ML082940377
| ML082940377 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 10/20/2008 |
| From: | Kalyanam N Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| To: | Robert Williams Entergy Operations |
| Kalynanam N, NRR/DLPM,415-1480 | |
| References | |
| TAC MD9671, W3-ISI-006 | |
| Download: ML082940377 (2) | |
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From:
Kaly Kalyanam Sent:
Monday, October 20, 2008 10:29 AM To:
Ron Williams Cc:
Glenna Lappert; Susan Lent; Marshall David; Karl Feintuch
Subject:
ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE REQUEST, W3-ISI-006 (TAC NO. MD9671)
By letter dated September 18, 2008, Entergy Operations Inc. submitted an alternative to the requirements of ASME Section Xl, paragraph IWB-2412, Inspection Program B, for Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3). The Request for Alternative W3-1SI-006 proposes to extend the second interval for RV pressure retaining welds, Category B-A and B-D, until 2015 plus or minus one refueling cycle, for the subject examinations. The technical justification for this request is consistent with the guidance provided in Regulatory Guide 1.174, dated November 2002.
The purpose of this Email 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.
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.
ADAMS Accession no.: ML082890862 E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties (CEEA97CC21430049B821E684512F6E5EAA3074783B)
Subject:
ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE REQUEST, W3-ISI-006 (TAC NO. MD9671)
Sent Date: 10/20/2008 10:28:44 AM Received Date: 10/20/2008 10:28:44 AM From: Kaly Kalyanam Created By: Kaly.Kalyanam@nrc.gov
Recipients:
rwill15@entergy.com (Ron Williams)
Tracking Status: None Glenna.Lappert@nrc.gov (Glenna Lappert)
Tracking Status: None Susan.Lent@nrc.gov (Susan Lent)
Tracking Status: None Marshall.David@nrc.gov (Marshall David)
Tracking Status: None Karl.Feintuch@nrc.gov (Karl Feintuch)
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