Super day for a run and NRC docs for Browns Ferry for the past week

The Liz Hurley Ribbon Run was GREAT. The weather was superb and it was amazing to see such a huge turnout of runners and spectators all in support of what is essentially a singular cause. From my own personal standpoint, it was also a great run because it was the fastest I have ever done a 5K. The results are posted at HTC's results page.

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NRC documents regarding Browns Ferry placed into ADAMS from 10/08/11 - 10/15/11:

1. ML11280A302 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - USI A-46 Seismic Evaluation Report, Revision 0.
2. ML11280A303 - Provides Seismic Evaluation Repts that Summarize Results of USI A-46 & seismic IPEEE Programs for Plant.
3. ML112690416 - Browns Ferry Notification of Inspection and Request for Information for Part 2 of NRC Supplemental Inspection.
4. ML11265A263 - Brunswick, Units 1 and 2, Brunswick ISFSI, Shearon Harris , Unit 1, H. B. Robinson, Unit 2, H. B. Robinson ISFSI, Crystal River, Unit 3, Request for Withholding Information From Public Disclosure.
5. ML112840249 - 10/03/2011 Summary of Meeting with TVA, Alabama Dept. of Public Health and Limestone County Commission to Discuss the Results of the First Phase of NRC Supplemental Inspections Performed in Accordance with Inspection Procedure 95003.
6. ML112790086 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-302 Draft Administrative Documents.
7. ML112790100 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-302 Draft Administrative JPMs.
8. ML112790096 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-302 Draft Sim_IN-Plant JPMs.
9. ML112790093 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-302 Draft Simulator Scenarios.
10. ML112790104 - Browns Ferry Initial Exam 2011-302 Final Administrative Documents.

I haven't even really started to think about who I'd like to see as the next President...

I was half-heartedly watching the news the other day and caught a little snippet of Herman Cain being interviewed on CBN. I don't know a lot about Cain, but if the little part of the interview I heard was any indication, I probably won't be for him.

The interview got to the point of asking about the media's "gotcha" questions. Cain's response?

“When they ask me who’s the president of Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan I’m going to say, 'You know, I don’t know. Do you know? And then I’m going to say, 'how’s that going to create one job?'”

I understand that his focus might be primarily toward the United States and bettering the economy. That's great. He might even be able to accomplish great things. That is, of course, assuming that Congress is not as deadlocked and ineffective as they have been for the past ten to fifteen years. The last part of his statement is absolutely right, but that's never the point of those gotcha questions in the first place. Here's what leads to my unease with his answer:

First, from a psychological standpoint, it's very likely that the questioner already knows the answer. Next, here's more of his statement regarding the same question:

"Knowing who is the head of some of these small insignificant states around the world, I don’t think that is something that is critical to focusing on national security and getting this economy going."

This part of his response is, again, correct. However, he seems overly willing to dismiss these "small insignificant states" and their potential importance to foreign policy issues. Additionally, by seeming to, perhaps jokingly, stress the utter unimportance of these countries by referring to "Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan", he's already on a footing to demonstrate to a potential foreign partner in business or national security or other foreign issues that they don't mean as much as other countries.

NRC docs for Browns Ferry 10/1 - 10/8/2011 AND 2011 Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K results

1. ML112700852 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Inspection and Request for Information.
2. ML11276A025 - 10/03/2011 Slides re Browns Ferry Phase 1 Inspection Public Exit Meeting.
3. ML11227A258 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, Issuance of Amendments to Revise the Technical Specifications to Extend the Emergency Diesel Generator Allowed Outage Time (TAC ME5036, ME5037, AND ME5038) (TS-468).
4. ML11272A037 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Units 1 & 2, Submittal of Report in Accordance with 10 CFR 26.719(c)(1) for Drug and Alcohol Testing Errors.

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The race results from this morning are posted (at the results page on http://www.huntsvilletrackclub.org/):

Overall
Age Groups
Age Records
Picture of winners

I guess I did OK, but I sure as heck shouldn't have had such a sore calf with that pace. Hopefully these will help speed the recovery...

I'm not NORMALLY a "Hey, it's the last minute to do ______" kinda guy.....

I'd totally forgotten that the Fleet Feet Monte Sano 15K takes place tomorrow.

After the Knology folks come to hook us up today, going down to Fleet Feet Huntsville to register will be one of those items I need to take care of today...

If, by chance, you are feeling charitable and desire to donate to one or more worthy causes...

Please check out any of these links:

The Huntsville Hospital Foundation (via the 8th Annnual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run)

The Georgia & Alabama Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation

I'm participating in the 5K runs for those listed above. Unfortunately, I can't make the St. Louis MG (Myasthenia Gravis) Walk in November, but I will certainly donate in memory of my aunt Pat. If you would like to donate to my cousin's team for that, please visit the following link:

In Memory of Pat Kuhl

Browns Ferry docs for the past week - Results from last week's Elkmont 10K

Docs placed in ADAMS for Browns Ferry 9/24/2011 - 10/01/2011. * items = interesting to me

1. ML11265A213 - LER 11-008-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 1 Regarding High Vibrations on High Pressure Coolant Injection Booster Pump Thrust Bearings.
2. ML11263A159 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 2 and 3 - Response to NRC Request for Additional Information Regarding Technical Specification Change TS-429.
3. ML112710033 - ROP Tabletop Examples and Results.
4. * ML11263A363 - 0522 - R504B - GE BWR4 Advanced Technology - 7.1 Browns Ferry Fire.
5. ML112700069 - Enclosure 2, MFN 10-245 R4, Description of the Evaluation and Surveillance Recommendations for BWR/2-5 Plants.
6. ML112700068 - Enclosure 3, MFN 10-245 R4, Affidavit.
7. ML112700067 - GE-Hitachi Part 21 Reportable Condition Notification: Failure to Include Seismic Input in Channel-Control Blade Interference Customer Guidance.

As a reminder, if anyone out there is interested, the NRC is having a public meeting AT Browns Ferry on Monday.

10/03/2011 - 1 PM - Browns Ferry Training Center auditorium - Results of the first phase of our 95003 inspection

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At some point this past week, the results of the Elkmont Lion's Club Rails to Trails 10K were posted @ huntsvilletrackclub.org.

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For what it's worth, the dinner described in my previous post was GREAT!

What's for dinner? Artichoke Mushroom Lasagna - via tasteofhome.com

 

Ingredients

* 1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
* 1 cup chardonnay or other white wine
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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SAUCE:
* 1/4 cup butter, cubed
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 3-1/2 cups 2% milk
* 2-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
* 1 cup chardonnay or other white wine
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ASSEMBLY:
* 9 no-cook lasagna noodles
* 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

* In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the artichokes, wine, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat until liquid is evaporated.
* For the sauce, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and wine.
* Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, 1-2/3 cups sauce, 1 cup mozzarella and 1-1/3 cups artichoke mixture. Repeat layers twice.
* Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.

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Improvijazzation Nation, Issue # 118 - Check it out. I double dog dare ya!!

NRC docs for BFN 9/17 - 9/24/11 - BEER (and football) - Elkmont Lion's Club Rails to Trails 10K - maybe more...

First things first... Here are the documents that have been entered into the NRC's ADAMS site regarding Browns Ferry for the past week. I've denoted what I consider most interesting with a *.

1. * ML112620292 - 10/03/2011-Meeting Announcement - Category One - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, to Discuss Results of First Phase of NRC Supplemental Inspection Performed in Accordance in Inspection Procedure 95003, "Supplemental Inspection for Repetitive Degraded .....
2. ML11259A052 - 10 CFR 72.48 Changes, Tests, and Experiments, Biennial Summary Report Associated with the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation.
3. * ML11263A236 - Press Release-II-11-058: NRC Schedules Meeting Oct. 3 to Discuss Inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.
4. ML112640385 - ER 05000259-11-302, 05000260-11-302, and 05000296-11-302, Operating Test August 8 - 12, 2011 & Written Exam August 19, 2011; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Operator License Examinations.
5. ML11252B123 - 2011/09/09 NRR E-mail Capture - Deletion of Low Pressure Coolant Injection Motor-Generator Sets for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (ME5796/7) - RAI Changes

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I ended up going to the store to fetch a rotisserie chicken earlier this afternoon. I figured that since football is all the rage this time of the year, I'd grab a few brews. One of those I bought that I had never seen before is Guinness Black Lager. Not bad! The other one I bought is Paulaner Salvator Double Bock. Info for that one can be found here. I have yet to try it.

I ended up missing the first quarter so I could flail about in our cul-de-sac to kick the hacky sack for a bit. No biggie! Beer's good!

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Today was the 7th Annual Elkmont Lion's Club Rails to Trails 10K. What a beautiful morning to get out and run! I hope to do this in the future. Besides, I had my personal best (50:01) for a 10K. Here's a map of the course...

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Y'all have a great rest of the weekend!!!

Browns Ferry additions to the NRC's ADAMS for 9/10/11 - 9/17/11

Little slow on the draw, but fun took precedence this weekend. Here's what the NRC posted in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry last week:

1. ML11249A046 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2 and Watts Bar, Units 1 & 2 - Organization Topical Report, TVA-NPOD89-A.
2. ML11250A171 - 10/07/11 Notice of Forthcoming Meeting With Petitioner Requesting Action Under 10 CFR 2.206 Regarding Immediate Suspension of the Operating Licenses of General Electric (GE) MARK 1 Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs).
3. ML11257A034 - 09/15/11 Proposed Meeting Slides for Forthcoming Meeting with Tennessee Valley Authority Regarding Status of Extended Power Uprate Submittal.
4. ML112231885 - Forwards binders & sets of divider tabs for use w/NEDO-21888 "Mark 1 Containment Program Load Definition Rept."
5. ML112231914 - Forwards Feb 1979 program activity review re Mark I containment program.
6. ML112231892 - Forwards Jan 1979 Mark I containment program activity review.Lists meetings held & provides brief task-by-task summary.
7. ML112231881 - Submits Dec 1978 program activity review,comprised of info from selected sections of monthly rept,w/section on contract & billing status removed.Lists meetings held & provides task-by-task activity summary.
8. ML11251A161 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, and Watts Bars, Units 1 & 2 - Submittal of Report in Accordance with 10 CFR 26.719(c)(1) for Drug and Alcohol Testing Errors.
9. ML112580201 - IR 05000259-11-403, 05000260-11-403, 05000296-11-403, on 08/18/2011, Brown Ferry Nuclear Plant, NRC Security Inspection Report.

The aftermath...

From Aftermath

I am truly amazed @cherrygarcia #schweddyballs...

I did the midnight shop-for-staples run and what did the Athens Wal-Mart have? Ben & Jerry's newest creation... Schweddy Balls! Schweddy was an awesome (if not slightly off-color) skit on Saturday Night Live and I'm sure this flavor of ice cream will live up to the good name of Ben & Jerry.

We're down to days before the Warrior Dash. I can't wait! Then a little canoe action on the 18th. The weekend after that, there's a 10K in Elkmont for the benefit of the Elkmont Lion's Club. I think the next week and a half will be pretty fun...

REMEMBER ... and NRC documents regarding Browns Ferry from 9/3/11 - 9/10/11

Today was, as we are all aware, the 10th anniversary of 9-11. We will not forget!

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Two documents regarding Browns Ferry were posted to the NRC's ADAMS site over the last week. Here they are:

1. ML073410662 - Browns Ferry Units 1, 2, & 3 , Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Registration of Spent Fuel Storage Cask Pursuant to 10 CFR 72.212(b) (1) (ii).
2. ML112450385 - 08/30/2011 Summary of Public Meeting to Discuss Browns Ferry Nuclear & Tennessee Valley Authority 95003 Implementation Supplemental Inspection for Repetitive Degraded Cornerstones, Multiple Degraded Cornerstones, Multiple Yellow Inputs, or One Red Input.

As I'm still resting my leg, today was a decent day to paddle around...

Just a little over 4.5 miles - no pictures - 1.5 hours


View Paddling 9-7-11 in a larger map

NRC docs for Browns Ferry 8/27/11 - 9/3/11 and...

Items I've marked with a * are the ones I found most interesting.

1. ML11234A177 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 Supplemental Information Regarding Extending Completion Times for Technical Specification 3.8.1 (TAC Nos. ME5036, ME5037, and ME5038), dated January 19, 2011.
2. ML112411461 - Browns Ferry Mid-Cycle Assessment Report 22.
3. *ML112411454 - Letter - Mid Cycle Assessment Letter for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
4. *ML112411393 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Notification of Inspection and Request for Information for Part 1 of NRC Supplemental Inspection.
5. ML11208C445 - Brunswick Independent, Harris 1, Robinson 2, Robinson Independent, and Crystal River 3 - Transmittal Letter - Notices of Consideration of Approval of Application for Indirect License Transfers Resultinf from Proposed Merger. Note - I'm not sure why this one was included in a search with Browns Ferry other than it references one of our units by docket number.
6. ML11199A045 - G20110523/LTR-11-0411/EDATS: SECY-2011-0411 - Ltr. to Rep. E.J. Markey frm Chairman Jaczko re: NRC Safety Requirements for Reactors Granted Construction Permits Prior to 1971.

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Well, not far from going in for night two (of four) of the night shift. Last night wasn't overly bad from a standpoint of being tired. Heck, I even got home and ran 4.5 miles. However, I think I'll take a running break tomorrow for a little extra snooze time and a chance to nurse a sore calf...

Some fall and winter things to look forward to...

There are several events/activities that I am looking forward to (most likely running or doing) this fall and winter. Here are some of them:

Taking out the kayak/renting a canoe with friends
Warrior Dash Tennessee - 9/17/2011
8th Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run - 10/15/2011
2011 UCP Krispy Kreme Challenge - 11/19/2011
Tough Mudder Atlanta, GA on 2/11/2012
Mercedes Half Marathon 2012 - 2/12/2012

This is not an all-inclusive list...

You can download the pics from this slideshow at https://picasaweb.google.com/112864142527452410375/20110828

NRC documents for Browns Ferry 8/20/11 - 8/27/11

1. ML11224A009 - Browns Ferry, Units 1 , 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1, Service List Update for Routine Information.
2. ML11224A008 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, and Watts Bar, Unit 1, Service List Update for Documents Containing Official Use Only and Safeguards Information.
3. ML11228A084 - Notification of Part 21 - Failure to Include Seismic Input in Reactor Control Blade Customer Guidance.
4. ML11213A030 - G20110563/EDATS: OEDO-2011-0535 - David Lochbaum Ltr. re: 2.206 - Boiling Water Reactors with Mark I and Mark II Containment Designs
5. ML11234A004 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Request For Additional Information Regarding Technical Specification TS-473, AREVA Fuel Transition (TAC No. ME3775).
6. ML11236A252 - Press Release-II-11-048: NRC Schedules Meeting in Atlanta to Discuss Upcoming Inspections at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.
7. ML112230275 - Biweekly Sholly Report - Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations; FR Publication date: 8/23/2011.
8. ML11236A155 - 09/15/2011 Notice of Forthcoming Meeting with Tennessee Valley Authority Regarding the Status of the Extended Power Uprate Submittals for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3.

8 miles this morning

1:01:49 + weekly NRC docs

The Sprint Tri results are in. I think I could have done better, but I was still pretty close to the time I expected...

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NRC Docs added to the NRC's public documents website from 8/13-8/20/2011:

1. ML112280623 - 08/30/2011 Category 1 Public Meeting, to Discuss the NRCs Plan for Implementing Supplemental Inspections in Accordance with Inspection Procedure 95003.
2. ML112280554 - 08/02-03/2011-Meeting Summary - 2011 US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Initial Exam Writers Workshop.
3. ML112240142 - Part 21 60-Day Interim Report Notification: Failure to Include Seismic Input in Channel-Control Blade Interference Customer Guidance.
4. ML112280215 - NRC Follow-up Letter Concerning The Browns Ferry Red Finding and Notice of Violation.
5. ML112290752 - Browns Ferry - Operator Licensing Written Examination Approval 05000259-11-302, 05000260-11-302, and 05000296-11-302.

The three most interesting docs (my view) are numbers 1, 3 and 4. I wonder if any of our local media will attend the public meeting in Atlanta on 8/30 to hear about the NRC's 95003 inspection at Browns Ferry...