Public Meeting

February 7-8, 2018
 
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 7, 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 February 7–8, 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: (02/07/2018)–1:30 P.M. Opening comments and remarks; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; approve the Minutes of the DCISC's October 18–19, 2017 public meeting; discussion of administrative matters, including receipt of PG&E's response to the DCISC 27th Annual Report on the Safety of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Operations for the period July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017; an update on financial matters and activities; review of the Open Items List; reports by Committee Members and Technical Consultants; scheduling of future fact-finding visits and public meetings; review documents received; and approve fact finding reports and authorize their transmittal to PG&E.
  2. Evening Session: (02/07/2018)–6:00 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 the "State of the Plant" regarding key events, station activities, organizational changes, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operation's evaluation results, and a summary of station highlights and performance since October 2017, and an update on the status of the Joint Proposal to retire DCPP and on the Employee Retention Plan and efforts to retain qualified staff including licensed operators.
  3. Morning Session: (02/08/2018)–8:00 A.M. Comments by Committee members; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; a summary by a DCISC Technical Consultant of the NRC Staff Assessment and of a Technical Evaluation by Taylor Engineering of the flooding hazard due to tsunamis; 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, the NRC 95001 Inspection related to a White finding, and issues raised by NRC Resident Inspectors, and a presentation on the results of the 2017 Operating Plan and key elements of the 2018 Operating Plan; approve fact-finding report and authorize its transmittal to PG&E; report by Assistant Legal Counsel on administrative and regulatory matters, and discussion by the Committee of a potential role for the DCISC following expiration of the operating licenses.
  4. Afternoon Session: (02/08/2018)–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 the handling and disposal of damaged spent fuel, and an overview of training in the use of FLEX equipment including a representative training video; 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 5, 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: January 28, 2018.

Agenda

DCISC Agenda for the February 7–8, 2018 Public Meeting

Committee Members:

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

Wednesday & Thursday, February 7–8, 2018
Point San Luis Conference Room
Avila Lighthouse Suites, First & San Francisco Streets, Avila Beach, California

Public Tour - 02/07/2018 - 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

Public Meeting Agenda

This public meeting will be webcast in real time at: slo-span.org and through www.dcisc.org. Note. This link will only be live during the meeting.

Afternoon Session: 02/07/2018–1:30 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. 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 18–19, 2017, Meeting: Approve

V Action Items

  1. Receive PG&E's Response to DCISC's 27th Annual Report on Safety of Diablo Canyon Operations; July 1, 2016- June 30, 201: Acceptance
  2. Update on Financial Matters, & 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-findings and Public Meetings
  2. Documents Provided to the Committee

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

  1. Ferman Wardell: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of the October 30–31, 2017, November 13–14, 2017 Fact Finding Reports
  2. Richard D. McWhorter Jr.: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of December 12–13, 2017 Fact Finding Report

VIII Adjourn Afternoon Meeting

Evening Session: 02/07/2018–6:00 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. State of the Plant Update including Key Events, Highlights, Organizational Changes, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations Evaluation Results, and Station Activities since DCISC's October 2017 Public Meeting
  2. Update on the Status of the Joint Proposal and Employee Retention Plan Including Efforts to Retain Qualified Staff including Licensed Operators

XIII Adjourn Evening Meeting

Morning Session: 02/08/2018–8:00 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 Technical Consultant Report Report & Committee Discussion

Richard D. McWhorter Jr.
Brief Summary of the NRC Staff Assessment and the Technical Evaluation by Taylor Engineering of the Flooding Hazard Due to a Tsunami

XVIII Information Items Before the Committee (Cont'd.)

  1. Update on the Status of NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, NRC Notices of Violation, the NRC's 95001 Inspection, and Issues Raised by the NRC Resident Inspectors
  2. Results of the 2017 Operating Plan and Key Elements of the 2018 Operating Plan

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

  1. Ferman Wardell: Fact-finding Topics; Report on and Approval of the January 18–19, 2018 Fact Finding Report

XX Legal Counsel Report & Committee Discussion

  1. Robert Rathie: Administrative, Regulatory and Legal Matters including Discussion of a Potential Role for the Committee after Expiration of the Operating Licenses: Discussion/Direction

XXI Adjourn Morning Meeting

Afternoon Session – 02/08/2018 – 1:00 P.M.

XXII Reconvene for Afternoon 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 Information Items Before the Committee (Cont'd)

  1. Handling and Disposal of Damaged Spent Fuel
  2. Overview of Training in the Use of FLEX Equipment Including a Representative Training Video

II 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

XXIV Adjournment of Eighty–ninth 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.