ML082320056
| ML082320056 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 08/19/2008 |
| From: | Boska J Plant Licensing Branch III-2, NRC/NRR/ADRO/DORL/LPLA |
| To: | Prussman S Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| Boska J, NRR, 301-415-2901 | |
| References | |
| TAC MD9194, TAC MD9195, TAC MD9196, TAC MD9197 | |
| Download: ML082320056 (2) | |
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From:
John Boska Sent:
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:02 AM To:
'Prussman, Stephen G'
Subject:
MD9194, 9195, 9196, 9197 amendments and relief requests for extending vessel weld inspection intervals, acceptance review By letter dated July 8, 2008, Entergy submitted license amendments and relief requests for Indian Point Units 2 and 3. The proposed amendments and relief requests would extend the inspection intervals for certain reactor vessel welds. The purpose of this email is to provide the results of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff's acceptance review of these requests. The acceptance review was performed to determine if there is sufficient technical information in scope and depth to allow the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review. The acceptance review is also intended to identify whether the application has any readily apparent information insufficiencies in its characterization of the regulatory requirements or the licensing basis of the plant.
Consistent with Section 50.90 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR),
an amendment to the license (including the technical specifications) must fully describe the changes requested and follow, as far as applicable, the form prescribed for original applications. Section 50.34 of 10 CFR addresses the content of technical information required. This section stipulates that the submittal address the design and operating characteristics, unusual or novel design features, and principal safety considerations.
For relief requests pursuant to Sections 50.55a(a)(3)(i) and 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed alternatives would provide an acceptable level of quality and safety, or that compliance with the specified requirements of Section 50.55a would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality or safety.
The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the staff to proceed with its detailed technical review and make an independent assessment regarding the acceptability of the proposed amendment in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. If additional information is needed for the staff to complete its technical review, you will be advised by separate correspondence.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-2901.
John Boska Indian Point Project Manager, DORL U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 301-415-2901 email: john.boska@nrc.gov
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MD9194, 9195, 9196, 9197 amendments and relief requests for extending vessel weld inspection intervals, acceptance review Sent Date:
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SPrussm@entergy.com ('Prussman, Stephen G')
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