ML102980057
| ML102980057 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 05/18/2010 |
| From: | Arthur Burritt NRC Region 1 |
| To: | Clifford J, David Lew Division Reactor Projects I |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2010-0334 | |
| Download: ML102980057 (6) | |
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- j Burritt, Arthur From: Burritt, Arthur Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:42 PM To: Clifford, James; Lew, David
Subject:
FW: GAO entrance on audit of NRC oversight of Buried Piping Attachments: Conference Details (MAY 19, 2010-12:45 PM ET--Conf# 5034602); Notification Itr NRC Buried Pipes.pdf FYI, see highlight below From: Hardies, Robert "VC-t.--
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:25 PM To: OHara, Timothy; Conte, Richard; Burket, Elise; Burns, Thomas; Meyer, Glenn; Gray, Harold; Kaufman, Paul; Modes, Michael; Chaudhary, Suresh; Alley, David; Burritt, Arthur; Schroeder, Daniel
Subject:
RE: GAO entrance on audit of NRC oversight of Buried Piping Here are the bridge line details for the GAO audit entrance meeting. NRR is not presenting anything. We are just in listening mode.
The GAO Entrance Conference regarding the GAO Review of the NRC's Requirements for and Oversight of Buried ýPipes at Nuclear Power Plants..(GAO Job Code 361192) has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 1:00 PM in Conference Room 017D13. This' review was initiated by GAO after GAO's receipt, ofa letter from Congressmen Edward Markey, John Hall,' JohnAlder, and Peter Welch.
The GAO will examine (1) the requirements NRC places on licensees for monitoring anidinspectinri ,'riedpi#esI:,
bI (2)
NRC's approach to enforcement of licensee compliance with buried pipe requirements-and doversight of implenentation of relevant industry initiatives, and.(3) additional requirements, if any, that could help improve the safety and integrity of buried pipes at both currently operating and future plants.
Recommended Attendance: DAO(TBPM)/AO/DEDR/NRR/NRO/OE/RI/RII/RIII/RIV/OPA/OCA/OGC Optional Attendance: EDO/RES/DRDMRT cc: Khai Tran, David Holley, Jesse Arildsen, Margie Kotzalas, Diana Dias-Toro, Leigh Trocine, Susan;.Bagley, Daniel Collins, Pamela Baker, Judy Coleman, Rebecca Pratcher, BJ Holt,. Dina.Sotiropoulos, Myra Hays, Earnestine Clay,.
Rebecca Underhill, Stephen Dingbaum, Steven Zane, Chuck Casto, MarkCunningham, Loren Plisco
- Le4ad Office: NRR
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- ial-in Number: 888-989-498>'
f rPass code: (b)(2)
- VTC will not e provi ed.
- POC: Jesse Arildsen x1785/Stephanie Garland x7443 Reminder: Please make sure that staff time spent supporting the GAO review is charged to T&L activity code ZGO030.
For further guidance on charging time spent in support of GAO reviews, please see the memos from W. Trovers to ODs and RAs (ML041240524) and to the non-EDO organizations(ML043210013), both doted May 14, 2004.
Robert Hardies iformation in this record was deatt*d in aocod*ance with the Fr.*. ! lomon Act. 28 FOWPA -
Senior Level Advisor for Materials Engineering Division of Component Integrity Office of Nuclear Regulatory Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Offi -P Phnnp341,1 5-5802 From: OHara, Timothy X, Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:03 PM 4 To: Conte, Richard; Burket, Elise; Burns, Thomas; Meyer, Glenn; Gray, Harold; Kaufman, Paul; Modes, Michael; Chaudhary, Suresh; Alley, David; Hardlies, Robert; Burritt, Arthur; Schroeder, Daniel
Subject:
RE: GAO entrance on audit of NRC oversight of Buried Piping Rich, Since the Salem Unit 1 buried AFW piping issue may be of interest in this audit, it is worth mentioning that the Salem Unit 1 In-service Inspection has not been.closed yet. As such, I believe all information is pre-decisional and should not be released to the public.
As far as I know we will not be able to exit the inspection until approximately 6/4/10 at the earliest - depending upon PSEG providing the promised information..
Tim OHara Reactor Inspector, Region 1 From: Conte, Richard P(-7 Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:04 PM To: Burket, Elise; Burns, Thomas; Meyer, Glenn; Gray, Harold; Kaufman, Paul; Modes, Michael; OHara, Timothy; Chaudhary, Suresh
Subject:
FW: GAO entrance on audit of NRC oversight of Buried Piping For you info. Entrance is tomorrow at 5/19 100-130pm, I intend to listen in.
From: Alley, David /L2.
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:10 AM To: Conte, Richard; Hardies, Robert
Subject:
RE: GAO entrance on audit of NRC oversight of Buried Piping Rich, GAO entrance meeting for Audit is tomorrow. At least some info attached. I doubt there is a phone line to listen in but I will check. I think Bob is going to attend so he may have more particulars.
Dave From: Conte, Richard C Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:57 AM To: Hardies, Robert; Alley, David
Subject:
FW: GAO entrance on audit of NRC oversight of Buried Piping Bob or Dave is the below true about a Thursday entrance from GAO and can the regions listen in by phone or VTC 29
From: Roberts, Darrell X9 Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 7:44 PM To: Conte, Richard Cc: Bearde, Diane; Miskey, Cheryl; Powell, Gerry; Wilson, Peter
Subject:
GAO entrance on audit of NRC oversight of Buried Piping
- Rich, Today it was mentioned that this week there will be an entrance meeting for a GAO Audit of NRC's inspection/oversight related to buriedlunderground piping issues. Pis. confirm date and time (I believe it's Thursday) and whether or not it will be viewable by VTC. If so, pls. have ladies set it up. Let Gina M. know as well for Sam C.'s (or Marc's) possible attendance.
- thx, DJR 30
Ziev, Tracey From: confirmations@mymeetings.com Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:30 AM To: Garland, Stephanie
Subject:
Conference Details (MAY 19, 2010-12:45 PM ET--Conf# 5034602)
Your conference details are enclosed.
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i t ~ n~labiilty-- I-rv*gRelabty--Re1*11t United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 7, 2010 Mr. R' William Borchardt Executive Director for Operations U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Attention: Mr. Jesse Arildsen GAO Review Liaison Office of the Executive Director for Operations
Dear Mr. Borchardt:
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is beginning a review of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) requirements for and oversight of buried pipes at nuclear power plants. GAO is beginning this work on the initiative of the Comptroller General. We initiated this work after receiving a letter from Congressman Edward Markey, Congressman John Hall, Congressman John Adler, and Congressman Peter Welch.'We will examine (1) the requirements NRC places on licensees for monitoring and inspecting buried pipes, (2) NRC's approach to enforcement of licensee compliance with buried pipe requirements and oversight of implementation of relevant industry initiatives, and (3) additional requirements, if any, that could help improve the safety and integrity of buried pipes at both currently operating and futureplants.
This review will be conducted under engagement code 361192. This work will begin immediately and will be performed by staff from our Natural Resources and Environment team.
We would appreciate your assistance in notifying appropriate officials and in scheduling an entrance conference as soon as it can be arranged. If you have any questions regarding this assignment, please contact Kim Gianopoulos, Assistant Director (gianopoulosk(&gao.gov, 202-512-8612), or Diane Lund, Analyst-in-Charge (lundd@igao.gov, 303-572-7384).
Sincerely yours, Mark Gaffigan Director, Natural Resources and Environment