ML101440423

Acceptance Review Email LAR to Revise TS 5.5.8, Inservice Testing Program (TAC Nos., ME3914/5/6)

ML101440423
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	05/24/2010
From:	Hall J Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	Stroud R Arizona Public Service Co
Hall, J R, NRR/DORL/LPL4,301-415-4032
References
TAC ME3914, TAC ME3915, TAC ME3916
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From: Hall, Randy Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 3:08 PM To: Russell.Stroud@aps.com

Subject:

Acceptance Review for LAR for Palo Verde Units 1, 2 and 3, Revisions to TS 5.5.8,"Inservice Testing Program"TAC NOs, ME3914/5/6)

May 24, 2010 Russell A. (Rusty) Stroud Licensing Section Leader Regulatory Affairs Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Arizona Public Service Company Rusty:

By letter dated April 29, 2010, Arizona Public Service Company (APS) submitted a license amendment request for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), Units 1, 2, and 3.

The proposed amendments would revise Technical Specification (TS) 5.5.8, "Inservice Testing Program," to implement Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) Change Travelers TSTF-479-A, Revision 0, Changes to Reflect Revision of 10 CFR 50.55a, as modified by TSTF-497-A, Revision 0, Limit Inservice Testing Program SR 3.0.2 Application to Frequencies of 2 Years or Less.

These proposed changes will: 1) Revise the Technical Specifications (TS) to align with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a, "Codes and Standards," paragraph (f), "Inservice Testing (IST)

Requirements;" 2) add a provision in the applicable TS section to only apply the extension allowance of Surveillance Requirement (SR) 3.0.2 to the frequency table listed in the TS as part of the IST Program and to normal and accelerated IST frequencies of two years or less, as applicable; and 3) remove a reference to component supports for consistency with the Standard Technical Specifications. Component supports are part of the Inservice Inspection Program at PVNGS.

The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff's 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 at (301) 415-4032.

Randy Hall, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation USNRC (301) 415-4032 Randy.Hall@nrc.gov E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties ()

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Acceptance Review for LAR for Palo Verde Units 1, 2 and 3, Revisions to TS 5.5.8,"Inservice Testing Program"TAC NOs, ME3914/5/6)

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