ML24036A281
| ML24036A281 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07201032, Holtec |
| Issue date: | 02/08/2024 |
| From: | Storage and Transportation Licensing Branch |
| To: | |
| References | |
| Download: ML24036A281 (12) | |
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Public Meeting with Holtec and Holtec Users Group Enforcement Action (EA-23-044) and Path Forward February 8, 2024 at 1:30 pm
Ground Rules
- Observation meeting:
- Opportunity for public comments after the conclusion of business portion of the meeting.
- No regulatory decision at the meeting.
- Attendees: Please mute your cell phone and Teams mic.
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Agenda
- Introduction and Opening Remarks
- Purpose and Outcome of the Meeting
- Background & Overview of NRC decision on Enforcement Action (EA-23-044)
- Next Steps
- Public Comments
- Adjourn Public Portion of Meeting 3
Purpose & Outcome
- Provide an overview of the NRC enforcement action issued in January 2024 to Holtec International regarding two dry storage cask systems.
- Seek information on future plans of general licensees (GLs) impacted by the enforcement action.
- Discuss regulatory implications and the next steps.
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Background===
- In December 2022, NRC performed an inspection at Holtecs manufacturing facility assessing Holtecs fabrication activities.
- Staff noted Holtec incorporated the basket design variant into the HI-STORM 100 and HI-STORM FW final safety analysis reports by revision and 10 CFR 72.48 process.
- The design change was required to be submitted to the NRC for approval.
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6 Original design CBS variant design MPC-68-CBS
Overview of NRCs Enforcement Decision
- In September 2023, NRC identified and documented three apparent violations in an inspection report (ML23145A175).
- In January 2024, NRC issued three Severity Level (SL) IV violations (ML24016A190).
- One design control concern and two change control process concerns.
- All issues identified in the NRC enforcement action were of very low safety significance.
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Enforcement Action (EA-23-044)
- Staff considered information from inspection, pre-and post-decisional enforcement process and issued three violations:
- Violation A: Failed to obtain a CoC amendment prior to implementing proposed changes that departs from a method of evaluation.
- Violation B: Failed to include a written evaluation which provides the bases for the determination that the change does not require a CoC amendment.
- Violation C: Failed to subject design changes to design control measures commensurate with the original design.
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Next Steps
- By February 29, 2024, Holtec is requested to provide responses to two of the three violations (A and C):
- details of the corrective actions,
- planned completion dates to restore compliance for all four designs, and
- prevent recurrence of this type of violation.
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Next Steps (Contd)
- GLs who have loaded canisters with CBS variants are in non-compliance.
- NRC is providing GLs the opportunity to inform the NRC of its plans and concerns for restoring compliance.
- Any information voluntarily provided by February 15 could help the NRC better assess future plans.
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Public Comments
- When prompted for questions and discussion, please indicate your desire to speak by using the Raise Hand button in Teams (or press *5 if participating by phone)
- Once your name has been called by the facilitator, you will need to unmute yourself (press *6 if participating by phone)
- To ensure we hear from as many people as possible, please limit yourself to one comment or question to start.
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Closing Remarks 12