GNRO-2016/00010, Entergy Update to Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3

Entergy Update to Response to NRC Technical Issues for Resolution Regarding Licensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3

ML16238A279
Person / Time
Site:	Grand Gulf
Issue date:	08/24/2016
From:	Fallacara V Entergy Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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GNRO-2016/00010, TAC ME7951
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'OPEntergy GNRO-2016/00010 August24,2016 U.S.Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: DocumentControlDesk Washington,DC20555-0001 Entergy Operations, Inc.1448S.R.333Russellville,AR72802Tel(479)858-3110 Vince FallacaraVicePresident, OperationsGrandGulfNuclearStationTel.(601)437-2129

SUBJECT:

EntergyUpdateto ResponsetoNRC TechnicalIssuesforResolutionRegardingLicensee CommunicationSubmittalsAssociated with Near-TermTaskForce Recommendation9.3(TACNo.ME7951)GrandGulf NuclearStation,Unit1DocketNo.50-416LicenseNo.NPF-29

REFERENCES:

1.NRC lettertoAllPower Reactor Licenseesandholdersof ConstructionPermitsinActiveorDeferredStatus,"Request for Information PursuanttoTitle10oftheCodeofFederal Regulations 50.54(f)Regarding Recommendations2.1,2.3,and9.3ofthe Near-TermTaskForceReviewofInsightsfrom the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident,"datedMarch12,2012 (ML 12053A340)2.EntergyLettertoNRC (GNRO-2012/00038),"Entergy's 60-DayResponsetotheMarch12,2012, Information Request,ActionPlanfor Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments,"datedMay 9,2012 (ML 12130A418)3.EntergyLettertoNRC (GNRO-2012/00052),"Entergy's 90-Day ResponsetotheMarch12,2012, Information Request,ActionPlanfor Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments,"datedJune8,2012(ML 12163A548)4.EntergyLettertoNRC (GNRO-2012/00131),"Entergy's ResponsetotheMarch12,2012, Information Request Pursuantto10CFR 50.54(f)Regarding Recommendation9.3for Completing Emergency Communication Assessments," dated October 31,2012 (ML 12306A245)'OPEntergy GNRO-2016/00010 August24,2016 U.S.Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: DocumentControlDesk Washington,DC20555-0001 Entergy Operations, Inc.1448S.R.333Russellville,AR72802Tel(479)858-3110 Vince FallacaraVicePresident, OperationsGrandGulfNuclearStationTel.(601)437-2129

SUBJECT:

EntergyUpdateto ResponsetoNRC TechnicalIssuesforResolutionRegardingLicensee CommunicationSubmittalsAssociated with Near-TermTaskForce Recommendation9.3(TACNo.ME7951)GrandGulf NuclearStation,Unit1DocketNo.50-416LicenseNo.NPF-29

REFERENCES:

1.NRC lettertoAllPower Reactor Licenseesandholdersof ConstructionPermitsinActiveorDeferredStatus,"Request for Information PursuanttoTitle10oftheCodeofFederal Regulations 50.54(f)Regarding Recommendations2.1,2.3,and9.3ofthe Near-TermTaskForceReviewofInsightsfrom the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident,"datedMarch12,2012 (ML 12053A340)2.EntergyLettertoNRC (GNRO-2012/00038),"Entergy's 60-DayResponsetotheMarch12,2012, Information Request, Action Plan for Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments,"datedMay 9,2012 (ML 12130A418)3.EntergyLettertoNRC (GNRO-2012/00052),"Entergy's 90-Day ResponsetotheMarch12,2012, Information Request,ActionPlanfor Completing Emergency Communication and Staffing Assessments,"datedJune8,2012(ML 12163A548)4.EntergyLettertoNRC (GNRO-2012/00131),"Entergy's ResponsetotheMarch12,2012, Information Request Pursuantto10CFR 50.54(f)Regarding Recommendation9.3for Completing Emergency Communication Assessments," dated October 31,2012 (ML 12306A245)

GNRO-2016/00010Page2of35.NRC lettertoAllPower Reactor Licenseesandholdersof ConstructionPermitsinActiveorDeferredStatus,"Follow-upLetteron TechnicalIssuesforResolutionRegarding Licensee Communication Submittals AssociatedwithNearTaskForce Recommendation9.3(TACNo.

ME7951)," dated January23,2013(ML1301 OA 162)6.EntergyLettertoNRC (GNRO-2013/00014),"Entergy'sResponsetoNRC TechnicalIssuesforResolutionRegardingLicensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near-TermTaskForce Recommendation9.3(TACNo.ME7951),"dated February21,2013 (ML 13053A091)

DearSirorMadam:

OnMarch12,2012,theU.S.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC)issueda letter(Reference1)entitled,"Request for Information PursuanttoTitle10oftheCodeof Federal Regulations 50.54(f)Regarding Recommendations2.1,2.3,and9.3oftheNear-TermTaskForceReviewofInsightsfromthe Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident." Grand Gulf NuclearStation(GGNS)respondedwithin60days (Reference2)proposingtotakean alternativecourseofaction.GGNS implemented this alternatecourseofactionwiththe submittal ofReference3and summarized the enhancements in Reference 4.TheNRCissueda follow-upletterregarding technical issues (Reference5)andGGNSrespondedtothetechnical questions in Reference6.Thepurposeofthisletteristoprovideanupdatetothe communications assessmentwhichhasbeenrevisedtoreflectchangestothe facility.Therearenonew commitments identifiedinthissubmittal.Ifyouhaveany questions concerning the contentofthisletter,please contactMr.JamesJ.Nadeauat(601) 437-2103.Ideclareunderpenaltyofperjurythatthe foregoingistrueandcorrect.Executedon August24,2016.VF/sas

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GrandGulfNuclearStation(GGNS)SupplementedCommunicationsAssessment GNRO-2016/00010Page2of35.NRC lettertoAllPower Reactor Licenseesandholdersof ConstructionPermitsinActiveorDeferredStatus,"Follow-upLetteron TechnicalIssuesforResolutionRegarding Licensee Communication Submittals AssociatedwithNearTaskForce Recommendation9.3(TACNo.

ME7951)," dated January23,2013(ML1301 OA 162)6.EntergyLettertoNRC (GNRO-2013/00014),"Entergy'sResponsetoNRC TechnicalIssuesforResolutionRegardingLicensee Communication Submittals Associated with Near-TermTaskForce Recommendation9.3(TACNo.ME7951),"dated February21,2013 (ML 13053A091)

DearSirorMadam:

OnMarch12,2012,theU.S.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC)issueda letter(Reference1)entitled,"Request for Information PursuanttoTitle10oftheCodeof Federal Regulations 50.54(f)Regarding Recommendations2.1,2.3,and9.3oftheNear-TermTaskForceReviewofInsightsfromthe Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident." Grand Gulf NuclearStation(GGNS)respondedwithin60days (Reference2)proposingtotakean alternativecourseofaction.GGNS implemented this alternatecourseofactionwiththe submittal ofReference3and summarized the enhancements in Reference 4.TheNRCissueda follow-upletterregarding technical issues (Reference5)andGGNSrespondedtothetechnical questions in Reference6.Thepurposeofthisletteristoprovideanupdatetothe communications assessmentwhichhasbeenrevisedtoreflectchangestothe facility.Therearenonew commitments identifiedinthissubmittal.Ifyouhaveany questions concerning the contentofthisletter,please contactMr.JamesJ.Nadeauat(601) 437-2103.Ideclareunderpenaltyofperjurythatthe foregoingistrueandcorrect.Executedon August24,2016.VF/sas

Attachment:

GrandGulfNuclearStation(GGNS)SupplementedCommunicationsAssessment GNRO-2016/00010Page3of3cc:U.S.Nuclear Regulatory CommissionATTN:Mr.JimKim, NRR/DORL (w/2)MailStopOWFN8 B1Rockville,MD 20852-2738U.S.Nuclear Regulatory CommissionATTN:Mr.KrissKennedy(w/2)

Regional Administrator,RegionIV1600EastLamarBoulevardArlington,TX76011-4511Mr.B.J.SmithDirector,Divisionof Radiological HealthMississippiState DepartmentofHealthDivisionofRadiologicalHealth3150LawsonStreetJackson,MS39213NRCSeniorResident InspectorGrandGulfNuclearStationPortGibson,MS39150 GNRO-2016/00010Page3of3cc:U.S.Nuclear Regulatory CommissionATTN:Mr.JimKim, NRR/DORL (w/2)MailStopOWFN8 B1Rockville,MD 20852-2738U.S.Nuclear Regulatory CommissionATTN:Mr.KrissKennedy(w/2)

Regional Administrator,RegionIV1600EastLamarBoulevardArlington,TX76011-4511Mr.B.J.SmithDirector,Divisionof Radiological HealthMississippiState DepartmentofHealthDivisionofRadiologicalHealth3150LawsonStreetJackson,MS39213NRCSeniorResident InspectorGrandGulfNuclearStationPortGibson,MS39150 Attachment to GNRO-2016/0001 0GrandGulf NuclearStation(GGNS)

Supplemented Communications Assessment Attachment to GNRO-2016/0001 0GrandGulf NuclearStation(GGNS)

Supplemented Communications Assessment Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page 1 of 211.Executive Summary: The purposeofthisreportisto document performanceofan NRC-requested assessment of the current communications systems and equipmentusedattheGrandGulf Nuclear Station(GGNS)site(Unit1)duringan emergencyeventas defined by NuclearEnergyInstitute(NEI)12-01,"Guideline for AssessingBeyondDesignBasis Accident Response Staffing and Communications Capabilities.

II Power suppliesfortheexisting communications equipmenttobe creditedhavebeen assessed to determine power availabilityduringa prolonged Station Blackout(SBO)event.Thebeyonddesignbasisevents assumedinthis assessment introduce conditions that could render a significantportionof existing communications capabilities inoperable.

The assessment identified enhancements for maintaining communication capabilities for responding to emergency events.These enhancements include:*Sizingofexisting Uninterruptible PowerSource(UPS) batteries in Emergency Planning (EP)facilitiestoensurethat adequate power capacity exists.*Correction of various seismic-relatedissuesrelatedto Anchorages and Spatial Interactions.

2.MethodologyThisreportisbasedonthe recommendedcriteriafromNEI12-01,forusein identifying enhancementsthatwill ensure the availabilityofcritical communications capabilities during an extendedlossof alternating current(AC)power, including evaluation of power sources for communications equipment.

This approach provides the flexibilitytoperforma communications capability assessment that accommodates specificsiteneedswhile,atthesametime, ensuring consistency with industry-developed standards,andNRC regulations and guidance.The assessment focusedonthe communication systemstobe credited.Forexample, existing telephone communications are assumedtobe inoperable and thereforearenotcreditedor evaluatedinthis assessment.

Communicationlinksare assumedtobe established via satellite phonesanduseoftheexistingsiteradio system(s).

Walk downs to evaluate the equipment locations and function were performed.

Enhancements identifiedwithinthe assessmenthavebeen implementedwhereprudent.

3.Assumptions The assumptionsasstatedinNEI12-01formthebasisforthis assessment, including:

• ExtendedlossofAC power(ELAP)event

• Successful plant shutdown*Nohostileaction*6hourspostevent-nosite access*6-24hourspostevent-limitedsiteaccess, individual accessbywalking,*personal transport or alternative transport*24+hourspostevent-site accessrestoredtonearnormalstatus

• Installed sourcesofAC power not available Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page 1 of 211.Executive Summary: The purposeofthisreportisto document performanceofan NRC-requested assessment of the current communications systems and equipmentusedattheGrandGulf Nuclear Station(GGNS)site(Unit1)duringan emergencyeventas defined by NuclearEnergyInstitute(NEI)12-01,"Guideline for AssessingBeyondDesignBasis Accident Response Staffing and Communications Capabilities.

II Power suppliesfortheexisting communications equipmenttobe creditedhavebeen assessed to determine power availabilityduringa prolonged Station Blackout(SBO)event.Thebeyonddesignbasisevents assumedinthis assessment introduce conditions that could render a significantportionof existing communications capabilities inoperable.

The assessment identified enhancements for maintaining communication capabilities for responding to emergency events.These enhancements include:*Sizingofexisting Uninterruptible PowerSource(UPS) batteries in Emergency Planning (EP)facilitiestoensurethat adequate power capacity exists.*Correction of various seismic-relatedissuesrelatedto Anchorages and Spatial Interactions.

2.MethodologyThisreportisbasedonthe recommendedcriteriafromNEI12-01,forusein identifying enhancementsthatwill ensure the availabilityofcritical communications capabilities during an extendedlossof alternating current(AC)power, including evaluation of power sources for communications equipment.

This approach provides the flexibilitytoperforma communications capability assessment that accommodates specificsiteneedswhile,atthesametime, ensuring consistency with industry-developed standards,andNRC regulations and guidance.The assessment focusedonthe communication systemstobe credited.Forexample, existing telephone communications are assumedtobe inoperable and thereforearenotcreditedor evaluatedinthis assessment.

Communicationlinksare assumedtobe established via satellite phonesanduseoftheexistingsiteradio system(s).

Walk downs to evaluate the equipment locations and function were performed.

Enhancements identifiedwithinthe assessmenthavebeen implementedwhereprudent.

3.Assumptions The assumptionsasstatedinNEI12-01formthebasisforthis assessment, including:

• ExtendedlossofAC power(ELAP)event

• Successful plant shutdown*Nohostileaction*6hourspostevent-nosite access*6-24hourspostevent-limitedsiteaccess, individual accessbywalking,*personal transport or alternative transport*24+hourspostevent-site accessrestoredtonearnormalstatus

• Installed sourcesofAC power not available Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page2of21*Non-essentialloadsfromdirectcurrent(DC)batterysourcesarestrippedperstation procedures*Installedinvertersandbatterychargersremain availableprovidedtheyare protectedfromexternalevents*Onsitedieselfueloilis availableprovideditisstoredina protected manner fromexternalevents*Portable equipmentmaybeusedprovideditisstoredonsiteandprotectedfromseismic,windandfloodingevents.IncludesportableACandDCpowersources*Onsite communications infrastructure remains availableprovideditisprotectedfromseismic,windandfloodingevents*Offsite communications infrastructure is inoperableoutto25miles

• Communications equipmentlocatedatanoffsiteresponsefacilityandsuppliedfromabackuppowersourceis assumedtobe functional 4.COMMUNICATIONSDURINGAN EXTENDEDLOSSOFAC POWERNEI12-01Section4,"CommunicationsDuringanExtendedLossofACPower,"providesthebasisforthe following assessment.4.1Required Emergency Communication Capabilities(NEI12-01Section4.1)TheGGNS Emergency Planning Departmenthasreviewedthe communicationslinksand has determinedthemethodof communications(i.e.radioorsatellitephone)foreachdefinedlinkandoverallthe numberofsatellitephonesandradiosneeded.An Assessmenthasbeen performed to determine the numberoflinksneededto implement anyPhase2 strategies developedinresponsetoNRC Order EA-12-049.

Satellitephonesandradios,alongwithsparebatteries,havebeenprovidedforthe recommendedlinks.Theattachedrolluptablesprovide additionaldetailonthe identified communication links.4.2PlantPaging (Announcement)System(NEI12-01Section4.2)NEI12-01Section4.2requires notificationoftheplantstaffattheonsetoftheevent.TheGGNSplantpagingsystemprovides public address capabilityoveralargeportionofthe site.ConsideringtheeventasdefinedbyNEI12-01,thesystemislimited primarilybythelackofsystemwidebackuppower.Althoughportionsofthesystemmaybeavailable,itwillnotbecreditedas available for notificationofplantpersonnel.

Alternative measures have been established (e.g.non-essential plant personnelshouldbetrainedtoreporttosite assemblyareasduringSSO conditions).

Plant personnelwillbecomeawareofthelargescalenaturaleventbypersonal observation(e.g.,lossoflighting).General EmployeeTraining(GET)hasbeenupdatedtoinclude direction regarding actionstobetakenbypersonnelupon observationoftheevent.Thatis,theyaretoreporttothe designated site assemblyarea(s).Site accountabilityprocesshasbeen implementedtoensureallpersonnelarenotified.

4.3 Communications EquipmentatORO Facilities(NEI12-01Section4.3)PerNEI12-01,"Some communications capabilityshouldbe availableattheORO facilitiesthatnormallyreceivelicensee notificationsofan emergency declarationoraProtective Action Recommendation."TheGGNS Emergency Planning Departmenthasassessed capabilitiesattheirOffsiteResponse OrganizationOROfacilities.Allfour(4)ORO facilities

[Mississippi Emergency ManagementAgency(MEMA), Governor's Office Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page2of21*Non-essentialloadsfromdirectcurrent(DC)batterysourcesarestrippedperstation procedures*Installedinvertersandbatterychargersremain availableprovidedtheyare protectedfromexternalevents*Onsitedieselfueloilis availableprovideditisstoredina protected manner fromexternalevents*Portable equipmentmaybeusedprovideditisstoredonsiteandprotectedfromseismic,windandfloodingevents.IncludesportableACandDCpowersources*Onsite communications infrastructure remains availableprovideditisprotectedfromseismic,windandfloodingevents*Offsite communications infrastructure is inoperableoutto25miles

• Communications equipmentlocatedatanoffsiteresponsefacilityandsuppliedfromabackuppowersourceis assumedtobe functional 4.COMMUNICATIONSDURINGAN EXTENDEDLOSSOFAC POWERNEI12-01Section4,"CommunicationsDuringanExtendedLossofACPower,"providesthebasisforthe following assessment.4.1Required Emergency Communication Capabilities(NEI12-01Section4.1)TheGGNS Emergency Planning Departmenthasreviewedthe communicationslinksand has determinedthemethodof communications(i.e.radioorsatellitephone)foreachdefinedlinkandoverallthe numberofsatellitephonesandradiosneeded.An Assessmenthasbeen performed to determine the numberoflinksneededto implement anyPhase2 strategies developedinresponsetoNRC Order EA-12-049.

Satellitephonesandradios,alongwithsparebatteries,havebeenprovidedforthe recommendedlinks.Theattachedrolluptablesprovide additionaldetailonthe identified communication links.4.2PlantPaging (Announcement)System(NEI12-01Section4.2)NEI12-01Section4.2requires notificationoftheplantstaffattheonsetoftheevent.TheGGNSplantpagingsystemprovides public address capabilityoveralargeportionofthe site.ConsideringtheeventasdefinedbyNEI12-01,thesystemislimited primarilybythelackofsystemwidebackuppower.Althoughportionsofthesystemmaybeavailable,itwillnotbecreditedas available for notificationofplantpersonnel.

Alternative measures have been established (e.g.non-essential plant personnelshouldbetrainedtoreporttosite assemblyareasduringSSO conditions).

Plant personnelwillbecomeawareofthelargescalenaturaleventbypersonal observation(e.g.,lossoflighting).General EmployeeTraining(GET)hasbeenupdatedtoinclude direction regarding actionstobetakenbypersonnelupon observationoftheevent.Thatis,theyaretoreporttothe designated site assemblyarea(s).Site accountabilityprocesshasbeen implementedtoensureallpersonnelarenotified.

4.3 Communications EquipmentatORO Facilities(NEI12-01Section4.3)PerNEI12-01,"Some communications capabilityshouldbe availableattheORO facilitiesthatnormallyreceivelicensee notificationsofan emergency declarationoraProtective Action Recommendation."TheGGNS Emergency Planning Departmenthasassessed capabilitiesattheirOffsiteResponse OrganizationOROfacilities.Allfour(4)ORO facilities

[Mississippi Emergency ManagementAgency(MEMA), Governor's Office Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page 3 of 21 Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness (GOSHEP), Claiborne County Sheriffs Department, Tensas Parish Sheriffs Department]

have backup power.Entergy has ensuredthatthe ORO facilities have satellite phones.4.4 Notificationofthe Emergency Response Organization(ERO)(NEI12-01 Section 4.2)NEI12-01 offers two potential options to promote timely staff augmentationbytheERO.GGNS has ensuredthatIIERO members are trained to automatically respond to their assigned facilitiesora designated stagingareawhen made awareofawide loss-of-grid(e.g.by direct observation, media reports, word-of-mouth,etc.)."This expectationhasbeen communicatedtotheEROandhasbeen includedininitialand annual ERO requalification training.4.5 Equipment Location Requirements(NEI12-01 Section 4.5)Communication equipmenttobeusedor considered operable,"shouldbeina location and maintainedina manner that maximizes survivability following a beyond design basis externalevent.In particular, the location or manner should reasonably preclude wetting from flooding or impact damagefroma seismicevent",The communication links as definedbyNEI12-01havebeen established using satellite phonesandradios.

Existing, installed communications equipmenttobe credited (i.e.considered operable)is limitedtothe plant radio system(s).

Assessmentshavebeen performed, including walkdowns,ofthe existing installed radio equipment.

Modificationshavebeen completed to enhance survivability of the credited radio equipment.

Structural capabilityofthe equipment support/mounting aswellas impact from adjacent equipment and/or stored materialhasbeen addressed.

Power supply enhancementshavebeen installed adjacenttothe existing equipment and therefore are subjecttothe same assessment findings and resulting enhancements.

No issues associated with wetting from flooding were identified.

See Sections4.12.1-4.12.5 and Table9in attached rollup tables for details.Programmatic requirementshavebeen established to ensure the credited equipment is maintainedina manner that maximizes survivability.

No equipment is currently plannedtobe stored offsite for onsite use.4.6 Performance Characteristics(NEI12-01 Section 4.6)The performance characteristics as identifiedinthis sectionofNEI12-01requirethat communication pathways(e.g.,radio channels, satellite phone)designated to support multiple functions (communicationlinks,referto Tables1-8)mustbe analyzed to demonstrate that they can simultaneously support both functions.

Entergyhasnot identified any communication pathway assigned to support multiple functions.

4.7 Other Assessment Considerations (NE112-01 Section 4.7)Enhancements (physical and programmatic)havebeen established to ensure considerations, as identifiedinthis sectionofNEI12-01,aremet.

Portable generators and batterieshavebeen provided to maintain power to credited communications equipment.

4.8 Quality and Maintenance-Related Requirements(NEI12-01 Section 4.8)Programmatic controlshavebeen established to ensure that equipment remains available and operable.Existing site inventoryandtest procedureshavebeen Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page 3 of 21 Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness (GOSHEP), Claiborne County Sheriffs Department, Tensas Parish Sheriffs Department]

have backup power.Entergy has ensuredthatthe ORO facilities have satellite phones.4.4 Notificationofthe Emergency Response Organization(ERO)(NEI12-01 Section 4.2)NEI12-01 offers two potential options to promote timely staff augmentationbytheERO.GGNS has ensuredthatIIERO members are trained to automatically respond to their assigned facilitiesora designated stagingareawhen made awareofawide loss-of-grid(e.g.by direct observation, media reports, word-of-mouth,etc.)."This expectationhasbeen communicatedtotheEROandhasbeen includedininitialand annual ERO requalification training.4.5 Equipment Location Requirements(NEI12-01 Section 4.5)Communication equipmenttobeusedor considered operable,"shouldbeina location and maintainedina manner that maximizes survivability following a beyond design basis externalevent.In particular, the location or manner should reasonably preclude wetting from flooding or impact damagefroma seismicevent",The communication links as definedbyNEI12-01havebeen established using satellite phonesandradios.

Existing, installed communications equipmenttobe credited (i.e.considered operable)is limitedtothe plant radio system(s).

Assessmentshavebeen performed, including walkdowns,ofthe existing installed radio equipment.

Modificationshavebeen completed to enhance survivability of the credited radio equipment.

Structural capabilityofthe equipment support/mounting aswellas impact from adjacent equipment and/or stored materialhasbeen addressed.

Power supply enhancementshavebeen installed adjacenttothe existing equipment and therefore are subjecttothe same assessment findings and resulting enhancements.

No issues associated with wetting from flooding were identified.

See Sections4.12.1-4.12.5 and Table9in attached rollup tables for details.Programmatic requirementshavebeen established to ensure the credited equipment is maintainedina manner that maximizes survivability.

No equipment is currently plannedtobe stored offsite for onsite use.4.6 Performance Characteristics(NEI12-01 Section 4.6)The performance characteristics as identifiedinthis sectionofNEI12-01requirethat communication pathways(e.g.,radio channels, satellite phone)designated to support multiple functions (communicationlinks,referto Tables1-8)mustbe analyzed to demonstrate that they can simultaneously support both functions.

Entergyhasnot identified any communication pathway assigned to support multiple functions.

4.7 Other Assessment Considerations (NE112-01 Section 4.7)Enhancements (physical and programmatic)havebeen established to ensure considerations, as identifiedinthis sectionofNEI12-01,aremet.

Portable generators and batterieshavebeen provided to maintain power to credited communications equipment.

4.8 Quality and Maintenance-Related Requirements(NEI12-01 Section 4.8)Programmatic controlshavebeen established to ensure that equipment remains available and operable.Existing site inventoryandtest procedureshavebeen Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010Page4of21updatedtoensurethatthe equipment is availableandoperable.Site maintenance programswillbeusedas appropriate for controlling required maintenance(e.g.,replacingUPSbatteries). National CommunicationsSystem(NCS)Services(NEI12-01Section4.9)

Government Emergency TelecommunicationsServices(GETS)accesscardsarestagedin Emergency Response Facilitiesandare availableforuse.GGNShasreplaceditsphoneSystemwithaVoiceoverInternetProtocol(VoIP)capablesystemwhichutilizesa combinationoflocalleased circuitsandredundantWideArea Network(WAN)circuitsto communicateoffsite.Ifthelocalleasedcircuitsarenotavailable,offnetworkcallwillrouteoutof anotherEntergyfacility.

Othervoiceandvideotoolsarealso availableviatheWAN.

Telecommunications Service Priority(TSP)protectedcircuitsarenotprovided.

4.10 Communication Provider EmergencyServices(NEI12-01Section4.10)Entergyhas contacted the major communications service providerswhichservicethe Entergy nuclearfleet(Le.VerizonandAT&T).

Neither companyhasaseparate emergencyservicespriority.No further enhancementsareplanned.

4.11 Personnel Training(NEI12-01Section4.11)

Traininghasbeen conductedtoensurepersonnelare familiarwiththeoperationofnew equipment, storage locations and other requirements.

4.12 Equipment Locations and Capabilities The communications functions, radio reception/transmission equipment,andprotectionofeachlocationfromseismic,wind,andfloodingare discussed below.Specifically, the structural capacityofthe equipmentinitscurrent configurationwasevaluatedinitsabilityto withstand the identifiedexternalhazards.Thesehazardsincludeseismic,flooding,andhighwinds.Thestructural evaluationwasbasedon engineering judgment developedbya consensusoftwo engineers experiencedinstructuraldesignand construction.ItisrequiredthatEP Communication equipment be reasonablyprotectedfromabeyonddesignbasis seismicevent.Totheextentpossible,theexisting guidanceprovidedinElectricPowerResearchInstitute(EPRI)NP-6041," NuclearPowerPlant Seismic Margin"isusedfor determinationofthe seismic/wind design capabilities of structures containingandSystems, Structures and Components(SSC's)inthevicinity (adjacentandoverhead)ofexisting EmergencyPlan(EP)Communication equipment.

Additionally, existing seismic/wind housekeeping proceduresshouldbeusedtoestablishsecurestorageofEP communication equipment.Thisincluded consideration of adjacentSSCsthatmayposea potential seismic/wind interaction hazard.EP Communication equipmenthasbeenverifiedtobecontainedwithinoneormoreofthe configurations:*Inanexistingsafetyrelatedstructure designedfortheSafeShutdown Earthquake(SSE),or*Ina structure designedtoorevaluated equivalenttoASCE7-10, MinimumDesignLoadsfor Buildings and OtherStructures,or Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010Page4of21updatedtoensurethatthe equipment is availableandoperable.Site maintenance programswillbeusedas appropriate for controlling required maintenance(e.g.,replacingUPSbatteries). National CommunicationsSystem(NCS)Services(NEI12-01Section4.9)

Government Emergency TelecommunicationsServices(GETS)accesscardsarestagedin Emergency Response Facilitiesandare availableforuse.GGNShasreplaceditsphoneSystemwithaVoiceoverInternetProtocol(VoIP)capablesystemwhichutilizesa combinationoflocalleased circuitsandredundantWideArea Network(WAN)circuitsto communicateoffsite.Ifthelocalleasedcircuitsarenotavailable,offnetworkcallwillrouteoutof anotherEntergyfacility.

Othervoiceandvideotoolsarealso availableviatheWAN.

Telecommunications Service Priority(TSP)protectedcircuitsarenotprovided.

4.10 Communication Provider EmergencyServices(NEI12-01Section4.10)Entergyhas contacted the major communications service providerswhichservicethe Entergy nuclearfleet(Le.VerizonandAT&T).

Neither companyhasaseparate emergencyservicespriority.No further enhancementsareplanned.

4.11 Personnel Training(NEI12-01Section4.11)

Traininghasbeen conductedtoensurepersonnelare familiarwiththeoperationofnew equipment, storage locations and other requirements.

4.12 Equipment Locations and Capabilities The communications functions, radio reception/transmission equipment,andprotectionofeachlocationfromseismic,wind,andfloodingare discussed below.Specifically, the structural capacityofthe equipmentinitscurrent configurationwasevaluatedinitsabilityto withstand the identifiedexternalhazards.Thesehazardsincludeseismic,flooding,andhighwinds.Thestructural evaluationwasbasedon engineering judgment developedbya consensusoftwo engineers experiencedinstructuraldesignand construction.ItisrequiredthatEP Communication equipment be reasonablyprotectedfromabeyonddesignbasis seismicevent.Totheextentpossible,theexisting guidanceprovidedinElectricPowerResearchInstitute(EPRI)NP-6041," NuclearPowerPlant Seismic Margin"isusedfor determinationofthe seismic/wind design capabilities of structures containingandSystems, Structures and Components(SSC's)inthevicinity (adjacentandoverhead)ofexisting EmergencyPlan(EP)Communication equipment.

Additionally, existing seismic/wind housekeeping proceduresshouldbeusedtoestablishsecurestorageofEP communication equipment.Thisincluded consideration of adjacentSSCsthatmayposea potential seismic/wind interaction hazard.EP Communication equipmenthasbeenverifiedtobecontainedwithinoneormoreofthe configurations:*Inanexistingsafetyrelatedstructure designedfortheSafeShutdown Earthquake(SSE),or*Ina structure designedtoorevaluated equivalenttoASCE7-10, MinimumDesignLoadsfor Buildings and OtherStructures,or Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page5of21*Outside a structure and evaluated for seismic interactionstoensure equipmentisnot damaged by non-seismically robust components or structures, and*Equipmentislocatedabovethe designbasisflood elevationfortheplant (114.5')oris otherwise protectedandwouldnotbe subjected to localized flooding.The sections belowprovidethe original summariesoftheareawalk downs and their potential configuration concernsthatcould present challenges in maintaining an operable communicationsystemintheeventofoneormoreofthe identified environmentalhazards.Also includedarethe actionstakento address identified deficiencies.4.12.1189 1 Turbine BuildingDeckRadioRoom Location and General Description Thecommunicationsequipment is locatedinaroom constructedwithsteel channel framingandmetal panels on foursidesandtheceiling.The flooristhe concrete floor of Turbine Building189'.Theroomis boundedbythe Turbine Building exterior.Entrance is through an interior fire doorfromthemain buildingentrance.Theroomis normally cooledviaair conditioning.

The antennaeforthe repeatersarelocated outsideonthetopofthe Turbine Building.WhiletheRadioRoomisnota seismically designed structurenorisitlocatedinor anchoredtoa seismically designed structure,thesteelframeandpanel construction,aswellasthe constructionofthe Turbine Buildingisrobustenoughtosurvivea seismic event.Equipment&FunctionalityTheradioroom contains six repeaters covering radio Channels1,2,3,4,5and6.Only Channels1and3are creditedfora BeyondDesignBasisExternalEvent (BDBEE).Therepeatersare Motorola Model MTR2000 T5766Aandare connectedtoreceiveand transmit antennasontheroof.

These provide coverageforall interior and exteriorareasoftheplant.

The equipmentdoesnothavea hardwired interfaceandisaRF retransmission locationonly.A simplified block diagramofthe equipmentisshownPlantRadioSystemDrawingE-6087rev.000, AppendixE.AnIridium9555 satellite phone terminal dedicatedforcontrol room communication is installedinthe turbine deckradioroom.The transceiverunitis connectedtoan antenna unit mountedontheroofofthe Turbine Building.Power Powertotheradiosystem equipment and satellite phone terminal is suppliedfromalocal120VAC PowerPanelR61-1.

PowertoR61-1isfedfrom 120-240V Uninterruptable Power DistributionPanel1Y91.Panel1Y91gets powerfeedfrom inverter cabinet1Y82.Primary AC power to inverter cabinet1Y82 comesfrom480V MCC16842, breaker no.52-164213viastepdown transformer1XY74 (drawing E-1024).Backup power to inverter cabinet1Y82isfedfrom125VDCBus11DE, Breaker72-11E08.125VDCBus11DEis connected to125VDC battery1E3via breaker72-11E01.Capacity of Battery1E3is2175AmpHourat8hour dischargerate(drawingE-1022).Asan enhancement, the UPS/batteries for Channels1and3havebeensizedto provide adequateamphoursand24hoursof capacity.Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page5of21*Outside a structure and evaluated for seismic interactionstoensure equipmentisnot damaged by non-seismically robust components or structures, and*Equipmentislocatedabovethe designbasisflood elevationfortheplant (114.5')oris otherwise protectedandwouldnotbe subjected to localized flooding.The sections belowprovidethe original summariesoftheareawalk downs and their potential configuration concernsthatcould present challenges in maintaining an operable communicationsystemintheeventofoneormoreofthe identified environmentalhazards.Also includedarethe actionstakento address identified deficiencies.4.12.1189 1 Turbine BuildingDeckRadioRoom Location and General Description Thecommunicationsequipment is locatedinaroom constructedwithsteel channel framingandmetal panels on foursidesandtheceiling.The flooristhe concrete floor of Turbine Building189'.Theroomis boundedbythe Turbine Building exterior.Entrance is through an interior fire doorfromthemain buildingentrance.Theroomis normally cooledviaair conditioning.

The antennaeforthe repeatersarelocated outsideonthetopofthe Turbine Building.WhiletheRadioRoomisnota seismically designed structurenorisitlocatedinor anchoredtoa seismically designed structure,thesteelframeandpanel construction,aswellasthe constructionofthe Turbine Buildingisrobustenoughtosurvivea seismic event.Equipment&FunctionalityTheradioroom contains six repeaters covering radio Channels1,2,3,4,5and6.Only Channels1and3are creditedfora BeyondDesignBasisExternalEvent (BDBEE).Therepeatersare Motorola Model MTR2000 T5766Aandare connectedtoreceiveand transmit antennasontheroof.

These provide coverageforall interior and exteriorareasoftheplant.

The equipmentdoesnothavea hardwired interfaceandisaRF retransmission locationonly.A simplified block diagramofthe equipmentisshownPlantRadioSystemDrawingE-6087rev.000, AppendixE.AnIridium9555 satellite phone terminal dedicatedforcontrol room communication is installedinthe turbine deckradioroom.The transceiverunitis connectedtoan antenna unit mountedontheroofofthe Turbine Building.Power Powertotheradiosystem equipment and satellite phone terminal is suppliedfromalocal120VAC PowerPanelR61-1.

PowertoR61-1isfedfrom 120-240V Uninterruptable Power DistributionPanel1Y91.Panel1Y91gets powerfeedfrom inverter cabinet1Y82.Primary AC power to inverter cabinet1Y82 comesfrom480V MCC16842, breaker no.52-164213viastepdown transformer1XY74 (drawing E-1024).Backup power to inverter cabinet1Y82isfedfrom125VDCBus11DE, Breaker72-11E08.125VDCBus11DEis connected to125VDC battery1E3via breaker72-11E01.Capacity of Battery1E3is2175AmpHourat8hour dischargerate(drawingE-1022).Asan enhancement, the UPS/batteries for Channels1and3havebeensizedto provide adequateamphoursand24hoursof capacity.

Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page6of21 Structural AssessmentRadioroom, Turbine BuildingElevation189ft.SeismicProtection-ENHANCEMENT Anchorages*Issue identified:TheracksthatsupporttheZetronsaswellassomeother communications equipment are anchoredtothefloorandare unsupportedatthe upperend(tworackshaveasmall bracket anchoredtotheceiling).Thefreeend (upperend)oftheseracksneedstobesupported.Inaddition,theZetronrackis not anchoredtothefloorwithboltsthatpenetratetherackbaseplate.

Anchorageandbracinghavebeenaddedtoproperlysupporttheracks.*IssueIdentified:Someelectrical equipmentwasmissinghardwarethatfastensittotheracks.

Fasteners have subsequentlybeeninstalled.

Spatial Interactions*IssueIdentified:InthebackleftoftheRadioRoom,therearetwo Motorolacabinets.The smallercabinethousesaportionofthesatellitephonesystem.

This cabinetshouldbe anchoredtothefloorandthesatellitephonesystemshouldbe anchoredwithinthecabinetorthesatellitesystemrelocatedand adequately anchored.Both cabinetshavebeenremoved.*Issue Identified:Ontherightsideoftheroom,behindtheracksnearthedoor, another Motorolacabinetthatstandsaloneis unanchored.Thiscabinetshould be anchoredtothefloororremovedifnotneeded.

This cabinethasbeenremoved.FloodProtection-ACCEPTABLE High WindsProtection-ACCEPTABLE (equipmentlocatedinsidebuilding)

Antennae Turbine Building Roof SeismicProtection-ACCEPTABLEFloodProtection-ACCEPTABLEHighWindsProtection-ACCEPTABLE Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page6of21 Structural AssessmentRadioroom, Turbine BuildingElevation189ft.SeismicProtection-ENHANCEMENT Anchorages*Issue identified:TheracksthatsupporttheZetronsaswellassomeother communications equipment are anchoredtothefloorandare unsupportedatthe upperend(tworackshaveasmall bracket anchoredtotheceiling).Thefreeend (upperend)oftheseracksneedstobesupported.Inaddition,theZetronrackis not anchoredtothefloorwithboltsthatpenetratetherackbaseplate.

Anchorageandbracinghavebeenaddedtoproperlysupporttheracks.*IssueIdentified:Someelectrical equipmentwasmissinghardwarethatfastensittotheracks.

Fasteners have subsequentlybeeninstalled.

Spatial Interactions*IssueIdentified:InthebackleftoftheRadioRoom,therearetwo Motorolacabinets.The smallercabinethousesaportionofthesatellitephonesystem.

This cabinetshouldbe anchoredtothefloorandthesatellitephonesystemshouldbe anchoredwithinthecabinetorthesatellitesystemrelocatedand adequately anchored.Both cabinetshavebeenremoved.*Issue Identified:Ontherightsideoftheroom,behindtheracksnearthedoor, another Motorolacabinetthatstandsaloneis unanchored.Thiscabinetshould be anchoredtothefloororremovedifnotneeded.

This cabinethasbeenremoved.FloodProtection-ACCEPTABLE High WindsProtection-ACCEPTABLE (equipmentlocatedinsidebuilding)

Antennae Turbine Building Roof SeismicProtection-ACCEPTABLEFloodProtection-ACCEPTABLEHighWindsProtection-ACCEPTABLE Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page7of21 4.12.2 Containment BuildingEI.161 1 Location and General Description The communication equipment is located insideofthe Containment Building on approximatelythe161'elevation.

The cabinetsitsona landing constructedofsteel grating.The cabinet is anchoredtoa unistrut which is anchoredtothemetal grating.Equipment&Functionality The Containment Building contains two repeaters Motorola Model MTR2000 T5766A.The communications strategy does not utilize or credit this equipment therefore enhancementsarenot required.4.12.3 Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)Location and General DescriptionTheEOFis located northwestofthe reactoratan elevation above the power block yard grade elevation.

Equipment is located in four portionsoftheEOF.TheEOFis locatedonthe first floorofthe Energy Service Center(ESC).TheEOFis situatedinthenorth sectionofthe building.A diesel generator is locatedinaroomonthefirst floorinthewest sectionofthe building.A mechanical penthouse locatedonthethird floorintheeast sectionofthe building houses satellite phoneandanair compressor that suppliestheair starteronthe diesel generator.OntheroofoftheESC antennae are locatedtosendand receive communicationstoandfromtheEOF.

Equipment&FunctionalityTheEOF contains portable, handheld mobile radios covering radio channelsforEOF Communicator for communications betweentheEOFandthe TSCorORO.Building Satellite phonesareusedbytheEOF Director,EOFRad ManagerfortheRad Protection measuringanddose assessment teamandthe Health Physics Network bridge for offsite communications.

The revised communications strategy does not utilize/credit the installed equipmentatthe EOF therefore previously anticipated enhancementsarenot required.Portable equipment istobeused instead.4.12.4 Technical Support Center (TSC)Location and General Description The TSC is located directly above and overlooking the ControlRoomonthe mezzanine level (EL 171')ofthe control building.The control building which houses the TSC is designed Safety Class3.The control building is seismic categoryI,andis designed to withstand tornadoes and extreme wind phenomena.

Equipment&FunctionalityTheTSCroom contains portable, handheld mobileradiosand satellite link providing communications between the TSC and various EP stations.The TSC contains a portable, Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page7of21 4.12.2 Containment BuildingEI.161 1 Location and General Description The communication equipment is located insideofthe Containment Building on approximatelythe161'elevation.

The cabinetsitsona landing constructedofsteel grating.The cabinet is anchoredtoa unistrut which is anchoredtothemetal grating.Equipment&Functionality The Containment Building contains two repeaters Motorola Model MTR2000 T5766A.The communications strategy does not utilize or credit this equipment therefore enhancementsarenot required.4.12.3 Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)Location and General DescriptionTheEOFis located northwestofthe reactoratan elevation above the power block yard grade elevation.

Equipment is located in four portionsoftheEOF.TheEOFis locatedonthe first floorofthe Energy Service Center(ESC).TheEOFis situatedinthenorth sectionofthe building.A diesel generator is locatedinaroomonthefirst floorinthewest sectionofthe building.A mechanical penthouse locatedonthethird floorintheeast sectionofthe building houses satellite phoneandanair compressor that suppliestheair starteronthe diesel generator.OntheroofoftheESC antennae are locatedtosendand receive communicationstoandfromtheEOF.

Equipment&FunctionalityTheEOF contains portable, handheld mobile radios covering radio channelsforEOF Communicator for communications betweentheEOFandthe TSCorORO.Building Satellite phonesareusedbytheEOF Director,EOFRad ManagerfortheRad Protection measuringanddose assessment teamandthe Health Physics Network bridge for offsite communications.

The revised communications strategy does not utilize/credit the installed equipmentatthe EOF therefore previously anticipated enhancementsarenot required.Portable equipment istobeused instead.4.12.4 Technical Support Center (TSC)Location and General Description The TSC is located directly above and overlooking the ControlRoomonthe mezzanine level (EL 171')ofthe control building.The control building which houses the TSC is designed Safety Class3.The control building is seismic categoryI,andis designed to withstand tornadoes and extreme wind phenomena.

Equipment&FunctionalityTheTSCroom contains portable, handheld mobileradiosand satellite link providing communications between the TSC and various EP stations.The TSC contains a portable, Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page8of21handheldmobileradiocoveringradio channelsprovidedforUnitResponse Coordination intheTSC.TheTSC contains portable, handheldmobileradio channelsforTSC Communicator for communicationsbetweentheTSCandtheEOF.TheTSCcontainsSatellitephonecoveringtheENS Communicator for Emergency NotificationSystem(ENS), Site Emergency Director, Operations ManagerforOPSbridge communications, Maintenance Manager for Maintenance bridge communications, Engineering Manager for Engineering bridge communicationsandRadiological' SupportforRadiationProtection bridge communications.

PowerThe120VACpowersupplyforERF dedicated communications equipmentinTSCisfedfromalocal Uninterruptable Power DistributionPanelandisbackedupbyaUPS.Asan enhancement,theUPS batterieswillbesizedtoprovide adequateamphoursand24hours of capacityasrequired.

Structural AssessmentThedesktop communication equipmentlocatedintheTSCwasnotevaluatedasapartof this walkdown.This equipment is considered similartoaportablephoneandwouldnot ordinarilyberequiredtobefixedtoadeskanddoingsowouldbe considered cumbersome.

Thereforefromastructural perspective, the equipmentinthisroomisjudgedas acceptable.4.12.5InglesideRemoteSiteLocationandGeneral DescriptionTheInglesideRemoteSiteislocated approximately3.5milesNorthEastofsite.Asmallbuildingislocatedatthesiteinsideafence.Thebuildinghastworooms,oneroomforhousingthe electronic equipmentandoneroomthathousesapropanegenerator.Apropanestoragetankislocatedbehindthebuildingoutside.Thebuildingisasteelframedconcretestructurethatissecuredtoaconcreteslab.

Equipment&FunctionalityTheInglesideRemoteSitelocation containstworadiorepeaterscoveringradio Channels 7and8.TherepeatersareMotorolaModel MTR2000 T5766Aandareconnectedtoreceive and transmit antennasontheroof.Therevised communications strategydoesnot utilize/credittheinstalled equipmentatthis Facility therefore previously anticipated enhancementsarenotrequired.5.InterimActionsInterimactions previouslytakenareno longer applicabledueto completionsstatusofthe EP Communications enhancements.6.ScheduleTheabove assessment has identified potential enhancementstoprovidethe required communications capabilityduringaBeyondDesignBasisevent consistentwiththe assumptions specifiedinNEI12-01.

Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page8of21handheldmobileradiocoveringradio channelsprovidedforUnitResponse Coordination intheTSC.TheTSC contains portable, handheldmobileradio channelsforTSC Communicator for communicationsbetweentheTSCandtheEOF.TheTSCcontainsSatellitephonecoveringtheENS Communicator for Emergency NotificationSystem(ENS), Site Emergency Director, Operations ManagerforOPSbridge communications, Maintenance Manager for Maintenance bridge communications, Engineering Manager for Engineering bridge communicationsandRadiological' SupportforRadiationProtection bridge communications.

PowerThe120VACpowersupplyforERF dedicated communications equipmentinTSCisfedfromalocal Uninterruptable Power DistributionPanelandisbackedupbyaUPS.Asan enhancement,theUPS batterieswillbesizedtoprovide adequateamphoursand24hours of capacityasrequired.

Structural AssessmentThedesktop communication equipmentlocatedintheTSCwasnotevaluatedasapartof this walkdown.This equipment is considered similartoaportablephoneandwouldnot ordinarilyberequiredtobefixedtoadeskanddoingsowouldbe considered cumbersome.

Thereforefromastructural perspective, the equipmentinthisroomisjudgedas acceptable.4.12.5InglesideRemoteSiteLocationandGeneral DescriptionTheInglesideRemoteSiteislocated approximately3.5milesNorthEastofsite.Asmallbuildingislocatedatthesiteinsideafence.Thebuildinghastworooms,oneroomforhousingthe electronic equipmentandoneroomthathousesapropanegenerator.Apropanestoragetankislocatedbehindthebuildingoutside.Thebuildingisasteelframedconcretestructurethatissecuredtoaconcreteslab.

Equipment&FunctionalityTheInglesideRemoteSitelocation containstworadiorepeaterscoveringradio Channels 7and8.TherepeatersareMotorolaModel MTR2000 T5766Aandareconnectedtoreceive and transmit antennasontheroof.Therevised communications strategydoesnot utilize/credittheinstalled equipmentatthis Facility therefore previously anticipated enhancementsarenotrequired.5.InterimActionsInterimactions previouslytakenareno longer applicabledueto completionsstatusofthe EP Communications enhancements.6.ScheduleTheabove assessment has identified potential enhancementstoprovidethe required communications capabilityduringaBeyondDesignBasisevent consistentwiththe assumptions specifiedinNEI12-01.

Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page 9 of 21Thetablebelow summarizesrequiredactionsand completion status.Implementing Actions Target Completion Date Communication EQuipment*Additionalsatellitephones(13)stagedin Complete ERFs*Additional radios/batteriesstagedinERFs Complete*Resolve non-engineering spatial interactions Complete*Complete engineering for identified Complete enhancements(e.g.,power supplies andstructuralupgrades)

• Procure additional portable equipment (e.g., Completeradios,satellitephones,batteries, generators)asrequired

• Complete installation of engineered upgrades Complete CommunicationwithOROs*EnsureORO facilities are equipped with Completesatellitephones Miscellaneous

• ERO notification methodology Complete*Finalizestorage location(s)ofportable Complete generators

• Finalizetrainingneeds Complete*Implementrequiredtraining Complete*Revise procedures to incorporate new Complete equipment*ReviseGETtoinclude assembly Complete requirementsduringalargescaleexternal event*Ensure adequate Government Emergency Complete TelecommunicationsService(GETS)cards are available*Completeevaluationof Telecommunications CompleteServicePriority{TSP}

circuits*Implement TSP enhancements perNoneRequiredevaluationresults Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page 9 of 21Thetablebelow summarizesrequiredactionsand completion status.Implementing Actions Target Completion Date Communication EQuipment*Additionalsatellitephones(13)stagedin Complete ERFs*Additional radios/batteriesstagedinERFs Complete*Resolve non-engineering spatial interactions Complete*Complete engineering for identified Complete enhancements(e.g.,power supplies andstructuralupgrades)

• Procure additional portable equipment (e.g., Completeradios,satellitephones,batteries, generators)asrequired

• Complete installation of engineered upgrades Complete CommunicationwithOROs*EnsureORO facilities are equipped with Completesatellitephones Miscellaneous

• ERO notification methodology Complete*Finalizestorage location(s)ofportable Complete generators

• Finalizetrainingneeds Complete*Implementrequiredtraining Complete*Revise procedures to incorporate new Complete equipment*ReviseGETtoinclude assembly Complete requirementsduringalargescaleexternal event*Ensure adequate Government Emergency Complete TelecommunicationsService(GETS)cards are available*Completeevaluationof Telecommunications CompleteServicePriority{TSP}

circuits*Implement TSP enhancements perNoneRequiredevaluationresults Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010Page10of21 Rollup Document Consistent with emergency planning standard requirements, communications systems and equipment associatedwiththe following emergency response functionsshouldbeavailableduringanextendedlossofACpower.

Availabilityshouldbe determinedafterareviewofexisting capabilities and consistentwiththe assumptionslistedinNEI 12-01Rev.0Section2.Inparticular,itis importantthatthe primaryandbackuppowersource (if applicable)foreach communicationssystemorpieceof equipmentbeidentified.

End-point equipment identifiedfora communicationslinklistedbelowshouldbeusedsolelyforthepurposeindicated.Forexample,asatellite telephoneassignedtotheControlRoomshouldnotbecreditedfor performingbothOffsiteResponse Organization(ORO)andNRC notifications.

Note: Enhancementshavebeen identified for powersuppliesforcredited equipment (i.e.equipmentexpectedtobe operable followingaLargeScaleExternalEvent[LSEE]).

Detailed engineeringhasbeen performedtofinalizetheapproachforthese enhancements.(e.g.UPS/batteries and/or portable generators).

These enhancementshavebeen completed.

Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010Page10of21 Rollup Document Consistent with emergency planning standard requirements, communications systems and equipment associatedwiththe following emergency response functionsshouldbeavailableduringanextendedlossofACpower.

Availabilityshouldbe determinedafterareviewofexisting capabilities and consistentwiththe assumptionslistedinNEI 12-01Rev.0Section2.Inparticular,itis importantthatthe primaryandbackuppowersource (if applicable)foreach communicationssystemorpieceof equipmentbeidentified.

End-point equipment identifiedfora communicationslinklistedbelowshouldbeusedsolelyforthepurposeindicated.Forexample,asatellite telephoneassignedtotheControlRoomshouldnotbecreditedfor performingbothOffsiteResponse Organization(ORO)andNRC notifications.

Note: Enhancementshavebeen identified for powersuppliesforcredited equipment (i.e.equipmentexpectedtobe operable followingaLargeScaleExternalEvent[LSEE]).

Detailed engineeringhasbeen performedtofinalizetheapproachforthese enhancements

.(e.g.UPS/batteries and/or portable generators).

These enhancementshavebeen completed.

Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010Page11of21 Table-1: Offsite Response OrganizationNotificationsto,andcommunicationswith,OROs[per10CFR50AppendixE.IV.DandE.g.a]

Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential Facility Links Describedin following Described in Available Improvement site E-Plan Assumed Large site E-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?ControlRoom1perControlOperationalHotNOUHFRadioNOYES-satelliteRoomfor Line phone Communicator Technical1forKeyTSCOperationalHotNOUHFRadioNOYES-satelliteSupportCenterCommunicatorLine phone (TSC)Emergency1forKeyEOFOperationalHotNOUHFRadioNOYES-satelliteFacility(EOF)

Communicator Line phone Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010Page11of21 Table-1: Offsite Response OrganizationNotificationsto,andcommunicationswith,OROs[per10CFR50AppendixE.IV.DandE.g.a]

Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential Facility Links Describedin following Described in Available Improvement site E-Plan Assumed Large site E-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?ControlRoom1perControlOperationalHot NOUHFRadioNOYES-satelliteRoomfor Line phone Communicator Technical1forKeyTSCOperationalHot NOUHFRadioNOYES-satelliteSupportCenterCommunicator Line phone (TSC)Emergency1forKeyEOFOperationalHot NOUHFRadioNOYES-satelliteFacility(EOF)CommunicatorLine phone Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page12of21 Table-2: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notificationsto,and communicationswith,the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)Headquarters Incident Response Centerandthe appropriateNRCRegional Operations Center[per10CFR50 AppendixE.IV.DandE.9.d]

Emergency MinimumPrimaryPrimary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential Facility Links Describedin following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?ControlRoom1perControl Dedicated NO NONE N/AYES-satelliteRoomforENSPhoneLine phone Communicator Technical1forENS Dedicated NO NONE N/AYES-satellite Support Center CommunicatorPhoneLine phone (TSC)Location(s)1forHPN Dedicated NO NONE N/AYES-satellitewhereHPN CommunicatorPhoneLine phone Communications are performed Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page12of21 Table-2: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Notificationsto,and communicationswith,the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)Headquarters Incident Response Centerandthe appropriateNRCRegional Operations Center[per10CFR50 AppendixE.IV.DandE.9.d]

Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential Facility Links Describedin following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?ControlRoom1perControl Dedicated NO NONE N/AYES-satelliteRoomforENSPhoneLine phone Communicator Technical1forENS Dedicated NO NONE N/AYES-satellite Support Center CommunicatorPhoneLine phone (TSC)Location(s)1forHPN Dedicated NO NONE N/AYES-satellitewhereHPN CommunicatorPhoneLine phone Communications are performed Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page13of21 Table-3: Licensee Emergency Response Facilities Communications between licensee emergency response facilities[per10CFR50 Appendix E.9.c.Additionallinksthat support performanceofcriticalresponse functionsarealso specified].

The minimum communicationslinksto support this functionarelisted belowbyfacility.For example,ifthe normally used telephone system cannotberestoredtoservice,theselinkscouldrelyuponsome combinationofradio, sound-powered and satellite-based communications systems.Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method AvailableMethod(s)Method(s)

Potential Facility Links Described in following Described in Available Improvement site E-Plan Assumed Large site E-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?ControlRoom1perUnitFiberOpticNOUHFRADIO YES*YES-satellitePhoneLine phone Technical1eachfor:FiberOpticNOUHFRADIO YES*YES Support Center*Senior/LeadTSCPhoneLine (TSC)Manager*Operations Coordination*Maintenance Coordination

• Engineering Coordination

• Radiological Support Additional response coordination links for multi-unit sites:*1foreach positionprovidingUnit Response Coordination Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page13of21 Table-3: Licensee Emergency Response Facilities Communications between licensee emergency response facilities[per10CFR50 Appendix E.9.c.Additionallinksthat support performanceofcriticalresponse functionsarealso specified].

The minimum communicationslinksto support this functionarelisted belowbyfacility.For example,ifthe normally used telephone system cannotberestoredtoservice,theselinkscouldrelyuponsome combinationofradio, sound-powered and satellite-based communications systems.Emergency MinimumPrimaryPrimary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method AvailableMethod(s)Method(s)

Potential Facility Links Described in following Described in Available Improvement site E-Plan Assumed Large site E-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?ControlRoom1perUnitFiberOpticNOUHFRADIO YES*YES-satellitePhoneLine phone Technical1eachfor:FiberOpticNOUHFRADIO YES*YES Support Center*Senior/LeadTSCPhoneLine (TSC)Manager*Operations Coordination*Maintenance Coordination

• Engineering Coordination

• Radiological Support Additional response coordination links for multi-unit sites:*1foreach positionprovidingUnit Response Coordination Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page14of21 Operations1eachfor: Fiber Optic NO UHF RADIO YES*YES-structural Support Center*Senior/LeadPhoneLine and power (OSC)OSC Manager supply(s)and/or*Radiological satellite phone Support Additional response coordination links for multi-unit sites:*1foreach position providingUnitIn-Plant Team Coordination Emergency1eachfor: Fiber Optic NOUHFRADIO YES*YES Operations*Senior/LeadPhoneLine Facility (EOF)Manager*KeyProtective Measures*OperationsorTechnicalSupport(asneededto supportperformanceofdoseprojections,formulationofPARsandplantstatusupdatestoOROauthorities)

Joint Information1for Senior EOF/ENMCHotNO NONE N/A Normal Center (JIC)Manager Linecommunications(e.g.landlines assumed available)

• There would be limited radio communication capability Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page14of21 Operations1eachfor: Fiber Optic NO UHF RADIO YES*YES-structural Support Center*Senior/LeadPhoneLine and power (OSC)OSC Manager supply(s)and/or*Radiological satellite phone Support Additional response coordination links for multi-unit sites:*1foreach position providingUnitIn-Plant Team Coordination Emergency1eachfor: Fiber Optic NOUHFRADIO YES*YES Operations*Senior/LeadPhoneLine Facility (EOF)Manager*KeyProtective Measures*OperationsorTechnicalSupport(asneededto supportperformanceofdoseprojections,formulationofPARsandplantstatusupdatestoOROauthorities)

Joint Information1for Senior EOF/ENMC Hot NO NONE N/A Normal Center (JIC)Manager Linecommunications(e.g.landlines assumed available)

• There would be limited radio communication capability Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page15of21 Table-4:Field I Offsite Monitoring Teams Communications with field/offsite monitoringteams[per10CFR50 Appendix E.9.c.]Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential Facility Links Described in following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?Primarylocation Field/offsiteUHFRADIO NO NONE N/AYES-satellite where field/offsite monitoring team phones monitoring team coordination coordination is performed (EOF)Primarylocation1foreachUHFRADIO NO NONE N/AYES-satellitefromwhich field/offsite phones field/offsitemonitoringteam monitoring teamsaredeployed (TSC)Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page15of21 Table-4:Field I Offsite Monitoring Teams Communications with field/offsite monitoringteams[per10CFR50 Appendix E.9.c.]Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential Facility Links Described in following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?Primarylocation Field/offsiteUHFRADIONO NONE N/AYES-satellite where field/offsite monitoring team phones monitoring team coordination coordination is performed (EOF)Primarylocation1foreachUHFRADIO NO NONE N/AYES-satellitefromwhich field/offsite phones field/offsitemonitoringteam monitoring teamsaredeployed (TSC)

Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page16of21 Table-5: Other Federal Agencies CommunicationswithotherFederal agencies as describedinthesite emergencyplan(e.g.,theUSCoast Guard)[per10CFR50 Appendix E.9.b]Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method AvailableMethod(s)Method(s)

Potential Facility Links Described in following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?Primary location CoordinationwithN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A where Federal agencies communicationwithFederal agencies is performed Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page16of21 Table-5: Other Federal Agencies CommunicationswithotherFederal agencies as describedinthesite emergencyplan(e.g.,theUSCoast Guard)[per10CFR50 Appendix E.9.b]Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method AvailableMethod(s)Method(s)

Potential Facility Links Described in following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?Primary location CoordinationwithN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A where Federal agencies communicationwithFederal agencies is performed Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page17of21 Table-6: On-site and In-Plant Teams Coordinationanddirectionofon-siteandin-plantresponseteams.This includes teams necessarytoaffect emergency repairs, firefighting,searchandrescue,radiological monitoring and implementation of Transitionphasecopingandsevere accident management strategies.

To accommodatethetimeline associatedwithNRC Order Modifying LicenseswithRegardto Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-BasisExternalEvents(as discussedinSection1).

Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential-Facility Links Described in following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?On-shift staff Number necessaryUHFRADIO NO NONE N/AYES-portableforthe on-shift back-up powerstafftoperform sources andInitialPhase spare batteries coping actions for handheld(reflectingcurrent radios staff&strategies)

Operational1eachfor:UHFRADIONO NONE N/AYES-portable Support Center*On-site back-up power(OSC)andother radiological sources and site-specific monitoring spare batterieslocationsas for handheld necessary2eachfor: radios*Firefighting (1 for brigade leaderand1forthe brigade)2eachfor:*In-plant radiological monitoring*Searchand Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page17of21 Table-6: On-site and In-Plant Teams Coordinationanddirectionofon-siteandin-plantresponseteams.This includes teams necessarytoaffect emergency repairs, firefighting,searchandrescue,radiological monitoring and implementation of Transitionphasecopingandsevere accident management strategies.

To accommodatethetimeline associatedwithNRC Order Modifying LicenseswithRegardto Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-BasisExternalEvents(as discussedinSection1).

Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential-Facility Links Described in following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?On-shift staff Number necessaryUHFRADIO NO NONE N/AYES-portableforthe on-shift back-up powerstafftoperform sources andInitialPhase spare batteries coping actions for handheld(reflectingcurrent radios staff&strategies)

Operational1eachfor:UHFRADIONO NONE N/AYES-portable Support Center*On-site back-up power(OSC)andother radiological sources and site-specific monitoring spare batterieslocationsas for handheld necessary2eachfor: radios*Firefighting (1 for brigade leaderand1forthe brigade)2eachfor:*In-plant radiological monitoring*Searchand Attachment to GNAO-2016/00010Page18of21 Rescue*Emergency repairs Site-specificnumberneededtoimplementany2 severe accident mitigation strategies Attachment to GNAO-2016/00010Page18of21 Rescue*Emergency repairs Site-specificnumberneededtoimplementany2 severe accident mitigation strategies Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010Page19of21 Table-7: Plant Paging (Announcement)

System Emergency Response Facility Minimum Communications Primary Method Described in Planned or Potential linksSiteE-Plan Improvement Identified?

N/ASeeassumptionsand NOYES-alternateapproachseediscussioninNEI12-01Section4.2 Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010Page19of21 Table-7: Plant Paging (Announcement)

System Emergency Response Facility Minimum Communications Primary Method Described in Planned or Potential linksSiteE-Plan Improvement Identified?

N/ASeeassumptionsand NOYES-alternateapproachseediscussioninNEI12-01Section4.2 Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page20of21 Table-8: Communications EquipmentatORO Facilities Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential Facility Links Described in following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?LocationwhereAtleastone.SeeOROsreceive assumptions and notificationsofan discussioninNEI emergency 12-01.declarationoraProtectiveActionOROFacility Recommendation(asdescribedin (MEMA)OperationalHotNO NO N/AYES-satellitethesite line phones emergencyplan)(GOHSEP)

OperationalHotNO NO N/A Line Claiborne OperationalHotNO UHF NO LineTensasParish OperationalHotNO UHF NO Line Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page20of21 Table-8: Communications EquipmentatORO Facilities Emergency Minimum Primary Primary Method Backup Backup Planned or Response Communications Method Available Method(s)Method(s)Potential Facility Links Described in following Described in Available ImprovementSiteE-Plan Assumed LargeSiteE-Plan following Identified?

Scale External Assumed Event (LSEE)?LSEE?LocationwhereAtleastone.SeeOROsreceive assumptions and notificationsofan discussioninNEI emergency 12-01.declarationoraProtectiveActionOROFacility Recommendation(asdescribedin (MEMA)OperationalHotNO NO N/AYES-satellitethesite line phones emergency plan)(GOHSEP)Operational Hot NO NO N/A Line Claiborne OperationalHotNO UHF NO LineTensasParish OperationalHotNO UHF NO Line Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page21of21 Table-9: Equipment Locations and Protection System I Equipment Primary System Protected from Seismic Protected from Protected from Wind Component Location Flooding EOF Yes yes Yes In-Facility Satellite TSC Yes Yes Yes Phones CR Yes Yes Yes TurbineDeckRadio NO YES YESUHFRadioRepeatersRoom189'InglesideRemoteSite NO YES YES Attachment to GNRO-2016/00010 Page21of21 Table-9: Equipment Locations and Protection System I Equipment Primary System Protected from Seismic Protected from Protected from Wind Component Location Flooding EOF Yes yes Yes In-Facility Satellite TSC Yes Yes Yes Phones CR Yes Yes Yes TurbineDeckRadio NO YES YESUHFRadioRepeatersRoom189'InglesideRemoteSite NO YES YES