INFORMATION REPORT 

August 6, 2010 SECY-10-0101

For: The Commissioners 

From: Nader L. Mamish 

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING 

JULY 30, 2010 

Contents Enclosure

Nuclear Reactor Regulation A 

New Reactors B* 

Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards C 

Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs D* 

Nuclear Regulatory Research E* 

Nuclear Security and Incident Response F* 

Administration G 

Information Services H 

Chief Financial Officer I* 

Human Resources J 

Small Business and Civil Rights K* 

Enforcement L* 

Public Affairs M 

International Programs N* 

Secretary O 

Region I P* 

Region II P* 

Region III P* 

Region IV P* 

Executive Director for Operations Q* 

Congressional Affairs R 

*No input this week. 

 /RA/ 

Nader L. Mamish 

Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: 

L. Rakovan, OEDO 
August 6, 2010 SECY-10-0101

For: The Commissioners 

From: Nader L. Mamish, Assistant for Operations, Office of the EDO 

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING 

JULY 30, 2010 

Contents Enclosure

Nuclear Reactor Regulation A 

New Reactors B* 

Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards C 

Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs D* 

Nuclear Regulatory Research E* 

Nuclear Security and Incident Response F* 

Administration G 

Information Services H 

Chief Financial Officer I* 

Human Resources J 

Small Business and Civil Rights K* 

Enforcement L* 

Public Affairs M 

International Programs N* 

Secretary O 

Region I P* 

Region II P* 

Region III P* 

Region IV P* 

Executive Director for Operations Q* 

Congressional Affairs R 

*No input this week. 

 

 /RA/ 

Nader L. Mamish 

Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: 

L. Rakovan, OEDO 

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WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING JULY 30, 2010

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

Headquarters and Regional Office activities. 

Contact: Lance Rakovan, OEDO by E-mail: Lance.Rakovan@nrc.gov. 

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NRO * OPA 17 

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FSME 6 SECY 19 

RES * Region I 20 

NSIR 10 Region II 21 

ADM 11 Region III 22 

OIS 12 Region IV 23 

CFO * EDO * 

HR 16 OCA 24 

SBCR * 

*No input this week 
July 30, 2010 ENCLOSURE A 

 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending July 30, 2010 

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Nuclear Power Engineering

Committee (NPEC) Meeting

On July 19-21, 2010, the staff participated in the IEEE Nuclear Power Engineering Committee 

NPEC meeting in Lake Tahoe, California. The staff are assigned to Sub-Committee 3 

(Operations, Maintenance, Aging, Testing and Reliability) and Sub-Committee 4 (Auxiliary 

Power) working with IEEE standards 336, 338, 308, 741 and 765. 

Public Meeting with Southern California Edison Company

On July 21, 2010, representatives of Southern California Edison Company held a pre-licensing 

public meeting with the staff to discuss its planned submittal of a license amendment request 

and an exemption request for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 and 3, to 

allow for future use of AREVA fuel assemblies in both units. 

Information Notice (IN) 2010-13, "Failure to Ensure That Post-Fire Shutdown Procedures

Can Be Performed"

On July 22, 2010, the staff issued the subject IN to inform the industry and the public regarding 

recent inspection findings on post-fire shutdown procedural requirements. The IN discusses the 

post-fire safe-shutdown procedures that are inadequate to ensure that operators could 

implement the procedure steps as directed within the assumed timeframe and with the expected 

plant equipment response in order to achieve and maintain safe shutdown. 

Public Meeting with Entergy Northwest and General Electric-Hitachi

On July 22, 2010, representatives from Entergy Northwest and General Electric-Hitachi held a 

public meeting with the staff to discuss the acceptance review and supplemental information 

needed for a license amendment request to install a digital neutron monitoring system and 

implement the average power range monitor/rod block monitor/technical 

specifications/maximum extended load line limit at Columbia Generating Station. 
July 30, 2010 ENCLOSURE C 

 Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending July 30, 2010 

Consultancy to Prepare Specific Safety Requirements for Reprocessing and Research and 

Development Facilities

On July 19 through 23, 2010, NMSS staff participated in a 5-day working level consultant’s 

meeting at the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria. Participants from the 

United Kingdom, France, Japan and Russia were also at the meeting. The objective of the 

consultancy was to prepare Appendices IV and V of NS-R-5, "Safety of Nuclear Fuel Cycle 

Facilities," containing specific safety requirements for reprocessing facilities and fuel cycle 

research and development facilities, respectively. At the time NS-R-5 was approved for 

publication in June 2007, it was acknowledged that appendices containing specific requirements 

for reprocessing and research and development (R&D) facilities, in addition to the existing 

appendices containing specific safety requirements for uranium fuel fabrication (Appendix I), 

mixed oxide fuel fabrication (Appendix II) and conversion and enrichment (Appendix III) would 

need to be developed. The IAEA intends to finalize DS 360 (safety guide for reprocessing 

facilities) and DS 381 (safety guide for R&D facilities) after obtaining approval from its safety 

committees for publishing Appendices IV and V of NS-R-5. 
July 30, 2010 ENCLOSURE G 

Office of Administration (ADM) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending July 30, 2010 

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC-MPC System, Revision 6; Direct Final Rule, 

Proposed Rule (AI88 - Part 72, NRC-2010-0183)

On July 21, 2010, the NRC published a direct final rule (75 FR 42292) in the Federal Register

that amends its spent fuel storage regulations by revising the NAC International (NAC) 

NAC-MPC System listing within the “List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks” to include 

Amendment No. 6 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) Number 1025. Amendment No. 6 to the 

NAC-MPC System CoC will make a number of changes to the configuration of the NAC-MPC 

storage system as noted in Appendix B of the Technical Specifications. The direct final rule 

becomes effective October 4, 2010, unless significant adverse comments are received by 

August 20, 2010. 

On July 21, 2010, the NRC published the companion proposed rule (75 FR 42339) to this direct 

final rule in the Federal Register. The comment period closes August 20, 2010. 

Distribution of Source Material to Exempt Persons and to General Licensees and Revision

of General License and Exemptions, Proposed Rule, 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 70, 170, and 171 

(RIN 3150-AH15, NRC-2009-0084)

On July 26, 2010, the NRC published a proposed rule (75 FR 43425) in the Federal Register

that would amend its regulations to require that the initial distribution of source material to 

exempt persons or general licensees be explicitly authorized by a specific license, which would 

include new reporting requirements. The proposed rule is intended to provide the Commission 

with more complete and timely information on the types and quantities of source material 

distributed for use either under exemption or by general licensees. In addition, the NRC is 

proposing to modify the existing possession and use requirements of the general license for 

small quantities of source material to better align the requirements with current health and 

safety standards. Finally, the NRC is proposing to revise, clarify, or delete certain source 

material exemptions from licensing to make the exemptions more risk informed. This rule would 

affect manufacturers and distributors of certain products and materials containing source 

material and certain persons using source material under general license and under exemptions 

from licensing. The comment period for the proposed rule closes November 23, 2010. 

Comments on the information collection aspects must be filed by October 25, 2010. 

Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Material Licensees, Proposed Rule, 10 CFR Parts 

30, 36, 39, 40, 51, 70, and 150 (RIN 3150-AI79, NRC-2010-0075)

On July 27, 2010, the NRC published a proposed rule (75 FR 43865) in the Federal Register

that would amend its regulations by revising the provisions applicable to the licensing and 

approval processes for byproduct, source and special nuclear material licenses, and irradiators. 

The proposed changes would clarify the definitions of “construction” and “commencement of 

construction” with respect to materials licensing actions instituted under the NRC's regulations. 

In addition, this action also contains a correction to a typographical error. The NRC is 

undertaking this rulemaking action to conform its regulations to the scope of its regulatory 

authority under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to improve the effectiveness and 

efficiency of the licensing and approval processes for future applications, as well as resolve 
July 30, 2010 ENCLOSURE G 

certain inconsistencies that currently exist within the NRC's regulations with respect to the use 

and definition of the terms “construction” or “commencement of construction” for certain 

materials licensees. The comment period for the proposed rule closes September 27, 2010. 

Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material; Updates and Clarifications, Final Rule, 

10 CFR Part 110 (RIN 3150-AI16, NRC-2008-0567)

On July 28, 2010, the NRC published a final rule (75 FR 44072), in the Federal Register that 

amends its regulations that govern the export and import of nuclear equipment and material. 

This rule allows International Atomic Energy Agency Code of Conduct on the Safety and 

Security of Radioactive Sources Category 1 and 2 quantities of radioactive materials to be 

imported under a general license. This rule also revises the definition of “radioactive waste” and 

removes the definition of “incidental radioactive material.” In addition, this rule updates, 

clarifies, and corrects several provisions. The rule is effective on August 27, 2010. 
July 30, 2010 ENCLOSURE H 

 Office of Information Services (OIS) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending July 30, 2010 

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

of July 23, 2010, through July 29, 2010: 

Testwell Laboratories, 280 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge, New 

Jersey 07095, license no. 29-3048-01 

FOIA/PA-2010-0282 

Investigative report reference in Allegation R11-2007-A-0103, Office of 

Investigations Case 2-2008-003 

FOIA/PA-2010-0283 

Contract awarded from solicitation RS4209015, under the Enterprise 

Acceptance Transformational Service Program, including statement of 

work 

FOIA/PA-2010-0284 

Records relied upon to develop a position that Cyber Security 

regulations contained in 10 CFR 73.54 do not apply to power continuity 

systems, past 3 years, including Office of the General Counsel 

FOIA/PA-2010-0285 

Contract NRC-07-05-166, Digital Management Inc., copy of basic 

contract including Statement of Work in electronic format 

FOIA/PA-2010-0286 

Health Physics Exam Review, access to videos, lectures, slides, etc. FOIA/PA-2010-0287 
July 30, 2010 ENCLOSURE J 

Office of Human Resources (HR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending July 30, 2010 

Arrivals 

Butler, Darrin Senior Program Analyst IS 

Green, Brian General Engineer NRO 

Hammelman, James Senior Chemical Process Engineer NMSS 

Haskins, Kimberly Administrative Assistant R-III 

Haug, Kevin Management Analyst IS 

Kimble, Daniel Senior Resident Inspector-Davis Besse R-III 

Korsak, Andrey IT Specialist HR 

Lichatz, Taylor General Engineer NRR 

Marziale, Mark Information Technology Specialist R-I 

Sieracki, Diane Joy Senior Safety Culture Program Manager OE 

Taylor, Peter IT Specialist R-IV 

Trent, Glenn Deputy Director R-II 

Retirements 

Bhatia, Bhupendra ELECTRICAL ENGINEER NRO 

Chamberlain, Dwight DIRECTOR R-IV 

Dickman, Paul CHIEF OF STAFF COMM 

Edling, Bruce HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST HR 

El-Bassioni, Adel SENIOR RELIABILITY AND RISK ANALYST NRR 

Henderson, Breck REACTOR ENGINEER R-IV 

Johansen, Jenny HEALTH PHYSICIST R-I 

Leonardi, Richard SENIOR HEALTH PHYSICIST R-IV 

Lopez, Lucia ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OE 

McOsker, Robert ASSIST FOR ADMIN & COMMUNICATIONS COMM 

Paulk, Charles SENIOR REACTOR ENGINEER R-IV 

Slack, Linda ENFORCEMENT & INVESTIGATION 

COORDINATION ASSISTANT R-II 

Walker, John HISTORIAN SECY 

Wilson, Linda ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT R-II 

Departures 

Kelly, Glenn SENIOR RELIABILITY AND RISK ANALYST NRO 

Lurie, Dan MATHEMATICAL STATISTICIAN NRR 

Martin, Thomas BINDERY WORKER/COPY MACHINE OPERATOR ADM 

Pretzello, Alysha STUDENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR OIG 

Shea, Joseph DIRECTOR R-II 

Tabatabai, Sarah GEOPHYSICIST NRO 
July 30, 2010 ENCLOSURE M 

Office of Public Affairs (OPA) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending July 30, 2010 

OPA Received Significant Media Inquiries on the Following: 

 

Labor negotiations at the Honeywell nuclear power plant (Illinois). 

Chairman Jaczko’s vote on waste confidence. 

A “green” inspection finding at Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant (Vermont) due to an event 

in May 2010 in which reactor vessel water flowed into main steam lines during a refueling and 

maintenance outage. 

Other Public Affairs Items

 

OPA forwarded to staff a request from the Partnership for Science and Technology to be added 

to the agenda for NRC’s August 9, 2010, meeting in Boise, Idaho regarding the proposed Eagle 

Rock uranium enrichment facility. 

OPA sent a note to the editor of Scientific American asking for a correction to a July 29, 2010, 

story that to indicate that the NRC is a part of the U.S. Department of Energy. 

Press Releases Issued

Headquarters:

10-132 NRC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Regulations on 

Distribution of Uranium and Thorium (7/27/10) 

10-133 NRC Amends Regulations on Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and 

Material (7/28/10) 

10-134 NRC Seeks Comments on Draft Environmental Report for Idaho Uranium 

Enrichment Plant; Public Meetings Scheduled (7/28/10) 

Regions:

I-10-033 NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Plant 

(7/28/10) 

I-10-034 NRC to Provide Results of Supplemental Inspection Conducted at Ginna 

Nuclear Power Plant (7/28/10) 

I-10-035 NRC Assigns New Senior Resident Inspector to FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant 

(7/29/10) 

II-10-056 NRC Schedules Meeting to Discuss Restart of Process Line at Nuclear Fuel 

Service (7/26/10) 

II-10-057 NRC Schedules Public Meeting with Areva to Discuss Decommissioning of 
July 30, 2010 ENCLOSURE M 

Lynchburg Fuel Manufacturing Facility (7/29/10) 
July 30, 2010 ENCLOSURE O 

Office of the Secretary (SECY) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending July 30, 2010 

Document Released 

to Public 

Date Subject 

Decision Document

1. Chairman Jaczko’s vote 

and comments on SECY09-0090 

7/22/10 Final Update of the Commission’s Waste 

Confidence Decision 

Commission Correspondence

1. Letter to Senator John Kerry, dated July 21, 2010, responds to request for an update on 

the status of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant license renewal application. 

2. Letter to Senator Robert Menendez, dated July 19, 2010, responds to letter regarding 

protection of New Jersey water resources from tritium contamination at the Oyster Creek 

nuclear power plant. 

. 

Federal Register Notices Issued

1. Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), Meeting of the ACRS 

Subcommittee on Siting, notice of meeting (08/19-20/2010). 

2. ACRS, Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on Plant License Renewal, notice of 

meeting (08/18/2010). 

3. ACRS, Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on the Economic Simplified Boiling Water 

Reactor, notice of meeting (08/16-17/2010). 
July 30, 2010 

Office of Congressional Affairs (OCA) 

Items of Interest 

Week Ending July 30, 2010 

CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS SCHEDULE, NO. 19 

OCA 

Contact 

Date & 

Place Time Committee Subject Witnes

Decker 7/27/10 

210 CHOB 

10:15 House Committee on 

the Budget (Representatives Spratt / Ryan) 

Hearing: "Budget Implications of Closing Yucca Mountain" 

PANEL I:

Kristina M. JohnsoUnder Secretary Department of EnerScott Blake HarrisGeneral Counsel Department of EnerMichael F. HertzDeputy Assistant AtDepartment of JustiPANEL II:

David A. WrightVice Chairman Public Service Com

Riley 7/28/10 

2318 RHOB 

10:00 House Science and 

Technology — Subcommittee on Energy and Environment (Representatives Baird / Inglis) 

Mark Up of Pending Legislation: Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 2010 

• N/A 

Decker 7/28/10 

342 DSOB 

9:30 Senate Homeland 

Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (Senators Lieberman / Collins) 

Mark Up of Pending Legislation including: H.R. 2868 – Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 

• N/A