ML12355A747

Generation Station (PVNGS) Units 1, 2, and 3, Evacuation Time Estimate Study

ML12355A747
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	12/14/2012
From:	Michael Ray Arizona Public Service Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
References
102-06634-MZR
Download: ML12355A747 (2)

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10 CFR 50, Appendix E Monica Z. Ray, CEM apsDirector, Emergency Preparedness/Security A subsidiaryof Pinnacle West Capital Corporation Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 5801 S. Wintersburg Road Tonopah, AZ 85354-7529 102-06634-MZR December 14, 2012 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station (PVNGS)

Units 1, 2, and 3 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Docket Nos. 50-528, 50-529, 50-530 and 72-44; License Nos. NPF-41, NPF-51 and NPF-74 PVNGS Evacuation Time Estimate Study Pursuant to Part 50, Appendix E of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Arizona Public Service Company (APS) hereby submits the Evacuation Time Estimate (ETE) study report for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS).

The ETE study was completed as required by Section IV of Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50. The guidance of NUREG/CR-7002, Criteria for Development of Evacuation Time Estimate Studies, was used in developing the report. Appendix N of the APS ETE report provides a checklist corresponding to the evaluation criteria in Appendix B of NUREG/CR-7002. Each of the Appendix B criteria is addressed and cross-references provided to the sections of the report for each applicable criterion.

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.4(b), copies of this report are being forwarded to the NRC Region IV Administrator and the resident inspector.

No commitments are being made to the NRC by this letter.

A member of the STARS (Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing) Alliance Callaway

• Comanche Peak

• Diablo Canyon

• Palo Verde

• San Onofre

• South Texas

• Wolf Creek

ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission PVNGS Evacuation Time Estimate Study Page 2 Should you have any questions or if additional information is needed regarding this submittal, please contact Mr. Steve Sawtschenko, Emergency Preparedness Department Leader, at (623) 393-6280.

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Enclosure:

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Evacuation Time Estimate Study cc: E. E. Collins, Jr. NRC Region IV Administrator L. K. Gibson NRC NRR Project Manager M. A. Brown NRC Senior Resident Inspector for PVNGS G. L. Guerra NRC Region IV