ML12242A356
| ML12242A356 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 09/06/2012 |
| From: | Joel Wiebe Plant Licensing Branch III |
| To: | Pacilio M Exelon Generation Co |
| Joel Wiebe, NRR/DORL,415-6606 | |
| References | |
| TAC ME9219, TAC ME9220 | |
| Download: ML12242A356 (4) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 September 6, 2012 Mr. Michael J. Pacilio Senior Vice President Exelon Generation Company, LLC President and Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO)
Exelon Nuclear 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555
SUBJECT:
BRAIDWOOD STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO SECURITY PLAN SUBMITTAL (TAC NOS. ME9219 and ME9220)
Dear Mr. Pacilio:
By letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) dated July 13, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML12201A086), Exelon Generation Company, LLC submitted the Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2, Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency Plan, Revision 13. The enclosure to this letter contained Safeguards Information and has been withheld from public disclosure.
The NRC staff is currently reviewing the submittal to ensure compliance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 50.54(p)(2). The NRC staff has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. The specific information requested is addressed in the enclosure to this letter. A response is requested within 30 days.
The NRC staff considers that timely responses to requests for additional information help ensure sufficient time is available for staff review and contribute toward the NRC's goal of efficient and effective use of staff resources. If circumstances result in the need to revise the requested response date, please contact me at (301) 415-6606.
Sincerely,
~~:f.mor Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 111-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. STN 50-456 and STN 50-457
Enclosure:
Request for Additional Information cc w/encl: Listserv
REQUEST FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2) CHANGES TO SECURITY PLAN EXELON GENERATING COMPANY, LLC BRAIDWOOD STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 DOCKET NOS. 50-456 AND 50-457 LICENSE NOS. NPF-72 AND NPF-77 By letter dated July 13, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML12201A086), Exelon Generation Company, LLC (the licensee) submitted the Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2, Physical Security Plan (PSP), Training and Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency Plan (SCP), Revision 13. The enclosure to this letter contained Safeguards Information and has been withheld from public disclosure. The U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is currently reviewing the submittal to ensure compliance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 50.54(p)(2). The NRC staff has determined that the additional information requested below is needed to complete its review.
- 1. In Section 15.1 of the PSP, the licensee describes illumination at Braidwood Station.
Describe how the use of alternative technology for the assessment of the protected area (PA) perimeter in no-light or low-light conditions meets the requirements of 10 CFR, Sections 73.55(e)(7)(i)(C) and 73.55(i)(2). Describe the technology used for assessment of the PA perimeter in no-light or low-light conditions. Additionally, the licensee should make appropriate changes during the next revision of the site's PSP to ensure the language clearly describes what technology is used for assessment of the PA perimeter in no-light or low-light conditions in accordance with 10 CFR 73.55(c)(3).
- 2. In Section 15.5.1 of the PSP, the licensee describes owner controlled area (OCA) surveillance methods. The second numbered paragraph does not adequately address the language in the bracketed text of Nuclear Energy Institute's 03-12, Revision 7; it solely discusses facility procedures. Describe what equipment and/or personnel are used for OCA surveillance. Also, the licensee should make appropriate changes during the next revision of the site's PSP to ensure the language clearly describes the equipment and/or personnel used for OCA surveillance what technology in accordance with1 0 CFR 73.55(c)(3).
- 3. In Section 4.1.2 of the SCP, the licensee describes the security chain of command and delegation of authority. The description of the security chain of command and delegation of authority in Revision 12 of the SCP is different than in Revision 13.
This change was described in the Description of Changes report in Revision 13, but no rationale for the change was included. Provide an explanation of the rationale for the change. Describe who is responsible for command and control when the
-2 individuals listed are not available. Additionally, the licensee should make appropriate changes during the next revision of the site's SCP to ensure the language clearly describes the security chain of command and delegation of authority in accordance with 10 CFR 73.55(c)(5).
- 4. In Section 5.4 of the SCP, the licensee describes facility operations personnel response. The description of training in Revision 12 of the SCP is different than in Revision 13. This change was not described in the Description of Changes report in Revision 13. Provide an explanation of the change and describe whether this change was evaluated to ensure it complies with 50.54(p)(2). The licensee should make appropriate changes during the next revision of the site's SCP, Section 5.4, to ensure the language clearly describes the training related to facility operations personnel response in accordance with 10 CFR 73.SS(c)(S).
S. In Section 7 of the SCP, the licensee describes their OCA vehicle checkpoint. It is unclear from the language whether the OCA vehicle checkpoint meets the requirements of 10 CFR, Sections 73.SS(h)(2)(iii) and (h)(2)(v). Describe the OCA vehicle checkpoint and how it meets the requirements of 10 CFR, Sections 73.SS(h)(2)(iii) and (h)(2)(v). Additionally, the licensee should make appropriate changes during the next revision of the site's SCP to ensure to ensure the language clearly describes the OCA vehicle checkpoint in accordance with 10 CFR 3.5S(c)(S).
Mr. Michael J. Pacilio Senior Vice President Exelon Generation Company, LLC President and Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO)
Exelon Nuclear 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555
SUBJECT:
BRAIDWOOD STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO SECURITY PLAN SUBMITTAL (TAC NOS. ME9219 and ME9220)
Dear Mr. Pacilio:
By letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) dated July 13, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML12201A086), Exelon Generation Company, LLC submitted the Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2, Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, and Safeguards Contingency Plan, Revision 13. The enclosure to this letter contained Safeguards Information and has been withheld from public disclosure.
The NRC staff is currently reviewing the submittal to ensure compliance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 50.54(p)(2). The NRC staff has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. The specific information requested is addressed in the enclosure to this letter. A response is requested within 30 days.
The NRC staff considers that timely responses to requests for additional information help ensure sufficient time is available for staff review and contribute toward the NRC's goal of efficient and effective use of staff resources. If circumstances result in the need to revise the requested response date, please contact me at (301) 415-6606.
Sincerely,
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Joel S. Wiebe, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 111-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. STN 50-456 and STN 50-457
Enclosure:
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