JAFP-12-0075, Entergy'S 120-Day Response to NRC Request for Information (RFI) Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights.

Entergy'S 120-Day Response to NRC Request for Information (RFI) Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights.

ML12192A515
Person / Time
Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	07/09/2012
From:	Michael Colomb Entergy Nuclear Northeast, Entergy Nuclear Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
JAFP-12-0075
Download: ML12192A515 (4)

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~Entergy Entergy Nuclear Northeast Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

James A, Fitzpatrick NPP P,O, Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Tel 315-349-6024 Fax 315-349-6480 Michael J. Colomb Site Vice President* JAF JAFP-12-0075 July 9,2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852

SUBJECT:

Entergy's 120-Day Response to NRC Request for Information (RFI)

Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 License No. DPR-59

REFERENCES:

1. NRC letter to Entergy, RFI Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the Near- Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident, dated March 12, 2012 (ML12053A340).

2. NRC Letter, Endorsement of Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Draft Report 1025286, Seismic Walkdown Guidance, dated May 31,2012 (ML12145A529).

Dear Sir or Madam:

On March 12, 2012, the NRC issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees.

Enclosure 3 of Reference 1 contains specific Requested Actions, Requested Information, and a Required Response associated with Recommendation 2.3 for Seismic. This letter provides Entergy Nuclear Operations', Inc. (Entergy) 120-day response to Reference 1 for Seismic Recommendation 2.3 for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF).

For Seismic Recommendation 2.3 (walkdowns), Enclosure 3 of Reference 1 states that each licensee will confirm that they intend to use the NRC-endorsed seismic walkdown procedure or provide to the NRC a description of the process that will be used to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information.

JAFP-12-0075 Page 2 of 3 Entergy confirms that it will use the seismic walkdown procedure (EPRI Report 1025286, "Seismic Walkdown Guidance: For Resolution of Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3: Seismic") as endorsed by Reference 2 as the basis to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information at JAF.

The new commitment contained in this submittal is summarized in the attachment.

Should you have any questions concerning the content of this letter, please contact Joseph Pechacek, Licensing Manager, at 315-349-6766.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on July 9, 2012.

Michael J. Colomb Site Vice President MC/JP/jo

Attachment:

List of Regulatory Commitments cc: next page

JAFP-12-0075 Page 3 of 3 Regional Administrator, Region I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2100 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406-2713 Resident Inspector's Office U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 136 Lycoming, NY 13093 Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Mr. Mohan Thadani Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Ms. Bridget Frymire New York State Department of Public Service 3 Empire State Plaza, 10th Floor Albany, NY 12223 Mr. Francis J. Murray Jr., President New York State Energy and Research Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399

Attachment to JAFP-12-0075 List of Regulatory Commitments

Attachment to JAFP-12-0075 Page 1 of 1 List of Regulatory Commitments The following table identifies those actions committed to by Entergy in this document. Any other statements in this submittal are provided for information purposes and are not considered to be regulatory commitments.

TYPE SCHEDULED (Check One) COMPLETION COMMITMENT DATE ONE-TIME CONTINUING (If Required)

ACTION COMPLIANCE Entergy confirms that it will use the X November 27, 2012 seismic walkdown procedure (Electric Power Research Institute Report 1025286, "Seismic Walkdown Guidance:

For Resolution of Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3:

Seismic") as endorsed by Reference 2 as the basis to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information at JAF.