ML060810234
| ML060810234 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 03/30/2006 |
| From: | Boska J Plant Licensing Branch III-2 |
| To: | Kansler M Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| Boska J, NRR, 301-415-2901 | |
| References | |
| TAC MC7204 | |
| Download: ML060810234 (7) | |
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March 30, 2006 Mr. Michael R. Kansler President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601
SUBJECT:
JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO REVISE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ON DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (TAC NO. MC7204)
Dear Mr. Kansler:
On April 27, 2005, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted an application for a proposed license amendment to the Technical Specifications (TSs) for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. The proposed amendment would revise Limiting Conditions for Operation 3.8.4, DC Sources - Operating, 3.8.5, DC Sources - Shutdown, and 3.8.6, Battery Cell Parameters. The proposed changes also relocate a number of battery surveillance requirements to a licensee-controlled Battery Monitoring and Maintenance Program. These changes are based on TS Task Force (TSTF) Change Traveler TSTF-360, Revision 1. On October 27, 2005, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requested additional information on this application. Entergy provided that information in a letter dated November 22, 2005.
The NRC 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).
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. 50-333
Enclosure:
RAI cc w/encl: See next page
- See RAI memo OFFICE LPL1-1/PM LPL1-1/LA EEEB/BC LPL1-1/BC NAME JBoska SLittle EBrown*
RLaufer DATE 3/24/06 3/27/06 3/1/06 3/30/06
FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant cc:
Mr. Gary J. Taylor Chief Executive Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213 Mr. John T. Herron Sr. VP and Chief Operating Officer Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Theodore A. Sullivan Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. Kevin J. Mulligan General Manager, Plant Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. Oscar Limpias Vice President Engineering Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Christopher Schwarz 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 Resident Inspector's Office James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 136 Lycoming, NY 13093 Ms. Charlene D. Faison Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Michael J. Colomb Director of Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. David Wallace Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. James Costedio Manager, Regulatory Compliance Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. Travis C. McCullough Assistant General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Charles Donaldson, Esquire Assistant Attorney General New York Department of Law 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271
FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant cc:
Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Oswego County Administrator Mr. Steven Lyman 46 East Bridge Street Oswego, NY 13126 Mr. Peter R. Smith, President New York State Energy, Research, and Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 Mr. Paul Eddy New York State Dept. of Public Service 3 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1350 Supervisor Town of Scriba Route 8, Box 382 Oswego, NY 13126 Mr. James H. Sniezek BWR SRC Consultant 5486 Nithsdale Drive Salisbury, MD 21801-2490 Mr. Michael D. Lyster BWR SRC Consultant 5931 Barclay Lane Naples, FL 34110-7306 Ms. Stacey Lousteau Treasury Department Entergy Services, Inc.
639 Loyola Avenue Mail Stop L-ENT-15E New Orleans, LA 70113
Enclosure REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO REVISE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ON DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.
JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT DOCKET NO. 50-333 In a letter dated April 27, 2005, (Agencywide Document Access and Management System Accession Number ML051510286), Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted an application for a proposed amendment to the Technical Specifications (TSs) for the James A.
FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAFNPP). The proposed amendment would revise Limiting Conditions for Operation 3.8.4, DC Sources - Operating, 3.8.5, DC Sources - Shutdown, and 3.8.6, Battery Cell Parameters. The proposed changes also relocate a number of battery surveillance requirements to a licensee-controlled Battery Monitoring and Maintenance Program. These changes are based on TS Task Force (TSTF) Change Traveler TSTF-360, Revision 1. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is reviewing the submittal and has the following questions:
1)
Specific gravity monitoring is used to measure the strength of a battery cell's electrolyte, which is an important component of the battery's chemical reaction, and provides an indication of the battery's state-of-charge. Whereas, float current monitoring may or may not provide an accurate indiction of the battery's state-of-charge. Float current monitoring is based on a calculation that is dependent on several variables. The staff has a concern with two variables of this calculation: the applied charging voltage and cell resistance. A change in either of these variables may provide a false indication of the battery's state-of-charge. Provide assurance that float current monitoring will provide an accurate indiction of the battery's state-of-charge.
2)
The battery pilot cell is representative of the average battery cell in the battery. Provide assurance that a battery with a battery pilot cell with a voltage of 2.07 volts or slightly greater will remain capable of performing its minimum designed function.
3)
As mentioned in question 2, the battery pilot cell is representative of the average battery cell in the battery. Provide assurance that a battery with a battery pilot cell electrolyte temperature slightly greater than or equal to the minimum established design limit will remain capable of performing its minimum designed function.
4)
Consistency with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 450-1995, IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications, was used throughout your submittal as the justification for approval. The most recent version of IEEE Standard 450 that has been endorsed by the NRC through Regulatory Guides (RGs) is IEEE Standard 450-1975. The RGs of mention are: RG 1.128, Installation, Design, and Installation of Large Lead Storage Batteries for Nuclear Power Plants, and RG 1.129, Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Large Lead Storage Batteries for Nuclear Power Plants.
a.
Provide a plant-specific technical justification for each proposed change in lieu of referencing consistency with the IEEE Standard 450-1995.
b.
Provide a copy of the proposed battery monitoring and maintenance program identified in TS 5.5.14.