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INFORMATION REPORT

August 16, 2012 SECY-12-0111

For: The Commissioners 

From: Nader L. Mamish 

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING AUGUST 10, 2012 

Contents Enclosure

Administration A 

Human Resources B 

Nuclear Reactor Regulation C 

Public Affairs D 

Office of Information Systems E 

Secretary F 

Nader L. Mamish /RA/

Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: 

L. Rakovan, OEDO 
August 16, 2012 SECY-12-0111

For: The Commissioners 

From: Nader L. Mamish 

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING AUGUST 3, 2012 

Contents Enclosure

Administration A 

Chief Human Capital Officer B 

Nuclear Reactor Regulations C 

Public Affairs D 

Office of Information Systems E 

Secretary F 

 

Nader L. Mamish /RA/

Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: 

L. Rakovan, OEDO 

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DATE 08/15/12 08/16/12 

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August10, 2012 ENCLOSURE A 

 Office of Administration (ADM) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending August 10, 2012 

Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Specific 

Acquisition Training Program

On July 31, 2012, as a result of a non-competitive 8(a) solicitation, a hybrid firm fixed-price/labor 

hour contract (NRC-HQ-12-C-38-0070) was awarded to Hickory Ground Solutions, LLC. of 

Heathsville, VA. The contractor will provide training services to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory 

Commission (NRC) Contracting Officer Representatives in order to satisfy NRC specific 

competencies associated with acquisitions. The period of performance is August 1, 2012, to 

July 31, 2013, with four 1-year optional periods. The cost is $293,150, inclusive of all option 

periods. 

Graphics Services – Office of the Chief Financial Officer Financial and Performance Reports

On August 3, 2012, as a result of a competitive U.S. General Services Administration Federal 

Supply Schedule solicitation, a firm fixed-price contract (NRC-HQ-12-F-09-0001) was awarded 

to Graphic Visions of Gaithersburg, MD. This contract will provide graphic services to produce 

the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s financial and performance reports. The period of 

performance is August 20, 2012, to August 19, 2013, with four 1-year optional periods. The 

total cost is $244,960.49, inclusive of all options. 

Access Authorization Fees; Correction; Correcting Amendments; 10 CFR Parts 11 and 25

(RIN 3150-AJ00; NRC-2011-0161)

On August 3, 2012, the NRC published in the Federal Register (77 FR 46257) a correcting 

amendment for the preamble, or statement of considerations, and codified text in a direct final 

rule that was published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2012 (77 FR 26149) and confirmed on 

June 22, 2012 (77 FR 37553). The direct final rule amended the NRC's access authorization 

fees charged to licensees for work performed under the Material Access Authorization Program 

and the Information Access Authority Program. This document is necessary to correct an e-mail 

address, a codification error, a misspelled abbreviation, and the authority citations. The 

correction is effective on August 3, 2012, and applicable to June 22, 2012, the date the original 

rule became effective. 

Amendments to Adjudicatory Process Rules and Related Requirements; Final Rule; 10 CFR 

Parts 2, 12, 51, 54, and 61 (RIN 3150-AI43; NRC-2008-0415) 

On August 3, 2012, the NRC published a final rule in the Federal Register (77 FR 46561) 

amending its adjudicatory rules of practice. This rule makes changes to the NRC’s adjudicatory 

process that the NRC believes will promote fairness, efficiency, and openness in NRC 

adjudicatory proceedings. This rule also corrects errors and omissions that have been identified 

since the major revisions to the NRC’s rules of practice in early 2004. This rule will be effective 

on September 4, 2012. 
August 10, 2012 ENCLOSURE B 

 Office of Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending August 10, 2012 

Arrivals 

Bishop, Brad PROJECT ENGINEER (RIDP) R-II 

Bollinger, Briana REACTOR ENGINEER (NSPDP) R-I 

Conley, Maureen PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER PA 

Dee, Sally TECHNICAL TRAINING ADMIN SUPP ASST OCHCO 

Flanagan, James DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF INFORMATION SVCS IS 

Jackson, Diane EXECUTIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT EDO 

Jones, Clinton PROJECT ENGINEER (RIDP) R-II 

Mancuso, Joseph REACTOR ENGINEER (NSPDP) R-III 

Patel, Jay REACTOR OPS ENGINEER NRO 

Retirements 

Hicks, Beverly HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST R-III 

Departures 

Brooks, James STUDENT ENGINEER (SUMMER) R-II 

Calkin, Baruch STUDENT ENGINEER NSIR 

Lindo-Talin, Sandra MATERIALS ENGINEER RES 

Michel, Eric STUDENT LAW CLERK OGC 

Payne, Robert STUDENT ENGINEER (SUMMER) R-II 

Sabisch, Andrew SENIOR RESIDENT INSPECTOR (PWR/TL) R-II 

Sieracki, Diane SAFETY CULTURE PROGRAM MANAGER OE 

Smith, Clint STUDENT ENGINEER (CO-OP) R-II 

Young, Donrich CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR OI 
August 10, 2012 ENCLOSURE C 

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulations (NRR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending August 10, 2012 

Update of the Reactor Oversight Program Website 

On August 6, 2012, the NRC updated the Reactor Oversight Process Website with 2nd quarter 

2012 assessment information. Since the last update, the Security Cornerstone was reintegrated 

into the Rector Oversite Process assessment program in accordance with Commission 

direction. Therefore, this update incorporates findings and performance indicators from the 

Security Cornerstone. The information is available at: 

http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/OVERSIGHT/ASSESS/index.html

.
August 10, 2012 ENCLOSURE D 

Office of Public Affairs (OPA) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending August 10, 2012 

OPA received significant media inquiries on the following: 

The Commission Order on the Waste Confidence petitions 

The possible cracked reactor vessel at a Belgian nuclear plant and what it may signify for US 

nuclear plants 

The root cause of the shield building cracks and the status of Davis-Besse (OH) license renewal 

reviews and inspections 

The NRC’s role regarding severe weather including heat and droughts, and the impacts to 

nuclear plants 

The issuance of a “White” inspection finding to the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant (NH) over an 

emergency exercise conducted in April 

Other Public Affairs Items: 

OPA supported the following activities: 

− NRC Chairman’s interview with the New York Times and with a few science journals

− Facilitated editorial board meetings between Region 3 Administrator Chuck Casto and 

the Toledo Blade and the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspapers

OPA issued blog posts: 

− Deciphering the Waste Confidence Order 

− Getting settled in 

Press Releases

Headquarters:

12-091 NRC, Federal Emergency Management Agency Seek Public Input in 

Updating Emergency Preparedness Guidance; Meeting Aug. 22 in 

Kansas City, MO. (8/7) 

12-092 NRC Issues National Report for Convention on Nuclear Safety’s 

Fukushima Meeting (8/10) 

Regions:

I-12-033 NRC Cites Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant for Inspection Finding of Low 

to Moderate Safety Significance (8/7) 

III-12-033 NRC Schedules Public Meeting August 15 to Discuss Performance of 

Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station (8/7) 

III-12-034 NRC Schedules August 15 Public Meeting to Discuss Braidwood 

Nuclear Power Plant Performance and NRC Oversight (8/7) 
August10, 2012 ENCLOSURE E

Office of Information Services (OIS) 

Items of Interest 

Week Ending August 10, 2012 

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

of August 3, 2012- August 10, 2012: 

 

OIG case 11-20, all records FOIA/PA-2012-0293 

Information on Jackpile Paguate Uranium Mine site and Bluewater 

Uranium Mill site, in New Mexico FOIA/PA-2012-0294 

Information on Awards and Bonuses awarded to employees from 

January 2006 to present, reason for award, amount and names FOIA/PA-2012-0295 

Information on Medical Technology Institute, Edison, NJ regarding 

Radioactive Materials (licensing and storage) FOIA/PA-2012-0296 
August10, 2012 ENCLOSURE F

Office of the Secretary (SECY) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending August 10, 2012 

Document Released 

to Public 

Date Subject 

Decision Documents 

1. SECY-12-0101 7/20/12 Issuance of Bulletin 2012-01, “Design 

Vulnerability in Electric Power System” 

2. Commissioner 

Apostolakis’ vote and 

comments on SECY-12-

0064 

8/3/12 Recommendations for Policy and Technical 

Direction to Revise Radiation Protection 

Regulations and Guidance 

3. COMSECY-12-0014 7/9/12 Revised Schedule and Plans for Japan 

Lessons-Learned 

4. SRM on COMSECY-12-

0014 

8/6/12 (Same) 

5. Commission voting record 

on COMSECY-12-0014 

8/6/12 (Same) 

Information Papers

1. SECY-12-0107 8/6/12 Weekly Information Report – Week Ending 

July 27, 2012 

2. SECY-12-0103 7/24/12 Sixth Report on the Status of Reactivation of 

Construction and Licensing for Watts Bar 

Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 

Memoranda

1. M120807A 8/7/12 Staff Requirements - Affirmation Session: I. 

SECY-12-0086 - Calvert Cliffs Nuclear 

Project, L.L.C. (Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power 

Plant, Unit 3), et al., Petition to Suspend 

Final Decisions on Reactor License 

Applications Pending Completion of 

Remanded Waste Confidence Proceeding 

(June 18, 2012) 

Commission Correspondence

1. Letter to Senator Scott P. Brown, dated August 3, 2012, responds to letter regarding the 

Commission to maintain transparency during its evaluation of the application for a 

renewed operating license at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.
August10, 2012 ENCLOSURE F

2. Letter to Congress, dated July 30, 2012, responds and provides NRC response to 

recommendation contained in the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report 

entitled, "NRC: Natural Hazard Assessments Could Be More Risk-Informed" (GAO-12-

465). 

3. Letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein, dated July 30, 2012, responds to letter requesting 

explanation of how the NRC will address a recent GAO recommendation regarding risk 

analyses for nuclear plants.

4. Letter to Congressmen Edward Markey and William Keating, dated July 23, 2012, 

responds to letter regarding the twenty-year extension of Pilgrim Nuclear Power 

Station’s operating license.

5. Letter to Congressman Edward Markey, dated July 23, 2012, responds to letter 

regarding an independent review of the agency’s safety culture.

Federal Register Notices Issued

1. Revision, Advisory Committee on Rector Safegurards, Subcommittee Meeting on 

Reliability and Probabilistic Risk Assement and Fukushima, notice of meeting 

(08/15/2012).