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Acceptance Review of TS Change for Scram Discharge Volume Vent and Drain Valves
ML100080024
Person / Time
Site: Vermont Yankee Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 01/07/2010
From: James Kim
Division of Operating Reactor Licensing
To: Devincentis J
Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
Kim J, NRR/DORL, 415-4125
References
TAC ME2855
Download: ML100080024 (2)


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From: Kim, James Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 10:36 AM To: 'Devincentis, James M' Cc: 'Mannai, David J'

Subject:

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station - Acceptance of LAR Application for TS Change No. 288 (TAC NO. ME2855)

SUBJECT:

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station - Acceptance of License Amendment Request Application for TS Change No. 288, Scram Discharge Volume Vent and Drain Valves (TAC NO. ME2855)

By letter dated December 3, 2009, you submitted a license amendment request to revise the Technical Specification (TS) to incorporate Standard Technical Specification 3.1.8 "Scram Discharge Volume (SDV) Vent and Drain Valves" and associated Bases of NUREG-1433, Revision 3, "Standard Technical Specifications General Electric Plants, BWR/4," modified to account for plant specific design details. The purpose of this communication is to provide the results of the NRC staff=so acceptance review of this amendment request. 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.

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 following 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 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 amendment 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.

James Kim Licensing Project Manager U. S. NRC, NRR/DORL 3014154125(Office) 3014152102 (Fax)

James.Kim@nrc.gov E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties ()

Subject:

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station ? Acceptance of LAR Application

for TS Change No. 288 (TAC NO. ME2855)

Sent Date: 12/23/2009 9:13:20 AM Received Date: 01/07/2010 10:35:00 AM From: Kim, James Created By: James.Kim@nrc.gov Recipients:

jdevinc@entergy.com ('Devincentis, James M')

Tracking Status: None dmannai@entergy.com ('Mannai, David J')

Tracking Status: None Post Office:

Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 13680 12/23/2009 Options Expiration Date:

Priority: olImportanceNormal ReplyRequested: False Return Notification: False Sensitivity: olNormal Recipients received: