NL-12-1180, Day Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) the Seismic Aspects of Recommendations 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Daiichi Accident
| ML12192A516 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 07/09/2012 |
| From: | Ivey B Southern Co, Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk |
| References | |
| NL-12-1180 | |
| Download: ML12192A516 (2) | |
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B. L. Pete" Ivey Southern Nuclear Vice President Operating Company, Inc.
Regulatory Affairs 40 InVell1ElSS CElntel Parkway Post Office Box 1 Birrnillgtlarn..tH. 3524~)
SOUIHERNA July 09, 2012 COMPANY Docket Nos.: 50-348 NL-12-1180 50-364 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant - Units 1 &2 Southern Nuclear Operating Company's 120-Day Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f)
Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendations 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Daiichi Accident
References:
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NRC Letter, Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(t) Regarding Recommendations 2.1,2.3, and 9.3, of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Daiichi Accident, dated March 12, 2012
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NRC Letter, Endorsement of Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Draft Report 1025286, "Seismic Walkdown Guidance,"dated May 31,2012 Ladies and Gentlemen:
On March 12,2012, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees and holders of construction permits in active or deferred status. Enclosure 3 of Reference 1 contains specific Requested Actions, Requested Information, and Required Responses associated with Recommendation 2.3 for Seismic. This letter provides Southern Nuclear Operating Company's (SNC) 120 day response to Reference 1 for Seismic Recommendation 2.3 for Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant (FNP).
For seismic Recommendation 2.3 (walkdowns), Enclosure 3 of Reference 1 states that each licensee witt 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 to develop the needed information.
SNC confirms that it will use the seismic walkdown procedure (EPRI Report 1025286, "Seismic Walkdown Guidance: For Resolution of Fukushima Near
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NL-12-1180 Page 2 Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3: Seismic") as endorsed by Reference 2 to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information at FNP.
This letter contains no NRC commitments. If you have any questions, please contact Jack Stringfellow at (205) 992-7037.
Mr. B. L. Ivey states he is Regulatory Affairs Vice President of Southern Nuclear Operating Company, is authorized to execute this oath on behalf of Southern Nuclear Operating Company and, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the facts set forth in this letter are true.
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Regulatory Affairs Vice President BU/CLN/lac cc: Southern Nuclear Operating Company Mr. S. E. Kuczynski, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. D. G. Bost, Executive Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer Mr. T. A. Lynch, Vice President - Farley Mr. B. J. Adams, Vice President - Fleet Operations Ms. P. M. Marino, Vice President - Engineering Mr. M. J. Ajluni, Nuclear Licensing Director RTYPE: CFA04.054 U. S. Nuclear Regulatorv Commission Mr. V. M. McCree, Regional Administrator Mr. R. E. Martin, NRR Project Manager - Farley Mr. E. L. Crowe, Senior Resident Inspector - Farley Alabama Department of Public Health Dr. D. E. Williamson, State Health Officer