ML082700424
| ML082700424 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 09/26/2008 |
| From: | Lyon C Watts Bar Special Projects Branch |
| To: | Vanderkamp D Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) |
| Lyon C (415-2296) | |
| References | |
| TAC MD9471 | |
| Download: ML082700424 (1) | |
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From:
Fred Lyon Sent:
Friday, September 26, 2008 10:46 AM To:
'Van Der Kamp, David' Cc:
Michael Markley
Subject:
Acceptance Review (TAC No. MD9471)
By letter dated August 19, 2008, Nebraska Public Power District submitted a license amendment request for Cooper Nuclear Station. The proposed amendment would revise Technical Specification (TS) requirements for mode change limitations in accordance with NRC-approved TS Task Force (TSTF) traveler TSTF-359, Revision 9, "Increase Flexibility in MODE Restraints," and revise TS Section 1.4, "Frequency," in accordance with NRC-approved traveler TSTF-485, Revision 0, "Correct Example 1.4-1."
The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff=s acceptance review of this amendment request. 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.
The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it provides 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.
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Acceptance Review (TAC No. MD9471)
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