Public Meeting

June 13-14, 2018
 

Notice of Public Meeting

The Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee Notice of Public Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 13, 2018, at 8:00 A.M. the members of the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee ("DCISC") will conduct an inspection tour of certain areas of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant ("DCPP"). This tour, which will take approximately four hours, was previously advertised to the public. Because the plant is an operating nuclear power plant the number of participants is limited and space will be assigned on the basis of prior reservations. 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 or other considerations preclude the public tour on February 7th, the DCISC may convene an informal 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 June 13–14, 2018, at the Avila Lighthouse Suites Point San Luis Conference Facility, located at First and San Francisco Streets, Avila Beach, California, a public meeting will be held by the DCISC in four separate sessions, at the times indicated, to consider the following matters:

  1. Afternoon Session: (06/13/2018)–1:30 P.M. Opening comments and remarks by Committee Members, receive public comments and communications to the Committee; review and approval of the Minutes of the February 7–8 and May 22, 2018, public meetings; discussion of administrative matters, including an update on financial matters and activities during 2018; review of the Open Items List; nomination and election of Chair and Vice Chair to serve for the July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 term; consider adopting a revision of DCISC Policy No. 2 "Accounting Procedures;" reports by Committee Members, technical consultants and legal counsel; scheduling of future public meetings and site visits; receive, approve and authorize transmittal of fact-finding reports to PG&E; and review of documents received.
  2. Evening Session: (06/13/2018)–5:30 P.M. Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; consider informational presentations requested by the Committee from PG&E on topics relating to plant safety and operations, including a report on the State of the Plant and key events, operational highlights and performance and station activities since the DCISC February 2018 public meeting, an update on long-term capital project planning under CPUC Decision D.18-01-022 including the Plant Investment Review process and an overview of the Project Review Working Group process and results of its analysis to date, and an update on the DCPP Employee Retention Plan under D.18-01-022 including ongoing efforts to retain sufficient numbers of qualified licensed Operations Department staff.
  3. Morning Session: (06/14/2018)–9:00 A.M. Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; receive informational presentations on topics relating to plant safety and operations including, an update on the status of NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, NRC Notices of Violation and issues raised by NRC inspectors, the results of the Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Project including an update on the status of PG&E's review of the tsunami hazard and risk at DCPP and its environs; and a presentation on a fact-finding visit by Committee Technical Consultant and approval of report and authorize its transmittal to PG&E
  4. Afternoon Session: (06/14/2018)–1:00 P.M. Committee member comments; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; receive informational presentation from PG&E on performance during the 20th refueling outage for Unit-2 (2R20) including key activities, performance indicators, results achieved and fuel and steam generator inspection results and open items; Committee discussion of a post-shutdown roles matric with reference to a potential post-shutdown role for the Committee and possible engagement, on an ad hoc basis, of a technical consultant to assist in identification of decommissioning issues; and wrap-up discussion by Committee Members.

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, June 11, 2018, 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.

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: June 3, 2018.

Agenda

DCISC Agenda for the June 13–14, 2018 Public Meeting

Committee Members:

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

Wednesday & Thursday, June 13–14, 2018
Point San Luis Conference Room
Avila Lighthouse Suites, First & San Francisco Streets
Avila Beach, California

Public Tour - 06/13/2018 - 7:30 A.M. – Noon

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

Public Meeting Agenda

This public meeting will be webcast in real time at: http://cal-span.org/unipage/index.php?site=slo-span&meeting=2266&owner=DCISC&point=DCISC . Note. This link will only be live during the meeting.

Afternoon Session: 06/13/2018–1:30 P.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.

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 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 February 7–8, 2018, Meeting: Approve
  2. Minutes of May 22, 2018 Public Meeting: Approve

V Action Items

  1. Update on Financial Matters and Committee Activities during 2018—Discussion/Action
  2. Discussion of Open Items List—Discussion/Action
  3. Nomination and Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019 Term—Discussion/Action
  4. Consider Adoption of a Revision to Committee Policy #2 "Accounting Procedures" to Regarding Electronic Deposits & Payments—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 Staff –Consultant Reports & Receive, Approve and Authorize Transmittal of Fact-finding Reports to PG&E

  1. Consultant Richard D. McWhorter Jr.: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of March 7–8, 2018 Fact Finding Report
  2. Consultant R. Ferman Wardell. Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of April 17–18, 2018 Fact Finding Reports
  3. Assistant Legal Counsel Robert W. Rathie: Administrative, Regulatory and Legal Matters

VIII Adjourn Afternoon Meeting

Evening Session: 06/13/2018–5:30 P.M.

IX Reconvene for Evening 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 Information Items Before the Committee

  1. Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E Representatives
  1. Presentation on the State of the Plant: including Key Events, Highlights and Station Activities since February 2018
  2. Update on Long-term Capital Project Planning under CPUC Decision D. 18-01-022 including the Plant Investment Review Process and an Overview of the Project Review Working Group Process and the Results of its Analysis to Date
  3. Update on the DCPP Employee Retention Plan under CPUC Decision D.18-01-022 including Ongoing Efforts to Retain Sufficient Numbers of Qualified Licensed Operations Department Staff.

XIII Adjourn Evening Meeting

Morning Session: 06/14/2018–9:00 A.M.

XIV Reconvene for Morning Meeting

XV Committee Member Comments

XVI 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.

XVII Information Items Before the Committee (Cont'd)

  1. Update on the Status of NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, NRC Notices of Violation and Issues Raised by NRC Resident Inspector
  2. Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessment Project Results including an Update on the Status of PG&E's Review of the Tsunami Hazard and Risk at DCPP and its Environs

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

  1. Richard McWhorter: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of the May 2–3, 2018 Fact Finding Report

XIX Adjourn Morning Meeting

Afternoon Session – 06/14/2018 – 1:00 P.M.

XX Reconvene for Afternoon Meeting

XXI Committee Member Comments

XXII 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.

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

  1. Performance during the 20th Refueling Outage for Unit-2 (2R20) including Key Activities, Performance Indicators, Results Achieved, Fuel and Steam Generator Inspection Results and Open Items

XXIV Informational Discussion By Committee Members & Consultants

  1. Committee Discussion of Post-Shutdown Role Matrix of Areas for Review with reference to 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—Discussion/Direction

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 Ninetieth 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.