ML121210788
| ML121210788 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem, Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 05/04/2012 |
| From: | John Hughey Plant Licensing Branch 1 |
| To: | Joyce T Public Service Enterprise Group |
| Hughey J, NRR/DORL, 301-415-3204 | |
| References | |
| TAC ME7651, TAC ME7652, TAC ME7653 | |
| Download: ML121210788 (4) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 4,2012 Mr. Thomas Joyce President and Chief Nuclear Officer PSEG Nuclear LLC P.O. Box 236, N09 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038
SUBJECT:
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION AND SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2, REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (TAC NOS. ME7651, ME7652 AND ME7653)
Dear Mr. Joyce:
By letter dated November 30, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML113350245), PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG, the licensee) submitted an exemption request for Hope Creek Generating Station (HCGS) and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (Salem). Specifically, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 26.9, PSEG requested an exemption from certain requirements of 10 CFR Part 26, "Fitness for Duty Programs," Subpart I, "Managing Fatigue," related to meeting work hour controls during declarations of severe weather conditions involving tropical storm or hurricane force winds or severe winter precipitation. The NRC staff has reviewed the request submitted by the licensee and determined that additional information is needed as set forth in the Enclosure.
The draft questions were sent to Mr. Paul Duke, of your staff, to ensure that the questions were understandable, the regulatory basis for the questions was clear, and to determine if the information was previously docketed. On April 24, 2012, Mr. Duke indicated that the licensee will submit a response by June 4, 2012.
If you have any questions, please contact John Hughey at (301) 415-3204.
Sincerely,
~
D.
~Ughey, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-354, 50-272 and 50-311
Enclosure:
Request for Additional Information cc: Distribution via ListServ
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE FITNESS FOR DUTY RULE HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION AND SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 DOCKET NOS. 50-354, 50-272, AND 50-311 By letter dated November 30, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML113350245), PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG, the licensee) submitted an exemption request for Hope Creek Generating Station (HCGS) and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (Salem). Specifically, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 26.9, PSEG requested an exemption from certain requirements of 10 CFR Part 26, "Fitness for Duty Programs," Subpart I, "Managing Fatigue," related to meeting work hour controls during declarations of severe weather conditions involving tropical storm or hurricane force winds or severe winter precipitation. The NRC staff has reviewed PSEG's submittal and determined that additional information, as described below, is needed to complete the review.
RAI-01: Consistent with the lessons-learned from Hurricane Andrew (Reference 1), as much as possible, site preparation for a hurricane should occur prior to the need to sequester individuals. What is the time period that is allocated for personnel to prepare the site for the various severe weather scenarios prior to the arrival of hurricane force winds on site, excessive snowfall, excessive temperatures or flooding in the vicinity of the plant?
Please be as precise as possible with respect to the number of days or hours prior to the arrival of severe conditions.
RAI-02: The exemption request discusses entry conditions that would be used prior to entering the Emergency Response Plan. What are the technical considerations that the Senior Vice President for Nuclear Operations or designee will use to determine entry into the exemption?
RAI-03: Many factors contribute to fatigue; one of these factors is inconsistent start times. In order to manage fatigue during sequestering, will shift start times be pre-planned and consistent? Please explain the rational for organizing current shift start times during sequestering.
RAI-04: How has the occurrence of previous severe weather at HCGS and Salem informed the development of the sequestering plans and timing and duration expected for the exempted period?
Enclosure
- 2 RAI-05: Have all the procedures that will need to be updated or developed been identified?
RAI-06: On page 8 of the provided document OP-AA-1 08-111-1 001, it states that Phase II will be implemented when any potentially damaging severe weather is predicted for the immediate area within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br />. Is there a compressive list of the weather conditions to which this statement refers? The NRC staff has observed the definition of Severe Weather on page 2 of this same document and it does not provide a finite list or the cut off for what is considered severe weather.
RAI-O?: Please provide additional information describing the specific criteria regarding severe winter precipitation and the determination of blizzard conditions as it relates to this exemption request.
References
- 1. NRC Information Notice 93-53, "Effect of Hurricane Andrew on Turkey Point Nuclear Generating and Lessons Learned," dated July 20,1993 (ADAMS Accession No. ML0310?0364).
ML113350245), PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG, the licensee) submitted an exemption request for Hope Creek Generating Station (HCGS) and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (Salem). Specifically, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 26.9, PSEG requested an exemption from certain requirements of 10 CFR Part 26, "Fitness for Duty Programs," Subpart I, "Managing Fatigue," related to meeting work hour controls during declarations of severe weather conditions involving tropical storm or hurricane force winds or severe winter precipitation. The NRC staff has reviewed the request submitted by the licensee and determined that additional information is needed as set forth in the Enclosure.
The draft questions were sent to Mr. Paul Duke, of your staff, to ensure that the questions were understandable, the regulatory basis for the questions was clear, and to determine if the information was previously docketed. On April 24, 2012, Mr. Duke indicated that the licensee will submit a response by June 4, 2012.
If you have any questions, please contact John Hughey at (301) 415-3204.
Sincerely,
/ra/
John D. Hughey, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-354, 50-272 and 50-311
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