NL-12-2147, Southern Nuclear Operating Companys Initial Status Report in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events
| ML12298A346 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 10/23/2012 |
| From: | Ivey B Southern Nuclear Operating Co, Southern Co |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk |
| References | |
| EA-12-049, NL-12-2147 | |
| Download: ML12298A346 (3) | |
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B. L. "Pete" Ivey Southern Nuclear Vice President Operating Company, Inc.
Regulatory Affairs 40 Inverness Center Parkway Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35242 Tel 205.992.761 9 Fax 205.992.5217 October 23, 2012 Docket Nos.: 50-424 NL-12-2147 50-425 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTI\\J: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555-0001 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Units 1 and 2 Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Initial Status Report in Response to March 12, 2012 Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order Number EA-12-049)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
References:
- 1. NRC Order Number EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events
- 2. NRC Interim Staff Guidance JLD-ISG-2012-01, Compliance with Order EA-12-049, Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events, Revision 0, dated August 29, 2012
- 3. Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Letter to NRC, Industry Initiative on Procurement of Equipment for the Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategy (FLEX), dated February 24, 2012
Implementation Guide, Revision 0, dated August 2012 Ladies and Gentlemen:
On March 12,2012, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an order (Reference 1) to Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC). Reference 1 was immediately effective and directed SNC to develop, implement, and maintain guidance and strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, containment, and spent fuel pool cooling capabilities in the event of a beyond-design-basis external event. Specific requirements are outlined in Attachment 2 of Reference 1.
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NL-12-2147 Page 2 Reference 1 requires submission of an initial status report by SNC 60 days following issuance of the final interim staff guidance. The final interim staff guidance (Reference 2) was issued August 29, 2012. The purpose of this letter is to provide the initial status report pursuant to Section IV, Condition C.2, of Reference 1 within 60 days following issuance of Reference 2. This report confirms SNC has received Reference 2 and is in the process of evaluating the guidance for the purpose of establishing mitigation strategies to maintain or restore core cooling, containment, and spent fuel pool cooling capabilities in the event of a beyond-design-basis external event as described in Attachment 2 of Reference 1.
Major activities completed during this reporting period:
- Additional portable equipment was ordered prior to the issuance of Reference 2, as described in an NEI letter to the NRC (Reference 3).
- A site-specific evaluation is in progress to establish the coping capabilities as defined in NEI 12-06 (Reference 4).
Resources have been identified and project plans initiated, including development of milestones, to assure compliance with Reference 1.
Planned activities for the next six months:
- Development and submittal of the overall integrated plan.
- Define strategy and develop conceptual design.
Technical difficulties encountered that could affect the ability to provide the licensee's February 28,2013, submittal:
- None at this time.
Project milestones schedule through completion of installation and testing:
- A project milestones schedule will be provided with the overall integrated plan.
- Implementation of the order will be completed for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Unit 1 prior to startup from Refueling Outage (RFO) 1R19 (Fall 2015).
Implementation of the order will be completed for VEGP Unit 2 prior to startup from Refueling Outage (RFO) 2R17 (Fall 2014).
This letter contains no new regulatory commitments. If you have any questions, please contact Ken McElroy at (205) 992-7369.
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NL-12-2147 Page 3 Mr. B. L. Ivey states he is a Vice President of Southern Nuclear Operating Company, is authorized to execute this oath on behalf of Southern Nuclear Operating Company and, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the facts set forth in this letter are true.
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Southern Nuclear Operating Company Mr. S. E. Kuczynski, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. D. G. Bost, Executive Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer Mr. T. E. Tynan, Vice President - Vogtle Mr. B. J. Adams, Vice President - Fleet Operations Mr. M. J. Ajluni, Nuclear Licensing Director RType: CVC7000 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. V. M. McCree, Regional Administrator Mr. R. E. Martin, NRR Senior Project Manager - Fleet Mr. L. M. Cain, Senior Resident Inspector - Vogtle Ms. Jessica A. Kratchman, NRRlJLD/PMB, NRC Mr. Eric E. Bowman, NRRlDPRlPGCB, NRC State of Georgia Mr. J. H. Turner, Environmental Director Protection Division