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Informational Copy of Operating License & Appendices. Technical Specification Pages 3.4-29 Through 3.4-51 for Amendment 176
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Issue date:	02/18/2004
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LTOP System 3.4.12 3.4 REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM (RCS) 3.4.12 Low Temperature Overpressure Protection (LTOP) System LCO 3.4.12 An LTOP System shall be OPERABLE with the accumulator isolation valves closed and deenergized and either a or b below:

a.

1.

Two power operated relief valves (PORVs) with nominal lift settings of 400 psig and allowable values of <= 418 psig (PORVs with lift

settings, found between CHANNEL CALIBRATIONS, greater than the nominal lift setting but less than the allowable value are OPERABLE):

2.

A maximum of one Safety Injection (SI) pump capable of injecting into the RCS when all cold leg temperatures are >= 175°F; and

3.

No SI pumps capable of injecting into the RCS when any cold leg temperature is < 175OF.

OR

b.

The RCS depressurized and an RCS vent of = 4.4 square inches.

APPLICABILITY:

MODES 4 and 5, MODE 6 when the reactor vessel head is on.

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NOTE----------------------------

Accumulator isolation is only required when accumulator pressure is greater than or equal to the maximum RCS pressure for the existing RCS cold leg temperature allowed by the P/T limit curves provided in Figures 3.4.3-l and 3.4.3-2.

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LTOP System 3.4.12 ACTIONS CONDITION A.

Two or more SI pumps capable of injecting into the RCS with all RCS cold leg temperatures

=> 175°F.

Requirements of LCO 3.4.12.b not met.

B.

One or more SI pumps capable of injecting into the RCS with any RCS cold leg temperature

< 175°F.

AND Requirements of LCO 3.4.12.b not met.

C.

An accumulator isolation valve not closed and deenergized when the accumulator pressure is greater than or equal to the maximum RCS pressure for existing cold leg temperature allowed in Figures 3.4.3-l and 3.4.3-2.

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REQUIRED ACTION A.1 Initiate action to verify a maximum of one SI pump is capable of injecting into the RCS.

B.l Initiate action to verify no SI pumps capable of injecting into the RCS.

c.1 Close and deenergize affected accumulator isolation valve.

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-30 COMPLETION TIME Immediate1y Immediate1y 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months (continued)

Amendment No. 176

LTOP System 3.4.12 ACTIONS CONDITION D.

Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition C

not met.

E.

One required PORV inoperable in MODE 4.

F.

One required PORV inoperable in MODE 5 or 6.

REQUIRED ACTION D.l Increase RCS cold leg temperature to

> 35O°F.

OR D.2 Depressurize affected accumulator to less than the maximum RCS pressure for existing cold leg temperature allowed in Figures 3.4.3-l and 3.4.3-2.

E.l Restore required PORV to OPERABLE status.

F.l Restore required PORV to OPERABLE status.

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-31 COMPLETION TIME 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 12 hours 7 days 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months (continued)

Amendment No. 176

LTOP System 3.4.12 ACTIONS CONDITION FtEQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME G.

Two required PORVs inoperable.

G.l Depressurize RCS and 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months establish RCS vent of

>= 4.4 square inches.

Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A,

B, D, E, or F not met.

LTOP System inoperable for any reason other than Condition A, B, C, D, E, or F.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.4.12.1

NOTE--------------------

Only required to be met when all RCS cold leg temperatures

=> 175°F and requirements of LCO 3.4.12.b not met.

Verify a maximum of one SI pump is capable of injecting into the RCS.

12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months (continued)

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-32 Amendment No. 176

LTOP ;y;t;;

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.4.12.2

NOTE---------------------

Only required to be met when any RCS cold leg temperature

< 175°F and requirements of LCO 3.4.12.b not met.

Verify no SI pumps capable of injecting into the RCS.

12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months SR 3.4.12.3 Verify each accumulator isolation valve is 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months closed and deenergized.

SR 3.4.12.4

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NOTE ___~~___~~___~~_____

Only required to be met when complying with LCO 3.4.12.b.

Verify RCS vent >= 4.4 square inches open.

12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months for unlocked open vent valve(s)

AND 31 days for locked open vent valve(s)

SR 3.4.12.5 Verify PORV block valve is open for each 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months required PORV.

(continued)

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-33 Amendment No. 176

LTOP System 3.4.12 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE I

FREQUENCY SR 3.4.12.6 Perform a COT on each required

PORV, excluding actuation.

Once within 31 days prior to entering MODE 4, 5, or 6 when reactor vessel head is on AND 31 days thereafter SR 3.4.12.7 Perform CHANNEL CALIBRATION for each required PORV actuation channel.

18 months HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-34 Amendment No. 176

RCS Operational LEAKAGE 3.4.13 3.4 REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM (RCS) 3.4.13 RCS Operational LEAKAGE LCO 3.4.13 RCS operational LEAKAGE shall be limited to:

a.

No pressure boundary LEAKAGE;

b.

1 gpm unidentified LEAKAGE;

c.

10 gpm identified LEAKAGE:

d.

1 gpm total primary to secondary LEAKAGE through all steam generators (SGs);

and

e.

500 gallons per day primary to secondary LEAKAGE through any one SG.

APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1, 2, ACTIONS

3. and 4.

CONDITION A.

RCS LEAKAGE not within limits for reasons other than pressure boundary LEAKAGE.

B.

Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A

not met.

OR Pressure boundary LEAKAGE exists.

REQUIRED ACTION A.1 Reduce LEAKAGE to within limits.

B.l Be in MODE 3.

AND B.2 Be in MODE 5.

COMPLETION TIME 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months 6 hours 36 hours4.166667e-4 days 0.01 hours 5.952381e-5 weeks 1.3698e-5 months HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-35 Amendment No. 176

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RCS Operational LEAKAGE 3.4.13 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE SR 3.4.13.1 Verify RCS operational LEAKAGE is within limits by performance of RCS water inventory balance.

SR 3.4.13.2 Verify steam generator tube integrity is in accordance with the Steam Generator Tube Surveillance Program.

FREQUENCY Once within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months after reaching steady state operation conditions AND 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months thereafter during steady state operation In accordance with the Steam Generator Tube Surveillance Program HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-36 Amendment No. 176

RCS PIVs 3.4.14 3.4 REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM (RCS) 3.4.14 RCS Pressure Isolation Valves (PIVs)

LCO 3.4.14 Each RCS PIV shall be OPERABLE.

APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1, 2, and 3, MODE 4, except valves in the residual heat removal (RHR) flow path when in, or during the transition to or from, the RHR mode of operation.

ACTIONS NOTES------------------------------------

1.

Separate Condition entry is allowed for each flow path.

2.

Enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions for systems made inoperable by an inoperable PIV.

CONDITION A.

One or more flow paths with leakage from one or more RCS PIVs not within limit.

R.EQUIRED ACTION

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NOTE--------

Each valve used to satisfy Required Action A.1 and Required Action A.2 must have been verified to meet SR 3.4.14.l and be in the reactor coolant pressure boundary or the high pressure portion of the system.

________________--I_________I COMPLETION TIME (continued)

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-37 Amendment No. 176

RCS PIVs 3.4.14 ACTIONS CONDITION A.

(continued)

B.

RHR System interlock function inoperable.

C.

Required Action and associated Completion Times for Condition A

or B not met.

REQUIRED ACTION Isolate the high pressure portion of the affected system from the low pressure portion by use of one closed

manual, deactivated automatic, or check valve.

Isolate the high pressure portion of the affected system from the low pressure portion by use of a second closed

manual, deactivated automatic, or check valve.

B.l Isolate the affected penetration by use of one closed manual or deactivated automatic valve.

C.1 Be in MODE 3.

AND C.2 Be in MODE 5.

COMPLETION TIME 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months 72 hours 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months 6 hours 36 hours4.166667e-4 days 0.01 hours 5.952381e-5 weeks 1.3698e-5 months HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-38 Amendment No. 176

RCS PIVs 3.4.14 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE I

FREQUENCY SR 3.4.14.1

NOTES---------------------

1.

Not required to be performed in MODES 3 and 4.

2.

Not required to be performed on the RCS PIVs located in the RHR flow path when in the shutdown cooling mode of operation.

3.

RCS PIVs actuated during the performance of this Surveillance are not required to be tested more than once if a repetitive testing loop cannot be avoided.

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Verify leakage from each RCS PIV is less than or equal to an equivalent of 5 gpm at an RCS pressure

>= 2235 psig, and verify the margin between the results of the previous leak rate test and the 5 gpm limit has not been reduced by >= 50% for valves with leakage rates

> 1.0 gpm.

In accordance with the Inservice Testing Program and 18 months AND Prior to entering MODE 2 whenever the unit has been in MODE 5 for 7 days or more, if leakage testing has not been performed in the previous 9 months AND (continued)

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-39 Amendment No. 176

RCS PIVs 3.4.14 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.4.14.1 (continued)

Within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months following valve actuation due to automatic or manual action or flow through the valve SR 3.4.14.2 Verify RHR System interlock prevents the valves from being opened with a simulated or actual RCS pressure signal

> 474 psig.

18 months HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-40 Amendment No.

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RCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation 3.4.15 3.4 REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM (RCS) 3.4.15 RCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation LCO 3.4.15 The following RCS leakage detection instrumentation shall be OPERABLE:

a.

One containment sump level monitor:

b.

One containment atmosphere radioactivity monitor (gaseous or particulate);

and C.

One containment fan cooler condensate flow rate monitor.

APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.

ACTIONS CONDITION A.

Required containment sump monitor inoperable.

REQUIRED ACTION

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NOTE-.-----

LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable.

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A.1 Perform SR 3.4.13.1.

AND A.2 Restore required containment sump monitor to OPERABLE status.

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-41 COMPLETION TIME Once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months 30 days (continued)

Amendment No. 176

RCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation 3.4.15 ACTIONS (continued>

CONDITION B.

Required containment atmosphere radioactivity monitor inoperable.

C.

Required containment fan cooler condensate flow rate monitor inoperable.

REQUIRED ACTION B.l.l Analyze grab samples of the containment atmosphere.

B.1.2 Perform SR 3.4.13.1.

B.2.1 Restore required containment atmosphere radioactivity monitor to OPERABLE status.

OR B.2.2 Verify required containment fan cooler condensate flow rate monitor is OPERABLE.

COMPLETION TIME Once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months Once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months 30 days 30 days Once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months Once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months c.1 Perform SR 3.4.15.1.

OR c.2 Perform SR 3.4.13.1.

(continued)

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-42 Amendment No. 176

RCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation 3.4.15 ACTIONS (continued>

CONDITION D.

Required containment atmosphere radioactivity monitor inoperable.

AND Required containment fan cooler condensate flow rate monitor inoperable.

E.

Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.

F.

All required monitors inoperable.

REQUIRED ACTION D.l Restore required containment atmosphere radioactivity monitor to OPERABLE status.

OR D.2 Restore required containment fan cooler condensate flow rate monitor to QPERABLE status.

E.l Be in MODE 3.

AND E.2 Be in MODE 5.

F.l Enter LCO 3.0.3.

COMPLETION TIME 30 days 30 days 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months 36 hours Immediately SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.4.15.1 Perform CHANNEL CHECK of the required containment atmosphere radioactivity monitor.

12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-43 (continued)

Amendment No. 176

RCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation 3.4.15 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.4.15.2 Perform COT of the required containment 92 days atmosphere radioactivity monitor.

SR 3.4.15.3 Perform CHANNEL CALIBRATION of the required 18 months containment sump monitor.

SR 3.4.15.4 Perform CHANNEL CALIBRATION of the required 18 months containment atmosphere radioactivity monitor.

SR 3.4.15.5 Perform CHANNEL CALIBRATION of the required 18 months containment fan cooler condensate flow rate monitor.

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-44 Amendment No. 176

RCS Specific Ac;i;i;g I

3.4 REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM (RCS) 3.4.16 RCS Specific Activity LCO 3.4.16 The specific activity of the reactor coolant shall be within limits.

APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1 and 2, MODE 3 with RCS average temperature (Tavg) >= 5OO°F.

ACTIONS CONDITION A. DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131

> 1.0 microCi/gm.

B.

Gross specific activity of the reactor coolant not within limit.

REQUIRED ACTION

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Note------------

LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable.

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A.1 Verify DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 within the acceptable region of Figure 3.4.16-1.

AND A.2 Restore DOSE EQUIVALENT I - 131 to within limit.

B.l Be in MODE 3 with Tavg

< 5OO°F.

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-45 COMPLETION TIME Once per 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months 48 hours 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months (continued)

Amendment No. 176

RCS Specific Activity 3.4.16 ACTIONS (continued)

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME C. Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A

not met.

OR DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 in the unacceptable region of Figure 3.4.16-1.

C.1 Be in MODE 3 with Tavg

< 5OO°F.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months SURVEILLANCE I

FREQUENCY SR 3.4.16.1 Verify reactor coolant gross specific activity

<= 100/E microCi/gm.

SR 3.4.16.2

NOTE--------------------

Only required to be performed in MODE 1.

Verify reactor coolant DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 specific activity

<= 1.0 microCi/gm.

14 days AND Between 2 and 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months after a

THERMAL POWER change of

=> 15% RTP within a 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months period (continued)

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-46 Amendment No. 176

RCS Specific Activity 3.4.16 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.4.16.3

NOTE--------------------

Not required to be performed until 31 days after a minimum of 2 effective full power days and 20 days of MODE 1 operation have elapsed since the reactor was last subcritical for

>= 48 hours5.555556e-4 days 0.0133 hours 7.936508e-5 weeks 1.8264e-5 months .

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Determine E from a sample taken in MODE 1 184 days after a minimum of 2 effective full power days and 20 days of MODE 1 operation have elapsed since the reactor was last subcritical for >= 48 hours5.555556e-4 days 0.0133 hours 7.936508e-5 weeks 1.8264e-5 months .

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-47 Amendment No. 176

RCS Specific Activity 3.4.15 20 30 40 60 80 70 80 9O 100 PERCENT OF RATED THERMAL POWER Figure 3.4.16-1 Reactor Coolant DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 Specific Activity Limit Versus Percent of RATED THERMAL POWER HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-48 Amendment No. 176

cvcs 3.4.17 3.4 REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM (RCS) 3.4.17 Chemical and Volume Control System (CVCS)

LCO 3.4.17 Reactor Coolant Pump (RCP) seal injection shall be OPERABLE, with:

a.

Two charging pumps shall be OPERABLE: and

b.

Two Makeup Water Pathways from the Refueling Water Storage Tank (RWST) shall be OPERABLE.

APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4 ACTIONS CONDITION A.

One required A.1 Restore required charging pump charging pump to inoperable.

OPERABLE status.

B.

One Makeup Water Pathway from the RWST inoperable.

C.

Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A or B not met.

R.EQUIRED ACTION B.l Restore Makeup Water Pathway from the RWST to OPERABLE status.

C.1 Be in MODE 3.

AND C.2 Be in MODE 5.

COMPLETION TIME 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months 24 hours 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months 36 hours (continued)

HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-49 Amendment No. 176

cvcs 3.4.17 ACTIONS (conti nued)

CONDITION D.

Seal injection to any RCP not within limit.

AND Both required charging pumps inoperable.

E.

Seal injection to any RCP not within limit.

AND At least one charging pump OPERABLE.

F.

Both Makeup Water Pathways from the RWST inoperable.

REQUIRED ACTION D.l Initiate action to restore seal injection to affected RCP(s).

D.2 Be in MODE 3.

AND D.3 Cool down and depressurize the RCS to a pressure of

< 1400 psig.

E.l Initiate action to restore seal injection to affected RCP(s)

E.2 Be in MODE 3.

AND E.3 Be in MODE 5.

F.l Be in MODE 3.

AND F.2 Be in MODE 5.

COMPLETION TIME Immedate1y 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months 12 hours Immediately 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months 36 hours 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months 36 hours HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-50 Amendment No. 176

cvcs 3.4.17 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.4.17.1 Verify seal injection flow of >= 6 gpm to 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months each RCP.

SR 3.4.17.2 Verify seal injection flow of >= 6 gpm to 18 months each RCP from each Makeup Water Pathway from the RWST.

SR 3.4.17.3 For Makeup Water Pathways from the RWST to In accordance be OPERABLE, SR 3.5.4.2 is applicable.

with SR 3.5.4.2

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HBRSEP Unit No. 2 3.4-51 Amendment No. 176

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