ML102450320

Acceptance Review Email, LAR Regarding Changes to Technical Specification 3.9.3, Reactor Building Penetrations

ML102450320
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	09/02/2010
From:	Kalyanam N Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	Clark R Entergy Operations
Kalyanam N, NRR/DORL/LPL4, 415-1480
References
TAC ME4544
Download: ML102450320 (3)

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From: Kalyanam, Kaly Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 11:15 AM To: CLARK, ROBERT W Cc: BICE, DAVID B; Lent, Susan; Burkhardt, Janet; Lingam, Siva; Boyle, Patrick

Subject:

Acceptance Review Result for ANO-1 LAR (TAC No. ME4544)

Subject:

Result of the Acceptance Review of Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1, License Amendment Request - Changes to Technical Specification 3.9.3 consistent with Technical Change Traveler - TSTF-312, Revision 1 (TAC No. ME4544)

Mr. Steelman:

By letter dated August 10, 2010, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted a License Amendment Request (LAR) to revise the Arkansas Nuclear One - Unit 1 Technical Specifications 3.9.3 consistent with TSTF-313, Revision 1.

Specifically, The LAR would revise Technical Specification (TS) 3.9.3, "Reactor Building Penetrations", to allow reactor building flow path(s) providing direct access from the reactor building atmosphere to the outside atmosphere to be un-isolated under administrative control, during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies.

The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the NRC staff's acceptance review of this LAR. 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 E-mail Properties Mail Envelope Properties ()

Subject:

Acceptance Review Result for ANO-1 LAR (TAC No. ME4544)

Sent Date: 9/2/2010 11:04:24 AM Received Date: 9/2/2010 11:15:00 AM From: Kalyanam, Kaly Created By: Kaly.Kalyanam@nrc.gov Recipients:

RCLARK@entergy.com (CLARK, ROBERT W)

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Tracking Status: None Susan.Lent@nrc.gov (Lent, Susan)

Tracking Status: None Janet.Burkhardt@nrc.gov (Burkhardt, Janet)

Tracking Status: None Siva.Lingam@nrc.gov (Lingam, Siva)

Tracking Status: None Patrick.Boyle@nrc.gov (Boyle, Patrick)

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