CY-97-024, Application for Amend to License DPR-61,reflecting Staff Limitations & Requirements Appropriate to Present Configuration of Plant
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| Site: | Haddam Neck File:Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co icon.png |
| Issue date: | 05/30/1997 |
| From: | Feigenbaum T CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER CO. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
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| CY-97-024, CY-97-24, NUDOCS 9706110247 | |
| Download: ML20140E116 (5) | |
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CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER COMPANY HADDAM NECK PLANT 362 INJUN HOLLOW ROAD e EAST HAMPTON, CT 06424-3099 May 30,1997 Docket No. 50-213 CY-97-024 Re: 10CFR50.90 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Haddam Neck Plant Proposed Revision To The Technical Specifications Certified Fuel Handler introduction Pursuant to 10CFR50.90, Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company (CYAPCO) hereby proposes to amend its Operating License, DPR-61, by incorporating the attached proposed changes into the Haddam Neck Plant (HNP) Operating License and Technical Specifications.
Backaround In a letter dated December 5,1996,m CYAPCO informed the NRC that the Board of Directors of CYAPCO had decided to permanently cease operations at the Haddam Neck Plant (HNP) and that the fuel had been permanently removed from the reactor.
The changes proposed herein reflect the staff limitations and requirements appropriate to the present configuration of the plant. The reason for this change is to include in the Technical Specifications the requirements pertaining to the Certified Fuel Handler position and the requirements pertaining to the revised crew staffing.
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T. C. Feigenbaum letter to the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
" Certifications Of Permanent Cessation Of Power Operation And That Fuel Has Been Permanently Removed From The Reactor," dated December 5,1996.
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With the HNP permanently shutdown there is no need for 10CFR55 licensed operators.
l 10CFR55.4 states that: " Operator means any individual licensed under this part to manipulate a control of a facility." 10CFR55.4 also states that: " Controls when used i
with respect to a nuclear reactor means apparatus and mechanisms the manipulation of j
which directly affects the reactivity or power level of the reactor." As reactivity changes and power operation of the reactor are no longer possible at the HNP, the need for i
10CFR55 licensed personnel has ceased. However, with the irradiated fuel and other radioactive components now stored in the spent fuel pool, qualified personnel will still be needed to safely monitor and maintain the spent fuel pool and its associated support a
structures, systems, and components (SSCs). These SSCs include: pool temperature and water level instrumentation, equipment, and controls; HVAC; power sources; make-up water sources; radiation monitoring sensors and readouts; and fuel handling i
equipment. There also remains a need for future handling of the irradiated fuel and l
other radioactive components now stored in the spent fuel pool.
The duties of the shift staff are greatly reduced due to the permanent shutdown of all the power producing and other safety-related SSCs directly pertinent to reactor i
operations. In the defueled condition, only the SSCs related to the spent fuel pool would be of concern to the shift staff. The reaction time required of the operating staff j
to restore decay heat removal to the spent fuel poolis on the order of days. Therefore, the minimum shift staff of two is recommended by the proposed Technical Specification changes.
l Discussion l
In support of this license amendment request, the following information is provided:
I forwards the marked-up Technical Specification pages and j
reflects the currently issued version of the Technical Specifications.
] forwards the retyped Technical Specification pages. This j
attachment reflects the already submitted proposed Defueled Technical i
Specifications.
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! describes the proposed Technical Specification changes.
- provides a safety assessment for the proposed changes.
CYAPCO has reviewed the proposed Technical Specification changes in accordance with 10CFR50.92. In addition, CYAPCO has determined that the changes do not involve a significant hazards consideration (SHC).
The basis for this determination is also discussed in Attachment 4. provides the proposed Certified Fuel Handler Training Program.
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission CY-07-024/Page 3 Moreover, the Commission has provided guidance concerning the application of standards in 10CFR50.92 by providing certain examples (March 6,1986, 51FR7751) of amendments that are not likely to involve an SHC. The proposed changes described in are not enveloped by a specific example.
However, it has been demonstrated (i.e., Attachment 4) that the proposeri changes do not involve an SHC.
Environmental Consideration CYAPCO has reviewed the proposed license amendment against the criteria of 10CFR51.22 for environmental considerations. The proposed changes do not involve an SHC, do not significantly increase the types and amounts of effluents that may be released off-site, and do not significantly increase individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposures. Based on the foregoing, CYAPCO concludes that the proposed changes meet the criteria delineated in 10CFR51.22(c)(9) for a categorical exclusion from the requirement of an environmentalimpact statement.
Plant Operations Review Committee The Plant Operations Review Committee has reviewed this proposed amendment request and concurs with the above determination.
Nuclear Safety Assessment Board Review The Nuclear Safety Assessment Board has reviewed this proposed amendment request and concurs with the above determination.
State Notification In accordance with 10CFR50.91(b), CYAPCO is providing the State of Connecticut with a copy of this proposed amendment request to ensure their awareness of this request.
Commitments There are no commitments contained within this letter. Statements made within this letter are for information only.
Schedule Reauired for NRC Anoroval It is CYAPCO's objective to institute the Certified Fuel Handler position as soon as possible. Therefore, CYAPCO requests that these proposed changes be reviewed and approved at the NRC staff's earliest convenience. Finally, CYAPCO requests that the license amendment be effective upon issuance with implementation within 90 days.
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CY-97-024/Page 4 Conclusion The proposed changes have been reviewed in accordance with 10CFR50.92 and have been determined to not constitute an SHC. in addition, the proposed changes have been reviewed against 10CFR51.22 and it has been determined that the proposed changes meet the criteria for a categotical exemption from requiring an environmental impact statement.
l If the NRC staff should have any questions or comments regarding this submittal, please contact Mr. G. P. van Noordennen at (860) 267-3938.
Very truly yours, CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER COMPANY f
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"Q T. C. Feigenbaufli Executivgce President and Chief Nuclear Officer cc:
H. J. Miller, NRC Region i Administrator M. B. Fairtile, NRC Project Manager, Haddarn Neck Plant W. J. Raymond, NRC Senior Resident inspector, Haddam Neck Plant K. T. A. McCarthy, Director, CT DEP Monitoring and Radiation Division Subscribed and sworn to before me this b day of May,1997
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Haddam Neck Plant Proposed Revision To The Technica: Specifications Certified Fuel Handler Marked-Up Pages 4
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