ML070320714
| ML070320714 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 02/01/2007 |
| From: | Fields M NRC/NRR/ADRO/DORL/LPLIV |
| To: | Walsh K Entergy Operations |
| Fields M, NRR/DORL/LP4, 415-3062 | |
| References | |
| EA-06-037, TAC MD2293 | |
| Download: ML070320714 (4) | |
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0 UNITED STATES 44j NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 February 1, 2007 Mr. Kevin T. Walsh Vice President Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751
SUBJECT:
WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMMISSION ORDER EA-06-037 AND REVISIONS TO PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION PLAN, AND SAFEGUARDS CONTINGENCY PLAN (TAC NO. MD2293)
Dear Mr. Walsh:
By letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) dated May 16, 2006, Entergy Operations, Inc. (the licensee), submitted its revised security plans and confirmed the full implementation of Order EA-06-037 at Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3) regarding an update to an adversary characteristic of the design-basis threat.
The NRC staff has completed its review of the changes related to implementation of Order EA-06-037. As discussed in the enclosed safeguards evaluation (Enclosure 2), the NRC staff has determined that the licensee's changes to the security plans meet the requirements of the NRC Order and Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 73, requirements and are, therefore, acceptable. The effectiveness of these security provisions will continue to be the subject of NRC review and inspection.
Consistent with the Order, an administrative license change to Facility Operating License No.
NPF-38 for Waterford 3 is being made to incorporate the reference to the revised Physical Security Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and Training and Qualification Plan. These changes comply with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I. Please replace Page 8 of the Facility Operating License with the enclosed page (Enclosure 1). to this letter is designated exempt from public disclosure under 10 CFR 2.390(d)(1).
NOTICE: Enclosure 2 contains Security-Related Information. Upon separation from Enclosure 2, this letter and Enclosure I are DECONTROLLED.
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E'CU,"4TY IELATED INFOR;MATION K. If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-3062.
Sincerely, Mel B. Fields, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-382
Enclosures:
- 1. Revised Page 8 of Facility Operating License No. NPF-38
- 2. Safeguards Evaluation cc w/encls 1 and 2:
David Proulx, Region IV Scott Anders, Superintendent of Plant Security cc w/encl 1 only: See next page FrriCiAL UiSJ LC F.UPITi--ffLATEL INFGR MATIGN
Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 cc w/Enclosures 1 and 2:
Mr. David Proulx, Branch Chief Region IV, Branch E U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011 cc w/Enclosure 1:
Vice President, Operations Support Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Director Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70057-3093 General Manager Plant Operations Waterford 3 SES Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70057-3093 Manager, Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70057-3093 Resident Inspector/Waterford NPS P.O. Box 822 Killona, LA 70066-0751 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011 Parish President Council St. Charles Parish P.O. Box 302 Hahnville, LA 70057 Scott Anders Superintendent of Plant Security Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70057-0751 Executive Vice President &
Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Director, Nuclear Safety & Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.
1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213-8298 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Radiological Emergency Planning and Response Division P.O. Box 4312 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4312 Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Compliance P.O. Box 4312 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4312 Chairman Louisiana Public Services Commission P.O. Box 91154 Baton Rouge, LA 70825-1697 Richard Penrod, Senior Environmental Scientist/State Liaison Officer Office of Environmental Services Northwestern State University Russell Hall, Room 201 Natchitoches, LA 71497 November 2006
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Prior to completion of Phase III of the Waterford 3 startup test program, the licensee shall complete corrective actions related to the 23 NRC issues as identified in the LP&L responses.
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Basemat The licensee shall comply with its commitments to perform a basemat cracking surveillance program and additional confirmatory analyses of basemat structural strength as described in its letter of February 25, 1985. Any significant change to this program shall be reviewed and approved by the NRC staff prior to its implementation.
D.
The facility requires an exemption from certain requirements of Appendices E and J to 10 CFR Part 50. These exemptions are described in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation's Safety Evaluation Report, Supplement No. 10 (Section 6.1.2) and Supplement No. 8 (Section 6.2.6), respectively. These exemptions are authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security and are otherwise in the public interest. These exemptions are, therefore, hereby granted pursuant to 10 CFR 50.12. With the granting of these exemptions, the facility will operate, to the extent authorized herein, in conformity with the application, as amended, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission.
E.
EOI shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the Commission-approved physical security, training and qualification, and safeguards contingency plans including amendments made pursuant to provisions of the Miscellaneous Amendments and Search Requirements revisions to 10 CFR 73.55 (51 FR 27817 and 27822) and to the authority of 10 CFR 50.90 and 10 CFR 50.54(p). The plan, which contains Safeguards Information protected under 10 CFR 73.21, is entitled:
"Physical Security, Safeguards Contingency and Training & Qualification Plan, Revision 1," and was submitted on May 16, 2006.
F.
Except as otherwise provided in the Technical Specifications or the Environmental Protection Plan, EOI shall report any violations of the requirements contained in Section 2.C of this license in the following manner. Initial notification shall be made within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> to the NRC Operations Center via the Emergency Notification System with written follow-up within 30 days in accordance with the procedures described in 10 CFR 50.73(b), (c) and (e).
G.
Entergy Louisiana, LLC shall have and maintain financial protection of such type and in such amounts as the Commission shall require in accordance with Section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to cover public liability claims.
AMENDMENT NO. 1-34,203 Revised by letter dated October 23, 2304 Revised by letter dated February 1, 2007