ML20203J966

Comment on GL 98-XX, Yr 2000 Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps

ML20203J966
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	02/27/1998
From:	Thomas J. Palmisano CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
References
FRN-62FR4498 62FR4498-00009, 62FR4498-9, TAC-MA0138, TAC-MA138, NUDOCS 9803040382
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Division of Administrative Services U.S. Nuclec Regulatory Commission Mail Stop T6-D69 Washington, DC 20555-0001 COMMENTS - PROPOSED GENERIC COMMUNICATION; YEAR 2000 READINESS OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS AT NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS (MA0138)

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In the Federal Register dated January 29,1998, (Volume 63, Number 19), a notice of opportunity for public comment entitled, " Proposed Generic Communication; Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants (MA0138)" was published.

Consumers Energy has completed a review of that proposed generic letter, " Generic Letter No. 98-XX: Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants," and has the following comments:

4 Consumers Energy is wMng to participate in a voluntary submission of project and schedule informai , to the NRC either via NEl or individually. Consumers Energy does not belie. z iat a generic letter is warranted nor do we believe that the requested information should be required under 10 CFR 50.54(f). Because of the potentialimpact on safe plant operation and the potential financial impact, '

O significant resources have been and will continue to be dedicated to resolve the year 2000 (Y2K) computer issue prior to the end of 1999 whether or not a formal e requirement exists in the form of a generic letter.

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.. . s-2 in the event a voluntary submittal is unacceptable to the NRC, we request that the date for attesting to Year 2000 readiness be changed from July 1,1999, as described in the proposed generic letter, to October 1,1999, to allow adequate time to accomplish the required actions.

Consumers Energy is actively pursuing Y2K readiness under an established Y2K readiness program. The Y2K readiness program for Palisades and Big Rock Point is consistent with NEl 97-01 guideline, " Nuclear Utility Year 2000 Readiness '

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