ML093070096
| ML093070096 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Kewaunee  |
| Issue date: | 10/22/2009 |
| From: | Matthews W Dominion Energy Kewaunee |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 09-491A, TAC ME02467 | |
| Download: ML093070096 (6) | |
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Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. Dominion 5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060 October 22, 2009 ATTN: Document Control Desk Serial No. 09-491A U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission LIC/GOR/RO Washington, DC 20555-0001 Docket No.: 50-305 License No.: DPR-43 DOMINION ENERGY KEWAUNEE, INC.
KEWAUNEE POWER STATION LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST 249: CONVERSION TO IMPROVED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - SETPOINT METHODOLOGY SUPPLEMENT (TAC NO. ME02467)
Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.90, Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. (DEK) requested an amendment to Facility Operating License Number DPR-43 for Kewaunee Power Station (Kewaunee) (reference 1). This amendment request would revise Kewaunee's current Technical Specifications (CTS) to Improved Technical Specifications (ITS) consistent with the Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) described in NUREG 1431, "Standard Technical Specifications - Westinghouse Plants," Revision 3.0. This supplement provides Kewaunee's setpoint methodology for those instruments included in Kewaunee's Setpoint Control Program, as required by proposed Technical Specification 5.5.16, "Setpoint Control Program."
In Reference 1, DEK proposed adoption of technical specification task force (TSTF) traveler TSTF-493, "Clarify Application of Setpoint Methodology for LSSS Functions,"
Revision 4 (TSTF-493, Rev. 4), Option B, into the Kewaunee ITS. Option B allows the relocation of the instrument Allowable Values from the Technical Specifications to licensee control. TSTF-493, Rev. 4, states that a request to adopt Option B requires submittal and NRC approval of the setpoint methodology or methodologies that a plant desires to use to calculate future setpoint changes. The enclosed document provides the proposed setpoint methodology for Kewaunee. The methodology is referenced in proposed ITS Specification 5.5.16, "Setpoint Control Program," item b.1.
TSTF-493, Rev. 4 was submitted to the NRC by the TSTF on July 31, 2009 (ADAMS Accession No. ML092150990) and is currently not approved by the NRC. Although not approved by the NRC, DEK used this revision in the development of the Kewaunee ITS conversion license amendment request (LAR) (reference 1). Because Kewaunee's ITS conversion LAR and TSTF-493, Rev. 4 were developed in parallel, there may be some differences between the two due to last minute revisions.
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Serial No. 09-491A Page 2 of 5 DEK discussed adoption of TSTF-493 and submission of this supplemental information with the NRC staff at public meetings on January 15, 2009 (ADAMS Accession No. ML090080110) and May 21, 2009 (ADAMS Accession NO. ML091330025). During a teleconference between Mr. Victor Cusumano (NRC) and Mr. Robert Hanley (DEK) on September 9, 2009, it was agreed that the setpoint methodology for the applicable instrumentation channels would be submitted to the NRC by a supplement to DEK's Kewaunee LAR 249, "Kewaunee Power Station Conversion to Improved Technical Specifications."
Enclosed is Technical Report No. EE-0116, Revision 5, "Allowable Values for North Anna Improved Technical Specifications (ITS) Tables 3.3.1-1 and 3.3.2-1, Setting Limits for Surry Custom Technical Specifications (CTS), Sections 2.3 and 3.7, and Allowable Values for Kewaunee Power Station Improved Technical Specifications (ITS) Functions Listed In Specification 5.5.16," North Anna Power Station, Surry Power Station, and Kewaunee Power Station, Corpora'te Electrical/l&C/Computers, Dominion Nuclear Engineering, October 2009 (EE-01 16, Rev. 5). Technical Report EE-01 16 Rev. 5 provides the setpoint methodology associated with the applicable channel instruments.
For clarity, information contained in EE-01 16 which is solely associated with North Anna Power Station Units 1 and 2 or Surry Power Station Units 1 and 2 has been removed from the enclosed report because the NRC has previously approved these plant's methodologies (see, ADAMS, Accession No. ML021200265 and ML082250013).
Kewaunee's setpoints are derived using the same setpoint determination methodology.
Dominion continues to request approval of the proposed amendment and an implementation period as stated in Reference 1. In addition, the information contained in this supplement does not alter the no significant hazards consideration determination contained in Reference 1.
A copy of this supplement has been provided to the State of Wisconsin in accordance with 10 CFR 50.91(b).
Serial No. 09-491A Page 3 of 5 If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Mr. Craig D.
Sly at (804) 273-2784.
Very truly yours, William R. Matthews Senior Vice President - Nuclear Operations COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ))
COUNTY OF HENRICO )
The foregoing document was acknowledged before me, in and for the County and Commonwealth I aforesaid, today by William R. Matthews, who is Senior Vice President -
Nuclear Operations of Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. He has affirmed before me that he is duly authorized to execute and file the foregoing document in behalf of that Company, and the statements in the document are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
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Serial No. 09-491A Page 4 of 5 Enclosure Technical Report No. EE-0116 Revision 5, "Allowable Values for North Anna Improved Technical Specifications (ITS) Tables 3.3.1-1 And 3.3.2-1, Setting Limits for Surry Custom Technical Specifications (CTS), Sections 2.3 and 3.7, and Allowable Values for Kewaunee Power Station Improved Technical Specifications (ITS) Functions Listed in Specification 5.5.16," North Anna Power Station, Surry Power Station, and Kewaunee Power Station, Corporate Electrical/l&C/Computers, Dominion Nuclear Engineering," October 2009.
Reference:
Letter from Leslie N. Hartz (DEK) to Document Control Desk (NRC), "License Amendment Request 249: Kewaunee Power Station Conversion to Improved Technical Specifications (TAC NO. ME02467)," dated August 24, 2009 [ADAMS Accession No's ML092440371, ML092440416 through ML092440435, and ML092440441].
Commitments made by this letter: None Enclosed with this letter is a compact disk (CD) containing this letter's Enclosure, labeled:
Technical Report No. EE-01 16 Revision 5, "Allowable Values for North Anna Improved Technical Specifications (ITS) Tables 3.3.1-1 And 3.3.2-1, Setting Limits for Surry Custom Technical Specifications (CTS), Sections 2.3 and 3.7, and Allowable Values for Kewaunee Power Station Improved Technical Specifications (ITS) Functions Listed in Specification 5.5.16," North Anna Power Station, Surry Power Station, and Kewaunee Power Station, Corporate Electrical/l&C/Computers, Dominion Nuclear Engineering, October 2009.
The enclosed CD contains the following files:
File Name File Size Sensitivity 001 DEK EE-0116 R5.pdf 819,000 bytes publicly available
Serial No. 09-491A Page 5 of 5 cc: Regional Administrator, Region III (w/one CD)
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2443 Warrenville Road Suite 210 Lisle, IL 60532-4352 Mr. P. S. Tam (w/one CD)
Sr. Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North, Mail Stop 08-H4A 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738 Mr. V. G. Cusumano (w/one CD)
NRC KPS ITS Conversion Lead U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Mail Stop 0-7 C2A 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738 NRC Senior Resident Inspector (w/one CD)
Kewaunee Power Station Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (w/one CD)
Electric Division P.O. Box 7854 Madison, WI 53707
Serial No. 09-491A ENCLOSURE LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST 249: KEWAUNEE POWER STATION CONVERSION TO IMPROVED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (TAC NO. ME02467)
TECHNICAL REPORT NO. EE-0116 REVISION 5, "ALLOWABLE VALUES FOR NORTH ANNA IMPROVED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (ITS) TABLES 3.3.1-1 AND 3.3.2-1, SETTING LIMITS FOR SURRY CUSTOM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CTS), SECTIONS 2.3 AND 3.7, AND ALLOWABLE VALUES FOR KEWAUNEE POWER STATION IMPROVED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (ITS) FUNCTIONS LISTED IN SPECIFICATION 5.5.16," NORTH ANNA POWER STATION, SURRY POWER STATION, AND KEWAUNEE POWER STATION, CORPORATE ELECTRICAL/I&C/COMPUTERS, DOMINION NUCLEAR ENGINEERING, OCTOBER 2009.
KEWAUNEE POWER STATION DOMINION ENERGY KEWAUNEE, INC.