ML20236X947
| ML20236X947 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Davis Besse  |
| Issue date: | 08/04/1998 |
| From: | Jeffery Wood CENTERIOR ENERGY |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| 2548, GL-98-01, GL-98-1, NUDOCS 9808110044 | |
| Download: ML20236X947 (3) | |
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..lohn K. Wood 419 249-2300 Vice President-Nuclear Fax 419-321-8337 l
Docket Number 50-346
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. Serial Number 2548 August 4, 1998 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject:
Respcase to Generic Letter (GL) 98-01, Year 2000 Readiness of Computer Systems at Nuclear Power Plants Ladies and Gentlemen:
On May 11,1998, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Generic Letter (GL) 98-01. That letter required licensees, such as those for the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station (DBNPS), to submit two responses. The first response is required by August 9,1998, and the second response by July 1,1999. This letter provides the first response.
The first requirement stated :
Within 90 days of the date of this generic letter, submit a written response j
indicating whether or not you have pursued and are continuing to pursue a Y2K
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program such as, or similar to, that outlined in NEI/NUSMG 97-07, augmented appropriately in the areas of risk management, contingency planning, and remediation of embedded systems. If your program significantly differs from the NEI/NUSMG guidance, present a brief description of the programs that have already been completed, are being conducted, or are planned to ensure Y2K readiness of the computer systems at your facility (ies). This response must address the program's scope, assessment process, plans for corrective actions (including testing and schedules), QA measures, contingency plans and regulatory j
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. The licensees for the DBNPS have pursued and are continuing to pursue a year 2000 readiness program similar to that outlined in Nuclear Utility Year 2000 Readiness, f
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Docket Number 50-346 License Number NPF-3 Serial Number 2548 Page 2 NEI/NUSMG 97-07.- This program addresses potential year 2000 problems that impact safety-related systems and other systems required by the DBNPS Operating License or NRC regulations. The program includes identifying and, where appropriate, remediating embedded systems. The program includes risk management and the development of contingency plans prior to critical dates.
The second requirement stated:
Upon completing your Y2K program or, in any event, no later than July 1,1999, submit a written response confirming that your facility is Y2K ready, or will be Y2K ready, by the year 2000 with regard to compliance with the terms and conditions of your license (s) and NRC regulations. If your program is incomplete as of that date, your response must contain a status report, including completion schedules, of work remaining to be done to confirm your facility is/will be Y2K ready by the year 2000.
The response to the second requirement will be submitted by July 1,1999.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact l
Mr. James L. Freels, Manager - Regulatory Affairs, at (419) 321-8466.
Ve truly yours,
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A. B. Beach, Regional Administrator, NRC Region III S. J. Campbell, DB-1 NRC Senior Resident Inspector A. G. Hansen, DB-1 NRC/NRR Project Manager Utility Radiological Safety Board 1
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RESPONSE
TO NRC GENERIC LETTER 98-01 FOR THE DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION UNIT NUMBER 1 I, John K. Wood, state that (1) I am Vice President - Nuclear of the Centerior Service -
Company, (2) I am duly authorized to execute and file this certification on behalf of the Toledo Edison Company and The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, and (3) the statements set forth herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
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1 John K. [ood, Vice' President - Nuclea'r Affirmed and subscribed before me this 4th day of August,1998.
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Notary Public, Stat (4f Ohio - Nora Lynn Flood My commission expires September 4,-2002.
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