NL-12-1181, Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) the Seismic Aspects of Recommendations 2.3 of Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Daiichi Accident
| ML12192A517 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Hatch  |
| Issue date: | 07/09/2012 |
| From: | Ivey B Southern Nuclear Operating Co, Southern Co |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk |
| References | |
| NL-12-1181 | |
| Download: ML12192A517 (2) | |
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{{#Wiki_filter:S, L **Pete" Ivey Southern Nuclear Vice Prm;ildenl Operating Company. Inc. nequlatory Attairs 40 inverness Cenle! Parkway Post Orflce Box 129() Bmningtlmn AL Tel 205.992.761 SOUTHERNA F'ax 205.992 July 09, 2012 COMPANY Docket Nos.: 50-321 NL-12-1181 50-366 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATIN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant - Units 1 & 2 Southern Nuclear Operating Company's 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(f) 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 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant (HNP). 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 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-12-1181 Page 2 Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3: Seismic") as endorsed by Reference 2 to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information at HNP. 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. Sworn to and subscribed before me this q+1c day Of_---'cr;::...;~={~[v'_____1 2012. !JLtvJtf~;i11A-{;a-e, Y1tJJA.~ I Notary Public My commission expires: tllAl'ch J.3/ 76/ ¥ Respectfully submitted, B~ ~ Regulatory Affairs Vice President BU/CLNlJac cc: Southern Nuclear Operating Company Mr. S. E. Kuczynski, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. D. G. Bost, Executive Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer Mr. D. R. Madison, Vice President - Hatch Mr. B. J. Adams, Vice President - Fleet Operations Ms. P. M. Marino, Vice President - Engineering Mr. M. J. Ajluni, Nuclear licensing Director RTYPE: CHA02.004 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. V. M. McCree, Regional Administrator Mr. P. G. Boyle, NRR Senior Project Manager - Hatch Mr. E. D. Morris, Senior Resident Inspector - Hatch State of Georgia Mr. J. H. Turner, Environmental Director Protection Division}}