ML102010319

Acceptance Review Email, License Amendment Request, Administrative Changes to Technical Specification 6.5.8, Inservice Testing Program, to Adopt TSTF-479-A and TSTF-497-A

ML102010319
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	07/20/2010
From:	Kalyanam N Division of Operating Reactor Licensing
To:	David Bice, Clark R Entergy Operations
Kalyanam N, NRR/DORL/LP4, 415-1480
References
TAC ME4118
Download: ML102010319 (2)

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From: Kalyanam, Kaly Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:23 AM To: BICE, DAVID B; CLARK, ROBERT W Cc: Burkhardt, Janet; Lent, Susan; Lingam, Siva; Feintuch, Karl

Subject:

Result of Acceptance Review - LAR - Changes to Reflect Revision to 10 CFR 50.55a TSTF-479-A and TSTF-497-A, ANO-2

Subject:

Result of the Acceptance Review of ANO-2 LAR, by the NRC Staff (TAC No. ME4118)

Dave and Bob:

By letter dated June 23, 2010, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted a License Amendment Request to revise the Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2 (ANO-2) Technical Specification (TS) 6.5.8, Inservice Testing Program, contains references to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XI as the source of requirements for the inservice testing (IST) of ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 pumps and valves. The proposed change deletes the references to Section XI of the Code and incorporates references to the ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants. The proposed change also identifies and corrects some non-standard frequencies utilized in the IST program.

The purpose of this letter 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) 415-1480.

N. Kalyanam Project Manager ANO-1and 2 & Waterford 3 DORL/NRR/NRC Email: kaly.kalyanam@nrc.gov

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Result of Acceptance Review - LAR - Changes to Reflect Revision to 10 CFR 50.55a TSTF-479-A and TSTF-497-A, ANO-2 Sent Date: 7/20/2010 10:18:26 AM Received Date: 7/20/2010 10:22:00 AM From: Kalyanam, Kaly Created By: Kaly.Kalyanam@nrc.gov Recipients:

DBICE@entergy.com (BICE, DAVID B)

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