IR 05000315/2009006
| ML091320540 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cook  |
| Issue date: | 05/12/2009 |
| From: | Daley R C Engineering Branch 3 |
| To: | Jensen J Indiana Michigan Power Co |
| References | |
| IR-09-006 IR-09-006 | |
| Download: ML091320540 (10) | |
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May 12, 2009
Mr. Joseph Jensen Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Indiana Michigan Power Company Nuclear Generation Group One Cook Place Bridgman, MI 49106
SUBJECT: DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT - NOTIFICATION TO PERFORM A TRIENNIAL FIRE PROTECTION BASELINE INSPECTION WHILE TRANSITION TO 10 CFR PART 50.48(C) IS IN PROGRESS INSPECTION REPORT 05000315/2009006(DRS); 05000316/2009006(DRS)
Dear Mr. Jensen:
On November 2, 2009, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will begin a triennial fire protection baseline inspection at the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant. This inspection will be performed in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71111.05TTP, the NRC's baseline fire protection inspection procedure for plants in the process of implementing the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 805 (10 CFR Part 50.48(c)). The inspection guidance is different from the regular triennial inspections in that the inspectors will concentrate on the fire protection program infrastructure and the adequacy of compensatory measures implemented for identified departures from code requirements. The inspectors will not routinely inspect for or evaluate circuit related issues. The schedule for the inspection is as follows: Information gathering visit: October 6 - 8, 2009; and On-site inspection activity: November 2 - 6, 2009, and November 16 - 20, 2009. The purpose of the information gathering visit is: (1) to obtain information and documentation needed to support the inspection; (2) to become familiar with the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant's fire protection programs, fire protection features, post-fire safe shutdown capabilities, and plant layout; and (3) to arrange administrative details, such as office space, availability of knowledgeable office personnel and to ensure unescorted site access privileges. Experience has shown that the baseline fire protection inspections are extremely resource intensive both for the NRC inspectors and the licensee staff. In order to minimize the inspection impact on the site and to ensure a productive inspection for both organizations, we have enclosed a request for documents needed for the inspection. These documents have been divided into four groups. The first group lists information necessary to aid the inspection team in choosing specific focus areas for the inspection. It is requested that this information be provided to the lead inspector via mail or electronically no later than September 7, 2009. The second group also lists information and areas for discussion necessary to aid the inspection team in choosing specific focus areas for the inspection and to ensure that the inspection team is adequately prepared for the inspection. It is requested this information be available during the information gathering visit (October 6 - 8, 2009). The third group of requested documents consists of those items that the team will review, or need access to, during the inspection. Please have this information available by the first day of the on-site portion of the inspection (November 2, 2009). The fourth group lists the information necessary to aid the inspection team in tracking issues identified as a result of the inspection. It is requested that this information be provided to the lead inspector as the information is generated during the inspection. It is important that all of these documents are up to date and complete in order to minimize the number of additional documents requested during the preparation and/or the on-site portions of the inspection. The lead inspector for this inspection is Mr. George M. Hausman. We understand that our regulatory contact for this inspection is Mr. John Nimtz of your organization. If there are any questions about the inspection or the material requested, please contact the lead inspector at (630) 829-9743 or via e-mail at George.Hausman@nrc.gov. In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,/RA/ Robert C. Daley, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos.: 50-315; 50-316 License Nos.: DPR-58; DPR-74
Enclosure:
Fire Protection Inspection Document Request cc w/encl: L. Weber, Site Vice President J. Gebbie, Plant Manager O. Isiogu, Michigan Public Service Commission Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Planning Manager, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, Michigan State Police Department T. Strong, State Liaison Officer