NRC docs in ADAMS for Browns Ferry for the week of 7/21 - 7/28/12

1. ML12195A266 - Comment (162) Karen Fuller, on Behalf Tompkins County Legislature, on PRM-50-104 regarding Emergency Planning Zone.
2. ML12198A243 - LER 12-005-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 1 Regarding Combustible Materials not in Compliance with the 20-Foot Exclusion Zone Requirements.
3. ML12199A191 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2012-07, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations.
4. ML12153A031 - LER 12-005-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 1, Regarding Combustible Materials not in Compliance with the 20-Foot Exclusion Zone Requirements.
5. ML12208A259 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Registration of Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel.
6. ML12200A106 - Status of 90-Day Response to Request for Information Regarding Recommendation 9.3 of Near-Team Task Force Related to the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident.

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I posted this on Facebook earlier, but I felt it important enough to put it here as well... We're a little over three months from the general election. As with many elections over the past 30 years, this is "the most important election of your lifetime". Gotta love hyperbole. Anyway, the dialogue and debate will be full of some truths, some half-truths, and some outright lies. There are multiple places to find the source information and separate the truths from the bunk. However, for a quick rundown on the bigger/more prevalent soundbites/ads/"facts", I like these three sites: http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/ http://www.factcheck.org/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker

2012 CASA Mud Volleyball; NRC docs for Browns Ferry for the week of 7/14 - 7/21/12

Might not be my 15 minutes, but hey... What a tremendously fun day! It was awesome to have 90 (or more) teams having fun in the mud for a great cause. I also have to give big props to my fellow Slimeballs...

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NRC docs for Browns Ferry posted in ADAMS for the week of 7/14/12 - 7/21/12

1. ML12188A003 - Notification of Closing of Corporate Merger of Duke Energy Corporation and Progress Energy, Inc.
2. ML12164A678 - Tennessee Valley Authority - 90-Day Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10CFR50.54(f) Re: Recommendation 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident.
3. ML12198A156 - Press Release-II-12-049: NRC Schedules Regulatory Conference to Discuss Apparent Violation at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
4. ML122000297 - Redacted - Oconee Nuclear Station, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) 2011 Revision, Appendix B, Figure B-1 through B-48.
5. ML12193A509 - Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54 (f) Regarding the Seismic Aspects of Recommendation 2.3 of the Near-Term Task Force (NTTF) Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident.
6. ML12194A568 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 - Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action Concerning Relief Request 2-ISI-28 (TAC No. ME8779).
7. ML12194A451 - 6/18/12 Summary of Meeting with Tennessee Valley Regarding AREVA XM Fuel Transition for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3. (TAC Nos. ME8766, ME8767, and ME8768).
8. ML12194A600 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 - Acceptance of Request Licensing Action Concerning Relief Request 2-ISI-29 (TAC No. ME8854).
9. ML12201B521 - ER 05000259-12-301, 05000260-12-301 & 05000296-12-301; 05/17 - 18/2012 & Written Exam 05/18/2012; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Operator License Examinations.

#viacomsucks; NRC docs from 6/30/12 - 7/14/12

I don't hate Viacom. Heck, they own Comedy Central. However, their feud with DirecTV is annoying. I understand that 7 years is a long time to go with the same contract. But, Viacom wants to keep me bundled up with multiple MTV channels that I refuse to watch because of "high quality" programming like Jersey Shore and all of the Nickelodeon channels that I never watch because I don't have kids. Add to that the fact that they want DirecTV to pay 30% more (although I would hope that my bill wouldn't rise by that much). If DirecTV's FAQ page about the whole fracas is to be believed, they offered to pay more (just not sure by how much and certainly not the 30% increase).

The war of words and websites between the two contains what likely amounts to a large number of half truths. However, the other day Viacom chose to remove online access to some past run shows as described here. That's all well and good, but it seems a bit desperate to me. Personally, I don't understand why Viacom has offered the same shows available via a free stream AND for a fee elsewhere.

My take on the whole situation is that Viacom wants to make up for money lost due to having to offer shows up à la carte in some venues by forcing more traditional carriers to stay with the same stale distribution model. I'm sorry, but program distribution (much like the music distribution industry over the past decades) is going to have to adapt to new models. Given how I feel about a majority of Viacom's stuff, I personally don't want to pay more...

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NRC docs placed into ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry for the weeks from 6/30/12 - 7/14/12

1. ML12129A149 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - Issuance of Amendment Regarding the Transition to AREVA Fuel (TAC No. ME3775) (TS-473).
2. ML12177A307 - Browns Ferry Review of Commitment Submittal for License Renewal Regarding the Unit 1 Periodic Inspection Program (TAC No. ME7126).
3. ML12087A305 - LER 12-001-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 3, Regarding Annunciator Panel Power Supply Fire in Unit 3 Control Room.
4. ML12172A157 - Request for Voluntary Response to Petition from Union of Concerned Scientists Regarding Compliance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations,Part 50,Appendix A,General Design Criteria 44,"Cooling Water,"and 10CFR 50.49,"Environmental Qualification
5. ML12192A171 - 7/25/2012 Browns Ferry 2012 Regulatory Conference for SSIs Public Meeting Notice.
6. ML121850007 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 2 and 3 - Revised Commitment Date for Updated Loss of Coolant Accident Analysis.

Happy 4th of July

NRC ADAMS docs for Browns Ferry 6/23/2012 - 6/30/2012; The Big 5K

Here are the documents that the NRC placed into ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry over the past week:

1. ML12177A056 - Part 21 - Reliability Degradation Of Resistors In Trip Units And Readout Assemblies.
2. ML12174A286 - Browns Ferry Choice Letter 2012012, Preliminary White Finding.
3. ML12174A265 - IR 05000259-12-403, 05000260-12-403, and 05000296-12-403, on 25/2012, Brown Ferry, NRC Security Inspection Report.
4. ML12172A395 - LER 12-006-00, for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plan, Unit 1, regarding High Pressure Coolant Injection System Turbine Failed to Trip Using the Manual Trip Pushbutton.
5. ML12137A669 - EN-12-024, Browns Ferry, Confirmatory Order (Effective Immediately) to Tennessee Valley Authority.
6. ML12171A363 - 02/29/12 - Summary of Meeting with Tennessee Valley Authority to Discuss the National Fire Protection Association - 805 Transition for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3.
7. ML12173A232 - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) - 20-Day Response to Confirmatory Order NRC-2012-0117.
8. ML12170B103 - 0772 - G105 - Conducting Inspections - Workshop #3 Scenario.
9. ML12108A088 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Request for Additional Information to Core Plate Stress Analysis (TAC NOS. ME6615, ME6616, and ME6617).

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I went and ran the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Alabama Big 5K yesterday. Here's a link to the results. I didn't feel too bad with a 25:00 time. Plus, I came home and did another 3 miles because it was early and I felt like it. Next up? The 2012 Sherwood 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on 7/7. Come on out and run (or knock out a quick walk) if you're feeling up to it. You can also register the morning of the run (race day registration starts at 6 AM).

NRC docs for Browns Ferry 6/9 - 6/23/12; Upcoming runs (well, one volleyball tournament); Rainbow Oreos? Big deal!

1. ML12153A053 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, 10 CFR 50.46 30-Day Report for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3.
2. ML12163A130 - Part 21 Report - Failure of CRD Collet Retainer Tube/Outer Tube Weld.
3. ML12159A613 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, and Watts Bar, Units 1 & 2 - Review of 60-Day Response to Request for Information Regarding Recommendation 9.3, of the Near-Term Task Force Related to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.....
4. ML12163A245 - Press Release-II-12-041: NRC Schedules Public Meeting for June 21 to Discuss Performance of Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.
5. ML12164A426 - Press Release-12-072: NRC Issues Annual Report on Abnormal Occurrences for FY 2011.
6. ML12160A348 - LER 12-002-00 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, regarding Main Steam Isolation Valve Leakage in Excess of Technical Specification Requirements.
7. ML12170A014 - 6/18/12 Meeting Slides - Slides for Meeting with Tennessee Valley Authority Regarding AREVA XM Fuel Transition Request for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, "Use of AREVA XM Fuel."
8. ML12164A673 - Tennessee Valley Authority - 90-Day Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to 10CFR50.54(f) Re: Seismic Aspects of Recommendations 2.1 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident.
9. ML12164A674 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1, Response to NRC Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f).
10. ML12171A189 - Integrated Resource Plan, TVA's Environmental & Energy Future.
11. ML12166A311 - LER 12-001-00 for Browns Ferry, Unit 2 Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 2 and 3, Inappropriate LOCA Modeling of Core Spray for Limiting LOCA Event with Manual Actuation of Automatic Depressurization System.
12. ML12018A018 - EN-12-004, Browns Ferry LRC (EA-11-252).

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Some upcoming events 2012 Sherwood 5K & 1M Fun Run Casa Mud Volleyball 2012 Tempo Run 5k (unfortunately, I have to work for this one)

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I can't believe the uproar over the fact that the people running Oreo's presence on Facebook posted a rainbow Oreo. I barely even touch Oreos, but I might just go buy three or four packages as an anti-boycott (for those who are threatening to do so)...

Items the NRC posted in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry for the week of 6/2/2012 - 6/9/2012

1. ML12150A367 - Browns Ferry, Unit 2, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Section Xl Code, Inservice Inspection Program for the Unit 2 Third Ten-Year Inspection Interval, Request for Relief 2-ISI-28.
2. ML12150A368 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 - American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Section XI Code, Inservice Inspection Program for the Unit 2 Third Ten-Year Inspection Interval, Request for Relief 2-ISI-29.
3. ML12158A447 - Part 21 60-Day Interim Report Notification - Closure: Failure of CRD Collet Retainer Tube/Outer Tube Weld.
4. ML12160A372 - 6/21/2012 Announcement for Public Meeting Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Annual Assessment.

That last one is regarding the standard public meeting at which the NRC's annual assessment of Browns Ferry is presented. 6/21/2012 - Calhoun Community College Aerospace Training Center - Starts at 1PM

NRC docs from 5/26/12 - 6/2/12 AND 24.5 minutes of video from the 2012 Cotton Row

NRC stuff for Browns Ferry 5/26/12 - 6/2/12:

1. ML12150A219 - IR 05000259-12-007, 05000260-12-007; 05000296-12-007, 02/06/2012 - 03/01/2012; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Identification and Resolution of Problems.
2. ML12053A190 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Federal Register Notice - Confirmatory Order Modifying License (Effective Immediately) (TAC Nos. ME7841, ME7842, and ME7843).
3. ML12150A120 - 6/18/12 Notice of Forthcoming Meeting With Tennessee Valley Authority Regarding AREVA XM Fuel Transition Request.
4. ML12151A386 - 05/15/2012 Summary of Public Meeting with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to Discuss the Status of TVA's Preparations for NRC Supplemental Inspection in Accordance With Inspection Procedure 95003 at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
5. ML12153A207 - Press Release-II-12-039: NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.

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24.5 minutes of video from the 2012 Cotton Row (yours truly between 12:53 and 13:04 starting right and moving left) Video via posterboyz from YouTube: I'm sure that several others I was out there with are in this video. I just haven't taken the time to watch it in its entirety to pick out the faces...

Firecracker 5K

I may or may not run this. Concert in Nashville the night before, but I'll probably try... http://www.morningsideministries.org/firecracker5k/2012/firecracker5k_index.asp

Happy Memorial Day; Cotton Row 2012 results; NRC docs for Browns Ferry 5/12/2012 - 5/26/2012

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The results for the 2012 Cotton Row 10K/5K were posted earlier today...

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Here are the NRC docs placed into ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry from 5/12/2012 - 5/26/2012:

1. ML12125A140 - Comment (21) of J.W. Shea, on Behalf of Tennessee Valley Authority, on ANPR-50 Regarding Station Blackout.
2. ML12125A299 - Browns Ferry, Unit 3 - Core Operating Limits Report for Cycle 16 Operation.
3. ML121300194 - May 9, 2012 Letter to Preston D. Swafford of the Tennessee Valley Authority re participation in the Commission Briefing on Results of the Agency Action Review Meeting on June 1, 2012.
4. ML12053A188 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plants, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Letter - Confirmatory Order (Effective Immediately) (TAC NOS. ME7841, ME7842, AND ME7843).
5. ML12135A039 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report for 2011.
6. ML12135A038 - Bellefonte, Units 1 & 2, Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2 and Watts Bar, Units 1 & 2 - Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan, TVA-NQA-PLN89-A.
7. ML12135A214 - TVA Browns Ferry, Unit 2, Surveillance Capsule Test Results Report.
8. ML12136A439 - Brown Ferry, Unit 1, 2 & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2 Watts Bar, Unit 1 & 2 Bellefonte, Unit 1 - Responses to Hydrology Action Items.
9. ML12143A435 - Press Release-II-12-037: NRC Issues Order to Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Revising Fire Protection License Amendment Deadline.
10. ML121450014 - NFPA 805 LAR Status Matrix - May 2012.

Feliz Día de la Madre! ; NRC docs for Browns Ferry 5/5/2012 - 5/12/2012

First things first!
Happy Mother's Day!

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Here are the documents the NRC placed in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry over the past week:

1. ML121280125 - Press Release-II-12-028: NRC Schedules Public Meeting May 15 to Discuss Status of Inspections at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant.
2. ML12100A103 - Audit Report Regarding Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry, Unit 1 AREVA Fuel Transition Emergency Core Cooling System Evaluation Model Application (TAC No. ME3775) (NP).
3. ML12123A707 - Browns Ferry, Unit 1, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Periodic Inspection Program.
4. ML12123A018 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - 0-ODCM-001, Revision 0021, "Offsite Dose Calculation Manual", Enclosure 5.
5. ML12123A017 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report - 2011.
6. ML12130A503 - BF Exam 2012-301 Approval Letter.
7. ML12123A708 - 10 CFR 50.46 Annual Report for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1.
8. ML12097A509 - Prioritization Of Response Due Dates For Request For Information Pursuant To 10 CFR 50.54(f) Regarding Flooding Hazard Reevaluations For Recommendation 2.1 Of The Near-Term Task Force Review Of Insights From The Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident.

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NRC docs for the past 2 weeks (4/21-5/5/12) ; Run Through The Roses

NRC docs for Browns Ferry - 4/21/12 - 5/5/12:

1. ML12111A098 - Brown Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Inspection and Request for Information.
2. ML12118A540 - Notices of Appearance of Paul M. Bessette and Stephen J. Burdick.
3. ML12118A541 - Joint Answer Opposing Hearing Requests Regarding Sufficiency Of Order EA-12-051 Modifying Licenses With Regard To Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation.
4. ML12114A004 - Supplement to License Amendment Request to Transition to AREVA Fuel.
5. ML12114A003 - Browns Ferry, Units 2 and 3, 10 CFR 50.46 30-Day and Annual Report.
6. ML12121A507 - IR 05000259-12-002, 05000260-12-002, 05000296-12-002, 07200052-12-001, on 01/01/2012 -03/31/2012, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3, Fire Protection, Event Follow-up, Other Activities.
7. ML12122A190 - 05/15/2012 Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss the Status of TVA's Preparations for NRC Supplemental Inspection in Accordance with Inspection Procedure 95003, "Supplemental Inspection for Repetitive Degraded Cornerstones.
8. ML12117A259 - LER 11-009-02 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Unit 1 Regarding Acceptance Criteria during Several Surveillance.
9. ML121170455 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1 and 2, Additional Information - Fitness for Duty annual Program Performance Data, January Through December 2010.
10. ML12124A328 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 & 3, Notification of Inspection and Request for Information Regarding June 18 - 22, 2012, Baseline Radiation Safety Inspection.
11. ML12123A089 - ABB, Inc., Notification of Potential Part 21 Report - HK Circuit Breaker Studs Failed to Meet Specification.
12. ML121220293 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - 10 CFR 21 Final Report - Cracks in Residual Heat Removal Pump Motor Stator Frames.

Of particular interest is the public meeting scheduled for 5/15/2012 (item #7). Starts 4 PM at the Calhoun Community College Aerospace Training Center.

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Run Through The Roses 2012 results - 10K & 5K I was pretty happy at 51:04. Perhaps I'll be better around Cotton Row time. Looking forward to doing both the 5K and 10K at Cotton Row. I need to actually sign up for the 5K still...

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Felt like having a chunk of meat for dinner this evening, so we went to Five Guys. Afterward, we checked out Zen Beri for the first time. Mmmmmmm, tasty frozen yogurt on a warm day!

ADAMS docs for Browns Ferry for the past week; Alabama's largest Yoga class

1. ML12108A248 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1 - Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure for AREVA Fuel Transition Documents (TAC NO. ME3775)(TS-473).
2. ML12102A141 - Browns Ferry, Unit 3 - Core Operating Limits Report to Support Fuel Loading for Cycle 16 Operation.

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On April 28, The Huntsville Botanical Garden will be hosting "Alabama's largest Yoga class". Details here and here. I'm still iffy on whether I'm going. I DO think it would be fun. I'll have to decide soon...

NRC docs regarding Browns Ferry for the past week; 2012 Chick-Fil-A Charity 5K

1. ML12090A474 - Browns Ferry, Unit 2, Surveillance Capsule Test Results Report.
2. ML12093A347 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Answer to Order EA-12-050 with Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
3. ML12093A349 - Bellefonte, Units 1 & 2, Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, & 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 & 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1 Watts Bar, Unit 2, Answer to Order EA-12-049 with Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design Basis External Events.
4. ML12093A348 - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) - Answer to Order EA-12-051 With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation for TVA's Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant.
5. ML12093A346 - Tennessee Valley Authority - 30-Day Response to Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 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 for TVA's Bellfonte Nuclear Plant, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
6. ML12094A304 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, and Watts Bar, Unit 1, Annual Insurance Status Report."
7. ML12094A305 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1, Guarantee of Payment of Deferred Premiums - 2011 Annual Report.
8. ML12101A362 - FEMA Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant, Final Exercise Report, Exercise Date - December 7, 2011.
9. ML120760369 - Decommissioning Trust Fund Letter to All Licensees.

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The results of the 2012 Chick-Fil-A Charity 5K are up:
Overall and By Age

I was pretty stoked to do a 23:47. Hopefully, I'll only get faster. I have to say that the temperatures were much better today than last July when the same race was run (due to last year's storms)...

NRC docs put into ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry last week...

1. ML12083A194 - LER 11-002-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 1 Regarding Loss of Safety Function (SDC) Resulting from Loss of Power from Unit 1/2 C EDG Due to Oil Leak.
2. ML12083A020 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Request for Additional Information Regarding License Renewal Commitment to Submit Implementing Procedures for the Unit 1 Periodic Inspection Program (TAC No. ME7126).
3. ML12093A352 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Registration of Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel.
4. ML12083A014 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure for AREVA Fuel Transition Documents (GEH-Harrison) (TAC No. ME3775) (TS-473).
5. ML120830059 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure for Areva Fuel Transition Documents (TAC No. ME3775) (TS-473).
6. ML12083A001 - Browns Ferry, Unit 1 - Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure for AREVA Fuel Transition Documents (TAC NO. ME3775)(TS-473).
7. ML12083A003 - Browns Ferry, Unit 1 - Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure for AREVA Fuel Transition Documents (TAC NO. ME3775)(TS-473).
8. ML12094A371 - Part 21 Report - Rosemount Pressure Transmitters with Nonzero Based Calibrations.
9. ML12087A015 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2, and 3 and Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Closeout of Bulletin 2011-01, "Mitigating Strategies" (TAC No. ME6404, ME6405, ME6406, ME6484 AND ME6485)

5 miles on the road and now some pizza for dinner...

Find more Run in Athens, AL

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Now for some Famous Joe's pizza!!!

April Fool's Miscellanea

Well, the NRC didn't post anything in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry last week. I'm sure they'll post the annual meeting regarding our annual performance soon. The annual report was posted on March 7.

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How about the Congressional Record instead? This site at http://thomas.loc.gov has all the applicable links for every working day of this (the 112th) Congress to date.

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We tried The Po Boy Factory for the first time last night. Great stuff. The platter I had had fried catfish (grouper was an option), fried scallops, fried oysters, fried shrimp, stuffed crab, fries, hushpuppies, and cole slaw. I used to be able to put down that much fried food all at once. Not any more. I had to forego most of the French Fries. Besides, I had to leave room for some of their SERIOUSLY TASTY bread pudding. Suzanne had some of their chocolate cake. That stuff was AWESOME!!!

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Today was a gorgeous day. Started off with a five mile run with some friends from work at the Richard D. Martin (aka Rails to Trails) trail near Elkmont this morning. When I got home, I felt like putting in a few more miles, so I did one of my standard loops (4.5 miles) near my house. After that, I had a little bit of work work and a little bit of yard work to do. I still had time for a little over an hour of kicking the hacky sack in my cul-de-sac. Now for dinner.....

Upcoming runs I plan on taking part in...

Chick -Fil-A Charity 5K	Athens, AL	April 14, 2012	http://www.active.com/running/athens-al/chick-fil-a-charity-5k-2012	Bridge of Hope
Run Through The Roses 10K	Madison, AL	May 5, 2012	http://www.active.com/10k-race/madison-al/madison-run-through-the-roses-10k-and-5k-2012	City of Madison Youth Sports Leagues
Cotton Row 10K	Huntsville, AL	May 28, 2012	http://www.active.com/running/huntsville-al/mercedes-benz-cotton-row-runs-10k-5k-and-1-mile-2012
Barbarian Challenge	Gadsden, AL	June 23, 2012	http://barbarianchallenge.ettend.com/
Rocketman Triathlon	Redstone Arsenal, AL	August 26, 2012	http://www.imathlete.com/events/RocketmanTriathlon	USMCR Toys for Tots Program

Dead Can Dance - Live Happenings Part IV AND DCD announces North American tour

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N. American tour dates @ http://www.deadcandance.com/

NRC docs for Browns Ferry; Get Your Rear In Gear 5K; Aretha Frankenstein's; Etc...

Hah!!! Fooled you! The NRC didn't post anything in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry over the past week.

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The Get Your Rear In Gear 5K was this morning. It went to benefit the Colon Cancer Coalition. The race conditions were AWESOME! I've done a faster 5K, but I was reasonably happy with 24:38. Great job to my four other fellow runners! Here are the results. In addition, one of the several hundred other runners (and the folks he was there with) had t-shirts regarding the Moonshine Mud Run. Sounds like it could be a blast. However, given that it's a couple of hours away, I have other local pressing business that day, and a major test for work starting the Monday after, I don't think I'll be doing this one. However, if you've entertained doing a "mud run", give it a gander. Looks fun!

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After the run this morning, those of us who were up there from North Alabama went to Aretha Frankenstein's for breakfast. The food, as always, was great. The wait to sit and then actually get food was, well... long. I had my usual standby, the "Elephants Gerald".

From Blogger Pictures

Moral of the story: If you're in Chattanooga and want to visit a truly unique food landmark, get there as close to opening time as possible!

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End with a nice trance song