ML11220A254
| ML11220A254 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Davis Besse  |
| Issue date: | 08/01/2011 |
| From: | Cooper P License Renewal Projects Branch 2 |
| To: | License Renewal Projects Branch 2 |
| Cooper P, 415-2323 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML11220A254 (30) | |
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Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station 1
Agenda
- Introduction
- License Renewal Process Overview
- Q&A on License Renewal Process
- Environmental Scoping
- Public Scoping Comments
- Closing 2
Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station License Renewal Process Overview November 4, 2010
Meeting Purpose
- Provide you an overview of our license renewal review process
- Safety review
- Environmental review 4
Our Mission Protect public health and safety Promote the common defense and security Protect the environment 5
NRC Regulatory Oversight
- NRCs Governing Statutes
- Atomic Energy Act
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 6
Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station Licensed on April 22, 1977 (40 year term expires on April 22, 2017)
Online July 31, 1978 (32 years operating)
Renewed License would expire on April 22, 2037
(+20 year term) 7
Content of Application General information about the plant owner or operator Technical information about plant structures and components and how the applicant proposes to manage aging Changes to plant Technical Specifications Environmental Report 8
License Renewal Review Safety Review
- Focus is on the effects of aging of components and structures important to plant safety
- Staff review is to determine that aging effects will be effectively managed Environmental Review
- Considers, analyzes, and discloses environmental impacts of continued plant operation for an additional 20 years
- Staff review is to determine if the environmental impacts of license renewal are so great that license renewal would be unreasonable 9
Ongoing Regulatory Oversight*
- Emergency Planning
- 10 CFR Section 50.47
- Security
- Current Safety Performance
- Reactor Oversight Process
- Not specifically reassessed in license renewal 10
License Renewal Process Safety Review by Review ACRS License Renewal NRC Renewal Application Hearings*
Decision Submitted to NRC Environmental Consultation Review & Comment
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted 11
Safety Review (10 CFR Part 54)
Safety Review by NRC technical staff
- Review application and supporting documentation
- On-site audits
- Issue Safety Evaluation Report On-site inspections by NRC staff Independent review by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) 12
License Renewal Safety Principles The ongoing regulatory process is adequate to ensure the safety of all currently operating plants The same plant operating rules apply during the renewal term
- NRC applies additional conditions for aging management 13
License Renewal Process Safety Review by Review ACRS License Renewal NRC Renewal Application Hearings*
Decision Submitted to NRC Environmental Consultation Review & Comment
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted 14
Environmental Review National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
NRCs Environmental Regulations 10 CFR Part 51 15
Environmental Review Application Public Scoping Prepare Draft Accepted Meetings EIS by NRC Public Comment Issue Draft Address Public Meeting on EIS for Comments Draft EIS Public Comment Prepare and Issue Hearings NRC Decision Final EIS 16
Environmental Review Milestones Application Received August 30, 2010 Notice of Opportunity for Hearing October 25, 2010 Notice of Intent for Scoping October 29, 2010 Environmental Scoping Meeting November 4, 2010 Hearing Opportunity Closes December 27, 2010 Scoping Comments Due December 27, 2010 Draft SEIS Issued August 2011 Draft SEIS Public Meeting September 2011 Draft SEIS Comments Due November 2011 Final SEIS Issued July 2012
Opportunities for Public Involvement Opportunity for Hearing*
Environmental Scoping Activities*
Public Meeting - Environmental Scoping*
Draft Environmental Impact Statement*
Public Meeting - Comments on Draft EIS*
Public Meeting - Regional Inspection Independent review by ACRS*
- Federal Register Notice and Press Release 18
Final Agency Decision Commission considers
- The results of the safety review
- Environmental Impact Statement
- NRC inspection findings and conclusions
- Recommendations from the Advisory Committee for Reactor Safeguards
- Outcome of hearing process Typical License Renewal Review
- 22 months, without a hearing
- 30 months if a hearing is conducted 19
Additional Information Documents located at:
Ida Rupp Public Library 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 Toledo-Lucas County Public Library 325 North Michigan Street, Toledo, OH 43604 Documents can also be viewed at the NRCs Web site www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/davis-besse.html 20
Keeping Up-To-Date Website for public comments on Federal documents and actions:
www.regulations.gov If you would like to keep up-to-date with all of the correspondence related to Davis Besse (which includes license renewal), sign up for the Davis Besse listserver:
http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/
listserver/plants-by-region.html 21
Questions?
22
Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station License Renewal Environmental Scoping Meeting November 4, 2010 23
Environmental Review Application Public Scoping Prepare Draft Accepted Meetings SEIS by NRC Public Comment Issue Draft Address Public Meeting on SEIS for Comments Draft SEIS Public Comment Prepare and Issue Hearings NRC Decision Final SEIS 24
Public Scoping Meeting Identify the public and agency concerns Identify impacts to be considered Identify alternatives Identify state, local, and Tribal requirements 25
Environmental Impact Statement - EIS Environmental Impacts Atmospheric Science Radiation Protection Socioeconomics/
Environmental Justice Land Use Terrestrial Ecology Aquatic Ecology Water Hydrology Quality Archaeology/Cultural Resources
Environmental Impact Statement - EIS Coordination with Local, State, and Federal Agencies 27
How to Submit Scoping Comments Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration
- Mail: Mailstop TWB-05-B01M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
- Fax: (301) 492-3446
- Internet: www.regulations.gov Search on Docket ID: NRC-2010-0298
- On the record today Due by December 27, 2010 (need your mailing or email address to receive our comment responses) 28
Share Your Views What about your community should the NRC focus on in the EIS?
What local environmental aspects should the NRC examine?
What reasonable alternatives are appropriate for the area?
Contact Information Environmental Project Manager Paula Cooper (800) 368-5642 ext. 2323 Paula.Cooper@nrc.gov Safety Project Manager Brian Harris (800) 368-5642 ext. 4778 Brian.Harris2@nrc.gov 30