ML082890521
| ML082890521 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 10/15/2008 |
| From: | Bhalchandra Vaidya Plant Licensing Branch 1 |
| To: | Eugene Dorman Entergy Nuclear Northeast, Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| vaidya B, NRR/Dorl/lpl1-1, 415-3308 | |
| References | |
| TAC MD9780 | |
| Download: ML082890521 (2) | |
Text
From:
Bhalchandra Vaidya Sent:
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 1:40 PM To:
'Dorman, Eugene' Cc:
Marshall David; Mark Kowal; Karl Feintuch
Subject:
ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: Request for Relief (RR-7)
-Proposed Alternative to ASME Code Requirements for Weld Repairs (TAC NO. MD9780)
SUBJECT:
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAFNPP) - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: Request for Relief (RR-7) -Proposed Alternative to ASME Code Requirements for Weld Repairs (TAC NO. MD9780)
By letter dated September 26, 2008, you submitted a Request for Relief (RR-7) -Proposed Alternative to ASME Code Requirements for Weld Repairs. The purpose of this communication is to provide the results of the 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.
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.
Bhalchandra K. Vaidya Licensing Project Manager U. S. NRC, NRR/DORL 301-415-3308 (Office) 301-415-1222 (Fax)
Bhalchandra.Vaidya@nrc.gov E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties (1D658D167B82F54585A33C1A31821B681ECE934BE7)
Subject:
ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: Request for Relief (RR-7) -Proposed Alternative to ASME Code Requirements for Weld Repairs (TAC NO.
MD9780)
Sent Date: 10/15/2008 1:40:06 PM Received Date: 10/15/2008 1:39:00 PM From: Bhalchandra Vaidya Created By: Bhalchandra.Vaidya@nrc.gov Recipients:
EDorman@entergy.com ('Dorman, Eugene')
Tracking Status: None Marshall.David@nrc.gov (Marshall David)
Tracking Status: None Mark.Kowal@nrc.gov (Mark Kowal)
Tracking Status: None Karl.Feintuch@nrc.gov (Karl Feintuch)
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
HQCLSTR02.nrc.gov Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 9049 10/15/2008 Options Expiration Date:
Priority: olImportanceNormal ReplyRequested: False Return Notification: False Sensitivity: olNormal Recipients received: