LR-N16-0137, Seventh Six-Month Status Report in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External

Seventh Six-Month Status Report in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External

ML16238A016
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Site:	Hope Creek
Issue date:	08/24/2016
From:	Davison P Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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EA-12-049, LR-N16-0137
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PSEG Nuclear LLC P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038-0236 Order EA-12-049 LR-N16-0137 AUG 2 4 2016 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Hope Creek Generating Station Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-57 NRC Docket No. 50-354

Subject:

PSEG Nuclear LLC's Seventh Six-Month Status Report for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049)

References:

1. NRC Order Number EA-12-049, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events," dated March 12, 2012

2. PSEG Letter LR-N13-0031, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Overall Integrated Plan for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049)," dated February 27, 2013

3. PSEG Letter LR-N16-0042, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Sixth Six-Month Status Report for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049)," dated February 29, 2016

AUG 2 4 2016 Order EA-12-049 Page 2 LR-N16-0137

4. NRC Letter to PSEG, "Hope Creek Generating Station- Relaxation of the Schedule Requirements For Order EA-12-049 'Issuance of Order to Modify Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events,"' dated May 20, 2014

5. NRC Letter to PSEG, "Hope Creek Generating Station- Relaxation of the Schedule Requirements For Order EA-12-049 'Issuance of Order to Modify Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events,"' dated April 29, 2015

6. PSEG Letter LR-N15-0190, " Intermediate Implementation Milestone Change for NRC Order EA-12-049, 'Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design Basis External Events'- Hope Creek Generating Station," dated December 14, 2015 On March 12, 2012, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Order EA-12-049 (Reference 1) to PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG). NRC Order EA-12-049 was immediately effective and directed PSEG to develop, implement, and maintain guidance and strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, containment, and spent fuel pool cooling capabilities in the event of a beyond-design-basis external event. In accordance with Condition IV.C.1.a of NRC Order EA-12-049, PSEG submitted an Overall Integrated Plan (OIP) for the Hope Creek Generating Station (HCGS) on February 27, 2013 (Reference 2). Condition IV.C.2 of NRC Order EA-12-049 requires six-month status reports to delineate the progress made in implementing the requirements of the Order. Attachment 1 to this letter provides the seventh six-month status report, which summarizes progress made in implementing the requirements of NRC Order EA-12-049 at HCGS since the previous update provided in Reference 3.

Attachment 1 reflects the schedule relaxations granted by the NRC in References 4 and 5, and PSEG's planned installation of the alternate FLEX mechanical connection during the fall 2016 refueling outage, as described in Reference 6.

AUG 2 4 2016 Order EA-12-049 Page 3 LR-N16-0137 There are no regulatory commitments contained in this letter. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Brian Thomas at 856-339-2022.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

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'?J-0 Paul J. Davison Site Vice President Hope Creek Generating Station Attachment 1: Hope Creek Generating Station Seventh Six-Month Status Report for the Implementation of Order EA- 12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events cc: Mr. Daniel Dorman, Administrator, Region I, NRC Ms. Carleen Parker, Project Manager, NRC/NRR!DORL Mr. Justin Hawkins, NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Hope Creek Mr. John Boska, Senior Project Manager, NRC/NRRIJLD Mr. Patrick Mulligan, Chief, NJBNE Mr. Thomas MacEwen, Hope Creek Commitment Tracking Coordinator Mr. Lee Marabella, PSEG Commitment Coordinator- Corporate

LR-N16-0137 Attachment 1 Hope Creek Generating Station Seventh Six-Month Status Report for the Implementation of Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events

LR-N16-0137 References in this attachment are provided in Section 8.

1 Introduction PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG) developed an Overall Integrated Plan (OIP) (Reference 1) for the Hope Creek Generating Station (HCGS), documenting the diverse and flexible coping strategies (FLEX) in response to NRC Order EA-12-049 (Reference 2). In References 3 through 8, PSEG provided six-month status reports associated with implementation of the requirements of NRC Order EA-12-049. This report is the seventh six-month status report, which provides implementation status and progress since the previous report (Reference 8). This update follows the guidance in Section 13.2 of Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Report 12-06, Revision 0 (Reference 9),

which states that the six-month status reports should include an update of milestone accomplishments since the previous report, changes to the compliance method, schedule, and the need for relief and the basis for relief, if applicable.

This status report reflects the schedule relaxation requests that were approved by the NRC in References 10 and 11. PSEG has completed activities to support implementation of the FLEX strategies at HCGS as of December 18, 2015, and will achieve full compliance with NRC Order EA-12-049 prior to startup from the fall 2016 refueling outage (H1 R20). The actions necessary to achieve full compliance prior to startup from the H1R20 outage include completion of design changes and evaluations for the hardened torus vent in accordance with NRC Order EA-13-1 09 (Reference 12),

and installation of the alternate FLEX mechanical connection to the Residual Heat Removal system as described in Reference 13.

2 Milestone Accomplishments PSEG has completed the milestone to develop modifications since the February 2016 update (Reference 8). The following HCGS FLEX milestones have been completed:

• Submit Overall Integrated Plan - PSEG submitted the HCGS FLEX OIP to the NRC via Reference 1.

• Develop FLEX Strategies

• Develop Modifications

• Develop FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs)

• Approve FSGs- PSEG issued FSGs to implement the HCGS FLEX strategies.

• Validation Walk-throughs or Demonstrations of FLEX Strategies and Procedures

• Perform Staffing Analysis - PSEG completed the HCGS Phase 2 staffing analysis (Reference 15) as required by the 10 CFR 50.54(f) information request dated March 12, 2012 (Reference 16). The HCGS Phase 2 staffing analysis addresses resources needed to implement FLEX strategies during simultaneous extended loss of AC power scenarios at HCGS and Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2.

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• Implement Training - Initial training has been completed.

• Develop Strategies/Contract with Regional Response Center (RRC) - PSEG Nuclear is a member of the Strategic Alliance for FLEX Emergency Response (SAFER) and has a SAFER response plan to coordinate delivery of additional equipment from the National SAFER Response Centers (formerly known as Regional Response Centers).

• Create Maintenance Procedures- periodic inventory and maintenance of FLEX equipment are addressed by procedures and preventive maintenance tasks.

• Emergency Preparedness (EP) Communications Improvements 3 Milestone Schedule Status The following table provides an update to HCGS FLEX OIP milestones. The table provides the activity status of each item, and whether the original expected completion date has changed. Original target completion dates are based on the original NRC Order EA-12-049 schedule requirement of compliance prior to startup from the spring 2015 refueling outage. The current milestones reflect the schedule relaxations in References 10 and 11 .

Original Revised Target Target Milestone Activity Status Completion Completion Date Date Submit Overall Integrated Plan Feb 2013 Complete Aug 2013 Complete Feb 2014 Complete Aug 2014 Complete Feb 2015 Complete Six-Month Status Update Aug 2015 Complete Feb 2016 Complete Complete With Aug 2016 This Report Develop Strategies May 2013 Complete Modifications Develop Modifications Apr 2014 Complete Apr 2016 Implement Modifications Apr 2015 Started Nov 2016 Page 2 of 15

LR-N16-0137 Original Revised Target Target Milestone Activity Status Completion Completion Date Date FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs)

Develop FSGs Dec 2013 Complete Apr 2015 Approve FSGs Oct 2015 Complete Dec 2015 Validation Walk-throughs or Demonstrations of FLEX May 2015 Complete Dec 2015 Strategies and Procedures Perform Staffing Analysis Dec 2013 Complete Dec 2014 Develop Training Plan Jun 2014 Complete Jan 2015 Implement Training Dec 2014 Complete Dec 2015 Develop Strategies I Contract with National SAFER Response Oct 2013 Complete Feb 2015 Center (formerly called "Regional Response Center")

Procure Equipment Dec 2013 Started Nov 2016 Create Maintenance Procedures Jun 2014 Complete Dec 2015 Emergency Preparedness (EP)

Jun 2014 Complete May 2015 Communications Improvements HC Implementation Outage Apr 2015 Not Started Nov 2016 Report to NRC When Full Aug 2015 Not Started Jan 2017 Compliance is Achieved 4 Changes to Compliance Method Changes to the compliance method are summarized in the February 2016 status report (Reference 8). There are no additional changes for this reporting period.

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LR-N16-0137 5 Need for Relief/Relaxation and Basis for the Relief/Relaxation By letter dated April 16, 2014 (Reference 18), PSEG requested schedule relaxation to defer HCGS full compliance with NRC Order EA-12-049, from the HCGS Refueling Outage 19 (H1R19) in spring 2015, to H1R20 in fall 2016. This relaxation request was approved via Reference 1 0 in order to allow time for implementation of torus venting requirements as needed to support compliance with NRC Order EA-12-049, and is consistent with the schedule for implementation of severe accident capable torus venting requirements in NRC Order EA-13-109 (Reference 12).

In order to allow sufficient time to implement changes to the HCGS FLEX strategies, PSEG requested additional schedule relaxation by letter dated March 11, 2015 (Reference 19), and supplemented the request by letter dated April 13, 2015 (Reference 20). The NRC granted the requested schedule relaxation on April 29, 2015 (Reference 11), which required completion of the activities to implement NRC Order EA-12-049, other than those associated with the severe accident capable torus vent, by December 18, 2015. By letter dated December 14, 2015 (Reference 13), PSEG notified the NRC of the need to defer installation of the alternate FLEX mechanical connection to the Residual Heat Removal (RHR) system due to seat leakage of a locked closed valve that was intended to serve as the blocking point during on-line installation. PSEG has prepared a design change package to complete installation of the RHR tie-in for the alternate FLEX connection during the fall 2016 refueling outage.

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LR-N16-0137 6 Open Items from Overall Integrated Plan and Draft Safety Evaluation Resolution of items identified in the NRC's interim staff evaluation (ISE) for HCGS (Reference 22) is being addressed as part of the mitigation strategies audit process. The NRC audit report dated March 25, 2016 (Reference 23) identified one item remaining open (Item 18, below), pending revision of the FLEX hydraulic analysis, which has since been completed.

Closed items from the February 2016 update (Reference 8) are repeated below for completeness.

ID Item Ref. Description Status

1. Generic Concern HCGS is currently working on extending the battery duty cycle and is Complete - Coping analyses for

-Battery Life following the industry position on battery life as outlined in the Nuclear 125 VDC and 250 VDC batteries Energy Institute (NEI) white paper dated August 27, 2013 have been completed using the (Reference 24) and endorsed by NRC via letter to NEI dated NRC-endorsed white paper.

September 16, 2013 (Reference 25).

2. Generic Concern HCGS is using the Modular Accident Analysis Program (MAAP) to Complete - Plant-specific MAAP4

- MAAP complete the development of FLEX timelines and strategies, analyses have been performed consistent with the NRC endorsement letter to NEI dated consistent with the NRC October 3, 2013 (Reference 26). endorsement letter.

3. Generic Concern HCGS will enhance shutdown risk processes and procedures using Complete -this requirement is

-Shutdown I the supplemental guidance provided in the NEI position paper entitled addressed via a new FSG for Refueling Modes "Shutdown I Refueling Modes," dated September 18, 2013 shutdown cooling modes and (Reference 27) and endorsed by the NRC via letter to NEI dated changes to existing outage September 30, 2013 (Reference 28). management and equipment control procedures.

4. Generic Concern As part of the development of FLEX maintenance and testing Complete - PSEG developed

-Preventive programs, HCGS will use the EPRI Technical Report entitled "Nuclear FLEX equipment PM tasks using Maintenance Maintenance Applications Center: Preventative Maintenance Basis for the guidance in the NRC-endorsed (PM) FLEX Equipment," transmitted to NRC via NEI Ietter dated October 3, EPRI guidance, EPRI or PSEG 2013 (Reference 29) and endorsed by NRC letter dated templates appropriate for the October 7, 2013 (Reference 30). equipment, and vendor recommendations.

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LR-N16-0137 ID Item Ref. Description Status I

5. Generic Concern With regard to maintaining containment, the implementation of Boiling Complete - PSEG is currently

-Anticipatory Water Reactor Owners Group (BWROG) Emergency Procedure implementing the containment Venting Guidelines I Severe Accident Guidelines (EPG/SAG), Revision 3, venting guidance of Revision 3 to 013.2.3.C including any associated plant-specific evaluations, must be the BWROG EPG to support the completed in accordance with the provisions of NRC letter dated FLEX strategies. SAG revisions to January 9, 2014 (Reference 31). support severe accident containment venting will be implemented prior to startup from the fall 2016 outage.

6. 013.2.4.8.E The use of pre-staged FLEX generators appears to be an alternative Complete - PSEG has evaluated to NEI 12-06. The licensee has not provided sufficient information to the staging location of the FLEX demonstrate that the approach meets the NEI 12-06 provisions for generators as part of the overall pre-staged portable equipment. Additional information is needed from storage and deployment strategy the licensee to determine whether the proposed approach provides an with consideration of the equivalent level of flexibility for responding to an undefined event as applicable site external hazards.

would be provided through conformance with NEI 12-06. The evaluation concludes that FLEX generator storage and deployment provide reasonable assurance that no single external event would defeat the FLEX strategy.

7. Cl 3.1.1.1.A Confirm licensee's evaluation of the HCGS Unit 2 structures verifies Complete - PSEG has determined that the structures will meet the considerations described in the HCGS Unit 2 reactor building, NEI 12-06, Section 5.3.1 (protection against seismic hazards). including the floor at grade elevation 102 ft. and the roof areas being used for pre-staged FLEX generators and cable reel enclosures, is structurally adequate for FLEX equipment storage.

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LR-N16-0137 ID Item Ref. Description Status

8. Cl 3.1.2.3.A Confirm that the procedures and programs for deployment of portable Complete - with procedure equipment in a flooding event conforms to NEI 12-06, Section 6.2.3 issuance to support the considerations 1 (incorporation of actions necessary to support 12/18/2015 FLEX implementation flooding deployment considerations into procedures) and 2 (additional milestone.

guidance may be required to address the deployment of FLEX for flooded conditions). Additionally, procedures and programs need to address hazard concerns related to high winds, snow, ice and extreme cold and high temperatures.

9. CI 3.1.3.1.A Confirm that the licensee's separation of equipment stored outside is Complete - PSEG evaluated sufficient to preclude all sets of equipment from being damaged by a outdoor storage of FLEX single tornado. equipment as summarized in Section 4 of Reference 8.

10. CI 3.2.1.1.A From the June 2013 position paper (endorsed by the NRC via Complete - Same as Item #2, Reference 26), benchmarks must be identified and discussed which Generic Concern -MAAP.

demonstrate that MAAP4 is an appropriate code for the simulation of an ELAP event at your facility.

11. Cl 3.2.1.1. B Confirm that the collapsed vessel level in the MAAP4 analysis Complete - Same as Item #2, remains above Top of Active Fuel (TAF) and the cool down rate is Generic Concern -MAAP.

within technical specification limits.

12. CI 3.2.1.1.C Confirm that MAAP4 is used in accordance with Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, Complete - Same as Item #2, 4.4, and 4.5 of the June 2013 position paper (endorsed by the NRC Generic Concern - MAAP.

via Reference 26).

13. CI 3.2.1.1.D Confirm that in using MAAP4, the licensee identifies and justifies the Complete - Same as Item #2, subset of key modeling parameters cited from Tables 4-1 through 4-6 Generic Concern -MAAP.

of the "MAAP4 Application Guidance, Desktop Reference for Using MAAP4 Software, Revision 2" (Electric Power Research Institute Report 1020236). This should include response at a plant-specific level regarding specific modeling options and parameter choices for key models that would be expected to substantially affect the ELAP analysis performed for that licensee's plant. Although some suggested key phenomena are identified below, other parameters considered important in the simulation of the ELAP event by the vendor I licensee should also be included as follows: Nodalization, General two-phase flow modeling, Modeling of heat transfer and losses, Choked flow, Vent line pressure losses, and Decay heat.

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LR-N16-0137 ID Item Ref. Description Status

14. Cl 3.2.1.1. E Confirm that the specific MAAP4 analysis case that was used to Complete - Same as Item #2, validate the timing of mitigating strategies in the Integrated Plan is Generic Concern -MAAP.

identified and available for NRC staff to view. Alternately, a comparable level of information may be included in the supplemental response. In either case, the analysis should include a plot of the collapsed vessel level to confirm that T AF is not reached (the elevation of the TAF should be provided) and a plot of the temperature cool down to confirm that the cool down is within technical specification limits.

15. Cl 3.2.1.2.A Insufficient information was provided relative to recirculation pump Complete - Same as Item #2, seal or other sources of leakage used in the ELAP analysis. Generic Concern -MAAP.

Additional information is required to evaluate the amount of seal leakage that was used in the HCGS transient analyses and how the seal leakage was determined. This information will need to include the technical basis for the assumptions made regarding the leakage rate through the recirculation pump seals and also other sources.

Also include the assumed pressure-dependence of the leakage rate, and whether the leakage was determined or assumed to be single-phase liquid, two-phase mixture, or steam at the donor cell, and discuss how mixing the leakage flow with the drywell atmosphere is modeled.

16. Cl 3.2.1.3.A The SOE Timeline in the Integrated Plan is tentative. The licensee Complete - final documentation of addressed this issue during the audit process by describing that the the event timelines supported the SOE timeline presented in the Integrated Plan will be finalized based FLEX implementation milestone of on plant-specific analysis, procedure development and timeline 12/18/15.

validation. Confirm that the final SOE timeline is acceptable.

17. Cl 3.2.1.3.8 The licensee stated that they are performing a HCGS specific MAAP4 Complete - part of resolution of the analysis consistent with the NRC endorsement letter to NEI dated generic concern regarding use of October 3, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13275A318) MAAP for containment analyses (Reference 26), to validate the timeline and NEDC-33771-P (Item 2, above), and completion of applicability. Confirm that the results of the evaluation and validation timeline validation (Item #16, of the SOE timeline are acce_Q_table. Cl 3.2.1.3.A).

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LR-N16-0137 ID Item Ref. Description Status

18. Cl 3.2.1.4.A Additional technical basis or a supporting analysis is needed for both Complete -the plant-specific FLEX pumping system (one engine/pump located at the SWIS and FLEX analysis was revised and one motor/pump located in the reactor building) capabilities provided to the NRC staff via the considering the pressure within the RPV and the loss of pressure e-portal subsequent to issuance of along with details regarding the FLEX pump supply line routes, length the NRC's onsite audit report of runs, connecting fittings, to show that the pumps are capable of (Reference 23).

injecting water into the RPV with a sufficient rate to maintain and recover core inventory for both the primary and alternate flow paths as well as supplying water [to] the SFP. The licensee addressed these issues during the audit process and stated that this analysis will be performed as part of the design change process. Confirm that the analysis results are acceptable.

19. Cl 3.2.1.6.A Confirm that the results of the final sizing calculations for the SRVs Complete - based on plant-specific accumulators, the final temperature profile of the drywell, DC coping SRV accumulator sizing, MAAP results and the results of the GOTHIC temperature modeling for the analyses, and GOTHIC results.

reactor building are acceptable.

20. CI 3.2.2.A Confirm that the licensee's final SFP cooling timeline is valid for the Complete - The FLEX strategy is required response actions capable of providing SFP cooling with consideration of timelines and environmental conditions during an ELAP.

21. CI 3.2.3.A A site-specific analysis (MAAP) will be performed to determine the Complete - plant-specific MAAP correct time to open the HCVS vent and the expected drywell and analysis temperature results wetwell temperatures during the Beyond-Design-Basis EE. This provide margin for critical information will be included in a future six-month update. The site- equipment that is qualified to specific analysis needs to include a listing of critical drywell design basis accident conditions.

components that may be affected by the elevated temperatures (e.g.,

drywell seals and penetrations). Confirm that the analysis results are acceptable.

22. CI 3.2.3. B The NRC staff questioned the ability of RCIC to operate with suction Complete - The FLEX strategies temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit. During the audit and supporting MAAP analyses process, the licensee addressed this issue by stating that a RCIC only credit RCIC operation at fluid durability study is in progress. Confirm that the results are temperatures up to 215 degrees F, acceptable. consistent with long term RCIC reliability.

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LR-N16-0137 ID Item Ref. Description Status I

23. Cl 3.2.4.2.A Confirm that the GOTHIC analysis and/or technical evaluation Complete -based on GOTHIC performed to demonstrate the adequacy of the ventilation provided in modeling and room temperature all plant strategic areas (including pathways for access to equipment) calculations.

to support essential equipment operation throughout all phases of an ELAP is acceptable.

24. Cl 3.2.4.2. B Confirm that the effects of elevated or lowered temperatures in the Complete - based on GOTHIC battery room, especially if the ELAP is due to a high or low results and a separate evaluation temperature hazard, have been considered. Confirm the adequacy of of low temperatures.

the ventilation provided in the battery room to protect the batteries from the effects of extreme high and low temperatures.

25. Cl 3.2.4.2.C Confirm that the GOTHIC calculations for the battery rooms include Complete - GOTHIC analyses the effects of hydrogen accumulation and confirm the actions assume the battery room doors necessary to prevent unacceptable hydrogen accumulation. 5541A and 5545A are opened at four hours and show that the hydrogen concentration remains below 1 percent.

26. Cl 3.2.4.4.A Confirm that the upgrades to the plant communication systems Complete - PSEG has discussed in the licensee communications assessment implemented improvements to (References 17 and 21) in response to the March 12, 2012, 50.54(f) radio and satellite phone request for information letter for HCGS and documented in the staff communications capability.

analysis (ADAMS Accession No. ML13130A387) (Reference 14) have been completed.

27. Cl 3.2.4.6.A Confirm that the GOTHIC modeling and room temperature Complete -based on GOTHIC calculations of plant strategic areas (e.g. MCR, RCIC room, HPCI modeling and room temperature room (if needed), torus room, and battery rooms including pathways calculations.

for access to equipment) show acceptable results for personnel habitability and equipment capability.

28. Cl 3.2.4.6.8 Confirm that potential high temperature and high humidity in the SFP Complete -based on evaluation of and fuel handling floor area has been addressed with regard to timeline constraints and GOTHIC accessibility. calculations.

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LR-N16-0137 ID Item Ref. Description Status

29. Cl 3.2.4.8.A Confirm that the design of the FLEX electrical hookups include the Complete - FLEX electrical details on how to connect to, and interface with existing plant connections and interfaces with equipment. plant equipment are designed for ease of installation using prefabricated connectors or terminal lugs. FSGs include

_guidance for connections. I 1

30. Cl 3.2.4.8. B Confirm that the sizing of the FLEX diesel generators (DGs) is Complete - Sizing calculations for adequate to supply the planned loads. the Phase 2 and Phase 3 FLEX DGs support steady state operation of the FLEX loads and starting_ of the largest sing_le load.

31. Cl 3.2.4.1 O.A Confirm that the analysis of battery load profiles for the safety related Complete - Coping analyses for 125 and 250 Vdc batteries for a Beyond-Design-Basis External Event 125 VDC and 250 VDC batteries demonstrate satisfactory load profiles and battery life. have been completed using the NRC-endorsed white paper. __ __

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LR-N16-0137 7 Potential Draft Safety Evaluation Impacts There are no potential impacts to the Draft Safety Evaluation identified at this time.

8 References

1. PSEG letter LR-N13-0031, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Overall Integrated Plan for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049)," dated February 27, 2013

2. NRC Order Number EA-12-049, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events,"

dated March 12, 2012

3. PSEG Letter LR-N13-0173, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's First Six-Month Status Report for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049),"

dated August 22, 2013

4. PSEG Letter LR-N14-0025, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Second Six-Month Status Report for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049),"

dated February 25, 2014

5. PSEG Letter LR-N14-0184, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Third Six-Month Status Report for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049),"

dated August 26, 2014

6. PSEG Letter LR-N15-0022, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Fourth Six-Month Status Report for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049),"

dated February 18, 2015

7. PSEG Letter LR-N15-0169, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Fifth Six-Month Status Report for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049),"

dated August 27, 2015 Page 12 of 15

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8. PSEG Letter LR-N16-0042, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Sixth Six-Month Status Report for the Hope Creek Generating Station in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049),"

dated February 29, 2016

9. Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Report NEI 12-06, "Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategies (FLEX) Implementation Guide," Revision 0, dated August 2012

10. NRC Letter to PSEG, "Hope Creek Generating Station- Relaxation of the Schedule Requirements For Order EA-12-049 'Issuance of Order to Modify Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond Design-Basis External Events,"' dated May 20, 2014

11. NRC Letter to PSEG, "Hope Creek Generating Station- Relaxation of the Schedule Requirements For Order EA-12-049 'Issuance of Order to Modify Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond Design-Basis External Events,"' dated April 29, 2015

12. NRC Order EA-13-109, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents Capable of Operation Under Severe Accident Conditions (Effective Immediately)," dated June 6, 2013

13. PSEG Letter LR-N15-0190, "Intermediate Implementation Milestone Change for NRC Order EA-12-049, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events" - Hope Creek Generating Station," dated December 14, 2015

14. NRC Letter to PSEG, "Hope Creek Generating Station and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 - Staff Assessment in Response to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Recommendation 9.3 Communications Assessment (TAC Nos. ME9959, ME9984, and ME9985), dated June 3, 2013

15. PSEG Letter LR-N14-0248, "Hope Creek Generating Station's Response to March 12, 2012, Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident, Enclosure 5, Recommendation 9.3, Emergency Preparedness - Staffing, Requested Information Items 1, 2, and 6 - Phase 2 Staffing Assessment, dated December 9, 2014

16. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (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-lchi Accident," dated March 12, 2012

17. PSEG letter LR-N13-0026, "PSEG Nuclear LLC' s Response to NRC Follow-up Letter on Technical Issues for Resolution Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3," dated February 21, 2013 Page 13 of 15

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18. PSEG Letter LR-N14-0093, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Request for Relaxation from NRC Order EA- 12-049, 'Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events' - Hope Creek Generating Station," dated April 16, 2014

19. PSEG Letter LR-N15-0055, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Request for Relaxation from Schedule Requirements of NRC Order EA-12-049, 'Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events' - Hope Creek Generating Station," dated March 1 1, 2015

20. PSEG Letter LR-N15-0087, "Supplement to the Request for Relaxation from Schedule Requirements of NRC Order EA-12-049, "Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond Design Basis External Events" - Hope Creek Generating Station," dated April 13, 2015

21. PSEG Letter LR-N12-0351, "PSEG Nuclear LLC's Assessment Report for Communications During an Extended Loss of AC Power," dated October 31, 2012

22. NRC Letter to PSEG, "Hope Creek Generating Station - Interim Staff Evaluation Relating to Overall Integrated Plan in Response to Order EA-12-049 (Mitigation Strategies) (TAC NO. MF0867)," dated February 11, 2014

23. NRC Letter to PSEG, "Hope Creek Generating Station- Report for the Onsite Audit Regarding Implementation of Mitigating Strategies and Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Related to Orders EA-12-049 and EA-12-051 (TAC NOS.

MF0867 and MF1031)," dated March 25, 2016

24. NEI letter to NRC, "EA-12-049 Mitigating Strategies Resolution of Extended Battery Duty Cycles Generic Concern," dated August 27, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13241A186)

25. NRC letter to NEI, "Battery Life White Paper Endorsement," dated September 16, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13241A188)

26. NRC letter to NEI, "Mitigation Strategies Order EA- 12-049, NEI Position Paper:

MAAP Endorsement Letter," dated October 3, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13275A318)

27. NEI Position Paper, "Shutdown I Refueling Modes," dated September 18, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13273A514)

28. NRC letter to NEI, "Endorsement Letter: Mitigation Strategies Order EA-12-049, NEI Position Paper: Shutdown I Refueling Modes," dated September 30, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13267A382)

29. NEI letter to NRC, "EA- 12-049 Mitigating Strategies Resolution of FLEX Equipment Maintenance and Testing Templates," dated October 3, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13276A573)

30. NRC letter to NEI, "Maintenance and Testing Endorsement Letter in Regards to Mitigation Strategies Order EA-12-049," dated October 7, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13276A224)

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31. NRC letter to NEI, "Nuclear Energy Institute, BWR Anticipatory Venting Letter in Regards to Order EA-12-049," dated January 9, 2014 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13358A206)

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