ML102300141

Acceptance Review Email, License Amendment Request, Revise TS 3.7.1.2, Emergency Feedwater System, Limiting Condition for Operation to Clarify Acceptability of Transitioning from Mode 4 to Mode 3

ML102300141
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	08/18/2010
From:	Kalyanam N Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	Steelman W Entergy Operations
Kalyanam N, NRR/DORL/LPL4, 415-1480
References
TAC ME4286
Download: ML102300141 (1)

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From: Kalyanam, Kaly Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:05 AM To: STEELMAN, WILLIAM J

Subject:

Acceptance Review Results - TAC No. ME4286

Subject:

Acceptance Review Results for the Entergy Operations Inc. License Amendment Request dated July 10, 2010.

Plant: Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 Docket No.: 50-382 TAC No.: ME4286 Billy:

By letter dated July 10, 2010, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted a License Amendment Request for Proposed Change to Technical Specification 3.7.1.2, "Emergency Feedwater System".

The proposed amendment is a non-technical change that will modify Technical Specification (TS) LCO 3/4.7.1.2, "Emergency Feedwater," to clarify the acceptability of transitioning from Mode 4 to Mode 3 with the turbine-driven Emergency Feedwater Pump inoperable but available (i.e. via granting an exception to TS LCO 3.0.4 allowing entry into an operational Mode with TS LCO equipment, 'turbine-driven Emergency Feedwater Pump,' associated with a shutdown action inoperable).

Consistent with Section 50.90 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), an amendment to the license (including the TSs) 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 request in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. Given the lesser scope and depth of the acceptance review as compared to the detailed technical review, there may be instances in which issues that impact the NRC staffs ability to complete the detailed technical review are identified despite completion of an adequate acceptance review. You will be advised of any further information needed to support the NRC staffs detailed technical review by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-1480.

N. Kalyanam

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wsteelm@entergy.com (STEELMAN, WILLIAM J)

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