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
AgendaIntroductionLicense Renewal Process Overview Q&A on License Renewal Process Environmental ScopingPublic Scoping CommentsClosing 2 Davis-BesseNuclear Power StationLicense Renewal Process Overview November 4, 2010 Meeting PurposeProvide you an overview of our license renewal review process
-Safety review
-Environmental review 4
Our MissionProtect public health and safetyPromote the common defense and securityProtect the environment 5
NRC Regulatory OversightNRC'sGoverning Statutes
-Atomic Energy Act
-National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 6 Davis-Besse Nuclear Power StationLicensed 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 ApplicationGeneral information about the plant owner or operatorTechnical information about plant structures and components and how the applicant proposes to manage agingChanges to plant Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental Report 8
License Renewal ReviewSafety 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 managedEnvironmental 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 50.47Security-10 CFR Part 73Current Safety Performance
-Reactor Oversight Process10*Not specifically reassessed in license renewal License Renewal Process 11EnvironmentalReviewNRC Renewal DecisionLicense RenewalApplication Submitted to NRCSafetyReviewReview byACRSHearings*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 ReportOn-site inspections by NRC staffIndependent review by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)12 License RenewalSafety PrinciplesThe ongoing regulatory process is adequate to ensure the safety of all currently operating plantsThe same plant operating rules apply during the renewal term
-NRC applies additional conditions for aging management13 License Renewal Process14EnvironmentalReviewNRC Renewal DecisionLicense RenewalApplication Submitted to NRCSafetyReviewReview byACRSHearings*Consultation& Comment* If a Request for Hearing is Granted Environmental ReviewNational Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)NRC's Environmental Regulations10 CFR Part 5115 Environmental ReviewPublic Scoping MeetingsIssue Draft EIS for Public CommentApplication Accepted by NRCPrepare and IssueFinal EISNRC DecisionAddress Public CommentsPrepare DraftEIS16Public Comment Meeting on Draft EISHearings Environmental Review MilestonesApplication ReceivedAugust 30, 2010Notice of Opportunity for HearingOctober 25, 2010Notice of Intent for ScopingOctober 29, 2010Environmental Scoping MeetingNovember 4, 2010Hearing Opportunity ClosesDecember 27, 2010Scoping Comments DueDecember 27, 2010Draft SEIS Issued August 2011Draft SEIS Public MeetingSeptember 2011Draft SEIS Comments DueNovember 2011Final SEIS IssuedJuly 2012 Opportunities for Public InvolvementOpportunity for Hearing*Environmental Scoping Activities*Public Meeting
-Environmental Scoping*Draft Environmental Impact Statement*Public Meeting
-Comments on Draft EIS*Public Meeting
-Regional InspectionIndependent review by ACRS*
- Federal Register Notice and Press Release18 Final Agency DecisionCommission 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 processTypical License Renewal Review
-22 months, without a hearing
-30 months if a hearing is conducted19 Additional InformationDocuments located at:Ida Rupp Public Library310 Madison Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452Toledo-Lucas County Public Library325 North Michigan Street, Toledo, OH 43604Documents can also be viewed at the NRC's Web site20www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/davis
-besse.html Keeping Up
-To-DateWebsite for public comments on Federal documents and actions: www.regulations.govIf 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 Besselistserver
-involve/listserver/plants-by-region.html21 Questions?22 Davis-Besse Nuclear Power StationLicense Renewal Environmental Scoping MeetingNovember 4, 201023 Environmental ReviewPublic Scoping MeetingsIssue Draft SEIS for Public CommentApplication Accepted by NRCPrepare and IssueFinal SEISNRC DecisionAddress Public CommentsPrepare DraftSEIS24Public Comment Meeting on Draft SEISHearings Public Scoping MeetingIdentify the public and agency concernsIdentify impacts to be consideredIdentify alternativesIdentify state, local, and Tribal requirements25 RadiationProtectionTerrestrialEcology Atmospheric ScienceSocioeconomics/Environmental JusticeLand UseArchaeology/Cultural ResourcesHydrologyAquaticEcologyWaterQualityEnvironmental ImpactStatement
-EISEnvironmental Impacts Environmental Impact Statement
-EIS27Coordination with Local, State, and Federal Agencies How to Submit Scoping Comments28Mail:Fax: (301) 492-3446Internet:On the record todayDue by December 27, 2010(need your mailing or email address to receive our comment responses) Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives BranchDivision of Administrative Services Office of Administration Mailstop TWB B01MU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555www.regulations.govSearch on Docket ID: NRC
-2010-0298 Share Your ViewsWhat 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 InformationEnvironmental Project ManagerPaula Cooper (800) 368-5642 ext. 2323Paula.Cooper@nrc.govSafety Project Manager Brian Harris (800) 368-5642 ext. 4778Brian.Harris2@nrc.gov 30