SUBJECT: DOMINION NUCLEAR NORTH ANNA, LLC, EARLY SITE PERMIT APPLICATION AND THE ASSOCIATED NRC FINAL SAFETY EVALUATION

and discussed the final safety evaluation report of the Dominion application for the North Anna early site permit (ESP). Our reviews of the application and the staff's safety evaluation report were conducted to fulfill the requirement of 10 CFR 52.23, which states that the ACRS shall report on those portions of an early site permit application that concern safety. We had the benefit of the documents referenced. CONCLUSIONS * The proposed site, subject to the permit conditions recommended by the NRC staff, can be used for up to two nuclear power units each of up to 4300 MWth without undue risk to the public health and safety. * The staff's final safety evaluation report of the Dominion early site permit application will contribute to the documentary basis for the mandatory public hearing concerning the proposed early site permit. DISCUSSION Dominion has submitted a first-of-a-kind application for an early site permit pursuant to the requirements of Subpart A, 'Early Site Permits, " of 10 CFR Part 52. The proposed site i