INFORMATION REPORT 

April 15, 2010 SECY-10-0049

For: The Commissioners 

From: Nader L. Mamish 

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING 

APRIL 9, 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 
April 15, 2010 SECY-10-0049

For: The Commissioners 

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

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING 

APRIL 9, 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 APRIL 9, 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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NRR 2 OE * 

NRO * OPA 17 

NMSS 4 OIP * 

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 
April 9, 2010 ENCLOSURE A 

 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending April 9, 2010 

Safety-Critical Software Task Force (SCS-TF) Meeting

On March 30-31, 2010, the staff participated in discussions with SCS-TF comprised of 

regulators from the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Germany, and France in 

Madrid, Spain. The SCS-TF is a body of technical experts that identifies safety-critical software 

issues found during the review of licensing applications and develops assessment approaches 

that are technically consistent (but not binding) across the participating countries. Since the 

same technologies are emerging in licensing applications being reviewed by the NRC, 

exercising technical consistency with the SCS-TF would be mutually beneficial. The SCS-TF 

has invited the NRC to review the SCS-TF common position report and propose changes which 

would align the report with the NRC position. NRC will continue information exchange with the 

SCS-TF to learn from the other regulators' experience in reviewing safety critical software. 

St. Lucie 1 Extended Power Uprate (EPU) Application

By application dated March 31, 2010, the licensee requested an 11.9% EPU for St. Lucie Unit 1. 

The EPU application includes a 1.7% measurement uncertainty recapture power uprate. The 

application requests NRC approval by June 1, 2011, to allow implementation of EPU during the 

fall 2011 refueling outage. NRC’s standard review time for an EPU is 12 months after NRC’s 

acceptance of the application. The NRC staff will be conducting an acceptance review of the 

application. 

Regulatory Audit at General Electric Hitachi, Washington, DC

On April 6, 2010, the staff conducted a regulatory audit at the General Electric Hitachi offices in 

Washington, DC, related to the staff's review of a license amendment request to support use of 

cobalt (Co) isotope test assemblies at Hope Creek Generating Station. The license amendment 

would allow the implementation of a pilot program to irradiate Co-59 targets to produce Co-60 for 

medical and food irradiation purposes. The purpose of the audit was to gain insight regarding 

the design of the new fuel assemblies and to review documents related to design basis dose 

calculations and engineering assessments. The staff identified two open items related to a 

10 CFR 50.59 evaluation and supporting analysis that may require additional information from 

the licensee. The open items were discussed with the licensee and will be summarized in an 

audit summary report. 

Progress Energy - Public Meeting

On April 7, 2010, the staff held a pre-application meeting with Progress Energy, representing 

Carolina Power & Light (the licensee) and its contractor AREVA to discuss the licensee’s 

planned license amendment request to adopt AREVA’s topical report for transitioning to 

ATRIUM-10X fuel at the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Units 1 and 2. 
April 9, 2010 ENCLOSURE C 

 Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending April 9, 2010 

Louisiana Enrichment Services Initiates the Commissioning Process for its First Cascade of 

Centrifuges at the National Enrichment Facility

On April 1, 2010, Louisiana Enrichment Services initiated the commissioning process for its first 

cascade of centrifuges at the National Enrichment Facility in Eunice, New Mexico. This initial 

phase of the commissioning process involves methodically spinning the centrifuges up to 

operating speed in a vacuum. This process does not involve licensed material. The licensee 

cannot receive licensed material until authorized by the NRC staff after it completes its 

operational readiness review which is ongoing. This process does involve the use of several 

classified computer networks which have been accredited and authorized for use. 
April 9, 2010 ENCLOSURE E 

Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending April 9, 2010 

Publication of Draft Regulatory Guide 8036 (DG-8036) “Personnel Monitoring Device—DirectReading Pocket Dosimeters.”

On April 9, 2010, RES staff issued DG-8036 to provide an opportunity for public comments. The 

draft guide is proposed Revision 1 to Regulatory Guide 8.4, which provides guidance acceptable 

to the NRC staff for use in complying with NRC’s regulations on direct-reading pocket 

dosimeters including specific performance standards for personnel monitoring. DG-8036 is 

available on the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/regguides/occupational-health/draft-index.html. 
April 9, 2010 ENCLOSURE G 

Office of Administration (ADM) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending April 9, 2010 

Oracle Database Enterprise Edition Processor Perpetual License for the National Source 

Tracking System (NSTS)

On March 31, 2010, as a result of a competitive acquisition under the GSA Federal Supply 

Schedule, a firm fixed price type delivery order (NRC-DR-41-10-016) was awarded to Oracle 

USA, Inc. in Columbia, Maryland to provide software license and support. The period of 

performance is May 31, 2010, through May 30, 2011. The total value is $108,095.84. 

Dan Kane; Notice of Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking, 10 CFR Part 51

(PRM-51-13, NRC-2010-0088)

On April 1, 2010, NRC published a notice of receipt (75 FR 16360) in the Federal Register

requesting comments on a petition for rulemaking dated February 2, 2010, filed by Dan Kane. 

The petitioner requests that the NRC revoke the regulations governing the temporary storage of 

spent fuel, cease licensing of new nuclear power plants, and phase out existing nuclear power 

plants. The petitioner believes these actions are necessary until the NRC can be assured of the 

technical and economic certainties of a waste disposition decision following the proposed 

defunding of the Yucca Mountain Repository for the permanent disposal and storage of spent 

nuclear fuel. The petition has been assigned Docket No. PRM-51-13. The comment period 

closes June 15, 2010. 

Increase in the Primary Nuclear Liability Insurance Premium; Final Rule, 10 CFR Part 140

(RIN 3150-AI74, NRC-2009-0516)

On April 2, 2010, the NRC published a final rule (75 FR 16645) in the Federal Register

amending its regulations that govern financial protection requirements and indemnity 

agreements. This rule increases the primary nuclear liability insurance layer from $300 million to 

$375 million for liability insurance coverage in the event of nuclear incidents at licensed, 

operating, commercial nuclear power plants with a rated capacity of 100,000 kW or more. The 

rule is effective May 3, 2010. 
April 9, 2010 ENCLOSURE H 

 Office of Information Services (OIS) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending April 9, 2010 

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

of April 2, 2010, through April 8, 2010: 

Algonquin Gas Transmission letter referenced 6-9 from Indian Point, Unit 

2, “Individual Plant Examination of External Events...” 

FOIA/PA-2010-0188 

Allegation NRR-2009-A-0013, all records FOIA/PA-2010-0189 

South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company’s 2009 Annual 

Environmental & Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Reports 

FOIA/PA-2010-0190 

Captioning Services award no. DR2106235, awarded bid and price of 

winning bid 

FOIA/PA-2010-0191 

Radioactive materials licenses, medical facilities in Virginia, Georgia, 

Alabama, and Maryland 

FOIA/PA-2010-0192 
April 9, 2010 ENCLOSURE J 

Office of Human Resources (HR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending April 9, 2010 

Arrivals 

BeBault, April Biologist NRR 

Bucher, April Technical Assistant Project Manager NRR 

Bussey, Scott Reactor Technology Instructor (PWR) HR/TTC 

Depristo, Joan Administrative Assistant OIS 

Dunbar, Kenneth IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) OIS 

Garg, Hukam Electrical Engineer NRR 

Leong, Edwin IT Specialist (Project Manager) OIS 

Masse, Todd Branch Chief NSIR 

Nolan, Ryan Mechanical Engineer (NSPDP) NRO 

Ragland, Robert Project Manager (Security) NSIR 

Thompson, Mary Safety Culture Specialist OE 

Williams, Christopher Reactor Inspector (Resident Inspector Program) RI 

Retirements 

None 

Departures 

Diaz, Juan Operations Officer OI 

Jacobs, Emily Administrative Assistant RI 

Pichumani, Raman Project Manager NRR 
April 9, 2010 ENCLOSURE M 

Office of Public Affairs (OPA) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending April 9, 2010 

OPA Received Significant Media Inquiries on the Following:

The National Academy of Sciences' study, requested by the NRC, which will examine the cancer 

risk in populations living near commercial nuclear facilities. 

Cooling mechanisms for nuclear plants in general and specifically those associated with Indian 

Point nuclear plant in Buchanan, New York. 

 

NRC’s potential actions following the U.S. Department of Energy's motion that appeals the 

Atomic Safety and Licensing Board’s order asking not to terminate the Yucca Mountain project 

until after the U.S. Circuit Court rules. 

The background screening process for nuclear plant workers in view of the recent arrest in 

Yemen of a former nuclear plant worker. 

Other Public Affairs Items:

OPA coordinated an interview with Chairman Jaczko and National Public Radio to discuss the 

GE-Hitachi request to build an enrichment plant in Wilmington, North Carolina that uses laser 

technology and the NRC's role in nonproliferation in reviewing such request. 

OPA coordinated an interview with Chairman Jaczko and CleanSkiesTV News discussing 

licensing of new reactors with emphasis on Vogtle. 

Press Releases Issued

Headquarters:

10-059 NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko Remarks at Today’s Meeting on New Reactor 

Issues - Design Certifications (4/06/10) 

10-060 NRC Asks National Academy of Sciences to Study Cancer Risk in Populations 

Living Near Nuclear Power Facilities (4/07/10) 

10-061 NRC Holding Public Meeting on Proposed Changes to Emergency Preparedness 

Requirements (4/07/10) 

10-062 NRC Publishes New Open Government Plan; Now Seeking Public Input 

(4/07/10)

10-063 NRC'S Fifth Annual Fuel Cycle Information Exchange June 29 - July 1 in 

Bethesda, Maryland (4/08/10)

10-064 NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko Remarks at Today’s Meeting on Regional 

Programs (4/08/10)

10-065 NRC to Hold Public Workshop on Groundwater Contamination at Nuclear Power 

Plants April 20, 2010, in Rockville, Maryland (4/08/10)
April 9, 2010 ENCLOSURE M 

Regions:

I-10-014 NRC Announces Enhanced Oversight of Vermont Yankee (4/07/10) 

I-10-015 NRC to Hold Public Meeting on April 13, 2010, with Entergy Nuclear to Discuss 

Results of Independent Safety Culture Surveys (4/07/10) 

I-10-016 NRC to Hold Open House on April 13, 2010, in Middletown, Pennsylvania to 

Discuss Annual Assessment of Three Mile Island 1 Nuclear Power Plant 

(4/07/10) 

I-10-017 NRC to Hold Public Meeting on April 14, 2010, in Seabrook, New Hampshire to 

Discuss Annual Assessment of Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant (4/07/10) 

1-10-018 NRC to Hold Two Meetings on April 19, 2010, Regarding Vermont Yankee 

Groundwater Contamination Issues (4/08/10) 

II-10-016 NRC Schedules Meeting to Discuss 2009 Performance of Vogtle Nuclear Power 

Plant (4/07/10) 

II-10-017 NRC Schedules Meeting to Discuss Turkey Point Nuclear Plant Spent Fuel Pool 

Issue (4/07/10) 

II-10-018 NRC Names New Resident Inspector for Watts Bar Unit 2 Construction Activities 

(4/07/10) 

II-10-019 NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss 2009 Performance of Catawba Nuclear 

Power Plant (4/07/10) 

II-10-020 NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss Performance of Watts Bar Unit 1 

Followed by Meeting to Discuss Unit 2 Construction (4/07/10) 

II-21-021 NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss 2009 Performance of Surry Nuclear 

Power Plant (4/08/10) 

III-10-008 NRC to Discuss 2009 Performance Assessment for LaSalle Nuclear Power Plant 

Unit 1 and 2 (4/07/10) 

IV-10-011 NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss the 2009 Performance of River Bend 

Nuclear Station (4/05/10) 

IV-10-012 NRC to Hold Public Meeting with Nebraska Public Power District (4/09/10) 
April 9, 2010 ENCLOSURE O

Office of the Secretary (SECY) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending April 9, 2010 

Documents Released 

to Public Date Subject 

Information Papers

1. SECY-10-0030 4/06/10 Weekly Information Report – Week Ending 

March 26, 2010 

2. SECY-10-0025 3/10/10 Status of NRC’s Response to the Open 

Government Directive 

3. SECY-10-0034 3/28/10 Potential Policy, Licensing, and Key 

Technical Issues for Small Modular Nuclear 

Reactor Designs 

Commission Correspondence

1. Letter to Senator Russell Feingold, dated April 1, 2010, provides the Buy America report 

for NRC. 

2. Letter to Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernard Sanders, and Congressmen Peter Welch, 

dated March 31, 2010, responds to letter concerning the staff’s proposed Governmentto-Government meeting on April 14, 2010 in New Hampshire. 

3. Letter to Congressman John Olver, dated March 29, 2010, responds to letter regarding 

the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Station. 

4. Letter to Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts, dated March 29, 2010, responds to 

letter regarding the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station in Brattleboro, Vermont. 

5. Letter to John Lynch, Governor of New Hampshire, dated March 29, 2010, responds to 

letter regarding the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station in Brattleboro, Vermont. 

Federal Register Notices Issued

1. Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, Pacific Gas & Electric Company 

(Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2), Docket Nos. 50-275-LR and 50-

323-LR.