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".

Merry Christmas - Feliz Navidad - Joyeux Noel - Feliz Natal - Fröhliche Weihnachten - Buone Feste Natalizie

Merry
Christmas!!!

NRC docs in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry for 12/8 - 12/22/12

1. ML12335A296 - LTR-12-0718 - E-Mail Don Leichtling re: Restart or Not to Restart - The Trillion Dollar Question for San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
2. ML123380427 - LER 12-005-01 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Regarding Automatic Reactor Scram Due to an Actuation of a Main Transformer Differential Relay.
3. ML12348A136 - Part 21 60-Day Interim Report Notification: Adequacy of Design Change in AM Magne-Blast Circuit Breakers.
4. ML12347A308 - Part 21 60-Day Interim Report Notification: Error in Main Steam Line High Flow Calculational Methodology.
5. ML12352A123 - 60-Day Interim Report Involving an Evaluation of a Design Change to Magne-Blast Circuit Breakers.
6. ML12353A314 - Browns Ferry Public Meeting Summary December 2012 RPM 95003 Status.

Happy 20th Anniversary, Suzanne! I love you!

Time flies when you're having fun! Here's to plenty more...

From Wedding pics

Happy birthday; NRC docs in ADAMS for Browns Ferry from 12/1 - 12/8/2012

Priorities first....

Happy
Birthday
Suzy!!!

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Forgot to post what the NRC had placed into ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry last week. Here it is...

1. ML12324A332 - 11/8/12 Summary of Meeting With Tennessee Valley Authority to Discuss the NFPA-805 Transition for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 (TAC NOS. ME7841, ME7842, and ME7843).
2. ML12324A024 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Request for Additional Information Regarding License Renewal One-Time Inspection Procedure (TAC Nos. ME7797, ME7798, and ME7799).
3. ML12324A335 - 11/8/12 Meeting Slides Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Risk Reduction and NFPA 805 Transition Update.
4. ML12335A228 - Browns Ferry Unit 1 - NRC Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal, Inspection Report 05000259-12-011.
5. ML12339A268 - Brown-Seabrook Concrete Report 3-14-12.
6. ML12335A380 - IR 05000259-12-015, on 10/15/2012 - 10/17/2012, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Supplemental Inspection - Inspection Procedure (IP) 95001.
7. ML12335A371 - Inspection Report 05000296-12-016, on November 13 - 16, 2012, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Inspection Procedure 95001, Supplemental Inspection - Inspection Procedure (IP) 95001.
8. ML12333A009 - LER 12-004-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 3 Regarding Manual Reactor Scram During Startup Due to Multiple Control Rod Insertion.
9. ML12333A010 - LER 11-003-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 3 Regarding Automatic Reactor Scram Due to a Main Turbine Generator Load Reject.
10. ML12333A007 - LER 12-003-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 3, Regarding Automatic Reactor Scram Due to De-Energization of Reactor Protection System from Actuation of 3A Unit Station Service Transformer Differential Relay.
11. ML12333A239 - Browns Ferry, Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report for Cycle 10 Operation Revision.

Reverting to being a jungle kitty

4 documents for Browns Ferry placed into ADAMS for the last week

1. ML12331A180 - IR 05000259-12-014, 05000260-12-014, 05000296-12-014; 10/08/2012 - 10/11/2012; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3; Supplemental Inspection - Inspection Procedure (IP) 95001.
2. ML12333A076 - Press Release-II-12-066: NRC Schedules Meeting With TVA to Discuss Supplemental Inspections at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.
3. ML12325A057 - LER 11-008-02 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 1, "High Vibrations on High Pressure Coolant Injection Booster Pump Thrust Bearings".
4. ML12326A829 - Status Of 60-Day Response To Orders Modifying Licenses Regarding Recommendations 4.2, 5.1, And 7.1 Of The Near-Term Task Force Related To The Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident.

4 docs in ADAMS about Browns Ferry and NRC public meeting

1. ML12324A421 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259-13-301, 05000260-13-301 AND 05000296-13-301.
2. ML12325A495 - Errata for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - NRC Integrated Inspection Report, 05000259-12-003, 05000260-12-003, 05000296-12-003, 05000259-12-502, 05000260-12-502, and 05000296-12-502.
3. ML12319A076 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Technical Specifications (TS) Changes TS-431 and TS 418 - Extended Power Uprate (EPU) - Major Open Issues (TAC Nos. MD5262, MD5263, and MD5264).
4. ML12325B055 - Redacted Version Browns Ferry IA-12-037 Revised Nov. 19, 2012 to Correct Mailing Address Response NOV P Reynolds.

For interested members of the public, the NRC will be holding a public meeting regarding Browns Ferry on 12/5/12 at the Calhoun Community College Aerospace Training Center.

10 docs regarding Browns Ferry in the NRC's ADAMS this week

1. ML12307A102 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Initial Status Report in Response to March 12, 2012, Commission Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents (Order Number EA-12-050).
2. ML12307A105 - Tennessee Valley Authority - Initial Status Report in Response to the March 12, 2012, Commission Order Modifying Licenses with Regard to Requirements for Reliable Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Order Number EA-12-051).
3. ML12307A104 - Tennessee Valley Authority - Initial 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 Number EA-12-049).
4. ML12307A284 - Bellefonte, Units 1 & 2, Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Units 1 & 2, Transmittal of Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan, TVA-NQA-PLN89-A, Revision 27.
5. ML12307A224 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding BWRVIP- 25 Core Plate Bolt Stress Analysis.
6. ML12319A012 - Error In Main Steam Line High Flow Calculational Methodology.
7. ML12312A167 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Unit 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Units 1 & 2, 90-Day Response to NRC Bulletin 2012-01, "Design Vulnerability in Electric Power System."
8. ML12319A182 - IR 05000259-12-004, 05000260-12-004, 05000296-12-004, on 07/01/2012 - 09/30/2012, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3, Identification and Resolution of Problems, and Event Follow-up.
9. ML12320A481 - 11/15/12 Meeting Slides Regarding Browns Ferry XM Fuel Transition Update.
10. ML12321A252 - 12/5/2012 - Meeting Announcement - Category One - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.

Happy Veteran's Day!; 2 fairly standard docs for Browns Ferry in ADAMS for the past week

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1. ML12307A346 - Confirmation of Request Initial Operator License Examinations for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.


2. ML12306A498 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Requested Licensing Action Concerning 25 Percent Surveillance Extension (TAC Nos. ME9485, ME9486, ME9489)(TS-475).

A little late, but this Google map has some great info for those dealing with Sandy's aftermath...

Daylight Saving Time Rules

Daylight Saving Time Rules

3 docs in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry 10/27 - 11/3/12; Go vote on Tuesday

1. ML12299A252 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Core Operating Limits Report for Cycle 10 Operation.
2. ML12306A409 - 11/15/12 Notice of Forthcoming Meeting with Tennessee Valley Authority Regarding AREVA XM Fuel Transition Request.
3. ML12306A352 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 - Request for Additional Information Regarding Relief Request 2-ISI-28 (TAC No. ME8779).

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Voting for the 2012 general election begins in around 72 hours. Obviously, I have my preferences about who wins. I won't likely sway anyone to vote my way and it's highly unlikely that any one will sway my vote at this point in the game. If you haven't already, just get out there and vote on Tuesday...

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NRC docs for Browns Ferry 10/20-10/27/12; Spooktacular 5K and UCP 'Life Without Limits' 1/2 Marathon

1. ML12293A137 - Letter re: Notification of Browns Ferry Nuclear Station - Component Design Bases Inspection - NRC Inspection Report 05000259-13-007, 05000260-13-007 & 05000296-13-007.
2. ML12275A492 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 2 and 3 - Acceptance Review of Requested Licensing Action Concerning of Low Pressure Coolant Injection Motor-Generator Sets (TAC NOS. ME9176 AND ME9177) (TS-429).
3. ML122910958 - LER 12-004-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 2 Regarding High Pressure Coolant Injection System Rendered Inoperable Due to an Inadvertent Actuation of Primary Containment Isolation System.

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To all the folks I know running these races tomorrow, good luck:
Spooktacular 5K 2012
UCP 'Life Without Limits' 1/2 Marathon, 5K & Fun Run

One document for Brown Ferry via ADAMS - 10/13-10/20/12

ML12279A043 - LER 12-008-00, for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Regarding Standby Gas Treatment System Train C Inoperable Longer than allowed by Technical Specifications.

Aren't we a bunch of fine looking individuals?

For those of you who know me, feast your eyes. This is one of a very few times that you'll EVER see me dressed in a suit...

From October 17, 2012

Khan and one of the other felines in the 'hood; CRS reports via FAS; Eggnog!!!

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I've mentioned CRS reports here before. I'm kind of an info junkie and my tax money goes into these reports that are supposed to help Congress in their law-making function. They are not readily available to the public unless a member of Congress chooses to release a report. A number of non-governmental entities make these reports available (when they are able to obtain them). One of my favorites is the Federation of American Scientists. Here are links to the reports they have obtained and released this month:

October 2
October 3
October 9
October 10

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So, politics and other potentially depressing world material aside (I'm glad the 2012 election is rapidly approaching and will soon be over), I went to the store tonight. I had the chance to pick up my first quart of eggnog for the 2012 fall/winter season. I love eggnog. Probably not good that I downed the entire quart in less than 15 minutes. Oh well, tasted GREAT!!!

NRC docs regarding Browns Ferry 9/29 - 10/13/12; Yucky time; RSS feed for who you follow on Twitter

The following is a list of documents the NRC has placed into ADAMS for the past two weeks:

1. ML12268A312 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Unit 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1, Service List Update for Documents containing Official Use Only and Safeguards Information.
2. ML12268A311 - Browns Ferry, Sequoyah & Watts Bar - Service List Update for Routine Information.
3. ML12272A061 - 11/8/12 Notice of Forthcoming Meeting with Tennessee Valley Authority Regarding Voluntary Fire Protection Risk Initiative for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3.
4. ML12272A119 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, Generic Letter 96-05 Class "D" Joint Owners' Group Motor Operated Valves Install.
5. ML12277A248 - 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.

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The second portion of the title above says "Yucky time". Up until about the past month, I believed that I would be working 4 on-1 off day shifts for about the next month. I found out some time last month that I'll be doing 4 on-1 off night shifts. I don't mind night shift one bit. It's just going to make for one hell of a time getting ready for the Rocket City Marathon.

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I thought I had posted this before, but I can't find it with a quick search, so here goes...
Sometimes it's difficult to catch up with all the status updates your friends make on Facebook. You can use built-in FB functionality to have an RSS feed of all those statuses. For those of you on Twitter, you can have an RSS feed of tweets by who you follow. For instance, I follow Spaceflight Now via Twitter. Here's the RSS feed:
https://api.twitter.com/1/statuses/user_timeline.rss?screen_name=SpaceflightNow

Here's an RSS feed of my tweets - https://api.twitter.com/1/statuses/user_timeline.rss?screen_name=artmetcalf

Format - http(or https)://api.twitter.com/1/statuses/user_timeline.rss?screen_name=[Insert the username after the @ right here]

3 docs in the NRC ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry over the past week

Document Title	Accession Number	Date Added	Document Date	Size
Request for Regulatory Conference.	ML12265A043	09/24/2012 09:14 AM EDT	07/02/2012	45.37 Kb
Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Registration of Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel.	ML12264A577	09/24/2012 02:23 PM EDT	09/19/2012	62.08 Kb
LER 12-003-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 2, Regarding 480V Reactor Motor Operated Valve Board 2E Failed to Manually Transfer to Alternate Power.	ML12263A430	09/27/2012 09:04 AM EDT	09/17/2012	465.08 Kb

HR 347 hubbub

I've seen a fair amount of material regarding HR 347 and how it was signed by the current President without fanfare or news coverage and how HR 347 abridges free speech.

I'm not philosophically aligned with the incumbent very much and I won't vote for him. However...

The quick and dirty first check provides some context to this bill. For those inclined to believe that snopes is some overarching leftist conspiracy (not me), most of the language in the applicable section of Title 18 of the United States Code that was amended by HR 347 has been in existence since 1971. If you want to do the research, it was Public Law 91-644, a.k.a the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1970. If you'd just like to read the applicable sections, the beginning of 18 USC § 1752 is here and the rest is here.

So, much of the basic language for 18 USC § 1752 was actually signed into law by Richard Nixon. Since 1971, 18 USC § 1752 has been modified several times. You can view the modifications and their dates and applicable public laws (signed into law by Reagan, Clinton, Bush II, and now Obama) here.

All this is basically to say that this is NOT the issue that will keep me from voting for the incumbent...

One doc; Opium download; Johnson-Gray 2012

One document in ADAMS for Browns Ferry over the last week...

1. ML12249A132 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 & 3 cover letter.

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Third party candidates on the Alabama ballot in November.

Arrrrrrrrrrrrr, mateys!!!

It's International Talk Like A Pirate Day!!! Like it, or not...

16 docs from Browns Ferry this past week; Duck and Run; Ouch!

1. ML12251A102 - G20120602/LTR-12-0414/EDATS: SECY-201-0408 - Response to Bellefonte Efficiency and Sustainability Team and Mothers Against Tennessee River Radiation regarding Browns Ferry.
2. ML12240A080 - 10/3/2012 Notice of Forthcoming Meeting with Tennessee Valley Authority Regarding Voluntary Fire Protection Risk Initiative.
3. ML12254A331 - Requalification Program Inspection - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
4. ML12249A194 - LER 12-006-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 3, Regarding Main Steam Relief Valves' Lift Settings Outside Technical Specifications Required Setpoint.
5. ML102520123 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 Draft Simulator Scenarios.
6. ML102520157 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 Final Administrative Documents.
7. ML102520124 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 Draft Sim/IN-Plant JPMs.
8. ML102520120 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 Draft SRO Written Exam.
9. ML102520154 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 Draft Administrative Job Performance Measures.
10. ML102520259 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 General Correspondence.
11. ML102520171 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 Final Simulator Scenarios.
12. ML102520107 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant – Examination Outline.
13. ML102520114 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 Draft RO Written Exam.
14. ML102520176 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 Final Administrative Job Performance Measures.
15. ML102520174 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2010-301 Final Sim/In-Plant JPMs.
16. ML12229A439 - G20120602/LTR-12-0414/EDATS: SECY-2012-0408 - Ltr. Stewart Horn and Gary Morgan Re: 2.206 - GE Mark I Reactors - Brown Ferry.

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I figured I'd do a little 5k yesterday morning. It was the Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful Duck and Run 5K. Results are linked from North Alabama Runner.

So, there I am on Friday night with my wife at a fundraiser carnival that was being held at the new high school in Madison, AL. Things were a little slow, so I busted out the old and trusty hacky sack. I'm standing there going to town with it and another dude even came over and joined in for a few minutes. After he left, I got back to it again. That's when the trouble started. Not trouble as in trouble with folks. Trouble as in my right foot was hiked up at least five feet behind my body. It's NOT pleasing to hear a double pop from that stance and then feel a shot of pain near the upper end of your hamstrings. I can still walk and even kept a semi-respectable (although notably slower) pace at the 5K the next morning, so I don't think it's really bad. Low grade strain I think (and hope). Still sore as a son of a gun. My wife says I'm getting old. I don't believe it...

Browns Ferry docs for the last week

1. ML12240A105 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 - American Society of Mechanical Engineers Section XI, Inservice Inspection, System Pressure Test, Containment Inservice Inspection, and Repair and Replacement Programs - Owner's Activity Report for Cycle 15 Operation.
2. ML12240A106 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - Integrated Improvement Plan Summary.
3. ML12244A110 - Browns Ferry U1 2012-005 ISI RFI MSC.
4. ML12220A089 - EN-12-032, Issuance of Final Significance Determination and Notice of Violation, Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry, (EA-12-133).
5. ML12248A296 - Browns Ferry 2012 Mid Cycle.
6. ML12242A477 - License Amendment Request to Change Technical Specifications to Delete References to Section XI of the ASME Code and Incorporate References to the ASME OM Code and Allow Application of 25 Percent Extension of Surveillance Intervals to Accelerated....
7. ML12250A821 - Press Release-12-099: NRC Issues Mid-Cycle Assessments for Nation? Nuclear Plants.

Single Browns Ferry document in ADAMS for the past week; Crossword .bat; Fact checkers

The NRC only had one document posted for Browns Ferry in its ADAMS repository for the past week:

1. ML12235A478 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, 10 CFR 50.46 30-Day Report for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2.

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I've been (automatically, for the most part) downloading the Washington Post's daily crossword for the past several years. It's actually pretty easy. First, I use a quick and dirty batch file to download the applicable file.
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@echo off
echo %%date%% = %date%
for /f "tokens=1-3 delims=/" %%j in ("%date%") do (
set month=%%j
set day=%%k
set year=%%l
)
wget "http://cdn.games.arkadiumhosted.com/washingtonpost/crossynergy/cs%year%%month%%day%.jpz" -O chron/chron.com_%month%-%day%-20%year%.jpz
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To make it automatic, set up a daily scheduled activity with Windows scheduler. When this file runs, you'll have a file called csYYMMDD.jpz. I convert the applicable .jpz to a .puz file using jpz2puz. You can find that here. When you convert the file to a .puz file, you can open it with something like the Across Lite Crossword Solver. Sharpen your word skills...

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Fact checkers have been in the news for the past couple of days. Both the Democrats AND Republicans have had issues with the fact checkers. Maybe, just maybe, the fact checkers are doing it mostly right if they're angering both sides. For the most part, the fact checking sites do a much better job of including reference/source material than the campaigns that attack them do. To that end, I've seen mentioned multiple times (in various posts via FB and other social media) items like "snopes.com is funded by George Soros". I take most of what I read online with a grain of salt. If you take what the Mikkelson's themselves have to say about that and bounce it against what a spot like factcheck.org has to say regarding the same rumor, you might at least feel a little better about the source of snopes.com funding. On a related, but more aimed toward current affairs tack, here's a little factcheck.org piece discussing how both of the current major party Presidential campaigns continue to engage in word twisting/hyperbole/outright misinformation regarding Medicare funding. Make of it what you will, but I'd much rather have information that is sourced...

Two weeks of NRC docs for Browns Ferry (8/11-8/25)

1. ML12227A480 - Press Release-II-12-051: NRC Issues Violation For Inspection Finding of Low to Moderate Safety Significance at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
2. ML12226A647 - Browns Ferry Final Significance Determination of White Finding and Notice of Violation Follow-Up Assessment Letter.
3. ML12227A711 - IR 05000259-12-003, 05000260-12-003, 05000296-12-003, 05000259/2012502, 05000260/2012502, 05000296/2012502; 04/01/2012 -06/30/2012; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3; Operability Evaluations, Radioactive Solid Waste Processing and Radioactive.
4. ML12227A688 - LER 12-002-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 2, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Rendered Inoperable Due to an Inoperable Primary Containment Isolation Valve.
5. ML12234A543 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, Registration of Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel.
6. ML12229A212 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
7. ML12229A158 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records - Quality Assurance Program Appendix C Form SSP-59 (Page 1 of 4) Quality Control Inspection Report.
8. ML12227A710 - GERIS 2000 Examination Reports and Associated Records.
9. ML12228A191 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
10. ML12229A271 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
11. ML12227A644 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
12. ML12229A272 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
13. ML12227A874 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
14. ML12229A274 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
15. ML12229A156 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
16. ML12228A192 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
17. ML12229A160 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
18. ML12229A270 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
19. ML12228A193 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
20. ML12227A875 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
21. ML12229A214 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records - Weld Locations, BF-3-VMA, Rev 0.
22. ML12227A868 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
23. ML12227A871 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
24. ML12229A155 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
25. ML12227A877 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
26. ML12229A273 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
27. ML12227A643 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
28. ML12227A876 - GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
29. ML12229A154 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 GERIS 2000 Examination Data Sheets and Associated Records.
30. ML12227A642 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 - Response to Request for Information Regarding 1993 Reactor Vessel Examination.

NRC docs - Browns Ferry 8/4/12 - 8/11/12; Tempo Run 5K; Darkangel (Azrael)

1. ML12180A062 - Final Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Accident Sequence Precursor (ASP) Analysis.
2. ML12180A059 - Memo from R. Correia to M. Evans Re: Transmittal of Final Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 ASP Analysis.
3. ML12214A269 - LER 12-005-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Regarding Automatic Reactor Scram Due to an Actuation of a Main Transformer Differential Relay.
4. ML12221A261 - 09/25-26/2012 Noticeo of Meeting Announcement - 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Initial Examination Writers' Workshop.
5. ML12215A006 - ANP-3015(NP), Revision 0, "Browns Ferry Units 1, 2, and 3, LOCA Break Spectrum Analysis."
6. ML12215A005 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 2 and 3, Supplement to Technical Specification Change TS-429 - Deletion of Low Pressure Coolant Injection Motor-Generator Sets.

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Come join the Tempo Run 5K on 8/18/2012. Or, if you're can't/won't run, please at least consider a donation to the Loretto Band Boosters.

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For what it's worth, this is the music I am listening to as I type (iTunes link): Darkangel (Azrael) - Dark Angel - EP

NRC docs for Browns Ferry 7/29/12 - 8/4/12; Check out my Athens/Huntsville bundle

1. ML12202A001 - LER 12-006-01, for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 1, regarding High Pressure Coolant Injection System Turbine Failed to Trip using The Manual Trip Pushbutton.
2. ML12209A391 - 07/25/2012 Browns Ferry Regulatory Conference Meeting Summary.
3. ML12212A333 - 08/09/2012 Meeting Notice with Browns Ferry to Discuss the Status of TVA's Preparations for NRC Supplemental Inspection in Accordance with Inspection Procedure 95003, "Supplemental Inspection for Repetitive Degraded Cornerstones, Multiple Degraded Cornerstones, Multiple Yellow Inputs, or One Red Input,” at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
4. ML11189A217 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Issuance of Amendments Regarding Request to Add Technical Specification 3.7.3, "Control Room Emergency Ventilation System," Action to Address Two CREV Subsystems Inoperable.
5. ML12208A019 - LER 12-004-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Regarding Manual Reactor Scram During Startup Due to Multiple Control Rod Insertion.
6. ML12208A018 - LER 12-006-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Regarding Main Steam Relief Valves' Lift Settings Outside Technical Specifications Required Setpoint.
7. ML12208A017 - LER 12-003-00, for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Regarding Automatic Reactor Scram Due to De-Energization of Reactor Protection System from Actuation of 3A Unit Station Service Transformer Differential Relay.
8. ML12215A131 - Press Release-II-12-050: NRC Schedules Public Meeting Aug. 9 to Discuss Status of Inspections at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.

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