JAFP-14-0128, Follow-up to Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident
| ML14339A773 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 12/05/2014 |
| From: | Brian Sullivan Entergy Nuclear Northeast, Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| JAFP-14-0128 | |
| Download: ML14339A773 (16) | |
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JAFP-14-0128 December 5, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject:
Follow-up to Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 License No. DPR-059
Reference:
- 1. NRC letter to Entergy, Request for Information (RFI) Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the NTTF Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident, ML12053A340, dated March 12, 2012 2. Entergy letter to NRC, Seismic Hazard and Screening Report (CEUS Sites), Response to NRC RFI Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendation 2.1 of the NTTF Review of Insights from the Fukushima
Dai-ichi Accident, JAFP-14-0039, dated March 31, 2014 3. Entergy letter to NRC, Response to Request for Additional Information (RAI) Associated with Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Recommendation 2.1, Seismic Hazard and Screening Report, JAFP-14-0102, dated August 21, 2014 4. Entergy letter to NRC, Entergy's Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident, JAFP-13-0056, dated April 29, 2013 5. NEI letter, Proposed Path Forward for NTTF Recommendation 2.1: Seismic Reevaluations, ML13101A379, dated April 9, 2013 6. NEI letter, Relay Chatter Reviews for Seismic Hazard Screening, ML13281A308, dated October 3, 2013 Entergy Nuclear NortheastEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. James A. FitzPatrick NPP P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Tel 315-342-3840
Brian R. Sullivan Site Vice President - JAF
Dear Sir or Madam:
JAFP-14-0128 Page 2 of 2 On March 12, 2012, the NRC issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees.
By Reference 2, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) provided the Seismic Hazard and Screening Reports for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF) requested by Reference
- 1. In Reference 3, JAF responded to a request tor additional information (RAI). The NRC contacted JAF to discuss the responses and based on the telecom communications three issues are being addressed by this letter. First, provide a basis for the IPEEE high confidence of a low probability of failure (HCLPF) Spectrum (IHS) for the block walls at JAF. This basis is contained in the Enclosure.
Second, in the RAI response [Reference 3] JAF stated its intention to perform a Relay Chatter Review. The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) letter dated April 9, 2013 [Reference 5] proposed a schedule to implement the Fukushima Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Recommendation 2.1. JAF committed to follow this schedule [Reference 4]. This schedule includes a group of risk evaluations due by June 30, 2017. Subsequently, a new NEI letter dated October 3, 2013 [Reference 6], proposed that the industry should also perform Relay Chatter Reviews. With this letter JAF commits to perform the Relay Chatter Reviews at the same schedule as the risk evaluations.
Third, the Seismic Hazard and Screening Report [Reference 2] concluded that JAF screened out of the High Frequency Confirmation and the seismic risk evaluation (seismic probabilistic risk assessment (SPRA), or a seismic margin assessment (SMA)); however, upon further evaluation, JAF will continue to perform the High Frequency Confirmation per the commitment made in Reference
- 4. In conclusion, the evaluations to be performed per the NEI schedule [Reference 5] include Spent Fuel Pool Evaluation, High Frequency Confirmation, and Relay Chatter Review. In addition, JAF will submit the Expedited Seismic Evaluation Process (ESEP) by December 31, 2014, per the NEI schedule.
This letter contains a new regulatory commitment in the Attachment.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Chris M. Adner, Regulatory Assurance Manager, at 315-349-6766.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 5th day of December, 2014. Sincerely, BRS/CMA/mh
Enclosure:
Project 148115.50:
Generation of High Confidence of Low Probability of Failure for Unreinforced Block Walls
Attachment:
Regulatory Commitments cc: NRC Regional Administrator NRC Resident Inspector Mr. Douglas Pickett, Senior Project Manager Mr. Michael Balazik, Project Manager Ms. Bridget Frymire, NYSPSC Mr. John B. Rhodes., President NYSERDA JAFP-14-0128 Page 2 of 2
Dear Sir or Madam:
On March 12, 2012, the NRC issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees. By Reference 2, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) provided the Seismic Hazard and Screening Reports for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF) requested by Reference 1. In
Reference 3, JAF responded to a request for additional information (RAI). The NRC contacted JAF to discuss the responses and based on the telecom communications three issues are being addressed by this letter. First, provide a basis for the IPEEE high confidence of a low probability of failure (HCLPF) Spectrum (IHS) for the block walls at JAF. This basis is contained in the Enclosure. Second, in the RAI response [Reference 3] JAF stated its intention to perform a Relay Chatter Review. The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) letter dated April 9, 2013 [Reference 5] proposed a schedule to implement the Fukushima Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Recommendation 2.1. JAF committed to follow this schedule [Reference 4]. This schedule includes a group of risk evaluations due by June 30, 2017. Subsequently, a new NEI letter dated October 3, 2013
[Reference 6], proposed that the industry should also perform Relay Chatter Reviews. With this letter JAF commits to perform the Relay Chatter Reviews at the same schedule as the risk evaluations. Third, the Seismic Hazard and Screening Report [Reference 2] concluded that JAF screened out of the High Frequency Confirmation and the seismic risk evaluation (seismic probabilistic risk assessment (SPRA), or a seismic margin assessment (SMA)); however, upon further evaluation, JAF will continue to perform the High Frequency Confirmation per the commitment made in Reference 4. In conclusion, the evaluations to be performed per the NEI schedule [Reference 5] include Spent Fuel Pool Evaluation, High Frequency Confirmation, and Relay Chatter Review. In addition, JAF will submit the Expedited Seismic Evaluation Process (ESEP) by December 31, 2014, per the NEI schedule. This letter contains a new regulatory commitment in the Attachment. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Chris M. Adner, Regulatory Assurance Manager, at 315-349-6766. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 5 th day of December, 2014.
Sincerely,
Brian R. Sullivan Site Vice President
BRS/CMA/mh
Enclosure:
Project 148115.50: Generation of High Confidence of Low Probability of Failure for Unreinforced Block Walls
Attachment:
Regulatory Commitments cc: NRC Regional Administrator NRC Resident Inspector Mr. Douglas Pickett, Senior Project Manager
Mr. Michael Balazik, Project Manager Ms. Bridget Frymire, NYSPSC Mr. John B. Rhodes., President NYSERDA
JAFP-14-0128 Enclosure Project 148115.50: Generation of High Confidence of Low Probability of Failure for Unreinforced Block Walls (10 Pages)
Seismic Evaluation Procedure for Equipment in U.S. Department of Energy Facilities
- 1. DEVELOPMENT OF HCLPF CAPACITIES
1.1 Original SGH HCLPF
1.2 Sensitivity Study 1 - DOE/EH-0545 Methodology with ASCE/SEI 43-05 Factor of Safety
1.3 Sensitivity Study 2 - DOE/EH-0545 Methodology with Suggested Modifications
1.4 Example Calculation Using Different Methodologies
Original SGH Calculation Utilizing DOE/EH
-0545
Sensitivity Study 1 - DOE/EH-0545 Approach Utilizing ASCE/SEI 43-05 Overturning Factor of Safety
Sensitivity Study 2 - DOE/EH-0545 Approach Utilizing 15% Frequency Shift
Table 1 HCLPF Summary Approach Approach HCLPF 1.5 Effect on JAF IPEEE Screening
Figure 1 IHS and GMRS Reported in the 31 March Submittal
- 2. FRAGILITY EVALUATION DISCUSSION
2.1 Capacity Factor (Median / HCLPF)
Median Capacity
2.2 Response Factor (Median / HCLPF)
Table 2 Recommended Values
- 3. REFERENCES Seismic Evaluation Procedure for Equipment in the U.S Department of Energy FacilitiesEGB Block Wall HCLPF CalculationSeismic Design Criteria for Structures, Systems, and Components in Nuclear FacilitiesSeismic Evaluation Guidance Screening, Prioritization and Implementation Details (SPID) for the Resolution of Fukushima Near
-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.1: Seismic
JAFP-14-0128 Attachment Regulatory Commitments (1 Page)
JAFP-14-0128 Attachment Regulatory Commitments Page 1 of 1 This table identifies actions discussed in this letter for which Entergy commits to perform. Any other actions discussed in this submittal are described for the NRC's information and are not commitments.
COMMITMENT TYPE (Check one)
SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE (If Required)
ONE-TIME ACTION CONTINUING COMPLIANCE Perform a Relay Chatter Review to support IPEEE focused scope margin assessment per SPID in accordance with NEI letter, "Relay Chatter Reviews for Seismic Hazard Screening", dated October 3, 2013 X On the schedule specified in the NEI Letter dated April 9, 2013