L-MT-20-031, 10 CFR 50.55a Request No. RR-018, Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XI

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10 CFR 50.55a Request No. RR-018, Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI
ML20335A340
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Site: Monticello Xcel Energy icon.png
Issue date: 11/30/2020
From: Conboy T
Northern States Power Co, Xcel Energy
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Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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L-MT-20-031
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fl Xcel Energy 2807 West County Road 75 Monticello, MN 55089 November 30, 2020 L-MT-20-031 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv)

ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Docket No. 50-263 Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-22 10 CFR 50.55a Request No. RR-018, Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI

References:

1) NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2004-12, "Clarification on Use of Later Editions and Addenda to the ASME OM Code and Section Xl," dated July 28, 2004 In accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a, "Codes and standards," paragraph (g)(4)(iv), and the guidance provided in Reference 1, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, doing business as Xcel Energy (hereafter "NSPM"), requests NRC approval to use a specific provision of a later edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code,Section XI, for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (MNGP). Specifically, NSPM requests approval to use IWA-4540(b) of the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPV Code for the MNGP.

NSPM requests approval of this request by January 29, 2021.

If there are any questions or if additional information is required, please contact Mr. Jeff Kivi at (612) 330-5788 or Jeffrey.L.Kivi@XcelEnergy.com.

Summary of Commitments This letter makes no new commitments and no revisions to existing commitments.

Document Control Desk Page 2 Thomas A. Conboy Site Vice President, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Northern States Power Company - Minnesota Enclosure cc: Administrator, Region Ill, USNRC Project Manager, Monticello, USNRC Resident Inspector, Monticello, USNRC

L-MT-20-031 Enclosure Page 1 of 2 10 CFR 50.55a Request RR-018 Proposed Use of Subsequent ASME Code Edition and Addenda In Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv)

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a, "Codes and standards," paragraph (g)(4)(iv) and the guidance provided in Reference 1, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, doing business as Xcel Energy (hereafter "NSPM"), requests NRC approval to use specific provisions of a later edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code,Section XI, for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (MNGP). Specifically, NSPM requests approval to use IWA-4540(b) of the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPV Code.

1. ASME Code Component(s) Affected:

All Class 1, 2, and 3 items located in the ASME Section XI boundaries.

2. Requested Date for Approval:

Approval requested by January 29, 2021.

3. Applicable Code Edition and Addenda

INTERVAL ISI INTERVAL PLANT EDITION SCHEDULED INTERVAL START END 2007 Edition, MNGP 5 through 09/01/2012 05/31/2022 2008 Addenda

4. Proposed Subsequent Code Edition and Addenda (or Portion):

MNGP performs Repair/Replacement activity in accordance with a site program based on an Edition of ASME Section XI which, at present, is 2007 the Edition through the 2008 Addenda.

Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv), NSPM requests permission to utilize IWA-4540(b) from the 2017 Edition. This subparagraph outlines items that are exempt from pressure testing after repair/replacement activities.

L-MT-20-031 Enclosure Page 2 of 2

5. Related Requirements:

10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv) states:

"Inservice examination of components and system pressure tests may meet the requirements set forth in subsequent editions and addenda that are incorporated by reference in paragraph (a) of this section, subject to the conditions listed in paragraph (b) of this section, and subject to Commission approval. Portions of editions or addenda may be used, provided that all related requirements of the respective editions or addenda are met."

10 CFR 50.55a(b)(2) incorporates by reference Section XI, Division 1, of the ASME BPV Code 2017 Edition as approved in Reference 2. NSPM is requesting to use IWA-4540(b) of the 2017 Edition of ASME Section XI to utilize the exemptions listed. There are no related requirements or applicable conditions associated with this subparagraph, IWA-4540(b).

6. Duration of Proposed Request:

The duration of this request will continue for the remainder of the sites current Inservice Inspection interval.

7.

References:

1. NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2004-12, "Clarification on Use of Later Editions and Addenda to the ASME OM Code and Section Xl," dated July 28, 2004
2. Federal Register, 85 FR 26540, dated May 4, 2020

8. Precedents

  • Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Request to use a Provision of a Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI (EPID L-2020-LLR-0111) (ADAMS Accession Number ML20233A319)
  • Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2- Request to use a Provision of a Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI (EPID L-2020-LLR-0101) (ADAMS Accession Number ML20216A399)