ML111370735

Acceptance Review Email, License Amendment Request, Revise Technical Specification Applicability and Action Language for Revised Fuel Handling Accident Analysis

ML111370735
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	05/17/2011
From:	Kalyanam N Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	Steelman W Entergy Operations
Kalyanam N, NRR/DORL/LPL4, 415-1480
References
TAC ME6049
Download: ML111370735 (1)

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From: Kalyanam, Kaly Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 4:18 PM To: wsteelm@entergy.com Cc: Lent, Susan; Burkhardt, Janet

Subject:

Acceptance Review Result to Waterford 3 - ME6049 TO: WILLIAM STEELMAN

SUBJECT:

WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REVISE THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BASED UPON REVISED FUEL HANDLING ACCIDENT ANALYSIS (TAC NO. ME6049)

DOCKET NO: 50-382.

By letter dated April 13, 2011, Entergy Operations Inc. submitted a license amendment request for Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3). The proposed amendment would revise Technical Specifications based upon revised fuel handling accident analysis.

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 the undersigned, at (301) 415-1480.

Kaly N. Kalyanam Project Manager, ANO-1 and 2; Waterford 3 NRR/DORL/LPL4 Email: kaly.kalyanam@nrc.gov