BVY 11-045, Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01
| ML11166A133 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 06/09/2011 |
| From: | Michael Colomb Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| BL-11-001, BVY 11-045 | |
| Download: ML11166A133 (5) | |
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Vermont Yankee
-- Entergy vmo 320 Governor Hunt Road Vernon, VT 05354 Tel 802 257 7711 Michael J. Colomb Site Vice President BVY 11-045 June 9, 2011 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
SUBJECT:
30 Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01 Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station Docket No. 50-271 License DPR-28
REFERENCE:
NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies, dated May 11, 2011
Dear Sir or Madam:
On May 11, 2011, the NRC issued the referenced Bulletin 2011-01 and requested a written response within 30 days. Attached is Entergy's 30-day written response for Vermont Yankee.
In response to the events on September 11, 2001 and NRC requirements, Entergy developed preplanned strategies and implemented guidance to maintain or restore core cooling, containment and spent fuel cooling capabilities under the circumstances associated with the loss of large areas of the plant due to fire or explosions. Following the events on March 11, 2011 at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Entergy took actions that ensure availability of these capabilities. The attached response reflects these actions.
There are no new commitments contained in this submittal.
Should you have any questions concerning this transmittal, please contact Mr. Robert J.
Wanczyk at (802) 451-3166.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the contents of this response are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Executed on this 10th day of June 2011.
Sincerely,
[MJC/JMD]
BVY 11-045 / Page 2 of 2
Attachment:
30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01 cc: Mr. William M. Dean Regional Administrator, Region 1 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Mr. James S. Kim, Project Manager Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop O-8C2A Washington, DC 20555 USNRC Resident Inspector Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee, LLC 320 Governor Hunt Road Vernon, Vermont 05354 Ms. Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner VT Department of Public Service 112 State Street - Drawer 20 Montpelier, Vermont 05620-2601
BVY 11-016 Docket No. 50-271 Attachment 1 Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station 30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01
BVY 11-045 / Attachment 1 / Page 1 of 2 QUESTION 1 Is the equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies, as described in your submittals to the NRC, available and capable of performing its intended function?
RESPONSE
The strategies required by section B.5.b of the Interim Compensatory Measures Order EA-02-026 and implemented pursuant to a license condition were submitted to the NRC by references 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and reviewed and approved by the NRC in reference 7.
Entergy assessed the status of equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies as identified in the referenced letters. Based upon the information available, the equipment is available and capable of performing its intended function.
QUESTION 2 Are the guidance and strategies implemented capable of being executed considering the current configuration of your facility and current staffing and skill levels of the staff?
RESPONSE
Entergy assessed the capability to execute the mitigating strategies as identified in the referenced letters. Based upon the information available, the guidance and strategies are capable of being executed considering the current configuration of facility, staffing and skill levels of the staff.
REFERENCES
- 1. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Response to NRC Guidance Regarding Mitigation Strategies," BVY 05-058, dated May 26, 2005
- 2. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Vermont Yankee Response to February 2002 Order Section B.5.b,"
BVY 05-090, dated October 17, 2005
- 3. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Response to Report of Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Safeguards Interim Compensatory Measures - Section B.5.b Temporary Instruction 2515/164; NRC Inspection Report 05000271/2005009," BVY 06-017, dated February 22, 2006
- 4. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Response Providing Information Regarding Implementation Details for the Phase 2 and 3 Mitigating Strategies and the Phase 1 Mitigating Strategy Tables," BVY 07-001, dated January 11, 2007
BVY 11-045 / Attachment 1 / Page 2 of 2
- 5. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Clarifying Information Regarding Implementation Details for the Phase 2 and 3 Mitigation Strategies," BVY 07-022, dated April 18, 2007
- 6. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Supplemental Information Regarding Implementation Details for B.5.b Mitigation Strategies," BVY 08-082, dated November 17, 2008
- 7. Letter, USNRC to ENO, "Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Stations - Conforming License Amendment to Incorporate the Mitigation Strategies Required By Section B,5.b of Commission Order EA-02-026 and the Radiological Protection Mitigation Strategies Required by Commission Order EA-06-137 (TAC NO. MD4566)," NVY 07-109, dated August 23, 2007
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Vermont Yankee
-- Entergy vmo 320 Governor Hunt Road Vernon, VT 05354 Tel 802 257 7711 Michael J. Colomb Site Vice President BVY 11-045 June 9, 2011 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
SUBJECT:
30 Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01 Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station Docket No. 50-271 License DPR-28
REFERENCE:
NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies, dated May 11, 2011
Dear Sir or Madam:
On May 11, 2011, the NRC issued the referenced Bulletin 2011-01 and requested a written response within 30 days. Attached is Entergy's 30-day written response for Vermont Yankee.
In response to the events on September 11, 2001 and NRC requirements, Entergy developed preplanned strategies and implemented guidance to maintain or restore core cooling, containment and spent fuel cooling capabilities under the circumstances associated with the loss of large areas of the plant due to fire or explosions. Following the events on March 11, 2011 at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Entergy took actions that ensure availability of these capabilities. The attached response reflects these actions.
There are no new commitments contained in this submittal.
Should you have any questions concerning this transmittal, please contact Mr. Robert J.
Wanczyk at (802) 451-3166.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the contents of this response are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Executed on this 10th day of June 2011.
Sincerely,
[MJC/JMD]
BVY 11-045 / Page 2 of 2
Attachment:
30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01 cc: Mr. William M. Dean Regional Administrator, Region 1 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Mr. James S. Kim, Project Manager Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop O-8C2A Washington, DC 20555 USNRC Resident Inspector Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee, LLC 320 Governor Hunt Road Vernon, Vermont 05354 Ms. Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner VT Department of Public Service 112 State Street - Drawer 20 Montpelier, Vermont 05620-2601
BVY 11-016 Docket No. 50-271 Attachment 1 Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station 30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01
BVY 11-045 / Attachment 1 / Page 1 of 2 QUESTION 1 Is the equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies, as described in your submittals to the NRC, available and capable of performing its intended function?
RESPONSE
The strategies required by section B.5.b of the Interim Compensatory Measures Order EA-02-026 and implemented pursuant to a license condition were submitted to the NRC by references 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and reviewed and approved by the NRC in reference 7.
Entergy assessed the status of equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies as identified in the referenced letters. Based upon the information available, the equipment is available and capable of performing its intended function.
QUESTION 2 Are the guidance and strategies implemented capable of being executed considering the current configuration of your facility and current staffing and skill levels of the staff?
RESPONSE
Entergy assessed the capability to execute the mitigating strategies as identified in the referenced letters. Based upon the information available, the guidance and strategies are capable of being executed considering the current configuration of facility, staffing and skill levels of the staff.
REFERENCES
- 1. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Response to NRC Guidance Regarding Mitigation Strategies," BVY 05-058, dated May 26, 2005
- 2. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Vermont Yankee Response to February 2002 Order Section B.5.b,"
BVY 05-090, dated October 17, 2005
- 3. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Response to Report of Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Safeguards Interim Compensatory Measures - Section B.5.b Temporary Instruction 2515/164; NRC Inspection Report 05000271/2005009," BVY 06-017, dated February 22, 2006
- 4. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Response Providing Information Regarding Implementation Details for the Phase 2 and 3 Mitigating Strategies and the Phase 1 Mitigating Strategy Tables," BVY 07-001, dated January 11, 2007
BVY 11-045 / Attachment 1 / Page 2 of 2
- 5. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Clarifying Information Regarding Implementation Details for the Phase 2 and 3 Mitigation Strategies," BVY 07-022, dated April 18, 2007
- 6. Letter, VYNPS to USNRC, "Supplemental Information Regarding Implementation Details for B.5.b Mitigation Strategies," BVY 08-082, dated November 17, 2008
- 7. Letter, USNRC to ENO, "Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Stations - Conforming License Amendment to Incorporate the Mitigation Strategies Required By Section B,5.b of Commission Order EA-02-026 and the Radiological Protection Mitigation Strategies Required by Commission Order EA-06-137 (TAC NO. MD4566)," NVY 07-109, dated August 23, 2007