ML062050222

RAI, Relief Request ISI-13, Fourth 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval

ML062050222
Person / Time
Site:	Vermont Yankee
Issue date:	07/27/2006
From:	James Shea NRC/NRR/ADRO/DORL/LPLI-1
To:	Kansler M Entergy Nuclear Operations
SHea J, NRR/DLPM, 415-1388
References
TAC MD0287
Download: ML062050222 (5)

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July 27, 2006 Mr. Michael R. Kansler President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

SUBJECT:

VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RELIEF REQUEST INSERVICE INSPECTION (ISI)-013, FOURTH 10-YEAR ISI INTERVAL (TAC NO. MD0287)

Dear Mr. Kansler:

By letter dated February 16, 2006, as supplemented by letter on March 27, 2006, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee) requested relief from requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI, for Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station. Specifically, you requested an alternative for the examination of Category B-F, Item 5.10, nozzle-to-safe end welds.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has been 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). A response to these RAIs is requested to be provided within 30 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. 50-271

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/encl: See next page

July 27, 2006 Mr. Michael R. Kansler President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

SUBJECT:

VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RELIEF REQUEST INSERVICE INSPECTION (ISI)-013, FOURTH 10-YEAR ISI INTERVAL (TAC NO. MD0287)

Dear Mr. Kansler:

By letter dated February 16, 2006, as supplemented by letter on March 27, 2006, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee) requested relief from requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI, for Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station. Specifically, you requested an alternative for the examination of Category B-F, Item 5.10, nozzle-to-safe end welds.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has been 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). A response to these RAIs is requested to be provided within 30 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. 50-271

Enclosure:

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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOURTH 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION (ISI) INTERVAL REQUEST FOR RELIEF NO. ISI-013 VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION ENTERGY NUCLEAR NORTHEAST DOCKET NUMBER 50-271 By letter dated February 16, 2006, as supplemented by letter on March 27, 2006, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee) requested relief from requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code),Section XI, for Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff reviewed the information submitted by the licensee and, based on this review, determined the following information is required to complete the evaluation.

1. Please provide drawings or sketches of the ASME Code,Section XI, Category B-F components listed in the List of Affected B-F Welds attached to the licensees letter dated February 16, 2006. Drawings or sketches of every component is not required.

An example of each type of similar component will satisfy this request.

2. In the List of Affected B-F Welds, under materials, please clarify the materials for the components listed in the table and provide weld rod material.

3. In accordance with BWRVIP-75-A, BWR Vessel and Internals Project Technical Basis for Revisions to Generic Letter 88-01 Inspection Schedules, Chapter 3, page 3-1 second paragraph, please provide a discussion as to how the conditions contained in BWRVIP-75-A are applicable to Vermont Yankee. Include a discussion as to why your material is resistant to intergranular stress-corrosion cracking (IGSCC). (For example, hydrogen water chemistry treatment program, material of subject components, and/or other measures such as control of conductivity to prevent IGSCC).

4. Please clarify that the personnel and procedures used for the examinations of Category A piping at Vermont Yankee are in accordance with the Electric Power Research Institute demonstration initiative program, under ASME Code,Section XI, Appendix VII and Appendix VIII.

Enclosure

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station cc:

Regional Administrator, Region I Ms. Carla A. White, RRPT, CHP U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Radiological Health 475 Allendale Road Vermont Department of Health King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 P.O. Box 70, Drawer #43 108 Cherry Street Mr. David R. Lewis Burlington, VT 05402-0070 Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman, LLP 2300 N Street, N.W. Mr. James M. DeVincentis Washington, DC 20037-1128 Manager, Licensing Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station Mr. David OBrien, Commissioner P.O. Box 0500 Vermont Department of Public Service 185 Old Ferry Road 112 State Street Brattleboro, VT 05302-0500 Montpelier, VT 05620-2601 Resident Inspector Mr. James Volz, Chairman Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station Public Service Board U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission State of Vermont P.O. Box 176 112 State Street Vernon, VT 05354 Montpelier, VT 05620-2701 Director, Massachusetts Emergency Chairman, Board of Selectmen Management Agency Town of Vernon ATTN: James Muckerheide P.O. Box 116 400 Worcester Rd.

Vernon, VT 05354-0116 Framingham, MA 01702-5399 Operating Experience Coordinator Jonathan M. Block, Esq.

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station Main Street 320 Governor Hunt Road P.O. Box 566 Vernon, VT 05354 Putney, VT 05346-0566 G. Dana Bisbee, Esq. Mr. John F. McCann Deputy Attorney General Director, Licensing 33 Capitol Street Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Concord, NH 03301-6937 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Chief, Safety Unit Office of the Attorney General Mr. Gary J. Taylor One Ashburton Place, 19th Floor Chief Executive Officer Boston, MA 02108 Entergy Operations 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station cc:

Mr. John T. Herron Ms. Stacey M. Lousteau Sr. VP and Chief Operating Officer Treasury Department Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Entergy Services, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue 639 Loyola Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 New Orleans, LA 70113 Mr. Oscar Limpias Mr. Norman L. Rademacher Vice President, Engineering Director, NSA Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station 440 Hamilton Avenue P.O. Box 0500 White Plains, NY 10601 185 Old Ferry Road Brattleboro, VT 05302-0500 Mr. Christopher Schwarz Vice President, Operations Support Mr. Raymond Shadis Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. New England Coalition 440 Hamilton Avenue Post Office Box 98 White Plains, NY 10601 Edgecomb, ME 04556 Mr. Michael J. Colomb Mr. James P. Matteau Director of Oversight Executive Director Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Windham Regional Commission 440 Hamilton Avenue 139 Main Street, Suite 505 White Plains, NY 10601 Brattleboro, VT 05301 Mr. William K. Sherman Assistant General Counsel Vermont Department of Public Service Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 112 State Street 440 Hamilton Avenue Drawer 20 White Plains, NY 10601 Montpelier, VT 05620-2601 Mr. Theodore Sullivan Mr. Michael D. Lyster Site Vice President 5931 Barclay Lane Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Naples, FL 34110-7306 Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station P.O. Box 0500 Ms. Charlene D. Faison 185 Old Ferry Road Manager, Licensing Brattleboro, VT 05302-0500 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. James H. Sniezek 5486 Nithsdale Drive Salisbury, MD 21801 Mr. Garrett D. Edwards 814 Waverly Road Kennett Square, PA 19348