BSEP 14-0048, Submittal of April 17, 2014, Presentation Regarding Methods Applicability for Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis Plus (Mellla+)

Submittal of April 17, 2014, Presentation Regarding Methods Applicability for Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis Plus (Mellla+)

ML14135A508
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Site:	Brunswick
Issue date:	05/07/2014
From:	Pope A Duke Energy Carolinas
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Brunswick Nuclear Plant P.O. Box 10429 ENERGY. Southport, NC 28461 MAY 072014 Serial: BSEP 14-0048 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-71 and DPR-62 Docket Nos. 50-325 and 50-324 Submittal of April 17, 2014, Presentation Regarding Methods Applicability for Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis Plus (MELLLA+)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

On April 17, 2014, Duke Energy Progress, Inc., met with the NRC to discuss applicability of AREVA nuclear analysis methods in support of Duke Energy's plans to request a license amendment to implement MELLLA+ at the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2.

A copy of the Duke Energy presentation is provided in Enclosure 1. Enclosure 2 provides a copy of the proprietary AREVA presentation. An affidavit supporting withholding of the proprietary AREVA presentation from public disclosure is provided in Enclosure 3. A non-proprietary AREVA presentation is provided in Enclosure 4.

This document contains no regulatory commitments.

Please refer any questions regarding this submittal to Mr. Lee Grzeck, Manager - Regulatory Affairs, at (910) 457-2487.

Si rely, Anne te H. Pope Director - Organizational Effectiveness Brunswick Steam Electric Plant

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 of 2

Enclosures:

1. Duke Energy Presentation - Brunswick MELLLA+ Methods Applicability, Pre-Application Meeting, April 17, 2014

2. AREVA MELLLA+ Methods Applicability Presentation (Proprietary Version)

3. AREVA Affidavit Regarding Withholding Presentation on AREVA MELLLA+ Methods Applicability

4. AREVA MELLLA+ Methods Applicability Presentation (Non-Proprietary Version) cc (with Enclosures 1 through 4):

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region II ATTN: Mr. Victor M. McCree, Regional Administrator 245 Peachtree Center Ave, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30303-1257 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Mr. Andrew Hon (Mail Stop OWFN 8G9A) (Electronic Copy Only) 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Ms. Michelle P. Catts, NRC Senior Resident Inspector 8470 River Road Southport, NC 28461-8869 cc (with Enclosures 1, 3, and 4):

Chair - North Carolina Utilities Commission P.O. Box 29510 Raleigh, NC 27626-0510