Public Meeting

February 18 - 19, 2026
 
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Notice of Public Meeting

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 18-19, 2026, at the Avila Lighthouse Suites Point San Luis Conference Room 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 noon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Comments received after that will be addressed during the item or at the end of the meeting subject to the time limit for public comment. Each session will include comments by the Committee Members and an opportunity for members of the public to address remarks to the Committee.

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1.         Morning Session - (02/18/2026) - 9:00 a.m.  Opening comments; receive public comments and communications to the Committee, public outreach, site visits to Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP), other Committee activities, scheduling and confirmation of future fact-finding visits and public meetings, documents provided to the Committee; receive informational presentations requested by the Committee of PG&E related to plant safety and operations, including the State of the Plant including organizational changes, past and future activities, power history, results of refueling outage 2R25, significant equipment issues including Unit 1 feedwater heater leak, human performance issues, and other station activities since the DCISC's October 2025 public meeting, update on the status of NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, NRC Inspection Reports and Notices of Violation, open issues raised by NRC resident inspectors, status of cross-cutting issues matrix, current and future license amendment requests and other regulatory issues; and report by Committee Technical Consultant on and approval of fact finding visit to DCPP conducted on December 2-3, 2025.

2.         Afternoon Session - (02/18/2026) - 1:15 p.m.  Committee member comments; receive public comments and communications to the Committee; receive informational presentations requested by the Committee of PG&E related to plant safety and operations, including an update on planning for extended operations including status of license renewal and state and local permitting, project planning and staffing;  reports by Committee Technical Consultants on and approval of fact finding visits to DCPP conducted on December 15-16, 2025, and January 20-21, 2026, and review of the Minutes of October  22-23, 2025 public meeting.

            3.         Evening Session - (02/19/2026) - 5:00 p.m. Committee member comments; receive informational presentation requested by the Committee of PG&E on PG&E's evaluation of and response to Recommendations made by the DCISC's Seismic Review Team included as Recommendations P/SRT-1 through P/SRT-9 in the Committee's 35th Annual Report, and receive public comments and communications to the Committee.

            4.         Morning Session - (02/19/2026) - 8:15 a.m.  Committee member comments; receive and discuss PG&E's Response to DCISC 35th Annual Report on the Safety of Diablo Canyon Operations: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, including a discussion with the Seismic Review Team concerning PG&E's response to Recommendations P/SRT-1 thru P/SRT-9; Committee discussion of regulatory and administrative matters including funding for current and future activities, consideration of Committee Policies on DCPP Emergencies and a Process Map for addressing Recommendations, Concerns, Conclusions, and Observations, ratification of two Agreements for Consulting Services, review of Committee Open Items List and report on status of Committee recommendations, and wrap-up discussion by Committee members and confirmation of future site visits, study sessions and public meetings.

            5.         NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that on February 19, 2026, starting at 11:30 a.m. the Members of the DCISC will conduct an inspection tour of certain accessible areas of 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 was limited and space has been assigned on the basis of prior reservation taken on a first-come, first-served basis.  Prior clearance of all public attendees is required in compliance with rules of the NRC. In the alternative if security considerations preclude the public tour on February 19th, the DCISC may convene an informal presentation and question and answer session at the Point San Luis Conference  Room, First and San Francisco Streets, Avila Beach, CA.

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 16, 2026, at the Special Collections and Archives 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 Rathie, Committee Assistant Legal Counsel, 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 8, 2026

Agenda

DCISC Agenda for the next Public Meeting

 

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

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Wednesday & Thursday, February 18-19, 2026
Point San Luis Conference Room
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: Webinar ID: 823 6111 8509
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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 webinar ID given above or by calling any of the phone numbers 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 Noon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. 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 public commenter. A time limit for each public commenter will be announced during every session. For any public commenter(s) who previously requested and at the discretion of the presiding officer were granted additional time an announcement will be made at the beginning of the session. Public commenters will not be recognized more than once during public comments on matters not on the agenda or during consideration of an agenda item but may be called upon subsequently to respond to questions from the Committee. Public commenters may not cede time to other public commenters.


Morning Session - 02/18/2026 - 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 or electronic material, pictures, etc., must be provided to the Committee's Legal Counsel for this purpose. Those persons making public comments are requested and encouraged to provide copies of any prepared written materials or electronic media they intend to use in their remarks to the Legal Counsel's office prior to addressing remarks to the Committee and in sufficient time such that they may be distributed. 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 will be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer as announced at the beginning of this session. 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  DISCUSSION, DIRECTION AND ACTION, AS APPROPRIATE, BY THE COMMITTEE, CONSULTANTS & COUNSEL

  1. Public Outreach, Site Visits to Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP), Other Committee Activities; Scheduling and Confirmation of Future Fact-Finding Visits and Public Meetings;
    Documents Provided to the Committee.

V    INFORMATION ITEMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E:

  1. State of the Plant Update including Organizational Changes, Significant Past and Future Plant Activities, Power History, Results of Refueling Outage 2R25, Significant Equipment Issues Including Unit 1 Feedwater Heater Leak, Significant Human Performance Issues, and Other Station Activities since the DCISC's October  2025 Public Meeting.
  2. Update on the Status of NRC Performance Indicators, Licensee Event Reports, NRC Inspection Reports and Notices of Violation, Open Issues Raised by NRC Resident Inspectors, Status of Cross-Cutting Issues Matrix, Current and Future License Amendment Requests, and Other Significant Regulatory Issues/Requests.

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

  1. Consultant Richard McWhorter:
    Fact-finding Topics; Report on and approval of December 2-3, 2025 Fact Finding Report.

VII     ADJOURN MORNING MEETING


Afternoon Session - 02/18/2026 - 1:15 P.M.

VIII  RECONVENE FOR AFTERNOON MEETING

IX  COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS

X  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 will be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer as announced at the beginning of this session. 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.

XI  INFORMATION ITEMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E:

  1. Update on Planning for Extended Operations including Status of License Renewal, State and Local Permitting, Project Planning and Staffing.

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

  1. Consultant Lisa Darden:
    Fact-finding Topics; Report on and approval of December 15-16, 2025 Fact Finding Report
  2. Consultant Richard McWhorter:
    Fact-finding Topics; Report on and approval of January 20-21, 2026 Fact Finding Report

XIII  ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

XIV  ADJOURN AFTERNOON MEETING


Evening Session - 02/18/2026 - 5:00 P.M.

XV   RECONVENE FOR EVENING MEETING

XVI    COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS

XVII    INFORMATION ITEMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

Informational Presentations Requested by the Committee of PG&E:

  1. PG&E Evaluations of and Response to Recommendations Made by the DCISC's Seismic Review Team Included as Recommendations P/SRT-1 through P/SRT-9 in the DCISC's 35th Annual Report.

XVIII PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

The public may comment on the matter listed on this evening's agenda immediately following the time the matter is considered by the Committee. Anyone wishing to address the Committee on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so following comments on the matter on the agenda.. There will be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer as announced at the beginning of this session. 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.

XIX   ADJOURN EVENING MEETING


Morning Session - 02/19/2026 - 8:15 A.M.

XX    RECONVENE FOR MORNING MEETING

XXI    COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS

XXII   DISCUSSION, DIRECTION AND ACTION, AS APPROPRIATE, BY THE COMMITTEE, CONSULTANTS & COUNSEL (Cont'd.)

  1. Receive and Discuss PG&E's Response as Supplemented to DCISC 35th Annual Report on the Safety of Diablo Canyn Nuclear Power Plant Operations: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, Including a Discussion with the DCISC Seismic Review Team of PG&E's Response as Supplemented to Recommendations P/SRT-1 through P/SRT-9.
  2. Regulatory and Administrative Matters Including Funding for Committee's Current and Future Activities, and Consideration of Committee Policies on Committee Response to DCPP Emergencies and a Process Map for Committee Recommendations, Concerns, Conclusions and Observations, Ratification of Agreements for Consulting Services with Mr. Richard St. Onge and Dr. G. Kenneth Koves, and Other Committee Discussion.
  3. Review of the Open Items List and Status of Recommendations.

XVIII   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 will be a time limit for each topic and/or speaker as designated by the presiding officer as announced at the beginning of this session. 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.

XIX  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.


XX  Public Tour - 02/19/2026 - 11:30 A.M.

PUBLIC TOUR OF DIABLO CANYON NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TO ASSEMBLE FOR REGISTRATION

PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE AND PG&E: POINT SAN LUIS CONFERENCE ROOM
(Prior registration and security clearance required of all public tour participants)  
    
The Members of the Independent Safety Committee accompanied by members of the public will conduct a tour of the power plant.

In the alternative if the tour must be cancelled for any reason the committee may convene an informal question and answer session.

XXI  ADJOURNMENT OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTH PUBLIC MEETING

Upon conclusion of the tour.

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 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.