ML17024A106
| ML17024A106 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 01/24/2017 |
| From: | Reactor Decommissioning Branch |
| To: | |
| J. Parrott NMSS/DUWP/RDB 415-6634 T-8E47 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML17024A106 (7) | |
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Decommissioning ReactorLicense Transfer Review ProcessJanuary 24, 2017 Reactor DecommissioningLicense TransfersLicense transfers are commonThe license for Vermont Yankee has been transferred previously (VYNPC to Entergy in 2002)Transfers of decommissioning reactors licenses are unique in that the plant is shutdown and the new licensee is not a power utility or company that typically operates power reactorsTransfers of decommissioning reactors have occurred twice before (Zion and LaCrosse)2 Review ProcessAcceptance ReviewNotice of Consideration will be published in the Federal Register, (opportunity for hearing and opportunity for public comment)Technical ReviewIf found acceptable a Safety Evaluation Report (SER), order, and license amendment will be issued3 Technical ReviewTechnical Qualifications-Plant is permanently shutdown so operations criteria are not applicable-Qualifications focused on maintenance, ISFSI, and decommissioningFinancial Qualifications-Adequate funding-Contingent funding4 Reactor Decommissioning Financial AssuranceOversight of financial assurance continues until the license is terminatedLicensee submits a financial assurance status report annuallyThe report includes amounts spent on decommissioning, remaining trust fund balance, and estimated cost to complete decommissioningThe report is reviewed for reasonable assurance of the adequacy of decommissioning funding5 Reactor Decommissioning Inspection ProgramContinues until the license is terminatedInspection Manual Chapter 2561 -"Decommissioning Power Reactor Inspection Program"Core & discretionary inspection procedure implementation according to type and level of decommissioning activity Inspection of core procedures annuallyInspection Reports are publically available 6 Questions?7