ML092800015

Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on October 1, 2009, Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Arizona Public Service Company, Concerning Draft Requests for Additional Information Pertaining to the Palo Verde Nuclear Gener

ML092800015
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Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	11/02/2009
From:	Lisa Regner License Renewal Projects Branch 2
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Regner L M, NRR/DLR, 415-1906
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November 2, 2009 LICENSEE: Arizona Public Service Company FACILITY: Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3

SUMMARY

OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2009, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1, 2, AND 3, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of Arizona Public Service Company (the applicant) held a telephone conference call on October 1, 2009, to discuss and clarify the staffs draft request for additional information (RAI) concerning the Scoping and Screening: Structures section of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, license renewal application. The purpose of the telephone conference call was to clarify the intent of the draft RAI. provides a listing of the participants and Enclosure 2 is a listing of questions discussed with the applicant, including a brief description on the status of the items.

The applicant had an opportunity to comment on this summary.

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Lisa M. Regner, Sr. Project Manager Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-528, 50-529, and 50-530

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TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OCTOBER 01, 2009 PARTICIPANTS AFFILIATIONS Lisa Regner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Dan Hoang NRC Nathaniel Ferrer NRC Angela Krainik Arizona Public Service Company (APS)

Glenn Michael APS Joe Trujillo APS Eric Blocher Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing Alliance (STARS)

Seemant Saxena STARS ENCLOSURE 1

DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of Arizona Public Service Company (the applicant) held a telephone conference call on October 1, 2009, to discuss and clarify the following draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) concerning the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, (PVNGS) license renewal application (LRA).

D-RAI 2.4.1-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.1, Containment Building, and Table 2.4-1 of the LRA, it is not clear if the hatches/plugs, caulking and sealant have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an aging management review (AMR). If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI 2.4.2-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.2, Control Building, and Table 2.4-2 of the LRA, it is not clear if the following components have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR:

• Boot seals penetration

• Instrument panels and racks If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant stated that instrument panels and racks were addressed in Section 2.4.14, Supports, of the LRA. The applicant also stated that the boot seals are not used in the Control Room pressure boundary. Therefore, this question is withdrawn and will not be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI 2.4.3-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.3, Diesel Generator Building, and Table 2.4-3 of the LRA, it is not clear if the following components have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR:

• Fire barrier coatings and wraps

• Instrument panels and racks ENCLOSURE 2

If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant stated that fire barrier coatings and wraps are not credited in the Diesel Generator Building as noted in the PVNGS Updated Final Safety Analysis Report fire hazard analysis. The applicant also noted instrument panels and racks were addressed in Section 2.4.14, Supports, of the LRA. Therefore, this question is withdrawn and will not be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI 2.4.4-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.4, Turbine Building, and Table 2.4-4 of the LRA, it is not clear if the following components have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR:

• Compressible joints and seals

• Instrument panels and racks If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

Discussion: Based on the discussion with the applicant, the staff agreed to revise this question as follows. The revised question will be sent as a formal RAI.

Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.4, Turbine Building, and Table 2.4-4 of the LRA, it is not clear if the compressible joints and seals have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

D-RAI 2.4.5-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.5, Auxiliary Building, and Table 2.4-5 of the LRA, it is not clear if the boot seal penetration has been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If the component is not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If it is excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for its exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI 2.4.6-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.6, Radwaste Building, and Table 2.4-6 of the LRA, it is not clear if the following components have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR:

• Caulking and sealant

• Concrete block (masonry wall)

• Penetrations If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant stated that the applicable penetrations were addressed as individual components, and the concrete block, caulking, and sealant are not applicable to this building. The NRC staff agreed; and therefore, this question is withdrawn and will not be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI 2.4.8-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.8, Station Blackout Generator Structures, and Table 2.4-8 of the LRA, it is not clear if the following components have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR:

• Roofing membrane

• Penetrations

• Fire barrier seals If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant stated that the Station Blackout Generator Building is a steel building with metal siding on concrete foundation and that the applicable penetrations are addressed as individual components in the LRA. The roofing membrane and fire barrier seals are not applicable to this building. The NRC staff agreed; and therefore, this question is withdrawn and will not be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI 2.4.9-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.9, Fuel Building, and Table 2.4-9 of the LRA, it is not clear if the following components have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR:

• Fire barrier coatings and wraps

• Instrument panels and racks

If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant stated that instrument panels and racks were addressed in Section 2.4.14, Supports, of the LRA. Based on the discussion with the applicant, the staff agreed to revise this question as follows. The revised question will be sent as a formal RAI.

Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.9, Fuel Building, and Table 2.4-9 of the LRA, it is not clear if the fire barrier coatings and wraps have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

D-RAI 2.4.12-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.12, Transformer Foundations and Electrical Structures, and Table 2.4-12 of the LRA, it is not clear if the electrical penetration has been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If the component is not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If it is excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for its exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI 2.4.13-1 Based on the staffs review of Section 2.4.13, Yard Structures, and Table 2.4-13 of the LRA, it is not clear if the following components have been included within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR:

• Duct banks and manholes

• Transmission towers If the components are not included due to oversight, please discuss whether these components are within the scope of license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the basis for their exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 cc:

Mr. Steve Olea Mr. John C. Taylor, Director, Nuclear Arizona Corporation Commission Generation 1200 W. Washington Street El Paso Electric Company Phoenix, AZ 85007 340 E. Palm Lane, Suite 310 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Mr. Douglas Kent Porter, Senior Counsel Southern California Edison Company Mr. James Ray Law Department, Generation Resources Public Service Company of New Mexico P.O. Box 800 2401 Aztec NE, MS Z110 Rosemead, CA 91770 Albuquerque, NM 87107-4224 Senior Resident Inspector Mr. Geoffrey M. Cook U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Southern California Edison Company P.O. Box 40 5000 Pacific Coast Highway, Bldg. D21 Buckeye, AZ 85326 San Clemente, CA 92672 Regional Administrator, Region IV Mr. Robert Henry U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Salt River Project 612 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 400 6504 E. Thomas Road Arlington, TX 76011-4125 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Chairman Mr. Jeffrey T. Weikert Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Assistant General Counsel 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor El Paso Electric Company Phoenix, AZ 85003 Mail Location 167 123 W. Mills Mr. Aubrey V. Godwin, Director El Paso, TX 79901 Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency 4814 S. 40th Street Mr. Eric Tharp Phoenix, AZ 85040 Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Southern California Public Power Authority Mr. Scott Bauer, Director P.O. Box 51111, Room 1255-C Regulatory Affairs Los Angeles, CA 90051-0100 Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Mail Station 7636 Mr. Brian Almon P.O. Box 52034 Public Utility Commission Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 William B. Travis Building P.O. Box 13326 Mr. Dwight C. Mims, Vice President 1701 N. Congress Avenue Regulatory Affairs and Plant Improvement Austin, TX 78701-3326 Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Mail Station 7605 P.O. Box 52034 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 cc:

Mr. Randall K. Edington Executive Vice President Nuclear/CNO Arizona Public Service Company P.O. Box 52034, Mail Station 7602 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034