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| issue date = 06/17/2011
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{{#Wiki_filter:1 WBN2Public Resource From: Boyd, Desiree L [dlboyd@tva.gov]
{{#Wiki_filter:WBN2Public Resource From:                 Boyd, Desiree L [dlboyd@tva.gov]
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 9:28 AM To: Poole, Justin; Milano, Patrick; Campbell, Stephen Cc: Arent, Gordon; Smith, James D; Br yan, Robert H Jr; Smith, James D
Sent:                 Friday, June 17, 2011 9:28 AM To:                   Poole, Justin; Milano, Patrick; Campbell, Stephen Cc:                   Arent, Gordon; Smith, James D; Bryan, Robert H Jr; Smith, James D


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FW: NRC PM Open Items List 6-20-11.docx Attachments:
FW: NRC PM Open Items List 6-20-11.docx Attachments:           NRC PM Open Items List 6-20-11.docx For next phone call.
NRC PM Open Items List 6-20-11.docx Fornextphonecall.
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Désireé L. Boyd WBN 2 Licensing Support Sun Technical Services dlboyd@tva.gov 4233658764 1


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Désireé L. Boyd WBN2LicensingSupportSunTechnicalServices    dlboyd@tva.gov
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FW: NRC PM Open Items List 6-20-11.docx Sent Date:   6/17/2011 9:28:19 AM Received Date: 6/17/2011 9:28:54 AM From:   Boyd, Desiree L Created By:   dlboyd@tva.gov Recipients:     "Arent, Gordon" <garent@tva.gov>
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Page 1 of 23    NRC PM Open Items List 6/20/11 (423) 751-6338 ID 657601 No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person 1. Cyber Security Plan/Controls and Implementation Plan for Common Systems 6/8/11A Identify Required Exemptions 6/8/11A Provide forecast for Inspection Readiness 6/8/11A
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Recipients Received:
NRC TI issued TBD NRC Table Top/Pilot
 
Oct 2011  Procedures complete 9/30/11
 
Inspection Dec 2011 NRC Inspection in 2011 Provide detail for systems (unit specific and common) which will be complete and which will not be complete for Unit 2 fuel load.
Heinrich/Snyder (Bryan)
Page 2 of 23    No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person 2. Instrumentation RAI List (Knuettel)
Ongoing  6/22/11 RAI Responses Provide response to Q377 and Q375, item 9 Eng/Hilmes (Smith) 3. Resolve Licensing Basis Preservation Self Assessment PERs (Crouch) 6/17/11A TVA to provide QA audit results. Audit is complete. Will docket the audit. Eng/Freeman (Smith) 4. Status of GSI 199 Eastern Seismicity (Crouch) Fall 2011 No action pending upcoming Generic Letter TVA/NRR 5. Complete Implementation (Hemmer)
Diesel 8/1/11  Pump Relocation 10/1/11  Procedures Issued 6/30/11  Inspection - November 2011  Phase I commitments 8/1/11 Diesel is onsite, need support equipment Additional clarification to phase I actions will be needed. Fleet wide issue. Hemmer (Smith) 6. Provide feedback on the status of NRC review of Integrated Safeguards Test submittal SSER 23 NRC to provide status of review in SSER 23 NRR Page 3 of 23    No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person 7. Document Control Issues for two letters 6/15/11 7/15, 10/5, 10/21 and 10/29 letters. NRC to reprint 7/15 letter and provide to NRC Document control.
TVA/Bechtel to provide non-proprietary version of documents that can be released to the public. TVA to provide revised letter that says non-prop once prop documents removed. NRC action to contact Kenny Nguyen, NRC Document Control regarding A102. Additional copy of A102 provided to NRC on 6/7/11. Licensing/Boyd 8. Chapter 15.5 RAIs TBD Additional question regarding meteorology data from 2008-2009. Calc revisions required. TVA formulating plan/schedule. Small increases in doses expected except control room which will decrease. NRC is targeting SSER 24 (early August) to contain this updated information. NRC to perform confirmatory runs in parallel. Will provide data by 6/27/11. Wastrack (Bryan) 9. Fire Protection Report Questions regarding OMA TBD  6/21/11  TBD  6/30/11  TBD Justifications  - date will be determined by 6/17/11.
Set 5 RAIs Clarification to 5/26/11 ltr Qs VII-2, VIII-13,14 and 6/7/11 ltr Qs II-43, VIII telecom week of 6/13/11 Technical Meeting - pipe corrosion Group 6 RAIs to come shortly.
ENG/Hilmes (Crouch) 10. IST Tech Spec Change 6/17/11  Schedule by 6/17/11. Pre-submittal meeting being arranged.
TVA Corporate Licensing (Shea) 11. Tech Spec Revisions from latest T/S markup and NRC Review comments 6/20/11  TBD  June, 2011 June, 2011 Submittal to address NRC review comments CSST A & B I-131 DEI Diesel Generator Frequency Licensing/Elton (Bryan)
Page 4 of 23    No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person 12. ASME III to XI transition Need NRC Letter When does ISI program begin with partial plant N-3?
Are repairs/mods after N-5 controlled under Section III or Section XI?  The timing for the NIS-2 in the letter does not comply with the ASME Code . The NIS-2 must be before commercial operation.
Review Code Cases 801/802 vs TVA letter for conflicts. Review complete - no impact. Eng/Helms (Crouch) 13. Chapter 11/FSEIS RAIs 6/20/11  7/29/11  complete NRC Computer Code Input Request Cost Benefit Analyses - need to improve date NRC to provide additional RAIs Chem/Woods (Bryan) 14. Letter to notify NRC when Vital Area
 
Boundary returned to original location 11/1/11 Security Plan Update - Boundary to be restored by 9/30/11  Lic/Crouch 15. Part 70 License EA - 6/13/11A FL - 6/15/11 NRC to issue Part 70 license. Fuel receipt is 6/20/11.
Milano 16. ACRS Topics 7/12/11 Improvements, Inspection status, Refurb status, Construction Status, Japan, IST Re-Presentation, Cyber Security, Ch 7 digital upgrades. Agenda has been finalized.
: 17. SAMDA RAIs 6/17/11A 5 questions regarding 2nd submittal  18. SSER 22/23 Open Items Response 7/15/11 7/15 is the target date for the next SSER update. The expanded HH list and it's status is provided at the end of this letter.
: 19. Chapter 12 RAI on Instrument Channel Operability Tests 6/24/11  ENG/Hilmes 20. Transient Analysis issues Additional Follow up Audit 6/28-30/11 &
7/1/11 until noon, if necessary 6/13/11A TVA/WEC confirming availability of personnel. Final audit plan to come.
NRC to provide audit questions ENG/Koontz WEC/Morgan 21. FSAR A105 7/29/11  Lic/Stockton Page 5 of 23    No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person 22. IEB 88-02 SG Tube Cracking 6/13-17/11 NRC to setup telecon What are the SG inspection plans in light of the experience with a French reactor exhibiting SG tube cracking early?  Is TVA planning to change the inspection plan due to this operating experience?
Corp SG/ Webber ISI/Tinley 23. Develop list of planned License Conditions, Exemptions and Relief Requests (Crouch) 9/1/11 Review Unit 1 SER for exemptions. NRR/TVA (Bryan) 24. Submit final REP prior to fuel load (Spink) 10/1/11  Submit Final REP and EPIPs 180 days prior to OL.
EP/ Detchemendy (Bryan) 25. Issue two Unit Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (Beach)  Review TS Chapter 5 programs also 9/1/11  Chemistry/
Woods (Bryan) 26. Copy of Site Plan for NSIR TBD No action until inspection scheduled. NRC to determine level of detail is needed.
Fire Ops/Sterchi 27. Issue Unit 2 Completion Letter (Crouch) 3/1/12  Licensing 28. Combined U1/U2 FSAR (Stockton) 3/1/12  Licensing  29. Submit final as-constructed FSAR figures 10/1/11  Licensing/ Stockton 30. Verify Tech Spec Setpoints match calcs 8/1/11  Eng/Hilmes (Bryan) 31. Letter to terminate Part 30/40 License after receipt of Part 50 License 4/1/12  Licensing (Crouch) 32. B 2011-01 60 day response Licensing (Gordon) 33. TMI action items Review list Licensing (Gordon)
Page 6 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status 1. Review evaluations and corrective actions associated with a power assisted cable pull.  (NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession No. ML092151155)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  2. Conduct appropriate inspection activities to verify cable lengths used in calculations and analysis match as-installed configuration.  (NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession No. ML092151155)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  3. Confirm TVA submitted update to FSAR section 8.3.1.4.1.  (NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession


No. ML092151155)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 4. Conduct appropriate inspection activities to verify that TVA's maximum SWBP criteria for signal level and coaxial cables do not exceed the cable manufacturers maximum SWBP
Page 1 of 23 NRC PM Open Items List 6/20/11 (423) 751-6338 ID 657601 No.             Description            Status                      Additional Comments                      Resp Org/Person
: 1. Cyber Security Plan/Controls and Plan for        NRC Inspection in 2011                               Heinrich/Snyder Implementation                  Common                                                                (Bryan)
Systems        Provide detail for systems (unit specific and common) 6/8/11A        which will be complete and which will not be complete for Unit 2 fuel load.
Identify Required Exemptions 6/8/11A Provide forecast for Inspection Readiness 6/8/11A NRC TI issued TBD NRC Table Top/Pilot Oct 2011 Procedures complete 9/30/11 Inspection Dec 2011


criteria. (NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession No.  
Page 2 of 23 No.               Description                Status                  Additional Comments                      Resp Org/Person
: 2. Instrumentation RAI List (Knuettel)  Ongoing      RAI Responses                                      Eng/Hilmes (Smith) 6/22/11      Provide response to Q377 and Q375, item 9
: 3. Resolve Licensing Basis Preservation  6/17/11A    TVA to provide QA audit results. Audit is complete. Eng/Freeman Self Assessment PERs (Crouch)                      Will docket the audit.                              (Smith)
: 4. Status of GSI 199 Eastern Seismicity  Fall 2011    No action pending upcoming Generic Letter          TVA/NRR (Crouch)
: 5. Complete Implementation (Hemmer)      Diesel      Diesel is onsite, need support equipment            Hemmer 8/1/11                                                          (Smith)
Pump        Additional clarification to phase I actions will be Relocation  needed. Fleet wide issue.
10/1/11 Procedures Issued 6/30/11 Inspection -
November 2011 Phase I commitments 8/1/11
: 6. Provide feedback on the status of NRC SSER 23      NRC to provide status of review in SSER 23          NRR review of Integrated Safeguards Test submittal


ML092151155)
Page 3 of 23 No.              Description                  Status                  Additional Comments                        Resp Org/Person
Closed by IR 2010604
: 7. Document Control Issues for two letters 6/15/11    7/15, 10/5, 10/21 and 10/29 letters. NRC to reprint    Licensing/Boyd 7/15 letter and provide to NRC Document control.
: 5. Verify timely submittal of pre-startup core map and perform technical review. (TVA letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS
TVA/Bechtel to provide non-proprietary version of documents that can be released to the public. TVA to provide revised letter that says non-prop once prop documents removed. NRC action to contact Kenny Nguyen, NRC Document Control regarding A102.
Additional copy of A102 provided to NRC on 6/7/11.
: 8. Chapter 15.5 RAIs                      TBD        Additional question regarding meteorology data from    Wastrack 2008-2009. Calc revisions required. TVA formulating    (Bryan) plan/schedule. Small increases in doses expected except control room which will decrease. NRC is targeting SSER 24 (early August) to contain this updated information. NRC to perform confirmatory runs in parallel. Will provide data by 6/27/11.
: 9. Fire Protection Report Questions        TBD        Justifications - date will be determined by 6/17/11. ENG/Hilmes regarding OMA                                                                                            (Crouch) 6/21/11    Set 5 RAIs TBD        Clarification to 5/26/11 ltr Qs VII-2, VIII-13,14 and 6/7/11 ltr Qs II-43, VIII telecom week of 6/13/11 6/30/11    Technical Meeting - pipe corrosion TBD        Group 6 RAIs to come shortly.
: 10. IST Tech Spec Change                    6/17/11    Schedule by 6/17/11.                                  TVA Corporate Pre-submittal meeting being arranged.                  Licensing (Shea)
: 11. Tech Spec Revisions from latest T/S    6/20/11    Submittal to address NRC review comments              Licensing/Elton markup and NRC Review comments                                                                            (Bryan)
TBD        CSST A & B June, 2011 I-131 DEI June, 2011 Diesel Generator Frequency


Accession No. ML072570676)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 6. Verify implementation of TSTF-449. (TVA letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS
Page 4 of 23 No.               Description                Status                    Additional Comments                          Resp Org/Person
: 12. ASME III to XI transition              Need NRC      When does ISI program begin with partial plant N-3?    Eng/Helms Letter        Are repairs/mods after N-5 controlled under Section III (Crouch) or Section XI? The timing for the NIS-2 in the letter does not comply with the ASME Code . The NIS-2 must be before commercial operation.
Review Code Cases 801/802 vs TVA letter for conflicts. Review complete - no impact.
: 13. Chapter 11/FSEIS RAIs                  6/20/11      NRC Computer Code Input Request                        Chem/Woods (Bryan) 7/29/11      Cost Benefit Analyses - need to improve date complete      NRC to provide additional RAIs
: 14. Letter to notify NRC when Vital Area  11/1/11      Security Plan Update - Boundary to be restored by      Lic/Crouch Boundary returned to original location              9/30/11
: 15. Part 70 License                        EA - 6/13/11A NRC to issue Part 70 license. Fuel receipt is 6/20/11. Milano FL - 6/15/11
: 16. ACRS Topics                            7/12/11      Improvements, Inspection status, Refurb status, Construction Status, Japan, IST Re-Presentation, Cyber Security, Ch 7 digital upgrades. Agenda has been finalized.
: 17. SAMDA RAIs                            6/17/11A      5 questions regarding 2nd submittal
: 18. SSER 22/23 Open Items Response        7/15/11      7/15 is the target date for the next SSER update. The expanded HH list and its status is provided at the end of this letter.
: 19. Chapter 12 RAI on Instrument Channel  6/24/11                                                              ENG/Hilmes Operability Tests
: 20. Transient Analysis issues              6/28-30/11 & TVA/WEC confirming availability of personnel. Final    ENG/Koontz 7/1/11 until  audit plan to come.                                    WEC/Morgan Additional Follow up Audit            noon, if necessary 6/13/11A      NRC to provide audit questions
: 21. FSAR A105                              7/29/11                                                              Lic/Stockton


Accession No. ML072570676)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 7. Verify commitment completion and review electrical design calculations. (TVA letter
Page 5 of 23 No.               Description                  Status                  Additional Comments                        Resp Org/Person
: 22. IEB 88-02 SG Tube Cracking              6/13-17/11  What are the SG inspection plans in light of the    Corp SG/
NRC to setup experience with a French reactor exhibiting SG tube Webber telecon      cracking early? Is TVA planning to change the      ISI/Tinley inspection plan due to this operating experience?
: 23. Develop list of planned License        9/1/11      Review Unit 1 SER for exemptions.                  NRR/TVA Conditions, Exemptions and Relief                                                                        (Bryan)
Requests (Crouch)
: 24. Submit final REP prior to fuel load    10/1/11      Submit Final REP and EPIPs 180 days prior to OL. EP/
(Spink)                                                                                                  Detchemendy (Bryan)
: 25. Issue two Unit Offsite Dose Calculation 9/1/11                                                          Chemistry/
Manual (Beach) Review TS Chapter 5                                                                      Woods programs also                                                                                            (Bryan)
: 26. Copy of Site Plan for NSIR              TBD          No action until inspection scheduled.              Fire Ops/Sterchi NRC to determine level of detail is needed.
: 27. Issue Unit 2 Completion Letter (Crouch) 3/1/12                                                          Licensing
: 28. Combined U1/U2 FSAR (Stockton)          3/1/12                                                          Licensing
: 29. Submit final as-constructed FSAR        10/1/11                                                          Licensing/
figures                                                                                                  Stockton
: 30. Verify Tech Spec Setpoints match calcs  8/1/11                                                          Eng/Hilmes (Bryan)
: 31. Letter to terminate Part 30/40 License  4/1/12                                                          Licensing after receipt of Part 50 License                                                                        (Crouch)
: 32. B 2011-01 60 day response                                                                                Licensing (Gordon)
: 33. TMI action items                                    Review list                                        Licensing (Gordon)


dated October 9, 1990, ADAMS Accession  
Page 6 of 23 SSER                                                  NRC SSER Item                      Item                              TVA              Status No.                      Description                            Status
: 1. Review evaluations and corrective actions    For NRC Inspection /
associated with a power assisted cable pull. Review (NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession No. ML092151155)
: 2. Conduct appropriate inspection activities to  For NRC Inspection /
verify cable lengths used in calculations and Review analysis match as-installed configuration.
(NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession No. ML092151155)
: 3. Confirm TVA submitted update to FSAR          Response provided in TVA section 8.3.1.4.1. (NRC safety evaluation    to NRC letter dated April 6, dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession        2011.
No. ML092151155)
: 4. Conduct appropriate inspection activities to  Closed by IR 2010604 verify that TVAs maximum SWBP criteria for signal level and coaxial cables do not exceed the cable manufacturers maximum SWBP criteria. (NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession No. ML092151155)
: 5. Verify timely submittal of pre-startup core  Response provided in TVA map and perform technical review. (TVA        to NRC letter dated April 6, letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS        2011.
Accession No. ML072570676)
: 6. Verify implementation of TSTF-449. (TVA      Response provided in TVA letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS        to NRC letter dated April 6, Accession No. ML072570676)                    2011.
: 7. Verify commitment completion and review      For NRC Inspection /
electrical design calculations. (TVA letter  Review dated October 9, 1990, ADAMS Accession No. ML073551056)
: 8. Verify rod control system operability during  Response provided in TVA


No. ML073551056)
Page 7 of 23 SSER                                                 NRC SSER Item                        Item                               TVA              Status No.                       Description                           Status power ascension. TVA should provide a pre-     to NRC letter dated April 6, startup map to the NRC staff indicating the     2011.
For NRC Inspection /
rodded fuel assemblies and a projected end of cycle burnup of each rodded assembly for the initial fuel cycle 6-months prior to fuel load. (NRC safety evaluation dated May 3, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101200035)
Review  8. Verify rod control system operability during Response provided in TVA Page 7 of 23     SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status power ascension. TVA should provide a pre-startup map to the NRC staff indicating the rodded fuel assemblies and a projected end of cycle burnup of each rodded assembly for the initial fuel cycle 6-months prior to fuel load. (NRC safety evaluation dated May 3, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101200035)to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 9. Confirm that education and experience of management and principal supervisory  
: 9. Confirm that education and experience of       For NRC Inspection /
 
management and principal supervisory           Review positions down through the shift supervisory level conform to Regulatory Guide 1.8.
positions down through the shift supervisory level conform to Regulatory Guide 1.8.
(Section 13.1.3)
(Section 13.1.3)
For NRC Inspection /
: 10. Confirm that TVA has an adequate number         TVA to answer later.
Review  10. Confirm that TVA has an adequate number of licensed and non-licensed operators in the  
of licensed and non-licensed operators in the training pipeline to support the preoperational test program, fuel loading, and dual unit operation. (Section 13.1.3)
 
: 11. The plant administrative procedures should     For NRC Inspection /
training pipeline to s upport the preoperational test program, fuel loading, and dual unit operation. (Section 13.1.3)TVA to answer later.
clearly state that, when the Assistant Shift   Review Engineer assumes his duties as Fire Brigade Leader, his control room duties are temporarily assumed by the Shift Supervisor (Shift Engineer), or by another SRO, if one is available. The plant administrative procedures should clearly describe this transfer of control room duties. (Section 13.1.3)
: 11. The plant administrative procedures should clearly state that, w hen the Assistant Shift Engineer assumes his duties as Fire Brigade Leader, his control room duties are temporarily assumed by the Shift Supervisor (Shift Engineer), or by another SRO, if one is available. The plant administrative procedures should clearly describe this transfer of control room duties. (Section  
: 12. TVAs implementation of NGDC PP-20 and         For NRC Inspection /
 
EDCR Appendix J is subject to future NRC       Review audit and inspection. (Section 25.9)
13.1.3) For NRC Inspection /
: 13. TVA is expected to submit an IST program        TVA to answer later.
Review  12. TVA's implementation of NGDC PP-20 and EDCR Appendix J is subject to future NRC  
and specific relief requests for WBN Unit 2


audit and inspection. (Section 25.9)
Page 8 of 23 SSER                                                  NRC SSER Item                      Item                                TVA              Status No.                      Description                            Status nine months before the projected date of OL issuance. (Section 3.9.6)
For NRC Inspection /
: 14. TVA stated that the Unit 2 PTLR is included    Response provided in TVA in the Unit 2 System Description for the      to NRC letter dated April 6, Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001),        2011.
Review 13. TVA is expected to submit an IST program and specific relief requests for WBN Unit 2 TVA to answer later.
which will be revised to reflect required revisions to the PTLR by September 17, 2010. (Section 5.3.1)
Page 8 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status nine months before the projected date of OL
: 15. TVA should confirm to the NRC staff the        Response provided in TVA completion of Primary Stress Corrosion        to NRC letter dated April 6, Cracking (PWSCC) mitigation activities on      2011.
the Alloy 600 dissimilar metal butt welds (DMBWs) in the primary loop piping. (Section 3.6.3)
: 16. Based on the uniqueness of EQ, the NRC        For NRC Inspection /
staff must perform a detailed inspection and  Review evaluation prior to fuel load to determine how the WBN Unit 2 EQ program complies with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.49. (Section 3.11.2)
: 17. The NRC staff should verify the accuracy of    For NRC Inspection /
the WBN Unit 2 EQ list prior to fuel load. Review (Section 3.11.2.1)
: 18. Based on the extensive layup period of        Response provided in TVA equipment within WBN Unit 2, the NRC staff    to NRC letter dated April 6, must review, prior to fuel load, the          2011.
assumptions used by TVA to re-establish a baseline for the qualified life of equipment.
The purpose of the staffs review is to ensure that TVA has addressed the effects of environmental conditions on equipment during the layup period. (Section 3.11.2.2)


issuance. (Section 3.9.6)
Page 9 of 23 SSER                                                    NRC SSER Item                        Item                                  TVA              Status No.                        Description                              Status
: 14. TVA stated that the Unit 2 PTLR is included in the Unit 2 System Description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001),
: 19. The NRC staff should complete its review of      For NRC Inspection /
which will be revised to reflect required
TVAs EQ Program procedures for WBN Unit          Review 2 prior to fuel load. (Section 3.11.2.2.1)
: 20. Resolve whether or not routine maintenance        Response provided in TVA activities should result in increasing the EQ    to NRC letter dated April 6, of the 6.9 kV motors to Category I status in      2011.
accordance with 10 CFR 50.49. (Section 3.11.2.2.1).
: 21. The NRC staff should confirm that the            For NRC Inspection /
Electrical Penetration Assemblies (EPAs) are      Review installed in the tested configuration, and that the feedthrough module is manufactured by the same company and is consistent with the EQ test report for the EPA. (Section 3.11.2.2.1)
: 22. TVA must clarify its use of the term              Response provided in TVA equivalent (e.g., identical, similar) regarding to NRC letter dated April 6, the replacement terminal blocks to the NRC        2011.
staff. If the blocks are similar, then a similarity analysis should be completed and presented to the NRC for review. (Section 3.11.2.2.1)
: 23. Resolve whether or not TVAs reasoning for       Response provided in TVA not upgrading the MSIV solenoid valves to        to NRC letter dated April 6, Category I is a sound reason to the contrary,    2011.
as specified in 10 CFR 50.49(l). (Section 3.11.2.2.1)
: 24. The NRC staff requires supporting                Response provided in TVA documentation from TVA to justify its            to NRC letter dated April 6, establishment of a mild environment              2011.
threshold for total integrated dose of less than 1x103 rads for electronic components


revisions to the PTLR by September 17, 2010. (Section 5.3.1)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 15. TVA should confirm to the NRC staff the completion of Primary Stress Corrosion Cracking (PWSCC) mitigation activities on the Alloy 600 dissimilar metal butt welds (DMBWs) in the primary loop piping. (Section
Page 10 of 23 SSER                                                    NRC SSER Item                     Item                                   TVA               Status No.                     Description                               Status such as semiconductors or electronic components containing organic material.
 
3.6.3) Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 16. Based on the uniqueness of EQ, the NRC staff must perform a detailed inspection and evaluation prior to fuel load to determine how the WBN Unit 2 EQ program complies with
 
the requirements of 10 CFR 50.49. (Section
 
3.11.2) For NRC Inspection /
Review  17. The NRC staff should verify the accuracy of the WBN Unit 2 EQ list prior to fuel load.  (Section 3.11.2.1)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  18. Based on the extensive layup period of equipment within WBN Un it 2, the NRC staff must review, prior to fuel load, the assumptions used by TVA to re-establish a
 
baseline for the qualified life of equipment.
The purpose of the staff's review is to ensure
 
that TVA has addressed the effects of
 
environmental conditions on equipment during the layup period.
(Section 3.11.2.2)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011.
Page 9 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status 19. The NRC staff should complete its review of TVA's EQ Program procedures for WBN Unit
 
2 prior to fuel load. (Section 3.11.2.2.1)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  20. Resolve whether or not routine maintenance activities should result in increasing the EQ of the 6.9 kV motors to Category I status in accordance with 10 CFR 50.49.  (Section
 
3.11.2.2.1).
Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 21. The NRC staff should confirm that the Electrical Penetration Assemblies (EPAs) are installed in the tested configuration, and that the feedthrough module is manufactured by the same company and is consistent with the
 
EQ test report fo r the EPA. (Section 3.11.2.2.1)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  22. TVA must clarify its use of the term "equivalent" (e.g., identical, similar) regarding the replacement terminal blocks to the NRC
 
staff. If the blocks are similar, then a similarity analysis should be completed and
 
presented to the NRC for review. (Section
 
3.11.2.2.1)
Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 23. Resolve whether or not TVA's reasoning for not upgrading the MSIV solenoid valves to
 
Category I is a sound reason to the contrary, as specified in 10 CFR 50.49(l).  (Section
 
3.11.2.2.1)
Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 24. The NRC staff requires supporting documentation from TVA to justify its establishment of a mild environment
 
threshold for total integrated dose of less
 
than 1x10 3 rads for electronic components Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011.
Page 10 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status such as semiconductors or electronic components containing organic material.
(Section 3.11.2.2.1)
(Section 3.11.2.2.1)
: 25. Prior to the issuance of an operating license, TVA is required to provide satisfactory documentation that it has obtained the maximum secondary liability insurance  
: 25. Prior to the issuance of an operating license,   TVA to answer later.
 
TVA is required to provide satisfactory documentation that it has obtained the maximum secondary liability insurance coverage pursuant to 10 CFR 140.11(a)(4),
coverage pursuant to 10 CFR 140.11(a)(4),
and not less than the amount required by 10 CFR 50.54(w) with respect to property insurance, and the NRC staff has reviewed and approved the documentation. (Section 22.3)
and not less than the amount required by 10  
: 26. For the scenario with an accident in one unit   Response provided in TVA and concurrent shutdown of the second unit       to NRC letter dated April 6, without offsite power, TVA stated that Unit 2   2011.
 
pre-operational testing will validate the diesel response to sequencing of loads on the Unit 2 emergency diesel generators (EDGs). The NRC staff will evaluate the status of this issue and will update the status of the EDG load response in a future SSER. (Section 8.1)
CFR 50.54(w) with respect to property  
: 27. TVA should provide a summary of margin           Response provided in TVA studies based on scenarios described in         to NRC letter dated April 6, Section 8.1 for CSSTs A, B, C, and D.            2011.
 
insurance, and the NR C staff has reviewed and approved the documentation. (Section  
 
22.3) TVA to answer later.
: 26. For the scenario with an accident in one unit and concurrent shutdown of the second unit  
 
without offsite power, T VA stated that Unit 2 pre-operational testing will validate the diesel response to sequencing of loads on the Unit 2 emergency diesel generators (EDGs). The NRC staff will evaluate the status of this issue and will update the status of the EDG load response in a future SSER. (Section  
 
8.1) Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 27. TVA should provide a summary of margin studies based on scenarios described in Section 8.1 for CSSTs A, B, C, and D.
(Section 8.2.2)
(Section 8.2.2)
Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 28. TVA should provide to the NRC staff a detailed discussion sho wing that the load tap changer is able to maintain the 6.9 kV bus  
: 28. TVA should provide to the NRC staff a           Response provided in TVA detailed discussion showing that the load tap   to NRC letter dated April 6, changer is able to maintain the 6.9 kV bus       2011.
voltage control band given the normal and post-contingency transmission operating


voltage control band given the normal and post-contingency transmission operating Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011.
Page 11 of 23 SSER                                                  NRC SSER Item                       Item                                TVA              Status No.                       Description                             Status voltage band, bounding voltage drop on the grid, and plant conditions. (Section 8.2.2)
Page 11 of 23     SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status voltage band, bounding voltage drop on the grid, and plant conditions. (Section 8.2.2)
: 29. TVA should provide the transmission system     Response provided in TVA specifics (grid stability analyses) to the NRC to NRC letter dated June 7, staff. In order to verify compliance with GDC   2011.
: 29. TVA should provide the transmission system specifics (grid stability analyses) to the NRC staff. In order to verify compliance with GDC 17, the results of the grid stability analyses must indicate that loss of the largest electric  
17, the results of the grid stability analyses must indicate that loss of the largest electric supply to the grid, loss of the largest load from the grid, loss of the most critical transmission line, or loss of both units themselves, will not cause grid instability.
 
supply to the grid, loss of the largest load from the grid, loss of the most critical transmission line, or loss of both units themselves, will not cause grid instability.
(Section 8.2.2)
(Section 8.2.2)
Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011. 30. TVA should confirm that all other safety-related equipment (in addition to the Class 1E motors) will have adequate starting and running voltage at the most limiting safety  
: 30. TVA should confirm that all other safety-       TVA to answer later.
 
related equipment (in addition to the Class 1E motors) will have adequate starting and running voltage at the most limiting safety related components (such as motor operated valves, contactors, solenoid valves or relays) at the degraded voltage relay setpoint dropout setting. TVA should also confirm that the final Technical Specifications are properly derived from these analytical values for the degraded voltage settings. (Section 8.3.1.2)
related components (such as motor operated  
: 31. TVA should evaluate the re-sequencing of       Response provided in TVA loads, with time delays involved, in the       to NRC letter dated April 6, scenario of a LOCA followed by a delayed       2011.
 
LOOP, and ensure that all loads will be sequenced within the time assumed in the accident analysis. (Section 8.3.1.11)
valves, contactors, solenoid valves or relays)  
: 32. TVA should provide to the NRC staff the         TVA to answer later.
 
details of the administrative limits of EDG
at the degraded voltage relay setpoint dropout setting. TVA should also confirm that the final Technica l Specifications are properly derived from these analytical values  
 
for the degraded voltage settings. (Section  
 
8.3.1.2) TVA to answer later.
: 31. TVA should evaluate the re-sequencing of loads, with time delays involved, in the scenario of a LOCA followed by a delayed  
 
LOOP, and ensure that all loads will be sequenced within the time assumed in the  
 
accident analysis. (Section 8.3.1.11)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 32. TVA should provide to the NRC staff the details of the administrative limits of EDG TVA to answer later.
Page 12 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status voltage and speed range, and the basis for
 
its conclusion that the impact is negligible, and describe how it accounts for the administrative limits in the Technical Specification surveillance requirements for EDG voltage and frequency. (Section
 
8.3.1.14) 33. TVA stated in Attachment 9 of its letter dated July 31, 2010, that certain design change
 
notices (DCNs) are r equired or anticipated for completion of WBN Unit 2, and that these DCNs were unverified assumptions used in its analysis of the 125 V dc vital battery system. Verification of completion of these
 
DCNs to the NRC staff is necessary prior to issuance of the operating license. (Section
 
8.3.2.3) Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 34. TVA stated that the method of compliance with Phase I guidelines would be substantially similar to the current Unit 1 program and that a ne w Section 3.12 will be added to the Unit 2 FSAR that will be
 
materially equivalent to Section 3.12 of the current Unit 1 FSAR.  (Section 9.1.4)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 35. TVA should provide information to the NRC staff that the CCS will produce feedwater purity in accordance with BTP MTEB 5-3 or, alternatively, provide justification for producing feedwater purity to another acceptable standard. (Section 10.4.6)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011. 36. TVA should provide information to the NRC staff to enable verification that the SGBS Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, Page 13 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status meets the requirements and guidance


specified in the SER or provide justification that the SGBS meets other standards that demonstrate conformance to GDC 1 and GDC 14. (Section 10.4.8) 2011. 37. The NRC staff will review the combined WBN Unit 1 and 2 Appendix C prior to issuance of
Page 12 of 23 SSER                                                  NRC SSER Item                        Item                              TVA              Status No.                      Description                            Status voltage and speed range, and the basis for its conclusion that the impact is negligible, and describe how it accounts for the administrative limits in the Technical Specification surveillance requirements for EDG voltage and frequency. (Section 8.3.1.14)
: 33. TVA stated in Attachment 9 of its letter dated Response provided in TVA July 31, 2010, that certain design change      to NRC letter dated April 6, notices (DCNs) are required or anticipated    2011.
for completion of WBN Unit 2, and that these DCNs were unverified assumptions used in its analysis of the 125 V dc vital battery system. Verification of completion of these DCNs to the NRC staff is necessary prior to issuance of the operating license. (Section 8.3.2.3)
: 34. TVA stated that the method of compliance      Response provided in TVA with Phase I guidelines would be              to NRC letter dated April 6, substantially similar to the current Unit 1   2011.
program and that a new Section 3.12 will be added to the Unit 2 FSAR that will be materially equivalent to Section 3.12 of the current Unit 1 FSAR. (Section 9.1.4)
: 35. TVA should provide information to the NRC      Response provided in TVA staff that the CCS will produce feedwater      to NRC letter dated June 7, purity in accordance with BTP MTEB 5-3 or,    2011.
alternatively, provide justification for producing feedwater purity to another acceptable standard. (Section 10.4.6)
: 36. TVA should provide information to the NRC     Response provided in TVA staff to enable verification that the SGBS    to NRC letter dated April 6,


the Unit 2 OL to confirm (1) that the proposed Unit 2 changes were incorporated into Appendix C, and (2) that changes made to  
Page 13 of 23 SSER                                          NRC SSER Item                        Item                              TVA        Status No.                        Description                          Status meets the requirements and guidance            2011.
 
specified in the SER or provide justification that the SGBS meets other standards that demonstrate conformance to GDC 1 and GDC 14. (Section 10.4.8)
Appendix C for Unit 1 since Revision 92 and the changes made to the NP-REP since Revision 92 do not affect the bases of the staff's findings in this SER supplement.
: 37. The NRC staff will review the combined WBN      TVA to answer later.
Unit 1 and 2 Appendix C prior to issuance of the Unit 2 OL to confirm (1) that the proposed Unit 2 changes were incorporated into Appendix C, and (2) that changes made to Appendix C for Unit 1 since Revision 92 and the changes made to the NP-REP since Revision 92 do not affect the bases of the staffs findings in this SER supplement.
(Section 13.3.2)
(Section 13.3.2)
TVA to answer later.
: 38. The NRC staff will confirm the availability and For NRC Inspection /
: 38. The NRC staff will confirm the availability and operability of the ERDS for Unit 2 prior to issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.6)
operability of the ERDS for Unit 2 prior to     Review issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.6)
For NRC Inspection /
: 39. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of     For NRC Inspection /
Review  39. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of the communications capability to support  
the communications capability to support       Review dual unit operations prior to issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.6)
 
: 40. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of     For NRC Inspection /
dual unit operations prior to issuance of the  
the emergency facilities and equipment to       Review support dual unit operations prior to issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.8)
 
: 41. TVA committed to (1) update plant data         For NRC Inspection /
Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.6)
displays as necessary to include Unit 2, and   Review (2) to update dose assessment models to provide capabilities for assessing releases from both WBN units. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of these items prior to
For NRC Inspection /
Review  40. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of the emergency facilities and equipment to support dual unit operations prior to issuance  
 
of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.8)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  41. TVA committed to (1) update plant data displays as necessary to include Unit 2, and (2) to update dose assessment models to  
 
provide capabilities for assessing releases from both WBN units. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of these items prior to For NRC Inspection /
Review Page 14 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.9)
: 42. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of the accident assessment capabilities to support dual unit operations prior to issuance
 
of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.9)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  43. Section V of Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50 requires TVA to submit its detailed implementing procedures for its emergency plan no less than 180 days before the
 
scheduled issuance of an operating license. Completion of this requirement will be confirmed by the NRC staff prior to the issuance of an operating license. (Section
 
13.3.2.18)
TVA to answer later.
: 44. TVA should provide additional information to clarify how the initial and irradiated RT NDT was determined.  (Section 5.3.1)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 45. TVA stated in its res ponse to RAI 5.3.2-2, dated July 31, 2010, that the PTLR would be
 
revised to incorpor ate the COMS arming temperature.  (Section 5.3.2)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 46. The LTOP lift settings were not included in the PTLR, but were provided in TVA's
 
response to RAI 5.3.2-2 in its letter dated
 
July 31, 2010. TVA stated in its RAI
 
response that the PTLR would be revised to incorporate the LTOP lift settings into the
 
PTLR.  (Section 5.3.2)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011. 47. The NRC staff noted that TVA's changes to Section 6.2.6 in FSAR Amendment 97, regarding the implementation of Option B of Appendix J, were incomplete, because Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011.
Page 15 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status several statements remained regarding performing water-sealed valve leakage tests "as specified in 10 CFR [Part] 50, Appendix
 
J."  With the adopti on of Option B, the specified testing requirements are no longer applicable; Option A to Appendix J retains these requirements. The NRC discussed this discrepancy with TVA in a telephone
 
conference on September 28, 2010. TVA
 
stated that it would re move the inaccurate reference to Appendix J for specific water testing requirements in a future FSAR amendment. (Section 6.2.6)
: 48. The NRC staff should verify that its conclusions in the review of FSAR Section
 
15.4.1 do not affect the conclusions of the
 
staff regarding the acc eptability of Section 6.5.3.  (Section 6.5.3)Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011. 49. The NRC staff was unable to determine how TVA linked the traini ng qualification requirements of ANSI N45.2-1971 to TVA
 
Procedure TI-119.
Therefore, the implementation of training and qualification
 
for inspectors will be the subject of future NRC staff inspections.  (NRC letter dated July 2, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. 
 
ML101720050)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  50. TVA stated that about 5 percent of the anchor bolts for safety-related pipe supports
 
do not have quality cont rol documentation, because the pull tests have not yet been performed. Since the documentation is still For NRC Inspection /
Review Page 16 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status under development, the NRC staff will conduct inspections to follow-up on the
 
adequate implementation of this construction refurbishment program requirement.  (NRC letter dated July 2, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101720050)
: 51. The implementation of TVA Procedure TI-119 will be the subjec t of NRC follow-up inspection to determine if the construction refurbishment program requirements are being adequately implemented.  (NRC letter dated July 2, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. 
 
ML101720050)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  52[A] TVA should provide an update to the FSAR replacing Table 12.2-3 with the expected source strength values of the fr eshly irradiated IITAs.  (Section 12.3) Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011. 53 TVA should provide an update to the FSAR reflecting the information provided in its letter dated October 4, 2010, regarding the WBN radiation protection design features, including controlled access areas, decontamination areas, and onsite laboratories and counting rooms. (Section 12.4) 54 TVA should provide adequate technical justification to the staff to relax the frequency of the radiation monitor channel quarterly operability tests. TVA should provide sufficient information to the staff to determine that the portable airborne radiation monitors comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 20.1501. TVA should provide sufficient information to the staff to determine that the licensing or TVA program requirements for the calibration and operability testing of area radiation monitors are sufficient to meet the regulatory requirements of 10 CFR 20.1501. (Section 12.4) 55 TVA should provide sufficient information to the staff to demonstrate that the two area radiation monitors for the Spent Fuel Pit comply with the requirements of 10 CFR
 
Page 17 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status 70.24 and 10 CFR 50.68 for radiation monitoring in areas where fuel is handled or stored. (Section 12.4) 56 TVA should update the FSAR to reflect the information regarding the dose assessment program provided in its letter the the NRC dated June 3, 2010.  (Section 12.5) 57 TVA should update the FSAR to reflect the qualification standards of the RPM as provided in its letter to the NRC dated October 4, 2010. (Section 12.6) 58 The staff has insufficient information to conclude that TVA has taken appropriate actions to reduce radiation levels and increase the capability of operators to control and mitigate the consequences of an accident at WBN Unit 2, in accordance with the guidance of NUREG-0737, Item II.B.2, or can maintain occupational doses to plant operators within the requirements of GDC 19. Therefore, the staff cannot conclude that the plant shielding for WBN Unit 2 is acceptable. (Section 12.7.1) 59[B] The staff's evaluation of the compatibility of the ESF system materials with containment sprays and core cooling water in the event of a LOCA is
 
incomplete pending resolution of GSI-191 for
 
WBN Unit 2.  (Section 6.1.1.4) Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011. 60[C] TVA should amend the FSAR description of the design and operation of the spent fuel pool
 
cooling and cleanup system in FSAR Section 9.1.3
 
as proposed in its December 21, 2010, letter to the NRC.  (Section 9.1.3) Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011. 61[D] TVA should provide information to the NRC staff to demonstrate that PAD 4.0 can conservatively
 
calculate the fuel temperature and other impacted
 
variables, such as stored energy, given the lack of a fuel thermal conductivity degradation model.
(Section 4.2.2.1) Will result in a License Condition.
62[E] Confirm TVA's change to FSAR Section 10.4.9 to reflect its intention to operate with each CST Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, Page 18 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status isolated from the other.  (Section 10.4.9) 2011. 63[F] TVA should confirm to the NRC staff that testing prior to Unit 2 fuel load has demonstrated that two-way communications is impossible with the Eagle 21 communications interface.  (Section
 
7.2.1.1) TVA to answer later.
64[G] TVA stated that, "Post modification testing will be performed to verify that the design change
 
corrects the Eagle 21, Ra ck 2 RTD accuracy issue prior to WBN Unit 2 fuel load. This issue is open
 
pending NRC review of the testing results.
For NRC Inspection /
Review  65[H] TVA should provide justi fication to the staff regarding why differen t revisions of WCAP-13869 are referenced in WBN Unit 1 and Unit 2.
(Section 7.2.1.1) Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011. 66[I] TVA should clarify FSAR Section 9.2.5 to add the capability of the UHS to bring the non accident
 
unit to cold shutdown within 72 hours.  (SRP
 
Section 9.2.5)
TVA to answer later.
67[J] TVA should confirm, and the NRC staff should verify, that the component cooling booster pumps for Unit 2 are above PMF level.  (Section 9.2.2)
For NRC Inspection /
Review  68[K] TVA should clarify to the NRC staff how the CSS complies with GDC 5.  (Section 9.2.2) TVA to answer later.
69[L] The WBN Unit 2 RCS vent system is acceptable, pending verification that the RCS vent system is installed.  (Section 5.4.5)
For NRC Inspection /
Review 70[M] TVA should provide the revised WBN Unit 2 PSI program ASME Class 1, 2, and 3 Supports "Summary Tables," to include numbers of
 
components so that the NRC staff can verify that
 
the numbers meet the reference ASME Code.
TVA to answer later.
 
Page 19 of 23    SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status (Section 3.2.3 of Appendix Z of this SSER) 71[N] TVA should confirm to the staff the replacement of the current Unit 2 clevis insert bolts to the
 
latest design, which uses an X-750 alloy with an
 
HTH process, rolled threads, and a larger radius
 
on the undercut of the cap screw head.  (Section
 
3.9.5) Response provided in TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011. 72[O] Based on its review, the staff asked TVA several questions regarding the ICC instrumentation.
TVA responded to the staff questions by letter dated October 26, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No.
ML103020322). The NRC staff has not
 
completed the review of the additional


information provided by TVA. The staff will
Page 14 of 23 SSER                                                  NRC SSER Item                        Item                              TVA              Status No.                      Description                            Status issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.9)
: 42. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of    For NRC Inspection /
the accident assessment capabilities to        Review support dual unit operations prior to issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.9)
: 43. Section V of Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50      TVA to answer later.
requires TVA to submit its detailed implementing procedures for its emergency plan no less than 180 days before the scheduled issuance of an operating license.
Completion of this requirement will be confirmed by the NRC staff prior to the issuance of an operating license. (Section 13.3.2.18)
: 44. TVA should provide additional information to  Response provided in TVA clarify how the initial and irradiated RTNDT  to NRC letter dated April 6, was determined. (Section 5.3.1)                2011.
: 45. TVA stated in its response to RAI 5.3.2-2,    Response provided in TVA dated July 31, 2010, that the PTLR would be    to NRC letter dated April 6, revised to incorporate the COMS arming        2011.
temperature. (Section 5.3.2)
: 46. The LTOP lift settings were not included in    Response provided in TVA the PTLR, but were provided in TVAs          to NRC letter dated April 6, response to RAI 5.3.2-2 in its letter dated    2011.
July 31, 2010. TVA stated in its RAI response that the PTLR would be revised to incorporate the LTOP lift settings into the PTLR. (Section 5.3.2)
: 47. The NRC staff noted that TVAs changes to      Response provided in TVA Section 6.2.6 in FSAR Amendment 97,            to NRC letter dated June 7, regarding the implementation of Option B of    2011.
Appendix J, were incomplete, because


provide its evaluation afte r completion of that review. (Section 4.4.8)
Page 15 of 23 SSER                                                NRC SSER Item                      Item                              TVA              Status No.                      Description                          Status several statements remained regarding performing water-sealed valve leakage tests as specified in 10 CFR [Part] 50, Appendix J. With the adoption of Option B, the specified testing requirements are no longer applicable; Option A to Appendix J retains these requirements. The NRC discussed this discrepancy with TVA in a telephone conference on September 28, 2010. TVA stated that it would remove the inaccurate reference to Appendix J for specific water testing requirements in a future FSAR amendment. (Section 6.2.6)
For NRC Inspection /
: 48. The NRC staff should verify that its          Response provided in TVA conclusions in the review of FSAR Section    to NRC letter dated June 7, 15.4.1 do not affect the conclusions of the  2011.
Review 73[P] The NRC staff will inspect to confirm that TVA has completed the WBN Unit 2 EOPs prior to fuel
staff regarding the acceptability of Section 6.5.3. (Section 6.5.3)
: 49. The NRC staff was unable to determine how    For NRC Inspection /
TVA linked the training qualification        Review requirements of ANSI N45.2-1971 to TVA Procedure TI-119. Therefore, the implementation of training and qualification for inspectors will be the subject of future NRC staff inspections. (NRC letter dated July 2, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101720050)
: 50. TVA stated that about 5 percent of the        For NRC Inspection /
anchor bolts for safety-related pipe supports Review do not have quality control documentation, because the pull tests have not yet been performed. Since the documentation is still


load. (Section 7.5.3)
Page 16 of 23 SSER                                                          NRC SSER Item                              Item                                        TVA              Status No.                            Description                                    Status under development, the NRC staff will conduct inspections to follow-up on the adequate implementation of this construction refurbishment program requirement. (NRC letter dated July 2, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101720050)
For NRC Inspection /
: 51. The implementation of TVA Procedure TI-                      For NRC Inspection /
Review 74[Q] The NRC staff will verify installation of the acoustic-monitoring system for the power-operated relief valve (PORV) position indication in WBN Unit 2 before fuel load. (Section 7.8.1)
119 will be the subject of NRC follow-up                      Review inspection to determine if the construction refurbishment program requirements are being adequately implemented. (NRC letter dated July 2, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101720050) 52[A] TVA should provide an update to the FSAR                      Response provided in TVA replacing Table 12.2-3 with the expected source              to NRC letter dated June 7, strength values of the freshly irradiated IITAs.              2011.
For NRC Inspection /
(Section 12.3) 53  TVA should provide an update to the FSAR reflecting the information provided in its letter dated October 4, 2010, regarding the WBN radiation protection design features, including controlled access areas, decontamination areas, and onsite laboratories and counting rooms. (Section 12.4) 54  TVA should provide adequate technical justification to the staff to relax the frequency of the radiation monitor channel quarterly operability tests. TVA should provide sufficient information to the staff to determine that the portable airborne radiation monitors comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 20.1501. TVA should provide sufficient information to the staff to determine that the licensing or TVA program requirements for the calibration and operability testing of area radiation monitors are sufficient to meet the regulatory requirements of 10 CFR 20.1501.
Review  75[R] The NRC staff will verify that the test procedures and qualification testing for auxiliary feedwater
(Section 12.4) 55  TVA should provide sufficient information to the staff to demonstrate that the two area radiation monitors for the Spent Fuel Pit comply with the requirements of 10 CFR


initiation and control and flow indication are
Page 17 of 23 SSER                                                        NRC SSER Item                              Item                                        TVA            Status No.                            Description                                      Status 70.24 and 10 CFR 50.68 for radiation monitoring in areas where fuel is handled or stored. (Section 12.4) 56  TVA should update the FSAR to reflect the information regarding the dose assessment program provided in its letter the the NRC dated June 3, 2010. (Section 12.5) 57  TVA should update the FSAR to reflect the qualification standards of the RPM as provided in its letter to the NRC dated October 4, 2010. (Section 12.6) 58  The staff has insufficient information to conclude that TVA has taken appropriate actions to reduce radiation levels and increase the capability of operators to control and mitigate the consequences of an accident at WBN Unit 2, in accordance with the guidance of NUREG-0737, Item II.B.2, or can maintain occupational doses to plant operators within the requirements of GDC 19. Therefore, the staff cannot conclude that the plant shielding for WBN Unit 2 is acceptable. (Section 12.7.1) 59[B]  The staff's evaluation of the compatibility of the          Response provided in TVA ESF system materials with containment sprays                to NRC letter dated June 7, and core cooling water in the event of a LOCA is            2011.
incomplete pending resolution of GSI-191 for WBN Unit 2. (Section 6.1.1.4) 60[C]  TVA should amend the FSAR description of the                Response provided in TVA design and operation of the spent fuel pool                  to NRC letter dated June 7, cooling and cleanup system in FSAR Section 9.1.3            2011.
as proposed in its December 21, 2010, letter to the NRC. (Section 9.1.3) 61[D]  TVA should provide information to the NRC staff              Will result in a License to demonstrate that PAD 4.0 can conservatively              Condition.
calculate the fuel temperature and other impacted variables, such as stored energy, given the lack of a fuel thermal conductivity degradation model.
(Section 4.2.2.1) 62[E]  Confirm TVA's change to FSAR Section 10.4.9 to              Response provided in TVA reflect its intention to operate with each CST              to NRC letter dated June 7,


completed in WBN Unit 2 before fuel load.
Page 18 of 23 SSER                                                    NRC SSER Item                          Item                                  TVA              Status No.                        Description                                Status isolated from the other. (Section 10.4.9)          2011.
(Section 7.8.2)
63[F]  TVA should confirm to the NRC staff that testing    TVA to answer later.
For NRC Inspection /
prior to Unit 2 fuel load has demonstrated that two-way communications is impossible with the Eagle 21 communications interface. (Section 7.2.1.1) 64[G]  TVA stated that, "Post modification testing will be For NRC Inspection /
Review 76[S] The NRC staff will verify that the derivative time constant is set to zero in WBN Unit 2 before fuel
performed to verify that the design change          Review corrects the Eagle 21, Rack 2 RTD accuracy issue prior to WBN Unit 2 fuel load. This issue is open pending NRC review of the testing results.
65[H]  TVA should provide justification to the staff      Response provided in TVA regarding why different revisions of WCAP-          to NRC letter dated June 7, 13869 are referenced in WBN Unit 1 and Unit 2.      2011.
(Section 7.2.1.1) 66[I]  TVA should clarify FSAR Section 9.2.5 to add the    TVA to answer later.
capability of the UHS to bring the non accident unit to cold shutdown within 72 hours. (SRP Section 9.2.5) 67[J]  TVA should confirm, and the NRC staff should        For NRC Inspection /
verify, that the component cooling booster pumps    Review for Unit 2 are above PMF level. (Section 9.2.2) 68[K]  TVA should clarify to the NRC staff how the CSS    TVA to answer later.
complies with GDC 5. (Section 9.2.2) 69[L]   The WBN Unit 2 RCS vent system is acceptable,      For NRC Inspection /
pending verification that the RCS vent system is   Review installed. (Section 5.4.5) 70[M] TVA should provide the revised WBN Unit 2 PSI      TVA to answer later.
program ASME Class 1, 2, and 3 Supports "Summary Tables," to include numbers of components so that the NRC staff can verify that the numbers meet the reference ASME Code.


load.  (Section 7.8.3)
Page 19 of 23 SSER                                                NRC SSER Item                            Item                              TVA              Status No.                          Description                            Status (Section 3.2.3 of Appendix Z of this SSER) 71[N]  TVA should confirm to the staff the replacement    Response provided in TVA of the current Unit 2 clevis insert bolts to the    to NRC letter dated June 7, latest design, which uses an X-750 alloy with an    2011.
For NRC Inspection /
HTH process, rolled threads, and a larger radius on the undercut of the cap screw head. (Section 3.9.5) 72[O]  Based on its review, the staff asked TVA several    For NRC Inspection /
Review 77 It is unclear to the NRC staff which software V&V documents are applicable to the HRCAR monitors. TVA  
questions regarding the ICC instrumentation.        Review TVA responded to the staff questions by letter dated October 26, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML103020322). The NRC staff has not completed the review of the additional information provided by TVA. The staff will provide its evaluation after completion of that review. (Section 4.4.8) 73[P] The NRC staff will inspect to confirm that TVA      For NRC Inspection /
has completed the WBN Unit 2 EOPs prior to fuel    Review load. (Section 7.5.3) 74[Q] The NRC staff will verify installation of the      For NRC Inspection /
acoustic-monitoring system for the power-          Review operated relief valve (PORV) position indication in WBN Unit 2 before fuel load. (Section 7.8.1) 75[R]  The NRC staff will verify that the test procedures  For NRC Inspection /
and qualification testing for auxiliary feedwater  Review initiation and control and flow indication are completed in WBN Unit 2 before fuel load.
(Section 7.8.2) 76[S] The NRC staff will verify that the derivative time  For NRC Inspection /
constant is set to zero in WBN Unit 2 before fuel  Review load. (Section 7.8.3) 77   It is unclear to the NRC staff which software V&V documents are applicable to the HRCAR monitors. TVA


Page 20 of 23     SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status should clarify which software V&V documents are applicable, in order for the staff to complete its evaluation. (Section 7.5.2.3) 78 TVA intends to issue a revised calculation reflecting that the TID in the control room is less than 10 3 rads, which will be evaluated by the NRC staff. (Section 7.5.2.3) 79 TVA should perform a radiated susceptibility survey, after the installation of the hardware but prior to the RM-1000 being placed in service, to establish the need for exclusion distance for the HRCAR monitors while using handheld portable devices (e.g., walkie-talkie) in the control room, as documented in Attachment 23 to TVA's letter dated February 25, 2011, and item number 355 of TVA's letter dated April 15, 2011. (Section 7.5.2.3) 80 TVA should provide clarification to the staff on how TVA Standard Specification SS-E18-14.1 meets the guidance of RG 1.180, and should address any deviations from the guidance of the RG. (Section 7.5.2.3) 81 The extent to which TVA's supplier, General Atomics (GA), complies with EPRI TR-106439 and the methods that GA used for its commercial dedication process should be provided by TVA to the NRC staff for review. (Section 7.5.2.3)  82 The staff concluded that the information provided by TVA pertaining to the in-containment LPMS equipment qualification for vibration was incomplete. TVA should provide (item number 362 of ADAMS Accession No.
Page 20 of 23 SSER                                     NRC SSER Item                              Item                             TVA    Status No.                             Description                           Status should clarify which software V&V documents are applicable, in order for the staff to complete its evaluation.
ML111050009), documentation that demonstrates the LPMS in-containment equipment has been qualified to remain functional in its normal operating vibration environment, per RG 1.133, Revision 1. (Section 7.6.1) 83 TVA should confirm to the NRC staff the completion of the data storm test on the DCS. (Section 7.7.1.4) 84 TVA should provide additional information for the NRC staff to complete its review of post-LOCA long term cooling boric acid precipitation. (Section 15.3.1) 85 The 95/95 peak local oxidation was calculated to be 1.04 percent, while core-wide oxidation was calculated to be much less than 0.1 percent. TVA should provide to the  
(Section 7.5.2.3) 78   TVA intends to issue a revised calculation reflecting that the TID in the control room is less than 103 rads, which will be evaluated by the NRC staff. (Section 7.5.2.3) 79   TVA should perform a radiated susceptibility survey, after the installation of the hardware but prior to the RM-1000 being placed in service, to establish the need for exclusion distance for the HRCAR monitors while using handheld portable devices (e.g., walkie-talkie) in the control room, as documented in Attachment 23 to TVAs letter dated February 25, 2011, and item number 355 of TVAs letter dated April 15, 2011. (Section 7.5.2.3) 80   TVA should provide clarification to the staff on how TVA Standard Specification SS-E18-14.1 meets the guidance of RG 1.180, and should address any deviations from the guidance of the RG. (Section 7.5.2.3) 81   The extent to which TVAs supplier, General Atomics (GA), complies with EPRI TR-106439 and the methods that GA used for its commercial dedication process should be provided by TVA to the NRC staff for review. (Section 7.5.2.3) 82   The staff concluded that the information provided by TVA pertaining to the in-containment LPMS equipment qualification for vibration was incomplete. TVA should provide (item number 362 of ADAMS Accession No. ML111050009), documentation that demonstrates the LPMS in-containment equipment has been qualified to remain functional in its normal operating vibration environment, per RG 1.133, Revision 1. (Section 7.6.1) 83   TVA should confirm to the NRC staff the completion of the data storm test on the DCS. (Section 7.7.1.4) 84   TVA should provide additional information for the NRC staff to complete its review of post-LOCA long term cooling boric acid precipitation. (Section 15.3.1) 85   The 95/95 peak local oxidation was calculated to be 1.04 percent, while core-wide oxidation was calculated to be much less than 0.1 percent. TVA should provide to the


Page 21 of 23     SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status NRC staff the value of the decay heat multiplier used for this limiting large break, in order for the staff to complete its evaluation. (Section 15.3.1) 86 TVA should demonstrate to the staff, in the WCOBRA/TRAC analysis of the limiting break, that the core remains covered with a two-phase mixture and can be cooled for an indefinite period of time. (Section 15.3.1) 87 In order for the staff to complete its evaluation, TVA should provide (1) a time step sensitivity study for the limiting break displaying downcomer boiling, (2) a list of ten key parameter plots for the worst case downcomer boiling transien t, (3) values for the lateral k-factors used in the evaluation, and (4) the manner in which condensation was modeled in the downcomer. (Section 15.3.1) 88 It is also unclear to the staff that the entrainment correlation information has been incorporated into the EOP, to ensure that operators do not initiate hot and cold side injection during the period of time that entrainment could preclude injection into the hot legs. TVA should provide the EOP guidance/instructions for the operators to the staff for review. (Section 15.3.1) 89 TVA should demonstrate, quantitatively, the applicability of the generic analysis to WBN Unit 2, to demonstrate that the EOP instructions to the operators can effectively deal with the failure of a bottom mounted instrument tube in the lower head. (Section 15.3.1) 90 Verify that the ERCW pumps meet GDC 5 requirements for two unit operation. (Section 9.2.1) 91 TVA should update the FSAR with information describing how WBN Unit 2 meets GDC 5, assuming the worst case single failure and a LOOP, as provided in TVA's letter dated April 13, 2011. (Section 9.2.1) 92 The NRC staff should perform an inspection in accordance with NRC Temporary Instruction 2515/087, "Inspection of Licensee's Implementation of Multi-Plant Action A-17:
Page 21 of 23 SSER                                       NRC SSER Item                              Item                               TVA    Status No.                             Description                             Status NRC staff the value of the decay heat multiplier used for this limiting large break, in order for the staff to complete its evaluation. (Section 15.3.1) 86   TVA should demonstrate to the staff, in the WCOBRA/TRAC analysis of the limiting break, that the core remains covered with a two-phase mixture and can be cooled for an indefinite period of time. (Section 15.3.1) 87   In order for the staff to complete its evaluation, TVA should provide (1) a time step sensitivity study for the limiting break displaying downcomer boiling, (2) a list of ten key parameter plots for the worst case downcomer boiling transient, (3) values for the lateral k-factors used in the evaluation, and (4) the manner in which condensation was modeled in the downcomer. (Section 15.3.1) 88   It is also unclear to the staff that the entrainment correlation information has been incorporated into the EOP, to ensure that operators do not initiate hot and cold side injection during the period of time that entrainment could preclude injection into the hot legs. TVA should provide the EOP guidance/instructions for the operators to the staff for review. (Section 15.3.1) 89   TVA should demonstrate, quantitatively, the applicability of the generic analysis to WBN Unit 2, to demonstrate that the EOP instructions to the operators can effectively deal with the failure of a bottom mounted instrument tube in the lower head. (Section 15.3.1) 90   Verify that the ERCW pumps meet GDC 5 requirements for two unit operation. (Section 9.2.1) 91   TVA should update the FSAR with information describing how WBN Unit 2 meets GDC 5, assuming the worst case single failure and a LOOP, as provided in TVAs letter dated April 13, 2011. (Section 9.2.1) 92   The NRC staff should perform an inspection in accordance with NRC Temporary Instruction 2515/087, Inspection of Licensees Implementation of Multi-Plant Action A-17:
Instrumentation for Nuclear Power Plants to Assess Plant and Environs Conditions During and Following an Accident (Regulatory Guide 1.97).(Section 7.5.2.1.4) 93 TVA should confirm to the staff that testing of the Eagle 21  
Instrumentation for Nuclear Power Plants to Assess Plant and Environs Conditions During and Following an Accident (Regulatory Guide 1.97). (Section 7.5.2.1.4) 93   TVA should confirm to the staff that testing of the Eagle 21


Page 22 of 23     SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status system has sufficiently demonstrated that two-way communication to the ICS is precluded with the described configurations. (Section 7.9.3.2) 94 TVA should provide to the staff either information that demonstrates that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS meets the applicable requirements in IEEE Std. 603-1991, or justification for why the Common Q PAMS should not meet those requirements. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 95 TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1, "Watts Bar Nuclear Plant NRC Regulatory Guide Conformance," to reference IEEE Std. 603-1991 for the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 96 TVA should (1) update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to include RG 1.100, Revision 3, for the Common Q PAMS, or (2) demonstrate that the Common Q PAMS is in conformance with RG 1.100, Revision 1, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 97 TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS is in conformance with RG 1.153, Revision 1, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 98 TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS is in conformance with RG 1.152, Revision 2, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 99 TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to reference IEEE 7-4.3.2-2003 as being applicable to the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 100 TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to reference RG 1.168, Revision 1; IEEE 1012-1998; and IEEE 1020-1997 as being applicable to the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS.
Page 22 of 23 SSER                                    NRC SSER Item                             Item                            TVA    Status No.                           Description                           Status system has sufficiently demonstrated that two-way communication to the ICS is precluded with the described configurations. (Section 7.9.3.2) 94   TVA should provide to the staff either information that demonstrates that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS meets the applicable requirements in IEEE Std. 603-1991, or justification for why the Common Q PAMS should not meet those requirements. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 95   TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant NRC Regulatory Guide Conformance, to reference IEEE Std. 603-1991 for the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 96   TVA should (1) update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to include RG 1.100, Revision 3, for the Common Q PAMS, or (2) demonstrate that the Common Q PAMS is in conformance with RG 1.100, Revision 1, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 97   TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS is in conformance with RG 1.153, Revision 1, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 98   TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS is in conformance with RG 1.152, Revision 2, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 99   TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to reference IEEE 7-4.3.2-2003 as being applicable to the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 100   TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to reference RG 1.168, Revision 1; IEEE 1012-1998; and IEEE 1020-1997 as being applicable to the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS.
(Section 7.5.2.2.3) 101 TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS application software is in conformance with RG 1.168, Revision 1, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 102 TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to reference RG 1.209 and IEEE Std. 323-2003 as being applicable to the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 103 TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS conforms to RG 1.209 and IEEE Std. 323-2003, or  
(Section 7.5.2.2.3) 101   TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS application software is in conformance with RG 1.168, Revision 1, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 102   TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to reference RG 1.209 and IEEE Std. 323-2003 as being applicable to the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 103   TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS conforms to RG 1.209 and IEEE Std. 323-2003, or


Page 23 of 23     SSER Item No. SSER Item Description TVA Status NRC Status provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3)104 The NRC staff will review the WEC self assessment to verify that it the WBN Unit 2 PAMS is compliant to the V&V requirements in the SPM or that deviations from the requirements are adequately justified. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.2) 105 TVA should produce an acceptable description of how the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS SysRS and SRS implement the design basis requirements of IEEE Std. 603-1991 Clause 4. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.3.1) 106 TVA should produce a final WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS SRS that is independently reviewed. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.3.1) 107 TVA should provide to the NRC staff documentation to confirm that the final WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS SDDs that are independently reviewed. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.3.2) 108 TVA should demonstrate to the NRC staff that there are no synergistic effects between temperature and humidity for the Common Q PAMS equipment. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.5.2) 109 TVA should demonstrate to the NRC staff acceptable data storm testing of the Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.7.1.8) 110 TVA should provide information to the NRC staff describing how the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS design supports periodic testing of the RVLIS function. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.9.2.6) 111 TVA should provide the technical specifications for the Common Q PAMS to the NRC staff for review. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.11)}}
Page 23 of 23 SSER                                    NRC SSER Item                             Item                              TVA    Status No.                           Description                           Status provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 104   The NRC staff will review the WEC self assessment to verify that it the WBN Unit 2 PAMS is compliant to the V&V requirements in the SPM or that deviations from the requirements are adequately justified. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.2) 105   TVA should produce an acceptable description of how the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS SysRS and SRS implement the design basis requirements of IEEE Std. 603-1991 Clause 4. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.3.1) 106   TVA should produce a final WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS SRS that is independently reviewed. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.3.1) 107   TVA should provide to the NRC staff documentation to confirm that the final WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS SDDs that are independently reviewed. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.3.2) 108   TVA should demonstrate to the NRC staff that there are no synergistic effects between temperature and humidity for the Common Q PAMS equipment. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.5.2) 109   TVA should demonstrate to the NRC staff acceptable data storm testing of the Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.7.1.8) 110 TVA should provide information to the NRC staff describing how the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS design supports periodic testing of the RVLIS function. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.9.2.6) 111   TVA should provide the technical specifications for the Common Q PAMS to the NRC staff for review. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.11)}}

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Page 1 of 23 NRC PM Open Items List 6/20/11 (423) 751-6338 ID 657601 No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person

1. Cyber Security Plan/Controls and Plan for NRC Inspection in 2011 Heinrich/Snyder Implementation Common (Bryan)

Systems Provide detail for systems (unit specific and common) 6/8/11A which will be complete and which will not be complete for Unit 2 fuel load.

Identify Required Exemptions 6/8/11A Provide forecast for Inspection Readiness 6/8/11A NRC TI issued TBD NRC Table Top/Pilot Oct 2011 Procedures complete 9/30/11 Inspection Dec 2011

Page 2 of 23 No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person

2. Instrumentation RAI List (Knuettel) Ongoing RAI Responses Eng/Hilmes (Smith) 6/22/11 Provide response to Q377 and Q375, item 9
3. Resolve Licensing Basis Preservation 6/17/11A TVA to provide QA audit results. Audit is complete. Eng/Freeman Self Assessment PERs (Crouch) Will docket the audit. (Smith)
4. Status of GSI 199 Eastern Seismicity Fall 2011 No action pending upcoming Generic Letter TVA/NRR (Crouch)
5. Complete Implementation (Hemmer) Diesel Diesel is onsite, need support equipment Hemmer 8/1/11 (Smith)

Pump Additional clarification to phase I actions will be Relocation needed. Fleet wide issue.

10/1/11 Procedures Issued 6/30/11 Inspection -

November 2011 Phase I commitments 8/1/11

6. Provide feedback on the status of NRC SSER 23 NRC to provide status of review in SSER 23 NRR review of Integrated Safeguards Test submittal

Page 3 of 23 No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person

7. Document Control Issues for two letters 6/15/11 7/15, 10/5, 10/21 and 10/29 letters. NRC to reprint Licensing/Boyd 7/15 letter and provide to NRC Document control.

TVA/Bechtel to provide non-proprietary version of documents that can be released to the public. TVA to provide revised letter that says non-prop once prop documents removed. NRC action to contact Kenny Nguyen, NRC Document Control regarding A102.

Additional copy of A102 provided to NRC on 6/7/11.

8. Chapter 15.5 RAIs TBD Additional question regarding meteorology data from Wastrack 2008-2009. Calc revisions required. TVA formulating (Bryan) plan/schedule. Small increases in doses expected except control room which will decrease. NRC is targeting SSER 24 (early August) to contain this updated information. NRC to perform confirmatory runs in parallel. Will provide data by 6/27/11.
9. Fire Protection Report Questions TBD Justifications - date will be determined by 6/17/11. ENG/Hilmes regarding OMA (Crouch) 6/21/11 Set 5 RAIs TBD Clarification to 5/26/11 ltr Qs VII-2, VIII-13,14 and 6/7/11 ltr Qs II-43, VIII telecom week of 6/13/11 6/30/11 Technical Meeting - pipe corrosion TBD Group 6 RAIs to come shortly.
10. IST Tech Spec Change 6/17/11 Schedule by 6/17/11. TVA Corporate Pre-submittal meeting being arranged. Licensing (Shea)
11. Tech Spec Revisions from latest T/S 6/20/11 Submittal to address NRC review comments Licensing/Elton markup and NRC Review comments (Bryan)

TBD CSST A & B June, 2011 I-131 DEI June, 2011 Diesel Generator Frequency

Page 4 of 23 No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person

12. ASME III to XI transition Need NRC When does ISI program begin with partial plant N-3? Eng/Helms Letter Are repairs/mods after N-5 controlled under Section III (Crouch) or Section XI? The timing for the NIS-2 in the letter does not comply with the ASME Code . The NIS-2 must be before commercial operation.

Review Code Cases 801/802 vs TVA letter for conflicts. Review complete - no impact.

13. Chapter 11/FSEIS RAIs 6/20/11 NRC Computer Code Input Request Chem/Woods (Bryan) 7/29/11 Cost Benefit Analyses - need to improve date complete NRC to provide additional RAIs
14. Letter to notify NRC when Vital Area 11/1/11 Security Plan Update - Boundary to be restored by Lic/Crouch Boundary returned to original location 9/30/11
15. Part 70 License EA - 6/13/11A NRC to issue Part 70 license. Fuel receipt is 6/20/11. Milano FL - 6/15/11
16. ACRS Topics 7/12/11 Improvements, Inspection status, Refurb status, Construction Status, Japan, IST Re-Presentation, Cyber Security, Ch 7 digital upgrades. Agenda has been finalized.
17. SAMDA RAIs 6/17/11A 5 questions regarding 2nd submittal
18. SSER 22/23 Open Items Response 7/15/11 7/15 is the target date for the next SSER update. The expanded HH list and its status is provided at the end of this letter.
19. Chapter 12 RAI on Instrument Channel 6/24/11 ENG/Hilmes Operability Tests
20. Transient Analysis issues 6/28-30/11 & TVA/WEC confirming availability of personnel. Final ENG/Koontz 7/1/11 until audit plan to come. WEC/Morgan Additional Follow up Audit noon, if necessary 6/13/11A NRC to provide audit questions
21. FSAR A105 7/29/11 Lic/Stockton

Page 5 of 23 No. Description Status Additional Comments Resp Org/Person

22. IEB 88-02 SG Tube Cracking 6/13-17/11 What are the SG inspection plans in light of the Corp SG/

NRC to setup experience with a French reactor exhibiting SG tube Webber telecon cracking early? Is TVA planning to change the ISI/Tinley inspection plan due to this operating experience?

23. Develop list of planned License 9/1/11 Review Unit 1 SER for exemptions. NRR/TVA Conditions, Exemptions and Relief (Bryan)

Requests (Crouch)

24. Submit final REP prior to fuel load 10/1/11 Submit Final REP and EPIPs 180 days prior to OL. EP/

(Spink) Detchemendy (Bryan)

25. Issue two Unit Offsite Dose Calculation 9/1/11 Chemistry/

Manual (Beach) Review TS Chapter 5 Woods programs also (Bryan)

26. Copy of Site Plan for NSIR TBD No action until inspection scheduled. Fire Ops/Sterchi NRC to determine level of detail is needed.
27. Issue Unit 2 Completion Letter (Crouch) 3/1/12 Licensing
28. Combined U1/U2 FSAR (Stockton) 3/1/12 Licensing
29. Submit final as-constructed FSAR 10/1/11 Licensing/

figures Stockton

30. Verify Tech Spec Setpoints match calcs 8/1/11 Eng/Hilmes (Bryan)
31. Letter to terminate Part 30/40 License 4/1/12 Licensing after receipt of Part 50 License (Crouch)
32. B 2011-01 60 day response Licensing (Gordon)
33. TMI action items Review list Licensing (Gordon)

Page 6 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status

1. Review evaluations and corrective actions For NRC Inspection /

associated with a power assisted cable pull. Review (NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession No. ML092151155)

2. Conduct appropriate inspection activities to For NRC Inspection /

verify cable lengths used in calculations and Review analysis match as-installed configuration.

(NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession No. ML092151155)

3. Confirm TVA submitted update to FSAR Response provided in TVA section 8.3.1.4.1. (NRC safety evaluation to NRC letter dated April 6, dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession 2011.

No. ML092151155)

4. Conduct appropriate inspection activities to Closed by IR 2010604 verify that TVAs maximum SWBP criteria for signal level and coaxial cables do not exceed the cable manufacturers maximum SWBP criteria. (NRC safety evaluation dated August 31, 2009, ADAMS Accession No. ML092151155)
5. Verify timely submittal of pre-startup core Response provided in TVA map and perform technical review. (TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS 2011.

Accession No. ML072570676)

6. Verify implementation of TSTF-449. (TVA Response provided in TVA letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS to NRC letter dated April 6, Accession No. ML072570676) 2011.
7. Verify commitment completion and review For NRC Inspection /

electrical design calculations. (TVA letter Review dated October 9, 1990, ADAMS Accession No. ML073551056)

8. Verify rod control system operability during Response provided in TVA

Page 7 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status power ascension. TVA should provide a pre- to NRC letter dated April 6, startup map to the NRC staff indicating the 2011.

rodded fuel assemblies and a projected end of cycle burnup of each rodded assembly for the initial fuel cycle 6-months prior to fuel load. (NRC safety evaluation dated May 3, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101200035)

9. Confirm that education and experience of For NRC Inspection /

management and principal supervisory Review positions down through the shift supervisory level conform to Regulatory Guide 1.8.

(Section 13.1.3)

10. Confirm that TVA has an adequate number TVA to answer later.

of licensed and non-licensed operators in the training pipeline to support the preoperational test program, fuel loading, and dual unit operation. (Section 13.1.3)

11. The plant administrative procedures should For NRC Inspection /

clearly state that, when the Assistant Shift Review Engineer assumes his duties as Fire Brigade Leader, his control room duties are temporarily assumed by the Shift Supervisor (Shift Engineer), or by another SRO, if one is available. The plant administrative procedures should clearly describe this transfer of control room duties. (Section 13.1.3)

12. TVAs implementation of NGDC PP-20 and For NRC Inspection /

EDCR Appendix J is subject to future NRC Review audit and inspection. (Section 25.9)

13. TVA is expected to submit an IST program TVA to answer later.

and specific relief requests for WBN Unit 2

Page 8 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status nine months before the projected date of OL issuance. (Section 3.9.6)

14. TVA stated that the Unit 2 PTLR is included Response provided in TVA in the Unit 2 System Description for the to NRC letter dated April 6, Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001), 2011.

which will be revised to reflect required revisions to the PTLR by September 17, 2010. (Section 5.3.1)

15. TVA should confirm to the NRC staff the Response provided in TVA completion of Primary Stress Corrosion to NRC letter dated April 6, Cracking (PWSCC) mitigation activities on 2011.

the Alloy 600 dissimilar metal butt welds (DMBWs) in the primary loop piping. (Section 3.6.3)

16. Based on the uniqueness of EQ, the NRC For NRC Inspection /

staff must perform a detailed inspection and Review evaluation prior to fuel load to determine how the WBN Unit 2 EQ program complies with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.49. (Section 3.11.2)

17. The NRC staff should verify the accuracy of For NRC Inspection /

the WBN Unit 2 EQ list prior to fuel load. Review (Section 3.11.2.1)

18. Based on the extensive layup period of Response provided in TVA equipment within WBN Unit 2, the NRC staff to NRC letter dated April 6, must review, prior to fuel load, the 2011.

assumptions used by TVA to re-establish a baseline for the qualified life of equipment.

The purpose of the staffs review is to ensure that TVA has addressed the effects of environmental conditions on equipment during the layup period. (Section 3.11.2.2)

Page 9 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status

19. The NRC staff should complete its review of For NRC Inspection /

TVAs EQ Program procedures for WBN Unit Review 2 prior to fuel load. (Section 3.11.2.2.1)

20. Resolve whether or not routine maintenance Response provided in TVA activities should result in increasing the EQ to NRC letter dated April 6, of the 6.9 kV motors to Category I status in 2011.

accordance with 10 CFR 50.49. (Section 3.11.2.2.1).

21. The NRC staff should confirm that the For NRC Inspection /

Electrical Penetration Assemblies (EPAs) are Review installed in the tested configuration, and that the feedthrough module is manufactured by the same company and is consistent with the EQ test report for the EPA. (Section 3.11.2.2.1)

22. TVA must clarify its use of the term Response provided in TVA equivalent (e.g., identical, similar) regarding to NRC letter dated April 6, the replacement terminal blocks to the NRC 2011.

staff. If the blocks are similar, then a similarity analysis should be completed and presented to the NRC for review. (Section 3.11.2.2.1)

23. Resolve whether or not TVAs reasoning for Response provided in TVA not upgrading the MSIV solenoid valves to to NRC letter dated April 6, Category I is a sound reason to the contrary, 2011.

as specified in 10 CFR 50.49(l). (Section 3.11.2.2.1)

24. The NRC staff requires supporting Response provided in TVA documentation from TVA to justify its to NRC letter dated April 6, establishment of a mild environment 2011.

threshold for total integrated dose of less than 1x103 rads for electronic components

Page 10 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status such as semiconductors or electronic components containing organic material.

(Section 3.11.2.2.1)

25. Prior to the issuance of an operating license, TVA to answer later.

TVA is required to provide satisfactory documentation that it has obtained the maximum secondary liability insurance coverage pursuant to 10 CFR 140.11(a)(4),

and not less than the amount required by 10 CFR 50.54(w) with respect to property insurance, and the NRC staff has reviewed and approved the documentation. (Section 22.3)

26. For the scenario with an accident in one unit Response provided in TVA and concurrent shutdown of the second unit to NRC letter dated April 6, without offsite power, TVA stated that Unit 2 2011.

pre-operational testing will validate the diesel response to sequencing of loads on the Unit 2 emergency diesel generators (EDGs). The NRC staff will evaluate the status of this issue and will update the status of the EDG load response in a future SSER. (Section 8.1)

27. TVA should provide a summary of margin Response provided in TVA studies based on scenarios described in to NRC letter dated April 6, Section 8.1 for CSSTs A, B, C, and D. 2011.

(Section 8.2.2)

28. TVA should provide to the NRC staff a Response provided in TVA detailed discussion showing that the load tap to NRC letter dated April 6, changer is able to maintain the 6.9 kV bus 2011.

voltage control band given the normal and post-contingency transmission operating

Page 11 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status voltage band, bounding voltage drop on the grid, and plant conditions. (Section 8.2.2)

29. TVA should provide the transmission system Response provided in TVA specifics (grid stability analyses) to the NRC to NRC letter dated June 7, staff. In order to verify compliance with GDC 2011.

17, the results of the grid stability analyses must indicate that loss of the largest electric supply to the grid, loss of the largest load from the grid, loss of the most critical transmission line, or loss of both units themselves, will not cause grid instability.

(Section 8.2.2)

30. TVA should confirm that all other safety- TVA to answer later.

related equipment (in addition to the Class 1E motors) will have adequate starting and running voltage at the most limiting safety related components (such as motor operated valves, contactors, solenoid valves or relays) at the degraded voltage relay setpoint dropout setting. TVA should also confirm that the final Technical Specifications are properly derived from these analytical values for the degraded voltage settings. (Section 8.3.1.2)

31. TVA should evaluate the re-sequencing of Response provided in TVA loads, with time delays involved, in the to NRC letter dated April 6, scenario of a LOCA followed by a delayed 2011.

LOOP, and ensure that all loads will be sequenced within the time assumed in the accident analysis. (Section 8.3.1.11)

32. TVA should provide to the NRC staff the TVA to answer later.

details of the administrative limits of EDG

Page 12 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status voltage and speed range, and the basis for its conclusion that the impact is negligible, and describe how it accounts for the administrative limits in the Technical Specification surveillance requirements for EDG voltage and frequency. (Section 8.3.1.14)

33. TVA stated in Attachment 9 of its letter dated Response provided in TVA July 31, 2010, that certain design change to NRC letter dated April 6, notices (DCNs) are required or anticipated 2011.

for completion of WBN Unit 2, and that these DCNs were unverified assumptions used in its analysis of the 125 V dc vital battery system. Verification of completion of these DCNs to the NRC staff is necessary prior to issuance of the operating license. (Section 8.3.2.3)

34. TVA stated that the method of compliance Response provided in TVA with Phase I guidelines would be to NRC letter dated April 6, substantially similar to the current Unit 1 2011.

program and that a new Section 3.12 will be added to the Unit 2 FSAR that will be materially equivalent to Section 3.12 of the current Unit 1 FSAR. (Section 9.1.4)

35. TVA should provide information to the NRC Response provided in TVA staff that the CCS will produce feedwater to NRC letter dated June 7, purity in accordance with BTP MTEB 5-3 or, 2011.

alternatively, provide justification for producing feedwater purity to another acceptable standard. (Section 10.4.6)

36. TVA should provide information to the NRC Response provided in TVA staff to enable verification that the SGBS to NRC letter dated April 6,

Page 13 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status meets the requirements and guidance 2011.

specified in the SER or provide justification that the SGBS meets other standards that demonstrate conformance to GDC 1 and GDC 14. (Section 10.4.8)

37. The NRC staff will review the combined WBN TVA to answer later.

Unit 1 and 2 Appendix C prior to issuance of the Unit 2 OL to confirm (1) that the proposed Unit 2 changes were incorporated into Appendix C, and (2) that changes made to Appendix C for Unit 1 since Revision 92 and the changes made to the NP-REP since Revision 92 do not affect the bases of the staffs findings in this SER supplement.

(Section 13.3.2)

38. The NRC staff will confirm the availability and For NRC Inspection /

operability of the ERDS for Unit 2 prior to Review issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.6)

39. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of For NRC Inspection /

the communications capability to support Review dual unit operations prior to issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.6)

40. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of For NRC Inspection /

the emergency facilities and equipment to Review support dual unit operations prior to issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.8)

41. TVA committed to (1) update plant data For NRC Inspection /

displays as necessary to include Unit 2, and Review (2) to update dose assessment models to provide capabilities for assessing releases from both WBN units. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of these items prior to

Page 14 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.9)

42. The NRC staff will confirm the adequacy of For NRC Inspection /

the accident assessment capabilities to Review support dual unit operations prior to issuance of the Unit 2 OL. (Section 13.3.2.9)

43.Section V of Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50 TVA to answer later.

requires TVA to submit its detailed implementing procedures for its emergency plan no less than 180 days before the scheduled issuance of an operating license.

Completion of this requirement will be confirmed by the NRC staff prior to the issuance of an operating license. (Section 13.3.2.18)

44. TVA should provide additional information to Response provided in TVA clarify how the initial and irradiated RTNDT to NRC letter dated April 6, was determined. (Section 5.3.1) 2011.
45. TVA stated in its response to RAI 5.3.2-2, Response provided in TVA dated July 31, 2010, that the PTLR would be to NRC letter dated April 6, revised to incorporate the COMS arming 2011.

temperature. (Section 5.3.2)

46. The LTOP lift settings were not included in Response provided in TVA the PTLR, but were provided in TVAs to NRC letter dated April 6, response to RAI 5.3.2-2 in its letter dated 2011.

July 31, 2010. TVA stated in its RAI response that the PTLR would be revised to incorporate the LTOP lift settings into the PTLR. (Section 5.3.2)

47. The NRC staff noted that TVAs changes to Response provided in TVA Section 6.2.6 in FSAR Amendment 97, to NRC letter dated June 7, regarding the implementation of Option B of 2011.

Appendix J, were incomplete, because

Page 15 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status several statements remained regarding performing water-sealed valve leakage tests as specified in 10 CFR [Part] 50, Appendix J. With the adoption of Option B, the specified testing requirements are no longer applicable; Option A to Appendix J retains these requirements. The NRC discussed this discrepancy with TVA in a telephone conference on September 28, 2010. TVA stated that it would remove the inaccurate reference to Appendix J for specific water testing requirements in a future FSAR amendment. (Section 6.2.6)

48. The NRC staff should verify that its Response provided in TVA conclusions in the review of FSAR Section to NRC letter dated June 7, 15.4.1 do not affect the conclusions of the 2011.

staff regarding the acceptability of Section 6.5.3. (Section 6.5.3)

49. The NRC staff was unable to determine how For NRC Inspection /

TVA linked the training qualification Review requirements of ANSI N45.2-1971 to TVA Procedure TI-119. Therefore, the implementation of training and qualification for inspectors will be the subject of future NRC staff inspections. (NRC letter dated July 2, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101720050)

50. TVA stated that about 5 percent of the For NRC Inspection /

anchor bolts for safety-related pipe supports Review do not have quality control documentation, because the pull tests have not yet been performed. Since the documentation is still

Page 16 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status under development, the NRC staff will conduct inspections to follow-up on the adequate implementation of this construction refurbishment program requirement. (NRC letter dated July 2, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101720050)

51. The implementation of TVA Procedure TI- For NRC Inspection /

119 will be the subject of NRC follow-up Review inspection to determine if the construction refurbishment program requirements are being adequately implemented. (NRC letter dated July 2, 2010, ADAMS Accession No. ML101720050) 52[A] TVA should provide an update to the FSAR Response provided in TVA replacing Table 12.2-3 with the expected source to NRC letter dated June 7, strength values of the freshly irradiated IITAs. 2011.

(Section 12.3) 53 TVA should provide an update to the FSAR reflecting the information provided in its letter dated October 4, 2010, regarding the WBN radiation protection design features, including controlled access areas, decontamination areas, and onsite laboratories and counting rooms. (Section 12.4) 54 TVA should provide adequate technical justification to the staff to relax the frequency of the radiation monitor channel quarterly operability tests. TVA should provide sufficient information to the staff to determine that the portable airborne radiation monitors comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 20.1501. TVA should provide sufficient information to the staff to determine that the licensing or TVA program requirements for the calibration and operability testing of area radiation monitors are sufficient to meet the regulatory requirements of 10 CFR 20.1501.

(Section 12.4) 55 TVA should provide sufficient information to the staff to demonstrate that the two area radiation monitors for the Spent Fuel Pit comply with the requirements of 10 CFR

Page 17 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status 70.24 and 10 CFR 50.68 for radiation monitoring in areas where fuel is handled or stored. (Section 12.4) 56 TVA should update the FSAR to reflect the information regarding the dose assessment program provided in its letter the the NRC dated June 3, 2010. (Section 12.5) 57 TVA should update the FSAR to reflect the qualification standards of the RPM as provided in its letter to the NRC dated October 4, 2010. (Section 12.6) 58 The staff has insufficient information to conclude that TVA has taken appropriate actions to reduce radiation levels and increase the capability of operators to control and mitigate the consequences of an accident at WBN Unit 2, in accordance with the guidance of NUREG-0737, Item II.B.2, or can maintain occupational doses to plant operators within the requirements of GDC 19. Therefore, the staff cannot conclude that the plant shielding for WBN Unit 2 is acceptable. (Section 12.7.1) 59[B] The staff's evaluation of the compatibility of the Response provided in TVA ESF system materials with containment sprays to NRC letter dated June 7, and core cooling water in the event of a LOCA is 2011.

incomplete pending resolution of GSI-191 for WBN Unit 2. (Section 6.1.1.4) 60[C] TVA should amend the FSAR description of the Response provided in TVA design and operation of the spent fuel pool to NRC letter dated June 7, cooling and cleanup system in FSAR Section 9.1.3 2011.

as proposed in its December 21, 2010, letter to the NRC. (Section 9.1.3) 61[D] TVA should provide information to the NRC staff Will result in a License to demonstrate that PAD 4.0 can conservatively Condition.

calculate the fuel temperature and other impacted variables, such as stored energy, given the lack of a fuel thermal conductivity degradation model.

(Section 4.2.2.1) 62[E] Confirm TVA's change to FSAR Section 10.4.9 to Response provided in TVA reflect its intention to operate with each CST to NRC letter dated June 7,

Page 18 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status isolated from the other. (Section 10.4.9) 2011.

63[F] TVA should confirm to the NRC staff that testing TVA to answer later.

prior to Unit 2 fuel load has demonstrated that two-way communications is impossible with the Eagle 21 communications interface. (Section 7.2.1.1) 64[G] TVA stated that, "Post modification testing will be For NRC Inspection /

performed to verify that the design change Review corrects the Eagle 21, Rack 2 RTD accuracy issue prior to WBN Unit 2 fuel load. This issue is open pending NRC review of the testing results.

65[H] TVA should provide justification to the staff Response provided in TVA regarding why different revisions of WCAP- to NRC letter dated June 7, 13869 are referenced in WBN Unit 1 and Unit 2. 2011.

(Section 7.2.1.1) 66[I] TVA should clarify FSAR Section 9.2.5 to add the TVA to answer later.

capability of the UHS to bring the non accident unit to cold shutdown within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />. (SRP Section 9.2.5) 67[J] TVA should confirm, and the NRC staff should For NRC Inspection /

verify, that the component cooling booster pumps Review for Unit 2 are above PMF level. (Section 9.2.2) 68[K] TVA should clarify to the NRC staff how the CSS TVA to answer later.

complies with GDC 5. (Section 9.2.2) 69[L] The WBN Unit 2 RCS vent system is acceptable, For NRC Inspection /

pending verification that the RCS vent system is Review installed. (Section 5.4.5) 70[M] TVA should provide the revised WBN Unit 2 PSI TVA to answer later.

program ASME Class 1, 2, and 3 Supports "Summary Tables," to include numbers of components so that the NRC staff can verify that the numbers meet the reference ASME Code.

Page 19 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status (Section 3.2.3 of Appendix Z of this SSER) 71[N] TVA should confirm to the staff the replacement Response provided in TVA of the current Unit 2 clevis insert bolts to the to NRC letter dated June 7, latest design, which uses an X-750 alloy with an 2011.

HTH process, rolled threads, and a larger radius on the undercut of the cap screw head. (Section 3.9.5) 72[O] Based on its review, the staff asked TVA several For NRC Inspection /

questions regarding the ICC instrumentation. Review TVA responded to the staff questions by letter dated October 26, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML103020322). The NRC staff has not completed the review of the additional information provided by TVA. The staff will provide its evaluation after completion of that review. (Section 4.4.8) 73[P] The NRC staff will inspect to confirm that TVA For NRC Inspection /

has completed the WBN Unit 2 EOPs prior to fuel Review load. (Section 7.5.3) 74[Q] The NRC staff will verify installation of the For NRC Inspection /

acoustic-monitoring system for the power- Review operated relief valve (PORV) position indication in WBN Unit 2 before fuel load. (Section 7.8.1) 75[R] The NRC staff will verify that the test procedures For NRC Inspection /

and qualification testing for auxiliary feedwater Review initiation and control and flow indication are completed in WBN Unit 2 before fuel load.

(Section 7.8.2) 76[S] The NRC staff will verify that the derivative time For NRC Inspection /

constant is set to zero in WBN Unit 2 before fuel Review load. (Section 7.8.3) 77 It is unclear to the NRC staff which software V&V documents are applicable to the HRCAR monitors. TVA

Page 20 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status should clarify which software V&V documents are applicable, in order for the staff to complete its evaluation.

(Section 7.5.2.3) 78 TVA intends to issue a revised calculation reflecting that the TID in the control room is less than 103 rads, which will be evaluated by the NRC staff. (Section 7.5.2.3) 79 TVA should perform a radiated susceptibility survey, after the installation of the hardware but prior to the RM-1000 being placed in service, to establish the need for exclusion distance for the HRCAR monitors while using handheld portable devices (e.g., walkie-talkie) in the control room, as documented in Attachment 23 to TVAs letter dated February 25, 2011, and item number 355 of TVAs letter dated April 15, 2011. (Section 7.5.2.3) 80 TVA should provide clarification to the staff on how TVA Standard Specification SS-E18-14.1 meets the guidance of RG 1.180, and should address any deviations from the guidance of the RG. (Section 7.5.2.3) 81 The extent to which TVAs supplier, General Atomics (GA), complies with EPRI TR-106439 and the methods that GA used for its commercial dedication process should be provided by TVA to the NRC staff for review. (Section 7.5.2.3) 82 The staff concluded that the information provided by TVA pertaining to the in-containment LPMS equipment qualification for vibration was incomplete. TVA should provide (item number 362 of ADAMS Accession No. ML111050009), documentation that demonstrates the LPMS in-containment equipment has been qualified to remain functional in its normal operating vibration environment, per RG 1.133, Revision 1. (Section 7.6.1) 83 TVA should confirm to the NRC staff the completion of the data storm test on the DCS. (Section 7.7.1.4) 84 TVA should provide additional information for the NRC staff to complete its review of post-LOCA long term cooling boric acid precipitation. (Section 15.3.1) 85 The 95/95 peak local oxidation was calculated to be 1.04 percent, while core-wide oxidation was calculated to be much less than 0.1 percent. TVA should provide to the

Page 21 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status NRC staff the value of the decay heat multiplier used for this limiting large break, in order for the staff to complete its evaluation. (Section 15.3.1) 86 TVA should demonstrate to the staff, in the WCOBRA/TRAC analysis of the limiting break, that the core remains covered with a two-phase mixture and can be cooled for an indefinite period of time. (Section 15.3.1) 87 In order for the staff to complete its evaluation, TVA should provide (1) a time step sensitivity study for the limiting break displaying downcomer boiling, (2) a list of ten key parameter plots for the worst case downcomer boiling transient, (3) values for the lateral k-factors used in the evaluation, and (4) the manner in which condensation was modeled in the downcomer. (Section 15.3.1) 88 It is also unclear to the staff that the entrainment correlation information has been incorporated into the EOP, to ensure that operators do not initiate hot and cold side injection during the period of time that entrainment could preclude injection into the hot legs. TVA should provide the EOP guidance/instructions for the operators to the staff for review. (Section 15.3.1) 89 TVA should demonstrate, quantitatively, the applicability of the generic analysis to WBN Unit 2, to demonstrate that the EOP instructions to the operators can effectively deal with the failure of a bottom mounted instrument tube in the lower head. (Section 15.3.1) 90 Verify that the ERCW pumps meet GDC 5 requirements for two unit operation. (Section 9.2.1) 91 TVA should update the FSAR with information describing how WBN Unit 2 meets GDC 5, assuming the worst case single failure and a LOOP, as provided in TVAs letter dated April 13, 2011. (Section 9.2.1) 92 The NRC staff should perform an inspection in accordance with NRC Temporary Instruction 2515/087, Inspection of Licensees Implementation of Multi-Plant Action A-17:

Instrumentation for Nuclear Power Plants to Assess Plant and Environs Conditions During and Following an Accident (Regulatory Guide 1.97). (Section 7.5.2.1.4) 93 TVA should confirm to the staff that testing of the Eagle 21

Page 22 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status system has sufficiently demonstrated that two-way communication to the ICS is precluded with the described configurations. (Section 7.9.3.2) 94 TVA should provide to the staff either information that demonstrates that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS meets the applicable requirements in IEEE Std. 603-1991, or justification for why the Common Q PAMS should not meet those requirements. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 95 TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant NRC Regulatory Guide Conformance, to reference IEEE Std. 603-1991 for the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 96 TVA should (1) update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to include RG 1.100, Revision 3, for the Common Q PAMS, or (2) demonstrate that the Common Q PAMS is in conformance with RG 1.100, Revision 1, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 97 TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS is in conformance with RG 1.153, Revision 1, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 98 TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS is in conformance with RG 1.152, Revision 2, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 99 TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to reference IEEE 7-4.3.2-2003 as being applicable to the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 100 TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to reference RG 1.168, Revision 1; IEEE 1012-1998; and IEEE 1020-1997 as being applicable to the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS.

(Section 7.5.2.2.3) 101 TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS application software is in conformance with RG 1.168, Revision 1, or provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 102 TVA should update FSAR Table 7.1-1 to reference RG 1.209 and IEEE Std. 323-2003 as being applicable to the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 103 TVA should demonstrate that the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS conforms to RG 1.209 and IEEE Std. 323-2003, or

Page 23 of 23 SSER NRC SSER Item Item TVA Status No. Description Status provide justification for not conforming. (Section 7.5.2.2.3) 104 The NRC staff will review the WEC self assessment to verify that it the WBN Unit 2 PAMS is compliant to the V&V requirements in the SPM or that deviations from the requirements are adequately justified. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.2) 105 TVA should produce an acceptable description of how the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS SysRS and SRS implement the design basis requirements of IEEE Std. 603-1991 Clause 4. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.3.1) 106 TVA should produce a final WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS SRS that is independently reviewed. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.3.1) 107 TVA should provide to the NRC staff documentation to confirm that the final WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS SDDs that are independently reviewed. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.4.3.2) 108 TVA should demonstrate to the NRC staff that there are no synergistic effects between temperature and humidity for the Common Q PAMS equipment. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.5.2) 109 TVA should demonstrate to the NRC staff acceptable data storm testing of the Common Q PAMS. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.7.1.8) 110 TVA should provide information to the NRC staff describing how the WBN Unit 2 Common Q PAMS design supports periodic testing of the RVLIS function. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.9.2.6) 111 TVA should provide the technical specifications for the Common Q PAMS to the NRC staff for review. (Section 7.5.2.2.3.11)