ML13255A487
| ML13255A487 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 09/10/2013 |
| From: | Kevin Williams NRC/NSIR/DPR |
| To: | Markley M Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| References | |
| Download: ML13255A487 (3) | |
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September 10, 2013 MEMORANDUM TO:
Michael Markley, Chief Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM:
Kevin Williams, Chief /RA/
New Reactor Licensing Branch Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
SUBJECT:
ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION PURSUANT TO TITLE 10 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 50.54(F) REGARDING RECOMMENDATION 9.3 STAFFING ASSESSMENT ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE - UNITS 1 AND 2 DOCKET NOS. 50-313 AND 50-368 By letter dated April 30, 2013 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML13121A431), Entergy Operations, Inc. submitted its response to the 10 CFR 50.54(f) request for information regarding the Near Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 Emergency Preparedness - Staffing.
The New Reactor Licensing Branch staff finds that additional information is needed to complete its review. Please send the enclosed request for additional information to the licensee, and request a written response within 30-45 days based upon the issuance date of this memorandum.
Enclosure:
As stated CONTACT: Charles Murray (301) 287-9246
September 10, 2013 MEMORANDUM TO:
Michael Markley, Chief Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM:
Kevin Williams, Chief /RA/
New Reactor Licensing Branch Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
SUBJECT:
ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION PURSUANT TO TITLE 10 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 50.54(F) REGARDING RECOMMENDATION 9.3 STAFFING ASSESSMENT ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE - UNITS 1 AND 2 DOCKET NOS. 50-313 AND 50-368 By letter dated April 30, 2013 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML13121A431), Entergy Operations, Inc. submitted its response to the 10 CFR 50.54(f) request for information regarding the Near Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 Emergency Preparedness - Staffing.
The New Reactor Licensing Branch staff finds that additional information is needed to complete its review. Please send the enclosed request for additional information to the licensee, and request a written response within 30-45 days based upon the issuance date of this memorandum.
Enclosure:
As stated CONTACT: Charles Murray (301) 287-9246 DISTRIBUTION: KKalyanam DPickett EBrown BHarris ADAMS ACCESSION NO: ML13255A487 OFFICE NRLB/NSIR BC:NRL:NSIR NAME C. Murray /RA/
K. Williams /RA/
DATE 09/10/2013 09/10/2013 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE - UNITS 1 AND 2 RESPONSE TO NRCS 10 CFR 50.54(F) INFORMATION REQUEST-STAFFING ASSESSMENT - PHASE 1 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Background===
On March 12, 2012, NRC issued a letter entitled 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. The requested information associated with Recommendation 9.3, Emergency Preparedness focused on Communications and Staffing and this RAI focuses on the information requested for the Phase 1 staffing assessment. The staff has reviewed your Staffing Assessment dated April 30, 2013 and needs the following information to complete its review.
Issue 1 In your Phase 1 Staffing Assessment dated April 30, 2013, you provide information related to the Alternate Transportation - Primary Method, for transporting emergency response organization personnel to the site following a Beyond Design Basis External Event (BDBEE).
The assessment states that ANO has a verbal agreement with the Arkansas State Police that, in the event of restricted site access they will provide a helicopter and transport ERO personnel to the site. Clarification is needed on how the site can rely on a verbal agreement as the basis for the primary method of air transportation to the site for the augmented emergency response organization.
Request A. Provide a written Letter of Agreement (LOA) or supplement your response stating a written agreement exists with the primary provider of helicopter transport that will be utilized for the site emergency response organization following a BDBEE as described in your submittal or provide justification why the listed method is sufficient to meet the basis for your 6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> impede site access.
Issue 2 In your Phase 1 Staffing Assessment dated April 30, 2013, you provide information on additional methods of site access, related to roadways which state that the licensee has a verbal agreement with the Pope County Judge to assist the State Highway Department with debris removal on highway 333 if the state cannot perform the task in a timely manner.
Request A. Provide a written Letter of Agreement (LOA) or supplement your response stating a written agreement exists with Pope County for debris removal assistance that will be utilized for the site emergency response organization following a BDBEE as described in your submittal or provide justification why the listed method is sufficient to meet the basis for your 6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> impeded site access.