ML12342A051

Arkansas, Unit 2 - Seismic Walkdown Report, Response to NRC Request for Information 10 CFR 50.54(f) Re the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident

ML12342A051
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	11/27/2012
From:	Schwarz C J Entergy Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
2CAN111201
Download: ML12342A051 (2)

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'PýEntergy Entergy Operations, Inc.1448 S.R. 333 Russellville, AR 72802 Tel 479-858-3110 Christopher J. Schwarz Vice President, Operations Arkansas Nuclear One 2CAN1 11201 November 27, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852

SUBJECT:

Seismic Walkdown Report -Entergy's Response to NRC Request for Information (RFI) Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident Arkansas Nuclear One -Unit 2 Docket No. 50-368 License No. NPF-6

REFERENCES:

1.NRC letter to Entergy, RFI Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations

2. 1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident, dated March 12, 2012 (OCNA031208) (ML12053A340)

2. Entergy letter to NRC, Entergy's 120-Day Response to NRC RFI Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident, dated July 10, 2012, (OCAN071201) (ML12193A079)

Dear Sir or Madam:

On March 12, 2012, the NRC issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees.

Enclosure 3 of Reference 1 contains specific requested actions, requested information, and required responses associated with Recommendation 2.3 for seismic walkdowns.

Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) confirmed in Reference 2 that it would use the seismic walkdown procedure (EPRI Report 1025286, Seismic Walkdown Guidance:

For Resolution of Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3: Seismic) as endorsed by the NRC as the basis to conduct the walkdowns and develop the needed information at Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit-2 (ANO-2).Pursuant to Required Response 2 of Reference 1, Enclosure 3, Entergy is providing the Seismic Walkdown Report for ANO-2 in Attachment 1.This letter contains a new regulatory commitment, which is identified in Attachment 2.Should you have any questions concerning this submittal, please contact Stephenie A 'I)Pyle at 479.858.4704."V 2CAN1 11201 Page 2 of 2 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on November 27, 2012.Sincerely, CJS/nbm Attachments:

1. ANO-2 Seismic Walkdown Report 2. List of Regulatory Commitments cc: Mr. Elmo E. Collins Regional Administrator U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV 1600 East Lamar Boulevard Arlington, TX 76011-4511 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Arkansas Nuclear One P.O. Box 310 London, AR 72847 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Mr. Kaly Kalyanam One White Flint North, MS 0-8 B1 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Mr. Robert J. Fretz Jr.One White Flint North, MS 4A15A 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Mr. Robert L. Dennig One White Flint North, MS 10E1 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852