ML102910249

Request for Additional Information for Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, License Renewal Application on Structures Monitoring (TAC No. ME1834 and ME1836)

ML102910249
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	10/25/2010
From:	Bennett Brady License Renewal Projects Branch 1
To:	Joyce T Public Service Enterprise Group
BRADY B, NRR/DLR/RPB1, 415-2981
References
TAC ME1834, TAC ME1836
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555*0001 October 25, 2010 Mr. Thomas Joyce President and Chief Nuclear Officer PSEG Nuclear LLC P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION ON STRUCTURES MONITORING (TAC NOS. ME1834 AND ME1836)

Dear Mr. Joyce:

By letter dated August 18, 2009, Public Service Enterprise Group Nuclear, LLC, submitted an application pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 for renewal of Operating License Nos. DPR-70 and DPR-75 for Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, respectively. The staff of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing this application in accordance with the guidance in NUREG-1800, "Standard Review Plan for Review of License Renewal Applications for Nuclear Power Plants." During its review, the staff has identified areas where additional information is needed to complete the review.

The staff's request for additional information is included in the Enclosure. Further requests for additional information may be issued in the future.

Items in the enclosure were provided to John Hufnagel and other members of your staff, and a mutually agreeable date for the response is within 30 days from the date of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone at 301-415-2981 or bye-mail at bennett.brady@nrc.gov.

Sincerely, Bennett M. Brady, Project Manager Projects Branch 1 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-272 and 50-311

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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION ON STRUCTURES MONITORING (TAC NOS. ME1834 AND ME1836)

RAI 8.2.1.33-07

Background:

The Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 1, spent fuel pool (SFP) has experienced borated water leakage, including leakage through the concrete walls. In response to request for additional information B.2.1.33-05, dated September 1,2010, the applicant stated: "Presently, there are no indications of active leakage from the SFP through the SFP wall."

Issue:

Although the applicant has stated that there are no indications of active leakage through the accessible SFP wall, the applicant has not confirmed that there is no through-wall leakage from the three inaccessible walls of the SFP.

Request:

Provide information to confirm the claim that there is no active through-wall leakage from the SFP occurring in any of the SFP walls, including the inaccessible walls.

ENCLOSURE

October 25, 2010 Mr. Thomas Joyce President and Chief Nuclear Officer PSEG Nuclear LLC P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION ON STRUCTURES MONITORING (TAC NOS. ME1834 AND ME1836)

Dear Mr. Joyce:

By letter dated August 18, 2009, Public Service Enterprise Group Nuclear, LLC, submitted an application pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54 for renewal of Operating License Nos. DPR-70 and DPR-75 for Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, respectively. The staff of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) is reviewing this application in accordance with the guidance in NUREG-1800, "Standard Review Plan for Review of License Renewal Applications for Nuclear Power Plants." During its review, the staff has identified areas where additional information is needed to complete the review.

The staff's request for additional information is included in the Enclosure. Further requests for additional information may be issued in the future.

Items in the enclosure were provided to John Hufnagel and other members of your staff, and a mutually agreeable date for the response is within 30 days from the date of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone at 301-415-2981 or bye-mail at bennett.brady@nrc.gov, Sincerely, IRA!

Bennett M, Brady, Project Manager Projects Branch 1 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos, 50-272 and 50-311

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Letter to T. Joyce from B. Brady dated October 25, 2010

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION ON STRUCTURES MONITORING (TAC NOS. ME1834 AND ME1836)

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