ML091830897

Acceptance Review Email, License Amendment Request, Revise Technical Specification (TS) 2.0.1 and 2.7 for Inoperable System, Subsystem or Component Due to Inoperable Power Source, Deletion of Diesel Generator SR 3.7(1)e

ML091830897
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Calhoun
Issue date:	07/02/2009
From:	Lynnea Wilkins Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	Hansher B Omaha Public Power District
Wilkins, L E, NRR/DORL/LPL4, 415-1377
References
TAC ME1484
Download: ML091830897 (2)

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From: Wilkins, Lynnea Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:51 AM To: HANSHER, BILL R Cc: Wang, Alan; Lent, Susan; Burkhardt, Janet

Subject:

Acceptance of LAR Regarding Revision to TS Section 2.0.1 and 2.7 and Deletion of DG SR 3.7(e), ME1484

Bill, By letter dated May 29, 2009, Omaha Public Power District requested an amendment to the Facility Operating License for the Fort Calhoun Station, Unit No. 1 (FCS). This License Amendment Request (LAR) proposed to (1) revise the definition for Operable-Operability in the FCS Technical Specifications (TS); (2) modify the provisions under which equipment may be considered operable when either its normal or emergency power source is inoperable; (3) delete TS limiting condition for operation (LCO) 2.0.1(2); (4) delete diesel generator surveillance requirement (SR) 3.7(1)e; and (5) relocate the guidance for inoperable power supplies and verifying operability of redundant components into the LCO for electrical equipment 2.7, Electrical Systems. The application states that these changes are more aligned with NUREG 1432, Standard Technical Specifications [STS] for Combustion Engineering Plants. The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. 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 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 the me, at (301) 415-1377.

Lynnea Wilkins, Project Engineer Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties (419623E8C7444444BF132DA3AE69EDA21AD3D12961)

Subject:

Acceptance of LAR Regarding Revision to TS Section 2.0.1 and 2.7 and Deletion of DG SR 3.7(e), ME1484 Sent Date: 7/2/2009 9:50:39 AM Received Date: 7/2/2009 9:50:39 AM From: Wilkins, Lynnea Created By: Lynnea.Wilkins@nrc.gov Recipients:

bhansher@oppd.com (HANSHER, BILL R)

Tracking Status: None Alan.Wang@nrc.gov (Wang, Alan)

Tracking Status: None Susan.Lent@nrc.gov (Lent, Susan)

Tracking Status: None Janet.Burkhardt@nrc.gov (Burkhardt, Janet)

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