ML18170A060
| ML18170A060 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 06/20/2018 |
| From: | Jordan Hoellman NRC/NRO/DNRL/LB4 |
| To: | Jennifer Dixon-Herrity NRC/NRO/DNRL/LB4 |
| Hoellman J/45-5481 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML18170A060 (9) | |
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June 20, 2018 MEMORANDUM TO: Jennifer Dixon-Herrity, Chief Licensing Branch 4 Division of Licensing, Siting, and Environmental Analysis, Office of New Reactors FROM: Jordan Hoellman, Project Manager /RA/
Licensing Branch 4 Division of Licensing, Siting, and Environmental Analysis, Office of New Reactors
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF A PUBLIC MEETING WITH SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY ON MAY 3, 2018 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff held a Category 1 public meeting with Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) on May 3, 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues associated with the safety review of licensing actions for SNCs Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4.
The meeting notice can be found in the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) under Accession No. ML18110A120. The meeting notice is also posted on the NRC public website. Enclosures 1 and 2 are the meeting agenda and attendance list for the meeting, respectively. The other documents referenced during the discussion can be found at the ADAMS Accession Nos. given below:
- License Amendment Request (LAR)17-041, Changes to Natural Circulation and Passive Residual - ML17321B080 Heat Removal Heat Exchanger Startup Tests
- Draft Request for Additional Information (RAI)
Responses for LAR 17-037, Changes to Tier 2* - ML18116A009 Departure Evaluation Process CONTACT: Jordan Hoellman, NRO/DNRL (301) 415-5481
J. Dixon-Herrity Summary of Meeting:
On May 3, 2018, staff from the NRC conducted a public meeting with representatives from SNC to discuss issues associated with the safety review of licensing actions for SNCs VEGP Units 3 and 4. Specifically, the meeting discussed (1) SNCs draft RAI responses related to LAR 17-037 and (2) clarification questions regarding LAR 17-041.
The first topic discussed was SNCs LAR 17-037 draft RAI response regarding the AP1000 reactor coolant pump (RCP) design. The staff stated that they reviewed SNCs draft RAI response and noted that since only the canned motor type RCP was reviewed as part of the AP1000 Design Certification (DC), the canned motor RCP type should be specifically included in Criterion 2 of the proposed License Condition 2.d(13)(a), which would require NRC approval if any change to the RCP design was proposed. The staff and SNC agreed that because the AP1000 RCP designs safety-related functions include its sealless feature and because the RCP serves as a reactor coolant system (RCS) pressure boundary, any change to the RCP design would require NRC approval per the criteria of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 52, Appendix D, paragraph VIII.B.5. SNC stated that they would review their response and revise it, as necessary, before formally submitting the response.
The second topic discussed was clarifications regarding LAR 17-041. Specifically, the staff asked clarifying questions regarding the second bullet on Page 8 of 9 in Enclosure 2 about chemical volume control system (CVS) auxiliary spray and letdown flow path are operable for controlling pressurizer pressure and level after RCPs are shutoff. SNC described that the bullet is intended to be a valve line up prerequisite to ensure the CVS is properly configured and available for use after RCPs are tripped. SNC discussed that while the term shutoff is not readily used, they decided to leave it since the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) section on this test was previously approved with the term and it is descriptive for the condition discussed in the bullet. Further, SNC stated that as part of the detailed procedure, operators would have to reduce RCS pressure to conduct the test, and therefore, auxiliary spray control in needed for the test. Additionally, SNC discussed that training for this test has been performed on their plant simulator. The staff noted that they understood SNCs clarification.
The third topic discussed was SNCs LAR 17-037 draft RAI response regarding AP1000 critical sections. The staff noted that further internal discussions were needed before an official staff position could be discussed with SNC. With that understanding, the staff and SNC proceeded to discuss how the LAR and proposed License Condition apply to critical sections. SNC discussed that the Tier 2* information in Section 3.H of the UFSAR for reinforced concrete includes the area of steel provided and the demand to capacity ratio for critical sections. SNC discussed that the intent of the LAR is to allow proposed changes to Tier 2* information to be evaluated through an internal SNC screening process and implemented without prior NRC approval for changes determined to have low safety significance. Regarding critical sections, SNC discussed construction related examples where they foresee using this new process, such as interferences that would require using an area of steel different from what is specified in the UFSAR. SNC stated that they would review their response and revise it, as necessary, before formally submitting the response.
J. Dixon-Herrity At the end of each topic discussed, there was an opportunity for the public to provide comments and ask questions. All comments and questions from members of the public were addressed before ending the meeting.
Docket Nos.: 052-025 052-026
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/encls: See next page
ML18170A060 NRC-001 OFFICE PM: DLSE/LB4 LA: DLSE/LB4 BC: DLSE/LB4 PM: DLSE/LB4 NAME JHoellman (c) RButler (c) JDixon-Herrity (c) JHoellman (s)
DATE 6/20/18 6/18/18 6/20/18 6/20/18
AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)
Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
PURPOSE: To discuss issues associated with the safety review of licensing actions for Southern Nuclear Operating Companys (SNC) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4.
OPEN Time Topic Led By 9:00 a.m. Opening Remarks NRC 9:05 a.m. Discussion of License Amendment NRC/SNC Request (LAR)17-037 Request for Additional Information (RAI) Response related to Reactor Coolant Pump Design 9:20 a.m. Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 9:25 a.m. Discussion of clarification questions NRC/SNC related to LAR 17-041 9:40 a.m. Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 9:40 a.m. Discussion of LAR 17-037 RAI NRC/SNC Response related to Critical Sections 11:00 a.m. Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 11:00 a.m. Adjourn Enclosure 1
PUBLIC MEETING U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
List of Attendees Name Organization Representing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jordan Hoellman NRO/DNRL/LB4 Chandu Patel NRO/DNRL/LB4 Jennifer Dixon-Herrity NRO/DNRL/LB4 Don Habib NRO/DNRL/LB4 Frank Akstulewicz NRO/DEI Matthew Mitchell NRO/DEI/MCB John Honcharik
- NRO/DEI/MCB Donald Palmrose NRO/DSRA/SRSB Pravin Patel NRO/DEI/SEB Marieliz Vera NRO/DEI/SEB John Frost
Tom Hicks SNC Amy Aughtman
- SNC Brad Chamberlain
- SNC Amanda Pugh
(Westinghouse)
Tod Baker
- Westinghouse Pat Tilley
- Westinghouse Representing Public Steve Franzone
Steve Pope
- NuScale Bill Jacobs
- GA Public Service Commission Russ Bell Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
- = participated via teleconference Enclosure 2
Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List (Revised 03/13/2018) cc:
Office of the Attorney General Resident Inspector 40 Capitol Square, SW Vogtle Plant Units 3 & 4 Atlanta, GA 30334 8805 River Road Waynesboro, GA 30830 Resident Manager Oglethorpe Power Corporation Mr. Barty Simonton Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Plant Team Leader 7821 River Road Environmental Radiation Program Waynesboro, GA 30830 Air Protection Branch Environmental Protection Division Southern Nuclear Operating Company 4244 International Parkway, Suite 120 Document Control Coordinator Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 42 Inverness Center Parkway, Bin 237 Birmingham, AL 35242 George B. Taylor, Jr.
2100 East Exchange Pl Anne F. Appleby Atlanta, GA 30084-5336 Olgethorpe Power Corporation 2100 East Exchange Place Brian H. Whitley Tucker, GA 30084 Regulatory Affairs Director Southern Nuclear Operating Company County Commissioner 42 Inverness Center Parkway, BIN B237 Office of the County Commissioner Birmingham, AL 35242 Burke County Commission Waynesboro, GA 30830 Mr. Michael Yox Site Regulatory Affairs Director Mr. Wayne Guilfoyle Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Commissioner District 8 7825 River Road, Bin 63031 Augusta-Richmond County Commission Waynesboro, GA 30830 4940 Windsor Spring Rd Hephzibah, GA 30815 Gwendolyn Jackson Burke County Library 130 Highway 24 South Waynesboro, GA 30830 Mr. Reece McAlister Executive Secretary Georgia Public Service Commission Atlanta, GA 30334 Page 1 of 3
Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List Email acchambe@southernco.com (Amy Chamberlian) agaughtm@southernco.com (Amy Aughtman)
ALPUGH@southernco.com (Amanda Pugh) awc@nei.org (Anne W. Cottingham) becky@georgiawand.org (Becky Rafter) bhwhitley@southernco.com (Brian Whitley)
Bill.Jacobs@gdsassociates.com (Bill Jacobs) bjadams@southernco.com (Brad Adams) bwwaites@southernco.com (Brandon Waites) castelca@westinghouse.com (Curtis Castell) comerj@westinghouse.com (James Comer) crpierce@southernco.com (C.R. Pierce) dahjones@southernco.com (David Jones) david.hinds@ge.com (David Hinds) david.lewis@pillsburylaw.com (David Lewis) dgbost@southernco.com (Danny Bost) dlfulton@southernco.com (Dale Fulton) drculver@southernco.com (Randy Culver) durhamdc@westinghouse.com (David Durham) ed.burns@earthlink.net (Ed Burns) edavis@pegasusgroup.us (Ed David) erg-xl@cox.net (Eddie R. Grant) fdhundle@southernco.com (Forrest Hundley) fhwillis@southernco.com (Fred Willis)
G2NDRMDC@southernco.com (SNC Document Control) graysw@westinghouse.com (Scott W. Gray) jadwilli@southernco.com (J.D. Williams) james1.beard@ge.com (James Beard) jannina.blanco@pillsburylaw.com (Jannina Blanco) jantol1dj@westinghouse.com (David Jantosik) jenmorri@southernco.com (Jennifer Buettner)
JHaswell@southernco.com (Jeremiah Haswell) jim@ncwarn.org (Jim Warren)
John.Bozga@nrc.gov (John Bozga)
Joseph_Hegner@dom.com (Joseph Hegner) jpredd@southernco.com (Jason R. Redd) jranalli@meagpower.org (Jerry Ranalli) karen.patterson@ttnus.com (Karen Patterson) karlg@att.net (Karl Gross) kmstacy@southernco.com (Kara Stacy)
KSutton@morganlewis.com (Kathryn M. Sutton)
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Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List kwaugh@impact-net.org (Kenneth O. Waugh) lchandler@morganlewis.com (Lawrence J. Chandler)
Marc.Pickering@hq.doe.gov (Marc Pickering) markus.popa@hq.doe.gov (Markus Popa) mdmeier@southernco.com (Mike Meier) media@nei.org (Scott Peterson)
Melissa.Smith@Hq.Doe.Gov (Melissa Smith)
Michael.Kuca@hq.doe.gov (Michael Kuca) mike.price@opc.com (M.W. Price)
MKWASHIN@southernco.com (MKWashington) mlgraves@southernco.com (Michelle Graves)
MSF@nei.org (Marvin Fertel) myox@southernco.com (Mike Yox) nirsnet@nirs.org (Michael Mariotte)
Nuclaw@mindspring.com (Robert Temple) patriciaL.campbell@ge.com (Patricia L. Campbell)
Paul@beyondnuclear.org (Paul Gunter) pbessette@morganlewis.com (Paul Bessette) r.joshi15@comcast.net (Ravi Joshi)
RJB@NEI.org (Russell Bell)
Ronald.Jones@scana.com (Ronald Jones) rwink@ameren.com (Roger Wink) sabinski@suddenlink.net (Steve A. Bennett) sara@cleanenergy.org (Sara Barczak) sblanton@balch.com (Stanford Blanton)
Shiva.Granmayeh@hq.doe.gov (Shiva Granmayeh) sjackson@meagpower.org (Steven Jackson) skauffman@mpr.com (Storm Kauffman) sroetger@psc.state.ga.us (Steve Roetger) stephan.moen@ge.com (Stephan Moen) stephen.burdick@morganlewis.com (Stephen Burdick) tom.miller@hq.doe.gov (Tom Miller)
TomClements329@cs.com (Tom Clements)
Vanessa.quinn@dhs.gov (Vanessa Quinn) vcsummer2n3@gmail.com (Brian McIntyre) wasparkm@southernco.com (Wesley A. Sparkman) wayne.marquino@gmail.com (Wayne Marquino) weave1dw@westinghouse.com (Doug Weaver) x2gabeck@southernco.com (Gary Becker) x2kmseib@southernco.com (Kristin Seibert)
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