ML010740134
| ML010740134 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07201026 |
| Issue date: | 03/14/2001 |
| From: | Ross-Lee M NRC/NMSS/SFPO |
| To: | Frant S NRC/NMSS/SFPO |
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| Download: ML010740134 (13) | |
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MEMORANDUM TO:.
FROM:
SUBJECT:
March 14, 2001 Susan Frant, Deputy Director Licensing and Inspection Directorate Spent Fuel Project Office, NMSS Mary Jane Ross-Lee, Project Manager Licensing Section Licensing and Inspection Directorate Spent Fuel Project Office, NMSS
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SUMMARY
OF FEBRUARY 7, 2001, PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING WITH BFS ON FUELSOLUTIONTM STORAGE SYSTEM AMENDMENT NO. 2 On February 7, 2001, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff met with representatives of BNFL Fuel Solutions (BFS) and Consumers Energy (CE) at NRC Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the BFS FuelSolutionsTM storage system (Certificate of Compliance No. 1026) technical specification (TS) amendment. BFS is proposing to submit this amendment in April 2001. The attendance list is included as. A meeting agenda is included as Attachment 2. BFS handout is included as. This meeting was noticed on January 26, 2001.
The focus of the meeting was for BFS to discuss their proposed amendment to the FuelSolutionsTm TS that include required actions related to returning the canister to the fuel building if the TS for thermal performance in storage is not met. CE plans to begin dismantlement of the fuel building at Big Rock Point (BRP) in Summer of 2002. This TS amendment would only be for the W74 canister for BRP. In discussions with the staff it was agreed that a proposed alternative to returning to the fuel building must be presented, as opposed to just elimination of the action. In addition, the logistics of any proposed alternative must be presented to facilitate the timely review necessary to meet BFS and CE schedule.
They need the amendment by July 2002 to meet their decommissioning schedule.
No proprietary information was disseminated or presented at this meeting. No regulatory decisions were requested or made.
If you have any questions regarding this meeting summary, or concerning the FuelSolutionsTM amendment application, please contact me.
Docket No.: 72-1026 Attachments: 1. Attendance List
- 2. Meeting agenda
- 3. BFS meeting handout cc:
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 March 14, 2001 MEMORANDUM TO:
Susan Frant, Deputy Director Licensing and Inspection Directorate Spent Fuel Project Office, NMSS FROM:
Mary Jane Ross-Lee, Project Mana Licensing Section Licensing and Inspection Directorate Spent Fuel Project Office, NMSS
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF FEBRUARY 7, 2001, PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING WITH BFS ON FUELSOLUTION TM STORAGE SYSTEM AMENDMENT NO. 2 On February 7, 2001, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff met with representatives of BNFL Fuel Solutions (BFS) and Consumers Energy (CE) at NRC Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the BFS FuelSolutionsTM storage system (Certificate of Compliance No. 1026) technical specification (TS) amendment. BFS is proposing to submit this amendment in April 2001. The attendance list is included as. A meeting agenda is included as Attachment 2. BFS handout is included as. This meeting was noticed on January 26, 2001.
The focus of the meeting was for BFS to discuss their proposed amendment to the FuelSolutions TM TS that include required actions related to returning the canister to the fuel building if the TS for thermal performance in storage is not met. CE plans to begin dismantlement of the fuel building at Big Rock Point (BRP) in Summer of 2002. This TS amendment would only be for the W74 canister for BRP. In discussions with the staff it was agreed that a proposed alternative to returning to the fuel building must be presented, as opposed to just elimination of the action. In addition, the logistics of any proposed alternative must be presented to facilitate the timely review necessary to meet BFS and CE schedule.
They need the amendment by July 2002 to meet their decommissioning schedule.
No proprietary information was disseminated or presented at this meeting. No regulatory decisions were requested or made.
If you have any questions regarding this meeting summary, or concerning the FuelSolutionsTM amendment application, please contact me.
Docket No.: 72-1026 Attachments: 1. Attendance List
- 2. Meeting agenda
- 3. BFS meeting handout cc:
John Broschak, Consumers Energy Meeting with BNFL Fuel Solutions and Consumers Energy 02/07/2001 ATTENDANCE LIST Affiliation Jack Guttmann Paul Harris Wayne Hodges Tim McGinty Mary Jane Ross-Lee Mahendra Shah Bernie White Robert Quinn Michael Bourassa John Broschak Dave Waters Steve Schulin NRC/SFPO NRC/NRR NRC/SFPO NRC/SFPO NRC/SFPO NRC/SFPO NRC/SFPO BNFL CE CE CE The Ibex Group Name Agenda NRC SFPO/ BNFL Fuel Solutions/ Consumers Energy FuelSolutions TM Storage System Technical Specification Amendment Docket 72-1026 February 7, 2001 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
One White Flint North Room 0-13-B-4
Introductions
Discussion of the FuelSolutionsTM Tech Specs (LCOs) that include required actions related to the return to the fuel building, and the need for such action Discussion of the CoC Amendment Request Content Schedule
BNFL Fuel Solutions FuelSolutions TM W74 Amendment #2 Pre-Submittal Meeting February 7, 2001 NRC Transport Pre-Submittal Meeting 06-28-00
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FuelSolutions T M Amendment #2 Presubmittal Meeting
- BNFL Fuel Solutions Agenda
"* Introductions
"* Discussion of FuelSolutionsTM Tech Specs (LCOs) that include required actions related to return to the fuel building, and the need for such action
"* Discussion of CoC Amendment Request Content
" Schedule February 07, 2001 2
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Technical Specification Discussion BNFL Fuel Solutions LCO 3.3.2 -Storage Cask Temperatures During Storage
- Required Action B.2:
LCO 3.3.3 -Storage Cask Temperatures During Horizontal Transfer
- Required Action C.1:
"Return CANISTER to the fuel building and remove all fuel assemblies."
We want to eliminate this requirement February 07, 2001 33
SIBNFL Technical Specification Discussion Fuel Solutions Purpose of TS Required Action
- To provide for an ultimate disposition if prior actions did not correct the situation Basis for Elimination of Required Action - LCO 3.3.2 & 3.3.3 e There is no mechanistic failure which would lead to the loss of canister thermal performance during storage or horizontal transfer If an increase in temperatures is observed, then, it would be due to issues with the storage cask o Therefore the prior required actions should be sufficient to mitigate any failure February 07, 2001 4
Technical Specification Discussion BNFL Fuel Solutions Proposed Alternative Required Action
- Begin appropriate actions to repair or replace the components necessary to restore normal cooling function February 07, 2001 55
- BNFL Technical Specification Discussion Fuel Solutions Summary
- No mechanistic failure of the heat removal ability of the canister has been identified
- Blockages or failures of the storage cask are discoverable and usually repairable
- Alternate means are available to maintain canister temperatures within limits during storage cask repair or replacement
- Other means are available to remove fuel if necessary
-transportation (application to be submitted in April)
-portable hot cell (dry transfer system)
February 07, 2001 6
Technical Specification Discussion
- DBNFL Fuel Solutions Conclusion
"* Return of the canister to the fuel building and removal of the fuel assemblies is not an appropriate or necessary action
"* Return of the canister to the fuel building is not the only option available to retrieve fuel
- The current LCOs are unnecessarily restrictive and have a significant negative impact on the BRP decommissioning schedule February 07, 2001 7
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CoC Amendment Request Content BNFL Fuel Solutions The CoC Amendment Application Will Include
"* Revised Bases for LCO 3.3.2 and LCO 3.3.3
"* No additional analyses are required - plan to implement within current analyzed conditions February 07, 2001 88
BNFL Fuel Solutions Amendment Application Submittal 9 Planned for April 2001 Big Rock Point Decommissioning
"* Plan to begin dismantlement of fuel building / SFP in summer 2002
"* Need amended CoC by July 2002 February 07, 2001 Schedule 9
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