NLS2012066, Day Response to NRC Request for Information 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 .
| ML12195A007 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 07/06/2012 |
| From: | O'Grady B Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| NLS2012066 | |
| Download: ML12195A007 (4) | |
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N Nebraska Public Power District Always there when you need us NLS2012066 July 6, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
Subject:
Nebraska Public Power District's 120-Day Response to Nuclear Regulatory Commission Request for Information 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 Cooper Nuclear Station, Docket No. 50-298, DPR-46
References:
- 1. Nuclear Regulatory Commission letter to Nebraska Public Power District, dated March 12, 2012, "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" (ML12053A340)
- 2. Nuclear Regulatory Commission letter to Nuclear Energy Institute, dated May 31, 2012, "Endorsement of Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Draft Report 1025286, 'Seismic Walkdown Guidance' "(ML12145A529)
Dear Sir or Madam:
On March 12, 2012, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees. Enclosure 3 of Reference 1 contains specific Requested Actions, Requested Information, and a Required Response associated with Recommendation 2.3 for Seismic. This letter provides Nebraska Public Power District's (NPPD) 120-day response to Reference 1 for Seismic Recommendation 2.3 for Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS).
Recommendation 2.3: Seismic 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.
COOPER NUCLEAR STATION P.O. Box 98 / Brownville, NE 68321-0098 Telephone: (402) 825-3811 / Fax: (402) 825-5211 OZ/
www.nppd.com
NLS2012066 Page 2 of 2 NPPD 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 CNS.
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 David Van Der Kamp, Licensing Manager, at (402) 825-2904.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on:
Sincerely, Brian J. O'Grgdy Vice President - Nuclear and Chief Nuclear Officer
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Attachment:
List of Regulatory Commitments cc:
Regional Administrator w/attachment USNRC - Region IV Director w/attachment USNRC - Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Cooper Project Manager w/attachment USNRC - NRR Project Directorate IV-1 Senior Resident Inspector w/attachment USNRC - CNS NPG Distribution w/attachment CNS Records w/attachment
NLS2012066 Attachment List of Regulatory Commitments
NLS2012066 Attachment Page 1 of 1 List of Regulatory Commitments The following table identifies those actions committed to by Nebraska Public Power District 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 / COMMITMENT NO.
ONE-DATE TIME CONTINUING ACTION COMPLIANCE NPPD confirms that it will use the seismic X
November 27, 2012 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 CNS.
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