ML073060401

Requests for Additional Information for the Review of the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos 2 and 3, License Renewal Application

ML073060401
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	11/09/2007
From:	Kimberly Green NRC/NRR/ADRO/DLR
To:	Balduzzi M Entergy Nuclear Operations
Green, Kimberly NRR/DLR/RLRB 415-1627
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November 9, 2007 Mr. Michael A. Balduzzi Sr. Vice President and COO Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Regional Operations, NE 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

SUBJECT:

REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION

Dear Mr. Balduzzi:

By letter dated April 23, 2007, as supplemented by letters dated May 3, 2007 and June 21, 2007, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., submitted an application pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54, to renew the operating licenses for Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3, 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. Further requests for additional information may be issued in the future.

These requests for additional information were discussed with Mr. Robert Walpole, and a mutually agreeable date for the response is within 30 days from the date of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1627 or via e-mail KJG1@nrc.gov. Sincerely, /RA/ Kimberly Green, Safety Project Manager Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-247 and 50-286

Enclosure:

Requests for Additional Information cc w/encl: See next page

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Enclosure INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAIs)

RAI 2.3A.1.3-1

The reactor coolant pressure boundary for Unit 2 is depicted on license renewal drawing LRA-9321-2738, under systems "Pressurizer" and "Reactor Coolant, Sheet 1" as denoted in page 2.3-20. Please clarify if there are any additional sheets depicting the reactor coolant pressure boundary, and if so, where they can be found in the LRA submittal. If they have not already been provided, please provide the drawing(s) to the staff.

RAI 2.3A.2.3-1 License renewal drawing LRA-9321-2726 (LRA page 2.3-63) depicts the "Penetration and Liner Weld Joint Channel Pressurization System." The drawing contains several line mounted components denoted by component numbers PRV PCV 1193 through PRV PCV 1200. Though the subject components are located in lines with a pressure boundary function, the components themselves are not highlighted. Clarify whether these components are within the scope of license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a), and subject to aging management review (AMR) in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(a)(1). If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to AMR, provide justification for the exclusion.

RAI 2.3B.2.3-1 The containment isolation support systems are described in LRA Section 2.3.2.3 and depicted on several license renewal drawings listed in LRA Section 2.3.2.3. License renewal drawing LRA-9321-27463 displays "Isolation Valve Seal Water System." The drawing contains two components, PCV 1076 and PCV 1090, which are in the pressure boundary. The components are highlighted indicating that the components are subject to an AMR; however, the sensing lines connecting these components to the main line are not highlighted. Please provide additional information to describe what these components are, their intended function, and why the sensing lines are not subject to an AMR.

RAI 2.3B.2.3-2 License renewal drawing LRA-9321-27263 (LRA page 2.3-63) depicts the "Penetration and Liner Weld Joint Channel Pressurization System." The drawing contains several line mounted components in the 3/8" stainless steel tubing associated with component numbers PCV 1193 through PCV 1199. Though the subject components are located in lines with a pressure boundary function, the components themselves are not highlighted. Clarify whether these components are within the scope of license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a), and subject to AMR in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(a)(1). If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to AMR, provide justification for the exclusion.

RAI 2.3A.2.5-1

License renewal drawing LRA-9321-72043 depicts the "Reactor Vessel Instrumentation System." This drawing was referenced for Unit 2. No similar system drawing was referenced for Unit 3. It appears that the referenced drawing under Unit 2 is actually applicable to Unit 3, and the correct drawing for Unit 2 should be LRA-208798. Please confirm the correctness of the referenced drawings, and if necessary, revise this section accordingly.

Letter to M. Balduzzi from Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. dated November 9, 2007 DISTRIBUTION:

SUBJECT:

REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION

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Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3 cc: Mr. Michael R. Kansler President & CEO / CNO Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213

Mr. John T. Herron Senior Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213

Sr. Vice President Engineering & Technical Services Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213

Mr. Fred R. Dacimo Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. Anthony Vitale - Acting General Manager, Plant Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249

Mr. Oscar Limpias Vice President Engineering Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213

Mr. Joseph P. DeRoy Vice President, Operations Support Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213 Mr. John A. Ventosa GM, Engineering Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

Mr. John F. McCann Director, Nuclear Safety & Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

Ms. Charlene D. Faison Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

Mr. Ernest J. Harkness Director, Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213 Mr. Patric W. Conroy Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. T.R. Jones - Acting Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 Buchanana, NY 10511-0249

Mr. William C. Dennis Assistant General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3 cc: Mr. Paul D. Tonko President and CEO New York State Energy Research and Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399

Mr. John P. Spath New York State Energy, Research and Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 Mr. Paul Eddy New York State Department of Public Service 3 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1350

Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406

Senior Resident Inspector's Office Indian Point 2 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 59 Buchanan, NY 10511

Senior Resident Inspector's Office Indian Point 3 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 59 Buchanan, NY 10511 Mr. Charles Donaldson, Esquire Assistant Attorney General New York Department of Law 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271

Mayor, Village of Buchanan 236 Tate Avenue Buchanan, NY 10511 Mr. Raymond L. Albanese Four County Coordinator 200 Bradhurst Avenue Unit 4 Westchester County Hawthorne, NY 10532 Mr. William DiProfio PWR SRC Consultant 48 Bear Hill Road Newton, NH 03858 Mr. Garry Randolph PWR SRC Consultant 1750 Ben Franklin Drive, 7E Sarasota, FL 34236 Mr. William T. Russell PWR SRC Consultant 400 Plantation Lane Stevensville, MD 21666-3232 Mr. Jim Riccio Greenpeace 702 H Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Mr. Phillip Musegaas Riverkeeper, Inc.

828 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 Mr. Mark Jacobs IPSEC 46 Highland Drive Garrison, NY 10524

Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units 2 and 3 cc: Mr. R. M. Waters Technical Specialist Licensing 450 Broadway P.O. Box 0249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. Sherwood Martinelli Vice President FUSE USA 351 Dyckman Peekskill, NY 10566

Ms. Susan Shapiro, Esq. President FUSE USA 21 Perlman Drive Spring Valley, NY 10977 John Sipos Assistant Attorney General New York State Department of Law Environmental Protection Bureau The Capitol Albany, NY 12224