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".

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...