ML18330A281

Summary of Public Meeting with Southern Nuclear Operating Company

ML18330A281
Person / Time
Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	12/03/2018
From:	Jordan Hoellman NRC/NRO/DLSE/LB4
To:	Jennifer Dixon-Herrity NRC/NRO/DLSE/LB4
HOELLMAN J/415-5481
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December 3, 2018 MEMORANDUM TO:

Jennifer L. Dixon-Herrity, Chief Licensing Branch 4 Division of Licensing, Siting, and Environmental Analysis Office of New Reactors FROM:

Jordan Hoellman, Project Manager /RA/

Licensing Branch 4 Division of Licensing, Siting, and Environmental Analysis Office of New Reactors

SUMMARY

OF A PUBLIC MEETING WITH SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY ON NOVEMBER 15, 2018 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff held a Category 1 public meeting with Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) on November 15, 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues associated with the safety review of licensing actions for SNCs Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4.

The meeting notice can be found in the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) under Accession No. ML18292A705. The meeting notice is also posted on the NRC public website. Enclosures 1 and 2 are the meeting agenda and attendance list for the meeting, respectively. The other documents referenced during the discussion can be found at the ADAMS Accession Nos. given below:

Draft License Amendment Request (LAR) regarding American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

- ML18317A261 Section III Pressure Testing Requirement Post N-5 Installation Data Report (ALT-12)

Pre-Submittal Presentation for ALT-12

- ML18317A260 Draft Alternative Request to ASME OM Code for Preservice Testing of Squib Valves

- ML18317A263 CONTACT:

Jordan Hoellman, NRO/DLSE (301) 415-5481

J. Dixon-Herrity Summary of Meeting:

On November 15, 2018, staff from the NRC conducted a public meeting with representatives from SNC to discuss issues associated with the safety review of licensing actions for SNCs VEGP Units 3 and 4. Specifically, the meeting discussed (1) pre-submittal information regarding a draft LAR for ASME Section III Pressure Testing Requirements Post N-5 Installation Data Report (ALT-12) and (2) pre-submittal information regarding draft Alternative Request to ASME OM Code for Preservice Testing of Squib Valves.

The first topic discussed was pre-submittal information regarding a draft LAR for ASME Section III Pressure Testing Requirements Post N-5 Installation Data Report (ALT-12). SNC walked through the pre-submittal presentation, noting that the discussion was a follow-up from the September 7, 2018, public meeting and that the LAR and ALT are intended for contingency purposes. SNC discussed that all ASME Section III requirements would be met before implementing the ALT and that repairs or replacements implemented using the ALT would meet ASME Section III, except the hydrostatic pressure test would be performed in accordance with ASME Section XI. The staff stated that they understood SNCs proposed request and asked SNC to explicitly state the components excluded from the alternative request (listed on slide 5) in the submittal. Additionally, the staff noted that the ASME Section III should be interpreted to include NRC-approved alternative requests and conditions in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.55a. The staff suggested that this definition could be clarified in the VEGP Units 3 and 4 combined licenses, similar to what was proposed and approved in the KHNP APR-1400 design certification, so that ASME Section III is consistently interpreted and applied in 10 CFR Part 52 facilities. The staff noted that applying this interpretation of ASME Section III eliminates the need to revise the Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC) proposed in the draft LAR. SNC stated that they understood the staffs comments and that they would review the APR-1400 design certification and revise the LAR and ALT, as appropriate, the incorporate the staffs feedback. SNC stated that they plan to submit the LAR and ALT at the end of November 2018.

The second topic discussed was pre-submittal information regarding draft Alternative Request to ASME OM Code for Preservice Testing of Squib Valves. SNC discussed that the proposed alternative, noting that an equivalent level of safety will be provided to ensure the charges are tested to the same criteria. The staff noted that they understood SNCs request and provided comments related to ensuring each batch is sampled per the requirements and identifying any potential common cause failure issues. SNC described the test specifications for each batch, which provides better confidence in each batch. The staff asked SNC to describe the test specifications in the alternative request to document why the request provides a reasonable alternative to the Code. SNC stated that they understood the staffs comments and that they plan to submit the request by the end of November 2018.

J. Dixon-Herrity At the end of each topic, there was an opportunity for the public to provide comments and ask questions. There were no questions or comments from members of the public.

Docket Nos.: 052-025 052-026

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/encls: See next page

ML18330A281

• via e-mail NRC-001 OFFICE PM: DLSE/LB4 LA: DLSE/LB4 BC: DLSE/LB4 PM: DLSE/LB4 NAME JHoellman (c)

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JDixon-Herrity (c)

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DATE 11/29/18 11/29/18 12/3/18 11/29/18

AGENDA FOR PUBLIC MEETING U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)

Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

PURPOSE:

To discuss issues associated with the safety review of licensing actions for Southern Nuclear Operating Companys (SNC) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4.

OPEN Time Topic Led By 9:00 a.m.

Opening Remarks NRC 9:05 a.m.

Discussion of Pre-Submittal Information regarding draft License Amendment Request (LAR) regarding American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)Section III Pressure Testing Requirements Post N-5 Installation Data Report (ALT-12)

NRC/SNC 10:00 a.m.

Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 10:05 a.m.

Discussion of Pre-Submittal Information regarding draft Alternative Request to ASME OM Code for Preservice Testing of Squib Valves NRC/SNC 10:30 a.m.

Opportunity for Public Comment PUBLIC/NRC 10:30 a.m.

Adjourn

PUBLIC MEETING U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

List of Attendees Name Organization Representing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jordan Hoellman NRO/DLSE/LB4 Chandu Patel NRO/DLSE/LB4 Billy Gleaves

• NRO/DLSE/LB4 Jennifer Dixon-Herrity NRO/DLSE/LB4 Tim Lupold NRO/DEI/MEB Tom Scarbrough NRO/DEI/MEB Jim Gaslevic

• NRO/DCIP/CIPB Chris Welch

• NRO/DCIP/CIPB Surinder Arora NRO/DCIP/CIPB John Honcharik

• NRO/DEI/MCB Michael Spencer

• OGC Representing Industry Corey Thomas

• Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC)

Mark Wilson

• SNC Stephanie Agee

• SNC Amanda Pugh

• SNC Amy Aughtman

• SNC Chris Pemelton

• SNC Representing Public N/A

• = participated via teleconference

Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List (Revised 08/16/2018) cc:

Office of the Attorney General Resident Inspector 40 Capitol Square, SW Vogtle Plant Units 3 & 4 Atlanta, GA 30334 8805 River Road Waynesboro, GA 30830 Resident Manager Oglethorpe Power Corporation Mr. Barty Simonton Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Plant Team Leader 7821 River Road Environmental Radiation Program Waynesboro, GA 30830 Air Protection Branch Environmental Protection Division Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

4244 International Parkway, Suite 120 Document Control Coordinator Bin N-226-EC Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 3535 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 George B. Taylor, Jr.

2100 East Exchange Pl Anne F. Appleby Atlanta, GA 30084-5336 Olgethorpe Power Corporation 2100 East Exchange Place Brian H. Whitley Tucker, GA 30084 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Bin N-226-EC 42 Inverness Center Parkway, BIN B237 County Commissioner Birmingham, AL 35243 Office of the County Commissioner Burke County Commission Mr. Michael Yox Waynesboro, GA 30830 Site Regulatory Affairs Director Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mr. Wayne Guilfoyle 7825 River Road, Bin 63031 Commissioner District 8 Waynesboro, GA 30830 Augusta-Richmond County Commission 4940 Windsor Spring Rd Hephzibah, GA 30815 Gwendolyn Jackson Burke County Library 130 Highway 24 South Waynesboro, GA 30830 Mr. Reece McAlister Executive Secretary Georgia Public Service Commission Atlanta, GA 30334 Page 1 of 3

Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List Email acchambe@southernco.com (Amy Chamberlian) agaughtm@southernco.com (Amy Aughtman)

ALPUGH@southernco.com (Amanda Pugh) awc@nei.org (Anne W. Cottingham) becky@georgiawand.org (Becky Rafter) bhwhitley@southernco.com (Brian Whitley)

Bill.Jacobs@gdsassociates.com (Bill Jacobs) bjadams@southernco.com (Brad Adams) bwwaites@southernco.com (Brandon Waites) castelca@westinghouse.com (Curtis Castell) comerj@westinghouse.com (James Comer) crpierce@southernco.com (C.R. Pierce) dahjones@southernco.com (David Jones) david.hinds@ge.com (David Hinds) david.lewis@pillsburylaw.com (David Lewis) dgbost@southernco.com (Danny Bost) dlfulton@southernco.com (Dale Fulton) drculver@southernco.com (Randy Culver) durhamdc@westinghouse.com (David Durham) ed.burns@earthlink.net (Ed Burns) edavis@pegasusgroup.us (Ed David) erg-xl@cox.net (Eddie R. Grant) fdhundle@southernco.com (Forrest Hundley) fhwillis@southernco.com (Fred Willis)

G2NDRMDC@southernco.com (SNC Document Control) graysw@westinghouse.com (Scott W. Gray) jadwilli@southernco.com (J.D. Williams) james1.beard@ge.com (James Beard) jannina.blanco@pillsburylaw.com (Jannina Blanco) jantol1dj@westinghouse.com (David Jantosik) jenmorri@southernco.com (Jennifer Buettner)

JHaswell@southernco.com (Jeremiah Haswell) jim@ncwarn.org (Jim Warren)

John.Bozga@nrc.gov (John Bozga)

Joseph_Hegner@dom.com (Joseph Hegner) jpredd@southernco.com (Jason R. Redd) jranalli@meagpower.org (Jerry Ranalli) karen.patterson@ttnus.com (Karen Patterson) karlg@att.net (Karl Gross) kmstacy@southernco.com (Kara Stacy)

KSutton@morganlewis.com (Kathryn M. Sutton) kwaugh@impact-net.org (Kenneth O. Waugh) markus.popa@hq.doe.gov (Markus Popa)

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Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Mailing List Matthew.Williams@hq.doe.gov (Matthew Williams) mdmeier@southernco.com (Mike Meier) media@nei.org (Scott Peterson)

Melissa.Smith@Hq.Doe.Gov (Melissa Smith)

Michael.Kuca@hq.doe.gov (Michael Kuca) mike.price@opc.com (M.W. Price)

MKWASHIN@southernco.com (MKWashington) mlgraves@southernco.com (Michelle Graves)

MSF@nei.org (Marvin Fertel) myox@southernco.com (Mike Yox) nirsnet@nirs.org (Michael Mariotte)

Nuclaw@mindspring.com (Robert Temple) patriciaL.campbell@ge.com (Patricia L. Campbell)

Paul@beyondnuclear.org (Paul Gunter) pbessette@morganlewis.com (Paul Bessette) r.joshi15@comcast.net (Ravi Joshi)

RJB@NEI.org (Russell Bell)

Ronald.Jones@scana.com (Ronald Jones) rwink@ameren.com (Roger Wink) sabinski@suddenlink.net (Steve A. Bennett) sara@cleanenergy.org (Sara Barczak) sblanton@balch.com (Stanford Blanton)

Shiva.Granmayeh@hq.doe.gov (Shiva Granmayeh) sjackson@meagpower.org (Steven Jackson) skauffman@mpr.com (Storm Kauffman) sroetger@psc.state.ga.us (Steve Roetger) stephan.moen@ge.com (Stephan Moen) stephen.burdick@morganlewis.com (Stephen Burdick) tom.miller@hq.doe.gov (Tom Miller)

TomClements329@cs.com (Tom Clements)

Vanessa.quinn@dhs.gov (Vanessa Quinn) vcsummer2n3@gmail.com (Brian McIntyre) wasparkm@southernco.com (Wesley A. Sparkman) wayne.marquino@gmail.com (Wayne Marquino) weave1dw@westinghouse.com (Doug Weaver) x2gabeck@southernco.com (Gary Becker) x2kmseib@southernco.com (Kristin Seibert)

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