IR 05000247/2008008

IR 05000247-08-008 and IR 05000286-08-008, on 09/29/2008 - 10/02/2008, Indian Point, Temporary Instruction 2515/171, Verification of Site Specific Implementation of B.5.b Phase 2 and 3 Mitigating Strategies, Revision 1 (Letter Only)

ML083150329
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	11/10/2008
From:	Rogge J Engineering Region 1 Branch 3
To:	Joseph E Pollock Entergy Nuclear Operations
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IR-08-008
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ber 10, 2008

SUBJECT:

INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT 2 AND 3 - NRC TEAM INSPECTION REPORT 05000247/2008008 AND 05000286/2008008

Dear Mr. Pollock:

On October 2, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on October 2, 2008, with Tony Vitale, and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to the implementation of B.5.b Phase 2 and 3 mitigating strategies, your compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, and with the condition of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station personnel. No findings of significance were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of the NRC Agency-wide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). However, because of the sensitive information contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letters enclosure will not be available for public inspection.

Sincerely,

/RA/

John F. Rogge, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety When separated from the Enclosure, this document is DECONTROLLED. November 10, 2008 Mr. Joseph Pollock Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 SUBJECT: INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT 2 AND 3 - NRC TEAM INSPECTION REPORT 05000247/2008008 AND 05000286/2008008

Dear Mr. Pollock:

On October 2, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results, which were discussed on October 2, 2008, with Tony Vitale, and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to the implementation of B.5.b Phase 2 and 3 mitigating strategies, your compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations, and with the condition of your operating license. Within these areas, the inspection involved examination of selected procedures and records, observation of activities, and interviews with station personnel. No findings of significance were identified.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records System (PARS) component of the NRC Agency-wide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). However, because of the sensitive information contained in the enclosure, and in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, a copy of this letters enclosure will not be available for public inspection.

Sincerely,

/RA/

John F. Rogge, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety SUNSI Review Complete: CGC/JFR (Reviewer=s Initials)

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D. Gagnon, Site Security Manager J. Spath, New York State Energy Research, SLO Designee M. Balboni, NY Deputy Secretary for Public Safety F. Talbert, Assistant Director, NY State Department of Homeland Security cc w/o encl; w/o OUO-SRI:

Senior Vice President, Entergy Nuclear Operations Vice President, Operations, Entergy Nuclear Operations Vice President, Oversight, Entergy Nuclear Operations Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety and Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations Senior Vice President and COO, Entergy Nuclear Operations Assistant General Counsel, Entergy Nuclear Operations Manager, Licensing, Entergy Nuclear Operations C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law A. Donahue, Mayor, Village of Buchanan J. G. Testa, Mayor, City of Peekskill R. Albanese, Four County Coordinator S. Lousteau, Treasury Department, Entergy Services, Inc.

Chairman, Standing Committee on Energy, NYS Assembly Chairman, Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation, NYS Assembly Chairman, Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions M. Slobodien, Director, Emergency Planning P. Eddy, NYS Department of Public Service Assemblywoman Sandra Galef, NYS Assembly T. Seckerson, County Clerk, Westchester County Board of Legislators A. Spano, Westchester County Executive R. Bondi, Putnam County Executive C. Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive E. A. Diana, Orange County Executive T. Judson, Central NY Citizens Awareness Network M. Elie, Citizens Awareness Network D. Lochbaum, Nuclear Safety Engineer, Union of Concerned Scientists Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy Project M. Mariotte, Nuclear Information and Resources Service F. Zalcman, Pace Law School, Energy Project L. Puglisi, Supervisor, Town of Cortlandt Congressman John Hall Congresswoman Nita Lowey Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Senator Charles Schumer G. Shapiro, Senator Clinton's Staff J. Riccio, Greenpeace P. Musegaas, Riverkeeper, Inc.

M. Kaplowitz, Chairman of County Environment & Health Committee A. Reynolds, Environmental Advocates D. Katz, Executive Director, Citizens Awareness Network K. Coplan, Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic M. Jacobs, IPSEC W. Little, Associate Attorney, NYSDEC M. J. Greene, Clearwater, Inc.

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