INFORMATION REPORT

May 24, 2006 SECY-06-0113

For: The Commissioners

From: William M. Dean, Assistant for Operations, Office of the EDO

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING

MAY 12, 2006

Contents Enclosure

Nuclear Reactor Regulation A

Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards B

Nuclear Regulatory Research C

Nuclear Security and Incident Response D

General Counsel E*

Administration F*

Office of Information Services G

Chief Financial Officer H

Human Resources I

Small Business and Civil Rights J

Enforcement K*

State and Tribal Programs L*

Public Affairs M

International Programs N*

Office of the Secretary O

Region I P

Region II P

Region III P

Region IV P

Executive Director for Operations Q*

Congressional Affairs R

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards/

Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste S

*No input this week.

/RA/

William M. Dean

Assistant for Operations, OEDO

Contact:

R. Taylor, OEDO
May 24, 2006 SECY-06-0113

For: The Commissioners

From: William M. Dean, Assistant for Operations, Office of the EDO

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING

MAY 12, 2006

Contents Enclosure

Nuclear Reactor Regulation A

Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards B

Nuclear Regulatory Research C

Nuclear Security and Incident Response D

General Counsel E*

Administration F*

Office of Information Services G

Chief Financial Officer H

Human Resources I

Small Business and Civil Rights J

Enforcement K*

State and Tribal Programs L*

Public Affairs M

International Programs N*

Office of the Secretary O

Region I P

Region II P

Region III P

Region IV P

Executive Director for Operations Q*

Congressional Affairs R

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards/

Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste S

*No input this week.

/RA/

William M. Dean

Assistant for Operations, OEDO

Contact:

R. Taylor, OEDO

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WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING MAY 12, 2006

The Weekly Information Report is compiled by the Office of the EDO and includes highlights of

Headquarters and Regional Office activities. 

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HR 15 EDO *

SBCR * OCA 24

OE * ACRS/ACNW 25

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May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE A

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Dissimilar Metal Butt Welds Meeting

On May 5, 2006, the staff met with the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and members of the

Materials Reliability Program (MRP) to discuss NRC staff comments on industry's guidance for

the volumetric and visual inspections of dissimilar metal butt welds in pressurized water reactor

(PWR) primary systems, “Material Reliability Program: Primary System Piping Butt Weld

Inspection and Evaluation Guideline” (MRP-139). The MRP Executive Committee unanimously

approved MRP-139 and issued it to the PWR fleet as a “mandatory” action under the NEI 03-08

Guideline for the Management of Materials Initiative. In a letter to NEI dated October 12, 2005,

the NRC staff previously documented its comments and recommendations on the use of

MRP-139. During the meeting, the MRP staff discussed proposed responses to address the

NRC staff’s concerns. Specifically, the discussion topics included interactions with the NRC,

reporting of inspection findings with the NRC, and implications of Spring 2006 inspection

results. The MRP staff indicated that a formal written response to the NRC staff’s concerns

would be forthcoming.

Issuance of Renewed Operating Licenses for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant

On May 4, 2006, the NRC Chairman, Executive Director for Operations, the NRR Office

Director, and staff attended a signing ceremony for the renewal of operating licenses for

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, each for an additional 20 years. With the

renewal, the license for Unit 1 is extended until 2033, the license for Unit 2 is extended until

2034, and the license for Unit 3 is extended until 2036. The staff completed the 28-month

review on time as documented in the safety evaluation report (SER), NUREG-1843,

Supplement 1, dated April 2006, and the Generic Environmental Impact Statement, NUREG1437 Supplement 21, dated June 2005. 

10 CFR Part 52 Rulemaking

On May 4, 2006, the staff briefed the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards on the Part

52 proposed rule, which was published in the Federal Register (71 FR 12781) on March 13,

2006. The Committee and the staff discussed changes in the proposed rule that were related

to technical issues, such as emergency planning, quality assurance, reporting of defects and

noncompliances under Part 21, and the applicants’ submittal of probabilistic risk assessments

under Part 52. This briefing fulfills the Commission’s direction to the staff in its January 30,

2006, Staff Requirements Memorandum on the Part 52 proposed rule (SECY-05-0203), where

it stated that “the staff should seek Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards feedback on

technical issues, if any, during the public comment period.” The public comment period on the

proposed rule ends on May 30, 2006.
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE A

Cooper Tornado Design Issues Meeting

On May 5, 2006, a public meeting was held between the NRC and representatives of the

Nebraska Public Power District, the licensee for the Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS), at NRC

headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the design of

components and systems inside the CNS Diesel Generator (DG) building and its ability to

withstand tornado pressurization loads. The concerns were identified and documented as an

unresolved item in a Safety System Design and Performance Capability inspection conducted in

May 2005. The licensee presented its venting analysis of the DG building and discussed its

calculations that demonstrated the structural adequacy of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air

Conditioning System during depressurization and repressurization phases of a tornado event.

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), Unit 3 - Issuance of Emergency License

Amendment

On May 5, 2006, the staff approved, on an emergency basis, a one-time license amendment for

SONGS, Unit 3. The plant was in Mode 4, when the licensee found a small leak in a vent line

on the common shutdown cooling/low pressure safety injection header piping. This temporary

amendment is effective for 7 days from the date of issuance or until the repair of the vent line

leakage is completed, whichever occurs first, and allows the facility additional time to repair the

vent line without putting the plant through unnecessary transient. This amendment does not

involve any changes to the plant's technical specifications. The plant completed the necessary

repairs on May 7, 2006, and returned to power operations on May 9, 2006.

North Anna Early Site Permit Application

By letter dated April 13, 2006, Dominion Nuclear North Anna, LLC (Dominion) submitted

Revision 6 to its application for an Early Site Permit (ESP) at the North Anna site. Among the

changes in Revision 6 are an increase in the power level for proposed Units 3 and 4 from 4300

MWt to 4500 MWt and inclusion of the economic and simplified boiling water reactor (ESBWR)

as a surrogate design. On May 5, 2006, the staff issued a letter to Dominion acknowledging

receipt of Revision 6 of the North Anna Early Site Permit (ESP) application and providing the

review schedule for the revised application. The staff expects to issue the Supplemental Final

Safety Evaluation Report on August 15, 2006, and the Final Environmental Impact Statement

on December 29, 2006. 

In reviewing the dose consequences for the ESBWR design basis accidents, the staff identified

errors in the applicant’s dose calculations. One of the errors results in dose consequences

exceeding acceptance criteria for the fuel handling accident. The staff has requested more

information to complete its review of this topic. Dominion’s response is expected by May 24,

2006.
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE B

Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Quarterly Management Meeting with USEC Inc. (USEC)

On May 9, 2006, staff from NMSS and the Office of the General Counsel met with USEC

representatives to discuss the status and schedule of NRC’s ongoing safety, safeguards, and

environmental reviews of USEC’s license application dated August 23, 2004, for the proposed

American Centrifuge Plant, to be constructed and operated in Piketon, OH. This was the sixth

quarterly NRC/USEC senior management meeting. NRC staff stated that its Final

Environmental Impact Statement was published mid-April 2006, and would be available to the

public on May 10, 2006. The official Environmental Protection Agency Notice of Availability is to

be issued on May 19, 2006. The projected date for issuing the safety evaluation report (SER)

has been delayed to July 2006. The SER schedule delay is caused by the need to resolve a

few remaining complex issues related to criticality safety, liability insurance, and

decommissioning funding, as well as the need to address recent Licensing Board requirements

directed to the staff. NRC staff stated that issuance of the SER by the end of July is contingent

on resolving the open issues, complying with recent Licensing Board requirements, and USEC

continuing to provide NRC with the needed information in a timely manner. USEC stated that it

would work with NRC to resolve the outstanding issues. 

Spring Meeting of Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board

On May 9, 2006, NMSS staff attended the spring meeting of the Nuclear Waste Technical

Review Board in Tysons Corner, VA. The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) presentations to the

Board included its plans for developing canisters for transportation, aging, and disposal (TAD)

of commercial spent nuclear fuel, for use at a potential geologic repository, and its total system

model to support the TAD concept. The Board also heard from the Nuclear Energy Institute

and U.S. Transport Council about industry perspectives on the use of TAD canisters.

Staff Observes Yucca Mountain Volcanism Field Trip

On May 2-4, 2006, staff from NMSS observed a field trip sponsored by DOE to selected

volcanic features in the area of Yucca Mountain, NV. The trip was part of DOE’s expert

elicitation to update its Probabilistic Volcanic Hazard Analysis for a potential geologic repository

at Yucca Mountain.

2006 International High-Level Waste Management Conference

From May 1-3, 2006, NRC staff made presentations at the 2006 International High-Level Waste

Management Conference in Las Vegas, NV. This conference is a forum for the discussion of

the scientific, technical, social, and regulatory aspects of the “back end” of the nuclear fuel

cycle, which includes waste generation, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal.
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE B

Decommissioning Counterparts Meeting

On May 2-3, 2006, staff from NMSS, the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, and Regions I,

III, and IV met in the Region IV office for the decommissioning counterparts meeting. The

agenda included discussions on the status of decommissioning sites; cross-cutting issues;

rulemaking and guidance efforts; budgeted resources; international activities; and program

initiatives. The counterparts meeting is held annually to resolve programmatic issues and to

help ensure consistency across the NRC’s decommissioning program.
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE C

Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

NRC/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Meeting on SAPHIRE and

Precursor Analysis Cooperative Work

On May 4, 2006, the staff participated in the subject meeting to discuss pursuing additional cooperative work on SAPHIRE, a computer code used for performing probabilistic risk analyses,

as well as precursor analysis. NRC and NASA have previously performed cooperative research

in developing some features in SAPHIRE. It is anticipated that a Memorandum of

Understanding will be generated to accomplish work to be identified.
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE D

Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Preliminary Notifications

1. PNO-III-06-013, Palisades Nuclear Plant, SHUTDOWN TO INVESTIGATE CONTROL

ROD WITHDRAWAL PROBLEM.

2. PNO-IV-06-006, Bozeman Deaconess Foundation, MEDICAL EVENT INVOLVING

IODINE-125 SEED IMPLANT.
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE G

Office of Information Services (OIS)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act Requests Received During the Period of

May 5 through May 11, 2006:

Policies, directives, guidelines, training materials related to providing

records in an Electronic Reading Room or agency website

FOIA/PA-2006-0198

RNP of New Jersey, 30 Murray Hill Parkway, Suite 450, East

Rutherford, NJ, any information, violations, permits issued

FOIA/PA-2006-0199

HRP Associates Inc., 167 New Britain Ave., Plainville, CT 06062,

storage of hazardous waste

FOIA/PA-2006-0200

Nuclear Automation, 381 Colonial Manor Road, North Huntingdon, PA

15642, licensed to utilize or store radioactive materials

FOIA/PA-2006-0201
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE H

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Mid-Year Reprogramming Request

On May 10, 2006, the CFO submitted a Congressional reprogramming request based on the

Commission's approval of the utilization of $26.8 million ($25.8 million in Fee Based Funds and

$1 million in Nuclear Waste Funds) to fund initiatives identified in the FY 2006 Mid-year

Resource Review. 
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE I

Office of Human Resources (HR)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Arrival

BEISSEL, DENNIS R. PROJECT MANAGER NRR

BERGEON, BRYAN A. STUDENT ENGINEER NRR

BYRE, EVERETT SECURITY SPECIALIST NSIR

DEASE, DERRICK A. STUDENT ENGINEER NRR

DOFAT, RANDELL L. BRANCH CHIEF OIS

DRAPER, JASON D. STUDENT ENGINEER RIII

FREELAND, KENDRA SECRETARY ADM

HOWARD, KENT PROJECT MANAGER NRR

JERVEY, RICHARD A. PROJECT MANAGER NRR

LEWIS, MONICA Y. STUDENT ENGINEER (CO-OP) RII

MOORE, ROSS P. STUDENT ENGINEER (SUMMER) RI

O'ROURKE, BRIAN J. BRANCH CHIEF OIS

PATEL, JIGAR J. GENERAL ENGINEER (NSPDP) NRR

RAJNIC, CECILIA K. LABOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPEC HR

ROBINSON, JAY E. PROJECT MANAGER NRR

ROY, TARUN OPERATIONS ENGINEER NRR

SMITH, HEIDI K. HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST HR

SWINIMER, HOWARD F. LABOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPEC HR

WERTS, SCOTT GENERAL SCIENTIST NRR

WILLIAMS, VINCE SECURITY SPECIALIST NSIR

Departures

BERG, LAWRENCE J. REACTOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER NRR

HIGGS, DONALD J. BRANCH CHIEF OIS
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE J

Office of Small Business and Civil Rights (SBCR)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Annual 2006 Bring Your Children To Work Day Event

SBCR, the Federal Women's Program Advisory Committee (FEWPAC), and the Employee

Welfare Recreation Association (EWRA) sponsored NRC's Annual 2006 Bring Your Children To

Work Day event. Approximately 250 youth participated. Managers and employees from the

Offices of the Executive Director for Operations, Nuclear Materials Safety and Safeguards,

Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Information Services,

Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, and Region I participated. Volunteer hosts assisted

in escorting youth and their parents throughout the sponsored exhibits and office tours. The

children were given many opportunities to learn more about what NRC does. 
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE M

Office of Public Affairs (OPA)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) received significant media inquiries on the following:

Strontium findings at Indian Point nuclear plant.

The future of the nuclear power industry. 

The NRC’s review of Vermont Yankee’s license renewal application.

Other Public Affairs Items:

OPA staff continued to assist at various end-of-cycle meetings for nuclear plants.

Press Releases

Headquarters:

06-064 NRC Finds No Significant Environmental Impacts from Proposed Centrifuge

Enrichment Plant in Ohio (5/10)

06-065 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland,

May 23-26 (5/11)

Regions:

I-06-032 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Salem and Hope Creek

Nuclear Power Plants (5/10)

III-06-022 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Monticello Nuclear Power

Plant (5/12)

IV-06-010 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at San Onofre Nuclear Plant (5/9)

IV-06-011 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at River Bend Nuclear Plant (5/11)

IV-06-012 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Waterford Nuclear Plant (5/11)
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE O

Office of the Secretary (SECY)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Document Released

to Public

Date Subject

Decision Documents

1. SECY-06-0094 04/24/06 Tracking or Providing Enhanced Controls

for Category 3 Sources

2. SECY-06-0097 04/27/06 Proposed Rulemaking to Amend 10 CFR

Parts 19, 20, and 50: Occupational Dose

Records, Labeling Containers, and the Total

Effective Dose Equivalent (RIN 3150-AH40)

Information Papers

- SECY-06-0105 05/09/06 Weekly Information Report - Week Ending

April 28, 2006

Memoranda

- M060424 05/11/06 Staff Requirements - Meeting with the

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

(FERC)

Commission Correspondence

1. Letter to Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, dated May 5, 2006, request that a State

Liaison Officer to act as the primary liaison to NRC be appointed. 

2. Letter to Jerry Weller, dated May 3, 2006, responds to letter concerning the tritium

contamination that has been identified at the Braidwood and Dresden facilities.

3. Letter to Senator Maria Cantwell, dated May 2, 2006, responds to letter concerning the

transport of radiological materials across the Nation’s borders.

4. Letter to Congressman Edward J. Markey, dated May 2, 2006, responds to letter concerning

the transport of radiological materials across the Nation’s borders.

Federal Register Notices Issued

1. ACRS Subcommittee Meeting on Planning and Procedures - Notice of Meeting (5/30/06)

2. Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards - Notice of Meeting (05/31 - 06/1/06)
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE P

Region I (RI)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Hope Creek Completes Refueling Outage and Replacement of the ‘B’ Reactor Recirculation

Pump Shaft

In January 2005, the NRC reviewed a technical issue regarding the Hope Creek ‘B’ reactor

recirculation (RR) pump. This pump had historically exhibited increased vibration levels and

more frequent pump seal problems. As a result of this review, the NRC issued Confirmatory

Action Letter (CAL) 1-05-001 to confirm commitments made by Public Service Electric & Gas

(PSEG) regarding the ‘B’ RR pump. These commitments included a continuous vibration

monitoring program with appropriate acceptance criteria, actions to be taken if monitored

parameters exceeded the acceptance criteria, time for the NRC to review any proposed

changes to the vibration monitoring procedures prior to implementation, and replacement of the

‘B’ RR pump shaft and inspection of the pump rotating assembly and pressure boundary

components at the earliest opportunity. 

During the last operating cycle, the NRC closely monitored PSEG’s compliance with the CAL

requirements by reviewing pump vibration data and changes to vibration monitoring procedures

prior to implementation. In April 2006, during the most recently completed refueling outage,

PSEG replaced the ‘B’ RR pump shaft and motor and inspected the pump’s rotating assembly

and pressure boundary components. The NRC determined that these actions fulfilled PSEG’s

commitments and closed the CAL by letter dated April 20, 2006. Hope Creek has restarted

from the most recent refueling outage. The ‘B’ RR pump vibrations levels are normal. 
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE P

Region II (RII)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Inspector Counterpart Meeting

On May 8-11, 2006, the Region II Inspectors’ Counterpart meeting was held in the Regional

Office. On May 10, 2006, the Director of Human Resources met with Region II staff and

discussed Agency issues and priorities. The inspection staff were provided briefings and

training by management and staff from the offices of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Enforcement,

and Nuclear Regulatory Research.
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE P

Region III (RIII)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Commissioners Visits to Region III Facilities

On May 8, 2006, Commissioner Jaczko toured the Davis-Besse Nuclear Plant in Oak Harbor,

OH, and met with site management and representatives of the regional and resident office

staffs. Commissioner Lyons toured the Braidwood Nuclear Plant in Braceville, IL and met with

site management and representatives of the regional and resident office staffs. 

On May 9, 2006, Commissioners Jazko and Lyons toured the Argonne National Laboratories in

Lemont, IL and met with research staff working on various NRC-sponsored research projects.

On May 11, 2006, Commissioner Lyons toured the Fermi Nuclear Plant in Monroe, MI and met

with plant management and representatives of the regional and resident office staffs.

Byron Community Information Meeting

During the week of May 8, 2006, NRC staff, including the senior resident inspector participated

in an open-house format community meeting in the Byron Station Training Center, sponsored

by Exelon Generation Co. About 125 persons attended the meeting, which focused on tritium

issues and other plant activities. In addition to the NRC staff members, representatives of the

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency participated in the meeting.

Preparations for Region III Participation in Exercises at Exelon Facilities

On May 10, 2006, in preparation for three emergency preparedness exercises in which

Region III will participate with Exelon stations this year, the Region III Emergency Response

Coordinator (ERC) provided two outreach presentations to the Exelon Emergency Response

Organization. Additionally, on May 12, 2006, the Region III ERC provided a training session to

a small number of Exelon staff members who will act as "Mock NRC Site Team" members

during the licensee's practice drills leading up to the graded biennial exercises. 

Clinton End-of-Cycle Performance Meeting

On May 11, 2005, the RIII staff met with representatives of Exelon Nuclear Generation Co. in

Clinton, IL, to discuss the end-of-cycle performance assessment for the Clinton Nuclear Power

Station.
May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE P

Region IV (RIV)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Annual Assessment Public Meeting

On May 9, 2005, RIV staff conducted a public meeting with Entergy management in Port

Gibson, Mississippi, to discuss Grand Gulf Nuclear Station’s safety performance for 2005. In

addition to several members of the public, the meeting was attended by State and local officials,

as well as the media.

South Texas Project Annual Assessment Public Meeting

On May 10, 2006, RIV staff conducted a public meeting with South Texas Project Nuclear

Operating Company officials in Bay City, Texas, to discuss South Texas Project Electric

Generating Station’s safety performance for 2005. The meeting was attended by about 25

people, including several local officials. No members of the general public attended the

meeting.

Wolf Creek Annual Assessment Public Meeting

On May 11, 2006, RIV staff conducted a public meeting with Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating

Corporation officials in Burlington, Kansas, to discuss Wolf Creek’s safety performance for

2005. Approximately 18 people attended the meeting, including the Emergency Planning

Directors from Coffee and Lyon counties. No members of the public or media attended the

meeting.
May 12, 2006 

Office of Congressional Affairs (OCA)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

CONGRESSIONAL HEARING SCHEDULE, NO. 18

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May 12, 2006 ENCLOSURE S

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)/

Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW)

Items of Interest

Week Ending May 12, 2006

As a result of its 169th meeting (April 18-20, 2006), the ACNW issued letters and reports

on the following subjects. 

Date

May 9, 2006 Report of Research at the Department of Energy Office of Science,

Technology and International Programs