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Category:Federal Register Notice
MONTHYEARML23333A1092023-12-27027 December 2023 Federal Register Notice - Fort Calhoun Station, Unit 1, License Termination Plan Finding of No Significant Impact ML22178A0472022-07-0404 July 2022 Enclosure - Federal Register Notice - Fort Calhoun Station, Unit 1 - FRN on Public Meeting and Request for Comment on License Termination Plan (License No. DPR-40, Docket No. 50-285) ML21055A4002021-05-14014 May 2021 Enclosure 1: Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Facilities Decommissioning Funding Plans Federal Register Notice ML19179A1242019-07-11011 July 2019 Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration and Containing SUNSI & SGI & Order Imposing Procedures for Access to SUNSI & SGI: August 6, 2019 ML18318A3602018-11-19019 November 2018 FRN Document for Partial Site Release Requests (License DPR-40,Docket Nos. 50-285 and 72-54) NRC-2017-0238, Biweekly Federal Register Notice - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: January 2, 20182017-12-21021 December 2017 Biweekly Federal Register Notice - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: January 2, 2018 ML17353A1922017-12-21021 December 2017 Biweekly Federal Register Notice - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: January 2, 2018 NRC-2017-0223, FRN, Exemption from 10 CFR 50.47 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix E to Reduce Emergency Planning Requirements for Permanently Defueled Condition (CAC MF9067; EPID L-2016-LLE-0003)2017-12-19019 December 2017 FRN, Exemption from 10 CFR 50.47 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix E to Reduce Emergency Planning Requirements for Permanently Defueled Condition (CAC MF9067; EPID L-2016-LLE-0003) ML17278A1782017-12-19019 December 2017 FRN, Exemption from 10 CFR 50.47 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix E to Reduce Emergency Planning Requirements for Permanently Defueled Condition (CAC MF9067; EPID L-2016-LLE-0003) ML17261A3432017-11-21021 November 2017 FRN, Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact Re Exemption Request from 10 CFR 50.47 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix E to Reduce Emergency Planning Requirements for Permanently Defueled Condition ML17172A7352017-10-0404 October 2017 FRN, Partial Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, 10 CFR 50.59(d)(3), and 10 CFR 50.71(c) Regarding Record Retention Requirements NRC-2017-0202, FRN, Partial Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, 10 CFR 50.59(d)(3), and 10 CFR 50.71(c) Regarding Record Retention Requirements2017-10-0404 October 2017 FRN, Partial Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, 10 CFR 50.59(d)(3), and 10 CFR 50.71(c) Regarding Record Retention Requirements NRC-2017-0175, Biweekly Sholly Report - Federal Register Notice Fr Publication Date: August 15, 20172017-08-0404 August 2017 Biweekly Sholly Report - Federal Register Notice Fr Publication Date: August 15, 2017 ML17213A1842017-08-0404 August 2017 Biweekly Sholly Report - Federal Register Notice Fr Publication Date: August 15, 2017 NRC-2017-0160, FRN, Request for Exemption from Specific Provisions in 10 CFR 73.55 Related to Suspension of Security Measures for Licensed Senior Operator or Certified Fuel Handler2017-07-0707 July 2017 FRN, Request for Exemption from Specific Provisions in 10 CFR 73.55 Related to Suspension of Security Measures for Licensed Senior Operator or Certified Fuel Handler ML17067A3422017-07-0707 July 2017 FRN, Request for Exemption from Specific Provisions in 10 CFR 73.55 Related to Suspension of Security Measures for Licensed Senior Operator or Certified Fuel Handler NRC-2017-0099, FRN, Notification of the Availability of the Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report and Site-Specific Decommissioning Cost Estimate and Notice of Meeting to Discuss and Accept Comments2017-04-0707 April 2017 FRN, Notification of the Availability of the Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report and Site-Specific Decommissioning Cost Estimate and Notice of Meeting to Discuss and Accept Comments ML17094A7952017-04-0707 April 2017 Letter, Notification of the Availability of Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report and Site-Specific Decommissioning Cost Estimate and Notice of Meeting to Discuss and Accept Comments ML17094A7972017-04-0707 April 2017 FRN, Notification of the Availability of the Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report and Site-Specific Decommissioning Cost Estimate and Notice of Meeting to Discuss and Accept Comments ML16232A0892016-08-24024 August 2016 Letter, Withdrawal of an Amendment Request, Changes to Fire Protection License Condition Revised Commitment to Modify Plant Systems as Part of NFPA 805 Implementation ML16232A0882016-08-24024 August 2016 FRN, Withdrawal of an Amendment Request, Changes to Fire Protection License Condition Revised Commitment to Modify Plant Systems as Part of NFPA 805 Implementation NRC-2016-0096, FRN, Withdrawal of an Amendment Request, Changes to Fire Protection License Condition Revised Commitment to Modify Plant Systems as Part of NFPA 805 Implementation2016-08-24024 August 2016 FRN, Withdrawal of an Amendment Request, Changes to Fire Protection License Condition Revised Commitment to Modify Plant Systems as Part of NFPA 805 Implementation NRC-2016-0040, FRN, Withdrawal of Requested Licensing Action, License Amendment Request to Revise Current Licensing Basis to Use American Concrete Institute (Aci) Ultimate Strength Requirements2016-08-0202 August 2016 FRN, Withdrawal of Requested Licensing Action, License Amendment Request to Revise Current Licensing Basis to Use American Concrete Institute (Aci) Ultimate Strength Requirements ML16209A3692016-08-0202 August 2016 Letter, Withdrawal of Requested Licensing Action, License Amendment Request to Revise Current Licensing Basis to Use American Concrete Institute (Aci) Ultimate Strength Requirements ML16209A3702016-08-0202 August 2016 FRN, Withdrawal of Requested Licensing Action, License Amendment Request to Revise Current Licensing Basis to Use American Concrete Institute (Aci) Ultimate Strength Requirements ML16173A1222016-06-24024 June 2016 FRN, Withdrawal of Requested Licensing Action, Request to Revise Current Licensing Basis as Described in the Final Safety Analysis Report to Allow Equipment Classification Methodology from ANSI/ANS-58.14-2011 ML16061A3012016-03-0202 March 2016 Biweekly Federal Register Notice - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: March 15, 2016 ML15356A5992015-12-29029 December 2015 Biweekly Federal Register Notice - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: January 5, 2016 NRC-2015-0269, Biweekly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: December 8, 20152015-11-27027 November 2015 Biweekly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: December 8, 2015 ML15328A5502015-11-27027 November 2015 Biweekly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: December 8, 2015 ML15231A8382015-08-21021 August 2015 Biweekly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - September 1, 2015 NRC-2015-0204, Biweekly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - September 1, 20152015-08-21021 August 2015 Biweekly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - September 1, 2015 ML15128A1432015-06-0303 June 2015 G20110506/LTR-11-0402/EDATS: SECY-2011-0402, G20110492/LTR-11-0382/EDATS: OEDO-2011-0387 - FRN, 2.206 Final Director'S Decision, Petitioner Thomas Saporito Related to Cooper Nuclear Station and Fort Calhoun Station NRC-2012-0014, G20110506/LTR-11-0402/EDATS: SECY-2011-0402, G20110492/LTR-11-0382/EDATS: OEDO-2011-0387 - FRN, 2.206 Final Director'S Decision, Petitioner Thomas Saporito Related to Cooper Nuclear Station and Fort Calhoun Station (TAC Nos. ME6681 and2015-06-0303 June 2015 G20110506/LTR-11-0402/EDATS: SECY-2011-0402, G20110492/LTR-11-0382/EDATS: OEDO-2011-0387 - FRN, 2.206 Final Director'S Decision, Petitioner Thomas Saporito Related to Cooper Nuclear Station and Fort Calhoun Station (TAC Nos. ME6681 and ME66 ML15062A3732015-04-15015 April 2015 G20110506/LTR-11-0402 and G20110492/LTR-11-0382 - 2.206 Proposed Director'S Decision, Petitioner Thomas Saporito Related to Cooper Nuclear Station and Fort Calhoun Station NRC-2014-0159, FRN, Withdrawal of License Amendment Request to Revise Updated Safety Analysis Report, to Permit Use of Design and Evaluation of Seismic Class I Structures Using Ascm Developed Floor Response Spectra2015-04-0606 April 2015 FRN, Withdrawal of License Amendment Request to Revise Updated Safety Analysis Report, to Permit Use of Design and Evaluation of Seismic Class I Structures Using Ascm Developed Floor Response Spectra ML15092A1842015-04-0606 April 2015 FRN, Withdrawal of License Amendment Request to Revise Updated Safety Analysis Report, to Permit Use of Design and Evaluation of Seismic Class I Structures Using Ascm Developed Floor Response Spectra ML15092A1822015-04-0606 April 2015 Letter, Withdrawal of License Amendment Request to Revise Updated Safety Analysis Report, to Permit Use of Design and Evaluation of Seismic Class I Structures Using Ascm Developed Floor Response Spectra ML15022A6532015-01-26026 January 2015 Biweekly Sholly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: February 3, 2015 NRC-2014-0249, FRN, Individual Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment, Revise Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements for One-Time Extension from Refueling Frequency of Once Per 18 Months to Maximum of 28 Months2014-11-10010 November 2014 FRN, Individual Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment, Revise Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements for One-Time Extension from Refueling Frequency of Once Per 18 Months to Maximum of 28 Months ML14311A6612014-11-10010 November 2014 FRN, Individual Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment, Revise Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements for One-Time Extension from Refueling Frequency of Once Per 18 Months to Maximum of 28 Months ML14311A6602014-11-10010 November 2014 Letter, Individual Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment, Revise Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements for One-Time Extension from Refueling Frequency of Once Per 18 Months to Maximum of 28 Months NRC-2014-0193, Biweekly Sholly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: September 2, 20142014-08-22022 August 2014 Biweekly Sholly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: September 2, 2014 ML14233A2082014-08-22022 August 2014 Biweekly Sholly FRN - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: September 2, 2014 ML14204A5922014-07-25025 July 2014 FRN, Notice of Withdrawal of License Amendment Application, Revise TS 2.0.1, General Requirements, and TS 2.7, Electrical Systems, for Inoperable System, Subsystem, or Component Due to Inoperable Power Source ML14204A5782014-07-25025 July 2014 Notice of Withdrawal of License Amendment Application, Revise TS 2.0.1, General Requirements, and TS 2.7, Electrical Systems, for Inoperable System, Subsystem, or Component Due to Inoperable Power Source ML14177A6452014-06-27027 June 2014 Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations ML14037A4142014-02-10010 February 2014 Biweekly Notice - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: February 18, 2014 NRC-2014-0028, Biweekly Notice - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: February 18, 20142014-02-10010 February 2014 Biweekly Notice - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations - Publication Date: February 18, 2014 ML13274A0262013-10-28028 October 2013 FRN, Exemption Related to Use of Less Restrictive Work Hour Limitations During First 60 Days of Outage, in Lieu of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7) Requirements 2023-12-27
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MONTHYEARML24019A1672024-01-31031 January 2024 Issuance of Amendment to Renewed Facility License to Add License Condition to Include License Termination Plan Requirements IR 05000285/20230062023-12-21021 December 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2023006 LIC-23-0007, Response to Fort Calhoun, Unit 1 & Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Review of License Amendment Request to Add License Condition to Include License Termination Plan Requirements Request for Additional Information2023-12-0606 December 2023 Response to Fort Calhoun, Unit 1 & Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Review of License Amendment Request to Add License Condition to Include License Termination Plan Requirements Request for Additional Information IR 05000285/20230052023-11-0202 November 2023 NRC Inspection Room 05000285/2023005 ML23276A0042023-09-28028 September 2023 U.S. EPA Response Letter to NRC Letter on Consultation and Finality on Decommissioning and Decontamination of Contaminated Sites MOU - Fort Calhoun Station, Unit 1 (License No. DPR-40, Docket No. 50-285) IR 05000285/20230042023-09-13013 September 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2023-004 LIC-23-0005, Response to Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No. 1 - Review of License Amendment Request to Add License Condition to Include License Termination Plan Requirements - 2nd Request for Additional Information (EPID L-2021-LIT-0000) June 2, 20232023-08-24024 August 2023 Response to Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No. 1 - Review of License Amendment Request to Add License Condition to Include License Termination Plan Requirements - 2nd Request for Additional Information (EPID L-2021-LIT-0000) June 2, 2023 ML23234A2412023-08-18018 August 2023 Email - Letter to M Porath Re Ft Calhoun Unit 1 LTP EA Section 7 Informal Consultation Request ML23234A2392023-08-18018 August 2023 Letter to B Harisis Re Ft Calhoun Unit 1 LTP EA State of Nebraska Comment Request.Pdf IR 05000285/20230032023-07-10010 July 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2023003 ML23082A2202023-06-26026 June 2023 Consultation on the Decommissioning of the Fort Calhoun Station Unit 1 Pressurized Water Reactor in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska ML23151A0032023-06-0505 June 2023 Review of License Amendment Request to Add License Condition to Include License Termination Plan Requirements 2nd Request for Additional Information (EPID L-2021-LIT-0000) June 2, 2023 IR 05000285/20230022023-06-0505 June 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2023002 LIC-23-0004, (FCS) Radiological Effluent Release Report and Radiological Environmental Operating Report2023-04-20020 April 2023 (FCS) Radiological Effluent Release Report and Radiological Environmental Operating Report LIC-23-0003, Annual Decommissioning Funding / Irradiated Fuel Management Status Report2023-03-15015 March 2023 Annual Decommissioning Funding / Irradiated Fuel Management Status Report LIC-23-0001, Response to Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No. 1 - Review of License Amendment Request to Add License Condition to Include License Termination Plan Requirements - Request for Additional Information2023-02-27027 February 2023 Response to Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No. 1 - Review of License Amendment Request to Add License Condition to Include License Termination Plan Requirements - Request for Additional Information IR 05000285/20230012023-02-24024 February 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2023001 ML22361A1022023-02-24024 February 2023 Reactor Decommissioning Branch Project Management Changes for Some Decommissioning Facilities and Establishment of Backup Project Manager for All Decommissioning Facilities LIC-23-0002, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report2023-02-20020 February 2023 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report ML23020A0462023-01-19019 January 2023 Threatened and Endangered Species List: Nebraska Ecological Services Field Office IR 05000285/20220062023-01-0505 January 2023 NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2022-006 ML22357A0662022-12-30030 December 2022 Technical RAI Submittal Letter on License Amendment Request for Approval of License Termination Plan IR 05000285/20220052022-10-26026 October 2022 NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2022-005 ML22276A1052022-09-30030 September 2022 Conclusion of Consultation Under Section 106 NHPA for Ft. Calhoun Station LTP ML22258A2732022-09-29029 September 2022 Letter to John Swigart, Shpo; Re., Conclusion of Consultation Under Section 106 Hnpa Fort Calhoun Station Unit 1 ML22265A0262022-09-26026 September 2022 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission'S Analysis of Omaha Public Power District'S Decommissioning Status Report (License No. DPR-40, Docket No. 50-285) IR 05000285/20220042022-09-14014 September 2022 NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2022004 ML22138A1252022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Mr. Timothy Rhodd, Chairperson, Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22138A1262022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Roger Trudell, Chairman, Santee Sioux Nation, Nebraska, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22101A1092022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Mr. Durell Cooper, Chairman, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22138A1242022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Mr. Reggie Wassana, Governor, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22138A1292022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Tiauna Carnes, Chairperson, Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22138A1212022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Mr. Edgar Kent, Chairman, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22138A1282022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Victoria Kitcheyan, Chairwoman, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22138A1232022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Mr. Leander Merrick, Chairperson, Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22138A1222022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Mr. John Shotton, Chairman, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22138A1272022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Vern Jefferson, Chairman, Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22214A0922022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Stacy Laravie, Thpo, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22138A1302022-08-0303 August 2022 Letter to Justin Wood, Principal Chief, Sac and Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Re., Ft Calhoun LTP Section 106 ML22159A2152022-06-28028 June 2022 Letter Forwarding FRN on Public Meeting and Request for Comment on License Termination Plan LIC-22-0010, Response to Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No. 1 - Review of License Termination Plan Requirements - Request for Additional Information2022-06-15015 June 2022 Response to Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No. 1 - Review of License Termination Plan Requirements - Request for Additional Information IR 05000285/20220032022-06-15015 June 2022 NRC Inspection Report 05000285/2022003 ML22119A2472022-05-0303 May 2022 Review of Amendment Request to Add a LC to Include LTP Requirements, RAI for Environmental Review IR 05000285/20220022022-04-28028 April 2022 NRC Inspection Report 050-00285/2022-002 LIC-22-0005, (FCS) Radiological Effluent Release Report and Radiological Environmental Operating Report2022-04-20020 April 2022 (FCS) Radiological Effluent Release Report and Radiological Environmental Operating Report LIC-22-0009, Annual Decommissioning Funding / Irradiated Fuel Management Status Report2022-03-30030 March 2022 Annual Decommissioning Funding / Irradiated Fuel Management Status Report 2024-01-31
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555"()001 June 11, 2013 Mr. Louis P. Cortopassi Site Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station 9610 Power Lane, Mail Stop FC-2-4 Omaha, N E 68008
SUBJECT:
FORT CALHOUN STATION, UNIT NO.1 - EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR PART 26, SECTION 205 (TAC NO. ME9770)
Dear Mr. Cortopassi:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the enclosed exemption from specific requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 26, Section 205 (26.205) for the Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No.1. This action is in response to your application dated October 10, 2012, as supplemented by letters dated March 16, 2013, April 11, 2013, and May 24, 2013 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Nos. ML12284A344, ML13101A004, ML13102A047, and ML13148A057, respectively). The exemption would allow the use of the less restrictive working hour limitations described in 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) and (d)(5) to support activities required for plant startup from the current extended outage, for a period not to exceed 60 days. The exemption would apply to the personnel performing the duties defined in 10 CFR 26.4(a)(1) through (a)(5) .
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1377 or via e-mail at Lynnea.Wilkins@nrc.gov.
Sincerely, Lynnea E. Wilkins, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-285
Enclosure:
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[Docket No. 50-285; NRC-2013-XXXX]
Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No.1 Exemption
1.0 BACKGROUND
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD, the licensee) is the holder of Facility Operating License, which authorizes operation of Fort Calhoun Station (FCS), Unit NO.1. The license provides, among other things, that the facility is subject to all rules, regulations, and orders of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) now or hereafter in effect.
The facility consists of one pressurized-water reactor located in Washington County, Nebraska.
2.0 REQUEST/ACTION Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), 26.205(d)(3) requires licensees to ensure that individuals who perform duties identified in 10 CFR 26.4(a)(1) through (a)(5) to comply with the requirements for maximum average work hours in 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7).
However, 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) provides that during the first 60 days of a unit outage, licensees need not meet the requirements of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7) for individuals specified in 10 CFR 26.4(a)(1) through (a)(4), while those individuals are working on outage activities. The less restrictive requirements of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) and (d)(5) are permitted to be applied during the first 60 days of a unit outage following a period of normal plant operation in which the workload and overtime levels are controlled by 10 CFR 26.205(d)(3). Regulations in 10 CFR
2 26.205(d)(4) also require licensees to ensure that the individuals specified in 10 CFR 26.4(a)(1) through (a)(3) have at least 3 days off in each successive (i.e., non-rolling) 15-day period and that the individuals specified in 10 CFR 26.4(a)(4) have at least 1 day off in any 7-day period.
Regulatory Guide (RG) 5.73, "Fatigue Management for Nuclear Power Plant Personnel,"
March 2009 (ADAMS Accession No. ML083450028), endorses Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 06-11, Revision 1, "Managing Personnel Fatigue at Nuclear Power Reactor Sites," October 2008 (ADAMS Accession No. ML083110161), with clarifications, additions and exceptions.
Position 10 of RG 5.73 "C. Regulatory Position" provides an acceptable alternate method to the method stated in the NEI 06-11, Section 8.3, for transitioning individuals who are working an outage at one site onto an outage at another site.
By letter dated October 10,2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML12284A344), the licensee requested a one-time exemption in accordance with 10 CFR 26.9 from the specific requirements of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7).
CurrentlY,10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) and (d)(5) permit the use of less restrictive working hour limitations during the first 60 days of a unit outage, in lieu of the requirements of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7). The proposed exemption would allow the use of the less restrictive working hour limitations described in 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) and (d)(5) to support activities required for plant startup from the current extended outage, for a period not to exceed 60 days. The exemption would apply to the operations, chemistry, radiation protection, security, fire brigade, and maintenance personnel as defined in 10 CFR 26.4(a)( 1) through (a)(5). The licensee is requesting this one-time exemption to facilitate the licensee in its efforts to complete work activities supporting the restart of FCS from the current extended refueling outage, which began in April 2011.
3 3.0 DISCUSSION Pursuant to 10 CFR 26.9, the Commission may, upon application by any interested person or upon its own initiative, grant exemptions from the requirements of 10 CFR Part 26 when the exemptions are authorized by law, and will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security, and are otherwise in the public interest.
FCS, Unit No.1 commenced a refueling outage on April 9, 2011 and declared an Unusual Event on June 6, 2011. The first 60 days of the outage during which the less restrictive work hour limitations of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) and (d)(5) were in effect, ended in June 2011.
However, due to the declaration of the flooding emergency, work hour limitations were suspended until the Unusual Event was exited on August 29, 2011. The proposed exemption would allow the use of the less restrictive working hour limitations described in 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) and (d)(5) to support activities required for plant startup from the current extended outage, for a period not to exceed 60 days. The proposed exemption would apply to the personnel performing the duties defined in 10 CFR 26.4(a)(1) through (a)(5) .
In August 2012, FCS transitioned from compliance with 10 CFR 26.205(d)(3) (minimum days off) to compliance with the maximum average work hour requirements of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7). By letter dated April 11, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13102A047), the licensee provided Standing Order (SO) SO-G-52, which set forth requirements and expectations for controlling the work hours of FCS plant staff in accordance with 10 CFR 26 Subpart I, "Managing Fatigue." The requirements of this standing order are intended to provide reasonable assurance that worker fatigue will be avoided, that individuals will be able to safely perform their duties, and that personnel are not assigned to duties while in a fatigued condition that could significantly reduce their mental alertness or their decision-making ability. Work group timekeepers for on-line and plant outage periods are to maintain schedules and time
4 reports. Duration of scheduled work and break periods, start times, rotating schedules, training, and vacation are considered when establishing work schedules.
Notwithstanding the exemption for this specific requirement, the licensee will continue to be in compliance with all other requirements as described in 10 CFR 26.
Authorized by Law This exemption would allow the licensee to use the less restrictive working hour limitations provided in 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) and (d)(5) for completion of the outage activities, for a period of 60-days, during the current extended outage. The approval of this exemption, as noted above, would allow the licensee the use of the less restrictive working hour limitations described in 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) and (d)(5) for an additional period not to exceed 60 days or until the reactor unit is connected to the electrical grid whichever occurs first, to support activities required for plant startup from the current extended outage.
As stated above, 10 CFR 26.9 allows the NRC to grant exemptions from the requirements of 10 CFR 26. The NRC staff has determined that granting of the licensee's proposed exemption would not result in a violation of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or the Commission's regulations. Therefore, the exemption is authorized by law.
Will not Endanger Life or Property The underlying purpose of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) is to provide licensees flexibility in scheduling required days off when accommodating the more intense work schedules associated with a unit outage, while assuring that cumulative fatigue does not compromise the abilities of individuals to safely and competently perform their duties Since August 2012, FCS personnel have averaged considerably less than 54 hours6.25e-4 days <br />0.015 hours <br />8.928571e-5 weeks <br />2.0547e-5 months <br /> per week. This provides assurance that covered workers are not already fatigued from working an outage schedule. This exemption would allow the licensee to implement the less restrictive
5 work hour requirements of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) to allow flexibility in scheduling required days off while accommodating the more intensive work schedules that accompany completion of FCS extended outage. Therefore, cumulative fatigue does not compromise the abilities of affected individuals to safely and competently perform their duties.
By letter dated March 16, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13101A004), the licensee stated that no waivers have been issued under 10 CFR 26.207 by FCS operations, maintenance, chemistry, security, or radiation protection departments since the end of January 2012. The licensee specifically stated that since August 2012, FCS personnel have averaged considerably less than 54 hours6.25e-4 days <br />0.015 hours <br />8.928571e-5 weeks <br />2.0547e-5 months <br /> per week.
Furthermore, by letter dated May 24,2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13148A057), the licensee committed that "OPPD will ensure that no individual covered by 10 CFR 26.4(a)(1) through (a)(5) works more than 50 hours5.787037e-4 days <br />0.0139 hours <br />8.267196e-5 weeks <br />1.9025e-5 months <br /> per week averaged over the two-week period prior to the effective date of the exemption."
No new accident precursors are created by invoking the less restrictive work hour limitations on a date commensurate with the start of those activities supporting the completion of the extended outage at FCS, provided that the licensee has effectively managed fatigue for the affected individuals prior to this date. Thus, no new accident precursors are created by invoking the less restrictive work hour limitations on a date commensurate with the start of activities supporting the restart of FCS. The licensee will effectively manage fatigue for the covered individuals prior to this date. Thus, the probability of postulated accidents is not increased. Also, based on the above, the consequences of postulated accidents are not increased. Therefore, granting this exemption will not endanger life or property.
6 Consistent with Common Defense and Security The proposed exemption would allow for the use of the less restrictive work hour requirements of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) in lieu of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7). This exemption would affect operations, radiation protection, chemistry, fire brigade, security, and maintenance personnel supporting the completion of the outage activities for FCS, which has been in an extended outage since April 9, 2011.
The licensee will maintain the qualified personnel in the operations, radiation protection, chemistry, fire brigade, security, and maintenance departments on a schedule that complies with 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7) requirements. The exemption would continue to serve the underlying purpose of 10 CFR 26, Subpart I, in that assurance would be provided such that cumulative fatigue of individuals to safely and competently perform their duties will not be compromised.
Therefore, the common defense and security is not impacted by this exemption.
Consistent with the Public Interest The proposed exemption would allow the licensee to implement the less restrictive work hour requirements of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) in lieu of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7) to allow flexibility in scheduling required days off while accommodating the more intensive work schedules that accompany a unit outage. By letter dated March 16, 2013, the licensee explained the events supporting the less restrictive limitations requiring flexibility in scheduling. During the completion of the extended outage, the workload for the affected personnel will undergo a temporary but significant increase due to the various activities surrounding the significant operational events involving a fire in safety related electrical switchgear, flooding, and transitioning to Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 0350, "Oversight of Reactor Facilities in a Shutdown Condition due to Significant Performance and/or Operational Concerns," from being in an extended shutdown with significant performance problems. Because of these events,
7 there has been an increase in workload prior to restart. OPPD also noted that a number of new issues have been discovered that must be tested and restored. During the extended shutdown, extensive work has been initiated to address deficiencies noted in containment building electrical penetrations, containment structural supports, and the impact of flooding hazards related to systems, structures, and components. These activities are in addition to the normal FCS startup activities involving operation and surveillance testing of primary systems and components. Ensuring a sufficient number of qualified personnel are available to support these activities is in the interest of overall public health and safety. Therefore, this exemption is consistent with the public interest.
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION
The exemption would authorize a one-time exemption from the requirements of 10 CFR 26.205( d)(7) to allow the use of the less restrictive hour limitations described in 10 CFR 26.205(d){4) and (d)(5). Using the standard set forth in 10 CFR 50.92 for amendments to operating licenses, the NRC staff determined that the subject exemption sought involves employment suitability requirements. The NRC has determined that this exemption involves no significant hazards considerations:
(1) The proposed exemption is administrative in nature and is limited to changing the timeframe when less restrictive hours can be worked. This does not result in any changes to the design basis requirements for the structures, systems, and components (SSCs) at FCS that function to limit the release of non-radiological effluents during and following postulated accidents. Therefore, issuance of this exemption does not increase the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated.
(2) The proposed exemption is administrative in nature and is limited to changing the timeframe when less restrictive hours can be worked. The proposed exemption does not make
8 any changes to the facility or operating procedures and would not create any new accident initiators. The proposed exemption does not alter the design, function or operation of any plant equipment. Therefore, this exemption does not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated.
(3) The proposed exemption is administrative in nature and is limited to changing the timeframe when less restrictive hours can be worked. The proposed exemption does not alter the design, function or operation of any plant equipment. Therefore, this exemption does not involve a significant reduction in the margin of safety.
Based on the above. the NRC concludes that the proposed exemption does not involve a significant hazards consideration under the standards setforth in 10 CFR 50.92, and accordingly, a finding of "no significant hazards consideration" is justified.
The NRC staff has also determined that the exemption involves no significant increase in the amounts, and no significant change in the types, of any effluents that may be released offsite; that there is no significant increase in individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure; and there is no significant increase in the potential for or consequences from a radiological accident. Furthermore, the requirement from which the licensee will be exempted involves scheduling requirements. Accordingly, the exemption meets the eligibility criteria for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(25). Pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b) no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment is required to be prepared in connection with the issuance of the exemption.
5.0 CONCLUSION
Accordingly, the Commission has determined that pursuant to 10 CFR 26.9, "Specific exemptions," an exemption from 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7) is authorized by law and will not
9 endanger life or property or the common defense and security, and is otherwise in the public interest.
Therefore, the Commission hereby grants OPPD a one-time, 60-day exemption from 10 CFR 26.205(d)(7) to allow the use of the work hour limitations described in 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) and (d)(5).
This exemption is effective upon issuance. The licensee may implement the work hour provisions of 10 CFR 26.205(d)(4) for 60 days or until the completion of the current extended outage, whichever is shorter.
111 Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this {I day of June 2013.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Michele G. Evans, Director, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
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