ML12333A276

Seismic Walkdown Report - Entergys 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 Accident.

ML12333A276
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	11/26/2012
From:	Jacobs D Entergy Nuclear Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ML123330366	List: ML12333A272 ML12333A274 ML12333A275 ML12333A276 ML12333A277 W3F1-2012-0100, WF3-CS-12-00003, Rev. 0, Waterford Steam Electric Station Unit 3 Seismic Walkdown Report for Resolution of Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3: Seismic. Part 2
References
W3F1-2012-0100
Download: ML12333A276 (5)

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10 CFR 50.54(f)

W3F1-2012-0100 November 26, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852

SUBJECT:

Seismic Walkdown Report - Entergy's 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 Accident Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3)

Docket No. 50-382 License No. NPF-38

REFERENCES:

1. 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 Dai-Ichi Accident , dated March 12, 2012. (ADAMS Accession No. ML12053A340)

2. 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 (Waterford 3), dated July 9, 2012. (ADAMS Accession No. ML12192A208)

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 required responses associated with Recommendation 2.3 for seismic walkdowns. Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) confirmed in Reference 2 that it would 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 the NRC as the basis to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information at Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3). Entergy Operations, Inc.

17265 River Road Killona, LA 70057-3093 Tel 504-739-6660 Fax 504-739-6678 djacob2@entergy.com Donna Jacobs Vice President - Operations Waterford 3

W3F1-2012-0100 Page 2 of 2 Pursuant to Required Response 2 of Reference 1, Enclosure 3, Entergy is providing the Seismic Walkdown Report for Waterford 3 in the enclosure. All potentially adverse seismic conditions identified in the report have been evaluated in the Corrective Action Program for operability concerns and no immediate operability concerns have been identified.

This letter contains new regulatory commitments, which are identified in the attachment.

Should you have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact Michael Mason, Licensing Manager (acting), at 504.739.6673.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on November 26, 2012.

Sincerely, DJ/WH

Attachment:

List of Regulatory Commitments

Enclosure:

Waterford 3 Seismic Walkdown Report cc: w/ attachment w/o enclosure Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. NRC RidsNrrMailCenter@nrc.gov Mr. Elmo E. Collins, Jr., Regional Administrator U. S. NRC, Region IV RidsRgn4MailCenter@nrc.gov NRC Program Manager for Waterford 3 Kaly.Kalyanam@nrc.gov NRC Senior Resident Inspector for Waterford 3 Marlone.Davis@nrc.gov

ATTACHMENT to W3F1-2012-0100 LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS

Attachment to W3F1-2012-0100 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)

COMMITMENT ONE-TIME ACTION CONTINUING COMPLIANCE SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE (If Required) Entergy will perform walkdowns for equipment that could not be inspected as identified in Section 6.3 of the Seismic Walkdown Report. On a schedule specified in Section 6.3 of the Waterford 3 Seismic Walkdown Report Entergy will submit an updated Seismic Walkdown Report. On a schedule specified in Section 6.3 of the Waterford 3 Seismic Walkdown Report