2013 New Year's Eve noise

12/30/13 afternoon snow

NRC docs in ADAMS for Browns Ferry 12/14 - 12/28/13; Run on New Year's Day

1. ML13343A153 - LER 13-006-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 1 Regarding 1B Standby Liquid Control Pump Inoperable for Longer Than Allowed by the Technical Specifications.
2. ML13343A143 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Closure of 10 CFR Part 21 Interim Report - Engine Systems, Inc., - Relay Contact A4X-A4Y.
3. ML13343A154 - LER 12-006-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 2 Regarding Unplanned Automatic Reactor Scram Due to Loss of Power to the Reactor Protection System.
4. ML13225A541 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, & 3, Interim Staff Evaluation Relating to Overall Integrated Plan in Response to Order EA-12-049 (Mitigation Strategies) (TAC Nos. MF0902, MF0903, and MF0904).
5. ML13353A585 - Browns Ferry PIR Notification Letter 2014.
6. ML13338A634 - Mega-Tech Services, LLC, Technical Evaluation Report Regarding the Overall Integrated Plan for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, TAC Nos.: MF0902, MF0903, and MF0904.
7. ML13354B743 - IR 05000259-13-010, 05000260-13-010 and 05000296-13-010; 10/28 - 11/8/2013; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3; Fire Protection (Triennial) - OUO REMOVED.
8. ML13357A267 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 - Closure of 10 CFR Part 21 Interim Report - General Electric (GE) Hitachi Nuclear Energy - SBM Type Manual Switch.
9. ML13325A891 - Request for Additional Information Associated with Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3, Flooding Walkdowns.

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I've already put this on Facebook, but I figured I'd put it here as well. Come on out for a New Year's Day run at the old airport in Huntsville. 1/1/14 at 2 PM. The entry fee is $1 per person or two dollars per family. You've got your choice of three distances!
1/2/4 Mile Concurrent New Year's Fun Runs

That Metal Show; Lakes on Titan; 20,000 species near extinction? Kinda scary!; Posole; Interesting Depeche Mode covers

All I've got to say is new episodes of That Metal Show

RETWEET and let 'em know #TMS is back with a new season--> http://t.co/FIDjuwa788 \m/ pic.twitter.com/wpi5GBI1K9

— That Metal Show (@ThatMetalShow) November 11, 2013

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Check out this cool video of the liquid surface features on Titan


Embedded video from
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology

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20,000 Species Are Near Extinction: Is it Time to Rethink How We Decide What to Save?

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Tasty looking dish - Posole

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Back in the day, I guess you could say I was a definite fan of DM. I still enjoy them quite a bit. This cover artist from Colombia does a pretty good reinterpretation of some of their music. Better than that, his kids are all a part of the fun!

Post by DMK.

NRC docs for Browns Ferry 12/7 - 12/14/13; My 2nd amendment exercise; You'd better get your license to join in capitalism

1. ML13333A164 - LER 13-002-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 2 Regarding High Pressure Coolant Injection System Declared Inoperable Due to an Unqualified Electrical Splice.
2. ML13340A382 - Part 21 Reportable Condition Notification: Failure of Relay Logic Card Modules in 2 Out of 4 Voters.
3. ML13309A080 - Memorandum to File: Transcript for 10 CFR 2.206 Petition From Beyond Nuclear (et al) Regarding General Electric Mark I and Mark II Boiling-Water Reactors (TAC No. MF1176).
4. ML13309A230 - Transcript of 10 CFR Petition Review Board Re[Garding] General Electric Mark I and II [Boiling Water Reactors] BWRs, 09-30-2013, Pages 1-98[100].
5. ML13339A333 - Tennessee Valley Authority - Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Seismic Walkdown Results of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task...
6. ML13345A613 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Registration of Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel.

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Post by John Stossel.

TomorrowWorld 2013 Aftermovie - @Adam Wilkins and/or anyone else interested - 9/26 - 9/28/2014

Diets through time; My choice (come out and play volleyball today at 4 PM)

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Speaking for myself, I'll choose volleyball and a bit of running today. Other days it's kayaking, biking, or something else...

NRC docs for Browns Ferry from 11/23/13 - 12/7/13; My shiny new toy should be coming soon

1. ML13329A884 - Corporate Notification Letter.
2. ML13331B492 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Notification Of Inspection And Request For Information.
3. ML13338A251 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Investigative Synopsis, Office of Investigations Case Number 2-2013-019.

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Come join the fun at Race for the Fallen

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Race for the Fallen 5K; NRC docs for Browns Ferry 11/16 - 11/23/13

Race for the Fallen 5K - Florence, AL - 11/23/13 - 7 PM

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1. ML13312A884 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Branch Chief Reassignment for Plant Licensing Branch II-2.
2. ML13318A082 - IR 05000259-13-004, 05000260-13-004, & 05000296-13-004, July 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, Browns Ferry, Integrated Inspection Report and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion.
3. ML13298A702 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - RAI Regarding LAR to Request Adopt National Fire Protection Association Standard 805 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Generating Plants (TAC Nos. MF1185 - MF1187).

Just one example of misunderstanding in the BEST/MATRR "report"

The BEST/MATRR report

In Section II. HEALTH HAZARDS POSED BY REACTOR MELTDOWNS - B. Estimates of Casualties (p. 15 of the pdf file), the authors cite casualty estimates based on a Sandia National Laboratories report entitled Technical Guidance for Siting Criteria Development/ (aka CRAC-2). A group named Riverkeeper tried to use the CRAC-2 report as a partial justification to impede the operation of the Indian Point nuclear plant via a 10 CFR 2.206 petition. The following is what Samuel J. Collins (the former Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation of the NRC from 1997 to 2003) had to say in denying the Riverkeeper petition (pages 25-26 of the pdf and pages 12-13 of the decision):

"The Petitioners refer to the 1982 Sandia National Laboratory (SNL) Report, “Calculation of Reactor Accident Consequences” (CRAC-2 Report), and cite this report as a basis for concern that a terrorist attack could result in a massive release of radioactive materials. The reactor siting studies in the CRAC-2 Report were performed as part of research on the sensitivity of various plant siting parameters. The studies used generic postulated releases of radioactivity from a spectrum of severe (core melt) accidents, independent of the probabilities of the event occurring or the impact of mitigation mechanisms. The studies were never intended to be realistic assessments of accident consequences. The estimated deaths and injuries resulted from assuming the most adverse condition for each parameter in the analytical code. In the cited studies, the number of resulting deaths and injuries also reflected the assumption that no protective actions were taken for the first 24 hours. The studies did not, and were never intended to, reflect reality or serve as a basis for emergency planning. The CRAC-2 Report analyses used more simplistic models than current technologies. The two basic conclusions from the SNL siting studies were that the mean estimated number of health effects from the assumed releases for all reactor sites varied by up to more than 4 orders of magnitude and that the financial costs of the releases were dominated by clean-up costs and replacement power costs. The SNL studies provided a useful measure to compare sites, not to analyze plant-specific accident consequences."

A more modern tool/study by the NRC is the State-of-the-Art Reactor Consequence Analyses (SOARCA).

WAFF is touting a report that talks about Browns Ferry and radiological hazards posed to North Alabama

They're supposed to do a report on Thursday. The commercials they are running almost make it sound like they have exclusive access to this piece. If I'm right about what they are talking about, they don't. The report was created by several anti-nuclear concerns in North Alabama (and elsewhere) and published by a small local publishing company. I have my own opinions regarding the report, but you can draw your own.

2013 Krispy Kreme Challenge results; NRC docs about Browns Ferry for 11/9/13 - 11/16/13; We Run Huntsville

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1. ML13309A747 - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Nuclear Power Group Commercial Grade Dedication Recovery Project - October 2013 Status Report.
2. ML082401219 - NRC Bulletin 96-003, "Potential Plugging of ECCS Strainers by Debris in BWRs."
3. ML082490807 - NRC Bulletin 95-002, "Unexpected Clogging of RHR Pump Strainer While Operating in Suppression Pool Cooling Mode."
4. ML13274A657 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Interim Staff Evaluations and Request for RAI Regarding the Overall Integrated Plan for Implementation of Order EA-12-051, Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (TAC NOS. MF0881, MF0882, and MF0883).

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For a LOT of pictures from the Dizzy 50 and the 2013 Krispy Krreme Challenge, visit http://werunhuntsville.smugmug.com/Other-1/2013-Dizzy-50/i-B9dd89r! The individual responsible for the pictures does a great job and covers many Huntsville races. Here's me right before the finish line:

NRC docs regarding Browns Ferry for the week of 11/2/13 - 11/9/13

1. ML13305A672 - Public comments to Petition Review Board (PRB) of Paul Gunter 2.206 Petition filed 03/21/2013 Requesting Agency Revocation of Operating Licenses for General Electric Mark I and Mark II Boiling Water Reactors.
2. ML13305A609 - Comments to PRB for Paul Gunter 2.206 Petition to NRC.
3. ML13304B418 - Request for Additional Information Associated with Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3, Seismic Walkdowns.
4. ML13277A314 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant - Submittal of After Action Report/Improvement Plan From 2013 Plume Exposure Exercise Conducted on June 5, 2013.
5. ML13309B059 - License Amendment Request Marked-up Page Corrections.

Pandora's Promise; NRC docs for Browns Ferry 10/12 - 11/2/13; 2013 Krispy Kreme Challenge

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1. ML13291A007 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2 and Watts Bar, Unit 1 - 10 CFR 71.95 Report of Non-Compliance with Certificate of Compliance #9168 - Cask 8-120B.
2. ML13284A084 - Deficiency Report from Baldor Electric Co., on Nuclear Nonconformance Event No. 49302.
3. ML13297A124 - Radioactive Emissions and Health Hazards Surrounding Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant in Alabama.
4. ML13297A263 - ER 05000259/13-302, 05000260/13-302, and 05000296/13-302; Operating Retake Test September 25-26, 2013, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Operator License Examination.
5. ML13296A022 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Registration of Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel.
6. ML13291A384 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Inservice Testing Program for the Fourth Ten Year Interval.
7. ML13233A183 - Response Regarding Licensee Phase 1 Staffing Submittal Associated with Near Term Task Force Recommendation 9.3 Related to the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Plant.

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If you're interested, join me in running at the 2013 Krispy Kreme Challenge to benefit UCP.

Slackin' - NRC docs dated between 9/21 and 10/12/2013 for Browns Ferry; Time for eggnog; Care to donate to our Liz Hurley Ribbon Run team?

1. ML13260A014 - Tennessee Valley Authority's Fleet Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident - 1.5 Year...
2. ML13263A013 - LER 13-004-00 for Brown Ferry, Unit 1, Regarding High Pressure Coolant Injection System Declared Inoperable Due to Exceeding the Allotted Time Frame for Instrument Inoperability.
3. ML13273A014 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3, 10 CFR Part 21 Interim Report - Engine Systems, Inc., Relay Contact A4X-A4Y.
4. ML13268A421 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Updated Reply to Notice of Violation; EA-1 1-252; and Follow-up to 10 CFR 50.9, "Completeness and Accuracy of Information," Notification.
5. ML13241A461 - IR 05000259-13-201, 05000260-13-201, and 05000296-13-201, 8/16/2013, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - NRC Security Inspection Report (Cover Letter).
6. ML13273A268 - LER 09-004-01 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Regarding High Pressure Core Injection Found Inoperable During Compensate Header Level Switch Calibration and Functional Test.
7. ML13273A267 - LER 09-002-01 for Brown Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Regarding Unexpected Logic Lockout of the Loop II Residual Heat Removal System Pumps.
8. ML13280A276 - IR 05000259, -260, -296/2013-009; 08/05/2013 - 08/23/2013; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Post Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal.
9. ML13274A340 - LER 09-006-001 for Brown Ferry, Unit 1 Regarding Inoperable High Pressure Coolant Injection Pump due to Emergency Core Cooling System Inverter Failure.
10. ML13275A140 - LER 11-003-02 for Brown Ferry Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Regarding Loss of Safety Function (SDC) Resulting from Emergency Diesel Generator Output Breaker Trip.
11. ML13275A139 - LER 10-003-03 for Brown Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 Regarding Failure of a Low Pressure Coolant Injection Flow Control Valve.
12. ML13275A141 - LER 10-004-02 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, "Residual Heat Removal System Pump Motor Failure".
13. ML13276A065 - ANP-3144(NP), Revision 0, "Nuclear Fuel Design Report BFE2-19 LAR ATRIUM 10XM," Enclosure 6.
14. ML13276A066 - ANP-3153(NP), Revision 0, "Browns Ferry Units 1, 2, and 3 LOCA-ECCS Analysis MAPLHGR Limit for ATRIUM TM 1OXM Fuel," Enclosure 8.
15. ML13276A063 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Response to Request for Additional Information on Technical Specification Change TS-478.
16. ML13276A064 - ANP-3248NP, Revision 1, "AREVA RAI Responses for Browns Ferry ATRIUM 10XM Fuel Transition," Enclosure 3.

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'Tis the season...

I just finished my normal shopping trip prior to working the night shift. Lo and behold, it's baaaaack!!!

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Post by Arthur Metcalf.

NRC docs regarding Browns Ferry placed into ADAMS for the week of 9/14/13 - 9/21/13

1. ML13254A081 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - Issuance of Amendment Under Exigent Circumstances to Remove Notes From Technical Specifications 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2 (TAC No. MF2564).
2. ML13252A037 - Bellefonte, Units 1 & 2, Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2 and Watts Bar, Units 1 & 2, Submittal of Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan, TVA-NQA-PLN89-A.
3. ML13252A338 - Tennessee Valley Authority Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request under Exigent Circumstances for the Administrative Change to Remove the Notes on Technical Specification Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2.
4. ML13256A101 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, 10 CFR 72.48 Changes, Tests, and Experiments, Biennial Summary Report Associated with the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation.
5. ML13260A077 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 - 10 CFR Part 21 Interim Report - General Electric (GE) Hitachi Nuclear Energy - SBM Type Manual Switch.
6. ML13253A139 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Section Xl, Inservice Inspection, System Pressure Test, Containment Inservice Inspection, and Repair and Replacement Programs - Owner's Activity Report for Cycle 17 Operation.
7. ML13253A075 - Tennessee Valley Authority - Organization Topical Report, TVA-NPOD89-A.
8. ML13256A379 - 2013/09/03 NRR E-mail Capture - Browns Ferry Unit Exigent amendment additional RAI
9. ML13256A388 - 2013/09/13 NRR E-mail Capture - BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNIT 1: Issuance of an exigent amendment regarding removing Notes on Browns Ferry Unit 1 Technical specification Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2

TomorrowWorld and NRC docs for Browns Ferry 9/7/13 - 9/14/13

September 27 - 29, a HUGE modern dance music festival will converge on Chattahoochee Hills, GA. This video (courtesy of the TomorrowWorld Facebook page) can be considered a sample of what will transpire.

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I CAN'T WAIT!!!

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1. ML13233A128 - EN-13-029, Issuance of Final Significance Determination and Notice of Violation, Browns Ferry (EA-13-118).
2. ML13239A248 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Submittal of Revised Evacuation Time Estimates.
3. ML13239A250 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Enclosure 1, 2 & 3 - Comments & Responses to NRC Comments on TVA 2012 ETE Submittals and ETEs for Plant Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone. Part 2 of 2.
4. ML13239A249 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Enclosure 1, 2 & 3 - Comments & Responses to NRC Comments on TVA 2012 ETE Submittals and ETEs for Plant Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone. Part 1 of 2.
5. ML13247A284 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, & 3 First Six-Month Status Report in Response to March 12, 2012, Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (Order EA-12-049).
6. ML13247A290 - First Six-Month Status Report in Response to the March 12, 2012, Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Order Number EA-12-051) for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
7. ML13254A051 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Notification of Inspection and Request for Information.
8. ML13254A345 - IR 05000259-13-10, 05000260-13-10, 05000296-13-10,on 01/31/2013, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Notification of Conduct of a Triennial Fire Protection Baseline Inspection.

Here are the documents NRC placed into ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant last week

1. ML13235A308 - Tennessee Valley Authority Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request Under Exigent Circumstances for the Administrative Change to Remove the Notes on Technical Specification Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2.
2. ML13224A088 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - RAI for Technical Specification Change TS-478 Re. Additional Analytical Methodologies to TS 5.6.5 for BFN Units 1. 2, and 3 and Revision of TS2.1.1.2 for BFN Unit 2 FOL (TAC Nos. MF0877-0879).
3. ML13232A392 - 2013/08/16 NRR E-mail Capture - Browns Ferry, Unit 1 Exigent Amendment - Administrative Changes to Remove the Notes on TS Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2 (P-T Curves) (TAC No. MF2564) - Request for Additional Information (RAI)
4. ML13227A255 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Individual FR Notice of Appliaction and Amendment to Facility Operating License (TAC MF2564).
5. ML13233A360 - 2013/08/20 NRR E-mail Capture - Re: BROWNS FERRY UNITS 1, 2 AND 3: ISSUANCE OF AMENDS RE: DELETION OF REFERENCES TO ASME CODE SECTION XI AND INCORP OF REFS TO THE ASME OPER AND MAINT CODE, AND EXT OF SURVEILLANCE INTERVALS T...
6. ML13246A184 - Browns Ferry 2013 Mid Cycle Assessment Letter.
7. ML13199A221 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Issuance of Amendments Re. Deletion of References to Section XI of the ASME Code and Incorporate References to the ASME OM Code and Allow Application of 25% Extension of Surveillance Intervals.
8. ML13246A087 - Nuclear Nonconformance Event Number 49302 - 10CFR21 Notification.
9. ML13232A189 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Branch Chief Reassignment for Plant Licensing Branch II-2.
10. ML13249A273 - Press Release-13-073: NRC Issues Mid-Cycle Assessments for Nation's Nuclear Plants.

NRC docs for Browns Ferry 8/24/13 - 8/31/13

1. ML13235A271 - Press Release-II-13-053: NRC Issues Confirmatory Action Letter to Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
2. ML13234A539 - IR 05000259-13-011, 05000260-13-011,05000296-13-011;05/24/2013; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - NRC Supplemental 95003 Inspection Report.
3. ML13238A132 - Press Release-II-13-054: NRC Finalizes White Finding and Issues Violation at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.
4. ML13240A372 - Press Release-II-13-055: NRC Assigns Senior Resident Inspector to Nuclear Fuel Services In Erwin, Tenn.
5. ML13233A364 - Establishment of Mitigation Strategies Directorate for Nuclear Regulatory Commission Review of Order EA-12-049.
6. ML13234A503 - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Audits of Licensee Responses to Mitigation Strategies Order EA-12-049.
7. ML13231A085 - 2013/08/16 NRR E-mail Capture - RE: Browns Ferry, Unit 1 Exigent Amendment - Administrative Changes to Remove the Notes on TS Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2 (P-T Curves) (TAC No. MF2564) - Acceptance Review

No double moon Aug 27; Weekly NRC docs; 4.5 mile run on 8/24/13

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1. ML112370111 - Browns Ferry, Initial Exam 2011-302 Final SRO Written Exam.
2. ML112790089 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-302 Draft SRO Written Exam.
3. ML112370110 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-302 Final RO Written Exam.
4. ML112790087 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-302 Draft RO Written Exam.
5. ML13227A253 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Individual Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment to Facility Operating License and Opportunity of a Hearing (TAC NO. MF2564).
6. ML13228A399 - Letter to Holders of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) Licenses re Rescission of Certain Security Orders Concerning Spent Nuclear Fuel in Transit - RIN 3150-AI64 [NRC-2009-0163] EA-02-109.
7. ML13231A230 - IR 05000259-13-302, 05000260-13-302, 05000296-13-302, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Notification of Licensed Operator Retake Initial Examination.
8. ML13227A353 - Transmittal of Technical Report 3002000078, "BWRVIP-271NP: BWR Vessel & Internals Project Testing and Evaluation of the Browns Ferry Unit 2 120 Degrees Capsule".
9. ML13227A103 - Browns Ferry, Unit 1 - License Amendment Request under Exigent Circumstances for the Administrative Change to Remove the Notes on Technical Specification Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2.
10. ML13232A105 - Confirmatory Action Letter - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, And 3, Commitments Related To The Integrated Improvement Plan.
11. ML13235A058 - IR 05000260-13-013, and Notice of Violation, 05/14/2013, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Final Significance Determination of White Finding.

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Slight word of warning, I uttered a strong expletive in the second video in this playlist (i.e. NSFW/NSFK) because I wasn't pleased with the woman on the cell phone who was bound and determined to pull out of the Chevron around the corner (and pull into me)

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By the way, here are the six videos from the 2013 Drenched Huntsville:

Run 8-23-13

Packet pickup for 8/24 Drenched at the Space & Rocket Center Marriott 1-7 PM today

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NRC docs in ADAMS for 8/10 - 8/17/13 and Run Drenched

1. ML13064A465 - Browns Ferry - Overall Integrated Plan in Response to the March 12, 2012, Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events (EA-12-049).
2. ML13225A293 - 7/23-24/2013, Summary of Meeting 2013 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Initial Exam Writers' Workshop.
3. ML13224A263 - TVA, Commitments Related to the Browns Ferry Integrated Improvement Plan.
4. ML13220A102 - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Nuclear Power Group Commercial Grade Dedication Recovery Project Plan - July 2013 Status Report.
5. ML13226A550 - IR 05000259-13-003, 05000260-13-003, 05000296-13-003; 04/01/2013 - 06/30/2013; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3; Equipment Operability Evaluations and Follow-up of Events.
6. ML13225A557 - Rescission of Certain Security Orders Concerning Spent Nuclear Fuel in Transit.

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Docs in ADAMS for 8/3/13 - 8/10/13 (plenty of prior testing stuff)

1. ML13161A286 - Acknowledgement Letter for 60 Day Response to Issuance of Seismic Guidance Related to the NTTF Recommendation 2.1, Seismic Reevaluations.
2. ML13211A316 - LER 11-009-03 for Browns Ferry, Units 1 and 2, Regarding As-Found Undervoltage Trip for the Reactor Protection System 1A1 Relay that Did Not Meet Acceptance Criteria During Several Surveillance.
3. ML13214A243 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2013-301 General Correspondence.
4. ML13214A259 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2013-301 Final Administrative JPMs.
5. ML13214A324 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2013-301 Draft Sim IN-Plant JPMs.
6. ML13214A266 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2013-301 Final Sim IN-Plant JPMs.
7. ML13214A271 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2013-301 Final Administrative Documents.
8. ML13214A323 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2013-301 Draft Administrative JPMs.
9. ML13214A325 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2013-301 Draft Simulator Scenarios.
10. ML13214A269 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2013-301 Final Simulator Scenarios.
11. ML13214A337 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2013-301 Draft Administrative Documents.

NRC documents regarding Browns Ferry placed into ADAMS for 7/20 - 8/3/13

1. ML13193A017 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2013-06, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations.
2. ML13199A452 - 07/11/2013 Summary of Meeting with Browns Ferry.
3. ML13199A148 - IR 05000259-13-405, 05000260-13-405 and 05000296-13-405, Browns Ferry, Special Inspection - Cover Letter.
4. ML13204A094 - Submittal of Reference Documents Related to EA-13-0118 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 2.
5. ML13182A396 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, and watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Online Reference Portal for Review of Mitigation Strategies Submittal in Response to Order EA-12-049 (TAC NOS. MF0902, MF0903, MF0904, MF0864, MF0865, MF0950, and MF1177).
6. ML13141A291 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3 - Response to NRC Request to Supplement License Amendment Request to Adopt NFPA 805 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants.
7. ML13205A410 - ER 05000259/13-301, 05000260/13-301 and 05000296/13-301, Operating Test June 3-7, 2013, & Written Exam June 28, 2013, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Operator License Examinations, Units 1, 2, and 3.
8. ML13210A179 - NUREG/KM-0002, "The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Fire of 1975 Knowledge Management Digest."
9. ML13126A252 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information on the 2013 Decommissioning Funding Status Report (TAC MF1209, MF1210, MF1211, MF1288, MF1290, MF1305).
10. ML13206A005 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, Response to NRC Request for Additional Information Regarding Overall Integrated Plan in Response to the Commission Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Requirements for Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation.
11. ML13212A084 - 07/24/2013 Summary of Public Conference Meeting With Tennessee Valley Authority to Discuss Safety Significance of One Preliminary Greater Than Green Finding Associated with One Apparent Violation Documented in NRC Inspection Report 05000260/20132012.
12. ML13206A427 - Online Reference Portal for Nuclear Regulatory Commission Review of Fukushima Near Term Task Force Related Documents.

Balloons and a bunny and NRC docs in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry for the week of 7/13 - 7/20/13

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1. ML110980772 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Draft Sim/IN-Plant JPMs.
2. ML110760683 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Final RO Written Exam with References.
3. ML111010593 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Final RO-SRO Written Exam Working copy.
4. ML111010368 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Draft Administrative JPMs.
5. ML110980764 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Draft SRO Written Exam.
6. ML111010606 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Final Simulator Scenarios.
7. ML110980768 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Draft Simulator Scenarios.
8. ML110980758 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Draft RO Written Exam.
9. ML111020054 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 General Correspondence.
10. ML110980756 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Draft Administrative Documents.
11. ML111010548 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Final Administrative Documents.
12. ML110760682 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Final SRO Written Exam with References.
13. ML111020053 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Final Administrative JPMs.
14. ML111010634 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-301 Final Sim-IN Plant JPMs.
15. ML13189A133 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, Watts Barr, Units 1, Tennessee Valley Authority Nuclear Power Group Commercial Grade Dedication Recovery Project Plan.
16. ML13191A882 - Browns Ferry Initial 2013-301 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examinations - Post Examination Response.
17. ML111300255 - Browns Ferry 2011301 Security Agreement.
18. ML12318A362 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2012-301 Final Simulator Scenarios.
19. ML12318A359 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2012-301 Final Sim IN-Plant JPMs.
20. ML12318A357 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2012-301 Draft Administrative Documents.
21. ML12331A316 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2012-301 Draft Sim IN-Plant JPMs.
22. ML12331A314 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2012-301 Final Administrative JPMs.
23. ML13197A384 - Press Release-II-13-048: NRC Schedules Regulatory Conference to Discuss Apparent Violation at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
24. ML13172A002 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 - Transmittal of Final Accident Sequence Precursor (ASP) Analysis.
25. ML13177A352 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Review of Commitment Submittal for License Renewal Regarding the One-Time Inspection Procedure (TAC ME7797, ME7798, AND ME7799).

NRC docs for Browns Ferry for 7/6/13 - 7/13/13; Synth1/presets

1. ML13178A282 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Answer to June 6, 2013 Order Modifying License with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents Capable of Operation Under Severe Accident Conditions (Order Number EA-13-109).
2. ML13183A189 - Aerial Radiological Survey of the Brown Ferry Nuclear Power Station - 1985.
3. ML13191A172 - 07/24/2013 Notice of Category 1 Meeting - Regulatory Conference Browns Ferry.
4. ML13183A058 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, Tennessee Valley Authority - Supplemental Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 Seismic Walkdown.
5. ML13191A893 - 2012 Browns Ferry Annual Assessment Meeting Slides.
6. ML13191A898 - Browns Ferry 95003 Part 3 Public Exit Meeting.
7. ML13190A487 - June 2013 - Browns Ferry NRC Generic Fundamentals Examination Results Letter.

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I enjoy playing around with Synth1. If you're interested in creating music, give it a look. In conjunction with Synth1, I use several other VST instruments/effects. I ran across some recent presets for Synth1 today. Pretty decent...

NRC docs in ADAMS for Browns Ferry 6/29 - 7/6/13; Rain, rain, go away...

1. ML13178A125 - IR 05000259, 05000260, 05000296-13-503, on 06/03/2013, 06/07/2013, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, Exercise and Baseline Inspection.
2. ML13179A141 - Browns Ferry - Operator Licensing Written Examination Approval 05000259-13-301, 05000260-13-301 AND 05000296-13-301.
3. ML13183A212 - Press Release-II-13-046: NRC Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.

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Rain, rain, go away...

Declaration/Mousin' around

Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776; Official Full Text of the Famous Declaration Made by The Thirtee... by Journal Kentucky Lexington Monitor

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RIP Douglas Engelbart

NRC docs for Browns Ferry - week of 6/22 - 6/29/13

1. ML13169A246 - LER 13-001-01 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Regarding Latent Design Input Inconsistencies Adversely Affect Probable Maximum Flood Analysis.
2. ML13157A150 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Staff Assessment of Licensee's Response to Information Request Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Letter - Recommendation 9.3, Communications (TAC NOS. ME9993, ME9994, and ME9995).
3. ML13177A443 - IR 05000259-13-007, 05000260-13-007, 05000296-13-007, 05000259-13-404, 05000260-13-404, 05000296-13-404; TNV; 01/28/2013 - 02/28/2013; Browns Ferry Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, Component Design Bases Inspection Report.
4. ML13178A353 - 07/11/2013 Notice of Meeting With Tennessee Valley Authority to Discuss The Annual Assessment & Inspection Procedure 95003 Supplemental Inspection for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.

NRC docs placed into ADAMS for Browns Ferry for the week of 6/15/13 - 6/22/13

1. ML13115A888 - June 2013 Evacuation Time Estimates (ETE) Review Letter.
2. ML13161A351 - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) - Supplemental Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Re the Flooding Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident for....
3. ML13165A342 - 60-Day Interim Report Involving an Evaluation of a Design Change to Magne-Blast Circuit Breakers.
4. ML13162A404 - LER 13-002-01 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Regarding Manual Actuation of Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System During Reactor Shutdown.
5. ML13157A164 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - RAI Re. Overall Integrated Plan in Response to the Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Order EA-12-051)(TAC MF0881 - MF0883).

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

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NRC docs regarding Browns Ferry for the week of 6/8/13 - 6/15/13

1. ML13151A029 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Correction and Clarification of Proprietary Information Determination Regarding Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding BWRVIP- 25 Core Plate Bolt Stress Analysis (TAC Nos. ME6615, ME6616, and ME6617).
2. ML13162A780 - IR 05000260-13-012, on 06-11-2013, Browns Ferry, Preliminary White Finding Letter.
3. ML13151A377 - Impact of Fukushima-Related Activities on NRC Operating Reactor Regulatory and Licensing Reviews.

NRC docs placed in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry for the week of 6/1/13 - 6/8/13

1. ML13151A022 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Notification of 10 CFR Part 21 Final Report - Diesel Generator Fuel Injectors Failed a Pressure Test.
2. ML13150A060 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Non-Proprietary - Draft Review of Tennessee Valley Authority Commitment Related to Core Plate Bolt Stress Analysis (TAC NOS. ME6615, ME6616, and ME6617).
3. ML13144A579 - LER 13-002-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Regarding Manual Reactor Shutdown Due to Decreasing Condenser Vacuum.
4. ML13144A576 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2 and Watt Bar, Units 1 & 2, Report of Drug Testing Error In Accordance With 10 CFR 26.719(c)(1).
5. ML13148A308 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 - Relief Request (Rr) 2-ISI-29, for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval (TAC NO. ME8854).
6. ML13088A120 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure for Tennessee Valley Authority Commitment Related to Core Plate Bolt Stress Analysis (TAC Nos. ME6615, ME6616, and ME6617).
7. ML13088A096 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Request for Withholding Information From Public Disclosure For Tennessee Valley Authority Commitment Related to Core Plate Bolt Stress Analysis (TAC Nos. ME6615, ME6616 and ME6617).
8. ML13149A364 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review Concerning LAR to Adopt NFPA 805, "Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants," (TAC NOS. MF1185, MF1186, and MF1187).
9. ML13092A392 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Transition to 10 CFR 50.48(c) - NFPA 805 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants, 2001 Edition - Transition Report.
10. ML13092A393 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, License Amendment Request to Adopt NFPA 805 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants (2001 Edition) (Technical Specification Change TS-480).
11. ML13143A331 - Operating Boiling-Water Reactor Licensees with Mark 1 and Mark 2 Containments Addresses List - Enclosure 2.

2 docs in ADAMS for Browns Ferry (5/25 - 6/1/13); Cotton Row footage via YouTube from the City of Huntsville

1. ML13140A042 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3, Submittal of Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report - 2012.
2. ML13120A180 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 - Relief Request 2-ISI-28, for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval (TAC NO. ME8779).

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I had already posted this on Facebook, but I figured I'd put it here as well. The City of Huntsville posted about an hour of footage from the Cotton Row Run. I finally show up between about 49:15 - 49:20...

Happy Memorial Day; NRC docs regarding Browns Ferry put into ADAMS for the week of 5/18 - 5/25/2013; Cotton Row 2013 10K and 5K results

Happy Memorial Day! The following picture was borrowed from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook page...

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The following documents regarding Browns Ferry were posted in the NRC's ADAMS system for the week of 5/18/2013 - 5/25/2013:

1. ML13115A955 - Final ASP Analysis-Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Reactor Trip and Subsequent Loss of Offsite Power due Failure of Unit Station System Transformer Differential Relay (LER 296/12-004).
2. ML13134A014 - LER 13-001-01, for Browns Ferry. Unit 3 Regarding Inoperable Emergency Diesel Generator Due to Failed Electric Generator Casing Fan Bearing.
3. ML13142A329 - Notification of Potential Part 10CFR21 Reporting of Defects and Non-Compliance - Engine Systems, Inc. Report No. 10CFR21-0109, Rev. 0.

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Cotton Row 2013 10K and 5K results
10K Overall
10K By Age Groups
5K Overall
5K By Age Groups

Thoughts to those in Oklahoma; NRC docs for Browns Ferry for the week of 5/11 - 5/18/13

First and foremost, thinking and hoping the best possible for those in Oklahoma after the latest bout of destructive weather

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Next, the documents the NRC placed in ADAMS between 5/11/13 and 5/18/13. I fully expect that our annual performance public meeting and a public meeting to cover the final results of the MAJOR 95003 inspection (still in progress) will be scheduled soon (possibly as one big meeting)...

1. ML13123A163 - Tennessee Valley Authority - Additional Information Regarding March 28, 2013, Public Meeting With NRC Regarding The Commercial Grade Dedication Recovery Project.
2. ML13123A011 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.46 Annual Report for Unit 1 and 10 CFR 50.46 30-Day and Annual Report for Units 2 and 3.
3. ML13126A100 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3, Submittal of 2012 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report.
4. ML13127A007 - LER 13-001-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 Regarding Inoperable Stop-Check Valve Results in Condition Prohibited by Technical Specifications and Reactor Shutdown Required by Technical Specifications.
5. ML13134A237 - IR 05000259-13-002, 05000260-13-002, 05000296-13-002; 01/01/2013 - 03/31/2013; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Operability Evaluations and Follow-up of Events.
6. ML13128A003 - Service List Update for Documents Containing Official Use Only and Safeguards Information.
7. ML13128A004 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1, Service List Update for Routine Information.
8. ML13136A056 - 7/23-24/2013 Notice of Public Meeting Announcement with all Region II Licensees, Initial Examination Writers' Workshop.

Happy Mother's Day! (& NRC docs for Browns Ferry for 5/4/13 - 5/11/13)

First and foremost...

Happy Mother's Day!!!

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1. ML13127A014 - Part 21 Report - Fuel Injectors Failed Pressure Test.
2. ML13120A307 - LER 13-003-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 regarding Automatic Reactor Shutdown Due to an Actuation of the Reactor Protection System From a Turbine Trip.
3. ML13121A062 - Tennessee Valley Authority - Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3, of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident, dated March 12, 2012.
4. ML13121A474 - 05/09/13 Ltr to Mr. Swafford Re: participation in Commission briefing on results of the Agency Action Review Meeting.

NRC docs posted in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry week of 4/27/13 - 5/4/13

1. ML13109A025 - LER 2013-002-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 Regarding Manual Actuation of Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System During Reactor Shutdown.
2. ML13116A219 - IR 05000260-13-008; April 1 - 4, 2013; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 2; Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal.
3. ML13120A095 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) RFI Letter - IP71003 Phase 2 - IR 2013-009.
4. ML13119A386 - Browns Ferry TI 182 RFI 2013003_AS doc.

Almost forgot (music stuff from Armin/Armada)...

One track from Armin van Buuren's new album Intense featuring Miri Ben Ari

Documents the NRC placed into ADAMS for Browns Ferry 4/20 - 4/27/13 and something sweet to finish...

1. ML13070A307 - Technical Specification Change TS-478 - Addition of Analytical Methodologies to Technical Specification 5.6.5 for Browns Ferry 1, 2, & 3, & Revision of Technical Specification 2.1.1.2 for Browns Ferry Unit 2, in Support of ATRIUM-10 XM Fuel.
2. ML13070A022 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Evacuation Time Estimates Checklist.
3. ML12356A176 - Monticello, Unit 1, KLD TR-505, Rev. 1, "Development of Evacuation Time Estimates," Part 6 of 8.
4. ML13108A122 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Core Operating Limits Report for Cycle 16 Operation.

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NRC docs in ADAMS for Browns Ferry 4/13/13 - 4/20/13 and come out to the Cotton Row Run

1. ML13102A303 - Part 21 Involving a Potential Weld Defect.
2. ML13099A228 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Correction to Acceptance Review LAR Re: Addition of Analytical Methodologies to Technical Specification 5.6.5 and a Change to Safety Limits Critical Power Ratio or Unit 2 (TAC NOS. MF0877, MF0878, & MF0879)
3. ML12017A186 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Revised Submittal Schedule for License Amendment Request to Adopt National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 805, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection For Light Water Reactor Generating Plants, 2001 Edition.
4. ML13101A311 - LER 13-001-00 for Brown Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3 Regarding Latent Design Input Inconsistencies Adversely Affect Probable Maximum Flood Analysis.
5. ML13101A308 - LER 13-001-00 for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 & 2 and Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, 2, & 3.

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I was going to run the Run Through The Roses, but I'm pretty sure I'll be coming off of a night shift. I've done it before, but I'm thinking I'll sit this one out. I WILL (just signed up) be doing the Cotton Row (10K and 5K) on May 27. Info and sign up...

Thoughts for Boston and NRC docs for Browns Ferry for the week of 4/6 - 4/13/13

I said it yesterday and I have to say it again. My thoughts go out to everyone affected by the tragedy in Boston yesterday. It is unfortunate that these things happen, but to anyone who contemplates creating such a mess, we will not be swayed. Life will go on and, in all likelihood, the perpetrators will be caught and dealt with.

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Browns Ferry docs from 4/6/13 - 4/13/13

1. ML13087A418 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - National Fire Protection Association Standard 805 License Amendment Application Online Reference Portal (TAC MF1185, MF1186 and MF1187).
2. ML13094A386 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review Licensing Amendment Request Regarding Additional of Analysis Methodologies to TS 5.6.5 and a Change to Safety Limits Critical Power Ratio for Unit 2 (TAC NOS, MF0877, MF0878 and MF0879).
3. ML13098A134 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Draft Review of Tennessee Valley Authority Commitment Related to Core Plate Bolt Stress Analysis (TAC Nos. ME6615, ME6616, and ME6617).
4. ML13093A372 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Unit 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1, Decommissioning Funding Status Report.
5. ML13093A370 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2 and Watts Bar, Unit 1, Annual Insurance Status Report.
6. ML13093A371 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2 and Watts Bar, Unit 1 - Guarantee of Payment of Deferred Premiums - 2012 Annual Report.
7. ML12053A019 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, Additional Planned Fire Risk Reduction Modifications.

ADAMS docs for Browns Ferry for 3/30/13 - 4/6/13

1. ML13088A221 - Browns Ferry Inspection Procedure 95003 Second Request for Information.
2. ML13085A027 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Relief Request 2-ISI-29 (TAC No. ME8854).
3. ML13092A427 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security Program, Revision 11.
4. ML13092A362 - Tennessee Valley Authority Public Meeting Summary.
5. ML13086A253 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3 - 10 CFR Part 21 Interim Report - Diesel Generator Fuel Injectors Failed a Pressure Test.
6. ML13094A177 - Notice to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission of a Possible Deviation or Defect in Nuclear Qualified High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters Manufactured by AAF.

#SoMeT13US and NRC docs for Browns Ferry 3/23/13-3/30/13; Run this weekend?

It was pretty cool to hear that Huntsville won out in the voting for the 2013 Social Media Tourism Symposium.

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The following items were placed into ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry for the week between 3/23/13 and 3/30/13:

1. ML13074A051 - LER 13-001-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, regarding Inoperable Emergency Diesel Generators Due to Failed or Degraded Electric Generator Casing Fan Bearings.
2. ML13081A079 - Correction Letter to the Nuclear Energy Institute concerning the Ground Motion Model Update Project Response letter dated March 20, 2013.
3. ML13084A005 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Emergency Preparedness Inspection Notification And Request For Information.
4. ML071210236 - Enclosure 5, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1, 2, and 3, Changes to the Offsite Dose Calculation Manual 2006.
5. ML071210233 - Enclosure 3, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1, 2, and 3, Effluent and Waste Disposal Annual Report 2006.
6. ML13085A339 - Notification of Potential Part 21 Report re Diesel Fuel Injectors Failed a Pressure Test.
7. ML13079A238 - 11/15/2012 Summary of Meeting with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to Discuss Proposed Fuel Type Change (TAC Nos. ME8766, ME8767 and ME8768).
8. ML13087A401 - PNO-II-13-004A - Browns Ferry, Unit 1, Update-Unplanned Shutdown Greater Than 72 Hours Due to Reactor Feedwater Heater Level Control line Leak.
9. ML13080A076 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Notification of Completion of Revision to the Emergency Response Data System.
10. ML13080A023 - LER 12-003-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 2, Regarding 480V Reactor Motor Operated Valve Board 2E Failed to Manually Transfer to Alternate Power.
11. ML13080A077 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Revised Reply to a Notice of Violation, EA-11-018.
12. ML13080A075 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, Core Operating Limits Report for Cycle 18 Operation.
13. ML13080A078 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Response to Inspection Procedure 95003 Information Request.

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Well, I'm now all signed up for the Chick-Fil-A run this coming weekend. I think it will be slightly challenging coming off a night shift and going to run a 10K. Should be fun! If the current forecasts are right, Saturday morning should be pretty nice...

Vote Huntsville!

Vote Huntsville
as the next location of the Social Media Tourism Symposium

Docs for Browns Ferry from 3/16 - 3/23; Hopefully running these

1. ML13067A400 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Updated Reply to Notice of Violation; EA-11-252; and Follow-up to 10 CFR 50.9, "Completeness and accuracy of information," Notification.
2. ML13067A401 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - American Society of Mechanical Engineers Section Xl, Inservice Inspection, System Pressure Test, Containment Inservice Inspection and Repair and Replacement Programs - Owner's Activity Report for Cycle 9 Operation.
3. ML13067A397 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1 & 2, Submittal of Fitness for Duty Annual Program Performance Data, January through December 2012.
4. ML13067A398 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding License Renewal One-Time Inspection Procedure (TAC Nos. ME7797, ME7798 and ME7799).
5. ML13078A421 - Public Meeting Notice Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, Watts Bar for Commercial Grade Dedication Program.
6. ML13080A240 - PNO-II-13-004 - Unplanned Shutdown Greater than 72 Hours Due to Reactor Feedwater Heater Level Control Line Leak.
7. ML13074A789 - Letter re Removal of the Safeguards Information Designation from Attachment 2 of Order EA-02-261.
8. ML13081A103 - Press Release-II-13-008: NRC Schedules Meeting with TVA to Discuss Use of Commercial Parts in its Operating Nuclear Plants.
9. ML13079A320 - Notification of Potential Part 21 Interim Report re Possible Deviation or Defect in Nuclear Qualified High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters.

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Hopefully (schedule and health permitting) I'll be able to run these:
Chick-Fil-A Connect Race Series - Athens, AL - April 6 - 10K/5K/1 Mile (10K for me)
Madison Run Through The Roses - Madison, AL - May 4 - 10K/5K
2013 Cotton Row - Huntsville, AL - May 27 - 10K/5K/1 Mile

Browns Ferry docs in ADAMS 3/9 - 3/16/2013; Bye bye Google Reader

1. ML13063A436 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Overall Integrated Plan in Response to the March 12, 2012, Commission Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Requirements for Reliable Hardened Containment Vents (Order Number EA-12-050).
2. ML13063A018 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Relief Request 2-ISI-28 (TAC No. ME8779).
3. ML13063A437 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Overall Integrated Plan in Response to the March 12, 2012, Commission Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Requirements for Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Order # EA-12-051).
4. ML12003A256 - LER 11-010-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 1 Regarding DC Ammeter Cables Not Adequately Isolated.
5. ML13071A632 - Monthly Operating Reports Data.

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Since we started the old night shift for our outage, I haven't been great about keeping up with what folks are posting on social media. For the past several years, I have used Google Reader to make it easier to do so (e.g. friends posts on Facebook). It's too bad that Google Reader will be going away soon...

NRC docs in ADAMS for Browns Ferry 3/2/13 - 3/9/13

1. ML13044A561 - Request For Information Pursuant To Title 10 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Re Flooding Hazard Reevaluation For Recommendation 2.1 Of The Near-Term Task Force Review Of Insights From The Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident.
2. ML13063A461 - Annual Assessment Letter for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 & 3 (IR 05000259-12-001, 05000260-12-001, and 05000296-12-001).
3. ML13064A012 - Notification of Potential Part 21 Report re Wedge Pin Failure of an Anchor/Darling Double-Disc Gate Valve.

A Requiem for Your Rights

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I realize that there are plenty of folks who don't agree with a lot of what Rand Paul has to say. I'll also add that there are plenty who do. Anyway, Rand Paul took the opportunity of the nomination of John Brennan to head the CIA to make a stand for the rights of those who support him and those who don't. As an American, you are entitled to due process and a trial by jury. The idea (with legal justification from the same clowns who dreamed up "Fast and Furious") that targeted killings of AMERICAN CITIZENS via drone strikes ON U.S. SOIL might rear its head and be justified is a potentially very serious attack on the Constitutional rights of Americans. I wouldn't care what party dreamed this up. That is immaterial. What matters is that your due process and right to a trial by jury are potentially in jeopardy. The Constitutional protections afforded American citizens have applied to even the worst serial killers in history. Are we going to now leave it up to some secret ruling/government organization that those protections don't apply? I sure as hell hope not...

Quick musical theme I'm thinking on and NRC docs for Browns Ferry 2/16/13 - 3/2/13

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1. ML13018A342 - Browns Ferry, Units 2 and 3, Issuance of Amendments Regarding Deletion of Low Pressure Coolant Injection Motor-Generator Sets (TAC Nos. ME9176 and ME9177).
2. ML13043A026 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1 - Service List Update for Documents Containing Official Use Only and Safeguards Information.
3. ML13038A144 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, Request for Additional Information Regarding Relief Request No. 2-ISI-29 (TAC No. ME8854).
4. ML13044A498 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 & 3, Technical Specifications (TS) Changes TS-431 and TS-418 - Extended Power Uprate (EPU) Schedule for CY2013 (TAC MD5262, MD5263, and MD5264).
5. ML13044A497 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1, Service List Update for Routine Information.
6. ML13052A396 - Browns Ferry, Investigative Synopsis OI Case Number 2-2012-027.
7. ML13052A371 - Browns Ferry, Inspection Procedure 95003 Information Request.
8. ML13039A435 - Letter re: Acknowledgement Letter for 60-day Response to Issuance of Flooding Integrated Assessment Guidance Related to the NTTF Recommendation 2.1, Flooding Reevaluations.
9. ML13050A473 - Browns Ferry, Unit 2, Revised Submittal Schedule for Supplemental Licensee Event Report 50-260/2012-003-01.
10. ML13051A040 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Preparations for Nuclear Regulatory Commission Inspection Procedure 95003.
11. ML13052A741 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding BWRVIP-25 Core Plate Bolt Stress Analysis.
12. ML13052A386 - LER 12-006-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 2 - Regarding Unplanned Automatic Reactor Scram due to Loss of Power to the Reactor Protection System.

Been slackin'. Browns Ferry docs in ADAMS from 2/2/2013 - 2/16/2013

1. ML13025A314 - LER 12-010-00 re Browns Ferry, Unit 1 Primary Containment Isolation Valve Inoperable for Longer than Allowed by the Technical Specifications.
2. ML13037A166 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Notification of Inspection and Request for Information.
3. ML13030A029 - Supplement to Technical Specification Change TS-429 - Deletion of Low Pressure Coolant Injection Motor-Generator Sets for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 2 and 3.
4. ML13032A069 - Bellefonte, Units 1 & 2, Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1 & 2, Response to March 12, 2012, Request for Information Enclosure 2, Recommendation 2.1, Flooding , Required Response 1, Integrated Assessment Approach.
5. ML13039A148 - Browns Ferry, Unit 2 - Notification of Inspection and Request for Information.
6. ML13042A096 - Completed Evaluation of Part 21 Potentially Reportable Condition Notification: Error in Main Steam Line High Flow Calculational Methodology.
7. ML13039A321 - IR 05000259-12-005, 05000260-12-005, 05000296-12-005; 10/01/2012 - 12/31/2012; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3; Event Follow-up and Identification and Resolution of Problems.
8. ML13042A325 - IR 05000259-13-403, 05000260-13-403, and 05000296-13-403; on 01/11/2013; Browns Ferry; NRC Security Inspection Report (Cover Letter).
9. ML13044A471 - Press Release-II-13-006: NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.
10. ML13037A090 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, Revision to the Generic Letter 89-10, Safety-related Motor-operated Valve, Scope.
11. ML13031A469 - 2013/01/30 NRR E-mail Capture - RE: Extension Request for BFN Relief Request 2-ISI-28 RAI's

Got a little froggy and wanted a few new songs today

All three were done by Peter Martijn Wijnia

Sacrifices - Original Mix


Fortissimo - Original Mix


Magic (PM-reinterpretation mix)

Beef stroganoff and my latest creative endeavors...

I recently convinced Suzanne to give Greek yogurt a try. It wasn't like the runny junk we grew up with in the 70s (I still like regular yogurt as well) that she detests. I just found a recipe (other than the standard Greek fare) that makes use of the plain Greek yogurt that sounded appealing. Beef stroganoff. I plan to do this tomorrow. My reviews later.
I am including the recipe here to combat potential future link-rot.
Via http://www.cabotcheese.coop/pages/recipes/recipe.php?id=754
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 pound top sirloin, cut into thin 1-by-2-inch strips
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Cabot Salted Butter, divided
1/4 cup chopped shallots or onions
8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps wiped clean and sliced
2 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
12 ounces wide whole-wheat or regular egg noodles
2/3 cup Cabot 2% Plain Greek-Style Yogurt or Plain Greek-Style Yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Sweet smoked paprika (optional)

Directions:

1. Season beef with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot and shimmering. Add enough of beef so it is in single layer with pieces separated; cook until browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to plate and repeat until all of beef is cooked; set aside.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to skillet, reducing heat to medium; add shallots or onions and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, for several minutes longer until mushrooms are tender and lightly browned. Add flour, stirring until it is lightly browned and blended in, 30 to 60 seconds longer.
5. Stir in beef broth; bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat.
6. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and toss with remaining tablespoon butter.
7. Return skillet with mushrooms and sauce to heat; stir in reserved browned beef and any juices. When heated through, turn off heat under pan and add yogurt and dill, stirring until well blended. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve over noodles, sprinkled with paprika if using.

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I've bundled up the last three of my "creative" endeavors from soundcloud.com and here they are. Already posted to FB and twitter and Pinterest. I figured I should put them here....

All are freely downloadable if you are so inclined...

4 docs for Browns Ferry in ADAMS over the past week

1. ML12143A318 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Units 1, 2 and 3, Consent and Hearing Waiver Form for Confirmatory Order, EA-12-071.
2. ML13018A195 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1, Nuclear Safety Culture Assessment.
3. ML13029A498 - Notification of Part 21 Report re Belden EPDM Lead Wire Used in Rewind of Environmentally Qualified (EQ) Form-wound Motors Is Not Fully Qualified.
4. ML13018A232 - 2013/01/14 NRR E-mail Capture - Correction to BFN Units 1, 2, 3 , RAI regarding license renewal one-time inspection procedure (TAC Nos. ME7787, ME7798 and ME7799)

Birthday wishes first; NRC docs in ADAMS for Browns Ferry 1/19/13 - 1/26/13

Happy Birthday, Mom!!!

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1. ML13017A561 - December 2012 - Browns Ferry Generic Fundamental Examination Results.
2. ML13018A072 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Request for Additional Information Related to Core Plate Bolt Stress Analysis (TAC Nos. ME6615, ME6616, and ME6617).
3. ML13022A368 - SECY-91-036, Mark Containment Performance Improvement Program.
4. ML13022A373 - SECY-93-240, Status Report on the Mark 1 Containment Performance Improvement Program.
5. ML13022A370 - SECY-92-054, Semiannual Report on the Mark 1 Containment Performance Improvement Program.
6. ML13022A369 - SECY-91-261, Mark 1 Containment Performance Improvement Program - Semiannual Report.

8 docs regarding Browns Ferry placed into ADAMS for 1/12 - 1/19/13.

1. ML12362A471 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, Transmittal of Evacuation Time Estimates.
2. ML12362A473 - Evacuation Time Estimates for Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone, Appendix A through End.
3. ML12362A472 - Evacuation Time Estimates for Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone, Cover through Page 7-1.
4. ML12136A131 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Units 1 & 2, 60-Day Response to NRC Letter, Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, & 9.3, of Near-Term....
5. ML13017A093 - LTR-13-0049 - Ace Hoffman Ltr. re: Concerns Regarding the Safety of Nuclear Power Plants During Potential Station Black Outs.
6. ML13017A092 - G20130044/LTR-13-0048 - George Watland E-mail re: Provides a statement on behalf of the San Onofre Task Force organized by the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter and provides twelve reasons to retire San Onofre.
7. ML13010A016 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, 10 CFR 50.46 30-Day Report.
8. ML13015A373 - IR 05000259-12-501; 05000260-12-501; 05000296-12-501, 12/31/2012, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Emergency Preparedness Annual IR - Cover Letter.

Of particular interest (in my head at least) are documents 1-4. Documents 1-3 are new evacuation time estimates for the 10 mile zone based on the 2010 census numbers. Document 4 is Fukushima related.

Trying to be a little creative; NRC docs for Browns Ferry from 12/22/12 - 1/12/13

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1. ML12354A111 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Generic Letter 96-05 Class "D" Joint Owners' Group Motor Operated Valves.
2. ML13002A029 - Tennessee Valley Authority, Part 21 Report - Belden Wire Used on Environmentally Qualified Form-Wound Motors Not Fully Qualified.
3. ML12361A007 - LER 12-008-01 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 1 regarding Standby Gas Treatment System Train C Inoperable Longer Than Allowed by Technical Specifications.
4. ML13003A297 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Project Manager Reassignment.
5. ML12356A039 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2 - Decommissioning Funding Plans for Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations.
6. ML13007A099 - Annual Letter - Generic Fundamentals Examination (GFE) Section for Region II.
7. ML13008A186 - Notification of Potential Part 21 - Anti-Rotation PIN Failure in 10-Inch Anchor Darling (Flowserve) Double Disc Gate Valve.
8. ML13008A321 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Anti-Rotation Pin Failure in Anchor Darling (Flowserve) Double Disc Gate Valve.
9. ML12348A571 - Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Reassignment of Branch Chief for Plant Licensing Branch II-2.
10. ML130030074 - "Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3: Seismic Response Report."
11. ML13002A487 - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) - Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Seismic Walkdown Results of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task F.
12. ML13002A488 - "Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3: Seismic Response Report."
13. ML13002A486 - "Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 2.3: Seismic Response Report."
14. ML13002A446 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, Revision to the Emergency Response Data System.
15. ML13003A177 - LER 12-006-02 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, "High Pressure Coolant Injection System Turbine Failed to Trip Using the Manual Trip Pushbutton".