ML033140232
| ML033140232 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 11/07/2003 |
| From: | Berkow H NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD4 |
| To: | Krupa M Entergy Operations |
| Kalyanam N, NRR/DLPM, 415-1480 | |
| References | |
| EA-03-009, TAC MC0812 | |
| Download: ML033140232 (3) | |
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Mr. Michael A. Krupa, Director November 7, 2003 Nuclear Safety & Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.
1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213-8298
SUBJECT:
WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 (WATERFORD 3) -
RELAXATION REQUEST FROM U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) ORDER EA-03-009 FOR THE INCORE INSTRUMENTATION (ICI) NOZZLES (TAC NO. MC0812)
Dear Mr. Krupa:
By letter dated October 24, 2003, which superceded letters dated September 18, 24, and 26, and October 2 and 8, 2003, you requested relaxation to implement an alternative to the requirements of Section IV, Paragraph C.(1)(b)(i), of the Order for all ICI nozzles. Specifically, pursuant to the process specified in Section IV, Paragraph F of the Order, you requested relaxation from the requirement specified in Section IV, Paragraph C, Item (1)(b)(i), in order to perform inspections using a combination of ultrasonic testing and surface examination methods for the counterbore and nozzle-bottom regions of the ICI nozzles.
The NRC staff has completed its review and concludes that the proposed alternative examination methods for the reactor pressure vessel head provides reasonable assurance of structural integrity of the head. For the counterbore region, the staff concludes that further inspection of the head surface in accordance with Section IV.C.(1)(b)(i) of the Order would result in hardship without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety. For the nozzle-bottom region, the staff concludes that the proposed alternative provides an acceptable level of quality and safety. Thus, you have demonstrated good cause for the requested relaxation. Therefore, pursuant to Section IV, Paragraph F of the Order and 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3), I authorize, for one operating cycle commencing with the startup from the fall 2003 refueling outage, the proposed alternative inspection for all ICI head penetration nozzles at Waterford 3. The staffs related Safety Evaluation (SE) is enclosed.
Pursuant to 10 CFR 2.790, we have determined that the enclosed SE does not contain proprietary information. However, we will delay placing the SE in the public document room for ten working days from the date of this letter to provide you with the opportunity to comment on the proprietary aspects only. If you believe that any information in the enclosure is proprietary, please identify such information line by line and define the basis pursuant to the criteria of 10 CFR 2.790.
Be aware that when vessel head inspections are performed using American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Code) requirements, acceptance criteria, or qualified personnel, those activities and all related activites fall within the jurisdiction of the ASME Code. Therefore, Order-related inspection activities may be subject to third party review, including those by the Authorized Nuclear Inservice Inspector.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Herbert N. Berkow, Director Project Directorate IV Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-382
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc w/o Encl: See next page acceptance criteria, or qualified personnel, those activities and all related activites fall within the jurisdiction of the ASME Code. Therefore, Order-related inspection activities may be subject to third party review, including those by the Authorized Nuclear Inservice Inspector.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Herbert N. Berkow, Director Project Directorate IV Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-382
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Mr. Michael E. Henry, State Liaison Officer Department of Environmental Quality Permits Division P.O. Box 4313 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-4313 Vice President, Operations Support Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Director Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751 Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway P. O. Box 651 Jackson, MS 39205 General Manager Plant Operations Waterford 3 SES Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751 Licensing Manager Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751 Winston & Strawn 1400 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-3502 Resident Inspector/Waterford NPS P. O. Box 822 Killona, LA 70066-0751 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Arlington, TX 76011 Parish President Council St. Charles Parish P. O. Box 302 Hahnville, LA 70057 Executive Vice President
& Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Chairman Louisiana Public Services Commission P. O. Box 91154 Baton Rouge, LA 70825-1697 Mr. Joseph E. Venable Vice President Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751