ML060110344
| ML060110344 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Grand Gulf, Arkansas Nuclear, River Bend, Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 01/05/2006 |
| From: | Terao D Plant Licensing Branch III-2 |
| To: | Buford F Entergy Operations |
| vaidya B, NRR/DLPM, 415-3308 | |
| References | |
| TAC MC8045, TAC MC8046, TAC MC8047, TAC MC8048, TAC MC8049 | |
| Download: ML060110344 (6) | |
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January 5, 2006 Mr. F. G. Burford Acting Director Nuclear Safety and Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.
1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213-8298
SUBJECT:
ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNITS 1 AND 2, GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1, RIVER BEND STATION, AND WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 - RE: USE OF LATER EDITIONS AND ADDENDA OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE (ASME CODE), SECTION XI FOR ULTRASONIC EXAMINATIONS (TAC NOS. MC8045, MC8046, MC8047, MC8048, AND MC8049)
Dear Mr. Burford:
By letter dated August 3, 2005, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) requested Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approval to use later editions and addenda of the ASME Code Section XI for performing ultrasonic examinations (UT), for the Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 (ANO-1 and ANO-2), Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (GGNS), River Bend Station (RBS), and Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford-3) facilities, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv). Specifically, for the affected components listed in Tables 1 through 5 of Entergys submittal for each facility, Entergy requested approval to apply the requirements of Paragraph IWA-2232 of the 1995 Edition, with 1996 addenda of the ASME Code Section XI for performing UT at ANO-1, ANO-2, GGNS, RBS, and Waterford-3, until the beginning of the next 120 month interval for each facility, namely, June 1, 2007, for ANO 1; March 26, 2010, for ANO-2; June 2, 2007, for GGNS; December 1, 2007, for RBS; and July 1, 2007, for Waterford-3.
The applicable Code of record for performing non-Appendix VIII UT, for each facility, is listed below:
ANO ASME Code Section XI, 1980 Edition with 1981 Winter Addenda ANO ASME Code Section XI, 1986 Edition GGNS - ASME Code Section XI, 1977 Edition with 1979 Summer Addenda RBS - ASME Code Section XI, 1980 Edition with 1981 Winter Addenda Waterford 3 - ASME Code Section XI, 1980 Edition with 1981 Winter Addenda Additionally, for selecting and scheduling the locations for performing UT, and evaluating associated UT results, the applicable Codes are the 1992 Edition with portions of 1993 Addenda, as identified in each facilitys inservice inspection (ISI) program. Entergy followed NRC Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2004-16, Use of Later Editions and Addenda to ASME Code Section XI for Repair/Replacement Activities, as the basis for the request.
F. G. Burford The regulations in 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv) state that inservice examination of components may meet requirements set forth in subsequent editions and addenda that are incorporated by reference in 10 CFR 50.55a(b), subject to the limitations and modifications listed therein. The regulations further state that portions of editions and addenda may be used provided that all related requirements of the respective editions or addenda are met. The 1995 Edition with the 1996 Addenda of the ASME Code,Section XI were incorporated by reference into 10 CFR 50.55a on September 22, 1999 (64 FR 51370) and the final rule became effective on November 22, 1999. No modifications on limitations were imposed on the use of Paragraph IWA-2232 in the final rule.
The NRC staff has reviewed Entergys request and notes that RIS-2004-12, Clarification on Use of Later Editions and Addenda to the ASME OM [Operations & Maintenance] Code and Section XI, states in part that if portions of a later Code edition and addenda are used, licensees must assure that all related requirements of the respective edition and addenda are met. Entergy stated that...all related requirements for performing UT [examinations] are also adopted including the qualification and certification of personnel to the 1995 Edition, 1996 Addenda. This is consistent with the guidance under RIS 2004-12, which discusses the related requirements and states, in part, that the request must be submitted prior to its use.
Finally, the use of IWA-2232 of the 1995 Edition with 1996 Addenda of Section XI for all non-Appendix VIII UT examinations is acceptable, noting that the use of IWA-2232 for Appendix VIII examinations has already been addressed and implemented through regulation under 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(C)(2).
Consistent with the requirements set forth in 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv), the guidance provided under RIS 2004-12, and the above discussion, the NRC staff has determined that all regulatory provisions were adequately addressed for ANO-1, ANO-2, GGNS, RBS, and Waterford-3.
Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv), the NRC staff approves the use of IWA-2232 and all related requirements in the 1995 Edition up to and including the 1996 Addenda of the ASME Code,Section XI for UT for ANO-1, ANO-2, GGNS, RBS, and Waterford-3, until the beginning of the next 120 month interval for each facility, as stated above. This approval is effective immediately upon receipt.
Sincerely,
/RA/
David Terao, Chief Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-313, 50-368, 50-416, 50-458, and 50-382 cc: See next page
F. G. Burford reference in 10 CFR 50.55a(b), subject to the limitations and modifications listed therein. The regulations further state that portions of editions and addenda may be used provided that all related requirements of the respective editions or addenda are met. The 1995 Edition with the 1996 Addenda of the ASME Code,Section XI were incorporated by reference into 10 CFR 50.55a on September 22, 1999 (64 FR 51370) and the final rule became effective on November 22, 1999. No modifications on limitations were imposed on the use of Paragraph IWA-2232 in the final rule.
The NRC staff has reviewed Entergys request and notes that RIS-2004-12, Clarification on Use of Later Editions and Addenda to the ASME OM [Operations & Maintenance] Code and Section XI, states in part that if portions of a later Code edition and addenda are used, licensees must assure that all related requirements of the respective edition and addenda are met. Entergy stated that...all related requirements for performing UT [examinations] are also adopted including the qualification and certification of personnel to the 1995 Edition, 1996 Addenda. This is consistent with the guidance under RIS 2004-12, which discusses the related requirements and states, in part, that the request must be submitted prior to its use.
Finally, the use of IWA-2232 of the 1995 Edition with 1996 Addenda of Section XI for all non-Appendix VIII UT examinations is acceptable, noting that the use of IWA-2232 for Appendix VIII examinations has already been addressed and implemented through regulation under 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(C)(2).
Consistent with the requirements set forth in 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv), the guidance provided under RIS 2004-12, and the above discussion, the NRC staff has determined that all regulatory provisions were adequately addressed for ANO-1, ANO-2, GGNS, RBS, and Waterford-3.
Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv), the NRC staff approves the use of IWA-2232 and all related requirements in the 1995 Edition up to and including the 1996 Addenda of the ASME Code,Section XI for UT for ANO-1, ANO-2, GGNS, RBS, and Waterford-3, until the beginning of the next 120 month interval for each facility, as stated above. This approval is effective immediately upon receipt.
Sincerely,
/RA/
David Terao, Chief Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-313, 50-368, 50-416, 50-458, and 50-382 cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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August 2005 Senior Vice President
& Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Director, Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management Arkansas Department of Health 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 30 Little Rock, AR 72205-3867 Winston & Strawn 1700 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-3817 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 310 London, AR 72847 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 County Judge of Pope County Pope County Courthouse Russellville, AR 72801 Vice President, Operations Support Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway P. O. Box 651 Jackson, MS 39205 Mr. Jeffrey S. Forbes Vice President Operations Arkansas Nuclear One Entergy Operations, Inc.
1448 S. R. 333 Russellville, AR 72801 Chief Energy and Transportation Branch Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality P. O. Box 10385 Jackson, MS 39289-0385 President Claiborne County Board of Supervisors P. O. Box 339 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Senior Resident Inspector U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 399 Port Gibson, MS 39150 General Manager, GGNS Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 State Health Officer State Board of Health P. O. Box 1700 Jackson, MS 39205 Attorney General Department of Justice P. O. Box 94005 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9005 Office of the Governor State of Mississippi Jackson, MS 39201 Attorney General Asst. Attorney General State of Mississippi P. O. Box 22947 Jackson, MS 39225
Entergy Operations, Inc.
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August 2005 Director Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Director Nuclear Safety and Licensing 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213-8298 Mr. George A. Williams Site Vice President Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Manager - Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.
River Bend Station 5458 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775 Senior Resident Inspector P. O. Box 1050 St. Francisville, LA 70775 President of West Feliciana Police Jury P. O. Box 1921 St. Francisville, LA 70775 Ms. H. Anne Plettinger 3456 Villa Rose Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Mr. Michael E. Henry, State Liaison Officer Department of Environmental Quality Permits Division P. O. Box 4313 Baton Rouge, LA 708221-4313 General Manager - Plant Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
River Bend Station 5485 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775 Director - Nuclear Safety Entergy Operations, Inc.
River Bend Station 5458 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775 Attorney General State of Louisiana P. O. Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 Mr. Brian Almon Public Utility Commission William B. Travis Building P. O. Box 13326 1701 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701-3326 Mr. Paul D. Hinnenkamp Vice President - Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
River Bend Station 5485 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775 Director Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751 General Manager Plant Operations Waterford 3 SES Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751
Entergy Operations, Inc.
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August 2005 Licensing Manager Entergy Operations, Inc.
17265 River Road Killona, LA 70066-0751 Resident Inspector/Waterford NPS P. O. Box 822 Killona, LA 70066-0751 Parish President Council St. Charles Parish P. O. Box 302 Hahnville, LA 70057 Chairman Louisiana Public Service 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