ML12342A252

Day Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendation 2.3 (Seismic) of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident

ML12342A252
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	11/27/2012
From:	Broschak J Wolf Creek
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
ET 12-0032
Download: ML12342A252 (4)

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W LF CREEK 'NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION November 27, 2012 John P. Broschak Vice President Engineering ET 12-0032 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852

Reference:

1) Letter dated March 12, 2012 from E. J. Leeds and M. R. Johnson, USNRC, to WCNOC, "Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident"

2) Letter dated May 31, 2012 from D. L. Skeen, USNRC, to A. P.

Heymer, NEI, "Endorsement of Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Draft Report 1025286, 'Seismic Walkdown Guidance'"

Subject:

Docket No. 50-482: Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation 180-Day Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendation 2.3 (Seismic) of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident Gentlemen:

On March 12, 2012, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Reference 1 to Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC). Enclosure 3 of Reference 1 contains specific Requested Actions, Requested Information, and Required Responses associated with Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Recommendation 2.3 (Seismic). This letter provides WCNOC's 180-day response to Reference 1 for NTTF Recommendation 2.3 (Seismic) for Wolf Creek Generating Station (WCGS).

For NTTF Recommendation 2.3 (Seismic), Enclosure 3, item 2 of Reference 1 requires that within 180 days of the NRC's endorsement of the walkdown process (Reference 2), WCNOC will submit its final response.

P.O. Box 411 / Burlington, KS 66839 / Phone: (620) 364-8831 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/HCNET

ET 12-0032 Page 2 of 3 The enclosure to this letter contains WCNOC's final response to Reference 1, Enclosure 3, "Recommendation 2.3: Seismic." The enclosure includes a list of any areas that were unable to be inspected due to inaccessibility and a schedule for when the walkdown will be completed.

Regulatory commitments made by WCNOC in this response are identified in the attachment to this letter. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at (620) 364-4085, or Mr. Gautam Sen at (620) 364-4175.

Sincerely,

- John P. Broschak JPB/rlt

Attachment:

List of Regulatory Commitments

Enclosure:

WCAP-17678-NP, Revision 0, "Wolf Creek Generating Station Post-Fukushima NTTF 2.3 Seismic Walkdown Submittal Report" cc: E. E. Collins (NRC), w/a, w/e E. J. Leeds (NRC), w/a, w/e C. F. Lyon (NRC), w/a, w/e N. F. O'Keefe (NRC), w/a, w/e Senior Resident Inspector (NRC), w/a, w/e

ET 12-0032 Page 3 of 3 STATE OF KANSAS ))ss COUNTY OF COFFEY )

John P. Broschak, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath says that he is Vice President Engineering of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation; that he has read the foregoing document and knows the contents thereof; that he has executed the same for and on behalf of said Corporation with full power and authority to do so; and that the facts therein stated are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.

.nt Engineering SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this 21 day of A/otlpbelr ,2012.

GAYLE SHEPHEARD1 Notar ublic C Notary Public - State of Kansas My Appt. Expires Expiration Date

Attachment to ET 12-0032 Page 1 of 1 LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS The following table identifies those actions committed to by Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation in this document. Any other statements in this letter are provided for information purposes and are not considered regulatory commitments. Please direct questions regarding these commitments to Mr. Gautam Sen, Manager Regulatory Affairs at Wolf Creek Generating Station, (620) 364-4175.

REGULATORY COMMITMENT DUE DATE The walkdown and area walk-bys of equipment inaccessible during the Prior to startup from scheduled at-power walkdown dates will be performed prior to startup Refueling Outage 19 from the next refueling outage, presently scheduled for Spring 2013.

Supplemental inspections of 6 electrical cabinets to conform to EPRI/NRC Prior to startup from guidance of FAQ 4.20 will be performed prior to startup from the next Refueling Outage 19 refueling outage, presently scheduled for Spring 2013.