ML12164A339
| ML12164A339 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 06/08/2012 |
| From: | Rich Smith Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML12164A339 (7) | |
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SEntergy Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360 Robert G. Smith, P.E.
Site Vice President June 8, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
SUBJECT:
References:
Entergy's 90-Day Response to the March 12, 2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Docket No. 50-293 License No. DPR-35
- 1. NRC letter to Entergy, Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident, dated March 12, 2012 (PNPS 1.12.016)
- 2. Entergy letter to NRC, Entergy's 60-Day Response to the March 12, 2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments, dated May 11, 2012 (PNPS 2.12.028)
LETTER NUMBER 2.12.040
Dear Sir or Madam:
On March 12, 2012, the NRC issued Reference 1. Enclosure 5 of Reference 1 contains specific requested actions and requested information associated with Recommendation 9.3 for Emergency Preparedness programs. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.54, "Conditions of licenses," paragraph (f), addressees were requested to submit a written response to the information requests. The letter also provided requested due dates for written responses.
In accordance with the Reference 2 (60-day response), on May 11, 2012, Entergy Operations, Inc. submitted an alternative course of action for providing the requested information. The alternative course of action included revised information due dates and the basis for those dates. As described in the alternative course of action, Attachment 1 to this letter transmits the responses to the following information requests: Enclosure 5 communications request #2 and staffing requests #3, #4, and #5.
PNPS Letter 2.12.040 Page 2 of 2 The new commitments contained in this submittal are summarized in Attachment 2.
Should you have any questions concerning the content of this letter, please contact Mr.
Joseph R. Lynch at (508) 830-8403.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on June 8, 2012.
Sincerely, Robert G. Smith Site Vice President RGS/rmb Attachments: 1. Request for Information 90-Day Emergency Preparedness Response (2 Pages)
- 2. List of Regulatory Commitments (1 Page) cc:
Mr. William M. Dean Regional Administrator, Region 1 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2100 Renaissance Boulevard, Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Mr. Eric J. Leeds Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Washington, DC 20555-0001 Mr. Richard V. Guzman, Project Manager Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop O-8C2A Washington, DC 20555 Mr. John Giarrusso Jr.
Planning, Preparedness & Nuclear Section Chief Mass. Emergency Management Agency 400 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702 NRC Resident Inspector Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station to PNPS Letter 2.12.040 Request for Information 90-Day Emergency Preparedness Response to PNPS Letter 2.12.040 Page 1 of 2 Request for Information (RFI) 90-Day Emergency Preparedness Response Communications:
RFI 2 - Describe any interim actions that have been taken or are planned to be taken to enhance existing communications systems power supplies until the communications assessment and the resulting actions are complete.
Two uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) have been received at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) to provide backup power upon loss of all alternating current power for radio communications systems for onsite response teams and offsite field monitoring teams. The schedule for installation of the UPSs will be provided with the communications assessment by October 31, 2012, as previously committed to in the 60-day response (Reference 2).
In addition to existing emergency response radios and B.5.b-dedicated radios, ten (10) additional portable digital radios including extra batteries/chargers have been purchased, received, and are set to be deployed for use for communications with onsite response teams or offsite field monitoring teams. Deployment is scheduled for completion by October 31, 2012.
In addition to the existing five (5) satellite phones currently on site at PNPS,,eleven (11) additional battery-operated satellite phones have been purchased and received for deployment to emergency response personnel for onsite and offsite communications. Deployment is scheduled for completion by October 31, 2012.
Staffing:
RFI 3 - Identify how the augmented staff would be notified given degraded communications capabilities.
Initial expectations have been communicated to the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) to respond to their assigned emergency response facilities when made aware of an area-wide loss-of-grid that results in degraded communications capability. This information is currently included in the ERO annual requalification training program.
RFI 4 - Identify the methods of access (e.g., roadways, navigable bodies of water and dockage, airlift, etc.) to the site that are expected to be available after a widespread large scale natural event.
Various types of transport to PNPS are applicable including: walking, personal vehicle, helicopter, and watercraft.
PNPS is in the process of augmenting an agreement with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to obtain logistical support for the transport of emergency responders to the site in the event of a large-scale natural disaster that inhibits site access. MEMA is the central coordinating agency for to PNPS Letter 2.12.040 Page 2 of 2 mutual aid in Massachusetts for state, local, and federal resources. This would include clearing of access roads as conditions warrant, and land, water, and air transportation support, etc. as needed.
Arrangements are also being pursued for additional water and air transportation support. Entergy anticipates that applicable agreements/ arrangements will be established by October 31, 2012.
In support of these agreements, Entergy is evaluating additional potential staging areas to be used by the emergency responders, if they are available, as common locations for transport to the PNPS site. This evaluation will be completed by October 31, 2012.
RFI 5 - Identify any interim actions that have been taken or are planned prior to the completion of the staffing assessment.
Entergy is currently assessing initial on-shift ERO staffing at PNPS for beyond design-basis event conditions in response to the requirements of changes to 10CFR Parts 50, Appendix E, Section IV(A)(9), by December 24, 2012. Although limited to the time following a beyond design-basis event initiation until the on-shift ERO is augmented, this assessment is expected to provide an initial indication of the adequacy of staffing to respond to beyond design-basis events.
Two (2) pallets of bottled water and one (1) pallet of "Meals Ready to Eat" have been received at PNPS to support extended presence of emergency workers in the event of a beyond design-basis event.
References:
- 1. NRC letter to Entergy, Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident, dated March 12, 2012 (PNPS 1.12.016)
- 2. Entergy letter to NRC, Entergy's 60-Day Response to the March 12, 2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments, dated May 11, 2012 (PNPS 2.12.028) to PNPS Letter 2.12.040 List of Regulatory Commitments to PNPS Letter 2.12.040 Page 1 of 1 List of Regulatory Commitments The following table identifies those actions committed to by Entergy in this document. Any other statements in this submittal are provided for information purposes and are not considered to be regulatory commitments.
TYPE SCHEDULED (Check One)
COMPLETION COMMITMENT ONE-DATE TIME CONTINUING (if Required)
ACTION COMPLIANCE Include instructions for Emergency x
December 12, 2012 Response Organization (ERO) to respond to their assigned emergency response facilities when made aware of an area-wide loss-of-grid in the ERO annual requalification training program.
Entergy is evaluating additional potential x
October 31, 2012 staging areas to be used by the emergency responders, if they are available, as common locations for transport to the affected site.
Deployment of new portable digital radios x
October 31, 2012 and new battery-operated satellite phones.