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The Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee Notice of Public Meeting

  THE DIABLO CANYON INDEPENDENT SAFETY COMMITTEE
(https://www.dcisc.org)
    NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 21-22, 2024, at the Avila Lighthouse Suites Point San Luis Conference Facility located at First & San Francisco Streets, Avila Beach, California, a public meeting will be held by the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee (DCISC) in five separate sessions, at the times indicated, to consider the following matters. You may also participate in the DCISC's public meeting in real-time by accessing the Zoom webinar meeting via the weblink or meeting ID given below or by using any of the phone numbers provided. Webinar attendees can make oral comments or ask questions of the Committee Members during the webinar meeting by using the "Raise Your Hand" feature or by pressing *9 on your telephone keypad if joining by telephone only. If you are unable to attend or participate in real-time, you may email to dcsafety@dcisc.org with the subject line "Public Comment Agenda Item#___" (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or "Public Comment - Non Agenda Item." Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Comments received after that will be addressed during the item or at the end of the meeting.

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1.         Morning Session - (02/21/2024) – 9:00 A.M.  Opening comments and remarks; receive public comments and communications to the Committee on matters not on the agenda; business session including receipt of PG&E's response to the Committee's 33rd Annual Report on the Safety of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (DCPP) Operations - July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023, acceptance of the Minutes of the September 13-14, 2023, public meeting, review of the Open Items List, reports by Committee Members on activities and scheduling of future public meetings and fact-findings, and a report by a DCISC Technical Consultant on the November 14-15, 2023, fact finding visit.

2.         Afternoon Session - (02/21/2024) - 1:15 P.M.  Committee member comments; receive public comments and communications to the Committee on matters not on the agenda; reports by DCISC Technical Consultants on the December 12-13, 2023, and January 24-25, 2024, fact finding visits, Committee discussion on the status of governmental agency interactions, DCISC response to SB846 directives, administrative, contractual and financial matters, and regarding new DCISC initiatives related to extended operations under SB846, license renewal, and changes of emphasis for upcoming fact-finding meetings.

            3.         Evening Session - (02/21/2024) - 5:15 P.M. Committee member comments; receive an informational briefing related to plant safety and operations requested by the Committee from PG&E on Section 4.2 of the new License Renewal Application (Reactor Vessel Neutron Embrittlement Analysis) including a briefing on recent attempt to retrieve Capsule B on Unit1; and a presentation by Committee Consultant Dr. Mark T. Kirk on the results of studies evaluating Unit 1 Reactor Pressure Vessel Integrity and addressing public concerns; public comments on the presentations by PG&E and Dr. Kirk; and receive public comments and communications on matters not on the agenda.

            4.         Morning Session - (2/22/2024) - 9:00 A.M.  Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee on matters not on the agenda; receive further informational presentations requested by the Committee from PG&E relating to plant safety and operations, including on the "State of the Plant" regarding key events, maintenance outage 1X25 and other station activities since September 2023, a presentation on refueling outage 1R24 results including initial license renewal inspection activities and preparation for refueling outage 2R24, an update on the status of NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, NRC Inspection Reports, NRC current issues and current and future License Amendment Requests, and an update on the proposed new staff retention incentive program in support of continued operation and the results of the 2023 Operating Plan and key elements of the 2024 Operating Plan.

            5.         Afternoon Session - (02/22/2024) - 1:15 P.M.  Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee on matters not on the agenda; consider informational presentations from PG&E on topics relating to plant safety and operations, including an overview of the new License Renewal Application organization, information contained and highlights of sections of the Application with significant new information, update on the status of the PG&E-sponsored study required under SB846 for conducting an updated seismic assessment, and results of a study required under SB846 by independent consultants to catalog and evaluate any deferred maintenance; and wrap-up discussion by Committee members and confirmation of future site visits, study sessions and public meetings.

The meeting will be webcast in real time at: http://www.slo-span.org/ and through https://www.dcisc.org.
The specific meeting agenda will be available at least 72-hours before the meeting and the agenda together with the staff reports and materials regarding the above meeting agenda items will be available for public review commencing Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Special Collections and Archives Department of the Cal Poly Library in San Luis Obispo and online at at www.dcisc.org. For further information regarding the public meeting, please contact Robert Rathie, Committee Assistant Legal Counsel, SW 4th & Mission, Suite 2, P.O. Box 4253, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921-4253; telephone: 1-800-439-4688 or read the agenda on line by visiting the Committee's website at www.dcisc.org.

Dated: February 11, 2024.

Agenda

DCISC Agenda for the next Public Meeting

 

DIABLO CANYON
INDEPENDENT SAFETY COMMITTEE
(www.dcisc.org)

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Wednesday & Thursday, February 21-22, 2024
Point San Luis Conference Facility
Avila Lighthouse Suites
First & San Francisco Streets, Avila Beach, California

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

This public meeting will be webcast in real time at:
http://www.slo-span.org/local_webcast/DCISC/stream_index.htm and through https://www.dcisc.org

This meeting is also being produced as a Zoom webinar by AGP Video Inc. and will be broadcast subsequently on San Luis Obispo local government access television, Channel 21.

Zoom Webinar Meeting ID: 826 3733 9740
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82637339740
Zoom    Webinar Meeting Telephone Only Participation: One tap mobile: +16699006833,,82637339740# US (San Jose); +14086380968,,82637339740# US (San Jose);Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose);+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose); +1 669 444 9171 US;+1 253 205 0468 US;+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma); +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston);+1 719 359 4580 US;+1 305 224 1968 US; +1 309 205 3325 US;+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago);+1 360 209 5623 US;+1 386 347 5053 US;+1 507 473 4847 US;+1 564 217 2000 US;+1 646 876 9923 US (New York);+1 646 931 3860 US;+1 689 278 1000 US;+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC); International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kqmmD5ip

PARTICIPATION

You may participate in the DCISC's public meeting in person or in real-time by accessing the Zoom webinar meeting via the weblink and the meeting ID and Passcode given above or by calling any of the phone number provided at the top of this agenda. Instructions on how to access, view and participate in remote meetings are also provided by visiting the DCISC's home page at https://www.dcisc.org.  Attendees can make oral comments or ask questions of the Committee Members during the webinar meeting by using the "Raise Your Hand" feature or by pressing *9 on your telephone keypad if joining by telephone only. If you are unable to participate in real-time, you may email to dcsafety@dcisc.org with the subject line "Public Comment Item#___" (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or "Public Comment - Non Agenda Item."  Comments will be reviewed and distributed before the meeting if received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. February 20, 2024. Comments received after that will be addressed during the item and/or at the end of the meeting. All comments received will be read into and become part of the record, subject to a time limit determined by the presiding officer. Subject to the requirements to publish an agenda in advance, the Committee will have the option to modify its actions on items based on comments received.

In accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (CA Govt. Code §§11120 et seq.) and the Committee's Policies, for each item on the Agenda the Committee reserves the right, at the discretion of the presiding officer, to limit the total amount of time allocated for public comment on particular issues and/or for each individual speaker.


Morning Session - 02/21/2024 - 9:00 A.M.

I    CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL

II  INTRODUCTIONS AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS

ADVISEMENT

The Committee may consider at any time requests to change the order of a listed agenda item.  Information distributed to the Committee at a public meeting becomes part of the public record of the DCISC. A copy of written material, pictures, etc., must be provided to the Committee's Legal Counsel for this purpose. Correspondence received and sent by the Committee is on file with the Office of the DCISC Legal Counsel and copies are available upon request.  Devices for attendees who may be hearing impaired are available upon request. The meeting will be webcast in real time.

III PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so only at this time. (The public may comment on any matter listed on the morning's Agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee.) There may be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer. No action will be taken by the Committee on matters brought up under this item, but they may be referred to staff for further study, response or action.

IV  ACTION ITEM

V  ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

VI  ACTION ITEM

VII    COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSION

  1. Public Outreach, Site Visits and Other Committee Activities; Scheduling and Confirmation of Future Fact-Finding Visits and Public Meetings.Confirmation of Future Fact-Finding Visits and Public Meetings.
  2. Documents Provided to the Committee.

VIII    TECHNICAL CONSULTANT REPORTS; RECEIVE, APPROVE  AND AUTHORIZE TRANSMITTAL OF FACT-FINDING REPORT TO PG&E

  1. Consultant R. Ferman Wardell: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of November 14-15, 2023, Fact Finding Report.

IX    ADJOURN MORNING MEETING


Afternoon Session - 02/21/2024- 1:15 P.M.

X  RECONVENE FOR AFTERNOON MEETING

XI  COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS

XII PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so only at this time. (The public may comment on any matter listed on the afternoon's Agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee.) There may be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer. No action will be taken by the Committee on matters brought up under this item, but they may be referred to staff for further study, response or action.

XIII    TECHNICAL CONSULTANT REPORT; RECEIVE, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE TRANSMITTAL OF FACT-FINDING REPORT TO PG&E

  1. Consultant Richard D. McWhorter Jr. Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of the December 12-13, 2023, Fact Finding Report.
  2. Consultant R. Ferman Wardell: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of January 24-25, 2024, Fact Finding Report.

XIV    DISCUSSION, DIRECTION AND ACTION, AS APPROPRIATE, BY THE COMMITTEE, CONSULTANTS & COUNSEL

  1. Status of Governmental Agency Interactions, Responses to SB846 Directives, Administrative, Regulatory, Contractual (Ratify Amendment No. 1 and Consider Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Consultant Services with Dr. Mark T. Kirk), Financial and Future Funding Matters, and Other Committee Discussions.
  2. Discussion of New DCISC Initiatives Related to Extended Operations Under SB846, License Renewal, and Changes of Emphasis in Upcoming Fact-Finding Meetings.

XV    ADJOURN AFTERNOON MEETING


Evening Session - 02/21/2024 - 5:15 P.M.

XVI    RECONVENE FOR EVENING MEETING

XVII    COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS

XVIII    INFORMATION ITEMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

  1. Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E:
  1. Briefing on Section 4.2 of New License Renewal Application. (Reactor Vessel Neutron Embrittlement Analysis), Including a  Briefing on the Recent Attempt to Retrieve Capsule B on Unit 1

XIX    REPORT BY DCISC SPECIAL TECHNICAL CONSULTANT AND DISCUSSION BY THE COMMITTEE & TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS WITH DIRECTION AND/OR ACTION AS APPROPRIATE TO FOLLOW PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS XVIII A.1 &XIX D AS PROVIDED BELOW

  1. Results of Studies by Dr. Mark T. Kirk Evaluating Unit 1 Reactor Pressure Vessel Integrity and Addressing Public Concerns.

XX    PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ON ITEMS XVIII A.1 AND XIX D

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on the above-listed items on the evening's Agenda may do so at this time. There may be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer.

XXI    PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on this Agenda may do so only at this time. The public may comment on any matter listed on the evening's Agenda as provided above. There may be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer. No action will be taken by the Committee on matters brought up under this item, but they may be referred to staff for further study, response or action.

XXII    ADJOURN EVENING MEETING


Morning Session - 02/22/2024 - 9:00 A.M.

XXIII    RECONVENE FOR MORNING MEETING

XXIV     COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS

XXV    PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on this Agenda may do so only at this time. (The public may comment on any matter listed on the morning Agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee.) There may be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer. No action will be taken by the Committee on matters brought up under this item, but they may be referred to staff for further study, response or action.

XXVI   INFORMATION ITEMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE (Cont'd.)

  1. Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E:
  1. State of the Plant Update including Key Events, Highlights, Maintenance Outage 1X25, Organizational Changes, and Other Station Activities since the DCISC's September 2023 Public Meeting.
  2. Refueling Outage 1R24 Results (Including Initial License Renewal Inspection Results), and Preparation for Refueling Outage 2R24.
  3. Update on the Status of NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, NRC Inspection Reports, NRC Current Issues, and Current and Future License Amendment Requests.
  4. Update on Proposed New Staff Retention Incentive Program in Support of Extended Operations; Results of the 2023 Operating Plan and Key Elements of the 2024 Operating Plan.

XXVII   ADJOURN MORNING MEETING


Afternoon Session - 02/22/2024 - 1:15 P.M.

XXVIII  RECONVENE FOR AFTERNOON MEETING

XXIX  COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS

XXX    PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on this Agenda may do so only at this time. (The public may comment on any matter listed on the afternoon Agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee.) There may be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer.  No action will be taken by the Committee on matters brought up under this item but they may be referred to staff for further study, response or action.

XXXI    INFORMATION ITEMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE (Cont'd.)

  1. Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E:
  1. Overview of New License Renewal Application Organization, Information Contained and Highlights of Sections with Significant New Information.
  2. Update on the Status of PG&E Sponsored Study Required Under SB 846 for Conducting an Updated Seismic Assessment
  3. Results of Study Required Under SB846 by Independent Consultants to Catalog and Evaluate Any Deferred Maintenance.

XXXII  CONCLUDING REMARKS & DISCUSSION BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF FUTURE DCISC ACTIVITIES

  1. Future Actions by the Committee.
  2. Further Information to Obtain/Review.
  3. Confirmation of Future Site Visits, and Public Meetings.

XXXIII  ADJOURNMENT OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH PUBLIC MEETING

The DCISC's policy is to schedule its public meetings in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities and to remain in compliance with state guidelines on communicable disease prevention. Hand sanitizers and face coverings are available in the meeting room. The Avila Lighthouse Suites Point San Luis Conference Room is a wheelchair accessible facility. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting the DCISC office (in CA 800-439-4688 or (831) 647-1044) or by sending a written request to the DCISC office at P.O. Box 4523, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921-4523. Providing your request at least five business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.