ML053200432
| ML053200432 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 11/16/2005 |
| From: | Ashley D NRC/NRR/ADRO/DLR/RLRA |
| To: | Frydendahl E - No Known Affiliation |
| ashley D, NRR/DLR/RLRB, 415-3191 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML053200432 (6) | |
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November 16, 2005 Mr. Ed Frydendahl 23 Ambassador Drive Manchester, NJ 08759
SUBJECT:
RESPONSE TO YOUR QUESTION REGARDING THE USE OF THERMO-LAG INSULATION AT THE OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION
Dear Mr. Frydendahl:
During the public exit meeting held on October 20, 2005, by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) you asked the following question: The Thermo-Lag fire barriers at Oyster Creek were found to be combustible, they remain unsafely in the plant. When, if ever, are they to be replaced?
I have discussed this issue with our Fire Protection Section and completed the search of our ADAMS document system. I have identified four documents that should supply the necessary information to answer your question. Enclosed are the document titles, accession numbers and dates to assist you in viewing or printing the documents at your discretion. The ADAMS Public Electronic Reading Room is accessible from the NRCs Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. Persons who do not have access to ADAMS, or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, should contact the NRCs PDR Reference staff at 1-800-397-4209, or 301-415-4737,or by e-mail at pdr@nrc.gov.
During the 1992 to 1994 time frame, the NRC staff issued Generic Letter (GL) 92-08, Thermo-Lag 330-1 Fire Barriers. This document is available on the NRCs Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/gen-comm/gen-letters/1992/gI92008.html. The Agency requested that the licensees confirm: (1) that the Thermo-Lag 330-1 barrier systems have been qualified by representative fire endurance tests, (2) that the ampacity derating factors have been derived by valid tests, and (3) that these qualified barriers have been installed with appropriate procedures and quality controls to ensure that they comply with the NRCs requirements. Subsequent requests for additional information requested licensees to submit plans and schedules for resolving the Thermo-Lag issue. On May 22, 1998, the NRC issued an order (Adams accession number ML04990167) that Oyster Creek (GPU Nuclear) complete the final implementation of Thermo-Lag 330-1 fire barrier corrective actions. On October 1, 1998, the NRC issued a letter approving the licensees schedule for completion of the Thermo-Lag actions (Adams Legacy Library accession number 9810060030). On January 30, 2001, Oyster Creek (AmerGen/Exelon) informed the staff in docketed correspondence (Adams accession number ML10370267) that modifications to correct Thermo-Lag deficiencies were completed during refueling outage (18R). The associated documentation is being retained by the licensee for NRC audit or inspection.
E. Frydendahl This information should be sufficient to answer your question. I appreciate your interest in the NRCs current process for evaluating AmerGens application for license renewal. If I can be of further assistance, please contact me by regular mail at 11555 Rockville Pike, Mail Stop O-11F1, Rockville, Maryland 20852 or via e-mail at dja1@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Donnie J. Ashley, Project Manager License Renewal Branch A Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No.: 50-219 cc: See next page
E. Frydendahl This information should be sufficient to answer your question. I appreciate your interest in the NRCs current process for evaluating AmerGens application for license renewal. If I can be of further assistance, please contact me by regular mail at 11555 Rockville Pike, Mail Stop O-11F1, Rockville, Maryland 20852 or via e-mail at dja1@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Donnie J. Ashley, Project Manager License Renewal Branch A Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No.: 50-219 cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION: See next page Adams Accession No.:
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Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station cc:
Chief Operating Officer AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Senior Vice President - Nuclear Services AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Site Vice President - Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station AmerGen Energy Company, LLC P.O. Box 388 Forked River, NJ 08731 Vice President - Mid-Atlantic Operations AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-N Kennett Square, PA 19348 John E. Matthews, Esquire Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 Kent Tosch, Chief New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Nuclear Engineering CN 415 Trenton, NJ 08625 Vice President - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Vice President - Operations Support AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Mayor of Lacey Township 818 West Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 08731 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 445 Forked River, NJ 08731 Director - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348 Manager Licensing - Oyster Creek Exelon Generation Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348 Plant Manager Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station AmerGen Energy Company, LLC P.O. Box 388 Forked River, NJ 08731 Regulatory Assurance Manager Oyster Creek AmerGen Energy Company, LLC P.O. Box 388 Forked River, NJ 08731
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station cc:
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 2301 Market Street, S23-1 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Ron Bellamy, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Correspondence Control Desk AmerGen Energy Company, LLC P.O. Box 160 Kennett Square, PA 19348 License Renewal Manager Exelon Generation Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, Suite 210 Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. James Ross Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708 Mr. Christopher M. Crane President and Chief Nuclear Officer AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555