ML100470660
| ML100470660 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 02/16/2010 |
| From: | John Lamb Plant Licensing Branch II |
| To: | Casey K Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Lamb J | |
| References | |
| ME2985 | |
| Download: ML100470660 (2) | |
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From:
Lamb, John Sent:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 1:09 PM To:
'kecasey@tva.gov'
Subject:
Acceptance Review - Watts Bar Unit 1 - Amendment Request to Revise Completion Time for Inoperable Diesel Generators (TAC No. ME2985)
Dear Mr. Casey:
By letter dated November 30, 2009 (ML093640790), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) submitted a license amendment for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN), Unit 1. The proposed amendment would revise the completion time for restoring one or more inoperable diesel generators (DGs) in one train to an operable status and increase the completion time for confirming that the other DGs are not impacted by a common cause failure. The purpose of this email is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staffs 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 the TVA 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 NRC staff to complete its technical review, you will be advised by separate correspondence.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-3100.
Sincerely, John G. Lamb, Senior Project Manager Watts Bar Special Projects Branch Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No.: 50-390 E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties ()
Subject:
Acceptance Review - Watts Bar Unit 1 - Amendment Request to Revise Completion Time for Inoperable Diesel Generators (TAC No. ME2985)
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