ML073340111
| ML073340111 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 12/13/2007 |
| From: | Boska J NRC/NRR/ADRO/DORL/LPLI-1 |
| To: | |
| Boska J, NRR, 301-415-2901 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML073340111 (5) | |
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December 13, 2007 LICENSEE:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
FACILITY:
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF NOVEMBER 7, 2007, MEETING WITH ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC., GENERAL ELECTRIC-HITACHI AND GLOBAL NUCLEAR FUEL ON INTRODUCTION OF GNF2 FUEL On November 7, 2007, a Category 1 public meeting was held between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and representatives of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy or the licensee), GE-Hitachi and Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) at NRC Headquarters, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The purpose of the meeting was to answer questions and communicate plans for introduction of GNF2 fuel in the James A.
FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAFNPP). A list of attendees is provided as Enclosure 1.
The licensee and fuel manufacturer presented information on the plans for introduction of GNF2 fuel in JAFNPP. The presentation started with an overview of the status of the Lead Use Assembly (LUA) Programs currently underway at several boiling-water reactor plants, including Peach Bottom Unit 3, Vermont Yankee, Muhleberg (KKM), and Forsmark. Next, the proposed schedule for final fuel design and core reloading at both plants was reviewed. Then, a presentation of the remaining work scope to be completed prior to introduction of GNF2 into JAFNPP in fall 2008 was made. Please refer to the slides in Enclosure 2.
The significant topics of non-proprietary discussions are presented below. The specific technical details of the fuel design will be the subject of an upcoming audit and are proprietary in nature.
Traversing Incore Probe Data - Data on the neutron flux through the core has been collected and will be provided to the NRC for the audit. Validation of the fuel physics, including local critical values will also be provided.
Debris Screen - The GNF2 fuel proposed for insertion at JAFNPP will have a new design debris screen system called a defender. This design incorporates recent improvements in the debris shield over the LUAs installed at KKM and Forsmark.
Power/Performance - Although the objectives of the recent testing have been to look at mechanical aspects of the fuel, it was noted that during the second cycle at KKM, the GNF2 fuel assemblies were the highest power assemblies in the core. Again, this topic will be further reviewed during the audit.
Schedule - Entergy will be facing a decision point in mid-December regarding whether they should proceed with the current plan for introduction of GNF2 during the core reload in fall 2008.
They are anxious for the NRC to audit the fuel manufacturer to ensure there are no unforeseen issues regarding GNF2 fuel. NRC staff is planning to conduct the audit of the GNF2 fuel development process in several stages to minimize travel costs and maximize staff effectiveness. Plans for the audit will be coordinated with the fuel manufacturer in the near future.
Members of the public were invited to this meeting, but were not in attendance. No Public Meeting Feedback forms were received.
Please direct any inquiries to me at 301-415-2901, or jpb1@nrc.gov.
/RA/
John Boska, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch I-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-333
Enclosures:
- 1. List of Attendees (1 page)
- 2. Handout GNF2 Introduction at Entergy (4 pages) cc w/encls: See next page
Meeting Summary - ML073340111 Slides - ML073190220 List of Attendees - ML073190061 OFFICE LPL1-1/PM LPL1-1/LA LPL1-1/BC NAME J. Boska S. Little M. Kowal DATE 11/30/07 12/10/07 12/13/07
FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant cc:
Mr. Michael R. Kansler President & CEO / CNO Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
1340 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39213 Mr. John T. Herron Sr. 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. Peter T. Dietrich Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. Kevin J. Mulligan General Manager, Plant Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 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. Michael J. Colomb Director of Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. James Costedio Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093
FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant cc:
Mr. William C. Dennis Assistant General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Resident Inspector's Office James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 136 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. Charles Donaldson, Esquire Assistant Attorney General New York Department of Law 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271 Mr. Paul 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 Dept. of Public Service 3 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1350 Oswego County Administrator Mr. Steven Lyman 46 East Bridge Street Oswego, NY 13126 Supervisor Town of Scriba Route 8, Box 382 Oswego, NY 13126 Mr. James H. Sniezek BWR SRC Consultant 5486 Nithsdale Drive Salisbury, MD 21801-2490 Mr. Michael D. Lyster BWR SRC Consultant 5931 Barclay Lane Naples, FL 34110-7306 Mr. John Doering BWR SRC Consultant P.O. Box 189 Parker Ford, PA 19457 Mr. Michael A. Balduzzi Sr. Vice President & COO Regional Operations, NE Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601