ML093510821

ME2809 & ME2810, Acceptance Review of License Amendment Requests SRV Testing and ASME Codes

ML093510821
Person / Time
Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	12/17/2009
From:	Bhalchandra Vaidya Plant Licensing Branch 1
To:	Eugene Dorman, Joseph Pechacek FitzPatrick
vaidya B, NRR/Dorl/lpl1-1, 415-3308
References
TAC ME2809, TAC ME2810
Download: ML093510821 (2)

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From: Vaidya, Bhalchandra Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 11:04 AM To: 'Dorman, Eugene'; 'Pechacek, Joseph' Cc: Salgado, Nancy; Tingen, Steve; McMurtray, Anthony

Subject:

ME2809 & ME2810- ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTIONS

SUBJECT:

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAFNPP) - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTIONS RE: License Amendment Request to:

(1) ME2809 - Revise TS references to ASME Code to list the current ASME Code, and (2) ME2810 - Delete TS requirement to actuate safety/relief valves during plant startup (TAC NO. ME2809 & ME2810)

By letter dated November 23, 2009, Energy Nuclear Operations, Inc., the licensee, submitted two License Amendment Requests to Modify the Technical Specifications Requirements for (1) ME2809 - Revise TS references to ASME Code to list the current ASME Code, and (2) ME2810 - Delete TS requirement to actuate safety/relief valves during plant startup.

The purpose of this communication is to provide the results of the NRC staff's acceptance review of this request. The acceptance review was performed by the staff of NRC Component performance and Testing Branch (CPTB), Division of Component Integrity (DCI), 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.

Consistent with Section 50.90 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), an amendment to the license (including the technical specifications) must fully describe the changes requested and follow, as far as applicable, the form prescribed for original applications.

Section 50.34 of 10 CFR addresses the content of technical information required. This section stipulates that the submittal address the design and operating characteristics, unusual or novel design features, and principal safety considerations The NRC staff has reviewed your application you provided; 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 in 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.

Bhalchandra K. Vaidya Licensing Project Manager NRC/NRR/DORL/LPL1-1 (301)-415-3308 (O) bhalchandra.vaidya@nrc.gov E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties ()

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