ML071160462

Slides Used During the Environmental Scoping Meeting Related to the License Renewal Review of Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant

ML071160462
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Issue date:	04/18/2007
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USNRC USNRC Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Process and License Renewal Process and Environmental Scoping Meeting Environmental Scoping Meeting April 18, 2007 April 18, 2007 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

2 3/4Provide an overview of NRC and the license renewal process 3/4Provide an overview of the Safety and Environmental reviews 3/4Provide review schedule 3/4Receive public input on environmental review

• Describe how to submit comments

• Accept comments today Purpose of Today Purpose of Todays Meeting s Meeting

3 NRC Regulatory Oversight NRC Regulatory Oversight 3/4NRCs Governing Statutes

• Atomic Energy Act

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 3/4NRCs Mission

• Protect Public Health and Safety

• Promote Common Defense and Security

• Protect Environment

4 Shearon Shearon Harris Nuclear Harris Nuclear Power Plant Power Plant 3/4Current operating license expires on October 24, 2026 3/4License Renewal Application submitted on November 14, 2006

• Application requests authorization to operate the plant for an additional 20 years 3/4License Renewal Application located at:

• Eva H. Perry Library, 2100 Shepherds Vineyard Drive, Apex, NC 27502

• West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Rd, Cary, NC 27519

5 License Renewal Principles License Renewal Principles 3/4Two Guiding Principles

• The regulatory process is adequate to ensure the safety of all currently operating plants.

• Plant-specific licensing basis must be maintained during the renewal term in the same manner and to the same extent as during the original licensing term.

3/4License Renewal Safety Review

• The effects of aging during extended period are given special attention.

6 Content of Application Content of Application 3/4General Information 3/4Technical Information

• Integrated plant safety assessment

• Time-limited aging analyses

• Final safety analysis report supplement 3/4Technical Specification Changes 3/4Environmental Report

7 Draft Supplement To GEIS Issued**

Final Supplement To GEIS Issued**

NRC Decision On Application**

License Renewal Process Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)

Review Hearings*

Safety Evaluation Audit & Review Inspection Report(s)

Issued**

ACRS Review**

Onsite Inspection(s)

Safety &

Environmental Scoping Meeting DSEIS Public Meeting Safety Review Environmental Review Final Safety Evaluation Report Issued**

Safety Evaluation Report with Open Items Issued**

License Renewal Application**

Submitted To NRC ACRS Letter Issued**

Site Environmental Audit Opportunities for Public Interaction

• If a Request for Hearing is Granted

• • Available at www.nrc.gov

8 Safety Review Safety Review (10 CFR Part 54)

(10 CFR Part 54) 3/4Safety Review

• Review of application and supporting documentation

• On-site audits

• Issuance of Safety Evaluation Report (SER) 3/4On-site regional inspections 3/4Independent review by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards

9 Ongoing Regulatory Ongoing Regulatory Oversight Oversight 3/4Emergency Planning

• 10 CFR 50.47 3/4Security

• 10 CFR Part 73 3/4Current Safety Performance http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/HAR1/har1_chart.html

10 Environmental Review Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51)

(10 CFR Part 51) 3/4 NRC prepares an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for all proposed license renewals 3/4Scope

• Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS)

• Site-specific Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)

- Focused on assessment of site-specific issues

- The staff also looks for new and significant information on generic conclusions reached in the GEIS

11 Components of the Components of the Environmental Review Environmental Review Regulatory Compliance Radiation Protection Terrestrial Ecology Atmospheric Science Socioeconomics/

Environmental Justice Land Use Archaeology/Cultural Resources Hydrology Aquatic Ecology Water Quality

12 Role of Public Comments Role of Public Comments License Renewal Decision License Renewal Application Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Regional Inspections Safety Evaluation Report Hearing If a Request for Hearing is Granted Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Independent Review Public Comments on Scope of Environmental Review

13 Submitting Comments for Submitting Comments for the Environmental Review the Environmental Review Provide written comments:

3/4By mail:

Chief, Rules and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop T-6D59 Washington, DC 20555 3/4E-mail:

ShearonHarrisEIS@nrc.gov 3/4In person:

11545 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland Comments should be submitted by May 19, 2007

14 Review Schedule Review Schedule Application Submitted November 14, 2006 Notice of Acceptance January 12, 2007 Notice of Opportunity to request a Hearing

• March 20, 2007 Notice of Intent to Prepare EIS & Scoping

• March 20, 2007 Safety and Environmental Scoping Meeting

• April 18, 2007 Environmental Scoping Period Closes

• May 19, 2007 Opportunity to request a Hearing Closes

• May 19, 2007 Draft SEIS Issued for Public Comment

• December 2007 Draft SEIS Public Meeting

• January 23, 2008 Draft SEIS Comments Period Closes

• March 5, 2008 SER with Open Items Issued March 18, 2008 Regional Inspection Review Complete TBD Final SEIS Issued August 2008 SER Issued August 2008 ACRS Review complete

• October 2008 License Renewal Decision (with Hearing)

August 2009

• Opportunities for public involvement in the review.

15 Additional Information Additional Information 3/4Agency Phone Number: (800) 368-5642 Safety

Contact:

Environmental

Contact:

Maurice Heath, ext. 3137 Sam Hernandez, ext. 4049 3/4Documents located at:

• Eva H. Perry Library, 2100 Shepherds Vineyard Drive, Apex, NC 27502

• West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Rd, Cary, NC 27519 3/4 Documents can also be viewed at the NRCs Web site www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications.html

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