ML071160462

04/18/2007 Slides Used During the Environmental Scoping Meeting Related to the License Renewal Review of Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant

ML071160462
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Issue date:	04/18/2007
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USNRC USNRC Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Process and License Renewal Process and Environmental Scoping Meeting Environmental Scoping Meeting April 18, 2007 April 18, 2007 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 2Provide an overview of NRC and the license renewal processProvide an overview of the Safety and Environmental reviewsProvide review scheduleReceive public input on environmental review*Describe how to submit comments

• Accept comments today Purpose of Today Purpose of Today

s Meeting s Meeting 3 NRC Regulatory Oversight NRC Regulatory OversightNRC's Governing Statutes

• Atomic Energy Act

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)NRC's Mission

• Protect Public Health and Safety

• Promote Common Defense and Security

• Protect Environment 4 Shearon Shearon Harris Nuclear Harris Nuclear Power Plant Power PlantCurrent operating license expires on October 24, 2026License Renewal Application submitted on November 14, 2006

• Application requests authorization to operate the plant for an additional 20 yearsLicense Renewal Application located at:*Eva H. Perry Library, 2100 Shepherd's Vineyard Drive, Apex, NC 27502*West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Rd, Cary, NC 27519 5 License Renewal Principles License Renewal PrinciplesTwo Guiding Principles

• The regulatory process is adequate to ensure the safety of all currently operating plants.

• Plant-specific licensing basis must be maintained during the renewal term in the same manner and to the

same extent as during the original licensing term.License Renewal Safety Review

• The effects of aging during extended period are given special attention.

6 Content of Application Content of ApplicationGeneral InformationTechnical Information

• Integrated plant safety assessment

• Time-limited aging analyses

• Final safety analysis report supplementTechnical Specification ChangesEnvironmental Report 7DraftSupplement To GEISIssued**FinalSupplement To GEIS Issued**NRC DecisionOn Application**

License Renewal ProcessAdvisory Committeeon Reactor Safeguards(ACRS)ReviewHearings*SafetyEvaluationAudit & Review InspectionReport(s)Issued**ACRSReview**OnsiteInspection(s)Safety &EnvironmentalScoping MeetingDSEIS Public MeetingSafetyReviewEnvironmentalReviewFinal SafetyEvaluationReport Issued**SafetyEvaluationReport withOpen ItemsIssued**License RenewalApplication**Submitted To NRC ACRSLetter Issued**Site Environmental AuditOpportunities for Public Interaction* If a Request for Hearing is Granted** Available at www.nrc.gov 8 Safety Review Safety Review (10 CFR Part 54)

(10 CFR Part 54)Safety Review

• Review of application and supporting documentation

• On-site audits

• Issuance of Safety Evaluation Report (SER)On-site regional inspectionsIndependent review by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards 9 Ongoing Regulatory Ongoing Regulatory Oversight OversightEmergency Planning

• 10 CFR 50.47Security*10 CFR Part 73Current Safety Performance

• http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/HAR1/har1_chart.html 10 Environmental Review Environmental Review (10 CFR Part 51)

(10 CFR Part 51)NRC prepares an Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) for all proposed license renewalsScope*Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS)

• Site-specific Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)

-Focused on assessment of site-specific issues

-The staff also looks for new and significant information on generic conclusions reached in the GEIS 11 Components of the Components of the Environmental Review Environmental ReviewRegulatoryComplianceRadiation Protection Terrestrial Ecology Atmospheric ScienceSocioeconomics/

Environmental Justice Land UseArchaeology/Cultural ResourcesHydrology Aquatic Ecology Water Quality 12 Role of Public Comments Role of Public Comments License Renewal Decision License Renewal Application Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Regional Inspections Safety Evaluation Report HearingIf a Request for Hearing is Granted Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Independent Review Public Comments on Scope of Environmental Review 13 Submitting Comments for Submitting Comments for the Environmental Review the Environmental Review Provide written comments:By mail:Chief, Rules and Directives Branch Division of Administrative Services

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Mail Stop T-6D59

Washington, DC 20555E-mail:ShearonHarrisEIS@nrc.govIn person:11545 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland Comments should be submitted by May 19, 2007 14 Review Schedule Review ScheduleApplication SubmittedNovember 14, 2006Notice of AcceptanceJanuary 12, 2007Notice of Opportunity to request a Hearing *March 20, 2007Notice of Intent to Prepare EIS & Scoping *March 20, 2007 Safety and Environmental Scoping Meeting *April 18, 2007 Environmental Scoping Period Closes

• May 19, 2007Opportunity to request a Hearing Closes *May 19, 2007Draft SEIS Issued for Public Comment *December 2007 Draft SEIS Public Meeting *January 23, 2008 Draft SEIS Comments Period Closes *March 5, 2008 SER with Open Items IssuedMarch 18, 2008Regional Inspection Review CompleteTBDFinal SEIS IssuedAugust 2008 SER IssuedAugust 2008 ACRS Review complete *October 2008License Renewal Decision (with Hearing)August 2009

• Opportunities for public involvement in the review

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15 Additional Information Additional InformationAgency Phone Number: (800) 368-5642 Safety Contact:Environmental Contact

Maurice Heath, ext. 3137Sam Hernandez, ext. 4049Documents located at:

• Eva H. Perry Library, 2100 Shepherd's Vineyard Drive, Apex, NC 27502*West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Rd, Cary, NC 27519Documents can also be viewed at the NRC's Web site www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications.html 16