INFORMATION REPORT 

October 18, 2010 SECY-10-0134

For: The Commissioners 

From: Nader L. Mamish 

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING 

OCTOBER 8, 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 
October 18, 2010 SECY-10-0134

For: The Commissioners 

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

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING 

OCTOBER 8, 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 OCTOBER 8, 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 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE A 

 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending October 8, 2010 

Hope Creek Generating Station License Renewal Safety Evaluation Report (SER) With Open 

Items

On September 30, 2010, the staff issued the SER with Open Items related to the Hope Creek 

Generating Station license renewal application. By letter dated August 18, 2009, PSEG 

Nuclear, LLC, submitted an application requesting the extension of the Hope Creek Generating 

Station operating license for an additional 20 years. The SER has one open item (regarding 

recent industry operating experience related to buried and underground piping). The staff is 

scheduled to meet with the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Subcommittee on 

November 3, 2010, to discuss the SER with Open Items. 

Fire Protection Meeting on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 805 Frequently Asked 

Questions

On October 7, 2010, the staff held a Category 2 public meeting with the Nuclear Energy Institute 

NFPA Standard 805 Task Force, other stakeholders, and the public to discuss the Frequently 

Asked Questions (FAQs) related to licensees’ adoption of NFPA 805 and specifically FAQ 10-

0058 regarding the license amendment template for NFPA 805. 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE C 

 Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending October 8, 2010 

Meeting with NAC International (NAC)

On September 30, 2010, NRC staff met with representatives from NAC. NAC discussed their 

request for amendment 3 to the MAGNASTOR dry cask storage system, which would allow 

storage of damaged and high burn up fuel. They also discussed an upcoming new application 

for their new proprietary design for the Model No. MAGNATRAN transportation package. They 

plan to submit the transportation application in December 2010. 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE E 

Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending October 8, 2010 

Publication of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.193, “ASME Code Cases Not Approved for Use”

On October 5, 2010, RES staff published RG 1.193 Revision 3. This RG lists the Code Cases 

that NRC has determined not to be acceptable for use on a generic basis. RG 1.193 is 

available on the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/regguides/power-reactors/rg/. 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE G 

Office of Administration (ADM) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending October 8, 2010 

Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Material Licensees; Reopening of Comment Period

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

On September 30, 2010, NRC reopened the public comment period for the proposed rule (75 

FR 60341) that was published on July 27, 2010 (75 FR 43865). The proposed rule would 

amend the regulations by revising the provisions applicable to the licensing and approval 

processes for byproduct, source, and special nuclear material licenses and irradiators, to clarify 

the definitions of “construction” and “commencement of construction.” The comment period for 

this proposed rule, which closed on September 27, 2010, is reopened and will remain open until 

November 29, 2010. 

Major Revision to NRC Enforcement Policy (NRC-2008-0497)

On September 30, 2010, NRC published a major revision to its Enforcement Policy (75 FR 

60485) in the Federal Register to clarify the use of terms and to update the Enforcement Policy, 

removing outdated information and adding information addressing enforcement issues in areas 

that are not currently directly addressed in the Enforcement Policy. This revision was effective 

September 30, 2010. The NRC intends to solicit comments on this revised policy approximately 

18 months after the effective date. 

Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities; Updates to Incorporation by 

Reference of Regulatory Guide (RG) (10 CFR Part 50) (RIN 3150-AI37, NRC 2009-0014)

On October 5, 2010, NRC published a final rule (75 FR 61321) in the Federal Register that 

amends its regulations to incorporate by reference the latest revisions of two previously 

incorporated RGs approving new and revised Code Cases published by the American Society 

of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The RGs, which are incorporated by reference, are RG 1.84, 

“Design, Fabrication, and Materials Code Case Acceptability, ASME Section III,” Revision 35, 

and RG 1.147, “Inservice Inspection Code Case Acceptability, ASME Section XI, Division 1,” 

Revision 16. This action allows nuclear power plant licensees and applicants for standard 

design certifications, standard design approvals, and manufacturing licenses under the 

regulations that govern license certifications, to use the Code Cases listed in these RGs as 

alternatives to requirements in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Concurrent with 

this action, NRC is publishing a notice of the issuance and availability of the RGs in the Federal 

Register. As a result of these related actions, the Code Cases listed in these RGs are 

incorporated by reference into the NRC's regulations and are deemed to be legally binding NRC 

requirements. The rule is effective on November 4, 2010. 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE H 

 Office of Information Services (OIS) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending October 8, 2010 

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

of October 1, 2010, through October 7, 2010: 

Memo dated 03/16/2010, regarding “several specific steps” to take 

implementing updates to FOIA guidance and training material and 

adequate resources, all documents related to. 

FOIA/PA-2011-0001 

OI Report 4-2007-008 Exhibits 25, 52 and 54. FOIA/PA-2011-0002 

Memo from DG Eisenhut, 11-18-1982, Informs that Proposed Guidance 

for Caliber and Surveillance of Equipment to Meet NUREG-0737 Item 

II.F.1, Enclosures 1, 2 and 3 Forthcoming (8301050002) (Fiche 

66534:356-66534:356). 

FOIA/PA-2011-0003 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE J 

Office of Human Resources (HR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending October 8, 2010 

Arrivals 

Blair, Tina HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST HR 

Campbell, Sheri ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RI 

Forster, Sara HEALTH PHYSICIST RIII 

Geary, Joseph CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST SBCR 

Jimenez, Manuel HEALTH PHYSICIST NRR 

Lin, Bill HEALTH PHYSICIST RIII 

Moore, Toye ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NRR 

Potters, Louis CONSULTANT FSME 

Rempe, Joy MEMBER ACRS 

Rivera, Jonathan HEALTH PHYSICIST RII 

Wise, John MATERIALS ENGINEER NRR 

Retirements 

Gooden, Alphonsa SENIOR FUEL FACILITY INSPECTOR RII 

Koltay, Peter TECH ASSIST INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES NRO 

Miller, Lee SENIOR OPERATIONS EXAMINER RII 

Departures 

Bu, Wen LAW CLERK ASLBP 

Gill, Amritpal SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER NRR 

Hoskins, Rita SENIOR PROGRAM ASSISTANT OIP 

Liang, Chu-yu SENIOR REACTOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER NRO 

Murphy, Francis CLASSIFICATION SPECIALIST HR 

Pate, Anthony OPERATIONS ENGINEER RIV 

Rajan, Jai MECHANICAL ENGINEER NRO 

Ramey-Smith, Ann PROJECT MANAGER NRR 

Rubin, Mark GENERAL ENGINEER (NSPDP) NRR 

Shemanski, Paul CONSULTANT NRR 

Thadani, Ashok CONSULTANT NRO 

Weiss, Eric HEALTH PHYSICIST NSIR 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE M 

Office of Public Affairs (OPA) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending October 8, 2010 

OPA Received Significant Media Inquiries on the Following: 

 

An Office of Inspector General report on suspected Al-Qaeda member Sharif Mobley and 

nuclear plant access authorization programs. 

The new license issued to the Moore Ranch uranium recovery facility (Wyoming). 

The special inspection at North Anna nuclear power plant (Virginia), where fibrous insulation 

was found as a foreign object in Unit 1 containment. 

NRC activities and resources regarding the Yucca Mountain application under the FY 2011 

Continuing Resolution. 

A public meeting on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement submitted for the new reactors at 

the Vogtle nuclear power plant (Georgia). 

Other Public Affairs Items

 

OPA did a recorded interview with Wyoming Public Radio regarding the license issued last 

week to Uranium One for the Moore Ranch In-Situ Uranium Recovery project. 

OPA facilitated an interview between an Associated Press reporter and the NRC Region 2 

branch chief regarding the sudden shutdown of Robinson nuclear power plant (South Carolina). 

OPA reached out to reporters for Platts, the Las Vegas Journal Review, Energy Daily, 

Exchange Monitor, E&E Newswire, and Nuclear Town Hall to clarify that the CFO and EDO 

directed staff activities on HLW and that the Chairman was ensuring that the staff followed 

Commission guidance. 

Press Releases Issued

Headquarters:

10-176 NRC to Hold Public Workshop on Cesium Chloride Policy Statement 

November 8-9, 2010, in Rockville, Maryland (10/5/10) 

10-177 NRC Announces Fall Agenda (10/6/10) 

10-178 Licensing Board to Hear Oral Argument October 21, 2010, in Bay City, Texas, 

on South Texas Project New Nuclear Reactor Application (10/6/10) 

10-179 Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to Hold Prehearing Conference 

October 19, 2010, in Rockville, Maryland, On Vogtle New Reactor Application 

(10/7/10) 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE M 

10-180 NRC Welcomes Team of International Regulators for 2-Week Visit (10/8/10) 

10-181 NRC Issues Fifth National Report for Convention on Nuclear Safety (10/8/10) 

10-182 NRC Approves Pilot Program for CO-60 Production at Hope Creek Nuclear 

Power Plant (10/8/10) 

Regions:

II-10-067 NRC Reschedules Meetings in Piketon to Discuss Portsmouth Gaseous 

Diffusion Plant and Lead Cascade Facility (10/4/10) 

II-10-068 NRC Begins Special Inspection at North Anna Nuclear Plant (10/5/10) 

IV-10-034 NRC Finds Problems with the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant’s Flood Protection 

Strategy had Substantial Safety Significance (10/7/10) 

IV-10-035 NRC to Hold Public Meeting with Entergy Operations, Inc. (10/7/10) 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE O

Office of the Secretary (SECY) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending October 8, 2010 

Documents Released

to Public Date Subject 

Decision Documents 

1. Chairman Jackzo vote 

and comments on SECY10-0084 

9/28/10 Explanation of Changes to Revision 2 to 

Regulatory Guide 1.159, “Assuring the 

Availability of Funds for Decommissioning 

Nuclear Reactors” 

2. Chairman Jackzo vote 

and comments on SECY10-0105 

10/4/10 Final Rule: Limiting the Quantity of 

Byproduct Material in a Generally Licensed 

Device (RIN 3150-A133) 

3. SRM – SECY-10-0095 10/6/10 Proposed Rule: Advance Notification to 

Native American Tribes of Transport of 

Certain Types of Nuclear Waste (RIN 3150-

AG41) 

 Commission Voting 

 Record on SECY- 

 10-0095 

10/6/10 (same) 

Information Papers

1. SECY-10-0130 10/7/10 Weekly Information Report – Week Ending 

September 24, 2010 

2. SECY-10-0131 10/7/10 Weekly Information Report – Week Ending 

October 1, 2010 

Memoranda

1. M100929B 10/5/10 Staff Requirements – Briefing on Resolution 

of GSI-191 (SECY-10-0113) 

Federal Register Notices Issued

1. Notice – Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving 

Proposed No Significant Hazards Considerations and Containing Sensitive Unclassified 

Non-Safeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive 

Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information. 

2. Proposed rule – 10 CFR Part 73, Physical Protection of Irradiated reactor Fuel in Transit. 

3. Proposed rule, extension of comment period – 10 CFR Parts 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 

39, 51, 71, and 73, Physical Protection of Byproduct Material. 

4. Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), Meeting of the ACRS 
October 8, 2010 ENCLOSURE O

Subcommittee on Plant Operations and Fire Protection, notice of meeting (11/01/2010). 

5. Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, Notice of Opportunity to Participate in 

Uncontested/Mandatory Hearing, AREVA Enrichment Services, LLC (Eagle Rock 

Enrichment Facility).