ML11308A659

Generating Plant - Request for Additional Information Regarding 60-Day Response to Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies

ML11308A659
Person / Time
Site:	Crystal River
Issue date:	11/17/2011
From:	Farideh Saba Plant Licensing Branch II
To:	Franke J Progress Energy Carolinas
Saba, Farideh
References
TAC ME6421, BL-11-001
Download: ML11308A659 (4)

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 17, 2011 Mr. Jon A. Franke, Vice President Crystal River Nuclear Plant (NA2C)

ATrN: Supervisor, Licensing & Regulatory Programs 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708

SUBJECT:

CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT 3 NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING 60-DAY RESPONSE TO BULLETIN 2011-01, "MITIGATING STRATEGIES" (TAC NO. ME6421)

Dear Mr. Franke:

On May 11, 2011, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies" (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)

Accession No. ML111250360), to all holders of operating licenses for nuclear power reactors, except those that have permanently ceased operation and have certified that fuel has been removed from the reactor vessel. The purpose of the bulletin was to obtain a comprehensive verification that licensees' mitigating strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, spent fuel cooling, and containment following a large explosion or fire were compliant with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 50.54(hh)(2). The bulletin requested information on licensee 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) mitigating strategies in light of the events at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi facility 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.

The bulletin required two sets of responses pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 50.54(f). The first set of responses was due 30 days after issuance of the bulletin (June 10, 2011). By letter dated June 10,2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11165A174), you provided a response to the first set of questions for Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Generating Plant. The second set of responses was due 60 days after issuance of the bulletin (July 11, 2011). By letter dated July 10. 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11189A251), you responded to the second set of questions.

J. Franke -2 The NRC staff has reviewed the submitted information and determined that it needs additional information regarding your SO-day response to the bulletin. Please respond to the enclosed request for additional information within 30 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at (301) 415-1447.

Sincerely,

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Farideh E. Saba, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 11-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-302

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CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT 3 NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING NRC BULLETIN 2011-01, "MITIGATING STRATEGIES" TAC NO. ME6421 On May 11, 2011, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies" (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML111250360), to all holders of operating licenses for nuclear power reactors, except those that have permanently ceased operation and have certified that fuel has been removed from the reactor vessel. The bulletin required two sets of responses pursuant to the provisions of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 50.54(f).

The NRC staff has reviewed the submitted information and determined that it needs additional information regarding your 60-day response to the bulletin.

1. Describe in detail how you ensure that a vehicle is available to move the B.5.b portable pump and other B.5.b equipment to the appropriate place when needed.

The bulletin requested that each licensee describe in detail the controls for ensuring equipment needed to execute the mitigating strategies will be available when needed. A vehicle is typically needed to implement the strategies since the portable pump and other equipment is stored away from target areas. The NRC staff could not determine if you performed activities to ensure that a tow vehicle would be available when needed.

2. Describe in detail how you ensure the availability of local law enforcement agencies relied upon for emergency response to a B.5.b event.

The bulletin requested that each licensee describe in detail how it ensures the availability of offsite support, including a listing of offsite organization relied upon for emergency response.

Typically. local law enforcement agencies are relied upon for emergency response to a B.5.b event. In response to Question 5 of the bulletin, you did not identify any local law enforcement agencies as being relied upon to respond to a B.5.b event.

Enclosure

J. Franke -2 The NRC staff has reviewed the submitted information and determined that it needs additional information regarding your 60-day response to the bulletin. Please respond to the enclosed request for additional information within 30 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at (301) 415-1447.

Sincerely, IRA by SLingam forI Farideh E. Saba, Senior Project Manager Plant licensing Branch 11-2 Division of Operating Reactor licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-302

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