ML082950776
| ML082950776 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 10/24/2008 |
| From: | Kimberly Green License Renewal Projects Branch 2 |
| To: | License Renewal Projects Branch 2 |
| Green, Kimberly NRR/DLR/RPB2 415-1627 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML082950776 (8) | |
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October 24, 2008 LICENSEE: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
FACILITY: Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC., CONCERNING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONOPERATING EXPERIENCE AND LRA SECTION 3.5.2.2 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy or the applicant) held a telephone conference call on September 8, 2008, to obtain clarification on additional information submitted by the applicant by letter dated August 14, 2008, and a standard cited in LRA Section 3.5.2.2. The telephone conference call was useful in clarifying the information submitted by the applicant. provides a listing of the participants and Enclosure 2 contains a listing of the items discussed with the applicant, including a brief description on the status of the items.
The applicant had an opportunity to comment on this summary.
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Kimberly Green, Safety Project Manager Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-247 and 50-286
Enclosures:
- 1. List of Participants
- 2. Summary of Discussion cc w/encls: See next page
ML082950776 OFFICE LA:DLR PM:RPB2:DLR OGC BC:RPB2:DLR NAME SFigueroa KGreen STurk RFranovich (JRowley for)
DATE 10/22/08 10/24/08 10/16/08 10/24/08
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION LIST OF PARTICIPANTS SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 PARTICIPANTS AFFILIATIONS Kim Green U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
George Thomas NRC Hans Ashar NRC Dan Hoang NRC Rich Morante Brookhaven National Laboratory Mike Stroud Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy)
Alan Cox Entergy Reza Ahrabli Entergy John Skonieczny Entergy Rich Drake Entergy Charlie Caputo Entergy John Curry Entergy ENCLOSURE 1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED AUGUST 14, 2008 INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION OPERATING EXPERIENCE AND LRA SECTION 3.5.2.2 September 8, 2008 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy or the applicant) held a telephone conference call on September 8, 2008, to obtain clarification on additional information submitted by the applicant by letter dated August 14, 2008, and a standard cited in LRA Section 3.5.2.2.
LRA Section 3.5.2.2 During a telephone call on September 3, 2008, the staff asked the applicant to clarify a citation to American Concrete Institute (ACI)-318 in LRA Section 3.5.2.2. The staff noted that this standard is also referenced in other subsections in LRA Section 3.5. Specifically, LRA Section 3.5.2.2 states, Water/cement ratios were in accordance with requirements of the version of ACI 318 used in IPEC construction, which allows a ratio of up to 0.576 for concrete with the compressive strength specified for IPEC concrete. The staff questioned whether that the correct ratio value for citation should be 0.465. The applicant stated that it would clarify the value used in the application, and it will provide additional information to substantiate how it meets ACI-318-63.
In addition, in the same section of the LRA, the applicant states, IPEC concrete also meets requirements of later ACI guide ACI 201.2R-77, Guide to Durable Concrete, since both documents use the same American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) standards for selection, application and testing of concrete. The staff requested clarification, in that the fact that the two documents use the same ASTM standard does not necessarily mean that the concrete meets a later edition of a standard. The applicant stated that it will clarify the reference to ACI 201.2R-77.
In LRA Section 3.5.2.2.1, the applicant states, For Unit 2 containment during normal operation, areas are maintained below a bulk average temperature of 130ºF. Piping penetrations through the containment cylinder wall associated with pipes carrying hot fluid are cooled using air-to-air heat exchangers and the pipes are insulated to maintain the temperature in the adjoining concrete below 250°F. NUREG-1801 allows for concrete temperatures higher than 200°F for local areas if tests or calculations are provided to evaluate the reduction in strength. Concrete associated with the Unit 2 hot piping penetrations has been evaluated and determined acceptable at temperatures up to 250°F. The staff asked that if the temperatures are greater than 200°F in localized areas, what will be the effects on the properties of concrete during the period of extended operation. The applicant stated that it will look at the calculations and provide a response.
ENCLOSURE 2
Audit Question 361 Follow-Up During a telephone conference call on August 27, 2008, the staff inquired about locations of spalling on the containment buildings. The staff also asked about the worst case margins in the concrete and rebar at the degraded areas. During this phone call, the staff inquired about the margin in the calculations performed for the containment buildings. The applicant stated that a calculation was performed in 1999 in preparation for the IWL inspection. The applicant stated that it will review the calculation and provide information to the staff to show that margin exists for the containment.
The staff noted that ACI 349.3R may apply for degradation in reference to the spalled areas, as this standard is referenced in the GALL Report (NUREG-1801). The applicant stated that it will review the standard, and it will provide information regarding the spalled areas by indicating elevation, dimensions and depth.
Memorandum to Entergy from K. Green, dated October 24, 2008 DISTRIBUTION:
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC., CONCERNING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONOPERATING EXPERIENCE AND LRA SECTION 3.5.2.2 HARD COPY:
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Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3 cc:
Senior Vice President Mr. Paul Eddy Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. New York State Department P.O. Box 31995 of Public Service Jackson, MS 39286-1995 3 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1350 Vice President Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Regional Administrator, Region I P.O. Box 31995 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jackson, MS 39286-1995 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety &
Licensing Senior Resident Inspectors Office Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Indian Point 2 and 3 P.O. Box 31995 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jackson, MS 39286-1995 P.O. Box 59 Buchanan, NY 10511 Senior Vice President and COO Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Mr. Charles Donaldson, Esquire 440 Hamilton Avenue Assistant Attorney General White Plains, NY 10601 New York Department of Law 120 Broadway Assistant General Counsel New York, NY 10271 Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue Mr. Raymond L. Albanese White Plains, NY 10601 Four County Coordinator 200 Bradhurst Avenue Manager, Licensing Unit 4 Westchester County Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532 Indian Point Energy Center 450 Broadway, GSB Mayor, Village of Buchanan P.O. Box 249 236 Tate Avenue Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Buchanan, NY 10511 Mr. Paul D. Tonko Mr. William DiProfio President and CEO PWR SRC Consultant New York State Energy, Research, and 48 Bear Hill Road Development Authority Newton, NH 03858 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 Mr. Garry Randolph PWR SRC Consultant Mr. John P. Spath 1750 Ben Franklin Drive, 7E New York State Energy, Research, and Sarasota, FL 34236 Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399
Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3 cc:
Mr. William T. Russell Mr. John Sipos PWR SRC Consultant Assistant Attorney General 400 Plantation Lane New York State Department of Law Stevensville, MD 21666-3232 Environmental Protection Bureau The Capitol Mr. Jim Riccio Albany, NY 12224 Greenpeace 702 H Street, NW Robert Snook Suite 300 Assistant Attorney General Washington, DC 20001 Office of the Attorney General State of Connecticut Mr. Phillip Musegaas 55 Elm Street Riverkeeper, Inc. P.O. Box 120 828 South Broadway Hartford, CT 06141-0120 Tarrytown, NY 10591 Ms. Kathryn M. Sutton, Esq.
Mr. Mark Jacobs Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP IPSEC 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 46 Highland Drive Washington, DC 20004 Garrison, NY 10524 Mr. Paul M. Bessette, Esq.
Mr. R. M. Waters Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP Technical Specialist Licensing 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 450 Broadway Washington, DC 20004 P.O. Box 0249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. Martin J. ONeill, Esq.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP Mr. Sherwood Martinelli 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 351 Dyckman Street Washington, DC 20004 Peekskill, NY 10566 The Honorable Nita Lowey Ms. Susan Shapiro, Esq. 222 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310 21 Perlman Drive White Plains, NY 10605 Spring Valley, NY 10977 Ms. Joan Leary Matthews Senior Counsel for Special Projects Office of General Counsel NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233-5500