ML060880022
| ML060880022 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 03/30/2006 |
| From: | Milano P Plant Licensing Branch III-2 |
| To: | Spina J Calvert Cliffs |
| Milano P, NRR/DLPM , 415-1457 | |
| References | |
| TAC MC7330, TAC MC7331 | |
| Download: ML060880022 (5) | |
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March 30, 2006 Mr. James A. Spina, Vice President Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc.
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant 1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway Lusby, MD 20657-4702
SUBJECT:
CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 -
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF TERM CORE ALTERATIONS (TAC NOS. MC7330 AND MC7331)
Dear Mr. Spina:
By letter dated June 7, 2005, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc. requested a change to the Technical Specifications (TSs) for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2, to eliminate the use of the term Core Alterations. In this regard, you proposed changes that are reflected in TS Task Force (TSTF) TS Change Traveler, TSTF-471-T, Eliminate use of term CORE ALTERATIONS in ACTIONS and Notes.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the information provided in support of the application and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. Enclosed is the NRC staffs request for additional information (RAI). This RAI was discussed with your staff on March 28, 2006, and it was agreed that your response would be provided within 45 days from the date of this letter.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1457.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Patrick D. Milano, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch I-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-317 and 50-318
Enclosure:
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Enclosure REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF TERM FOR CORE ALTERATIONS CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNIT NO. 1 AND 2 DOCKET NOS. 50-317 AND 50-318 By letter dated June 7, 2005 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML051660207), Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc. (the licensee) submitted an application for changes to the Technical Specifications (TSs) for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2. The licensee requested changes that are reflected in TS Task Force (TSTF) TS Change Traveler 471-T, Eliminate use of term CORE ALTERATIONS in ACTIONS and Notes (TSFT-471). The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the information that the licensee provided and determined that additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation.
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In the application, the licensee proposes changes to TS Sections 1.1, 3.3.7, 3.8.2, 3.8.5, 3.8.8, 3.8.10, 3.9.1, 3.9.2, 3.9.3, 3.9.4, and 3.9.6. Further, the licensee stated that these TS requirements impose an operational burden with no corresponding safety benefit and that the term unnecessarily complicates plant operations.
Discuss, and provide details as specific to each TS section proposed to be revised, of the operational burdens that have been experienced because of the term CORE ALTERATIONS. In addition, describe the benefits that would be gained, specific to each proposed change, from the elimination of the term.
- 2.
Describe the procedural changes and operator training that will performed because of the proposed TS changes, which will ensure that shutdown margin will be maintained during refuel operations.
- 3.
Confirm that the proposed changes will not impact TS sections not included in this application and the safe operation of the facility.
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 cc:
President Calvert County Board of Commissioners 175 Main Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Mr. Carey Fleming, Esquire Sr. Counsel - Nuclear Generation Constellation Generation Group, LLC 750 East Pratt Street, 17th floor Baltimore, MD 21202 Mr. Louis Larragoite Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant 1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway Lusby, MD 20657-4702 Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 287 St. Leonard, MD 20685 Mr. R. I. McLean, Manager Nuclear Programs Power Plant Research Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources 580 Taylor Avenue (B wing, 3rd floor)
Tawes State Office Building Annapolis, MD 21401 Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Ms. Kristen A. Burger, Esquire Maryland People's Counsel 6 St. Paul Centre Suite 2102 Baltimore, MD 21202-1631 Ms. Patricia T. Birnie, Esquire Co-Director Maryland Safe Energy Coalition P.O. Box 33111 Baltimore, MD 21218 Mr. Roy Hickok NRC Technical Training Center 5700 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37411-4017