0CAN071201, 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

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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
ML12193A079
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Site: Arkansas Nuclear  Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 07/10/2012
From: Schwarz C
Entergy Operations
To:
Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
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Entergy Operations, Inc.

1448 S.R. 333 Russellville, AR 72802 Tel 479-858-3110 Christopher J. Schwarz Vice President, Operations Arkansas Nuclear One 0CAN071201 July 10, 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 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, 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 (0CNA031208) (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. This letter provides Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergys) 120-day response to Reference 1 for Seismic Recommendation 2.3 for Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO).

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.

0CAN071201 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 ANO.

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 Stephenie Pyle at 479.858.4704.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on July 10, 2012.

Sincerely, Original signed by Christopher J. Schwarz CJS/nbm

Attachment:

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

Attachment to 0CAN071201 List of Regulatory Commitments

Attachment to 0CAN071201 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 DATE ONE-TIME CONTINUING (If Required)

ACTION COMPLIANCE Entergy confirms that it will use the X November 27, 2012 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 Arkansas Nuclear One.

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