ML032250644

Notification of Pending Changes to the Emergency Response Data System, Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2

ML032250644
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Site:	Braidwood
Issue date:	08/07/2003
From:	Pacilio M Exelon Generation Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Exelon Generation Company, LLC'\ www.exeloncorp.com Nuclear Braidwood Station 35100 South Rt 53, Suite 84 Braceville, IL 60407-9619 Tel. 815-417-2000 10 CFR 50 Appendix E August 7, 2003 BW030066 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2 Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-72 and NPF-77 NRC Docket Nos. STN 50-456 and STN 50-457

Subject:

Notification of Pending Changes to the Emergency Response Data System In accordance with Subsection 3.b of 10 CFR 50 Appendix E Section VI, 'Emergency Response Data System," Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC) is providing notification of pending changes to the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) that could potentially affect ERDS transmission format or computer protocol. Currently, the ERDS program transmits data coll6cted and formatted by me Point History program with data retrieved from the Station process computer. A revised ERDS interface will transmit data collected and formatted by PI Data Historian. PI Data Historian receives data from Plant Process Computer. Data points transmitted by ERDS will remain as currently provided with the exception of:

Braidwood Ul No Changes Braidwood U2 AM01 3 will be replaced by AM01 2 AM015 will be replaced by AM014 Additionally, computer protocol has been upgraded to meet the requirements of NUREG 1394, Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) Implementation, Section Il.B.1 Data Transmission.

The interface program is being initially tested in a computer lab with subsequent live transmission testing to follow. Testing with Scientech in Idaho is scheduled between July 28 and August 8, 2003.

Implementation at Braidwood Station for both Units 1 and 2 is scheduled for September 11, 2003.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Kelly Root, Regulatory Assurance Manager, at (815) 417-2800.

Respectfully, Michael J. a2 t Site Vice President Braidwood Station cc: Regional Administrator - NRC Region IlIl NRC Senior Resident Inspector - Braidwood Station Office of Nuclear Facility Safety - Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety