ML093020237

Acceptance Review Email Relief Request W3-ISI-016

ML093020237
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	10/29/2009
From:	Kalyanam N Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	Joseph E Pollock Entergy Operations
Kalyanam N, NRR/DORL/LPL4, 415-1480
References
TAC ME2411
Download: ML093020237 (2)

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From: Kalyanam, Kaly Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:31 AM To: POLLOCK, JIM Cc: MURILLO, ROBERT J

Subject:

Acceptance Review Result for Request for Alternative W3-ISI-016 (TAC No.

ME2411)

Bob/Jim:

By letter dated October 19, 2009, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted a request relief from the inspection requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code Case N-729-1, as conditioned by 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(D), for Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3) for-the third 10-year inservice inspection (ISI) interval. The request covered the Inspection of Reactor Vessel Control Element Drive Mechanism (CEDM) Nozzles.

The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staffs acceptance review of this RR. 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 Sections 50.55a(a)(3)(i) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR),

the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed alternatives would provide an acceptable level of quality and safety.

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 request 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.

N. Kalyanam N. Kalyanam Project Manager SONGS, Unit 2 and 3 & Waterford 3 DORL/NRR/NRC Tel. No. 301 415-1480 Fax No. 301 415-2102 Email: kaly.kalyanam@nrc.gov E-mail Properties

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Subject:

Acceptance Review Result for Request for Alternative W3-ISI-016 (TAC No.

ME2411)

Sent Date: 10/29/2009 10:24:44 AM Received Date: 10/29/2009 10:30:00 AM From: Kalyanam, Kaly Created By: Kaly.Kalyanam@nrc.gov Recipients:

RPOLLOC@entergy.com (POLLOCK, JIM)

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