ML021630367
| ML021630367 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 06/11/2002 |
| From: | Zwolinski J NRC/NRR/DLPM |
| To: | Wenderlich R Niagara Mohawk Power Corp |
| Tam P | |
| References | |
| TAC MB4149, TAC MB4150 | |
| Download: ML021630367 (5) | |
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June 11, 2002 Mr. Raymond L. Wenderlich Senior Constellation Nuclear Officer Responsible for Nine Mile Point Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC P.O. Box 63 Lycoming, NY 13093
SUBJECT:
REPLY TO LICENSEES RESPONSE TO ORDER FOR INTERIM SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY COMPENSATORY MEASURES, NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 (TAC NOS. MB4149 AND MB4150)
Dear Mr. Wenderlich:
On February 25, 2002, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an Order modifying the operating license for the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (NMP) to require compliance with the specified interim safeguards and security compensatory measures. The interim compensatory measures (ICMs) were listed in Attachment 2 to the Order. When issuing the Order, the Commission recognized that you have voluntarily and responsibly implemented additional security measures following the events of September 11, 2001, but in light of the continuing generalized high-level threat environment, the Commission concluded that the security measures should be embodied in an Order consistent with the established regulatory framework.
The Order required responses and actions within specified timeframes.Section III.A of the Order required licensees to immediately start implementation of the requirements listed in to the Order and to complete implementation no later than August 31, 2002.
Section III.B of the Order required licensees to notify the Commission: (1) if they are unable to comply with the requirements described in Attachment 2, (2) if compliance with any of the requirements is unnecessary in their specific circumstances, (3) if implementation of any of the requirements would cause the licensee to be in violation of the provisions of any Commission regulation or the facility license, or (4) if implementation of any of the requirements described in would adversely impact the safe operation of the facility.Section III.C.1 of the Order required licensees to submit to the Commission, within 20 days of the date of the Order, a schedule for achieving compliance with each requirement described in Attachment 2 to the Order.Section IV of the Order noted that in accordance with 10 C.F.R. § 2.202, the licensee must submit an answer to the Order and may request a hearing on the Order within 20 days of the date of the Order and, where good cause is shown, consideration would be given to extend the time to request a hearing.
In letters dated March 18, 2002 (Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC (NMPNS) letter Nos.
NMP1L 1651 and NMP1L 1654), you submitted a response to the Order for NMP. You requested an extension of time to respond to ICMs B.1.b, B.1.c, B.1.d, and B.2.a and requested a comparable extension of time to file a request for hearing for those matters.
R. L. Wenderlich On May 14, 2002 (NMPNS letter No. NMP1L 1665), you provided the responses for ICMs B.1.b, B.1.c, B.1.d, and B.2.a and stated that you do not request a hearing. On June 4, 2002 (NMPNS letter No. NMP1L 1669), you provided a revised response for ICM B.4.e.
The NRC staff has reviewed your responses to each of the ICMs and finds that you have satisfied the 20-day reporting requirements of the Order.
The NRC will determine the effectiveness of your implementation of the ICMs through on-site inspections. I would like to remind you that, pursuant to Section III.C.2 of the Order, you are to report to the Commission when you have achieved full compliance with the requirements described in Attachment 2 to the Order.
If you have any other questions on these issues, please contact your project manager, Mr. Peter Tam, at 301-415-1451.
Sincerely,
/RA/
John A. Zwolinski, Director Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation cc: See next page
R. L. Wenderlich On May 14, 2002 (NMPNS letter No. NMP1L 1665), you provided the responses for ICMs B.1.b, B.1.c, B.1.d, and B.2.a and stated that you do not request a hearing. On June 4, 2002 (NMPNS letter No. NMP1L 1669), you provided a revised response for ICM B.4.e.
The NRC staff has reviewed your responses to each of the ICMs and finds that you have satisfied the 20-day reporting requirements of the Order.
The NRC will determine the effectiveness of your implementation of the ICMs through on-site inspections. I would like to remind you that, pursuant to Section III.C.2 of the Order, you are to report to the Commission when you have achieved full compliance with the requirements described in Attachment 2 to the Order.
If you have any other questions on these issues, please contact your project manager, Mr. Peter Tam, at 301-415-1451.
Sincerely,
/RA/
John A. Zwolinski, Director Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit Nos. 1 and 2 cc:
Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 126 Lycoming, NY 13093 Supervisor Town of Scriba Route 8, Box 382 Oswego, NY 13126 Mr. John V. Vinquist, MATS Inc.
P.O. Box 63 Lycoming, NY 13093 Charles Donaldson, Esquire Assistant Attorney General New York Department of Law 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271 Mr. Paul D. Eddy Electric Division NYS Department of Public Service Agency Building 3 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223 C. Adrienne Rhodes Chairman and Executive Director State Consumer Protection Board 5 Empire State Plaza, Suite 2101 Albany, NY 12223-1556 Mark J. Wetterhahn, Esquire Winston & Strawn 1400 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-3502 Mr. Michael J. Wallace President Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC c/o Constellation Energy Group 250 W. Pratt Street - 24th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201-2437 Mr. Raymond L. Wenderlich Senior Constellation Nuclear Officer Responsible for Nine Mile Point Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC P.O. Box 63 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. James M. Petro, Jr., Esquire Counsel Constellation Power Source, Inc.
111 Market Place Suite 500 Baltimore, MD 21202