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
- 10 CFR Part 73 Current Safety Performance Reactor Oversight Process 10
- Not specifically reassessed in license renewal
License Renewal Process 11 Environmental Review NRC Renewal Decision License Renewal Application Submitted to NRC Safety Review Review by ACRS Hearings*
Consultation
& Comment
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted
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 14 Environmental Review NRC Renewal Decision License Renewal Application Submitted to NRC Safety Review Review by ACRS Hearings*
Consultation
& Comment
- If a Request for Hearing is Granted
Environmental Review National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
NRCs Environmental Regulations 10 CFR Part 51 15
Environmental Review Public Scoping Meetings Issue Draft EIS for Public Comment Application Accepted by NRC Prepare and Issue Final EIS NRC Decision Address Public Comments Prepare Draft EIS 16 Public Comment Meeting on Draft EIS Hearings
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 20 www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/davis-besse.html
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 Public Scoping Meetings Issue Draft SEIS for Public Comment Application Accepted by NRC Prepare and Issue Final SEIS NRC Decision Address Public Comments Prepare Draft SEIS 24 Public Comment Meeting on Draft SEIS Hearings
Public Scoping Meeting Identify the public and agency concerns Identify impacts to be considered Identify alternatives Identify state, local, and Tribal requirements 25
Radiation Protection Terrestrial Ecology Atmospheric Science Socioeconomics/
Environmental Justice Land Use Archaeology/Cultural Resources Hydrology Aquatic Ecology Water Quality Environmental Impact Statement - EIS Environmental Impacts
Environmental Impact Statement - EIS 27 Coordination with Local, State, and Federal Agencies
How to Submit Scoping Comments 28
- Mail:
- Fax:
(301) 492-3446
- Internet:
- On the record today Due by December 27, 2010 (need your mailing or email address to receive our comment responses)
Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB-05-B01M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 www.regulations.gov Search on Docket ID: NRC-2010-0298
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