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INFORMATION REPORT

October 9, 2015 SECY-15-0126

FOR: The Commissioners 

FROM: Melanie A. Galloway

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

SUBJECT: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT – WEEK ENDING 

 SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 

CONTENTS Enclosure

Office of Administration A 

Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer B 

Office of Information Services C 

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation D 

Office of the Secretary E 

 /RA/ 

 Melanie A. Galloway 

 Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: L. Rakovan, OEDO 

 301-415-2589
October 9, 2015 

FOR: The Commissioners 

FROM: Melanie A. Galloway 

 Assistant for Operations 

 Office of the Executive Director for Operations 

SUBJECT: WEEKLY INFORMATION REPORT – WEEK ENDING 

 SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 

CONTENTS Enclosure

Office of Administration A 

Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer B 

Office of Information Services C 

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation D 

Office of the Secretary E 

 /RA/ 

 Melanie A. Galloway 

 Assistant for Operations, OEDO 

Contact: L. Rakovan, OEDO 

 301-415-2589 

DISTRIBUTION: 

EDO R/F AO R/F 

ADAMS Accession No: ML15275A063 *via email 

OFFICE OEDO AO/OEDO 

NAME LRakovan* MGalloway

DATE 10/6/15 10/9/15 

OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ENCLOSURE A

Office of Administration (ADM) 

Items of Interest 

Week Ending September 25, 2015 

Development of Guidance on Application of State-of-Practice Flood Frequency Analysis 

Methods and Tools to Nuclear Power Plants

On September 14, 2015, as a result of a non-competitive solicitation, cost-reimbursement 

interagency agreement NRC-HQ-60-15-I-0006 was awarded to the United States Department of 

Geological Survey in Reston, Virginia. The objective of this agreement is to develop guidance 

on application of state-of-the-practice flood frequency methods and tools, especially for 

assessing the credible limit for extrapolation of riverine flood hazard information developed 

using these methods and tools. The period of performance is September 14, 2015, through 

August 31, 2017. The total cost ceiling is $195,269. 

Characterization and Analysis of Boral from the Zion Nuclear Power Plant Spent 

Fuel Pool (SFP) 

On September 16, 2015, as a result of a non-competitive solicitation, cost-reimbursement 

interagency agreement NRC-HQ-60-15-D-0012 was awarded to Energy Savannah River 

Operations Office in Aiken, South Carolina. The objective of this agreement is to evaluate the 

microstructural and corrosion performance of Boral neutron absorber panels removed from the 

Zion SFP to determine the degradation mechanisms exhibited during normal operation of the 

SFP and under simulated accident conditions. The period of performance is September 16, 

2015, through December 2, 2018. The total cost ceiling is $611,008. 

Strategic Approach for Obtaining Material and Component Aging Information

On September 16, 2015, as a result of a non-competitive solicitation, cost-reimbursement task 

order NRC-HQ-60-15-T-0023 was issued under interagency agreement NRC-HQ-25-14-D-0001 

with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington. The objective of this task 

order is to develop a long-range strategy for obtaining information from decommissioned 

nuclear power plants, as well as providing the flexibility to get ex-plant components from 

operating plants. The period of performance is September 17, 2015, through September 30, 

2019. The total cost ceiling is $163,529. 

Organizational Development (OD)

On September 16, 2015, as a result of a non-competitive solicitation, labor-hour task order 

NRC-HQ-84-15-T-0001 was issued under enterprise-wide contract NRC-HQ-84-15-E-0002 with 

Crowned Grace Inc. in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The objective of this contract is to provide state-ofthe-art OD services to support and enhance the efforts of NRC’s Human Resource Training and 

Development OD team. The period of performance of this task order is September 30, 2015, 

through March 31, 2017. The total cost ceiling is $748,820. 

Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) General Support Contract

On September 17, 2015, as a result of a competitive solicitation, cost-reimbursement enterprisewide contract NRC-HQ-60-15-E-0002 was awarded to Energy Research, Inc. in Rockville, 

Maryland. The purpose of the contract is to expand and update PRA methods used in nuclear 
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ENCLOSURE A 

regulatory activities, in compliance with the 1995 NRC policy statement for implementing riskinformed regulation. The period of performance is September 30, 2015, through September 29, 

2016, with four 1-year options. The total cost ceiling is $775,000, inclusive of options. 

PRA General Support Contract

On September 17, 2015, as a result of a competitive solicitation, cost-reimbursement enterprisewide contract NRC-HQ-60-15-E-0003 was awarded to Innovative Engineering and Safety 

Solutions, Inc. in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The purpose of the contract is to expand and update 

PRA methods used in nuclear regulatory activities, in compliance with the 1995 NRC policy 

statement for implementing risk-informed regulation. The period of performance is 

September 30, 2015, through September 29, 2016, with four 1-year options. The total cost 

ceiling is $775,000, inclusive of options. 

Support for Mitigating System Performance Index (MSPI)

On September 17, 2015, as a result of a non-competitive solicitation, cost-reimbursement task 

order NRC-HQ-20-15-T-0004 was issued under enterprise-wide contract NRC-HQ-25-14-E0006 with Information Systems Laboratories, Inc. in San Diego, California. The objective of this 

task order is to provide the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation technical PRA support for 

MSPI. The period of performance is October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, with two 

1-year options. The total cost ceiling is $351,261, inclusive of options. 

Communications Security (COMSEC) Accounting, Reporting, and Distribution System 

On September 17, 2015, as a result of a competitive solicitation, task order NRC-HQ-11-15-T0001 was issued under National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s solutions for 

enterprise-wide procurement contract NNG15SD19B to Alvarez and Associates, LLC in Tysons 

Corner, Virginia. The objective of this task order is to utilize a new system for the consolidated 

and lifecycle management of NRC’s COMSEC operations, including a management platform for 

its Central Office of Records functions, such as auditing, inventory, and black key distribution. 

The period of performance is September 30, 2015, through September 29, 2017. The total 

price ceiling is $298,548. 

Purchase of Severe Accident Simulator

On September 17, 2015, as a result of a competitive solicitation, firm-fixed price contract 

NRC-HQ-84-15-C-0018 was awarded to Cory’s Thunder, Inc. in St. Marys, Georgia. The 

objective of this contract is to provide state-of-the-art equipment capable of executing the 

MELCOR severe accident analysis engineering code in real time to simulate beyond designbasis events at a Boiling Water Reactor and Pressurized Water Reactor type plant. The period 

of performance is September 30, 2015, through September 29, 2016, with two 1-year options. 

The total price ceiling is $418,721, inclusive of options. 

Provide Technical Insights to the Staff Review of Advanced Passive 1000 (AP1000) 

Topical Report on Specialized Seismic Option

On September 18, 2015, as a result of a non-competitive solicitation, cost-reimbursement task 

order NRC-HQ-25-15-T-0008 was issued under interagency agreement NRC-HQ-25-14-D-0002 

with Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York. The objective of this task order is to 

obtain technical expertise to assist the NRC staff in evaluating and resolving complex technical 

issues related to the Topical Report for the AP1000 Specialized Seismic Option. The period of 

performance is September 18, 2015, through December 31, 2018. The total cost ceiling is 

$584,456. 
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ENCLOSURE A 

Maintenance, Upgrade, Training, and Technical Support for the Safer System Services 

Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Responder Software Program

On September 18, 2015, as a result of a competitive solicitation, firm-fixed-price contract 

NRC-HQ-50-15-C-0001 was awarded to Safer Systems, LLC in Camarillo, California. 

The objective of this contract is to: (1) maintain the off-the-shelf "Safer HAZMAT 

Responder" software package; (2) provide software program updates, major upgrades 

and new releases; (3) train NRC staff in the use of the software program; and (4) 

provide technical support to NRC staff. The period of performance is September 30, 

2015, through September 29, 2016, with four 1-year options. The total price ceiling is 

$223,425, inclusive of options. 

Project Management Support Services 

On September 18, 2015, as a result of a competitive solicitation, firm-fixed-price contract NRCHQ-40-15-C-0006 was awarded to Banneker Ventures, LLC in Aberdeen, Maryland. The 

objective of this contract is to provide project management support services for construction 

projects related to tenant improvements, renovations, and build-outs of NRC-owned/leased 

space. The period of performance is September 30, 2015, through September 29, 2016, with 

four 1-year options. The total price ceiling is $3,518,522, inclusive of options. 

Incorporation by Reference of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Codes 

and Code Cases: Proposed Rule; Part 50 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations

(10 CFR) (Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) 3150-AI97; NRC-2011-0088)

On September 18, 2015, the NRC published a proposed rule in the Federal Register 

(80 FR 56819) proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference seven recent 

editions and addenda to the ASME codes for nuclear power plants and a standard for quality 

assurance. The NRC is also proposing to incorporate by reference four ASME code cases. 

This action is in accordance with the NRC’s policy to periodically update regulations to 

incorporate by reference new editions and addenda of the ASME codes. It is intended to 

maintain the safety of nuclear power plants and to make NRC activities more effective and 

efficient. Public comments are due by December 2, 2015. 

Business Process Modeling for the Operating Reactors Business Line 

On September 21, 2015, as a result of a competitive solicitation, firm-fixed-price contract 

NRC-HQ-20-15-C-0002 was awarded to Management Consulting, LLC in Washington, D.C. 

The objective of this contract is to complete the operating reactors process models and 

management systems document to give the staff an ability to increase learning and to facilitate 

identification of potential efficiencies. The period of performance is September 21, 2015, 

through September 20, 2016. The total price ceiling is $231,360. 

Development and Revision of Regulatory Guidance for the Office of Nuclear Security and 

Incident Response (NSIR)

On September 21, 2015, as a result of a non-competitive solicitation, cost-reimbursement task 

order NRC-HQ-60-15-T-0001 was issued under enterprise-wide contract NRC-HQ-25-14-E0005 with Energy Research, Inc. in Rockville, Maryland. The objective of this task order is to 

provide technical support in developing new and revising existing regulatory guidance for NSIR. 

The period of performance is September 24, 2015, through March 31, 2017. The total cost 

ceiling is $352,264. 
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ENCLOSURE A 

Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Internals Vessel Inspection (ISI) Training

On September 22, 2015, as a result of a competitive solicitation, firm-fixed-price contract 

NRC-HQ-84-15-C-0011 was awarded to Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in Palo Alto, 

California. The objective of this contract is to provide a PWR ISI course for NRC personnel. 

The period of performance is September 30, 2015, through September 29, 2016, with three 

1-year options. The total price ceiling is $887,003, inclusive of options 

Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications: 

Supplemental Proposed Rule; 10 CFR Part 73 (RIN 3150-AI49; NRC-2011-0015 and NRC2011-0018)

On September 22, 2015, the NRC published a supplemental proposed rule in the Federal 

Register (80 FR 57106) proposing to amend its regulations that would implement its authority 

under Section 161A of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, to permit NRC licensees 

and certificate holders to apply for preemption authority and enhanced weapons authority, and 

conduct associated firearms background checks. Public comments are due by December 7, 

2015. 

Executive Director for Operations (EDO) Decision on Differing Professional Opinion

(DPO) Appeal

On September 22, 2015, the EDO issued a decision on the appeal of DPO 2014-001, 

concerning frequently asked question (FAQ) 08-0048 “NUREG/CR-6850 Revised Fire Ignition 

Frequencies.” The FAQ supported National Fire Protection Association Standard 805 (NFPA805) fire protection reviews. The EDO's decision on the appeal supported both the DPO ad-hoc 

review panel's conclusions and subsequent Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) 

Director's decision that there was not a significant safety concern to immediately rescind the 

FAQ at the time recommended by the DPO filer. NRC staff later published updated fire ignition 

frequency data in NUREG-2169, “Nuclear Power Plant Fire Ignition Frequency and NonSuppression Probability Estimation Using the Updated Fire Events Database,” in January 2015, 

and subsequently withdrew the FAQ in May 2015 (both actions occurred after the DPO appeal 

was filed). The EDO agreed that NRC staff took too long to analyze and publish new data, 

rescind the FAQ, and develop guidance for applying the new data to NFPA-805 analysis. The 

EDO agreed with the filer that the tasking of the ad-hoc review panel to also review a separate, 

generic “freeze point” licensing concept was beyond the scope of the DPO, and inconsistent 

with the standard process in Management Directive 10.159, “The NRC Differing Professional 

Opinions Program.” The public records for this DPO are available in the DPO case file package 

in ADAMS ML15273A079. 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ENCLOSURE B 

Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) 

Items of Interest 

Week Ending September 25, 2015 

ARRIVALS

None

RETIREMENTS

None

DEPARTURES

Jordan, Marcus Student IT Assistant OGC
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ENCLOSURE C 

Office of Information Services (OIS) 

Items of Interest 

Week Ending September 25, 2015

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Requests and Appeals Received 

During the Period of September 18 – September 23, 2015: 

Documents concerning the purchase of private land in South Carolina 

for the construction of the Savannah River Site, between 1947 and 

1952.

FOIA/PA-2015-0478

All documents regarding the March 1, 1990, letter to Umetco Minerals 

Corporation in Blanding, Utah, approving the amended license to 

construct Cell 4A at the White Mesa Mill, and regarding the March 16, 

1989, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 

approval letter for construction of Cell 4A at the White Mesa Mill.

FOIA/PA-2015-0479

Request documentation relating to the shipment of nuclear waste from 

Oak Ridge, Tennessee facility to the Savannah River Site in the 

1950s.

FOIA/PA-2015-0480

Copy of SL-1 Reactor Accident Autopsy Procedures and Results, 

LAMS-2550. FOIA/PA-2015-0481

Copy of named individual's personnel security file maintained by 

Department of Energy’s security office. FOIA/PA-2015-0482

Copy of a winning grant application that was received between 2013 

and 2015 for the Faculty Development Grants. FOIA/PA-2015-0483

Office of Investigation (OI) Report 1-2012-008. FOIA/PA-2015-0484

Appeal withholding of information in response to FOIA/PA 2015-0200. FOIA/PA-2015-0067A
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ENCLOSURE D 

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) 

 Items of Interest 

Week Ending September 25, 2015

Pre-licensing Public Meeting on Degraded Voltage for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating 

Station 

On September 22, 2015, representatives of Arizona Public Service Company (APS) and the 

staff held a pre-licensing meeting at NRC Headquarters, Rockville, Maryland. At the meeting, 

APS presented plans to submit an amendment request on degraded voltage relay set points for 

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3. The licensee informed the staff of its 

plans to revise Technical Specifications Surveillance Requirement 3.3.7.3(a) to shorten the 

existing degraded voltage protection relay time delay. The proposed amendment is the result of 

corrective action resulting from an unresolved item from a component design bases inspection. 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 ENCLOSURE E 

Office of the Secretary (SECY) 

 Items of Interest 

Week Ending September 25, 2015 

Document Released to Public Date of 

Document

Subject

Decision Documents

1. Staff Requirement 

Memorandum-SECY-15-0002

09/22/2015 Proposed updates of Licensing Policies, 

Rules, and Guidance for future New Reactor 

applications.

2. Voting RecordSECY-15-0002

09/22/2015 Proposed updates of Licensing Policies, 

Rules, and Guidance for future New Reactor 

applications.

Information Papers 

1. SECY-15-0116 09/18/2015 Weekly Information Report – Week Ending 

August 21, 2015.

2. SECY-15-0117 09/18/2015 Weekly Information Report – Week Ending 

August 28, 2015.

Memoranda

1. M150924A 08/24/2015 Staff Requirements Memorandum: 

Affirmation Session - SECY-15-0097 - 

Tennessee Valley Authority (Watts Bar Unit 

2) - Petition for Review of LBP-15-14.

Federal Register Notices Issued

1. Correction to FRN for Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1, Consideration of Approval of 

Transfer of License and Conforming Amendment [NRC-2015-0212]. 

2. Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board for PSEG Power, LLC and PSEG 

Nuclear, LLC – Salem Early Site Permit Application [Docket No. 52-043].