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{{#Wiki_filter:No: I-16-006                                                                                                       March 22, 2016                                                                                                         Contact:   Diane Screnci, 610-337-5330                                                           Neil Sheehan, 610-337-5331           NRC to Discuss Millstone Nuclear Plant Annual Assessment During March 29th Meeting with Conn. Nuclear Energy Advisory Council The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will meet with the Connecticut Nuclear Energy Advisory Council (NEAC) on Tuesday, March 29, to discuss the at the Millstone nuclear power plant, located in Waterford, Conn. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Waterford Town Hall, at 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, will have an opportunity to ask questions of NRC staff regarding the 2015 assessment. successfully complete its mission of assessing plant safety. Under that program, the NRC gauges plant performance through the use of color-coded inspection findings and performance indicators, which are statistical measurements of plant performance that can trigger additional oversight if exceeded. Based on its 2015 reviews, the NRC determined that Millstone, which is the site of two operating reactors owned by Dominion, was operated safely during 2015. As of the end of last year, (very low safety significance). -related inspection finding that was identified in early 2015. However, the NRC performed a supTherefore, the NRC closed out the finding as of the first quarter of 2016. Both Millstone the agency devoted approximately 9,075 hours of review at Millstone. performance. However,          
{{#Wiki_filter:No: I-16-006                                                                   March 22, 2016
  Page l 2 The NRC issues reports on performance at each plant twice a year: during the mid-cycle, or mid-point, of the year, and at the conclusion of the year. Inspection findings and performance indicators Assessment letters each March, the NRC meets with the public in the vicinity of each plant to discuss the results. Normal inspections are carried out by the three Resident Inspectors assigned to Millstone. Reviews are also performed at the sites by speciaOffice in King of Prussia, Pa. Among the areas to be inspected this year at Millstone are radiological safety, emergency preparedness, fire protection and permanent plant modifications. In addition, the NRC will perform an -Fukushima orders. The Annual Assessment letter for Millstone, as well as the meeting notice for the March 29th meeting, are available on the NRC website. Current performance information is also available for Millstone Unit 2 and Millstone Unit 3.
Contact: Diane Screnci, 610-337-5330
No: I-16-006                                                                                                       March 22, 2016                                                                                                         Contact:   Diane Screnci, 610-337-5330                                                           Neil Sheehan, 610-337-5331           NRC to Discuss Millstone Nuclear Plant Annual Assessment During March 29th Meeting with Conn. Nuclear Energy Advisory Council The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will meet with the Connecticut Nuclear Energy Advisory Council (NEAC) on Tuesday, March 29, to discuss the at the Millstone nuclear power plant, located in Waterford, Conn. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Waterford Town Hall, at 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, will have an opportunity to ask questions of NRC staff regarding the 2015 assessment. successfully complete its mission of assessing plant safety. Under that program, the NRC gauges plant performance through the use of color-coded inspection findings and performance indicators, which are statistical measurements of plant performance that can trigger additional oversight if exceeded. Based on its 2015 reviews, the NRC determined that Millstone, which is the site of two operating reactors owned by Dominion, was operated safely during 2015. As of the end of last year, (very low safety significance). -related inspection finding that was identified in early 2015. However, the NRC performed a supTherefore, the NRC closed out the finding as of the first quarter of 2016. Both Millstone the agency devoted approximately 9,075 hours of review at Millstone. performance. However,          
            Neil Sheehan, 610-337-5331
  Page l 2 The NRC issues reports on performance at each plant twice a year: during the mid-cycle, or mid-point, of the year, and at the conclusion of the year. Inspection findings and performance indicators Assessment letters each March, the NRC meets with the public in the vicinity of each plant to discuss the results. Normal inspections are carried out by the three Resident Inspectors assigned to Millstone. Reviews are also performed at the sites by speciaOffice in King of Prussia, Pa. Among the areas to be inspected this year at Millstone are radiological safety, emergency preparedness, fire protection and permanent plant modifications. In addition, the NRC will perform an -Fukushima orders. The Annual Assessment letter for Millstone, as well as the meeting notice for the March 29th meeting, are available on the NRC website. Current performance information is also available for Millstone Unit 2 and Millstone Unit 3.
                NRC to Discuss Millstone Nuclear Plant Annual Assessment
        During March 29th Meeting with Conn. Nuclear Energy Advisory Council
        The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will meet with the Connecticut Nuclear Energy Advisory
Council (NEAC) on Tuesday, March 29, to discuss the agencys annual review of safety performance
at the Millstone nuclear power plant, located in Waterford, Conn.
        The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Waterford Town Hall, at 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford,
Conn. Prior to the meetings adjournment, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of NRC
staff regarding the 2015 assessment.
        The NRCs Reactor Oversight Process is the foundational program that enables the agency to
successfully complete its mission of assessing plant safety. Under that program, the NRC gauges plant
performance through the use of color-coded inspection findings and performance indicators, which are
statistical measurements of plant performance that can trigger additional oversight if exceeded.
        Based on its 2015 reviews, the NRC determined that Millstone, which is the site of two
operating reactors owned by Dominion, was operated safely during 2015. As of the end of last year,
Millstone Unit 2 had no inspection findings or performance indicators that were greater than green
(very low safety significance).
        Millstone Unit 3 had no performance indicators that were greater than green, but it did have
one open greater than green security-related inspection finding that was identified in early 2015.
However, the NRC performed a supplemental inspection at Unit 3 in late 2015 to review Dominions
root cause evaluation and any corrective actions and found the companys response to be satisfactory.
Therefore, the NRC closed out the finding as of the first quarter of 2016.
        Both Millstone Units 2 and 3 are currently under the NRCs normal level of oversight. In 2015,
the agency devoted approximately 9,075 hours of review at Millstone.
        Our Annual Assessments allow us to step back at regular intervals and size up plant
performance. However, we view oversight of each facility as an ongoing responsibility, NRC Region I
Administrator Dan Dorman said. In the case of Millstone, the plants current performance qualifies for
our normal level of oversight.
 
        The NRC issues reports on performance at each plant twice a year: during the mid-cycle, or
mid-point, of the year, and at the conclusion of the year. Inspection findings and performance indicators
are also updated on a quarterly basis on the agencys website. Following the release of the Annual
Assessment letters each March, the NRC meets with the public in the vicinity of each plant to discuss
the results. Normal inspections are carried out by the three Resident Inspectors assigned to Millstone.
Reviews are also performed at the sites by specialist inspectors assigned to the agencys Region I
Office in King of Prussia, Pa.
        Among the areas to be inspected this year at Millstone are radiological safety, emergency
preparedness, fire protection and permanent plant modifications. In addition, the NRC will perform an
audit at the plant in July to review the companys responses to two of the agencys post-Fukushima
orders.
        The Annual Assessment letter for Millstone, as well as the meeting notice for the March 29th
meeting, are available on the NRC website. Current performance information is also available for
Millstone Unit 2 and Millstone Unit 3.
                                                Page l 2
 
No: I-16-006                                                                   March 22, 2016
Contact: Diane Screnci, 610-337-5330
            Neil Sheehan, 610-337-5331
                NRC to Discuss Millstone Nuclear Plant Annual Assessment
        During March 29th Meeting with Conn. Nuclear Energy Advisory Council
        The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will meet with the Connecticut Nuclear Energy Advisory
Council (NEAC) on Tuesday, March 29, to discuss the agencys annual review of safety performance
at the Millstone nuclear power plant, located in Waterford, Conn.
        The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Waterford Town Hall, at 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford,
Conn. Prior to the meetings adjournment, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of NRC
staff regarding the 2015 assessment.
        The NRCs Reactor Oversight Process is the foundational program that enables the agency to
successfully complete its mission of assessing plant safety. Under that program, the NRC gauges plant
performance through the use of color-coded inspection findings and performance indicators, which are
statistical measurements of plant performance that can trigger additional oversight if exceeded.
        Based on its 2015 reviews, the NRC determined that Millstone, which is the site of two
operating reactors owned by Dominion, was operated safely during 2015. As of the end of last year,
Millstone Unit 2 had no inspection findings or performance indicators that were greater than green
(very low safety significance).
        Millstone Unit 3 had no performance indicators that were greater than green, but it did have
one open greater than green security-related inspection finding that was identified in early 2015.
However, the NRC performed a supplemental inspection at Unit 3 in late 2015 to review Dominions
root cause evaluation and any corrective actions and found the companys response to be satisfactory.
Therefore, the NRC closed out the finding as of the first quarter of 2016.
        Both Millstone Units 2 and 3 are currently under the NRCs normal level of oversight. In 2015,
the agency devoted approximately 9,075 hours of review at Millstone.
        Our Annual Assessments allow us to step back at regular intervals and size up plant
performance. However, we view oversight of each facility as an ongoing responsibility, NRC Region I
Administrator Dan Dorman said. In the case of Millstone, the plants current performance qualifies for
our normal level of oversight.
 
        The NRC issues reports on performance at each plant twice a year: during the mid-cycle, or
mid-point, of the year, and at the conclusion of the year. Inspection findings and performance indicators
are also updated on a quarterly basis on the agencys website. Following the release of the Annual
Assessment letters each March, the NRC meets with the public in the vicinity of each plant to discuss
the results. Normal inspections are carried out by the three Resident Inspectors assigned to Millstone.
Reviews are also performed at the sites by specialist inspectors assigned to the agencys Region I
Office in King of Prussia, Pa.
        Among the areas to be inspected this year at Millstone are radiological safety, emergency
preparedness, fire protection and permanent plant modifications. In addition, the NRC will perform an
audit at the plant in July to review the companys responses to two of the agencys post-Fukushima
orders.
        The Annual Assessment letter for Millstone, as well as the meeting notice for the March 29th
meeting, are available on the NRC website. Current performance information is also available for
Millstone Unit 2 and Millstone Unit 3.
                                                Page l 2
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No: I-16-006 March 22, 2016

Contact: Diane Screnci, 610-337-5330

Neil Sheehan, 610-337-5331

NRC to Discuss Millstone Nuclear Plant Annual Assessment

During March 29th Meeting with Conn. Nuclear Energy Advisory Council

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will meet with the Connecticut Nuclear Energy Advisory

Council (NEAC) on Tuesday, March 29, to discuss the agencys annual review of safety performance

at the Millstone nuclear power plant, located in Waterford, Conn.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Waterford Town Hall, at 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford,

Conn. Prior to the meetings adjournment, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of NRC

staff regarding the 2015 assessment.

The NRCs Reactor Oversight Process is the foundational program that enables the agency to

successfully complete its mission of assessing plant safety. Under that program, the NRC gauges plant

performance through the use of color-coded inspection findings and performance indicators, which are

statistical measurements of plant performance that can trigger additional oversight if exceeded.

Based on its 2015 reviews, the NRC determined that Millstone, which is the site of two

operating reactors owned by Dominion, was operated safely during 2015. As of the end of last year,

Millstone Unit 2 had no inspection findings or performance indicators that were greater than green

(very low safety significance).

Millstone Unit 3 had no performance indicators that were greater than green, but it did have

one open greater than green security-related inspection finding that was identified in early 2015.

However, the NRC performed a supplemental inspection at Unit 3 in late 2015 to review Dominions

root cause evaluation and any corrective actions and found the companys response to be satisfactory.

Therefore, the NRC closed out the finding as of the first quarter of 2016.

Both Millstone Units 2 and 3 are currently under the NRCs normal level of oversight. In 2015,

the agency devoted approximately 9,075 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> of review at Millstone.

Our Annual Assessments allow us to step back at regular intervals and size up plant

performance. However, we view oversight of each facility as an ongoing responsibility, NRC Region I

Administrator Dan Dorman said. In the case of Millstone, the plants current performance qualifies for

our normal level of oversight.

The NRC issues reports on performance at each plant twice a year: during the mid-cycle, or

mid-point, of the year, and at the conclusion of the year. Inspection findings and performance indicators

are also updated on a quarterly basis on the agencys website. Following the release of the Annual

Assessment letters each March, the NRC meets with the public in the vicinity of each plant to discuss

the results. Normal inspections are carried out by the three Resident Inspectors assigned to Millstone.

Reviews are also performed at the sites by specialist inspectors assigned to the agencys Region I

Office in King of Prussia, Pa.

Among the areas to be inspected this year at Millstone are radiological safety, emergency

preparedness, fire protection and permanent plant modifications. In addition, the NRC will perform an

audit at the plant in July to review the companys responses to two of the agencys post-Fukushima

orders.

The Annual Assessment letter for Millstone, as well as the meeting notice for the March 29th

meeting, are available on the NRC website. Current performance information is also available for

Millstone Unit 2 and Millstone Unit 3.

Page l 2

No: I-16-006 March 22, 2016

Contact: Diane Screnci, 610-337-5330

Neil Sheehan, 610-337-5331

NRC to Discuss Millstone Nuclear Plant Annual Assessment

During March 29th Meeting with Conn. Nuclear Energy Advisory Council

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will meet with the Connecticut Nuclear Energy Advisory

Council (NEAC) on Tuesday, March 29, to discuss the agencys annual review of safety performance

at the Millstone nuclear power plant, located in Waterford, Conn.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Waterford Town Hall, at 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford,

Conn. Prior to the meetings adjournment, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of NRC

staff regarding the 2015 assessment.

The NRCs Reactor Oversight Process is the foundational program that enables the agency to

successfully complete its mission of assessing plant safety. Under that program, the NRC gauges plant

performance through the use of color-coded inspection findings and performance indicators, which are

statistical measurements of plant performance that can trigger additional oversight if exceeded.

Based on its 2015 reviews, the NRC determined that Millstone, which is the site of two

operating reactors owned by Dominion, was operated safely during 2015. As of the end of last year,

Millstone Unit 2 had no inspection findings or performance indicators that were greater than green

(very low safety significance).

Millstone Unit 3 had no performance indicators that were greater than green, but it did have

one open greater than green security-related inspection finding that was identified in early 2015.

However, the NRC performed a supplemental inspection at Unit 3 in late 2015 to review Dominions

root cause evaluation and any corrective actions and found the companys response to be satisfactory.

Therefore, the NRC closed out the finding as of the first quarter of 2016.

Both Millstone Units 2 and 3 are currently under the NRCs normal level of oversight. In 2015,

the agency devoted approximately 9,075 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> of review at Millstone.

Our Annual Assessments allow us to step back at regular intervals and size up plant

performance. However, we view oversight of each facility as an ongoing responsibility, NRC Region I

Administrator Dan Dorman said. In the case of Millstone, the plants current performance qualifies for

our normal level of oversight.

The NRC issues reports on performance at each plant twice a year: during the mid-cycle, or

mid-point, of the year, and at the conclusion of the year. Inspection findings and performance indicators

are also updated on a quarterly basis on the agencys website. Following the release of the Annual

Assessment letters each March, the NRC meets with the public in the vicinity of each plant to discuss

the results. Normal inspections are carried out by the three Resident Inspectors assigned to Millstone.

Reviews are also performed at the sites by specialist inspectors assigned to the agencys Region I

Office in King of Prussia, Pa.

Among the areas to be inspected this year at Millstone are radiological safety, emergency

preparedness, fire protection and permanent plant modifications. In addition, the NRC will perform an

audit at the plant in July to review the companys responses to two of the agencys post-Fukushima

orders.

The Annual Assessment letter for Millstone, as well as the meeting notice for the March 29th

meeting, are available on the NRC website. Current performance information is also available for

Millstone Unit 2 and Millstone Unit 3.

Page l 2