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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATESNUCLEAR REGULATORY COTTIM ISSIONREGION I475 ALLENDALE ROADKING OF PRUSSIA. PENNSYLVANIA 19406.1415Apri'l L9, 20L2Mr. John Ventosa. Site Vice PresidentEntergy Nuclear Operations, lnc.Indian Point Energy Center450 Broadway, GSBP.O. Box 249Buchanan, NY 1051 1-0249SUBJECT: INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT 2 - NRC INSPECTION REPORT05000247t2012008Dear Mr. Ventosa:On March 8,2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection atthe lndian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 2. The enclosed report documents the results of theinspection, which were discussed on March 8,2012, with Mr. John Curry and members of yourstaff.This inspection was an examination of license renewal activities under Temporary Instruction(Tl) 2516/001, Review of License RenewalActivities. The inspection was directed toward thoseactivities and facilities accessible during the refueling outage. The inspection also reviewed thecompletion of commitments made during the renewed license application process andcompliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and the conditions of your operatinglicense. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures andrepresentative records, observations of activities, and interviews with personnel.On the basis of the samples selected for review, there were no findings of significance identifiedduring this inspection. The NRC staff identified two instances of commitments which could notbe considered completed at this time. Given the scheduled completion of September 28,2013,for these commitments, we will incorporate a followup review as a part of our planned teaminspection in this area prior to September 28,2013, to verify completion along with thecompletion of other commitments.In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and itsenclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public DocumentRoom or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document systemAgencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible fromthe NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic ReadingRoom).Sincerelv,,e"/^JyffiRichard J. Conte, ChiefEngineering BranchlDivision of Reactor Safety  
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY  
Mr. John VentosaSite Vice PresidentEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.Indian Point Energy Center450 Broadway, GSBBuchanan, NY 1051 1-0249SUBJECT: INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT 2 - NRC INSPECTION REPORT0500024712012008Dear Mr. Ventosa:On March 8,2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection atthe Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 2. The enclosed report documents the results of theinspection, which were discussed on March 8, 2012, with Mr. John Curry and members of yourstaff.This inspection was an examination of license renewal activities under Temporary Instruction(Tl) 2516/001, Review of License RenewalActivities. The inspection was directed toward thoseactivities and facilities accessible during the refueling outage. The inspection also reviewed thecompletion of commitments made during the renewed license application process andcompliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and the conditions of your operatinglicense. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures andrepresentative records, observations of activities, and interviews with personnel.On the basis of the samples selected for review, there were no findings of significance identifiedduring this inspection. The NRC staff identified two instances of commitments which could notbe considered completed at this time. Given the scheduled completion of September 28,2013,for these commitments, we will incorporale a followup review as a part of our planned teaminspection in this area prior to September 28,2013, to verify completion along with thecompletion of other commitments.In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and itsenclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public DocumentRoom or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document systemAgencyride Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible fromthe NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic ReadingRoom).Sincerely,/RNRichard J. Conte, ChiefEngineering BranchlDivision of Reactor SafetyDOCUMENT NAME: G:\DRS\Engineering Branch 1\-- Meyer\lndian Pt 71003\lR 2012-08 lP Rev 2.docx104315ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: ML12g suNst Reviewfl Non-Sensitiven SensitiveV!Publicly AvailableNon-Publicly AvailableOFFICERI/DRSRI/DRPRI/DRSNAMEGMeyer/RJC forMGrayRConteDATE4t11t124t19t124t19t12RECORD COPY  
COTTIM ISSION REGION I 475 ALLENDALE  
J. VentosaDocket No. 50-247License No. DPR-26Enclosure:NRC f nspection Report 05000247 12012008cc w/enclosure: Distribution via ListServ  
ROADKING OF PRUSSIA. PENNSYLVANIA  
J. Ventosa 3Distribution Mencl: (via E-mail)W. Dean, RAD. Lew. DRAJ. Trapp, DRPC. Miller, DRS(R{ORAMATL RESOURCE)(RIORAMAlL RESOURCE)(RIDRPMAIL Resource)(RI DRSMArL RESOURCE)J. Clifford, DRP (RlDRPMail Resource)P. Wilson, DRS (R,lDRSMAIL RESOURCE)M. McCoppin, Rl OEDOM. Gray, DRPB. Bickett, DRPS. McCarver, DRPM. Jennerich, DRPM. Catts, SRIA. Ayegbusi, RlD. Hochmuth, AARidsNrrPMlndianPoint ResourceRidsNrrDorlLpll -1 ResourceROPreport ResourceD. Bearde, DRST. Lupold, DRSR. Conte, DRSG. Meyer, DRS  
19406.1415
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONREGION IDocket: 50-247License: DPR-26Report: 0500024712012008Licensee: Entergy Nuclear Northeast (Entergy)Facility: lndian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 2Location: Buchanan, NYDates: March 5-8,2012Inspectors: G. Meyer, Senior Reactor Inspector, Division of Reactor SafetyM. Modes, Senior Reactor Inspector, Division of Reactor SafetyAccompanied By: K, Green, Senior Project Manager, Division of License RenewalW. Holston, Senior Technical Reviewer, Division of License RenewalApproved By: Richard J. Conte, ChiefEngineering Branch 1Division of Reactor SafetyEnclosure
Apri'l L9, 20L2Mr. John Ventosa. Site Vice PresidentEntergy Nuclear  
SUMMARY OF FINDINGSlR 0500024712012008i 0310512012 - 0310812012; Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 2;Review of License Renewal Activities.The report covers a one week inspection of the implementation of license renewal activitiesduring the Indian Point Unit 2 refueling outage, lt was conducted by two region basedengineering inspectors under Temporary Instruction 2516/001. No findings were identified. Theinspectors determined that Entergy actions on four commitments (Commitments 28,29,34, and36) were complete and met regulatory expectations as reflected in the staff's safety evaluationreport. lnspection of two commitments (Commitments 2 and 3) concluded that additionalinspection was needed.Enclosure  
Operations, lnc.Indian Point Energy  
4.a.4042Report DetailsoTHER ACTTVTTTES (OA)Other - License Renewal Activities (Tl 2516/001 )lnspection ScopeThis inspection was performed by two NRC Region I based inspectors to evaluate thelicense renewal activities at the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 2 in accordancewith Temporary Instruction (Tl) 25161001. As noted in this Tl: "This procedure waswritten to allow for timely verification by NRC inspectors that the applicant has madesufficient progress in implementing its license renewal commitments before entering itspost-4O-year license period and to allow documentation of these inspection activitieswhile the operating license is being considered for renewal." This phase of theinspection is "to be completed during the outage preceding the beginning of the period ofextended operations for the purpose of observing or verifying commitments of tests orother activities that require containment entries or access to rooms that would normallybe posted as a high-radiation area or higher when the reactor is operating." Theinspectors performed in-plant observations of license renewal related activities andsampled Entergy actions on commitments. The bases for the review was the NRCstaff's safety evaluation report (NUREG'1930) and related licensee letters associatedwith licensee renewal regulatory commitments, including Letter NL-11-101, datedAugust 22,2011.Findinss and ObservationsNo findings were identified.ln-Plant ObservationsThe inspectors observed ongoing activities and inspected the general condition ofstructures, systems, and components within the scope of license renewal. Theinspectors performed reviews in the following areas, as related to commitments andaging management programs (AMPs):. Turbine Building - Flow Accelerated Corrosion AMP. Turbine Building - One-Time lnspection Program (Commitment 19). Station Blackout (SBO)/Appendix R Diesel Generator (Commitment 34)The inspectors determined the general conditions to be satisfactory and the Entergyactivities to be in accordance with facility programs and procedures.b.b.1Enclosure
Center 450 Broadway, GSBP.O. Box 249
2b.2 Commitments - Review CompleteCommitment 28 - Water Chemistrv Control - Closed Coolino Water ProoramCommitment 28 provides that Entergy will "Enhance the Water Chemistry Control-Closed Cooling Water Program to maintain water chemistry of the lP2 SBO/Appendix Rdiesel generator cooling system per EPRI guidelines" and will "Enhance the WaterChemistry Control- Closed Cooling Water Program to maintain the lP2 and lP3 securitygenerator and fire protection diesel cooling water pH and glycolwithin limits specified byEPRI guidelines" by September 28, 2013. The license renewal team inspection(Report 0500024712008006 dated August 1, 2008) had noted that some parameterswere not monitored for some diesels in existing procedures.The inspectors reviewed the implementation plan, EPRI guidelines, revised chemistrysampling procedures and acceptance criteria, and chemistry results for the SBO/App. R,fire protection, and security diesels.The inspectors concluded that Commitment 28 had been completed.Commitment 29 - Sulfates in the Refuelino Water Storaqe Tank (RWST)Commitment 29 provides that Entergy will "Enhance the Water Chemistry Control -Primary and Secondary Program for lP2 to test sulfates monthly in the RWST with a limitof <150 ppb" by September 28,2013.The inspectors reviewed the implementation plan, RWST chemistry sampling procedure,and RWST chemistry results lor 2010 and 2011.The inspectors concluded that Commitment 29 had been completed.Commitment 34 - Station Blackout (SBO)/Appendix R Diesel GeneratorCommitment 34 provides that "lP2 SBO/Appendix R diesel generator will be installedand operational by April 30, 2008."lnspection Report 0500024712008006, dated August 1, 2008, documented the licenserenewal team inspection of the lP2 SBO/App. R diesel generator following its installationand operationaltesting. Inspection Report 0500024712008003, dated August 13, 2008,documented the inspection of the post-modification testing of this diesel generator.The inspectors concluded that Commitment 34 had previously been completed.Commitment 36 - Refuelino Cavitv ConcreteCommitment 36 provides that Entergy will "Perform a one-time inspection and evaluationof a sample of potentially affected lP2 refueling cavity concrete prior to the period ofextended operation. The sample will be obtained by core boring the refueling cavity wallin an area that is susceptible to exposure to borated water leakage. The inspection willEnclosure
Buchanan, NY 1051 1-0249 SUBJECT: INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT  
3include an assessment of embedded reinforcing steel. A sample of leakage fluid will beanalyzed to determine the composition of the fluid." These actions are scheduled forcompletion by September 28,2013. Commitment 36 also addresses core bores andleakage fluid analysis in the first ten years of the period of extended operation. Duringrefueling operations at Unit 2, leakage through the reactor refuel cavity liner plate hadcaused the cavity flood-up water to migrate through the concrete walls of the cavity.NRC was concerned the borated water flowing through the concrete and past thereinforcement bars could cause an indeterminate degradation.The inspectors reviewed the test results of concrete cores removed from the lP2 refuelstructure in Engineering Report No. lP-RPT-11-00002, Assessment of Concrete AgingFrom Selected Indian Point Structures, Rev 0, January 10,2011. The originallyspecified concrete strength, per United Engineers and Constructors Drawing 9321-01-5-1, Specification for Design, Inspection and Tests of Concrete, High Strength Bolts,Compaction of Fill and Rock Bearing, was 3000 psi at 28 days. Entergy took seven coresamples from the Unit 2 fuel pool structure; the compression results were 7,213 psi,3,202 psi, 5,890 psi,6,294 psi, 8,307 psi, 5,497 psi, and 6,448 psi' Using the guidanceof American Concrete Institute, ACI214.4R, the calculated equivalent in-structurecompressive strength was 4,341 psi.Reinforcing bars were part of three of the concrete samples taken from the Unit 2 fuelpool structure. The above referenced report noted there was no visible degradation ofthe reinforcing bars. This observation compared favorably with concrete core samplestaken from the Unit 1 fuel pool structure, which was wetted by a boric acid solutionequivalent to Unit 2 for approximately 30 years.Nine samples were taken from the core bores for further interrogation by Petrographywith a Stereo-microscope. These samples were examined in general accordance withASTM C-856-04, Standard Practice for Petrographic Examination of HardenedConcrete. There were observations of concrete paste discoloration and cracks noted inthe Petrographic samples taken from the core samples extracted from the west andsouth walls of the fuel pool. The discoloration was attributed to the differences in thehydration of the paste most likely due to exposure to the water through the cracks, andthe report concluded the examined material was of "relatively good quality."The inspectors concluded that Commitment 36 is on track to be completed,b.3 Commitments - Needino Additional NRC ReviewCommitment 2 - Boltino Inteqritv ProqramCommitment 2 provides that Entergy will "Enhance the Bolting lntegrity Program tor lP2and lP3 to clarify that actual yield strength is used in selecting materials for lowsusceptibility to SCC and clarify that prohibition on use of lubricants containing MoSz forbolting" by September 28, 2013. Commitment 2 also states that "The Bolting IntegrityProgram manages loss of preload and loss of material for all external bolting,"Enclosure  
2 - NRC INSPECTION  
4The inspectors reviewed the implementation plan and the revised mechanicalfastenerprocedure, which had specific instructions on bolting regarding the use of actual yieldstrength and the prohibition against molybdenum disulfide as a lubricant. Nonetheless,there was no planned action regarding the second commitment statement regarding lossof preload and loss of material, despite Commitment 2 being considered completed byEntergy. Entergy entered this concern into the license renewal corrective action systemas item LO-LAR-2011-00174, CA-66.The inspectors concluded that the specific procedural instructions of Commitment 2 hadbeen completed, but that review of any action on the general statement needed to bereviewed during a subsequent NRC inspection.Commitment 3 - Buried Pipinq and Tanks lnspection ProqramCommitment 3 provides that Entergy will "lmplement the Buried Piping and TanksInspection Program for lP2 land lP3] as described in LRA Section 8.1.6" and performthe following:o "lnclude in the Buried Piping and Tanks lnspection Program described in LRASection 8.1.6 a risk assessment of the in-scope buried piping and tanks thatincludes consideration of the impacts of buried piping or tank leakage and ofconditions affecting the risk for corrosion.". "Classify pipe segments and tanks as having a high, medium or low impact ofleakage based on the safety class, the hazard posed by fluid contained in thepiping and the impact of leakage on reliable plant operation.". "Determine corrosion risk through consideration of piping or tank material, soilresistivity, drainage, the presence of cathodic protection and the type of coating."o "Establish inspection priority and frequency for periodic inspections of the in-scope piping and tanks based on the results of the risk assessment."o "Perform inspection using inspection techniques with demonstratedeffectiveness."The inspectors reviewed the implementation plan and Entergy fleet, corporateengineering and site engineering procedures. The inspectors also reviewed a summaryreport of inspection results, cathodic protection records, and area potential earth current(APEC) survey results.The inspectors reviewed the risk assessment, classifications of leakage impacts, andcorrosion risk categorizations addressed in the first three bulleted items above, andfound the evaluation approaches to be sound and generally credible. The inspectorsreviewed the inspection plan based on these evaluations to be reasonable andappropriate. The inspectors reviewed a sample of inspection records, which showedthat inspections had involved direct visual inspection, followed by external ultrasonic test(UT) inspections in some cases, and were thorough and appropriate.The inspectors noted two concerns. First, site engineering procedure SEP-UlP-IPECstated that guided wave inspection was an acceptable indirect inspection technique.Enclosure  
REPORT 05000247t2012008
5The inspectors noted that while guided wave inspection was a credible method to informother inspections, it did not meet the "demonstrated effectiveness" standard and was notsuitable for inspection by itself. There was no evidence that guided wave inspection hadbeen solely used to accept inspected piping or tanks, but the procedure meritedclarification on the use of guided wave inspection. Second, Entergy fleet procedureEN-DC-343 listed the affected Unit 2 underground systems in Attachment 9.2, butomitted the river water, circulating water, and containment isolation support systems.There was no immediate impact on the inspection plan given that these actions were notin effect without a renewed license. However, Entergy will review this matter and theyentered these two concerns into the license renewal corrective action system as itemLO-LAR-201 1 -001 7 4, CA-67 .Given the preliminary progress on Commitment 3, the inspectors determined thatadditional inspection was merited on the clarification of the use of guided waveinspection, coverage of omitted underground systems, and subsequently completedinspections.b.4 Annual Updates10 CFR 54.21(b) requires each year following submittal of the license renewalapplication and at least three months before scheduled completion of the NRC review,an amendment to the renewal application be submitted that identifies any change tothe current licensing basis (CLB) of the facility that materially affects the contents of thelicense renewal application, including the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report(UFSAR) supplement. The inspectors selected a sample from annual update submittalsfor review.Amendment 8 to the application transmitted by a letter (NL-09-060) dated May 15, 2009.This amendment was a result of a review of documents affecting the current licensebasis during the period May 1, 2008 through March 1, 2009, since the prior annualupdate amendment. The review concluded that sections of the application were affectedby changes to the current licensing basis. For example, during this period, the IndianPoint 3 Security Dieselwas replaced, affecting Section 3.3.2.1.15 and Table 3.3.3-15-lP3 of the application.This example illustrated Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. compliance with 10 CFR54.21(b).SummarvNo findings were identified and general conditions in the plant areas observed weresatisfactory. The inspectors determined that Entergy actions on four commitments(Commitments 28, 29,34, and 36) were complete and met regulatory expectations asreflected in the staff's safety evaluation report. Inspection of two commitments(Commitments 2 and 3) concluded that additional inspection was needed. Further NRCinspection of Unit 2 commitments, including Commitments 2 and 3, is planned prior tothe scheduled completion date of September 28,2013.Enclosure  
Dear Mr. Ventosa:On March 8,2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory  
64OAO Exit MeetinoThe inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. John Curry, License RenewalProject Manager, and other members of the staff on March 8, 2012. The inspectorsconfirmed that no proprietary materialwas examined during the inspection.ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONEnclosure
Commission (NRC) completed  
A-1ATTACHMENTSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONKEY POINTS OF CONTACTLicensee PersonnelJ. Curry, License RenewalTeam Project ManagerN. Azevedo, Supervisor, Supervisor Engineering ProgramsC. Caputo, License RenewalTeamG. Dahl, Licensing EngineerR. Drake, System EngineerJ. Flagg, License Renewal TeamD. Lach, License Renewal TeamLIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWEDGeneralNUREG-1930, Safety Evaluation Report Related to the License Renewal of Indian PointNuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3, November 2009NUREG-1930, Safety Evaluation Report Related to the License Renewal of Indian PointNuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3, Supplement 1, August 30, 2011Entergy Letter NL-1 1-101 , Clarification for Request for Additional Information (RAl), datedAugust 22,2011In-plant ObservationsOne-Time Inspection Matrix (draft)One-Time Inspection Form 169473-01One-Time lnspection Form 51 282477 -01WO 00255920, FAC UT of heater drain pipingWO 00255936, FAC UT of reheater drain pipingCommitment 2 (Boltinq Inteqritv)lP-RPT-11-LRD03, Review of the Bolting Integrity AMP for lmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)O-MS-411, Torquing of Mechanical Fasteners, Rev 3Enclosure
an inspection  
A-2Commitment 3 (Buried Pipinq and Tanks lnspection)lP-RPT-11-LRD07, Review of the Buried Pipe and Tanks Inspection AMP for lmplementation,Rev 0 (draft)EN-DC-343, Underground Piping and Tanks Inspection and Monitoring Program, Rev 4CEP-UPT-0100, Underground Piping and Tanks lnspection and Monitoring, Rev 0SEP-UlP-lPEC, Underground Components Inspection Plan, Rev 0PCA Engineering Inc, Cathodic Protection System Maintenance Record Sheet,AFW Pump Room Annex - Unit 2, PCA Job No. 30493, 2128112lP-RPT-11-0045, Indian Point Energy Center APEC Survey, 11117111IPEC Underground Piping and Tank Program Completed Buried Pipe lnspections, 1111112Thielsch Engineering, Laboratory Testing Data Sheet, 12112111Photographs of Nov/Dec 2011 inspections of lP2 24" SRW lines 409(16 pictures dated 11123111) and 408 (24 pictures dated 11123111)lP2-lJT-11-050, UT Erosion Corrosion Exam - 24 SRW line 409, 12128111f P2-UT,11-048, UT Erosion Corrosion Exam - 24 SRW line 408, 1212811, 2 pictureslnspection Report, lP3 AFWCond Return to CST (8" line 1080), WO 279578-03, 1219111,4 pictureslnspection Report, lP3 CST Supply to AFW Pumps (12" line 1070), WO 279578-03, 1219111,4 pictureslP3-UT-11-076. UT E/C Examination lP3 8" line 1080, 12115111lP3-UT-1 1-077, UT E/C Examination lP3 12" line 1070, 12115111Commitment 28 (Water Chemistrv - Closed Coolinq)EPRI TR-107396, Closed Cooling Water Chemistry Guideline, Rev 1lP-RPT-11-LRD41, Review of the Water Chemistry- Closed Cooling Water AMP forlmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)}-CY-2510, Closed Cooling Water Chemistry Specifications and Frequencies, Rev 13f P2 SBP/App R diesel quarterly chemistry results, March 2008 to January 2012tP2 Fire pump diesel quarterly chemistry results, January 2007 to December 201 1lP2 Security diesel quarterly chemistry results, January 2007 to December 2011Commitment 29 (RWST Sulfates)IP-RPT-11-LRD42, Review of the Water Chemistry - Primary and Secondary AMP forlmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)2-CY-2625, General Plant Systems Specifications and Frequencies, Rev 16lP2 RWST monthly chemistry results, January 2010 to February 2012Commitment 36 (Refuelinq Cavitv Concrete)ER No. lP-RPT-11-00002, Assessment of Concrete Aging From Selected lndian PointStructures, Rev 0United Engineers and Constructors Drawing 9321-01-5-1, Specification for Design, Inspectionand Tests of Concrete, High Strength Bolts, Compaction of Fill and Rock BearingASTM C-856-04, Standard Practice for Petrographic Examination of Hardened ConcreteEnclosure
at the lndian Point Nuclear  
A-3LIST OF ACRONYMSADAMS Agencyruide Documents Access and Management SystemAMP Aging Management ProgramCLB Current Licensing BasisEPRI Electric Power Research InstituteLRA License RenewalApplicationNRC U. S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionRFO Refueling OutageRWST Refueling Water Storage TankSBO Station BlackoutTl Temporary lnstructionUFSAR Updated Final Safety Analysis ReportUT Ultrasonic TestEnclosure
Generating  
 
Unit 2. The enclosed report documents  
the results of the inspection, which were discussed on  
March 8,2012, with Mr. John Curry and members  
of your staff.This inspection  
was an examination of  
license renewal activities  
under Temporary  
Instruction (Tl) 2516/001, Review of License RenewalActivities.  
The inspection  
was directed toward thoseactivities and  
facilities accessible during  
the refueling  
outage. The inspection also reviewed thecompletion of  
commitments made during  
the renewed license application  
process andcompliance with the Commission's  
rules and regulations  
and the conditions  
of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection  
involved examination  
of selected procedures  
and representative
records, observations  
of activities, and interviews  
with personnel.
On the basis of the samples selected  
for review, there  
were no findings of significance  
identified
during this inspection.  
The NRC staff identified  
two instances of commitments  
which could notbe considered completed at this  
time. Given the scheduled completion  
of September  
28,2013, for these commitments, we will incorporate  
a followup review as a  
part of our planned team inspection
in this area prior to September 28,2013, to  
verify completion along with thecompletion of other commitments.
In accordance  
with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules  
of Practice," a copy of  
this letter and  
its enclosure
will be available electronically  
for public inspection  
in the NRC Public Document
Room or from the Publicly Available  
Records (PARS) component  
of NRC's document system Agencywide
Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible  
from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic  
Reading Room).Sincerelv, ,e"/^JyffiRichard J. Conte, Chief Engineering
Branchl Division of Reactor Safety  
Mr. John Ventosa Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB Buchanan, NY 1051 1-0249 SUBJECT: INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING  
UNIT 2 - NRC INSPECTION  
REPORT 0500024712012008
Dear Mr. Ventosa: On March 8,2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory  
Commission (NRC) completed  
an inspection  
at the Indian Point Nuclear Generating  
Unit 2. The enclosed report documents  
the results of the inspection, which were discussed  
on March 8, 2012, with Mr. John Curry and members of your staff.This inspection  
was an examination  
of license renewal activities  
under Temporary  
Instruction (Tl) 2516/001, Review of License RenewalActivities.  
The inspection  
was directed toward those activities
and facilities  
accessible  
during the refueling  
outage. The inspection  
also reviewed the completion
of commitments  
made during the renewed license application  
process and compliance
with the Commission's  
rules and regulations  
and the conditions  
of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection  
involved examination  
of selected procedures  
and representative
records, observations  
of activities, and interviews  
with personnel.
On the basis of the samples selected for review, there were no findings of significance  
identified
during this inspection.  
The NRC staff identified  
two instances  
of commitments  
which could not be considered  
completed  
at this time. Given the scheduled  
completion  
of September  
28,2013, for these commitments, we will incorporale  
a followup review as a part of our planned team inspection
in this area prior to September  
28,2013, to verify completion  
along with the completion
of other commitments.
In accordance  
with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure
will be available  
electronically  
for public inspection  
in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available  
Records (PARS) component  
of NRC's document system Agencyride
Document Access and Management  
System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible  
from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic  
Reading Room).Sincerely,/RN Richard J. Conte, Chief Engineering
Branchl Division of Reactor Safety DOCUMENT NAME: G:\DRS\Engineering  
Branch 1\-- Meyer\lndian  
Pt 71003\lR 2012-08 lP Rev 2.docx 104315 ADAMS ACCESSION  
NUMBER: ML12 g suNst Review fl Non-Sensitive
n Sensitive V!Publicly Available Non-Publicly  
Available OFFICE RI/DRS RI/DRP RI/DRS NAME GMeyer/RJC  
for MGray RConte DATE 4t11t12 4t19t12 4t19t12 RECORD COPY  
J. Ventosa Docket No. 50-247 License No. DPR-26 Enclosure:
NRC f nspection  
Report 05000247 12012008 cc w/enclosure:  
Distribution  
via ListServ  
J. Ventosa 3 Distribution
Mencl: (via E-mail)W. Dean, RA D. Lew. DRA J. Trapp, DRP C. Miller, DRS (R{ORAMATL  
RESOURCE)(RIORAMAlL  
RESOURCE)(RIDRPMAIL  
Resource)(RI DRSMArL RESOURCE)J. Clifford, DRP (RlDRPMail  
Resource)P. Wilson, DRS (R,lDRSMAIL  
RESOURCE)M. McCoppin, Rl OEDO M. Gray, DRP B. Bickett, DRP S. McCarver, DRP M. Jennerich, DRP M. Catts, SRI A. Ayegbusi, Rl D. Hochmuth, AA RidsNrrPMlndianPoint
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Resource D. Bearde, DRS T. Lupold, DRS R. Conte, DRS G. Meyer, DRS  
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY  
COMMISSION
REGION I Docket: 50-247 License: DPR-26 Report: 0500024712012008
Licensee:  
Entergy Nuclear Northeast (Entergy)Facility:  
lndian Point Nuclear Generating  
Unit 2 Location:  
Buchanan, NY Dates: March 5-8,2012 Inspectors:  
G. Meyer, Senior Reactor Inspector, Division of Reactor Safety M. Modes, Senior Reactor Inspector, Division of Reactor Safety Accompanied
By: K, Green, Senior Project Manager, Division of License Renewal W. Holston, Senior Technical  
Reviewer, Division of License Renewal Approved By: Richard J. Conte, Chief Engineering
Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS lR 0500024712012008i  
0310512012 - 0310812012;  
Indian Point Nuclear Generating  
Unit 2;Review of License Renewal Activities.
The report covers a one week inspection  
of the implementation  
of license renewal activities
during the Indian Point Unit 2 refueling  
outage, lt was conducted  
by two region based engineering
inspectors  
under Temporary  
Instruction  
2516/001.  
No findings were identified.  
The inspectors
determined  
that Entergy actions on four commitments (Commitments  
28,29,34, and 36) were complete and met regulatory  
expectations  
as reflected  
in the staff's safety evaluation
report. lnspection  
of two commitments (Commitments  
2 and 3) concluded  
that additional
inspection
was needed.Enclosure  
4.a.4042 Report Details oTHER ACTTVTTTES (OA)Other - License Renewal Activities (Tl 2516/001 )lnspection  
Scope This inspection  
was performed  
by two NRC Region I based inspectors  
to evaluate the license renewal activities  
at the Indian Point Nuclear Generating  
Unit 2 in accordance
with Temporary  
Instruction (Tl) 25161001.  
As noted in this Tl: "This procedure  
was written to allow for timely verification  
by NRC inspectors  
that the applicant  
has made sufficient
progress in implementing  
its license renewal commitments  
before entering its post-4O-year  
license period and to allow documentation  
of these inspection  
activities
while the operating  
license is being considered  
for renewal." This phase of the inspection
is "to be completed  
during the outage preceding  
the beginning  
of the period of extended operations  
for the purpose of observing  
or verifying  
commitments  
of tests or other activities  
that require containment  
entries or access to rooms that would normally be posted as a high-radiation  
area or higher when the reactor is operating." The inspectors
performed  
in-plant observations  
of license renewal related activities  
and sampled Entergy actions on commitments.  
The bases for the review was the NRC staff's safety evaluation  
report (NUREG'1930)  
and related licensee letters associated
with licensee renewal regulatory  
commitments, including  
Letter NL-11-101, dated August 22,2011.Findinss and Observations
No findings were identified.
ln-Plant Observations
The inspectors  
observed ongoing activities  
and inspected  
the general condition  
of structures, systems, and components  
within the scope of license renewal. The inspectors
performed  
reviews in the following  
areas, as related to commitments  
and aging management  
programs (AMPs):. Turbine Building - Flow Accelerated  
Corrosion  
AMP. Turbine Building - One-Time lnspection  
Program (Commitment  
19). Station Blackout (SBO)/Appendix  
R Diesel Generator (Commitment  
34)The inspectors  
determined  
the general conditions  
to be satisfactory  
and the Entergy activities
to be in accordance  
with facility programs and procedures.
b.b.1 Enclosure
2 b.2 Commitments - Review Complete Commitment
28 - Water Chemistrv  
Control - Closed Coolino Water Prooram Commitment
28 provides that Entergy will "Enhance the Water Chemistry  
Control-Closed Cooling Water Program to maintain water chemistry  
of the lP2 SBO/Appendix  
R diesel generator  
cooling system per EPRI guidelines" and will "Enhance the Water Chemistry
Control- Closed Cooling Water Program to maintain the lP2 and lP3 security generator
and fire protection  
diesel cooling water pH and glycolwithin  
limits specified  
by EPRI guidelines" by September  
28, 2013. The license renewal team inspection (Report 0500024712008006  
dated August 1, 2008) had noted that some parameters
were not monitored  
for some diesels in existing procedures.
The inspectors  
reviewed the implementation  
plan, EPRI guidelines, revised chemistry sampling procedures  
and acceptance  
criteria, and chemistry  
results for the SBO/App. R, fire protection, and security diesels.The inspectors  
concluded  
that Commitment  
28 had been completed.
Commitment  
29 - Sulfates in the Refuelino  
Water Storaqe Tank (RWST)Commitment  
29 provides that Entergy will "Enhance the Water Chemistry  
Control -Primary and Secondary  
Program for lP2 to test sulfates monthly in the RWST with a limit of <150 ppb" by September  
28,2013.The inspectors  
reviewed the implementation  
plan, RWST chemistry  
sampling procedure, and RWST chemistry  
results lor 2010 and 2011.The inspectors  
concluded  
that Commitment  
29 had been completed.
Commitment  
34 - Station Blackout (SBO)/Appendix  
R Diesel Generator Commitment
34 provides that "lP2 SBO/Appendix  
R diesel generator  
will be installed and operational  
by April 30, 2008." lnspection  
Report 0500024712008006, dated August 1, 2008, documented  
the license renewal team inspection  
of the lP2 SBO/App. R diesel generator  
following  
its installation
and operationaltesting.  
Inspection  
Report 0500024712008003, dated August 13, 2008, documented  
the inspection  
of the post-modification  
testing of this diesel generator.
The inspectors  
concluded  
that Commitment  
34 had previously  
been completed.
Commitment  
36 - Refuelino  
Cavitv Concrete Commitment
36 provides that Entergy will "Perform a one-time inspection  
and evaluation
of a sample of potentially  
affected lP2 refueling  
cavity concrete prior to the period of extended operation.  
The sample will be obtained by core boring the refueling  
cavity wall in an area that is susceptible  
to exposure to borated water leakage. The inspection  
will Enclosure
3 include an assessment  
of embedded reinforcing  
steel. A sample of leakage fluid will be analyzed to determine  
the composition  
of the fluid." These actions are scheduled  
for completion
by September  
28,2013. Commitment  
36 also addresses  
core bores and leakage fluid analysis in the first ten years of the period of extended operation.  
During refueling
operations  
at Unit 2, leakage through the reactor refuel cavity liner plate had caused the cavity flood-up water to migrate through the concrete walls of the cavity.NRC was concerned  
the borated water flowing through the concrete and past the reinforcement
bars could cause an indeterminate  
degradation.
The inspectors  
reviewed the test results of concrete cores removed from the lP2 refuel structure
in Engineering  
Report No. lP-RPT-11-00002, Assessment  
of Concrete Aging From Selected Indian Point Structures, Rev 0, January 10,2011. The originally
specified
concrete strength, per United Engineers  
and Constructors  
Drawing 9321-01-5-
1, Specification  
for Design, Inspection  
and Tests of Concrete, High Strength Bolts, Compaction  
of Fill and Rock Bearing, was 3000 psi at 28 days. Entergy took seven core samples from the Unit 2 fuel pool structure;  
the compression  
results were 7,213 psi, 3,202 psi, 5,890 psi,6,294  
psi, 8,307 psi, 5,497 psi, and 6,448 psi' Using the guidance of American Concrete Institute, ACI214.4R, the calculated  
equivalent  
in-structure
compressive
strength was 4,341 psi.Reinforcing  
bars were part of three of the concrete samples taken from the Unit 2 fuel pool structure.  
The above referenced  
report noted there was no visible degradation  
of the reinforcing  
bars. This observation  
compared favorably  
with concrete core samples taken from the Unit 1 fuel pool structure, which was wetted by a boric acid solution equivalent
to Unit 2 for approximately  
30 years.Nine samples were taken from the core bores for further interrogation  
by Petrography
with a Stereo-microscope.  
These samples were examined in general accordance  
with ASTM C-856-04, Standard Practice for Petrographic  
Examination  
of Hardened Concrete.  
There were observations  
of concrete paste discoloration  
and cracks noted in the Petrographic  
samples taken from the core samples extracted  
from the west and south walls of the fuel pool. The discoloration  
was attributed  
to the differences  
in the hydration
of the paste most likely due to exposure to the water through the cracks, and the report concluded  
the examined material was of "relatively  
good quality." The inspectors  
concluded  
that Commitment  
36 is on track to be completed, b.3 Commitments - Needino Additional  
NRC Review Commitment
2 - Boltino Inteqritv  
Proqram Commitment
2 provides that Entergy will "Enhance the Bolting lntegrity  
Program tor lP2 and lP3 to clarify that actual yield strength is used in selecting  
materials  
for low susceptibility
to SCC and clarify that prohibition  
on use of lubricants  
containing  
MoSz for bolting" by September  
28, 2013. Commitment  
2 also states that "The Bolting Integrity Program manages loss of preload and loss of material for all external bolting," Enclosure  
4 The inspectors  
reviewed the implementation  
plan and the revised mechanicalfastener
procedure, which had specific instructions  
on bolting regarding  
the use of actual yield strength and the prohibition  
against molybdenum  
disulfide  
as a lubricant.  
Nonetheless, there was no planned action regarding  
the second commitment  
statement  
regarding  
loss of preload and loss of material, despite Commitment  
2 being considered  
completed  
by Entergy. Entergy entered this concern into the license renewal corrective  
action system as item LO-LAR-2011-00174, CA-66.The inspectors  
concluded  
that the specific procedural  
instructions  
of Commitment  
2 had been completed, but that review of any action on the general statement  
needed to be reviewed during a subsequent  
NRC inspection.
Commitment  
3 - Buried Pipinq and Tanks lnspection  
Proqram Commitment
3 provides that Entergy will "lmplement  
the Buried Piping and Tanks Inspection
Program for lP2 land lP3] as described  
in LRA Section 8.1.6" and perform the following:
o "lnclude in the Buried Piping and Tanks lnspection  
Program described  
in LRA Section 8.1.6 a risk assessment  
of the in-scope buried piping and tanks that includes consideration  
of the impacts of buried piping or tank leakage and of conditions
affecting  
the risk for corrosion.". "Classify  
pipe segments and tanks as having a high, medium or low impact of leakage based on the safety class, the hazard posed by fluid contained  
in the piping and the impact of leakage on reliable plant operation.". "Determine  
corrosion  
risk through consideration  
of piping or tank material, soil resistivity, drainage, the presence of cathodic protection  
and the type of coating." o "Establish  
inspection  
priority and frequency  
for periodic inspections  
of the in-scope piping and tanks based on the results of the risk assessment." o "Perform inspection  
using inspection  
techniques  
with demonstrated
effectiveness." The inspectors  
reviewed the implementation  
plan and Entergy fleet, corporate engineering
and site engineering  
procedures.  
The inspectors  
also reviewed a summary report of inspection  
results, cathodic protection  
records, and area potential  
earth current (APEC) survey results.The inspectors  
reviewed the risk assessment, classifications  
of leakage impacts, and corrosion
risk categorizations  
addressed  
in the first three bulleted items above, and found the evaluation  
approaches  
to be sound and generally  
credible.  
The inspectors
reviewed the inspection  
plan based on these evaluations  
to be reasonable  
and appropriate.  
The inspectors  
reviewed a sample of inspection  
records, which showed that inspections  
had involved direct visual inspection, followed by external ultrasonic  
test (UT) inspections  
in some cases, and were thorough and appropriate.
The inspectors  
noted two concerns.  
First, site engineering  
procedure  
SEP-UlP-IPEC
stated that guided wave inspection  
was an acceptable  
indirect inspection  
technique.
Enclosure  
5 The inspectors  
noted that while guided wave inspection  
was a credible method to inform other inspections, it did not meet the "demonstrated  
effectiveness" standard and was not suitable for inspection  
by itself. There was no evidence that guided wave inspection  
had been solely used to accept inspected  
piping or tanks, but the procedure  
merited clarification
on the use of guided wave inspection.  
Second, Entergy fleet procedure EN-DC-343  
listed the affected Unit 2 underground  
systems in Attachment  
9.2, but omitted the river water, circulating  
water, and containment  
isolation  
support systems.There was no immediate  
impact on the inspection  
plan given that these actions were not in effect without a renewed license. However, Entergy will review this matter and they entered these two concerns into the license renewal corrective  
action system as item LO-LAR-201  
1 -001 7 4, CA-67 .Given the preliminary  
progress on Commitment  
3, the inspectors  
determined  
that additional
inspection
was merited on the clarification  
of the use of guided wave inspection, coverage of omitted underground  
systems, and subsequently  
completed inspections.
b.4 Annual Updates 10 CFR 54.21(b) requires each year following  
submittal  
of the license renewal application
and at least three months before scheduled  
completion  
of the NRC review, an amendment  
to the renewal application  
be submitted  
that identifies  
any change to the current licensing  
basis (CLB) of the facility that materially  
affects the contents of the license renewal application, including  
the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) supplement.  
The inspectors  
selected a sample from annual update submittals
for review.Amendment  
8 to the application  
transmitted  
by a letter (NL-09-060)  
dated May 15, 2009.This amendment  
was a result of a review of documents  
affecting  
the current license basis during the period May 1, 2008 through March 1, 2009, since the prior annual update amendment.  
The review concluded  
that sections of the application  
were affected by changes to the current licensing  
basis. For example, during this period, the Indian Point 3 Security Dieselwas  
replaced, affecting  
Section 3.3.2.1.15  
and Table 3.3.3-15-lP3 of the application.
This example illustrated  
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. compliance  
with 10 CFR 54.21(b).Summarv No findings were identified  
and general conditions  
in the plant areas observed were satisfactory.  
The inspectors  
determined  
that Entergy actions on four commitments (Commitments  
28, 29,34, and 36) were complete and met regulatory  
expectations  
as reflected
in the staff's safety evaluation  
report. Inspection  
of two commitments (Commitments  
2 and 3) concluded  
that additional  
inspection  
was needed. Further NRC inspection
of Unit 2 commitments, including  
Commitments  
2 and 3, is planned prior to the scheduled  
completion  
date of September  
28,2013.Enclosure  
6 4OAO Exit Meetino The inspectors  
presented  
the inspection  
results to Mr. John Curry, License Renewal Project Manager, and other members of the staff on March 8, 2012. The inspectors
confirmed
that no proprietary  
materialwas  
examined during the inspection.
ATTACHMENT:  
SUPPLEMENTAL  
INFORMATION
Enclosure
A-1 ATTACHMENT
SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee Personnel J. Curry, License RenewalTeam  
Project Manager N. Azevedo, Supervisor, Supervisor  
Engineering  
Programs C. Caputo, License RenewalTeam
G. Dahl, Licensing  
Engineer R. Drake, System Engineer J. Flagg, License Renewal Team D. Lach, License Renewal Team LIST OF DOCUMENTS  
REVIEWED General NUREG-1930, Safety Evaluation  
Report Related to the License Renewal of Indian Point Nuclear Generating  
Unit Nos. 2 and 3, November 2009 NUREG-1930, Safety Evaluation  
Report Related to the License Renewal of Indian Point Nuclear Generating  
Unit Nos. 2 and 3, Supplement  
1, August 30, 2011 Entergy Letter NL-1 1-101 , Clarification  
for Request for Additional  
Information (RAl), dated August 22,2011 In-plant Observations
One-Time Inspection  
Matrix (draft)One-Time Inspection  
Form 169473-01 One-Time lnspection  
Form 51 282477 -01 WO 00255920, FAC UT of heater drain piping WO 00255936, FAC UT of reheater drain piping Commitment
2 (Boltinq Inteqritv)
lP-RPT-11-LRD03, Review of the Bolting Integrity  
AMP for lmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)O-MS-411, Torquing of Mechanical  
Fasteners, Rev 3 Enclosure
A-2 Commitment
3 (Buried Pipinq and Tanks lnspection)
lP-RPT-11-LRD07, Review of the Buried Pipe and Tanks Inspection  
AMP for lmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)EN-DC-343, Underground  
Piping and Tanks Inspection  
and Monitoring  
Program, Rev 4 CEP-UPT-0100, Underground  
Piping and Tanks lnspection  
and Monitoring, Rev 0 SEP-UlP-lPEC, Underground  
Components  
Inspection  
Plan, Rev 0 PCA Engineering  
Inc, Cathodic Protection  
System Maintenance  
Record Sheet, AFW Pump Room Annex - Unit 2, PCA Job No. 30493, 2128112 lP-RPT-11-0045, Indian Point Energy Center APEC Survey, 11117111 IPEC Underground  
Piping and Tank Program Completed  
Buried Pipe lnspections, 1111112 Thielsch Engineering, Laboratory  
Testing Data Sheet, 12112111 Photographs
of Nov/Dec 2011 inspections  
of lP2 24" SRW lines 409 (16 pictures dated 11123111)  
and 408 (24 pictures dated 11123111)lP2-lJT-11-050, UT Erosion Corrosion  
Exam - 24 SRW line 409, 12128111 f P2-UT,11-048, UT Erosion Corrosion  
Exam - 24 SRW line 408, 1212811, 2 pictures lnspection
Report, lP3 AFWCond Return to CST (8" line 1080), WO 279578-03, 1219111, 4 pictures lnspection
Report, lP3 CST Supply to AFW Pumps (12" line 1070), WO 279578-03, 1219111, 4 pictureslP3-UT-11-076.  
UT E/C Examination  
lP3 8" line 1080, 12115111lP3-UT-1 1-077, UT E/C Examination  
lP3 12" line 1070, 12115111 Commitment
28 (Water Chemistrv - Closed Coolinq)EPRI TR-107396, Closed Cooling Water Chemistry  
Guideline, Rev 1lP-RPT-11-LRD41, Review of the Water Chemistry-  
Closed Cooling Water AMP for lmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)}-CY-2510, Closed Cooling Water Chemistry  
Specifications  
and Frequencies, Rev 13 f P2 SBP/App R diesel quarterly  
chemistry  
results, March 2008 to January 2012 tP2 Fire pump diesel quarterly  
chemistry  
results, January 2007 to December 201 1 lP2 Security diesel quarterly  
chemistry  
results, January 2007 to December 2011 Commitment
29 (RWST Sulfates)IP-RPT-11-LRD42, Review of the Water Chemistry - Primary and Secondary  
AMP for lmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)2-CY-2625, General Plant Systems Specifications  
and Frequencies, Rev 16 lP2 RWST monthly chemistry  
results, January 2010 to February 2012 Commitment
36 (Refuelinq  
Cavitv Concrete)ER No. lP-RPT-11-00002, Assessment  
of Concrete Aging From Selected lndian Point Structures, Rev 0 United Engineers  
and Constructors  
Drawing 9321-01-5-1, Specification  
for Design, Inspection
and Tests of Concrete, High Strength Bolts, Compaction  
of Fill and Rock Bearing ASTM C-856-04, Standard Practice for Petrographic  
Examination  
of Hardened Concrete Enclosure
A-3 LIST OF ACRONYMS ADAMS Agencyruide  
Documents  
Access and Management  
System AMP Aging Management  
Program CLB Current Licensing  
Basis EPRI Electric Power Research Institute LRA License RenewalApplication
NRC U. S. Nuclear Regulatory  
Commission
RFO Refueling  
Outage RWST Refueling  
Water Storage Tank SBO Station Blackout Tl Temporary  
lnstruction
UFSAR Updated Final Safety Analysis Report UT Ultrasonic  
Test Enclosure
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NRC Staff Pre-Filed Hearing Exhibit NRC000152, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 2 - NRC Inspection Report 05000247/2012008, Dated April 19, 2012
ML12233A666
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Issue date: 04/19/2012
From: Conte R J
Engineering Region 1 Branch 1
To: Ventosa J
Entergy Nuclear Operations
SECY RAS
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Text

UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY

COTTIM ISSION REGION I 475 ALLENDALE

ROADKING OF PRUSSIA. PENNSYLVANIA

19406.1415

Apri'l L9, 20L2Mr. John Ventosa. Site Vice PresidentEntergy Nuclear

Operations, lnc.Indian Point Energy

Center 450 Broadway, GSBP.O. Box 249

Buchanan, NY 1051 1-0249 SUBJECT: INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT

2 - NRC INSPECTION

REPORT 05000247t2012008

Dear Mr. Ventosa:On March 8,2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

Commission (NRC) completed

an inspection

at the lndian Point Nuclear

Generating

Unit 2. The enclosed report documents

the results of the inspection, which were discussed on

March 8,2012, with Mr. John Curry and members

of your staff.This inspection

was an examination of

license renewal activities

under Temporary

Instruction (Tl) 2516/001, Review of License RenewalActivities.

The inspection

was directed toward thoseactivities and

facilities accessible during

the refueling

outage. The inspection also reviewed thecompletion of

commitments made during

the renewed license application

process andcompliance with the Commission's

rules and regulations

and the conditions

of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection

involved examination

of selected procedures

and representative

records, observations

of activities, and interviews

with personnel.

On the basis of the samples selected

for review, there

were no findings of significance

identified

during this inspection.

The NRC staff identified

two instances of commitments

which could notbe considered completed at this

time. Given the scheduled completion

of September

28,2013, for these commitments, we will incorporate

a followup review as a

part of our planned team inspection

in this area prior to September 28,2013, to

verify completion along with thecompletion of other commitments.

In accordance

with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules

of Practice," a copy of

this letter and

its enclosure

will be available electronically

for public inspection

in the NRC Public Document

Room or from the Publicly Available

Records (PARS) component

of NRC's document system Agencywide

Document Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible

from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic

Reading Room).Sincerelv, ,e"/^JyffiRichard J. Conte, Chief Engineering

Branchl Division of Reactor Safety

Mr. John Ventosa Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB Buchanan, NY 1051 1-0249 SUBJECT: INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING

UNIT 2 - NRC INSPECTION

REPORT 0500024712012008

Dear Mr. Ventosa: On March 8,2012, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

Commission (NRC) completed

an inspection

at the Indian Point Nuclear Generating

Unit 2. The enclosed report documents

the results of the inspection, which were discussed

on March 8, 2012, with Mr. John Curry and members of your staff.This inspection

was an examination

of license renewal activities

under Temporary

Instruction (Tl) 2516/001, Review of License RenewalActivities.

The inspection

was directed toward those activities

and facilities

accessible

during the refueling

outage. The inspection

also reviewed the completion

of commitments

made during the renewed license application

process and compliance

with the Commission's

rules and regulations

and the conditions

of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection

involved examination

of selected procedures

and representative

records, observations

of activities, and interviews

with personnel.

On the basis of the samples selected for review, there were no findings of significance

identified

during this inspection.

The NRC staff identified

two instances

of commitments

which could not be considered

completed

at this time. Given the scheduled

completion

of September

28,2013, for these commitments, we will incorporale

a followup review as a part of our planned team inspection

in this area prior to September

28,2013, to verify completion

along with the completion

of other commitments.

In accordance

with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure

will be available

electronically

for public inspection

in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available

Records (PARS) component

of NRC's document system Agencyride

Document Access and Management

System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible

from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic

Reading Room).Sincerely,/RN Richard J. Conte, Chief Engineering

Branchl Division of Reactor Safety DOCUMENT NAME: G:\DRS\Engineering

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for MGray RConte DATE 4t11t12 4t19t12 4t19t12 RECORD COPY

J. Ventosa Docket No. 50-247 License No. DPR-26 Enclosure:

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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY

COMMISSION

REGION I Docket: 50-247 License: DPR-26 Report: 0500024712012008

Licensee:

Entergy Nuclear Northeast (Entergy)Facility:

lndian Point Nuclear Generating

Unit 2 Location:

Buchanan, NY Dates: March 5-8,2012 Inspectors:

G. Meyer, Senior Reactor Inspector, Division of Reactor Safety M. Modes, Senior Reactor Inspector, Division of Reactor Safety Accompanied

By: K, Green, Senior Project Manager, Division of License Renewal W. Holston, Senior Technical

Reviewer, Division of License Renewal Approved By: Richard J. Conte, Chief Engineering

Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS lR 0500024712012008i

0310512012 - 0310812012;

Indian Point Nuclear Generating

Unit 2;Review of License Renewal Activities.

The report covers a one week inspection

of the implementation

of license renewal activities

during the Indian Point Unit 2 refueling

outage, lt was conducted

by two region based engineering

inspectors

under Temporary

Instruction

2516/001.

No findings were identified.

The inspectors

determined

that Entergy actions on four commitments (Commitments

28,29,34, and 36) were complete and met regulatory

expectations

as reflected

in the staff's safety evaluation

report. lnspection

of two commitments (Commitments

2 and 3) concluded

that additional

inspection

was needed.Enclosure

4.a.4042 Report Details oTHER ACTTVTTTES (OA)Other - License Renewal Activities (Tl 2516/001 )lnspection

Scope This inspection

was performed

by two NRC Region I based inspectors

to evaluate the license renewal activities

at the Indian Point Nuclear Generating

Unit 2 in accordance

with Temporary

Instruction (Tl) 25161001.

As noted in this Tl: "This procedure

was written to allow for timely verification

by NRC inspectors

that the applicant

has made sufficient

progress in implementing

its license renewal commitments

before entering its post-4O-year

license period and to allow documentation

of these inspection

activities

while the operating

license is being considered

for renewal." This phase of the inspection

is "to be completed

during the outage preceding

the beginning

of the period of extended operations

for the purpose of observing

or verifying

commitments

of tests or other activities

that require containment

entries or access to rooms that would normally be posted as a high-radiation

area or higher when the reactor is operating." The inspectors

performed

in-plant observations

of license renewal related activities

and sampled Entergy actions on commitments.

The bases for the review was the NRC staff's safety evaluation

report (NUREG'1930)

and related licensee letters associated

with licensee renewal regulatory

commitments, including

Letter NL-11-101, dated August 22,2011.Findinss and Observations

No findings were identified.

ln-Plant Observations

The inspectors

observed ongoing activities

and inspected

the general condition

of structures, systems, and components

within the scope of license renewal. The inspectors

performed

reviews in the following

areas, as related to commitments

and aging management

programs (AMPs):. Turbine Building - Flow Accelerated

Corrosion

AMP. Turbine Building - One-Time lnspection

Program (Commitment

19). Station Blackout (SBO)/Appendix

R Diesel Generator (Commitment

34)The inspectors

determined

the general conditions

to be satisfactory

and the Entergy activities

to be in accordance

with facility programs and procedures.

b.b.1 Enclosure

2 b.2 Commitments - Review Complete Commitment

28 - Water Chemistrv

Control - Closed Coolino Water Prooram Commitment

28 provides that Entergy will "Enhance the Water Chemistry

Control-Closed Cooling Water Program to maintain water chemistry

of the lP2 SBO/Appendix

R diesel generator

cooling system per EPRI guidelines" and will "Enhance the Water Chemistry

Control- Closed Cooling Water Program to maintain the lP2 and lP3 security generator

and fire protection

diesel cooling water pH and glycolwithin

limits specified

by EPRI guidelines" by September

28, 2013. The license renewal team inspection (Report 0500024712008006

dated August 1, 2008) had noted that some parameters

were not monitored

for some diesels in existing procedures.

The inspectors

reviewed the implementation

plan, EPRI guidelines, revised chemistry sampling procedures

and acceptance

criteria, and chemistry

results for the SBO/App. R, fire protection, and security diesels.The inspectors

concluded

that Commitment

28 had been completed.

Commitment

29 - Sulfates in the Refuelino

Water Storaqe Tank (RWST)Commitment

29 provides that Entergy will "Enhance the Water Chemistry

Control -Primary and Secondary

Program for lP2 to test sulfates monthly in the RWST with a limit of <150 ppb" by September

28,2013.The inspectors

reviewed the implementation

plan, RWST chemistry

sampling procedure, and RWST chemistry

results lor 2010 and 2011.The inspectors

concluded

that Commitment

29 had been completed.

Commitment

34 - Station Blackout (SBO)/Appendix

R Diesel Generator Commitment

34 provides that "lP2 SBO/Appendix

R diesel generator

will be installed and operational

by April 30, 2008." lnspection

Report 0500024712008006, dated August 1, 2008, documented

the license renewal team inspection

of the lP2 SBO/App. R diesel generator

following

its installation

and operationaltesting.

Inspection

Report 0500024712008003, dated August 13, 2008, documented

the inspection

of the post-modification

testing of this diesel generator.

The inspectors

concluded

that Commitment

34 had previously

been completed.

Commitment

36 - Refuelino

Cavitv Concrete Commitment

36 provides that Entergy will "Perform a one-time inspection

and evaluation

of a sample of potentially

affected lP2 refueling

cavity concrete prior to the period of extended operation.

The sample will be obtained by core boring the refueling

cavity wall in an area that is susceptible

to exposure to borated water leakage. The inspection

will Enclosure

3 include an assessment

of embedded reinforcing

steel. A sample of leakage fluid will be analyzed to determine

the composition

of the fluid." These actions are scheduled

for completion

by September

28,2013. Commitment

36 also addresses

core bores and leakage fluid analysis in the first ten years of the period of extended operation.

During refueling

operations

at Unit 2, leakage through the reactor refuel cavity liner plate had caused the cavity flood-up water to migrate through the concrete walls of the cavity.NRC was concerned

the borated water flowing through the concrete and past the reinforcement

bars could cause an indeterminate

degradation.

The inspectors

reviewed the test results of concrete cores removed from the lP2 refuel structure

in Engineering

Report No. lP-RPT-11-00002, Assessment

of Concrete Aging From Selected Indian Point Structures, Rev 0, January 10,2011. The originally

specified

concrete strength, per United Engineers

and Constructors

Drawing 9321-01-5-

1, Specification

for Design, Inspection

and Tests of Concrete, High Strength Bolts, Compaction

of Fill and Rock Bearing, was 3000 psi at 28 days. Entergy took seven core samples from the Unit 2 fuel pool structure;

the compression

results were 7,213 psi, 3,202 psi, 5,890 psi,6,294

psi, 8,307 psi, 5,497 psi, and 6,448 psi' Using the guidance of American Concrete Institute, ACI214.4R, the calculated

equivalent

in-structure

compressive

strength was 4,341 psi.Reinforcing

bars were part of three of the concrete samples taken from the Unit 2 fuel pool structure.

The above referenced

report noted there was no visible degradation

of the reinforcing

bars. This observation

compared favorably

with concrete core samples taken from the Unit 1 fuel pool structure, which was wetted by a boric acid solution equivalent

to Unit 2 for approximately

30 years.Nine samples were taken from the core bores for further interrogation

by Petrography

with a Stereo-microscope.

These samples were examined in general accordance

with ASTM C-856-04, Standard Practice for Petrographic

Examination

of Hardened Concrete.

There were observations

of concrete paste discoloration

and cracks noted in the Petrographic

samples taken from the core samples extracted

from the west and south walls of the fuel pool. The discoloration

was attributed

to the differences

in the hydration

of the paste most likely due to exposure to the water through the cracks, and the report concluded

the examined material was of "relatively

good quality." The inspectors

concluded

that Commitment

36 is on track to be completed, b.3 Commitments - Needino Additional

NRC Review Commitment

2 - Boltino Inteqritv

Proqram Commitment

2 provides that Entergy will "Enhance the Bolting lntegrity

Program tor lP2 and lP3 to clarify that actual yield strength is used in selecting

materials

for low susceptibility

to SCC and clarify that prohibition

on use of lubricants

containing

MoSz for bolting" by September

28, 2013. Commitment

2 also states that "The Bolting Integrity Program manages loss of preload and loss of material for all external bolting," Enclosure

4 The inspectors

reviewed the implementation

plan and the revised mechanicalfastener

procedure, which had specific instructions

on bolting regarding

the use of actual yield strength and the prohibition

against molybdenum

disulfide

as a lubricant.

Nonetheless, there was no planned action regarding

the second commitment

statement

regarding

loss of preload and loss of material, despite Commitment

2 being considered

completed

by Entergy. Entergy entered this concern into the license renewal corrective

action system as item LO-LAR-2011-00174, CA-66.The inspectors

concluded

that the specific procedural

instructions

of Commitment

2 had been completed, but that review of any action on the general statement

needed to be reviewed during a subsequent

NRC inspection.

Commitment

3 - Buried Pipinq and Tanks lnspection

Proqram Commitment

3 provides that Entergy will "lmplement

the Buried Piping and Tanks Inspection

Program for lP2 land lP3] as described

in LRA Section 8.1.6" and perform the following:

o "lnclude in the Buried Piping and Tanks lnspection

Program described

in LRA Section 8.1.6 a risk assessment

of the in-scope buried piping and tanks that includes consideration

of the impacts of buried piping or tank leakage and of conditions

affecting

the risk for corrosion.". "Classify

pipe segments and tanks as having a high, medium or low impact of leakage based on the safety class, the hazard posed by fluid contained

in the piping and the impact of leakage on reliable plant operation.". "Determine

corrosion

risk through consideration

of piping or tank material, soil resistivity, drainage, the presence of cathodic protection

and the type of coating." o "Establish

inspection

priority and frequency

for periodic inspections

of the in-scope piping and tanks based on the results of the risk assessment." o "Perform inspection

using inspection

techniques

with demonstrated

effectiveness." The inspectors

reviewed the implementation

plan and Entergy fleet, corporate engineering

and site engineering

procedures.

The inspectors

also reviewed a summary report of inspection

results, cathodic protection

records, and area potential

earth current (APEC) survey results.The inspectors

reviewed the risk assessment, classifications

of leakage impacts, and corrosion

risk categorizations

addressed

in the first three bulleted items above, and found the evaluation

approaches

to be sound and generally

credible.

The inspectors

reviewed the inspection

plan based on these evaluations

to be reasonable

and appropriate.

The inspectors

reviewed a sample of inspection

records, which showed that inspections

had involved direct visual inspection, followed by external ultrasonic

test (UT) inspections

in some cases, and were thorough and appropriate.

The inspectors

noted two concerns.

First, site engineering

procedure

SEP-UlP-IPEC

stated that guided wave inspection

was an acceptable

indirect inspection

technique.

Enclosure

5 The inspectors

noted that while guided wave inspection

was a credible method to inform other inspections, it did not meet the "demonstrated

effectiveness" standard and was not suitable for inspection

by itself. There was no evidence that guided wave inspection

had been solely used to accept inspected

piping or tanks, but the procedure

merited clarification

on the use of guided wave inspection.

Second, Entergy fleet procedure EN-DC-343

listed the affected Unit 2 underground

systems in Attachment

9.2, but omitted the river water, circulating

water, and containment

isolation

support systems.There was no immediate

impact on the inspection

plan given that these actions were not in effect without a renewed license. However, Entergy will review this matter and they entered these two concerns into the license renewal corrective

action system as item LO-LAR-201

1 -001 7 4, CA-67 .Given the preliminary

progress on Commitment

3, the inspectors

determined

that additional

inspection

was merited on the clarification

of the use of guided wave inspection, coverage of omitted underground

systems, and subsequently

completed inspections.

b.4 Annual Updates 10 CFR 54.21(b) requires each year following

submittal

of the license renewal application

and at least three months before scheduled

completion

of the NRC review, an amendment

to the renewal application

be submitted

that identifies

any change to the current licensing

basis (CLB) of the facility that materially

affects the contents of the license renewal application, including

the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) supplement.

The inspectors

selected a sample from annual update submittals

for review.Amendment

8 to the application

transmitted

by a letter (NL-09-060)

dated May 15, 2009.This amendment

was a result of a review of documents

affecting

the current license basis during the period May 1, 2008 through March 1, 2009, since the prior annual update amendment.

The review concluded

that sections of the application

were affected by changes to the current licensing

basis. For example, during this period, the Indian Point 3 Security Dieselwas

replaced, affecting

Section 3.3.2.1.15

and Table 3.3.3-15-lP3 of the application.

This example illustrated

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. compliance

with 10 CFR 54.21(b).Summarv No findings were identified

and general conditions

in the plant areas observed were satisfactory.

The inspectors

determined

that Entergy actions on four commitments (Commitments

28, 29,34, and 36) were complete and met regulatory

expectations

as reflected

in the staff's safety evaluation

report. Inspection

of two commitments (Commitments

2 and 3) concluded

that additional

inspection

was needed. Further NRC inspection

of Unit 2 commitments, including

Commitments

2 and 3, is planned prior to the scheduled

completion

date of September

28,2013.Enclosure

6 4OAO Exit Meetino The inspectors

presented

the inspection

results to Mr. John Curry, License Renewal Project Manager, and other members of the staff on March 8, 2012. The inspectors

confirmed

that no proprietary

materialwas

examined during the inspection.

ATTACHMENT:

SUPPLEMENTAL

INFORMATION

Enclosure

A-1 ATTACHMENT

SUPPLEMENTAL

INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee Personnel J. Curry, License RenewalTeam

Project Manager N. Azevedo, Supervisor, Supervisor

Engineering

Programs C. Caputo, License RenewalTeam

G. Dahl, Licensing

Engineer R. Drake, System Engineer J. Flagg, License Renewal Team D. Lach, License Renewal Team LIST OF DOCUMENTS

REVIEWED General NUREG-1930, Safety Evaluation

Report Related to the License Renewal of Indian Point Nuclear Generating

Unit Nos. 2 and 3, November 2009 NUREG-1930, Safety Evaluation

Report Related to the License Renewal of Indian Point Nuclear Generating

Unit Nos. 2 and 3, Supplement

1, August 30, 2011 Entergy Letter NL-1 1-101 , Clarification

for Request for Additional

Information (RAl), dated August 22,2011 In-plant Observations

One-Time Inspection

Matrix (draft)One-Time Inspection

Form 169473-01 One-Time lnspection

Form 51 282477 -01 WO 00255920, FAC UT of heater drain piping WO 00255936, FAC UT of reheater drain piping Commitment

2 (Boltinq Inteqritv)

lP-RPT-11-LRD03, Review of the Bolting Integrity

AMP for lmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)O-MS-411, Torquing of Mechanical

Fasteners, Rev 3 Enclosure

A-2 Commitment

3 (Buried Pipinq and Tanks lnspection)

lP-RPT-11-LRD07, Review of the Buried Pipe and Tanks Inspection

AMP for lmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)EN-DC-343, Underground

Piping and Tanks Inspection

and Monitoring

Program, Rev 4 CEP-UPT-0100, Underground

Piping and Tanks lnspection

and Monitoring, Rev 0 SEP-UlP-lPEC, Underground

Components

Inspection

Plan, Rev 0 PCA Engineering

Inc, Cathodic Protection

System Maintenance

Record Sheet, AFW Pump Room Annex - Unit 2, PCA Job No. 30493, 2128112 lP-RPT-11-0045, Indian Point Energy Center APEC Survey, 11117111 IPEC Underground

Piping and Tank Program Completed

Buried Pipe lnspections, 1111112 Thielsch Engineering, Laboratory

Testing Data Sheet, 12112111 Photographs

of Nov/Dec 2011 inspections

of lP2 24" SRW lines 409 (16 pictures dated 11123111)

and 408 (24 pictures dated 11123111)lP2-lJT-11-050, UT Erosion Corrosion

Exam - 24 SRW line 409, 12128111 f P2-UT,11-048, UT Erosion Corrosion

Exam - 24 SRW line 408, 1212811, 2 pictures lnspection

Report, lP3 AFWCond Return to CST (8" line 1080), WO 279578-03, 1219111, 4 pictures lnspection

Report, lP3 CST Supply to AFW Pumps (12" line 1070), WO 279578-03, 1219111, 4 pictureslP3-UT-11-076.

UT E/C Examination

lP3 8" line 1080, 12115111lP3-UT-1 1-077, UT E/C Examination

lP3 12" line 1070, 12115111 Commitment

28 (Water Chemistrv - Closed Coolinq)EPRI TR-107396, Closed Cooling Water Chemistry

Guideline, Rev 1lP-RPT-11-LRD41, Review of the Water Chemistry-

Closed Cooling Water AMP for lmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)}-CY-2510, Closed Cooling Water Chemistry

Specifications

and Frequencies, Rev 13 f P2 SBP/App R diesel quarterly

chemistry

results, March 2008 to January 2012 tP2 Fire pump diesel quarterly

chemistry

results, January 2007 to December 201 1 lP2 Security diesel quarterly

chemistry

results, January 2007 to December 2011 Commitment

29 (RWST Sulfates)IP-RPT-11-LRD42, Review of the Water Chemistry - Primary and Secondary

AMP for lmplementation, Rev 0 (draft)2-CY-2625, General Plant Systems Specifications

and Frequencies, Rev 16 lP2 RWST monthly chemistry

results, January 2010 to February 2012 Commitment

36 (Refuelinq

Cavitv Concrete)ER No. lP-RPT-11-00002, Assessment

of Concrete Aging From Selected lndian Point Structures, Rev 0 United Engineers

and Constructors

Drawing 9321-01-5-1, Specification

for Design, Inspection

and Tests of Concrete, High Strength Bolts, Compaction

of Fill and Rock Bearing ASTM C-856-04, Standard Practice for Petrographic

Examination

of Hardened Concrete Enclosure

A-3 LIST OF ACRONYMS ADAMS Agencyruide

Documents

Access and Management

System AMP Aging Management

Program CLB Current Licensing

Basis EPRI Electric Power Research Institute LRA License RenewalApplication

NRC U. S. Nuclear Regulatory

Commission

RFO Refueling

Outage RWST Refueling

Water Storage Tank SBO Station Blackout Tl Temporary

lnstruction

UFSAR Updated Final Safety Analysis Report UT Ultrasonic

Test Enclosure