ML100621129
| ML100621129 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 04/27/2010 |
| From: | Brian Holian Division of License Renewal |
| To: | Keys J Nuclear Energy Institute |
| Homiack M, NRR/DLR, 415-1683 | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML100630027 | List: |
| References | |
| LR-ISG-2009-01 | |
| Download: ML100621129 (8) | |
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April 27, 2010 Ms. Julie Keys Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708
SUBJECT:
AVAILABILITY OF FINAL LICENSE RENEWAL INTERIM STAFF GUIDANCE LR-ISG-2009-01: AGING MANAGEMENT OF SPENT FUEL POOL NEUTRON-ABSORBING MATERIALS OTHER THAN BORAFLEX
Dear Ms. Keys:
I am writing to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC or the staff) issuance of the final license renewal interim staff guidance (LR-ISG) LR-ISG-2009-01, Aging Management of Spent Fuel Pool Neutron-Absorbing Materials other than Boraflex. This final LR-ISG revises the staffs aging management recommendations concerning spent fuel pool neutron-absorbing materials other than Boraflex, as currently described in NUREG-1801, Revision 1, Generic Aging Lessons Learned (GALL) Report, dated September 2005.
Specifically, this LR-ISG includes a program for managing the effects of aging on these spent fuel pool neutron-absorbing materials and eliminates the recommendation for further evaluation of the corresponding aging management review line items. The final LR-ISG also includes corresponding revisions to the staffs review procedures and acceptance criteria for these items, as currently stated in NUREG-1800, Revision 1, Standard Review Plan for Review of License Renewal Applications for Nuclear Power Plants. The final LR-ISG is approved for staff and stakeholder use and will be incorporated into the upcoming license renewal guidance document revisions.
On December 1, 2009, the staff requested public comments on the draft LR-ISG-2009-01 in a Federal Register notice (74 FR 62829). Comments were provided by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.; Exelon Generation Company, LLC; and the Nuclear Energy Institute.
No other comments were received. The staff has evaluated these comments and, where appropriate, changes are reflected in the final LR-ISG. An appendix to the LR-ISG document contains the staffs responses to the comments.
Enclosed are copies of the final LR-ISG-2009-01 and the Federal Register notice announcing its availability. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Matthew Homiack of my staff by telephone at 301-415-1683 or by e-mail at Matthew.Homiack@nrc.gov.
J. Keys Identical copies of this letter will be sent to the other comment providers and stakeholders to inform them of the availability of the final LR-ISG-2009-01.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Brian E. Holian, Director Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
As stated cc w/encls: See next page
April 27, 2010 Mr. Mark J. Ajluni Nuclear Licensing Manager Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
40 Inverness Center Parkway P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201
SUBJECT:
AVAILABILITY OF FINAL LICENSE RENEWAL INTERIM STAFF GUIDANCE LR-ISG-2009-01: AGING MANAGEMENT OF SPENT FUEL POOL NEUTRON-ABSORBING MATERIALS OTHER THAN BORAFLEX
Dear Mr. Ajluni:
I am writing to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC or the staff) issuance of the final license renewal interim staff guidance (LR-ISG) LR-ISG-2009-01, Aging Management of Spent Fuel Pool Neutron-Absorbing Materials other than Boraflex. This final LR-ISG revises the staffs aging management recommendations concerning spent fuel pool neutron-absorbing materials other than Boraflex, as currently described in NUREG-1801, Revision 1, Generic Aging Lessons Learned (GALL) Report, dated September 2005.
Specifically, this LR-ISG includes a program for managing the effects of aging on these spent fuel pool neutron-absorbing materials and eliminates the recommendation for further evaluation of the corresponding aging management review line items. The final LR-ISG also includes corresponding revisions to the staffs review procedures and acceptance criteria for these items, as currently stated in NUREG-1800, Revision 1, Standard Review Plan for Review of License Renewal Applications for Nuclear Power Plants. The final LR-ISG is approved for staff and stakeholder use and will be incorporated into the upcoming license renewal guidance document revisions.
On December 1, 2009, the staff requested public comments on the draft LR-ISG-2009-01 in a Federal Register notice (74 FR 62829). Comments were provided by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.; Exelon Generation Company, LLC; and the Nuclear Energy Institute.
No other comments were received. The staff has evaluated these comments and, where appropriate, changes are reflected in the final LR-ISG. An appendix to the LR-ISG document contains the staffs responses to the comments.
Enclosed are copies of the final LR-ISG-2009-01 and the Federal Register notice announcing its availability. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Matthew Homiack of my staff by telephone at 301-415-1683 or by e-mail at Matthew.Homiack@nrc.gov.
M. Ajluni Identical copies of this letter will be sent to the other comment providers and stakeholders to inform them of the availability of the final LR-ISG-2009-01.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Brian E. Holian, Director Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
As stated cc w/encls: See next page
April 27, 2010 Mr. Patrick R. Simpson Manager - Licensing Exelon Generation Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555
SUBJECT:
AVAILABILITY OF FINAL LICENSE RENEWAL INTERIM STAFF GUIDANCE LR-ISG-2009-01: AGING MANAGEMENT OF SPENT FUEL POOL NEUTRON-ABSORBING MATERIALS OTHER THAN BORAFLEX
Dear Mr. Simpson:
I am writing to inform you of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC or the staff) issuance of the final license renewal interim staff guidance (LR-ISG) LR-ISG-2009-01, Aging Management of Spent Fuel Pool Neutron-Absorbing Materials other than Boraflex. This final LR-ISG revises the staffs aging management recommendations concerning spent fuel pool neutron-absorbing materials other than Boraflex, as currently described in NUREG-1801, Revision 1, Generic Aging Lessons Learned (GALL) Report, dated September 2005.
Specifically, this LR-ISG includes a program for managing the effects of aging on these spent fuel pool neutron-absorbing materials and eliminates the recommendation for further evaluation of the corresponding aging management review line items. The final LR-ISG also includes corresponding revisions to the staffs review procedures and acceptance criteria for these items, as currently stated in NUREG-1800, Revision 1, Standard Review Plan for Review of License Renewal Applications for Nuclear Power Plants. The final LR-ISG is approved for staff and stakeholder use and will be incorporated into the upcoming license renewal guidance document revisions.
On December 1, 2009, the staff requested public comments on the draft LR-ISG-2009-01 in a Federal Register notice (74 FR 62829). Comments were provided by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.; Exelon Generation Company, LLC; and the Nuclear Energy Institute.
No other comments were received. The staff has evaluated these comments and, where appropriate, changes are reflected in the final LR-ISG. An appendix to the LR-ISG document contains the staffs responses to the comments.
Enclosed are copies of the final LR-ISG-2009-01 and the Federal Register notice announcing its availability. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Matthew Homiack of my staff by telephone at 301-415-1683 or by e-mail at Matthew.Homiack@nrc.gov.
P. Simpson Identical copies of this letter will be sent to the other comment providers and stakeholders to inform them of the availability of the final LR-ISG-2009-01.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Brian E. Holian, Director Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
As stated cc w/encls: See next page
ML100630027(Pkg); ML100621129(Ltr); ML100621321(Final LR-ISG-2009-01); ML100621333(FRN)
OFFICE PM:RPOB:DLR LA:DLR BC:CSGB:DCI BC:RAPB:DLR NAME MHomiack SFigueroa RTaylor DPelton (WHolston for)
DATE 03/27/10 03/29/10 03/08/10 03/16/10 OFFICE BC:RPOB:DLR OGC D:DLR NAME JRobinson MSpencer (NLO) BHolian DATE 03/17/10 03/22/10 04/27/10
License Renewal Interim Staff Guidance Stakeholders cc:
Ms. Christine S. Salembier, Commissioner State Liaison Officer Ms. Lorrie Bell, Project Manager Department of Public Service Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation 112 State Street, Drawer 20 P.O. Box 411 Montipelier, VT 05620-2601 Burlington, KS 66839 Mr. Albert Fulvio Mr. Roger Stewart Manager License Renewal Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Exelon Corporation 3581 West Entrance Road 200 Exelon Way RNP A9 Kennett Square, PA 19348 Hartsville, SC 29550 Mr. Clifford I. Custer Mr. Michael H. Crowthers, Supervisor Project Manager, License Renewal Nuclear Regulatory Affairs FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company PPL Susquehanna, LLC P.O. Box 4 Two North Ninth Street (GENPL4)
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Mr. Chalmer Myer Co-Director 40 Inverness Center Parkway Global Security Program Post Office Box 1295 Union of Concerned Scientists Birmingham, AL 35201 Two Brattle Sq.
Cambridge, MA 02238-9105 Ms. Mary Olson Nuclear Information & Resource Service Southeast Office P.O. Box 7586 Asheville, NC 28802 Mr. Garry G. Young Manager, License Renewal Services 1448 SR 333, N-GSB-45 Russellville, AR 72802