DCISC Public Tour of DCPP in conjunction with the October 2006 Public Meeting
The Members of the DCISC accompanied by 50 members of the public, PG&E tour guides and the Committee’s consultants, conducted a tour of DCPP. The group met at the PG&E Community Center for an introduction and background of the Committee. PG&E representatives provided a brief overview of DCPP, including its history, operation, the nuclear fuel cycle and spent fuel storage, and plant security. PG&E discussed how the cooling systems work, with the ocean water two barriers away from the reactor itself. The group then departed for the DCPP.
The group drove by the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) for a description of its purpose and features. Driving by the Plant overlook, the group received briefings from PG&E representatives on the various external features and buildings and on spent fuel storage. At the control room simulator (a full-scale mock-up of the U-1 control room) viewing room, PG&E discussed plant controls, operator training and accident response. Next, near the Plant Intake Structure and Discharge Structure, the group viewed the intake facilities where DCPP pulls in and expels cooling water from and into Diablo Cove and the group then visited the Security building for a demonstration of screening of personnel entering the Protected Area of the plant. During the return to the Community Center, the group received a presentation on radiation protection and had an opportunity for questions and discussions with the DCISC.
During the ride back and at the Community Center after the tour, the public took the opportunity to ask questions of Committee members. Comment cards were provided to and collected from tour participants.