ML11164A020
| ML11164A020 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | North Anna  |
| Issue date: | 06/07/2011 |
| From: | Lane N Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO) |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 11-290C, BL-11-001 | |
| Download: ML11164A020 (4) | |
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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23261 10 CFR 50.54(f)
June 7, 2011 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Serial No.:
11-290C Attention: Document Control Desk NL&OS/GDM RO 11555 Rockville Pike Docket Nos.:
50-338/339 Rockville, Maryland 20852 License Nos.:
NPF-4/7 VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY (DOMINION)
NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 NRC BULLETIN 2011-01 MITIGATING STRATEGIES THIRTY-DAY RESPONSE On May 11,
- 2011, the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies".
The NRC issued this Bulletin to achieve the following objectives:
- 1. To require that addressees provide a comprehensive verification of their compliance with the regulatory requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 50.54(hh)(2),
- 2. To notify addressees about the NRC staffs need for information associated with licensee mitigating strategies under 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) in light of the recent events at Japan's Fukushima-Daiichi facility in order to determine if 1) additional assessment of program implementation is needed, 2) the current inspection program should be enhanced, or 3) further regulatory action is warranted, and
- 3. To require that addressees provide a written response to the NRC in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(f).
The NRC requested two separate licensee submittals in response to the Bulletin as follows:
- 1) within 30-days from the date of the Bulletin confirm continued compliance with 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2), and 2) within 60-days from the date of the Bulletin provide requested information associated with their mitigation strategies programs for 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2).
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 50.54(f), the information provided below constitutes the 30-day licensee response for North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2.
- 1. Is the equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies, as described in your submittals to the NRC, available and capable of performing its intended function?
Response
Dominion has confirmed that the equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies, as described in our submittals to the NRC (References 1 through 7) and as reviewed and approved by the NRC (Reference 8), is available and capable of performing its intended function at North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2.
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- 2. Are the guidance and strategies implemented capable of being executed considering the current configuration of your facility and current staffing and skill levels of the staff?
Response
Dominion has confirmed that the guidance and strategies being implemented at North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2 are capable of being executed considering the current configuration of the facility and current staffing and skill levels of the station staff.
If there are any questions concerning this letter, please contact Mr. Gary D. Miller at (804) 273-2771.
Sincerely, N. L. Land Site Vice President COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
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COUNTY OF LOUISA
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The foregoing document was acknowledged before me, in and for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, today by N. L. Lane, who is Site Vice President - North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2, of Virginia Electric and Power Company. He has affirmed before me that he is duly authorized to execute and file the foregoing document in behalf of that Company, and that the statements in the document are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
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References:
- 1. Letter from Dominion Resources Services, Inc. to the USNRC dated May 25, 2005 (Serial No.05-118), "Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc., Virginia Electric and Power Company, Millstone Power Station Units 2 and 3, North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2, Surry Power Station Units 1 and 2, Response to NRC Guidance Regarding Mitigation Strategies."
- 2. Letter from Virginia Electric and Power Company to the USNRC dated October 19, 2005 (Serial No. 05-118A), "Virginia Electric and Power Company, North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2, Response to a Request of Additional Information, February 25, 2002 Order Section B.5.b."
- 3. Letter from Dominion Resources Services, Inc. to the USNRC dated February 27, 2006 (Serial No.06-077), "Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. (DEK), Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. (DNC), Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion), Kewaunee Power Station Unit 1, Millstone Power Station Units 2 and 3, North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2, Surry Power Station Units 1 and 2, Response to Inspection Reports, Report of Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Safeguards, Interim Compensatory Measure -
Section B.5.b, Temporary Instruction 2515/164."
- 4. Letter from Dominion Resources Services, Inc. to the USNRC dated April 13, 2006 (Serial No. 06-077A), "Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. (DEK), Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. (DNC), Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion), Kewaunee Power Station Unit 1, Millstone Power Station Units 2 and 3, North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2, Surry Power Station Units 1 and 2, Supplemental Response to Inspection Reports, Report of Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Safeguards, Interim Compensatory Measure - Section B.5.b, Temporary Instruction 2515/164."
- 5. Letter from Dominion Resources Services, Inc. to the USNRC dated February 12, 2007 (Serial No. 07-0004), "Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc., Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc., Virginia Electric and Power Company, Kewaunee Power Station, Millstone Power Station Units 2 and 3, North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2, Surry Power Station Units 1 and 2, Response Providing Information Regarding Implementation Details for Phase 2 and 3 Mitigation Strategies."
- 6. Letter from Dominion Resources Services, Inc. to the USNRC dated May 17, 2007 (Serial No.
07-0004B),
"Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.,
Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc., Virginia Electric and Power Company, Kewaunee Power Station, Millstone Power Station Units 2 and 3, North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2, Surry Power Station Units 1 and 2, Supplemental Response Providing Information Regarding Implementation Details for the Phase 2 and 3 Mitigation Strategies."
- 7. Letter from Dominion Resources Services, Inc. to the USNRC dated November 27, 2007 (Serial No. 07-0004C),
"Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.,
Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc., Virginia Electric and Power Company, Kewaunee Power Station, Millstone Power Station Units 2 and 3, North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2, Surry
Serial No. 11-290C Docket Nos. 50-338/339 Page 4 of 4 Power Station Units 1 and 2, Clarifications to the Safety Evaluations Provided for the Resolution of Section B.5.b of the February 25, 2002 ICM Order."
- 8. Letter from the USNRC to Virginia Electric and Power Company dated August 2, 2007, "North Anna Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 - Conforming License Amendments to Incorporate the Mitigation Strategies Required by Section B.5.b of Commission Order EA-02-026, (TAC Nos. MD4546 and MD4547)."
Commitments contained in this correspondence: None.
cc:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Region II Marquis One Tower, NE Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 NRC Senior Resident Inspector North Anna Power Station J. S. Wiebe NRC Project Manager U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Mail Stop 08 G-9A 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738