ML090970110

ME0727, Acceptance Review - Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50 Appendix R Requirements Based on Manual Actions

ML090970110
Person / Time
Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	04/07/2009
From:	Bhalchandra Vaidya Plant Licensing Branch 1
To:	Eugene Dorman, Joseph Pechacek Entergy Nuclear Northeast
vaidya B, NRR/Dorl/lpl1-1, 415-3308
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TAC ME0727
Download: ML090970110 (2)

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From: Bhalchandra Vaidya Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 8:34 AM To: 'Dorman, Eugene'; 'Pechacek, Joseph' Cc: Marshall David; Karl Feintuch

Subject:

ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: Request for Exemption from Appendix R Requirements Based on Manual Actions (TAC NO. ME0727)

SUBJECT:

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAFNPP) - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: Request for Exemption from Appendix R Requirements Based on Manual Actions (TAC NO. ME0727)

By letter dated February 18, 2009, you submitted a Request for Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix R Requirements Based on Manual Actions. In response to the NRC staff request, you provided additional information by letter dated March 30, 2009. The purpose of this communication is to provide the results of the NRC staff=s acceptance review of this amendment request. The acceptance review was performed by the staff of NRC Fire Protection Branch (AFPB) and Environmental Review Branch (RERB) 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.

Section 50.12 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) states, in part, that the Commission may grant exemptions which are authorized by law, will not present an undue risk to public health and safety, is consistent with common defense and security, and special circumstances are present. 10 CFR 50.12(a)(2) provides the types of special circumstances that would allow the Commission to consider granting an exemption. An application for an exemption should include the regulatory and technical basis that demonstrates that the above requirements are met.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and additional information you provided; 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.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Bhalchandra K. Vaidya Licensing Project Manager NRC/NRR/DORL/LPL1-1 (301)-415-3308 (O) bhalchandra.vaidya@nrc.gov E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties ()

Subject:

ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: Request for

Exemption from Appendix R Requirements Based on Manual Actions (TAC NO. ME0727)

Sent Date: 04/07/2009 8:11:07 AM Received Date: 04/07/2009 8:34:00 AM From: Bhalchandra Vaidya Created By: Bhalchandra.Vaidya@nrc.gov Recipients:

EDorman@entergy.com ('Dorman, Eugene')

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