WO 11-0055, Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies.

Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies.

ML11200A130
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	07/11/2011
From:	Hedges S Wolf Creek
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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WO 11-0055
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iii, WSLF CREEK 'NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 July 11, 2011 Stephen E. Hedges Site Vice President WO 11-0055 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555

Reference:

1) NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies," dated May 11, 2011

2) Letter WO 11-0031, dated June 9, 2011, from S. E. Hedges, WCNOC, to USNRC

Subject:

Docket No. 50-482: 60-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies" Gentlemen:

On May 11, 2011, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued NRC Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies" (Reference 1), requesting each licensee to 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). Addressees are required to provide a written response to the NRC in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(f).

In NRC Bulletin 2011-01, the NRC requested each licensee to submit a written response within 30 days of the date of the Bulletin. Reference 2 provided Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation's (WCNOC) 30 day response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01.

The attachment to this letter provides the response requested within 60 days of the date of the Bulletin regarding mitigation strategies programs to comply with 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2).

NOTE: THE ATTACHMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE UNCLASSIFIED NON-SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION; UPON SEPARATION THIS COVER LETTER IS DECONTROLLED.

P.O. Box 411 / Burlington, KS 66839 / Phone: (620) 364-8831 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/HC/VET

WO 11-0055 Page 2 of 3 Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 The attachment to this letter contains Security-Related information that should be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 2.390. The pages have been marked accordingly with the notation "Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390."

The attachment includes information that addresses mitigation measures that are currently in place at Wolf Creek Generating Station. There are no new regulatory commitments contained in this letter. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at (620) 364-4190, or Mr. Gautam Sen at (620) 364-4175.

Sincerely, E. Hedges SEH/rlt

Attachment:

60-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigation Strategies cc: E. E. Collins (NRC), w/a J. R. Hall (NRC), w/a G. B. Miller (NRC), w/a Senior Resident Inspector (NRC), w/a NOTE: THE ATTACHMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE UNCLASSIFIED NON-SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION; UPON SEPARATION THIS COVER LETTER IS DECONTROLLED.

WO 11-0055 Page 3 of 3 Security-Related Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 STATE OF KANSAS ) 55s COUNTY OF COFFEY )

Stephen E. Hedges, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath says that he is Site Vice President of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation; that he has read the foregoing document and knows the contents thereof; that he has executed the same for and on behalf of said Corporation with full power and authority to do so; and that the facts therein stated are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.

Steph . edges Site i Vresident SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this //1'day of J-LAI ,2011.

1lt29A S RHONDA L.TIEMEVER Notary Public OFIIL MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEAL.~I Expiration Date_/)/Ij(tUj*OY //IIA l/1 U r NOTE: THE ATTACHMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE UNCLASSIFIED NON-SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION; UPON SEPARATION THIS COVER LETTER IS DECONTROLLED.

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation Attachment to WO 11-0055 Page 1 of 14 Security-Related Information- Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 ATTACHMENT 60-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigation Strategies Wolf Creek Generating Station On May 11, 2011, the NRC issued Bulletin 2011-01 'Mitigating Strategies'. Enclosed is the response to the 60 day information request.

Many of the items described below represent current station practices. Individual items may be revised or adjusted in the future based on new or revised vendor recommendations, industry experience, etc., in accordance with established processes. Any changes involving commitments will be executed in accordance with NEI 99-04, Revision 0, "Commitment Management Guidelines."

NRC REQUEST:

Within 60 days of the date of this bulletin, the NRC requests that licensees provide information regarding their mitigation strategiesprograms for 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2).

In responding to the following questions, licensees should provide information that addresses measures that are currently in place, noting any additional planned actions with expected completion dates.

Security-Related Information -Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390