ML060380186

Presentation Slides - Initial Meeting with NRC - Bellefonte Project

ML060380186
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Site:	Bellefonte
Issue date:	02/07/2006
From:	NuStart Energy Development
To:	Office of New Reactors, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Bloom S D, NRR/DNRL/NRBA/415-1313
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Initial Meeting with NRC Bellefonte Project February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC - All Rights Reserved

Meeting Agenda Project Overview Information NuStart Bellefonte Project NuStart Organization Bellefonte site: Overview Pre-Application Discussion Technology-specific activities and discussion Topics anticipated in later pre-application discussions NRC Support Project-Specific Information Site Characterization Topics Bellefonte Site Environmental Review Wrap-up and Action Items February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 2

Meeting Objectives Introduce the NuStart Bellefonte project Overview Discuss pre-application interaction needs Identify Applicant and NRC activities Understand purpose and processes Agree on framework for future discussions Identify NRC preparations and organization to support Bellefonte Project Provide specific site information & schedule of activities February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 3

Bellefonte Project Overview NuStart Project DOE-supported under cooperative agreement Bellefonte site selected TVA owned; no operating units No Early Site Permit Existing Construction Permit (for 2 B&W units)

COLA Based on AP1000 Technology Westinghouse certified design Application for two units COLA submittal target Fourth Quarter 2007 February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 4

NuStart Project Organization NuStart Primary Contacts identified in letter dated November 17, 2005 (ML053270434)

Other Key Project Participants Westinghouse TVA Southern Company (MOU with TVA)

Enercon Services and key subcontractors:

Burns & Roe Williams Lettis & Associates MACTEC February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 5

NuStart Project Organization NuStart President Quality Assurance Lead Marilyn Kray James Cassidy NuStart Project Mgr.

T. Mundy NS AP1000 COL Licensing NS ESBWR COL Application PM Lead Application PM R. Grumbir G. Zinke A. Schneider Enercon NS AP1000 Lic. NS ESBWR Lic. Enercon AP1000 PM Support Lead Support Lead ESBWR PM J. Mancinelli E. Grant G. Cesare J. Wright Westinghouse Grand Gulf Site TVA Site Lead GE COLA Lead COLA Lead Lead J. Chardos R. Reith A. Sterdis T. Williamson NuStart Bellefonte COL Team NuStart Grand Gulf COL Team February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 6

Bellefonte Site Overview 50 mile radius NE Alabama Tennessee River Near Scottsboro, AL Between:

Huntsville, AL Chattanooga, TN February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 7

Bellefonte Site Overview 10 mile radius NE Alabama Scottsboro, AL Tennessee River Guntersville Lake February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 8

Bellefonte Site Overview February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 9

Bellefonte Site Overview February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 10

Bellefonte Site Overview Use of some Bellefonte existing structures probable Cooling towers Intake structure Switchyard Tower (with new meteorological instruments)

Other misc. structures (machine shop, storage, etc.)

Status of TVA site activities Bellefonte Construction Permit (CP) Docket Nos. 50-438 & 50-439 TVA has notified NRC of intent to request CP termination February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 11

NRC Pre-Application Discussion Topics Design-Centered Review Approach ML0535300200 (December 13, 2005)

NRC/Combined License Applicant Pre-Application Interactions ML053360496 (December 2, 2005)

Generic Topic Workshops Other Potential Topics February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 12

NRC Pre-Application Discussion Topics (contd)

NPOC - NRC Dec 13 Meeting (ADAMS ML0535300200)

As presented by NRC (at right)

Keys to Success One Issue, One Review, One Position Early Resolution of Issues Standardized Approach February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 13

NRC Pre-Application Discussion Topics (contd)

Implementing Standard Concept for the Bellefonte COL Application Goal is to achieve resource savings (NRC and Industry)

Standard content options Format (level of detail)

Common sections for specific reactor technology (AP1000)

Common sections for all reactor technologies Applicant/site-specific sections Methodology February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 14

NRC Pre-Application Discussion Topics (contd)

Standardization (continued)

Guidance DG-1145 (COL Applications for Nuclear Power Plants)

NEI-04-01 NUREG-0800 (SRP sections)

NUREG-1555 Approval method options Topical SER, endorsement (by RG), rulemaking, previous COL/SER, etc.

Reference method options Reference, incorporate by reference, repeat text, etc.

Achieving finality February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 15

NRC Pre-Application Discussion Topics (contd)

(Based on NRC list provided on December 2, 2005 - ML053360496)

Potential Deviations from Certified Design DAC Completion Process and Schedules e.g., Control room design COL Action Item Resolutions NRC criteria Benefits ESP Compliance (Not Applicable; No ESP)

Proposed Regulation Exemptions Potential Policy Issues February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 16

NRC Pre-Application Discussion Topics (contd)

Deviations from Staff guidance Criteria Fabrication Schedule Site Characterization Activities Schedule (See latter portion of presentation)

Plans for LWA Interfacing with Other Regulatory Agencies Emergency Planning Environmental Activities Permitting Other February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 17

NRC Pre-Application Discussion Topics (contd)

Quality Assurance Plans QA for COLA preparation - ~1 month Submittal mechanism Design and Construction QA (with COLA or Topical Report)

Operations QA (with COLA or Topical Report)

Relationship with Other Licensing Activities Not Applicable - No existing applications Environmental Topics NRC to identify Schedule Other?

February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 18

Other Pre-Application Discussion Topics Environmental Report Ecological studies (onsite habitat review)

Site Interface Issues Seismic Other DG-1145 Draft Table of Contents Workshops Standard Review Plan Revision Evaluate SRP in effect 6 mo. prior to docketing COLA 50.34(h) cutoff is second quarter 2007 Schedule Impact on Quality - many late for consideration NRC Acceptance Review Checklist February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 19

Other Pre-Application Discussion Topics (contd)

Proposed Rulemaking to Revise Part 52 Workshop scheduled Part 52 Appendix D Final Rule Clarifications Incorporation by reference (DCD)

Include vs Physically Include Materials Anticipated to be Requested NRC Positions Not Documented in Guidance COL Application Section Content Expectations for Timely Mutual Communication February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 20

Bellefonte Site Activities Near term activities Geotechnical subsurface characterization Well placement, borings and soundings Late March through June 2006 Meteorological data Existing tower being fitted with meteorological instruments One year per RS-002 (beginning ~ May)

February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 21

Bellefonte Environmental Reviews COLA Environmental Report Basis Utilize Previous environmental evaluations Previous reviews (e.g., EIS for CP)

Update previous information (where necessary)

Perform additional evaluations As necessary to meet current guidance TVA Environmental Impact Statement Required by regulations Possible tiering with NRC EIS and/or other federal agencies (e.g., FERC)

February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 22

Other Interaction Needs - NRC Activities Principal Contacts and Project Manager assignment Site Visits Other near term Inspections Subject areas Timing Public Meeting (near site)

Topics Coordination with NuStart When and Where February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 23

Summary General Project Overview Future Interactions Dates Topics Activity schedule (near term)

Site characterization NRC visits & inspections Actions February 7, 2006 NuStart Energy Development, LLC 24