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Virginia Electric and Power Company;
North Anna Power Station, Unit Nos. 1
and 2; Surry Power Station, Unit Nos.1
and 2; Exemption
1.0 Background
Virginia Electric and Power Company
(the licensee) is the holder of Facility
Operating License Nos. NPF–4, NPF–7,
DPR–32, and DPR–37, which authorize
operation of the North Anna Power
Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (NAPS) and
Surry Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2
(SPS) located in Lake Anna, Virginia,
and Surry, Virginia, respectively. The
license provides, among other things,
that the facility is subject to all rules,
regulations, and orders of the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC, the
Commission) now or hereafter in effect.
The facilities consist of two
pressurized-water reactors each located
in Lake Anna, Virginia, and Surry,
Virginia, respectively.
2.0 Request/Action
Title 10 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (10 CFR), Part 20,
‘‘Standards for Protection Against
Radiation’’ Subpart H, ‘‘Respiratory
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Protection and Controls to Restrict
Internal Exposure in Restricted Areas,’’
establishes the requirements for
implementing a respiratory protection
program. These programmatic
requirements ensure that worker doses
from airborne radioactive materials are
maintained as low as reasonably
achievable.
In summary, by letter dated November
24, 2009, as supplemented by letter
dated February 11, 2010, the licensee
requested an exemption from 10 CFR
20.1703(a), 10 CFR 20.1703(g)(1), and
certain requirements of 10 CFR part 20,
Appendix A, Footnote ‘‘a,’’ to use the
Mine Safety Appliances, Inc. (MSA),
model Firehawk 7 Air Mask selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
with a gas mixture of 35% oxygen and
65% nitrogen at SPS and NAPS. The
licensee’s letter dated November 24,
2009, contains proprietary information
and accordingly is not available to the
public. In addition, the licensee
requested NRC authorization under 10
CFR 20.1703(b) to use these SCBAs in
a configuration not certified by the
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH). The
regulations in 10 CFR 20.1703(b) allow
a licensee to seek authorization to use
respiratory equipment that has not been
tested and certified by NIOSH. When
seeking authorization to use equipment
not certified by NIOSH, the licensee is
required to demonstrate by testing that
a respirator is capable of safely
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providing the necessary level of
protection under the anticipated
conditions of use. An exemption from
20.1703(a) and an exemption from the
protection factors listed in 10 CFR part
20, appendix A is not necessary when
the NRC grants authorization under
20.1703(b) for use of the respiratory
equipment.
3.0 Discussion
Pursuant to 10 CFR 20.2301, the
Commission may, upon application by a
licensee or upon its own initiative, grant
an exemption from the requirements of
10 CFR part 20, as it deems appropriate
or necessary to protect health or to
minimize danger to life or property.
Authorized by Law
This exemption would allow the use
of MSA model Firehawk M7 Air Mask
SCBA with a gas mixture of 35% oxygen
and 65% nitrogen. Section 20.1703(b)
permits a licensee to request NRC
approval to use equipment which has
not been tested or certified by NIOSH.
The application must supply evidence
that equipment is capable of providing
the proposed degree of protection under
the anticipated conditions of use.
Dominion has demonstrated, by
documented third-party testing
conducted by the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration and Interek,
that the equipment will continue to
provide the proposed degree of
protection under the anticipated
conditions of use. Dominion also has
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over 30 years of trouble-free operating
experience with 35/65 charged SGBA
(MSA Model 401/Ultraiite/Custom 4500
model line).
As stated above, 10 CFR 20.2301,
allows the NRC to grant exemptions
from the requirements of 10 CFR part
20. The NRC staff has determined that
granting of the licensee’s proposed
exemption will not result in a violation
of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended, or the Commission’s
regulations. Therefore, the exemption is
authorized by law.
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No Undue Hazard to Life or Property
The underlying purposes of 10 CFR
20.1703(g)(1) is to ensure that
‘‘Atmosphere-supplying respirators
must be supplied with respirable air of
Grade D quality or better as defined by
the Compressed Gas Association’’ and
that Grade D air criteria include oxygen
content (v/v) of 19.5–23.5%. Section
20.1703(b) permits a licensee to request
NRC approval to use equipment which
has not been tested or certified by
NIOSH. The application must supply
evidence that the equipment is capable
of providing the proposed degree of
protection under the anticipated
conditions of use. The licensee has
demonstrated by documented thirdparty testing conducted by NASA and
Intertek that the equipment will provide
the proposed degree of protection under
the anticipated conditions of use.
Based on the above, no new accident
precursors are created by the use of
MSA model Firehawk 7 Air Mask SCBA
with a gas mixture of 35% oxygen and
65% nitrogen at SPS and NAPS, thus,
the probability of postulated accidents
is not increased. Also, based on the
above, the consequences of postulated
accidents are not increased. Therefore,
there is no undue hazard to life or
property.
4.0 Conclusion
Accordingly, the Commission has
determined that, pursuant to 10 CFR
20.2301, the exemption is authorized by
law and there is no undue hazard to life
or property. Therefore, the Commission
hereby grants Virginia Electric and
Power Company an exemption from the
10 CFR 20.1703(g)(1), and certain
requirements of 10 CFR part 20,
appendix A, Footnote ‘‘a’’, to use the
MSA model Firehawk 7 Air Mask SCBA
with a gas mixture of 35% oxygen and
65% nitrogen at SPS and NAPS.
Pursuant to 10 CFR 51.32, the
Commission has determined that the
granting of this exemption will not have
a significant effect on the quality of the
human environment (Environmental
Assessment published in the Federal
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FR13600).
This exemption is effective upon
issuance.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 28th day
of May 2010.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Robert A. Nelson,
Director Deputy, Division of Operating
Reactor Licensing, Office of Nuclear Reactor
Regulation.
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Weeks of June 7, 14, 21, 28, July
5, 12, 2010.
PLACE: Commissioners’ Conference
Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
Maryland.
STATUS: Public and closed.
DATE:
Week of June 7, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
1:25 p.m.
Affirmation Session (Public Meeting)
(Tentative).
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Export and Import of Nuclear
Equipment and Material; Updates
and Clarifications (10 CFR part 110,
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[Docket Nos. 50-338 and 50-339; Docket Nos. 50-280 and 50-281; NRC-
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Virginia Electric and Power Company; North Anna Power Station,
Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Surry Power Station, Unit Nos.1 and 2; Exemption
1.0 Background
Virginia Electric and Power Company (the licensee) is the holder of
Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-4, NPF-7, DPR-32, and DPR-37, which
authorize operation of the North Anna Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2
(NAPS) and Surry Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (SPS) located in Lake
Anna, Virginia, and Surry, Virginia, respectively. The license
provides, among other things, that the facility is subject to all
rules, regulations, and orders of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC, the Commission) now or hereafter in effect.
The facilities consist of two pressurized-water reactors each
located in Lake Anna, Virginia, and Surry, Virginia, respectively.
2.0 Request/Action
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 20,
``Standards for Protection Against Radiation'' Subpart H, ``Respiratory
Protection and Controls to Restrict Internal Exposure in Restricted
Areas,'' establishes the requirements for implementing a respiratory
protection program. These programmatic requirements ensure that worker
doses from airborne radioactive materials are maintained as low as
reasonably achievable.
In summary, by letter dated November 24, 2009, as supplemented by
letter dated February 11, 2010, the licensee requested an exemption
from 10 CFR 20.1703(a), 10 CFR 20.1703(g)(1), and certain requirements
of 10 CFR part 20, Appendix A, Footnote ``a,'' to use the Mine Safety
Appliances, Inc. (MSA), model Firehawk 7 Air Mask self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a gas mixture of 35% oxygen and 65%
nitrogen at SPS and NAPS. The licensee's letter dated November 24,
2009, contains proprietary information and accordingly is not available
to the public. In addition, the licensee requested NRC authorization
under 10 CFR 20.1703(b) to use these SCBAs in a configuration not
certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH). The regulations in 10 CFR 20.1703(b) allow a licensee to seek
authorization to use respiratory equipment that has not been tested and
certified by NIOSH. When seeking authorization to use equipment not
certified by NIOSH, the licensee is required to demonstrate by testing
that a respirator is capable of safely providing the necessary level of
protection under the anticipated conditions of use. An exemption from
20.1703(a) and an exemption from the protection factors listed in 10
CFR part 20, appendix A is not necessary when the NRC grants
authorization under 20.1703(b) for use of the respiratory equipment.
3.0 Discussion
Pursuant to 10 CFR 20.2301, the Commission may, upon application by
a licensee or upon its own initiative, grant an exemption from the
requirements of 10 CFR part 20, as it deems appropriate or necessary to
protect health or to minimize danger to life or property.
Authorized by Law
This exemption would allow the use of MSA model Firehawk M7 Air
Mask SCBA with a gas mixture of 35% oxygen and 65% nitrogen. Section
20.1703(b) permits a licensee to request NRC approval to use equipment
which has not been tested or certified by NIOSH. The application must
supply evidence that equipment is capable of providing the proposed
degree of protection under the anticipated conditions of use. Dominion
has demonstrated, by documented third-party testing conducted by the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Interek, that the
equipment will continue to provide the proposed degree of protection
under the anticipated conditions of use. Dominion also has
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over 30 years of trouble-free operating experience with 35/65 charged
SGBA (MSA Model 401/Ultraiite/Custom 4500 model line).
As stated above, 10 CFR 20.2301, allows the NRC to grant exemptions
from the requirements of 10 CFR part 20. The NRC staff has determined
that granting of the licensee's proposed exemption will not result in a
violation of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or the
Commission's regulations. Therefore, the exemption is authorized by
law.
No Undue Hazard to Life or Property
The underlying purposes of 10 CFR 20.1703(g)(1) is to ensure that
``Atmosphere-supplying respirators must be supplied with respirable air
of Grade D quality or better as defined by the Compressed Gas
Association'' and that Grade D air criteria include oxygen content (v/
v) of 19.5-23.5%. Section 20.1703(b) permits a licensee to request NRC
approval to use equipment which has not been tested or certified by
NIOSH. The application must supply evidence that the equipment is
capable of providing the proposed degree of protection under the
anticipated conditions of use. The licensee has demonstrated by
documented third-party testing conducted by NASA and Intertek that the
equipment will provide the proposed degree of protection under the
anticipated conditions of use.
Based on the above, no new accident precursors are created by the
use of MSA model Firehawk 7 Air Mask SCBA with a gas mixture of 35%
oxygen and 65% nitrogen at SPS and NAPS, thus, the probability of
postulated accidents is not increased. Also, based on the above, the
consequences of postulated accidents are not increased. Therefore,
there is no undue hazard to life or property.
4.0 Conclusion
Accordingly, the Commission has determined that, pursuant to 10 CFR
20.2301, the exemption is authorized by law and there is no undue
hazard to life or property. Therefore, the Commission hereby grants
Virginia Electric and Power Company an exemption from the 10 CFR
20.1703(g)(1), and certain requirements of 10 CFR part 20, appendix A,
Footnote ``a'', to use the MSA model Firehawk 7 Air Mask SCBA with a
gas mixture of 35% oxygen and 65% nitrogen at SPS and NAPS.
Pursuant to 10 CFR 51.32, the Commission has determined that the
granting of this exemption will not have a significant effect on the
quality of the human environment (Environmental Assessment published in
the Federal Register on March 22, 2010, 75 FR13600).
This exemption is effective upon issuance.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 28th day of May 2010.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Robert A. Nelson,
Director Deputy, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, Office of
Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
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