Public Meeting

February 27–28, 2019
 
Archived Stream Agenda Packet
 

Notice of Public Meeting

The Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee Notice of Public Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 27–28, 2019, at the Pismo Lighthouse Suites Crow's Nest Conference Room, located at 2411 Price Street (2nd Floor), Pismo 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:

  1. Morning Session: (02/27/2019)–9:00 A.M. Opening comments and remarks; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; approve the Minutes of the DCISC's October 24–25, 2018 public meeting; discussion of administrative matters, including receipt of PG&E's response to the DCISC 28th Annual Report on the Safety of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Operations for the period July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018; an update on financial matters and activities; review of the Open Items List; reports by Committee Members, DCISC Technical Consultant and Assistant Legal Counsel; approve fact finding report and authorize its transmittal to PG&E; and scheduling of future fact-finding visits and public meetings and review of documents received.
  2. Afternoon Session: (02/27/2019)–1:30 P.M. Committee member comments; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; DCISC Technical Consultant report and approve fact finding report and authorize its transmittal to PG&E; receive informational presentation related to plant safety and operations requested by the Committee from PG&E, including the "State of the Plant" regarding key events, organizational changes, bankruptcy announcement, station activities since October 2018 including the cause and corrective actions for the December 2018 trip of Unit-2, and work scheduled during the 21st refueling outage for Unit-1; informational presentation by DCISC Chair Dr. Robert J. Budnitz concerning the Seismic Risk Analysis results; and adjourn to a closed session to consider a personnel matter pursuant to California Government Code §11126.
  3. Evening Session: (02/27/2019)–5:30 P.M. Committee member comments; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; receive informational presentations related to plant safety and operations requested by the Committee from PG&E, including an update on Emergency Preparedness Programs including results of the October 24, 2018 Evaluated Emergency Exercise and emergency preparedness following cessation of operations; and a presentation on Cybersecurity Programs for the protection of critical digital assets.
  4. Morning Session: (02/28/2019)–9:00 A.M. Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; receive further informational presentations requested by the Committee from PG&E relating to plant safety and operations, including an update on NRC Performance Indicators, recent Licensee Event Reports, NRC Notices of Violation, and issues raised by NRC Resident Inspectors; a presentation on the Quality Verification organization's perspective on plant performance, top issues, and the Quality Performance Assessment Report; and DCISC Technical Consultant report and approve fact-finding report and authorize its transmittal to PG&E.
  5. Afternoon Session: (02/28/2019)–1:00 P.M. Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; consider informational presentation from PG&E on a topic relating to plant safety and operations, including the results of the 2018 Operating Plan and key elements of the 2019 Operating Plan; discussion by the Committee of a potential role for the DCISC following expiration of the operating licenses, engagement of a consultant on an ad hoc basis to review decommissioning-related issues, consider correspondence to and from the DCISC on decommissioning-related matters, consider invitation extended to the DCISC by the Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel to make a presentation at the Panel's March 13, 2019 public meeting, and discuss future opportunities for cooperation between the DCISC and the Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel; wrap-up discussion by Committee members, and confirmation of future site visits, study sessions and public 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 Monday, February 25, 2019, at the Reference Department of the Cal Poly Library in San Luis Obispo and online at www.dcisc.org. For further information regarding the public meeting, 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 at www.dcisc.org.

Dated: February 17, 2019.

Agenda

DCISC Agenda for the February 27–28, 2019 Public Meeting

Committee Members:

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

Wednesday & Thursday, February 27–28, 2019
Crow's Nest Conference Room (2nd Floor)
2411 Price Street
Pismo Lighthouse Suites
Pismo Beach, California

This public meeting will be webcast in real time at: cal-span.org . Note. This link will only be live during the meeting.

Morning Session: 02/27/2019–9:00 A.M.

I Call To Order–Roll Call

II Introductions

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. This 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 Agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee. There will be a time limit for each 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 Approval of Minutes

  1. Minutes of October 24–25, 2018 Meeting: Accept

V Action Items

  1. Receive PG&E's Response to DCISC's 28th Annual Report on Safety of Diablo Canyon Operations; July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018: Accept
  2. Update on Financial Matters, Consultant Compensation and Committee Activities: 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; Agenda Items, Scheduling and Confirmation of Future Fact-finding Visits and Public Meetings
  2. Documents Provided to the Committee

VII Technical Consultant & Legal Counsel Reports; Receive, Approve and Authorize Transmittal of Fact-finding Reports to PG&E

  1. Richard D. McWhorter Jr.: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of November 7–8, 2018 Fact Finding Report.
  2. Robert Rathie: Administrative, Regulatory and Legal Matters

VIII Adjourn Morning Meeting

Afternoon Session: 02/27/2019–1:30 P.M.

IX Reconvene Afternoon Meeting

X Committee Member Comments

XI 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 Agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee. There will be a time limit established by the Presiding Officer 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.

XII Technical Consultant Reports & Receive, Approve and Authorize Transmittal of Fact-finding Reports to PG&E (Cont'd.)

  1. Ferman Wardell: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of the December 4–5, 2018 Fact Finding Report.

XIII Information Items Before the Committee

  1. Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E Representatives
  1. State of the Plant Update including Key Events, Highlights, Organizational Changes, Bankruptcy Announcement, and Station Activities since DCISC's October 2018 Public Meeting Including the Cause and Corrective Actions for the December 2018 Trip of Unit 2;and Work Scheduled During the 21st Refueling Outage for Unit-1 (1R21).

XIV Informational Presentation By a Committee Member

  1. Seismic Risk Analysis Results.
  1. Presentation by Dr. Robert J. Budnitz, DCISC Chair

XV Closed Session – Personnel Matter – (Govt. Code §11126).

XIII Adjourn Afternoon Meeting

Evening Session: 02/27/2019–5:30 P.M.

XVII Reconvene for Evening Meeting

XVIII Committee Member Comments

XIX 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 Agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee. There will be a time limit established by the Presiding Officer 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.

XX Information Items Before the Committee (Cont'd)

  1. Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E Representatives.
  1. Update on Emergency Preparedness Programs; Results of the October 24, 2018 Evaluated Emergency Exercise; and Emergency Preparedness Following Cessation of Operations.
  2. Cybersecurity Programs for the Protection of Critical Digital Assets.

XXI Adjourn Evening Meeting

Morning Session – 02/28/2019 – 9:00 A.M.

XXII Reconvene for Morning Meeting

XXIII Committee Member Comments

XXIV 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 Agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee. There will be a time limit established by the Presiding Officer 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.

XXV Informational Discussion by Committee Members & Consultants (Cont'd)

  1. Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E Representatives.
  1. Update on the Status of NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, NRC Inspection Reports and Notices of Violation, and Issues Raised by NRC Resident Inspectors.
  2. Quality Verification's Perspective on Plant Performance, Top Issues, Quality Performance Assessment Report.

XXVI Technical Consultant & Legal Counsel Reports; Receive, Approve and Authorize Transmittal of Fact-finding Reports to PG&E (Cont'd.)

  1. Richard D. McWhorter Jr.: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of January 23–24, 2019 Fact Finding Report.

XXVII Adjourn Morning Meeting

Afternoon Session – 02/28/2019 – 1:00 P.M.

XXXIII Reconvene for Afternoon Meeting

XXIX Committee Member Comments

XXX 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 Agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee. There will be a time limit established by the Presiding Officer 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.

XXXI Information Items Before the Committee (Cont'd)

  1. Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E Representatives.
  1. Results of the 2018 Operating Plan and Key Elements of the 2019 Operating Plan.

XXXII Informational Discussion By Committee Members & Consultants

  1. Committee Discussion of Options and a Potential Role for the DCISC After Expiration of the Operating Licenses for DCPP and the Possible Engagement, on an Ad Hoc Basis, of a Consultant to Assist in the Identification of Decommissioning-related Issues; Consider Correspondence to and from the DCISC on Decommissioning-related Matters; Consideration of an Invitation Extended to the DCISC by the Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel (DC DEP) for a DCISC Representative to Attend and to Make a Presentation at the DC DEP's March 13, 2019 Public Meeting in San Luis Obispo; and Discussion of Future Opportunities for Cooperation between the DC DEP and the DCISC Discussion/Direction

XXXIII 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

XXXIV Adjournment of Ninety-second 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 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 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 accommodation.