JAFP-11-0074, 30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies

30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies

ML111610165
Person / Time
Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	06/10/2011
From:	Bronson K Entergy Nuclear Northeast, Entergy Nuclear Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
BL-11-001, JAFP-11-0074
Download: ML111610165 (5)

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~Entergy Entergy Nuclear Northeast Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

James A. FitzPatrick NPP PO. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Tel 315-349-6024 Fax 315-349-6480 Kevin Bronson Site Vice President - JAF JAFP-11-0074 June 10, 2011 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD. 20852

Subject:

30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies Entergy Nuclear Operations Inc.,

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 License DPR-59

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 the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant.

In response to the events on September 11, 2001, and NRC requirements, Entergy developed preplan ned 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 the ensure these capabilities remain available. The attached response reflects these actions.

There are no new commitments contained in this submittal.

If you need any additional information, please contact Mr. Eugene Dorman, Acting Licensing Manager, at (315) 349-6810.

JAFP-11-0074 Page 2 of 2 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.

Kevin Bronson Site Vice President

Attachment:

30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01 cc: Regional Administrator Resident Inspector Project Manager

JAFP-11-0074 Attachment 1 30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01 (2 pages)

JAFP-11-0074 ATTACHMENT 1 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 026 and implemented pursuant to a license condition were submitted to the NRC by references

[1,2,3,4,5 and 7] and reviewed and approved by the NRC in reference [6].

Entergy assessed the status of equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies as identified in the referenced letters. Based upon the assessment, 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 assessment, the guidance and strategies are capable of being executed, considering the current configuration of the facility, staffing, and skill levels of the staff.

REFERENCES

1. Letter, Ted Sullivan to USNRC, Response to NRC Guidance Regarding Mitigation Strategies, JAFP-05-0080, dated May 26, 2005

2. Letter, Ted Sullivan to USNRC, Response to Request for Additional Information In Regard to Response to NRC Guidance Regarding Mitigation Strategies, JAFP-05-0147, dated September 28, 2005

3. Letter, Ted Sullivan 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 [05000333/2005010], JAFP-06-0042 dated February 23, 2006

4. Letter, Pete Dietrich to USNRC, Response Providing Information Regarding Implementation Details for the Phase 2 and 3 Mitigating Strategies, JAFP-07-0004, dated January 11, 2007 Page 1 of 2

JAFP-11-0074 ATTACHMENT 1 REFERENCES (continued)

5. Letter, Pete Dietrich to USNRC, Response Providing Information Regarding Implementation Details for the Phase 2 and 3 Mitigating Strategies, JAFP-07-0071, dated May 31, 2007

6. Letter, USNRC to Michael Balduzzi, Conforming License Amendment to Incorporate the Mitigation Strategies Required By Section B.5.b of Commission Order EA-02-026 (TAC NO.

MD4533) dated August 23,2007

7. Letter, Joseph Pechacek to USNRC, Summary of Commitment Changes for 2007 and 2008, JAFP-09-0060, dated May 11, 2009 Page 2 of 2

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~Entergy Entergy Nuclear Northeast Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

James A. FitzPatrick NPP PO. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Tel 315-349-6024 Fax 315-349-6480 Kevin Bronson Site Vice President - JAF JAFP-11-0074 June 10, 2011 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD. 20852

Subject:

30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies Entergy Nuclear Operations Inc.,

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 License DPR-59

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 the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant.

In response to the events on September 11, 2001, and NRC requirements, Entergy developed preplan ned 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 the ensure these capabilities remain available. The attached response reflects these actions.

There are no new commitments contained in this submittal.

If you need any additional information, please contact Mr. Eugene Dorman, Acting Licensing Manager, at (315) 349-6810.

JAFP-11-0074 Page 2 of 2 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.

Kevin Bronson Site Vice President

Attachment:

30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01 cc: Regional Administrator Resident Inspector Project Manager

JAFP-11-0074 Attachment 1 30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01 (2 pages)

JAFP-11-0074 ATTACHMENT 1 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 026 and implemented pursuant to a license condition were submitted to the NRC by references

[1,2,3,4,5 and 7] and reviewed and approved by the NRC in reference [6].

Entergy assessed the status of equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies as identified in the referenced letters. Based upon the assessment, 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 assessment, the guidance and strategies are capable of being executed, considering the current configuration of the facility, staffing, and skill levels of the staff.

REFERENCES

1. Letter, Ted Sullivan to USNRC, Response to NRC Guidance Regarding Mitigation Strategies, JAFP-05-0080, dated May 26, 2005

2. Letter, Ted Sullivan to USNRC, Response to Request for Additional Information In Regard to Response to NRC Guidance Regarding Mitigation Strategies, JAFP-05-0147, dated September 28, 2005

3. Letter, Ted Sullivan 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 [05000333/2005010], JAFP-06-0042 dated February 23, 2006

4. Letter, Pete Dietrich to USNRC, Response Providing Information Regarding Implementation Details for the Phase 2 and 3 Mitigating Strategies, JAFP-07-0004, dated January 11, 2007 Page 1 of 2

JAFP-11-0074 ATTACHMENT 1 REFERENCES (continued)

5. Letter, Pete Dietrich to USNRC, Response Providing Information Regarding Implementation Details for the Phase 2 and 3 Mitigating Strategies, JAFP-07-0071, dated May 31, 2007

6. Letter, USNRC to Michael Balduzzi, Conforming License Amendment to Incorporate the Mitigation Strategies Required By Section B.5.b of Commission Order EA-02-026 (TAC NO.

MD4533) dated August 23,2007

7. Letter, Joseph Pechacek to USNRC, Summary of Commitment Changes for 2007 and 2008, JAFP-09-0060, dated May 11, 2009 Page 2 of 2