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In the Matter of FirstEnergy Nuclear
Operating Co. (Beaver Valley Units 1
and 2); Confirmatory Order Modifying
License
I
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating
Company (FENOC, the licensee) is the
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holder of Renewed Facility Operating
License Nos. DPR–66 and NPF–73
issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) pursuant to part 50
of Title 10 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (10 CFR), ‘‘Domestic
Licensing of Production and Utilization
Facilities,’’ on November 5, 2009. The
licenses authorize the operation of the
Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1
and 2 (Beaver Valley, facility), in
accordance with conditions specified
therein. The facility is located on the
licensee’s site in Shippingport,
Pennsylvania.
II
On December 22, 2005, FENOC
notified the NRC of its intent to
transition the facility to the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Standard 805 fire protection program in
accordance with 10 CFR 50.48(c). Under
this initiative, the NRC has exercised
enforcement discretion for most fire
protection noncompliances that are
identified during the licensee’s
transition to NFPA 805, and for certain
existing identified noncompliances that
reasonably may be resolved at the
completion of transition. NFPA 805 was
adopted in 10 CFR 50.48(c) as an
alternative fire protection rule, which is
one path to resolving longstanding fire
protection issues. To receive
enforcement discretion for these
noncompliances, the licensee must meet
the specific criteria, as stated in Section
9.1, ‘‘Enforcement Discretion for Certain
Fire Protection Issues (10 CFR 50.48),’’
of the ‘‘NRC Enforcement Policy,’’ dated
June 7, 2012, and submit an acceptable
license amendment application by the
date, as specified in the licensee’s
commitment letter. In a letter dated June
29, 2011, FENOC committed to submit
their license amendment application by
September 30, 2012.
III
In a public meeting held on August 1,
2012, between the NRC and FENOC, the
licensee described its progress for
transitioning Beaver Valley to NFPA
805. FENOC also notified the NRC that
the development of a high-quality
application will require more time than
originally anticipated and that they will
be unable to meet their previously
committed submittal date of September
30, 2012. FENOC expressed a desire to
continue enforcement discretion, and a
willingness to commit to the new
submittal date.
In a letter dated August 29, 2012,
FENOC reiterated the current transition
strategy for Beaver Valley, and notified
the NRC that FENOC will submit its
license amendment request (LAR) no
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later than December 31, 2013. The
newly proposed submittal date is
beyond the previously committed
submittal date and, thus, exceeds
FENOC’s enforcement discretion (i.e.,
until September 30, 2012) that was
granted to FENOC for certain fire
protection noncompliances. However, if
provided with adequate justification,
the NRC may revise the submittal date
through the use of an Order that would
continue the enforcement discretion
provided in Section 9.1 of the
Enforcement Policy.
By letter dated October 18, 2012, the
NRC requested that FENOC provide
additional justification for the proposed
submittal date. This requested
information was further discussed with
FENOC in a public teleconference that
was held on October 18, 2012. FENOC
provided the requested supplemental
information in a letter dated November
2, 2012, as discussed more fully below.
The staff reviewed and evaluated the
Beaver Valley NFPA 805 transition
progress and milestones, as described in
the licensee’s submittals dated August
29, 2012, and November 2, 2012. In its
review and evaluation, the staff
considered the key transition activities
discussed by FENOC, as they relate to
Classical Fire Protection, Nuclear Safety
Capability Assessment, Probabilistic
Risk Assessment, and Non-Power
Operations, as well as the licensee’s
parallel efforts to address identified fire
protection non-compliances to reduce
fire risk, ahead of the staff’s review of
an NFPA 805 LAR. Based on the
licensee’s current status, scheduled key
activities, and planned modifications,
the NRC staff has determined that the
licensee has provided adequate
justification for revising the LAR
submittal date. Therefore, the NRC has
determined that the date for submitting
an acceptable NFPA 805 LAR should be
extended. This Order is being issued to
revise the original Beaver Valley LAR
submittal date of September 30, 2012, to
December 31, 2013. The new submittal
date supports FENOC’s continued
progress in activities related to the
transition to NFPA 805, as described in
the letter dated August 29, 2012.
FENOC may, at any time, cease its
transition to NFPA 805 and comply
with Beaver Valley’s existing licensing
basis and the regulations set forth in 10
CFR 50.48, as applicable. As indicated
in the Enforcement Policy, if FENOC
decides not to complete the transition to
10 CFR 50.48(c), it must submit a letter
stating its intent to retain its existing
licensing basis and withdrawing its
letter of intent to comply with 10 CFR
50.48(c). If FENOC fails to meet the new
LAR submittal date and fails to comply
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with its existing licensing basis, the
NRC will take appropriate enforcement
action, consistent with its Enforcement
Policy.
On February 13, 2013, FENOC
consented to issuing this Order, as
described in Section V below. FENOC
further agreed that this Order will be
effective upon issuance and that it has
waived its rights to a hearing.
IV
Based on the licensee’s current status,
scheduled key activities, and planned
modifications, the NRC has determined
that the licensee has provided adequate
justification for its commitment given in
Section V, and, thus, for the extension
of enforcement discretion. Because the
licensee will continue to perform
modifications to reduce current fire risk
in parallel with the development of its
NFPA 805 LAR, the staff finds this
acceptable to ensure public health and
safety. Based on the above and FENOC’s
consent, this Order is effective upon
issuance.
V
Accordingly, pursuant to Sections
103, 161b, 161i, 161o, 182, and 186 of
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended (the Act), and the
Commission’s regulations in 10 CFR
2.202, ‘‘Orders,’’ it is hereby ordered
that license nos. DPR–66 AND NPF–73
are modified as follows:
A. FENOC will submit an acceptable
license amendment request for Beaver
Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2, to
adopt NFPA Standard 805 by no later
than December 31, 2013.
B. FENOC will continue to receive
enforcement discretion until December
31, 2013. If the NRC finds that the LAR
is not acceptable, the NRC will take
steps consistent with the Enforcement
Policy.
The Director of the Office of
Enforcement, in consultation with the
Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor
Regulation, may, in writing, relax or
rescind any of the above conditions
upon demonstration by the licensee of
good cause.
VI
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.202, the
licensee must, and any other person
adversely affected by this Order may,
submit an answer to this Order within
30 days from the date of this Order. In
addition, any other person adversely
affected by this Order may request a
hearing on this Order within 30 days
from the date of this Order. Where good
cause is shown, consideration will be
given to extending the time to answer or
request a hearing. A request for
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whose interest is adversely affected, the
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be final when the extension expires if a
hearing request has not been received.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 20th of
February 2013.
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Director, Office of Enforcement.
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In the Matter of FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co. (Beaver Valley
Units 1 and 2); Confirmatory Order Modifying License
I
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC, the licensee) is the
holder of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-66 and NPF-73
issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) pursuant to part
50 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), ``Domestic
Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities,'' on November 5,
2009. The licenses authorize the operation of the Beaver Valley Power
Station, Units 1 and 2 (Beaver Valley, facility), in accordance with
conditions specified therein. The facility is located on the licensee's
site in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.
II
On December 22, 2005, FENOC notified the NRC of its intent to
transition the facility to the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Standard 805 fire protection program in accordance with 10 CFR
50.48(c). Under this initiative, the NRC has exercised enforcement
discretion for most fire protection noncompliances that are identified
during the licensee's transition to NFPA 805, and for certain existing
identified noncompliances that reasonably may be resolved at the
completion of transition. NFPA 805 was adopted in 10 CFR 50.48(c) as an
alternative fire protection rule, which is one path to resolving
longstanding fire protection issues. To receive enforcement discretion
for these noncompliances, the licensee must meet the specific criteria,
as stated in Section 9.1, ``Enforcement Discretion for Certain Fire
Protection Issues (10 CFR 50.48),'' of the ``NRC Enforcement Policy,''
dated June 7, 2012, and submit an acceptable license amendment
application by the date, as specified in the licensee's commitment
letter. In a letter dated June 29, 2011, FENOC committed to submit
their license amendment application by September 30, 2012.
III
In a public meeting held on August 1, 2012, between the NRC and
FENOC, the licensee described its progress for transitioning Beaver
Valley to NFPA 805. FENOC also notified the NRC that the development of
a high-quality application will require more time than originally
anticipated and that they will be unable to meet their previously
committed submittal date of September 30, 2012. FENOC expressed a
desire to continue enforcement discretion, and a willingness to commit
to the new submittal date.
In a letter dated August 29, 2012, FENOC reiterated the current
transition strategy for Beaver Valley, and notified the NRC that FENOC
will submit its license amendment request (LAR) no
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later than December 31, 2013. The newly proposed submittal date is
beyond the previously committed submittal date and, thus, exceeds
FENOC's enforcement discretion (i.e., until September 30, 2012) that
was granted to FENOC for certain fire protection noncompliances.
However, if provided with adequate justification, the NRC may revise
the submittal date through the use of an Order that would continue the
enforcement discretion provided in Section 9.1 of the Enforcement
Policy.
By letter dated October 18, 2012, the NRC requested that FENOC
provide additional justification for the proposed submittal date. This
requested information was further discussed with FENOC in a public
teleconference that was held on October 18, 2012. FENOC provided the
requested supplemental information in a letter dated November 2, 2012,
as discussed more fully below.
The staff reviewed and evaluated the Beaver Valley NFPA 805
transition progress and milestones, as described in the licensee's
submittals dated August 29, 2012, and November 2, 2012. In its review
and evaluation, the staff considered the key transition activities
discussed by FENOC, as they relate to Classical Fire Protection,
Nuclear Safety Capability Assessment, Probabilistic Risk Assessment,
and Non-Power Operations, as well as the licensee's parallel efforts to
address identified fire protection non-compliances to reduce fire risk,
ahead of the staff's review of an NFPA 805 LAR. Based on the licensee's
current status, scheduled key activities, and planned modifications,
the NRC staff has determined that the licensee has provided adequate
justification for revising the LAR submittal date. Therefore, the NRC
has determined that the date for submitting an acceptable NFPA 805 LAR
should be extended. This Order is being issued to revise the original
Beaver Valley LAR submittal date of September 30, 2012, to December 31,
2013. The new submittal date supports FENOC's continued progress in
activities related to the transition to NFPA 805, as described in the
letter dated August 29, 2012.
FENOC may, at any time, cease its transition to NFPA 805 and comply
with Beaver Valley's existing licensing basis and the regulations set
forth in 10 CFR 50.48, as applicable. As indicated in the Enforcement
Policy, if FENOC decides not to complete the transition to 10 CFR
50.48(c), it must submit a letter stating its intent to retain its
existing licensing basis and withdrawing its letter of intent to comply
with 10 CFR 50.48(c). If FENOC fails to meet the new LAR submittal date
and fails to comply with its existing licensing basis, the NRC will
take appropriate enforcement action, consistent with its Enforcement
Policy.
On February 13, 2013, FENOC consented to issuing this Order, as
described in Section V below. FENOC further agreed that this Order will
be effective upon issuance and that it has waived its rights to a
hearing.
IV
Based on the licensee's current status, scheduled key activities,
and planned modifications, the NRC has determined that the licensee has
provided adequate justification for its commitment given in Section V,
and, thus, for the extension of enforcement discretion. Because the
licensee will continue to perform modifications to reduce current fire
risk in parallel with the development of its NFPA 805 LAR, the staff
finds this acceptable to ensure public health and safety. Based on the
above and FENOC's consent, this Order is effective upon issuance.
V
Accordingly, pursuant to Sections 103, 161b, 161i, 161o, 182, and
186 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the
Commission's regulations in 10 CFR 2.202, ``Orders,'' it is hereby
ordered that license nos. DPR-66 AND NPF-73 are modified as follows:
A. FENOC will submit an acceptable license amendment request for
Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2, to adopt NFPA Standard 805
by no later than December 31, 2013.
B. FENOC will continue to receive enforcement discretion until
December 31, 2013. If the NRC finds that the LAR is not acceptable, the
NRC will take steps consistent with the Enforcement Policy.
The Director of the Office of Enforcement, in consultation with the
Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, may, in writing,
relax or rescind any of the above conditions upon demonstration by the
licensee of good cause.
VI
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.202, the licensee must, and any other
person adversely affected by this Order may, submit an answer to this
Order within 30 days from the date of this Order. In addition, any
other person adversely affected by this Order may request a hearing on
this Order within 30 days from the date of this Order. Where good cause
is shown, consideration will be given to extending the time to answer
or request a hearing. A request for extension of time must be directed
to the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, and include a statement of good
cause for the extension.
If a hearing is requested by a person whose interest is adversely
affected, the Commission will issue an Order designating the time and
place of any hearings. If a hearing is held, the issue to be considered
at such hearing shall be whether this Order should be sustained.
All documents filed in the NRC adjudicatory proceedings, including
a request for a hearing, a petition for leave to intervene, any motion
or other document filed in the proceeding prior to the submission of a
request for hearing or petition to intervene, and documents filed by
interested governmental entities participating under 10 CFR 2.315(c),
must be filed in accordance with NRC E-Filing rule (72 FR 49139; August
28, 2007). The E-Filing process requires participants to submit and
serve all adjudicatory documents over the internet, or in some cases to
mail copies on electronic storage media. Participants may not submit
paper copies of their filings unless they seek an exemption in
accordance with the procedures described below.
To comply with the procedural requirements of E-Filing, at least 10
days prior to the filing deadline, the participant should contact the
Office of the Secretary by email at hearing.docket@nrc.gov, or by
telephone at 301-415-1677, to request (1) a digital identification (ID)
certificate, which allows the participant (or its counsel or
representative) to digitally sign documents and access the E-Submittal
server for any proceeding in which it is participating; and (2) advise
the Secretary that the participant will be submitting a request or
petition for hearing (even in instances in which the participant, or
its counsel or representative, already holds an NRC-issued digital
certificate). Based on this information, the Secretary will establish
an electronic docket for the hearing in this proceeding if the
Secretary has not already established an electronic docket.
Information about applying for a digital ID certificate is
available on the NRC's public Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals/apply-certificates.html. System requirements for accessing
the E-Submittal server are detailed in the NRC's ``Guidance for
Electronic Submission,'' which is available on the agency's public Web
site at https://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals.html. Participants
may
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attempt to use other software not listed on the Web site, but should
note that the NRC's E-Filing system does not support unlisted software,
and the NRC Meta System Help Desk will not be able to offer assistance
in using unlisted software.
If a participant is electronically submitting a document to the NRC
in accordance with the E-Filing rule, the participant must file the
document using the NRC's online, web-based submission form. In order to
serve documents through the Electronic Information Exchange System,
users will be required to install a web browser plug-in from the NRC's
Web site. Further information on the web-based submission form,
including the installation of the web browser plug-in, is available on
the NRC's public Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals.html.
Once a participant has obtained a digital ID certificate and a
docket has been created, the participant can then submit a request for
a hearing or petition for leave to intervene. Submissions should be in
portable document format (PDF) in accordance with the NRC guidance
available on the NRC's public Web site at https://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals.html. A filing is considered complete at the time the
documents are submitted through the NRC's E-Filing system. To be
timely, an electronic filing must be submitted to the E-Filing system
no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Upon receipt of
a transmission, the E-Filing system time-stamps the document and sends
the submitter an email notice confirming receipt of the document. The
E-Filing system also distributes an email notice that provides access
to the document to the NRC's Office of the General Counsel and any
others who have advised the Office of the Secretary that they wish to
participate in the proceeding, so that the filer need not serve the
document on those participants separately. Therefore, applicants and
other participants (or their counsel or representative) must apply for
and receive a digital ID certificate before a hearing request/petition
to intervene is filed so that they can obtain access to the document
via the E-Filing system.
A person filing electronically using the agency's adjudicatory E-
Filing system may seek assistance by contacting the NRC Meta System
Help Desk thorough the ``Contact Us'' link located on the NRC's Web
site at https://www.nrc/gov/site-help/e-submittals.html, by email at
MSHD.Resource@nrc.gov, or by a toll free call at 1-866-672-7640. The
NRC Meta System Help Desk is available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.,
Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays.
Participants who believe that they have a good cause for not
submitting documents electronically must file an extension request, in
accordance with 10 CFR 2.302(g), with their initial paper filing
requesting authorization to continue to submit documents in paper
format. Such filings must be submitted by: (1) First class mail
addressed to the Office of the Secretary of the Commission, U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, Attention:
Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff; or (2) courier, express mail, or
expedited delivery service to the Office of the Secretary, Sixteenth
Floor, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
20852, Attention: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff. Participants
filing a document in this manner are responsible for serving the
document on all other participants. Filing is considered complete by
first-class mail as of the time of deposit in the mail, or by courier,
express mail, or expedited delivery service upon depositing the
document with the provider of the service. A presiding officer, having
granted an exemption request from using E-Filing, may require a
participant or party using E-Filing if the presiding officer
subsequently determines that the reason for granting the exemption from
use of E-Filing no longer exists.
Documents submitted in adjudicatory proceedings will appear in the
NRC's electronic hearing docket, which is available to the public at
https://ehd1.nrc.gov/ehd, unless excluded pursuant to an order of the
Commission, or the presiding officer. Participants are requested not to
include personal privacy information, such as social security numbers,
home addresses, or home phone numbers in their filings, unless an NRC
regulation or other law requires submission of such information. With
respect to copyrighted works, except for limited excerpts that serve
the purpose of the adjudicatory filings and would constitute a Fair Use
application, participants are requested not to include copyrighted
materials in their submissions.
If a person other than the licensee requests a hearing, that person
shall set forth with particularity the manner in which his interest is
adversely affected by this Order and shall address the criteria set
forth in 10 CFR 2.309(d) and (f).
In the absence of any request for hearing, or written approval of
an extension of time in which to request a hearing, the provisions
specified in Section V above shall be final 30 days from the date of
this Order without further order or proceedings. If an extension of
time for requesting a hearing has been approved, the provisions
specified in Section V shall be final when the extension expires if a
hearing request has not been received.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Dated at Rockville, Maryland this 20th of February 2013.
Roy P. Zimmerman,
Director, Office of Enforcement.
[FR Doc. 2013-04529 Filed 2-26-13; 8:45 am]
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