JAFP-16-0060, Extension to Commitments Made in Response to March 12, 2012, Information Request Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendation 9.3, Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments
| ML16105A358 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 04/14/2016 |
| From: | Drews W Entergy Nuclear Northeast, Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| JAFP-16-0060 | |
| Download: ML16105A358 (4) | |
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JAFP-16-0060 April 14, 2016 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555
Subject:
Extension to Commitments Made in Response to March 12, 2012, Information Request Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendation 9.3, Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments James A FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 License No. DPR-059
References:
- 1.
NRC letter, Request for Information 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, ML12053A340, dated March 12, 2012
- 2.
Entergy letter, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.s 60-Day Response to the March 12, 2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments, JAFP-12-0054, dated May 11, 2012
- 3.
Entergy letter, Entergys Response to the March 12, 2012 Information Request Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendation 9.3 for Completing Emergency Communication Assessments, JAFP-12-0126, dated October 31, 2012
- 4.
Entergy letter, Certification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations, JAFP-16-0045, dated March 16, 2016
Dear Sir or Madam:
On March 12, 2012, the NRC issued a letter [Reference 1] entitled, Request for Information 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. Enclosure 5 of the letter contains specific requested actions and requested information associated with Recommendation 9.3 for Emergency Preparedness (EP) programs.
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.54, "Conditions of Licenses," paragraph (f), addressees were requested to submit a written response to the information requests.
Entergy Nuclear Northeast Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick NPP P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Tel 315-342-3840 William C. Drews Regulatory Assurance Manager
JAFP-16-0060 Page 2 of 2 On May 11, 2012, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc (ENOI) submitted an action plan for implementing Communications and Staffing recommendations [Reference 2]. Actions for Staffing recommendations included conducting onsite and augmented staffing assessments for implementing the Mitigation Strategies for Beyond Design Basis External Events, NRC Order EA-12-049, based on Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Recommendation 4.2. Communication recommendations were assessed and a plan to implement improvements was submitted by letter dated October 31, 2012 [Reference 3].
On March 16, 2016, ENOI certified that it plans to permanently cease power operations at James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF) on January 27, 2017 [Reference 4]. Based on discussions with the NRC related to implementing Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident and in view of its commitment to permanently shut JAF down on January 27, 2017; ENOI has decided to change the schedule for implementing these recommendations previously committed to in References 2 and 3. How these commitments are implemented may change depending on the needs of JAF when it's in a permanently shutdown status. However, these changes will be communicated to the NRC based on the guidance of NEI 99-03, NEI Guidelines for Managing NRC Commitment Changes.
The Regulatory Commitments identified in the Attachment revise the scheduled completion date of existing Regulatory Commitments made in References 2 and 3. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me, at 315-349-6562.
Sincerely,
. William C. Drews Regulatory Assurance Manager WCD/mh
Attachment:
Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation NRC Region I Administrator NRC Resident Inspector NRC Project Manager NYSPSC President NYSERDA
JAFP-16-0060 ATTACHMENT Regulatory Commitments (1 Page)
JAFP-16-0060 Attachment Regulatory Commitments Page 1 of 1 This table identifies actions discussed in this letter that ENOI commits to perform. Any other actions discussed in this submittal are described for the NRCs information and are not commitments.
Number Text SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE Original Revised Source: JAFP-12-0054 dated May 11, 2012 18447 Conduct the onsite and augmented staffing assessment considering functions related to NTTF Recommendation 4.2.
April 18, 2016 June 30, 2017 18446 Provide onsite and augmented staffing assessment considering functions related to NTTF Recommendation 4.2.
May 18, 2016 June 30, 2017 18448 Provide a schedule of the time needed to implement changes associated with the Phase 2 staffing assessment.(1)
May 18, 2016 June 30, 2017 18452 Identify changes that have been made or will be made to the emergency plan regarding the on-shift or augmented staffing changes associated with the Phase 2 staffing assessment.
May 18, 2016 June 30, 2017 Source: JAFP-12-0126 dated October 31, 2012 18472 Enhancements identified within the assessment (JAFP 0126 Attachment 1) will be further developed as implementation progresses. Alternate approaches will be utilized if prudent (e.g., alternate/new technology, improved capability, cost savings, etc.). These enhancement commitments are subject to change as a result of Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) developments, advances in technology, and progress in the manner of addressing the need for these enhancements.
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JAFP-16-0060 April 14, 2016 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555
Subject:
Extension to Commitments Made in Response to March 12, 2012, Information Request Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendation 9.3, Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments James A FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 License No. DPR-059
References:
- 1.
NRC letter, Request for Information 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, ML12053A340, dated March 12, 2012
- 2.
Entergy letter, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.s 60-Day Response to the March 12, 2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments, JAFP-12-0054, dated May 11, 2012
- 3.
Entergy letter, Entergys Response to the March 12, 2012 Information Request Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendation 9.3 for Completing Emergency Communication Assessments, JAFP-12-0126, dated October 31, 2012
- 4.
Entergy letter, Certification of Permanent Cessation of Power Operations, JAFP-16-0045, dated March 16, 2016
Dear Sir or Madam:
On March 12, 2012, the NRC issued a letter [Reference 1] entitled, Request for Information 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. Enclosure 5 of the letter contains specific requested actions and requested information associated with Recommendation 9.3 for Emergency Preparedness (EP) programs.
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.54, "Conditions of Licenses," paragraph (f), addressees were requested to submit a written response to the information requests.
Entergy Nuclear Northeast Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick NPP P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Tel 315-342-3840 William C. Drews Regulatory Assurance Manager
JAFP-16-0060 Page 2 of 2 On May 11, 2012, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc (ENOI) submitted an action plan for implementing Communications and Staffing recommendations [Reference 2]. Actions for Staffing recommendations included conducting onsite and augmented staffing assessments for implementing the Mitigation Strategies for Beyond Design Basis External Events, NRC Order EA-12-049, based on Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Recommendation 4.2. Communication recommendations were assessed and a plan to implement improvements was submitted by letter dated October 31, 2012 [Reference 3].
On March 16, 2016, ENOI certified that it plans to permanently cease power operations at James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF) on January 27, 2017 [Reference 4]. Based on discussions with the NRC related to implementing Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident and in view of its commitment to permanently shut JAF down on January 27, 2017; ENOI has decided to change the schedule for implementing these recommendations previously committed to in References 2 and 3. How these commitments are implemented may change depending on the needs of JAF when it's in a permanently shutdown status. However, these changes will be communicated to the NRC based on the guidance of NEI 99-03, NEI Guidelines for Managing NRC Commitment Changes.
The Regulatory Commitments identified in the Attachment revise the scheduled completion date of existing Regulatory Commitments made in References 2 and 3. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me, at 315-349-6562.
Sincerely,
. William C. Drews Regulatory Assurance Manager WCD/mh
Attachment:
Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation NRC Region I Administrator NRC Resident Inspector NRC Project Manager NYSPSC President NYSERDA
JAFP-16-0060 ATTACHMENT Regulatory Commitments (1 Page)
JAFP-16-0060 Attachment Regulatory Commitments Page 1 of 1 This table identifies actions discussed in this letter that ENOI commits to perform. Any other actions discussed in this submittal are described for the NRCs information and are not commitments.
Number Text SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE Original Revised Source: JAFP-12-0054 dated May 11, 2012 18447 Conduct the onsite and augmented staffing assessment considering functions related to NTTF Recommendation 4.2.
April 18, 2016 June 30, 2017 18446 Provide onsite and augmented staffing assessment considering functions related to NTTF Recommendation 4.2.
May 18, 2016 June 30, 2017 18448 Provide a schedule of the time needed to implement changes associated with the Phase 2 staffing assessment.(1)
May 18, 2016 June 30, 2017 18452 Identify changes that have been made or will be made to the emergency plan regarding the on-shift or augmented staffing changes associated with the Phase 2 staffing assessment.
May 18, 2016 June 30, 2017 Source: JAFP-12-0126 dated October 31, 2012 18472 Enhancements identified within the assessment (JAFP 0126 Attachment 1) will be further developed as implementation progresses. Alternate approaches will be utilized if prudent (e.g., alternate/new technology, improved capability, cost savings, etc.). These enhancement commitments are subject to change as a result of Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) developments, advances in technology, and progress in the manner of addressing the need for these enhancements.
End of RFO 22 (Fall 2016)
June 30, 2017 (1) Removed editorial error. Deleted the word to.