ML070850605

Request for Additional Information for the Review of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, License Renewal Application

ML070850605
Person / Time
Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	04/02/2007
From:	Tuan Le NRC/NRR/ADRO/DLR/RLRB
To:	Peter Dietrich Entergy Nuclear Operations
Le N. B., NRR/DLR/RLRB, 415-1458
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April 2, 2007Mr. Peter T. Dietrich Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093

SUBJECT:

REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE REVIEW OF THEJAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION

Dear Mr. Dietrich:

By letter dated July 31, 2006, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., submitted an applicationpursuant to 10 CFR Part 54, to renew the operating license for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, for review by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff). The staff is reviewing the information contained in the license renewal application and has identified, in the enclosure, areas where additional information is needed to complete the review.These requests for additional information were discussed with Rick Plasse, and a mutuallyagreeable date for the response is within 30 days from the date of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1458 or e-mail NBL@nrc.gov

.Sincerely,/RA/Tommy Le, Sr. Project Manager License Renewal Branch B Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor RegulationDocket No. 50-333

Enclosure:

Request for Additional Informationcc w/encl: See next page

ML070850605OFFICELA:DLRPM:RLRB:DLRBC:RLRB:DLRNAMESFigueroaTLeRAuluck DATE03/27/0703/27/0704/2/07 EnclosureJAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (JAFNPP)LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION (LRA)REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI)Table 3.1.2-1RAI 3.1.2-1. In Table 3.1.2-1, the applicant applied time-limited aging analysis (TLAA)-metalfatigue as an aging management program to manage fatigue cracking for many Class 1components such as reactor vessel internal attachments and welds, the incore monitor housing bolting, control rod drive (CRD) housings, CRD stub tubes, the CRD return line, the reactor vessel (the shell, upper and bottom head and the closure flange), and the reactor vessel nozzles (including safe ends and thermal sleeves) for various piping and instrumentation connections. Chapter 4.3 of NUREG-1800 provides guidance on the metal fatigue analysis which is focusedon the fatigue analysis based on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code,Section III, of using cumulative usage factor concept. The ASME Code,Section III analysisassumes that no crack exists in the components. Chapter 4.3 of the Fitzpatrick license renewal application has addressed the requirements of the ASME Code,Section III fatigue calculations. However, a metal fatigue analysis based on a known initial flaw should also be performed forthose components that contain flaw(s). The calculation is performed to assess the stability of the final crack size of the affected component at the end of the license. This analysis will demonstrate that the component has sufficient fracture toughness to resist rapid crack propagation and thus arrest the crack. The method for this calculation would follow the ASMECode,Section XI. Chapter 4.3 of the FitzPatrick license renewal application discussed thisanalysis without providing much details.Based on the above review, the staff requests the following additional information:(a) Identify all the Class 1 components in Table 3.1.2-1 that contain indications or flawsremained in service at the FitzPatrick nuclear plant based on the acceptance criteria of theASME Code,Section XI , (b) Discuss the flaw evaluations (such as procedures and assumptions) performed for theaffected components in accordance with the ASME Code,Section XI , (c) Discuss the number of years assumed in the associated fatigue crack growth analysis, and(d) Discuss whether the affected components are demonstrated to be acceptable for theextended period of operation.

Letter to P. Dietrich from N. Le dated April 2, 2007DISTRIBUTION:REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION

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ECobey RLaufer JBoska FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant cc:Mr. Gary J. TaylorChief Executive Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.

1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213Mr. John T. HerronSr. VP and Chief Operating Officer Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601Mr. Peter T. DietrichSite Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power PlantP.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093Mr. Kevin J. MulliganGeneral Manager, Plant Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power PlantP.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093Mr. Oscar LimpiasVice President Engineering Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601Mr. Christopher SchwartzVice President, Operations Support Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601Mr. John F. McCannDirector, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601Resident Inspector's OfficeJames A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 136 Lycoming, NY 13093Ms. Charlene D. FaisonManager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601Mr. Michael J. ColombDirector of Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601Mr. David WallaceDirector, Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093Mr. James CostedioManager, Regulatory Compliance Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093Assistant General CounselEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601Mr. Charles Donaldson, EsquireAssistant Attorney General New York Department of Law 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271 FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant cc:-2-Regional Administrator, Region IU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406Mr. Steven LymanOswego County Administrator 46 East Bridge Street Oswego, NY 13126Mr. Peter R. Smith, PresidentNew York State Energy, Research, and Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399Mr. Paul EddyNew York State Dept. of Public Service 3 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1350SupervisorTown of Scriba Route 8, Box 382 Oswego, NY 13126Mr. James H. SniezekBWR SRC Consultant 5486 Nithsdale Drive Salisbury, MD 21801-2490Mr. Michael D. LysterBWR SRC Consultant 5931 Barclay Lane Naples, FL 34110-7306Mr. Garrett D. Edwards814 Waverly Road Kennett Square, PA 19348Mr. Rick PlasseProject Manager, License Renewal Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. James RossNuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-37