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| number = ML11312A186
| number = ML11312A186
| issue date = 11/21/2011
| issue date = 11/21/2011
| title = Request for Additional Information Regarding 60-Day Response to Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies (TAC Nos. ME6430 and ME6431)
| title = Request for Additional Information Regarding 60-Day Response to Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies
| author name = Jaffe D
| author name = Jaffe D
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLII-1
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLII-1
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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED NUCLEAR REGULATORY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 21, 2011 Mr. M. J. Ajluni Nuclear Licensing Director Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. 40 Inverness Center Parkway Post Office Box 1295, Bin -038 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (FARLEY 1 AND 2) REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI) REGARDING 60-DAY RESPONSE TO BULLETIN 2011-01, "MITIGATING STRATEGIES" (TAC NOS. ME6430 AND ME6431)  
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 21, 2011 Mr. M. J. Ajluni Nuclear Licensing Director Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
40 Inverness Center Parkway Post Office Box 1295, Bin - 038 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295
 
==SUBJECT:==
JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (FARLEY 1 AND 2)
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI) REGARDING 60-DAY RESPONSE TO BULLETIN 2011-01, "MITIGATING STRATEGIES" (TAC NOS.
ME6430 AND ME6431)


==Dear Mr. Ajluni:==
==Dear Mr. Ajluni:==
On May 11,2011, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies" (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML111250360), to all holders of operating licenses for nuclear power reactors, except those that have permanently ceased operation and have certified that fuel has been removed from the reactor vessel. The purpose of the bulletin was to obtain a comprehensive verification that licensees' mitigating strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, spent fuel cooling, and containment following a large explosion or fire were compliant with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 50, Section 50.54(hh)(2).
 
The bulletin requested information on licensee 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) mitigating strategies in light of the recent events at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi facility to determine if (1) additional assessment of program implementation is needed, (2) the current inspection program should be enhanced, or (3) further regulatory action is warranted.
On May 11,2011, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies" (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)
The bulletin required two sets of responses pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 50.54(f).
Accession No. ML111250360), to all holders of operating licenses for nuclear power reactors, except those that have permanently ceased operation and have certified that fuel has been removed from the reactor vessel. The purpose of the bulletin was to obtain a comprehensive verification that licensees' mitigating strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, spent fuel cooling, and containment following a large explosion or fire were compliant with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 50, Section 50.54(hh)(2). The bulletin requested information on licensee 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) mitigating strategies in light of the recent events at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi facility to determine if (1) additional assessment of program implementation is needed, (2) the current inspection program should be enhanced, or (3) further regulatory action is warranted.
The first responses were due 30 days after issuance of the bulletin (June 10, 2011). By letter dated June 10,2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11165A009), you provided a response to the first set of questions for Farley 1 and 2. The second responses were due 60 days after issuance of the bulletin (July 11, 2011). By letter dated July 7, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11196A093), you responded to this second set of questions.
The bulletin required two sets of responses pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 50.54(f). The first responses were due 30 days after issuance of the bulletin (June 10, 2011). By letter dated June 10,2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11165A009), you provided a response to the first set of questions for Farley 1 and 2. The second responses were due 60 days after issuance of the bulletin (July 11, 2011). By letter dated July 7, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11196A093),
M. Ajluni The NRC staff has reviewed the submitted information and determined that it needs additional information regarding your 60-day response to the bulletin.
you responded to this second set of questions.
Please respond to the enclosed request for additional information within 30 days of the date of this letter. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact David H. Jaffe at (301) 415-1439.
 
Sincerely, " '\'Jti',
M. Ajluni                                       -2 The NRC staff has reviewed the submitted information and determined that it needs additional information regarding your 60-day response to the bulletin. Please respond to the enclosed request for additional information within 30 days of the date of this letter.
Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 11-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-348 and 50-364  
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact David H. Jaffe at (301) 415-1439.
Sincerely,
                                                'Jti' D~~I '*~ak::
                                                            \ '
Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 11-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-348 and 50-364


==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==


RAI cc w/encl: Distribution via Listserv JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) BULLETIN "MITIGATING DOCKET NOS. 50-348 AND Describe in detail how you ensure that a vehicle is available to move the B.5.b portable pump and other B.5.b equipment to the appropriate place when needed. The bulletin requested that each licensee describe in detail the controls for ensuring equipment needed to execute the mitigating strategies will be available when needed. A vehicle is typically needed to implement the strategies since the portable pump and other equipment is stored away from target areas. The NRC staff could not determine if you performed activities to ensure that a tow vehicle would be available when needed. Enclosure M. Ajluni -The NRC staff has reviewed the submitted information and determined that it needs additional information regarding your 60-day response to the bulletin.
RAI cc w/encl: Distribution via Listserv
Please respond to the enclosed request for additional information within 30 days of the date of this letter. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact David H. Jaffe at (301) 415-1439.
Sincerely, IRA! David H. Jaffe, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 11-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-348 and 50-364


==Enclosure:==
JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) BULLETIN 2011-01, "MITIGATING STRATEGIES" DOCKET NOS. 50-348 AND 50-364
: 1. Describe in detail how you ensure that a vehicle is available to move the B.5.b portable pump and other B.5.b equipment to the appropriate place when needed.
The bulletin requested that each licensee describe in detail the controls for ensuring equipment needed to execute the mitigating strategies will be available when needed. A vehicle is typically needed to implement the strategies since the portable pump and other equipment is stored away from target areas. The NRC staff could not determine if you performed activities to ensure that a tow vehicle would be available when needed.
Enclosure


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Request for Additional Information Regarding 60-Day Response to Bulletin 2011-01, Mitigating Strategies
ML11312A186
Person / Time
Site: Farley  Southern Nuclear icon.png
Issue date: 11/21/2011
From: Jaffe D
Plant Licensing Branch II
To: Ajluni M
Southern Nuclear Operating Co
Jaffe D, NRR/DORL/LPL2-1, 415-1439
References
TAC ME6430, TAC ME6431, BL-11-001
Download: ML11312A186 (4)


Text

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 21, 2011 Mr. M. J. Ajluni Nuclear Licensing Director Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

40 Inverness Center Parkway Post Office Box 1295, Bin - 038 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295

SUBJECT:

JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (FARLEY 1 AND 2)

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI) REGARDING 60-DAY RESPONSE TO BULLETIN 2011-01, "MITIGATING STRATEGIES" (TAC NOS.

ME6430 AND ME6431)

Dear Mr. Ajluni:

On May 11,2011, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies" (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)

Accession No. ML111250360), to all holders of operating licenses for nuclear power reactors, except those that have permanently ceased operation and have certified that fuel has been removed from the reactor vessel. The purpose of the bulletin was to obtain a comprehensive verification that licensees' mitigating strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, spent fuel cooling, and containment following a large explosion or fire were compliant with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 50, Section 50.54(hh)(2). The bulletin requested information on licensee 10 CFR 50.54(hh)(2) mitigating strategies in light of the recent events at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi facility to determine if (1) additional assessment of program implementation is needed, (2) the current inspection program should be enhanced, or (3) further regulatory action is warranted.

The bulletin required two sets of responses pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 50.54(f). The first responses were due 30 days after issuance of the bulletin (June 10, 2011). By letter dated June 10,2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11165A009), you provided a response to the first set of questions for Farley 1 and 2. The second responses were due 60 days after issuance of the bulletin (July 11, 2011). By letter dated July 7, 2011 (ADAMS Accession No. ML11196A093),

you responded to this second set of questions.

M. Ajluni -2 The NRC staff has reviewed the submitted information and determined that it needs additional information regarding your 60-day response to the bulletin. Please respond to the enclosed request for additional information within 30 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact David H. Jaffe at (301) 415-1439.

Sincerely,

'Jti' D~~I '*~ak::

\ '

Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 11-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-348 and 50-364

Enclosure:

RAI cc w/encl: Distribution via Listserv

JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) BULLETIN 2011-01, "MITIGATING STRATEGIES" DOCKET NOS. 50-348 AND 50-364

1. Describe in detail how you ensure that a vehicle is available to move the B.5.b portable pump and other B.5.b equipment to the appropriate place when needed.

The bulletin requested that each licensee describe in detail the controls for ensuring equipment needed to execute the mitigating strategies will be available when needed. A vehicle is typically needed to implement the strategies since the portable pump and other equipment is stored away from target areas. The NRC staff could not determine if you performed activities to ensure that a tow vehicle would be available when needed.

Enclosure

ML11312A186 OFFICE DORULPL2-1/PM DORULPL2-1/LA DPR/PCGB/PM NAME DHJaffe MO'Brien BPurneli DATE 11117/11 11116/11 11/17/11 OFFICE DPR/PCGB/BC DORULPL2-1/BC DORULPL2-1/PM NAME SRosenberg GKulesa DHJaffe DATE 11/17/11 11/21/11 11/21/11