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{{#Wiki_filter:ML122840031 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION OFFICE OF NEW REACTORS OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDS OFFICE OF FEDERAL AND STATE MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS WASHINGTON, DC  20555-0001 March 19, 2013
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NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 2013-02: ISSUES POTENTIALLY A
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


FFECTING NUCLEAR FACILITY FIRE SAFETY
OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION
 
OFFICE OF NEW REACTORS
 
OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDS
 
OFFICE OF FEDERAL AND STATE MATERIALS
 
AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
 
WASHINGTON, DC 20555-0001 March 19, 2013 NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 2013-02:                ISSUES POTENTIALLY AFFECTING NUCLEAR
 
FACILITY FIRE SAFETY


==ADDRESSEES==
==ADDRESSEES==
All holders of an operating license or construction permit for a nuclear power reactor under Title
All holders of an operating license or construction permit for a nuclear power reactor under Title


10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, "Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities," including those that have permanently ceased operations and have spent fuel in storage in the spent fuel pool.
10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and
 
Utilization Facilities, including those that have permanently ceased operations and have spent
 
fuel in storage in the spent fuel pool.


All holders of an operating license or construction permit for a non-power reactor (research
All holders of an operating license or construction permit for a non-power reactor (research


reactor, test reactor, or critical assembly) under 10 CFR Part 50, "Domestic Licensing of
reactor, test reactor, or critical assembly) under 10 CFR Part 50, Domestic Licensing of


Production and Utilization Facilities," including those that have permanently ceased operations
Production and Utilization Facilities, including those that have permanently ceased operations


and have spent fuel in storage at their facility.
and have spent fuel in storage at their facility.
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All holders of and applicants for a power reactor early site permit, combined license, standard
All holders of and applicants for a power reactor early site permit, combined license, standard


design certification, standard design approval, or manufacturing license under 10 CFR Part 52,  
design certification, standard design approval, or manufacturing license under 10 CFR Part 52, Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants.
"Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants."


All holders of or applicants for a fuel cycle facility license under 10 CFR Part 70, "Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material."
All holders of or applicants for a fuel cycle facility license under 10 CFR Part 70, Domestic
 
Licensing of Special Nuclear Material.
 
All holders of or applicants for a special nuclear material license authorizing the possession, use, or transport of formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material under 10 CFR Part 70,
Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material.


All holders of or applicants for a special nuclear material license authorizing the possession, use, or transport of formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material under 10 CFR Part 70,
"Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material."
All holders of or applicants for an independent spent fuel storage installation license or a
All holders of or applicants for an independent spent fuel storage installation license or a


certificate of compliance under 10 CFR Part 72, "Licensing Requirements for the Independent
certificate of compliance under 10 CFR Part 72, Licensing Requirements for the Independent


Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Radioactive Waste, and Reactor-Related Greater
Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Radioactive Waste, and Reactor-Related Greater


Than Class C Waste."
Than Class C Waste.
 
All holders of or applicants for a gaseous diffusion plant certificate of compliance or an approved
All holders of or applicants for a gaseous diffusion plant certificate of compliance or an approved


compliance plan under 10 CFR Part 76, "Certification of Gaseous Diffusion Plants." 
compliance plan under 10 CFR Part 76, Certification of Gaseous Diffusion Plants.
 
All holders of and applicants for a specific source material license under 10 CFR Part 40,
Domestic Licensing of Source Material.


All holders of and applicants for a specific source material license under 10 CFR Part 40,
"Domestic Licensing of Source Material." 
All State Radiation Control Program Directors and State Liaison Officers.
All State Radiation Control Program Directors and State Liaison Officers.


==PURPOSE==
==PURPOSE==
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is is
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this information notice (IN) to alert
 
licensees and certificate holders to recent fire protection equipment counterfeit and failure notices
 
that the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters (DLA-HQ) and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) have issued. This IN also informs licensees of a recent UL announcement regarding
 
certification of fire resistive electrical cables. The NRC expects recipients of this IN to review the


suing this information notice (IN) to alert licensees and certificate holders to recent fire protection equipment counterfeit and failure notices that the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters (DLA-HQ) and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) have issued. This IN also informs licensees of a recent UL announcement regarding
information for applicability to their facilities and consider taking actions, as appropriate.


certification of fire resistive electrical cables.  The NRC expects recipients of this IN to review the information for applicability to their facilities and consider taking actions, as appropriate.
However, suggestions contained in this IN are not NRC requirements; therefore, no specific


However, suggestions contained in this IN are not NRC requirements; therefore, no specific action or written response is required.
action or written response is required.


==DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUMSTANCES==
==DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUMSTANCES==
The following notices, which have the potential to affect nuclear facility fire safety, were recently issued:
The following notices, which have the potential to affect nuclear facility fire safety, were recently
 
issued:
Counterfeit Single-Jacketed Fire Hose
Counterfeit Single-Jacketed Fire Hose


On August 31, 2012, UL issued a notification for the U.S. about a single-jacketed fire hose that bears a counterfeit UL mark.  The official UL Release 12PN-36 is publicly available in the NRC Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at Accession No. ML122830149.
On August 31, 2012, UL issued a notification for the U.S. about a single-jacketed fire hose that


According to UL Release 12PN-36, the counterfeit single-jacketed Aquaplus Fire Hose Model APH-65-ORU can be identified by the following markings:
bears a counterfeit UL mark. The official UL Release 12PN-36 is publicly available in the NRC
* UL EX15106 Aquaplus Fire Hose Model APH-65-ORU Service Tested 175 PSI  65 MM X 30 M 12/08.  The notification states that UL has not evaluated this fire hose to the appropriate UL standards for safety, and it is unknown if the fire hose complies with UL listing requirements.


Counterfeit Dry Chemical Portable Fire Extinguishers
Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at Accession


The DLA-HQ announced a recall of counterfeit hand-held fire extinguishers. The DLA-HQ fact sheet is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML13004A347. The notification states that the DLA-HQ received e-mails from the U.S. Army about reported issues (non-functionality of
No. ML122830149.
 
According to UL Release 12PN-36, the counterfeit single-jacketed Aquaplus Fire Hose Model
 
APH-65-ORU can be identified by the following markings:
    *    UL EX15106 Aquaplus Fire Hose Model APH-65-ORU Service Tested 175 PSI
 
65 MM X 30 M 12/08.
 
The notification states that UL has not evaluated this fire hose to the appropriate UL standards for
 
safety, and it is unknown if the fire hose complies with UL listing requirements.
 
===Counterfeit Dry Chemical Portable Fire Extinguishers===
The DLA-HQ announced a recall of counterfeit hand-held fire extinguishers. The DLA-HQ fact
 
sheet is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML13004A347. The notification states
 
that the DLA-HQ received e-mails from the U.S. Army about reported issues (non-functionality of


counterfeit fire extinguishers) in April 2012.
counterfeit fire extinguishers) in April 2012.


According to Army sources, there have been reports of dry chemical hand-held fire extinguishers falsely labeled as having been manufactured by authentic manufacturers that have been found at various military bases outside the continental U.S. in the past year. The notification further
According to Army sources, there have been reports of dry chemical hand-held fire extinguishers
 
falsely labeled as having been manufactured by authentic manufacturers that have been found at
 
various military bases outside the continental U.S. in the past year. The notification further


stated that the representative of the fire extinguishers' manufacturer stated that there may have
stated that the representative of the fire extinguishers manufacturer stated that there may have


been some infiltration of counterfeit fire extinguishers into the U.S. The reported counterfeit dry
been some infiltration of counterfeit fire extinguishers into the U.S. The reported counterfeit dry


chemical fire extinguishers found in the U.S. military bases discharge a yellowish-colored, unknown powder and are filled with air. The powder does nothing to suppress fires, and the air simply adds oxygen to the flames. Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers
chemical fire extinguishers found in the U.S. military bases discharge a yellowish-colored, unknown powder and are filled with air. The powder does nothing to suppress fires, and the air


On December 5, 2011, UL and Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) issued a notification regarding fire sprinklers that bear a counterfeit UL and LPCB certification mark.  The official UL Release 11PN-45 is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122610134.  According to UL Release 11PN-45, the counterfeit fire sprinklers are of the upright and sidewall type, with a glass bulb heat-sensitive element and can be identified by the following:
simply adds oxygen to the flames. Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers
* marked on wrench boss of the frame:  FIREX


* marked on deflector:  UL and LPC The notification states that the counterfeit fire sprinklers bear unauthorized UL and LPC marks by an unknown manufacturer.  The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire sprinklers comply with any safety requirements. On April 30, 2012, UL and LPCB issued a notification regarding fire sprinklers that bear a counterfeit UL and LPCB certification mark.  The official UL Release 12PN-20 is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122610134.  According to UL Release 12PN-20, the counterfeit fire sprinklers with glass bulb heat-sensitive element, Model GL5661, can be identified by the following:
On December 5, 2011, UL and Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) issued a notification
* marked on wrench boss of the frame:  TOP


* marked on thermal bulb:  JOB F5
regarding fire sprinklers that bear a counterfeit UL and LPCB certification mark. The official UL
* marked on deflector:  155°F 68°C SS-1U 2011 GL5661 The notification states that although the sprinkler deflectors are marked with GL5661, and the thermal bulbs are marked "JOB F5," the sprinklers were not manufactured or labeled by Globe


Fire Sprinkler Corporation and the thermal bulbs were not manufactured by Job, GmbH or its affiliates or agents. The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire sprinklers comply with any safety requirements. The notification further states that counterfeit fire
Release 11PN-45 is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122610134.
 
According to UL Release 11PN-45, the counterfeit fire sprinklers are of the upright and sidewall
 
type, with a glass bulb heat-sensitive element and can be identified by the following:
    *  marked on wrench boss of the frame: FIREX
 
*  marked on deflector: UL and LPC
 
The notification states that the counterfeit fire sprinklers bear unauthorized UL and LPC marks by
 
an unknown manufacturer. The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire
 
sprinklers comply with any safety requirements.
 
On April 30, 2012, UL and LPCB issued a notification regarding fire sprinklers that bear a
 
counterfeit UL and LPCB certification mark. The official UL Release 12PN-20 is publicly
 
available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122610134.
 
According to UL Release 12PN-20, the counterfeit fire sprinklers with glass bulb heat-sensitive
 
element, Model GL5661, can be identified by the following:
    *  marked on wrench boss of the frame: TOP
 
*  marked on thermal bulb: JOB F5
    *  marked on deflector: 155°F 68°C SS-1U 2011 GL5661 The notification states that although the sprinkler deflectors are marked with GL5661, and the
 
thermal bulbs are marked JOB F5, the sprinklers were not manufactured or labeled by Globe
 
Fire Sprinkler Corporation and the thermal bulbs were not manufactured by Job, GmbH or its
 
affiliates or agents. The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire sprinklers
 
comply with any safety requirements. The notification further states that counterfeit fire


sprinklers are marked with the same model number and constructed similar to a fire sprinkler
sprinklers are marked with the same model number and constructed similar to a fire sprinkler


model that is authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks. The counterfeit sprinklers are marked
model that is authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks. The counterfeit sprinklers are marked


"TOP," on the wrench boss of the fire sprinkler frame. The sprinkler model GL5661 that is
TOP, on the wrench boss of the fire sprinkler frame. The sprinkler model GL5661 that is
 
authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks is not marked TOP.


authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks is not marked "TOP."
On June 15, 2012, UL issued a notification for the U.S. and Canada regarding fire sprinklers that
On June 15, 2012, UL issued a notification for the U.S. and Canada regarding fire sprinklers that


bear a counterfeit UL mark. The official UL Release 12PN-05 is publicly available in ADAMS at
bear a counterfeit UL mark. The official UL Release 12PN-05 is publicly available in ADAMS at


Accession No. ML122610134.
Accession No. ML122610134.


According to UL Release 12PN-05, the counterfeit fire sprinklers are the upright and pendant Model T-ZSTZ-15, with a glass bulb heat-sensitive element and can be identified by the following:
According to UL Release 12PN-05, the counterfeit fire sprinklers are the upright and pendant
* marked on wrench boss of the frame:  UL and TYCO


* marked on thermal bulb:  JOB F5
Model T-ZSTZ-15, with a glass bulb heat-sensitive element and can be identified by the following:
* marked on deflector:  2011 T-ZSTZ-15-68°C The notification states that neither Tyco International, Inc., nor its affiliates or agents, manufactured or labeled the sprinklers marked with the word "TYCO," nor were the thermal bulbs marked "JOB F5," manufactured by Job, GmbH.  The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire sprinklers comply with the UL safety requirements for the U.S. and Canada.  The company states that sprinklers Tyco manufactures that are authorized to bear the UL mark do not have "UL" and "TYCO" marking on the wrench boss. On July 13, 2012, UL and LPCB issued a notification for the U.S. and Canada regarding fire sprinklers that bear a counterfeit UL and LPCB certification mark.  The official UL Release 12PN-32 is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122610134.  According to UL Release 12PN-32, the counterfeit fire sprinklers with glass bulb heat-sensitive element, Model TY3151, can be identified by the following:  
    *   marked on wrench boss of the frame: UL and TYCO
* marked on wrench boss of the frame: GLOBE


* marked on thermal bulb: JOB F5  
*   marked on thermal bulb: JOB F5
* marked on deflector: TY3151 SU 155°F/68°C SU The notification states that the fire sprinklers were not manufactured or labeled by Tyco International, Inc., or Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation; and the thermal bulbs were not
    *   marked on deflector: 2011 T-ZSTZ-15-68°C


manufactured or labeled by Job, GmBH, affiliates or agents.  The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire sprinklers comply with any UL safety requirements.  The notification further states that the counterfeit fire sprinklers are marked with the same model number and
The notification states that neither Tyco International, Inc., nor its affiliates or agents, manufactured or labeled the sprinklers marked with the word TYCO, nor were the thermal bulbs


constructed similarly to fire sprinklers that are authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks. The
marked JOB F5, manufactured by Job, GmbH. The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire sprinklers comply with the UL safety requirements for the U.S. and Canada.


counterfeit sprinklers are marked "GLOBE" on the wrench boss of the fire sprinkler frame.  The
The company states that sprinklers Tyco manufactures that are authorized to bear the UL mark


sprinkler model TY3151 that is authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks is not marked "GLOBE." 
do not have UL and TYCO marking on the wrench boss.
 
On July 13, 2012, UL and LPCB issued a notification for the U.S. and Canada regarding fire
 
sprinklers that bear a counterfeit UL and LPCB certification mark. The official UL Release
 
12PN-32 is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122610134.
 
According to UL Release 12PN-32, the counterfeit fire sprinklers with glass bulb heat-sensitive
 
element, Model TY3151, can be identified by the following:
    *  marked on wrench boss of the frame: GLOBE
 
*  marked on thermal bulb: JOB F5
    *  marked on deflector: TY3151 SU 155°F/68°C SU
 
The notification states that the fire sprinklers were not manufactured or labeled by Tyco
 
International, Inc., or Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation; and the thermal bulbs were not
 
manufactured or labeled by Job, GmBH, affiliates or agents. The UL notification also states that
 
it is unknown if these fire sprinklers comply with any UL safety requirements. The notification
 
further states that the counterfeit fire sprinklers are marked with the same model number and
 
constructed similarly to fire sprinklers that are authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks. The
 
counterfeit sprinklers are marked GLOBE on the wrench boss of the fire sprinkler frame. The
 
sprinkler model TY3151 that is authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks is not marked
 
GLOBE.


===Counterfeit Fire Sprinkler Pipe Hangers===
===Counterfeit Fire Sprinkler Pipe Hangers===
On September 15, 2012, UL issued a notification for the U.S. and Canada regarding fire sprinkler
pipe hangers that bear a counterfeit UL and ULC mark. The official UL Release 12PN-33 is
publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML13004A107.
According to UL Release 12PN-33, the counterfeit fire sprinkler pipe hangers Model (3/4 AU-100)
can be identified by the following:
    *  3/4 (AU) in a circle followed by - 100
===Certification Issues with Cable Rating Program===
On September 12, 2012, UL issued a notification regarding changes to an electrical cable-rating
certification program. The official UL Release 12PN-51 is publicly available in ADAMS at
Accession No. ML122760246.


On September 15, 2012, UL issued a notification for the U.S. and Canada regarding fire sprinkler pipe hangers that bear a counterfeit UL and ULC mark.  The official UL Release 12PN-33 is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML13004A107.
The UL Release 12PN-51 states that UL recently conducted research on an array of current


According to UL Release 12PN-33, the counterfeit fire sprinkler pipe hangers Model
products and systems originally certified under UL 2196, Tests for Fire Resistive Cables and


(3/4" AU-100) can be identified by the following:
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)-S139, Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluation


* 3/4" (AU) in a circle followed by - 100 
of Integrity of Electrical Cables, and has determined that they no longer consistently achieve a
Certification Issues with Cable Rating Program


On September 12, 2012, UL issued a notification regarding changes to an electrical cable-rating certification program.  The official UL Release 12PN-51 is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122760246.
two-hour fire-resistive rating when subjected to the standard Fire Endurance Test of UL 2196 or


The UL Release 12PN-51 states that UL recently conducted research on an array of current products and systems originally certified under UL 2196, "Tests for Fire Resistive Cables" and
ULC-S139. The UL notification further stated that UL and ULC will not be able to offer


Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada
certification to the current program related to these standards and that manufacturers are no


(ULC)-S139, "Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluation of Integrity of Electrical Cables," and has determined that they no longer consistently achieve a two-hour fire-resistive rating when subjected to the standard Fire Endurance Test of UL 2196 or ULC-S139.  The UL notification further stated that UL and ULC will not be able to offer certification to the current program related to these standards and that manufacturers are no
longer authorized to place the UL or ULC mark on the following products:
    *  UL classified fire resistive cable (with the label FHJR) *  ULC listed fire resistant cable (with the label FHJRC)
    *  UL listed cable with -CI suffix (circuit integrity)
UL Release 12PN-51 also informed recipients that UL has removed all electrical circuit protective


longer authorized to place the UL or ULC mark on the following products: 
systems constructed with fire resistive cable from its certification directory. To date, UL is not


* UL classified fire resistive cable (with the label "FHJR")
aware of any field failures with currently installed systems.
* ULC listed fire resistant cable (with the label "FHJRC")
* UL listed cable with "-CI" suffix (circuit integrity) UL Release 12PN-51 also informed recipients that UL has removed all electrical circuit protective systems constructed with fire resistive cable from its certification directory.  To date, UL is not aware of any field failures with currently installed systems.


==BACKGROUND==
==BACKGROUND==
NRC regulations require nuclear facilities to have a fire protection program to assure public health
NRC regulations require nuclear facilities to have a fire protection program to assure public health


and safety. These programs describe features necessary for fire protection such as fire
and safety. These programs describe features necessary for fire protection such as fire


prevention, detection, and suppression. The purpose of the fire protection program is to ensure
prevention, detection, and suppression. The purpose of the fire protection program is to ensure


nuclear material is safety treated and to minimize radioactive releases to the environment in the
nuclear material is safety treated and to minimize radioactive releases to the environment in the
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event of a fire.
event of a fire.


Fire-protection equipment reliability and performance capabilities are a primary feature of defense-in-depth and must be maintained to achieve effectiveness in preventing fire damage to
Fire-protection equipment reliability and performance capabilities are a primary feature of
 
defense-in-depth and must be maintained to achieve effectiveness in preventing fire damage to


structures, systems, and components important to safety. The counterfeit fire protection
structures, systems, and components important to safety. The counterfeit fire protection


equipment or fire protection equipment associated with certification issues discussed in this IN may not be able to perform their intended function.
equipment or fire protection equipment associated with certification issues discussed in this IN
 
may not be able to perform their intended function.


==DISCUSSION==
==DISCUSSION==
Although NRC is unaware of any issues at licensed facilities involving counterfeit equipment or
cable fire-testing certification, the NRC is using this IN to heighten awareness and inform


===Although NRC is unaware of any issues at licensed fa===
licensees of these issues.
cilities involving counterfeit equipment or cable fire-testing certification, the NRC is using this IN to heighten awareness and inform licensees of these issues.


Counterfeit fire protection equipment such as the fire sprinklers, fire hose and dry chemical
Counterfeit fire protection equipment such as the fire sprinklers, fire hose and dry chemical
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Certain electrical cables with fire-resistant jacketing described above may no longer be certified to
Certain electrical cables with fire-resistant jacketing described above may no longer be certified to


their designated fire resistance rating. Licensees should be aware that applications in which
their designated fire resistance rating. Licensees should be aware that applications in which
 
these labeled fire-rated cables are used, such as to meet the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50,
Appendix R, Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Power Facilities Operating Prior to January 1,
1979, may not achieve their design capability.


these labeled fire-rated cables are used, such as to meet the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50,
Licensees can detect counterfeit components as part of the procurement control process before
Appendix R, "Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Power Facilities Operating Prior to January 1, 1979," may not achieve their design capability.


Licensees can detect counterfeit components as part of the procurement control process before they are used at a nuclear facility (see IN 84-52, Supplement 1, "Inadequate Material
they are used at a nuclear facility (see IN 84-52, Supplement 1, Inadequate Material


Procurement Controls on the Part of Licensees and Vendors,"
Procurement Controls on the Part of Licensees and Vendors, (ADAMS Accession No.
(ADAMS Accession No. ML082170556).


Licensees can monitor and communicate with listing organizations, manufacturers, and government resources to maintain awareness of counterfeit components and certification issues. This IN and others, such as IN 2007-19, "Fire Protection Equipment Recalls and Counterfeit
ML082170556).


Notices" (ADAMS Accession No. ML071090170), include information on various listing organizations, manufacturers, and government resources that monitor the use of counterfeit products.  Also, IN 2012-22, "Counterfeit, Fraudulent, Suspect Item (CFSI) Training Offerings,"
Licensees can monitor and communicate with listing organizations, manufacturers, and
(ADAMS Accession Nos. ML12137A248 and ML12318A216) informs licensees and certificate


holders of a sampling of entities that offer training on how to detect potential counterfeit, fraudulent, and suspect items that may enter the supply chain. That IN also lists available training resources for educating personnel involved in NRC-regulated activities on current trends in CFSI and techniques to prevent the use of CFSI parts. Commercial listing organizations, government organizations that report counterfeiting, and other resource websites include, but are not limited to, the following:
government resources to maintain awareness of counterfeit components and certification issues.


* Electric Power Research Institute, http://my.epri.com
This IN and others, such as IN 2007-19, Fire Protection Equipment Recalls and Counterfeit


* Factor Mutual Global, http://www.fmglobal.com
Notices (ADAMS Accession No. ML071090170), include information on various listing


* Government-Industry Data Exchange Program, http://www.gidep.org
organizations, manufacturers, and government resources that monitor the use of counterfeit


* National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, http://www.iprcenter.gov/referral
products. Also, IN 2012-22, Counterfeit, Fraudulent, Suspect Item (CFSI) Training Offerings, (ADAMS Accession Nos. ML12137A248 and ML12318A216) informs licensees and certificate


* Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., http://www.ul.com
holders of a sampling of entities that offer training on how to detect potential counterfeit, fraudulent, and suspect items that may enter the supply chain. That IN also lists available training


* U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, http://www.cpsc.gov
resources for educating personnel involved in NRC-regulated activities on current trends in CFSI


* U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, http://www.dla.mil
and techniques to prevent the use of CFSI parts. Commercial listing organizations, government organizations that report counterfeiting, and other


* U.S. NRC, http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/allegations/safety-concern.html
resource websites include, but are not limited to, the following:
  *   Electric Power Research Institute, http://my.epri.com
 
*  Factor Mutual Global, http://www.fmglobal.com
 
*  Government-Industry Data Exchange Program, http://www.gidep.org
 
*  National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, http://www.iprcenter.gov/referral
 
*  Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., http://www.ul.com
 
*  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, http://www.cpsc.gov
 
*  U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, http://www.dla.mil
 
*  U.S. NRC, http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/allegations/safety-concern.html


==CONTACT==
==CONTACT==
This IN does not require any specific action or written response. Please direct any questions about this matter to the technical appropriate contacts listed below or the appropriate NRC project
This IN does not require any specific action or written response. Please direct any questions
 
about this matter to the technical appropriate contacts listed below or the appropriate NRC project


manager.
manager.


/RA/     /RA/  
/RA/                                           /RA/
Lawrence E. Kokajko, Director John D. Kinneman, Director
Lawrence E. Kokajko, Director                   John D. Kinneman, Director


Division of Policy and Rulemaking Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards  Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation  Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Division of Policy and Rulemaking               Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards


/RA/      /RA/
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation            Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards


Laura A. Dudes, Director   Brian J. McDermott, Director
/RA/                                            /RA/
Laura A. Dudes, Director                       Brian J. McDermott, Director


Division of Construction Inspection Division of Materials Safety
Division of Construction Inspection             Division of Materials Safety


and Operational Programs   and State Agreements
and Operational Programs                       and State Agreements


Office of New Reactors   Office of Federal and State Materials       and Environmental Management Programs
Office of New Reactors                         Office of Federal and State Materials


Technical Contacts: 
and Environmental Management Programs


Naeem Iqbal, NRR     James R. Downs, NMSS     301-415-3346      301-492-3232 E-mail: Naeem.Iqbal@nrc.gov  E-mail: James.Downs@nrc.gov
Technical Contacts:
Naeem Iqbal, NRR                                     James R. Downs, NMSS


Robert L. Vettori, NRO    Angela A. McIntosh, FSME
301-415-3346                                          301-492-3232 E-mail: Naeem.Iqbal@nrc.gov                          E-mail: James.Downs@nrc.gov


301-415-3666     301-415-5030  
Robert L. Vettori, NRO                                Angela A. McIntosh, FSME
E-mail: Robert.Vettori@nrc.gov   E-mail: Angela.McIntosh@nrc.gov
 
301-415-3666                                         301-415-5030
E-mail: Robert.Vettori@nrc.gov                       E-mail: Angela.McIntosh@nrc.gov


Note: NRC generic communications may be found on the NRC public Web site, http://www.nrc.gov, under NRC Library.
Note: NRC generic communications may be found on the NRC public Web site, http://www.nrc.gov, under NRC Library.


==CONTACT==
==CONTACT==
This IN does not require any specific action or written response. Please direct any questions about this matter to the technical appropriate contacts listed below or the appropriate NRC project
This IN does not require any specific action or written response. Please direct any questions
 
about this matter to the technical appropriate contacts listed below or the appropriate NRC project


manager.
manager.


/RA/     /RA/  
/RA/                                               /RA/
Lawrence J. Kokajko, Director John D. Kinneman, Director
Lawrence J. Kokajko, Director                     John D. Kinneman, Director


Division of Policy and Rulemaking Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards  Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation  Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Division of Policy and Rulemaking                 Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards


/RA/      /RA/
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation              Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards


Laura A. Dudes, Director   Brian J. McDermott, Director
/RA/                                              /RA/
Laura A. Dudes, Director                           Brian J. McDermott, Director


Division of Construction Inspection Division of Materials Safety
Division of Construction Inspection               Division of Materials Safety


and Operational Programs   and State Agreements Office of New Reactors  Office of Federal and State Materials      and Environmental Management Programs
and Operational Programs                           and State Agreements


Technical Contacts: 
Office of New Reactors                            Office of Federal and State Materials


Naeem Iqbal, NRR    James R. Downs, NMSS    301-415-3346      301-492-3232           
and Environmental Management Programs


E-mail: Naeem.Iqbal@nrc.gov  E-mail: James.Downs@nrc.gov
Technical Contacts:
Naeem Iqbal, NRR                                          James R. Downs, NMSS


Robert L. Vettori, NRO    Angela A. McIntosh, FSME 301-415-3666      301-415-5030
301-415-3346                                              301-492-3232 E-mail: Naeem.Iqbal@nrc.gov                               E-mail: James.Downs@nrc.gov
E-mail: Robert.Vettori@nrc.gov   E-mail: Angela.McIntosh@nrc.gov


Note: NRC generic communications may be found on the NRC public Web site, http://www.nrc.gov, under NRC Library.
Robert L. Vettori, NRO                                    Angela A. McIntosh, FSME


ADAMS Accession Number: ML122840031    *via e-mail                       TAC ME9179 OFFICE  AFPB:NRR  BC:AFPB:NRR TECH EDITOR D:DRA:NRR
301-415-3666                                              301-415-5030
E-mail: Robert.Vettori@nrc.gov                            E-mail: Angela.McIntosh@nrc.gov


PM:PGCB:NRR
Note: NRC generic communications may be found on the NRC public Web site, http://www.nrc.gov, under NRC Library.
 
NAME  NIqbal  AKlein (DFrumkin for)CHsu* JGiitter
 
MBanic
 
DATE 12/ 10 /2012 12/ 10 /2012 11/ 29 /2012 02/28/2013 02/07/2013 OFFICE  LA:PGCB:NRR
 
BC:PGCB:NRR BC:PRLB:NRR D:DCIP:NRO
 
D:FCSS:NMSS


NAME  CHawes  DPelton AAdams LDudes
ADAMS Accession Number: ML122840031                  *via e-mail                        TAC ME9179 OFFICE    AFPB:NRR        BC:AFPB:NRR          TECH EDITOR    D:DRA:NRR      PM:PGCB:NRR


JKinneman*  
NAME      NIqbal          AKlein (DFrumkin for) CHsu*           JGiitter        MBanic
DATE 03/07/2013 03/08/2013 03/11/2013 03/14/2013 03/ 22/2013 OFFICE  D:DMSSA:FSME


DD:DPR:NRR AD:DPR:NRR
DATE      12/ 10 /2012    12/ 10 /2012          11/ 29 /2012    02/28/2013      02/07/2013 OFFICE    LA:PGCB:NRR     BC:PGCB:NRR           BC:PRLB:NRR    D:DCIP:NRO      D:FCSS:NMSS


NAME BMcDermott
NAME     CHawes          DPelton              AAdams          LDudes          JKinneman*
DATE      03/07/2013      03/08/2013            03/11/2013      03/14/2013      03/ 22/2013 OFFICE    D:DMSSA:FSME DD:DPR:NRR                AD:DPR:NRR


SBahadur LKokajko
NAME      BMcDermott      SBahadur             LKokajko


DATE 03/15/2013 03/12/2013 03/19/2013 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY}}
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Issues Potentially Affecting Nuclear Facility Fire Safety
ML122840031
Person / Time
Issue date: 03/19/2013
From: Laura Dudes, Kinneman J, Kokajko L, Brian Mcdermott
NRC/FSME/DMSSA, NRC/NMSS/FCSS, Division of Construction Inspection and Operational Programs, Division of Policy and Rulemaking
To:
Naeem Iqbal
References
TAC ME9179 IN-13-002
Download: ML122840031 (8)
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UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION

OFFICE OF NEW REACTORS

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDS

OFFICE OF FEDERAL AND STATE MATERIALS

AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

WASHINGTON, DC 20555-0001 March 19, 2013 NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 2013-02: ISSUES POTENTIALLY AFFECTING NUCLEAR

FACILITY FIRE SAFETY

ADDRESSEES

All holders of an operating license or construction permit for a nuclear power reactor under Title

10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and

Utilization Facilities, including those that have permanently ceased operations and have spent

fuel in storage in the spent fuel pool.

All holders of an operating license or construction permit for a non-power reactor (research

reactor, test reactor, or critical assembly) under 10 CFR Part 50, Domestic Licensing of

Production and Utilization Facilities, including those that have permanently ceased operations

and have spent fuel in storage at their facility.

All holders of and applicants for a power reactor early site permit, combined license, standard

design certification, standard design approval, or manufacturing license under 10 CFR Part 52, Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants.

All holders of or applicants for a fuel cycle facility license under 10 CFR Part 70, Domestic

Licensing of Special Nuclear Material.

All holders of or applicants for a special nuclear material license authorizing the possession, use, or transport of formula quantities of strategic special nuclear material under 10 CFR Part 70,

Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material.

All holders of or applicants for an independent spent fuel storage installation license or a

certificate of compliance under 10 CFR Part 72, Licensing Requirements for the Independent

Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Radioactive Waste, and Reactor-Related Greater

Than Class C Waste.

All holders of or applicants for a gaseous diffusion plant certificate of compliance or an approved

compliance plan under 10 CFR Part 76, Certification of Gaseous Diffusion Plants.

All holders of and applicants for a specific source material license under 10 CFR Part 40,

Domestic Licensing of Source Material.

All State Radiation Control Program Directors and State Liaison Officers.

PURPOSE

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this information notice (IN) to alert

licensees and certificate holders to recent fire protection equipment counterfeit and failure notices

that the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters (DLA-HQ) and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) have issued. This IN also informs licensees of a recent UL announcement regarding

certification of fire resistive electrical cables. The NRC expects recipients of this IN to review the

information for applicability to their facilities and consider taking actions, as appropriate.

However, suggestions contained in this IN are not NRC requirements; therefore, no specific

action or written response is required.

DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUMSTANCES

The following notices, which have the potential to affect nuclear facility fire safety, were recently

issued:

Counterfeit Single-Jacketed Fire Hose

On August 31, 2012, UL issued a notification for the U.S. about a single-jacketed fire hose that

bears a counterfeit UL mark. The official UL Release 12PN-36 is publicly available in the NRC

Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at Accession

No. ML122830149.

According to UL Release 12PN-36, the counterfeit single-jacketed Aquaplus Fire Hose Model

APH-65-ORU can be identified by the following markings:

  • UL EX15106 Aquaplus Fire Hose Model APH-65-ORU Service Tested 175 PSI

65 MM X 30 M 12/08.

The notification states that UL has not evaluated this fire hose to the appropriate UL standards for

safety, and it is unknown if the fire hose complies with UL listing requirements.

Counterfeit Dry Chemical Portable Fire Extinguishers

The DLA-HQ announced a recall of counterfeit hand-held fire extinguishers. The DLA-HQ fact

sheet is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML13004A347. The notification states

that the DLA-HQ received e-mails from the U.S. Army about reported issues (non-functionality of

counterfeit fire extinguishers) in April 2012.

According to Army sources, there have been reports of dry chemical hand-held fire extinguishers

falsely labeled as having been manufactured by authentic manufacturers that have been found at

various military bases outside the continental U.S. in the past year. The notification further

stated that the representative of the fire extinguishers manufacturer stated that there may have

been some infiltration of counterfeit fire extinguishers into the U.S. The reported counterfeit dry

chemical fire extinguishers found in the U.S. military bases discharge a yellowish-colored, unknown powder and are filled with air. The powder does nothing to suppress fires, and the air

simply adds oxygen to the flames. Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers

On December 5, 2011, UL and Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) issued a notification

regarding fire sprinklers that bear a counterfeit UL and LPCB certification mark. The official UL

Release 11PN-45 is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122610134.

According to UL Release 11PN-45, the counterfeit fire sprinklers are of the upright and sidewall

type, with a glass bulb heat-sensitive element and can be identified by the following:

  • marked on wrench boss of the frame: FIREX
  • marked on deflector: UL and LPC

The notification states that the counterfeit fire sprinklers bear unauthorized UL and LPC marks by

an unknown manufacturer. The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire

sprinklers comply with any safety requirements.

On April 30, 2012, UL and LPCB issued a notification regarding fire sprinklers that bear a

counterfeit UL and LPCB certification mark. The official UL Release 12PN-20 is publicly

available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122610134.

According to UL Release 12PN-20, the counterfeit fire sprinklers with glass bulb heat-sensitive

element, Model GL5661, can be identified by the following:

  • marked on wrench boss of the frame: TOP
  • marked on thermal bulb: JOB F5
  • marked on deflector: 155°F 68°C SS-1U 2011 GL5661 The notification states that although the sprinkler deflectors are marked with GL5661, and the

thermal bulbs are marked JOB F5, the sprinklers were not manufactured or labeled by Globe

Fire Sprinkler Corporation and the thermal bulbs were not manufactured by Job, GmbH or its

affiliates or agents. The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire sprinklers

comply with any safety requirements. The notification further states that counterfeit fire

sprinklers are marked with the same model number and constructed similar to a fire sprinkler

model that is authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks. The counterfeit sprinklers are marked

TOP, on the wrench boss of the fire sprinkler frame. The sprinkler model GL5661 that is

authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks is not marked TOP.

On June 15, 2012, UL issued a notification for the U.S. and Canada regarding fire sprinklers that

bear a counterfeit UL mark. The official UL Release 12PN-05 is publicly available in ADAMS at

Accession No. ML122610134.

According to UL Release 12PN-05, the counterfeit fire sprinklers are the upright and pendant

Model T-ZSTZ-15, with a glass bulb heat-sensitive element and can be identified by the following:

  • marked on wrench boss of the frame: UL and TYCO
  • marked on thermal bulb: JOB F5
  • marked on deflector: 2011 T-ZSTZ-15-68°C

The notification states that neither Tyco International, Inc., nor its affiliates or agents, manufactured or labeled the sprinklers marked with the word TYCO, nor were the thermal bulbs

marked JOB F5, manufactured by Job, GmbH. The UL notification also states that it is unknown if these fire sprinklers comply with the UL safety requirements for the U.S. and Canada.

The company states that sprinklers Tyco manufactures that are authorized to bear the UL mark

do not have UL and TYCO marking on the wrench boss.

On July 13, 2012, UL and LPCB issued a notification for the U.S. and Canada regarding fire

sprinklers that bear a counterfeit UL and LPCB certification mark. The official UL Release

12PN-32 is publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML122610134.

According to UL Release 12PN-32, the counterfeit fire sprinklers with glass bulb heat-sensitive

element, Model TY3151, can be identified by the following:

  • marked on wrench boss of the frame: GLOBE
  • marked on thermal bulb: JOB F5
  • marked on deflector: TY3151 SU 155°F/68°C SU

The notification states that the fire sprinklers were not manufactured or labeled by Tyco

International, Inc., or Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation; and the thermal bulbs were not

manufactured or labeled by Job, GmBH, affiliates or agents. The UL notification also states that

it is unknown if these fire sprinklers comply with any UL safety requirements. The notification

further states that the counterfeit fire sprinklers are marked with the same model number and

constructed similarly to fire sprinklers that are authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks. The

counterfeit sprinklers are marked GLOBE on the wrench boss of the fire sprinkler frame. The

sprinkler model TY3151 that is authorized to bear the UL and LPCB marks is not marked

GLOBE.

Counterfeit Fire Sprinkler Pipe Hangers

On September 15, 2012, UL issued a notification for the U.S. and Canada regarding fire sprinkler

pipe hangers that bear a counterfeit UL and ULC mark. The official UL Release 12PN-33 is

publicly available in ADAMS at Accession No. ML13004A107.

According to UL Release 12PN-33, the counterfeit fire sprinkler pipe hangers Model (3/4 AU-100)

can be identified by the following:

  • 3/4 (AU) in a circle followed by - 100

Certification Issues with Cable Rating Program

On September 12, 2012, UL issued a notification regarding changes to an electrical cable-rating

certification program. The official UL Release 12PN-51 is publicly available in ADAMS at

Accession No. ML122760246.

The UL Release 12PN-51 states that UL recently conducted research on an array of current

products and systems originally certified under UL 2196, Tests for Fire Resistive Cables and

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)-S139, Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluation

of Integrity of Electrical Cables, and has determined that they no longer consistently achieve a

two-hour fire-resistive rating when subjected to the standard Fire Endurance Test of UL 2196 or

ULC-S139. The UL notification further stated that UL and ULC will not be able to offer

certification to the current program related to these standards and that manufacturers are no

longer authorized to place the UL or ULC mark on the following products:

  • UL classified fire resistive cable (with the label FHJR) * ULC listed fire resistant cable (with the label FHJRC)
  • UL listed cable with -CI suffix (circuit integrity)

UL Release 12PN-51 also informed recipients that UL has removed all electrical circuit protective

systems constructed with fire resistive cable from its certification directory. To date, UL is not

aware of any field failures with currently installed systems.

BACKGROUND

NRC regulations require nuclear facilities to have a fire protection program to assure public health

and safety. These programs describe features necessary for fire protection such as fire

prevention, detection, and suppression. The purpose of the fire protection program is to ensure

nuclear material is safety treated and to minimize radioactive releases to the environment in the

event of a fire.

Fire-protection equipment reliability and performance capabilities are a primary feature of

defense-in-depth and must be maintained to achieve effectiveness in preventing fire damage to

structures, systems, and components important to safety. The counterfeit fire protection

equipment or fire protection equipment associated with certification issues discussed in this IN

may not be able to perform their intended function.

DISCUSSION

Although NRC is unaware of any issues at licensed facilities involving counterfeit equipment or

cable fire-testing certification, the NRC is using this IN to heighten awareness and inform

licensees of these issues.

Counterfeit fire protection equipment such as the fire sprinklers, fire hose and dry chemical

hand-held fire extinguishers listed above, if used in a nuclear facility, may prevent or inhibit fire

protection measures that are important to worker or facility safety.

Certain electrical cables with fire-resistant jacketing described above may no longer be certified to

their designated fire resistance rating. Licensees should be aware that applications in which

these labeled fire-rated cables are used, such as to meet the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50,

Appendix R, Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Power Facilities Operating Prior to January 1,

1979, may not achieve their design capability.

Licensees can detect counterfeit components as part of the procurement control process before

they are used at a nuclear facility (see IN 84-52, Supplement 1, Inadequate Material

Procurement Controls on the Part of Licensees and Vendors, (ADAMS Accession No.

ML082170556).

Licensees can monitor and communicate with listing organizations, manufacturers, and

government resources to maintain awareness of counterfeit components and certification issues.

This IN and others, such as IN 2007-19, Fire Protection Equipment Recalls and Counterfeit

Notices (ADAMS Accession No. ML071090170), include information on various listing

organizations, manufacturers, and government resources that monitor the use of counterfeit

products. Also, IN 2012-22, Counterfeit, Fraudulent, Suspect Item (CFSI) Training Offerings, (ADAMS Accession Nos. ML12137A248 and ML12318A216) informs licensees and certificate

holders of a sampling of entities that offer training on how to detect potential counterfeit, fraudulent, and suspect items that may enter the supply chain. That IN also lists available training

resources for educating personnel involved in NRC-regulated activities on current trends in CFSI

and techniques to prevent the use of CFSI parts. Commercial listing organizations, government organizations that report counterfeiting, and other

resource websites include, but are not limited to, the following:

CONTACT

This IN does not require any specific action or written response. Please direct any questions

about this matter to the technical appropriate contacts listed below or the appropriate NRC project

manager.

/RA/ /RA/

Lawrence E. Kokajko, Director John D. Kinneman, Director

Division of Policy and Rulemaking Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards

/RA/ /RA/

Laura A. Dudes, Director Brian J. McDermott, Director

Division of Construction Inspection Division of Materials Safety

and Operational Programs and State Agreements

Office of New Reactors Office of Federal and State Materials

and Environmental Management Programs

Technical Contacts:

Naeem Iqbal, NRR James R. Downs, NMSS

301-415-3346 301-492-3232 E-mail: Naeem.Iqbal@nrc.gov E-mail: James.Downs@nrc.gov

Robert L. Vettori, NRO Angela A. McIntosh, FSME

301-415-3666 301-415-5030

E-mail: Robert.Vettori@nrc.gov E-mail: Angela.McIntosh@nrc.gov

Note: NRC generic communications may be found on the NRC public Web site, http://www.nrc.gov, under NRC Library.

CONTACT

This IN does not require any specific action or written response. Please direct any questions

about this matter to the technical appropriate contacts listed below or the appropriate NRC project

manager.

/RA/ /RA/

Lawrence J. Kokajko, Director John D. Kinneman, Director

Division of Policy and Rulemaking Division of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards

/RA/ /RA/

Laura A. Dudes, Director Brian J. McDermott, Director

Division of Construction Inspection Division of Materials Safety

and Operational Programs and State Agreements

Office of New Reactors Office of Federal and State Materials

and Environmental Management Programs

Technical Contacts:

Naeem Iqbal, NRR James R. Downs, NMSS

301-415-3346 301-492-3232 E-mail: Naeem.Iqbal@nrc.gov E-mail: James.Downs@nrc.gov

Robert L. Vettori, NRO Angela A. McIntosh, FSME

301-415-3666 301-415-5030

E-mail: Robert.Vettori@nrc.gov E-mail: Angela.McIntosh@nrc.gov

Note: NRC generic communications may be found on the NRC public Web site, http://www.nrc.gov, under NRC Library.

ADAMS Accession Number: ML122840031 *via e-mail TAC ME9179 OFFICE AFPB:NRR BC:AFPB:NRR TECH EDITOR D:DRA:NRR PM:PGCB:NRR

NAME NIqbal AKlein (DFrumkin for) CHsu* JGiitter MBanic

DATE 12/ 10 /2012 12/ 10 /2012 11/ 29 /2012 02/28/2013 02/07/2013 OFFICE LA:PGCB:NRR BC:PGCB:NRR BC:PRLB:NRR D:DCIP:NRO D:FCSS:NMSS

NAME CHawes DPelton AAdams LDudes JKinneman*

DATE 03/07/2013 03/08/2013 03/11/2013 03/14/2013 03/ 22/2013 OFFICE D:DMSSA:FSME DD:DPR:NRR AD:DPR:NRR

NAME BMcDermott SBahadur LKokajko

DATE 03/15/2013 03/12/2013 03/19/2013 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY


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