ML093230257

Summary of Conference Call with Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc., to Discuss Program for Neutron Absorbing Material

ML093230257
Person / Time
Site:	Kewaunee
Issue date:	11/27/2009
From:	Hernandez S License Renewal Projects Branch 1
To:	Dominion Energy Kewaunee
Hernandez S, NRR/DLR, 415-4049
References
TAC MD9408
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November 27, 2009 LICENSEE: Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.

FACILITY: Kewaunee Power Station

SUMMARY

OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL BETWEEN DOMINION ENERGY KEWAUNEE, INC. AND U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION TO DISCUSS THE SURVEILLANCE AND AGING MANAGEMENT OF ITS NEUTRON ABSORBING MATERIAL (TAC NO.

MD9408)

On October 22, 2009, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) conducted a conference call (teleconference) with representatives from Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.

(DEK). The purpose of the teleconference was to discuss DEK responses to the staffs requests for additional information (RAIs) regarding the Kewaunee Power Station (KPS)

Neutron Absorbing Material (Boral/Boron Carbide).

In a letter dated July 7, 2009 (Agencywide Documents and Access Management System

[ADAMS] Accession Number ML091190389), the staff submitted its RAIs related to KPS neutron absorbing material. In the RAI letter, the staff had three requests that were related to the Boral and Boron Carbide (RAIs 3.3.2.2.6-1, 3.3.2.2.6-2, and 3.3.2.2.6-3). DEK responded to the staffs RAIs on a letter dated August 6, 2009 (ADAMS Accession Number ML092230618).

During the teleconference, the staff indicated that the responses to RAIs 3.3.2.2.6-1, 3.3.2.2.6-2, and 3.3.2.2.6-3 did not provide enough information for the staff to make its evaluation. The main issue discussed during the teleconference is summarized below.

Need of a Program to assess the material condition of the neutron absorbing material

• The applicant does not have a program to assess the material condition of the Boral in the KPS spent fuel pool and transfer canal. The staff indicated that to have reasonable assurance that the aging of the material would be adequately managed during the period of extended operation, a program describing the frequency and attributes that would be monitored needs to be submitted for review. The staff believes that operating experience indicating that no degradation of the neutron absorbing material at KPS is not sufficient basis to conclude that degradation would not occur in the future.

Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. As a result of the discussions, DEK indicated that they will supplement their responses to RAIs 3.3.2.2.6-1, 3.3.2.2.6-2, and 3.3.2.2.6-3 to provide additional information to the staff regarding the use and implementation of a program to monitor and assess the condition of the neutron absorbing materials for Kewaunee. A list of teleconference participants is enclosed.

/RA/

Samuel Hernandez, Project Manager Projects Branch 1 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-305

Enclosure:

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ML093230257 OFFICE PM:RPB1:DLR LA:RPOB:DLR BC:RPB1:DLR PM:RPB1:DLR NAME SHernandez SFigueroa BPham SHernandez (JDozier for) (Signature)

DATE 11/25/09 11/24/09 11/27/09 11/27/09 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL DOMINION ENERGY KEWAUNEE, INC.,

KEWAUNEE POWER STATION October 22, 2009 PARTICIPANTS AFFILIATION Samuel Hernandez U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Allen Hiser NRC Emma Wong NRC Mathew Yoder NRC Paul Aitken Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. (Dominion)

Randy Robin Dominion David Wooten Dominion Mark Hotchkiss Dominion ENCLOSURE

Kewaunee Power Station cc:

Resident Inspectors Office Mr. Paul C. Aitken U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Supervisor - License Renewal Project N490 Hwy 42 Innsbrook Technical Center - 3NE Kewaunee, WI 54216-9510 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711 Mr. Chris L. Funderburk Director, Nuclear Licensing and Mr. David A. Sommers Operations Support Supervisor - Nuclear Engineering Dominion Resources Services, Inc. Innsbrook Technical Center - 2SE Innsbrook Technical Center - 2SE 5000 Dominion Boulevard 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711 Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711 Ms. Lillian M. Cuoco, Esq.

Mr. Thomas L. Breene Senior Counsel Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. Dominion Resources Services, Inc.

Kewaunee Power Station 120 Tredegar Street N490 Highway 42 Riverside 2 Kewaunee, WI 54216 Richmond, VA 23219 Mr. Michael J. Wilson, Director Mr. Stephen E. Scace Nuclear Safety & Licensing Site Vice President Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc. Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.

Kewaunee Power Station Kewaunee Power Station N490 Highway 42 N490 Highway 42 Kewaunee, WI 54216 Kewaunee, WI 54216 Mr. William R. Matthews Mr. David R. Lewis Senior Vice President - Nuclear Operations Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP Innsbrook Technical Center - 2SE 2300 N Street, N.W.

5000 Dominion Boulevard Washington, DC 20037-1122 Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711 Mr. Ken Paplham Mr. Alan J. Price E 4095 Sandy Bay Rd.

Vice President - Nuclear Engineering Kewaunee, WI 54216 Innsbrook Technical Center - 2SE 5000 Dominion Boulevard Mr. Jeff Kitsembel, P.E.

Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711 Public Service Commission of Wisconsin P.O. Box 7854 Mr. William D. Corbin Madison, WI 53707-7854 Director - Nuclear Engineering Innsbrook Technical Center - 3NE 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711

Kewaunee Power Station cc:

Mr. David A. Heacock President and Chief Nuclear Officer Dominion Energy Kewaunee, Inc.

Innsbrook Technical Center - 2SW 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711