ML073250152

Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on November 15, 2007, Between the U.S. NRC and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., Concerning Draft Requests for Additional Information Pertaining to the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 an

ML073250152
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	12/07/2007
From:	Kimberly Green NRC/NRR/ADRO/DLR/RLRB
To:	Entergy Nuclear Operations
Green, Kimberly NRR/DLR/RLRB 415-1627
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December 7, 2007 LICENSEE: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

FACILITY: Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3

SUMMARY

OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2007, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC., CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. held a telephone conference call on November 15, 2007, to discuss and clarify the staffs draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) concerning the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3, license renewal application. The telephone conference call was useful in clarifying the intent of the staffs D-RAIs. provides a listing of the participants and Enclosure 2 contains a listing of the D-RAIs discussed with the applicant, including a brief description on the status of the items.

The applicant had an opportunity to comment on this summary.

/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

Enclosures:

1. List of Participants

2. List of Draft Requests for Additional Information cc w/encls: See next page

ML073250152 OFFICE LA:DLR PM:RPB2:DLR OGC BC:RPB2:DLR NAME SFigueroa KGreen STurk (w/ NLO) RFranovich DATE 11/26/07 11/27/07 12/3/07 12/7/07 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION LIST OF PARTICIPANTS NOVEMBER 15, 2007 PARTICIPANTS AFFILIATIONS Kim Green U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

John Burke NRC Mike Stroud Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy)

Reza Ahrabli Entergy Alan Cox Entergy ENCLOSURE 1

DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (D-RAIs)

INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION NOVEMBER 15, 2007 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. held a telephone conference call on November 15, 2007, to discuss and clarify the following draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) concerning the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3 license renewal application (LRA).

D-RAI 3.1.2.2.14-1 LRA Table 3.1.1, Item 3.1.1-32, and LRA Section 3.1.2.2.14 Wall Thinning due to Flow Accelerated Corrosion state that: Wall thinning due to flow-accelerated corrosion could occur in steel feedwater inlet rings and supports and the Steam Generator Integrity Program manages loss of material due to flow-accelerated corrosion in the feedwater inlet ring using periodic visual inspections. LRA Section B.1.35 contains a description of the Steam Generator Integrity Program but does not mention monitoring FAC in the Feedwater inlet ring.

• What is the frequency of these secondary side inspections of the feedwater inlet ring; when was the last inspection completed; what were the acceptance criteria; and, what were the results of the last inspection?

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI B.1.15-1 LRA Table 3.1.2-4-IP2, the last component on page 3.1-152, is Blowdown pipe connection (nozzle). The interior surface aging management program (AMP) credited for monitoring degradation is Water Chemistry Control-Primary and Secondary, and refers to NUREG-1801, Vol. 2, Rev. 1, Generic Aging Lessons Learned (GALL) Report, Table IV, Item IV.D2-8.

• Since the component is a nozzle, explain why Item IV.D2-8. is cited here, rather than GALL Item IV.D2-7 which lists FAC as the AMP.

• Is the steam generator blowdown nozzle in the FAC program?

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI B.1.15-2 It is noted that both units have been approved for stretch power uprates within the past three years, IP2 in 2004 and IP3 in 2005.

ENCLOSURE 2

• Provide details on any changes made to the FAC program to account for changes to process variables resulting from those power uprates.

• Which piping systems/components are the most susceptible to FAC?

• How accurately has the CHECWORKS' model predicted changes in FAC wear rates for the top four most susceptible systems/components for each unit since the power uprate was implemented?

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI B.1.4-1 LRA Section B.1.4 states that the Boral Surveillance Program acceptance criteria for measurements are as follows: Neutron attenuation testing and B-10 areal density is equal to or greater than the B-10 gm/cm² nominal density assumed in the criticality analysis.

• What was the subcritical margin used in the criticality analysis?

• How does this acceptance criterion account for potential degradation between surveillance periods?

• Please confirm that IP3 has sufficient boral coupon samples to maintain the sampling frequency through the period of extended operation.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI B.1.36-1 LRA Section B.1.36, Structures Monitoring, contains a statement that the Structures Monitoring Program does not address protective coating monitoring and maintenance. However, LRA Table 3.5.1, Item 3.5.1-25 states, If protective coatings are relied upon to manage the effects of aging, the structures monitoring program is to include provisions to address protective coating monitoring and maintenance.

• Are protective coatings relied upon to manage the effects of aging? If so, what changes will be made to the Structures Monitoring Program to address protective coatings?

Discussion: The applicant stated that the Discussion Column of LRA Table 3.5.1 for line item 3.5.1-25 states that protective coatings are not relied upon to manage the effects of aging. The staff has confirmed the statement, and has determined that this question is unnecessary.

Therefore, this question is withdrawn and will not be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI B.1.8-1 LRA Section B.1.8, Containment Inservice Inspection Program, is the program credited for condition monitoring of protective coatings in containment. However, the description of this program only addresses the containment liner, integral attachments on the liner and the concrete surfaces. It does not address other steel surfaces in containment with protective coatings.

• How is the condition of the protective coatings on other metal surfaces, other than the containment liner, monitored?

• Describe the frequency and scope of the inspections, acceptance criteria, and the qualification of personnel who perform containment coatings inspections.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

Letter to Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. From K. Green Dated December 7, 2007

SUMMARY

OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2007, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC., CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION DISTRIBUTION:

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