ML081280795
| ML081280795 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 05/07/2008 |
| From: | Collins S Region 1 Administrator |
| To: | Balduzzi M Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| James Trapp | |
| References | |
| Download: ML081280795 (7) | |
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May 7, 2008 Mr. Michael A. Balduzzi Sr. Vice President & COO Regional Operations, NE Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601
SUBJECT:
REPLY TO ENTERGY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2008 REGARDING THE SIREN PROJECT MILESTONE SCHEDULE
Dear Mr. Balduzzi:
The purpose of this letter is to acknowledge the subject letter from Entergy, dated February 8, 2008, in which Entergy informed the NRC of its milestones for placing the new Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification system (ENS) in service. The NRC has reviewed your schedule and concluded that it provides an appropriately sequenced set of milestones for project completion and placing the new ENS in service.
The following milestones were completed on or ahead of scheduled dates: (1) your submittal of the steady and repeatable section of the design report to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (February 1, 2008); (2) FEMA review of that section of the report (March 7, 2008); (3) submission of the final design report to FEMA (May 8, 2008); (4) installation of new sirens not requiring permits (March 14, 2008); (5) inspection of installed sirens (April 30, 2008);
(6) permitting new sirens (April 30, 2008); and (7) far field test measurements (June 19, 2008).
You committed to place the new ENS in service eight calendar days following FEMA approval of the system for use. The subject February 8, 2008, letter states that your estimated date for placing the new siren system in service is August 14, 2008, contingent upon Entergy receiving FEMA approval for placing the new siren system in service. The NRC acknowledges that specific estimated milestone completion dates may require adjustment if actions continue to be completed in advance of the projected schedule dates.
As you committed to in your letter, Entergy will promptly inform the NRC of any potential issues that may adversely impact project completion. Further, the NRC notes that Entergy remains in noncompliance with the two previously issued Orders, dated January 31, 2006, and July 30, 2007. A final enforcement decision relative to the continuing noncompliance will be determined after Entergy places the new ENS in service.
The NRC continues to recognize that the existing ENS for Indian Point is capable of alerting the general public in the vicinity of the Indian Point station if an emergency condition occurs.
However, that system does not meet the requirements of the January 31, 2006, Confirmatory Order, because the system does not have the required backup power supply capability.
Therefore, its important that Entergy continues to provide the necessary resources to expeditiously bring this project to completion.
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, and your response, if you choose to provide a response, will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC=s document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
Therefore, to the extent possible, any such response should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be made available to the public without redaction.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Samuel J. Collins Regional Administrator Docket Nos:
50-247, 50-286 License Nos: DPR-26, DPR-64
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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, and your response, if you choose to provide a response, will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the NRC=s document system (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html.
Therefore, to the extent possible, any such response should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be made available to the public without redaction.
Sincerely, Samuel J. Collins Regional Administrator Docket Nos:
50-247, 50-286 License Nos: DPR-26, DPR-64 SUNSI Review Complete: JMT (Reviewer=s Initials)
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Senior Vice President, Entergy Nuclear Operations Vice President, Operations, Entergy Nuclear Operations Vice President, Oversight, Entergy Nuclear Operations Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety and Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations Site Vice President, Entergy Nuclear Operations Assistant General Counsel, Entergy Nuclear Operations Manager, Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations P. Tonko, President and CEO, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law A. Donahue, Mayor, Village of Buchanan J. G. Testa, Mayor, City of Peekskill R. Albanese, Four County Coordinator S. Lousteau, Treasury Department, Entergy Services, Inc.
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