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MONTHYEARCNL-24-017, Tennessee Valley Authority - Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure and Emergency Preparedness Department Procedure Revisions2024-01-17017 January 2024 Tennessee Valley Authority - Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure and Emergency Preparedness Department Procedure Revisions CNL-23-071, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, Inservice Inspection and Augmented Program Interval Revised Request for Alternative 0-ISI-472024-01-11011 January 2024 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, Inservice Inspection and Augmented Program Interval Revised Request for Alternative 0-ISI-47 CNL-23-070, Submittal of Fifth 10-Year Interval Inservice Testing Program Plan2023-11-29029 November 2023 Submittal of Fifth 10-Year Interval Inservice Testing Program Plan CNL-23-067, Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2023-11-27027 November 2023 Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions CNL-23-061, Tennessee Valley Authority - Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision2023-09-20020 September 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision CNL-23-057, Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions. Includes CECC-EPIP-1, Revision 76 and CECC-EPIP-9, Revision 642023-09-0505 September 2023 Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions. Includes CECC-EPIP-1, Revision 76 and CECC-EPIP-9, Revision 64 CNL-23-055, Tennessee Valley Authority - Emergency Preparedness Department Procedure Revision. Includes EPDP-3, Revision 3, Emergency Plan Exercises and Preparedness Drills2023-07-25025 July 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Emergency Preparedness Department Procedure Revision. Includes EPDP-3, Revision 3, Emergency Plan Exercises and Preparedness Drills CNL-23-053, Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan Revisions2023-07-18018 July 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan Revisions CNL-23-025, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XI, Inservice Inspection and Augmented Program Interval Revised Request for Alternative 0-ISI-472023-07-0303 July 2023 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XI, Inservice Inspection and Augmented Program Interval Revised Request for Alternative 0-ISI-47 CNL-23-049, Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan .2023-06-26026 June 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan . CNL-23-046, Revision to Notice of Intent to Pursue Subsequent License Renewal - Schedule Submittal2023-06-0606 June 2023 Revision to Notice of Intent to Pursue Subsequent License Renewal - Schedule Submittal CNL-23-037, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Request to Use a Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code and Alternative Request2023-06-0101 June 2023 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Request to Use a Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code and Alternative Requests CNL-23-042, Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2023-05-16016 May 2023 Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions CNL-23-030, Tennessee Valley Authority - Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System Project Milestone Status Update2023-04-27027 April 2023 Tennessee Valley Authority - Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System Project Milestone Status Update CNL-23-032, Clinch River, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1 and 2, Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan, TVA-NQA-PLN89-A, Revision 412023-04-27027 April 2023 Clinch River, Sequoyah, Units 1 and 2, Watts Bar, Unit 1 and 2, Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan, TVA-NQA-PLN89-A, Revision 41 CNL-23-034, 10 CFR 50.46 Annual Report2023-04-26026 April 2023 10 CFR 50.46 Annual Report CNL-23-033, Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision2023-04-24024 April 2023 Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision CNL-23-029, Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2023-04-11011 April 2023 Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions CNL-23-018, Request for Amendment Regarding Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements 3.4.3.2 and 3.5.1.11 Regarding Safety Relief Valves (BFN TS-540)2023-03-30030 March 2023 Request for Amendment Regarding Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements 3.4.3.2 and 3.5.1.11 Regarding Safety Relief Valves (BFN TS-540) CNL-23-023, Annual Insurance Status Report2023-03-30030 March 2023 Annual Insurance Status Report CNL-23-027, Second Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk-Informed Completion Times TSTF-505-A, Revision 2, Provide Risk-Informed Extended Completion Times RITSTF Initiative 4b (BFN TS-524)2023-03-29029 March 2023 Second Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk-Informed Completion Times TSTF-505-A, Revision 2, Provide Risk-Informed Extended Completion Times RITSTF Initiative 4b (BFN TS-524) CNL-23-022, Decommissioning Funding Status Report2023-03-29029 March 2023 Decommissioning Funding Status Report CNL-23-024, TVA Guarantee of Payment of Deferred Premiums - 2022 Annual Report2023-03-29029 March 2023 TVA Guarantee of Payment of Deferred Premiums - 2022 Annual Report CNL-23-019, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section XI, Request for Alternative BFN-0-ISI-322023-03-11011 March 2023 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section XI, Request for Alternative BFN-0-ISI-32 CNL-22-045, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-566-A, Revise Actions for Inoperable RHR Shutdown Cooling Subsystems, and TSTF-580-A, Revision 1, Provide Exception from Entering Mode 42023-03-10010 March 2023 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-566-A, Revise Actions for Inoperable RHR Shutdown Cooling Subsystems, and TSTF-580-A, Revision 1, Provide Exception from Entering Mode 4 CNL-23-021, Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2023-03-0808 March 2023 Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions CNL-22-037, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-541-A, Add Exceptions to Surveillance Requirements for Valves and Dampers Locked in the Actuated Position (BFN TS-533)2023-01-31031 January 2023 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-541-A, Add Exceptions to Surveillance Requirements for Valves and Dampers Locked in the Actuated Position (BFN TS-533) CNL-23-003, Browns Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 & 3; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2; and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2 - Organizational Topic Report TVA-NPOD89-A2023-01-30030 January 2023 Browns Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 & 3; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2; and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2 - Organizational Topic Report TVA-NPOD89-A CNL-23-008, Tennessee Valley Authority Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2022-12-22022 December 2022 Tennessee Valley Authority Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions CNL-22-089, License Amendment Request for Adoption of TSTF-478, Revision 2, BWR Technical Specification Changes That Implement the Revised Rule for Combustible Gas Control (BFN TS-546)2022-12-20020 December 2022 License Amendment Request for Adoption of TSTF-478, Revision 2, BWR Technical Specification Changes That Implement the Revised Rule for Combustible Gas Control (BFN TS-546) CNL-22-090, Request to Use a Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code and Alternative Requests for the Fifth Inservice Testing Interval2022-12-12012 December 2022 Request to Use a Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code and Alternative Requests for the Fifth Inservice Testing Interval CNL-22-100, to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3,in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use at Browns Ferry (TS-535)2022-12-0909 December 2022 to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3,in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use at Browns Ferry (TS-535) CNL-22-097, Response to Request for Additional Information and Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk-Informed Completion Times TSTF-505, Revision 2, Provide .2022-12-0101 December 2022 Response to Request for Additional Information and Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk-Informed Completion Times TSTF-505, Revision 2, Provide . CNL-22-106, Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision. Includes CECC EPIP-14, Revision 38, Nuclear Emergency Public Information Organization and Operat2022-11-28028 November 2022 Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revision. Includes CECC EPIP-14, Revision 38, Nuclear Emergency Public Information Organization and Operatio CNL-22-105, Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security Program, Revision 222022-11-0808 November 2022 Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, Safeguards Contingency Plan, and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Security Program, Revision 22 CNL-22-099, Tennessee Valley Authority - Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System Project Milestone Status Update2022-10-31031 October 2022 Tennessee Valley Authority - Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System Project Milestone Status Update CNL-22-098, Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions. Includes CECC EPIP-7, Rev. 45 & CECC EPIP-8, Rev. 552022-10-17017 October 2022 Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions. Includes CECC EPIP-7, Rev. 45 & CECC EPIP-8, Rev. 55 CNL-22-055, Application to Delete Acreage Value Discussion from Technical Specifications (BFN TS-543)2022-09-29029 September 2022 Application to Delete Acreage Value Discussion from Technical Specifications (BFN TS-543) CNL-22-096, to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use at Browns Ferry (TS-535)2022-09-29029 September 2022 to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use at Browns Ferry (TS-535) CNL-22-083, to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use at Browns Ferry (TS-535).2022-09-13013 September 2022 to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use at Browns Ferry (TS-535). CNL-22-075, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, Request for Alternative, BFN-21-ISI-02, Alternative to American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section Xi,.2022-09-12012 September 2022 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, Request for Alternative, BFN-21-ISI-02, Alternative to American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section Xi,. CNL-22-025, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section XI, Request for Alternative BFN-0-ISI-322022-08-22022 August 2022 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section XI, Request for Alternative BFN-0-ISI-32 CNL-22-077, Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2022-08-11011 August 2022 Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions CNL-22-065, Response to Request for Confirmation of Information and Additional Information and Second Supplement Regarding Application Requesting NRC Prior Approval of a Proposed Chilled-Water Cross-tie.2022-08-0101 August 2022 Response to Request for Confirmation of Information and Additional Information and Second Supplement Regarding Application Requesting NRC Prior Approval of a Proposed Chilled-Water Cross-tie. CNL-22-076, to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel2022-07-28028 July 2022 to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel CNL-22-066, Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use Supplement 3, Response to Request for Additional Information2022-07-18018 July 2022 Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use Supplement 3, Response to Request for Additional Information CNL-22-039, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-554-A, Revision 1, Revise Reactor Coolant Leakage Requirements (BFN TS-537) (SQN-21-05) (WBN-TS-21-04)2022-07-13013 July 2022 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-554-A, Revision 1, Revise Reactor Coolant Leakage Requirements (BFN TS-537) (SQN-21-05) (WBN-TS-21-04) CNL-22-008, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-529, Clarify Use and Application Rules (BFN-TS-541, SQN-TS-21-09, and WBN-TS-22-002)2022-06-13013 June 2022 and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-529, Clarify Use and Application Rules (BFN-TS-541, SQN-TS-21-09, and WBN-TS-22-002) CNL-22-064, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Tennessee Valley Authority License Amendment Request to Revise Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Regarding Seismic Event Emergency Action Level Change2022-06-0909 June 2022 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Tennessee Valley Authority License Amendment Request to Revise Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Regarding Seismic Event Emergency Action Level Change CNL-22-068, Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions2022-06-0808 June 2022 Tennessee Valley Authority - Radiological Emergency Plan and Central Emergency Control Center Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure Revisions 2024-01-17
[Table view] Category:License-Application for Facility Operating License (Amend/Renewal) DKT 50
MONTHYEARML23331A2532023-11-27027 November 2023 Summary Report for 10 CFR 50.9 Evaluations, Technical Specifications Bases Changes, Technical Requirement Manual Changes, and NRC Commitment Revisions CNL-23-018, Request for Amendment Regarding Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements 3.4.3.2 and 3.5.1.11 Regarding Safety Relief Valves (BFN TS-540)2023-03-30030 March 2023 Request for Amendment Regarding Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements 3.4.3.2 and 3.5.1.11 Regarding Safety Relief Valves (BFN TS-540) CNL-23-027, Second Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk-Informed Completion Times TSTF-505-A, Revision 2, Provide Risk-Informed Extended Completion Times RITSTF Initiative 4b (BFN TS-524)2023-03-29029 March 2023 Second Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk-Informed Completion Times TSTF-505-A, Revision 2, Provide Risk-Informed Extended Completion Times RITSTF Initiative 4b (BFN TS-524) CNL-22-045, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-566-A, Revise Actions for Inoperable RHR Shutdown Cooling Subsystems, and TSTF-580-A, Revision 1, Provide Exception from Entering Mode 42023-03-10010 March 2023 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-566-A, Revise Actions for Inoperable RHR Shutdown Cooling Subsystems, and TSTF-580-A, Revision 1, Provide Exception from Entering Mode 4 CNL-22-037, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-541-A, Add Exceptions to Surveillance Requirements for Valves and Dampers Locked in the Actuated Position (BFN TS-533)2023-01-31031 January 2023 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-541-A, Add Exceptions to Surveillance Requirements for Valves and Dampers Locked in the Actuated Position (BFN TS-533) CNL-22-089, License Amendment Request for Adoption of TSTF-478, Revision 2, BWR Technical Specification Changes That Implement the Revised Rule for Combustible Gas Control (BFN TS-546)2022-12-20020 December 2022 License Amendment Request for Adoption of TSTF-478, Revision 2, BWR Technical Specification Changes That Implement the Revised Rule for Combustible Gas Control (BFN TS-546) CNL-22-055, Application to Delete Acreage Value Discussion from Technical Specifications (BFN TS-543)2022-09-29029 September 2022 Application to Delete Acreage Value Discussion from Technical Specifications (BFN TS-543) CNL-22-083, to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use at Browns Ferry (TS-535).2022-09-13013 September 2022 to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use at Browns Ferry (TS-535). CNL-22-039, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-554-A, Revision 1, Revise Reactor Coolant Leakage Requirements (BFN TS-537) (SQN-21-05) (WBN-TS-21-04)2022-07-13013 July 2022 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-554-A, Revision 1, Revise Reactor Coolant Leakage Requirements (BFN TS-537) (SQN-21-05) (WBN-TS-21-04) CNL-22-008, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-529, Clarify Use and Application Rules (BFN-TS-541, SQN-TS-21-09, and WBN-TS-22-002)2022-06-13013 June 2022 and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-529, Clarify Use and Application Rules (BFN-TS-541, SQN-TS-21-09, and WBN-TS-22-002) CNL-22-057, to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use2022-05-27027 May 2022 to Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2 in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use CNL-22-056, Supplement to License Amendment Request Regarding Criticality Safety Analysis of Spent Fuel Pool Storage of Atrium 11 Fuel (TS-534)2022-04-28028 April 2022 Supplement to License Amendment Request Regarding Criticality Safety Analysis of Spent Fuel Pool Storage of Atrium 11 Fuel (TS-534) CNL-21-009, License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk-Informed Completion Times TSTF-505-A, Revision 2, Provide Risk-Informed Extended Completion Times - RITSTF Initiative2022-03-31031 March 2022 License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Risk-Informed Completion Times TSTF-505-A, Revision 2, Provide Risk-Informed Extended Completion Times - RITSTF Initiative CNL-21-002, Application to Adopt TSTF-205-A, Revision of Channel Calibration, Channel Functional Test, and Related Definitions, TSTF-563-A, Revise Instrument Testing Definitions to Incorporate the Surveillance.2021-12-0303 December 2021 Application to Adopt TSTF-205-A, Revision of Channel Calibration, Channel Functional Test, and Related Definitions, TSTF-563-A, Revise Instrument Testing Definitions to Incorporate the Surveillance. CNL-21-090, Application to Adopt TSTF-568-A, Revise Applicability of BWR TS 3.6.2.5 and TS 3.6.3.2, Revision 2 (BFN TS-539)2021-11-19019 November 2021 Application to Adopt TSTF-568-A, Revise Applicability of BWR TS 3.6.2.5 and TS 3.6.3.2, Revision 2 (BFN TS-539) CNL-21-020, Application Requesting NRC Prior Approval of a Proposed Chilled-Water Cross-tie Modification to Support System Operability (BFN-TS-518)2021-11-0505 November 2021 Application Requesting NRC Prior Approval of a Proposed Chilled-Water Cross-tie Modification to Support System Operability (BFN-TS-518) CNL-21-053, Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2, in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use (TS-535)2021-07-23023 July 2021 Request for License Amendment Regarding Application of Advanced Framatome Methodologies, and Adoption of TSTF-564 Revision 2, in Support of Atrium 11 Fuel Use (TS-535) CNL-21-050, License Amendment Request Regarding Criticality Safety Analysis of Spent Fuel Pool Storage of Atrium 11 Fuel (TS-534)2021-05-29029 May 2021 License Amendment Request Regarding Criticality Safety Analysis of Spent Fuel Pool Storage of Atrium 11 Fuel (TS-534) CNL-21-045, Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Clinch River Nuclear Site; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 and 2 - Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan, TVA-NQA-PLN82021-04-29029 April 2021 Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Clinch River Nuclear Site; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 and 2 - Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan, TVA-NQA-PLN89- CNL-21-008, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-582, RPV WIC Enhancements (BFN TS-532)2021-03-0505 March 2021 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-582, RPV WIC Enhancements (BFN TS-532) CNL-20-041, License Amendment Request to Remove Licensee Control (BFN TS-527, SQN-TS-20-08, and WBN-TS-20-016)2020-08-14014 August 2020 License Amendment Request to Remove Licensee Control (BFN TS-527, SQN-TS-20-08, and WBN-TS-20-016) CNL-20-047, Brown Ferry Nuclear Plant, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant & Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Tennessee Valley Authority License Amendment Request to Revise Radiological Emergency Plan Regarding On-shift Emergency Medical Technician and Onsite Ambulance2020-07-31031 July 2020 Brown Ferry Nuclear Plant, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant & Watts Bar Nuclear Plant - Tennessee Valley Authority License Amendment Request to Revise Radiological Emergency Plan Regarding On-shift Emergency Medical Technician and Onsite Ambulance Re CNL-20-002, Application to Adopt 10 CFR 50.69, Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment of Structures, Systems and Components for Nuclear Power Reactors (TS-BFN-529)2020-07-17017 July 2020 Application to Adopt 10 CFR 50.69, Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment of Structures, Systems and Components for Nuclear Power Reactors (TS-BFN-529) CNL-20-044, License Amendment Request to Incorporate Tornado Missile Risk Evaluation Into the Licensing Basis2020-05-0606 May 2020 License Amendment Request to Incorporate Tornado Missile Risk Evaluation Into the Licensing Basis CNL-20-003, Application for Technical Specifications Change Regarding Risk-Informed Justification for the Relocation of Specific Surveillance Frequency Requirements to a Licensee Controlled Program (BFN-TS-516)2020-03-27027 March 2020 Application for Technical Specifications Change Regarding Risk-Informed Justification for the Relocation of Specific Surveillance Frequency Requirements to a Licensee Controlled Program (BFN-TS-516) CNL-19-125, Proposed Technical Specifications (TS) Change 510 - Request for License Amendments - Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis Plus - Supplement 12, Additional License Condition2019-12-19019 December 2019 Proposed Technical Specifications (TS) Change 510 - Request for License Amendments - Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis Plus - Supplement 12, Additional License Condition CNL-19-009, License Amendment Request to Revise Emergency Plan Staff Augmentation Times (TS-515)2019-09-18018 September 2019 License Amendment Request to Revise Emergency Plan Staff Augmentation Times (TS-515) CNL-19-070, TVA Request for Extension of Implementation Due Dates of Modifications 102 and 106 Related to NFPA 805 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor2019-07-0303 July 2019 TVA Request for Extension of Implementation Due Dates of Modifications 102 and 106 Related to NFPA 805 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor CNL-19-034, to TVA Request for Revision of Modifications 85, 102, and 106 Related to NFPA 805 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3..2019-03-0808 March 2019 to TVA Request for Revision of Modifications 85, 102, and 106 Related to NFPA 805 Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3.. CNL-19-010, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)-542, Reactor Pressure Vessel Water Inventory Control, Revision 2 (BFN-TS-513)2019-01-25025 January 2019 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)-542, Reactor Pressure Vessel Water Inventory Control, Revision 2 (BFN-TS-513) CNL-18-134, Extended Power Uprate - Replacement Steam Dryer Revised Analysis and Limit Curves Report2018-11-29029 November 2018 Extended Power Uprate - Replacement Steam Dryer Revised Analysis and Limit Curves Report CNL-18-130, Revised Application to Modify the Technical Specifications for Unbalanced Voltage Relays2018-11-19019 November 2018 Revised Application to Modify the Technical Specifications for Unbalanced Voltage Relays CNL-18-099, Proposed Technical Specifications (TS) Change TS-510 - Request for License Amendments - Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis Plus - Supplement 2, Operator Training Results2018-07-23023 July 2018 Proposed Technical Specifications (TS) Change TS-510 - Request for License Amendments - Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis Plus - Supplement 2, Operator Training Results ML18171A3372018-07-10010 July 2018 Issuance of Amendment to Revise License Condition 2.C(18)(a)3 CNL-18-085, License Amendment Request to Change the Implementation Date for License Amendments to Upgrade Emergency Action Level Scheme2018-06-15015 June 2018 License Amendment Request to Change the Implementation Date for License Amendments to Upgrade Emergency Action Level Scheme CNL-18-041, Request for Proposed Technical Specification (TS) Change TS-519 License Amendment Request - Change to License Condition 2.C(18)(a)32018-03-16016 March 2018 Request for Proposed Technical Specification (TS) Change TS-519 License Amendment Request - Change to License Condition 2.C(18)(a)3 ML18079B1402018-02-23023 February 2018 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3: Proposed Technical Specifications (TS) Change TS-510 - Request for License Amendments - Maximum Extended Load Line Limit Analysis Plus NL-17-034, Application to Modify the Technical Specifications for Browns Ferry (TS-512), Sequoyah (TS-17-03), and Watts Bar (TS-17-20) to Resolve the Open Phase Issue Identified in NRC Bulletin 2012-01, Design Vulnerability in Electrical Power System2017-11-17017 November 2017 Application to Modify the Technical Specifications for Browns Ferry (TS-512), Sequoyah (TS-17-03), and Watts Bar (TS-17-20) to Resolve the Open Phase Issue Identified in NRC Bulletin 2012-01, Design Vulnerability in Electrical Power System. CNL-17-034, Application to Modify the Technical Specifications for Browns Ferry (TS-512), Sequoyah (TS-17-03), and Watts Bar (TS-17-20) to Resolve the Open Phase Issue Identified in NRC Bulletin 2012-01, Design Vulnerability in Electrical Power Syste2017-11-17017 November 2017 Application to Modify the Technical Specifications for Browns Ferry (TS-512), Sequoyah (TS-17-03), and Watts Bar (TS-17-20) to Resolve the Open Phase Issue Identified in NRC Bulletin 2012-01, Design Vulnerability in Electrical Power System. CNL-17-056, Application to Revise Technical Specification 5.5.12 Primary Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program (BFN-TS-497)2017-08-15015 August 2017 Application to Revise Technical Specification 5.5.12 Primary Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program (BFN-TS-497) CNL-17-014, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)-522, Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requirements to Operate for 10 Hours Per Month, Using the Consolidated Line Item Improvement Pro2017-04-0505 April 2017 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF)-522, Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requirements to Operate for 10 Hours Per Month, Using the Consolidated Line Item Improvement Proce CNL-16-155, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-545, Rev. 3, TS Inservice Testing Program Removal & Clarify SR Usage Rule Application to Section 5.5 Testing, to Request Alternative to the ASME Code, and To..2017-01-17017 January 2017 Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-545, Rev. 3, TS Inservice Testing Program Removal & Clarify SR Usage Rule Application to Section 5.5 Testing, to Request Alternative to the ASME Code, and To.. 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Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 CNL-16-010 August 12, 2016 10 CFR 50.90 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296
Subject:
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - Application to Modify Technical Specification 4.3.1.2, Fuel Storage Criticality (TS-508)
In accordance with the provisions of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.90, Application for amendment of license, construction permit, or early site permit, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is submitting a request for amendments to the Technical Specifications (TS) for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Units 1, 2 and 3. The proposed amendment modifies TS 4.3.1.2 to address an identified non-conservatism regarding the storage of fuel in the new fuel storage vaults.
The enclosure to this letter provides a description of the proposed changes, technical evaluation of the proposed changes, regulatory evaluation, and a discussion of environmental considerations. Attachment 1 provides the existing BFN Units 1, 2, and 3 TS pages marked-up to show the proposed changes. Attachment 2 contains the Units 1, 2, and 3 TS pages retyped to show the proposed changes. There are no TS Bases changes associated with this change.
TVA has determined that there are no significant hazards considerations associated with the proposed changes and that the TS changes qualify for a categorical exclusion from environmental review pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9). Additionally, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.91(b)(1), TVA is sending a copy of this letter and the enclosure to the Alabama State Department of Public Health.
TVA requests approval of these proposed TS changes by August 12, 2017 with implementation within 60 days of issuance.
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission CNL-16-010 Page 2 August 12, 2016 There are no new regulatory commitments associated with this submittal. Please direct any questions concerning this matter to Edward Schrull at (423) 751-3850.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 12th day of August 2016.
V e President, Nuclear Licensing
Enclosure:
Technical Specification Change TS-508 - Changes to Technical Specification 4.3.1.2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 cc (Enclosure):
NRC Regional Administrator - Region II NRC Senior Resident Inspector - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant State Health Officer, Alabama State Department of Public Health
ENCLOSURE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN)
Units 1, 2, 3 EVALUATION OF PROPOSED CHANGE
Subject:
Technical Specification Change TS-508 - Changes to Technical Specification 4.3.1.2 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 CONTENTS 1.0 Summary Description ......................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Detailed Description ........................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Proposed Changes ......................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Reason for change ......................................................................................................... 2 3.0 Technical Evaluation .......................................................................................................... 3 4.0 Regulatory Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 4 4.1 Applicable Regulatory Requirements/Criteria ................................................................. 4 4.2 Precedent ....................................................................................................................... 4 4.3 Significant Hazards Consideration ................................................................................. 4 4.4 Conclusions .................................................................................................................... 5 5.0 Environmental Consideration ............................................................................................. 6 6.0 References ......................................................................................................................... 6 ATTACHMENTS
- 1. Proposed Technical Specifications Changes (Mark-up)
- 2. Retyped Proposed Technical Specifications Pages CNL-16-010 E-1 of 7
ENCLOSURE 1.0
SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is requesting a license amendment to amend the Operating Licenses for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Unit 1 (DPR-33), Unit 2 (DPR-52), and Unit 3 (DPR-68). The proposed changes would revise Technical Specification (TS) 4.3.1.2, Fuel Storage Criticality, for all three units, to preclude the placement of fuel in the new fuel storage vaults.
2.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION
2.1 PROPOSED CHANGE
S A change to TS Design Feature 4.3.1.2 is being requested for all three BFN units.
This TS change removes the existing TS 4.3.1.2 criticality criteria wording in its entirety, and replaces it with language that specifically restricts the placement of fuel in the new fuel storage vaults.
The proposed change replaces TS 4.3.1.2 with the following:
The new fuel storage vault shall not be used for fuel storage. New fuel shall be stored in the spent fuel storage racks.
Attachments 1 and 2 provide the marked up and retyped TS pages, respectively, for the proposed TS 4.3.1.2 wording. There are no required changes to the TS Bases, because Section 4 of the TSs does not contain an associated set of TS Bases.
2.2 REASON FOR CHANGE On November 10, 2015, a public meeting was held between TVA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff on the subject of the BFN Extended Power Uprate (EPU) (Reference 1). During the discussion of EPU impacts to the fuel storage criticality analysis, the NRC raised a concern over the adequacy of the current BFN Technical Specification (TS) 4.3.1.2, which pertains to the requirements for storage of fuel in the new fuel storage vaults. The current criticality analysis supporting TS 4.3.1.2 does not address potential optimum moderation conditions in the BFN new fuel storage vaults.
BFN relies on the use of administrative controls to address the optimum moderation concern by excluding the new fuel storage vaults as an approved new fuel storage area. However, TS 4.3.1.2, as written, would allow fuel to be placed in the vaults without an adequate criticality analysis that addresses optimum moderation conditions. 10 CFR 50.68(b)(3) states that an analysis of optimum moderation conditions is not required if administrative controls preclude storage in the new storage fuel vaults, and TVA has elected to not pursue increasing fuel storage flexibility by pursuing such an analysis. Despite these administrative controls, TS 4.3.1.2 is considered non-conservative, in that the TS, as currently written, would not adequately restrict placement of fuel in the new fuel storage vaults. A condition report (CR) has been entered in the TVA corrective action program to address this issue.
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ENCLOSURE
3.0 TECHNICAL EVALUATION
Each BFN unit contains a new fuel storage vault located adjacent to the spent fuel pool. However, the criticality analyses supporting the BFN new fuel storage vaults do not consider a potential optimum moderation condition.
The issue of storage of fuel in the new fuel storage vaults without having a criticality analysis that addresses optimum moderation conditions was previously addressed in Reference 2. In response to request for additional information (RAI) Item 3 in the Reference 2 letter, TVA stated that the new fuel storage vault would not be used to store fuel until an appropriate criticality analysis was performed. The response also noted that TVA has no plans for obtaining such an analysis, and would rely on administrative controls (including additions to UFSAR Section 10.2) that would prevent placing fuel in the new fuel storage vaults. In Reference 3, TVA withdrew the request to obtain an exemption to the 10 CFR 70.24 criticality monitoring requirements (the subject of the Reference 2 letter), noting that the recently issued 10 CFR 50.68 regulation does not require an analysis of optimum moderation conditions in the new fuel storage vault, provided that fuel is not placed in this location.
BFN has chosen to comply with the criticality requirements specified in 10 CFR 50.68(b)(3) by not allowing fuel to be stored in the new fuel storage vaults.
Placing new fuel directly in the spent fuel pool is more efficient than placing it temporarily in the new fuel storage vaults, and later having to relocate it to the spent fuel pool prior to a refueling outage. For this reason, BFN has chosen not to pursue a criticality analysis of optimum moderation conditions that would allow use of the vaults, and has no intention of doing so in the future.
BFN procedures direct that new fuel, once inspected and channeled, be placed directly in the spent fuel pool racks. Placement of fuel in the new fuel storage vaults is explicitly forbidden by the new fuel receipt and handling procedure. In addition to this procedural control, the existence of the steel and concrete covers over the new fuel storage vaults provides a physical barrier to placement of fuel in the vaults.
These controls provide a high level of assurance that fuel will not be inappropriately placed in the new fuel storage vaults.
Although BFN has administrative controls in place that preclude storing fuel in the new fuel storage vaults, the associated TS 4.3.1.2 would still allow BFN to place fuel in the vaults. Therefore, the TS is considered non-conservative, in that following it as written would allow BFN to store fuel in the vaults without having an analysis of the optimum moderator condition.
In accordance with NRC Administrative Letter 98-10, Dispositioning of Technical Specifications that are Insufficient to Assure Plant Safety, the discovery of an improper or inadequate TS is considered a degraded or nonconforming condition as defined in NRC Inspection Manual Chapter Part 9900: Technical Guidance, Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments for Resolution of Degraded or Nonconforming Conditions Adverse to Quality or Safety. As stated in the NRC Inspection Manual Chapter Part 9900 Technical Guidance, whenever degraded or nonconforming conditions are discovered, 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, requires prompt corrective action to correct or resolve the condition. In the case of a CNL-16-010 E-3 of 6
ENCLOSURE deficient TS, this includes the evaluation of compensatory measures, such as administrative controls, and prompt actions to correct the TS.
As noted above, adequate compensatory measures exist in the form of procedure controls and physical barriers to ensure new fuel is not placed in the new fuel storage vaults. In order to remedy the TS non-conservatism, a change to TS 4.3.1.2 is being requested for all three BFN units. This TS change removes the existing TS 4.3.1.2 wording in its entirety, and replaces it with language that specifically restricts the placement of new fuel in the new fuel storage vaults.
4.0 REGULATORY EVALUATION
4.1 APPLICABLE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS/CRITERIA 10 CFR 50.68 provides criteria related to criticality accident requirements. Section (b)(3) of the regulation discusses the requirements for criticality analyses for new fuel storage in the vaults under optimum moderation conditions. BFN complies with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.68(b)(3) by precluding storage of fuel in the new fuel storage vaults. Modifying Technical Specification (TS) 4.3.1.2 to require that fuel not be placed in the vaults ensures that compliance with the regulation is enforced by the Technical Specifications, rather than by an administrative control approach.
4.2 PRECEDENT The NRC has previously reviewed and approved a similar change to the TS associated with the new fuel storage vaults. The relevant portion of the license amendment listed below provides a precedent.
Letter from NRC to Xcel Energy, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Issuance of Amendment to Revise the Technical Specifications to Support Fuel System Changes (TAC NO. ME9893), dated October 24, 2014 (ML14197A020) 4.3 SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATION This analysis addresses the proposed change to amend Operating Licenses DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Units 1, 2, and 3 (respectively) to modify Technical Specification (TS) 4.3.1.2, Fuel Storage Criticality, to require that fuel not be placed in the new fuel storage vaults. The amendment will require that new fuel only be placed in the spent fuel storage racks.
TVA has evaluated whether or not a significant hazards consideration is involved with the proposed amendment(s) by focusing on the three standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92, Issuance of amendment, as discussed below:
- 1. Does the proposed amendment involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?
Response: No The proposed amendment does not change the fuel handling processes, the fuel handling equipment, or require alteration of the plant fuel storage systems. The amendment places a restriction on use of the new fuel storage vaults, requiring that CNL-16-010 E-4 of 6
ENCLOSURE new fuel be placed only in the spent fuel pool racks. Because no changes to fuel handling equipment, fuel storage systems, or fuel handling processes are involved, the proposed amendment does not increase the probability or consequences of a fuel handling accident. Therefore, the proposed change does not increase the probability or consequences of a previously evaluated accident.
- 2. Does the proposed amendment create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?
Response: No The proposed modification to the Technical Specifications does not require changes to the plant hardware or alter the operating characteristics of any plant system. As a result, no new failure modes are being introduced. Therefore, the change does not introduce a new or different kind of accident from those previously evaluated.
- 3. Does the proposed amendment involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety?
Response: No The proposed change to TS 4.3.1.2 ensures that the criticality margins of safety for fuel storage are maintained, by excluding the new fuel storage vault as an approved fuel storage location. The change restricts the storage of new fuel to the spent fuel pool racks, which are fully analyzed from a criticality standpoint. The change does not physically alter the fuel storage systems, or modify fuel storage requirements in such a way as to degrade the margins of criticality safety. Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.
Based on the above, TVA concludes the proposed amendment does not involve a significant hazards consideration under the standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92(c),
and, accordingly, a finding of no significant hazards consideration is justified.
4.4 CONCLUSION
S The proposed modification of TS 4.3.1.2 is acceptable based on the following:
The change corrects a non-conservatism in the Technical Specifications, and places stricter controls over the receipt and storage of new fuel.
The resolution of the technical specification non-conservatism via the proposed change does not require any plant modification that could affect the criticality margin of safety.
The proposed change cannot affect the initiators of any accident or transient, and cannot introduce any new failure mode.
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ENCLOSURE In conclusion, based on the considerations discussed above, (1) there is reasonable assurance the health and safety of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed manner, (2) such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commissions regulations, and (3) the issuance of the amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public.
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION
A review has determined the proposed amendment would change a requirement with respect to installation or use of a facility component located within the restricted area, as defined in 10 CFR 20, or would change an inspection or surveillance requirement.
However, the proposed amendment does not involve (i) a significant hazards consideration, (ii) a significant change in the types or significant increase in the amounts of any effluents that may be released offsite, or (iii) a significant increase in individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure.
Accordingly, the proposed amendment meets the eligibility criterion for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9). Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b),
no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the proposed amendment.
6.0 REFERENCES
- 1. Presentation from TVA to NRC, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Extended Power Uprate License Amendment Request: NRC Public Meeting, dated November 10, 2015 (ML15308A100)
- 2. Letter from TVA to NRC, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) - Units 1, 2, and 3 - Request for Additional Information Regarding Exemption Request from the Requirements of 10 CFR 70.24 (TAC Nos. M97301, M97302, and M97303), dated July 21,1997 (ML9707290157)
- 3. Letter from TVA to NRC, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) - Units 1, 2, and 3 - Withdrawal of Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 70.24 Criticality Monitoring Requirements (TAC Nos. M97301, M97302, and M97303), dated December 15, 1998 (ML9812230205)
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ENCLOSURE ATTACHMENT 1 Proposed Technical Specifications Changes (Mark-up)
CNL-16-010
Design Features 4.0 4.0 DESIGN FEATURES (continued) 4.3 Fuel Storage 4.3.1 Criticality 4.3.1.1 The spent fuel storage racks are designed and shall be maintained with:
- a. keff d 0.95 if fully flooded with unborated water, which includes an allowance for uncertainties as described in Section 10.3 of the FSAR; and
- b. A nominal 6.563 inch center to center distance between fuel assemblies placed in the storage racks.
4.3.1.2 The new fuel storage racks are designed and shall be maintained with:
- a. keff d 0.95 if fully flooded with unborated water, which includes an allowance for uncertainties as described in Section 10.2 of the FSAR;
- b. keff d 0.90 if in a dry condition, or in the absence of moderator, as described in Section 10.2 of the FSAR; and
- c. A nominal 6.625 inch center to center distance between fuel assemblies placed in storage racks.
The new fuel storage vault shall not be used for fuel storage. New fuel shall be stored in the spent fuel storage racks.
(continued)
BFN-UNIT 1 4.0-2 Amendment No. 234, 247 September 05, 2003
Design Features 4.0 4.0 DESIGN FEATURES (continued) 4.3 Fuel Storage 4.3.1 Criticality 4.3.1.1 The spent fuel storage racks are designed and shall be maintained with:
- a. keff d 0.95 if fully flooded with unborated water, which includes an allowance for uncertainties as described in Section 10.3 of the FSAR; and
- b. A nominal 6.563 inch center to center distance between fuel assemblies placed in the storage racks.
4.3.1.2 The new fuel storage racks are designed and shall be maintained with:
- a. keff d 0.95 if fully flooded with unborated water, which includes an allowance for uncertainties as described in Section 10.2 of the FSAR;
- b. keff d 0.90 if in a dry condition, or in the absence of moderator, as described in Section 10.2 of the FSAR; and
- c. A nominal 6.625 inch center to center distance between fuel assemblies placed in storage racks.
The new fuel storage vault shall not be used for fuel storage. New fuel shall be stored in the spent fuel storage racks.
(continued)
BFN-UNIT 2 4.0-2 Amendment No. 253, 284 September 05, 2003
Design Features 4.0 4.0 DESIGN FEATURES (continued) 4.3 Fuel Storage 4.3.1 Criticality 4.3.1.1 The spent fuel storage racks are designed and shall be maintained with:
- a. keff d 0.95 if fully flooded with unborated water, which includes an allowance for uncertainties as described in Section 10.3 of the FSAR; and
- b. A nominal 6.563 inch center to center distance between fuel assemblies placed in the storage racks.
4.3.1.2 The new fuel storage racks are designed and shall be maintained with:
- a. keff d 0.95 if fully flooded with unborated water, which includes an allowance for uncertainties as described in Section 10.2 of the FSAR;
- b. keff d 0.90 if in a dry condition, or in the absence of moderator, as described in Section 10.2 of the FSAR; and
- c. A nominal 6.625 inch center to center distance between fuel assemblies placed in storage racks.
The new fuel storage vault shall not be used for fuel storage. New fuel shall be stored in the spent fuel storage racks.
(continued)
BFN-UNIT 3 4.0-2 Amendment No. 212, 242 September 05, 2003
ENCLOSURE ATTACHMENT 2 Retyped Proposed Technical Specifications Pages CNL-16-010
Design Features 4.0 4.0 DESIGN FEATURES (continued) 4.3 Fuel Storage 4.3.1 Criticality 4.3.1.1 The spent fuel storage racks are designed and shall be maintained with:
- a. keff 0.95 if fully flooded with unborated water, which includes an allowance for uncertainties as described in Section 10.3 of the FSAR; and
- b. A nominal 6.563 inch center to center distance between fuel assemblies placed in the storage racks.
4.3.1.2 The new fuel storage vault shall not be used for fuel storage.
New fuel shall be stored in the spent fuel storage racks.
(continued)
BFN-UNIT 1 4.0-2 Amendment No. 234, 247, 000
Design Features 4.0 4.0 DESIGN FEATURES (continued) 4.3 Fuel Storage 4.3.1 Criticality 4.3.1.1 The spent fuel storage racks are designed and shall be maintained with:
- a. keff 0.95 if fully flooded with unborated water, which includes an allowance for uncertainties as described in Section 10.3 of the FSAR; and
- b. A nominal 6.563 inch center to center distance between fuel assemblies placed in the storage racks.
4.3.1.2 The new fuel storage vault shall not be used for fuel storage.
New fuel shall be stored in the spent fuel storage racks.
(continued)
BFN-UNIT 2 4.0-2 Amendment No. 253, 284, 000
Design Features 4.0 4.0 DESIGN FEATURES (continued) 4.3 Fuel Storage 4.3.1 Criticality 4.3.1.1 The spent fuel storage racks are designed and shall be maintained with:
- a. keff 0.95 if fully flooded with unborated water, which includes an allowance for uncertainties as described in Section 10.3 of the FSAR; and
- b. A nominal 6.563 inch center to center distance between fuel assemblies placed in the storage racks.
4.3.1.2 The new fuel storage vault shall not be used for fuel storage.
New fuel shall be stored in the spent fuel storage racks.
(continued)
BFN-UNIT 3 4.0-2 Amendment No. 212, 242, 000