ML113140223

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

ML113140223
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	11/15/2011
From:	Boska J Plant Licensing Branch 1
To:	Entergy Nuclear Operations
Boska J, NRR/DORL/LPLI-1, 415-2901
References
TAC ME6441, TAC ME6442
Download: ML113140223 (4)

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 15, 2011 Vice President, Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249

SUBJECT:

INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING 60-DAY RESPONSE TO BULLETIN 2011-01, "MITIGATING STRATEGIES" (TAC NOS. ME6441 AND ME6442)

Dear Sir or Madam:

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 recent 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 responses were due 30 days after issuance of the bulletin (June 10, 2011). By letter dated June 10, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11172A107), you provided a response to the first set of questions for Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3. The second responses were due 60 days after issuance of the bulletin (July 11, 2011). By letter dated July 8, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11200A128), you responded to this second set of questions.

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.

-2 If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at (301) 415-2901.

Sincerely, rlL9.~

~;~ ~:.Boska, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-247 and 50-286

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/encl: Distribution via Listserv

NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies" Request for Additional Information Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3 Docket Nos. 50-247 and 50-286

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. Clarify the frequency of training provided to your fire brigade.

In response to Question 4 of the bulletin, you describe annual training that is provided to the fire brigade. However, the "annual" training is listed as occurring every "3 years".

Enclosure

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