ML18319A139

Public Meeting Summary, Special Inspection Webinar

ML18319A139
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Public Meeting Summary November 14, 2018

Title:

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Special Inspection Webinar Meeting Identifier: Webinar #769-161-763 Date of Meeting: Thursday, November 8, 2018 Location: Webinar Type of Meeting: Category 3 Purpose of the Meeting:

The NRC hosted a virtual public meeting (webinar) to present preliminary observations regarding a special inspection at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The special inspection was conducted to evaluate the August 3, 2018, incident involving a loaded spent fuel storage canister that was misaligned and became stuck on a flange while being lowered into a storage vault. Following the NRC's presentation, staff responded to questions about the inspection.

General Details:

• Three NRC staff members participated in the webinar; approximately 10 staff members supported the webinar.

• Over 300 individuals participated in the webinar for various amounts of time.

• The meeting started at 2 pm CST and ended at approximately 5 pm CST.

• Three staff members gave a formal presentation that lasted approximately 30 minutes; after the presentation, the NRC answered questions for approximately 2Y2 hours.

• The public participants submitted approximately 500 questions before and during the webinar.

• The webinar was recorded and will be placed on the NRC website for public review when it is available.

• Answers to selected questions that were asked during the webinar will be placed on the NRC website.

Summary of Presentations:

Three NRC staff members formally presented the details of the special inspection that was conducted at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station site from September 10-14, 2018. The formal presentation included a summary of the incident, including

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Public Meeting Summary November 14, 2018

Title:

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Special Inspection Webinar Meeting Identifier: Webinar #769-161-763 Date of Meeting: Thursday, November 8, 2018 Location: Webinar Type of Meeting: Category 3 Purpose of the Meeting:

The NRC hosted a virtual public meeting (webinar) to present preliminary observations regarding a special inspection at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The special inspection was conducted to evaluate the August 3, 2018, incident involving a loaded spent fuel storage canister that was misaligned and became stuck on a flange while being lowered into a storage vault. Following the NRC's presentation, staff responded to questions about the inspection.

General Details:

• Three NRC staff members participated in the webinar; approximately 10 staff members supported the webinar.

• Over 300 individuals participated in the webinar for various amounts of time.

• The meeting started at 2 pm CST and ended at approximately 5 pm CST.

• Three staff members gave a formal presentation that lasted approximately 30 minutes; after the presentation, the NRC answered questions for approximately 2Y2 hours.

• The public participants submitted approximately 500 questions before and during the webinar.

• The webinar was recorded and will be placed on the NRC website for public review when 'it is available.

• Answers to selected questions that were asked during the webinar will be placed on the NRC website.

Summary of Presentations:

Three NRC staff members formally presented the details of the special inspection that was conducted at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station site from September 10-14, 2018. The formal presentation included a summary of the incident, including

MEETING AGENDA ADAMS Accession ML18302A351 )

Attachment 1

October 29, 2018

Title:

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Special Inspection Webinar Date(s) and Time(s): November 08, 2018, 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM Location: Webinar Category: This is a Category 3 meeting. Public participation is actively sought for this meeting to fully engage the public in a discussion of regulatory issues.

Purpose:

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will host a virtual public meeting (webinar) to present preliminary observations regarding a Special Inspection at SONGS.

The Special Inspection was conducted to evaluate an August 3 incident involving a loaded spent fuel storage canister that was misaligned and became stuck on a flange while being lowered into a storage vault. Following the NRC's presentation, staff will respond to questions about the inspection.

Contact:

Eric Simpson 817-200-1553 eric.simpson@nrc.gov

Participants:

NRC Troy Pruett, DNMS Director, Region IV Linda Howell, DNMS Deputy Director, Region IV Eric Simpson, Health Physicist, Region IV Patricia Silva, Branch Chief DSFM, NRC Staff URL Meeting Number Password Webinar:

https://attendee.gotowebinar. None N/A com/register/325663643729566723 Docket No: 05000206 05000361 05000362 07200041 Comments: Interested members of the public should register for the webinar via the internet address provided above. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent with details for joining the webinar. During the meeting, participants will be able to see and hear NRC staff on their computer or mobile device. There is also an option to join via phone bridge, but participants must register for the webinar to obtain the call-in number. Public participation will be supported in listen only mode. Meeting slides will be posted on the NRC's public meeting web page in advance. Additional information regarding the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Special Inspection can be found at:

https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/ops-experience/songs-spec-insp-activities-cask-loading-misalignment.html

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Special Inspection Webinar November 08, 2018, 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM Webinar Time Topic Speaker 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Opening Remarks and Introductions Troy Pruett Troy Pruett 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM NRC Presentation Linda Howell Eric Simpson 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Questions and Discussions All 5:00PM Closing Remarks Troy Pruett

The time of the meeting *is local to the jurisdiction where the meeting is being held.

The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, or if a meeting notice, transcript, or other information from this meeting is needed in another format (e.g., Braille, large print), please notify the NRC meeting contact.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

ADAMS Accession Number: ML18302A351 Distribution:

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PRESENTATION SLIDES DISTRIBUTED PRIOR TO THE MEETING (ADAMS Accession ML18312A118)

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PRESENTATION SLIDES AS PRESENTED DURING MEETING (ADAMS Accession ML18318A064)

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Canister #29 levels in Gamma Lid: 0.015 mR/hr TS limit on Lid = 0.4 mR/hr Outlet Vent: 0.12 mR/hr TS limit on Outlet Vent = 1.8 mR/hr 35

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