ML070750040
| ML070750040 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Comanche Peak  |
| Issue date: | 03/15/2007 |
| From: | Thadani M C NRC/NRR/ADRO/DORL/LPLIV |
| To: | Blevins M R TXU Generation Co, LP, TXU Power |
| Thadani, M C, NRR/DORL/LP4, 415-1476 | |
| References | |
| EA-06-037, TAC MD2212, TAC MD2213 | |
| Download: ML070750040 (5) | |
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A REGO, USE ONLY' -,SIT i-IELATEI IN 0 UNITED STATES 0 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001
- March 15, 2007 Mr. M. R. Blevins Senior Vice President
&Chief Nuclear Officer TXU Power Attn: Regulatory Affairs Department P. O. Box 1002 Glen Rose, TX 76043
SUBJECT:
COMANCHE PEAK STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2-ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMMISSION ORDER EA-06-037 AND REVISIONS TO PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION PLAN, AND SAFEGUARDS CONTINGENCY PLAN (TAC NOS. MD2212 AND MD2213)
Dear Mr. Blevins:
By letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) dated May 15, 2006, TXU Generation Company LP (the licensee) submitted its revised security plans and confirmed the full implementation; at the Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station (CPSES), Units 1 and 2; of Order EA-06-037, regarding an updated adversary characteristic of the design basis threat.The NRC staff has completed its review of the changes related to implementation of Order EA-06-037.
As discussed in the enclosed safeguards evaluation (Enclosure 2), the NRC staff has determined that the licensee's changes to the CPSES security plans meet the requirements of the NRC Order and Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR)Part 73 requirements and are, therefore, acceptable.
The effectiveness of these security provisions will continue to be the subject of NRC review and inspection.
Consistent with the Order; administrative license changes to Facility Operating License Nos.NPF-87, and NPF-89, are being made to incorporate the reference to the revised Physical Security Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and Training and Qualification Plan. These changes comply with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I. Please replace Page 7 of the CPSES Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-87, and NPF-89, with the enclosed pages (Enclosure 1). Enclosure 2 to this letter is designated as exempt from public disclosure, pursuant to 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1).
NOTICE: Enclosure 2 contains Security-Related Information.
Upon separation from Enclosure 2, this letter and Enclosure 1 are DECONTROLLED.
//WC?OFFiCiAL USE ONLLT -SECURTFY-RELATED INFEIORMATI,)ION OFFICiAL USE ONLY -SECURITY-RELATED INFORFIMATION e,?M. R. Blevins If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-1476.Sincerely, Mohan C. Thadani, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-445 and 50-446
Enclosures:
- 1. Revised Page 7 of Licenses NPF-87 and NPF-89 2. Safeguards Evaluation cc w/encls 1 and 2: Don Alps, Site Security Manager John Larson, RIV cc w/encl 1 only: See next page OFFICIAL USE ONLY SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION (2) For the unowned subsurface mineral rights within the exclusion area not covered in item (1), TXU Generation Company LP will prohibit the exploration and/or exercise of mineral rights until and unless the licensee and the owners of the mineral rights enter into an agreement which gives TXU Generation Company LP absolute authority to determine all activities
-- including times of arrival and locations of personnel and the authority to remove personnel and equipment
-- in event of emergency.
If the mineral rights owners attempt to exercise their rights within this area without first entering into such an agreement, TXU Generation Company LP must institute immediately effective condemnation proceedings to obtain the mineral rights in this area.(3) TXU Generation Company LP shall promptly notify the NRC of any attempts by subsurface mineral rights owners to exercise mineral rights, including any legal proceeding initiated by mineral rights owners against TXU Generation Company LP.G. TXU Generation Company LP shall implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the approved fire protection program as described in the Final Safety Analysis Report through Amendment 78 and as approved in the SER (NUREG-0797) and its supplements through SSER 24, subject to the following provision:
TXU Generation Company LP may make changes to the approved fire protection program without prior approval of the Commission only if those changes would not adversely affect the ability to achieve and maintain safe shutdown in the event of a fire.I H. TXU Generation Company LP shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the physical security, guard training and qualification, and safeguards contingency plans, previously approved by the Commission, and all amendments made pursuant to the authority of 10 CFR 50.90 and 10 CFR 50.54(p).
The plans, which contain safeguards information protected under 10 CFR 73.21, are entitled: "Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station Physical Security Plan" with revisions submitted through May 15, 2006, with limited approvals as provided for in the Safety Evaluation by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation dated December 5, 2000; "Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station Security Training and Qualification Plan" with revisions submitted through May 15, 2006; and "Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station Safeguards Contingency Plan" with revisions submitted through May 15, 2006.The licensee shall have and maintain financial protection of such type and in such amounts as the Commission shall require in accordance with Section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to cover public liability claims.J. NOT USED Amendment No. 68, 62, "9E Revised by letter dated March 15, 2007 TXU Generation Company LP may make changes to the approved fire protection program without prior approval of the Commission only if those changes would not adversely affect the ability to achieve and maintain safe shutdown in the event of a fire.H. TXU Generation Company LP shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the physical security, guard training and qualification, and safeguards contingency plans, previously approved by the Commission, and all amendments made pursuant to the authority of 10 CFR 50.90 and 10 CFR 50.54(p).
The plans, which contain safeguards information protected under 10 CFR 73.21, are entitled: "Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station Physical Security Plan" with revisions submitted through May 15, 2006, with limited approvals as provided for in the Safety Evaluation by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation dated December 5, 2000; "Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station Security Training and Qualification Plan" with revisions submitted through May 15, 2006; and "Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station Safeguards Contingency Plan" with revisions submitted through May 15, 2006.1. The licensee shall have and maintain financial protection of such type and in such amounts as the Commission shall require in accordance with Section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to cover public liability claims.J. NOT USED K. This license is effective as of the date of issuance and shall expire at Midnight on February 2, 2033.FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Original signed by: Thomas E. Murley, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Attachments/Appendices:
- 1. Appendix A -Technical Specifications (NUREG-1468)
- 1. Appendix B -Environmental Protection Plan 3. Appendix C -Antitrust Conditions Date of Issuance:
April 6, 1993 Amendment No. 688-2, 28 90 Revised by letter dated March 15, 2007 Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station cc w/encl 1 and 2: Mr. M. R. Blevins Senior Vice President& Chief Nuclear Officer TXU Power ATTN: Regulatory Affairs P. O. Box 1002 Glen Rose, TX 76043 cc w/encl 1 only: Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 2159 Glen Rose, TX 76403-2159 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011 Mr. Fred W. Madden, Director Regulatory Affairs TXU Generation Company LP P.O. Box 1002 Glen Rose, TX 76043 George L. Edgar, Esq.Morgan Lewis 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 County Judge P.O. Box 851 Glen Rose, TX 76043 Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Director Office of the Governor P.O. Box 12428 Austin, TX 78711-3189 Mr. Don R. Alps Site Security Manager TXU Power P. O. Box 1002 Glen Rose, TX 76043 Mr. James Larsorn, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011 Mr. Richard A. Ratliff, Chief Bureau of Radiation Control Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756-3189 Mr. Brian Almon Public Utility Commission William B. Travis Building P.O. Box 13326 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-3326 Ms. Susan M. Jablonski Office of Permitting, Remediation and Registration Texas Commission on Environmental Quality MC-122 P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 Terry Parks, Chief Inspector Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Boiler Program P.O. Box 12157 Austin, TX 78711 December 2004