ML14163A012

South Texas Project, Units 1 & 2, Supplemental Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Flooding Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-Ic

ML14163A012
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	05/29/2014
From:	Powell G T South Texas
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ML14169A251	List: NOC-AE-14003140, Supplemental Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Flooding Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Accident
References
NOC-AE-14003140, STI: 33878631
Download: ML14163A012 (3)

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Nuclear Operating CompanySouth Tesas Project Electric Generating Station PO. Box 282 Wadsworth. TeUas 77483 -May 29, 2014NOC-AE-1400314010 CFR 50.54(f)U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionAttention: Document Control DeskWashington, DC 20555-0001South Texas ProjectUnits 1 & 2Docket Nos. STN 50-498, STN 50-499Supplemental Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f)Regarding the Flooding Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of theNear-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-lchi Accident

References:

1. Letter from NRC to All Power Reactor Licensees, "Request for InformationPursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) RegardingRecommendations 2.1, 2.3 and 9.3, of the Near-Term Task Force Review ofInsights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident," dated March 12, 2012(ML12056A046).2. Letter from D.W. Rencurrel to NRC Document Control Desk, "Final Responseto NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding theFlooding Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task ForceReview of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Accident," dated November26, 2012 (NOC-AE-12002932)(ML12340A156).On March 12, 2012, the NRC issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees and holders ofconstruction permits in active or deferred status. Enclosure 4 of Reference 1 requested thateach licensee perform flood protection walkdowns and report the results within 180 days ofNRC endorsement of the flooding walkdown procedure (NEI 12-07). STPNOC completed theflood protection walkdowns at South Texas Project Units 1 & 2 and submitted the results inReference 2. Reference 2 contained open items where restricted access prevented walkdownof certain flood protection features. Walkdowns of the restricted access items have beencompleted and this letter provides the results. This submittal closes all the open items inReference 2.STI: 33878631I NOC-AE-14003140Page 2 of 3The attached table (Enclosure 1) provides a list of the restricted access items inspected, theirrespective disposition, and any action planned or taken. As a result of the inspections:* There were 16 deficiencies found (encompassed by two item numbers) and all wereentered into the site Corrective Action Program (CAP).* No temporary measures were required as a result of the completed inspections.* The flood protection features, including all restricted access items, will be included invarious plant maintenance and monitoring programs (see Condition Report (CR)12-11656-24).* One restricted access item has been reclassified as inaccessible.Additionally, this letter also corrects an error in Attachment 2 of Reference 2 -the "List ofRestricted Access Items" table. In the last row of this table, the identifying number of the floodprotection feature was inadvertently copied from the line above. The correct identificationnumber has been provided in this submittal.There are no commitments in this letter.If there are any questions regarding this letter, please contact Wendy Brost at (361) 972-8516 orme at (361) 972-7566.I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.Executed on ___ ___q_ ?oilDatedG.T. PowellSite Vice Presidentweb

Enclosure:

1. Closure of Flooding Walkdown Report Open Items NOC-AE-14003140Page 3 of 3cc:(paper copy)(electronic copy)Regional Administrator, Region IVU. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission1600 East Lamar BoulevardArlington, Texas 76011-4511Balwant K. SingalSenior Project ManagerU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOne White Flint North (MS 8 Bi)11555 Rockville PikeRockville, MD 20852NRC Resident InspectorU. S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionP. O. Box 289, Mail Code: MN116Wadsworth, TX 77483Jim CollinsCity of AustinElectric Utility Department721 Barton Springs RoadAustin, TX 78704A. H. Gutterman, EsquireMorgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLPBalwant K. SingalU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionJohn RaganChris O'HaraJim von SuskilNRG South Texas LPKevin PolioCris EugsterL.D. BlaylockCPS EnergyPeter NemethCrain Caton & James, P.C.C. MeleCity of AustinRichard A. RatliffTexas Department of State Health ServicesRobert FreeTexas Department of State Health Services