ML091340055

Acceptance Review Email, License Amendment Request, Technical Specification Changes to TS 3.3.1.1 and TS 3.3.2.1 to Modify the Mode of Applicability for Emergency Feedwater Actuation Signal

ML091340055
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	05/14/2009
From:	Kalyanam N Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	David Bice, Clark R Entergy Operations
Kalyanam N, NRR/DORL/LPL4, 415-1480
References
TAC ME0779
Download: ML091340055 (2)

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From: Kaly Kalyanam Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:43 AM To: CLARK, ROBERT W; DBice@entergy.com Cc: Janet Burkhardt; Susan Lent; Karl Feintuch; Marshall David

Subject:

NRC Acceptance Review Result for ANO 2 LAR - Revision of TS 3.3.1.1 &

3.3.2.1 (ME0779)

Dave and Bob:

By letter dated March 2, 2009, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted a License Amendment Request for the change in Technical Specifications (TS) for Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2. The proposed change will modify TS 3.3.1.1, Reactor Protective Instrumentation, and TS 3.3.2.1, Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System (ESFAS) Instrumentation. Specifically Table 3.3-1, Table 4.3-1, and Table 3.3-3 (respectively) will adopt a Mode of Applicability for the Logarithmic (Log) Power Level High, Pressurizer Pressure Low, Steam Generator (SG) Pressure Low, and the SG Differential Pressure and Level Low functions to be consistent with the improved Standard TSs (STS) of NUREG 1432, Revision 3.1, for Combustion Engineering Plants.

The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staffs acceptance review of this relief 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. Pursuant to Sections 50.55a(a)(3)(i) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed alternatives would provide an acceptable level of quality and safety.

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.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-1480.

N. Kalyanam Project Manager ANO 1 and ANO 2 & Waterford 3 DORL/NRR/NRC Tel. No. 301 415-1480 Fax No. 301 415-2102 Email: kaly.kalyanam@nrc.gov E-mail Properties

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NRC Acceptance Review Result for ANO 2 LAR - Revision of TS 3.3.1.1 &

3.3.2.1 (ME0779)

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