IR 05000293/2005003
| ML060970397 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 04/24/2006 |
| From: | James Shea Plant Licensing Branch III-2 |
| To: | Kansler M Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| SHea J, NRR/DLPM, 415-1388 | |
| References | |
| IR-05-003, TAC MD0178 | |
| Download: ML060970397 (5) | |
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April 24, 2006
SUBJECT:
PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING UNRESOLVED INSPECTION ITEM 05000293/2005003-01 FROM THE NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2005003 (TAC NO. MD0178)
Dear Mr. Kansler:
June 30, 2005
SUBJECT:
PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING UNRESOLVED INSPECTION ITEM 05000293/2005003-01 FROM THE NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2005003 (TAC NO. MD0178)
Dear Mr. Kansler:
On June 30, 2005, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Pilgrim). The inspectors determined that the overlap testing conducted under an approved change to Procedure No. 8.M.3-1, by Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee), does not actually verify the load sequencing as prescribed by Pilgrim Technical Specifications (TSs) 4.9.A.1.b and 4.9.A.1.c. The licensee justified the change based, in part, on the Pilgrim TSs basis wording and existing load sequence overlap testing.
The NRC staff has been reviewing the unresolved inspection item 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). A response to this RAI is requested to be provided within 45 days.
Sincerely,
/RA/
James J. Shea, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch I-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-293 Enclosure: As stated cc w/encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI)
UNRESOLVED INSPECTION ITEM 05000293/2005003-01 FROM THE NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000293/2005003 ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.
PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION DOCKET NO. 50-293 On June 30, 2005, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Pilgrim). The inspectors determined that the overlap testing conducted under an approved change to Procedure No. 8.M.3-1, by Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee), does not actually verify the load sequencing as prescribed by Pilgrim Technical Specifications (TSs) 4.9.A.1.b and 4.9.A.1.c. The licensee justified the change based, in part, on the Pilgrim TSs basis wording and existing load sequence overlap testing.
The NRC staff has been reviewing the unresolved inspection item and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review.
1)
The Pilgrim Final Safety Analysis Report Section 8.5.5 states that "Readiness can best be demonstrated by periodic testing, which insofar as practical, simulates actual emergency conditions." What was your basis for determining that it was not practical to sequence load one Reactor Building Closed Cooling Water (RBCCW) Pump and one Salt Service Water (SSW) Pump on the Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) during surveillance testing (TS Surveillance Requirements 4.9.A.1.b and 4.9.A.1.c)? Also, explain why equivalent loads in lieu of RBCCW and SSW pumps were not added in order to have required DG loading.
2)
Explain why starting the last sequenced load(s) RBCCW and SSW will not adversely affect the performance of the EDG. Specifically address Kilowatt (KW) and Kilovar (KVAR) requirements and available DG margin in KW and KVAR.
3)
What does Entergy consider a "small" EDG load? Would this include the RBCCW and SSW pumps? Explain why these loads would not impact EDG performance when taken in total during the sequence load of the emergency diesel.
4)
Please provide a copy for review of Entergy Procedure No. 8.M.3-1.
Enclosure
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station cc:
Regional Administrator, Region I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Senior Resident Inspector U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Post Office Box 867 Plymouth, MA 02360 Chairman, Board of Selectmen 11 Lincoln Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Chairman Nuclear Matters Committee Town Hall 11 Lincoln Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Chairman, Duxbury Board of Selectmen Town Hall 878 Tremont Street Duxbury, MA 02332 Office of the Commissioner Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection One Winter Street Boston, MA 02108 Office of the Attorney General One Ashburton Place 20th Floor Boston, MA 02108 Director, Radiation Control Program Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Offices of Health and Human Services 174 Portland Street Boston, MA 02114 Secretary of Public Safety Executive Office of Public Safety One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 Director, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Attn: James Muckerheide 400 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702-5399 Mr. William D. Meinert Nuclear Engineer Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company P.O. Box 426 Ludlow, MA 01056-0426 Mr. Michael A. Balduzzi Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Mr. Stephen J. Bethay Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Mr. Bryan S. Ford Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Ms. Charlene D. Faison Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station cc:
Mr. Gary J. Taylor Chief Executive Officer Entergy Operations 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. 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, Nuclear Safety Assurance 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. 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 New Orleans, LA 70113 Mr. James Sniezek 5486 Nithsdale Drive Salisbury, MD 21801-2490 Mr. Michael D. Lyster 5931 Barclay Lane Naples, FL 34110-7306