ML091050689
| ML091050689 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Hatch  |
| Issue date: | 05/06/2009 |
| From: | David Wright Plant Licensing Branch II |
| To: | Ajluni M Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| Martin, R E, NRR/DLPM, 301-415-1493 | |
| References | |
| TAC ME0360 | |
| Download: ML091050689 (2) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 May 6, 2009 Mr. Mark J. Ajluni Manager, Nuclear Licensing 40 Inverness Center Parkway PO Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201
SUBJECT:
EDWIN I. HATCH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNIT NO.1, REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING FOURTH INTERVAL INSERVICE INSPECTION PROGRAM (TAC NO. ME0360)
Dear Mr. Ajluni:
By letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) dated December 19, 2008, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC, the licensee), submitted a request for relief (RR-01) for the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Fourth 10-Year Interval Inservice Inspection [lSI] Program. The NRC staff finds that additional information is needed to support the evaluation of the impracticalities associated with the subject inspections, as follows:
Discuss what efforts were taken to maximize weld examination coverage during the fourth 10 year lSI interval for the C-2-A weld listed in RR-01.
Discuss any additional tests or procedures that prOVide additional assurance regarding the structural integrity of the longitudinal welds listed in RR-01.
Please provide a response within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter.
Sincerely, O~.uLF Donna N. Wright, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 11-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-321 cc: Distribution via ListServ
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