RBG-47255, 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
| ML12198A001 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 07/10/2012 |
| From: | Olson E Entergy Operations |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| RBG-47255 | |
| Download: ML12198A001 (5) | |
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PEntergy Entergy Operations, Inc.
River Bend Station 5485 U.S. Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775 Tel 225-381-4374 Eric W. Olson Site Vice President RBG-47255 July 10, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
SUBJECT:
Entergy's 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 River Bend Station - Unit 1 Docket No. 50-458 License No. NPF-47
REFERENCES:
- 1. NRC letter to Entergy, 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, dated March 12, 2012 (RBC-51012) (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. 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 Entergy Operations', Inc. (Entergy's) 120-day response to Reference 1 for Seismic Recommendation 2.3 for River Bend Station (RBS).
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.
RBG-47255 Page 2 of 3 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 RBS.
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 Mr. Joseph Clark at 225-381-4177.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on July 10, 2012.
Sincerely, EWO/JCR/JAC/wjf
Attachment:
List of Regulatory Commitments
RBG-47255 Page 3 of 3 cc:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV 1600 East Lamar Blvd.
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 Resident Inspector PO Box 1050 St. Francisville, LA 70775 Ms. Tracie Lowrey Public Utility Commission of Texas 1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78711-3326 Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Compliance Radiological Emergency Planning and Response Section Attn: JiYoung Wiley P.O. Box 4312 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4312 Mr. Alan Wang, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS O-8B1 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738
Attachment to RBG-47255 List of Regulatory Commitments
Attachment to RBG-47255 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)
SCHEDULED COMPLETION COMMITMENT ONE-DATE 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 River Bend Station.