LD-87-054, Forwards Amend 12 to CESSAR Fsar,Modifying Sys 80R Design. Enhanced & Expanded Sys 80 Design Will Be Called Sys 80 Tm

Forwards Amend 12 to CESSAR Fsar,Modifying Sys 80R Design. Enhanced & Expanded Sys 80 Design Will Be Called Sys 80 Tm

ML20235G025
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Site:	05000470
Issue date:	09/18/1987
From:	Scherer A ABB COMBUSTION ENGINEERING NUCLEAR FUEL (FORMERLY
To:	Miraglia F NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ARM), Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ML20235G028	List: LD-87-054, Forwards Amend 12 to CESSAR Fsar,Modifying Sys 80R Design. Enhanced & Expanded Sys 80 Design Will Be Called Sys 80 Tm
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LD-87-054, LD-87-54, NUDOCS 8709290409
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COIRBUSTION ENGINEERING September 18, 1987 LD-87-054 Docket: STN 50-470F 1 Mr. Frank J. Miraglia Associate Director for Projects Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Attention: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555

Subject:

Combustion Engineering Standard Safety Analysis Report Submittal

Reference:

C-E Letter LD-87-050, A. E. Scherer to F. J. Miraglia, dated September 18, 1987

Dear Mr. Miraglia:

Enclosed with this letter is the first in a series of revisions to the Combustion Engineerin System 80gdesign.Standard Safety These Analysis Report-FSAR modifications are in compliance (CESSAR-F) with the modifying ouc Standardization and Severe Accident Policy Statements and are intended to result in the upgrading of our current Final Design Approval (FDA-2) to a Design Certification rule.

Combustion Engineering intends to continue its leadership role in developing l and implementing a viable Standardization program. Although our System 80 design already contains many features considered as " advanced", Combustion Engineering is actively participating in the current national effort to develop Advanced Light Water Reactor ( ALWR) designs. Our participation in this program consists of four interrelated projects. First, Combustion Engineering has formed a team with Duke Power Company to participate in the Electric Power Reactor Institute (EPRI) Advanced Light Water Reactor Utility Requirements Document project. Second, we have been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) as a contractor in their Design Verification Program to demonstrate that a design which conforms to the EPRI Requirements ,

Document can be certified in the licensing process. Third, we have been l selected by the Department of Energy to perform development efforts as part of their Advanced Instrumentation and Controls Program. Finally, we have been awarded a subcontract by Duke Power Company to assist in the DOE Constructibility effort. We are proud to be a leading participant in the national ALWR offort and we intend to do our best to assure that the programs will achieve their objectives of maintaining and enhancing the nuclear option.

Power Systems 1000 Prospect HiH Road (203) 688-1911 Combustion Engineenng. Inc. Post Office Box 500 Telex: 99297 8709290409 870918 W'inds r, Connecticut 06095-0500 hO PDR ADOCK 05000470 K PDR llll

Mr. Frank J. Miraglia LD-87-054 September 18, 1987 Page 2 A focal point of these efforts will be the enhancement of our System 80 design.

The enhanced and expanded design will be called the System 80+M and --

since the goal of the effort will be to upgrade our current FDA-2 to a Design Certification rule -- we will refer to the revised CESSAR-F as CESSAR-DC.

Our recommendation on the docketing process has been addressed in the reference letter. Pending its implementation, the enclosure provides you with the planned revisions to Chapter 1 of CESSAR. (The revisions are identified by bars in the right-hand column which are numbered as Amendment 12.

When agreement is reached on a dual docket approach, we anticipate revising the number back to Amendment 1.)

In addition, we require some clarification as to the category and limit of the fees to which we will be liable. If we could reserve our rights in this matter, however, it should be possible to resolve the issue in parallel with our formal submittals and. thus allow the technical review to proceed unencumbered.

Finally, as we have previously discussed, we anticipate that the staff will issue our forward-referenceable FDA in the near future.

Combustion Engineering has fully supported the NRC's efforts to advance the use of standardization and the concomitant streamlining of the licensing process.

We believe such an approach is in the national interest by reducing dependence on foreign energy sources and reducing the trade deficit. We have appreciated being able to work with the NRC staff over the years in resolving the many issues which were necessary to establish the current regulatory confidence in our System 80 design. As you are aware, Combustion Engineering currently holds a Final Design Approval that is the basis for three licensed units. This notable achievement is in part attributable to the professional working relationship that has been maintained between Combustion Engineering and the NRC Staff throughout the System 80 review process. It is our intention that this relationship be maintained throughout the pending review of System 80+ for a Design Certification Rule.

Combustion Engineering plans to submit additional revisions to CESSAR-F in the very near future. As a result, your prompt consideration to the important matters raised herein would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or Dr. Michael D. Green of my staff at (203) 285-5204.

Very truly yours, COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.

Director Nuclear Licensing A1;S:ss

Enclosure:

As Stated I

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