ML082800236
| ML082800236 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 10/06/2008 |
| From: | Wang A Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| To: | David Bice, James D Entergy Operations |
| Wang, A B, NRR/DORL/LPLIV, 415-1445 | |
| References | |
| TAC MD9502 | |
| Download: ML082800236 (2) | |
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From:
Alan Wang Sent:
Monday, October 06, 2008 11:26 AM To:
David Bice; Dale James Cc:
Subject:
Acceptance of LAR Regarding ILRT Extension for Unit 2 (MD9502)
Dave and Dale, By letter dated August 21, 2008, Entergy Operations, Inc requested an amendment to the Facility Operating License for Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2 (ANO-2) of the Arkansas Nuclear One site. This License Amendment Request (LAR) proposed a change to the ANO-2 Technical Specifications (TSs) to support a change to allow a one-time extension to the 10-year frequency of ANO-2's next containment integrated leak rate test (ILRT). The proposed change would permit the existing ILRT frequency to be extended from ten-years to approximately 11.3 years. 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 following 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 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 the me, at (301) 415-1445.
Alan Wang, Project Manager Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties (419623E8C7444444BF132DA3AE69EDA210631B6D1E)
Subject:
Acceptance of LAR Regarding ILRT Extension for Unit 2 (MD9502)
Sent Date: 10/6/2008 11:25:49 AM Received Date: 10/6/2008 11:25:49 AM From: Alan Wang Created By: Alan.Wang@nrc.gov Recipients:
DBICE@entergy.com (David Bice)
Tracking Status: None DJAMES@entergy.com (Dale James)
Tracking Status: None Glenna.Lappert@nrc.gov (Glenna Lappert)
Tracking Status: None Susan.Lent@nrc.gov (Susan Lent)
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