ML073250226

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

ML073250226
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	12/07/2007
From:	Kimberly Green NRC/NRR/ADRO/DLR
To:	Balduzzi M Entergy Nuclear Operations
Green, Kimberly NRR/DLR/RLRB 415-1627
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December 7, 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

ML073250226 OFFICE PM:RPB2:DLR LA:DLR OGC BC:RPB2:DLR NAME KGreen SFigueroa STurk (w/ NLO) RFranovich (JCaverly for)

DATE 11/27/07 11/26/07 12/3/07 12/7/07

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

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 flow accelerated corrosion (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?

• What were the results of the last inspection?

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?

RAI B.1.15-2

It is noted that both units have been approved for stretch power uprates within the past three years - Unit 2 in 2004 and Unit 3 in 2005.

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

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

• How accurately has the CHECWORKSŽ model predicted changes in FAC wear rates for the top four most susceptible systems/components for each unit since the power uprates were implemented?

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 Indian Point Unit 3 has sufficient boral coupon samples to maintain the sampling frequency through the period of extended operation.

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.

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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

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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

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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.

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