* NRC's Project Manager for Oyster Creek is Mr. Peter Tam, at 301-415-1451.

February 24, 2008

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February 21, 2008

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February 11, 2008

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June 30, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-06-28] IR 05000219-07-404, on 05/23/2007; Oyster Creek Generating Station; Inspection of Additional Security Measures for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (RAMQC) ML071720072 2007-06-19 8 05000219 DPR-016 IR-07-404 2007-06-19 2007-06-27 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I 475 ALLENDALE ROAD KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406-1415 June 19, 2007 Mr. Christopher M. Crane President and CNO AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 200 Exelo

* [2007-06-27] 2007/05/22-Limited Appearance Statement submitted by Beverly M. Carle on behalf of the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley, Ocean County, NJ ML071700528 2007-05-22 3 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13786 2007-05-22 2007-06-26 2007-06-18 1?à5 1378'6 Beverly M. Carle Township Clerk 627 Pinewald/Keswick Road P.O. Box B Bayville, NJ 08721 Email: townshipclerk@twp.berkeley.nj,.us Phone: 732-244-7400 ext.205 Fax: 732-244-3428 732-505

June 23, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-06-23] 2007/05/31-Limited Appearance Statement of Charles Hassler ML071650059 2007-05-31 2 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13767 2007-05-31 2007-06-22 2007-06-13 TM5 137L-7 Submitted remarks of DOCKETED Charles Hassler USNRC Business Agent, Local 94 June 13, 2007 (11:1Oam) as OFFICE OF SECRETARY Testimony at the ASLB Hearing RULEMAKINGS AND held ADJUDICA

* [2007-06-23] 2007/05/31-Limited Appearance Statement of Grace Costanzo ML071650057 2007-05-31 1 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 12765 2007-05-31 2007-06-22 2007-06-13 13 7137 5- DOCKETED USNRC June 13, 2007 (11:1Oarn) TO: THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF SECRETARY Hearing: May 31, 2007 RULEMAKINGS AND Ocean County Administration Bldg. ADJUDICATIONS

* [2007-06-23] 2007/05/31-Limited Appearance Statement of Joseph J. Mangano ML071650053 2007-05-31 6 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13763 2007-05-31 2007-06-22 2007-06-13 R45 /3 743 DOCKETED USNRC June 13, 2007 (11:1Oamn) OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF Docket No. 50-219-LR RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION AND CANCER NEAR THE OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR

* [2007-06-23] 2007/05/31-Limited Appearance Statement of Richard P. Fuller ML071650054 2007-05-31 1 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13764 2007-05-31 2007-06-22 2007-06-13 RA5 1374,4 The Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant should not be relicensed for several reasons. First, our country already has more than 70,0009,tons of accumulated waste to dispose of with no truly saf

* [2007-06-23] 2007/05/31-Limited Appearance Statement of Ruth Metz ML071650058 2007-05-31 1 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13766 2007-05-31 2007-06-22 2007-06-13 AMERGEN ENERGY COMPANY, LLC O"STER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION LICENSE RENEWAL USE THIS FORM TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN LIMITED APPEARANCE STATEMENT TO THE LICENSING BOARD. DATE: Y/) NOTE TO: Judg

* [2007-06-23] 2007/05/31-Limited Appearance Statement submitted on behalf of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and its Director, John P. Kelly ML071650060 2007-05-31 3 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13768 2007-05-31 2007-06-22 2007-06-13 Statement of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders John P. Kelly, Freeholder Director May 31, 2007 Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Limited Appearance Meeting Ocean Co

* [2007-06-23] 2007/06/07-Notice of Withdrawal.of Michele R. Donato ML071660277 2007-06-07 5 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13778 2007-06-07 2007-06-22 2007-06-07 RA)5',137 DOCKETED USNRC June 7, 2007 (4:10pm) OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND -ADJUDICATIONS STAFF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENS

* [2007-06-22] 2007/06/11-Oyster Creek - Letter from Mary C. Baty to Administrative Judges enclosing Supplement 10 to the Hearing File Index ML071630047 2007-06-11 5 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-849-03-LR RAS 13744 2007-06-11 2007-06-21 2007-06-12 June 11, 2007 E. Roy Hawkens, Chair Administrative Judge Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: T-3F23 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Paul

* [2007-06-22] 2007/06/19-LB Memorandum and Order (Denying AmerGen's Motion for Summary Disposition) ML071700768 2007-06-19 16 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13788 2007-06-19 2007-06-21 2007-06-19 1 See AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Motion for Summary Disposition on Citizens' Drywell Contention (Mar. 30, 2007) [hereinafter AmerGen Summary Disposition Motion]. The NRC Staf

* [2007-06-20] E-Mail: (PA) The Consolidated Record for Consistency Appeals Under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) ML071620386 2007-05-24 5 05000219 TAC MC7625 2007-05-24 2007-06-19 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE cy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fO Washington, O.C. 20230 OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL May 24, 2007 VIA U.S. MAIL AND TELEFAX [(202) 739-3001] Mr. Kenneth A.

* [2007-06-19] 4/25/2007 - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Petitioner v. U.S. NRC; Docket No. 07-2271 ML071510420 2007-04-25 28 05000219 07-2271 2007-04-25 2007-06-18 JON S. CORZINE Governor State of New Jersey OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF LAW 25 M4ARKET STREET PO Box 093 TRENTON, NJ 08625-0093 STUART RABNER Attorney General April 2

* [2007-06-19] 5/18/2007 - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection v. U.S. NRC, No. 07-2271 (3rd Cir.) ML071510417 2007-05-18 3 05000219 07-2271 2007-05-18 2007-06-18 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION t !WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 18, 2007 OFFiCE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL Marcia M. Waldron, Clerk United States Court of Appeals For the Third Circuit 21400 United States C

* [2007-06-19] 5/8/2007 - NJ Department of Environmental Protection v. NRC; AmerGen Energy Company, LLC; No. 07-2271 ML071510418 2007-05-08 4 05000219 07-2271 2007-05-08 2007-06-18 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 MO gNS L AW Tel: 202.739.3000 COUNSELORS AT LAW Fax: 202.739.3001 www.morganlewis.com Brad Fagg Partner 202.739.5191 bfagg@morganiewis.com

June 16, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-06-16] Oyster Creek Generating Station, 10 CFR 50.46 Annual Report ML071580651 2007-06-07 8 05000219 DPR-016 2130-07-20499 2007-06-07 2007-06-15 1 OCFR50.46 June 7,2007 21 30-07-20499 US. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Oyster Creek Generating Station Facility Operating License No. DPR-16 NRC Do

* [2007-06-16] Y020070107 - Request for Information Regarding the Re-Licensing of Oyster Creek and the Possible Terrorist Attack, Particularly from the Air ML071380306 2007-05-08 3 05000219 DPR-016 TAC MD5536 Y020070107 2007-05-08 2007-06-15 ML071520259+ Original Due Date: 05/29/2007 Ticket Number: 020070107 Document Date: 05/08/2007 NRR Received Date: 05/14/2007 From: TACs: MD5536 Jim Dyer To: *** YELLOW *** Russell Goyette For Sign

* [2007-06-16] Y020070107 - Request for Information Regarding the Re-Licensing of Oyster Creek and the Possible Terrorist Attack, Particularly from the Air ML071520267 2007-06-11 4 05000219 DPR-016 TAC MD5536 Y020070107 2007-06-11 2007-06-15 ML071520259+ June 11, 2007 Mr. Russell W. Goyette 7 Strathmere Street Waretown, NJ 08758-2651 Dear Mr. Goyette: On behalf of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), I am responding to your

* [2007-06-16] Y020070107 - Request for Information Regarding the Re-Licensing of Oyster Creek and the Possible Terrorist Attack, Particularly from the Air ML071520259 2007-06-15 ML071380306+ ML071520267+ FNWEBNAVIGATE=1.0 SYSTEMTYPE=MEZZANINE DOCUMENTID=071520259 STARTPAGE=1 LIBRARYNAME= ML_adams^hqntad01

* [2007-06-15] Oyster Creek Retake Exam Misc Correspondence ML071350597 2007-02-21 1 05000219 DPR-016 2130-07-20463 2007-02-21 2007-06-14 AmerGen. An Exelon Company ArnerCen Energy Company www.exeloncorp.com Oyster Creek US Route g South, PO. Box 388 forked River, NJ 08731-0388 February 21,, 2007 21 30-07-20463 Mr. Samuel J. Collins, Regio

* [2007-06-14] 2007/05/31-Transcript of Limited Appearance Statements (Session I), Toms River, NJ; pp. 1 - 73 ML071580352 2007-05-31 75 05000219 50-219-LR NRC-1597 RAS 13724 2007-05-31 2007-06-13 2007-06-07 \àr3t'Jt Official Transcript of Proceedings NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Title: Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Limited Appearance Docket Number: 50-219-LR DOCKETED USNRC June

* [2007-06-14] 2007/05/31-Transcript of Limited Appearance Statements (Session II), Toms River, NJ; pp. 1 - 63 ML071590136 2007-05-31 65 05000219 50-219-LR NRC-1597 RAS 13733 2007-05-31 2007-06-13 2007-06-08 ¦ ?As t3733 Official Transcript of Proceedings NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Title: Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Limited Appearance Docket Number: 50-219-LR Location: Toms Ri

* [2007-06-14] 4/30/2007 - Service of Petition for Review for NJ Dept Env Prot vs. NRC, Docket No. 07-2271 ML071510413 2007-04-30 5 05000219 07-2271 50-0219-LR 2007-04-30 2007-06-13 OFFICE OF THE CLERK UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS Marcia M. Waldron FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT Telephone Clerk 21400 United States Courthouse 267-299-4959 601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-1790 www.ca3.u

* [2007-06-12] 2007/05/08-E-mail from Michele Donato to Richard Webster commending him for his efforts in keeping the issues clear and direct regarding the Oyster Creek proceeding ML071520065 2007-05-08 5 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13708 2007-05-08 2007-06-11 2007-05-08 Hea~rring oc et - RE: Oyster Creek - Docket No. 50-0219-LR Page I TV-15 /37643 From: "Michele Donato" To: "'Richard Webster"' ,

* [2007-06-12] 2007/05/22-Limited Appearance Statement of Blanche R. Krubner, President, League of Women Voters of Ocean County, Nj ML071550298 2007-05-22 1 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13714 2007-05-22 2007-06-11 2007-06-01 35 7/Lf- LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of Ocean County, NJ Democraey 1s -arot a Spectator Syrt 3 West Connecticut Concourse Jackson NJ 08527 Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Office of the Secretary Ru

* [2007-06-12] G. Meyer Email Received from R. Conte on Concerns on Drywell Shell Thickness ML071560432 2007-05-24 2 05000219 2007-05-24 2007-06-11 From: Richard Conte To: Glenn Meyer; rwebsterQ kinoy.rutgers.edu Date: 05/24/2007 9:32:48 AM Subject: YOUR CONCERNS ON DRWYWELL SHELL THICKNESS Mr. Webster, last night at the Oyster Creek Annual Assessment meeting, you expere

* [2007-06-12] G. Meyer Rcvd. Second May 24, 2007 Email from R. Webster on Your Concerns on Drywell Shell Thickness with April 20, 2007 Technical Evaluation Attached ML071560473 2007-05-24 15 05000219 2007-05-24 2007-06-11 From: "Richard Webster" To: Date: 05/24/2007 12:50:56 PM Subject: "Glenn Meyer" , Re: YOUR CONCERNS ON DRWYWELL SHELL THICKNESS Here is the other document. Richard We

* [2007-06-12] G. Meyer Received Email from R. Webster on "Conference Call on 05/24/07 Re: Oyster Creek Operability" ML071560470 2007-05-25 4 05000219 2007-05-25 2007-06-11 From: "Richard Webster" crwebsterQ kinoy.rutgers.edu> To: Date: Subject: "Glenn Meyer" , cRRB1 Qnrc.gov>, "Richard Conte" cRJCQnrc.gov> 05/25/2007 1 0:58: 12 AM Conference call on 5/24/07 Re: Oyster Creek operabi

* [2007-06-12] G. Meyer Recvd. Email from Mr. R. Webster on Your Concerns on Drywell Shell Thickness ML071560488 2007-05-24 17 05000219 2007-05-24 2007-06-11 From: To: Date: Subject: "Richard Webster" crwebster Q kinoy.rutgers.edu> "Glenn Meyer" cGW M Q nrc.gov>, cRJC Q nrc.gov> 05/24/2007 1 1 :06:53 AM Re: YOUR CONCERNS ON DRWYWELL SHELL THICKNESS Thanks for your e-mail. As discu

June 9, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-06-08] 05/23/2007 Feedback Forms, List of Attendees, & Final Slides from the Oyster Creek 2007 Annual Assessment Meeting (AAM) ML071520436 2007-05-23 28 05000219 2007-05-23 2007-06-07 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COM MLSSlOl NRC PUBLIC MEETING FEEDBACK Category 1 Aeeting Meeting late: 05/23/2007 ~- - Title: NRC Annual Assessment Meeting of Oyster Creek ~~ ~ __ - - - ~~ n order to better serve the public, we need

* [2007-06-07] 2007/05/23 - Summary of Annual Assessment Meeting with Amergen, to Present NRC's Assessment of the Safety Performance of the Oyster Creek Generating Station for the Calendar Year 2006 ML071510055 2007-05-30 2 05000219 DPR-016 2007-05-30 2007-06-06 May 30, 2007 MEETING SUMMARY LICENSEE: AMERGEN ENERGY COMPANY, LLC FACILITY: OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF THE MAY 2007 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT MEETING WITH AMERGEN On May 23, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., the N

* [2007-06-07] 06/04/2007 Public Meeting with ASME to Discuss Pump Inservice Testing Issues-ASME Presentation ML071570058 2007-06-04 50 2007-06-04 2007-06-06 1 IST Pump Issues ASME/NRC Meeting June 4, 2007 NRC Offices 2 Attendees - OM Presenters Bob Parry, ASME OM Chair, FPLE Seabrook Tom Ruggiero, OM Member, ISTB Chair, Amergen Energy Oyster Creek Wavel Justice, OM Member, ISTB Secretary,

* [2007-06-06] 2007/05/11-Letter from Mary C. Baty to Administrative Judges enclosing Supplement 9 to the Hearing File Index, Privilege Log, Declaration of Pao-Tsin Kuo, and Affidavit of Donnie J. Ashley ML071310311 2007-05-11 9 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13603 2007-05-11 2007-06-05 2007-05-11 May 11, 2007 E. Roy Hawkens, Chair Administrative Judge Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: T-3F23 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Paul B

* [2007-06-06] 2007/05/29-Limited Appearance Statement of Joyce Kuschwara ML071500547 2007-05-29 2 05000219 DPR-016 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13698 2007-05-29 2007-06-05 2007-05-29 HearingDocket - request to speak at meeting PA5, 136,9 68 From: Joyce Kuschwara To: , Date: Tue, May 29, 2

* [2007-06-06] 2007/05/30-Limited Appearance Statement of Edward Stroup ML071500537 2007-05-30 2 05000219 DPR-016 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13699 2007-05-30 2007-06-05 2007-05-30 1,Hea~ringD6c-k'e-t - M'ay 31 fhe6aring I 5-ag eà 17) -- 3------- From: To: Date: Subject: Ed Stroup Wed, May 30, 200

* [2007-06-05] 2007/05/16-Oyster Creek - NRC Staff Answer to AmerGen's Motion to Strike Citizens' Response to NRC Staff's Summary Disposition Answer ML071370101 2007-05-16 6 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13619 2007-05-16 2007-06-04 2007-05-17 May 16, 2007 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of ) ) AMERGEN ENERGY COMPANY, LLC ) Docket No.

* [2007-06-05] 2007/05/25-Request submitted by David J. McKeon to make a Limited Appearance Statement on behalf of Freeholder Director John P. Kelly ML071490321 2007-05-25 1 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13692 2007-05-25 2007-06-04 2007-05-25 Maàj 25 07 11:50a Ocean C'ounts Planning 732-831-7990 p. 2 DONALD P. BERTRAND, CHAIRMAN RICHARD WORK, VICE CHAIRMAN JOHN P. KELLY, FREEHOLDER DIRECTOR GERRY P. LITTLE, FREEHOLDER RONALD A. LOTRE

* [2007-06-05] 2007/05/25-Request submitted by Deputy Mayor, David Most to make a Limited Appearance Statement on behalf of the Lacey Township committee ML071490190 2007-05-25 2 05000219 DPR-016 50-219-LR RAS 13693 2007-05-25 2007-06-04 2007-05-25 HearingDocket - Fwd: Page 1 1 nThs 13 (e3 From: To: Date: Subject: Debra Wolf HearingDocket Fri, May 25, 2007 3:00 PM Fwd: Received today. >>> 5/25/2007 2:08

* [2007-06-05] 2007/05/29-Letter from Annette L. Vietti-Cook to the Honorable Leonard T. Connors, Jr; The Honorable Christopher J. Connors; and the Honorable Brian E. Rumpf in Response to their letter dated 05/04/07 (attached) ML071500325 2007-05-29 5 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13700 2007-05-29 2007-06-04 2007-05-30 SECRETARY UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 The Honorable Leonard T. Connors, Jr. The Honorable Christopher J. Connors The Honorable Brian E. Rumpf State of

June 2, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-06-02] Oyster Creek - Additional Information - License Amendment Request No. 315, "Application of Alternative Source Term." ML071310211 2007-06-01 ML071310213+ ML071310215+ FNWEBNAVIGATE=1.0 SYSTEMTYPE=MEZZANINE DOCUMENTID=071310211 STARTPAGE=1 LIBRARYNAME= ML_adams^hqntad01

* [2007-06-01] 2007/05/23-Limited Appearance Statement of Marianne P. Clemente ML071440211 2007-05-23 2 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13688 2007-05-23 2007-05-31 2007-05-23 HearingDocket- PUBLIC HEARING -OYSTER CREEK - MAY 31, 2~00i Pag~~~ HearingDocket - PUBLIC HEARING - OYSTER" CREEK - MAY 31, 2007 Page f-11 R45$ /3b 90 DOCKETED USNRC From: marianne clemente

* [2007-05-31] 2007/05/11-NRC Staff Answer to AmerGen's Motion to Strike Citizens' Summary Disposition Answer ML071340019 2007-05-11 9 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13600 2007-05-11 2007-05-30 2007-05-14 May 11, 2007 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of ) ) AMERGEN ENERGY COMPANY, LLC ) Docket No.

* [2007-05-31] 2007/05/17-Citizens' Opposition to AmerGen Motion to Strike ML071430579 2007-05-17 9 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13683 2007-05-17 2007-05-30 2007-05-17 k kft 3(à l 33 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD Before Administrative Judges: E. Roy Hawkens, C

* [2007-05-31] 2007/05/18-Limited Appearance Statement of Paula Gotsch ML071420544 2007-05-18 2 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13679 2007-05-18 2007-05-30 2007-05-22 Heair~igDocket -Fwd: Speaking sign up for aft. Session, May 31 Hearing -Pg 7 age R4S 13/o7 6/ From: Debra Wolf To: HearingDocket Date: Tue, May 22, 2007 8:54 AM Subject: Fwd:

* [2007-05-31] 2007/05/22-Limited Appearance Statement of Joseph Mangano ML071420542 2007-05-22 2 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13680 2007-05-22 2007-05-30 2007-05-22 HearingDocket - Request to make an oral statement, May 31 meeting -in New Jersey From: To: Date: Tue, May 22, 2007 10:54 AM Subject:

* [2007-05-31] 2007/05/22-Limited Appearance Statement of William White ML071430207 2007-05-22 2 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13681 2007-05-22 2007-05-30 2007-05-22 R71 5 /1354:S!/ Page 1 of I HearingDocket - ASLBP 06-844-010LR Oyster Creek From: "william white" To: . Date: 05/22/2007 1:30 PM Subject: ASLBP 06-

* [2007-05-30] Y020070097 - Oyster Creek Drywell Corrosion - Expert Review Findings ML071410363 2007-05-23 2 05000219 TAC MD5487 Y020070097 2007-05-23 2007-05-29 ML071410358+ May 23, 2007 Dr. Jill Lipoti Director, Division of Environmental Safety and Health P.O. Box 424 Trenton, NJ 08625-0424 SUBJECT: OYSTER CREEK DRYWELL INDEPENDENT REVIEW FINDINGS Dear Dr. Lipo

* [2007-05-30] Y020070097 - Oyster Creek Drywell Corrosion - Expert Review Findings ML071280626 2007-04-26 9 05000219 TAC MD5487 Y020070097 2007-04-26 2007-05-29 ML071410358+

* [2007-05-30] Y020070097 - Oyster Creek Drywell Corrosion - Expert Review Findings ML071410358 2007-05-29 ML071280626+ ML071410363+ FNWEBNAVIGATE=1.0 SYSTEMTYPE=MEZZANINE DOCUMENTID=071410358 STARTPAGE=1 LIBRARYNAME= ML_adams^hqntad01

May 31, 2007

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Oyster Creek meeting geared to industry insiders
Patricia A. Miller, Tri-Town News (NJ)

The writer is a managing editor with Greater Media Newspapers. She attended the May 23 public meeting where NRC discussed Oyster Creek's performance last year. But the specialized language used by NRC hindered, rather than helped, public understanding: "White finding. Resource loading. Cross-cutting. Action matrix. Degraded cornerstone. Welcome to the mind-numbing world of nuclear plant corporate-speak." Blanche Krubner, president of the Ocean County League of Women Voters was there: "They were talking to each other as insiders. They didn't explain it to the public. Too many acronyms. We are not all insiders. They were talking code." Janet Tauro, a founding member of the citizens group Grandmothers, Mothers and More for Energy Safety, compared the meeting to a Kabuki play. NRC officials offered "set-up" questions to Oyster Creek representatives, Tauro said. "It's like setting them up so they could answer so positively about the great things they are doing," she said.

Ms. Miller notes a February 13, 2006 screw-up that seems like it should have been discussed at a meeting like this: "... a hydrogen denotation occurred in the plant's off-gas system. AmerGen initially said the problem was an equipment-related mishap, not operator error. But the NRC found that Oyster Creek control room personnel had received and reset the high hydrogen alarm SEVEN times during a two- hour period before the detonation, yet failed to comply with an alarm response procedure to determine the underlying cause. 'Based on operator interviews and two actual events since August 2005, it is apparent that while corrective actions have been taken to strengthen crew procedural response, knowledge deficiencies and inconsistencies continue to exist regarding procedural use and adherence by licensed operators,' the NRC said." Ms. Miller concludes: "There is no place for operator error in the oldest nuclear plant in the country. Let's hope Oyster Creek manages to get it right on the latest inspection."

May 26, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-05-26] 2007/05/07-Citizens' Response to NRC Staff ML071360167 2007-05-07 17 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13617 2007-05-07 2007-05-25 2007-05-07 kA-S 1? L/I1 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD Before Administrative Judges: E. Roy Hawkens, Cha

* [2007-05-26] 2007/05/11-Citizens' Opposition to AmerGen Motion to Strike ML071420111 2007-05-11 14 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13676 2007-05-11 2007-05-25 2007-05-14 Wà4 5 136 7'- DOCKETED USNRC May 14, 2007 (7:38am) OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE

* [2007-05-26] 2007/05/13-Limited Appearance Statement of Edith Gbur ML071360016 2007-05-13 2 05000219 50-219-LR RAS 13611 2007-05-13 2007-05-25 2007-05-14 i HearingDocket- Attn:JudqRoy Hawkei s EASLB), Office of the Sec. R-iuiir ng /3I 5 6/I ------ ---- From: "Edith" To: , Date: Sun, May

* [2007-05-25] 2007/05/15-Letter from Mitzi A. Young to Administrative Judges enclosing the "Safety Evaluation Report Related to the License Renewal of the Oyster Creek Generating Station," issued on 03/30/07 ML071350553 2007-05-15 1 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13618 2007-05-15 2007-05-24 2007-05-15 May 15, 2007 E. Roy Hawkens, Chair Anthony J. Baratta Administrative Judge Administrative Judge Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclea

* [2007-05-25] Oyster Creek, Technical Specification Change Request No. 327 - Modify Technical Specifications for Primary Containment Oxygen Concentration ML071360339 2007-05-16 29 05000219 DPR-016 2130-07-20497 2007-05-16 2007-05-24 c 2 1 30-07-20497 May 16,2007 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Facility Operating License No. DPR-16 NRC Do

* [2007-05-22] Enclosure 1, Oyster Creek - Calculation No. PSAT 05201H.08, Revision 3, "Dose Assessment for Oyster Creek Control Room Habitability." ML071310215 2007-03-23 255 05000219 PSAT 05201H.08, Rev 3 2007-03-23 2007-05-21 ENCLOSURE 1 OYSTER CREEK Calculation No. PSAT 05201 H.08, Revision 3, "Dose Assessment for Oyster Creek Control Room Habitability" NON-PROPRIETARY VERSION A)OA)A- pe2-0 P P AI k' CC-AA-309-1001 Revision

* [2007-05-22] NUREG-1875 V2, "Safety Evaluation Report, Related to the License Renewal of Oyster Creek Generating Station." ML071310246 2007-04-30 736 05000219 NUREG-1875 V2 2007-04-30 2007-05-21 NUREG-1875, Vol. 2 Safety Evaluation Report Related to the License Renewal of Oyster Creek Generating Station Docket No. 50-219 AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Manuscript Completed: March 2007 Date Published: April

* [2007-05-22] Oyster Creek - Additional Information - License Amendment Request No. 315, "Application of Alternative Source Term." ML071310213 2007-05-04 2 05000219 DPR-016 2130-07-20495 TAC MC6519 2007-05-04 2007-05-21 AmerOe 5 ,. AmerGen Energy Company, LLC www.exeloncorp.com An Exelon Company 20o Exelon Way Kennett Square, PA 19348 10 CFR 50.90 10 CFR 50.67 May 4, 2007 2130-07-20495 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

May 19, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-05-19] 2007/05/10-Limited Appearance Statement of Grace Costanzo ML071310280 2007-05-10 2 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13588 2007-05-10 2007-05-18 2007-05-11 HearingDocket - ASLBP PROCEEDINGS - License Renewal for Oyster Creek Nuclear Generatng Station Pg Page RAS /35 00 From: To: Date: Subject: Station

* [2007-05-19] EDO Call for August 15, 2003; Update on Reintegration of Bargaining Unit Employees at Oyster Creek. ML071340158 2003-08-15 1 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-08-15 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ EDO CALL FOR AUGUST 15, 2003 UPDATE ON REINTEGRATION OF BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES AT OYSTER CREEK On Monday, August 11, 2003, approximately 200 bargaining unit employees of the IBEW Local 1289 b

* [2007-05-19] EDO Call for August 8, 2003; Labor Agreement Reached and Ratified at Oyster Creek. ML071340154 2003-08-08 1 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-08-08 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ EDO CALL FOR AUGUST 8,2003 LABOR AGREEMENT REACHED AND RATIFIED AT OYSTER CREEK On Tuesday, August 5, 2003, AmerGen and IBEW Local 1289 reached a contract agreement to end the strike that began

* [2007-05-19] Ltr from A. Blough of USNRC to J. Skolds of AmerGen Energy Company, regarding activities at Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, RI-2003-A-0098. ML071340169 2003-08-20 4 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 RI-2003-A-0098 2003-08-20 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ r UNITED STATES 0 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION CREGION I 475 ALLENDALE ROAD KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19406-1415 AUG 2 0 2003 Mr. John Skolds RI-2003-A-0098 Chairman and CEO

* [2007-05-19] March 2003 Calendar, Regarding Oyster Creek Strike. ML071340165 2003-03-31 1 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-03-31 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 0600-1800 Hipschman (verify w/BC) 1800-0600 March2003D'Antonio 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0600-1800 0600-1800 0600-1800 0600-1800 0600-1800 0600-1800 0600-1800 Hipschman Chaudar

* [2007-05-19] NRC Site Entry/Exit Issues Due to Oyster Creek Union Strike. ML071340140 2003-06-12 1 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-06-12 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ NRC SITE ENTRY/EXIT ISSUES DUE TO OYSTER CREEK UNION STRIKE DATE COMMENT 5/21/03 S. Dennis spoke via telephone to union president Ed Stroup to reiterate the unimpeded site entry/exit requirement

* [2007-05-19] Oyster Creek - Management Visit Summary, July 23-24, 2003 and August 13-14, 2003. ML071340145 2003-07-24 2 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-07-24 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ OYSTER CREEK - MANAGEMENT VISIT SUMMARY (Hub Miller, Keith McConnell, Neil Perry: July 23 - 24, 2003) Overall Conclusion: Oyster Creek is currently being operated safely by qualified people in k

* [2007-05-19] Oyster Creek Post Strike (Reintegration) Inspection Plan DRAFT. ML071340153 2003-08-07 4 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-08-07 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ DRAFT Oyster Creek August 7, 2003 Post Strike (Reintegration) Inspection Plan Inspection Dates:** August 6, 2003 thru September 27, 2003 **End date may change based upon issues revealed during i

* [2007-05-19] Oyster Creek Post Strike (Reintegration) Inspection Plan, August 12, 2003. ML071340156 2003-08-12 4 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-08-12 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ , I - If Oyster Creek Post Strike (Reintegration) Inspection Plan August 12, 2003 Inspection Dates:** August 6, 2003 thru September 27, 2003 **End date may change based upon issues revealed duri

* [2007-05-19] Oyster Creek Post Strike Monitoring Activities - Updated 8/21/03. ML071340162 2003-08-21 19 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-08-21 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ -- # OYSTER CREEK POST STRIKE MONITORING ACTIVITIES - UPDATED 8/21/03 Overview The Oyster Creek strike ended on August 7 and lasted 77 days. Reintegration of the bargaining unit staff commenced

* [2007-05-19] Oyster Creek Strike Monitoring Activities - Updated 7/25/03. ML071340146 2003-07-25 7 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-07-25 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ OYSTER CREEK STRIKE MONITORING ACTIVITIES - UPDATED 7/25/03 (Updated info in BOLD, non-applicable items in strokeot) Overview The Oyster Creek strike began on May 22, 2003, while the plant was s

* [2007-05-19] Oyster Creek Strike Monitoring Activities - Updated 7/31/03. ML071340149 2003-07-31 2 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-07-31 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ OYSTER CREEK STRIKE MONITORING ACTIVITIES - UPDATED 7/31/03 (Updated info - complete revision from prior paper) Overview The Oyster Creek strike is into its third month, now at day 71. A great d

* [2007-05-19] Oyster Creek Strike Monitoring Activities - Updated 8/07/03. ML071340150 2003-08-07 3 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-08-07 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ OYSTER CREEK STRIKE MONITORING ACTIVITIES - UPDATED 8/7/03 (New info is BOLD) Overview The Oyster Creek strike is into it's third month, now at day 77. A great deal of progress has been made dur

* [2007-05-19] Post Strike Briefing including Oyster Creek Post Strike (Reintegration) Inspection Plan August 12, 2003. ML071340164 2003-09-05 6 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-09-05 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ Post Strike Briefing 09/05/03 Current Overall Assessment The inspectors have noted no issues while the staff have been re-integrated. The inspectors observed several shift turnovers/briefs for t

* [2007-05-19] Reactor Operating Events Event Notification Report, Event Number: 39876; Facility: Oyster Creek; Notification Date: 05/22/2003. ML071340137 2003-05-22 1 05000219 DPR-016 39876 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 PNO-I-03-016 2003-05-22 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ NRR -.Reactor Operating Events Page 1 of 1 Reactor Operating Events Event Notification Report Not For Public Distribution *** Event Notification Report U.S. Nuclear Re

* [2007-05-19] Summary of Oyster Creek Issues & Concerns Raised to Bill Levis, Sr. VP, Mid-Atlantic ROG. ML071340138 2003-05-27 2 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2003-05-27 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ Summary of Oyster Creek Issues & Concerns Raised to Bill Levis, Sr. VP, Mid-Atlantic ROG On May 27, 2003, Hub made a call to Bill Levis of Exelon/AmerGen to discuss the following recent issues a

* [2007-05-19] 2007/05/09-AmerGen Request for Leave to File Motion to Strike Citizens' Response to NRC Staff with accompanying Motion ML071340244 2007-05-09 6 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13599 2007-05-09 2007-05-18 2007-05-09 i,45 13599 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD Before Administrative Judges: E. Roy Hawkens, Chair Dr. Paul B. Abramson Dr

* [2007-05-19] 2007/05/10-Limited Appearance Statement of Janet Tauro ML071310278 2007-05-10 2 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13587 2007-05-10 2007-05-18 2007-05-10 1 HearingDocket :~e: Pre-registration pageq From: Debra Wolf To: Janet Tauro Date: Thu, May 10,2007 3:13 PM Subject: Re: Pre-registration Dear Ms. Tauro, Which session -- afte

* [2007-05-19] FOIA/PA-2007-0175 - Resp 1 - Final. ML071340132 2007-05-10 1 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2007-05-10 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ NRC FORM 464 Part I U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION FOIAIPA RESPONSE NUMBER 16-19981 (1 ) N REG 2007-0175 1 0 RESPONSE TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) / PRIVACY RESPONSE P ACT (PA) REQUE

* [2007-05-19] Ltr from M. Gallagher of AmerGen to D. Vito of USNRC, Regarding Response to Request for Evaluation - NRC Tracking No. RI-2003-A-0098. ML071340167 2003-09-19 5 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 RI-2003-A-0098 2003-09-19 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ nAmerGenS AmerGen Energy Company, LLC www.exeloncorp~com An Exelon/British Energy Company 200 Exelon Way Suite 345 Kennett Square, PA 19348 September 19, 2003 Mr. David Vito U.S.

* [2007-05-19] NRC Inspection Manual, Inspection Procedure 92709, Including Handwritten Notes. ML071340166 2007-05-10 7 05000219 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2007-05-10 2007-05-18 ML071340130+ ZI NRC INSPECTION MANUAL LHFB INSPECTION PROCEDURE 92709 LICENSEE TRIKE CONTINGENCY PLANS PROGRAM APPLICABILITY: 2515, 2545, 2600, 2681 SALP FUNCTIONAL AREA: OPS 92709-01 INSPECTION OBJECTIVES

* [2007-05-18] G20070236/OEDO-2007-0137 - Response to Lochbaum Ltr Re: Oyster Creek's False Statement About Material. ML071140104 2007-05-07 4 05000219 G20070236 OEDO-2007-0137 2007-05-07 2007-05-17 May 7, 2007 Mr. David Lochbaum Union of Concerned Scientists 1707 H Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington DC 20006-3919 Dear Mr. Lochbaum: This is in reply to your letter of April 10, 2007 and the suppleme

* [2007-05-18] NUREG-1875, Vol 1, "Safety Evaluation Report Related to License Renewal of Oyster Creek Generating Station." ML071290023 2007-04-30 224 05000219 NUREG-1875, Vol 1 2007-04-30 2007-05-17 NUREG-1875, Vol. 1 Safety Evaluation Report Related to the License Renewal of Oyster Creek Generating Station Docket No. 50-219 AmerGen Energy Company, LLC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Nuclea

* [2007-05-17] Oyster Creek - Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2006. ML071280286 2007-04-30 141 05000219 DPR-016 2130-07-20485 2007-04-30 2007-05-16 AmerGenS AmerGen Energy Company Oyster Creek US Route 9 South, P.O. Box 388 Forked River, NJ o8731-0388 www.exeloncorp.com An Exelon Company Technical Specification 6.9.1.e April 30, 2007 2130-07-20485 U

* [2007-05-17] Press Release-I-07-029 - NRC to Discuss 2006 Assessment for Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant at Public Meeting in Toms River, N.J., on May 23. ML071360085 2007-05-16 2 05000219 Press Release-I-07-029 2007-05-16 2007-05-16 NRC NEWS U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Office of Public Affairs, Region I 475 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, Pa. www.nrc.gov No. I-07-029 May 16, 2007 Contact: Diane Screnci, 610/337-5330 E-mail:

* [2007-05-17] Exelon Generation Co., LLC and AmerGen Energy Co., LLC, Response to NRC Generic Letter 2007-01, "Inaccessible or Underground Power Cable Failures that Disable Accident Mitigation Systems or Cause Plant Transients." ML071280098 2007-05-07 15 05000219 05000237 05000249 05000254 05000265 05000277 05000278 05000289 05000352 05000353 05000373 05000374 05000454 05000455 05000456 05000457 05000461 DPR-016 DPR-019 DPR-025 DPR-029 DPR-030 DPR-044 DPR-050 DPR-056 NPF-011 NPF-018 NPF-037 NPF-039 NPF-062

* [2007-05-17] FOIA/PA-2007-0175 - Strike contingency plan, Oyste Creek, NRC integrated Inspection Report 05000219/2003003 dated July 29, 2003, all records ML071010069 2007-04-10 2 FOIA/PA-2007-0175 2007-04-10 2007-05-16 04/10/2007 13:05 7818484108 LOCAL 369 à'AW- U2/ UJ UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA Local NO. 369 120 BAY STATE DRIVE . BRAINTREE, MA 02184 (781) 848-3740 (781) 848-3741 FAX (781) 848-4108 ."-dà " r--O PA R

* [2007-05-16] Exelon Generation Company and AmerGen Energy Company Responses to GL 2006-02, "Grid Reliability and the Impact on Plant Risk and the Operability of Offsite Power." ML071160432 2007-05-07 12 05000219 05000237 05000249 05000254 05000265 05000277 05000278 05000289 05000352 05000353 05000373 05000374 05000454 05000455 05000456 05000457 05000461 GL-06-002 RG-1.155 TAC MD0951 TAC MD0952 TAC MD0958 TAC MD0959 TAC MD0965 TAC MD0976 TAC MD0977 TAC MD0

* [2007-05-16] G20030400/LTR-03-0447 - Ltr to Representative Jim Saxton ltr re Oyster Creek (Senator Leonard T. Connors, Jr./Joseph E. Wyjas). ML032170818 2003-08-21 3 05000219 DPR-016 G20030400 LTR-03-0447 2003-08-21 2007-05-15 August 21, 2003 The Honorable James Saxton U.S. House of Representatives 247 Main Street Toms River, NJ 08753-7468 Dear Congressman Saxton: I am responding on behalf of the U.S. Nuclear Regulator

* [2007-05-15] 05-04-07 R1 NRC Letter to Webster Addressing Drywell and Torus Issues. ML071240443 2007-05-04 7 05000219 DPR-016 IR-06-007 IR-06-013 2007-05-04 2007-05-14 May 4, 2007 Richard Webster, Esq. Rutgers Environmental Law Clinic 123 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102-3094 Dear Mr. Webster: This letter responds to the four issues you raised in your letters,

* [2007-05-15] 2007/05/04-AmerGen Motion to Strike ML071280629 2007-05-04 57 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13575 2007-05-04 2007-05-14 2007-05-04 ~/~6/35 7 5 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD Before Administrative Judges: E. Roy Hawkens, Chair Dr. Paul B. Abramson D

* [2007-05-15] Oyster Creek - Submittal of Changes to Technical Specifications Bases. ML071240138 2007-04-27 351 05000219 DPR-016 2130-07-20494 2007-04-27 2007-05-14 Amerfm S AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way Kennett Square, PA 19348 www.exeloncorp.com An Exelon Company TS 6.21 .d 2130-07-20494 April 27, 2007 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document

* [2007-05-15] Press Release I-07-027 - Oral Comments to Be Accepted in Toms River, N.J., on May 31 Regarding Proceeding on Oyster Creek License Renewal Application. ML071340030 2007-05-14 2 05000219 Press Release-I-07-027 2007-05-14 2007-05-14 NRC NEWS U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Office of Public Affairs, Region I 475 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, Pa. www.nrc.gov No. I-07-027 May 14, 2007 Contact: Diane Screnci, 610/337-5330 E-mail:

* [2007-05-15] 02/05/07 Acknowledgement Ltr. to Hon. J. Corzine re the ACRS Meeting on Oyster Creek's License Renewal Application. ML070360233 2007-02-05 1 2007-02-05 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] 03/09/2007 Responds to letter dated 01/31/2007 to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards regarding NRC's review of the licensing renewal application for Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station ML070430506 2007-03-09 2 2007-03-09 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] 2007/02/09-Oyster Creek - Letter from Jody C. Martin to Administrative Judges enclosing Supplement 6 to the Hearing File Index, Privilege Log, Declaration of Pao-Tsin Kuo, and Affidavit of Donnie J. Ashley ML070400470 2007-02-09 10 2007-02-09 2007-05-14 2007-02-09

* [2007-05-15] 2007/02/22-Oyster Creek - Letter from Jody C. Martin to Administrative Judges informing that the Final Safety Evaluation Report for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is scheduled to be issued on March 30, 2007 ML070530129 2007-02-22 1 2007-02-22 2007-05-14 2007-02-22

* [2007-05-15] ACRS Review of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, License Renewal Application Safety Evaluation Report. ML070650376 2007-03-08 7 2007-03-08 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Additional Commitments Related to the Aging Management Program for Oyster Creek Drywell Shell, Associated with AmerGen's License Renewal Application. ML070520252 2007-02-15 15 2007-02-15 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Review of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, License Renewal Application - Safety Evaluation Report. ML070670513 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Annual Assessment Letter EOC 2006 - Oyster Creek Station (05-219-07-001). ML070610592 2007-03-02 7 2007-03-02 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Comment (1) of John Filippelli on Behalf of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regarding Renewal of Operating License for Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant. ML070660053 2007-02-21 2 2007-02-21 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Data Sheets 21R-158 and 21R-154, Drywell Sump VT, Oyster Creek. ML070600425 2006-10-29 2 2006-10-29 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] E-mail, Miller, NRR, to Distel, Exelon, Re: Oyster Creek AST. ML070520459 2007-02-09 3 2007-02-09 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] E-MAIL: (PA) Oyster Creek ACRS transcript. ML070650562 2007-02-13 3 2007-02-13 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] E-mail: Concurrence Requested for Final Response to Letter from NJ Department of Environmental Protection Concerning Oyster Creek Drywell Corrosion - Expert Review. ML070400087 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] E-mail: Concurrence Requested for Final Response to Letter from NJ Department of Environmental Protection Concerning Oyster Creek Drywell Corrosion - Expert Review. ML070400090 2007-02-06 6 2007-02-06 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] G20070092/LTR-07-0087 - Rep. Jim Saxton Ltr re Oyster Creek - Floor Structure of the Spent Fuel Pool. ML070380481 2007-01-30 3 2007-01-30 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] G20070092/LTR-07-0087 - Rep. Jim Saxton Ltr re Oyster Creek - Floor Structure of the Spent Fuel Pool. ML070440039 2007-03-16 3 2007-03-16 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] G20070092/LTR-07-0087 - Rep. Jim Saxton Ltr re Oyster Creek - Floor Structure of the Spent Fuel Pool. ML070440049 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] G20070105/LTR-07-0104 - Ltr. William J. Shack, re Report on the Safety Aspects of the License Renewal Application for the Oyster Creek Generating Station. ML070430429 2007-02-08 9 2007-02-08 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] G20070105/LTR-07-0104 - Ltr. William J. Shack, re Report on the Safety Aspects of the License Renewal Application for the Oyster Creek Generating Station. ML070460081 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] G20070105/LTR-07-0104 - Ltr. William J. Shack, re Report on the Safety Aspects of the License Renewal Application for the Oyster Creek Generating Station. ML070460091 2007-03-08 3 2007-03-08 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] GPU Nuclear Corporation, Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Torus Shell Thickness Margin, MPR-953, 10/86. ML070590715 1986-10-31 205 1986-10-31 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] IS-328227-004, Rev 13, "Function Requirements for Drywell Containment Vessel Thickness Examinations" for Oyster Creek. ML070600294 2006-09-15 39 2006-09-15 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] LTR-07-0066 - Chairman Dale E. Klein Ltr. Re Response to Governor Corzine, Regarding Oyster Creek Letter Report. ML070440079 2007-03-09 1 2007-03-09 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] LTR-07-0148 - Ltr. John P. Kelly re: Oyster Creek Nuclear Relicensing Application. ML070680129 2007-02-27 3 2007-02-27 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] LTR-07-0177 - Ltr. Betty Vasil re: Resolution urging the NRC to reconsider its decision and approve New Jersey's request to hold a hearing on whether the consequences of a terrorist attack on Oyster Creek plant be made part of the plant's relicensing.... ML070750293 2007-03-08 4 2007-03-08 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] OCIS-328227-003, Rev 0, "Installation Specification for Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station - Repair of Concrete Floor Removed in Drywell for UT Readings." ML070600200 1986-12-11 5 1986-12-11 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Oyster Creek Generating Station Refueling Outage 21 (1R21) Inservice Inspection (ISI) Summary Report. ML070430563 2007-02-09 50 2007-02-09 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Oyster Creek, Additional Information - License Amendment Request No. 315, "Application of Alternative Source Term." ML070880393 2007-03-28 2 2007-03-28 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Requalification Program Inspection - (Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station). ML070580493 2007-02-27 4 2007-02-27 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Response to Violation of NRC Regulations at Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant. ML070710422 2007-03-02 5 2007-03-02 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Sandia Letter to Project Manager Oyster Creek License Renewal. Comments on Bucking Limits for the Oyster Creek Drywell. ML070430292 2007-02-09 5 2007-02-09 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Senior Reactor Operator Retake Examination Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. ML070470125 2006-02-15 4 2006-02-15 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] SP-1302-52-120, Rev 3, "Quality Specification for Inspection and Localized Repair of the Torus and Vent System Coating, Oyster Creek." ML070600397 2002-10-10 11 2002-10-10 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Specification IS-328227-004, Revision 13, Specification for Oyster Creek, "Function Requirements for Drywell Containment Vessel Thickness Examinations." ML070590672 2006-09-15 37 2006-09-15 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] W.O. R2077340 Torus Coating Repair Data Sheets (20) - Oyster Creek. ML070600428 2006-10-26 20 2006-10-26 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Y020070034 - Oyster Creek Drywell Corrosion Analysis. ML070440021 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Y020070034 - Request to Have the NRC Require the Oyster Creek Licensee to Submit a Drywell Structural Analysis Similar to the Analysis Performed by Sandia National Laboratories. ML070400355 2007-01-31 3 2007-01-31 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Y020070034 - Request to Have the NRC Require the Oyster Creek Licensee to Submit a Drywell Structural Analysis Similar to the Analysis Performed by Sandia National Laboratories. ML070440018 2007-03-02 4 2007-03-02 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Y020070038 - Review of Oyster Creek License Renewal Application Acknowledgment Letter. ML070540180 2007-03-06 6 2007-03-06 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Y020070038 - Review of Oyster Creek License Renewal Application. ML070530032 2007-01-31 3 2007-01-31 2007-05-14

* [2007-05-15] Y020070038 - Review of the Oyster Creek License Renewal Application. ML070540172 2007-05-14

May 12, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-05-12] 2007/04/30-Notice of, or in the Alternative, Request for Leave to File Motion to Strike Portions of Citizens' Answer to AmerGen's Motion for Summary Disposition ML071230700 2007-04-30 5 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13561 2007-04-30 2007-05-11 2007-05-01 IV/q 513 561à UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD Before Administrative Judges: E. Roy Hawkens, Chair Dr. Paul B. Abramson

* [2007-05-12] 2007/04/19-Letter from Betty Vasil to Chairman Klein enclosing the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution re Oyster Creek ML071290226 2007-04-19 4 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13580 2007-04-19 2007-05-11 2007-05-09 BElTY VASlL CLERK OF THE BOARD 732-929-2005 FAX: (732) 505-1 918 April 19, 2007 Dale E. Ic_!ein, C!,LL' 1 "II-!I> 311 US Nuclear Regulatory Coilllnission Washington, DC 20555-

* [2007-05-12] IR 05000219-07-002; on 01/01/2007 through 03/01/2007; Oyster Creek Generating Station; Integrated Inspection. ML071270262 2007-05-07 46 05000219 DPR-016 IR-07-002 2007-05-07 2007-05-11 May 7, 2007 Mr. Christopher M. Crane President and CEO AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348 SUBJECT: OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT

* [2007-05-11] 05/23/2007 Notice of Annual Assessment Public Meeting With AmerGen Energy Company, LLC to Discuss NRC's Assessment of the Safety Performance of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station for Calendar Year 2006. ML071290582 2007-05-09 5 05000219 DPR-016 MN 07-023 MN 07-023 2007-05-09 2007-05-10 MN No. 07-023 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I NOTICE OF LICENSEE MEETING May 9, 2007 Licensee: AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Facility: Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Docket No.:

* [2007-05-11] E-MAIL: (NPA-PD) Oyster Creek Key Messages. ML071160041 2007-03-30 6 05000219 TAC 8261 2007-03-30 2007-05-10 D. Ashley - OysteriCreek Key Messages 'Page 1 From: D. Ashley To: A Randolph Blough; Christine Tucci; David McIntyre; Diane Screnci; John Lubinski; Jonathan Rowley; Juan Ayala; Marjorie McLaughlin; Michael Modes; Nei

* [2007-05-11] Oyster Creek Exam Updated 201-3 Form (Folder 1). ML071020250 2007-03-29 3 05000219 2007-03-29 2007-05-10 - - 1 ES-201 Examination Security Agreement F o ~ ES-2015 1. Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of e as of the date of my si

* [2007-05-11] Oyster Creek Generating Station License Renewal Inspection. ML071220102 2007-05-01 2 05000219 DPR-016 IR-06-007 2007-05-01 2007-05-10 May 1, 2007 MEMORANDUM TO: James E. Dyer, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM: Samuel J. Collins /RA/ Regional Administrator Region I SUBJECT: OYSTER CREEK GENERATING STATION LICENSE RENEWAL I

* [2007-05-11] Submittal of Oyster Creek Drywell Corrosion - Expert Review Findings. ML071220069 2007-04-26 8 05000219 DPR-016 2007-04-26 2007-05-10 --thtr of Nrw .3&rse j DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION JON S. CORZINE LISA P. JACKSON Governor Division of Environmental Safety and Health Commissioner P.O. Box 424 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0424 Phone: (609) 6

* [2007-05-10] Oyster Creek, Deviation from BWR Vessel and Internals Project (BWRVIP) Guideline - Core Shroud. ML071210586 2007-04-27 2 05000219 DPR-016 2130-07-20493 2007-04-27 2007-05-09 21 38-07-20493 April 27, 2007 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Oyster Creek Generating Station Facility License No. DPR-16 Docket No. 50-219 Subject: D

* [2007-05-08] Oyster Creek Drywell Trench Photographs During 4/29/07 Maintenance Outage. ML071240008 2007-05-03 3 05000219 DPR-016 IR-07-003 TAC MC7624 2007-05-03 2007-05-07 May 3, 2007 NOTE TO FILE: The pictures on the following pages were sent to me by Marc Ferdas, Senior Resident Inspector at Oyster Creek Generating Station on May 2, 2007. The four pictures show th

* [2007-05-08] 2007/04/26-Citizens' Answer Opposing AmerGen's Motion for Summary Disposition ML071220065 2007-04-26 201 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13545 2007-04-26 2007-05-07 2007-04-26 MRts 13&S-4 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD Before Administrative Judges: E. Roy Hawkens, Chai

* [2007-05-08] E-MAIL: (NPA-PD) Fwd: FW: Drywell Pic's. ML071240462 2007-05-02 3 05000219 TAC 8261 2007-05-02 2007-05-07 ID.Ashley - Fwd: FW:, Drywell pic's Page 1 From: Marc Ferdas To: D. Ashley Date: 05/02/2007 2:07:03 PM Subject: Fwd: FW: Drywell pic's Donnie, I am having problems printing the pictures out as part of my disclosure.

May 5, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-05-05] LTR-07-0292 - Ltr. Betty Vasil re: Request to Reconsider the NRC Decision Regarding the Operation and Safety of Oyster Creek Facility. ML071240479 2007-04-27 4 05000219 LTR-07-0292 2007-04-27 2007-05-04 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL TICKET Date Printed: May 04, 2007 11:44 PAPER NUMBER: ACTION OFFICE: LTR-07-0292 SECY LOGGING DATE: 04P27/2007 AUTHOR: AFFILIATION: ADDRESSEE: SUBJECT: ACTION: DISTRI

* [2007-05-05] Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, License Amendment Re: Application of Alternate Source Term Methodology (TAC MC6519). ML071080019 2007-04-26 28 05000219 DPR-016 RG-1.183 TAC MC6519 2007-04-26 2007-05-04 ML071080024+ April 26, 2007 Mr. Christopher M. Crane President and Chief Executive Officer AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 SUBJECT: OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERAT

* [2007-05-05] Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, Technical Specifications Re: Application of Alternate Source Term Methodology (TAC MC6519). ML071170389 2007-04-26 2 05000219 DPR-016 TAC MC6519 2007-04-26 2007-05-04 ML071080024+ -3- (3) Pursuant to the Act and 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, and 70, to receive, possess, and use at any time any byproduct, source, or special nuclear materials as sealed neutron sources for reactor s

* [2007-05-04] 2007/04/26-Oyster Creek - NRC Staff Response to AmerGen's Motion for Summary Disposition ML071170421 2007-04-26 32 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13541 2007-04-26 2007-05-03 2007-04-27 April 26, 2007 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of ) ) AMERGEN ENERGY COMPANY, LLC ) Docket No

* [2007-05-04] 2007/05/01-LB Order (Granting AmerGen's Request for Leave to File Motion to Strike) ML071210528 2007-05-01 4 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13553 2007-05-01 2007-05-03 2007-05-01 1 Notice of, or in the Alternative, Request for Leave to File Motion to Strike Portions of CitizensÕ Answer to AmerGenÕs Motion for Summary Disposition (Apr. 30, 2007). 2 Citi

* [2007-05-03] AmerGen/Exelon Nuclear - Request for Relief - Use of the Boiling Water Reactor Vessel and Internals Project (BWRVIP) Guidelines in Lieu of Specific ASME Code Requirements. ML071140082 2007-04-19 15 05000219 05000237 05000249 05000254 05000265 05000277 05000278 05000352 05000353 05000373 05000374 05000461 DPR-016 DPR-019 DPR-025 DPR-029 DPR-030 DPR-044 DPR-056 NPF-011 NPF-018 NPF-039 NPF-062 NPF-085 2130-07-20489 RS-07-058 2007-04-19 2007-05-02 AmerGe

* [2007-05-03] E-MAIL: (PA) Info related to Hearing. ML071160038 2007-04-24 121 05000219 TAC 8261 2007-04-24 2007-05-02 Info related to Hearing Page I of I Donnie, Following up our earlier discussion, the attached files submitted to the ASLB on 3/30 comprising the Motion for Summary Disposition contain info related to the details of t

* [2007-05-02] Follow Up Regarding Violations of NRC Regulations at Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant dtd 03/20/2007. ML071210421 2007-03-20 6 05000219 2007-03-20 2007-05-01 Õ RUTGERS ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CLINIC 123 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07 102-3094 Phone: (973) 353-5695 VIA E-MAIL AND US MAIL Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark Fax: (973) 353-5537 The United St

* [2007-05-01] Task Order No. 099 Under Contract No. NRC-03-03-037. ML071100092 2007-03-30 2 05000219 05000424 05000425 Job Code 3020 NRC-03-03-037 2007-03-30 2007-04-30 ORDER FOfi SUPPLIES OR SERVICES PAGE OF PAGES IMPORTANT: Mark all packages and papers with coltract andor order numbers. EPA NO. 1. DATE OF ORDER 2. CONTRACT NO. (If 8:ny) 6. SHIP

April 28, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-04-28] Exelon/AmerGen Application to Revise Technical Specifications Regarding Control Room Envelope Habitability in Accordance with TSTF-448, Revision 3, Using the Consolidated Line Item Improvement Process. ML071090282 2007-04-12 271 05000219 05000237 05000249 05000254 05000265 05000277 05000278 05000289 05000352 05000353 05000373 05000374 05000454 05000455 05000456 05000457 05000461 DPR-016 DPR-019 DPR-025 DPR-029 DPR-030 DPR-044 DPR-050 DPR-056 NPF-011 NPF-018 NPF-037 NPF-039 NPF-062

* [2007-04-28] Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station - Issuance of Amendment Re: Application of Alternate Source Term Methodology (TAC No. MC6519). ML071080024 2007-04-27 ML071080019+ML071170389+ FNWEBNAVIGATE=1.0 SYSTEMTYPE=MEZZANINE DOCUMENTID=071080024 STARTPAGE=1 LIBRARYNAME=ml_adams^hqntad01

* [2007-04-27] 2007/04/11-Transcript of Pre-Hearing Conference Call; pp. 32 - 82 ML071090482 2007-04-11 53 05000219 50-0219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR NRC-1533 RAS 13522 2007-04-11 2007-04-26 2007-04-19 Official Transcript of Proceedings * NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Title: Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Docket Number: 50-0219-LR DOCKETED USNRC Location:

* [2007-04-27] E-MAIL: (PA) Oyster Creek License Conditions. ML071160037 2007-03-29 3 05000219 DPR-016 TAC 8261 2007-03-29 2007-04-26 Page 1 of I D. Ashley - Oyster Creek License Conditions From: D. Ashley To: michaelp.gallaghereexeloncorp.com bate: 03/29/2007 11:01:36 AM Subject: Oyster Creek License Conditions CC: Louise Lund; Mitzi Young

* [2007-04-26] Oyster Creek, Response to Request for Additional Information - Regarding NRC Generic Letter (GL) 2003-01, 'Control Room Habitability," Dated June 12, 2003. ML071070446 2007-04-17 5 05000219 DPR-016 2130-07-20482 GL-03-001 TAC MB9832 2007-04-17 2007-04-25 April 17, 2007 21 30-07-20482 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Oyster Creek Generating Station (Oyster Creek) Facility Operat

* [2007-04-26] Y020070032 - Concerns About the NRC Staff Review of the Oyster Creek License Renewal Application. ML070780682 2007-04-24 14 05000219 DPR-016 TAC MD4254 Y020070032 2007-04-24 2007-04-25 April 24, 2007 MEMORANDUM TO: Frank Gillespie, Executive Director Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards FROM: Pao-Tsin Kuo, Director /RA by Samson Lee for/ Division of License Renewal Office o

* [2007-04-25] 2007/04/23-LB NOTICE (Notice of Opportunity to Make Oral or Written Limited Appearance Statements) ML071130170 2007-04-23 7 05000219 06-844-01-LR 50-0219-LR RAS 13527 2007-04-23 2007-04-24 2007-04-23 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RAS 13527 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION DOCKETED 04/23/07 ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD SERVED 04/23/07 Before Administrative Judges: E. Roy Hawkens, C

April 21, 2007

New this week from NRC Public Document Room

* [2007-04-20] 2007/04/11-Oyster Creek - Letter from Mary C. Baty to Administrative Judgese enclosing Supplement 8 to the Hearing File Index, Privilege Log, Declaration of Pao-Tsin Kuo, and Affidavit of Donnie J. Ashley ML071010414 2007-04-11 10 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13473 2007-04-11 2007-04-19 2007-04-11 April 11, 2007 E. Roy Hawkens, Chair Administrative Judge Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: T-3F23 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Paul

* [2007-04-19] 2007/04/17-LB Memorandum and Order (Prehearing Conference Call Summary, Case Mannagement Directives, and Final Scheduling Order) ML071070437 2007-04-17 10 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13518 2007-04-17 2007-04-18 2007-04-17 1 The six organizations are Nuclear Information and Resource Service, Jersey Shore Nuclear Watch, Inc., Grandmothers, Mothers and More for Energy Safety, New Jersey Public Int

* [2007-04-18] 2006/04/07-AmerGen Brief Opposing Citizens' Notice of Appeal of LBP-06-11 ML061010044 2006-04-07 8 05000219 DPR-016 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR LBP-06-11 RAS 11518 2006-04-07 2006-04-17 2006-04-07 7RS5 1/6/6 DOCKETED LISNRC UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE COMMISSION Aprl 7, 2006 (12:39pm) OFFICE CF SECRETARY RULEMAKING

* [2007-04-18] 2006/03/31-Oyster Creek - Proposed Alternative Repair of Control Rod Drive Housing Interface with Reactor Vessel - Draft Code Case N-730, "Roll-Expansion of Class 1 Control Rod Drive Bottom Head Penetrations in BWRs, Section XI, Division 1." ML060970356 2006-03-31 18 05000219 DPR-016 %dam200606 2130-06-20297 2006-03-31 2006-04-17 AmerGen.sm AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way Kennett Square, PA 19348 www.exeloncorp.com An Exelon Company 10 CFR 50.55a 2130-06-20297 March 31, 2006 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissi

* [2007-04-18] 2006/04/04-Oyster Creek, Commitments Associated with Containment (Drywell and Torus) Condition Monitoring Related to AmerGen Application for Renewed Operating License. ML060970288 2006-04-04 6 05000219 DPR-016 %dam200606 2130-06-20284 TAC MC7624 2006-04-04 2006-04-17 AmerGen SM Michael P. GallagheT, PE Telephone 610.765.5958 An Exelon Company Vice President www.exeloncorp.com License Renewal Projects michaelp.gallagher@exeloncorp.com 10 CFR 50 A

* [2007-04-18] 2006/04/05-Letter from Alex S. Polonsky enclosing a letter dated 04/04/06 regarding commitments associated with containment (Drywell and Torus) condition monitoring related to the license application for Oyster Creek ML061000208 2006-04-05 9 05000219 DPR-016 2130-06-20284 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 11509 2006-04-05 2006-04-17 2006-04-06 R1g l/5Foc Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LIP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Tel: 202.739.3000 Fax: 202.739.3001 www.morilanlewis.com Alex S.

* [2007-04-18] 2006/04/07-Oyster Creek, License Renewal AMP-AMR Audit Questions AMP-141, AMP-356, AMP-210 Set 1 and Cover Email. ML060960563 2006-04-07 37 05000219 DPR-016 %dam200606 TAC MC7624 2006-04-07 2006-04-17 I D. Ashley - FW: Audit Q & A (Question Numbers AMP-141, 210, 356) Page 1r From: To: , Date: 04/05/2006 5:02:53 PM Subject: FW: Audit 0

* [2007-04-18] 2006/04/07-Oyster Creek, License Renewal AMP-AMR Audit Questions AMP-210 Set 2. ML060960568 2006-04-07 166 05000219 DPR-016 %dam200606 TAC MC7624 2006-04-07 2006-04-17 I D. Ashley - RE: Audit Q & A (Question.Numbers AMP-1 41, 210, 356) ---- -- Paqe 1 ... D. Asle .RE: Aui . Qeto ubr MPi4,2036 ai From: To:

* [2007-04-18] 2006/04/07-Oyster Creek, License Renewal AMP-AMR Audit Questions AMP-210 Set 3. ML060960602 2006-04-07 132 05000219 DPR-016 %dam200606 TAC MC7624 2006-04-07 2006-04-17 D. Ashley_- RE: AuditpQ & A (Question Numbers AMP-141, 210, 356) Page 1 From: To: , Date: 04/05/2006 5:15:19 PM Subject: RE: Audit Q & A

* [2007-04-17] 2007/04/02-Oyster Creek - Notices of Withdrawal for Jody C. Martin and Steven C. Hamrick ML070930307 2007-04-02 4 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13375 2007-04-02 2007-04-16 2007-04-02 April 2, 2007 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of ) ) AmerGen Energy Company, LLC ) Docket No.

* [2007-04-17] 2007/03/30-AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Motion for Summary Disposition on Citizens' Drywell Contention ML071000113 2007-03-30 92 05000219 DPR-016 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13398 2007-03-30 2007-04-16 2007-03-30 9 As t -- à --- v .q, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD Before Administrative Judges: E. Roy Hawkens, Chair Dr.

* [2007-04-17] 2007/04/04-Citizens' Uncontested Motion for an Extension and Permission to File an Overlength Answer ML071000239 2007-04-04 6 05000219 50-219-LR ASLBP 06-844-01-LR RAS 13454 2007-04-04 2007-04-16 2007-04-04 ~K45 /3q5~ 7 L UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD Before Administrative Judges: E. Roy Hawkens, C

March 8, 2007

* Oyster Creek a danger to county, experts say | Nuclear plant's license should not be renewed for 20 more years
Patricia A. Miller, Brick Township Bulletin (NJ)

Well, the "experts" mentioned in the title appear to be Richard Webster, a staff attorney at the Rutgers Environmental Law Center, Paul Gunter, the director of the Reactor Watchdog Project of the Nuclear Information and Resources Service, and/or Julia L. Huff, the executive director of the Eastern Environmental Law Center. If these kinds of experts were in charge of our energy policy, I suspect we'd soon be freezing in the dark. The best argument is in the story's leading paragraphs -- "Willie deCamp was on his way up Route 9 north from Waretown on Sept. 11, 2001, shortly after two commercial jets slammed into the World Trade Center. As he passed the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station on his left, he saw three police cars parked in front of the plant's entrance. Two police officers stood next to each car, their eyes on the sky. 'Each policeman was armed with a pistol,' said deCamp, who is chairman of Save Barnegat Bay. 'They were standing there just gazing up at the sky and just praying that Osama didn't have Ocean County in mind. The expressions on their faces I can still picture.'"

February 25, 2007

* Top nuclear engineer favors closing of Oyster Creek plant
Nick Clunn, Asbury Park Press

Dennis Zannoni is the state of New Jersey's top nuclear engineer. He has 20 years of experience with the state Department of Environmental Protection and four-year degrees in nuclear engineering and mathematics from the University of Maryland. He has inspected the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant numerous times and has reviewed classified documents about its operation. And he says Oyster Creek should close after its operating license expires in two years. The plant's obsolete design, its vulnerability to a 9/11-style attack, and the chaos that would ensue if the public near the plant had to evacuate from a radioactive release top Dennis Zannoni's list of reasons. Zannoni said his once-productive relationship with the NRC began to sour after the agency launched the renewal assessment two years ago. Three months into the nearly three-year review, Zannoni called the NRC to complain about how some of its officials had "berated" members of the public during a contentious renewal meeting at the Lacey Municipal Building.

Zannoni said he complained again in May 2006 after the NRC barred two state nuclear engineers from participating in important meetings related to the plant's drywell liner, a steel radiation barrier that rusted and became thinner some 25 years ago. State engineers, he said, were "specifically being excluded from all activity and documentation related to the drywell, which completely blew us away." After receiving a telephone call from one of the state engineers who was barred from the meetings at Oyster Creek, Zannoni drove there from his office in Ewing to ask that his engineers be included. Zannoni said NRC officials acknowledged they had made a mistake, and allowed the state engineers to participate, though several days of meetings had already passed. They were included just in time for the inspection of the drywell, in which water was found where it wasn't supposed to be.

Zannoni was ordered to stop tracking the license renewal review on Jan. 31 after being reassigned pending an investigation of a complaint against him.

* DEP yanks staffer who monitors Oyster Creek
Nick Clunn, Asbury Park Press

Dennis J. Zannoni, New Jersey's top nuclear engineer for 15 years, said he now has to report to a cubicle without a phone or Internet access after someone working for the federal agency that regulates nuclear power complained about him. The anonymous worker from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission also threatened to restrict the state's participation in plant inspections if the complaint was not investigated, Zannoni said he was told by a boss at the Department of Environmental Protection. Zannoni's reassignment comes less than three months before the NRC could finish a review meant to determine whether Oyster Creek is safe enough to run for an additional 20 years under a renewed license. DEP spokeswoman Elaine Makatura on Thursday confirmed the investigation of a complaint against Zannoni, and a DEP memo obtained by the Asbury Park Press says that he was temporarily reassigned three weeks ago. But neither Makatura nor NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan would verify the lodging of a complaint by someone at the NRC.

Although not given an official explanation, Zannoni said he was told by a supervisor that the verbal complaint stemmed from a remark he had made about the NRC while listening via conference call to a meeting about the Lacey plant on Jan 18. Zannoni recalled that he had questioned the expertise of the NRC committee running the meeting when asked about the panel by someone on the call, one of the several citizen opponents to Oyster Creek's license renewal. Zannoni emphasized that he had made the remark during a break, and not knowing that an NRC employee was listening. "I said, "I did a review of the guys, and half of them are academics and half of them are industry executives,' " Zannoni said. "So, I said, "as far as being experts, I question that.' " But Frank Gillespie, executive director of the advisory committee whose members' expertise was doubted by Zannoni, said the committee members are regarded as among the best in the field. Most have doctorate degrees. Some were top officials at nuclear plants. If a complaint was made by an NRC employee, that person was most likely on the call with Zannoni, and not in the meeting at NRC headquarters in Rockville, Md., where the phone lines were muted, according to NRC officials. The only NRC workers known to be on the call were those based at the agency's regional office in Upper Merion, Pa., and who deal with New Jersey's nuclear engineers on a regular basis.

Recent NRC inspections

* (released May 11) Oyster Creek report 50-219-2005-2

* Oyster Creek report 50-219-2003-5

* Oyster Creek report 50-219-2003-4

* Oyster Creek report 50-219-2003-2

* Oyster Creek report 50-219/2002-8

* Oyster Creek report 50-219/2002-11

October 12, 2005

* NRC seeks comments from The Delaware Tribe re: Oyster Creek license renewal

July 22, 2005

* AmerGen Energy, a subsidiary of Exelon and the licensed operator of Oyster Creek Generating Station, filed an application to renew Oyster Creek's license for an additional twenty years

June 20, 2005

Joseph Scarpelli, Mayor of the Township of Brick, New Jersey, submitted petition to NRC which, in essence, would require NRC to conduct a de novo review for license renewal using present-day standards for initial licenses. See nuclear.com's license renewal page for more info about the petition.

January 7, 2005

Exelon announcement of management personnel changes:

* Rich Lopriore to be promoted to Senior Vice President for Mid-Atlantic Operations responsible for Limerick, Peach Bottom, Oyster Creek, and TMI stations

* Mike Massaro (formerly Oyster Creek Plant Manager) is Hope Creek Plant Manager

* Jim Randich is Oyster Creek Plant Manager (formerly Plant Manager of Exelon Generation's fossil plants in Texas)

September 3, 2004

* Oyster Creek - reactor power exceeded licensed limit for three days

February 24, 2004

* Oyster creek violation - cable failures affect safety functions

* Oyster Creek violation - wrong breaker switched off by operator (but the good news is that discovery and corrective action during the non-emergency situation demonstrates that operator recovery credit is appropriate for this electrical bus

* Oyster Creek violation - incomplete effluent and environmental reports for 2002

* Oyster Creek violation - incomplete effluent and environmental reports for 2002

Source-Term Reduction and Control

Oyster Creek's strategy to reduce and control their elevated source term was mentioned in NRC inspection report. Plant documents reviewed by NRC discussed removal of hot spots, tracking of stellite-containing components for cobalt reduction initiatives, hydrogen injection management, noble metals treatment, effect of zinc injection, permanent shielding in the drywell, and guide tube vacuuming during outages.

[Source: Robert Summers (senior resident inspector) et al., Inspection at Oyster Creek Generating Station conducted September 29, 2003 - December 31, 2003, NRC Region I inspection report 05000219/2003005, February 12, 2004, p. 13]

February 22, 2004

Upgrade in transmission line - from 69 kV to 230 kV - out from Oyster Creek needed

Conectiv has asked the state Board of Public Utilities for permission to replace existing 69-kilovolt lines that are more than 40 years old with 230-kilovolt lines. The lines connect the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in Ocean County with a substation in Galloway, Atlantic County. The company says it desperately needs to build a new primary transmission line or the region could face electricity delivery problems as early as this summer. Over the past several years, Conectiv has moved portable generators, about the size of tractor-trailers, into Ocean City and onto Long Beach Island to help meet summer demand. "These are only stop-gap measures," Conectiv spokeswoman Betty Kennedy said. "We are literally reaching the point where we will not be able to move power to this area, perhaps as early as this year," Kennedy said. "There has been tremendous growth all along the coast in southern New Jersey," Kennedy said. Conectiv's peak demand this summer is expected to reach 2,700 megawatts, a nearly 31 percent increase compared with 2,068 megawatts 10 years ago.

Conectiv has been planning the new transmission line since 2001. Problem is, many people along the 47-mile line between Ocean and Atlantic counties don't want it in their back yards. Homeowners worry it will expose them to electromagnetic fields, which they fear could harm their health. They also worry the lines will significantly diminish their property values. Environmentalists, meanwhile, argue the line should be rerouted to avoid a portion of the Pinelands National Reserve in southern Ocean County. Even the state authority that runs the Garden State Parkway has expressed concerns that the line could sully the experience of driving on the parkway as it traverses picturesque marshes and forests.

[Source: Lawrence Hajna (Courier-Post staff), "Power line plan stirs opposition; Conectiv says shore region desperately needs upgrade", Cherry Hill Courier Post (NJ), February 22, 2004]

February 19, 2004

Amergen announces intent to extend Oyster Creek license

Here's a sampling of the press coverage

* AmerGen Energy Co. will seek to extend the operating license of Oyster Creek Generating Station by 20 years, the company announced today. The company expects to submit a license renewal application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in mid-2005.Ê Oyster Creek's operating license expires in April 2009. NRC approval would extend the license until April 2029.Ê[Source: AmerGen Energy Co. press release, "AmerGen to Pursue Oyster Creek License Extension", February 19, 2004]

* "Oyster Creek is a clean, safe and reliable source of electricity for New Jersey," Site Vice President Bud Swenson said. "We produce 9 percent of New Jersey's electricity with almost no air emissions. It's a major economic engine for Ocean County. We want those contributions to continue, and we will do it in a safe, efficient, environmentally sensitive way or we won't do it at all.Ê"Nothing supersedes our commitment to safety."Ê[Source: AmerGen Energy Co. press release, "AmerGen to Pursue Oyster Creek License Extension", February 19, 2004]

* Thursday's announcement follows months of primarily one-sided debate on the possible renewal, which included weekly news conferences and town meetings held by advocacy groups urging the plant not to seek the license renewal. [Source: Jarrett Renshaw (staff writer, Press of Atlantic City), Oyster Creek N-plant seeks license extension until 2029", Press of Atlantic City (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* The decision comes as anxieties and complaints about Oyster Creek's age, safety, and vulnerability to terrorism are mounting... In recent weeks, as the time for Oyster Creek's license-renewal decision grew nearer, several communities have passed resolutions expressing varying degrees of concern about the plant and its continued operation after its current 40-year license expires in 2009. Four towns have called for an immediate closing of the plant. Five others oppose renewal of the license, and six more have expressed various concerns about Oyster Creek. [Source: Robert Hanley (NYT metropolitan desk), "Foes Attack Bid to Renew Oyster Creek Nuclear License", The New York Times,ÊFebruary 21, 2004, p. B5]

* Exelon's announcement came a week after New Jersey's top environmental official reportedly said he had "serious concerns" about certain plant components and security at Oyster Creek. As reported by the Associated Press, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bradley Campbell said those problems should be fixed before the plant is granted a life extension beyond 2009. However, Exelon officials argue that they invest $10 million annually on upgrades at the Forked River, N.J., plant, and that it is operated safely. "The analysis of this kind of equipment is probably better than for any other type of industry in the country," said Craig Nesbit, a spokesman for Exelon Nuclear Friday. [Source: Jeff Beattie, "State Concerned; Exelon Seeking License Extension For N.J. Nuke", The Energy Daily, February 23, 2004]

* In a letter last Friday to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which will review the renewal application, Mr. Campbell [the state's environmental commissioner, Bradley M. Campbell] said Oyster Creek was "not a model facility." Mr. Campbell said yesterday that the McGreevey administration's biggest concerns were safety, security, and staffing. "We will oppose relicensing unless those issues are fully addressed, and we are not yet persuaded they can be addressed." [Source: Robert Hanley (NYT metropolitan desk), "Foes Attack Bid to Renew Oyster Creek Nuclear License", The New York Times,ÊFebruary 21, 2004, p. B5]

* DEP Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell said last week that deteriorating equipment at the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant must be replaced and security there enhanced before its operating license is renewed. Problems found at the 34-year-old plant could warrant its closing when its license expires in 2009, he said. "We have very serious concerns about the plant and particularly any anticipated effort to renew the license," Campbell told the Asbury Park Press of Neptune. [Source: Associated Press, "Company will seek to extend operating license at Oyster Creek", Newsday (NY),ÊFebruary 19, 2004]

* Given the NRC's record of rarely rejecting a renewal request, Campbell said yesterday he wants the agency to attach considerable weight to the state's concerns in deciding Oyster Creek's application. He said he was "not particularly surprised" at AmerGen's announcement. "But we've made it very clear that the bar is very high," he said. "AmerGen has a heavy burden in terms of persuading the DEP and this administration that licensing is consistent with protecting the safety and security of the surrounding community." Campbell has cited what he termed "shortcomings in staffing, emergency response capability and security preparedness." Swenson said all those concerns would be addressed in the rigorous relicensing process, during which the plant must convince the NRC that it is safe to remain open beyond 2009. [Source: Maryann Spoto (Star-Ledger Staff), Oyster Creek seeks to run 20 more years; Aging nuclear plant's license expires in 2009 and the state has concerns about its safety", Newark Star Ledger (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* A day after AmerGen announced its plans, a New Jersey senator, Leonard T. Connors, a Republican whose legislative office is about two miles from Oyster Creek, said he opposed a new 20-year license for the plant in favor of one for 5 or 10 years. "The older it gets, the more vulnerable it gets," Senator Connors said. He also said he opposed a new license of any length unless a nuclear experts, independent of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, were allowed to assess the plant's safety. [Source: Robert Hanley (NYT metropolitan desk), "Foes Attack Bid to Renew Oyster Creek Nuclear License", The New York Times,ÊFebruary 21, 2004, p. B5]

* The company's decision, although expected, drew some criticism Thursday, mostly from groups that have been campaigning against the renewal for the past several months. "Exelon's decision today shows that the company cares more about profits than the millions of people living within Oyster Creek's midst," said Suzzanne Letta, energy advocate for the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group. More than 10 municipalities, including Stafford and Dover townships, and the Ocean County Board of Freeholders passed resolutions against the renewal. Some called for the immediate shutdown of the plant, while others called for denial of the license unless the plant meets all current safety standards. Lacey Township was the only municipality that passed a resolution in favor of the plant. [Source: Jarrett Renshaw (staff writer, Press of Atlantic City), Oyster Creek N-plant seeks license extension until 2029", Press of Atlantic City (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* Oyster Creek has come under fire in the past several months from environmental activist groups that insist the facility is not safe. The groups are opposed to the relicensing and have called for the plant's immediate closure. Seven municipalities in Ocean County have called for the plant's closing and six others have requested an independent review to determine whether it should remain open. Lacey, the host community, has passed a resolution supporting relicensing. [Source: Maryann Spoto (Star-Ledger Staff), Oyster Creek seeks to run 20 more years; Aging nuclear plant's license expires in 2009 and the state has concerns about its safety", Newark Star Ledger (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* A critic of Oyster Creek, the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group, said in a statement that it opposed license renewal. "At its current age, the plant is an unnecessary risk to public safety," the group said. [Source: Robert Hanley (NYT metropolitan desk), "Foes Attack Bid to Renew Oyster Creek Nuclear License", The New York Times,ÊFebruary 21, 2004, p. B5]

* Opponents [of license extension for Oyster Creek] including the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group said Thursday that the application should be denied. "New Jerseyans don't want a 60-year-old reactor in their backyards and we don't need it," said Suzanne Leta, an energy associate with NJPIRG. [Source: Associated Press, "Company will seek to extend operating license at Oyster Creek", Newsday (NY),ÊFebruary 19, 2004]

* Members of the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) are fighting to keep the plant from getting its license renewed. They cite the safety gaps and security issues as a reason to permanently close the facility. NJPIRG is receiving support from anti-nuclear groups such as Jersey Shore Nuclear Watch, who worry about the 250,000 people living within ten miles of Oyster Creek. Nuclear Watch officials say a plant accident could make the area completely uninhabitable. [Source: News 12 New Jersey (cable TV), "Company looks to extend Oyster Creek's operating license", February 19, 2004]

* Edith Gbur, president of the environmental group Jersey Shore Nuclear Watch, said the company's decision made the group more resolute in its mission. She said she also was not surprised by the decision. "They're going to do what they feel is profitable," she said. "Their No.1 concern is profit." [Source: Maryann Spoto (Star-Ledger Staff), Oyster Creek seeks to run 20 more years; Aging nuclear plant's license expires in 2009 and the state has concerns about its safety", Newark Star Ledger (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* Last winter, an I-Team investigation raised questions about security at Oyster Creek. The I-Team obtained video showing a car driving through an unguarded gate and around the plant when the facility was under a heightened alert. [Source: News 12 New Jersey (cable TV), "Company looks to extend Oyster Creek's operating license", February 19, 2004]

* Advocacy groups also were concerned with the plant's ability to store spent fuel, which is a growing problem as federal officials continue to try to gain access to Yucca Mountain repository in Nevada. Officials said they have enough room - given current conditions - to continue to store the spent fuel at the plant until 2012. They also said they have the ability to build more storage facilities in the future. [Source: Jarrett Renshaw (staff writer, Press of Atlantic City), Oyster Creek N-plant seeks license extension until 2029", Press of Atlantic City (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* For years after it began operating in 1969, Oyster Creek enjoyed something of a benign co-existence with residents and government officials in Ocean County, where it is situated. Traditionally, it has attracted far less hostility than the Indian Point nuclear plant in New York State's Westchester County. [Source: Robert Hanley (NYT metropolitan desk), "Foes Attack Bid to Renew Oyster Creek Nuclear License", The New York Times,ÊFebruary 21, 2004, p. B5]

* Officials in Lacey Township, a community of about 26,000 where Oyster Creek is located, say they are happy with the plant. "Of course we want it," the town clerk, Veronica Laureigh, said yesterday. "We definitely want that plant operating as long as it's safe." [Source: Robert Hanley (NYT metropolitan desk), "Foes Attack Bid to Renew Oyster Creek Nuclear License", The New York Times,ÊFebruary 21, 2004, p. B5]

* "The decision to pursue license renewal is a commitment to Ocean County and the communities surrounding Oyster Creek, to our employees and to the long-term safe and economic operation of the plant," Exelon Nuclear President and Chief Nuclear Officer Chris Crane said. "Our employees live in the area, their children attend schools there, and we want very much to remain a part of the Lacey and Ocean County communities."Ê[Source: AmerGen Energy Co. press release, "AmerGen to Pursue Oyster Creek License Extension", February 19, 2004]

* Oyster Creek officials said they would begin going on the offensive now that their intentions have been announced. "We need to get out there and turn this into a factual argument instead of an argument based on emotion," Swenson said. They plan to meet with Barnegat Township residents March 1, and a town meeting is scheduled at Lacey Township High School on Tuesday. [Source: Jarrett Renshaw (staff writer, Press of Atlantic City), Oyster Creek N-plant seeks license extension until 2029", Press of Atlantic City (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* On Tuesday, February 24, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., News 12 New Jersey will televise a live town meeting, "The Future of Oyster Creek." The meeting will focused on the impact of either re-certifying or decommissioning the nuclear power plant. [Source: News 12 New Jersey (cable TV), "Company looks to extend Oyster Creek's operating license", February 19, 2004]

* This will be the first time that AmerGen - formerly co-owned by British Energy until Exelon bought out its share last year - has sought a license extension for any of the three plants it runs. [Source: Jeff Beattie, "State Concerned; Exelon Seeking License Extension For N.J. Nuke", The Energy Daily, February 23, 2004]

* Company officials reached their decision to seek a license renewal after reviewing financial projections for the energy industry, as well as gauging public opinion, he said [site Vice President Bud Swenson]. "We are pleased and excited about this opportunity for the plant and its employees," Swenson said. [Source: Maryann Spoto (Star-Ledger Staff), Oyster Creek seeks to run 20 more years; Aging nuclear plant's license expires in 2009 and the state has concerns about its safety", Newark Star Ledger (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* The ultimate decision to seek the license was financial, Swenson said. In December 2003, Exelon Corp. became the sole owner of AmerGen, purchasing British Energy's 50 percent stake in the company. Exelon is one of the most profitable energy companies in the world, with annual profits in the billions - a contrast with the struggling British Energy. "I don't think we would have been here if it wasn't for Exelon purchasing AmerGen," Swenson said. The application process alone costs several million dollars, Swenson said. With interests in several energy markets, the company wants to maintain a diverse portfolio, Exelon spokesman David Simon said. "We looked at our markets and determined that the Oyster Creek power plant will continue to be successful and would remain a viable part of diverse portfolio," Simon said. [Source: Jarrett Renshaw (staff writer, Press of Atlantic City), Oyster Creek N-plant seeks license extension until 2029", Press of Atlantic City (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* Ernie Harkness, former station vice president, is now working on the relicensing project. [Source: Maryann Spoto (Star-Ledger Staff), Oyster Creek seeks to run 20 more years; Aging nuclear plant's license expires in 2009 and the state has concerns about its safety", Newark Star Ledger (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* A spokesman for the regulatory commission, Neil Sheehan, said the plant had satisfied all safety requirements. Mr. Sheehan said two of the commission's inspectors were at Oyster Creek, observing operations on a continual basis, as they do at all nuclear power plants. "If the plant wasn't safe to operate, we wouldn't allow it to continue to run," Mr. Sheehan said. "They're under our microscope all the time." [Source: Robert Hanley (NYT metropolitan desk), "Foes Attack Bid to Renew Oyster Creek Nuclear License", The New York Times,ÊFebruary 21, 2004, p. B5]

* Oyster Creek has extensive programs in preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment testing and monitoring and equipment replacement. These programs have ensured that Oyster Creek continues to meet or exceed rigorous federal safety standards.Ê AmerGen continually upgrades and modernizes equipment at Oyster Creek to enhance safety, security and efficiency. The plant spends an average of about $10 million each year in replacements and upgrades.Ê[Source: AmerGen Energy Co. press release, "AmerGen to Pursue Oyster Creek License Extension", February 19, 2004]

* Customarily, nuclear plants submit renewal applications to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission five years before licenses expire. AmerGen Energy will miss that timetable by about a year. Plants that give the commission less than five years to review an application risk being ordered shut by the commission if it does not approve a new license by the expiration date of the old one. A spokesman for AmerGen Energy, Craig Nesbit, said the company would miss the five-year timetable because it did not decide until late last year to seek renewal. He said the applications seek precise information and will take over a year to prepare. [Source: Robert Hanley (NYT metropolitan desk), "Foes Attack Bid to Renew Oyster Creek Nuclear License", The New York Times,ÊFebruary 21, 2004, p. B5]

* The [Oyster Creek license extension application] filing is due by April 9, 2004, but the company will file late, sometime in 2005, giving up its right to remain open if the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is still reviewing the application in 2009. Historically, the NRC takes 17 to 22 months to decide on a renewal application. [Source: Jarrett Renshaw (staff writer, Press of Atlantic City), Oyster Creek N-plant seeks license extension until 2029", Press of Atlantic City (NJ), February 20, 2004]

* If the company [AmerGen Energy] decided against renewal, or if it is denied, it would begin the 10-year decommissioning process [for Oyster Creek]. NRC officials said jobs would not be lost during the process, but the economic impact would be felt over time. [Source: Jarrett Renshaw (staff writer, Press of Atlantic City), Oyster Creek N-plant seeks license extension until 2029", Press of Atlantic City (NJ), February 20, 2004]

December 31, 2003

Oyster Creek physical mods over the years - it has been dramatically changed

"While OCNGS has been in operation since December 1969, over the years, the licensee has replaced many pieces of equipment and performed overhauls of other plant equipment. The licensee has also installed new, more modern systems to replace or supplement original systems that are obsolete or no longer considered adequate. Thus, while the plant is thirty-four years old, it has dramatically changed over its operational lifetime."

[Source: Cornelius F. Holden, Jr (Director, NRC/NRR Division of Licensing Project Management, Project Directorate I), letter in reply to Township Committee of Ocean Resolution No. 2003-317, requesting Oyster creek be decommissioned in April 2004, December 31, 2003. ML033650147]

Local governments urge early decommissioning

In addition to the resolution from the Township Committee of Ocean which prompted the NRC letter cited above, a similar resolution was passed by the Berkeley Township Council. NRC's reply to Berkeley Council [ML033650167] includes more details than the letter to Ocean Committee, including explanation of defense-in-depth as it applies to spent fuel pools.

Summary of Plant Status - September 29, 2003 - December 31, 2003

Oyster Creek began the period at 98% Rated Thermal Power (RTP) due to ongoing leak repair maintenance on the second stage feedwater heater valves. Full RTP was achieved on October 3, 2003. Power was reduced again to 96% RTP on October 23, 2003, to support leak repair to a second stage heater drain tank level transmitter isolation valve and full RTP operation was achieved later that same day. Power was reduced to about 50% RTP on November 13, 2003, due to low intake water level and grass accumulation on the circulation water traveling screens caused by unusual high wind conditions. On November 16, 2003, full RTP was achieved and the plant operated at or near full RTP for the remainder of the inspection period.

[Source: Robert Summers (senior resident inspector) et al., Inspection at Oyster Creek Generating Station conducted September 29, 2003 - December 31, 2003, NRC Region I inspection report 05000219/2003005, February 12, 2004, p. 1]

November 20, 2003

Transnuclear NUHOMS 61BT cask CoC amended to allow use with damaged BWR fuel

The Executive Director for Operations (EDO) approved a proposed rule which revises 10 CFR Part 72.214, ÒList of approved spent fuel storage casks,Ó for the Transnuclear, Inc., Standardized NUHOMS ¨ Horizontal Modular Storage System (Standardized NUHOMS ¨ System) to include Amendment No. 7 in Certificate of Compliance (CoC) Number 1004. Amendment No. 7 which will incorporate changes in support of the Amergen Corporation plans to load damaged fuel and additional fuel types at its Oyster Creek Nuclear Station. Specifically, the amendment will add damaged Boiling Water Reactor spent fuel assemblies and additional fuel types to the authorized contents of the NUHOMS ¨ -61BT Dry Shielded Canister under a general license. In addition, the amendment includes three minor changes to the Technical Specifications to correct inconsistencies and remove irrelevant references.

[Source: NRC/NMSS, in NRC Office of EDO, "Weekly Information Report, Week Ending November 21, 2003", SECY-03-0207, December 1, 2003, ACN ML033360224]

August 22, 2003

* Oyster Creek - reactor trip; one control rod might not have fully inserted

August 8, 2003

* Oyster Creek union accepts contract offer
Andrew Johnson, The Press of Atlantic City -- Rather than getting a better contract by striking, Oyster Creek workers voted to accept a contract that wasn't as good as the one offered by the company before the strike. Unions across the country are surely looking at this case for lessons learned and strategies for dealing with the huge nuclear operating companies. No crystal ball needed to imagine the coming efforts to take strikes nationwide. This is not good news for an industry looking to grow. Entergy management may have been too clever by half in crushing the little union local at Oyster Creek.

July 1, 2003

State considers possible criminal aspect of Oyster Creek fish kill event

In early June, four Oyster Creek workers alleged that, back in September, plant management ignored their warning that the maintenance to be performed on outflow dilution structure would likely result in significant fish kill. Local newspaper today reports that "One of the workers, Bill Timmons, said last week that he and other workers were recently interviewed about the incident by investigators with the state Division of Criminal Justice. ... "Based on the new information, we have decided to reopen our review," John Hagerty, spokesman for the state Attorney General's Office, said Monday... Such a review determines whether the state thinks it justified to launch a formal criminal investigation.

The article notes that Oyster Creek management "acknowledged that mistakes were made, but vigorously denied the workers' allegations that they deliberately chose to turn off a dilution pump knowing that a massive fish kill was likely. In a corrective action plan, plant management cited as causes of the fish kill 'a less than vigorous' approach to complying with state environmental law; 'inaccurate risk perceptions' and 'mental shortcuts'."

[Ref: Jim McElhatton, " Attorney GeneralÕs Office reopens inquiry on Oyster Creek fish kill", The Press of Atlantic City, July 1, 2003]

June 11, 2003

New Jersey having tough time balancing parkway asthetics with such things as affordable electricity and avoiding brownouts

New Jersey, at risk of electrical brownouts by next year, is having problems siting a needed power line upgrade from Oyster Creek nuclear plant. The utility wants to run above-ground line along Garden State Parkway, but highway authority wants only underground lines, which cost 6X more. The only other alternative is to traverse residential areas, which public opposes.

[Source: Dan P. Lee (Staff Writer, The Press of Atlantic City), "BPU head won't rule out Conectiv plan", The Press of Atlantic City, June 11, 2003]

June 10, 2003

Oyster Creek union may be in for very hard time

There's an apparent impasse between union and management involving the 217 members of the IBEW amongst Oyster Creek's 450 workers. Contract negotiations began about a year ago, and the workers went out on strike on May 22. AmerGen has been able to use it's own nuclear staff from other sites to replace the striking workers. The company has even withdrawn the last and best offer.

[Source: Andrew Johnson (Staff Writer, The Press of Atlantic City), "Striking union N-plant workers set rally today", The Press of Atlantic City, June 10, 2003]

The $200,000 hard drive glitch

Oyster Creek spent $200,000 upgrading the emergency siren system, prompted by hard drive problem that delayed siren use by minutes about three months ago. Part of the new system is redundancy provided by equipment located at State Police headquarters.

[Source: Andrew Johnson (Staff Writer, The Press of Atlantic City), "Oyster Creek plant to test new sirens", The Press of Atlantic City, June 10, 2003]

June 7, 2003

* Oyster Creek - company and union meet for first time since strike began, but negotiations moved backwards instead of progressing

* Oyster Creek - union cites safety implications of sweeping workplace rule changes desired by AmerGen

May 21, 2003

Oyster Creek electrical problem prompts forced outage

Oyster Creek is in its first unscheduled outage since November 2001. Power was lost to half the plant's vital equipment at approximately 12:30 am Tuesday, due to a malfunction in an electrical bus. Operators manually shut down the plant at that time. Plant vice president Ernest Harkness declined to estimate when the plant would restart. [Source: Associated Press, Oyster Creek nuclear plant shut down after power interruption>, May 21, 2003]