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A Requiem for Your RIghts by Arthur Metcalf

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...

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