ML061000126

GALL AMP: XI.S4, 10 CFR 50, Appendix J (Audit Worksheet GALL Report AMP)

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Issue date:	03/22/2006
From:	Morgan M NRC/NRR/ADRO/DLR/RLRC
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
morgan M NRR/NRC/DLR/RLRC, 415-2232
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XI.S4 10 CFR 50, Appendix J 1

AUDIT WORKSHEET GALL REPORT AMP PLANT: ______________________________

LRA AMP: __________________________

REVIEWER: ______________________

GALL AMP: XI.S4, 10 CFR 50, Appendix J DATE: __________________________

Program Element Auditable GALL Criteria Documentation of Audit Finding Program Description A. As described in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix J, containment leak rate tests are required "to assure that (a) leakage through the primary reactor containment and systems and components penetrating primary containment shall not exceed allowable leakage rate values as specified in the technical specifications or associated bases and (b) periodic surveillance of reactor containment penetrations and isolation valves is performed so that proper maintenance and repairs are made during the service life of the containment, and systems and components penetrating primary containment."

Appendix J provides two options, A and B, either of which can be chosen to meet the requirements of a containment LRT program. Under Option A, all of the testing must be performed on a periodic interval. Option B is a performance-based approach. Some of the differences between these options are discussed below, and more detailed information for Option B is provided in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.163 and NEI 94-01, Rev. 0.

Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment:

1. Scope of Program A. The scope of the containment LRT program includes all pressure-retaining components. Two types of tests are implemented. Type A tests are performed to measure the overall primary containment integrated leakage rate, which is obtained by summing leakage through all potential leakage paths, including containment welds, valves, fittings, and Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment

XI.S4 10 CFR 50, Appendix J 2

Program Element Auditable GALL Criteria Documentation of Audit Finding components that penetrate containment. Type B tests are performed to measure local leakage rates across each pressure-containing or leakage-limiting boundary for containment penetrations. Type A and B tests described in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix J, are acceptable methods for performing these LRTs. Leakage testing for containment isolation valves (normally performed under Type C tests), if not included under this program, is included under LRT programs for systems containing the isolation valves.

2. Preventive Actions A. No preventive actions are specified; the containment LRT program is a monitoring program.

Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment:

3. Parameters Monitored/

Inspected A. The parameters to be monitored are leakage rates through containment shells; containment liners; and associated welds, penetrations, fittings, and other access openings.

Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment:

4. Detection of Aging Effects A. A containment LRT program is effective in detecting degradation of containment shells, liners, and components that compromise the containment pressure boundary, including seals and gaskets. While the calculation of leakage rates demonstrates the leak-tightness and structural integrity of the containment, it does not by itself provide information that would indicate that aging degradation has initiated or that the capacity of the containment may have been reduced for other types of loads, such as seismic loading. This would be achieved with the additional implementation of an acceptable containment inservice inspection program as described in XI.S1 and XI.S2.

Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment:

5. Monitoring A. Because the LRT program is repeated throughout the Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No

XI.S4 10 CFR 50, Appendix J 3

Program Element Auditable GALL Criteria Documentation of Audit Finding and Trending operating license period, the entire pressure boundary is monitored over time. The frequency of these tests depends on which option (A or B) is selected. With Option A, testing is performed on a regular fixed time interval as defined in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix J. In the case of Option B, the interval for testing may be increased on the basis of acceptable performance in meeting leakage limits in prior tests. Additional details for implementing Option B are provided in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.163 and NEI 94-01, Rev. 0.

Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment:

6. Acceptance Criteria A. Acceptance criteria for leakage rates are defined in plant technical specifications. These acceptance criteria meet the requirements in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix J, and are part of each plant's current licensing basis. The current licensing basis carries forward to the period of extended operation.

Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment:

7. Corrective Actions A. Corrective actions are taken in accordance with 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix J, and NEI 94-01. When leakage rates do not meet the acceptance criteria, an evaluation is performed to identify the cause of the unacceptable performance, and appropriate corrective actions must be taken. As discussed in the appendix to this report, the staff finds the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, acceptable to address the corrective actions.

Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment:

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Confirmation Process A. When corrective actions are implemented to repair a condition that causes excessive leakage, confirmation by additional leak rate testing is performed to confirm that the deficiency has been corrected. As discussed in the appendix to this report, the staff finds the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, acceptable to address the confirmation process.

Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment:

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Administrative Controls A. Results of the LRT program are documented as described in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix J, to demonstrate that the acceptance criteria for leakage have been satisfied. The test results that exceed the performance criteria must be assessed Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

XI.S4 10 CFR 50, Appendix J 4

Program Element Auditable GALL Criteria Documentation of Audit Finding under 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73. As discussed in the appendix to this report, the staff finds the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, acceptable to address the administrative controls.

Comment:

10. Operating Experience A. To date, the 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix J, LRT program has been effective in preventing unacceptable leakage through the containment pressure boundary. Implementation of Option B for testing frequency must be consistent with plant-specific operating experience.

Consistent with GALL AMP:

Yes No Document(s) used to confirm Criteria:

Comment:

XI.S4 10 CFR 50, Appendix J 5

EXCEPTIONS Item Number Program Elements LRA Exception Description Basis for Accepting Exception Documents Reviewed (Identifier, Para.# and/or Page #)

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