ML062050222
| ML062050222 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| 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:
As stated cc w/encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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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 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Mr. David R. Lewis Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman, LLP 2300 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037-1128 Mr. David OBrien, Commissioner Vermont Department of Public Service 112 State Street Montpelier, VT 05620-2601 Mr. James Volz, Chairman Public Service Board State of Vermont 112 State Street Montpelier, VT 05620-2701 Chairman, Board of Selectmen Town of Vernon P.O. Box 116 Vernon, VT 05354-0116 Operating Experience Coordinator Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station 320 Governor Hunt Road Vernon, VT 05354 G. Dana Bisbee, Esq.
Deputy Attorney General 33 Capitol Street Concord, NH 03301-6937 Chief, Safety Unit Office of the Attorney General One Ashburton Place, 19th Floor Boston, MA 02108 Ms. Carla A. White, RRPT, CHP Radiological Health Vermont Department of Health P.O. Box 70, Drawer #43 108 Cherry Street Burlington, VT 05402-0070 Mr. James M. DeVincentis Manager, Licensing Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station P.O. Box 0500 185 Old Ferry Road Brattleboro, VT 05302-0500 Resident Inspector Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 176 Vernon, VT 05354 Director, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency ATTN: James Muckerheide 400 Worcester Rd.
Framingham, MA 01702-5399 Jonathan M. Block, Esq.
Main Street P.O. Box 566 Putney, VT 05346-0566 Mr. John F. McCann Director, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Gary J. Taylor Chief Executive Officer Entergy Operations 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station cc:
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. Michael J. Colomb Director of Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Assistant General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Theodore Sullivan Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station P.O. Box 0500 185 Old Ferry Road Brattleboro, VT 05302-0500 Mr. James H. Sniezek 5486 Nithsdale Drive Salisbury, MD 21801 Mr. Garrett D. Edwards 814 Waverly Road Kennett Square, PA 19348 Ms. Stacey M. Lousteau Treasury Department Entergy Services, Inc.
639 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113 Mr. Norman L. Rademacher Director, NSA Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station P.O. Box 0500 185 Old Ferry Road Brattleboro, VT 05302-0500 Mr. Raymond Shadis New England Coalition Post Office Box 98 Edgecomb, ME 04556 Mr. James P. Matteau Executive Director Windham Regional Commission 139 Main Street, Suite 505 Brattleboro, VT 05301 Mr. William K. Sherman Vermont Department of Public Service 112 State Street Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-2601 Mr. Michael D. Lyster 5931 Barclay Lane Naples, FL 34110-7306 Ms. Charlene D. Faison Manager, Licensing 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601