ML111190061
| ML111190061 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Hatch  |
| Issue date: | 04/28/2011 |
| From: | Scott Shaeffer NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB2 |
| To: | Madison D Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| Download: ML111190061 (42) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 April 28, 2011 Mr. Dennis R. Madison Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant 11028 Hatch Parkway North Baxley, GA 31513
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC MEETING
SUMMARY
- EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT -
DOCKET NOS. 50-321 AND 50-366
Dear Mr. Madison:
This refers to the meeting conducted on April 21, 2011, in Baxley, GA. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) and the NRC's annual assessment of plant safety performance for the period of January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010.
The major topics addressed were the NRC's assessment program and the results of the assessment. A listing of meeting attendees and information presented during the meeting are enclosed.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR) or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS).
ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Should you have any questions concerning this meeting, please contact me at (404) 997-4521.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Scott M. Shaeffer, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 2 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-321, 50-366 License Nos.: DRP-57, NPF-5
Enclosures:
- 1. List of Attendees
- 2. PowerPoint Presentation
- 3. Poster Boards cc w/encl: (See page 2)
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Managing Attorney and Compliance Officer Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution B. D. McKinney, Jr.
Regulatory Response Manager Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution Jeffrey T. Gasser Executive Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution Mark Ajluni Licensing Manager Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution T. D. Honeycutt Regulatory Response Supervisor Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution L. Mike Stinson Vice President Fleet Operations Support Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution Paula Marino Vice President Engineering Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution Moanica Caston Vice President and General Counsel Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Electronic Mail Distribution Steven B. Tipps Hatch Principal Engineer - Licensing Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Electronic Mail Distribution Mr. Ken Rosanski Resident Manager Edwin I. Hatch Oglethorpe Power Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution Chris Clark Commissioner Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Lee Foley Manager of Contracts Generation Oglethorpe Power Corporation Electronic Mail Distribution Arthur H. Domby, Esq.
Troutman Sanders Electronic Mail Distribution James C. Hardeman Environmental Radiation Program Manager Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Ted V. Jackson Emergency Response and Radiation Program Manager Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution F. Allen Barnes Director Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Cynthia A. Sanders Radioactive Materials Program Manager Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution (cc w/encl continued next page)
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James A. Sommerville Program Coordination Branch Chief Environmental Protection Division Georgia Department of Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Mr. Steven M. Jackson Senior Engineer - Power Supply Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Electronic Mail Distribution Mr. Reece McAlister Executive Secretary Georgia Public Service Commission Electronic Mail Distribution Chairman Appling County Commissioners County Courthouse 69 Tippins Street, Suite 201 Baxley, GA 31513
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Letter to Dennis R. Madison from Scott M. Shaeffer dated April 28, 2011
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC MEETING
SUMMARY
- EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT -
DOCKET NOS. 50-321 AND 50-366 Distribution w/encl:
C. Evans, RII L. Douglas, RII OE Mail RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC RidsNrrPMHatch Resource
1 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Annual Assessment Meeting Reactor Oversight Process - 2010 Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region 2 Vidalia, Ga April 21, 2011
2 2
Purpose of Todays Meeting
- A public forum for discussion of the licensees performance in 2010
- NRC will address the performance issues identified in the annual assessment letter
- Licensee will be given the opportunity to respond and inform the NRC of new or existing programs to maintain or improve performance
3 3
Agenda
- Introduction
- Review of Reactor Oversight Process
- National Summary of Plant Performance
- Discussion of Plant Performance Results
- Licensee Response and Remarks
- NRC Closing Remarks
- Break
- NRC available to address public questions
4 4
Region 2 Organization Victor McCree Regional Administrator Leonard Wert Deputy Regional Administrator Division of Reactor Projects Richard Croteau, Director William Jones, Deputy Director Projects Branch 2 Scott Shaeffer, Chief (404)562-4521 Hatch Resident Inspectors (RI)
Eddie Morris, Senior RI David Hardage, RI RI Office: (912)367-9881 Project Engineers (PE)
Steven Rose, Senior PE Tonya Lighty, PE Division of Reactor Safety Joel Munday, Director Harold Christensen, Deputy Director Regional Specialist Inspectors
5 5
Our Mission
- To license and regulate the nations civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment.
6 6
Some Nuclear Facts 104 nuclear power plants supply about 20 percent of the electricity in the U.S.
Nuclear materials are used in medicine for diagnosis and cancer treatment.
Nuclear materials are widely used in industry, such as in density gauges, flow measurement devices, radiography devices, and irradiators.
7 7
The NRC Regulates
- Nuclear reactors - commercial power reactors, research and test reactors, new reactor designs
- Nuclear materials - nuclear reactor fuel, radioactive materials for medical, industrial, and academic use
- Nuclear waste - transportation, storage and disposal of nuclear material and waste, decommissioning of nuclear facilities
- Nuclear security - physical security of nuclear facilities and materials from sabotage or attacks
8 8
What We Dont Do
- Regulate nuclear weapons, military reactors, or space vehicle reactors
- Own or operate nuclear power plants
- Regulate some radioactive materials, such as X-rays and naturally occurring radon
9 9
How We Regulate
- Establish rules and regulations
- Issue licenses
- Provide oversight through inspection, enforcement, and evaluation of operational experience
- Conduct research to provide support for regulatory decisions
- Respond to events and emergencies
10 10 Assurance of Plant Safety
- Require defense-in-depth
- Require long-term maintenance of equipment
- Require continual training of operators
- Verify compliance with regulations
11 11 What We Do - Nuclear Waste
- The NRC regulates:
- Storage of spent reactor fuel in fuel pools or dry storage casks, and
- Any national spent fuel storage site, such as the proposed Yucca Mountain site.
12 12 What We Do - Nuclear Security
- NRC Requires:
- Well-armed and well-trained security forces,
- Surveillance and perimeter patrols,
- State-of-the-art site access equipment and
- controls,
- Physical barriers and detection zones, and
- Intrusion detection systems and alarm stations.
13 13 NRC Performance Goals
- Safety: Ensure adequate protection of public health and safety and the environment.
- Security: Ensure adequate protection in the secure use and management of radioactive materials.
14 14 Reactor Oversight Process Safety Cornerstones Baseline Inspection Results Significance Threshold Action Matrix Significance Threshold Performance Indicator Results Regulatory Response Strategic Performance Areas Safety Cornerstones Baseline Inspection Results Significance Threshold Action Matrix Significance Threshold Performance Indicator Results Regulatory Response Strategic Performance Areas
15 15 Examples of Baseline Inspections
- Equipment Alignment
~80 hrs/yr
- Triennial Fire Protection
~250 hrs every 3 yrs
- Operator Response
~125 hrs/yr
~80 hrs/yr
- Rad Release Controls
~110 hrs every 2 yrs
- Worker Radiation Protection
~95 hrs/yr
- Corrective Action Program
~250 hrs every 2 yrs
- Corrective Action Case Reviews
~60 hrs/yr
16 16 Significance Threshold Performance Indicators Green:
Only Baseline Inspection White:
Increases NRC oversight Yellow:
Increases NRC oversight Red:
Increases NRC oversight Inspection Findings Green:
Very low safety issue White:
Low to moderate safety issue Yellow:
Substantial safety issue Red:
High safety issue
17 17 Action Matrix Concept Increasing Safety Significance Increasing NRC Inspection Efforts Increasing NRC/Licensee Management Involvement Increasing Regulatory Actions Licensee
Response
Regulatory
Response
Degraded Cornerstone Multiple/Rep.
Degraded Cornerstone Unacceptable Performance
18 18 National Summary of Plant Performance Status as of 12/31/2010 Licensee Response 89 Regulatory Response 9
Degraded Cornerstone 6
Multiple/Repetitive Deg. Cornerstone 0
Unacceptable 0
Total 104
19 19 National Summary
- Performance Indicator Results for 2010*
- Green 7009
- White 23
- Yellow 0
- Red 0
- PIs are counted per plant per quarter
- Total Inspection Findings in 2010
- Green 816
- White 9
- Yellow 2
- Red 0
Finding data current as of 3/3/2011
20 20 Hatch Unit 1 Assessment Results January 1 - December 31, 2010
- Hatch Unit 1 was within the Licensee Response column of the NRC Action Matrix for each quarter 2010
21 Hatch Unit 2 Assessment Results
- Hatch Unit 2 was in the Licensee Response Column of the NRC Action Matrix at the end of the assessment period after being in the Degraded Cornerstone for the 1st-3rd quarter 2010
- Based on a previous White finding for the 1B Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) coupling failure(1st qtr 2009) and a White finding for failure to establish and perform preventive maintenance activities to replace aged electrolytic capacitors (4th qtr 2009) 21
22 Hatch Unit 2 Assessment Results
- A supplemental 95002 inspection was completed in August 2010 and documented in inspection report 05000321,366/2010007.
- At the beginning of the 4th Quarter 2010, Hatch Unit 2 transitioned from the Degraded Cornerstone to the Licensee Response column of the NRC Action Matrix 22
23 23 Hatch Inspection Activities January 1 - December 31, 2010
- Total # of Inspection Hours:
Regular Hours - 7219 hours0.0836 days <br />2.005 hours <br />0.0119 weeks <br />0.00275 months <br /> Non-Regular - 471 hours0.00545 days <br />0.131 hours <br />7.787698e-4 weeks <br />1.792155e-4 months <br />
- Inspection Findings 1 White violation 8 Green Non-cited violations (NCVs)
24 24 Hatch Inspection Activities January 1 - December 31, 2010
- Inspections Completed 2010
- 95002 Supplemental Inspection (Capacitors)
- Triennial Fire Inspections
- ISFI Inspections
- TI-180 Managing Fatigue
- Unit 1 Refueling Outage - Spring 2010
25 25 Hatch Annual Assessment Summary January 1 - December 31, 2010
- Southern Nuclear company operated Hatch Units 1 & 2 in a manner that preserved public health and safety
- All cornerstone objectives were met with only Green findings identified
26 26 January 1 - December 31, 2010
- NRC plans baseline inspections at Hatch for 2011 Hatch Annual Assessment Summary
27 27 Licensee Response and Remarks Dennis Madison Site Vice President E. I. Hatch
28 28 Open to the Public
- The NRC places a high priority on keeping the public and stakeholders informed of its activities.
- At www.nrc.gov, you can:
- Find public meeting dates and transcripts;
- Read NRC testimony, speeches, press releases, and policy decisions; and
- Access the agencys Electronic Reading Room to find NRC publications and documents.
29 What Do You Think of the ROP?
The biennial ROP external survey is coming 3rd Quarter 2011, and we want to hear from you!
Email ROPsurvey@nrc.gov to be notified when the ROP survey is available.
For information on ROP stakeholder feedback, please visit our website at http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS
/program-evaluations.html#section3 29
30 30 Contacting the NRC
- Report an emergency
- (301) 816-5100 (call collect)
- Report a safety concern
- (800) 695-7403
- Allegation@nrc.gov
- General information or questions
- www.nrc.gov
- Select What We Do for Public Affairs
31 31 NRC Representatives Richard Croteau, Director, Division Reactor Projects
- (404) 997-4500 William Jones, Deputy Division Director, DRP
- (404) 997-4501 Robert Martin, Project Manager, NRR
- (301) 415-1493 Eddie Morris, Senior Resident Inspector
- (912) 367-9981 David Hardage, Resident Inspector
- (912) 367-9882 Steven Rose, Senior Project Engineer
- (404) 997-4609 Scott Shaeffer, Branch Chief
- (404) 997-4521
32 32 Reference Sources
- Reactor Oversight Process
- http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/in dex.html Public Electronic Reading Room
- http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html Public Document Room 800-397-4209 (Toll Free)
NRC Strategic Plan Strategic Goals Safety: Ensure adequate protection of public health and safety and the environment.
Security: Ensure adequate protection in the secure use and management of radioactive materials.
Strategic Objectives Openness: The NRC appropriately informs and involves stakeholders in the regulatory process.
Effectiveness: NRC actions are high quality, efficient, timely, and realistic, to enable the safe and beneficial use of radioactive materials.
Operational Excellence: NRC operations use effective business methods and solutions to achieve excellence in accomplishing the agencys mission.
2 Nuclear Security &
Safeguards Physical Protection Security Inspections Force-on-Force Exercises Interagency Cooperation Intrusion Detection & Assessment Response &Offsite Assistance Threat Assessment Information Security Preventing Unauthorized Disclosure
3 Safety Review of Aging Management License Renewal Review of Environmental Impacts Opportunities for Public Participation
4 Spent Nuclear Fuel Safe and Secure Storage & Transport Assured By Comprehensive Regulations Detailed NRC Review Robust Cask & Package Designs Significant Experience Base Continued Oversight U.S. Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations U.S. Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations LEGEND Interstate Highways Railroads As of August 2007:
Disclaimer: This map provides only general information regarding the current and potential ISFSI licensees, based on various information sources that may be inexact and may change.
Browns Ferry Hatch Farley Grand Gulf River Bend Sequoyah Oconee Catawba McGuire Brunswick Robinson Surry North Anna Shearon Harris Vogtle Summer Crystal River Waterford Turkey Point St. Lucie Watts Bar Beaver Valley Fitzpatrick Nine Mile Pt Ginna 1
2 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 Northeast:
- 1. Maine Yankee
- 2. Seabrook
- 3. Vermont Yankee
- 4. Yankee Rowe
- 5. Pilgrim
- 6. Haddam Neck
- 7. Millstone
- 8. Indian Point
- 9. Susquehanna 10.Three Mile Island
- 11. Limerick
- 12. Peach Bottom
- 13. Oyster Creek
- 14. Hope Creek
- 15. Salem
- 16. Calvert Cliffs 16 Big Rock Point Davis Besse Perry Fermi Point Beach Kewaunee Monticello Prairie Island LaCross e
Zion Cook Palisade s
1 2
3 4
Midwest:
- 1. Dresden
- 2. GE Morris (wet)
- 3. Braidwood
- 4. Lasalle
- 5. Byron
- 6. Duane Arnold
- 7. Quad Cities
- 8. Clinton 5
6 7
8 Ft. Calhoun Cooper Callaway Wolf Creek Arkansas Nuclear One South Texas Project Comanche Peak DOE TMI-2 Storage DOE Idaho Spent Fuel Facility Private Fuel Storage Ft Saint Vrain (vault storage)
Humboldt Bay Trojan Columbia Rancho Seco Diablo Canyon San Onofre Palo Verde 31 Operating General Licensed ISFSIs at Reactor Sites 18 Reactor Sites Pursuing a General licensed ISFSI 15 Specific Licensed ISFSIs (At or Away from Reactor Sites)
[No known sites are pursuing a future Specific Licensed ISFSI]
19 reactor sites have not announced intentions regarding ISFSI 30 States have at least one ISFSI 15 14 4
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