0CAN061201, – Units 1 and 2, 90-Day Response to the March 12, 2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments
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| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 06/08/2012 |
| From: | Schwarz C Entergy Operations |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk |
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| Download: ML12164A566 (7) | |
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0CAN061201 June 8, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
SUBJECT:
Entergys 90-Day Response to the March 12, 2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments Arkansas Nuclear One - Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-313 and 50-368 License Nos. DPR-51 and NPF-6
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 (0CNA031208)
- 2. Entergy letter to NRC, Entergys 60-Day Response to the March 12, 2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments, dated May 11, 2012 (0CAN051202)
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.
Entergy Operations, Inc.
1448 S.R. 333 Russellville, AR 72802 Tel 479-858-3110 Christopher J. Schwarz Vice President, Operations Arkansas Nuclear One
0CAN061201 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 Stephenie Pyle at 479.858.4704.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on June 8, 2012.
Sincerely, Original signed by Christopher J. Schwarz CJS/nbm Attachments: 1. Request for Information 90-Day Emergency Preparedness Response
- 2. List of Regulatory Commitments cc:
Mr. Elmo Collins Regional Administrator U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV 1600 East Lamar Boulevard Arlington, TX 76011-4511 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Arkansas Nuclear One P.O. Box 310 London, AR 72847 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Mr. Kaly Kalyanam MS O-8 B1 One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
to 0CAN061201 Request for Information 90-Day Emergency Preparedness Response to 0CAN061201 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 onsite to be used at Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO) 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, 20 additional portable digital radios including extra batteries/chargers have been purchased, received, and deployed to be used for communications with onsite response teams or offsite field monitoring teams.
In addition to the existing three satellite phones currently on site at ANO, 13 additional battery-operated satellite phones have been purchased, received, and deployed for emergency response personnel for onsite and offsite communications.
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 will be included in the ERO annual requalification training program by December 12, 2012.
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 ANO are applicable including: walking, personal vehicle, helicopter, and watercraft.
Entergy currently has a letter of agreement (LOA) with the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) to obtain logistical support for the transport of emergency responders to ANO in the event of a large-scale natural disaster that inhibits site access. ADEM is the central coordinating agency for mutual aid in Arkansas for all state, local, and federal resources. This would include clearing of access roads as conditions warrant, water and air transportation support, etc. as needed.
to 0CAN061201 Page 2 of 2 The following agreements are already in-place for assistance and/or services:
London Fire Department contractual agreement (primary offsite responder has mutual aid agreements for assistance from multiple other local fire departments)
ADEM LOA Arkansas Department of Health LOA Pope County, Johnson County, Yell County, Logan County, and Conway County LOAs Pope, Johnson, Yell, Logan, and Conway County Sheriffs Offices LOAs United States (US) Army Corps of Engineers LOA 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 ANO site. This evaluation will be completed by October 30, 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 ANO for 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 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.
Supplies, including food and water, to support extended presence of emergency workers at ANO have been received and are stored on site.
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 (0CNA031208) (ML12053A340)
- 2. Entergy letter to NRC, Entergys 60-Day Response to the March 12, 2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments, dated May 11, 2012 (0CAN051202)
to 0CAN061201 List of Regulatory Commitments to 0CAN061201 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 (Check One)
COMMITMENT ONE-TIME ACTION CONTINUING COMPLIANCE SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE (If Required)
Include instructions for Emergency 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.
X December 12, 2012 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 affected site.
X October 30, 2012