ML091470628

Acceptance Review for Calvert Cliffs TSTF-479 and TSTF-497 Application

ML091470628
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	05/27/2009
From:	Pickett D Plant Licensing Branch 1
To:	Furio P Constellation Energy Group
Pickett , NRR/DLPM, 415-1364
References
TAC ME1274, TAC ME1275
Download: ML091470628 (2)

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From: Douglas Pickett Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:32 PM To: 'Furio, Patricia S' Cc: Michael Orenak; Aron Lewin; Marshall David

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Acceptance Review for Calvert Cliffs TSTF-479 and TSTF-497 Application

Dear Ms. Furio:

By letter dated May 13, 2009, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc. submitted a license amendment request for the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2. The proposed amendment would incorporate Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) 479-A and TSTF 497-A (TAC Nos. ME1274 and ME1275). Specifically, the proposed changes would (1) modify Technical Specification 5.5.8 to change references to ASME Section XI of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code with references to the ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants, and (2) apply the extension allowance of Surveillance Requirement 3.0.2 to other normal and accelerated inservice testing frequencies of two years or less that were not included in the frequencies of the table listed in Technical Specification 5.5.8.a. The purpose of this email 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 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.

Consistent with Section 50.90 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), an amendment to the license (including the technical specifications) must fully describe the changes requested, and following as far as applicable, the form prescribed for original applications. Section 50.34 of 10 CFR addresses the content of 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 concludes that it provides 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.

Please contact me if you have any questions. A copy of this email will be made publicly available in ADAMS.

Douglas V. Pickett, Senior Project Manager Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 301-415-1364 Email: douglas.pickett@nrc.gov E-mail Properties

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Patricia.Furio@constellation.com ('Furio, Patricia S')

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