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| number = ML093290039
| number = ML093290039
| issue date = 11/19/2009
| issue date = 11/19/2009
| title = 2009/11/19-Notification of Entergy'S Commitment to Re-Analyze the SAMAs for Indian Point Units 2 & 3
| title = Notification of Entergys Commitment to Re-Analyze the SAMAs for Indian Point Units 2 & 3
| author name = Bessette P
| author name = Bessette P
| author affiliation = Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP
| author affiliation = Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP
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{{#Wiki_filter:Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Tel: 202.739.3000                                                         COUNSELORS       AT   LAW Fax: 202.739.3001                                                                             DOCKETED www.morganlewis.com                                                                             USNRC Kathryn M. Sutton                                                                     November 18, 2009 (8:30am)
{{#Wiki_filter:Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Tel: 202.739.3000 COUNSELORS AT LAW Fax: 202.739.3001 DOCKETED www.morganlewis.com USNRC Kathryn M. Sutton November 18, 2009 (8:30am)
Partner 202.739.5738                                                                           OFFICE OF SECRETARY ksutton@morganlewis.com                                                                   RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF Paul M. Bessette Partner 202.739.5796 pbessette@morganlewis.com November 19, 2009 Lawrence G. McDade, Chairman Dr. Richard E. Wardwell Dr. Kaye D. Lathrop Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Docket: Entergy Nuclear Operations,Inc. (Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3), Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and 50-286-LR RE:         Notification of Entergy's Commitment to Re-Analyze the SAMAs for Indian Point Units 2 and 3
Partner 202.739.5738 OFFICE OF SECRETARY ksutton@morganlewis.com RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF Paul M. Bessette Partner 202.739.5796 pbessette@morganlewis.com November 19, 2009 Lawrence G. McDade, Chairman Dr. Richard E. Wardwell Dr. Kaye D. Lathrop Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Docket:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3), Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and 50-286-LR RE:
Notification of Entergy's Commitment to Re-Analyze the SAMAs for Indian Point Units 2 and 3


==Dear Administrative Judges:==
==Dear Administrative Judges:==
 
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. ("Entergy") is providing this notice to the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board ("Board") regarding a discrepancy found recently with the wind direction inputs to the MACCS2 code for the Indian Point Energy Center ("IPEC") severe accident mitigation alternative ("SAMA") analysis. As documented in the attached {{letter dated|date=November 16, 2009|text=November 16, 2009 letter}} to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC"), Entergy found this discrepancy during investigations to resolve a question from the NRC staff regarding wind directions. Specifically, the method used to obtain the five-year average hourly wind directions used in the MACCS2 code inputs has been determined to be faulty. As further noted in the letter, Entergy will correct the wind direction inputs, re-analyze the SAMAs for both IPEC units, and provide the results to the NRC by December 16, 2009.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. ("Entergy") is providing this notice to the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board ("Board") regarding a discrepancy found recently with the wind direction inputs to the MACCS2 code for the Indian Point Energy Center ("IPEC") severe accident mitigation alternative ("SAMA") analysis. As documented in the attached November 16, 2009 letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC"), Entergy found this discrepancy during investigations to resolve a question from the NRC staff regarding wind directions. Specifically, the method used to obtain the five-year average hourly wind directions used in the MACCS2 code inputs has been determined to be faulty. As further noted in the letter, Entergy will correct the wind direction inputs, re-analyze the SAMAs for both IPEC units, and provide the results to the NRC by December 16, 2009.
Entergy is providing this notice to the Board and the parties because the revised SAMA analysis may be relevant and material to admitted contentions NYS-12/12A and NYS-16/16A.
Entergy is providing this notice to the Board and the parties because the revised SAMA analysis may be relevant and material to admitted contentions NYS-12/12A and NYS-16/16A.
Although contentions NYS- 12/12A and NYS- 16/16A do not concern the adequacy of the wind direction inputs, the revised estimates of offsite population dose and offsite economic costs, and 1'7EA P/PT6 5g)                         /-_3
Although contentions NYS-12/12A and NYS-16/16A do not concern the adequacy of the wind direction inputs, the revised estimates of offsite population dose and offsite economic costs, and 1'7EA P/PT6 5g)  
/-_3


Lawrence G. McDade, Chairman Morgan Lewis COUNSELORS AT LAW Dr. Richard E. Wardwell Dr. Kaye D. Lathrop November 17, 2009 Page 2 the revised SAMA analysis results, may have some bearing on the adjudication of these contentions.
Lawrence G. McDade, Chairman Morgan Lewis Dr. Richard E. Wardwell COUNSELORS AT LAW Dr. Kaye D. Lathrop November 17, 2009 Page 2 the revised SAMA analysis results, may have some bearing on the adjudication of these contentions.
Re pec   ly submitted, Kathryn M. Sutton, Esq.
Re pec ly submitted, Kathryn M. Sutton, Esq.
Paul M. Bessette, Esq.
Paul M. Bessette, Esq.
Counsel for Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Counsel for Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
JMR/als Attachment cc:     Service List
JMR/als Attachment cc:
Service List


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Enterpy Nuclear Northeast Indian Point Energy Center
ýEntoqW Enterpy Nuclear Northeast Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Tel (914) 788-2055 Fred Dacimno Vice President License Renewal NL-09-151 November 16, 2009 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
      ýEntoqW                                                              450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Tel (914) 788-2055 Fred Dacimno Vice President License Renewal NL-09-151 November 16, 2009 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
==REFERENCE:==
Entergy Nuclear Operations Inc.
Entergy Nuclear Operations Inc.
Telephone Conference Call Regarding Met Tower Data for SAMA Analysis Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 & 3 Docket Nos. 50-247 and 50-286 License Nos. DPR-26 and DPR-64
Telephone Conference Call Regarding Met Tower Data for SAMA Analysis Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 & 3 Docket Nos. 50-247 and 50-286 License Nos. DPR-26 and DPR-64
==REFERENCE:==
: 1. Meeting Minutes, Telephone Conference, November 9, 2009, between Ms. Kimberly Green NRC and Entergy Staff Regarding Met Tower Data for SAMA Analyses
: 1. Meeting Minutes, Telephone Conference, November 9, 2009, between Ms. Kimberly Green NRC and Entergy Staff Regarding Met Tower Data for SAMA Analyses


==Dear Sir or Madam:==
==Dear Sir or Madam:==
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc is providing this letter to document a discrepancy found with the wind direction inputs to the MACCS2 code for the IPEC SAMA analysis. Entergy found the discrepancy during investigations to resolve a question from the NRC staff regarding wind directions. The method used to obtain the five-year average hourly wind directions has been determined faulty. This issue has been entered into Entergy Corrective Action Program as CR-HQN-2009-01044. IPEC will correct the wind direction inputs, re-analyze the SAMAs for both units and provide the results to the NRC by December 16, 2009.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc is providing this letter to document a discrepancy found with the wind direction inputs to the MACCS2 code for the IPEC SAMA analysis. Entergy found the discrepancy during investigations to resolve a question from the NRC staff regarding wind directions. The method used to obtain the five-year average hourly wind directions has been determined faulty. This issue has been entered into Entergy Corrective Action Program as CR-HQN-2009-01044. IPEC will correct the wind direction inputs, re-analyze the SAMAs for both units and provide the results to the NRC by December 16, 2009.
As requested during the telephone conference summarized in reference 1, Entergy will provide the following information on or before December 16, 2009.
As requested during the telephone conference summarized in reference 1, Entergy will provide the following information on or before December 16, 2009.
    "    The meteorological data and justification supporting its use in the SAMA analysis (e.g., if a single year is used or an average of several years),
The meteorological data and justification supporting its use in the SAMA analysis (e.g., if a single year is used or an average of several years),
* Revised estimates of the offsite population dose and offsite economic costs,
Revised estimates of the offsite population dose and offsite economic costs, Identification of the meteorological tower elevation from which meteorological data were obtained and the rationale for selecting the data from that tower elevation, Revised SAMA analysis results, specifically for the analysis case discussed in response to RAI 4e, dated February 5, 2008, and The complete MACCS2 input file used for the reanalysis (in electronic format).
* Identification of the meteorological tower elevation from which meteorological data were obtained and the rationale for selecting the data from that tower elevation,
    "    Revised SAMA analysis results, specifically for the analysis case discussed in response to RAI 4e, dated February 5, 2008, and
* The complete MACCS2 input file used for the reanalysis (in electronic format).


NL-09-151 Page 2 of 2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact Mr. Robert Walpole at 914-734-6710.
NL-09-151 Page 2 of 2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact Mr. Robert Walpole at 914-734-6710.
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==Attachment:==
==Attachment:==
: 1. Regulatory Commitment cc:   Mr. Samuel J. Collins, Regional Administrator, NRC Region I Mr. Sherwin E. Turk, NRC Office of General Counsel, Special Counsel Ms. Kimberly Green, NRC Safety Project Manager Mr. John Boska, NRR Senior Project Manager IPEC NRC Resident Inspector's Office Mr. Paul Eddy, New York State Department of Public Service Mr. Francis J. Murray, President and CEO, NYSERDA
: 1. Regulatory Commitment cc:
Mr. Samuel J. Collins, Regional Administrator, NRC Region I Mr. Sherwin E. Turk, NRC Office of General Counsel, Special Counsel Ms. Kimberly Green, NRC Safety Project Manager Mr. John Boska, NRR Senior Project Manager IPEC NRC Resident Inspector's Office Mr. Paul Eddy, New York State Department of Public Service Mr. Francis J. Murray, President and CEO, NYSERDA


ATTACHMENT 1 TO NL-09-151 Regulatory Commitment ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.
ATTACHMENT 1 TO NL-09-151 Regulatory Commitment ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.
INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 & 3 DOCKET NOS. 50-247 AND 50-286 LICENSE NOS. DPR-26 AND DPR-64
INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 & 3 DOCKET NOS. 50-247 AND 50-286 LICENSE NOS. DPR-26 AND DPR-64


NL-09-151 Attachment 1 Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 Page 1 of 1 Regulatory Commitment The following table identifies an action committed to by Entergy in this document. Any other statements in this submittal are provided, for information purposes and are not considered to be regulatory commitments.
NL-09-151 Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 Page 1 of 1 Regulatory Commitment The following table identifies an action committed to by Entergy in this document. Any other statements in this submittal are provided, for information purposes and are not considered to be regulatory commitments.
COMMITMENT                         IMPLEMENTATION     SOURCE       RELATED SCHEDULE                 LRA SECTION
COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
                                                                                          /_AUDIT ITEM Entergy will provide the following information on or     IP2:             NL-09-151   Appendix E before December 16, 2009.                               December 16,                 Section 4.21 2009
/_AUDIT ITEM Entergy will provide the following information on or IP2:
        " The meteorological data and justification supporting its use in the SAMA analysis (e.g.,   IP3:
NL-09-151 Appendix E before December 16, 2009.
if a single year is used or an average of         December 16, several years),                                   2009
December 16, Section 4.21 2009
* Revised estimates of the offsite population dose and offsite economic costs,
" The meteorological data and justification supporting its use in the SAMA analysis (e.g.,
        "  Identification of the meteorological tower elevation from which meteorological data were obtained and the rationale for selecting the data from that tower elevation,
IP3:
* Revised SAMA analysis results, specifically for the analysis case discussed in response to RAI 4e, dated February 5, 2008, and
if a single year is used or an average of December 16, several years),
        "  The complete MACCS2 input file used for the I____   reanalysis (in electronic format).                 __
2009 Revised estimates of the offsite population dose and offsite economic costs, Identification of the meteorological tower elevation from which meteorological data were obtained and the rationale for selecting the data from that tower elevation, Revised SAMA analysis results, specifically for the analysis case discussed in response to RAI 4e, dated February 5, 2008, and The complete MACCS2 input file used for the I____
reanalysis (in electronic format).  


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of                                         )      Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.
                                                        )                      50-286-LR ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.                         )
(Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3)
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(Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3)         )
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                                                        -)     November 17, 2009 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that copies of the letter entitled "Notification of Entergy's Commitment to Re-Analyze the SAMAs for Indian Point Units 2 and 3," dated November 17, 2009, were served this 17th day of November, 2009 upon the persons listed below, by first class mail and e-mail as shown below.
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Administrative Judge                                      Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade, Chair                                 Kaye D. Lathrop Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel                  Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23                                       190 Cedar Lane E.
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                       Ridgway, CO 81432 Washington, DC 20555-0001                                 (E-mail: kdl2@nrc.gov)
Docket Nos.
(E-mail: lgml (@nrc.gov)
50-247-LR and 50-286-LR
Administrative Judge                                     Office of the Secretary*
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Richard E. Wardwell                                       Attn: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel                   U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: T-3 F23                                       Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                       (E-mail: hearingdocket(@nrc. gov)
November 17, 2009 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that copies of the letter entitled "Notification of Entergy's Commitment to Re-Analyze the SAMAs for Indian Point Units 2 and 3," dated November 17, 2009, were served this 17th day of November, 2009 upon the persons listed below, by first class mail and e-mail as shown below.
Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: rew(ii~nrc.gov)
Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade, Chair Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: lgml (@nrc.gov)
Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication               Zachary S. Kahn, Law Clerk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                       Josh Kirstein, Law Clerk Mail Stop: O-16G4                                         Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Washington, DC 20555-0001                                 Mail Stop: T-3 F23 (E-mail: ocaamail(nrc.gov)                               U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: zxkl (@nrc.gov)
Administrative Judge Richard E. Wardwell Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: rew(ii~nrc.gov)
Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: O-16G4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: ocaamail(nrc.gov)
Administrative Judge Kaye D. Lathrop Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel 190 Cedar Lane E.
Ridgway, CO 81432 (E-mail: kdl2@nrc.gov)
Office of the Secretary*
Attn: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 (E-mail: hearingdocket(@nrc. gov)
Zachary S. Kahn, Law Clerk Josh Kirstein, Law Clerk Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: zxkl (@nrc.gov)
(E-mail: Josh.Kirstein(@nrc. gov)
(E-mail: Josh.Kirstein(@nrc. gov)


Sherwin E. Turk, Esq.                  Greg Spicer, Esq.
Sherwin E. Turk, Esq.
Beth N. Mizuno, Esq.                   Office of the Westchester County Attorney David E. Roth, Esq.                   148 Martine Avenue, 6th Floor Brian G. Harris, Esq.                 White Plains, NY 10601 Andrea Z. Jones, Esq.                 (E-mail: gssl @westchestergov.com)
Beth N. Mizuno, Esq.
David E. Roth, Esq.
Brian G. Harris, Esq.
Andrea Z. Jones, Esq.
Office of the General Counsel Mail Stop: O-15 D21 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: set(ýDnrc.gov)
Office of the General Counsel Mail Stop: O-15 D21 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: set(ýDnrc.gov)
(E-mail: bnm I(cnrc.gov)
(E-mail: bnm I(cnrc.gov)
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(E-mail: brian.harris~a-)nrc.gov)
(E-mail: brian.harris~a-)nrc.gov)
(E-mail: andrea.jones@nrc.gov)
(E-mail: andrea.jones@nrc.gov)
Manna Jo Greene                       Thomas F. Wood, Esq.
Manna Jo Greene Environmental Director Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
Environmental Director                Daniel Riesel, Esq.
112 Little Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (E-mail: mannaj o(aclearwater.org)
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Ms. Jessica Steinberg, J.D.
Stephen C. Filler, Board Member Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
112 Little Market Street              Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
303 South Broadway, Suite 222 Tarrytown, NY 10591 (E-mail: sfilleronylawline.com)
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601                .460 Park Avenue (E-mail: mannaj o(aclearwater.org)    New York, NY 10022 (E-mail: driesel@sprlaw.com)
Greg Spicer, Esq.
Office of the Westchester County Attorney 148 Martine Avenue, 6th Floor White Plains, NY 10601 (E-mail: gssl @westchestergov.com)
Thomas F. Wood, Esq.
Daniel Riesel, Esq.
Ms. Jessica Steinberg, J.D.
Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.
.460 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022 (E-mail: driesel@sprlaw.com)
(E-mail: isteinberg(csprlaw.com)
(E-mail: isteinberg(csprlaw.com)
Stephen C. Filler, Board Member        John Louis Parker, Esq.
John Louis Parker, Esq.
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. Regional Attorney 303 South Broadway, Suite 222          Office of General Counsel, Region 3 Tarrytown, NY 10591                    NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (E-mail: sfilleronylawline.com)        21 S. Putt Comers Road New Paltz, New York 12561-1620 (E-mail: ilparker@gw.dec.state.ny.us)
Regional Attorney Office of General Counsel, Region 3 NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation 21 S. Putt Comers Road New Paltz, New York 12561-1620 (E-mail: ilparker@gw.dec.state.ny.us)
Ross Gould, Member                    Michael J. Delaney, V.P. - Energy Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. New York City Economic Development 10 Park Avenue, #5L                                          Corp.
Michael J. Delaney, V.P. - Energy New York City Economic Development Corp.
New York, NY 10016                    110 William Street (E-mail: rgouldesq @mail.com)         New York, NY 10038 (E-mail: mdelaney(2nycedc.com) 2
110 William Street New York, NY 10038 (E-mail: mdelaney(2nycedc.com)
Ross Gould, Member Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
10 Park Avenue, #5L New York, NY 10016 (E-mail: rgouldesq @mail.com) 2


Phillip Musegaas, Esq.                     Daniel E. O'Neill, Mayor Deborah Brancato, Esq.                      James Siermarco, M.S.
Phillip Musegaas, Esq.
Riverkeeper, Inc.                           Liaison to Indian Point 828 South Broadway                         Village of Buchanan Tarrytown, NY 10591                         Municipal Building (E-mail: phillip@riverkeeper.org)           236 Tate Avenue (E-mail: dbrancatogriverkeeper.org)        Buchanan, NY 10511-1298 (E-mail: vobgbestweb.net)
Deborah Brancato, Esq.
Robert D. Snook, Esq.                      Mylan L. Denerstein, Esq.
Riverkeeper, Inc.
Assistant Attorney General                 Executive Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General               Social Justice State of Connecticut                       Office of the Attorney General 55 Elm Street                               of the State of New York P.O. Box 120                               120 Broadway, 2 5 th Floor Hartford, CT 06141-0120                     New York, New York 10271 (E-mail: Robert.Snook@po.state.ct.us)      (E-mail: Mylan.Denersteingoag.state.ny.us)
828 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 (E-mail: phillip@riverkeeper.org)
Andrew M. Cuomo, Esq.                       Janice A. Dean Attorney General of the State of New York   Office of the Attorney General John J. Sipos, Esq.                         of the State of New York Charlie Donaldson Esq.                     Assistant Attorney General Assistants Attorney General                 120 Broadway, 26th Floor The Capitol                                 New York, New York 10271 Albany, NY 12224-0341                       (E-mail: Janice.Deangoag.state.ny.us)
(E-mail: dbrancatogriverkeeper.org)
(E-mail: john.sipos@(oag.state.ny.us)
Robert D. Snook, Esq.
Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General State of Connecticut 55 Elm Street P.O. Box 120 Hartford, CT 06141-0120 (E-mail: Robert.Snook@po.state.ct.us)
Andrew M. Cuomo, Esq.
Attorney General of the State of New York John J. Sipos, Esq.
Charlie Donaldson Esq.
Assistants Attorney General The Capitol Albany, NY 12224-0341 (E-mail: john.sipos@(oag.state.ny.us)
Joan Leary Matthews, Esq.
Joan Leary Matthews, Esq.
Senior Attorney for Special Projects Office of the General Counsel New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway, 14th Floor Albany, NY 12207 (E-mail: jlmatthe(@gw.dec.state.ny.us) 3
Senior Attorney for Special Projects Office of the General Counsel New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway, 14th Floor Albany, NY 12207 (E-mail: jlmatthe(@gw.dec.state.ny.us)
Daniel E. O'Neill, Mayor James Siermarco, M.S.
Liaison to Indian Point Village of Buchanan Municipal Building 236 Tate Avenue Buchanan, NY 10511-1298 (E-mail: vobgbestweb.net)
Mylan L. Denerstein, Esq.
Executive Deputy Attorney General, Social Justice Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York 120 Broadway, 2 5 th Floor New York, New York 10271 (E-mail: Mylan.Denersteingoag.state.ny.us)
Janice A. Dean Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York Assistant Attorney General 120 Broadway, 26th Floor New York, New York 10271 (E-mail: Janice.Deangoag.state.ny.us) 3
* Original and 2 copies provided to the Office of the Secretary.
* Original and 2 copies provided to the Office of the Secretary.
Paul M. Bessette, Esq.
Paul M. Bessette, Esq.
Counsel for Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Counsel for Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
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Notification of Entergys Commitment to Re-Analyze the SAMAs for Indian Point Units 2 & 3
ML093290039
Person / Time
Site: Indian Point  Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 11/19/2009
From: Bessette P
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Morgan, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP
To: Lathrop K, Lawrence Mcdade, Richard Wardwell
Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
SECY RAS
References
50-247-LR, 50-286-LR, RAS E-302
Download: ML093290039 (10)
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Tel: 202.739.3000 COUNSELORS AT LAW Fax: 202.739.3001 DOCKETED www.morganlewis.com USNRC Kathryn M. Sutton November 18, 2009 (8:30am)

Partner 202.739.5738 OFFICE OF SECRETARY ksutton@morganlewis.com RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF Paul M. Bessette Partner 202.739.5796 pbessette@morganlewis.com November 19, 2009 Lawrence G. McDade, Chairman Dr. Richard E. Wardwell Dr. Kaye D. Lathrop Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Docket:

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3), Docket Nos. 50-247-LR and 50-286-LR RE:

Notification of Entergy's Commitment to Re-Analyze the SAMAs for Indian Point Units 2 and 3

Dear Administrative Judges:

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. ("Entergy") is providing this notice to the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board ("Board") regarding a discrepancy found recently with the wind direction inputs to the MACCS2 code for the Indian Point Energy Center ("IPEC") severe accident mitigation alternative ("SAMA") analysis. As documented in the attached November 16, 2009 letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC"), Entergy found this discrepancy during investigations to resolve a question from the NRC staff regarding wind directions. Specifically, the method used to obtain the five-year average hourly wind directions used in the MACCS2 code inputs has been determined to be faulty. As further noted in the letter, Entergy will correct the wind direction inputs, re-analyze the SAMAs for both IPEC units, and provide the results to the NRC by December 16, 2009.

Entergy is providing this notice to the Board and the parties because the revised SAMA analysis may be relevant and material to admitted contentions NYS-12/12A and NYS-16/16A.

Although contentions NYS-12/12A and NYS-16/16A do not concern the adequacy of the wind direction inputs, the revised estimates of offsite population dose and offsite economic costs, and 1'7EA P/PT6 5g)

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Lawrence G. McDade, Chairman Morgan Lewis Dr. Richard E. Wardwell COUNSELORS AT LAW Dr. Kaye D. Lathrop November 17, 2009 Page 2 the revised SAMA analysis results, may have some bearing on the adjudication of these contentions.

Re pec ly submitted, Kathryn M. Sutton, Esq.

Paul M. Bessette, Esq.

Counsel for Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

JMR/als Attachment cc:

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ýEntoqW Enterpy Nuclear Northeast Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Tel (914) 788-2055 Fred Dacimno Vice President License Renewal NL-09-151 November 16, 2009 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

SUBJECT:

REFERENCE:

Entergy Nuclear Operations Inc.

Telephone Conference Call Regarding Met Tower Data for SAMA Analysis Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 & 3 Docket Nos. 50-247 and 50-286 License Nos. DPR-26 and DPR-64

1. Meeting Minutes, Telephone Conference, November 9, 2009, between Ms. Kimberly Green NRC and Entergy Staff Regarding Met Tower Data for SAMA Analyses

Dear Sir or Madam:

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc is providing this letter to document a discrepancy found with the wind direction inputs to the MACCS2 code for the IPEC SAMA analysis. Entergy found the discrepancy during investigations to resolve a question from the NRC staff regarding wind directions. The method used to obtain the five-year average hourly wind directions has been determined faulty. This issue has been entered into Entergy Corrective Action Program as CR-HQN-2009-01044. IPEC will correct the wind direction inputs, re-analyze the SAMAs for both units and provide the results to the NRC by December 16, 2009.

As requested during the telephone conference summarized in reference 1, Entergy will provide the following information on or before December 16, 2009.

The meteorological data and justification supporting its use in the SAMA analysis (e.g., if a single year is used or an average of several years),

Revised estimates of the offsite population dose and offsite economic costs, Identification of the meteorological tower elevation from which meteorological data were obtained and the rationale for selecting the data from that tower elevation, Revised SAMA analysis results, specifically for the analysis case discussed in response to RAI 4e, dated February 5, 2008, and The complete MACCS2 input file used for the reanalysis (in electronic format).

NL-09-151 Page 2 of 2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact Mr. Robert Walpole at 914-734-6710.

Sincer FRD/dmt

Attachment:

1. Regulatory Commitment cc:

Mr. Samuel J. Collins, Regional Administrator, NRC Region I Mr. Sherwin E. Turk, NRC Office of General Counsel, Special Counsel Ms. Kimberly Green, NRC Safety Project Manager Mr. John Boska, NRR Senior Project Manager IPEC NRC Resident Inspector's Office Mr. Paul Eddy, New York State Department of Public Service Mr. Francis J. Murray, President and CEO, NYSERDA

ATTACHMENT 1 TO NL-09-151 Regulatory Commitment ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.

INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 & 3 DOCKET NOS. 50-247 AND 50-286 LICENSE NOS. DPR-26 AND DPR-64

NL-09-151 Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 Page 1 of 1 Regulatory Commitment The following table identifies an action committed to by Entergy in this document. Any other statements in this submittal are provided, for information purposes and are not considered to be regulatory commitments.

COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION

/_AUDIT ITEM Entergy will provide the following information on or IP2:

NL-09-151 Appendix E before December 16, 2009.

December 16, Section 4.21 2009

" The meteorological data and justification supporting its use in the SAMA analysis (e.g.,

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if a single year is used or an average of December 16, several years),

2009 Revised estimates of the offsite population dose and offsite economic costs, Identification of the meteorological tower elevation from which meteorological data were obtained and the rationale for selecting the data from that tower elevation, Revised SAMA analysis results, specifically for the analysis case discussed in response to RAI 4e, dated February 5, 2008, and The complete MACCS2 input file used for the I____

reanalysis (in electronic format).

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.

(Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3)

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November 17, 2009 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that copies of the letter entitled "Notification of Entergy's Commitment to Re-Analyze the SAMAs for Indian Point Units 2 and 3," dated November 17, 2009, were served this 17th day of November, 2009 upon the persons listed below, by first class mail and e-mail as shown below.

Administrative Judge Lawrence G. McDade, Chair Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: lgml (@nrc.gov)

Administrative Judge Richard E. Wardwell Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: rew(ii~nrc.gov)

Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: O-16G4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: ocaamail(nrc.gov)

Administrative Judge Kaye D. Lathrop Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel 190 Cedar Lane E.

Ridgway, CO 81432 (E-mail: kdl2@nrc.gov)

Office of the Secretary*

Attn: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 (E-mail: hearingdocket(@nrc. gov)

Zachary S. Kahn, Law Clerk Josh Kirstein, Law Clerk Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Mail Stop: T-3 F23 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: zxkl (@nrc.gov)

(E-mail: Josh.Kirstein(@nrc. gov)

Sherwin E. Turk, Esq.

Beth N. Mizuno, Esq.

David E. Roth, Esq.

Brian G. Harris, Esq.

Andrea Z. Jones, Esq.

Office of the General Counsel Mail Stop: O-15 D21 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 (E-mail: set(ýDnrc.gov)

(E-mail: bnm I(cnrc.gov)

(E-mail: david.rothanrc.gov)

(E-mail: brian.harris~a-)nrc.gov)

(E-mail: andrea.jones@nrc.gov)

Manna Jo Greene Environmental Director Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.

112 Little Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (E-mail: mannaj o(aclearwater.org)

Stephen C. Filler, Board Member Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.

303 South Broadway, Suite 222 Tarrytown, NY 10591 (E-mail: sfilleronylawline.com)

Greg Spicer, Esq.

Office of the Westchester County Attorney 148 Martine Avenue, 6th Floor White Plains, NY 10601 (E-mail: gssl @westchestergov.com)

Thomas F. Wood, Esq.

Daniel Riesel, Esq.

Ms. Jessica Steinberg, J.D.

Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C.

.460 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022 (E-mail: driesel@sprlaw.com)

(E-mail: isteinberg(csprlaw.com)

John Louis Parker, Esq.

Regional Attorney Office of General Counsel, Region 3 NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation 21 S. Putt Comers Road New Paltz, New York 12561-1620 (E-mail: ilparker@gw.dec.state.ny.us)

Michael J. Delaney, V.P. - Energy New York City Economic Development Corp.

110 William Street New York, NY 10038 (E-mail: mdelaney(2nycedc.com)

Ross Gould, Member Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.

10 Park Avenue, #5L New York, NY 10016 (E-mail: rgouldesq @mail.com) 2

Phillip Musegaas, Esq.

Deborah Brancato, Esq.

Riverkeeper, Inc.

828 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 (E-mail: phillip@riverkeeper.org)

(E-mail: dbrancatogriverkeeper.org)

Robert D. Snook, Esq.

Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General State of Connecticut 55 Elm Street P.O. Box 120 Hartford, CT 06141-0120 (E-mail: Robert.Snook@po.state.ct.us)

Andrew M. Cuomo, Esq.

Attorney General of the State of New York John J. Sipos, Esq.

Charlie Donaldson Esq.

Assistants Attorney General The Capitol Albany, NY 12224-0341 (E-mail: john.sipos@(oag.state.ny.us)

Joan Leary Matthews, Esq.

Senior Attorney for Special Projects Office of the General Counsel New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway, 14th Floor Albany, NY 12207 (E-mail: jlmatthe(@gw.dec.state.ny.us)

Daniel E. O'Neill, Mayor James Siermarco, M.S.

Liaison to Indian Point Village of Buchanan Municipal Building 236 Tate Avenue Buchanan, NY 10511-1298 (E-mail: vobgbestweb.net)

Mylan L. Denerstein, Esq.

Executive Deputy Attorney General, Social Justice Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York 120 Broadway, 2 5 th Floor New York, New York 10271 (E-mail: Mylan.Denersteingoag.state.ny.us)

Janice A. Dean Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York Assistant Attorney General 120 Broadway, 26th Floor New York, New York 10271 (E-mail: Janice.Deangoag.state.ny.us) 3

  • Original and 2 copies provided to the Office of the Secretary.

Paul M. Bessette, Esq.

Counsel for Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

DB1/63994238.1 4

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