ML013330443
| ML013330443 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 11/29/2001 |
| From: | Beckner W Technical Specifications Branch |
| To: | Pietrangelo A Nuclear Energy Institute |
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| Download: ML013330443 (4) | |
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Mr. Anthony R. Pietrangelo, Director November 29, 2001 Risk & Performance Regulation Nuclear Generation Division Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 Eye Street, N.W.
Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-2496
Dear Mr. Pietrangelo:
This is to inform you that disposition has been made on seventeen travelers containing proposed changes to the Standard Technical Specification (STS) NUREGs, initiated by the NEI Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF).
The staff has suggested modifications to the following travelers, should you desire to pursue these changes: TSTFs -262, R.1; -294; -313, R.1; -320; -337, R.0; -343; -345; -372, R.1; and, -373. The suggested modifications have been previously communicated to the NEI TSTF.
The staff has rejected the following travelers. While the reasons for the rejections have been previously communicated to the NEI TSTF, a brief synopsis is provided.
C TSTFs -225, R.2; -226; -232; and, -296: provide changes to BWR specifications applicable in the refueling mode of operation. These TSTFs need to be addressed in an integrated manner, along with other staff concerns about BWR refueling specifications, in a meeting with the NRC Reactor Systems Branch (SRXB).
C TSTF -260: proposes to eliminate a monthly surveillance to verify the position of certain automatic valves, because only the final actuation positions of the valves are of safety significance, and therefore the surveillance is not important. The staff disagrees with the justification for this change; valve position for system operability can vary with the mode of operation, and needs to be verified for each circumstance.
C TSTF -333, R.1: proposes delaying entry into LCO 3.8.1 Required Actions during the performance of surveillances to prevent unnecessary plant shutdown. The staff disagrees with the justification for this change; the proposed change is unnecessary.
C TSTF -369: proposes eliminating the Monthly Operating Report. The staff still requires information provided in the Monthly Operating Report, and has proposed various modifications to the proposal. The NEI TSTF is considering the alternatives.
C TSTF -41: proposes rewording the B&W STS LCO 3.0.7. The proposed change introduces a new variation in the wording of LCO 3.0.7, it does not provide consistency between the STS NUREGs, and is unnecessary.
Mr. Anthony R. Pietrangelo This completes our review of the above TSTFs. Please contact me at (301) 415-1161 or e-mail wdb@nrc.gov if you have any questions or need further information on these dispositions.
Sincerely,
/RA/
William D. Beckner, Chief Technical Specifications Branch Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation cc: J. Arbuckle, BWROG T. Weber, CEOG N. Clarkson, BWOG S. Wideman, WOG D. Hoffman, EXCEL
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