ML060740169
| ML060740169 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 03/16/2006 |
| From: | Boska J Plant Licensing Branch III-2 |
| To: | Kansler M Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| Boska J, NRR, 301-415-2901 | |
| References | |
| TAC MD0213 | |
| Download: ML060740169 (6) | |
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March 16, 2006 Mr. Michael R. Kansler President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601
SUBJECT:
INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NO. 2 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROPOSED STEAM GENERATOR EXAMINATION PROGRAM - 2006 REFUELING OUTAGE (2R17)
Dear Mr. Kansler:
On February 13, 2006, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted the proposed steam generator examination program for 2006 refueling outage (2R17) in accordance with the requirements of Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 Technical Specifications 5.5.7.f.1.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff is reviewing the submittal and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. The specific questions are found in the enclosed request for additional information (RAI). During a telephone call on March 14, 2006, the Entergy staff indicated that a response to the RAI would be provided within 30 days from the date of this letter.
Please contact me at (301) 415-2901 if you have any questions on this issue.
Sincerely,
/RA/
John P. Boska, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch I-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-247
Enclosure:
RAI cc w/encl: See next page
ML060740169 OFFICE LPL1-1/PM LPL1-1/LA CSGB/BC LPL1-1/BC NAME JBoska SLittle EMurphy for AHiser RLaufer DATE 3/15/06 3/16/06 3/16/06 3/16/06
Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 cc:
Mr. Gary J. Taylor Chief Executive Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213 Mr. John T. Herron Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Fred R. Dacimo Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Indian Point Energy Center 295 Broadway, Suite 1 P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. Paul Rubin General Manager, Plant Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Indian Point Energy Center 295 Broadway, Suite 2 P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. Oscar Limpias Vice President Engineering Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Brian OGrady Vice President, Operations Support Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. John F. McCann Director, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Ms. Charlene D. Faison Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Michael J. Columb Director of Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. James Comiotes Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Indian Point Energy Center 295 Broadway, Suite 1 P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. Patric Conroy Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Indian Point Energy Center 295 Broadway, Suite 1 P. O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. Travis C. McCullough Assistant General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Ms. Stacey Lousteau Treasury Department Entergy Services, Inc.
639 Loyola Avenue Mail Stop: L-ENT-15E New Orleans, LA 70113 Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406
Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 cc:
Senior Resident Inspectors Office Indian Point 2 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 59 Buchanan, NY 10511 Mr. Peter R. Smith, President New York State Energy, Research, and Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 Mr. Paul Eddy Electric Division New York State Department of Public Service 3 Empire State Plaza, 10th Floor Albany, NY 12223 Mr. Charles Donaldson, Esquire Assistant Attorney General New York Department of Law 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271 Mayor, Village of Buchanan 236 Tate Avenue Buchanan, NY 10511 Mr. Ray Albanese Executive Chair Four County Nuclear Safety Committee Westchester County Fire Training Center 4 Dana Road Valhalla, NY 10592 Mr. William DiProfio PWR SRC Consultant 139 Depot Road East Kingston, NH 03827 Mr. Daniel C. Poole PWR SRC Consultant P.O. Box 579 Inglis, FL 34449 Mr. William T. Russell PWR SRC Consultant 400 Plantation Lane Stevensville, MD 21666-3232 Mr. Jim Riccio Greenpeace 702 H Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Mr. Phillip Musegaas Riverkeeper, Inc.
828 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 Mr. Mark Jacobs IPSEC 46 Highland Drive Garrison, NY 10524
Enclosure REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROPOSED STEAM STEAM GENERATOR INSPECTION PROGRAM 2006 REFUELING OUTAGE (2R17)
ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.
INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NO. 2 DOCKET NO. 50-247 In a letter dated February 13, 2006, Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML060530378, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted its proposed steam generator examination program for the spring 2006 refueling outage for Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 in accordance with Technical Specification 5.5.7.f.1. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is reviewing the submittal and has the following questions:
1.
A couple of plants with thermally treated Alloy 600 steam generator tubes have identified crack-like indications in the portion of the tube within the tubesheet region (refer to Information Notice 2005-09, "Indications in Thermally Treated Alloy 600 Steam Generator Tubes and Tube-to-Tubesheet Welds)." These crack-like indications occurred prior to observing cracking at any other location (e.g., expansion transition, U-bend). Please discuss your basis for not performing any rotating probe inspections near the tube-to-tubesheet weld, tack expansion, or overexpansions (bulges or tubesheet anomalies).
2.
The NRC staff notes that as part of your proposed Steam Generator Examination Program for your 2006 refueling outage (2R17), no plans were identified to inspect dings or dents with a rotating probe. Depending on their size, dings and dents may not be readily inspected with a bobbin probe. In addition, circumferential cracking that could occur at dents and dings will generally not be detectable with a bobbin probe. Dings and dents can increase the stress levels in the tube making them an area more susceptible to cracking than other portions of the tube. As a result, please provide your basis for not inspecting dings or dents with a rotating probe.