ML091530712
| ML091530712 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  (NPF-068, NPF-081) |
| Issue date: | 05/14/2009 |
| From: | David Wright Plant Licensing Branch II |
| To: | Ajluni M Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| Wright D, NRR/DORL, 301-415 -1864 | |
| References | |
| TAC ME1097, TAC ME1098 | |
| Download: ML091530712 (1) | |
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From:
Donna Wright Sent:
Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:41 PM To:
mjajluni@southernco.com; 'njstring@southernco.com'
Subject:
VOGTLE, UNITS 1 AND 2 - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: RISK-INFORMED/SAFETY-BASED ISI ALTERNATIVE FOR CLASS 1 AND 2 PIPING Hello:
By letter dated April 15, 2009 (Agencywide Documents and Access Management System Accession No. ML091070075), Southern Nuclear Operating Company submitted a relief request for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2. The proposed application requests authorization to implement Risk-Informed/Safety Based Inservice Inspection (RIS_B ISI) alternative VEGP-ISI-ALT-02. The alternative would be used in lieu of the existing ASME Section XI Code Category B-F, B-J, C-F-1, and C-F-2 requirements for examination of Class 1 and 2 piping welds and has been developed in accordance with Code Case N-716, "Alternative Piping Classification and Examination Requirements." The purpose of this correspondence is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff=s 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.
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.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Donna Wright Hatch and Vogtle Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 301.415.1864 donna.wright@nrc.gov E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties ()
Subject:
VOGTLE, UNITS 1 AND 2 ? ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: RISK-INFORMED/SAFETY-BASED ISI ALTERNATIVE FOR CLASS 1 AND 2 PIPING
Sent Date: 5/14/2009 4:27:16 PM Received Date: 5/14/2009 4:40:00 PM From: Donna Wright Created By: Donna.Wright@nrc.gov Recipients:
mjajluni@southernco.com (mjajluni@southernco.com)
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