NRC-11-0029, Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies
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| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Fermi  |
| Issue date: | 06/10/2011 |
| From: | Plona J DTE Energy |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| BL-11-001, NRC-11-0029 | |
| Download: ML111610515 (6) | |
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Joseph HI.Plona Site Vice President 6400 N. Dixie Highway, Newport, MI 48166 Tel: 734.586.5910 Fax: 734.586.4172 10 CFR 50.54(f)
June 10, 2011 NRC-11-0029 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
References:
- 1) Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 NRC License No. NPF-43
- 2) NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies,"
dated May 11, 2011
Subject:
Fermi 2 30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f), this letter provides the Detroit Edison 30-day response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies," dated May 11,2011 for Fermi 2. The bulletin was issued to confirm continued compliance with 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) and request information regarding the mitigation strategies program.
The Bulletin identified the following three NRC objectives:
- 1. To require that addressees provide a comprehensive verification of their compliance with the regulatory requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 50.54(hh)(2),
- 2. To notify addressees about the NRC staff's need for information associated with licensee mitigating strategies under 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) in light of the recent events at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi facility in order to determine if 1) additional assessment of program implementation is needed, 2) the current inspection program should be enhanced, or 3) further regulatory action is warranted, and
- 3. To require that addressees provide a written response to the NRC in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(f).
USNRC NRC-11-0029 Page 2 NRC Bulletin 2011-01 requested that within 30 days, licensees submit a response to questions to confirm continued compliance with 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) and that within 60 days licensees provide information regarding mitigation strategies programs required by 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2). Detroit Edison's 30-day response for Fermi 2 is provided in the enclosure to this letter.
There are no new commitments included in this document.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Mr.
Alan I. Hassoun, Acting Manager - Nuclear Licensing at (734) 586-4287.
Sincerely, IV&1-Y-ftf
Enclosure:
30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies cc: NRC Project Manager NRC Resident Office Reactor Projects Chief, Branch 4, Region III Regional Administrator, Region III Supervisor, Electric Operators, Michigan Public Service Commission
USNRC NRC-11-0029 Page 3 I, Joseph H. Plona, do hereby affirm that the foregoing statements are based on facts and circumstances which are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Joseph H. Plona Site Vice President, Nuclear Generation On this /0 day of c-ar\ c ,2011 before me personally appeared Joseph H. Plona, being first duly sworn and says that he executed the foregoing as his free act and deed.
Notary Public H0TAYA 8rAWEo COUWCVFMONRME "YU COMMISON EXpIRE.S jun 14, 201,
-WrM INOCýNTy OF~
Enclosure to NRC-11-0029 Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 Operating License No. NPF-43 30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies
Enclosure to NRC-11-0029 Page 1 Detroit Edison's 30 Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies:
In Bulletin 2011-01, the NRC requested that each licensee provide information on their mitigating strategies programs within 30 days of the date of the Bulletin. This enclosure contains Detroit Edison's 30-day response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies," for Fermi 2.
NRC Information Request 1:
Is the equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies, as described in your submittals to the NRC, available and capable of performing its intended function?
Fermi 2 Response:
Yes. The equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies, as described in the Fermi 2 submittals to the NRC (References 3 and 4) and the NRC License Amendment issued to Detroit Edison (Reference 5), is available and capable of performing its intended function.
All equipment has been recently walked down to ensure it is available. The latest record of active equipment testing has been reviewed to verify that the equipment is capable of performing its intended function. Passive equipment was verified to be available and in the correct locations.
NRC Information Request 2:
Are the guidance and strategies implemented capable of being executed considering the current configuration of your facility and current staffing and skill levels of the staff?
Fermi 2 Response:
Yes. The guidance and strategies implemented are capable of being executed given the current Fermi 2 configuration and considering the current staffing and skill levels.
Each required procedure has been recently walked down and found to be adequate to implement and execute the mitigation strategy. The mitigation strategies have been maintained. No issues were identified that would prevent successful execution of the procedures. The qualification of operators and support staff needed to implement the procedures is current.
Enclosure to NRC-11-0029 Page 2
References:
- 1. Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 NRC License No. NPF-43
- 2. NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies," dated May 11, 2011
- 3. Detroit Edison's Letter to NRC, "Response to NRC Letter, Mitigation Strategy Assessments and Closure Process for Phases 1, 2, and 3," NRC-07-0002, dated January 10, 2007
- 4. Detroit Edison's Letter to NRC, "Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Mitigation Strategy Assessments and Closure Process for Phases 1, 2, and 3," NRC-07-0023, dated May 8, 2007
- 5. Letter from USNRC, Fermi 2 - Conforming License Amendment to Incorporate the Mitigation Strategies Required by Section B.5.b of Commission Strategies Required by Commission Order EA-06-137 (TAC No. MD4532), dated August 23, 2007
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Joseph HI.Plona Site Vice President 6400 N. Dixie Highway, Newport, MI 48166 Tel: 734.586.5910 Fax: 734.586.4172 10 CFR 50.54(f)
June 10, 2011 NRC-11-0029 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
References:
- 1) Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 NRC License No. NPF-43
- 2) NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies,"
dated May 11, 2011
Subject:
Fermi 2 30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f), this letter provides the Detroit Edison 30-day response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies," dated May 11,2011 for Fermi 2. The bulletin was issued to confirm continued compliance with 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) and request information regarding the mitigation strategies program.
The Bulletin identified the following three NRC objectives:
- 1. To require that addressees provide a comprehensive verification of their compliance with the regulatory requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 50.54(hh)(2),
- 2. To notify addressees about the NRC staff's need for information associated with licensee mitigating strategies under 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) in light of the recent events at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi facility in order to determine if 1) additional assessment of program implementation is needed, 2) the current inspection program should be enhanced, or 3) further regulatory action is warranted, and
- 3. To require that addressees provide a written response to the NRC in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(f).
USNRC NRC-11-0029 Page 2 NRC Bulletin 2011-01 requested that within 30 days, licensees submit a response to questions to confirm continued compliance with 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) and that within 60 days licensees provide information regarding mitigation strategies programs required by 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2). Detroit Edison's 30-day response for Fermi 2 is provided in the enclosure to this letter.
There are no new commitments included in this document.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Mr.
Alan I. Hassoun, Acting Manager - Nuclear Licensing at (734) 586-4287.
Sincerely, IV&1-Y-ftf
Enclosure:
30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies cc: NRC Project Manager NRC Resident Office Reactor Projects Chief, Branch 4, Region III Regional Administrator, Region III Supervisor, Electric Operators, Michigan Public Service Commission
USNRC NRC-11-0029 Page 3 I, Joseph H. Plona, do hereby affirm that the foregoing statements are based on facts and circumstances which are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Joseph H. Plona Site Vice President, Nuclear Generation On this /0 day of c-ar\ c ,2011 before me personally appeared Joseph H. Plona, being first duly sworn and says that he executed the foregoing as his free act and deed.
Notary Public H0TAYA 8rAWEo COUWCVFMONRME "YU COMMISON EXpIRE.S jun 14, 201,
-WrM INOCýNTy OF~
Enclosure to NRC-11-0029 Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 Operating License No. NPF-43 30-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies
Enclosure to NRC-11-0029 Page 1 Detroit Edison's 30 Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01: Mitigating Strategies:
In Bulletin 2011-01, the NRC requested that each licensee provide information on their mitigating strategies programs within 30 days of the date of the Bulletin. This enclosure contains Detroit Edison's 30-day response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies," for Fermi 2.
NRC Information Request 1:
Is the equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies, as described in your submittals to the NRC, available and capable of performing its intended function?
Fermi 2 Response:
Yes. The equipment necessary to execute the mitigating strategies, as described in the Fermi 2 submittals to the NRC (References 3 and 4) and the NRC License Amendment issued to Detroit Edison (Reference 5), is available and capable of performing its intended function.
All equipment has been recently walked down to ensure it is available. The latest record of active equipment testing has been reviewed to verify that the equipment is capable of performing its intended function. Passive equipment was verified to be available and in the correct locations.
NRC Information Request 2:
Are the guidance and strategies implemented capable of being executed considering the current configuration of your facility and current staffing and skill levels of the staff?
Fermi 2 Response:
Yes. The guidance and strategies implemented are capable of being executed given the current Fermi 2 configuration and considering the current staffing and skill levels.
Each required procedure has been recently walked down and found to be adequate to implement and execute the mitigation strategy. The mitigation strategies have been maintained. No issues were identified that would prevent successful execution of the procedures. The qualification of operators and support staff needed to implement the procedures is current.
Enclosure to NRC-11-0029 Page 2
References:
- 1. Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 NRC License No. NPF-43
- 2. NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies," dated May 11, 2011
- 3. Detroit Edison's Letter to NRC, "Response to NRC Letter, Mitigation Strategy Assessments and Closure Process for Phases 1, 2, and 3," NRC-07-0002, dated January 10, 2007
- 4. Detroit Edison's Letter to NRC, "Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Mitigation Strategy Assessments and Closure Process for Phases 1, 2, and 3," NRC-07-0023, dated May 8, 2007
- 5. Letter from USNRC, Fermi 2 - Conforming License Amendment to Incorporate the Mitigation Strategies Required by Section B.5.b of Commission Strategies Required by Commission Order EA-06-137 (TAC No. MD4532), dated August 23, 2007