ML092960660

Request for Additional Information for the Review of the Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Generating Plant, License Renewal Application

ML092960660
Person / Time
Site:	Crystal River
Issue date:	10/27/2009
From:	Robert Kuntz License Renewal Projects Branch 2
To:	Franke J Florida Power Corp
KUNTZ R, NRR/DLR, 415-2989
References
FOIA/PA-2010-0116, TAC ME0274
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October 27, 2009 Mr. Jon Franke, Vice President Crystal River Nuclear Plant (NA1B)

ATTN: Supervisor, Licensing & Regulatory Programs 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, FL 34428-6708

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT 3 NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION (TAC NO. ME0274)

Dear Mr. Franke:

By letter dated December 16, 2008, Florida Power Corporation submitted an application pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54, to renew the operating license for Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Generating Plant (CR-3), for review by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff).

By letter dated October 13, 2009, Florida Power Corporation indicated that a root cause is currently in progress related to the discovery of a gap in the concrete of the outer radius of the containment structure, and that it would evaluate the need to revise any of the technical responses to the NRC request for additional information (RAI). Enclosed is an RAI related to this recent discovery and how it may affect the aging management of the structure. The response to this request may be dependent on results of the root cause analysis. Therefore, a response to this letter is requested by January 15, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-3733 or by e-mail robert.kuntz@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Robert F. Kuntz, Sr. Project Manager Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-302

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/encl: See next page

ML092960660 OFFICE PM:RPB2:DLR LA:DLR BC:RPB2:DLR PM:RPB2:DLR NAME RKuntz SFigueroa DWrona RKuntz DATE 10/27/09 10/26/09 10/27/09 10/27/09

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT 3 DOCKET NO: 50-302 (TAC NO. ME0274)

RAI B.2.25-4

Background:

In order to perform a scheduled steam generator replacement, 10 vertical and 17 horizontal containment pre-stressing tendons were de-tensioned in preparation for hydro-demolition of a containment section.

Issue:

During hydro-demolition of the containment concrete, a crack was identified in the concrete near the horizontal tendons, approximately nine inches from the outer surface of the containment, on all four sides of the temporary opening. In addition, during hydro-demolition water leaked out of the containment concrete at several places some distance away from the edge of the temporary opening.

Request:

1. Explain how the recent plant-specific operating experience will be incorporated into the ASME Section XI, Subsection IWL and Subsection IWE AMPs, and whether a plant-specific program is necessary to manage aging of the containment. Include the containment concrete, pre-stressing tendons, and the containment liner plate in the discussion.

2. Identify and explain any changes to the license renewal application based on the recent plant-specific operating experience.

ENCLOSURE

Letter to J, Franke from R. Kuntz, dated October 27, 2009 DISTRIBUTION:

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT 3 NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION (TAC NO. ME0274)

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Mr. R. Alexander Glenn Senior Resident Inspector Associate General Counsel (MAC-BT15A) Crystal River Unit 3 Florida Power Corporation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 14042 6745 N. Tallahassee Road St. Petersburg, FL 33733-4042 Crystal River, FL 34428 Mr. James W. Holt Ms. Phyllis Dixon Plant General Manager Manager, Nuclear Assessment Crystal River Nuclear Plant (NA2C) Crystal River Nuclear Plant (NA2C) 15760 W. Power Line Street 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, FL 34428-6708 Crystal River, FL 34428-6708 Mr. William A. Passetti, Chief Mr. David T. Conley Department of Health Associate General Counsel II - Legal Dept.

Bureau of Radiation Control Progress Energy Service Company, LLC 2020 Capital Circle, SE, Bin #C21 Post Office Box 1551 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1741 Raleigh, NC 27602-1551 Attorney General Mr. Daniel L. Roderick Department of Legal Affairs Vice President, Nuclear Projects &

The Capitol Construction Tallahassee, FL 32304 Crystal River Nuclear Plant (SA2C) 15760 W. Power Line Street Mr. Ruben D. Almaluer, Director Crystal River, FL 34428-6708 Division of Emergency Preparedness Department of Community Affairs Mr. Mark Rigsby 2740 Centerview Drive Manager, Support Services - Nuclear Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Crystal River Nuclear Plant (SA2C) 15760 W. Power Line Street Chairman Crystal River, FL 34428-6708 Board of County Commissioners Citrus County Mr. Robert J. Duncan II 110 North Apopka Avenue Vice President, Nuclear Operations Inverness, FL 34450-4245 Progress Energy Post Office Box 1551 Mr. Stephen J. Cahill Raleigh, NC 27602-1551 Engineering Manager Crystal River Nuclear Plant (NA2C) Mr. Brian C. McCabe 15760 W. Power Line Street Manager, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs Crystal River, FL 34428-6708 Progress Energy Post Office Box 1551 Mr. Daniel R. Westcott Raleigh, NC 27602-1551 Supervisor, Licensing & Regulatory Programs Crystal River Nuclear Plant 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, FL 34428-6708