ML082960726
| ML082960726 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cook  |
| Issue date: | 10/28/2008 |
| From: | Beltz T Plant Licensing Branch III |
| To: | Rencheck M Indiana & Michigan Electric Co |
| References | |
| TAC MD9837, TAC MD9838 | |
| Download: ML082960726 (3) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 October 28, 2008 Mr. Michael W. Rencheck Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Indiana Michigan Power Company Nuclear Generation Group One Cook Place Bridgman, MI 49106
SUBJECT:
DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - ACCEPTANCE REVIEW REGARDING AMENDMENT REQUEST TO MODIFY ALLOWABLE STORAGE PATTERNS IN SPENT FUEL STORAGE RACKS (TAC NOS. MD9837 AND MD9838)
Dear Mr. Rencheck:
By letter dated September 25, 2008, Indiana Michigan Power Company (licensee) submitted a license amendment request for the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The amendment proposes to modify Technical Specification Figures 4.3-1 and 4.3-2 which show allowable locations for nuclear fuel in the spent fuel pool storage racks. The figures currently show two different allowable storage patterns for four of the storage rack modules. The proposed amendment will modify these figures such that fuel may be located in any of the four individual modules in accordance with either figure to allow continued placement of new and intermediate burnup fuel in the spent fuel pool as the storage racks approach capacity.
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.
M. Rencheck
- 2 If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at (301) 415-3049.
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Terry A. Beltz, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 111-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-315 and 50-316 cc: Distribution via ListServ
October 28, 2008 M. Rencheck
- 2 If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at (301) 415-3049.
Sincerely, lRAI Terry A. Beltz, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 111-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-315 and 50-316 cc: Distribution via ListServ DISTRIBUTION:
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