W3F1-2012-0055, Entergy - 120-Day Response to NRC Request for Information (RFI) Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Re Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident Waterford Steam Elect
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| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 07/09/2012 |
| From: | Jacobs D Entergy Nuclear South, Entergy Operations |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| W3F1-2012-0055 | |
| Download: ML12192A208 (4) | |
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W3F1-2012-0055 July 9, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
SUBJECT:
Entergys 120-Day Response to NRC Request for Information (RFI)
Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3)
Docket No. 50-382 License No. NPF-38
REFERENCES:
- 1. NRC letter to Entergy, RFI 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 (ML12053A340)
- 2. NRC Letter, Endorsement of Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Draft Report 1025286, Seismic Walkdown Guidance, dated May 31, 2012 (ML12145A529)
Dear Sir or Madam:
On March 12, 2012, the NRC issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees. of Reference 1 contains specific Requested Actions, Requested Information, and a Required Response associated with Recommendation 2.3 for Seismic aspects. This letter provides Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergys) 120-day response to Reference 1 for Seismic Recommendation 2.3 for Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3).
For Seismic Recommendation 2.3 (walkdowns), Enclosure 3 of Reference 1 states that each licensee will confirm that they intend to use the NRC-endorsed seismic walkdown procedure or provide to the NRC a description of the process that will be used to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information.
Entergy Nuclear South Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70057-3093 Tel 504-739-6660 Fax 504-739-6678 djacob2@entergy.com Donna Jacobs Vice President - Operations Waterford 3
W3F1-2012-0055 Page 2 of 2 Entergy confirms that it will use the seismic walkdown procedure (EPRI Report 1025286, Seismic Walkdown Guidance: For Resolution of Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3: Seismic) as endorsed by Reference 2 as the basis to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information at Waterford 3.
The new commitment contained in this submittal is summarized in the attachment.
Should you have any questions concerning the content of this letter, please contact acting Licensing Manager Michael E. Mason at 504.739.6673.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on July 9, 2012.
Sincerely, DJ/WH
Attachment:
List of Regulatory Commitments cc:
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Regional Administrator, U.S. NRC Region IV RidsRgn4MailCenter@nrc.gov U. S. NRC Project Manager, Waterford 3 Kaly.Kalyanam@nrc.gov NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Waterford 3 Marlone.Davis@nrc.gov
Attachment to W3F1-2012-0055 List of Regulatory Commitments
Attachment to W3F1-2012-0055 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)
Entergy confirms that it will use the seismic walkdown procedure (Electric Power Research Institute Report 1025286, Seismic Walkdown Guidance:
For Resolution of Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3:
Seismic) as endorsed by Reference 2 as the basis to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information at Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3).
X November 27, 2012