ML12227A344

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Units 1 and 2) August 2012 Seismic Study Update Letter

ML12227A344
Person / Time
Site:	Diablo Canyon
Issue date:	08/14/2012
From:	Post J, Repka D Pacific Gas & Electric Co, Winston & Strawn, LLP
To:	Abramson P, Karlin A, Nicholas Trikouros Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
SECY RAS
References
RAS 23288, 50-275-LR, 50-323-LR, ASLBP 10-900-01-LR-BD01
Download: ML12227A344 (3)

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August 14, 2012 by Electronic Information Exchange Administrative Judge Alex S. Karlin Administrative Judge Nicholas G. Trikouros Administrative Judge Paul B. Abramson Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Two White Flint North 11545 Rockville Pike Mail Stop: T-3F23 Rockville, MD 20852 In the Matter of PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Units 1 and 2)

Docket Nos. 50-275-LR and 50-323-LR RE: Status Report

Dear Administrative Judges:

As directed by the Licensing Board Order of June 7, 2011, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) hereby provides its monthly report specifying its current best estimate of the dates on which it expects to complete milestones related to 3D seismic studies for Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) and the coastal zone consistency certification associated with NRC license renewal for DCPP.

The schedule for implementation of the seismic studies has changed since PG&E's last submittal on July 10, 2012. PG&E has revised the Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) Study schedule to allow for various agencies to complete required actions prior to issuing the OBS permits. PG&E has revised the schedule for completion of the NRC's review of the Shoreline Fault Report based on status discussions with the NRR Project Manager.

PG&E appreciates that, in the absence of definite dates for completing the milestones related to the seismic studies, the Licensing Board is unable to establish a meaningful adjudicatory schedule pursuant to 10 C.F.R. § 2.332(c). For this reason, PG&E will continue to provide specific dates in the monthly reports to the extent practicable, recognizing that these dates may be modified as more accurate information becomes available.

PG&E wishes to assure the Licensing Board that it is making every effort to minimize the extent of the delay in the NRC license renewal process. For example, PG&E is working with the relevant State and federal agencies to accelerate efforts to obtain permits needed to complete the 3D seismic studies.

While PG&E expects the seismic studies to be completed and a report issued no later than December 2015, any actual delay to this proceeding may be less than the 52 months referenced in the June 7, 2011 Order.

Executed in accord with 10 CFR 2.304(d),

/s/ signed electronically by Jennifer K. Post Attorney Pacific Gas and Electric Company 77 Beale St., B30A San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 973-9809 jlkm@pge.com

/s/ signed electronically by David A. Repka Winston & Strawn LLP 1700 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 282-5726 drepka@winston.com cc: Docket No. 50-275, OL-DPR-80 Docket No. 50-323, OL-DPR-82 Service List (via Electronic Information Exchange)

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Updated Best Estimate Schedule for Seismic Studies Description of Activity Prior Estimate New Estimate Shoreline Fault Submit Final Report to the NRC January 2011(a) January 2011(a)

NRC Review Complete August 2012 September 2012 Ocean Bottom Seismometer Study Permit Application Submitted to California State Lands May 6, 2011(a) May 6, 2011(a)

Commission (CSLC)

Permits Issued August 2012 October 2012 Installation Complete August 2013 August 2013 2D/3D Low Energy Marine Studies(b)

Permits Issued N/A N/A Surveys Complete September 2012 September 2012 Seismic Data Processing Including Preliminary Report June 2013 June 2013 2D Onshore High Energy Studies(b)

Permit Pre-Application Meeting May 4, 2011(a) May 4, 2011(a)

Use Permits Issued Not Required Not Required Surveys Complete December 2011(a) December 2011(a)

Seismic Data Processing/Preliminary Report April 2013 April 2013 3D High Energy Marine Studies Permit Application Submitted to CSLC April 29, 2011(a) April 29, 2011(a)

CSLC Environmental Impact Report Scoping Meeting July 21, 2011(a) July 21, 2011(a)

Permits Issued August 2012 August 2012 Surveys Complete December 2012 December 2012 Preliminary Evaluation of Data September 2013 September 2013 Issue Final Seismic Report November 2013 November 2013 CZMA or Coastal Consistency File Coastal Development Permit July 2013 July 2013 Coastal Consistency Issued March 2015 March 2015 Note: (a) - Actual Date Completed (b)

- Activity is in Progress DC:712881.1