Plant Tour and Public Meeting

October 14-15, 2014
 

Notice of Public Meeting

The Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee Notice of Plant Tour and Public Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 15, 2014, at 8:00 A.M., the members of the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee (DCISC) will conduct an inspection tour of certain accessible areas of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP). This tour, which will take approximately three and one half hours, was previously advertised to the public. Because the plant is an operating nuclear power plant the number of participants was limited and space has been assigned on the basis of prior reservation taken on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those persons who were not accommodated on recent DCISC inspection tours. Prior clearance of all public attendees is required in compliance with rules of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

In the alternative if security considerations preclude the public tour on October 15th, the DCISC may convene an informal power point presentation and question and answer session at the Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) Energy Education Center, 6588 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo, California.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that on October 14–15, 2014, at the Avila Lighthouse Suites, located at First and San Francisco Streets, Avila Beach, California and at 30 Acacia Avenue, Berkeley, California, a public meeting and teleconference will be held by the DCISC in the Point San Luis Conference Facility in four separate sessions, at the times indicated, to consider the following matters:

  1. Morning Session–(10/14/2014)–8:30 A.M. Opening comments and remarks; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; approve minutes of June 11–12, 2014, public meeting and August 8, 2014, public meeting and teleconference; discussion of administrative matters, including review and approval of the DCISC 24th Annual Report on the Safety of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Operations for the period July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014; an update on financial matters and activities during 2014 and 2015; review of the Open Items List; reports by Committee members and scheduling of future public meetings and fact-finding visits; reports by technical consultants and legal counsel; receive, approve and authorize transmittal of fact-finding reports to PG&E; and review of Committee correspondence and documents received.
  2. Afternoon Session–(10/14/2014)–1:30 P.M. Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; a discussion by the Committee members concerning the DCISC's Evaluation of Safety Issues for the Bechtel Power Corporation's "Addendum to the Independent Third Party Final Technologies Assessment of the Alternative Cooling Technologies or Modifications to the Existing Once-Through Cooling System for Diablo Canyon Power Plant Addressing the Installation of Saltwater Cooling Towers in the South parking Lot"" receive informational presentations requested by the Committee from PG&E on topics relating to plant safety and operations, including a presentation on the Buried Pipes and Tanks Program; and a report on recent Licensee Event Reports, NRC Notices of Violation and NRC Performance Indicators.
  3. Evening Session–(10/14/2014)–5:30 P.M. Committee member comments; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; receive informational presentations requested by the Committee from PG&E on topics relating to plant safety and operations, including a presentation by PG&E on the state of the plant including key events, highlights, and station activities; and a presentation on the Advanced Seismic Safety Studies for DCPP.
  4. Afternoon Session–(10/15/2014)–1:00 P.M. Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; consider further informational presentations from PG&E on topics relating to plant safety and operations, including an overview of Digital Control Systems including performance, history and upgrades; and a presentation on the Maintenance and Technical Training Update; wrap-up discussion by Committee members, and confirmation of future site visits, study sessions and meetings.

The DCISC's policy is to schedule its public meetings in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities. The Avila Lighthouse Suites and the Point San Luis Conference Facility are accessible facilities and hearing assistance devices are available upon request. 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 at (800) 439-4688 or by sending a written request to the DCISC office at 857 Cass Street, Ste. D., Monterey, CA 93940. Providing your request at least five business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.

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

The specific meeting agenda and the staff reports and materials regarding the above meeting agenda items will be available for public review commencing Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Reference Department of the Cal Poly Library in San Luis Obispo. The Committee makes every effort to make its public meetings accessible and to accommodate specialized equipment and other services useful to persons with disabilities. The Point San Luis Conference Facility is an accessible location and devices for attendees who may be hearing impaired are available.

The DCISC's policy is to schedule its public meetings in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities. The Avila Lighthouse Suites Point San Luis Conference Facility and 40 Acacia Avenue are wheelchair accessible facilities. 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 at (800) 439-4688 or by sending a written request to the DCISC office at 857 Cass Street, Ste. D., Monterey, CA 93940. Providing your request at least five business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.

The specific meeting agenda and the staff reports and materials regarding the above meeting agenda items will be available for public review at the Reference Department of the Cal Poly Library in San Luis Obispo. For further information, or if you plan to attend and need specialized accommodations, please contact Robert Wellington, Committee Legal Counsel, 857 Cass Street, Suite D, Monterey, California, 93940; telephone: 1-800-439-4688 or read the agenda on line by visiting the Committee's website atdcisc.org.

Dated: October 2, 2014.

Agenda

DCISC Agenda for the October 14–15, 2014 Public Meeting

Committee Members:

  • Robert J. Budnitz
  • Peter Lam
  • Per F. Peterson

Tuesday & Wednesday, October 14–15, 2014
Point San Luis Conference Center, Avila Lighthouse Suites, First & San Francisco Streets, Avila Beach, California

Public Meeting Agenda

Morning Session–10/14/2014–8:30 A.M.

I Call To Order–Roll Call

II Introductions

III Public Comments and Communications

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so now. The public may comment on any matter listed on the Agenda at the time the matter is being considered by the Committee. There will be a time limit of not more than five minutes for each speaker. 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. (Please Note: (a) The Committee may consider at any time requests to change the order of a listed agenda item; (b) 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.)

IV Consent Agenda

Routine items which the Committee can approve with a single motion and vote. A member may request that any item be placed on the regular agenda for separate consideration.

  1. Minutes of June 11–12, 2014, Meeting: Approve
  2. Minutes of August 8, 2014, Meeting & Teleconference: Approve

V Action Items

  1. DCISC 24th Annual Report on Safety of Diablo Canyon Operations; July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014: Discussion/Approval
  2. Update on Financial Matters and Committee Activities during 2014–2015: Discussion/Action
  3. Discussion of Open Items List: Discussion/Action

VI 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
  2. Documents Provided to the Committee

VII Staff –Consultant Reports & Receive, Approve and Authorize Transmittal of Fact-finding Reports to PG&E

  1. Consultant R. Ferman Wardell:
    Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of August 13–14, 2014 Fact Finding Report
  2. Consultant David C. Linnen:
    Fact-finding Topics; Reports on and Approval of June 24–25 and September 17–18, 2014 Fact Finding Reports,
    Approval of Section on Load Follow Update from the December 10–11, 2013 Fact Finding Report
  3. Legal Counsel Robert Wellington:
    Administrative, Regulatory and Legal Matters

VIII Correspondence

IX Adjourn Morning Meeting

Afternoon Session–10/14/2014–1:30 P.M.

X Reconvene for Afternoon Meeting

XI Committee Members' Comments

XII Public Comments and Communications

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so now. The public may comment on any matter listed on the Agenda at the time the matter is being considered by the Committee. There will be a time limit of not more than five minutes for each speaker. 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 Action Items (Cont'd)

  1. DCISC's Evaluation of Safety Issues for Bechtel Power Corporation's "Addendum to the Independent Third Party Final Technologies Assessment of Alternative Cooling Technologies or Modifications to the Existing Once-Through Cooling System for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant Addressing the Installation of Saltwater Cooling Towers in the South Parking Lot.": Discussion/Approval

XIV Information Items Before the Committee

  1. Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E Representatives
  1. Buried Pipes and Tanks Program
  2. Review of NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, and NRC Notices of Violations

XV Adjourn Afternoon Meeting

Evening Session–10/14/2014–5:30 P.M.

XVI Reconvene for Evening Meeting

XVII Committee Members' Comments

XVIII Public Comments and Communications

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so now. The public may comment on any matter listed on the Agenda at the time the matter is being considered by the Committee. There will be a time limit of not more than five minutes for each speaker. 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.

XVII Information Items Before the Committee (Cont'd)

  1. Presentation on the State of the Plant including Key Events, Highlights and Station Activities
  2. Advanced Seismic Safety Studies

XX Adjourn Evening Meeting

Public Tour–10/15/2014–8:00 A.M.

Public Tour of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to assemble at the PG&E Community Center
(Prior registration and security clearance required of all public participants.)

The Members of the Independent Safety Committee, accompanied by members of the public, will conduct a tour of certain accessible areas of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP).

Following the tour, or in the alternative if the tour must be cancelled for any reason, the Committee may convene an informal question and answer session at the PG&E Energy Education Center (formerly the PG&E Community Center), 6588 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo

Conclude Public Tour

Afternoon Session–10/15/2014–1:00 P.M.

XXI Reconvene for Afternoon Meeting

XXII Committee Members' Comments

XXIII Public Comments and Communications

Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so now. The public may comment on any matter listed on the Agenda at the time the matter is being considered by the Committee. There will be a time limit of not more than five minutes for each speaker. 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.

XXIV Information Items Before the Committee (Cont'd)

  1. Digital Control Systems: Overview, Performance, History, and Upgrades
  2. Maintenance and Technical Training Update

XXV 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

XXVI Adjournment of Seventy-eighth Public Meeting

The DCISC's policy is to schedule its public meetings in locations that are accessible to people with disabilities. The Avila Lighthouse Suites Point San Luis Conference Facility and 40 Acacia Avenue are wheelchair accessible facilities. 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 at (800) 439-4688 or by sending a written request to the DCISC office at 857 Cass Street, Ste. D., Monterey, CA 93940. Providing your request at least five business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.

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