members of the public prior to the meeting1.
NuScale, on behalf of CFPP LLC, had requested this public meeting as a follow-up to its letter dated May 24, 2023, License Structure for the Carbon Free Power Project Multi-Module NuScale Power Plant.2 CONTACT: Omid Tabatabai, NRR/DNRL 301-415-6616 1 Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) Combined License Application (COLA) Presentation, CFPP Multi-Module License Structure, PM-141695-NP, Revision 0, (ML23160A032) 2 ADAMS Accession No. ML23144A247.
M. Dudek 2
NuScale/CFPP began its presentation by providing an overview of three NRC Commission Papers that NuScale/CFPP had used to determine which license structure would best meet its needs. Specifically, NuScale/CFPP stated that it had considered information in SECY-10-0034, Potential Policy, Licensing, and Key Technical Issues for Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Designs, (ML093290245), SECY-11-0079, License Structure for Multi-Module Facilities Related to Small Modular Nuclear Power Reactors, (ML110620459), and SECY-14-0095, Status of the Office of New Reactors Readiness to Review Small Modular Reactor Applications, (ML14073A710).
NuScale/CFPP stated that it has selected a similar option to Alternative 3b in SECY-11-0079 in that the NRC would issue a separate license for each NuScale power module (NPM), with common structures, systems, and components (SSC) incorporated in the appendix of each license. NuScale/CFPP stated that it selected this license structure option because it has lower risk and regulatory burden, and would provide full license duration for each module.
NuScale/CFPP continued its presentation by identifying two areas for further engagement and discussion with the staff. These areas include: (1) format and content of the common SSC, and (2) common inspections, tests, analyses, and acceptance criteria. For instance, NuScale identified whether operational programs for the entire six NPMs can be included in the license for the first module. The CFPP team confirmed that the CFPP combined license application will reflect the license structure presented during the meeting.
The NRC staff asked clarifying questions during NuScale/CFPPs presentation on their proposed license structure for CFPP and agreed to hold additional public meetings to discuss NuScale/CFPPs questions. Before concluding the meeting, the staff opened the meeting to members of the public for questions or comments, however, the staff received no questions or comments from members of the public in attendance.
Docket No. 99902052
Enclosure:
List of Attendees cc w/enclosure: CFPP Listserv
- via email NRR-106 OFFICE DNRL/NRLB:PM DNRL/NLIB:LA DNRL/NRLB:BC DNRL/NRLB:PM NAME OTabatabai*
SGreen*
MDudek*
OTabatabai*
DATE 06/16/23 06/16/23 06/18/23 06/19/23
Enclosure U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Summary of the June 15, 2023, Public Meeting with NuScale Power and Carbon Free Power Project Regarding Carbon Free Power Project License Structure Meeting Attendees Name Affiliation Omid Tabatabai Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Alina Schiller NRC Gerry Stirewalt NRC John Hughey NRC Michael Wentzel NRC Mary Frances Woods NRC Jorge Hernandez Munoz NRC Phil OBryan NRC Stacy Joseph NRC Michael Balazik NRC Mahmoud Jardaneh NRC Amy Cubbage NRC William Reckley NRC Michael Orenak NRC Ricky Vivanco NRC Greg Cranston NRC Zackary Stone NRC Adrian Muniz NRC Ken Rach MPR Matt Featherston Fluor Robert Beilke Fluor Scott Head Carbon Free Power Project Glenn Neises Burns and McDonnell Susan Baughn NuScale John Volkoff NuScale Tamela Cohen NuScale Federico Perdomo NuScale Erica Combs NuScale Gary Becker NuScale Peter Kissinger Xcel Energy Emily L. Wegener UAMPS Leigh Lloveras Breakthrough Institute Melissa Bates Department of Energy Andrew Brenner Holtec Justin Hawkins Holtec Diana Panisoara RoPower Dan Serbanescu RoPower Cristian Popescu RoPower
2 Timothy Polich RoPower Bogdan Termegan Nuclearelectrica SA Matthew Marzano US Senate (EPW)
Leigh Ford Snake River Alliance Joan Seeman Sierra Club