IR 05000293/2005003

Request for Additional Information Regarding Unresolved Inspection Item 05000293-05-003-01 from the NRC Integrated Inspection Report 05000293-05-003

ML060970397
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	04/24/2006
From:	James Shea Plant Licensing Branch III-2
To:	Kansler M Entergy Nuclear Operations
SHea J, NRR/DLPM, 415-1388
References
IR-05-003, TAC MD0178
Download: ML060970397 (5)

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ril 24, 2006

SUBJECT:

PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING UNRESOLVED INSPECTION ITEM 05000293/2005003-01 FROM THE NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2005003 (TAC NO. MD0178)

Dear Mr. Kansler:

On June 30, 2005, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Pilgrim). The inspectors determined that the overlap testing conducted under an approved change to Procedure No. 8.M.3-1, by Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee), does not actually verify the load sequencing as prescribed by Pilgrim Technical Specifications (TSs) 4.9.A.1.b and 4.9.A.1.c. The licensee justified the change based, in part, on the Pilgrim TSs basis wording and existing load sequence overlap testing.

The NRC staff has been reviewing the unresolved inspection item and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. The specific questions are found in the enclosed request for additional information (RAI). A response to this RAI is requested to be provided within 45 days.

Sincerely,

/RA/

James J. Shea, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch I-1 ril 24, 2006

SUBJECT:

PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING UNRESOLVED INSPECTION ITEM 05000293/2005003-01 FROM THE NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2005003 (TAC NO. MD0178)

Dear Mr. Kansler:

On June 30, 2005, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Pilgrim). The inspectors determined that the overlap testing conducted under an approved change to Procedure No. 8.M.3-1, by Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee), does not actually verify the load sequencing as prescribed by Pilgrim Technical Specifications (TSs) 4.9.A.1.b and 4.9.A.1.c. The licensee justified the change based, in part, on the Pilgrim TSs basis wording and existing load sequence overlap testing.

The NRC staff has been reviewing the unresolved inspection item and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. The specific questions are found in the enclosed request for additional information (RAI). A response to this RAI is requested to be provided within 45 days.

Sincerely,

/RA/

James J. Shea, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch I-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-293 Enclosure: As stated cc w/encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:

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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI)

UNRESOLVED INSPECTION ITEM 05000293/2005003-01 FROM THE NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2005003 ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.

PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION DOCKET NO. 50-293 On June 30, 2005, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Pilgrim). The inspectors determined that the overlap testing conducted under an approved change to Procedure No. 8.M.3-1, by Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee), does not actually verify the load sequencing as prescribed by Pilgrim Technical Specifications (TSs) 4.9.A.1.b and 4.9.A.1.c. The licensee justified the change based, in part, on the Pilgrim TSs basis wording and existing load sequence overlap testing.

The NRC staff has been reviewing the unresolved inspection item and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review.

1) The Pilgrim Final Safety Analysis Report Section 8.5.5 states that "Readiness can best be demonstrated by periodic testing, which insofar as practical, simulates actual emergency conditions." What was your basis for determining that it was not practical to sequence load one Reactor Building Closed Cooling Water (RBCCW) Pump and one Salt Service Water (SSW) Pump on the Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) during surveillance testing (TS Surveillance Requirements 4.9.A.1.b and 4.9.A.1.c)? Also, explain why equivalent loads in lieu of RBCCW and SSW pumps were not added in order to have required DG loading.

2) Explain why starting the last sequenced load(s) RBCCW and SSW will not adversely affect the performance of the EDG. Specifically address Kilowatt (KW) and Kilovar (KVAR) requirements and available DG margin in KW and KVAR.

3) What does Entergy consider a "small" EDG load? Would this include the RBCCW and SSW pumps? Explain why these loads would not impact EDG performance when taken in total during the sequence load of the emergency diesel.

4) Please provide a copy for review of Entergy Procedure No. 8.M.3-1.

Enclosure

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station cc:

Regional Administrator, Region I Secretary of Public Safety U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Executive Office of Public Safety 475 Allendale Road One Ashburton Place King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Boston, MA 02108 Senior Resident Inspector Director, Massachusetts Emergency U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Management Agency Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Attn: James Muckerheide Post Office Box 867 400 Worcester Road Plymouth, MA 02360 Framingham, MA 01702-5399 Chairman, Board of Selectmen Mr. William D. Meinert 11 Lincoln Street Nuclear Engineer Plymouth, MA 02360 Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company Chairman P.O. Box 426 Nuclear Matters Committee Ludlow, MA 01056-0426 Town Hall 11 Lincoln Street Mr. Michael A. Balduzzi Plymouth, MA 02360 Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Chairman, Duxbury Board of Selectmen Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Town Hall 600 Rocky Hill Road 878 Tremont Street Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Duxbury, MA 02332 Mr. Stephen J. Bethay Office of the Commissioner Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Massachusetts Department of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Environmental Protection Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station One Winter Street 600 Rocky Hill Road Boston, MA 02108 Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Office of the Attorney General Mr. Bryan S. Ford One Ashburton Place Manager, Licensing 20th Floor Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Boston, MA 02108 Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Director, Radiation Control Program Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Offices of Health and Ms. Charlene D. Faison Human Services Manager, Licensing 174 Portland Street Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Boston, MA 02114 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station cc:

Mr. Gary J. Taylor Chief Executive Officer Mr. Michael J. Colomb Entergy Operations Director of Oversight 1340 Echelon Parkway Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Jackson, MS 39213 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. John T. Herron Sr. VP and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Travis C. McCullough Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Assistant General Counsel 440 Hamilton Avenue Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

White Plains, NY 10601 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Oscar Limpias Vice President, Engineering Ms. Stacey Lousteau Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Treasury Department 440 Hamilton Avenue Entergy Services, Inc.

White Plains, NY 10601 639 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113 Mr. Christopher Schwarz Vice President, Operations Support Mr. James Sniezek Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 5486 Nithsdale Drive 440 Hamilton Avenue Salisbury, MD 21801-2490 White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Michael D. Lyster Mr. John F. McCann 5931 Barclay Lane Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Naples, FL 34110-7306 Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601