NLS2006050, Modification of Request of Use of Delta Protection Single-Use Supplied -Air Suits Cooper Nuclear Station
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| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 06/07/2006 |
| From: | Edington R Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| NLS2006050 | |
| Download: ML061630233 (3) | |
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N Nebraska Public Power District Always there when you need us 20.1703(b) 20.1705 NLS2006050 June 7, 2006 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
Subject:
Modification of Request for Use of Delta Protection Single-Use Supplied-Air Suits Cooper Nuclear Station, Docket No. 50-298, DPR-46
Reference:
Letter from Randall K. Edington (Nebraska Public Power District) to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, dated December 8, 2005, "Request for Use of Delta Protection Single-Use Supplied-Air Suits" (NLS2005029)
The purpose of this letter is for the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) to correct a technical error, revise the requested protection factor, and clarify one of the commitments made in conjunction with the Request for Use of Delta Protection Single-Use Supplied-Air Suits (Reference).
The original submittal (Reference) stated that Mururoa suits can be used in temperatures up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit ('1F). This is incorrect. 1 40'F is the maximum storage temperature as given in the Manufacturers General Description (Enclosure 5.1 to the Reference) wvhile 13 V F is the maximum usage temperature identified by the manufacturer.
NPPD originally requested an assigned protection factor of 2000. Further review of industry use of these suits shows the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved an assigned protection factor of 5000 for some nuclear utilities. The documentation submitted with the original request supports a larger assigned protection factor. Consequently, NPPD would like to revise the request to read, "NPPD is requesting authorization for their [single-use supplied-air suits manufactured by Delta Protection] use as respiratory protection equipment and requesting an assigned protection factor of 5000."
One of the original commitments read, "NPPD will report any defects of these suits in a timely manner to the United States nuclear industry through our Operating Experience process and to the manufacturer." The committed date was given as "Prior to first use."
COOPER NUCLEAR STATION P 0 Box 98 / Bro wnville, NE 68321-00980c Telephone: (402) 825-3811 / Fax: (402) 825-5211 www nppd corn
NLS2006050 Page 2 of 2 The revised commitment reads, "Upon discovery NPPD will report any defects of these suits to the United States nuclear industry through our Operating Experience process and to the manufacturer." The intent of the revised commitment is to clarify that it is NPPD's intention that this is an ongoing commitment and that reporting wvill be made upon discovery of defects. This commitment wvili be incorporated into plant procedures prior to the first use of the suits and the commitment wvill be maintained as an ongoing commitment.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Paul Fleming, Licensing Manager, at (402) 825-2774.
Sincerely, Randall K. Edington Vice President Nuclear and Chief Nuclear Officer
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Regional Administrator USNRC - Region IV Cooper Project Manager USNRC - NRR Project Directorate IV-lI Senior Resident Inspector USNRC -CNS Nebraska Health and Human Services Department of Regulation and Licensure NPG Distribution CNS Records
j I ATTACHMENT 3 LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS©D Correspondence Number: NLS2006050 The following table identifies those actions committed to by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) in this document. Any other actions discussed in the submittal represent intended or planned actions by NPPD. They are described for information only and are not regulatory commitments. Please notify the Licensing Manager at Cooper Nuclear Station of any questions regarding this document or any associated regulatory commitments.
COMMITMENT COMMITTED DATE COMMITMENT NUMBER OR OUTAGE Upon discovery NPPD will report any defects of these suits to the United States nuclear industry through our Operating NLS2005029-04 Prior to first use.
Experience process and to the manufacturer.
PROCEDURE 0.42 REVISION 19
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