CNS-14-079, Technical Specification Bases Changes

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Technical Specification Bases Changes
ML14170A889
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Issue date: 06/18/2014
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Kelvin Henderson DUKE ENERGY. Vice President Catawba Nuclear Station Duke Energy CNOIVP 1 4800 Concord Road York, SC 29745 0: 803.701.4251 CNS-1 4-079 f: 803.701.3221 June 18, 2014 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-413 and 50-414 Technical Specification Bases Changes Pursuant to 10CFR 50.4, please find attached changes to the Catawba Nuclear Station Technical Specification Bases. These Bases changes were made according to the provisions of Technical Specification 5.5.14, "Technical Specifications (TS) Bases Control Program."

Any questions regarding this information should be directed to Larry Rudy, Regulatory Affairs, at (803) 701-3084.

I certify that I am a duly authorized officer of Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, and that the information contained herein accurately represents changes made to the Technical Specification Bases since the previous submittal.

Kelvin Henderson Vice President, Catawba Nuclear Station Attachment www.duke-energy.com

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission June 18, 2014 Page 2 xc: V. M. McCree, Regional Administrator U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30303-1257 Mr. G.E. Miller NRC Project Manager (CNS)

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North, Mail Stop O-8G9A 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2746 G. A. Hutto, Senior Resident Inspector Catawba Nuclear Station

Catawba Nuclear Station eDUKE ENERGY, Duke Energy CNO1VP 1 4800 Concord Road York, SC 29745 June 18, 2014 Re: Catawba Nuclear Station Technical Specifications Bases Please replace the corresponding pages in your copy of the Catawba Technical Specifications Manual as follows:

REMOVE THESE PAGES INSERT THESE PAGES LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Entire Bases Section (pages 13 - 19) Entire Bases Section (pages 13 - 19)

TAB 3.3.9 B 3.3.9-1 thru B 3.3.9-5 B 3.3.9-1 thru B 3.3.9-5 Revision 2 Revision 3 If you have any questions concerning the contents of this Technical Specification update, contact Kristi Byers at (803)701-3758.

Randy Hart Manager, Regulatory Compliance www.duke-energy.com

BASES Revision 1 4/08/99 ii Revision 2 3/01/05 iii Revision 1 6/21/04 B 2.1.1-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 2.1.1-2 Revision 1 12/19/03 B 2.1.1-3 Revision 1 12/19/03 B 2.1.2-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 2.1.2-2 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 2.1.2-3 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.0-1 Revision 1 3/19/07 B 3.0-2 Revision 1 3/19/07 B 3.0-3 Revision 2 3/19/07 B 3.0-4 Revision 3 3/19/07 B 3.0-5 Revision 3 3/19/07 B 3.0-6 Revision 2 3/19/07 B 3.0-7 Revision 2 3/19/07 B 3.0-8 Revision 3 3/19/07 B 3.0-9 Revision 2 3/19/07 B 3.0-10 Revision 3 3/19/07 B 3.0-11 Revision 3 3/19/07 B 3.0-12 Revision 3 3/19/07 B 3.0-13 Revision 3 3/19/07 B 3.0-14 Revision 3 3/19/07 B 3.0-15 Revision 1 3/19/07 B 3.0-16 Revision 1 3/19/07 B 3.0-17 Revision 0 3/19/07 B 3.0-18 Revision 0 3/19/07 B 3.0-19 Revision 0 3/19/07 B 3.1.1-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.1.1-6 Catawba Units 1 and 2 Page 13 6/02/14

B 3.1.2-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.1.2-5 B 3.1.3-1 Revision 4/26/00 B 3.1.3-2 Revision 4/26/00 B 3.1.3-3 Revision 4/26/00 B 3.1.3-4 Revision 4/26/00 B 3.1.3-5 Revision 4/26/00 B 3.1.3-6 Revision 4/26/00 B 3.1.4-1 thru Revision 5/05/11 B 3.1.4-9 B 3.1.5-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.1.5-4 B 3.1.6-1 thru Revision 1 5/05/11 B 3.1.6-6 B 3.1.7-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.1.7-2 Revision 2 1/08/04 B 3.1.7-3 Revision 2 1/08/04 B 3.1.7-4 Revision 2 1/08/04 B 3.1.7-5 Revision 2 1/08/04 B 3.1.7-6 Revision 2 1/08/04 B 3.1.8-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.1.8-6 B 3.2.1-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.2.1.-11 B 3.2.2-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.2.2-10 B 3.2.3-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.2.3-4 B 3.2.4-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.2.4-7 B 3.3.1-1 thru Revision 7 11/15/11 B.3.3.1-55 B 3.3.2-1 thru Revision 10 5/05/11 B 3.3.2-49 B 3.3.3-1 thru Revision 6 4/11/14 B.3.3.3-16 B 3.3.4-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.3.4-5 Catawba Units 1 and 2 Page 14 6/02/14

B 3.3.5-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.3.5-6 B 3.3.6-1 thru Revision 6 08/02/12 B 3.3.6-5 B 3.3.9-1 thru Revision 3 06/02/14 B 3.3.9-5 B 3.4.1-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.4.1-5 B 3.4.2-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.4.2-2 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.4.2-3 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.4.3-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.4.3-6 B 3.4.4-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.4.4-3 B 3.4.5-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.4.5-6 B 3.4.6-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.4.6-5 B 3.4.7-1 thru Revision 5 5/05/11 B 3.4.7-5 B 3.4.8-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.4.8-3 B 3.4.9-1 thru Revision 3 08/02/12 B 3.4.9-5 B 3.4.10-1 Revision 1 3/4/04 B 3.4.10-2 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.4.10-3 Revision 1 3/4/04 B 3.4.10-4 Revision 2 10/30/09 B 3.4.11-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.4.11-7 B 3.4.12-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.4.12-13 B 3.4.13-1 thru Revision 7 3/15/12 B 3.4.13-7 B 3.4.14-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.4.14-6 B 3.4.15-1 thru Revision 6 5/05/11 B 3.4.15-10 Catawba Units 1 and 2 Page 15 6/02/14

B 3.4.16-1 thru Revision 4 10/23/12 B 3.4.16-5 B 3.4.17-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.4.17-3 B 3.4.18-1 Revision 0 1/13/05 B 3.4.18-2 Revision 0 1/13/05 B 3.4.18-3 Revision 1 3/18/08 B 3.4.18-4 Revision 0 1/13/05 B 3.4.18-5 Revision 0 1/13/05 B 3.4.18-6 Revision 0 1/13/05 B 3.4.18-7 Revision 0 1/13/05 B 3.4.18-8 Revision 1 3/18/08 B 3.5.1-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.5.1-8 B 3.5.2-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.5.2-10 B 3.5.3-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.5.3-2 Revision 1 4/29/04 B 3.5.3-3 Revision 1 4/29/04 B 3.5.4-1 thru Revision 5 4/11/14 B.3.5.4-5 B 3.5.5-1 thru Revision 1 5/05/11 B 3.5.5-4 B 3.6.1-1 Revision 1 7/31/01 B 3.6.1-2 Revision 1 7/31/01 B 3.6.1-3 Revision 1 7/31/01 B 3.6.1-4 Revision 1 7/31/01 B 3.6.1-5 Revision 1 7/31/01 B 3.6.2-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.6.2-8 B 3.6.3-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.6.3-14 B 3.6.4-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.6.4-4 B 3.6.5-1 thru Revision 3 07/27/13 B 3.6.5-4 Catawba Units 1 and 2 Page 16 6/02/14

B 3.6.6-1 thru Revision 6 5/05/11 B 3.6.6-7 B 3.6.8-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.6.8-5 B 3.6.9-1 thru Revision 6 5/05/11 B 3.6.9-5 B 3.6.10-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.6.10-6 B 3.6.11-1 thru Revision 5 5/05/11 B 3.6.11-6 B 3.6.12-1 thru Revision 5 5/05/11 B 3.6.12-11 B 3.6.13-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.6.13-9 B 3.6.14-1 thru Revision 2 4/11/14 B 3.6.14-5 B 3.6.15-1 thru Revision 1 5/05/11 B 3.6.15-4 B 3.6.16-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.6.16-4 B 3.6.17-1 Revision 1 3/13/08 B 3.6.17-2 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.6.17-3 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.6.17-4 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.6.17-5 Revision 1 3/13/08 B 3.7.1-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.7.1-2 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.7.1-3 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.7.1-4 Revision 1 10/30/09 B 3.7.1-5 Revision 1 10/30/09 B 3.7.2-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.7.2-2 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.7.2-3 Revision 2 6/23/10 B 3.7.2-4 Revision 1 9/08/08 B 3.7.2-5 Revision 3 10/30/09 B 3.7.3-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.7.3-2 Revision 0 9/30/98 Catawba Units 1 and 2 Page 17 6/02/14

B 3.7.3-3 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.7.3-4 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.7.3-5 Revision 1 9/08/08 B 3.7.3-6 Revision 2 10/30/09 B 3.7.4-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.7.4-4 B 3.7.5-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.7.5-9 B 3.7.6-1 thru Revision 4 08/02/12 B 3.7.6-3 B 3.7.7-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.7.7-5 B 3.7.8-1 thru Revision 5 08/09/13 B 3.7.8-8 B 3.7.9-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.7.9-4 B 3.7.10-1 thru Revision 10 10/24/11 B 3.7.10-9 B 3.7.11-1 thru Revision 3 10/24/11 B 3.7.11-4 B 3.7.12-1 thru Revision 6 1/09/13 B 3.7.12-7 B 3.7.13-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.7.13-5 B 3.7.14-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.7.14-3 B 3.7.15-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.7.15-4 B 3.7.16-1 Revision 2 9/27/06 B 3.7.16-2 Revision 2 9/27/06 B 3.7.16-3 Revision 2 9/27/06 B 3.7.16-4 Revision 0 9/27/06 B 3.7.17-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.7.17-3 B 3.8.1-1 thru Revision 5 07/27/13 B.3.8.1-29 B 3.8.2-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.8.2-2 Revision 0 9/30/98 Catawba Units 1 and 2 Page 18 6/02/14

B 3.8.2-3 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.8.2-4 Revision 1 5/10/05 B 3.8.2-5 Revision 2 5/10/05 B 3.8.2-6 Revision 1 5/10/05 B 3.8.3-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.8.3-8 B 3.8.4-1 thru Revision 10 5/05/11 B3.8.4.1 0 B 3.8.5-1 Revision 0 9/30/98 B 3.8.5-2 Revision 2 7/29/03 B 3.8.5-3 Revision 1 7/29/03 B 3.8.6-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.8.6-7 B 3.8.7-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.8.7-4 B 3.8.8-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.8.8-4 B 3.8.9-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.8.9-10 B 3.8.10-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.8.10-4 B 3.9.1-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.9.1-4 B 3.9.2-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.9.2.4 B 3.9.3-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.9.3-5 B 3.9.4-1 thru Revision 4 5/05/11 B 3.9.4-4 B 3.9.5-1 thru Revision 3 5/05/11 B 3.9.5-4 B 3.9.6-1 thru Revision 2 5/05/11 B 3.9.6-3 B 3.9.7-1 thru Revision 1 5/05/11 B 3.9.7-3 Catawba Units 1 and 2 Page 19 6/02/14

BDMS B 3.3.9 B 3.3 INSTRUMENTATION B 3.3.9 Boron Dilution Mitigation System (BDMS)

BASES BACKGROUND The primary purpose of the BDMS is to mitigate the consequences of the inadvertent addition of unborated primary grade water into the Reactor Coolant System (RCS) when the reactor is in a shutdown condition (i.e.,

MODES 3, 4, and 5).

The BDMS is described in the Bases for LCO 3.9.2, "BDMS".

APPLICABLE The BDMS senses abnormal increases in source range counts per SAFETY ANALYSES second (flux rate) and actuates CVCS and RWST valves to mitigate the consequences of an inadvertent boron dilution event as described in UFSAR, Chapter 15 (Ref. 1). The accident analyses rely on automatic BDMS actuation to mitigate the consequences of inadvertent boron dilution events.

The BDMS satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36 (Ref. 2).

LCO LCO 3.3.9 provides the requirements for OPERABILITY of the instrumentation and controls that mitigate the consequences of a boron dilution event. Two redundant trains are required to be OPERABLE to provide protection against single failure.

The Shutdown Margin Monitor Alarm Ratio (set at < 2 times the steady state count rate) and signals to the various valves all must be OPERABLE for each train in the system to be considered OPERABLE.

APPLICABILITY The BDMS must be OPERABLE in MODES 3, 4, and 5 because the safety analysis identifies this system as the primary means to mitigate an inadvertent boron dilution of the RCS.

Catawba Units 1 and 2 B 3.3.9-1 Revision No. 3

BDMS B 3.3.9 BASES APPLICABILITY (continued)

The BDMS OPERABILITY requirements are not applicable in MODES I and 2 because an inadvertent boron dilution would be terminated by a source range trip, a trip on the Power Range Neutron Flux-High (low setpoint nominally 25% RTP), or Overtemperature AT. These RTS Functions are discussed in LCO 3.3.1, "RTS Instrumentation."

The requirements for OPERABILITY of the BDMS in MODE 6 are described in LCO 3.9.2, "Boron Dilution Mitigation System."

ACTIONS The most common cause of channel inoperability is outright failure or drift of the shutdown margin monitor sufficient to exceed the tolerance allowed by the unit specific calibration procedure. Typically, the drift is found to be small and results in a delay of actuation rather than a total loss of function. This determination of setpoint drift is generally made during the performance of a COT when the process instrumentation is set up for adjustment to bring it to within specification. If the Trip Setpoint is less conservative than the tolerance specified by the calibration procedure, the channel must be declared inoperable immediately and the appropriate Condition entered.

A.1, A.2.1, A.2.2, A.3.1, and A.3.2 With one BDMS train inoperable, redundancy for mitigation of dilution events is no longer available. In this case, the BDMS train is required to be restored to OPERABLE status within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br />. As an alternative (Required Actions A.2.1 and A.2.2), operations involving positive reactivity additions must be suspended and valve NV-230 must be closed and secured within the following hour to isolate the unborated water sources. A third alternative (Required Actions A.3.1 and A.3.2) is to provide alternate methods of monitoring core reactivity conditions and controlling boron dilution incidents. Alternative monitoring may be provided by the two Source Range Neutron Flux monitors. These monitors must be verified to operate with an alarm ratio less than or equal to two times the steady state count rate (alarm R-value < 2.0). In addition, the combined flowrate from both reactor makeup water pumps must be verified within the next hour to be within the limits specified in the COLR. Required Action A.2.1 is modified by a Note, which permits plant temperature changes provided the temperature change is accounted for in the calculated SDM and that keff remains < 0.99. Introduction of temperature changes, including temperature increases when a positive MTC exists, must be evaluated to ensure they do not result in a loss of required SDM or adequate margin to criticality.

Catawba Units 1 and 2 B 3.3.9-2 Revision No. 3

BDMS B 3.3.9 BASES ACTIONS (continued)

The Completion Times are based on the remaining OPERABLE BDMS train and the low probability of an event occurring during this time.

B.1, B.2.1, B.2.2. B.3.1. and B.3.2 With both BDMS trains inoperable, the automatic capability for mitigation of dilution events is no longer available. In this case, one BDMS train is required to be restored to OPERABLE status within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />. As an alternative (Required Actions B.2.1 and B.2.2), operations involving positive reactivity additions must be suspended and valve NV-230 must be closed and secured within the following hour to isolate the unborated water sources. A third alternative (Required Actions B.3.1 and B.3.2) is to provide alternate methods of monitoring core reactivity conditions and controlling boron dilution incidents. Alternative monitoring may be provided by the two Source Range Neutron Flux monitors. These monitors must be verified to operate with an alarm ratio less than or equal to two times the steady state count rate (alarm R-value < 2.0). In addition, the combined flowrate from both reactor makeup water pumps must be verified within the next hour to be within the limits specified in the COLR. Required Action B.2.1 is modified by a Note, which permits plant temperature changes provided the temperature change is accounted for in the calculated SDM and that keff remains < 0.99. Introduction of temperature changes, including temperature increases when a positive MTC exists, must be evaluated to ensure they do not result in a loss of required SDM or adequate margin to criticality.

The Completion Times are based on the low probability of an event occurring during this time.

SURVEILLANCE SR 3.3.9.1 REQUIREMENTS SR 3.3.9.1 is the performance of a CHANNEL CHECK on the BDMS, which is a comparison of the parameter indicated on one channel to a similar parameter on other channels. It is based on the assumption that the two indication channels should be consistent with core conditions.

Changes in fuel loading and core geometry can result in significant differences, but each channel should be consistent with its local conditions. The Surveillance Frequency is based on operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk and is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.

Catawba Units 1 and 2 B 3.3.9-3 Revision No. 3

BDMS B 3.3.9 BASES SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SR 3.3.9.2 SR 3.3.9.2 is the performance of a COT for the BDMS, which is the injection of a simulated or actual signal into the channel as close to the sensor as practicable to verify the OPERABILITY of required alarm, interlock, display, and trip functions. The COT also includes adjustments, as necessary, of the required alarm, interlock, and trip setpoints so that the setpoints are within the required range and accuracy.

The Surveillance Frequency is based on operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk and is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.

SR 3.3.9.3 SR 3.3.9.3 is performed on the BDMS to verify the actuation signal causes the appropriate valves to move to their correct position and the Reactor Makeup Water Pumps stop to mitigate a boron dilution accident.

The Surveillance Frequency is based on operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk and is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.

SR 3.3.9.4 SR 3.3.9.4 is the performance of a CHANNEL CHECK on the Source Range Neutron Flux monitors, which is a comparison of the parameter indicated on one channel to a similar parameter on other channels. It is based on the assumption that the two indication channels should be consistent with core conditions. Changes in fuel loading and core geometry can result in significant differences, but each channel should be consistent with its local conditions.

A note is provided to clarify that the CHANNEL CHECK only needs to be performed on the Source Range Neutron Flux Monitors when used to satisfy Required Action A.3 or B.3.

The Surveillance Frequency is based on operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk and is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.

Catawba Units 1 and 2 B 3.3.9-4 Revision No. 3

BDMS B 3.3.9 BASES SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SR 3.3.9.5 SR 3.3.9.5 verifies the combined flow rates from both Reactor Makeup Water Pumps are within the value specified in the COLR. This surveillance is only required when implementing Required Action A.3 or B.3. It ensures the assumptions in the analysis for the boron dilution event under these conditions are satisfied.

The Surveillance Frequency is based on operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk and is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.

SR 3.3.9.6 SR 3.3.9.6 is the performance of a COT for the Source Range Neutron Flux monitors, which is the injection of a simulated or actual signal into the channel as close to the sensor as practicable to verify the OPERABILITY of required alarm, interlock, display, and trip functions.

The COT also includes adjustments, as necessary, of the required alarm, interlock, and trip setpoints so that the setpoints are within the required range and accuracy. These monitors must be verified to operate with an alarm ratio less than or equal to two times the steady state count rate (alarm R-value < 2.0). This SR is only required when the Source Range Neutron Flux Monitors are used to satisfy Required Action A.3 or B.3.

This surveillance must be performed prior to placing the monitors in service for Required Action A.3 or B.3 and at the specified Frequency thereafter. The Surveillance Frequency is based on operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk and is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.

REFERENCES 1. UFSAR, Chapter 15.

2. 10 CFR 50.36, Technical Specifications, (c)(2)(ii).
3. Not used.

Catawba Units 1 and 2 B 3.3.9-5 Revision No. 3