ML032250579
| ML032250579 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | PROJ0690 |
| Issue date: | 08/12/2003 |
| From: | Kuo P NRC/NRR/DRIP/RLEP |
| To: | Lochbaum D, Marion A Nuclear Energy Institute, Union of Concerned Scientists |
| Kang P, NRR-RLEP, 415-2279 | |
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| Download: ML032250579 (6) | |
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August 12, 2003 Mr. Alex Marion Mr. David Lochbaum Nuclear Energy Institute Union of Concerned Scientists 1776 I Street, NW., Suite 400 1707 H Street, NW., Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006-3708 Washington, DC 20006-3919
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED INTERIM STAFF GUIDANCE (ISG)-15: REVISION OF GENERIC AGING LESSONS LEARNED (GALL) AGING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (AMP) XI.E2, "ELECTRICAL CABLES NOT SUBJECT TO 10 CFR 50.49 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS USED IN INSTRUMENTATION CIRCUITS"
Dear Messrs. Marion and Lochbaum:
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with the opportunity to comment on the proposed Interim Staff Guidance (ISG)-15 on revision of Generic Aging Lessons Learned (GALL) aging management program (AMP) XI.E2, "Electrical cable not subject to 10 CFR 50.49 Environmental Qualification Requirements used in instrumentation circuits." The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has developed the subject ISG to clarify a routine calibration testing provision in GALL AMP XI.E2. The calibration test is used to identify the existence of aging degradation for the electrical cables used in radiation monitoring and nuclear instrumentation circuits.
By letter dated February 20, 2003, the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) submitted a proposed revision to GALL AMP XI.E2 (see ADAMS Accession No. ML030650773). On March 13, 2003, the staff met with NEI and other industry representatives to discuss NEIs proposal (see ADAMS Accession No. ML030970594). The staff has considered NEIs comments and revised GALL AMP XI.E2 as appropriate. Enclosure 1 is the staffs reason for the GALL AMP XI.E2 revision. Enclosure 2 is the proposed revision of GALL AMP XI.E2 for your review and comment. The staff requests that you submit any comments you might have to the staff within 30 days following the date of this letter to ensure a timely resolution of this issue.
August 12, 2003 A. Marion and D. Lochbaum For the resolved ISGs, it is also possible that comparable changes might be needed to NEI 95-10, Revision 3, "Industry Guidance for Implementing the Requirements of 10 CFR Part 54 - The License Renewal Rule." If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Peter Kang at 301-415-2779.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Pao-Tsin Kuo, Program Director License Renewal and Environmental Impacts Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project 690
Enclosures:
As stated cc w/encls: See next page
A. Marion and D. Lochbaum For the resolved ISGs, it is also possible that comparable changes might be needed to NEI 95-10, Revision 3, "Industry Guidance for Implementing the Requirements of 10 CFR Part 54 - The License Renewal Rule." If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Peter Kang at 301-415-2779.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Pao-Tsin Kuo, Program Director License Renewal and Environmental Impacts Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project 690
Enclosures:
As stated cc w/encls: See next page Accession No: ML032250579 C:\\ORPCheckout\\FileNET\\ML032250579.wpd See previous Concurrence OFFICE LA: RLEP:DRIP PM:RLEP:DRIP SC:RLEP:DRIP NAME YEdmonds PKang*
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DISTRIBUTION: Letter to Alex Marion and David Lochbaum, Dated: August 12, 2003 Accession No: ML032250579 HARD COPY RLEP RF P. Kang E-MAIL:
PUBLIC W. Borchardt D. Matthews F. Gillespie RidsNrrDe E. Imbro G. Bagchi K. Manoly W. Bateman J. Calvo C. Holden P. Shemanski H. Nieh G. Holahan H. Walker S. Black B. Boger D. Thatcher R. Pettis G. Galletti C. Li J. Moore R. Weisman M. Mayfield A. Murphy W. McDowell S. Smith (srs3)
S. Duraiswamy T. Kobetz C. Munson RLEP Staff A. Thadani C. Julian R. Gardner M. Farber M. Modes J. Vora L. Kozak
PROPOSED INTERIM STAFF GUIDANCE (ISG)-15:
REVISION OF GENERIC AGING LESSONS LEARNED (GALL)
AGING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (AMP) XI.E2, "ELECTRICAL CABLES NOT SUBJECT TO 10 CFR 50.49 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS USED IN INSTRUMENTATION CIRCUITS" Reason for Revision The reason for revision of GALL AMP XI.E2, "Electrical cable not subject to 10 CFR 50.49 Environmental Qualification Requirements used in instrumentation circuits," is to incorporate lessons learned since the GALL was first issued. The current AMP XI.E2 relies on a routine calibration test performed as a part of plant technical specification requirements to identify the existence of aging degradation for the electrical cables used in radiation monitoring and nuclear instrumentation circuits. For those plants for which technical specifications do not require calibration testing of the instrumentation loops, this revision provides that an applicant may use either a surveillance test or calibration test to detect electrical cable aging degradation. For cases in which cables are not included in a calibration test, this revision provides that an applicant may use a proven cable test for detecting deterioration of the insulation system (such as insulation resistance tests, time-domain reflectometry tests, or other testing judged to be effective in determining cable insulation condition). Finally, additional revisions were made after considering comments submitted by NEI in a February 20, 2003, letter.
NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE Project No. 690 cc:
Mr. Joe Bartell U.S. Department of Energy NE-42 Washington, DC 20585 Ms. Christine S. Salembier Commissioner State Liaison Officer Department of Public Service 112 State St., Drawer 20 Montipelier, VT 05620-2601 Mr. Stephen T. Hale Florida Power & Light Company 9760 S.W. 344 St.
Florida City, FL 33035 Mr. William Corbin Virginia Electric & Power Company Innsbrook Technical Center 5000 Dominion Blvd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060 Mr. Frederick W. Polaski Manager License Renewal Exelon Corporation 200 Exelon Way Kennett Square, PA 19348 George Wrobel Manager, License Renewal R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant 1503 Lake Rd.
Ontario, NY 14519 Ronald B. Clary Manager, Plant Life Extension V.C. Summer Nuclear Station Bradham Blvd.
P.O. Box 88 Jenkinsville, SC 29065 Mr. John B. Herman Manager - Nuclear Licensing Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station FC-2-4 Adm.
Post Office Box 550 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0550 Mr. Paul Gunter Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project Nuclear Information & Resource Service 1424 16th St., NW, Suite 404 Washington, DC 20036 Mr. Hugh Jackson Public Citizens Critical Mass Energy &
Environment Program 215 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Washington, DC 20003 Mary Olson Nuclear Information & Resource Service Southeast Office P.O. Box 7586 Asheville, NC 28802 Talmage B. Clements Manager - License Renewal Nuclear Engineering Services CP&L 410 South Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27602