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MONTHYEARULNRC-06853, Submittal of 2023 Fitness for Duty Performance Data Per Per 10 CFR 26.7172024-01-29029 January 2024 Submittal of 2023 Fitness for Duty Performance Data Per Per 10 CFR 26.717 IR 05000483/20230042024-01-19019 January 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000483/2023004 ML24008A0552024-01-19019 January 2024 Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action - Proposed Alternative to the Requirements of the ASME Code (EPID L-2023-LLR- 0061) ML23353A1712024-01-18018 January 2024 Issuance of Amendment No. 237 to Clarify Support System Requirements for the Residual Heat Removal System and Control Room Air Conditioning System Under Technical Specifications 3.4.8, 3.7.11, and 3.9.6 ML23317A0012024-01-12012 January 2024 Audit Summary Regarding LAR to Clarify Support System Requirements for the Residual Heat Removal and Control Room Air Conditioning System Under Technical Specifications 3.4.8, 3.7.11, and 3.9.6 ML23347A1212024-01-11011 January 2024 Issuance of Amendment No. 236 to Adopt TSTF-501, Revision 1, Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Volume Values to Licensee Control EPID L-2023-LLA-0046) ML24011A1492024-01-11011 January 2024 Notification of Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal and Request for Information (05000483/2024011) ULNRC-06847, Supplement to Relief Request from Requirements of ASME BPV Code, Section XI, Subsection Iwl Regarding Examination and Testing of the Unbonded Post-Tensioning System (Relief Request C3R-01)2023-12-21021 December 2023 Supplement to Relief Request from Requirements of ASME BPV Code, Section XI, Subsection Iwl Regarding Examination and Testing of the Unbonded Post-Tensioning System (Relief Request C3R-01) ULNRC-06849, License Renewal Resolution for Commitments 34 and 35 Perform Evaluation of Crack Initiation and Propagation in Steam Generator Divider Plate and Tube-To-Tubesheet Welds2023-12-20020 December 2023 License Renewal Resolution for Commitments 34 and 35 Perform Evaluation of Crack Initiation and Propagation in Steam Generator Divider Plate and Tube-To-Tubesheet Welds ML23346A0392023-12-14014 December 2023 Supplemental Information Needed for Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action Request for Relief from Requirements of ASME Code, Section Xl, Examination and Testing Unbonded Post-Tensioning System ULNRC-06844, Request for Exemption from Specific Requirements in 2023 Security Rule, Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notification2023-12-0707 December 2023 Request for Exemption from Specific Requirements in 2023 Security Rule, Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notification 05000483/LER-2023-001, Submittal of LER 2023-001-00 for Callaway, Unit 1, Inoperable Instrument Tunnel Sump Level Indication Resulted in Condition Prohibited by Technical Specifications2023-11-29029 November 2023 Submittal of LER 2023-001-00 for Callaway, Unit 1, Inoperable Instrument Tunnel Sump Level Indication Resulted in Condition Prohibited by Technical Specifications ULNRC-06827, Supplement to License Amendment Request Regarding Support System Requirements for Residual Heat Removal and Control Room Air Conditioning Systems Under Technical Specifications 3.4.8, 3.7.11, and 3.9.6 (LDCN 22-0029)2023-11-20020 November 2023 Supplement to License Amendment Request Regarding Support System Requirements for Residual Heat Removal and Control Room Air Conditioning Systems Under Technical Specifications 3.4.8, 3.7.11, and 3.9.6 (LDCN 22-0029) IR 05000483/20230102023-11-15015 November 2023 NRC License Renewal Phase 1 Inspection Report 05000483 2023010 IR 05000483/20233012023-11-0909 November 2023 NRC Examination Report 05000483-2023301 ML23311A2082023-11-0909 November 2023 Reassignment of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Branch Chief in the Division of Operating Reactor Licensing for Plant Licensing Branch IV ML23297A2502023-11-0606 November 2023 Individual Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License, Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination and Opportunity for a Hearing (EPID L-2022-LLA-0176) - Letter IR 05000483/20240122023-10-24024 October 2023 Information Request for the Cybersecurity Baseline Inspection, Notification to Perform Inspection (05000483/2024012) ML23293A2652023-10-24024 October 2023 3rd Quarter 2023 Integrated Inspection Report ML23240A3692023-10-0505 October 2023 Issuance of Amendment No. 235 to Revise Technical Specifications to Use of Framatome Gaia Fuel (EPID L-2022-LLA-0150) (Non-Proprietary) ML23234A1522023-10-0505 October 2023 Exemption from the Requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Section 50.46, and Appendix K Regarding Use of M5 Cladding Material (EPID L-2022-LLE-0030) (Letter) ML23305A0942023-10-0202 October 2023 10-CW-2023-09 Post-Exam Submittal ML23270B9662023-09-27027 September 2023 10 CFR 50.55a(z)(I) Request for Relief from ASME OM Code Pump and Valve Testing Requirements for Fifth 120-Month Inservice Testing Interval ML23228A0252023-09-25025 September 2023 Issuance of Amendment No. 234 to Revise Technical Specification 5.5.16, Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, for Permanent Extension of Type a and Type C Leak Rate Test Frequencies ML23261C3852023-09-25025 September 2023 Safety Evaluation for Operating Quality Assurance Manual Revision 36A ML23166B0882023-09-20020 September 2023 Issuance of Amendment No. 233 for Adoption of Alternative Source Term and Revision of Technical Specifications ML23206A1992023-09-15015 September 2023 Regulatory Audit Summary Regarding License Amendment and Regulatory Exemptions Request for Fuel Transition to Framatome Gaia Fuel (Epids L-2022-LLA-0150 and L-2022-LLE-0030) IR 05000483/20234012023-09-13013 September 2023 NRC Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000483/2023401 ML23240A7572023-08-31031 August 2023 NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination Approval 05000483/2023301 IR 05000483/20230052023-08-23023 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Callaway Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1 (Report 05000483/2023005) - Mid Cycle Letter 2023 ULNRC-06824, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Operating Quality Assurance Manual (Oqam) Revision 36A2023-08-17017 August 2023 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Operating Quality Assurance Manual (Oqam) Revision 36A ML23219A1392023-08-15015 August 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure ULNRC-06830, Transmittal of Updated Technical Specification Markup and Clean Pages for License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification 5.5.16, Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, for Permanent Extension of Type a and Type C Leak2023-08-15015 August 2023 Transmittal of Updated Technical Specification Markup and Clean Pages for License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification 5.5.16, Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, for Permanent Extension of Type a and Type C Leak ML23215A1972023-08-0303 August 2023 Supplement to License Amendment and Exemption Request Regarding Use of Framatome Gaia Fuel (LDCN 22-0002) ULNRC-06223, Minor Correction to License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification 5.5.16, Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, for Permanent Extension of Type a and Type C Leak Rate Test Frequencies (LDCN 2020-0004)2023-07-25025 July 2023 Minor Correction to License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification 5.5.16, Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, for Permanent Extension of Type a and Type C Leak Rate Test Frequencies (LDCN 2020-0004) ULNRC-06799, Submittal of Licensee Event Report 2022-003-01, Class 1E Electrical Air Conditioning System Thermal Expansion Valve Failure Resulted in Condition Prohibited by Technical Specifications2023-07-13013 July 2023 Submittal of Licensee Event Report 2022-003-01, Class 1E Electrical Air Conditioning System Thermal Expansion Valve Failure Resulted in Condition Prohibited by Technical Specifications IR 05000483/20230022023-07-10010 July 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000483/2023002 ML23174A1272023-06-23023 June 2023 Cw FFD Document Request List 2023 ML23171A9942023-06-22022 June 2023 Acceptance of Request for Approval of Operating Quality Assurance Manual Revision 36a ULNRC-06821, Post-Audit Follow-Up Information in Support of Callaway'S License Amendment Request and Proposed Exemption to Allow Use of Framatome Gaia Fuel (LDCN 22-0002) (EPID L-2022-LLA-0150 and EPID L-2022-LLE-00301)2023-06-21021 June 2023 Post-Audit Follow-Up Information in Support of Callaway'S License Amendment Request and Proposed Exemption to Allow Use of Framatome Gaia Fuel (LDCN 22-0002) (EPID L-2022-LLA-0150 and EPID L-2022-LLE-00301) IR 05000483/20230112023-06-15015 June 2023 Comprehensive Engineering Team Inspection (CETI) Inspection Report 05000483/2023011 ULNRC-06822, Additional Information Regarding Request for NRC Approval of Operating Quality Assurance Manual (Oqam) Revision 36a2023-06-14014 June 2023 Additional Information Regarding Request for NRC Approval of Operating Quality Assurance Manual (Oqam) Revision 36a ML23158A1462023-06-13013 June 2023 Notification of Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal and Request for Information Inspection (05000483/2023010) ULNRC-06815, Request for NRC Approval of Operating Quality Assurance Manual, Revision 36a2023-06-0505 June 2023 Request for NRC Approval of Operating Quality Assurance Manual, Revision 36a ULNRC-06818, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification 5.5.16, Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, for Permanent Extension of Type a and Type C Leak Rate .2023-06-0505 June 2023 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification 5.5.16, Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, for Permanent Extension of Type a and Type C Leak Rate . ML23093A0952023-05-10010 May 2023 Issuance of Amendment No. 232 Regarding Technical Specification Changes for Spent Fuel Storage ULNRC-06816, Withdrawal of Previously Submitted Enclosures Regarding License Amendment Request for Adoption of Alternative Source Term and Revision of Technical Specifications (LDCN 21-0015)2023-05-0909 May 2023 Withdrawal of Previously Submitted Enclosures Regarding License Amendment Request for Adoption of Alternative Source Term and Revision of Technical Specifications (LDCN 21-0015) ML23129A7942023-05-0909 May 2023 Post-Audit Supplement to License Amendment Request and Exemption to Allow Use of Framatome Gaia Fuel (LDCN 22-0002) (Iepid L-2022-LLA-0150 and EPID L-2022-LLE-0030) ML23122A3172023-05-0808 May 2023 Review of the Spring 2022 Steam Generator Tube Inservice Inspections ML23118A3492023-05-0808 May 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure 2024-01-29
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MONTHYEARML23200A2982023-07-19019 July 2023 NRR E-mail Capture - Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - Final Request for Additional Information (RAI) - Request for Approval of Oqam, Revision 36a - EPID L-2023-LLQ-0000 ML23174A1272023-06-23023 June 2023 Cw FFD Document Request List 2023 ML23158A1462023-06-13013 June 2023 Notification of Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal and Request for Information Inspection (05000483/2023010) ML23163A1572023-06-0606 June 2023 In-service Inspection Request for Information ML23096A0072023-04-0505 April 2023 NRR E-mail Capture - Final Request for Additional Information - Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - License Amendment Request to Revise TS 5.5.16 for Permanent Extension of Integrated Leak Rate Testing - EPID L-2022-LLA-0165 ML23080A1382023-03-21021 March 2023 Notification of Inspection (NRC Inspection Report 05000483/2023003) and Request for Information ML23073A0262023-03-13013 March 2023 NRR E-mail Capture - Final - Request for Additional Information - Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - SG Inspection Report Review - EPID L-2022-LRO-0143 ML23037A7092023-02-0606 February 2023 April 2023 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Inspection - Request for Information ML23026A0212023-01-24024 January 2023 NRR E-mail Capture - Final - Request for Additional Information - Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - LAR for Proposed Changes to TS for SFP - ML22287A0952022-10-14014 October 2022 NRR E-mail Capture - Final - Request for Additional Information - Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - License Amendment Request for Adoption of Alternate Source Term and Revision of Technical Specifications - EPID L-2021-LLA-0177 ML22269A4312022-09-26026 September 2022 November 2022 Emergency Preparedness Program Inspection - Request for Information ML22173A0562022-06-22022 June 2022 Information Request, Security IR 2022402 ML22167A0252022-06-15015 June 2022 NRR E-mail Capture - Final - Request for Additional Information - Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - LAR for Proposed Revision to Radiological Emergency Response Plan Regarding Response & Notification Goals - EPID L-2022-LLA-0024 ML22157A0572022-06-0606 June 2022 Notification of NRC Design Bases Assurance Inspection (Programs) (05000483/2022013) and Request for Information ML22154A0122022-06-0202 June 2022 NRR E-mail Capture - Final - Request for Additional Information - Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - License Amendment Request for Adoption of Alternate Source Term and Revision of Technical Specifications - EPID L-2021-LLA-0177 ML22151A0512022-05-27027 May 2022 NRR E-mail Capture - Final - Request for Additional Information - Columbia Generating Station - LAR to Change TS 3.4.11 - Reactor Coolant System Pressure and Temperature Limits - EPID L-2021-LLA-0191 ML22137A0292022-05-16016 May 2022 NRR E-mail Capture - Draft - Request for Additional Information - Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - License Amendment Request for Adoption of Alternate Source Term and Revision of Technical Specifications - EPID L-2021-LLA-0177 ML22096A0232022-04-0505 April 2022 NRR E-mail Capture - Callaway Plant - Final RAIs - License Amendment and Regulatory Exemptions for a Risk-Informed Approach to Address Generic Safety Issue - 191 and Respond to GL 2004-02 (EPIDs L-2021-LLA-0059 and L-2021-LLE-0021) ML21336A6392021-12-0202 December 2021 .05 Sec Doc Request ML21319A0062021-11-30030 November 2021 Supplemental Information Needed for Acceptance of Requested Licensing Actions License Amendment Request for Adoption of Alternate Source Term and Revision of Technical Specifications ML21258A0382021-09-14014 September 2021 NRR E-mail Capture - Final - Request for Additional Information - Callaway, Unit 1 - LAR to Adopt 10 CFR 50.69, Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment of Structures, Systems and Components for Nuclear Power Reactors- EPID L-2020-LLA-023 ML21159A2352021-06-17017 June 2021 Notification of NRC Triennial Heat Exchanger/Heat Sink Performance Inspection (05000483/2021003) and Request for Information ML21130A5882021-05-11011 May 2021 Supplemental Information Needed for Acceptance of Requested Licensing Actions to Adopt a Risk-Informed Approach to Address GSI-191 and Respond to Generic Letter 2004 02 ML21088A3872021-03-30030 March 2021 Notification of Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments Inspection (Inspection Report 05000483/2021002) and Request for Information ML21007A1622021-01-0606 January 2021 NRR E-mail Capture - Final - Request for Additional Information - (COVID-19) Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - Additional Request for Exemption from Specific Requirements of 10 CFR Part 26, Fitness for Duty Programs - EPID L-2021-LLE-0242 ML20203M3682020-07-21021 July 2020 NRR E-mail Capture - Draft Request for Additional Information - Callaway Plant, Unit 1 - License Amendment Request - Revision to Technical Specification (TS) 5.3.1 and Deletion of TS 5.3.1.1 and 5.3.1.2 - EPID L-2020-LLA-0046 ML20162A1882020-06-10010 June 2020 Request for Supporting Information for the Callaway SPRA Audit Review - Draft Supplement ML20280A5442020-03-25025 March 2020 Cwy 2020 PIR Request for Information ML20064B6582020-02-27027 February 2020 Second, Third, and Fourth Request for Information for Callaway Dba Teams Inspection 2020011 ML19317E6332019-11-13013 November 2019 Request for Supporting Information for the Callaway SPRA Audit Review ML19107A5152019-04-11011 April 2019 Cwy 2019410 RFI Cyber Security Gap ML19078A2932019-03-18018 March 2019 Notification of an NRC Triennial Fire Protection Baseline Inspection (NRC Inspection Report 05000483/2019010) and Request for Information ML19023A2032019-01-22022 January 2019 Notification of NRC Triennial Heat Sink Performance Inspection (05000483/2019001) and Request for Information ML19009A3442019-01-0909 January 2019 NRR E-mail Capture - Formal Release of RAIs Ref: Callaway Plant Class 1E LAR, L-2018-LLA-0062 ML18355A4882018-12-20020 December 2018 NRR E-mail Capture - Formal Release of RAI Ref: Callaway Plant EAL Changes, L-2018-LLA-0239 ML18331A2052018-11-27027 November 2018 NRR E-mail Capture - Formal Release of RAIs Ref: Callaway Relief Request EPID L-2018-LLR-0051 ML18025B4672018-01-24024 January 2018 NRR E-mail Capture - Request for Extension of Due Date for RAI Response ML17304B1912017-10-31031 October 2017 NRR E-mail Capture - Requests for Additional Information Concerning Callaway License Amendment - Thermal Overload Protection ML17142A1352017-05-19019 May 2017 Notification of NRC Design Bases Assurance Inspection (05000483/2017007) and Initial Request for Information ML17115A0622017-04-25025 April 2017 NRR E-mail Capture - Requests for Additional Information -- Callaway Plant, Unit 1, Technical Specification 5.6.5, Core Operating Limits Report CAC MF8463 ML17038A2292017-02-0707 February 2017 NRR E-mail Capture - RAI Formal Release for Callaway SG Tube Inspection Report, MF8474 ML16111B3222016-04-20020 April 2016 Notification of Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments, and Permanent Plant Modifications Inspection (05000483/2016007) and Request for Information ML15316A1532015-11-12012 November 2015 Request for Additional Information Email, Relief Request 13R-11 (Pressurizer Welds) from Code Case N-460 Requirements, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML15096A0942015-04-0606 April 2015 Notification of Inspection (NRC Inspection Report 05000483/2015003) and Request for Information ML14353A1172014-12-22022 December 2014 Request for Additional Information, Round 3, License Amendment Request to Revise Final Safety Analysis Report Standard Plant Section 3.6 for High Density Polyethylene (Hdpe) Crack Exclusion ML14294A7752014-10-28028 October 2014 Request for Additional Information, Round 2, License Amendment Request to Revise Final Safety Analysis Report Standard Plant Section 3.6 for High Density Polyethylene (Hdpe) Crack Exclusion ML14203A0632014-07-25025 July 2014 Request for Additional Information, Relief Request I3R-17, Proposed Alternative to ASME Code, Section XI Requirements, Which Extends Rv ISI Frequency from 10 to 20 Years, Third 10-Year ISI Interval ML14178A8232014-07-0101 July 2014 Request for Additional Information, License Amendment Request to Revise Final Safety Analysis Report- Standard Plant Section 3.6 for High Density Polyethylene (Hdpe) Crack Exclusion ULNRC-06117, Callaway Plant, Unit 1, License Revewal Application, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Set 31 Responses2014-04-24024 April 2014 Callaway Plant, Unit 1, License Revewal Application, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Set 31 Responses ML14114A1102014-04-24024 April 2014 License Revewal Application, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Set 31 Responses 2023-07-19
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November 21, 2002 Mr. Garry L. Randolph Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Union Electric Company P.O. Box 620 Fulton, MO 65251
SUBJECT:
BULLETIN 2002-01, "REACTOR PRESSURE VESSEL HEAD DEGRADATION AND REACTOR COOLANT PRESSURE BOUNDARY INTEGRITY," 15-DAY AND 60-DAY RESPONSES FOR CALLAWAY PLANT - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (TAC NO. MB4532)
Dear Mr. Randolph:
On March 18, 2002, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Bulletin 2002-01, "Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Degradation and Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary Integrity," to all holders of operating licenses for pressurized water reactors (PWRs) requesting that addressees provide information related to the structural integrity of the reactor coolant pressure boundary, including the reactor pressure vessel head, and the extent to which inspections have been undertaken to satisfy applicable regulatory requirements. Within 15 days of the date of this bulletin, the addressees were requested to respond to Items 1.A.
through E. of the bulletin, or to provide a written response to the NRC in accordance with the provisions of Title 10, Section 50.54(f), of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 50.54(f)) if they are unable to provide the information or they cannot meet the requested completion dates.
Within 60 days of the date of the bulletin, the addresses were required to submit to the NRC the following information related to the reactor coolant pressure boundary (RCPB) other than the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) head:
The basis for concluding that your boric acid inspection program is providing reasonable assurance of compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements discussed in Generic Letter 88-05 and this bulletin. If a documented basis does not exist, provide your plans, if any, for a review of your programs.
Based on the review of your 15-day Bulletin response dated April 1 and May 23, 2002 (ULNRC-4630 and ULNRC-4668), the NRC staff finds that you have provided the requested information, and has concluded that your plant does not appear to have conditions similar to those which lead to the degradation at Davis-Besse.
The NRC staff has evaluated the licensees 60-day responses to Bulletin 2002-01 concerning the rest of the RCPB and concluded that most of the licensees 60-day responses lacked specificity. The 60-day response for Callaway is dated May 17, 2002 (ULNRC-4663).
Therefore, the NRC staff could not complete its review of the boric acid corrosion control (BACC) programs in light of the lessons learned from the Davis-Besse event. The information request in Bulletin 2002-01 may not have been sufficiently focused, which, in part, may explain the lack of clarity in the licensees 60-day responses. The NRC staffs review of the licensees' 60-day responses provided the basis for development of the questions in this request for
G. Randolph additional information (RAI). Licensees are expected to provide responses in sufficient detail to facilitate a comprehensive staff review of their BACC programs.
The NRC is not imposing new requirements through the issuance of Bulletin 2002-01 or this RAI. The NRC staffs review of the information collected will be used as part of the decisionmaking process regarding possible changes to the NRCs regulation and inspection of BACC programs. The NRC staff has, however, concluded that a comprehensive BACC program would exceed the current American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code requirements; and would include, but is not limited to, the following:
- 1. The BACC program must address, in detail, the scope, extent of coverage, degree of insulation removal, and frequency of examination for materials susceptible to boric acid corrosion. The BACC program would also ensure that any boric acid leakage is identified before significant degradation occurs that may challenge structural integrity.
- a. The scope should include all components susceptible to boric acid corrosion (BAC) and identify the type of inspection(s) performed (e.g., VT-2 or VT-3 examination).
- b. The technical basis for any deviations from inspection of susceptible materials and mechanical joints must be clearly documented.
- c. As stated in Generic Letter 88-05, "Boric Acid Corrosion of Carbon Steel Reactor Pressure Boundary Components in PWR Plants," the BACC program should identify the principal locations where leaks that are smaller than the allowable technical specification limit have the potential to cause degradation of the primary pressure boundary by boric acid corrosion. Particular consideration should be given to identifying those locations where conditions exist that could cause high concentrations of boric acid on pressure boundary surface, or locations that are susceptible to primary water stress corrosion cracking (Alloy 600 base metal and dissimilar metal Alloy 82/182 welds), or susceptible to leakage (e.g., valve packing, flange gaskets).
- d. For inaccessible components (e.g., buried components, components within rooms, vaults etc.) the degree of inaccessibility, and the type of inspection that would be effective for examination of the area must be clearly defined. In addition, identify any leakage detection systems that are being used to detect potential leakage from components in inaccessible areas.
- e. The technical basis for the frequency of implementing the BACC program must be clearly documented.
- 2. The examiners would be VT-2 qualified at a minimum, and would be trained to recognize that very small volumes of boric acid leakage could be indicative of significant corrosion.
- 3. The BACC program would ensure that any boric acid leakage is identified before significant degradation occurs which may challenge structural integrity. If observed
G. Randolph leakage from mechanical joints is not determined to be acceptable, the appropriate corrective actions must be taken to ensure structural integrity. Evaluation criteria and procedures for structural integrity assessments must be specified. The applicable acceptance standards and its bases must also be identified.
- 4. Leakage from mechanical joints (e.g., bolted connections) that is determined to be acceptable for continued operation must be inspected and monitored in order to trend/evaluate changes in leakage. The bases for acceptability must be documented.
Any evaluation for continued service should include consideration of corrosion mechanisms and corrosion rates. If boric acid residues are detected on components, the leakage source shall be located by removal of insulation, as necessary.
Identification of the type of insulation and any limitations concerning its removal should be addressed in the BACC program.
- 5. Leakage identified outside of inspections for BAC should be integrated into the BACC program.
- 6. Licensees would routinely review and update the BACC program in light of plant specific and industry experience, monitoring and trending of past leakage, and proper documentation of boric acid evaluations to aid in determination of recurring conditions and root cause of leakage. New industry information should be integrated in a consistent manner such that revised procedures are clear and concise.
Please consider the above attributes in providing your responses to the enclosed RAI. This request was discussed with your staff on November 18, 2002, and it was agreed that a response to the enclosed RAI would be provided on or before January 31, 2003. We will complete our review of your responses to the bulletin after we have reviewed the responses to Items 2 and 3. If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1307.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Jack Donohew, Senior Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate IV Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-483
Enclosure:
Request for Additional Information cc w/encl: See next page
G. Randolph leakage from mechanical joints is not determined to be acceptable, the appropriate corrective actions must be taken to ensure structural integrity. Evaluation criteria and procedures for structural integrity assessments must be specified. The applicable acceptance standards and its bases must also be identified.
- 4. Leakage from mechanical joints (e.g., bolted connections) that is determined to be acceptable for continued operation must be inspected and monitored in order to trend/evaluate changes in leakage. The bases for acceptability must be documented.
Any evaluation for continued service should include consideration of corrosion mechanisms and corrosion rates. If boric acid residues are detected on components, the leakage source shall be located by removal of insulation, as necessary.
Identification of the type of insulation and any limitations concerning its removal should be addressed in the BACC program.
- 5. Leakage identified outside of inspections for BAC should be integrated into the BACC program.
- 6. Licensees would routinely review and update the BACC program in light of plant specific and industry experience, monitoring and trending of past leakage, and proper documentation of boric acid evaluations to aid in determination of recurring conditions and root cause of leakage. New industry information should be integrated in a consistent manner such that revised procedures are clear and concise.
Please consider the above attributes in providing your responses to the enclosed RAI. This request was discussed with your staff on November 18, 2002, and it was agreed that a response to the enclosed RAI would be provided on or before January 31, 2003. We will complete our review of your responses to the bulletin after we have reviewed the responses to Items 2 and 3. If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1307.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Jack Donohew, Senior Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate IV Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-483 DISTRIBUTION:
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Professional Nuclear Mr. Otto L. Maynard Consulting, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer 19041 Raines Drive Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation Derwood, MD 20855 Post Office Box 411 Burlington, KA 66839 John ONeill, Esq.
Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge Mr. Dan I. Bolef, President 2300 N. Street, N.W. Kay Drey, Representative Washington, D.C. 20037 Board of Directors Coalition for the Environment Mr. Mark A. Reidmeyer, Regional 6267 Delmar Boulevard Regulatory Affairs Supervisor University City, MO 63130 Regulatory Affairs AmerenUE Mr. Lee Fritz Post Office Box 620 Presiding Commissioner Fulton, MO 65251 Callaway County Court House 10 East Fifth Street U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Fulton, MO 65151 Resident Inspector Office 8201 NRC Road Mr. David E. Shafer Steedman, MO 65077-1302 Superintendent Licensing Regulatory Affairs Mr. J. V. Laux, Manager AmerenUE Quality Assurance Post Office Box 66149, MC 470 AmerenUE St. Louis, MO 63166-6149 Post Office Box 620 Fulton, MO 65251 Mr. John D. Blosser, Manager Regulatory Affairs Manager - Electric Department AmerenUE Missouri Public Service Commission P.O. Box 620 301 W. High Fulton, MO 65251 Post Office Box 360 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Mr. Scott Clardy, Director Section for Environmental Public Health Regional Administrator, Region IV P. O. Box 570 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0570 Harris Tower & Pavilion 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 Mr. Ronald A. Kucera, Deputy Director for Public Policy Department of Natural Resources 205 Jefferson Street Jefferson City, MO 65101
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING BORIC ACID CORROSION CONTROL PROGRAMS CALLAWAY PLANT DOCKET NO. 50-483 The format provided in Table A may be used to respond to the following RAIs:
- 1. Provide detailed information on, and the technical basis for, the inspection techniques, scope, extent of coverage, and frequency of inspections, personnel qualifications, and degree of insulation removal for examination of Alloy 600 pressure boundary material and dissimilar metal Alloy 82/182 welds and connections in the reactor coolant pressure boundary (RCPB). Include specific discussion of inspection of locations where reactor coolant leaks have the potential to come in contact with and degrade the subject material (e.g., reactor pressure vessel (RPV) bottom head).
- 2. Provide the technical basis for determining whether or not insulation is removed to examine all locations where conditions exist that could cause high concentrations of boric acid on pressure boundary surfaces or locations that are susceptible to primary water stress corrosion cracking (Alloy 600 base metal and dissimilar metal Alloy 82/182 welds). Identify the type of insulation for each component examined, as well as any limitations to removal of insulation. Also include in your response actions involving removal of insulation required by your procedures to identify the source of leakage when relevant conditions (e.g., rust stains, boric acid stains, or boric acid deposits) are found.
- 3. Describe the technical basis for the extent and frequency of walkdowns and the method for evaluating the potential for leakage in inaccessible areas. In addition, describe the degree of inaccessibility, and identify any leakage detection systems that are being used to detect potential leakage from components in inaccessible areas.
- 4. Describe the evaluations that would be conducted upon discovery of leakage from mechanical joints (e.g., bolted connections) to demonstrate that continued operation with the observed leakage is acceptable. Also describe the acceptance criteria that was established to make such a determination. Provide the technical basis used to establish the acceptance criteria. In addition,
- a. if observed leakage is determined to be acceptable for continued operation, describe what inspection/monitoring actions are taken to trend/evaluate changes in leakage, or
- b. if observed leakage is not determined to be acceptable, describe what corrective actions are taken to address the leakage.
- 5. Explain the capabilities of your program to detect the low levels of reactor coolant pressure boundary leakage that may result from through-wall cracking in the bottom reactor pressure vessel head incore instrumentation nozzles. Low levels of leakage may call into question reliance on visual detection techniques or installed leakage
detection instrumentation, but has the potential for causing boric acid corrosion. The NRC has had a concern with the bottom reactor pressure vessel head incore instrumentation nozzles because of the high consequences associated with loss of integrity of the bottom head nozzles. Describe how your program would evaluate evidence of possible leakage in this instance. In addition, explain how your program addresses leakage that may impact components that are in the leak path.
- 6. Explain the capabilities of your program to detect the low levels of reactor coolant pressure boundary leakage that may result from through-wall cracking in certain components and configurations for other small diameter nozzles. Low levels of leakage may call into question reliance on visual detection techniques or installed leakage detection instrumentation, but has the potential for causing boric acid corrosion.
Describe how your program would evaluate evidence of possible leakage in this instance. In addition, explain how your program addresses leakage that may impact components that are in the leak path.
- 7. Explain how any aspects of your program (e.g., insulation removal, inaccessible areas, low levels of leakage, evaluation of relevant conditions) make use of susceptibility models or consequence models.
- 8. Provide a summary of recommendations made by your reactor vendor on visual inspections of nozzles with Alloy 600/82/182 material, actions you have taken or plan to take regarding vendor recommendations, and the basis for any recommendations that are not followed.
- 9. Provide the basis for concluding that the inspections and evaluations described in your responses to the above questions comply with your plant Technical Specifications and Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Section 50.55(a), which incorporatesSection XI of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code by reference. Specifically, address how your boric acid corrosion control program complies with ASME Section XI, paragraph IWA-5250 (b) on corrective actions. Include a description of the procedures used to implement the corrective actions.
Table A. Template for Response to RAIs Component Inspection Personnel Extent of Frequency Degree of Insulation Corrective Techniques Qualifications Coverage Removal/Insulation Action Type