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| issue date = 05/29/2013
| issue date = 05/29/2013
| title = Correction to Staff Assessment Letter to Recommendation 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Related to the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
| title = Correction to Staff Assessment Letter to Recommendation 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Related to the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
| author name = Guzman R V
| author name = Guzman R
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLI-1
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLI-1
| addressee name =  
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| docket = 05000293
| docket = 05000293
| license number = DPR-035
| license number = DPR-035
| contact person = Guzman R V
| contact person = Guzman R
| case reference number = TAC ME9977
| case reference number = TAC ME9977
| document type = Letter, Safety Evaluation
| document type = Letter, Safety Evaluation
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==Dear Sir or Madam:==
==Dear Sir or Madam:==
On May 21,2013, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a staff assessment letter in response to Recommendation 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Related to the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Plant Accident for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML 13127A179).
On May 21,2013, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a staff assessment letter in response to Recommendation 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Related to the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Plant Accident for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML13127A179).
Due to an inadvertent error, page 1 of the staff assessment had the wrong site listed in the introduction section. Enclosed please find the corrected page 1 of the staff assessment with a side bar highlighting the area of correction.
Due to an inadvertent error, page 1 of the staff assessment had the wrong site listed in the introduction section. Enclosed please find the corrected page 1 of the staff assessment with a side bar highlighting the area of correction.
We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Sincerely, Richard V. Guzman, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket 50-293 cc: Distribution via Listserv   
We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Sincerely, Richard V. Guzman, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket 50-293 cc: Distribution via Listserv   
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==1.0 INTRODUCTION==
==1.0 INTRODUCTION==


By letter dated October 31, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML 12321A051), Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., the licensee, for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station provided an assessment of its communications capabilities in response to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) March 12, 2012 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 12053A340), request for information, regarding the Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 on emergency preparedness communications, under Section 50.54(f) to Title 10 to the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR). Within the licensee response letter, an assessment of the current communications systems and equipment to be used during an emergency event was performed to identify any enhancements needed to ensure communications are maintained during and following a beyond design basis large-scale natural event. In this assessment it was assumed that a large-scale natural event causes: (1) a loss of all alternating current (AC) power; and (2) extensive damage to normal and emergency communications systems both on site and in the area surrounding the site (Le., within 25 miles of the site, consistent with the guidance endorsed by NRC's May 15, 2012 [ADAMS Accession No. ML 12131A043], letter). Additionally, in its letter dated June 8,2012 (ADAMS Accession No. ML 12164A339) interim actions were identified by the licensee during the period of implementation of the planned improvements to the communications systems or procedures.
By letter dated October 31, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML12321A051), Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., the licensee, for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station provided an assessment of its communications capabilities in response to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) March 12, 2012 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12053A340), request for information, regarding the Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 on emergency preparedness communications, under Section 50.54(f) to Title 10 to the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR). Within the licensee response letter, an assessment of the current communications systems and equipment to be used during an emergency event was performed to identify any enhancements needed to ensure communications are maintained during and following a beyond design basis large-scale natural event. In this assessment it was assumed that a large-scale natural event causes: (1) a loss of all alternating current (AC) power; and (2) extensive damage to normal and emergency communications systems both on site and in the area surrounding the site (Le., within 25 miles of the site, consistent with the guidance endorsed by NRC's May 15, 2012 [ADAMS Accession No. ML12131A043], letter). Additionally, in its letter dated June 8,2012 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12164A339) interim actions were identified by the licensee during the period of implementation of the planned improvements to the communications systems or procedures.
1.1 Background On March 12,2012, NRC issued a letter (ADAMS Accession No. ML 12053A340) entitled "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 [NTTF] Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident." In accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(f), addressees were requested to submit a written response to the information requests within 90 days. Revised by letter dated May 29, 2013 May 29,2013 Site Vice Presidents Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION -CORRECTION TO STAFF ASSESSMENT LETTER TO RECOMMENDATION 9.3 OF THE NEAR-TERM TASK FORCE RELATED TO THE FUKUSHIMA DAI-ICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ACCIDENT (TAC NO. ME99??)  
1.1 Background On March 12,2012, NRC issued a letter (ADAMS Accession No. ML12053A340) entitled "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 [NTTF] Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident." In accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(f), addressees were requested to submit a written response to the information requests within 90 days. Revised by letter dated May 29, 2013 May 29,2013 Site Vice Presidents Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION -CORRECTION TO STAFF ASSESSMENT LETTER TO RECOMMENDATION 9.3 OF THE NEAR-TERM TASK FORCE RELATED TO THE FUKUSHIMA DAI-ICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ACCIDENT (TAC NO. ME99??)  


==Dear Sir or Madam:==
==Dear Sir or Madam:==
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We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Sincerely, Ira! Richard V. Guzman, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket 50-293 cc: Distribution via Listserv DISTRIBUTION:
We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Sincerely, Ira! Richard V. Guzman, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket 50-293 cc: Distribution via Listserv DISTRIBUTION:
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NSIR RidsRegion1 MailCenter Resource RidsAcrsAcnw_MailCTR ADAMS Accession No' ML13149A215
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Revision as of 02:37, 22 June 2019

Correction to Staff Assessment Letter to Recommendation 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Related to the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident
ML13149A215
Person / Time
Site: Pilgrim
Issue date: 05/29/2013
From: Richard Guzman
Plant Licensing Branch 1
To:
Entergy Nuclear Operations
Guzman R
References
TAC ME9977
Download: ML13149A215 (3)


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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 29,2013 Site Vice Presidents Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION -CORRECTION TO STAFF ASSESSMENT LETTER TO RECOMMENDATION 9.3 OF THE NEAR-TERM TASK FORCE RELATED TO THE FUKUSHIMA DAI-ICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ACCIDENT (TAC NO. ME9977)

Dear Sir or Madam:

On May 21,2013, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a staff assessment letter in response to Recommendation 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Related to the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Plant Accident for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML13127A179).

Due to an inadvertent error, page 1 of the staff assessment had the wrong site listed in the introduction section. Enclosed please find the corrected page 1 of the staff assessment with a side bar highlighting the area of correction.

We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Sincerely, Richard V. Guzman, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket 50-293 cc: Distribution via Listserv

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<f 0 \j; : -<". +-0 Jt***.;t SAFETY ASSESSMENT BY THE OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DATED MARCH 12,2012 ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC. PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION DOCKET NO. 50-293

1.0 INTRODUCTION

By letter dated October 31, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML12321A051), Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., the licensee, for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station provided an assessment of its communications capabilities in response to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) March 12, 2012 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12053A340), request for information, regarding the Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 on emergency preparedness communications, under Section 50.54(f) to Title 10 to the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR). Within the licensee response letter, an assessment of the current communications systems and equipment to be used during an emergency event was performed to identify any enhancements needed to ensure communications are maintained during and following a beyond design basis large-scale natural event. In this assessment it was assumed that a large-scale natural event causes: (1) a loss of all alternating current (AC) power; and (2) extensive damage to normal and emergency communications systems both on site and in the area surrounding the site (Le., within 25 miles of the site, consistent with the guidance endorsed by NRC's May 15, 2012 [ADAMS Accession No. ML12131A043], letter). Additionally, in its letter dated June 8,2012 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12164A339) interim actions were identified by the licensee during the period of implementation of the planned improvements to the communications systems or procedures.

1.1 Background On March 12,2012, NRC issued a letter (ADAMS Accession No. ML12053A340) entitled "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 [NTTF] Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident." In accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(f), addressees were requested to submit a written response to the information requests within 90 days. Revised by letter dated May 29, 2013 May 29,2013 Site Vice Presidents Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION -CORRECTION TO STAFF ASSESSMENT LETTER TO RECOMMENDATION 9.3 OF THE NEAR-TERM TASK FORCE RELATED TO THE FUKUSHIMA DAI-ICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ACCIDENT (TAC NO. ME99??)

Dear Sir or Madam:

On May 21,2013, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a staff assessment letter in response to Recommendation 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Related to the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Plant Accident for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML 1312?A1?9).

Due to an inadvertent error, page 1 of the staff assessment had the wrong site listed in the introduction section. Enclosed please find the corrected page 1 of the staff assessment with a side bar highlighting the area of correction.

We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Sincerely, Ira! Richard V. Guzman, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 1-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket 50-293 cc: Distribution via Listserv DISTRIBUTION:

PUBLIC LPL 1-1 rlf RidsNsirOd RidsNrrPMPilgrim RidsNrrLAKGoldstein Resource RidsOd Resouce RidsNrrDorl Resource RidsDorILPLI*1' Resource KWilliams.

NSIR RidsRegion1 MailCenter Resource RidsAcrsAcnw_MailCTR ADAMS Accession No' ML13149A215

.. *Concurrence via e*mail OFFICE N RRILPLI-1/PM NRRlLPLI-1/LA*

NRRlLPLI*1/BC NRRlDORUDD NAME RGuzman KGoldstein SMeighan RGuzman DATE 05/29/13 05/29113 05129/13 05/29/13 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY