ML091660317
| ML091660317 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 06/15/2009 |
| From: | Kalyanam N Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| To: | David Bice, Clark R Entergy Operations |
| Kalyanam N, NRR/DORL/LPL4, 415-1480 | |
| References | |
| TAC ME1439, TAC ME1440, TAC ME1441, TAC ME1442, TAC ME1443, TAC ME1444 | |
| Download: ML091660317 (2) | |
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From:
Kalyanam, Kaly Sent:
Monday, June 15, 2009 11:46 AM To:
BICE, DAVID B; CLARK, ROBERT W Cc:
Feintuch, Karl; David, Marshall; Burkhardt, Janet; Lent, Susan
Subject:
Entergy letter dated May 29, 2009, Acceptance Review Results for RRs ANO1-ISI-015, ANO1-ISI-016, ANO1-ISI-017, ANO1-ISI-018, ANO1-ISI-019, ANO1-ISI-020 I am resending to correct the Application date.
Kaly Dave and Bob:
By letter dated May 29, 2009, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted requests relief from the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code,Section XI pertaining to volumetric, surface, and visual examinations at Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1 (ANO-1), Request for Relief ANO1-ISI-015, ANO1-ISI-016, ANO1-ISI-017, ANO1-ISI-018, ANO1-ISI-019, ANO1-ISI-020. These requests cover the examination of welds in several locations, where the required coverage cannot be obtained due to interference or geometry. These reliefs are for the third 10-year interval.
These 6 RRs are covered by TAC Nos. ME1439, ME1440, ME1441, ME1442, ME1443, ME1444.
The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staffs acceptance review of the relief requests. 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 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i), of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), the Commission will evaluate determinations under paragraph (g)(5) of this section that Code requirements are impractical. The Commission may grant such relief and may impose such alternative requirements as it determines is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security and is otherwise in the public interest giving due consideration to the burden upon the licensee that could result if the requirements were imposed on the facility.
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 relief requests 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.
Kaly N. Kalyanam
PM, ANO-1 and 2 E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties (CEEA97CC21430049B821E684512F6E5ECA4903C5E5)
Subject:
Entergy letter dated May 29, 2009, Acceptance Review Results for RRs ANO1-ISI-015, ANO1-ISI-016, ANO1-ISI-017, ANO1-ISI-018, ANO1-ISI-019, ANO1-ISI-020 Sent Date: 6/15/2009 11:48:38 AM Received Date: 6/15/2009 11:45:41 AM From: Kalyanam, Kaly Created By: Kaly.Kalyanam@nrc.gov Recipients:
DBICE@entergy.com (BICE, DAVID B)
Tracking Status: None RCLARK@entergy.com (CLARK, ROBERT W)
Tracking Status: None Karl.Feintuch@nrc.gov (Feintuch, Karl)
Tracking Status: None Marshall.David@nrc.gov (David, Marshall)
Tracking Status: None Janet.Burkhardt@nrc.gov (Burkhardt, Janet)
Tracking Status: None Susan.Lent@nrc.gov (Lent, Susan)
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
HQCLSTR01.nrc.gov Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 11587 6/15/2009 Options Expiration Date:
Priority: olImportanceNormal ReplyRequested: False Return Notification: False Sensitivity: olNormal Recipients received: