VR-SECY-22-0106, SRM-SECY-22-0106: Xcel Energy Request for Emergency Operations Facility Consolidation and Relocation
| ML23040A252 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 02/09/2023 |
| From: | Brooke Clark NRC/SECY |
| To: | Dan Dorman NRC/EDO |
| References | |
| SECY-22-0106, VR-SECY-22-0106 SRM-SECY-22-0106 | |
| Download: ML23040A252 (1) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001
February 9, 2023
MEMORANDUM TO: Daniel H. Dorman Executive Director for Operations
FROM: Brooke P. Clark, Secretary
SUBJECT:
STAFF REQUIREMENTS - SECY-22- 0106 - XCEL ENERGY REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITY CONSOLIDATION AND RELOCATION
The Commission has approved the license amendment request submitted by the Northern States Power Company, doing business as Xcel Energy, to replace the existing Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant and Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant emergency operation facilities (EOFs), and their common backup EOF, with a consolidated EOF centrally located in the Xcel Energy headquarters, located in Minneapolis, MN. Consistent with the principles of the Tribal Policy Statement, the staff should discuss the NRCs evaluation of the request with the Prairie Island Indian Community prior to issuance of the license amendment.
The Commission also ha s delegated approval authority for future requests to relocate EOFs to the Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, in consultation with the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response. For future delegated approvals, the staff should inform the Commission 10 days prior to their issuance. The staff should consult with the Commission in the event unusual circumstances or policy issues come to light during future reviews.
cc: Chair Hanson Commissioner Baran Commissioner Wright Commissioner Caputo Commissioner Crowell OGC CFO OCA OPA ODs, RAs, ACRS, ASLBP PDR