ML031490478

Resolution of Early Site Permit Topic 19 (ESP-19), Effects of Potential New Units at an Existing Site Letter from J. Lyons to R. Simard, NEI

ML031490478
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Site:	Nuclear Energy Institute
Issue date:	08/11/2003
From:	Lyons J NRC/NRR/NRLPO
To:	Simard R Nuclear Energy Institute
Jenkins R, NRR/ADIP/NRLPO, 415-2985
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August 11, 2003Dr. Ronald L. Simard Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708

SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION OF EARLY SITE PERMIT TOPIC 19 (ESP-19), EFFECTS OFPOTENTIAL NEW UNITS AT AN EXISTING SITE

Dear Dr. Simard:

This letter confirms our understandings and expectations regarding the effects of potential newunits at an existing site. This topic, which is identified as ESP-19 on the list of Nuclear Energy Institute's (NEI's) generic early site permit (ESP) issues, was discussed during a public meeting on March 5, 2003 (Meeting Summary - ADAMS Accession No. ML030990608). Subsequently, NEI documented its position on this topic in a letter dated May 14, 2003. The NRC staff offers the observations and clarifications stated below.

1.The NRC staff agrees with Item 1 of the subject NEI letter, but in the context of theexclusion area (see 10 CFR 100.3) boundary (EAB). "Owner-controlled area" is synonymous with "controlled area," a term defined in 10 CFR Part 20 and related to personnel protection. The definition of "exclusion area" includes "...that area surrounding the reactor, in which the reactor licensee has the authority to determine all activities..."2.The NRC staff agrees with Item 2 of the subject letter that the ESP holder is responsible forcompliance with 10 CFR 52.35.3.The NRC staff agrees, as stated in Item 3 of the subject letter, that the ESP holder and thelicensee for the nearby operating plant(s) should have appropriate managerial and administrative controls to address interface issues.

4.The NRC staff agrees that the requirements of 10 CFR 50.34(a)(11) are not applicable toan ESP application. However, operating unit(s) licensee(s) are expected to maintain awareness of activities performed under an ESP [i.e., activities authorized in accordance with 10 CFR 52.25(a)], to ensure no undue risk is posed to the operating plant from such activities. The staff is considering ESP condition(s) that would require the ESP holder to notify the operating plant licensee and the NRC prior to conducting any activity authorized under 10 CFR 52.25(a).5.The NRC staff agrees, as stated in Item 5 of the subject letter, that the ESP applicant willidentify and assess the potential impacts from nearby operating plants on the proposed site.

The NRC staff letter to NEI (J. Lyons to R. Simard,

Subject:

Use of Existing Site/Facility Information) dated December 18, 2002, provides the staff's positions on use of existing information (such as that applicable to an existing facility) in an ESP application. R. SimardPlease contact Michael Scott, ESP Project Manager, at 301-415-1421 if you have anyquestions on this matter.Sincerely, /RA/James E. Lyons, Program DirectorNew, Research and Test Reactors Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor RegulationProject No. 689 cc: See next page R. SimardPlease contact Michael Scott, ESP Project Manager, at 301-415-1421 if you have anyquestions on this matter.Sincerely, /RA/James E. Lyons, Program DirectorNew, Research and Test Reactors Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor RegulationProject No. 689 cc: See next page Distribution

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