ML13155A555

Ltr J E Lynch, Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Request for Additional Information for Review of the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant ISFSI Physical Security Plan (Revision 6) Docket No. 72-10, TAC L24689

ML13155A555
Person / Time
Site:	Prairie Island
Issue date:	06/04/2013
From:	Pamela Longmire NRC/NMSS/SFST
To:	Jeffery Lynch Northern States Power Co, Xcel Energy
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References
TAC L24689
Download: ML13155A555 (3)

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SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION June 4, 2013

Mr. James E. Lynch Site Vice President Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant 1717 Wakonade Drive East Welch, MN 55089

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR REVIEW OF THE PRAIRIE ISLAND NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN (REVISION 6)

Dear Mr. Lynch:

By letter dated May 28, 2010, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation, doing business as Xcel Energy, submitted Revision 6 of the Prairie Island Nuclear Generation Plant (PINGP) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Physical Security Plan (PSP).

Revision 6 of the PSP was submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission under the regulations of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 72.186. Region III conducted an on-site security inspection of the PINGP ISFSI between August 21-23, 2012, and an in-office review which was completed on January 18, 2013. This inspection was closed with no findings; though inspectors noted several questions during both the on-site security inspection and the in-office review regarding the ISFSI PSP.

During staff's review of the PSP, potential inconsistencies with applicable security requirements were identified. To resolve those potential inconsistencies, enclosed is a request for additional information (RAI). Staff requests this information under oath or affirmation, as permitted by 10 CFR 72.44(b)(3), "Upon request of the Commission, the licensee shall, at any time before the expiration of the license, submit written statements, signed under oath or affirmation, if appropriate, to enable the Commission to determine whether or not the license should be modified, suspended, or revoked." It is appropriate to request this information under oath or affirmation because the answers to some of the questions contained in the RAI could lead to enforcement action.

In connection with the staff's review, we need the information identified in the enclosure to this letter. We request that you provide this information by July 11, 2013. Inform us at your earliest convenience, but no later than June 27, 2013, if you are not able to provide the information by that date. To assist us in re-scheduling your review, you should include a new proposed submittal date and the reasons for the delay. Discussion of the RAI response due date occurred on May 29, 2013 with Mr. Leonard L. Sueper of your staff.

Document transmitted herewith contains SGI. When separated from enclosure(s), this document is decontrolled.

SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION Please reference Docket No. 72-10 and TAC No. L24689 in future correspondence related to this request. The staff is available to clarify these questions, and if necessary to meet and discuss your proposed responses. If you have any questions regarding this matter, I may be contacted at (301) 287-0829.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Pamela Longmire, Ph.D., Project Manager Licensing Branch Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards

Docket No. 72-10 TAC No. L24689

Enclosure:

Request for Additional Information

Document transmitted herewith contains SGI. When separated from enclosure(s), this document is decontrolled.

SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION Please reference Docket No. 72-10 and TAC No. L24689 in future correspondence related to this request. The staff is available to clarify these questions, and if necessary to meet and discuss your proposed responses. If you have any questions regarding this matter, I may be contacted at (301) 287-0829.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Pamela Longmire, Ph.D., Project Manager Licensing Branch Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards

Docket No. 72-10 TAC No. L24689

Enclosure:

Request for Additional Information

Location: G:\SFST\Prairie Island\PSP\PI PSP RAI cover ltr.docx OFC SFST NSIR SFST NSIR SFST NAME PLongmire JRiley via email WWheatley via email SWastler via emailMSampson DATE 5/29/13 5/30/13 5/29/13 5/30/13 6/4/13 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY Document transmitted herewith contains SGI. When separated from enclosure(s), this document is decontrolled.