ML083390695
| ML083390695 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 12/02/2008 |
| From: | Thomas Wengert Plant Licensing Branch III |
| To: | Vincent D Northern States Power Co |
| References | |
| Download: ML083390695 (1) | |
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From:
Thomas Wengert Sent:
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 4:13 PM To:
'Vincent, Dale M.'
Cc:
George Wilson; John McHale; Robert Elliott; Gurcharan Matharu; Robert Wolfgang; Gerald Waig; Lois James
Subject:
Application Accepted - Prairie Island Units 1 and 2 LAR to Revise EDG Test Load SR 3.8.1.3 and SR 3.8.1.9 (TAC Nos. ME0086 and ME0087)
Mr. Vincent, By "L-PI-08-080, License Amendment Request (LAR) to Revise Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) Test Loads in [[SR" contains a listed "[" character as part of the property label and has therefore been classified as invalid. and SR 3.8.1.9|letter dated November 4, 2008]], Northern States Power Company - Minnesota (NSPM) submitted a license amendment request for Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP),
Units 1 and 2 (ADAMS Accession Number ML083110125). The requested amendment proposes to change the facility technical specifications by increasing the 24-month test load for the PINGP Unit 1 emergency diesel generators (EDGs), reducing the monthly test load for the PINGP Unit 2 EDGs, and reducing the 24-month test loads for the PINGP Unit 2 EDGs.
The purpose of this message is to provide the results of the 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 was 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 TS) must fully describe the changes requested and follow, as far as applicable, the form prescribed for original applications. Section 50.34 of 10 CFR addresses the content of the 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 NRC 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 NRC staff to complete its technical review, you will be advised by separate correspondence.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
- Regards, Tom Wengert USNRC Project Manager NRR/DORL/LPLIII-1 (301) 415-4037 E-mail Properties
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Subject:
Application Accepted - Prairie Island Units 1 and 2 LAR to Revise EDG Test Load SR 3.8.1.3 and SR 3.8.1.9 (TAC Nos. ME0086 and ME0087)
Sent Date: 12/2/2008 2:52:19 PM Received Date: 12/2/2008 4:13:00 PM From: Thomas Wengert Created By: Thomas.Wengert@nrc.gov Recipients:
Dale.Vincent@xenuclear.com ('Vincent, Dale M.')
Tracking Status: None George.Wilson@nrc.gov (George Wilson)
Tracking Status: None John.McHale@nrc.gov (John McHale)
Tracking Status: None Robert.Elliott@nrc.gov (Robert Elliott)
Tracking Status: None Gurcharan.Matharu@nrc.gov (Gurcharan Matharu)
Tracking Status: None Robert.Wolfgang@nrc.gov (Robert Wolfgang)
Tracking Status: None Gerald.Waig@nrc.gov (Gerald Waig)
Tracking Status: None Lois.James@nrc.gov (Lois James)
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