ML083240780

Summary of Category 2 Meeting with the BWROG and PWROG to Discuss Technical Specification Issues and TSTF-493, Clarify Application of Setpoint Methodology for LSSS Functions.

ML083240780
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Site:	Technical Specifications Task Force
Issue date:	11/24/2008
From:	Matthew Hamm NRC/NRR/DIRS/ITSB
To:	Robert Elliott NRC/NRR/DIRS/ITSB
Hamm, Matthew DIRS/ITSB 415-1472
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ML083240775	List: ML083240780 ML083240810 ML083240825 ML083240886 ML083240898
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November 24, 2008 MEMORANDUM TO: Robert B. Elliott, Chief Technical Specifications Branch Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM: Matthew Hamm, Reactor Engineer /RA/

Technical Specifications Branch Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

SUMMARY

OF NOVEMBER 04, 2008 CATEGORY 2 MEETING WITH THE BWROG AND PWROG TO DISCUSS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISSUES AND TSTF-493, CLARIFY APPLICATION OF SETPOINT METHODOLOGY FOR LSSS FUNCTIONS.

On November 04, 2008, a public meeting was held between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and members of the BWROG and PWROG at U.S. NRC Headquarters, 6003 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues related to Technical Specifications and TSTF-493, Clarify Application of Setpoint Methodology for LSSS Functions. The meeting generally followed the agenda proposed in an October 16, 2008, Public Meeting Notice (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML082820232) as amended by the meeting participants. contains the meeting minutes, enclosure 2 contains the attendee list, and enclosure 3 is a TSTF address list.

The following documents were provided for discussion during the meeting:

1. Handout 1 (ADAMS No. ML083240810)

2. Handout 2 (ADAMS No. ML083240825)

3. Handout 3 (ADAMS No. ML083240886)

4. Handout 4 (ADAMS No. ML083240898)

Enclosures:

As stated cc: See next page CONTACT: Matthew Hamm, NRR/DIRS 301-415-1472 MEH1@nrc.gov

ML083240775 -pkg ITSB R/F RidsNrrDirsItsb RidsNrrDirs NRR_Dirs_Itsb Distribution OFFICE ITSB:DIRS ITSB:DIRS NAME MHamm RElliott DATE 11/20/08 11/24/08

Meeting Minutes A meeting between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and members of the Boiling Water Reactor Owners Group (BWROG) and Pressurized Water Reactor Owners Group (PWROG) was held on November 04, 2008, to discuss issues related to Technical Specifications and TSTF-493, Clarify Application of Setpoint Methodology for LSSS Functions.

The meeting generally followed the agenda proposed in an October 16, 2008 Public Meeting Notice (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML082820232) as amended by the meeting participants. The following is a brief summary of the meeting.

I. Administrative NRC presented Handout 1 and proposed a modification to the meeting agenda. All participants agreed to the modified agenda. NRC stated that the meeting scope should focus on management issues, and not technical issues. All participants agreed on the meeting scope.

II. Discussion of Technical Specification Interpretations NRC stated that the emphasis of the briefs should be on methods to improve communications between the two groups (NRC and the BWROG and PWROG).

The BWROG and PWROG (OGs) presented Handout 2. The OGs briefed NRC on the role and structure of the Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF). The OGs briefed NRC on their perception of the role of NRCs Technical Specifications Branch (ITSB). The OGs stated that their concern with ITSB stems from the fact that ITSB impacts licensee plant operations. The OGs presented instances of issues they feel have negatively impacted licensees. NRC pointed out that the OGs presentation of the issues did not contain all pertinent information. The OGs presented a summary of possible factors causing the difficulty and recommendations to overcome them. NRC stated that misunderstandings exist between the OGs and NRC. OGs acknowledged that they presented the situation as they perceived it. NRC stated that communication improvement is a good place to start looking for improvements.

IV. Discussion Regarding TSTF-493 The OGs briefed NRC on the background of TSTF-493. NRC provided Handout 3 and Handout 4 to the OGs to supplement the background brief with pertinent information.

OGs stated that after 6 years, no consistent NRC position had been put forth. The OGs summarized the points of agreement and unresolved issues related to TSTF-493. The OGs presented their recommendation to NRC. NRC asked where the OGs thought the groups (NRC and OGs) were with respect to an agreement. The OGs asked for a meeting with NRC management to discuss TSTF-493 issues. NRC stated that NRC management does not make technical decisions of that nature. NRC described the role of ITSB within the NRC. OGs stated that they have perceived a change in the manner in which NRC Enclosure 1

operates. NRC recommends a meeting of personnel not involved in TSTF-493 to bring the issue to closure.

V. Public Participation Public participation was solicited, none was received.

VI. Adjourn

November 04, 2008 NRC-TSTF Meeting Attendance NAME ORGANIZATION E-MAIL Abney, Tim BWROG tim.abney@ge.com Antonescu, Christina ACRS/RSB-B christina.antonescu@nrc.gov Boger, Bruce NRC/NRR/ADRO bruce.boger@nrc.gov Brown, Frederick NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS frederick.brown@nrc.gov Buschbaum, Dennis PWROG dennis.buschbaum@luminant.com Coleman, Douglas BWROG dwcoleman@energy-northwest.com Elliott, Robert NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS/ITSB robert.elliott@nrc.gov Garg, Hukam NRC/NRR/DE/EICB hcg@nrc.gov Hamm, Matthew NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS/ITSB matthew.hamm@nrc.gov Hiland, Patrick NRC/NRR/ADES/DE plh@nrc.gov Hoffman, Donald TSTF donaldh@excelservices.com Kemper, William NRC/NRR/ADES/DE/EICB wek@nrc.gov Mann, Brian TSTF/EXCEL brianm@excelservices.com Messina, John BWROG jmessina@firstenergycorp.com Rebstock, Paul NRC/RES/DE/DICB paul.rebstock@nrc.gov Richards, Karen NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS/ITSB karen.richards@nrc.gov Schoppman, Mike NEI mas@nei.org Schulten, Carl NRC/NRR/ADRO/DIRS/ITSB carl.schulten@nrc.gov Voss, Jerry EXCEL jerry.voss@excelservices.com Williams, Joseph NRC/NRR/ADRO/DPR/PSPB joseph.williams@nrc.gov Enclosure 2

Technical Specifications Task Force Mailing List cc:

Technical Specifications Task Force Donald R. Hoffman 11921 Rockville, Pike EXCEL Services Corporation Suite 100 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20852 Rockville, MD 20852 donaldh@excelservices.com George G. Yates AmerenUE Callaway Plant Brian Mann Junction Hwy. CC and Hwy. O EXCEL Services Corporation Mail Code CA-460 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 100 P.O. Box 620 Rockville, MD 20852 Fulton, MO 65251 brianm@excelservices.com gyates@ameren.com John Messina First Energy Nuclear Operating Company 76 South Main Street Mail Sto: Akron-GO-14 Akron, OH 44308 jmessina@firstenergycorp.com David Bice Entergy N-GSB64 Russellville, AR 72802 dbice@entergy.com Reene= V. Gambrell Duke Energy Mailcode: ON03RC 7800 Rochester Highway Seneca, SC 29672 RVGambrell@duke-energy.com