INFORMATION REPORT

September 16, 2011 SECY-11-0128

For: The Commissioners 

From: Nader L. Mamish 

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 

Contents Enclosure

Administration A 

Human Resources B 

Nuclear Reactor Regulation C 

Nuclear Regulatory Research D 

Public Affairs E 

Secretary F 

 /RA/ 

Nader L. Mamish 

Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: 

L. Rakovan, OEDO 
September 16, 2011 SECY-11-0128

For: The Commissioners 

From: Nader L. Mamish 

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT – WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 

Contents Enclosure

Administration A 

Human Resources B 

Nuclear Reactor Regulation C 

Nuclear Regulatory Research D 

Public Affairs E 

Secretary F 

 /RA/ 

Nader L. Mamish 

Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: 

L. Rakovan, OEDO 

DISTRIBUTION: 

EDO R/F 

AO R/F 

ADAMS ML11257A047

OFFICE OEDO AO/OEDO 

NAME LRakovan 

(RRihm for) 

NMamish 

DATE 9/16/11 9/16/11 

 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
September 9, 2011 ENCLOSURE A 

 Office of Administration (ADM) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending September 9, 2011 

Employee Relocation – Home Sale Services

On August 31, 2011, as a result of a General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule 

competitive acquisition, a Blanket Purchase Agreement (NRC-HQ-11-A-09-0022) was awarded 

to Sirva Relocation Service of Independence, Ohio. This contract will provide employee 

relocation services, including a home sale program. The period of performance is September 

19, 2011, through September 30, 2012, with four one-year option periods. The total value is 

$16,209,500.00, inclusive of all options. 

Electronic Hearing Docket Modernization

On September 2, 2011, as a result of an 8(a) non-competitive negotiated acquisition, a Labor 

Hour contract (NRC-HQ-11-C-33-0071) was awarded to Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. of 

Reston, Virginia, for the electronic hearing docket modernization. The period of performance is 

September 2, 2011, through September 1, 2012, with a 1-year option period. The total value of 

the contract is $814,675.60, inclusive of all options. 

NRC Enforcement Policy; Proposed Enforcement Policy Revision; Request for Comment, 10 

CFR Chapter 1 (NRC-2011-0209)

On September 6, 2011, the NRC published a proposed policy revision in the Federal Register

(76 FR 54986) to solicit comments to assist the NRC in revising its Enforcement Policy. A 

second document to solicit public comment will be published in the Federal Register before staff 

submits the proposed policy revision to the Commission for approval early in 2012. 

Stakeholders and the public are encouraged to submit comments on the issues discussed in 

this notice by October 6, 2011. 

Professional Development Center Operations Support 

On September 7, 2011, as a result of a GSA Federal Supply Schedule competitive acquisition, a 

Time and Materials Contract (NRC-HQ-11-F-38-0001) was awarded to Information International 

Associates, Inc. of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This contract will provide general administrative and 

customer service support, as well as classroom and logistical support for all training held at the 

Professional Development Center. The period of performance is September 12, 2011, through 

September 11, 2012, with four 1-year option periods. The total value is $2,420,644.00, 

inclusive of all options. 

Sign Language Interpreting and Transcription Services

On September 7, 2011, as a result of an 8(a) non-competitive solicitation, a Labor Hour contract 

(NRC-HQ-11-C-38-0055) was awarded to Diversified Sign Language Services of Columbia, 

Maryland, for sign language interpreting and transcription services. The period of performance 

is September 7, 2011, through September 6, 2012, with four 1-year option periods. The total 

value of the contract is $4,000,000.00, inclusive of all options. 
September 9, 2011 ENCLOSURE B 

 Office of Human Resources (HR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending September 9, 2011 

Arrivals 

Flyntz, Matthew LAW CLERK ASLBP 

Lewman, Shelbie LAW CLERK ASLBP 

Maltese, James LAW CLERK ASLBP 

Pikas, Timothy CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR OIG 

Siarnacki, Anne LAW CLERK ASLBP 

Retirements 

None 

Departures 

Carneal, Jason PROJECT MANAGER NRO 

Conley, Ethan STUDENT ENGINEER (SUMMER) R-II 

Hoying, Craig STUDENT ENGINEER NRO 

Metzgar, Laura IT SPECIALIST (BUDGET SYSTEMS) CFO 

Saunders, Aaron STUDENT CLERK R-III 
September 9, 2011 ENCLOSURE C 

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending September 9, 2011 

Geomagnetic Storms Workshop

On August 30-31, 2011, staff attended a workshop on geomagnetic storms hosted by the North 

American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The purpose of the workshop 

was to discuss issues related to grid challenges as a result of geomagnetic disturbances (GMD) 

and degradation of large power transformers. Industry experts from utilities, who have 

operating experience with geomagnetically-induced current (GIC) as a result of geomagnetic 

storms and solar flares, provided guidelines on protective measures that have been 

implemented in their transmission networks. Federal entities, such as the National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of 

Energy (DOE), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) participated in this 

meeting. 

On September 8, 2011, staff also met with representatives from FERC, DHS, and DOE in a 

separate meeting in Washington, DC, to discuss the reliability and restoration strategies of 

offsite power/grid after a significant GMD event. 

Biannual Coordination Meeting with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Executives

On August 30, 2011, staff conducted a regularly-scheduled biannual teleconference with 

executives from ASME to discuss schedule and priorities for the next six months. The 

discussions focused on common work assignments, including ASME code updates and Code 

Cases. All parties agreed that these periodic conversations were useful in efficiently and 

effectively directing both our efforts, and to continue to have them on the existing schedule. 

.
June 10, 2011 ENCLOSURE D 

Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending September 9, 2011 

RES Publication of Draft Regulatory Guide DG-1278, “Monitoring the Effectiveness of 

Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants”

On September 6, 2011, the staff issued DG-1278, “Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance 

at Nuclear Power Plants” to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed third 

revision to Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.160 dated March 1997. DG -1278 provides methods 

acceptable to the NRC staff for complying with the provision of Section 50.65, “Requirements for 

Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants,” in Title 10, of the Code 

of Federal Regulations, Part 50, “Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities.” 

The draft regulatory guide endorses Revision 4A to Nuclear Management and Resources 

Council (NUMARC) 93-01, “Industry Guidelines for Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance 

at Nuclear power Plants.” Revision 4A of NUMARC 93-01 provides enhanced clarity for scoping 

of non-safety related systems, structures, and components based on their use in Emergency 

Operating Procedures. It also provides guidance for considering fire risk in risk assessments, 

and provides enhanced consistency in unavailability monitoring between the Maintenance Rule 

and Reactor Oversight Process. Revision 4A to NUMARC 93-01 incorporates guidance 

previously contained in RG 1.182, Revision 0, “Assessing and Managing Risk before 

Maintenance Activities at Nuclear Power Plants,” issued May 2000. Therefore, this revision to 

RG 1.160 supersedes RG 1.182, Revision 0. The draft regulatory guide 1278 is on-line at: 

http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1116/ML111640267.pdf. 
September 9, 2011 ENCLOSURE E 

Office of Public Affairs (OPA) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending September 9, 2011 

OPA Received Significant Media Inquiries on the Following:

Commission Order issued on Atomic Safety Licensing Board’s Yucca Mountain ruling 

Potential impact of Susquehanna River flooding on nuclear power plants along the river and its 

tributaries 

Southern California’s power outage and the impacts on the San Onofre nuclear power plant 

north of San Diego. 

Follow up on the NRC’s Augmented Inspection Team review of the North Anna nuclear power 

plant following the Virginia earthquake 

Post 9/11 security upgrades 

Oconee nuclear power plant (South Carolina) recent special inspection report 

Mid-cycle assessments of the operating nuclear power plants 

Other Public Affairs Items:

OPA launched the NRC YouTube site with first videos on remembering 9/11 where employees 

talked about their 9/11 experience. 

OPA supported a public meeting to discuss NRC oversight of the Nuclear Fuel Services 

facility (Erwin, Tennessee) as well as related issues of interest to local residents; and 

managed the extensive local news coverage. 

Press Releases Issued

Headquarters:

11-170 NRC to Discuss Early Implementation Recommendations of Near-Term Japan 

Task Force September 14, 2011, in Rockville, Maryland (9/09/2011)

11-169 The NRC Goes Live on YouTube (9/08/2011)

11-168 NRC Holds Public Meetings to Discuss Proposed Changes to Regulations for 

Research and Test Reactors in Idaho Falls, Idaho September 13-14, 2011 

(9/07/2011)

11-167 NRC to Meet with Dominion September 8, 2011, to Discuss Ongoing PostEarthquake Actions at North Anna Nuclear Power Station (9/07/2011)

11-166 NRC Issues Mid-Cycle Assessment for Nation’s Nuclear Plants (9/06/2011)

Regions:

I-11-034 NRC Statement on U.S. Department of Justice Action Announcing Plea 

Agreement with Former Radiation Protection Technician at the James A. 

FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (9/08/2011)
September 9, 2011 ENCLOSURE E 

I-11-033 NRC to Discuss Process for Review of License Renewal Application for Limerick 

Nuclear Plant, Seeks Environmental Review Input (9/07/2011)

I-11-032 New NRC Senior Resident Inspector Assigned to Three Mile Island (9/07/2011)

II-11-055 NRC Names New Resident Inspector at St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant 

(9/07/2011)

II-11-054 NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at McGuire Nuclear Power Station 

(9/07/2011)
September 9, 2011 ENCLOSURE F

 Office of the Secretary (SECY) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending September 9, 2011 

Document Released 

to Public 

Date Subject

Decision Documents

1. SRM on SECY-11-0094 9/06/2011 Advantages and Disadvantages of 

Changing the Current Authentication 

Assurance Level (Level 4) of the National 

Source Tracking System 

2. Commission Voting Record 

on SECY-11-0094 

9/07/2011 (same) 

3. Chairman Jaczko’s vote and 

comments on SECY-11-0089 

9/07/2011 Options for Proceeding with Future Level 3 

Probabilistic Risk Assessment Activities 

Information Papers

1. SECY-11-0114 9/02/2011 Periodic Assessment of the Activities of the 

Committee to Review Generic 

Requirements from June 1, 2010, Through 

May 31, 2011 

2. SECY-11-0123 9/07/2011 Weekly Information Report- Week Ending 

August 26, 2011 

Memoranda

4. MII0909 9/09/2011 Staff Requirements –Affirmation 1. Petitions 

Requesting Relief Related to the March 11, 

2011, Earthquake and Tsunami Events in 

Fukushima, Japan 

2. Nuclear Innovation North America LLC 

(South Texas, Units 3 and 4), Staff Petition 

for Review of LBP-11-7 

3. U.S. Department of Energy (High Level 

Waste Repository), Review of LBP-10-11, 

Docket No. 63-001-HLW 

Federal Register Notices Issued

 

1. Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving Proposed No 

Significant Hazards Considerations and Containing Sensitive Unclassified NonSafeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive 

Unclassified Non-Safeguards. 
September 9, 2011 ENCLOSURE F

2. NRC Request to Amend a License to Export Radioactive Waste. 

3. NRC Request to Amend a License to Import Radioactive Waste. 

4. Revision to September 21, 2011, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) 

Meeting Federal Register Notice, ACRS Subcommittee Meeting on Materials, Metallurgy 

and Reactor Fuels.