SECY-19-0093, M191217B: Transcript-Affirmation Session - SECY-19-0093 - Tennessee Valley Auth (Clinch Rvr Nuc Site Early Site Permit App), Mandatory Hearing Decision; SECY-19-0105 -Entergy Nuclear Ops, Inc, Entergy Nuclear Gen Co, Holtec Intl (Pilgri

M191217B: Transcript-Affirmation Session - SECY-19-0093 - Tennessee Valley Auth (Clinch Rvr Nuc Site Early Site Permit App), Mandatory Hearing Decision; SECY-19-0105 -Entergy Nuclear Ops, Inc, Entergy Nuclear Gen Co, Holtec Intl (Pilgrim Pw

ML19351E342
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Issue date:	12/17/2019
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M191217B, SECY-19-0093, SECY-19-0105
Download: ML19351E342 (5)

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AFFIRMATION SESSION PUBLIC MEETING Nuclear Regulatory Commission Commission Hearing Room 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland December 17, 2019 The Commission met in open session, pursuant to notice, at 1:25 PM.,

Kristine L. Svinicki, Chairman, presiding.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:

JEFF M. BARAN, Member of the Commission ANNIE CAPUTO, Member of the Commission DAVID A. WRIGHT, Member of the Commission STAFF AND PRESENTERS SEATED AT THE COMMISSION TABLE:

MARIAN ZOBLER, General Counsel ANNETTE VIETTI-COOK, Secretary of the Commission

2 DISCLAIMER This is an unofficial transcript of a meeting of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission on December 17, 2019, in the Commissions office at One White Flint North, Rockville, Maryland. The meeting was open to public attendance and observation. This transcript has not been reviewed, corrected or edited, and it may contain inaccuracies.

The transcript is intended solely for general information purposes. As provided by 10 CFR 9.103, it is not part of the formal or informal record of decision of the matters discussed.

Expressions of opinion in this transcript do not necessarily reflect final determination or beliefs.

No pleading or other paper may be filed with the Commission in any proceeding as the result of, or addressed to, any statement or argument contained herein, except as the Commission may authorize.

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[1:25 p.m.]

PROCEEDINGS CHAIRMAN SVINICKI: Good afternoon. I call the Commissions affirmation session to order. Madame Secretary, I believe we have two items for the Commission to affirm today.

Would you please lead us through?

ANNETTE VIETTI-COOK: Yes, the first item is on SECY-19-0093, Tennessee Valley Authority (Clinch River Nuclear Site Early Site Permit Application), Mandatory Hearing Decision.

The Commission is being asked to act on a Memorandum and Order addressing the required findings of 10 C.F.R. §§ 52.24(a) and 51.105(a) and the issues discussed at the uncontested hearing concerning the application of the Tennessee Valley Authority for an early site permit for the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Roane County, Tennessee.

The Commission (with Commissioner Baran dissenting in part) has voted to approve a Memorandum and Order (as attached) that authorizes issuance of the early site permit.

Would you please affirm your votes?

CHAIRMAN SVINICKI: Aye.

COMMISSIONER BARAN: Aye.

COMMISSIONER CAPUTO: Aye.

COMMISSIONER WRIGHT: Aye.

ANNETTE VIETTI-COOK: The second item is SECY-19-0105, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., Entergy Nuclear Generation Co., Holtec International, and Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC (Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station), License transfer.

4 The Commission is being asked to act on a Memorandum and Order responding to requests by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Pilgrim Watch to stay the effectiveness of (1) the staffs Order approving the transfer of the Pilgrim renewed facility operating license and the general license for the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; (2) a related exemption issued by the staff to Holtec Pilgrim, LLC, and Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC; and (3) an associated license amendment issued on August 27, 2019.

The Commission has voted to approve a Memorandum and Order denying the requests.

Would you please affirm your votes?

CHAIRMAN SVINICKI: Aye.

COMMISSIONER BARAN: Aye.

COMMISSIONER CAPUTO: Aye.

COMMISSIONER WRIGHT: Aye.

Thats all I have.

CHAIRMAN SVINICKI: Thank you Madame Secretary. Would any member of the Commission like to say anything? Hearing no volunteers to do that we are adjourned. Thank you.

5 CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the attached description of a meeting of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission entitled:

TITLE OF MEETING: Affirmation Session (PUBLIC MEETING)

PLACE OF MEETING: Rockville, Maryland DATE OF MEETING: December 17, 2019 was held as herein appears, is a true and accurate record of the meeting, and that this is the original transcript thereof taken stenographically by me, thereafter reduced to typewriting by me or under the direction of the court reporting company.

Transcriber: Wendy Moore Reporter: (TAPE RECORDING)