INFORMATION REPORT 

June 25, 2010 SECY-10-0083

For: The Commissioners 

From: Nader L. Mamish 

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING 

JUNE 18, 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 by James W. Andersen Acting for/ 

Nader L. Mamish 

Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: 

L. Rakovan, OEDO 
June 25, 2010 SECY-10-0083

For: The Commissioners 

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

Subject: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING 

JUNE 18, 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 by James W. Andersen Acting for/ 

Nader L. Mamish 

Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: 

L. Rakovan, OEDO 

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WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT - WEEK ENDING JUNE 18, 2010

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

Headquarters and Regional Office activities. 

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June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE A 

 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending June 18, 2010 

Meeting with Industry’s Materials Reliability Program and the Electric Power Research Institute

On June 8-9, 2010, the staff participated in a Category 2 public meeting with the industry’s 

Materials Reliability Program and the Electric Power Research Institute as part of the staff’s 

review of Topical Report MRP-227, “Materials Reliability Program: Pressurized Water Reactor 

Internals Inspection and Evaluation Guidelines.” MRP-227 represents the industry’s proposed 

guidelines for an aging management program for pressurized water reactor internals in support 

of plant license renewal. In particular, it will assist licensees who have already received 

renewed licenses with meeting their commitments to submit aging management programs in 

this area prior to entering the period of extended operation. The purpose of the meeting was to 

discuss with the industry staff questions and concerns regarding the technical basis supporting 

MRP-227 and the scope of inspections proposed in MRP-227. Staff was provided with much 

needed background information that was either missing from, or unclear in, other technical 

reports which documented the technical basis for MRP-227. The staff is proceeding with its 

review and expects to issue a detailed set of follow-up questions in a request for additional 

information by mid-July 2010. 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE C 

 Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending June 18, 2010 

Meeting with Transnuclear, Inc.

On June 10, 2010, NRC staff, met with Transnuclear, Inc., (TN) to discuss the revised Fuel Drop 

Analysis performed by TN as part of a response to the second round request for additional 

information. The staff identified some specific aspects not considered by TN in its analysis. 

They include modeling appropriate gaps between fuel assemblies and internal packaging cavity, 

variability in the wood properties for impact limiters, and a high yield-strength value used by TN 

for the fuel cladding. TN agreed to address these issues in their analysis. TN needs also to 

submit their revised criticality analysis and address some clarifying questions in the shielding 

thermal areas before the staff can issue the Certificate of Compliance No. 9313 for the Model 

No. TN-40 transportation package. 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE E 

Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research (RES) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending June 18, 2010 

Publication of Draft Regulatory Guide 1240 (DG-1240) ‘‘Condition Monitoring Program for 

Electric Cables Used in Nuclear Power Plants’’

On June 15, 2010, RES staff issued DG-1240 to provide an opportunity for public comments. 

The draft guide is a proposed new guide that provides specific guidance for condition monitoring 

of cables to provide reasonable assurance that the cables are capable of performing their 

intended function(s) during their installed life. In particular, this regulatory guide describes a 

programmatic approach to condition monitoring of electric cable systems and their operating 

environments and acceptable condition-monitoring techniques. DG-1240 is available on the 

NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/reg-guides/power-reactors/draftindex.html. 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE G 

Office of Administration (ADM) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending June 18, 2010 

The Regulatory Process Training Course

On June 7, 2010, as a result of a competitive acquisition under the General Services 

Administration Federal Supply Schedule, a labor hour delivery order (NRC-38-10-710) was 

awarded to The Regulatory Group in Arlington, Virginia. The objective of this procurement is to 

provide the instructional and facilitation services for a course titled, “The Regulatory Process 

Course.” The period of performance is June 7, 2010, through June 6, 2011, with four 1-year 

option periods. The total ceiling price is $356,940.00, inclusive of all options. 

Technical Support in the Design of an Alternate Site to Support Disaster Recovery of Critical 

Information Technology (IT) Applications and Systems

On June 9, 2010, as a result of a noncompetitive acquisition under the 8(a) program of the 

Small Business Administration, a firm fixed price contract (NRC-DR-33-10-317) was awarded to 

InfoAge Solution, Inc. in Washington, DC. The objective of this procurement is to provide 

technical support in the design of an alternate site to support disaster recovery of critical IT 

applications and systems. The period of performance is June 9, 2010, through 

August 27, 2010, with a total value of $202,500.00. 

Technical Assistance for the Development of Environmental Documents for Uranium Recovery, 

Fuel Cycle Facilities, Decommissioning Licensing, and Other NRC Licensing Support Activities

On June 14, 2010, as a result of a noncompetitive acquisition, a cost plus fixed-fee type contract 

(NRC-41-10-015) was awarded to Straughan Environmental Services, Inc. in Columbia, 

Maryland. The objective of this procurement is to provide technical assistance to the Office of 

Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs for supporting NRC 

staff in conducting environmental reviews for fuel cycle facilities, uranium recovery facilities, 

materials licensees, and decommissioning sites. The period of performance is June 14, 2010, 

through June 13, 2011, with two 1-year option periods. The total value is $2,569,723.00, 

inclusive of all options. 

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: MAGNASTOR System, Revision 1; Direct Final 

Rule (10 CFR PART 72) (AI86, NRC-2010-0140) 

On June 15, 2010, the NRC published a direct final rule (75 FR 33678) in the Federal Register

that amends spent fuel storage regulations by revising the NAC International, Inc., 

MAGNASTOR System listing within the ‘‘List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks’’ to include 

Amendment No. 1 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) Number 1031. Amendment No. 1 to the 

MAGNASTOR System CoC will change Technical Specifications (TS) related to neutron 

absorber qualification and acceptance testing. Specifically, the amendment will revise TS 

4.1.1.b and incorporate by reference into the MAGNASTOR CoC, Sections 10.1.6.4.5, 

10.1.6.4.6, 10.1.6.4.7, and 10.1.6.4.8 of the Final Safety Analysis Report regarding the 

acceptance testing of borated aluminum alloy and borated metal matrix composite neutron 

absorber material. The amendment will also include other changes in Appendices A and B of 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE G 

the TS to incorporate minor editorial corrections. The direct final rule becomes effective 

August 30, 2010, unless significant adverse comments are received by July 15, 2010. 

On June 15, 2010, the NRC published the companion proposed rule (75 FR 33736) to this direct 

final rule in the Federal Register. The comment period closes July 15, 2010. 

Physical Protection of Byproduct Material; Proposed Rule (10 CFR PARTS 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 

36, 37, 39, 51, 71, and 73) (AI12, NRC-2008-0120) 

On June 15, 2010, the NRC published a proposed rule (75 FR 33901) in the Federal Register

that would amend its regulations to establish security requirements for the use and transport of 

category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material which the NRC considers to be 

risk-significant; and therefore, warrants additional protection. Category 1 and category 2 

thresholds are based on those established in the International Atomic Energy Agency Code of 

Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources, which NRC endorses. The 

objective of this proposed rule is to provide reasonable assurance of preventing the theft or 

diversion of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. The proposed 

regulations would also include security requirements for the transportation of irradiated reactor 

fuel that weighs 100 grams or less in net weight of irradiated fuel. The proposed rule would 

affect any licensee that is authorized to possess category 1 or category 2 quantities of 

radioactive material, any licensee that transports these materials using ground transportation, 

and any licensee that transports small quantities of irradiated reactor fuel. Comments on the 

proposed rule are due October 13, 2010. Comments specific to the information collection 

aspects of the proposed rule are due by July 15, 2010. 

General Electric Simulator Upgrade 

On June 16, 2010, as a result of a full and open competition, a firm fixed price contract 

(NRC-38-10-702) was awarded to GSE Systems, Inc. in Columbia, Maryland. The objective of 

this procurement is to rehost the General Electric Simulator and provide digital control room 

capabilities. The period of performance is June 16, 2010, through June 15, 2011, with four 

1-year option periods. The total contract value is $1,248,067.00, inclusive of all options. 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE H 

 Office of Information Services (OIS) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending June 18, 2010 

Freedom of Information Act Best Practices Working Group

On June 15, 2010, OIS staff attended a Freedom of Information Act - Best Practices Working 

Group sponsored by the Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy. The sharing of 

ideas between agencies will help ensure that the best ideas are not only known and shared 

between agencies, but also improved upon. This forum provided an opportunity for agencies to 

share successful strategies for facilitating access to records and increasing proactive 

disclosures. The topics of discussion included: applying the presumption of openness; creating 

an effective system for responding to requests; increasing proactive disclosure; utilizing 

technology; reducing backlogs; and improving timeliness. 

National Archives and Records Administration Meeting

On June 15, 2010, OIS staff attended the Federal Records Center (FRC) Program Forum and 

the Bimonthly Records and Information Discussion Group (BRIDG) meeting, which were both 

hosted by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in Washington, DC. The 

on-going deployment of NARA’s Archives and Records Centers Information System was 

discussed at the FRC Forum. At the BRIDG meeting, NARA led discussions on Electronic 

Records Scheduling Workshops, NARA’s Flexible Schedules Bulletin (2008-04), Electronic 

Records Summary Report, and the status of the FY 2010 Records Management SelfAssessment, a mandatory annual self-assessment conducted by every agency. 

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

of June 11, 2010, through June 17, 2010: 

Combined license applications anticipated to be filed in late FY2010 for 

2 units as referenced in the Semiannual Status Report on the Licensing 

Activities and Regulatory Duties of NRC 

FOIA/PA-2010-0254 

Fort Campbell, Kentucky, use, storage, manufacture, disposal, 

experimentation and transportation of nuclear and/or radioactive 

material, 1965 to 2005 

FOIA/PA-2010-0255 

Employees of the NRC, names and salary, persons receiving pensions 

and amount 

FOIA/PA-2010-0256 

Material License Tracking System database, active and retired FOIA/PA-2010-0257 

Allegation RIV-2002-A-0045 including all correspondence between 

named individual and NRC 

FOIA/PA-2010-0258 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE J 

Office of Human Resources (HR) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending June 18, 2010 

Arrivals 

Ani, William Student IT Assistant OIS 

Buggs, Nicholas Senior Program Analyst NRR 

Chanin, Jonathan Management Analyst NRR 

Conley, Ethan Student Engineer RII 

Darby, Krystal Administrative Assistant CFO 

Dean, Michael Branch Chief RI 

Dumont, Louis Construction Inspector (I&C) RII 

Eam, Erika Senior Contract Specialist ADM 

Esch, Nicole Administrative Assistant RI 

Faucher, James Student IT Specialist RIV 

Feliu, Luis Mechanical Engineer NRR 

Fields, Joyce Assistant for the Small Business Programs SBCR 

Flynn, Mark Senior Procurement Analyst EDO 

Furstenau, Diane Student Management Analyst OIG 

Gary, Marva Assistant to the Director SBCR 

Gran, Zachary Physical Scientist (NSPDP) NRO 

Hiser, Diana Student Engineer (Co-Op) NRR 

Hoffman, Daniel IT Specialist (Project Manager) OIS 

Humberstone, Matthew General Engineer (NSPDP) NRO 

Kidwell, Michael Senior Program Analyst CFO 

Liu, Steve Senior IT Specialist NMSS 

Malone, Domonique Senior Contract Specialist ADM 

McGrattan, Brian Student Management Analyst RES 

McLemore, John Senior Labor & Employee Relations Specialist HR 

Meyers, Beth Student Scientist NMSS 

Murphy, Francis HR Specialist HR 

Olson, Bradford Student Engineer ACRS 

Patterson, Eric Construction Project Inspector RII 

Pierykowski, Michael Student Engineer RII 

Raoofi, Seyed Student IT Assistant OIS 

Smith, Jordan Student Management Assistant ACRS 

Thompson, Ronald Senior Procurement Analyst EDO 

Torres, Andrea Senior Program Analyst NRR 

Traynham, Brooke General Engineer (NSPDP) FSME 

Wallace, Christian Student IT Assistant NRR 

Whited, Jeffrey General Engineer (NSPDP) NRR 

Ziev, Tracey Reactor Engineer (NSPDP) RI 

Retirements 

None 

Departures 

None 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE M 

Office of Public Affairs (OPA) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending June 18, 2010

OPA Received Significant Media Inquiries on the Following: 

 

The Commission ruling against the Pilgrim Watch organization’s contention in the Pilgrim 

nuclear power plant’s (Massachusetts) license renewal hearing. 

The Groundwater Task Force’s report and findings. 

The Public Service Enterprise Group’s recently-submitted Early Site Permit application for the 

Salem/Hope Creek site (New Jersey). 

The NRC-issued special inspection report following the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant 

(Maryland) dual unit shutdown on February 18, 2010. 

Other Public Affairs Items

 

OPA did a recorded interview with WTSA-AM (of Brattleboro, Vermont) on the newly issued 

Groundwater Task Force report. 

OPA did a recorded interview with Vermont Public Radio on the Annual Assessment meeting for 

the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant scheduled for June 22, 2010. 

Press Releases Issued

Headquarters:

10-102 NRC Accepts Application for Early Site Permit at Victoria County Site in Texas 

(6/14/10) 

10-103 NRC Honored for its Healthy Workplace Program (6/14/10) 

10-104 NRC Announces Availability of License Renewal Application for Seabrook 

Nuclear Power Plant (6/16/10) 

10-105 NRC Issues Final Licensing, Inspection and Annual Fees Rule for Fiscal Year 

2010 (6/16/10) 

10-106 NRC Seeking Environmental Scoping Comments Regarding Turkey Point New 

Reactor Application, Meeting July 15, 2010 (6/16/10) 

10-107 NRC Honors Employees June 16, 2010, in Rockville, Maryland (6/16/10) 

10-108 NRC Establishes Senior Management Group to Review Groundwater Task 

Force Findings and Recommendations (6/17/10) 

10-109 Opening Remarks of NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko at Today's Blending of 

Low Level Waste Meeting (6/17/10) 

10-110 NRC Announces Opportunity to Participate in Hearing on New Reactor 

Application for Turkey Point Site (6/18/10) 

 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE M 

Regions:

I-10-030 NRC to Hold Public Meeting on June 22, 2010, to Discuss Annual Assessment 

for Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant (6/15/10) 

II-10-047 NRC Schedules Meeting to Discuss Restart of Nuclear Fuel Services Line 

(6/14/10) 

II-10-048 NRC Orders Babcock & Wilcox to Pay $32,500 for Violation During Chemical 

Spill (6/17/10) 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE O 

Office of the Secretary (SECY) 

 Items of Interest 

 Week Ending June 18, 2010 

Documents Released 

to Public Date Subject 

Decision Documents

1. SRM on 

SECY-09-0179 

6/16/10 Proposed Rule: Distribution of Source Material to Exempt 

Persons and to General Licensees and Revision of 

General License and Exemptions (RIN 3150-AH15) 

 Commission Voting 

 Record on 

SECY-09-0179 

6/16/10 (same) 

2. SECY-10-0044 

(SECY PAPER AND 

ENCLOSURE 1 

ONLY) 

4/13/10 Review of Final Rule Package, “Export and Import of 

Nuclear Equipment and Material; Updates and 

Clarifications (10 CFR Part 110, RIN 3150-AI16) 

Commission Voting 

Record on SECY10-0044 

6/9/10 (same) 

3. COMSECY-10-0007 

(COMSECY PAPER 

AND ENCLOSURE 

1 ONLY) 

6/15/10 Project Plan for the Regulatory Program Review to Support 

Extended Storage and Transportation of Spent Nuclear 

Fuel 

Information Papers

4. SECY-10-0070 5/20/10 Status Report on Power Uprates 

5. SECY-10-0072 5/28/10 Update on Agency Communication Initiatives 

Memoranda

1. M100617A 6/17/10 Staff Requirements – Affirmation Session: I. SECY-09-

0175 – Entergy Nuclear Generation Co. and Entergy 

Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station) 

Remaining Issues From Pilgrim Watch Petition for Review; 

II. SECY-10-0057 - Entergy Nuclear Generation Co. and 

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Pilgrim Nuclear Power 

Station) Pilgrim Watch Motion for Reconsideration of CLI10-11; III. SECY-10-0050 – South Texas Project Nuclear 

Operating Co. (South Texas Project Units 3 and 4), 

Interveners’ Joint Appeal of Atomic Safety and Licensing 

Board's Order of January 29, 2010 
June 18, 2009 ENCLOSURE O 

Commission Correspondence

1. Letter to Congressman David Price, dated June 11, 2010, responds to request for a 

status of NRC’s efforts in the area of fire safety. 

Federal Register Notices Issued

1. Notice of Acceptance for Docketing and Opportunity for Hearing on the Application 

Regarding Renewal of Facility Operating License for an Additional 20-Year Period for 

the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor and Order Imposing Procedures for Access 

to Safeguards Information and Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information. 

2. Florida Power & Light Company, Combined License Application for the Turkey Point 

Units 6 & 7, Notice of Hearing, Opportunity to Petition for Leave to Intervene and 

Associated Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive Unclassified NonSafeguards Information and Safeguards Information for Contention Preparation, Docket 

Nos. 52-040 and 52-041. 

3. Requirements for Distribution of Byproduct Material – Proposed Rule. 
June 18, 2010 

Office of Congressional Affairs (OCA) 

Items of Interest 

Week Ending June 18, 2010 

CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS SCHEDULE, NO. 14 

OCA 

Contact 

Date & 

Place Time Committee Subject Witn

Riley 06/15/10 

366 DSOB 

2:30 Energy Subcommittee 

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (Chairwoman Cantwell, D-WA) 

Hearing to receive testimony on the following legislation: S 3460 — 10 Million Solar Roofs Act of 2010 S 3396 — Supply Star Act of 2010 S 3251 — Improving Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Use By Federal Agencies Act of 2010 S 679 — Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act S 3233 — Surplus Uranium Disposition Act of 2010 S 2900 — Gas Turbine Efficiency Act of 2009 

Panel 1

• Senato• SenatoPanel 2• Steven 

Officer Assistafor RenEnergy Renew

• Shane 

OperatNucleaEnergy 
June 18, 2010 

Decker 06/15/10 

342 DSOB 

3:00 Senate Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs (Chairman Lieberman, I-CT) 

Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset: Comprehensive Legislation for the 21st Century 

• Philip R. 

UnderseSecurity, Program

• Robert D

UnderseSecurity, Program

• Frances 

ChairwomIntelligenAlliance 

• Alan Pall

Research 

• Steven T

PresidenDevelopm

Riley 06/16/10 

366 DSOB 

11:00 Senate Energy and Natural 

Resources Committee (Chairman Bingaman, D-NM) 

Mark-up of Pending Energy Bills, most notably S 2830 to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 

• N/A 

Riley 06/17/10 

2154 RHOB 

2:00 House Oversight and 

Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives (Chairman Clay, D-MO) 

Federal Electronic Records Management: A Status Report 

• Witness