ML11224A144
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WBN2Public Resource From: Boyd, Desiree L [dlboyd@tva.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:25 PM To: Epperson, Dan; Poole, Justin; Raghavan, Rags; Milano, Patrick; Campbell, Stephen Cc: Crouch, William D; Hamill, Carol L; Boyd, Desiree L
Subject:
TVA letter to NRC_07-27-11_Regulatory Framework Submittal Letter Rev 6 Attachments: 07-27-11_Regulatory Framework Submittal Letter Rev 6_Final.pdf Please see attached TVA letter that was sent to the NRC today.
Thank You,
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Désireé L. Boyd WBN 2 Licensing Support Sun Technical Services dlboyd@tva.gov 423-365-8764 1
Hearing Identifier: Watts_Bar_2_Operating_LA_Public Email Number: 487 Mail Envelope Properties (7AB41F650F76BD44B5BCAB7C0CCABFAF214B120F)
Subject:
TVA letter to NRC_07-27-11_Regulatory Framework Submittal Letter Rev 6 Sent Date: 7/27/2011 2:24:55 PM Received Date: 7/27/2011 2:25:50 PM From: Boyd, Desiree L Created By: dlboyd@tva.gov Recipients:
"Crouch, William D" <wdcrouch@tva.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Hamill, Carol L" <clhamill@tva.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Boyd, Desiree L" <dlboyd@tva.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Epperson, Dan" <Dan.Epperson@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Poole, Justin" <Justin.Poole@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Raghavan, Rags" <Rags.Raghavan@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Milano, Patrick" <Patrick.Milano@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Campbell, Stephen" <Stephen.Campbell@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None Post Office: TVANUCXVS2.main.tva.gov Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 307 7/27/2011 2:25:50 PM 07-27-11_Regulatory Framework Submittal Letter Rev 6_Final.pdf 1647840 Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:
Recipients Received:
Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Spring City, Tennessee 37381-2000 July 27, 2011 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 2 NRC Docket No. 50-391
Subject:
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Status of Regulatory Framework for the Completion of Construction and Licensing for Unit 2 - Revision 6 (TAC No. MD6311), and Status of Generic Communications for Unit 2 -
Revision 6 (TAC No. MD8314)
Reference:
- 1. Letter from TVA to NRC dated January 21, 2011, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Status of Regulatory Framework for the Completion of Construction and Licensing for Unit 2 - Revision 5 (TAC No. MD6311), and Status of Generic Communications for Unit 2 - Revision 5 (TAC No. MD8314) (ADAMS Accession No. ML110210486)
This letter provides an updated status of the Regulatory Framework for the completion of construction and licensing activities for WBN Unit 2 as well as an updated status of Generic Communications for WBN Unit 2. TVAs last revision to these two status updates, Revision 5, was submitted on January 21, 2011 (Reference 1).
For the Regulatory Framework, Enclosure 1 provides the revised Regulatory Framework Master, and Enclosure 2 provides a version of the table showing only those items revised in this Revision 6.
For the Generic Communications, Enclosure 3 provides the revised Generic Communications Master, and Enclosure 4 provides a version of the table showing only those items revised in this Revision 6.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 3 July 27, 2011
Enclosures:
- 1. SER and Supplements Review Matrix - Master Table
- 2. SER and Supplements Review Matrix - Revision 6 Changes
- 3. Generic Communications - Master Table
- 4. Generic Communications - Revision 6 Changes cc (Enclosures):
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 NRC Resident Inspector Unit 2 Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 1260 Nuclear Plant Road Spring City, Tennessee 37381
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 4 July 27, 2011 bcc (Enclosures):
Stephen Campbell U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08H4A One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2738 Charles Casto, Deputy Regional Administrator for Construction U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257
Enclosure 1 SER and Supplements Review Matrix - Master Table
SAFETY EVALUATION REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTS (NUREG-0847) REVIEW MATRIX:
MASTER TABLE SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1.0.0 NA Overview only 1.1.0 NA Overview only 1.1.1 NA Overview only 1.1.2 NA Overview only 1.1.3 NA Overview only 1.1.4 NA Overview only 1.2.0 NA Overview only 1.3.0 NA Overview only 1.3.1 NA Overview only 1.3.2 NA Overview only 1.4.0 NA Overview only 1.5.0 NA Overview only 1.6.0 NA Overview only Page 1 of 120 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1.7.0 NA Overview only 1.8.0 NA Overview only 1.9.0 NA Overview only 1.10.0 NA Overview only 2.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.1.0 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
2.1.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-3 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.1.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-3 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.1.3 22 C SRP requirement.
06 Unit 2 Action: Update FSAR for present and projected population over the lifetime of the plant.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Amendment 94 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on August 27, 2009.
Part of this amendment revised population information in Section 2.1.3.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.1.4 22 C "CONCLUSIONS" left open until all items in subsection are closed.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.2.0 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.2.1 22 C SRP requirement.
06 Unit 2 Action: Update FSAR for potential external hazards and hazardous materials.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Amendment 94 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on August 27, 2009.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Part of this amendment revised the description of hazardous material shipped past the plant in Section 2.2.2.2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.2.2 22 C SRP requirement.
06 Unit 2 Action: Update FSAR for projected annual number of aircraft flights.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Amendment 94 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on August 27, 2009.
Part of this amendment revised information concerning airports and numbers of aircraft flights in Section 2.2.2.5.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.2.3 22 C "CONCLUSIONS" left open until all items in subsection are closed.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.3.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.3.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
2.3.1 of SSER22 included:
"In Section 2.3.1 of FSAR Amendment 101 (ADAMS Accession No. ML103140314), TVA provided revised information on average and limiting values associated with tornadoes, strong winds and storms, hail, lightning, and snowfall resulting from consideration of the more recently measured NCDC and WBN site data.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TVA also updated the assessment of the probability that a tornado would strike the WBN site and the associated recurrence interval. TVAs current estimate of tornado strike probability, ...
Based on sampling the revised information provided by TVA, the NRC staff has concluded that TVA used acceptable references and information to develop the updates."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.3.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
2.3.2 of SSER22 included:
"In Section 2.3.2 of WBN FSAR Amendment 101, dated October 29, 2010, TVA revised information on average and limiting values associated with temperature, precipitation, snowfall, atmospheric water vapor content, fog, and onsite wind measurements resulting from consideration of the more recently measured NCDC and WBN site data. Based on sampling the revised information provided, the NRC staff has concluded that TVA used acceptable references and information to develop the updates."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.3.3 22 C See 13.3.3 (Emergency Preparedness Evaluation Conclusions).
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
2.3.3 of SSER22 included:
"TVA described several updates in equipment and procedures. TVA also stated that it developed the WBN onsite meteorological program to be consistent with the guidance given in RG 1.23, Revision 1, Meteorological Monitoring Programs for Nuclear Power Plants, issued March 2007, which is a revision from the previous phase of the program, developed to be consistent with the guidance in RG 1.23, Revision 0, Onsite Meteorological Programs, issued February 1972. The NRC staff finds the use of this RG version acceptable.
In addition, TVA provided tables of joint windspeed, wind direction, and atmospheric stability data for onsite meteorological measurements made from 1974 through 1993. SSER 15 (ADAMS Accession No. ML072060488) discussed these data, but the tables, which are an update of previous tables for 1974 through 1988, were not included in prior amendments because of an oversight. The NRC staff finds this replacement acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.3.4 22 C TVA updated information on portions of the metrology program in FSAR amendment 83. This was reviewed and found acceptable in SSER14.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
2.3.4 of SSER22 included:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION "The NRC staff previously addressed this section in SSER 15. TVA revised the reference number for Table 2.3-64a to Table 2.3-65. The NRC staff finds this change to be editorial and, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.3.5 14 C TVA updated information on portions of the metrology program in FSAR amendment 83. This was reviewed and found acceptable in SSER14.
01 2.4.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.4.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.4.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.4.3 0 O -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
02 REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Approved for both units in SER.
2.4.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.4.5 0 C GL 89-22, Potential For Increased Roof Load Due to Changes in Maximum Precipitation - Answer to informal question provided in TVA letter dated December 16, 1981, and subsequently included in FSAR.
GL did not require a response. No further action required.
2.4.6 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.4.7 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.4.8 21 O CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for design basis groundwater level for ERCW pipeline 02 Amendment 50 to the FSAR (May 1, 1984) provided a description of the analysis used to determine the 25-year groundwater level for the ERCW pipeline. Staff closed issue in SSER3.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Status in SSER21 is "Open (NRR)."
2.4.9 22 C SRP requirement.
06 Unit 2 Action: Update FSAR for present and projected use of local and regional groundwater.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Amendment 93 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on April 30, 2009.
Part of this amendment updated the name of one of the downstream surface water intakes in Section 2.4.12.2.
Section 2.4.9.2 of SSER22 included:
"The NRC staff has concluded that the change to the name of the intake is administrative and did not affect the location or relative concentration result associated with the intake. Since the change does not affect the conclusions identified in the FSAR, the staff finds it acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.4.10 21 S Staff found flood emergency plan and draft Technical Specifications acceptable in original 1982 SER.
02 Unit 2 Action: Address in Technical Specifications as appropriate.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
Amendment B of the Technical Requirements Manual (TRM) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TRM TLCO 3.7.2 provides the Flood Protection Plan.
2.4.11 NA Addressed in 2.4.6.
2.4.12 NA Addressed in 2.4.7.
2.4.13 NA Addressed in 2.4.9.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2.4.14 NA Addressed in 2.4.10.
2.5.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.5.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.5.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.5.3 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.5.4 11 C CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for design differential settlement of piping and electrical components 03 Analysis was presented to staff in September 1983. Staff found analysis and results acceptable. Staff closed issue in SSER3.
CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for analysis of sheetpile walls Staff performed audit in September 1982, and determined TVA had used reasonable assumptions. Staff closed issue in SSER3.
CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for material and geometric damping in soil-structure interaction (SSI) analysis Staff performed audit in September 1982, and determined TVA had used reasonable assumptions. Staff closed issue in SSER3.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE (1) on liquefaction beneath ERCW pipelines and Class 1E electrical conduit.
Amendment 50 to the FSAR (May 1, 1984) provided a description of the underground barriers along the ERCW pipelines. Staff agreed the barriers provide sufficient confinement to any liquefied soil. Staff closed issue in SSER3.
FSAR amendment 54-63 was reviewed in SSER9. NRC determined that the conclusions previously issued in the SER and SSER3 remained unchanged.
The Special Program (SP) for Soil Liquefaction was reviewed in SSER11.
NRC IR 50-390/92-45 and 50-391/92-45 concluded that TVA had correctly implemented the SP and that it was closed. SSER11 accepted the implementation for WBN Unit 1. Per TVA letter dated August 3, 2007, implementation of the Soil Liquefaction SP is complete for both units.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC IR 50-391/2009-605 noted that the Soil Liquefaction SP was closed for Unit 2.
2.5.5 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.5.6 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
2.6.0 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 2.6 of SSER22 included:
"The staff reviewed Chapter 2 of the original WBN FSAR, dated September 27, 1976 and determined that the FSAR has never contained a Section 2.6."
3.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.1.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.1.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.1.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.2.0 14 C In SSER14, the staff reviewed revisions to Table 3.2-2, "Summary of Criteria - Mechanical System Components", and found the table acceptable.
01 3.2.1 8 C CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for seismic classification of structures, systems, and components important to safety 01 The staff reviewed Amendment 49 to FSAR and actions implemented by TVA to address ERCW seismic classification in SSER3 and found them acceptable, pending verification of actions. Staff closed issue on ERCW seismic category upgrade and seismic classification in SSER5.
CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for ERCW upgrade to seismic category 1 Page 9 of 120 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Staff verified that required portion of ERCW had been upgraded or replaced satisfactorily in SSER5 and closed this issue.
In SSER6, the staff addressed and resolved an issue on Category I boundary.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving seismic classification of cable trays and conduits In SSER6, staff identified an issue on seismic classification of cable trays and conduits being categorized as I(L). In its May 8, 1991, letter, TVA proposed to analyze conduits as Seismic Category I subsystems.
Additionally, in a September 18, 1991 letter, TVA agreed to perform cable tray qualification using conventional linear elastic analysis methods, considering nonlinear response behavior on a case-by-case basis and to submit these cases to the staff for approval. The staff resolved this issue in SSER8.
3.2.2 21 CI Section 3.2.2 of SSER3 discusses confirmatory issues for seismic classification and upgrade of ERCW that are already included in 3.2.1.
02 Staff accepted implementation of Heat Code Traceability CAP for Unit 1 in SSER7.
Unit 2 Action: Complete CAP using Unit 1 approach.
Staff reviewed updated information in Amendment 68 on use of codes and standards in SSER9 and stated that prior conclusions were unchanged.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Heat Code Traceability CAP.
In SSER21, the Heat Code Traceability CAP was resolved. Completion of Heat Code Traceability CAP is tracked under 23.2.9.
3.3.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.3.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.3.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.4.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.4.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.4.2 NA Addressed in 3.4.1.
3.5.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.5.1 22 C In SSER9, the staff determined that a new spectrum used for the design of a new DG building and other Category I structures built after 1979 was acceptable.
06 In SSER14, clarification in Amendment 79 on internal missile sources was reviewed and did not change prior conclusions. Staff also reviewed revised information on turbine missiles and concluded that impact of potential missiles was insignificant.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.5.1.3 of SSER22 included:
"During its review, the NRC staff identified an open item to review TVAs testing frequency of once every 6 months for turbine valves.
Since TVAs calculations used NRC-approved methodology and had a large margin of safety between the calculated P1 value and the NRC criterion, the NRC staff finds that the proposed test frequency of once every 6 months for turbine valves is acceptable, and the open item is closed."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.5.2 22 C CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for modifications to protect Diesel Generators 06 TVA submitted a proposed design modification for installation of a reinforced concrete curb around the diesel exhaust stacks to protect them from damage in a letter dated November 24, 1982. The staff found this acceptable and closed this issue in SSER2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.5.2 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of Section 3.5.2 of Amendment 97 to the WBN FSAR, the NRC staff concludes that those SSCs identified by TVA as requiring protection from externally generated missiles conform to the relevant regulatory requirements and are, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.5.3 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.6.0 21 CI In SSER6, the staff accepted TVA approaches involving arbitrary intermediate breaks, determination of intermediate break locations and analysis of jet impingement loads.
02 In SSER11, the staff reviewed results of the MELB Special Program and determined that the conclusion in the SER finding plant design for protection against piping failures outside containment was still valid.
Unit 2 Action: Complete Special Program using the Unit 1 approach.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the MELB SP.
In SSER21, the MELB Special Program was resolved. Completion of MELB SP is tracked under 23.3.8.
3.6.1 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving main steam line break (MSLB) outside containment 06 In a letter dated November 30, 1992, TVA submitted a new evaluation for both Units 1 and 2 accounting for increased environmental temperatures in the MSVV rooms due to release of superheated steam and later submitted, by letter dated March 28, 1994, additional information related to the assumptions made in this analysis for both units. The staff reviewed this information together with their detailed evaluation and acceptance of the same methodology applied at Sequoyah and concluded that the MSLB analysis for the WBN MSVV rooms, including the effects of superheated steam, was acceptable and identified this issue as resolved in SSER14.
In SSER14, the staff reviewed the construction of response spectra for the steel containment vessel resulting from the compartment pressure transients caused by pipe break and TVA modeling of the SCV for both units (see TVA letter dated December 30, 1993) and concluded that the methodology for obtaining shell dynamic displacements and construction of spectra were acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
3.6.1 of SSER22 included:
"Therefore, the staff concludes that the design meets the requirements of GDC 4 regarding protection against pipe failures in fluid systems outside containment and is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.6.2 22 C The 3.6.2 discussion in SSER14 on response spectra for the SCV refers to the evaluation provided in 3.6.1.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-5 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
Section 3.6.2 of SSER22 included:
"Therefore, the staff finds TVAs changes and modifications to Section 3.6B.2 of FSAR Amendment 95 to be acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.6.3 22 O New section in SRP 1987. Approved for both units in Appendix J of SSER5. The staff concluded in SSER12 that TVA may eliminate pressurizer surge line rupture from the design basis for Units 1 06 and 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.6.3 of SSER22 included:
"The leak before-break evaluation methods are consistent with SRP Section 3.6.3 and are, therefore, acceptable, pending the resolution of Open Item 15 regarding the completion of PWSCC mitigation activities."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
3.7.0 21 C The staff concluded in SSER6 that FSAR section 3.7 which was added to describe Set A, Set B and Set C seismic analysis was consistent with the Seismic Analysis CAP.
03 Unit 2 Action: Complete CAP using the Unit 1 approach.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Seismic Analysis CAP .
In SSER21, the Seismic Analysis CAP was resolved. Completion of the Seismic Analysis CAP is tracked under 23.2.16.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NRC IR 50-391/2010-602 noted that the Seismic Analysis CAP was closed for Unit 2.
3.7.1 21 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving update of FSAR for seismic design issues 03 The staff reviewed FSAR Amendment 68 and found that required changes had been incorporated into the FSAR, as committed to in TVA letter dated December 18, 1990, for Units 1 and 2, and issue was deemed resolved in SSER6. SSER9 stated the Seismic Analysis CAP was acceptably implemented for Unit 1.
SSER16 discusses use of a vertical PGA of .15g rather than .18g for Set B spectra and determined that it was acceptable.
Unit 2 Action: Complete CAP using Unit 1 approach.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Seismic Analysis CAP .
In SSER21, the Seismic Analysis CAP was resolved. Completion of the Seismic Analysis CAP is tracked under 23.2.16.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC IR 50-391/2010-602 noted that the Seismic Analysis CAP was closed for Unit 2.
3.7.2 21 C 3.7.2.1.2: OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving mass eccentricity 03 In a letter dated May 8, 1991, for Units 1 and 2, TVA provided clarification that actual mass eccentricities from such items as equipment hatch and lock used in evaluating the steel containment vessel for an earthquake load were replaced by a 5% accidental eccentricity. This was demonstrated to be conservative. TVA also proposed a revision to the FSAR to document this change. The staff found this acceptable and resolved this issue in SSER8.
3.7.2.1.2: OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving comparison of Set A vs. Set B response The staff considered this item (opened in SSER6) resolved in SSER11 based on audits and inspections since SSER6.
Unit 2 Action: Complete Seismic Analysis CAP using the Unit 1 approach.
In SSER16, the staff discussed the review and acceptability of the NSSS-ICS modeling for seismic analysis.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Seismic Analysis CAP .
In SSER21, the Seismic Analysis CAP was resolved. Completion of the Seismic Analysis CAP is tracked under 23.2.16.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC IR 50-391/2010-602 noted that the Seismic Analysis CAP was closed for Unit 2.
3.7.3 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving number of peak cycles to be used for OBE 06 In SSER6, the staff identified an issue involving the number of peak cycles to be used for OBE. In a letter dated May 8, 1991, for both units, TVA proposed to revise the FSAR for ASME Section III Class I piping analysis to include the assumption of 5 OBEs and 1 SSE and a minimum of 10 peak stress cycles per event. The staff accepted this in SSER8.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving use of code cases, damping factors for conduit and use of worst case, critical case and bounding case In SSER6, the staff identified outstanding issues involving code case use, damping factors for conduit and use of worst case, critical case and bounding case. Deficiencies identified in the use of worst case, critical case and bounding calculations were resolved in IR 50-390/93-201, and this issue was considered resolved for Unit 1 in SSER12.
Unit 2 Action: Addressed in CAP/SP. The Unit 1 approach will be used for Unit 2.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving 1.2 multi mode factor In SSER6, the staff identified an issue involving a 1.2 multi-mode factor. In SSER8, the staff continued to review the use of a multi-mode factor of 1.2. The staff reviewed verification studies performed by TVA to justify the use of a 1.2 multi-mode factor in seismic evaluation of certain sub systems in SSER8 and SSER9 and, after TVA provided further confirmation of supporting calculations, the use of Complete Quadratic Combinations and validity of two degree of freedom predictions in a letter dated October 10, 1991, for both units, the staff considered this issue resolved in SSER9.
Conduit Supports Corrective Action Program. Process was reviewed and determined to be acceptable for Unit 1 in SER dated September 1, 1989.
Unit 2 Action: Addressed in CAP/SP. The Unit 1 approach will be used for Unit 2.
In SSER6, the staff reviewed several other seismic analysis considerations including combination of components of earthquake motion, use of load factors in simplified analysis of equipment, consideration of torsional effects of eccentric masses in piping analysis; damping values for cable trays, HVAC and equipment and components; analysis of mounting for equipment and components; and loads and load combinations used in design of HVAC ducts and supports and found them acceptable.
In SSER7, the staff reviewed the seismic design of the Refueling Water Storage Tank, the only safety related above ground vertical steel tank in the plant, and found it acceptable.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is "Open (NRR)."
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Seismic Analysis CAP and the Conduit Supports CAP.
In SSER21, the Seismic Analysis CAP was resolved. Completion of the Seismic Analysis CAP is tracked under 23.2.16.
In SSER21, the Conduit Supports CAP was resolved. Completion of the Electrical Conduit and Conduit Supports CAP is tracked under 23.2.16.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC IR 50-391/2010-602 noted that the Seismic Analysis CAP was closed for Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.7.3.18 of SSER22 included:
"Since WBN Units 1 and 2 share a common control room, TVA has applied to Unit 2 the Unit 1 methodology of qualifying the main control room components. The NRC staff has reviewed TVAs submittal and confirmed that the methodology and results pertaining to Unit 1 are applicable to Unit 2.
Therefore, the staff considers this section resolved."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.7.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.8.0 21 O OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving load combinations and stress allowables 02 In response to staff concerns regarding use of ductility ratio when considering thermally induced stresses, TVA stated in a letter dated April 6, 1992, for both units, that they would use a methodology consistent with SRP 3.8.4 for the design of steel members and use the linear elastic provision of DG-C 1.6.12, Rev. 1, Evaluation of Steel Structures with Thermal Restraint, except for the energy balance provision of Section C.2.3.1. The staff found this acceptable. TVA also agreed, in its May 8, 1991, letter for both units, that any further sampling of structural welds after the issuance of NCIG-2, Rev. 2 would be to that revision. This issue was resolved in SSER9.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.8.1 3 C CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - verify buckling methodology 01 In response to staff concern, TVA submitted a letter dated May 16, 1984, for both units, stating that TVA calculations already accounted for new information from NRC-sponsored research programs, particularly information concerning reinforcement around shell (vessel) opening. Based on their review of the response, the staff closed this issue in SSER3.
3.8.2 7 C The staff accepted implementation of the Concrete Quality Special Program for Unit 1 in SSER7. This program is considered closed for Unit 2 based on the work performed for Unit 1. The was identified in a 01 TVA letter dated August 3, 2007, WBN - Unit 2 - Reactivation of Construction Activities 3.8.3 21 O The staff reviewed materials, allowable stresses and load cases for the watertight equipment hatch cover in an FSAR Table in Amendment and found them acceptable for both units in SSER14.
02 The staff reviewed allowable stresses for Category I structural steel and found them acceptable for both units in SSER16.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
3.8.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.9.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.9.1 22 CO OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving assumption in piping analysis for water-hammer due to check valve slam 06 In SSER6, the NRC expressed concern regarding TVAs piping analysis that postulated failure of certain supports. TVA submitted an August 4, 1992, letter stating that, where possible, supports were upgraded in the analysis to maintain structural integrity during the postulated loading scenario. The issue was resolved in SSER13.
Unit 2 Action: Modify supports as needed.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
3.9.1 of SSER22 included:
"Based on the review of Section 3.9.1 of Amendment 97 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, as described above, the NRC staff concludes that TVA complies with the regulatory requirements relevant to this section.
Therefore, the open item (SSER 6 OI 20(a) for Section 3.9.1) is closed."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.9.2 22 C The staff reviewed "Pre-operational Vibration and Dynamic Effects Testing on Piping", and found this area acceptable in SSER14.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
3.9.2 of SSER22 included:
"Based on the review of Section 3.9.2 described above, the NRC staff concludes that TVA complies with the regulatory requirements relevant to this section."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.9.3 22 C 3.9.3.1: OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving use of experience data to qualify category I(L) piping 06 The staff identified a concern regarding the use of experience data as a method of seismic qualification of Category I(L) piping in SSER6. TVA stated in a letter dated December 18, 1990 for both units, that it was performing a verification program to validate the original seismic design basis for Category I(L) piping, including a screening criteria based on earthquake experience data to identify items requiring further evaluation and bounding case analysis to demonstrate the conservatism of the screening criteria. In a September 20, 1991, for both units, letter, TVA provided revised criteria for the bounding case analysis.
Based on the staff's evaluation, the issue was considered resolved in SSER8.
3.9.3.3: LICENSE CONDITION - Relief and safety valve testing (II.D.1)
Staff found TVA approach in response to this issue, using information from EPRI valve test program and performing modifications to safety and relief discharge piping and supports, was acceptable. Issue was considered resolved in SSER3.
3.9.3.3: OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving operating characteristics of main steam safety valves The staff identified a concern with operating characteristics of main steam safety valves in SSER6. In a letter dated June 21, 1991, TVA responded to NRC concerns regarding the design and installation of MSSVs stated that all valves and piping components were analyzed for all MSSV discharge loads acting simultaneously, combined with other required loads and this was accepted by the staff. In the same letter, TVA also provided the method used to establish the MSSV adjustment ring settings for plant valves and this was acceptable to the staff. This resolved the issue in SSER7.
Unit 2 Action: Provide basis of applicability of Unit 1 MSSV analysis to Unit 2.
3.9.3.4: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE involving baseplate flexibility and its effect on anchor bolt loads The staff continued to review baseplate flexibility and its effect on anchor bolt loads. The issue remained open in SSER6. The TVA response to this issue, in a letter dated July 26, 1991, for both units, described an update to the previous response for B 79-02 and its civil design standard for concrete anchorage, which incorporated an increase in anchor stiffness and consideration of prying forces for thin baseplates analyzed by hand. The staff determined that this adequately resolved the issue in SSER8.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER6. The TVA program to demonstrate that change in design criteria which uses stiffness and deflection limits for Category I pipe supports did not compromise the adequacy of pipe supports, was submitted in a TVA letter dated September 30, 1991, for both units, and was found to be acceptable by the staff and the issue was resolved in SSER8.
3.9.3.4: OUTSTANDING ISSUE, staff was awaiting TVA concurrence on their position with respect to margin for critical buckling of pipe supports In a letter dated May 14, 1984, TVA provided results of a sampling program and determined that compressive stresses for pipe supports did not exceed acceptance criteria established by NRC and staff considered this issue resolved in SSER4.
The staff reviewed proposed new criteria for service load combinations and associated stress limits for ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 pipe supports in SSER6 and found them acceptable.
In SSER15, the staff found the response to NUREG-0737, Item II.D.1, "Performance Testing of Relief and Safety Valves," acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA determined that the Unit 1 MSSV analysis was applicable to Unit 2.
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
Section 10.1 was amended to reference the Westinghouse safety evaluation that evaluated the effect of the MSSV blowdown on the LOCA related FSAR analysis results.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.9.3 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of Section 3.9.3 of Amendment 97 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, as described above, the NRC staff concludes that TVA complies with the regulatory requirements relevant to this section."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.9.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
3.9.5 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.9.6 22 O LICENSE CONDITION on inservice testing of pumps and valves 06 The staff stated that they were reviewing TVA's response to GL 89-04, addressing acceptable IST programs and the license condition on inservice testing of pumps and valves remained open in SSER5.
TVA committed to submit a revised ASME Section XI Inservice Pump and Valve Test Program six months before the projected date of operating license issuance in an August 21, 1989, letter. On this basis, the staff considered that the proposed license condition was no longer required in SSER12.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE required that Technical Specifications include limiting condition for operation that requires plant shutdown or system isolation when leak limits are not met. Staff had not reviewed Technical Specifications.
The safety evaluation in SSER14 states that the staff did not find any IST issues that would prevent issuance of an operating license for Unit 1. The item was resolved in SSER14.
Unit 2 Action: Submit Technical Specifications.
In SSER18, the staff approved a proposed alternative for set pressure testing of the three pressurizer safety relief valves that provide overpressure protection for the reactor coolant system.
In SSER20, the staff discussed 13 issues that remained to be resolved for the pump and valve inservice testing program and stated that they had been addressed in a manner that complies with the staff's position and they granted relief for an additional relief request.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
TS LCO 3.4.13 provides the requirements for RCS Operational Leakage. Included in this is a requirement to shutdown the unit if leakage can not be reduced to within limits within the specified time frame.
TS LCO 3.4.14 provides the requirements for RCS Pressure Isolation Valve Leakage. Included in this is a requirement to shutdown the unit if leakage can not be reduced to within limits within the specified time frame.
TS 5.7.2.11 provides the Inservice Testing Program.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.9.6 of SSER22 included:
"Currently, the development and submittal of an acceptable IST program for the WBN Unit 2 is Open Item 13 (Appendix HH). The NRC will include its evaluation of the IST program in a future supplement to the SER before it issues an OL for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
3.9.7 NA Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.9.8 NA Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
3.10.0 21 CI In SSER1 the staff discussed their evaluation of the TVA program for qualification of electrical and mechanical equipment for seismic and other loads, and opened the OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving 02 adequacy of frequency test, peak broadening of response spectra, reconciling actual field mounting by welding vs. testing configuration mounted by bolting and need for surveillance and maintenance programs to address aging.
The staff provided a status of these issues in SSER3 and closed peak broadening of response spectra, use of damping values, consideration of nozzle loads, and status of seismic qualification. Other specific issues were closed in this supplement as well.
In SSER5, the staff stated that this issue remained open.
In a letter dated December 1, 1982, TVA provided justification for single-frequency tests to seismically qualify the Reactor Protection System cabinet. This showed that test response spectra (TRS) were substantially higher than broadened required response spectra (RRS) throughout the required frequency range. The staff evaluated test results and building seismic behavior and considered this aspect of the testing issue closed in SSER6.
Staff concerns on the impact of aging on seismic performance were resolved in SSER6 based on discussions with TVA technical personnel and review of maintenance and surveillance instruction manuals.
There was a specific issue on installing spacers for the 125V DC vital batteries as was done during qualification testing and required by the manufacturer. The issue was closed in SSER6 when it was determined that spacers had been installed.
With regard to the overall issue on adequacy of testing, the staff performed an audit as part of Appendix S of SSER9. This included a review of the TVA approach, criteria and action plan to address effect of directional coupling and verification that acceleration at each device location is less than .95g because relay chatter at higher acceleration levels is expected. TRS enveloped RRS for all directions. The staff found the above to be in accordance with SRP 3.10 and IEEE 344-1975 and closed the issue.
For reconciling the impact for equipment actually mounted using welding but tested with mounting by bolting, in-situ test results were provided to NRC (in letters dated April 30, 1985, and January 30, 1986) along with Westinghouse report on seismic qualification by analysis and testing for the main control board. The staff reviewed these results and on the basis of the consistency of all results provided, concluded that the issue was resolved in SSER6.
Unit 2 Action: Complete Equipment Seismic Qualification CAP using the Unit 1 approach.
In SSER4, the staff reviewed an issue on the vibration of deep draft pumps and found it acceptable.
In SSER8, the staff accepted a proposed revision to FSAR Section 3.7.3.16 to indicate that the alternative seismic qualification method is to follow the requirements of IEEE Standard 344-1971 and address the guidelines of SRP Section 3.10.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Equipment Seismic Qualification CAP .
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Seismic Qualification CAP is tracked under 23.2.6.
3.11.0 22 CI OUTSTANDING ISSUE - TVA program not submitted at time of SER 06 The EQ program was submitted after issuance of the SER. It was reviewed and found acceptable in SSER15.
Unit 2 Action: Complete EQ Special Program.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the EQ SP.
In SSER21, the Environmental Qualification Special Program was resolved. The EQ program is tracked under 23.3.4.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.11.3 of SSER22 included, "The staff will update this SSER upon satisfactory closure of the open items identified in Appendix HH, consistent with the staffs approach to the review and acceptance of the WBN Unit 1 EQ program."
The following Open Items of Appendix HH are applicable to this item: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "OPEN (NRR)."
Per TVA letter to NRC dated April 6, 2011, the action for Open Item 16 is for NRC Inspection / Review.
Per TVA letter to NRC dated April 6, 2011, the action for Open Item 17 is for NRC Inspection / Review.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 18:
"Addressed in the response to RAI 3.11 - EQ - 1. in TVA to NRC letter dated December 17, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information (ADAMS Accession No. ML103540560).
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 19:
"WBN Unit 2 Environmental Qualification procedures were provided to the NRC Regional Inspectors for the Environmental Qualification Inspection the week of April 18, 2011 for closure of this action item.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 20:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION "The refurbishment of the 6.9 kV motors for Unit 2 involved routine maintenance activities. These maintenance activities did not modify or repair the motor insulation system originally supplied by Westinghouse. However, review of the original qualification report indicates that the testing performed meets the requirements for a Category I qualification. Motors which only require routine maintenance will have their binders revised and will be re-classified as Category I.
In one case (Containment Spray Pump Motor), the maintenance activities determined the need to rewind the motor. The rewound motor insulation system is qualified in accordance with the EPRI motor rewind program which meets Category I criteria.
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 21:
"The closure package has been provided to the WBN Unit 2 Resident Inspectors.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 22:
"This item was addressed in the response to RAI 3.11 - EQ - 3.b. in TVA to NRC letter dated December 17, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information (ADAMS Accession No. ML103540560).
The response stated, For EQ applications, the replacement terminal blocks will be new GE CR151B terminal blocks certified to test reports that document qualification to NUREG-0588, Category I criteria.
TVA discussed this issue with the NRC during the ACRS meeting on February 24, 2011. The NRC staff accepted TVAs explanation of the term equivalent as provided above. Therefore, TVA considers this item to be closed.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 23:
"TVA will qualify the MSIV solenoids to the Category I criteria.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 24:
"Calculation A Review of Electronic Components in a Radiation Environment of 5x104 RADS is provided as Attachment 2.
[Since ACCESS does not use exponents, it is clarified that " 5x104" is eual to " 5x10E4."]
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed Open SSER22 (Appendix HH) Open Items 18 and 19.
3.12.0 NA Addressed in 3.9.1 through 3.9.3.
3.12.1 NA Addressed in 3.9.1 through 3.9.3.
3.12.2 NA Addressed in 3.9.1 through 3.9.3.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.12.3 NA Addressed in 3.9.1 through 3.9.3.
3.12.4 NA Addressed in 3.9.1 through 3.9.3.
3.12.5 NA Addressed in 3.9.1 through 3.9.3.
3.12.6 NA Addressed in 3.9.1 through 3.9.3.
3.13.0 22 C Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.13 of SER22 was as follows:
"3.13 Threaded Fasteners In SSER 21, Section 1.7, the NRC staff identified Section 3.13.0 as an issue but did not list the issue status. NRC Bulletin 82-02, Degradation of Threaded Fasteners in the Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary of PWR Plants, dated June 2, 1982, addressed threaded fasteners. In its letter dated March 20, 2008, TVA committed to implementing the actions of NRC Bulletin 82-02 in WBN Unit 2, using the same approach as it used on Unit 1. NRC Inspection Report 50-390/85-08 and 50-391/85-08, dated March 29, 1985, documented receipt and review of TVAs response to Bulletin 82-02, and documented closure of the Bulletin for WBN Unit 1, based upon the NRCs verification of TVAs actions.
The NRC staff concludes that TVAs approach to addressing this issue for WBN Unit 2 is acceptable, based upon its commitment to implement Bulletin 82-02 for WBN Unit 2, using the same approach as at Unit 1."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
4.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
4.1.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
4.2.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4.2.1 13 S In SSER13, NRC determined that internal fuel rod pressure was not key design information that needed to be included in the WBN Unit 1 Technical Specifications.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of the second generation Robust Fuel Assembly design (RFA-2) 4.2.2 2 S CONFIRMATORY ISSUE on cladding collapse calculations 02 The staff reviewed the calculation for the predicted cladding collapse for the most limiting Watts Bar fuel and found it acceptable. Staff closed issue in SSER2.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.2.3 13 S CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - identify margins and to offset reduction in DNBR due to fuel rod bowing and incorporating residual bow penalty into the Technical Specifications.
02 In SSER2, the staff concluded TVA had an acceptable means of analyzing the effects of fuel rod bowing and determining any residual rod bowing penalties on the departure from nucleate boiling ratio and total peaking power. Staff closed the issue in SSER2.
In SSER10, NRC reviewed design loading conditions for the reactor vessel internals and raised an issue on the seismic analysis of the control rod drive mechanisms (CRDMs). TVA's letter dated June 15, 1993, for both units discussed CRDM seismic operability. In SSER13, the NRC documented that concerns related to CRDM seismic qualification had been resolved.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.2.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4.2.5 0 S "FUEL DESIGN CONCLUSIONS" left open until all items in subsection are closed.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.3.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
4.3.1 13 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the V5H fuel design and found use of V5H fuel acceptable.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.3.2 15 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the V5H fuel design and found use of V5H fuel acceptable.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
In SSER15, NRC reviewed TVA's proposed changes to the FSAR from a reanalysis of Pressurized Thermal Shock. The analysis was subsequently incorporated into the FSAR.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.3.3 13 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the V5H fuel design and found use of V5H fuel acceptable.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.3.4 13 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the V5H fuel design and found use of V5H fuel acceptable.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.4.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
4.4.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
4.4.2 12 S In SSER12, NRC evaluated a change in reactor coolant flow (upflow) for both units. NRC concluded in a July 28, 1993 letter for both units that the proposed upflow modification was acceptable.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.4.3 16 S OUTSTANDING ISSUE concerning removal of RTD bypass system 02 This outstanding issue was opened in SSER6. Staff issued an SER dated June 13, 1989, for Unit 1 only that approved replacement of the RTD bypass system with an Eagle-21 microprocessor system for monitoring reactor coolant temperature. NRC provided their initial assessment of the RTD bypass removal for WBN Unit 1 in SSER8. This SER was reproduced in SSER8, Appendix R. In SSER16, NRC reviewed the flow measurement uncertainty value for the reactor coolant system.
TVA letter dated December 5, 2007, informs NRC of intent to use Eagle-21 for Unit 2. NRC requested additional information December 27, 2007. TVA provided the requested information by letter dated February 28, 2008. By letter dated May 7, 2008, NRC provided a list of specific issues to be addressed in a future amendment application for Eagle-21 for WBN Unit 2.
Unit 2 Action: Provide the additional information for NRC review.
In SSER12, NRC evaluated a change in reactor coolant flow (upflow) for both units. NRC concluded that the proposed upflow modification was acceptable.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In SSER13, NRC reviewed thermal hydraulic methodologies and concluded that the V5H thermal-hydraulic design was acceptable for Watts Bar.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA responded to the NRC request for additional information on Eagle-21 by letter dated August 25, 2008.
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.4.4 13 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed TVA's responses to a request for additional information concerning fuel rod bowing and crud buildup for WBN Unit 1.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
FSAR Chapter 4 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
4.4.5 16 O CONFIRMATORY ISSUE / LICENSE CONDITION on review of Loose Parts Monitoring System (LPMS) startup report and inclusion of limiting conditions for LPMS in Technical Specifications 01 TVA letters dated February 25, 1982, and November 10, 1982, provided a description of operator training and an evaluation of conformance to RG 1.133. In SSER3, the staff closed the confirmatory issue and opened a license condition to track submittal of the startup test results and the alert level setting. In SSER5, the staff closed the LICENSE CONDITION to a TVA commitment to provide the startup test results and the alert level settings made in a letter dated September 19, 1990, for both units. In SSER16, NRC reviewed additional information and revised commitments associated with the LPMS. For Unit 2 due to obsolescence, TVA will replace the LPMS.
Unit 2 Action: Provide the startup test results and the alert level settings.
4.4.6 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4.4.7 0 S Technical Resolution of Generic Issue B-59-(N-1) Loop Operation in BWRs and PWRs - N-1 Loop operation was addressed in original 1982 SER (4.4.7).
02 Unit 2 Action: Confirm Technical Specifications prohibit (N-1) Loop Operation.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS LCO 3.4.4 requires that four Reactor Coolant System loops be operable and in operation during Modes 1 and 2.
4.4.8 10 O LICENSE CONDITION - Detectors for Inadequate core cooling (II.F.2) 01 GL 82-28 / NUREG-0737, II.F.2, Inadequate Core Cooling Instrumentation System - In the original SER, the review of the ICC instrumentation was incomplete. The January 24, 1992, letter superseded the previous responses on this issue. TVA letter for Units 1 and 2 dated January 24, 1992, committed to install Westinghouse ICCM-86 and associated hardware. NRC completed the review for Units 1 and 2 in SSER10. For Unit 2 due to obsolescence of the ICCM-86 system, TVA intends to install the Westinghouse Common Q Post-Accident Monitoring System.
Unit 2 Action: Install Westinghouse Common Q PAM system.
4.4.9 0 O "CONCLUSION" left open until all items in subsection are closed.
01 4.5.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
4.5.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
4.5.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
4.6.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
5.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 5.1.0 6 S The staff stated that the Eagle 21 microprocessor system was an acceptable replacement of the resistance temperature detector (RTD) bypass system for monitoring reactor cooling temperature in 02 SSER5. In SSER6, the staff noted that TVA had incorporated the information for this new design into the FSAR and said they would track results of the review of this design change as an outstanding issue -
Removal of RTD Bypass System (See 4.4.3).
Unit 2 Action: Provide additional information for NRC review per 7.2.1.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA responded to the NRC request for additional information on Eagle-21 by letter dated August 25, 2008.
5.2.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
5.2.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 5.2.1.4 of SSER22 included:
"During its review of TVAs WBN Unit 2 Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) Amendment 97, dated January 11, 2010, the NRC staff questioned TVAs use of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code Case 1423-2, Wrought Type 304 and 316 with Nitrogen Added, Sections I, III, VIII, Division 1 and 2, without committing to the limitations and modifications listed in Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.84, Design, Fabrication, and Materials Code Case Acceptability, ASME Section III, for this Code case.
By letter dated November 9, 2010, TVA responded to the staff, stating the following:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR inadvertently incorporated Code Case 1423-2 into Table 5.2-8. A future amendment to Unit 2 FSAR Table 5.2-8 will remove the reference to Code Case 1423-2 for the branch nozzles material specifications. A change to Section 5.2.1.4 will not be necessary because the future amendment will reconcile Table 5.2-8 and Section 5.2.1.4.
TVAs response is acceptable to the staff."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
5.2.2 15 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE on staff review of sensitivity study of required safety valve flow rate versus trip parameter 01 TVA letter dated April 18, 1983, provided the safety valve sizing information and information on differences with the reference plant. Staff closed issue in SSER2.
In SSER15, the staff stated that subject to resolution of NUREG-737 Items II.D.1 (performance testing of relief and safety valves) and II.D.3 (indication of relief and safety valve position), overpressure protection at hot operating conditions will comply with the guidelines of SRP 5.2.2 and requirements of GDC 15.
They noted that these items were found to be acceptable.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 5.2.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 5.2.3 of SSER22 included the following:
"SRP Section 5.2.3 contains the relevant NRC regulatory requirements for this area of review and the associated acceptance criteria."
"Since the provisions of ASME Code Case 1423-2 have been incorporated into the current ASME Code, and TVA has met the conditions previously required by the staff for use of this Code case for all austenitic stainless steels, the NRC staff finds the use of this ASME Code case acceptable.
The NRC staff finds that the changes made by TVA to the materials specifications meet the requirements of either a version of the ASME Code incorporated by reference in 10 CFR 50.55a or ASME Code cases that have been accepted by the staff and therefore conform to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a. Thus, the staff finds the materials specifications acceptable."
"Based on TVAs consideration of operating experience related to zinc and the consideration of zinc addition in cycle-specific crud risk analyses, the NRC staff concludes that TVA has taken adequate measures to prevent adverse effects on fuel from zinc addition; therefore, TVAs actions are acceptable."
"Based on the staffs review of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97, as supplemented by letter dated July 31, 2010, regarding zinc addition to the primary system, the staff concludes that the changes to the reactor coolant chemistry are compatible with the RCPB materials and that the integrity of the RCPB will not be adversely affected. Therefore, the requirements of GDC 14 continue to be met, and TVAs proposed changes are acceptable.
The staff also concludes the changes to the materials specifications proposed by TVA in WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendment 98 meet 10 CFR 50.55a, since the specifications are either ASME approved or the materials meet NRC staff-approved code cases."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
5.2.4 16 S LICENSE CONDITION - Inservice inspection (ISI) program 05 The ISI program is required to be submitted within 6 months of the date of issuance of the operating license. The applicable ASME Code edition and addenda are determined by reference to 50.55a(b) 12 months preceding the date of issuance of the OL. The staff reiterated this in SSER10. In SSER12, the LICENSE CONDITION was resolved by a TVA commitment to submit the program within six months after receiving the operating license.
Unit 2 Action: Submit Unit 2 ISI program.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE - Unit 2 PSI program submitted April 30, 1990, with a partial listing of relief requests. This item tracked the staff review.
In the SER, the preservice inspection program was still under review. NRC reviewed the Unit 1 PSI program in SSERs 10, 12, and 16.
Unit 2 Action: Submit Unit 2 PSI program.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 03 UPDATE:
Preservice Inspection Plan, Program No. WBN-2 PSI, Revision 3 was submitted to the NRC on June 17, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML101680561).
REVISION 05 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "O" to "S."
5.2.5 22 C In SSER9, the staff stated that since the UHI system has been eliminated from the WB design , the previous discussion of this system in the SER no longer applies, but the conclusions reached in the SER 06 were still valid. In SSER11, the staff reviewed valve stem leakage and stated that the staff's prior conclusions about valve stem leakage were not affected. In SSER12, the staff retracted the requirement identified in the SER that if leakage is alarmed and confirmed in a flow path with no indicators, then the Technical Specifications require a water inventory material balance be initiated within one hour. The staff also provided a clarification of SER wording related to detection of intersystem leakage through check valves and stated that this did not change prior staff conclusions and the reactor coolant pressure boundary system remains acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
In SSER21 the status is Open (NRR).
REVISION06 UPDATE:
Section 5.2.5 of SSER22 included the following:
"Based on the above and the previous staff evaluations, as documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the RCPB leakage detection systems are diverse and provide reasonable assurance that identified and unidentified primary system leakage will be detected in a timely manner.
The systems meet the requirements of GDC 30 with respect to RCPB leakage detection and identification, as well as the guidelines of RG 1.45, Guidance on Monitoring and Responding to Reactor Coolant System Leakage, Revision 1, issued May 2008, with respect to the RCPB leakage detection system design. Therefore, the staff finds these systems acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
5.2.6 16 C In SSER16, the staff reviewed the analysis of the RPV and internal components and found the use of the WECAN computer code acceptable.
01 5.3.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 5.3.1 22 S The staff reviewed TVA's submittal on reactor vessel irradiation in SSER11 and stated that the WB reactor vessels acceptably satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR 50.61.
06 In SSER14, the staff determined that TVA complied with all the requirements in the current Appendix G, 10 CFR Part 50 without exemptions and the previously approved exemptions were no longer needed.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The Conclusions portion of Section 5.3.1 in SSER22 states:
"Pending resolution of Open Item 44 (Appendix HH), the NRC staff concludes that the changes to the FSAR pertaining to the RV materials surveillance program are acceptable because the surveillance program meets the provisions of ASTM E185-82 and, therefore, meets the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix H.
The staff concludes that the USE and RTPTS values projected at EOL for WBN Unit 2 are acceptable because the values meet the criteria of Appendix G to 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR 50.61, respectively.
The staff concludes that the changes to the special processes meet the requirements of GDC 1 and 30 and 10 CFR 50.55a because the welding and NDE of the core support block attachment welds meet the requirements of ASME Code,Section III."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 44:
This response clarifies how the initial and irradiated RTNDT values were determined for the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor pressure vessel beltline materials. Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.1 established that the vessel was designed to 1971 Addenda of the ASME Code, an edition that predates the requirements to determine the unirradiated RTNDT. (Those requirements were established in the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, whereas the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel was designed to an earlier version of the Code.) Because the tests performed to assess the adequacy of the fracture toughness predated the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code, it was necessary to use the methods described in NRC Branch Technical Position (BTP) Materials Engineering Branch (MTEB) 5-2, Fracture Toughness Requirements for Older Plants. For the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel, the vessel shell materials were tested by the vessel fabricator using both drop-weight and Charpy impact test specimens. The drop-weight specimens were tested to determine the unirradiated nil-ductility transition temperature (NDTT) in accordance with ASTM E 208. In the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, the NDTT is used with axial (weak) orientation Charpy test data to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT. For Watts Bar Unit 2, the orientation of the Charpy impact test specimens was in the tangential (strong) orientation rather than in the axial (weak) orientation currently required in NB-2300 to determine the initial RTNDT.
BTP MTEB 5-2 provides methods to determine the initial RTNDT using the drop-weight and Charpy impact test results generated for the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel shell forgings and welds. In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens in the tangential (strong) orientation were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2.
In addition to those tests performed by the vessel fabricator, unirradiated tests were performed on the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program materials. Tests consisted of Charpy impact specimens from the intermediate shell forging and the core region metal that were oriented in both the tangential (strong) and axial (weak) orientations. When the surveillance program Charpy impact specimens are used with the drop-weight NDTT values obtained by the vessel fabricator, the initial Page 33 of 120 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RTNDT values obtained using NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 are found to be conservative.
The irradiated RTNDT, termed the Adjusted Reference Temperature (ART), is used to establish the pressure-Temperature (P-T) limit curves for the vessel as documented in the Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR). The PTLR for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.3. The initial P-T limit curves are based on predictions of the effects of irradiation using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2, Radiation Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Materials. As post-irradiation test results become available from the evaluation of test specimens from the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program, ASTM E 185-82, Standard Practice for Conducting Surveillance Tests for Light-Water Cooled Nuclear Power Reactor Vessels, uses those test results to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions based on the methods of NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2. The reactor vessel irradiation surveillance program for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.4.3.6. The effect of irradiation is measured using the Charpy impact specimens. Note that there are no drop-weight test specimens irradiated as part of the Watts Bar Unit 2 surveillance program. The drop-weight specimens are used only for tests on the unirradiated material to determine the drop-weight NDTT.
In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens (strong orientation) were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2. Additional tests performed as part of the reactor vessel surveillance program using Charpy impact specimens (weak orientation for the intermediate shell forging), and those data obtained following the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300 demonstrated the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 to be conservative. The irradiated RTNDT, termed the ART, will be determined using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99. As post-irradiation test results become available from the reactor vessel surveillance program materials (the intermediate shell forging and the core region weld metal), those data will be used to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions.
5.3.2 22 S OUTSTANDING ISSUE - P-T limits for Unit 2 not provided. Staff will review as part of Unit 2 Technical Specifications.
06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated that the review of the Unit 2 P-T limits would be completed as part of the review of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications. In SSER16, the staff found the pressure temperature limits methodology and the pressure temperature limits report for Unit 1 acceptable.
Unit 2 action: Submit P-T limits.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
WCAP-17035-NP "Watts Bar Unit 2 Heatup and Cooldown Limit Curves for Normal Operation and PTLR Support Documentation" was submitted with the TS.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The Conclusions portion of Section 5.3.2 in SSER22 states:
"The NRC staff concludes, pending resolution of Open Items 44, 45, and 46, that the P-T limits imposed on the RCS for operating and testing conditions to ensure adequate safety margins against nonductile or rapidly propagating failure conform to the fracture toughness criteria of Appendix G to 10 CFR Part 50.
The use of operating limits, as determined by the criteria defined in Section 5.3.2 of the SRP, provides reasonable assurance that nonductile or rapidly propagating failure will not occur. This is an acceptable basis for satisfying the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a; Appendix G to 10 CFR Part 50; and GDC 1, 14, 31, and 32. Therefore, WBN Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.3 is acceptable."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011 provided the following responses to Open Items 44, 45, and 46:
Open Item 44:
"This response clarifies how the initial and irradiated RTNDT values were determined for the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor pressure vessel beltline materials. Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.1 established that the vessel was designed to 1971 Addenda of the ASME Code, an edition that predates the requirements to determine the unirradiated RTNDT. (Those requirements were established in the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, whereas the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel was designed to an earlier version of the Code.) Because the tests performed to assess the adequacy of the fracture toughness predated the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code, it was necessary to use the methods described in NRC Branch Technical Position (BTP) Materials Engineering Branch (MTEB) 5-2, Fracture Toughness Requirements for Older Plants. For the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel, the vessel shell materials were tested by the vessel fabricator using both drop-weight and Charpy impact test specimens. The drop-weight specimens were tested to determine the unirradiated nil-ductility transition temperature (NDTT) in accordance with ASTM E 208. In the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, the NDTT is used with axial (weak) orientation Charpy test data to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT. For Watts Bar Unit 2, the orientation of the Charpy impact test specimens was in the tangential (strong) orientation rather than in the axial (weak) orientation currently required in NB-2300 to determine the initial RTNDT.
BTP MTEB 5-2 provides methods to determine the initial RTNDT using the drop-weight and Charpy impact test results generated for the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel shell forgings and welds. In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens in the tangential (strong) orientation were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2.
In addition to those tests performed by the vessel fabricator, unirradiated tests were performed on the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program materials. Tests consisted of Charpy impact specimens from the intermediate shell forging and the core region metal that were oriented in both the tangential (strong) and axial (weak) orientations. When the surveillance program Charpy impact specimens are used with the drop-weight NDTT values obtained by the vessel fabricator, the initial RTNDT values obtained using NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 are found to be conservative.
The irradiated RTNDT, termed the Adjusted Reference Temperature (ART), is used to establish the pressure-Temperature (P-T) limit curves for the vessel as documented in the Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR). The PTLR for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.3. The initial P-T limit curves are based on predictions of the effects of irradiation using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2, Radiation Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Materials. As post-irradiation test results become available from the evaluation of test specimens from the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program, ASTM E 185-82, Standard Practice for Conducting Surveillance Tests for Light-Water Cooled Nuclear Power Reactor Vessels, uses those test results to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions based on the methods of NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2. The reactor vessel irradiation surveillance program for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.4.3.6. The effect of irradiation is measured using the Charpy impact specimens. Note that there are no drop-weight test specimens irradiated as part of the Watts Bar Unit 2 surveillance program. The drop-weight specimens are used only for tests on the unirradiated material to determine the drop-weight NDTT.
In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens (strong orientation) were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2. Additional tests performed as part of the reactor vessel surveillance program using Charpy impact specimens (weak orientation for the intermediate shell forging), and those data obtained following the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300 demonstrated the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 to be conservative. The irradiated RTNDT, termed the ART, will be determined using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99. As post-irradiation test results become available from the reactor vessel surveillance program materials (the intermediate shell forging and the core region weld metal), those data will be used to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions."
Open Item 45:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION "Revision 1 (effective August 12, 2010) to the Unit 2 System Description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001) was revised to reflect the required revisions to the PTLR. Appendix B, Section 3.2 (Arming Temperature) states, COMS shall be armed when any RCS cold leg temperature is <225°F."
Open Item 46:
"Revision 1 (effective August 12, 2010) to the Unit 2 System Description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001) was revised to reflect the required revisions to the PTLR. Appendix B, TABLE 3.1-1 (Watts Bar Unit 2 PORV Setpoints vs Temperature) contains the lift settings."
5.3.3 22 S OUTSTANDING ISSUE for staff to complete evaluation of Unit 2 after receipt of P-T limits 06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated that the review of the Unit 2 P-T limits would be completed as part of the review of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications.
Unit 2 action: Submit P-T limits.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
WCAP-17035-NP "Watts Bar Unit 2 Heatup and Cooldown Limit Curves for Normal Operation and PTLR Support Documentation" was submitted with the TS.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 5.3.3 in SSER22 included:
"In summary, the NRC staff concludes that there are no special considerations that make it necessary to consider potential RV failure for WBN Unit 2 because the design, materials, fabrication, inspection, and quality assurance requirements for the plant will continue to conform to applicable NRC regulations and RG, as well as to the provisions of ASME Code,Section III. The stringent fracture toughness requirements of the regulations and ASME Code,Section III, will be met, including requirements for surveillance of vessel material properties throughout service life, in accordance with Appendix H to 10 CFR Part 50. TVA will also establish operating limitations on temperature and pressure for WBN Unit 2 in accordance with ASME Code,Section III, Appendix G, Protection Against Nonductile Failure, and 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix G.
Subject to resolution of Open Items 44, 45, and 46 (Appendix HH), the NRC staff concludes that integrity of the WBN Unit 2 RV is assured for the following reasons ..."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011 provided the following responses to Open Items 44, 45, and 46:
Open Item 44:
"This response clarifies how the initial and irradiated RTNDT values were determined for the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor pressure vessel beltline materials. Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.1 established that the vessel was designed to 1971 Addenda of the ASME Code, an edition that predates the requirements to determine the unirradiated RTNDT. (Those requirements were established in the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, whereas the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel was designed to an Page 36 of 120 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION earlier version of the Code.) Because the tests performed to assess the adequacy of the fracture toughness predated the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code, it was necessary to use the methods described in NRC Branch Technical Position (BTP) Materials Engineering Branch (MTEB) 5-2, Fracture Toughness Requirements for Older Plants. For the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel, the vessel shell materials were tested by the vessel fabricator using both drop-weight and Charpy impact test specimens. The drop-weight specimens were tested to determine the unirradiated nil-ductility transition temperature (NDTT) in accordance with ASTM E 208. In the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, the NDTT is used with axial (weak) orientation Charpy test data to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT. For Watts Bar Unit 2, the orientation of the Charpy impact test specimens was in the tangential (strong) orientation rather than in the axial (weak) orientation currently required in NB-2300 to determine the initial RTNDT.
BTP MTEB 5-2 provides methods to determine the initial RTNDT using the drop-weight and Charpy impact test results generated for the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel shell forgings and welds. In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens in the tangential (strong) orientation were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2.
In addition to those tests performed by the vessel fabricator, unirradiated tests were performed on the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program materials. Tests consisted of Charpy impact specimens from the intermediate shell forging and the core region metal that were oriented in both the tangential (strong) and axial (weak) orientations. When the surveillance program Charpy impact specimens are used with the drop-weight NDTT values obtained by the vessel fabricator, the initial RTNDT values obtained using NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 are found to be conservative.
The irradiated RTNDT, termed the Adjusted Reference Temperature (ART), is used to establish the pressure-Temperature (P-T) limit curves for the vessel as documented in the Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR). The PTLR for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.3. The initial P-T limit curves are based on predictions of the effects of irradiation using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2, Radiation Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Materials. As post-irradiation test results become available from the evaluation of test specimens from the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program, ASTM E 185-82, Standard Practice for Conducting Surveillance Tests for Light-Water Cooled Nuclear Power Reactor Vessels, uses those test results to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions based on the methods of NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2. The reactor vessel irradiation surveillance program for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.4.3.6. The effect of irradiation is measured using the Charpy impact specimens. Note that there are no drop-weight test specimens irradiated as part of the Watts Bar Unit 2 surveillance program. The drop-weight specimens are used only for tests on the unirradiated material to determine the drop-weight NDTT.
In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens (strong orientation) were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2. Additional tests performed as part of the reactor vessel surveillance program using Charpy impact specimens (weak orientation for the intermediate shell forging), and those data obtained following the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300 demonstrated the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 to be conservative. The irradiated RTNDT, termed the ART, will be determined using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99. As post-irradiation test results become available from the reactor vessel surveillance program materials (the intermediate shell forging and the core region weld metal), those data will be used to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions."
Open Item 45:
"Revision 1 (effective August 12, 2010) to the Unit 2 System Description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001) was revised to reflect the required revisions to the PTLR. Appendix B, Section 3.2 (Arming Temperature) states, COMS shall be armed when any RCS cold leg temperature is <225°F."
Open Item 46:
"Revision 1 (effective August 12, 2010) to the Unit 2 System Description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001) was revised to reflect the required revisions to the PTLR. Appendix B, TABLE 3.1-1 (Watts Bar Unit 2 PORV Setpoints vs Temperature) contains the lift settings."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 5.4.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
5.4.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Page 1-8 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
Section 5.4.1.1 of SSER22 notes that Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was the one reviewed for this section.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
5.4.2 22 C 5.4.2.2: OUTSTANDING ISSUE for staff to evaluate TVAs proposed resolution to concerns about flow induced vibrations in Model D-3 SGs pre-heat region 06 In the original 1982 SER, the staff concluded that because of the generic problem of tube degradation caused by flow induced vibration in Westinghouse model D steam generators, operation would be limited to 50%. In SSER1, the staff continued to monitor activities associated with proposed modifications to the pre-heater region of the SGs to reduce impingement of water on tubes in this area and eliminate the vibration responsible for wear of the SG tubes. TVAs May 27, 1983, letter committed to implement the NUREG-0966 modifications to address this. In SSER4, the staff concluded the modification was acceptable to operate at 100%. In a letter dated December 17, 2008, TVA confirmed that these modifications were performed for WBN Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 5.4.2.1 of SSER22 included:
"Based on the above, the NRC staff concludes that the steam generator materials will continue to meet the applicable regulatory criteria of GDC 1, 14, 15, and 31 and Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
5.4.3 21 O CONFIRMATORY ISSUE to verify installation of an RHR flow alarm and proper function of dump valves when actuated manually 02 In the SER, staff accepted TVAs commitment to provide, before startup, an RHR flow alarm to alert the operator to initiate alternate cooling modes in the event of loss of RHR pump suction. SSER2 resolved testing of dump valves. The staff verified that the alarm had been installed in SSER5, resolving the confirmatory issue.
Unit 2 action: Verify alarm installation.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONFIRMATORY ISSUE involving natural circulation test to demonstrate ability to cool down and depressurize the plant, and that boron mixing is sufficient under such circumstances; or, if necessary, other applicable tests before startup after first refueling Branch Technical Position requires a natural circulation test with supporting analysis to demonstrate the ability to cool down and depressurize the plant and that boron mixing is sufficient. Comparison with performance of previously tested plants of similar design is acceptable, if justified. July 11, 1991, TVA letter, for both units, provided an assessment of the acceptability of the Diablo Canyon natural circulation tests to WBN. In SSER10, the NRC found the methods and conclusions acceptable. The staff corrected the wording in SSER10 in SSER11 and stated that this did not alter the conclusion reached.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
5.4.4 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 5.4.4 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its evaluation of the information provided by TVA and its previous evaluation, as documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the failure of the pressurizer relief tank does not affect the integrity of the RCPB or the capability to shut down the plant safely. WBN Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.5.11 is, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
5.4.5 21 CI LICENSE CONDITION - NUREG-0737, II.B.1, "Reactor Coolant System Vents" - In the original SER, the NRC found TVAs commitment to install reactor coolant vents acceptable pending verification. In 02 SSER2, the staff found venting guidelines acceptable. Installation was completed for Unit 1 only in SSER5 (IR 390/84-37) and the staff stated that the LC was no longer necessary. In SSER12, the staff included the safety evaluation for the RCSV system. The staff concluded that the high point vent system was acceptable subject to satisfactory completion of seven items that were described as on-going or planned activities associated with completion of the WB licensing process. They stated that none required additional review with respect to the SER nor would they change the SER, provided they were satisfactorily completed. TVA was asked to submit a letter prior to receipt of an OL stating how and when these items were completed. The staff stated that when these items were satisfactorily implemented, the RCSV system would be acceptable.
Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of reactor coolant vents.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is "Open (Inspection)."
6.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.1.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
6.1.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
6.1.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 6.1.2 of SSER22 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed Amendments 92 through 99 to the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 final safety analysis report (FSAR). TVA made only minor changes to wording and format and maintained its commitment to meet the positions of RG 1.54, with the acceptable alternative to ANSI N101.4-1972 and the testing requirements of ANSI N101.2-1972.
Based on the NRC staffs review of the information provided by TVA in its amendments to the FSAR, the staff concludes that the changes are acceptable. The staffs conclusions in the SER remain valid."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.1.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.1.3 of SSER22 included:
"In FSAR Amendments 92 through 99, TVA revised the final postaccident pH value from 8.1 to 7.5 and also made minor wording and format changes. TVA stated that the sump pH after a loss-of-cooling accident (LOCA) remains within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 for the duration of the event. Since the revised pH value remains within the acceptance criterion (greater than 7.0), the NRC staff concludes that the changes are acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.2.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
6.2.1 22 O 6.2.1.1: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE involves reviewing analysis that ensures that containment external pressure will not exceed design value of 2.0 psi 06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated it would confirm the contention that containment external pressure transients could not exceed the design value of 2.0 psig. TVA submitted the information June 4, 1982. In SSER3, NRC concluded that the design provided adequate protection against damage from external pressure transients.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In SSER5, the staff reviewed a revised long term containment analysis for the design basis LOCA in support of a proposed reduction in the limit for minimum allowable weight of ice in the condenser and found it acceptable. Additionally, the staff verified that containment pressure and water level monitors were installed in Unit 1. Thus, License Conditions 6d and 6e were resolved (these are discussed with the other NUREG-0737 issues).
In SSER7, the staff resolved their concerns regarding local temperatures near MSLBs inside containment and their impact on equipment qualification.
In SSER12, the staff reviewed TVA's basis for deleting requirements for a 20,000 ppm boron concentration in the boron injection tank and determined that this would not significantly affect the environmental response of the containment or the safe shutdown equipment therein.
In SSER14, the staff reviewed revisions to a number of containment design parameters and concluded that none affect conclusions reached in the SER or supplements.
In SSER15, the staff reviewed the containment barrier seals and associated surveillance requirements and concluded that a revised divider barrier seal surveillance program was appropriate for Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action:
Review Unit 2 Technical Specifications with respect to divider barrier seal surveillance program.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
TS 3.6.13 provides the Limiting Condition for Operation for Divider Barrier Integrity.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.1 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97, and its previous evaluation as documented in the SER and WBN Unit 1 License Amendment No. 33, the NRC staff concludes that the Unit 2 containment functional design meets the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 16, 50, 38, 39, 40, 13, and 64 of Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 50 with respect to protection against natural phenomena, environmental effects, containment design, and monitoring radioactivity releases and that the design is consistent with the acceptance criteria in SRP Section 6.2.1."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.2.2 22 C In SSER7, the staff determined that hot standby was an acceptable mode following a main steamline break and the containment cooling system modifications were acceptable.
06 REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Containment Cooling Special Program .
In SSER21, the Containment Cooling SP was resolved. Completion of the Containment Cooling SP is tracked under 23.3.2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.2 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97 and its previous review, as documented in the SER, the NRC staff concludes that the design of the containment heat removal system meets the relevant requirements of GDC 38, 39, and 40 and is consistent with the acceptance criteria in SRP Section 6.2.2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed the Containment Cooling SP.
6.2.3 22 C In SSER16, the staff reviewed Amendment 89 to the FSAR and deletion of the high-radiation signal from the auxiliary building exhaust vent monitors and found it acceptable.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.3 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97 and its previous evaluation, as documented in the SER, the NRC staff concludes that the secondary containment functional design meets the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 5, 16, 60, and 61, and Appendix J to 10 CFR Part 50 and is consistent with the acceptance criteria in SRP Section 6.2.3."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.2.4 22 O CONFIRMATORY ISSUE to install safety grade isolation valves on 1 chemical feed lines joining feedwater lines to main steam line.
06 LICENSE CONDITION - Modification of chemical feedlines In the original 1982 SER, the containment isolation provisions for the main and auxiliary feedwater lines, feedwater bypass lines and the chemical feedlines to the steam generators did not meet GDC 57. This was resolved by FSAR Amendment 55. In SSER5, the NRC concluded that the containment isolation provisions for the main and auxiliary feedwater lines, feedwater bypass lines and the chemical feedlines were acceptable.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE for NRC to complete review of information provided by TVA to address Containment Purging During Normal Plant Operation LICENSE CONDITION - Containment isolation dependability In the original 1982 SER, NRC concluded that WBN met all the requirements of NUREG-0737, item II.E.4.2 except subsection (6) concerning containment purging during normal operation. In SSER3, the outstanding issue was closed and the LICENSE CONDITION was left open. NRC completed the review and issued a TER for both units on July 12, 1990. NRC concluded that the isolation valves can close against the buildup of pressure in the event of a design basis accident if the lower containment isolation valves are physically blocked to an opening angle of 50 degrees or less. (SSER5)
Unit 2 Action: Reflect valve opening restriction in the Technical Specifications.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving containment isolation using closed systems This outstanding issue was opened in SSER7. In SSER12, the NRC concluded that the systems in question were closed loops outside containment and reaffirmed the previous conclusion of acceptability.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS Surveillance Requirement 3.6.3.7 requires verification that the valves are "blocked to restrict the valve from opening > 50 degrees."
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.4 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, as discussed above, and its previous review as documented in the SER, the NRC staff concludes that the containment isolation systems meet the relevant requirements of GDC 16, 54, 55, 56, and 57 and the acceptance criteria of SRP Section 6.2.4 and are, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.2.5 22 O OUTSTANDING ISSUE for review of TVA provided additional information relative to discussion added to FSAR to address analysis of the production and accumulation of hydrogen within containment following 06 onset of a LOCA In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated that additional information was required concerning the analysis of the production and accumulation of hydrogen within the containment during a design basis LOCA. This information was provided in FSAR amendments and evaluated by NRC in SSER4. In SSER4, the NRC concluded that the design of the combustible gas control system was acceptable and the outstanding issue closed.
Unit 2 Action:
The hydrogen recombiners will be removed from the Unit 2 design and licensing basis based on 10 CFR 50.44 (final rule September 16, 2003) and abandoned in place.
This portion has a status of Open.
LICENSE CONDITION - (6f) Accident monitoring instrumentation II.F.1 - containment hydrogen In SSER5, NRC closed the LICENSE CONDITION for Unit 1 only (IR 390/84-85).
Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of containment hydrogen accident monitoring instrumentation.
This portion has a status of Closed/Implementation only per NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
LICENSE CONDITION - (9) Hydrogen control measures In the original 1982 SER, an LC was raised to track resolution of Unresolved Safety Issue A-48, Hydrogen Control Measures and Effects of Hydrogen Burns on Safety Equipment. In SSER8, the NRC reviewed the hydrogen mitigation system (igniters) and concluded it met the requirements of the final rule
{10 CFR 50.44(c)(3)}.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009. This amendment deleted the hydrogen recombiners from the Unit 2 FSAR.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
EDCR 52329 was initiated to abandon in place Unit 2 hydrogen recombiners.
Technical Specifications (TS) / TS BASES 3.6.7 (Hydrogen Recombiners) were deleted in Developmental Revision B which was submitted on February 2, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.5 of SSER22 included:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION "Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, as discussed above, the NRC staff concludes that the design of the combustible gas control system meets the requirements of GDC 5; GDC 41, Containment Atmosphere Cleanup; GDC 42, Inspection of Containment Atmosphere Cleanup Systems; and GDC 43 and 10 CFR 50.44 and is, therefore, acceptable.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.2.6 22 S In SSER4, the staff approved exemption from certain requirements of Appendix J to 10 CFR 50 for both units. In SSER19, the staff found a revised schedule for the exemption approved in SSER4 acceptable.
06 In SSER5, the staff found there was no radiological consequence to an increase in the bypass leakage rate for the emergency gas treatment system and found the increase acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.6 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff noted that TVAs changes to Section 6.2.6 in FSAR Amendment 97, regarding the implementation of Option B of Appendix J, were incomplete, because several statements remained regarding performing water-sealed valve leakage tests as specified in 10 CFR [Part] 50, Appendix J. With the adoption of Option B, the specified testing requirements are no longer applicable; Option A to Appendix J retains these requirements. The NRC discussed this discrepancy with TVA in a telephone conference on September 28, 2010. TVA stated that it would remove the inaccurate reference to Appendix J for specific water testing requirements in a future FSAR amendment. This is Open Item 47 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 47:
"TVA provided an update to FSAR Section 6.2.6 in Amendment 104."
6.2.7 4 C CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for TVA to confirm that the lowest temperatures which will be experienced by the limiting materials of the reactor containment pressure boundary under the conditions cited by GDC 51 will be in compliance with the temperatures identified in the staffs analysis of fracture toughness requirements for load bearing component of the containment system In SSER4, NRC reviewed the confirmatory information submitted and concluded for both units that the reactor containment pressure boundary materials will behave in a non-brittle manner and the requirements of GDC 51 were satisfied. NRC provided the technical basis in Appendix H of SSER4.
6.3.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.3.1 11 S OUTSTANDING ISSUE - involving removal of upper head injection system 02 The Upper Head Injection (UHI) system design was approved in the original 1982 SER. TVA letter dated September 19, 1985, informed NRC that UHI would not be installed on Unit 2. The staff stated in SSER6 that they were continuing to review TVA's submittal. In SSER7, NRC concluded it was acceptable to delete UHI from both units. In SSER11, the staff stated that the revision of the design code for ECCS piping from B31.1 to ASME Section III did not change the conclusions made in the SER and previous SSERs.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
This amendment revised the FSAR to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
6.3.2 5 S In SSER5, the staff reviewed TVA's approach to maintaining ECCS effectiveness by ensuring that no single failure would be able to energize the coils of the valve operators and found it acceptable. The staff 02 also reviewed TVA's response to Issue 4 of NUREG-0138, Resequencing of ECCS loads following SI signal reset followed by a loss of offsite power.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
This amendment revised the FSAR to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
6.3.3 9 S OUTSTANDING ISSUE - involving containment sump screen design 02 In the original 1982 SER, the staff approved the proposed sump design in the FSAR. A deviation between the installed and proposed design was discovered during an NRC inspection. In SSER9, the staff concluded that the as-installed sump screen was acceptable.
CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - provide a detailed survey of insulation material that could be debris post-LOCA In the original 1982 SER, NRC found the design of the containment sump against debris acceptable subject to the acceptability of a detailed survey of insulation materials. In SSER2, the NRC review of the survey confirmed the staffs initial conclusion that the design to provide protection against sump debris was acceptable.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
This amendment revised the FSAR to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
6.3.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
6.3.5 0 O Closure based on 6.3.1 to 6.3.3.
01 6.4.0 22 C In SSER5, the staff concluded that removal of the main control room air intake chlorine detector was acceptable.
06 In SSER11, they stated that FSAR Amendment 69 on control room isolation did not change previous conclusions.
In SSER16, the staff concluded that the control room design satisfied the requirements of GDC 19 and the guidelines of NUREG-0737, Item III.D.3.4.
In SSER18, the staff reviewed updated control room air flow rate data and dose analysis, as provided in Amendment 90, and determined that the changes did not affect conclusions reached in the SER or its supplements.
See 18.1.0 also.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.4 of SSER22 included, "On this basis of the NRC staffs safety evaluation for WBN Unit 1 License Amendment No. 70 and its previous evaluation as documented in the SER, the staff concludes that the control room habitability systems meet the relevant requirements of TMI Action Plan Item III.D.3.4 and GDC 2, 4, and 19 and the guidance of RGs 1.52 and 1.78 and are, therefore, acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.5.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.5.1 22 C In SSER5, the staff found the Reactor Building Purge Ventilation System acceptable.
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REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.5.1 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff has reviewed the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97 and concludes that the engineered safety feature atmosphere cleanup systems meet the guidance of SRP Section 6.5.1, Revision 2. The design conforms to the guidelines of RG 1.52, Revision 2, and is, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.5.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
6.5.3 22 O Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.5.3 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff should verify that its conclusions in the review of FSAR Section 15.4.1 do not affect the conclusions of the staff regarding the acceptability of Section 6.5.3. This is Open Item 48 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to this item:
"No TVA action is required for this item."
6.5.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
6.6.0 15 S OUTSTANDING ISSUE on additional information required on preservice inspection program and identification of plant specific areas where ASME Code Section XI requirements cannot be met and 05 supporting technical justification NRC reviewed the preservice inspection program (PSI) for Unit 1 only in SSER10 and on the basis of a TVA commitment to submit an inservice inspection program within 6 months after receiving an operating license, considered a proposed LC for an ISI no longer required. In SSER15, the staff reviewed Revisions 24 and 25 to the preservice inspection program and concluded that the changes included therein were acceptable.
Unit 2 Action: Submit Unit 2 PSI program.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 03 UPDATE:
Preservice Inspection Plan, Program No. WBN-2 PSI, Revision 3 was submitted to the NRC on June 17, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML101680561).
REVISION 05 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "O" to "S."
7.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.1.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.1.1 16 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Eagle-21 upgrade for WBN Unit 1 only. TVA letter dated December 5, 2007, informs NRC of intent to use Eagle-21 for Unit 2. NRC requested additional 02 information December 27, 2007. TVA provided the requested information by letter dated February 28, 2008. By letter dated May 7, 2008, NRC provided a list of specific issues to be addressed in a future amendment application for Eagle-21 for WBN Unit 2.
Unit 2 Action: Provide the additional information for NRC review.
By letter dated August 21, 1995 for both units, TVA provided additional justification for a deviation from Position C.6(a) of RG 1.118 "Periodic Testing of Electrical Power and Protection Systems" Revision 2. In SSER16, the NRC found the deviation acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA responded to the NRC request for additional information on Eagle-21 by letter dated August 25, 2008.
7.1.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-10 of SSER22 has 1 in the Note column for this item.
Note 1 reads, In the process of further validating the information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, TVA identified minor administrative/typographical changes to sections previously considered Resolved. TVA addressed these changes to the applicable sections in their submittals and clearly indicated them to the staff. The staff has reviewed and confirmed that the changes made are administrative/typographical and do not impact the staffs conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Based on this review, no additional review is necessary and this section remains Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
7.1.3 15 S In the SER, NRC indicated that a review of the setpoint methodology would be performed with a review of the Technical Specifications. In SSER4, NRC reviewed the methodology used to determine setpoints for 02 Watts Bar Units 1 and 2 and determined that it was acceptable.
By letter dated July 29, 1994, for both units, TVA submitted a topical report titled "Westinghouse Setpoint Methodology for Protection Systems, Watts Bar Units 1 and 2, Eagle 21 Version" (WCAP-12096, Revision 6). In SSER15, the NRC concluded the setpoint methodology was acceptable based on (1) previous acceptance of Westinghouse setpoint methodology at other plants, (2) the similarity between the Watts Bar and previously approved designs such as Sequoyah, and (3) the Watts Bar setpoint methodology is in compliance with RG 1.105 and ISA S6704.
Staff requested discussion of methodology for determining, setting, and evaluating as-found setpoints for drift susceptible instruments.
Unit 2 action: Resolve this issue using the BFN TS-453 precedent (see NRC ML061680008).
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) and TS Bases was submitted on February 2, 2010.
As part of the submittal, TVA incorporated TSTF-493, Revision 4, "Clarify Application of Setpoint Methodology for LSSS Functions," into Section 3.3 of the TS and TS Bases.
TVA submitted WCAP-17044, "Westinghouse Setpoint Methodology for Protection Systems" on February 5, 2010.
7.2.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.2.1 15 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Eagle-21 upgrade for WBN Unit 1 only. In SSER15, the NRC reviewed the WBN Unit 1 EMI/RFI report and concluded that the EMI/RFI issue was resolved for WBN Unit 1. TVA 02 letter dated December 5, 2007, informs NRC of intent to use Eagle-21 for Unit 2. NRC requested additional information December 27, 2007. TVA provided the requested information by letter dated February 28, 2008. By letter dated May 7, 2008, NRC provided a list of specific issues to be addressed in a future amendment application for Eagle-21 for WBN Unit 2.
Unit 2 Action: Provide the additional information for NRC review.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA responded to the NRC request for additional information on Eagle-21 by letter dated August 25, 2008.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 7.2.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-10 of SSER22 has 1 in the Note column for this item.
Note 1 reads, In the process of further validating the information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, TVA identified minor administrative/typographical changes to sections previously considered Resolved. TVA addressed these changes to the applicable sections in their submittals and clearly indicated them to the staff. The staff has reviewed and confirmed that the changes made are administrative/typographical and do not impact the staffs conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Based on this review, no additional review is necessary and this section remains Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
7.2.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-10 of SSER22 has 1 in the Note column for this item.
Note 1 reads, In the process of further validating the information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, TVA identified minor administrative/typographical changes to sections previously considered Resolved. TVA addressed these changes to the applicable sections in their submittals and clearly indicated them to the staff. The staff has reviewed and confirmed that the changes made are administrative/typographical and do not impact the staffs conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Based on this review, no additional review is necessary and this section remains Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
7.2.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.2.5 21 O CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - address IEB 79-21 to alleviate temperature dependence problem associated with measuring SG water level 02 In SSER2, NRC accepted TVA's commitment to insulate the steam generator water level reference legs to alleviate the temperature dependence problem. By letter dated July 27, 1994, TVA submitted an evaluation for both units and determined that it was not necessary to insulate the SG reference legs at WBN. In SSER14, NRC concurred with TVA's assessment to not insulate the steam generator water level instrument reference leg.
Unit 2 Action: Update accident calculation.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 7.2.6 13 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Eagle-21 upgrade for WBN Unit 1 only. TVA letter dated December 5, 2007, informs NRC of intent to use Eagle-21 for Unit 2. NRC requested additional 02 information December 27, 2007. TVA provided the requested information by letter dated February 28, 2008. By letter dated May 7, 2008, NRC provided a list of specific issues to be addressed in a future amendment application for Eagle-21 for WBN Unit 2.
Unit 2 Action: Provide the additional information for NRC review.
"CONCLUSIONS" left open until all actions in subsection are closed.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA responded to the NRC request for additional information on Eagle-21 by letter dated August 25, 2008.
7.3.0 13 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Eagle-21 upgrade for WBN Unit 1 only. TVA letter dated December 5, 2007, informs NRC of intent to use Eagle-21 for Unit 2. NRC requested additional 02 information December 27, 2007. TVA provided the requested information by letter dated February 28, 2008. By letter dated May 7, 2008, NRC provided a list of specific issues to be addressed in a future amendment application for Eagle-21 for WBN Unit 2.
Unit 2 Action: Provide the additional information for NRC review.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA responded to the NRC request for additional information on Eagle-21 by letter dated August 25, 2008.
7.3.1 14 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Eagle-21 upgrade for WBN Unit 1 only. TVA letter dated December 5, 2007, informs NRC of intent to use Eagle-21 for Unit 2. NRC requested additional 02 information December 27, 2007. TVA provided the requested information by letter dated February 28, 2008. By letter dated May 7, 2008, NRC provided a list of specific issues to be addressed in a future amendment application for Eagle-21 for WBN Unit 2.
Unit 2 Action: Provide the additional information for NRC review.
In SSER14, NRC reviewed TVA's FSAR amendment 81 section 7.3.2.2.6, with respect to a deviation from IEEE Standard 279-1971. Manual initiation of both steamline isolation and switchover from injection to recirculation following a loss-of-primary-coolant accident are performed at the component level only. In SSER14, NRC agreed with TVA's justification.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA responded to the NRC request for additional information on Eagle-21 by letter dated August 25, 2008.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 7.3.2 2 C CONFIRMATORY ISSUE is commitment to make a design change to provide protection that prevents debris from entering containment sump level sensors In the original SER, staff identified a concern that debris in the containment sump could block the inlets to the differential pressure transmitters and result in a loss of the permissive signal to the initiation logic for the automatic switchover from the injection to the recirculation mode of the emergency core cooling system. In a September 15, 1983, letter TVA notified NRC that the level sensors had been moved from inside the sump wall to outside the sump wall with the sense line opening protected by a cap with small holes. Staff closed the issue in SSER2.
7.3.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-11 of SSER22 has 1 in the Note column for this item.
Note 1 reads, In the process of further validating the information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, TVA identified minor administrative/typographical changes to sections previously considered Resolved. TVA addressed these changes to the applicable sections in their submittals and clearly indicated them to the staff. The staff has reviewed and confirmed that the changes made are administrative/typographical and do not impact the staffs conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Based on this review, no additional review is necessary and this section remains Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
7.3.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.3.5 21 CI CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - perform confirmatory tests to satisfy IEB 80-06 (to ensure that no device will change position solely due to reset action) and staff review of electrical schematics for modifications that 02 ensure that valves remain in emergency mode after ESF reset In the original SER, staff concluded that the design modifications for Bulletin 80-06 were acceptable subject to review of the electrical schematics that were not available at the time. In SSER3, the staff found the modifications acceptable and closed the confirmatory issue.
Unit 2 Action: Perform verification during preoperational testing.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
7.3.6 13 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Eagle-21 upgrade for WBN Unit 1 only. TVA letter dated December 5, 2007, informs NRC of intent to use Eagle-21 for Unit 2. NRC requested additional 02 information December 27, 2007. TVA provided the requested information by letter dated February 28, 2008. By letter dated May 7, 2008, NRC provided a list of specific issues to be addressed in a future amendment application for Eagle-21 for WBN Unit 2.
Unit 2 Action: Provide the additional information for NRC review.
"CONCLUSIONS" left open until all actions in subsection are closed.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA responded to the NRC request for additional information on Eagle-21 by letter dated August 25, 2008.
7.4.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.4.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.4.2 21 O By letter dated September 26, 1985, TVA requested a deviation from 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix R, Section III.L.2.d for use of the SG saturation temperatures to approximate reactor coolant system cold leg 02 temperatures. This was approved for both units by SE dated May 17, 1991. The SE was discussed in SSER7. The staff concluded that this was an acceptable deviation.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
7.4.3 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.5.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.5.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.5.2 21 O OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving RG 1.97 instruments following course of an accident 02 In the original 1982 SER, the staff stated that WBN did not use RG 1.97, Instrumentation for Light Water Cooled Nuclear Power Plants to Assess Plants and Environs Conditions During and Following an Accident, for the design because the design predated the RG. In SSER7, an outstanding issue was opened. TVA provided NRC information on exceptions to RG 1.97. A detailed review was performed for both units (Appendix V of SSER9). The staff concluded that WBN conforms to or has adequately justified deviations from the guidance of RG 1.97, Revision 2. TVA submitted additional deviations for both units in letters dated May 9, 1994, and April 21, 1995. In SSER14 and SSER15, the additional deviations to RG 1.97 were reviewed and accepted by NRC.
NUREG-0737, II.F.1.2, Accident Monitoring Instrumentation - Reviewed in SSER9.
Unit 2 Actions: Install Noble gas, Iodine / particulate sampling, and Containment High Range Monitors.
CI in NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
7.5.3 21 CI B 79-27, "Loss of Non-class 1E I&C Power System Bus During Operation - TVA responded to the Bulletin on March 1, 1982. Reviewed in 7.5.3 of the original 1982 SER.
02 Unit 2 Action: Issue appropriate emergency procedures.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
7.5.4 21 CI "CONCLUSIONS" left CI until all items in subsection are closed.
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The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
7.6.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.6.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.6.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.6.3 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.6.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.6.5 4 C CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - install switches on the main control board for the operator to manually arm this system (overpressure protection provided by pressurizer PORVs)
In the original 1982 SER, the staff found the design of the overpressure protection during low temperature features acceptable pending review of the drawings and FSAR description. In SSER4, the staff documented completion of the review and closed the confirmatory issue.
7.6.6 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 7.6.7 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.6.8 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.6.9 4 C Approved for both units SER subject to completion of Confirmatory Issue in 7.6.5.
7.7.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.7.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.7.2 13 C LICENSE CONDITION - Status monitoring system, Bypassed and Inoperable Status Indication (BISI) 01 In the original 1982 SER, the staff requested TVA address RG 1.47, Bypassed and Inoperable Status Indications for Nuclear Power Plant Safety Systems. TVA addressed RG 1.47 by letters for both units dated January 29, 1987, and October 22, 1990. In SSER7, the staff documented completion of the review and closed the issue. By letter dated February 18, 1994, for both units, TVA submitted a re-evaluation of BISI that excluded components that would not be rendered inoperable more than once a year in accordance with RG 1.47 position C.3(b). In SSER13, NRC reviewed the revision and concluded that it was acceptable.
7.7.3 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.7.4 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.7.5 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.7.6 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.7.7 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 7.7.8 21 S ATWS Mitigation design was reviewed and approved for both units by a Safety Evaluation Report issued December 28, 1989. This SER is also in Appendix W of SSER9. Outstanding Issue was Technical 02 Specifications requirements. In SSER14, NRC reviewed the revision of FSAR Figure 7.3-3 for the AMSAC automatic initiation signal to start the turbine driven and motor driven auxiliary feedwater pumps and considered the issue resolved.
Unit 2 Action: Address in Technical Specifications as appropriate.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
ATWS is not addressed in either the Unit 1 TS or the Unit 2 TS; nor is it addressed in the Standard TS (NUREG-1431).
7.8.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
7.8.1 21 O NUREG-0737, II.D.3, Valve Position Indication - The design was reviewed in the original 1982 SER and found acceptable pending confirmation of installation of the acoustic monitoring system. In SSER5 02 (IR 390/84-35), the staff closed the LICENSE CONDITION for Unit 1 only.
By letter dated November 7, 1994, for both units, TVA provided a revised response for NUREG-0737 Item II.D.3. TVA revised the design by relocating the accelerometers for valve position indication to downstream of the relief valves. This change was reviewed in SSER14. The revision did not change the function of the position indication hardware and did not alter the previous review.
Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of the acoustic monitoring system to PORV to indicate position.
CI in NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
7.8.2 21 CI NUREG-0737, II.E.1.2, "Auxiliary Feedwater System Initiation and Flow Indication" 02 Unit 2 Action: Complete procedures and qualification testing.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 7.8.3 21 O NUREG-0737, II.K.3.9, Proportional Integral Derivative Controller Modification - Reviewed in original 1982 SER.
02 Unit 2 Action: Set the derivative time constant to zero.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
7.8.4 21 S NUREG-0737, II.K.3.10, "Anticipatory Trip At High Power" 02 In SSER4, NRC concluded that TVA had adequately addressed the requirements of NUREG-0737 Item II.K.3.10 for removal of the anticipatory reactor trip on turbine trip at or below 50% power.
Unit 2 Action: Unit 2 Technical Specifications and surveillance procedures will address this issue.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Items 14.a. (Turbine Trip - Low Fluid Oil Pressure) and 14.b. (Turbine Trip - Turbine Stop Valve Closure) of TS Table 3.3.1-1 are the trips of interest. The table and the Bases for these items state that below the P-9 setpoint, these trips do not actuate a reactor trip.
Per item 16.d. (Power Range Neutron Flux, P-9) of TS Table 3.3.1-1, the Nominal Trip Setpoint for P-9 is 50% RTP and the Allowable Value is < 52.4% RTP.
7.8.5 0 C NUREG-0737, II.K.3.12, "Confirm Existence of Anticipatory Reactor Trip Upon Turbine Trip" 01 Approved for both units in the SER 7.9.0 NA Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
8.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
8.1.0 22 S Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION occurs with offsite power available, TVA determined that the auxiliary power system (APS) could adequately support the scenario for two-unit operation. The voltage recovery times were within the time limits so that the 6.9-kV shutdown board degraded voltage relays (DVRs) reset and would not separate the 6.9-kV shutdown boards from the offsite power source. For the scenario in which an accident occurs in one unit and a concurrent shutdown of the second unit occurs without offsite power, TVA stated that preoperational testing for WBN Unit 2 will validate the diesel response to load sequencing on the Unit 2 emergency diesel generators (EDGs). The staff noted that TVA did not provide a summary of the worst-case EDG loading analysis under this scenario for staffs review. The NRC staff will evaluate the status of this issue and will update the status of the EDG loading and load response in a future SSER.
This is Open Item 26 (Appendix HH)."
"The NRC staff reviewed the FSAR for this section against the relevant NRC regulations, guidance in SRP Section 8.1, and applicable RGs and, except for the open item discussed above, concludes that TVA is in compliance with the relevant NRC regulations.
Before issuing an operating license, the NRC staff intends to conduct an onsite review of the installation and arrangement of electrical equipment and cables, confirmatory electric drawings, and verification of test results for the purpose of confirming the adequacy of the design and proper implementation of the design criteria. The NRC will address any issues identified during the onsite review in a supplement to the SER."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to this Open Item 26:
"There are four diesel generators (DGs) which supply onsite power to both Units 1 and 2 at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. Each DG is dedicated to supply power to shutdown boards as follows:
- DG 2B-B feeds power into Unit 2, 6.9 kV shutdown board 2B-B Redundant trains of ESF loads for each unit are powered from each shutdown board. If offsite power is lost (LOOP), one train in each unit is capable of powering the loads required to mitigate the consequences of an accident or safely shut down the unit.
The following loading tables provide the blackout loading plus the common accident loads (load rejection, with an accident on the opposite unit and a loss of offsite power) for the safe shutdown of the non-accident unit. As discussed previously, these loadings are bounded by the accident loading."
[See letter for Tables.]
8.2.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
8.2.1 22 S Approved for both units in SER. In SSER13, NRC reviewed TVA's analysis of grid stability on loss of both units. The NRC conclusions in the SER remained valid.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.2.1 of SSER22 included, "TVA has not evaluated the capability of the CSSTs for a dual-unit shutdown resulting from an abnormal operating occurrence. This is discussed in section 8.2.2 as Open Item 27 (Appendix HH) discussed in section 8.2.2. Pending resolution of the open item, the staff concludes that design of WBN Unit 2 meets intent of GDC 5."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 27:
TVA to NRC letter dated December 6, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information, (ADAMS accession number ML103420569) included the response to RAI 8.2.2 - 1. That response stated, The loading for a dual unit trip (item a) is slightly less than the loading with one unit in accident and a spurious accident signal in the other unit. Therefore, a separate load flow was not performed.
A separate load flow was performed for a dual unit shutdown resulting from an abnormal operational occurrence with and without offsite power. The resulting loading on CSSTs is provided in the following table:
[See letter for Table.]
The worst case margin for CSSTs C and D is 70% (X, Y winding) and 55% for primary winding. The worst case margin for CSSTs A and B is 27% (X, Y winding) and 18% for primary winding.
This additional analysis will be included in the next revision of AC Auxiliary Power System Analysis Calculation EDQ00099920070002.
8.2.2 22 S 8.2.2.1 CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - document additional information in FSAR on control power supplies and distribution system for the Watts Bar Hydro Plant Switchyard 06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC concluded that the offsite power system circuits at the Watts Bar Hydro Plant Switchyard met GDC 17 pending documentation in the FSAR. The information was added to the FSAR. In SSER2, NRC closed the issue. In SSER13, the staff reviewed revised information incorporated into FSAR amendment 71 for both units and concluded that it supported the original conclusion in SSER2.
8.2.2.2 OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving compliance of design changes to the offsite power system with GDC 17 and 18.
In SSER2 and 3, NRC continued the review of the offsite electrical power system. By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the design changes to minimize the probability of losing all AC power, compliance with GDC 17 and minimizing the probability of a two unit trip following a one unit trip. These issues were resolved in SSER13. Additional review was done in SSER14, but the conclusions remained valid.
8.2.2.3 Compliance with GDC 17 for the Duration of the Offsite System Contingencies By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC reviewed the load shed scheme described in FSAR amendment 71 that reduces loads from common station service transformers A and B including contingency for both units trip and a 161-kV supply contingency. In SSER15, NRC determined that entering the LCO for one offsite circuit inoperable was appropriate. No open items were identified.
8.2.2.4 Minimizing the Probability of a Two-Unit Trip Following a One-Unit Trip By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In FSAR amendment 71, TVA Page 60 of 120 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION described the transfer of power sources on trip of a unit's main generator. In SSER13, NRC evaluated the design and determined that the concern was resolved.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is "Open (NRR)."
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.2.2 of SSER22 included:
"TVA should provide a summary of similar margin studies based on a dual-unit trip as a result of an abnormal operational occurrence and an accident in one unit concurrent with a spurious ESF actuation.
These should be based on the completed analysis for uprating CSSTs A and B. This is Open Item 27 (Appendix HH)."
"TVA should provide to the staff a detailed discussion showing that the LTC is able to maintain the 6.9-kV bus voltage control band given the normal and post contingency transmission operating voltage band, bounding voltage drop on the grid, and plant conditions. This is Open Item 28 (Appendix HH)."
"In its December 6, 2010, letter, TVA stated that the grid stability analyses addressed the loss of the largest electric supply to the grid, loss of the largest load from the grid, loss of the most critical transmission line, loss of both units, all of which did not result in grid instability. NRC staff considers the stability analysis portion of the grid studies acceptable. However, TVA did not provide information about the operating characteristics of the offsite power supply and other information as discussed above. This is Open Item 29 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 27:
TVA to NRC letter dated December 6, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information, (ADAMS accession number ML103420569) included the response to RAI 8.2.2 - 1. That response stated, The loading for a dual unit trip (item a) is slightly less than the loading with one unit in accident and a spurious accident signal in the other unit. Therefore, a separate load flow was not performed.
A separate load flow was performed for a dual unit shutdown resulting from an abnormal operational occurrence with and without offsite power. The resulting loading on CSSTs is provided in the following table:
[See letter for Table.]
The worst case margin for CSSTs C and D is 70% (X, Y winding) and 55% for primary winding. The worst case margin for CSSTs A and B is 27% (X, Y winding) and 18% for primary winding.
This additional analysis will be included in the next revision of AC Auxiliary Power System Analysis Calculation EDQ00099920070002.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided teh following response to Open Item 28:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 7,071V (102.5%). For CSSTs A and B, the LTC is set to regulate the voltage at the 6.9kV start buses (which can power the 6.9kV shutdown boards through the 6.9kV unit boards) at 7,071V (102.5%). The upper and lower setpoints of the dead bands are 7,132V (103.4%) and 7,010V (101.6%), respectively.
The dead band considered is +/-82.2V equivalent to the operating tolerances identified for these setpoints.
The LTCs have the following parameters:
CSST C and D: Taps +/-10%, Tap Step 1.25%, Total No of Taps 17, Initial Time Delay 2 seconds, Operating Time 1 second. Taps are provided on each secondary winding.
CSST A and B: Taps +/-16.8%, Tap Step 1.05%, Total No of Taps 33, Initial Time Delay 1 second, Operating Time 2 seconds. Taps are provided on the primary winding.
The analysis evaluates the 6.9-kV shutdown board minimum voltage requirements considering a maximum (bounding) grid voltage drop of 9 kV and a minimum grid voltage of 153kV and all plant conditions. Although the calculated shutdown board voltage falls below the degraded voltage relay dropout setpoint due to block start of ESF motors, it recovers above the degraded voltage relay reset setpoint in 5 seconds. The minimum time for the degraded voltage relays to isolate the offsite power from the 6.9kV Shutdown Boards is 8.5 seconds.
Attachment 3 [See letter for this.] provides the Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) voltage recovery plots following a DBE on one unit while the other unit is in simultaneous orderly shutdown.
These plots pictorially depict the LTC function at different times following a DBE.
During normal operation and post-accident with bounding grid voltage (153kV), the voltage on the 6.9kV shutdown boards is maintained within the LTC control band. As shown in the ETAP plots, the voltage on the shutdown boards falls below the degraded voltage relay setpoint due to block start of ESF motors but recovers to a value above the degraded voltage relay reset value before the degraded voltage relay timer times out so as not to isolate the shutdown boards from the offsite power. The source is therefore in compliance with GDC 17 and is able to supply offsite power to 1E loads with an accident in one unit, safe shutdown of the opposite unit, and the worst case single failure.
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 29:
"The operating characteristics of the offsite power supply were delineated in TVA letter to the NRC dated November 09, 2010 (ML103200146). However, they are provided below for the staff convenience. In addition TVA has issued Revision 3 of Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) - Transmission System Study (TSS) - Grid Voltage Study of the WBN Offsite Power System. This revision has evaluated the adequacy of the offsite power system postulating an accident in one unit and a spurious accident signal in the second unit. The results show that the WBN offsite power system has adequate capacity to cope with this scenario (i.e., an accident in one unit and a spurious accident signal in the second unit)
The preferred offsite power system at WBN is normally supplied from TVAs 161-kV transmission grid at the Watts Bar Hydro Plant switchyard. Normally, the frequency of the grid is 60 Hz, with very small perturbations above and below this value. The TVA Under Frequency Load Shed scheme is compliant with NERC/SERC standards, and the first step will begin tripping transmission system load at 59.5 Hz.
The final step in the program trips load at 58.7 Hz. Current studies show that the frequency will not drop below 57.5 Hz during any credible extreme contingencies.
The criteria used in the planning of the transmission system state that the 161-kV voltage should not drop below 95% of nominal voltage for NERC Category B or C events. Normally, the 161-kV grid at the WBN offsite power buses operates at 166 kV, with ranges from 161 kV to 170 kV occasionally observed.
Two Transmission System Studies (TSSs), a Planning TSS and an Operations TSS, are performed by Power System Operations (PSO) tri-annually or as needed. The Planning TSS is a 5-year look-ahead study to ensure the transmission network will meet the WBN voltage criteria. Transmission enhancements are made if needed. The Operations TSS is used to ensure the network can meet the grid criteria during real time operation. In extreme cases, if the grid is unable to meet voltage criteria, the Transmission Operator will immediately notify the WBN Generator Operator that offsite power is disqualified.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- a. Operating characteristics of the preferred offsite power supply (at Watts Bar Hydro Plant Grid):
164 kV nominal
- b. Voltage criteria for WBN for dual-unit analysis:
- 161 kV Switchyard: > 153 kV and < 9 kV drop (post-event)
- 24 kV Generator Buses*: > 23 kV and < 24.8 kV Applicable only when utilizing Unit Board feeders as offsite power (the Unit Station Service Transformers [USSTs] supply offsite power until they transfer to the Common Station Service Transformers [CSSTs] A and B).
- c. Post-contingency voltage drops (dual-unit operation): 9 kV Maximum (The grid studies show that under the worst case scenario the maximum voltage drop will not exceed 6.5 kV. The auxiliary power system analysis for two-unit operation has been performed using a 161 kV grid voltage drop of 11 kV when powered from CSSTs C and D and 9 kV when powered from CSSTs A and B. CSSTs A and B will be used to substitute for CSSTs D and C, respectively, in case of CSST C or D outage.)
- d. Bounding value & Post unit trip value: 153 kV (Minimum)
(The grid studies establish that there are no voltage criteria violations under all grid operating conditions.)
- e. Operating frequency range (dual-unit operation): Normally the frequency of the grid is 60 Hz with very small perturbations and is compliant with NERC/SERC standards and the first step begins tripping transmission system load at 59.5 Hz.
- f. Design operating voltage range of the shutdown boards: 7,260 V max; 6,570 V min
- g. How low the WBHS voltage can drop: 153 kV" 8.2.3 22 S Approved for both units in SER.
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SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
8.2.4 22 O Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.2.4 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff reviewed the offsite power system for WBN Unit 2 as described in FSAR Section 8.2, including the single-line diagrams, station layout drawings, schematic diagrams, and descriptive information. The staff concluded that the offsite power system conforms to the requirements of GDC 17 and 18 and is, therefore, acceptable, pending resolution of the open items noted above."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
8.3.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.3.1 22 S 8.3 Fifth Diesel Generator 06 In SSER10, NRC reviewed the design of the fifth diesel generator. In SSER19, NRC accepted TVA's commitment to perform modifications and surveillances including preoperational testing before declaring the fifth diesel generator operable as a replacement for one of the four diesel generators. TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
8.3.1.1: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - incorporate new design that provides dedicated transformer for each preferred offsite circuit in FSAR In the original 1982 SER, NRC concluded that the offsite power system with a dedicated transformer for each preferred offsite circuit met GDC 17 pending documentation in the FSAR. The information was added to the FSAR. In SSER2, NRC closed the issue. In SSER13, NRC reviewed additional changes though FSAR amendment 75 and concluded that the design was acceptable.
8.3.1 DG Starting and Control Circuit Logic In SSER10, NRC reviewed the DG starting and control circuit logic. No open items were identified.
8.3.1.2 Low and Degraded Grid Voltage Condition In the SER, NRC stated they would verify the adequacy of TVA's analysis regarding Branch Technical Position PSB-1 once preoperational testing was completed. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed information on the load shed and diesel start relays. In SSER14 NRC clarified the requirements. In SSER20, NRC reviewed the preoperational test for Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action: Include the setpoint in the Technical Specifications for the load shed relays and similar minimum limits for the diesel start relays.
8.3.1.6: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - provide diesel generator reliability qualification test report In SSER2, NRC indicated that it would verify DG qualification testing. TVA provided a copy of the DG qualification test report. In SSER7, the NRC concluded that the DGs had been satisfactorily tested in accordance with IEEE 387-1977.
8.3.1.6: LICENSE CONDITION (12) - Diesel generator reliability qualification testing at normal operating temperature In the original 1982 SER, NRC required that the capability of the DGs to start at normal temperature be demonstrated. TVAs August 31, 1983, letter confirmed tests had been performed on a DG identical to those at WBN. In SSER2, NRC closed the issue.
8.3.1.7 Possible Interconnection Between Redundant Divisions Through Normal and Alternate Power to the Battery Charger By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the use of alternate feeders to the battery chargers and inverters and concluded a Technical Specification surveillance for monitoring the position of these supply breakers resolved the item.
Unit 2 Action: Include the surveillance requirement in the Technical Specifications.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.3.1.10 No-load Operation of the Diesel Generator By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the information provided and concluded the issue was resolved. In SSER14, NRC added additional clarification but did not change the conclusions.
8.3.1.11 Test and Inspection of the Vital Power System By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed TVA's plan for test and inspection of the vital ac system and concluded the issue was resolved.
8.3.1.12 The Capability and Independence of Offsite and Onsite Sources When Paralleling During Testing By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the Emergency Diesel Generators response to a loss-of-offsite-power (LOOP). TVA submitted additional information for both units by letters dated February 7, 1994 and June 29, 1994. In SSER14, NRC concluded that the issue was resolved.
8.3.1.13 Use of an Idle Start Switch for Diesel Generators By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the information presented on the local idle start switch and concluded the issue was resolved.
8.3.1.14 Master Fuse List Program In SSER9, NRC provided a safety evaluation of the Master Fuse List Special Program (SP) for Unit 1 (Appendix U). In SSER13, NRC referenced the evaluation.
Unit 2 Action: Resolve the SP for WBN Unit 2 with the Unit 1 approach.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Revised "SSER18" to "SSER19" item 8.3 above to fix typographical error in Regulatory Framework.
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
8.3.1.2: TS Table 3.3.5-1 provides Diesel Generator start and load shed relay trip setpoints and allowable values.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.3.1.7: TS surveillance requirements SR 3.8.4.3 and SR 3.8.7.1 provide surveillances to check the alignment of battery charger alternate feeder breakers and inverters.
8.3.1.14: TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Master Fuse List Special Program.
In SSER21 the Containment Cooling SP was resolved. Completion of the Master Fuse List SP is tracked under 23.3.5.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.3.1.2 of SSER22 included, "TVA should confirm that all safety-related equipment (in addition to the Class 1E motors) will have adequate starting and running voltage at the most limiting safety-related components (such as motor-operated valves (MOVs), contactors, solenoid valves or relays) at the DVR setpoint dropout setting. TVA should also confirm that (1) the motorstarting transient studies are based on the dropout voltage value of DVR and time delay, (2) the steady-state voltage drop studies are carried out by maximizing running loads on the Class 1E distribution system (bounding combination of safety systems loads), with the voltage at 6.9-kV Class 1E buses (monitored by the DVRs) at or just above the DVR dropout setting, and (3) the DVR settings do not credit any equipment operation (such as LTC transformers) upstream of the 6.9-kV Class 1E buses. TVA should also confirm that the final technical specifications (TSs) are properly derived from these analytical values for the degraded voltage settings.
This is Open Item 30 (Appendix HH)."
Section 8.3.1.11 of SSER22 included, "If the FSAR description is correct, TVA should explain how the EDG and logic sequencing circuitry will respond to a LOCA followed by a LOOP scenario. This is Open Item 31 (Appendix HH)."
Section 8.3.1.12 of SSER22 included, "In its letter dated December 6, 2010, TVA stated that Amendment 103 to the Unit 2 FSAR will revise the Equipment Capacities portion of Section 8.3.1.1 to match the information in Tables 8.3-4 through 8.3-.7. The staff finds the TVA response acceptable."
Section 8.3.1.14 of SSER22 included, "TVA should provide to the NRC staff the details of the administrative limits of EDG voltage and speed range, along with the basis for its conclusion that the impact is negligible. TVA should also describe how it accounts for the administrative limits in the TS surveillance requirements for EDG voltage and frequency. This is Open Item 32 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 31:
LOCA followed by LOOP TVA to NRC letter dated December 6, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information, (ADAMS accession number ML103420569) included the response to RAI 8.3.1.11. That response stated, A LOCA followed by a delayed LOOP is not a Design Basis Event for WBN.
The design basis for WBN assumes a simultaneous LOOP - LOCA. The Hydraulic Analysis does not support a LOCA with a delayed LOOP event; however, the logic is designed to ensure that loads are re-sequenced during a LOCA with a delayed LOOP, to prevent a block start on a diesel generator. This logic does not impact the sequencing for the design bases event, simultaneous LOOP - LOCA.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION which sequence on due to a blackout signal (Charging Pump, Auxiliary Feedwater, Essential Raw Cooling Water Pump, Closed Cooling, etc.) will begin sequencing on.
When a subsequent LOCA signal occurs, the diesel will remain running and connected to the Shutdown Board. Loads which are required for accident mitigation and which have previously sequenced on to the Shutdown Board, due to the LOOP, will remain running. Loads which are not required for accident mitigation will be tripped. Remaining loads required for accident mitigation, which have not been sequenced on at the time of the LOCA, will have their timers reset to 0 and will sequence on at the appropriate time for the LOCA signal.
LOCA - Delayed LOOP When the LOCA occurs, the loads which are not running in normal operation will block start. At the same time, the diesels will start on the LOCA signal, but will not tie to the Shutdown Board.
When a subsequent LOOP occurs, all sequenced loads will be stripped from the board from a Loss of Voltage (approximately 86%) signal. Once the loss of voltage relay has reached its set point and the diesel is available, the diesel breaker will close and the sequence timers will begin to time. The first large motor (Centrifugal Charging Pump) connects at 5 seconds and is followed by the remaining accident required loads. This provides assurance that the voltage has decayed on the boards and no residual out of phase reconnection occurs.
8.3.2 22 S 8.3.2.2: LICENSE CONDITION - DC monitoring and annunciation system 06 In SSER3, the staff determined that some items were omitted from the design of the DG DC monitoring and annunciation system. By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991.
In SSER13, NRC closed the issue.
8.3.2.4: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - include diesel generator design analysis in FSAR In the original 1982 SER, staff indicated the design analysis for demonstrating compliance of the DGs with regulatory requirements and guidelines was acceptable pending incorporation of the analysis in the FSAR. The analysis was incorporated in the FSAR, and the issue closed in SSER2. By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
8.3.2.5 Non-safety Loads Powered from the DC Distribution System and Vital Inverters By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
8.3.2.5.1 Transfer of Loads Between Power Supplies Associated with the Same Load Group but Different Units By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC reviewed the information provided. Additional information was requested for both units by letter dated March 28, 1994.
TVA responded for both units by letter dated June 29, 1994. In SSER14, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.3.2.7 The Fifth Vital Battery System By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
8.3.2.8 Reenergizing the Battery Charger from the Onsite Power Sources Versus Automatically Immediately Following a Loss of Offsite Power By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.3.2.3 of SSER22 included, "TVA stated that the design change notices (DCNs) are required or anticipated for completion of WBN Unit 2, and that these were unverified assumptions used in its analysis of the 125-V dc vital battery system. Verification of the completion of these DCNs must be provided to the NRC staff before issuance of the operating license. This is Open Item 33 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 33:
The applicable DCNs are as follow:
- DCN 53421 for the removal/abandonment of Reciprocating Charging Pump 2-MTR-62-101, supplied from 480V SHDN BD 2B1-B, Compt. 3B, has been issued.
- DCN 54636 for the cable modifications for Unit 2 AFWP Turbine Trip and Throttle Valve and Turbine Controls has been issued.
NRC will be notified when the physical work has been completed for these two DCNs.
8.3.3 22 S 8.3.3.1.1: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE involving submergence of electrical equipment as result of a LOCA 06 In the original 1982 SER and SSER3, staff stated that the design for the automatic deenergizing of loads as a result of a LOCA would be verified as part of the site visit. During the August 1991, visit and in a letter for both units dated September 13, 1991, TVA committed to revise the FSAR. The information was added to the FSAR in amendment 71. In SSER13, NRC closed the issue.
8.3.3.1.3 Failure Analysis of Circuits Associated with Cables and Cable Splices Unqualified for Submergence By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC reviewed the submergence calculation and closed the issue.
Unit 2 Action: Revise calculation for WBN Unit 2.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated that the design for bypass of thermal overload protective devices on safety-related motor operated valves would be verified during the electrical drawing review. The staff subsequently reviewed the drawings and closed the issue in SSER2.
8.3.3.1.4 Use of Waterproof Splices in Potentially Submersible Sections of Underground Duct Runs By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13 and 14, NRC raised a concern on splice usage in raceways. TVA submitted additional information for both units by letters dated November 18, 1994, and January 5, 1995. In SSER15, NRC found that TVA had adequately justified the acceptability of the installed splices at Watts Bar.
8.3.3.1.5 Dow Corning RTV-3140 Used to Repair Damaged Kapton Insulated Conductors In SSER15, NRC reviewed the use of RTV-3140. TVA submitted the technical basis for use in a December 6, 1994, letter for both units. TVA completed additional testing and told the NRC of the limited use of this repair method for both units by letter dated February 10, 1995. In SSER15, NRC found the use of RTV-3140 acceptable for the limited use described.
8.3.3.1.6 Cable Damage Near Splices and Terminations In SSER16, NRC reviewed TVA's corrective action plan for Construction Deficiency Report 390/95-02 and found the limited inspections for damaged Class 1E cables to 10 CFR 50.49 installations acceptable.
This was a WBN Unit 1 only CDR.
8.3.3.2: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - revise FSAR to reflect requirements of shared safety systems In the original 1982 SER, the staff stated that the description and analysis of shared onsite AC and DC systems was under review but was acceptable pending revision of the FSAR. In SSER3, the confirmatory issue was left open to track additional information to be incorporated in the FSAR. In a letter dated September 13, 1991, TVA provided the additional information. In SSER13, NRC closed the issue. In SSER14, NRC added additional clarification.
8.3.3.2.2 Sharing of AC Distribution Systems and Standby Power Supplies Between Units 1 and 2 In the SER and SSER3, NRC reviewed the design to the guidelines of RG 1.81 and determined it was acceptable pending revision to the FSAR. NRC noted discrepancies in the FSAR. By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC closed the issue.
8.3.3.2.3: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for design of sharing raceway systems between units In the original SER, NRC indicated that the design for sharing of raceway systems between units would be verified during the electrical drawing review. The staff confirmed that cable routing was in accordance with accepted separation criteria and closed the issue in SSER2.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In the original 1982 SER, staff required that all possible interconnections between redundant divisions through normal and alternate power sources to various loads be identified in the FSAR. TVA letter dated January 17, 1984, provided the information. NRC closed the issue in SSER3.
8.3.3.3: LICENSE CONDITION - Testing of associated circuits In the original 1982 SER, staff required that protective devices used to isolate non-Class 1E from Class 1E circuits be of high quality commensurate with their importance to safety and be periodically tested.
TVA letter dated January 17, 1984, provided the information. NRC closed the issue in SSER3.
8.3.3.3: LICENSE CONDITION - Testing of non-class 1E cables In the original 1982 SER, staff required that protective devices used to isolate non-Class 1E from Class 1E circuits be of high quality commensurate with their importance to safety and be periodically tested.
TVA letter dated January 17, 1984, provided additional information. NRC closed the issue in SSER3.
8.3.3.3 Physical Independence (Compliance with GDC 17)
By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. The information was incorporated into the FSAR by amendment 71. Surveillance requirements for the testing of protective devices used to protect Class 1E circuits from failure of non-Class 1E circuits were incorporated into the Technical Requirements Manual (TRM). This issue was closed based on review of the TRM in SSER13.
Unit 2 Action:
Incorporate testing requirements into the Unit 2 TRM.
8.3.3.3 Physical Independence (Compliance with GDC 17)
In SSER13, NRC cited differences between RG 1.75 and the WBN design criteria (WB-DC-30-4). In SSER14, NRC continued the review. NRC requested additional information for both WBN units by letter dated March 28, 1994. TVA responded for both WBN units by letters dated July 29, 1994, January 11, 1995, and June 5, 1995. In SSER16, NRC found separation between open cable trays (including cables in free air) adequate.
8.3.3.5.1 Compliance with Regulatory Guides 1.108 and 1.118 In SSERs 13, 14 and 15, NRC reviewed WBN compliance with RGs 1.108 and 1.118. In SSER13, NRC reviewed WBN's use of temporary jumper wires when portable test equipment is used during testing. The justification was documented in the FSAR. In SSER14 and 15, NRC reviewed Class 1E standby power system testing, testing DG full load rejection capability and non-class 1E circuitry for transmitting signals needed for starting DGs. NRC concluded that the features were appropriately tested.
8.3.3.5.2: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - incorporate commitment to test only one of four diesel generators at one time In the original 1982 SER, the NRC found the commitment to test DGs one at a time acceptable pending its incorporation into the FSAR. In SSER2, NRC reviewed the documentation and closed the issue.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.3.3.5.3 Time Constraints for Stability of EDG During No-Load Startup Testing In SSER16, NRC reviewed and approved changes to the no load emergency diesel generator testing surveillance requirements.
Unit 2 Action:
Incorporate into WBN Unit 2 TS surveillances.
8.3.3.6: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE involving evaluation of penetrations ability to withstand failure of overcurrent protection device In the original 1982 SER, staff required a reevaluation of the penetrations capability to withstand, without seal failure, the total range of available time-current characteristics assuming a single failure of any overcurrent protective device. In SSER3, staff found the results of the evaluation acceptable pending the information being incorporated in the FSAR. The staff reviewed the FSAR and closed the issue for both units in SSER7.
8.3.3.6: LICENSE CONDITION - Testing of reactor coolant pump breakers In the original 1982 SER, staff required that the redundant fault current protective devices for the reactor coolant pump circuits meet RG 1.63. In SSER2, staff reviewed the design and concluded it met RG 1.63.
8.3.3.6 Compliance with GDC 50 By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. The information was incorporated into the FSAR in amendment 70. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) and Technical Requirements Manual (TRM) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
8.3.3.3: TRM TR 3.8.1 specifies testing of circuit breakers that are used as isolation devices protecting 1E busses from non-qualified loads.
8.3.3.5.3: TS Sections 3.8.1.7, 3.8.1.12, 3.8.1.15 and 3.8.1.21 require that voltage and frequency remain within specified limits following a fast start.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.3.3.1.1 of SSER22 included, Therefore, the NRC staff considers the issue of submerged electrical equipment as a result of a LOCA to be resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION acceptable, and the issue of thermal overload protective bypass is resolved.
Section 8.3.3.2 of SSER22 included, In its December 6, 2010, letter, TVA stated that the adequacy of selective tripping has been verified to assure protection of safety-related dc systems from failure in the non-Class 1E circuits and common or safety/nonsafety-related circuits. All cascaded fuses were tested for selective coordination with the upstream protective devices.
Section 8.3.3.2.1 of SSER22 included, Based on the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that TVA has demonstrated that the sharing of the dc system will not significantly impair the ability of the system to perform its intended safety functions, including the scenario encompassing an accident in one unit and the orderly shutdown and cooldown of the remaining unit while considering the effects of a single failure. Therefore, the staff considers this issue resolved.
Section 8.3.3.2.2 of SSER22 included, The electrical ac and dc systems have common buses and nonsafety loads supplied from train A or train B power supplies. In its letter dated August 30, 2010, TVA stated that separation is provided by selective coordination of protective devices for all ac (including 480 V) and dc circuits with molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) combinations or MCCB and fuse combinations or fuse/fuse combinations. Since selective coordination exists between the non-Class 1E and Class 1E circuits, the NRC staff concludes that this is acceptable.
Section 8.3.3.2.3 of SSER22 included, Verification of the shared raceway designs conformance with GDC 5 through reviews of plant drawings and installation inspections is subject to the NRC construction inspection program.
Section 8.3.3.2.4 of SSER22 included, In its response letter dated December 6, 2010, TVA stated that Section 8.3.2.1.1, Physical Arrangements of Components, in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR discusses that the interconnection between redundant divisions of normal and alternate power sources for the components listed in FSAR Table 8.3-10 is arranged to provide adequate physical isolation and electrical separation to prevent a common mode failure. The listed components in FSAR Table 8.3-10 also meet the staffs positions identified in Section 8.3.1.7 of the staff SER. TVA has reviewed the components listed in WBN Unit 2 FSAR Table 8.3-10 and verified that their normal and alternate power supplies are physically and electrically separated. TVA has indicated that the Integrated Safeguards Test conducted in accordance with RG 1.41, Preoperational Testing of Redundant Onsite Electric Power Systems to Verify Proper Load Group Assignments, will demonstrate the independence of the divisions and furthermore, these components are energized to support Unit 1 operation and no design change is required for their normal and alternate power supplies in support of two unit operation. Since the arrangement meets the staffs positions in the SER, the staff finds this response acceptable.
Section 8.3.3.3 of SSER22 included, The NRC staff finds the information provided by TVA regarding isolation of non-Class 1E from Class 1E circuits to be acceptable. The NRC staff requested TVA confirm that, for those circuit breakers that are required to be tested periodically as discussed above, the TRM includes the surveillance requirements for both items 8.3.3.2 and 8.3.3.3. In a letter dated December 6, 2010, TVA stated that the breaker testing requirements are provided in Technical Requirement (TR) 3.8.1 of the WBN Unit 2 TRM. This section of the TRM was originally provided in accordance with a TVA to NRC letter dated March 4, 2009. It was updated in a TVA letter dated February 2, 2010. The NRC staffs review confirmed that necessary circuit breaker testing requirements have been included in Section TR 3.8.1 of the TRM submitted by TVA for Unit 2.
Section 8.3.3.4(1) of SSER22 included, The staff finds the TVA response as acceptable.
Section 8.3.3.4(2) of SSER22 included, The staff finds the TVA response acceptable.
Section 8.3.3.5 of SSER22 included, Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that TVA has met the requirements of GDC 18 with respect to the onsite ac and dc power system.
Section 8.3.3.5.1 of SSER22 included, The NRC staff reviewed the exceptions to RG 1.9, Revision 3, and concludes that they are not significant to safety and are, therefore, acceptable.
Section 8.3.3.5.2 of SSER22 included, Since TVA has updated the FSAR to reflect that tests will be performed on only one of the four power trains at any one time, the SER item is resolved for WBN Unit 2.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION requirements of GDC 50 with respect to electrical penetrations containing circuits of the safety and nonsafety onsite power system.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.3.4 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff concludes that the plant design meets the requirements of GDC 2, 4, 5, 17, 18, and 50 and conforms to the guidance of applicable RGs and NUREG reports, and is, therefore, acceptable, pending resolution of the open items noted in Section 8.3 above."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
8.4.0 22 CI Station Blackout (SBO) - SE for both units - March 18, 1993; SSE for both units - September 9, 1993.
06 Unit 2 Action: Implement SBO requirements.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.4.8 of SSER22 (Summary and Conclusions) stated:
"Based on the information provided by TVA regarding meeting the requirements of the SBO rule, the NRC staff concludes that TVAs completed and proposed actions, processes, and procedures to address an SBO event are acceptable, pending resolution before WBN Unit 2 startup of the open items noted above in Section 8 of this SSER."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
8.5.0 NA Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
8.5.1 NA Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
9.0.0 10 C In SSER10, the staff completed its review of the additional DG building and that review is documented in Sections 9.2.1, 9.4.5, 9.5, 9.5.1, 9.5.4, 9.5.6, 9.5.7 and 9.5.8 of SSER10.
01 9.1.0 5 C In response to TVA letters requesting relief from the requirement of 10 CFR 70.24 to have a criticality monitor installed in the fuel storage area until irradiated fuel is placed in the area, the staff granted an 01 exemption from the requirement in SSER5.
9.1.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.1.2 22 C In SSER5, the staff acknowledged notification by TVA of a contract with DOE for DOE to accept spent fuel from WB and stated that they had no more concerns about this issue.
06 In SSER15, the staff reviewed TVA's proposed resolution of the Boraflex degradation issue and found it acceptable.
In SSER16, the staff reviewed changes in design basis with respect to placement of fuel assembly, and structural aspects of rack fabrication deficiencies, considering that TVA planned to replace the racks by the first scheduled refueling outage. The staff noted that the replacement racks have approximately the same capacity as the original WB racks. The staff concluded that the proposed changes were acceptable provided that no single rack load exceeded 80% of its original capacity.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.1.2 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed the description of the spent fuel storage pit in Amendment 100 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR and compared it with the description in Amendment 8 to the WBN Unit 1 FSAR. The staff found the descriptions to be essentially identical. Based on prior staff evaluation documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, the staffs review and acceptance of amendments to the WBN Unit 1 operating license, and the staffs comparison of the WBN Unit 1 FSAR with Amendment 100 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, the staff concluded that the spent fuel storage pool conforms to the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 5, 61, and 63 for protection against natural phenomena, missiles, pipe break effects, radiation protection, and monitoring provisions. Therefore, the design of the shared spent fuel storage pool described in Section 9.1.2 of the WBN Unit 2 FSAR is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.1.3 21 O In SSER11, the staff reviewed TVA's revised commitment regarding testing of spent fuel pool cooling pumps and found it acceptable.
02 As a result of a submittal filed as a petition pursuant to 10 CFR 2.206 regarding spent fuel storage safety issues, the staff reevaluated the spent fuel cooling capability at WB considering the identified issues and concluded that the spent fuel cooling system satisfied the requirements of GDC 44 with regard to transferring heat from the spent fuel to an ultimate heat sink under normal operating and accident conditions in SSER15.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.1.4 22 S LICENSE CONDITION - Control of heavy loads (NUREG-0612) 06 The staff noted in SSER3 that they were reviewing TVA's submittals regarding NUREG-0612 and concluded in SSER13 that the license condition was no longer necessary based on their review of TVAs response to NUREG-0612 guidelines for Phase I in TVA letter dated July 28, 1993.
Unit 2 Action: Implement NEI guidance on heavy loads.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.1.4 included:
"In Enclosure 1 to its letter dated August 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML102510580), TVA described Unit 2 conformance with guidelines for control of heavy loads. TVA stated that WBN Unit 2 would comply with the Phase I guidelines of NUREG-0612 and qualify the Unit 2 polar crane as equivalent to single-failure-proof for reactor vessel head lifts, consistent with the guidelines of NEI 08-05. TVA stated that the method of compliance with Phase I guidelines would be substantially similar to the current Unit 1 program and that a new Section 3.12 will be added to the Unit 2 FSAR that will be materially equivalent to Section 3.12 of the current Unit 1 FSAR. This is Open Item 34 (Appendix HH).
Based on the above, the staff concludes that the design and proposed operation of the WBN Unit 2 fuel handling system is acceptable. The descriptions of equipment and operating procedures used for the handling of fuel within the reactor, refueling canal, and shared spent fuel storage facilities included in Section 9.1.4 of Amendment 100 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR were approved by the NRC staff in the SER.
Also, the NRC staff accepted the WBN Unit 1 heavy load handling program based on conformance with the Phase I guidelines of NUREG-0612, as documented in SSER 13 to NUREG-0847, and TVA enhanced the WBN Unit 1 program through implementation of the NEI 08-05 guidelines. Therefore, implementation of a materially equivalent program at WBN Unit 2 and incorporation of the program information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR is acceptable for fuel and heavy load handling activities associated with the operation of WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 34:
"Amendment 103 to the Unit 2 FSAR added new Section 3.12 (Control of Heavy Loads). This new section is materially equivalent to Section 3.12 of the Unit 1 UFSAR.
Amendment 103 was submitted via TVA to NRC letter dated March 15, 2011, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) - Unit 2 - Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), Amendment 103."
9.1.5 NA Addressed in 9.1.4.
9.2.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.2.1 18 O In SSER9, the staff noted that Amendment 65 indicated that ERCW provided cooling to the instrument room chillers, instead of room coolers and stated that conclusions in the SER and supplements were still 01 valid. In SSER10, the staff reviewed discrepancies between FSAR figures pertaining to the raw cooling water system and its valving and TVA's clarification of these discrepancies, and considered them resolved.
In SSER18, the staff concluded that ERCW does not conform to GDC 5 for two-unit operation.
Unit 2 Action: Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that the ERCW system is fully capable of meeting design requirements for two unit operation.
9.2.2 5 CI CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - relocate component cooling thermal barrier booster pumps above probable maximum flood (PMF) level before receipt of an OL 01 TVA committed to relocate the pumps above PMF level and the staff found this acceptable.
Implementation for this issue was resolved for Unit 1 in SSER5 when the staff verified in IR 390/84-20 that the pumps had been relocated. Additionally, IR 390/83-06 and 391/83-05 verified that the 4 booster pumps had been relocated and the construction deficiency reports identifying this issue for both units were closed.
Unit 2 Action: Verify relocation of pumps for Unit 2.
9.2.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.2.3 included:
"Therefore, the design of the demineralized water makeup system described in Section 9.2.3 of the WBN Unit 2 FSAR is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.2.4 22 C In SSER9, the staff noted that potable water requirements were incorrectly stated in the SER, but this change did not affect the conclusions reached in the SER.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.2.4 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that the changes to the potable and sanitary water systems described above are acceptable. Based on the above information and the staffs previous evaluation documented in the SER and its supplements, the staff concludes that the potable and sanitary water systems meet the requirements of GDC 2 for protection against natural phenomena and meet the guidance of RGs 1.26 and 1.29 on seismic and quality group classifications and are, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.2.5 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.2.6 22 C In SSER12, the staff noted that FSAR Amendment 72 revised the reserved amount of condensate for each units auxiliary feedwater system from 2000,000 gallons to 210,000 gallons and that this did not 06 change the conclusions reached in the SER or supplements.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.2.6 included:
"In SSER 21, issued February 2009, the NRC staff reviewed existing license review topics to determine whether any topics remained open or were resolved for each section of the FSAR. No open topics were identified for FSAR Section 9.2.6, Condensate Storage Facilities. The staff reviewed proposed changes to FSAR Section 9.2.6 in recent Amendments 95 through 100 and found no proposed changes that would challenge the system design or major changes to the system description that would change the staffs conclusion in the SER.
Therefore, the staff finds that the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and that WBN Unit 2 FSAR Section 9.2.6 is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.3.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
9.3.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-14 of SSER22 has 1 in the Note column for this item.
Note 1 reads, In the process of further validating the information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, TVA identified minor administrative/typographical changes to sections previously considered Resolved. TVA addressed these changes to the applicable sections in their submittals and clearly indicated them to the staff. The staff has reviewed and confirmed that the changes made are administrative/typographical and do not impact the staffs conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Based on this review, no additional review is necessary and this section remains Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
Section 9.3.1 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed proposed changes to Section 9.3.1 in FSAR Amendments 95 through 100 and found no proposed changes to the system description or design that would change the staffs conclusion in the original SER.
Based on the NRC staffs review of the compressed air system for compliance with the applicable GDC, RGs, and Branch Technical Positions (BTPs), the staff concludes that the compressed air system meets the requirements of (1) GDC 2 for against natural phenomena, and (2) GDC 5 for sharing of systems and components. Additionally, the system complies with the guidelines of RG 1.26 regarding its quality group and RG 1.29 regarding seismic classification. Therefore, the staff finds that the conclusions of the original SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 9.3.1 is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.3.2 21 S LICENSE CONDITION - Post-Accident Sampling System 02 In SSER3, the staff identified the criteria from Item II.B.3 in NUREG-0737 that were unresolved in the SER and reviewed TVA responses for these items. The staff stated that the post-accident sampling system met all of the criteria and was acceptable. They also stated that the proposed procedure for estimating the degree of reactor core damage was acceptable on an interim basis and that TVA would be required to provide a final procedure for estimating the degree of core damage before start-up following the first refueling outage. In SSER5, the staff stated that due to the 5 year delay in WB licensing, TVA should commit to submitting the procedure at an earlier date.
TVA submitted a final procedure for estimating degree of core damage by letter dated June 10, 1994, and the license condition was deleted in SSER14.
In SSER16, the staff reviewed TVA's revised emergency plan implementing procedure governing the use of the methodology provided in the June 10, 1994, submittal, and other plant data, for addressing degree of reactor core damage and found the methodology and implementing procedure acceptable.
Unit 2 Action:
Eliminate requirement for Post-Accident Sampling System in Technical Specifications (Identified as CT in NRC letter dated May 28, 2008).
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Rev. 0 of the Unit 1 TS contained 5.7.2.6, "Post Accident Sampling."
Amendment 34 to the Unit 1 TS (approved by the NRC on January 14, 2002) deleted 5.7.2.6, "Post Accident Sampling."
The markup for Unit 2 Developmental Revision A noted that Unit 2 had deleted 5.7.2.6, "Post Accident Sampling" also.
9.3.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Page 1-15 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.3.4 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Page 1-15 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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9.3.8 stated
"In SSER 21, the NRC staff reviewed existing license review topics to determine whether items remained open or were resolved for each section of the FSAR. The original SER, NUREG-0847, did not include a Section 9.3.8. As a result, SSER 21 did not include a reference to FSAR Section 9.3.8.
The heat tracing system is not explicitly covered in the SER; therefore, TVA proposed to describe the system in FSAR Section 9.3.8, Heat Tracing. The proposed FSAR section for heat tracing includes the purpose of the system and a list of the systems that use heat tracing. TVA does not take credit for heat tracing to maintain the reactor in a safe-shutdown condition or to mitigate the consequences of accidents.
The system components were designed as nonseismic, nonsafety-related. In its letter dated February 8, 2008 (ADAMS Accession No. ML080770242, non-publicly available), TVA proposed no significant changes to the heat tracing system.
The NRC staff reviewed proposed changes to Section 9.3 in FSAR Amendments 95 through 100. No changes to the heat tracing system were proposed.
Based on its review of the heat tracing system as described in Section 9.3.8 of WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendments 95 through 100, the NRC staff concluded that the section conforms to the guidance in RG 1.151, Revision 1, Instrument Sensing Lines, issued July 2010, on the relevant requirements to install heat tracing for freeze protection and to prevent boric acid from precipitating out of the fluid.
Therefore, the staff concludes that FSAR Section 9.3.8 is acceptable."
9.4.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
9.4.1 22 C In SSER9, the staff clarified control room isolation after activation of SI signal from either unit, or upon detection of high radiation or smoke concentration in outside air supply stream and stated that 06 conclusions reached in SER and supplements were still valid.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.4.1 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and Page 79 of 120 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97, the staff concludes that the control room area ventilation system continues to meet the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 19, and 60 with respect to (1) protection against natural phenomena and environmental effects, (2) adequate access and occupancy of the control room under accident conditions, and (3) control of the release of gaseous radioactive effluents to the environment. It also meets the requirements of Item III.D.3.4 of NUREG-0737, Clarification of TMI Action Plan Requirements, November 1980, and continues to meet the guidelines of RG 1.26, RG 1.29, RG 1.78, Revision 1, Evaluating the Habitability of a Nuclear Power Plant Control Room During a Postulated Hazardous Chemical Release, and BTP ASB 3-1 for (1) the quality group and seismic classification, (2) protection against chlorine release, and (3) high- and moderate-energy pipe breaks. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.4.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 9.4.2 included:
"Based on the above and on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, the staff concludes that the fuel handling area ventilation system continues to meet the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 60, and 61 for (1) protection against natural phenomena, (2) environmental effects, (3) control of releases of radioactive materials to the environment, and (4) appropriate containment, confinement, and filtering systems. The staff also concludes that the system continues to meet the guidelines of RGs 1.13, 1.26, 1.29, and 1.117, Tornado Design Classification, for design of the ventilation system for the spent fuel storage facility, quality group and seismic classification, and the effects against tornado missiles. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.4.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 9.4.3 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendments 92 and 97, the staff concludes that the auxiliary building and radwaste area ventilation system continues to meet the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, and 60 for (1) protection against natural phenomena, (2) environmental effects, and (3) control of the release of radioactive materials to the environment. It also continues to meet the guidelines of RGs 1.26, 1.29, and 1.117 on quality group and seismic classification and the effects against tornado missiles. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.4.4 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 9.4.4 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 94, the staff concludes that the turbine building area ventilation system continues to meet the relevant requirements of GDC 2 for protection against natural phenomena and continues to meet the guidelines of RGs 1.26 and 1.29 on quality group and seismic classification. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.4.5 22 C In SSER9, the staff reviewed the design of the additional DG building ventilation system (FSAR Amendment 66 submittal dated May 20, 1991, for both units) and determined that conclusion reached in 06 SER was still valid and design was acceptable.
In SSER10, the staff had concerns regarding periodic testing of the ventilation system for the additional DG building; muffler room exhaust fan failure or exhaust blockage; missile protection for the muffler fan exhaust structure; and potential for blockage and turbine missile damage of air intake structures. These were all resolved in SSER10, with the exception of the potential for external blockage of the air intake structure by missile impact. In SSER11 the staff found TVA's response and procedural change to address potential blockage of the air intake structure by missile impact acceptable. TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
In SSER14, the staff clarified statements made in the SER by stating that none of the ventilation systems for the ERCW pumping station was safety related, but the failure of both mechanical equipment room ventilation fans would not prevent operation of any safety related equipment. Thus, the conclusions reached in the SER were still valid, and the systems were still acceptable.
In SSER16, the staff reviewed design changes to the DG building ventilation system, since the original design was reviewed, and concluded that the judgments made in the SER and supplements did not change and the system was still acceptable.
In SSER19, the staff clarified their statements about the diesel engine room exhaust fans, stating that since the fans automatically start when the DG starts, DG testing results in operation of the diesel engine room exhaust fans.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.4.5 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97, the staff concludes that the ESF ventilation system meets the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, and 60 for protection against natural phenomena and missiles and continues to meet the guidance of RGs 1.26 and 1.29 for quality group and seismic classification and the effects against tornado missiles. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
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Section 9.4.6 included:
"TVA clarified the FSAR description of the CVI and ABI following an FHA in the auxiliary building or containment during refueling operations. Also, TVA added a description of the containment vent air cleanup units, which filter the containment vent air before it is released into the annulus. The NRC staff reviewed TVAs changes to the FSAR and concludes that the changes are acceptable because the RBPVS operations during various FHA scenarios continue to meet the requirements of GDC 2, 4, 60, and 61 for protection against natural phenomena, environmental effects, and control of releases of radioactive materials to the environment."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
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Section 9.4.7 included:
"Based on its review of FSAR Amendment 97 and the staffs previous evaluation, as documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the containment air cooling system is acceptable because the system continues to meet the requirements of GDC 2, 4, and 60 for protection against natural phenomena, environmental effects, and control of releases of radioactive materials to the environment."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
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Section 9.4.8 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 94, as supplemented by letter dated June 3, 2010, the staff concludes that the CDWE building ECS meets the relevant requirements of GDC 2 and 4 for protection against natural phenomena and environmental effects and missiles and continues to meet the guidelines of RGs 1.26, 1.29, and 1.117 on quality group and seismic classification and the effects against tornado missiles. Therefore, FSAR Section 9.4.8 is acceptable."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
9.5.0 10 C In SSER10, the staff reviewed 55 questions previously asked concerning the 4 original DGs for applicability to the additional DG and additional responses from TVA and had no concerns.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.5.1 19 C 9.5.1.2: OUTSTANDING ISSUE for Fire Protection Program 01 9.5.1.3: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - Electrical penetrations documentation 9.5.1.3: LICENSE CONDITION - Fire protection program In SSER10, the staff noted that the fire hazard analysis for the additional DG building would be included in the WB Fire Protection report. The staff reviewed the building design for compliance with BTP 9.5-1, Appendix A and found it in conformance with the BTP. They also asked TVA to verify that the fire fighting systems installed in the DG building meet GDC 3 and stated that TVA's response satisfied their concerns.
In SSER18, the staff concluded that the Fire Protection program for Watts Bar conformed to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.48 and was acceptable except for the fire barrier seal program and emergency lighting inside the Reactor Building. Additionally, the staff considered the confirmatory issue involving electrical penetration documentation resolved in SSER18 on the basis of the safety evaluation of the revised Fire Protection program included in Appendix FF of SSER18. In Appendix FF of SSER19, a safety evaluation of the Fire Protection program contains a detailed evaluation of fire barrier penetration seals. The staff concluded that TVAs penetration seal program adequately demonstrates the fire resistive rating of the penetrations, and that they conform to the guidelines of Positions D.1.j and D.3.d of Appendix A to BTP 9.5.1 and were acceptable. The safety evaluation also includes TVAs revised position on emergency lighting, which was found to be acceptable.
9.5.2 21 O LICENSE CONDITION - Performance testing of communications system 02 The staff resolved this license condition in SSER5 based on TVAs letter of March 18, 1985 for both units, which described its testing of communications systems.
Unit 2 Action: Perform testing of communication systems on Unit 2.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
9.5.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 9.5.3 included:
"Based on the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that the illuminance levels for emergency lighting in the MCR, safety-related panels in the MCR, and remote shutdown consoles conform to the guidance given in the 1993 edition of the IESNA Lighting Handbook and NUREG-0700 and are, therefore, acceptable.
Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that (1) the plant lighting systems described in Section 9.5.3 of the WBN Unit 2 FSAR conform to the industry standard IESNA Lighting Handbook, NUREG-0700, and the acceptance criteria of SRP Section 9.5.3, and (2) the systems can perform their safety-related functions. Therefore, the plant lighting systems are acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.5.4 22 C 9.5.4.1: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - include required language in operating instruction to ensure no-load and low-load operation is minimized and revise operating procedures to address increased diesel 06 generator load after it has run for an extended period of time at low or no load In SSER5, the staff verified that plant operating procedures had been revised to incorporate requirements that ensure that operational no-load and low-load conditions will not harm the diesel generators.
9.5.4.1: LICENSE CONDITION - Diesel Generator reliability The staff verified that the modifications necessary to comply with NUREG/CR-0660 had been completed and, as stated above, requirements had been incorporated into operating procedures. Thus, this license condition was resolved in SSER5.
9.5.4.1: OUTSTANDING ISSUE for staff to complete review to determine if diesel generator auxiliary support systems can perform their design safety functions under all conditions, after receipt of all requested information.
In SSER5, the staff resolved the issue of the completeness of its review of the emergency diesel engine lubrication oil system.
9.5.4.1: OUTSTANDING ISSUE to design skid-mounted piping and components from the day tank to the diesel engine as seismic Category I and to ASME Section III, Class 3 The staff reviewed standards to which emergency diesel engine skid mounted auxiliary system piping and associated components were designed, as well as the testing and inspections to be performed on these systems, as provided in TVA letters dated February 15, 1985, March 18, 1985, and August 30, 1985, and concluded that they were acceptable in SSER5. The staff considered this issue resolved. They stated that this resolution applied to the fuel oil, cooling water, air starting, lubrication, and combustion air intake and exhaust systems (9.5.4.2, 9.5.5, 9.5.6, 9.5.7 and 9.5.8).
9.5.4.2: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - provide missile protection for fuel oil storage tank vent lines The staff found TVAs commitment to provide missile protection for the fuel oil storage tank vent lines acceptable and verified that the protection had been installed and considered this issue resolved in SSER5.
In SSER9, the staff stated that the conclusions reached in the SER, SSER3 and SSER5 regarding the EDG auxiliary supports systems applied to the additional EDG. This conclusion applied to sections 9.5.5, 9.5.6, 9.5.7 and 9.5.8, as well.
In SSER10, the staff questioned tornado missile protection and seismic requirements for the additional DG fuel oil storage tank fill lines and found TVA's response acceptable. The staff questioned the difference between the design of the fuel oil transfer pump for the additional DG and the design of the DG building storage pumps, and found TVA's explanation and proposed clarification to the FSAR acceptable.
TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
In SSER11, the staff noted the revised capacity of the 7-day fuel oil storage tank identified in FSAR Amendment 69 and stated that it still exceeded the amount needed for a 7-day supply and, therefore, did not affect the staff's conclusions reached in the SER or supplements.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION actions in response to other fire protection requirements.
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.5.5 11 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE to design engine cooling water system piping and components for all engines up to the engine interface, including auxiliary skid mounted piping, to ASME Section III, Class 3 01 The staff reviewed standards to which emergency diesel engine skid mounted auxiliary system piping and associated components were designed, as well as the testing and inspections to be performed on these systems, and concluded that they were acceptable in SSER5. The staff considered this issue resolved.
This resolution applies to the fuel oil, cooling water, air starting, lubrication, and combustion air intake and exhaust systems.
In SSER5, the staff also resolved concerns regarding ambient DG room temperature and its impact on pre-heating DG units, the time period the DG is capable of operating fully loaded without secondary cooling, and the possibility of the cooling water system becoming air bound due to the expansion tank location.
In SSER11, the staff noted that FSAR Amendment 70 stated that coolant temperature would be maintained between 125 and 155 degrees F, not the 115 and 125 stated in the SER. They stated that this clarification did not alter the staff's conclusions previously reached in the SER or its supplements.
9.5.6 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE to design engine air-starting system piping components for all engines up to the engine interface, including auxiliary skid mounted piping, to ASME 06 Section III, Class 3 The staff reviewed standards to which emergency diesel engine skid mounted auxiliary system piping and associated components were designed, as well as the testing and inspections to be performed on these systems, and concluded that they were acceptable in SSER5. The staff considered this issue resolved.
This resolution applies to the fuel oil, cooling water, air starting, lubrication, and combustion air intake and exhaust systems.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.5.7 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE to perform additional modification, or provide justification for acceptability of proposed modification, to ensure lubrication of all wearing parts of the diesel engine either on an interim 06 or continuous basis and to provide a more detailed description of the lubricating oil system and a description of the diesel engine crankcase explosion protection features In response to a staff concern regarding dry diesel engine starting, TVA proposed using the manufacturers modification and provided justification for its ability to ensure lubrication of all parts of the diesel engine. The staff found this acceptable in SSER3.
TVA submittal of March 18, 1985, responded to a staff request to describe the features that protect the diesel engine crankcase from exploding. In SSER5, on the basis of this submittal, the staff concluded that the emergency diesel engine lubrication oil system can perform its safety function and is acceptable.
This issue was resolved.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE to design standby diesel engine lube oil system piping and components up to the engine interface, including skid mounted piping, to ASME Section III, Class 3 The staff reviewed standards to which emergency diesel engine skid mounted auxiliary system piping and associated components were designed, as well as the testing and inspections to be performed on these systems, and concluded that they were acceptable in SSER5. The staff considered this issue resolved.
This resolution applies to the fuel oil, cooling water, air starting, lubrication, and combustion air intake and exhaust systems.
In SSER10, the staff questioned the ability to replenish the additional DG lube oil system without interrupting operation of the DG and found TVA's provision to replenish lube oil acceptable. TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.5.8 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE to design standby diesel engine combustion air intake and exhaust system piping and components up to the engine interface to ASME Section III, Class 3 and recommendations of RG 1.26 06 The staff reviewed standards to which emergency diesel engine skid mounted auxiliary system piping and associated components were designed, as well as the testing and inspections to be performed on these systems, and concluded that they were acceptable in SSER5. The staff considered this issue resolved.
This resolution applies to the fuel oil, cooling water, air starting, lubrication, and combustion air intake and exhaust systems.
In SSER10, the staff expressed a concern regarding products of combustion from a fire in the air intake/muffler room, or from the DG exhaust gases, impacting the additional DG or the other DGs. TVA's response addressed the concern. The staff also questioned inspection, surveillance and testing of the DG exhaust system and found the system design adequate to address their concern. In addition, the staff questioned pressure losses through the DG air intake and exhaust systems and determined that their designs were acceptable. TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
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10.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
10.1.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
10.2.0 21 O In SSER5, the staff agreed that the interval between periodic turbine valve testing could be increased for WB from weekly to monthly.
02 REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
10.2.1 22 C In SSER12, the staff reviewed the revised description of the 3 independent overspeed turbine trip systems, consistent with FSAR Amendment 77, and stated that this review did not alter the conclusions 06 reached in the SER and the system remained acceptable.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.2.1 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed changes that the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) made to Section 10.2.1 of the SER in Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) Amendments 95 through 100. TVA made no changes that would affect the staffs conclusions in the SER.
Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that the description of the turbine generator system in FSAR Section 10.2.1 continues to conform to the above requirements and guidance, and that the system can perform its function as designed. Therefore, the staff finds the conclusions of the SER to remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.2.1 is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.2.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
10.3.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 10.3.1 22 C In SSER12, the staff described changes to the MSIV closing signals as a result of changes to the Eagle-21 process protection system. They stated that the conclusions reached in the SER were still valid 06 and the main steam system remained acceptable.
In SSER19, the staff evaluated a revision in FSAR Amendment 91 to the closure time of the MSIVs from 5 seconds after receiving a closure signal to 6 seconds and concluded it was acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.3.1 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed changes to Section 10.3.1 that TVA made in FSAR Amendments 95 through 100. TVA did not identify any significant changes to the main steam system up to the isolation valves and did not make any changes to the safety function provided by the main steam system up to the isolation valves that would change the staffs conclusion in the SER.
Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that FSAR Section 10.3.1 continues to comply with the applicable GDC, RGs, and BTPs as evaluated in SER, and that the conclusions of the SER remain valid."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.3.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.3.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 10.3.3 included:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION "Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that the steam and feedwater system materials requirements in WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendment 95 are consistent with the staff-approved steam and feedwater system materials controls used in WBN Unit 1. Based on its previous evaluation documented in the SER and SSERs, and on its evaluation of FSAR Amendment 95, the NRC staff concludes that the steam and feedwater system materials controls meet the relevant requirements identified in GDC 1 and Section 10.3.6 of NUREG-0800, and are acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.3.4 22 S LICENSE CONDITION - Secondary water chemistry monitoring and control program 06 The staff determined that the secondary water chemistry monitoring and control program was being included in the administrative section of the Technical Specifications and resolved this for Unit 1 in SSER5.
Unit 2 Action: Take same action for Unit 2.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Section 5.7.2.13 provides information about the Secondary Water Chemistry Program.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.3.4 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs review of FSAR Amendments 92 through 99, and because the applicable proposed TS for WBN Unit 2 is the same as that already approved by the staff for Unit 1, the staff concludes that the WBN Unit 2 secondary water chemistry program is acceptable, and that Section 10.3.4 is resolved."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
10.4.1 22 C In SSER9, the staff clarified the description of the main condenser and stated that this clarification did not affect the conclusion reached in the SER.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.1 included:
"Based on its review of the FSAR and the information provided by TVA in its letter dated July 31, 2010, the NRC staff concludes that the Unit 2 main condenser design and performance will meet the acceptance criteria established for the Unit 1 main condenser. Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.1, Main Condenser, is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
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10.4.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 10.4.2 included:
"In reviewing the Unit 2 MCES, the NRC staff compared TVAs Unit 1 analysis to its Unit 2 analysis and reviewed the system using the acceptance criteria in SRP Section 10.4.2. Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, the staff concluded that the MCES analysis for Unit 2 is consistent with the MCES analysis for Unit 1, which was previously approved by the staff. Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.2 is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 10.4.3 included:
"Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that the description of the TGSS, design criteria, and design bases provided in FSAR Section 10.4.3 remains consistent with the criteria given in RG 1.26.
Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.3 is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.4 22 C In SSER5, the staff concluded that periodic stroking of the turbine bypass system valves may be performed according to plant operating procedures and no Technical Specification was necessary to 06 ensure this testing.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.4 included:
"In SSER 21, the staff reviewed existing license review topics to determine whether the topics remained open or were resolved for each section of the FSAR. No open topics were identified for FSAR Section 10.4.4. The staff reviewed TVAs proposed changes to FSAR Section 10.4.4 in recent Amendments 95 through 100 and found no changes to the design or description of the system that would change the staffs conclusion in the SER. Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.4 is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
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10.4.5 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.5 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed the CCW system for compliance with the applicable GDC, RGs, and BTPs and concluded that the CCW system conforms to the requirements of GDC 2 and 4 for protection against natural phenomena and environmental effects due to pipe breaks, and to the guidelines of RG 1.26 and Regulatory Position C.2 of RG 1.29 for the quality group classification and the protection of safety-related systems from failures in nonsafety-related systems. The staff also reviewed TVAs proposed changes to the system in FSAR Amendments 92 through 99 and found no changes that affect the conclusions made by the staff in the SER. Therefore, the conclusions of the original SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.5, Condenser Circulating Cooling Water System, is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.6 22 S Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.6 included:
"In WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendments 92 through 99, TVA made changes to the wording and format of Section 10.4.6, which is now titled Condensate Polishing Demineralizer System. The NRC staff found that changes to the condensate cleanup system (CCS) instrumentation do not affect the staffs conclusion in the SER that the instrumentation and sampling equipment provided is adequate to monitor and control process parameters in accordance with BTP MTEB 5-3.
However, the staff notes that the reference to Table 10.3.2, Feedwater Chemistry Specification, and the table itself have been removed. As a result, the staff can no longer conclude that the CCS is capable of producing feedwater purity in accordance with BTP MTEB 5-3.
TVA should provide information to the NRC staff that the CCS will produce feedwater purity in accordance with BTP MTEB 5-3 or, alternatively, provide justification for producing feedwater purity to another acceptable standard. This is Open Item 35 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 35:
"TVA provided an update to FSAR Section 10.4.6 in Amendment 104.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 10.4.7 22 C In SSER14, the staff evaluated changes that TVA made in Amendment 82 to the FSAR adding a new feedwater isolation signal and clarifying the isolation signal generated by a reactor trip, and stated that the 06 revisions did not affect the conclusions reached in the SER. The staff also corrected an unrelated error they made in the SER regarding the time for the main feedwater regulation valves to close after receipt of a feedwater isolation signal and stated that the conclusions reached in the SER remained valid.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.7 included:
"Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that the description of the condensate and feedwater systems, design criteria, and design bases in FSAR Section 10.4.7 is consistent with the criteria given in RG 1.26 and complies with the regulatory requirements noted above. Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.7 is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.8 22 S Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.8 included:
"TVA should provide information to the NRC staff to enable verification that the SGBS meets the requirements and guidance specified in the SER or provide justification that the SGBS meets other standards that demonstrate conformance to GDC 1 and GDC 14. This is Open Item 36 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 36:
"Section 2.1.1, Safety Functions, of the SGB System Description Documents N3-15-4002 (Unit 1) and WBN2-15-4002 (Unit 2), state the following:
The SGB piping downstream of the containment isolation valves and located in the main stream valve vault room shall be TVA Class G. This piping is seismically supported to maintain the pressure boundary.
The SGB piping located in the turbine building shall be TVA Class H.
The Unit 1 and Unit 2 SGB flow diagrams, 1, 2-47W801-2, also recognize the same TVA Class G and Class H class breaks located downstream of the safety-related SGB containment isolation valves.
The SGB flow diagrams and System Description document that TVA Class G and Class H classifications located downstream of the safety-related containment isolation valves are consistent with the data that was deleted in FSAR Section 10.4.8.1, Steam Generator Blowdown System - Design Basis, Item 6 Component and Code listings described above. It is also noted that NRC Quality Group D classification is equivalent to TVA Class G and H classifications as stated in the NUREG 0847 Section 3.2.2, System Quality Group Classification. Therefore, the design requirements in NRC GDC-1, Quality Standards and Records, and NRC GDC-14, Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary are not challenged.
Amendment 104 to the Unit 2 FSAR will revise Table 3.2-2 to note that TVA Class G and H piping within the SGB System exists downstream of the safety-related containment isolation valves.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TVA to NRC letter dated June 3, 2011, submitted Amendment 104 to the Unit 2 FSAR. The cover letter included the following:
In Reference 2 (Enclosure 1, Item 36), TVA committed to update Table 3.2-2 to note that TVA Class G and H piping within the SGB System exists downstream of the safety-related containment isolation valves. TVA later discovered that the same information intended to be placed into Table 3.2-2 was already provided in Table 3.2-2a. Therefore, this change to Table 3.2-2 is no longer needed and thus this letter closes the commitment in Reference 2.
Reference 2 is the TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011.
10.4.9 14 C In SSER14, the staff discussed reductions in auxiliary feedwater pump design-basis flow rates and new minimum flow requirements. They reviewed TVA's reanalysis of design-basis events and concluded that 01 the revised flow rates were acceptable and the conclusions reached in the SER remained valid.
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Section 10.4.10 included:
"There are no regulatory requirements or guidance in RG 1.70, Standard Format and Content of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants (LWR Edition), or in the SER for the licensee to provide a description of the heater drain and vent system in the FSAR; therefore, the NRC staff finds the omission of this section from the FSAR to be acceptable."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
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06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.11 included:
"Because the steam generator wet layup system is not used at WBN, the NRC staff did not review FSAR Section 10.4.11."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
11.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
11.1.0 16 OV This item remains open pending closure of 11.4.0 and 11.5.0 01 Page 94 of 120 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 11.2.0 16 C In SSER4, the staff evaluated the revised description contained in FSAR Revision 49 and 54 and determined that the conclusions reached in the original SER were not affected by the revisions.
01 In SSER16, the staff superseded its previous review of the liquid waste management system. The staff concluded that TVA had submitted sufficient design information for both Units 1 and 2 liquid waste management system in accordance with 10 CFR 50.34a requirements and that the LWMS for Watts Bar Units 1 and 2 met the acceptance criteria of SRP Section 11.2 and was, therefore, acceptable.
11.3.0 16 C In the SER, the staff identified that the hydrogen and oxygen monitoring system did not meet the acceptance criteria because redundant monitors had not been provided and because the system was not 01 designed to automatically initiate action to mitigate the potential for explosion in the event of high oxygen content. This issue was addressed by Technical Specifications discussed in the original SER and in SSER8 but was later resolved in SSER16. Based upon NRC review of TVAs February 17, 1995, letter (submitted on both dockets), the staff accepted the WBNs system approach of preclusive of gas buildup, as allowed by SRP Section 11.3 guidelines, if TVA submitted an administrative program to satisfy administrative controls for TS 5.7.2.15, "Explosive Gas and Storage Tank Radioactivity Monitoring Program. As stated in TVA's letter dated July 21, 1995, the program would provide for monitoring and control of potential explosive mixtures, limit the concentration of oxygen, and surveillance to ensure that the limits are not exceeded. As a result of an SSER16 review, the staff concluded that the GWMS for Watts Bar Units 1 and 2 met the acceptance criteria of SRP Section 11.3 and was acceptable.
11.4.0 16 OV On the basis of its review in SSER16, the staff found the process control program for Watts Bar acceptable and concluded that the solid waste management system for Watts Bar Unit 1 conformed to 01 the acceptance criteria of SRP Section 11.4 and was, therefore, acceptable.
Unit 2 Action:
Provide system description and information on QA provisions for Unit 2 Solid Waste Management System and information on the Process Control Program.
11.5.0 20 OV In SSER16, the staff updated its review to Amendment 89, and TVA's submittal dated February 17, 1995.
The staff concluded that the process and effluent radiological monitoring and sampling system for Watts 01 Bar Unit 1 complied with 10 CFR 20.1302 and GDCs 60, 63, and 64. The staff also concluded that the system design conformed to the guidelines of NUREG-0737, RGs 1.21 and 4.15, and applicable guidelines of RG 1.97 (Rev. 2). Thus, the system met the acceptance criteria of SRP Section 11.5 and was, therefore, acceptable.
In SSER20, the staff agreed that TVA did not commit to RG-4.15, Revision 1 as reflected in TVAs July 21, 1995 letter. In that letter, TVA had stated that the radiation monitoring system generally agrees with and satisfies the intent of the RG 4.15 except for specific calibration techniques and frequencies. The staff then reiterated its earlier finding stated in SSER16, Section 11.5.1, that the radiation monitoring system for Watts Bar Unit 1 meets the intent and purpose of RG 4.15, with respect to quality assurance provisions for the system. The staff modified one sentence from SSER16 and then concluded by stating that the other conclusions given in SSER16 continued to be valid.
Unit 2 Action:
Provide system description and information on QA provisions for the Unit 2 Radiation Monitoring System 11.6.0 21 O In SSER8, the staff reviewed the preoperational REMP program provided by letter dated June 14, 1991 (submitted for both dockets) The staff concluded in SSER Section 1.6.1, "Offsite Radiological Monitoring 02 Program," that the Watts Bar preoperational REMP as proposed was adequate to provide baseline data which will assist in verifying radioactivity concentrations and related public exposures during plant operation, and was therefore acceptable. The staff provided a safety evaluation for both units via a September 10, 1991 letter.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION supplement 16.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
11.7.0 0 OT This item will remain open pending resolution of Item 11.7.2.
01 11.7.1 21 CI LICENSE CONDITION (6a) - Accident monitoring instrumentation II.F.1 - Noble Gas monitor 02 In SSER5, TVA submitted letter dated April 26, 1985, on the Unit 1 docket which stated that the Unit 2 shield building vent monitor could not be installed by the time Unit 1 fuel load was scheduled in 1985 because of procurement problems. Since the 1985 fuel load was delayed, TVA subsequently committed in letter dated October 11, 1990, that this monitor and its sampler would be operational before fuel was loaded in Unit 1. This commitment eliminated the staffs concern and resolved the proposed License Condition 6a.
Also, in SSER5, TVA letter dated November 8, 1983 (submitted on both Unit 1 and Unit 2 dockets) requested an exception to the requirement to monitor pressurized-water reactor steam safety valve discharge and atmospheric steam dump valve discharge to be monitored by high-range noble gas effluent monitors by stating that adequate instrumentation was provided to detect a steam generator tube rupture.
The staff disagreed with this approach which resulted in TVA subsequently committing in a letter dated October 11, 1990 (submitted on both dockets) that the required high range noble gas effluent monitor would be operational before fuel load. This commitment resolved the staffs concern and eliminated the need for License Condition 6a.
LICENSE CONDITION (6b) - Accident monitoring instrumentation II.F.1 - Iodine particulate sampling See 7.5.2.
In addition, in SSER5, by letter dated April 26, 1985, submitted on the Unit 1 docket, TVA committed to have the capability for continuous collection in place (i.e., procedures and any minor system modifications necessary) before exceeding 5-percent power. The staff evaluated this commitment and found it acceptable. Since 1985 licensing of Watts Bar was delayed, TVA subsequently committed via letter dated January 3, 1991, as discussed in SSER6 that the procedural revision and upgrade of the radiation monitors would be done by Unit 1 fuel load. Thus License Condition 6b was resolved in SSER6.
In SSER6, TVA via letter dated January 3, 1991, committed to have the procedural revision and upgrade of the radiation monitors by fuel load. This commitment ensured the plant would have the capability for continuous collection of post accident gaseous effluents by fuel load.
In SSER5, the staff noted that the WBN design did not include a high-range noble gas effluent monitor as described in NUREG-0737, Item II.F.1, Attachment 1, for the auxiliary building vent because the release is diverted to the shield building vent for design-basis accidents. A low-range to high-range radiation monitor is provided in the shield building ventilation stack. By letter dated November 22, 1983, TVA requested an exception to NUREG-0737, Item II.F.1, concerning the installation of high-range noble gas monitors on the auxiliary building vent at Watts Bar. TVA provided the staff additional information at a meeting on December 20, 1983, and subsequently in a submittal dated January 24, 1984. The staff concluded that the auxiliary building vent was not considered to be a potential accident release pathway and, therefore, the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant design, as described above, does not need to be changed to provide for the addition of a high-range noble gas effluent monitor, as described in NUREG-0737, Page 96 of 120 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Item II.F.1, Attachment 1, for the auxiliary building vent.
The above items were identified as CI by NRC in May 28, 2008, letter.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
11.7.2 16 S NUREG-0737, III.D.1.1, Primary Coolant Outside Containment - Resolved for Unit 1 only in SSER10; reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
02 Unit 2 Actions:
Include the waste gas disposal system in the leakage reduction program and incorporate in Unit 2 Technical Specifications.
In SSER5, TVA by letter dated October 4, 1984, submitted a justification for excluding the waste gas system from the leak reduction program under NUREG-0737, Item III.D.1.1. The staff has evaluated the TVA's submittal and found that sufficient information had not been submitted to provide assurance that significant quantities of radioactive materials would not enter the waste gas system in the event of an accident.
On this basis, the staff concluded that the leakage reduction program was acceptable if the following systems were to be included leakage reduction program: (1) residual heat removal, (2) containment spray, (3) safety injection, (4) chemical and volume control, (5) sampling, and (6) waste gas. The staff proposed License Condition 24 and would be resolved if TVA accepted the change as stated above. In SSER6, the staff reviewed TVAs letter dated March 27, 1986, and agreed that TVA had justified excluding the WGDS from the program. In SSER10, the staff resolved Condition 24, when upon review of TVA letter dated August 27, 1992, they noted that WGDS specification was included in the draft TS Section 5.7.2.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS 5.7.2.4 is the Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment program. This program provides controls to minimize leakage from those portions of systems outside containment that could contain highly radioactive fluids during a serious transient or accident to levels as low as practicable. This program includes the "Waste Gas" system.
12.0.0 14 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 12.1.0 21 O In SSER10, the staff updated its evaluation based upon review of FSAR Amendments 65 through 71 and TVA letter dated January 3, 1991 submitted on U1 docket only. The staff acknowledged that TVA would 02 soon revise FSAR again due to reflect recent changes to 10 CFR Part 20.
In SSER14, the staff reviewed the revised FSAR to reflect the 10 CFR Part 20 changes. Details of the staff's review are delineated in the sections that follow.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
12.2.0 21 O In SSER14, the staff reviewed the revised FSAR discussion of ALARA design and operational considerations in this section that were made to clarify that the total effective dose equivalent for each 02 individual would be maintained ALARA. As revised, FSAR Section 12.1 was consistent with the requirements in 10 CFR 20.1101 and 20.1702 and was, therefore, acceptable to the staff.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
12.3.0 21 O In SSER14, the staff reviewed the revised FSAR descriptions of the radioactive sources expected to result from normal plant operations, anticipated operational occurrences, and accident conditions. The staff 02 concluded that the descriptions of plant radioactive sources, as revised, conformed to the acceptance criteria in SRP Section 12.2 and were, therefore, acceptable to the staff.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
12.4.0 21 O In SSER10, the staff reviewed revised operational test frequency of area radiation monitors from monthly to quarterly and found that TVAs program met the provisions of 10 CFR 20.1601(c) and the acceptance 02 criteria in SRP Section 12.3 and was, therefore, acceptable.
In SSER14, the staff reviewed FSAR Amendment 84 in light of the revised requirements of 10 CFR Part 20. The staff found these sections, as amended, complied with the acceptance criteria in the SRP and was acceptable to the staff. In addition, the staff reviewed revised FSAR Section which specified the radiation dose rate design criteria for the placement and configuration of plant system valves This section as amended was consistent with the staff's conclusion that Watts Bar can be operated within the dose limits and that radiation doses can be maintained ALARA. Therefore, these changes were acceptable to the staff.
In SSER18, the staff reviewed FSAR Amendments 89 and 90 in which TVA had revised the discussions of the installed area radiation monitoring and the fixed airborne radiation monitoring systems. In addition, Amendment 90 revised the estimated maximum radiation dose rates depicted on the radiation zone maps for several areas in the plant. The staff also reviewed FSAR text changes that clarified the distinctions between a monitor calibration, a monitor channel operational test, and a check source functional test and deleted discussions of fixed airborne radiation monitors in the Unit 2 hot sample room and the Unit 1 control room and were replaced with portable continuous air monitors (CAMs). The staff found this acceptable since it did not change the staff's conclusion documented in SSER14.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
12.5.0 21 O In SSER14, the staff reviewed FSAR Amendment 88 which revised the discussion of the estimate of personnel internal exposures to address the new 10 CFR Part 20 requirements. The staff concluded that 02 this section as amended provided reasonable assurance that the requirements of 10 CFR 20.1502 and 20.1703 would be met. In addition, the staff reviewed FSAR Amendment 84 which updated the predicted maximum annual doses resulting from plan operation and determined that this section as amended provides reasonable assurance that the radiation doses resulting from plant operations would not exceed the limits in 10 CFR 20.1301.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
12.6.0 21 O OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving Health Physics Program 02 The staff reviewed TVAs RADCON program (formerly the HP program) and found that the WBN organizational structure can provide adequate support for the RADCON program and that organizational changes described in the FSAR amendments met the staffs acceptance criteria. They considered this issue resolved in SSER10. In SSER14, the staff reviewed the revised FSAR sections (through Amendment 88), and found them acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
12.7.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
12.7.1 21 O NUREG-0737, II.B.2, Plant Shielding - NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
02 In SSER14, the staff reviewed FSAR Amendment 88 which revised the discussion of shielding for accident conditions. The staff stated that this change did not affect the staff's previous conclusion that Watts Bar conformed to the positions in NUREG-0737 Item II.B.2, and was therefore, acceptable to the staff. Identified as CI in NRC letter dated May 28, 2008.
Unit 2 Action:
Complete Design Review of EQ of equipment for spaces/systems which may be used in post accident operations. CI in NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 12.7.2 21 O NUREG-0737, II.F.1.2.C., "Accident Monitoring Instrumentation" - In SSER5, the staff resolved this license condition for Unit 1 (IR 390/84-09 & IR 390/84-28) due to verification that TVAs commitments 02 regarding the high range in-containment monitor were satisfactory and that it was installed. Identified as CI in NRC letter dated May 28, 2008.
Unit 2 Action: Install high range in-containment monitor for Unit 2.
CI in NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
12.7.3 21 O NUREG-0737, III.D.3.3, In-plant Monitoring of I2 radiation monitoring - NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16. Identified as CI in NRC letter dated May 28, 2008.
02 Unit 2 Action: Complete modifications for Unit 2.
CI in NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
13.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
13.1.0 22 C In SSER16, NRC reviewed the organizational information presented in TVA Topical Report TVA-NPOD89. NRC approval of the topical report and its revisions superseded the staff review in the 06 SER.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.1 included:
"In the safety evaluation report (SER), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff found the organizational structure of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) acceptable. Since then, TVA has revised Section 13.1.1 of the final safety analysis report (FSAR) to state that organizational information is as presented in TVA Topical Report TVA-NPOD89-A, TVA Nuclear Power Group Organization Description. In Section 13.1 of Supplemental Safety Evaluation Report (SSER) 16, the staff found TVAs organizational structure acceptable based on the staffs approval of TVA Topical Report TVA-NPOD89 and annual updates to the topical report through Revision 6. The staffs approval of the topical report and its updates supersedes the approval given by the staff in the SER. The revision reviewed by the staff in this SSER of TVA-NPOD89-A is Revision 18, issued August 31, 2009."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 13.1.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
13.1.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
13.1.3 22 O LICENSE CONDITION - Use of experienced personnel during startup 06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC provided a LICENSE CONDITION to ensure TVA augmented the shift staff with individuals that had prior experience with large pressurized water reactor operations. In SSER8, NRC reviewed TVAs commitment in the FSAR and the Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan to comply with RG 1.8, Personnel Selection and Training,. NRC staff considered that this provided adequate assurance, and eliminated the LICENSE CONDITION.
Unit 2 Action: Submit staffing and NQAP for two unit operation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.1.3 included:
"In order to complete its evaluation of TVAs plant staff organization, TVA should provide information to the NRC staff to allow the staff to confirm that:
- 1) The education and experience of management and principal supervisory positions down through the shift supervisory level conform to RG 1.8. The staff will review the resumes to confirm this.
- 2) TVA has an adequate number of licensed and non-licensed operators in the training pipeline to support the preoperational test program, fuel loading, and dual unit operation.
- 3) The plant administrative procedures clearly state that when the Assistant Shift Engineer assumes his duties as Fire Brigade Leader, his control room duties are temporarily assumed by the Shift Supervisor (Shift Engineer), or by another SRO, if one is available. The staff will confirm that the plant administrative procedures clearly describe this transfer of control room duties.
These are Open Items 9, 10, and 11 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
Per TVA letter to NRC dated April 6, 2011, Open Items 9 and 11 are for NRC Inspection / Review.
13.2.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
13.2.1 22 C In SSER9, NRC reviewed TVA's certification for licensed operator training programs and FSAR Chapter 13 revision to reflect the training program . NRC determined that these were acceptable. In SSER10, 06 NRC reviewed changes to the initial test program for TMI Item I.G.1, "Training During Low Power Testing." NRC found the training requirement satisfied.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section 13.2.1 included:
"Based on (1) its review of the information provided by TVA in WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendment 97 and the staffs previous review as documented in the SER and supplements, (2) the industry accreditation, as described in RG 1.8, of the TVA training programs, and (3) the results of the NRCs periodic examinations of TVA licensed operators and inspections of the training program at WBN Unit 1, the NRC staff finds that TVAs plant staff training program continues to be acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.2.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
13.3.0 13 O In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Radiological Emergency Plan submitted February 12, 1993. This review superseded the review in the SER.
01 Unit 2 Action: Submit WBN REP for two unit operation.
13.3.1 22 O In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Radiological Emergency Plan submitted February 12, 1993. This review superseded the review in the SER. In SSER20, NRC completed the 06 review including the findings of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Unit 2 Action: Submit WBN REP for two unit operation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section included:
"The objective of the NRC staff review documented here is to determine whether the proposed extension of the existing WBN REP to incorporate Unit 2 has adequately addressed the differences between the two units and any dual-unit issues that arise from the licensing and operation of Unit 2. The NRC will use the results from this review to make its finding, under 10 CFR 50.47(a)(1)(i), that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in a radiological emergency at Unit 2. TVA should evaluate the impact of Unit 2 related changes on the effectiveness of the WBN REP, as it applies to Unit 1, under 10 CFR 50.54(q)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
13.3.2 22 O In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Radiological Emergency Plan submitted February 12, 1993. This review superseded the review in the SER. In SSER13, the staff concluded that 06 the WBN Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) provided an adequate planning basis for an acceptable state of onsite emergency preparedness. In SSER20, NRC completed the review and found that the REP complied with NRC requirements and was acceptable for the full-power license of WBN Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action: Submit WBN REP for two unit operation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.3.2.18 included:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for its emergency plan no less than 180 days before the scheduled issuance of an OL. Completion of this requirement is an open item that must be resolved before the issuance of an OL. This is Open Item 43 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
13.3.3 22 O LICENSE CONDITION - Emergency Preparedness (NUREG-0737, III.A.1, III.A.2, III.A.2) 06 The NRC review of Emergency Preparedness in SSER13 superseded the review in the original 1982 SER. In SSER13, the staff concluded that the WBN Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) provided an adequate planning basis for an acceptable state of onsite emergency preparedness, and the LICENSE CONDITION was deleted. In SSER20, NRC completed the review and found that the REP complied with NRC requirements and was acceptable for the full-power license of WBN Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action: Submit WBN REP for two unit operation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.3.3 included:
"Accordingly, the NRC staff concludes that, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(a)(1)(i), and subject to the satisfactory completion of the confirmatory items identified above, there is reasonable assurance that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in a radiological emergency at either WBN Unit 1 or Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
13.4.0 22 OV LICENSE CONDITION - Independent Safety Engineering Group (ISEG)
(NUREG-0737, I.B.1.2) 06 In SSER8, NRC indicated that the ISEG would be established as part of the Technical Specifications.
Resolved for Unit 1 only in SSER8.
Unit 2 action:
Implement the alternate ISEG that was approved for the rest of the TVA units including WBN Unit 1 by NRC on August 26, 1999. The function will be performed by the site engineering organizations.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.4.0 included:
"TVAs review and audit administrative requirements conform to the applicable guidelines of ANSI N18.7-1976, as endorsed by RG 1.33, Revision 2. The plant review process is consistent with the applicable regulatory guidelines . The NRC staff concludes that the plant review process described in FSAR Section 13.4 and the TVA NQA Plan is consistent with applicable regulatory guidelines, will continue to satisfy the criteria of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50, and therefore is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 13.5.0 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.5.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.5.1 included:
"In 2010, TVA submitted FSAR Amendment 97 for WBN Unit 2. The structure of the section of the report pertaining to administrative procedures has been updated subsequent to the NRC SER, which determined that administrative procedures were acceptable for Unit 1. The portion of the report pertaining to issuance of procedures continues to follow the guidance of RG 1.33, with the updated language referring directly to the guide instead of to the ANSI standard it endorses. The NRC staff concludes that the administrative procedures information presented in FSAR Amendment 97 continues to be in compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.34. The staff also finds that the changes meet the applicable parts of the NUREG-0737, TMI Action Plan Requirements by including administrative procedural provisions in FSAR Section 13.5.1.3. Based on its review of FSAR Amendment 97, and the previous staff evaluation documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the administrative procedures meet the relevant requirements of NUREG-0737 and 10 CFR 50.34 and the guidance of the relevant regulatory guides and is therefore acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.5.2 22 CI OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving operating, maintenance and emergency procedures 06 In the original 1982 SER, this issue was used to track the staffs review of the emergency operating procedures generation package. In SSER9, the staff concluded that the outstanding issue was no longer needed as the staff no longer performed such reviews. The emergency operating procedure development program review is performed under IP 42000, Emergency Operating Procedures. This inspection will be performed before issuance of an operating license. In SSER10, NRC reviewed TVA's plan for vendor review of the power ascension test procedures and the Emergency Operating Instructions (EOIs). Based on the Watts Bar plant specific simulator, NRC determined that a License Condition to ensure consistency with the Sequoyah EOIs was no longer necessary.
Unit 2 Action: Issue operating, maintenance and emergency procedures.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.5.2 included:
"In 2010, TVA submitted FSAR Amendment 97 for WBN Unit 2. The section of the report pertaining to operating and maintenance procedures has been updated in structure. The content of this section satisfies the relevant portions of RG 1.33 and the TMI Action Plan Requirements. This section of the FSAR describes the different classifications of procedures that the operators will use in the control room and locally in the plant for plant operations. As with the administrative procedures, the FSAR describes TVAs program for developing the operating and emergency procedures in the section of the FSAR that follows the guidance of RG 1.33. The FSAR identified the individuals responsible for maintaining the procedures and the general format and content of the operating and maintenance procedures including emergency operating procedures. The different classifications of procedures and maintenance activities were also described. The FSAR addressed the following categories of procedures:
- general
- system
- operating
- abnormal
- emergency
- fuel handling
- maintenance
- modification The identification of the individuals responsible and the descriptions of the content of the operating and maintenance procedures were in accordance with NUREG-0800. Based on this and the previous staff evaluation documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the operating and maintenance procedures are acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.5.3 22 C LICENSE CONDITION - Report on outage of emergency core cooling system (NUREG-0737, II.K.3.17) 06 In the original 1982 SER, the NRC accepted TVAs commitment to develop and implement a plan to collect emergency core cooling system outage information. In SSER3, the staff accepted a revised commitment from an October 28, 1983, letter to participate in the nuclear power reliability data system and comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.73.
Reporting of Safety Valve and Relief Valve Failures and Challenges (II.K.3.3)
In SSER16, NRC reviewed TVA revised commitment to report failures and challenges to PORVs and safety valves in accordance with the Technical Specifications.
Unit 2 Action:
Include, as necessary, in the Technical Specifications.
CT in NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Rev. 0 of the Unit 1 TS contained 5.9.4 (Monthly Operating Reports) which implemented the above commitment for Unit 1.
Amendment 57 to the Unit 1 TS (approved by the NRC on March 21, 2005) deleted this section of the TS.
The markup for Unit 2 Developmental Revision A noted that Unit 2 will apply this change, and the Unit 2 TS will contain no requirement for Monthly Operating Reports.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.5.3 included:
"By letter dated April 29, 2010, TVA stated that Amendment 57 to the Unit 1 TS removed Section 5.9.4 relating to monthly operating reports. The NRC staff approved this amendment by letter dated March 21, 2005. TVA further stated that the Unit 2 TS will also contain no such requirement and listed this item as submitted, based on its March 4, 2009, submittal of Developmental Revision A of the WBN Unit 2 TS. "
"In SSER 21, the NRC staff listed Section 13.5.3 as Open (Inspection). Based on the above evaluations, the staff concludes that no inspection is required for items II.K.3.3 and II.K.17, and Section 13.5.3 is resolved."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.6.0 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE to file appropriate revision to the Physical Security Plan 06 In the original 1982 SER, the staff identified certain outstanding issues with TVAs Physical Security Plan.
In SSER1 NRC evaluated revisions to the plan submitted July 29, 1982. In SSER15, NRC provided a safety evaluation that concluded that WBN conforms to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.73.
LICENSE CONDITION - Physical security of fuel in containment In SSER1, part of the Physical Security Plan (PSP) was not in accordance with the regulation. TVA submitted a new PSP on June 17, 1992. In SSER10, the staff concluded that the provisions for protection of the containment during major refueling and maintenance met the intent of the regulation.
LICENSE CONDITION - Land Vehicle Bomb Control Program In SSER20, NRC added a license condition for WBN Unit 1 to fully implement the Surface Vehicle Bomb Rule by February 17, 1996. TVA letter to NRC dated February 15, 1996, (submitted for both units) notified NRC that Watts Bar had fully implemented the program.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.6.5 (Conclusions) included:
"The NRC staffs review of the WBN Unit 2 PSP, T&QP, and SCP, Revision 11, dated July 23, 2010, and TVAs letter, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Target Set Development, dated November 18, 2010, focused on ensuring that these plans contain the programmatic elements necessary to provide high assurance that activities involving special nuclear material are not inimical to the common defense and security and do not constitute an unreasonable risk to the public health and safety.
Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that these plans include the necessary programmatic elements that, when effectively implemented, will provide the required high assurance demanded by the regulation. The burden to effectively implement these plans remains with TVA. Effective implementation depends on the procedures and practices that TVA develops to satisfy the programmatic elements of its PSP, T&QP, and SCP."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
14.0.0 21 S LICENSE CONDITION - Report changes to Initial Test Program 05 In the original 1982 SER, this LICENSE CONDITION was intended to require TVA report to NRC within 30 days of modifying an approved initial test. In SSER7, the NRC accepted a commitment in TVAs July 1, 1991, letter to notify NRC within 30 days of any changes to the Startup Test Program made under 10 CFR 50.59.
Unit 2 Action:
Notify NRC within 30 days of any changes to the Startup Test Program made under 10 CFR 50.59.
In SSER3, the staff reviewed additional information and FSAR amendments through 46 addressing concerns identified by the staff in the FSAR. They concluded in SSER3 that the Initial Test Program (ITP),
with the exception of open items as a result of modifications made to the program in subsequent amendments (through 53) for which the staff requested additional information, would meet the acceptance criteria of SRP section 14.2 and successful completion of the program would demonstrate functional adequacy of structures, systems and components.
In SSER5, the staff reviewed TVA submittals to address the open items from SSER3 and FSAR amendments through 55, and concluded that the program met the acceptance criteria of the SRP and was acceptable.
In SSER9, the staff stated that TVA commitments to reinstate the loss-of-offsite-power test for Unit 2 and revise the acceptance criteria for the reactor building purge system air flow rate (TVA letter dated July 10, 1991, for both units) were found acceptable to address two issues identified by the staff during their review of the FSAR through Amendment 67.
In SSER10, the staff agreed with TVA that there was no need to perform any natural recirculation test for Units 1 and 2 (See subsection 5.4.3.)
In SSER12, the staff evaluated the ITP based on Amendment 74 to the FSAR, which addressed most of the staff's concerns raised during review of Amendment 69, in which the ITP was completely revised. The staff found that Chapter 14, as revised by Amendment 74, was generally adequate and in accordance with review criteria with the exception of 7 items, which would be evaluated in later supplements.
In SSER14, the staff evaluated changes made by TVA in Amendments 84 and 86, as well as 5 TVA letters submitted during 1994 to resolve the issues identified by the staff in SSER12, and changes made in FSAR Amendment 88 to address concerns still open prior to that amendment. The staff found that, with the exception of open items that remained open pending receipt and review of TVA's responses, the WB Units 1 and 2 ITP description contained in FSAR Chapter 14, updated through Amendment 88, was Page 107 of 120 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION generally comprehensive and encompassed the major phases of the program requirements.
In SSER16, SSER18 and SSER19, the staff evaluated the ITP through amendments 89, 90 and 91 respectively and stated each time that it found the program to be comprehensive and encompassing the major phases of the testing program guidance presented in the SRP.
A Unit 2 issue to verify capability of each common station service transformer to carry load required to supply ESF loads of 1 unit under LOCA condition in addition to power required for shutdown of non-accident unit was raised in SSER14, and the NRC stated that before an OL can be issued for Unit 2, TVA would have to demonstrate the capability of each CSST to carry the loads of one unit under LOCA conditions in addition to power required for shutting down the non-accident unit. TVA agreed with the NRC position in a January 5, 1995, letter and the issue was resolved in SSER16.
Unit 2 Action:
Amend FSAR Chapter 14 to reflect the capability of each CSST to carry the loads of one unit under LOCA conditions in addition to power required for shutting down the non-accident unit.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 11, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100191421) .
Table 14.2-1 was revised to clarify the testing requirement.
REVISION 05 UPDATE:
As a result of the response to NRC RAI 14 - 1, item 6. of Table 14.2-1 was revised again as part of Amendment 100 to the Unit 2 FSAR. Amendment 100 was submitted on September 1, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML102500171).
15.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
15.0.1 NA Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
15.0.2 NA Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
15.1.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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15.2.0 0 S Approved for both units in SER.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.2.1 14 S In SSER13, NRC reviewed TVA's use of the FACTRAN computer code for LOCA temperature distribution. NRC concluded that the transient analysis was acceptable. In SSER14, NRC approved the 02 trip time delay functional upgrade as part of the Eagle 21 process protection system for low-low steam generator reactor trip. TVA letter dated December 5, 2007, informs NRC of intent to use Eagle-21 for Unit 2. NRC requested additional information December 27, 2007. TVA provided the requested information by letter dated February 28, 2008. By letter dated May 7, 2008, NRC provided a list of specific issues to be addressed in a future amendment application for Eagle-21 for WBN Unit 2.
Unit 2 Action: Provide the additional information for NRC review.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA responded to the NRC request for additional information on Eagle-21 by letter dated August 25, 2008.
15.2.2 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 15.2.3 18 S In SSER18, NRC reviewed FSAR amendment 90. In FSAR amendment 90, TVA revised for the transient event of inadvertent ECCS actuation for both Units. TVA provided additional information for both units by 02 letter dated October 12, 1995. In SSER18, NRC found the reanalysis acceptable.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.2.4 14 S 15.2.4.1 Uncontrolled Rod Cluster Assembly Bank Withdrawal from Zero-Power Condition 02 In SSER7, NRC reviewed additional analysis submitted for both units for a two pump, zero power, rod withdrawal. The NRC concluded the revision was acceptable. In SSER13, NRC accepted a change to a limiting condition for operation and bases changes to include a requirement that two reactor coolant pumps should be running whenever rods are capable of withdrawal in Mode 4.
Unit 2 Action: Submit Technical Specifications.
15.2.4.4: OUTSTANDING ISSUE for evaluation of Boron dilution and single failure criteria In a letter dated November 2, 1984, TVA stated that the boron dilution alarm system receives signals from two independent channels which are independently powered. Additionally, testing of these circuits was described. The staff concluded in SSER4 that the system is adequately protected from single failure and closed this item. In SSER14, NRC reviewed a reanalysis of the accident associated with uncontrolled boron dilution and accepted the analysis.
15.2.4.6 Rod Cluster Control Assembly Ejection In SSER14, NRC accepted a change to the maximum cladding temperature for the rod ejection accident made in FSAR amendment 80.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS Limiting Condition for Operation 3.4.6 requires two RCS loops with both loops in operation when the rod control system is capable of rod withdrawal.
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 15.2.5 4 C Approved for both units in SER subject to completion of Outstanding Issue in 15.2.4.4.
15.2.6 NA Addressed in 15.2.1.
15.2.7 NA Addressed in 15.2.1.
15.3.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
15.3.1 15 S In SSER12, NRC reviewed the reanalysis of small break loss of coolant analysis (SBLOCA) for Units 1 and 2. NRC found the analysis acceptable. In SSER15, NRC reviewed additional changes to the 02 SBLOCA for Units 1 and 2.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.3.2 14 S In SSER3, NRC reviewed proposed changes to the boron concentration requirement in the Boron Injection Tank and found them acceptable. In SSER14, NRC reviewed TVA application of the new 02 steamline protection feature associated with the Eagle 21 upgrade for WBN Unit 1. The model resulted in the reanalysis of two ruptures: the main feedline and a steamline break outside of containment.
Unit 2 Action: Perform analysis.
Unit 2 Action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
WCAP-13462, "Summary Report Process Protection System Eagle 21 Upgrade, NSLB, MSS and TTD Implementation Watts Bar Units 1 and 2" Revision 2 is applicable to WBN Unit 2. The main feedline and steam line break outside of containment are analyzed in WCAP-13462. NRC has previously reviewed and accepted this analysis for Unit 1 in SSER14.
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 15.3.3 14 S In SSER14, NRC reviewed TVA application of the new steamline protection feature associated with the Eagle 21 upgrade for WBN Unit 1. The model resulted in the reanalysis of two ruptures: the main feedline 02 and a steamline break outside of containment.
Unit 2 Action: Perform analysis.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
WCAP-13462, "Summary Report Process Protection System Eagle 21 Upgrade, NSLB, MSS and TTD Implementation Watts Bar Units 1 and 2" Revision 2 is applicable to WBN Unit 2. The main feedline and steam line break outside of containment are analyzed in WCAP-13462. NRC has previously reviewed and accepted this analysis for Unit 1 in SSER14.
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.3.4 14 S In SSER14, NRC reviewed this section based on VANTAGE 5H fuel and found it acceptable.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.3.5 14 S In SSER14, NRC reviewed this section based on VANTAGE 5H fuel and found it acceptable.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 15.3.6 21 CI LICENSE CONDITION - Anticipated Transients Without Scram (Generic Letter 83-28 Item 4.3) 02 In SSER3, NRC performed an initial review of Generic Letter 83-28 for the Salem anticipated transients without scram events. A new license condition was established for GL 83-28 Item 4.3. In SSER5, the staff found TVAs response to a number of items in GL 83-28 acceptable, including Item 4.3, and thus eliminated this license condition. In a letter dated June 18, 1990, for both units, NRC confirmed that all issues under Item 4.3 were fully resolved. In SSER6, NRC continued the review. In SSER10, NRC completed the review of TVA's submittals for GL 83-28 and found them acceptable. In SSER11, a reference to Item 4.3 that was omitted in SSER10 was added. In SSER12, NRC provided additional information on Items 3.1.3 and 3.2.3. NRC noted that TVA reported that there would be no post maintenance test requirements in the Technical Specifications for either the reactor trip system or other safety related components which could degrade safety. The NRC had no further concerns.
CI in May 28, 2008, NRC letter.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
15.3.7 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
15.4.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
15.4.1 18 S In SSER5, NRC reviewed a change to the estimated fractions in leakage pathways for the release of radioactive material following a LOCA. In SSER9, NRC corrected the filter efficiency for organic iodine.
02 The conclusions reached in the SER and supplements remained unchanged. In SSER15, NRC reviewed revised short term atmospheric relative concentration factors. The conclusions reached in the SER and supplements remained unchanged. In FSAR amendment 90, TVA increased the amount of leakage that enters the auxiliary building following a LOCA. In SSER18, NRC confirmed this was within the guidelines of 10 CFR Part 100.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.4.2 15 S In SSER15, NRC reviewed revised short term atmospheric relative concentration factors. The conclusions reached in the SER and supplements remained unchanged.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.4.3 15 S LICENSE CONDITION - Steam Generator tube rupture 02 In SSER2, NRC performed an initial evaluation of an actual Steam Generator Tube Rupture (SGTR) that occurred at Ginna. As part of the Westinghouse Owners Group (WOG), WBN committed to implement all corrective actions recommended by the WOG. In SSER5, NRC reviewed the WOG SGTR analysis and determined that plant specific information was required. In SSER12, the staff identified 5 items that required resolution involving 1) operator action times; 2) radiation offsite consequence analysis;
- 3) systems, 4) associated components credited for accident mitigation in SG tube rupture emergency operating procedures; and 5) system compatibility with bounding analysis. Items 2-5 were resolved in SSER12. In SSER14, the staff stated that a revised SG tube rupture analysis was more conservative and did not alter the conclusions of their Original safety evaluation. With regard to operator response times, TVA letters dated April 21, 1994, and August 15, 1994, and NRC letter dated June 28, 1994, dealt with simulator runs to address response times and operator performance during simulated SG tube ruptures.
The staff concluded, after review of the TVA letters, that the times assumed in the tube rupture analysis were satisfactorily verified and deleted this condition. In SSER15, NRC reviewed revised short term atmospheric relative concentration factors. The conclusions reached in the SER and supplements remained unchanged.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.4.4 15 S In SSER15, NRC reviewed revised short term atmospheric relative concentration factors. The conclusions reached in the SER and supplements remained unchanged.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.4.5 15 S In SSER4, NRC reevaluated the consequences of a fuel handling accident inside primary containment.
NRC concluded WBN met the relevant requirements of GDC 61. In SSER15, NRC reviewed revised 02 short term atmospheric relative concentration factors. The conclusions reached in the SER and supplements remained unchanged.
Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.4.6 0 S Approved for both units in SER.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.4.7 0 S Approved for both units in SER.
02 Unit 2 action: Use Westinghouse RFA-2 fuel as currently installed in Unit 1 for the initial cycle.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on January 21, 2010.
Chapter 15 was updated to address the application of RFA-2 fuel.
15.5.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
15.5.1 4 C LICENSE CONDITION - Effect of high pressure injection for small beak LOCA with no auxiliary feedwater (NUREG-0737, II.K.2.13)
In SSER4, the staff concluded that there was reasonable assurance that vessel integrity would be maintained for small breaks with an extended loss of all feedwater and that the USI A-49, Pressurized Thermal Shock, review did not have to be completed to support the full-power license. NRC considered this condition resolved. C in NRC May 28, 2008 letter.
15.5.2 4 C LICENSE CONDITION - Voiding in the reactor coolant system (NUREG-0737, II.K.2.17)
The staff reviewed the generic resolution of this license condition in SSER4 and approved the study in question, thereby resolving this license condition.
15.5.3 5 C LICENSE CONDITION - PORV isolation system (NUREG-0737, II.K.3.1, II.K.3.2)
NUREG-0737, II.K.3.1, II.K.3.2, Auto PORV isolation/Report on PORV Failures - Reviewed in SSER5 and resolved based on NRC conclusion that there is no need for an automatic PORV isolation system (NRC letter dated June 29, 1990). C in NRC May 28, 2008 letter.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 15.5.4 21 CI Implementation of TMI Item II.K.3.5 (Automatic Trip of Reactor Coolant Pumps - Reviewed in 15.5.4 of original 1982 SER; became License Condition 35. The staff determined that their review of Item II.K.3.5 02 did not have to be completed to support the full power license and considered this license condition resolved in SSER4. The item was further reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16. CI in NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
Unit 2 Action: Implement modifications as required.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
15.5.5 21 S NUREG-0737, II.K.3.30, Small Break LOCA Methods" and NUREG-0737, II.K.3.31, "Plant Specific Analysis - The staff determined that their review of Items II.K.3.30 and II.K.3.31 did not have to be 02 completed to support the full-power license and considered this LICENSE CONDITION resolved in SSER4. In SSER5, the staff further reviewed responses to these items, and concluded that the Units 1 and 2 FSAR methods and analysis met the requirements of II.K.3.30 and II.K.3.31. This item was further reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16. Both of these items were CI in NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
Unit 2 Action: Complete analysis for Unit 2.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
Unit 2 FSAR Amendment 97 was submitted on January 11, 2010.
It documents SBLOCA analysis being performed using the NOTRUMP computer code. Use of the NOTRUMP evaluation model meets the requirements of II.K.3.31.
15.6.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
15.6.1 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
16.0.0 S Unit 2 Action: Submit Technical Specifications.
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REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications was submitted on March 4, 2009.
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications was submitted on February 2, 2010.
16.1.0 NA Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 17.0.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER.
17.1.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER. See 17.3.
01 17.2.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER. See 17.3.
01 17.3.0 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE - QA program 06 The staff reviewed the description of the QA program in SSER2 and stated that they had resolved the list of open items for which the QA program for the operations phase applies with TVA and concluded that the description was in compliance with NRC regulations. The staff reviewed the organization for the QA program and the NQA Plan, and presented their conclusions in SSER5. They concluded that the program was acceptable for the operations phase of Watts Bar. It was noted, however, that Amendment 63 stated that identification of safety related features would be addressed later and the staff left the outstanding issue unresolved. In SSER10, the staff reviewed additional revisions to the QA program and stated that they did not change the staff's conclusions reached in SSER5. In SSER13, the staff concluded that TVA had established appropriate programmatic controls for identification of safety related features and considered this issue resolved. In SSER15, the staff listed additional revisions to the QA program without comment.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 17.3 included:
"For this operating license application, the NRC staff reviewed the revisions listed above to TVA-NQA-PLN89-A that TVA has made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(a)(3), since the NRC staffs last safety evaluation of TVAs corporate nuclear QA plan in 2004, to determine if TVA made any reductions in commitment. The staff did not identify any unreviewed reductions in commitment made by TVA since the staffs previous review in 2004. Since the staff previously approved the TVA corporate nuclear QA plan in 2004, and there have been no unreviewed reductions in commitment since the staffs approval, the staff concluded that TVAs QA program is in compliance with applicable NRC regulations and is acceptable for the design, construction, and operation of WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
17.4.0 0 C Approved for both units in SER. See 17.3.
01 17.5.0 NA Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 17.6.0 OV 10 CFR 50.65- Maintenance Rule 05 Unit 2 Action: Implement Maintenance Rule for Unit 2 systems 1 month prior to fuel load REVISION 05 UPDATE:
TVA letter to NRC dated November 17, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML103210644) revised this commitment to read "Implement Maintenance Rule for Unit 2 systems by October 21, 2011."
18.0.0 0 NA See 18.1.
18.1.0 22 CI NUREG-0737, I.D.1, Control Room Design Review - NRC reviewed in SSER5, SSER6, SSER15, and Appendix EE of SSER16. In SSER6, the staff concluded that the DCRCR program implemented for 06 Unit 1 satisfied the programmatic requirements of Supplement 1, NUREG-0737. In SSER15, the staff conducted a final onsite audit of the Unit 1 DCRDR and concluded that the product implemented conformed to the DCRDR requirements of Supplement 1, NUREG-0737 and that the DCRDR special program had been effectively implemented. In SSER16, the staff reviewed a TVA reclassification of a human engineering deficiency and concluded that it was satisfactory.
Unit 2 Actions:
Complete the CRDR process. Perform rewiring in accordance with ECN 5982. Take advantage of the completed Human Engineering reviews to ensure appropriate configuration for Unit 2 control panels. See CRDR Special Program.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the CRDR SP.
In SSER21, the Detailed Control Room Design Review (CRDR) Special Program was resolved.
Completion of CRDR is tracked under 23.3.3.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 18.1 included:
"In SSER 21, dated February 2009, the NRC staff stated that it had reviewed the information provided by TVA and concluded that, based on the TVA description and the staff's review (documented in NUREG-1232, Volume 4, and the applicable supplements of NUREG-0847), there is reasonable assurance that, when implemented as described, certain [special program] issues can be designated as acceptable for implementation at WBN Unit 2. In SSER 21, Section 1.13.2, the staff identified the DCRDR as a resolved special program issue. The NRC staff also reviewed WBN Unit 2 Final Safety Analysis Report Amendment 99, dated May 27, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML101610290), and determined that there were no changes to the TVA DCRDR special program."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
18.2.0 22 CI "CONCLUSIONS" left open until all items in subsection are closed.
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REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the CRDR SP.
In SSER21, the Detailed Control Room Design Review (CRDR) Special Program was resolved.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 18.2 included:
"Since the NRC staff has approved the DCRDR special program approach for WBN Unit 1, and TVA proposed to use the same approach for WBN Unit 2, there is reasonable assurance that, when implemented as described by TVA, the DCRDR TMI task action (Item I.D.1 of NUREG-0660 and NUREG-0737) will be appropriately resolved for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 22.3 included:
"Before the issuance of an operating license under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is required to provide satisfactory documentation that it has obtained the financial protection required by 10 CFR 140.11(a)(4), and not less than the amount required by 10 CFR 50.54(w) with respect to insurance from private sources or an equivalent amount of protection covering the licensees obligation. This is Open Item 25 (Appendix HH) until TVA provides the necessary documentation and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has reviewed and approved it."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
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06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 25.9 included:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION accordance with SRM-SECY-07-0096 and using the assessment methodology documented in the staffs letter to TVA dated May 8, 2008. The staff concludes that TVAs program for maintenance and preservation of the licensing basis for WBN, if properly implemented, provides reasonable assurance that any effects on previously reviewed and resolved safety evaluation report topics will be evaluated for WBN Unit 2. TVAs implementation of NGDC PP-20 and EDCR Appendix J will be audited or inspected by the NRC. This is Open Item 12 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
Per TVA letter to NRC dated April 6, 2011, this action item is for NRC Inspection / Review.
STATUS CODE DEFINITIONS C: CLOSED: Previous staff review of NUREG-0847 and/or supplements has closed the item either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2.
CI: CLOSED/IMPLEMENTATION: Staff has approved either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2; there is no change to the approved design; and implementation is recommended through Regional Inspection.
CO: CLOSED - OPEN: Staff has approved closure of the item; however, TVA actions remain to be completed.
CT: CLOSED/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Item has been approved either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2; however, a change to the original approval requires submittal of the Technical Specifications and staff review.
NA: NOT APPLICABLE: Justification as to why a section / subsection is not applicable is provided in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION column.
O: OPEN: No action or documentation is provided that shows the staff has reviewed the item for WBN Unit 2.
OT: OPEN/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: No action or documentation is provided that shows the staff has reviewed the item for WBN Unit 2, and the resolution is through submittal of a Technical Specification.
OV: OPEN/VALIDATION: The proposed approach has been approved for Watts Bar Unit 1; the same approach is proposed for use on WBN Unit 2 without change.
S: SUBMITTED: Information has been submitted, and is under review by NRC staff.
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Enclosure 2 SER and Supplements Review Matrix - Revision 6 Changes
SAFETY EVALUATION REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTS (NUREG-0847) REVIEW MATRIX:
REVISION 6 CHANGES SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2.1.0 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
2.1.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-3 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.1.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-3 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.1.3 22 C SRP requirement.
06 Unit 2 Action: Update FSAR for present and projected population over the lifetime of the plant.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Amendment 94 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on August 27, 2009.
Part of this amendment revised population information in Section 2.1.3.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.1.4 22 C "CONCLUSIONS" left open until all items in subsection are closed.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.2.0 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.2.1 22 C SRP requirement.
06 Unit 2 Action: Update FSAR for potential external hazards and hazardous materials.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Amendment 94 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on August 27, 2009.
Part of this amendment revised the description of hazardous material shipped past the plant in Section 2.2.2.2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2.2.2 22 C SRP requirement.
06 Unit 2 Action: Update FSAR for projected annual number of aircraft flights.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Amendment 94 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on August 27, 2009.
Part of this amendment revised information concerning airports and numbers of aircraft flights in Section 2.2.2.5.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.2.3 22 C "CONCLUSIONS" left open until all items in subsection are closed.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.3.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
2.3.1 of SSER22 included:
"In Section 2.3.1 of FSAR Amendment 101 (ADAMS Accession No. ML103140314), TVA provided revised information on average and limiting values associated with tornadoes, strong winds and storms, hail, lightning, and snowfall resulting from consideration of the more recently measured NCDC and WBN site data.
TVA also updated the assessment of the probability that a tornado would strike the WBN site and the associated recurrence interval. TVAs current estimate of tornado strike probability, ...
Based on sampling the revised information provided by TVA, the NRC staff has concluded that TVA used acceptable references and information to develop the updates."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2.3.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
2.3.2 of SSER22 included:
"In Section 2.3.2 of WBN FSAR Amendment 101, dated October 29, 2010, TVA revised information on average and limiting values associated with temperature, precipitation, snowfall, atmospheric water vapor content, fog, and onsite wind measurements resulting from consideration of the more recently measured NCDC and WBN site data. Based on sampling the revised information provided, the NRC staff has concluded that TVA used acceptable references and information to develop the updates."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.3.3 22 C See 13.3.3 (Emergency Preparedness Evaluation Conclusions).
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
2.3.3 of SSER22 included:
"TVA described several updates in equipment and procedures. TVA also stated that it developed the WBN onsite meteorological program to be consistent with the guidance given in RG 1.23, Revision 1, Meteorological Monitoring Programs for Nuclear Power Plants, issued March 2007, which is a revision from the previous phase of the program, developed to be consistent with the guidance in RG 1.23, Revision 0, Onsite Meteorological Programs, issued February 1972. The NRC staff finds the use of this RG version acceptable.
In addition, TVA provided tables of joint windspeed, wind direction, and atmospheric stability data for onsite meteorological measurements made from 1974 through 1993. SSER 15 (ADAMS Accession No. ML072060488) discussed these data, but the tables, which are an update of previous tables for 1974 through 1988, were not included in prior amendments because of an oversight. The NRC staff finds this replacement acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.3.4 22 C TVA updated information on portions of the metrology program in FSAR amendment 83. This was reviewed and found acceptable in SSER14.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
2.3.4 of SSER22 included:
"The NRC staff previously addressed this section in SSER 15. TVA revised the reference number for Table 2.3-64a to Table 2.3-65. The NRC staff finds this change to be editorial and, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2.4.9 22 C SRP requirement.
06 Unit 2 Action: Update FSAR for present and projected use of local and regional groundwater.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Amendment 93 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on April 30, 2009.
Part of this amendment updated the name of one of the downstream surface water intakes in Section 2.4.12.2.
Section 2.4.9.2 of SSER22 included:
"The NRC staff has concluded that the change to the name of the intake is administrative and did not affect the location or relative concentration result associated with the intake. Since the change does not affect the conclusions identified in the FSAR, the staff finds it acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
2.6.0 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 2.6 of SSER22 included:
"The staff reviewed Chapter 2 of the original WBN FSAR, dated September 27, 1976 and determined that the FSAR has never contained a Section 2.6."
3.5.1 22 C In SSER9, the staff determined that a new spectrum used for the design of a new DG building and other Category I structures built after 1979 was acceptable.
06 In SSER14, clarification in Amendment 79 on internal missile sources was reviewed and did not change prior conclusions. Staff also reviewed revised information on turbine missiles and concluded that impact of potential missiles was insignificant.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.5.1.3 of SSER22 included:
"During its review, the NRC staff identified an open item to review TVAs testing frequency of once every 6 months for turbine valves.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION every 6 months for turbine valves is acceptable, and the open item is closed."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.5.2 22 C CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for modifications to protect Diesel Generators 06 TVA submitted a proposed design modification for installation of a reinforced concrete curb around the diesel exhaust stacks to protect them from damage in a letter dated November 24, 1982. The staff found this acceptable and closed this issue in SSER2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.5.2 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of Section 3.5.2 of Amendment 97 to the WBN FSAR, the NRC staff concludes that those SSCs identified by TVA as requiring protection from externally generated missiles conform to the relevant regulatory requirements and are, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.6.1 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving main steam line break (MSLB) outside containment 06 In a letter dated November 30, 1992, TVA submitted a new evaluation for both Units 1 and 2 accounting for increased environmental temperatures in the MSVV rooms due to release of superheated steam and later submitted, by letter dated March 28, 1994, additional information related to the assumptions made in this analysis for both units. The staff reviewed this information together with their detailed evaluation and acceptance of the same methodology applied at Sequoyah and concluded that the MSLB analysis for the WBN MSVV rooms, including the effects of superheated steam, was acceptable and identified this issue as resolved in SSER14.
In SSER14, the staff reviewed the construction of response spectra for the steel containment vessel resulting from the compartment pressure transients caused by pipe break and TVA modeling of the SCV for both units (see TVA letter dated December 30, 1993) and concluded that the methodology for obtaining shell dynamic displacements and construction of spectra were acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
3.6.1 of SSER22 included:
"Therefore, the staff concludes that the design meets the requirements of GDC 4 regarding protection against pipe failures in fluid systems outside containment and is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.6.2 22 C The 3.6.2 discussion in SSER14 on response spectra for the SCV refers to the evaluation provided in 3.6.1.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-5 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
Section 3.6.2 of SSER22 included:
"Therefore, the staff finds TVAs changes and modifications to Section 3.6B.2 of FSAR Amendment 95 to be acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.6.3 22 O New section in SRP 1987. Approved for both units in Appendix J of SSER5. The staff concluded in SSER12 that TVA may eliminate pressurizer surge line rupture from the design basis for Units 1 06 and 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.6.3 of SSER22 included:
"The leak before-break evaluation methods are consistent with SRP Section 3.6.3 and are, therefore, acceptable, pending the resolution of Open Item 15 regarding the completion of PWSCC mitigation activities."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
3.7.3 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving number of peak cycles to be used for OBE 06 In SSER6, the staff identified an issue involving the number of peak cycles to be used for OBE. In a letter dated May 8, 1991, for both units, TVA proposed to revise the FSAR for ASME Section III Class I piping analysis to include the assumption of 5 OBEs and 1 SSE and a minimum of 10 peak stress cycles per event. The staff accepted this in SSER8.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving use of code cases, damping factors for conduit and use of worst case, critical case and bounding case In SSER6, the staff identified outstanding issues involving code case use, damping factors for conduit and use of worst case, critical case and bounding case. Deficiencies identified in the use of worst case, critical case and bounding calculations were resolved in IR 50-390/93-201, and this issue was considered resolved for Unit 1 in SSER12.
Unit 2 Action: Addressed in CAP/SP. The Unit 1 approach will be used for Unit 2.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In SSER6, the staff identified an issue involving a 1.2 multi-mode factor. In SSER8, the staff continued to review the use of a multi-mode factor of 1.2. The staff reviewed verification studies performed by TVA to justify the use of a 1.2 multi-mode factor in seismic evaluation of certain sub systems in SSER8 and SSER9 and, after TVA provided further confirmation of supporting calculations, the use of Complete Quadratic Combinations and validity of two degree of freedom predictions in a letter dated October 10, 1991, for both units, the staff considered this issue resolved in SSER9.
Conduit Supports Corrective Action Program. Process was reviewed and determined to be acceptable for Unit 1 in SER dated September 1, 1989.
Unit 2 Action: Addressed in CAP/SP. The Unit 1 approach will be used for Unit 2.
In SSER6, the staff reviewed several other seismic analysis considerations including combination of components of earthquake motion, use of load factors in simplified analysis of equipment, consideration of torsional effects of eccentric masses in piping analysis; damping values for cable trays, HVAC and equipment and components; analysis of mounting for equipment and components; and loads and load combinations used in design of HVAC ducts and supports and found them acceptable.
In SSER7, the staff reviewed the seismic design of the Refueling Water Storage Tank, the only safety related above ground vertical steel tank in the plant, and found it acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is "Open (NRR)."
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Seismic Analysis CAP and the Conduit Supports CAP.
In SSER21, the Seismic Analysis CAP was resolved. Completion of the Seismic Analysis CAP is tracked under 23.2.16.
In SSER21, the Conduit Supports CAP was resolved. Completion of the Electrical Conduit and Conduit Supports CAP is tracked under 23.2.16.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC IR 50-391/2010-602 noted that the Seismic Analysis CAP was closed for Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.7.3.18 of SSER22 included:
"Since WBN Units 1 and 2 share a common control room, TVA has applied to Unit 2 the Unit 1 methodology of qualifying the main control room components. The NRC staff has reviewed TVAs submittal and confirmed that the methodology and results pertaining to Unit 1 are applicable to Unit 2.
Therefore, the staff considers this section resolved."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3.9.1 22 CO OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving assumption in piping analysis for water-hammer due to check valve slam 06 In SSER6, the NRC expressed concern regarding TVAs piping analysis that postulated failure of certain supports. TVA submitted an August 4, 1992, letter stating that, where possible, supports were upgraded in the analysis to maintain structural integrity during the postulated loading scenario. The issue was resolved in SSER13.
Unit 2 Action: Modify supports as needed.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
3.9.1 of SSER22 included:
"Based on the review of Section 3.9.1 of Amendment 97 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, as described above, the NRC staff concludes that TVA complies with the regulatory requirements relevant to this section.
Therefore, the open item (SSER 6 OI 20(a) for Section 3.9.1) is closed."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.9.2 22 C The staff reviewed "Pre-operational Vibration and Dynamic Effects Testing on Piping", and found this area acceptable in SSER14.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
3.9.2 of SSER22 included:
"Based on the review of Section 3.9.2 described above, the NRC staff concludes that TVA complies with the regulatory requirements relevant to this section."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.9.3 22 C 3.9.3.1: OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving use of experience data to qualify category I(L) piping 06 The staff identified a concern regarding the use of experience data as a method of seismic qualification of Category I(L) piping in SSER6. TVA stated in a letter dated December 18, 1990 for both units, that it was performing a verification program to validate the original seismic design basis for Category I(L) piping, including a screening criteria based on earthquake experience data to identify items requiring further evaluation and bounding case analysis to demonstrate the conservatism of the screening criteria. In a September 20, 1991, for both units, letter, TVA provided revised criteria for the bounding case analysis.
Based on the staff's evaluation, the issue was considered resolved in SSER8.
3.9.3.3: LICENSE CONDITION - Relief and safety valve testing (II.D.1)
Staff found TVA approach in response to this issue, using information from EPRI valve test program and performing modifications to safety and relief discharge piping and supports, was acceptable. Issue was considered resolved in SSER3.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION letter dated June 21, 1991, TVA responded to NRC concerns regarding the design and installation of MSSVs stated that all valves and piping components were analyzed for all MSSV discharge loads acting simultaneously, combined with other required loads and this was accepted by the staff. In the same letter, TVA also provided the method used to establish the MSSV adjustment ring settings for plant valves and this was acceptable to the staff. This resolved the issue in SSER7.
Unit 2 Action: Provide basis of applicability of Unit 1 MSSV analysis to Unit 2.
3.9.3.4: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE involving baseplate flexibility and its effect on anchor bolt loads The staff continued to review baseplate flexibility and its effect on anchor bolt loads. The issue remained open in SSER6. The TVA response to this issue, in a letter dated July 26, 1991, for both units, described an update to the previous response for B 79-02 and its civil design standard for concrete anchorage, which incorporated an increase in anchor stiffness and consideration of prying forces for thin baseplates analyzed by hand. The staff determined that this adequately resolved the issue in SSER8.
3.9.3.4: OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving stiffness and deflection limits for seismic Category I pipe supports The staff questioned new support stiffness and deflection limits for seismic Category I pipe supports in SSER6. The TVA program to demonstrate that change in design criteria which uses stiffness and deflection limits for Category I pipe supports did not compromise the adequacy of pipe supports, was submitted in a TVA letter dated September 30, 1991, for both units, and was found to be acceptable by the staff and the issue was resolved in SSER8.
3.9.3.4: OUTSTANDING ISSUE, staff was awaiting TVA concurrence on their position with respect to margin for critical buckling of pipe supports In a letter dated May 14, 1984, TVA provided results of a sampling program and determined that compressive stresses for pipe supports did not exceed acceptance criteria established by NRC and staff considered this issue resolved in SSER4.
The staff reviewed proposed new criteria for service load combinations and associated stress limits for ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 pipe supports in SSER6 and found them acceptable.
In SSER15, the staff found the response to NUREG-0737, Item II.D.1, "Performance Testing of Relief and Safety Valves," acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA determined that the Unit 1 MSSV analysis was applicable to Unit 2.
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009.
Section 10.1 was amended to reference the Westinghouse safety evaluation that evaluated the effect of the MSSV blowdown on the LOCA related FSAR analysis results.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.9.3 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of Section 3.9.3 of Amendment 97 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, as described above, the NRC staff concludes that TVA complies with the regulatory requirements relevant to this section."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
3.9.6 22 O LICENSE CONDITION on inservice testing of pumps and valves 06 The staff stated that they were reviewing TVA's response to GL 89-04, addressing acceptable IST programs and the license condition on inservice testing of pumps and valves remained open in SSER5.
TVA committed to submit a revised ASME Section XI Inservice Pump and Valve Test Program six months before the projected date of operating license issuance in an August 21, 1989, letter. On this basis, the staff considered that the proposed license condition was no longer required in SSER12.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE required that Technical Specifications include limiting condition for operation that requires plant shutdown or system isolation when leak limits are not met. Staff had not reviewed Technical Specifications.
The safety evaluation in SSER14 states that the staff did not find any IST issues that would prevent issuance of an operating license for Unit 1. The item was resolved in SSER14.
Unit 2 Action: Submit Technical Specifications.
In SSER18, the staff approved a proposed alternative for set pressure testing of the three pressurizer safety relief valves that provide overpressure protection for the reactor coolant system.
In SSER20, the staff discussed 13 issues that remained to be resolved for the pump and valve inservice testing program and stated that they had been addressed in a manner that complies with the staff's position and they granted relief for an additional relief request.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
TS LCO 3.4.13 provides the requirements for RCS Operational Leakage. Included in this is a requirement to shutdown the unit if leakage can not be reduced to within limits within the specified time frame.
TS LCO 3.4.14 provides the requirements for RCS Pressure Isolation Valve Leakage. Included in this is a requirement to shutdown the unit if leakage can not be reduced to within limits within the specified time frame.
TS 5.7.2.11 provides the Inservice Testing Program.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION supplement to the SER before it issues an OL for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
3.11.0 22 CI OUTSTANDING ISSUE - TVA program not submitted at time of SER 06 The EQ program was submitted after issuance of the SER. It was reviewed and found acceptable in SSER15.
Unit 2 Action: Complete EQ Special Program.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the EQ SP.
In SSER21, the Environmental Qualification Special Program was resolved. The EQ program is tracked under 23.3.4.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.11.3 of SSER22 included, "The staff will update this SSER upon satisfactory closure of the open items identified in Appendix HH, consistent with the staffs approach to the review and acceptance of the WBN Unit 1 EQ program."
The following Open Items of Appendix HH are applicable to this item: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "OPEN (NRR)."
Per TVA letter to NRC dated April 6, 2011, the action for Open Item 16 is for NRC Inspection / Review.
Per TVA letter to NRC dated April 6, 2011, the action for Open Item 17 is for NRC Inspection / Review.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 18:
"Addressed in the response to RAI 3.11 - EQ - 1. in TVA to NRC letter dated December 17, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information (ADAMS Accession No. ML103540560).
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 19:
"WBN Unit 2 Environmental Qualification procedures were provided to the NRC Regional Inspectors for the Environmental Qualification Inspection the week of April 18, 2011 for closure of this action item.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 20:
"The refurbishment of the 6.9 kV motors for Unit 2 involved routine maintenance activities. These maintenance activities did not modify or repair the motor insulation system originally supplied by Westinghouse. However, review of the original qualification report indicates that the testing performed meets the requirements for a Category I qualification. Motors which only require routine maintenance will have their binders revised and will be re-classified as Category I.
In one case (Containment Spray Pump Motor), the maintenance activities determined the need to rewind the motor. The rewound motor insulation system is qualified in accordance with the EPRI motor rewind program which meets Category I criteria.
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 21:
"The closure package has been provided to the WBN Unit 2 Resident Inspectors.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 22:
"This item was addressed in the response to RAI 3.11 - EQ - 3.b. in TVA to NRC letter dated December 17, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information (ADAMS Accession No. ML103540560).
The response stated, For EQ applications, the replacement terminal blocks will be new GE CR151B terminal blocks certified to test reports that document qualification to NUREG-0588, Category I criteria.
TVA discussed this issue with the NRC during the ACRS meeting on February 24, 2011. The NRC staff accepted TVAs explanation of the term equivalent as provided above. Therefore, TVA considers this item to be closed.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 23:
"TVA will qualify the MSIV solenoids to the Category I criteria.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 24:
"Calculation A Review of Electronic Components in a Radiation Environment of 5x104 RADS is provided as Attachment 2.
[Since ACCESS does not use exponents, it is clarified that " 5x104" is eual to " 5x10E4."]
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed Open SSER22 (Appendix HH) Open Items 18 and 19.
3.13.0 22 C Area not addressed in 1981 Standard Review Plan.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 3.13 of SER22 was as follows:
"3.13 Threaded Fasteners Page 13 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In SSER 21, Section 1.7, the NRC staff identified Section 3.13.0 as an issue but did not list the issue status. NRC Bulletin 82-02, Degradation of Threaded Fasteners in the Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary of PWR Plants, dated June 2, 1982, addressed threaded fasteners. In its letter dated March 20, 2008, TVA committed to implementing the actions of NRC Bulletin 82-02 in WBN Unit 2, using the same approach as it used on Unit 1. NRC Inspection Report 50-390/85-08 and 50-391/85-08, dated March 29, 1985, documented receipt and review of TVAs response to Bulletin 82-02, and documented closure of the Bulletin for WBN Unit 1, based upon the NRCs verification of TVAs actions.
The NRC staff concludes that TVAs approach to addressing this issue for WBN Unit 2 is acceptable, based upon its commitment to implement Bulletin 82-02 for WBN Unit 2, using the same approach as at Unit 1."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
5.2.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 5.2.1.4 of SSER22 included:
"During its review of TVAs WBN Unit 2 Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) Amendment 97, dated January 11, 2010, the NRC staff questioned TVAs use of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code Case 1423-2, Wrought Type 304 and 316 with Nitrogen Added, Sections I, III, VIII, Division 1 and 2, without committing to the limitations and modifications listed in Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.84, Design, Fabrication, and Materials Code Case Acceptability, ASME Section III, for this Code case.
By letter dated November 9, 2010, TVA responded to the staff, stating the following:
Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR inadvertently incorporated Code Case 1423-2 into Table 5.2-8. A future amendment to Unit 2 FSAR Table 5.2-8 will remove the reference to Code Case 1423-2 for the branch nozzles material specifications. A change to Section 5.2.1.4 will not be necessary because the future amendment will reconcile Table 5.2-8 and Section 5.2.1.4.
TVAs response is acceptable to the staff."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
5.2.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 5.2.3 of SSER22 included the following:
"SRP Section 5.2.3 contains the relevant NRC regulatory requirements for this area of review and the associated acceptance criteria."
"Since the provisions of ASME Code Case 1423-2 have been incorporated into the current ASME Code, and TVA has met the conditions previously required by the staff for use of this Code case for all austenitic stainless steels, the NRC staff finds the use of this ASME Code case acceptable.
The NRC staff finds that the changes made by TVA to the materials specifications meet the requirements of either a version of the ASME Code incorporated by reference in 10 CFR 50.55a or ASME Code cases that have been accepted by the staff and therefore conform to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a. Thus, the staff finds the materials specifications acceptable."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION "Based on TVAs consideration of operating experience related to zinc and the consideration of zinc addition in cycle-specific crud risk analyses, the NRC staff concludes that TVA has taken adequate measures to prevent adverse effects on fuel from zinc addition; therefore, TVAs actions are acceptable."
"Based on the staffs review of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97, as supplemented by letter dated July 31, 2010, regarding zinc addition to the primary system, the staff concludes that the changes to the reactor coolant chemistry are compatible with the RCPB materials and that the integrity of the RCPB will not be adversely affected. Therefore, the requirements of GDC 14 continue to be met, and TVAs proposed changes are acceptable.
The staff also concludes the changes to the materials specifications proposed by TVA in WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendment 98 meet 10 CFR 50.55a, since the specifications are either ASME approved or the materials meet NRC staff-approved code cases."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
5.2.5 22 C In SSER9, the staff stated that since the UHI system has been eliminated from the WB design , the previous discussion of this system in the SER no longer applies, but the conclusions reached in the SER 06 were still valid. In SSER11, the staff reviewed valve stem leakage and stated that the staff's prior conclusions about valve stem leakage were not affected. In SSER12, the staff retracted the requirement identified in the SER that if leakage is alarmed and confirmed in a flow path with no indicators, then the Technical Specifications require a water inventory material balance be initiated within one hour. The staff also provided a clarification of SER wording related to detection of intersystem leakage through check valves and stated that this did not change prior staff conclusions and the reactor coolant pressure boundary system remains acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
In SSER21 the status is Open (NRR).
REVISION06 UPDATE:
Section 5.2.5 of SSER22 included the following:
"Based on the above and the previous staff evaluations, as documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the RCPB leakage detection systems are diverse and provide reasonable assurance that identified and unidentified primary system leakage will be detected in a timely manner.
The systems meet the requirements of GDC 30 with respect to RCPB leakage detection and identification, as well as the guidelines of RG 1.45, Guidance on Monitoring and Responding to Reactor Coolant System Leakage, Revision 1, issued May 2008, with respect to the RCPB leakage detection system design. Therefore, the staff finds these systems acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
5.3.1 22 S The staff reviewed TVA's submittal on reactor vessel irradiation in SSER11 and stated that the WB reactor vessels acceptably satisfy the requirements of 10 CFR 50.61.
06 In SSER14, the staff determined that TVA complied with all the requirements in the current Appendix G, 10 CFR Part 50 without exemptions and the previously approved exemptions were no longer needed.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The Conclusions portion of Section 5.3.1 in SSER22 states:
"Pending resolution of Open Item 44 (Appendix HH), the NRC staff concludes that the changes to the FSAR pertaining to the RV materials surveillance program are acceptable because the surveillance program meets the provisions of ASTM E185-82 and, therefore, meets the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix H.
The staff concludes that the USE and RTPTS values projected at EOL for WBN Unit 2 are acceptable because the values meet the criteria of Appendix G to 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR 50.61, respectively.
The staff concludes that the changes to the special processes meet the requirements of GDC 1 and 30 and 10 CFR 50.55a because the welding and NDE of the core support block attachment welds meet the requirements of ASME Code,Section III."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 44:
This response clarifies how the initial and irradiated RTNDT values were determined for the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor pressure vessel beltline materials. Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.1 established that the vessel was designed to 1971 Addenda of the ASME Code, an edition that predates the requirements to determine the unirradiated RTNDT. (Those requirements were established in the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, whereas the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel was designed to an earlier version of the Code.) Because the tests performed to assess the adequacy of the fracture toughness predated the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code, it was necessary to use the methods described in NRC Branch Technical Position (BTP) Materials Engineering Branch (MTEB) 5-2, Fracture Toughness Requirements for Older Plants. For the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel, the vessel shell materials were tested by the vessel fabricator using both drop-weight and Charpy impact test specimens. The drop-weight specimens were tested to determine the unirradiated nil-ductility transition temperature (NDTT) in accordance with ASTM E 208. In the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, the NDTT is used with axial (weak) orientation Charpy test data to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT. For Watts Bar Unit 2, the orientation of the Charpy impact test specimens was in the tangential (strong) orientation rather than in the axial (weak) orientation currently required in NB-2300 to determine the initial RTNDT.
BTP MTEB 5-2 provides methods to determine the initial RTNDT using the drop-weight and Charpy impact test results generated for the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel shell forgings and welds. In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens in the tangential (strong) orientation were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2.
In addition to those tests performed by the vessel fabricator, unirradiated tests were performed on the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program materials. Tests consisted of Charpy impact specimens from the intermediate shell forging and the core region metal that were oriented in both the tangential (strong) and axial (weak) orientations. When the surveillance program Charpy impact specimens are used with the drop-weight NDTT values obtained by the vessel fabricator, the initial RTNDT values obtained using NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 are found to be conservative.
The irradiated RTNDT, termed the Adjusted Reference Temperature (ART), is used to establish the pressure-Temperature (P-T) limit curves for the vessel as documented in the Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR). The PTLR for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.3. The initial P-T limit curves are based on predictions of the effects of irradiation using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2, Radiation Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Materials. As post-irradiation test results become available from the evaluation of test specimens from the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program, ASTM E 185-82, Standard Practice for Page 16 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Conducting Surveillance Tests for Light-Water Cooled Nuclear Power Reactor Vessels, uses those test results to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions based on the methods of NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2. The reactor vessel irradiation surveillance program for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.4.3.6. The effect of irradiation is measured using the Charpy impact specimens. Note that there are no drop-weight test specimens irradiated as part of the Watts Bar Unit 2 surveillance program. The drop-weight specimens are used only for tests on the unirradiated material to determine the drop-weight NDTT.
In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens (strong orientation) were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2. Additional tests performed as part of the reactor vessel surveillance program using Charpy impact specimens (weak orientation for the intermediate shell forging), and those data obtained following the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300 demonstrated the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 to be conservative. The irradiated RTNDT, termed the ART, will be determined using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99. As post-irradiation test results become available from the reactor vessel surveillance program materials (the intermediate shell forging and the core region weld metal), those data will be used to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions.
5.3.2 22 S OUTSTANDING ISSUE - P-T limits for Unit 2 not provided. Staff will review as part of Unit 2 Technical Specifications.
06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated that the review of the Unit 2 P-T limits would be completed as part of the review of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications. In SSER16, the staff found the pressure temperature limits methodology and the pressure temperature limits report for Unit 1 acceptable.
Unit 2 action: Submit P-T limits.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
WCAP-17035-NP "Watts Bar Unit 2 Heatup and Cooldown Limit Curves for Normal Operation and PTLR Support Documentation" was submitted with the TS.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The Conclusions portion of Section 5.3.2 in SSER22 states:
"The NRC staff concludes, pending resolution of Open Items 44, 45, and 46, that the P-T limits imposed on the RCS for operating and testing conditions to ensure adequate safety margins against nonductile or rapidly propagating failure conform to the fracture toughness criteria of Appendix G to 10 CFR Part 50.
The use of operating limits, as determined by the criteria defined in Section 5.3.2 of the SRP, provides reasonable assurance that nonductile or rapidly propagating failure will not occur. This is an acceptable basis for satisfying the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a; Appendix G to 10 CFR Part 50; and GDC 1, 14, 31, and 32. Therefore, WBN Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.3 is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011 provided the following responses to Open Items 44, 45, and 46:
Open Item 44:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Unit 2 reactor pressure vessel beltline materials. Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.1 established that the vessel was designed to 1971 Addenda of the ASME Code, an edition that predates the requirements to determine the unirradiated RTNDT. (Those requirements were established in the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, whereas the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel was designed to an earlier version of the Code.) Because the tests performed to assess the adequacy of the fracture toughness predated the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code, it was necessary to use the methods described in NRC Branch Technical Position (BTP) Materials Engineering Branch (MTEB) 5-2, Fracture Toughness Requirements for Older Plants. For the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel, the vessel shell materials were tested by the vessel fabricator using both drop-weight and Charpy impact test specimens. The drop-weight specimens were tested to determine the unirradiated nil-ductility transition temperature (NDTT) in accordance with ASTM E 208. In the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, the NDTT is used with axial (weak) orientation Charpy test data to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT. For Watts Bar Unit 2, the orientation of the Charpy impact test specimens was in the tangential (strong) orientation rather than in the axial (weak) orientation currently required in NB-2300 to determine the initial RTNDT.
BTP MTEB 5-2 provides methods to determine the initial RTNDT using the drop-weight and Charpy impact test results generated for the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel shell forgings and welds. In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens in the tangential (strong) orientation were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2.
In addition to those tests performed by the vessel fabricator, unirradiated tests were performed on the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program materials. Tests consisted of Charpy impact specimens from the intermediate shell forging and the core region metal that were oriented in both the tangential (strong) and axial (weak) orientations. When the surveillance program Charpy impact specimens are used with the drop-weight NDTT values obtained by the vessel fabricator, the initial RTNDT values obtained using NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 are found to be conservative.
The irradiated RTNDT, termed the Adjusted Reference Temperature (ART), is used to establish the pressure-Temperature (P-T) limit curves for the vessel as documented in the Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR). The PTLR for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.3. The initial P-T limit curves are based on predictions of the effects of irradiation using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2, Radiation Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Materials. As post-irradiation test results become available from the evaluation of test specimens from the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program, ASTM E 185-82, Standard Practice for Conducting Surveillance Tests for Light-Water Cooled Nuclear Power Reactor Vessels, uses those test results to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions based on the methods of NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2. The reactor vessel irradiation surveillance program for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.4.3.6. The effect of irradiation is measured using the Charpy impact specimens. Note that there are no drop-weight test specimens irradiated as part of the Watts Bar Unit 2 surveillance program. The drop-weight specimens are used only for tests on the unirradiated material to determine the drop-weight NDTT.
In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens (strong orientation) were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2. Additional tests performed as part of the reactor vessel surveillance program using Charpy impact specimens (weak orientation for the intermediate shell forging), and those data obtained following the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300 demonstrated the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 to be conservative. The irradiated RTNDT, termed the ART, will be determined using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99. As post-irradiation test results become available from the reactor vessel surveillance program materials (the intermediate shell forging and the core region weld metal), those data will be used to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions."
Open Item 45:
"Revision 1 (effective August 12, 2010) to the Unit 2 System Description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001) was revised to reflect the required revisions to the PTLR. Appendix B, Section 3.2 (Arming Temperature) states, COMS shall be armed when any RCS cold leg temperature is <225°F."
Open Item 46:
"Revision 1 (effective August 12, 2010) to the Unit 2 System Description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001) was revised to reflect the required revisions to the PTLR. Appendix B, TABLE 3.1-1 Page 18 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Watts Bar Unit 2 PORV Setpoints vs Temperature) contains the lift settings."
5.3.3 22 S OUTSTANDING ISSUE for staff to complete evaluation of Unit 2 after receipt of P-T limits 06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated that the review of the Unit 2 P-T limits would be completed as part of the review of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications.
Unit 2 action: Submit P-T limits.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
WCAP-17035-NP "Watts Bar Unit 2 Heatup and Cooldown Limit Curves for Normal Operation and PTLR Support Documentation" was submitted with the TS.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 5.3.3 in SSER22 included:
"In summary, the NRC staff concludes that there are no special considerations that make it necessary to consider potential RV failure for WBN Unit 2 because the design, materials, fabrication, inspection, and quality assurance requirements for the plant will continue to conform to applicable NRC regulations and RG, as well as to the provisions of ASME Code,Section III. The stringent fracture toughness requirements of the regulations and ASME Code,Section III, will be met, including requirements for surveillance of vessel material properties throughout service life, in accordance with Appendix H to 10 CFR Part 50. TVA will also establish operating limitations on temperature and pressure for WBN Unit 2 in accordance with ASME Code,Section III, Appendix G, Protection Against Nonductile Failure, and 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix G.
Subject to resolution of Open Items 44, 45, and 46 (Appendix HH), the NRC staff concludes that integrity of the WBN Unit 2 RV is assured for the following reasons ..."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011 provided the following responses to Open Items 44, 45, and 46:
Open Item 44:
"This response clarifies how the initial and irradiated RTNDT values were determined for the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor pressure vessel beltline materials. Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.1 established that the vessel was designed to 1971 Addenda of the ASME Code, an edition that predates the requirements to determine the unirradiated RTNDT. (Those requirements were established in the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, whereas the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel was designed to an earlier version of the Code.) Because the tests performed to assess the adequacy of the fracture toughness predated the Summer 1972 Addenda to the Code, it was necessary to use the methods described in NRC Branch Technical Position (BTP) Materials Engineering Branch (MTEB) 5-2, Fracture Toughness Requirements for Older Plants. For the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel, the vessel shell materials were tested by the vessel fabricator using both drop-weight and Charpy impact test specimens. The drop-weight specimens were tested to determine the unirradiated nil-ductility transition temperature (NDTT) in accordance with ASTM E 208. In the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300, the NDTT is used with axial (weak) orientation Charpy test data to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT. For Watts Bar Unit 2, the orientation of the Charpy impact test specimens was in the tangential (strong) orientation Page 19 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION rather than in the axial (weak) orientation currently required in NB-2300 to determine the initial RTNDT.
BTP MTEB 5-2 provides methods to determine the initial RTNDT using the drop-weight and Charpy impact test results generated for the Watts Bar Unit 2 vessel shell forgings and welds. In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens in the tangential (strong) orientation were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2.
In addition to those tests performed by the vessel fabricator, unirradiated tests were performed on the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program materials. Tests consisted of Charpy impact specimens from the intermediate shell forging and the core region metal that were oriented in both the tangential (strong) and axial (weak) orientations. When the surveillance program Charpy impact specimens are used with the drop-weight NDTT values obtained by the vessel fabricator, the initial RTNDT values obtained using NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 are found to be conservative.
The irradiated RTNDT, termed the Adjusted Reference Temperature (ART), is used to establish the pressure-Temperature (P-T) limit curves for the vessel as documented in the Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR). The PTLR for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.2.4.3. The initial P-T limit curves are based on predictions of the effects of irradiation using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2, Radiation Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Materials. As post-irradiation test results become available from the evaluation of test specimens from the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor vessel surveillance program, ASTM E 185-82, Standard Practice for Conducting Surveillance Tests for Light-Water Cooled Nuclear Power Reactor Vessels, uses those test results to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions based on the methods of NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99, Revision 2. The reactor vessel irradiation surveillance program for Watts Bar Unit 2 is discussed in Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.4.3.6. The effect of irradiation is measured using the Charpy impact specimens. Note that there are no drop-weight test specimens irradiated as part of the Watts Bar Unit 2 surveillance program. The drop-weight specimens are used only for tests on the unirradiated material to determine the drop-weight NDTT.
In summary, both drop-weight and Charpy impact specimens (strong orientation) were tested and the results were evaluated to determine the initial (unirradiated) RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2. Additional tests performed as part of the reactor vessel surveillance program using Charpy impact specimens (weak orientation for the intermediate shell forging), and those data obtained following the ASME Code,Section III, Subarticle NB-2300 demonstrated the initial RTNDT following the methods in NRC BTP MTEB 5-2 to be conservative. The irradiated RTNDT, termed the ART, will be determined using the methods in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.99. As post-irradiation test results become available from the reactor vessel surveillance program materials (the intermediate shell forging and the core region weld metal), those data will be used to assess the accuracy and conservatism of the predictions."
Open Item 45:
"Revision 1 (effective August 12, 2010) to the Unit 2 System Description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001) was revised to reflect the required revisions to the PTLR. Appendix B, Section 3.2 (Arming Temperature) states, COMS shall be armed when any RCS cold leg temperature is <225°F."
Open Item 46:
"Revision 1 (effective August 12, 2010) to the Unit 2 System Description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001) was revised to reflect the required revisions to the PTLR. Appendix B, TABLE 3.1-1 (Watts Bar Unit 2 PORV Setpoints vs Temperature) contains the lift settings."
5.4.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
Section 5.4.1.1 of SSER22 notes that Amendment 97 to the Unit 2 FSAR was the one reviewed for this section.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
5.4.2 22 C 5.4.2.2: OUTSTANDING ISSUE for staff to evaluate TVAs proposed resolution to concerns about flow induced vibrations in Model D-3 SGs pre-heat region 06 In the original 1982 SER, the staff concluded that because of the generic problem of tube degradation caused by flow induced vibration in Westinghouse model D steam generators, operation would be limited to 50%. In SSER1, the staff continued to monitor activities associated with proposed modifications to the pre-heater region of the SGs to reduce impingement of water on tubes in this area and eliminate the vibration responsible for wear of the SG tubes. TVAs May 27, 1983, letter committed to implement the NUREG-0966 modifications to address this. In SSER4, the staff concluded the modification was acceptable to operate at 100%. In a letter dated December 17, 2008, TVA confirmed that these modifications were performed for WBN Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 5.4.2.1 of SSER22 included:
"Based on the above, the NRC staff concludes that the steam generator materials will continue to meet the applicable regulatory criteria of GDC 1, 14, 15, and 31 and Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
5.4.4 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 5.4.4 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its evaluation of the information provided by TVA and its previous evaluation, as documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the failure of the pressurizer relief tank does not affect the integrity of the RCPB or the capability to shut down the plant safely. WBN Unit 2 FSAR Section 5.5.11 is, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.1.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 6.1.2 of SSER22 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed Amendments 92 through 99 to the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 final safety analysis report (FSAR). TVA made only minor changes to wording and format and maintained its commitment to meet the positions of RG 1.54, with the acceptable alternative to ANSI N101.4-1972 and the testing requirements of ANSI N101.2-1972.
Based on the NRC staffs review of the information provided by TVA in its amendments to the FSAR, the staff concludes that the changes are acceptable. The staffs conclusions in the SER remain valid."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.1.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.1.3 of SSER22 included:
"In FSAR Amendments 92 through 99, TVA revised the final postaccident pH value from 8.1 to 7.5 and also made minor wording and format changes. TVA stated that the sump pH after a loss-of-cooling accident (LOCA) remains within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 for the duration of the event. Since the revised pH value remains within the acceptance criterion (greater than 7.0), the NRC staff concludes that the changes are acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.2.1 22 O 6.2.1.1: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE involves reviewing analysis that ensures that containment external pressure will not exceed design value of 2.0 psi 06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated it would confirm the contention that containment external pressure transients could not exceed the design value of 2.0 psig. TVA submitted the information June 4, 1982. In SSER3, NRC concluded that the design provided adequate protection against damage from external pressure transients.
In SSER5, the staff reviewed a revised long term containment analysis for the design basis LOCA in support of a proposed reduction in the limit for minimum allowable weight of ice in the condenser and found it acceptable. Additionally, the staff verified that containment pressure and water level monitors were installed in Unit 1. Thus, License Conditions 6d and 6e were resolved (these are discussed with the other NUREG-0737 issues).
In SSER7, the staff resolved their concerns regarding local temperatures near MSLBs inside containment and their impact on equipment qualification.
In SSER12, the staff reviewed TVA's basis for deleting requirements for a 20,000 ppm boron concentration in the boron injection tank and determined that this would not significantly affect the environmental response of the containment or the safe shutdown equipment therein.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION that none affect conclusions reached in the SER or supplements.
In SSER15, the staff reviewed the containment barrier seals and associated surveillance requirements and concluded that a revised divider barrier seal surveillance program was appropriate for Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action:
Review Unit 2 Technical Specifications with respect to divider barrier seal surveillance program.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
TS 3.6.13 provides the Limiting Condition for Operation for Divider Barrier Integrity.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.1 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97, and its previous evaluation as documented in the SER and WBN Unit 1 License Amendment No. 33, the NRC staff concludes that the Unit 2 containment functional design meets the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 16, 50, 38, 39, 40, 13, and 64 of Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 50 with respect to protection against natural phenomena, environmental effects, containment design, and monitoring radioactivity releases and that the design is consistent with the acceptance criteria in SRP Section 6.2.1."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.2.2 22 C In SSER7, the staff determined that hot standby was an acceptable mode following a main steamline break and the containment cooling system modifications were acceptable.
06 REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Containment Cooling Special Program .
In SSER21, the Containment Cooling SP was resolved. Completion of the Containment Cooling SP is tracked under 23.3.2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section 6.2.2 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97 and its previous review, as documented in the SER, the NRC staff concludes that the design of the containment heat removal system meets the relevant requirements of GDC 38, 39, and 40 and is consistent with the acceptance criteria in SRP Section 6.2.2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed the Containment Cooling SP.
6.2.3 22 C In SSER16, the staff reviewed Amendment 89 to the FSAR and deletion of the high-radiation signal from the auxiliary building exhaust vent monitors and found it acceptable.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.3 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97 and its previous evaluation, as documented in the SER, the NRC staff concludes that the secondary containment functional design meets the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 5, 16, 60, and 61, and Appendix J to 10 CFR Part 50 and is consistent with the acceptance criteria in SRP Section 6.2.3."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.2.4 22 O CONFIRMATORY ISSUE to install safety grade isolation valves on 1 chemical feed lines joining feedwater lines to main steam line.
06 LICENSE CONDITION - Modification of chemical feedlines In the original 1982 SER, the containment isolation provisions for the main and auxiliary feedwater lines, feedwater bypass lines and the chemical feedlines to the steam generators did not meet GDC 57. This was resolved by FSAR Amendment 55. In SSER5, the NRC concluded that the containment isolation provisions for the main and auxiliary feedwater lines, feedwater bypass lines and the chemical feedlines were acceptable.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE for NRC to complete review of information provided by TVA to address Containment Purging During Normal Plant Operation LICENSE CONDITION - Containment isolation dependability In the original 1982 SER, NRC concluded that WBN met all the requirements of NUREG-0737, item II.E.4.2 except subsection (6) concerning containment purging during normal operation. In SSER3, the outstanding issue was closed and the LICENSE CONDITION was left open. NRC completed the review and issued a TER for both units on July 12, 1990. NRC concluded that the isolation valves can close against the buildup of pressure in the event of a design basis accident if the lower containment isolation valves are physically blocked to an opening angle of 50 degrees or less. (SSER5)
Unit 2 Action: Reflect valve opening restriction in the Technical Specifications.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This outstanding issue was opened in SSER7. In SSER12, the NRC concluded that the systems in question were closed loops outside containment and reaffirmed the previous conclusion of acceptability.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS Surveillance Requirement 3.6.3.7 requires verification that the valves are "blocked to restrict the valve from opening > 50 degrees."
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.4 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, as discussed above, and its previous review as documented in the SER, the NRC staff concludes that the containment isolation systems meet the relevant requirements of GDC 16, 54, 55, 56, and 57 and the acceptance criteria of SRP Section 6.2.4 and are, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.2.5 22 O OUTSTANDING ISSUE for review of TVA provided additional information relative to discussion added to FSAR to address analysis of the production and accumulation of hydrogen within containment following 06 onset of a LOCA In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated that additional information was required concerning the analysis of the production and accumulation of hydrogen within the containment during a design basis LOCA. This information was provided in FSAR amendments and evaluated by NRC in SSER4. In SSER4, the NRC concluded that the design of the combustible gas control system was acceptable and the outstanding issue closed.
Unit 2 Action:
The hydrogen recombiners will be removed from the Unit 2 design and licensing basis based on 10 CFR 50.44 (final rule September 16, 2003) and abandoned in place.
This portion has a status of Open.
LICENSE CONDITION - (6f) Accident monitoring instrumentation II.F.1 - containment hydrogen In SSER5, NRC closed the LICENSE CONDITION for Unit 1 only (IR 390/84-85).
Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of containment hydrogen accident monitoring instrumentation.
This portion has a status of Closed/Implementation only per NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In the original 1982 SER, an LC was raised to track resolution of Unresolved Safety Issue A-48, Hydrogen Control Measures and Effects of Hydrogen Burns on Safety Equipment. In SSER8, the NRC reviewed the hydrogen mitigation system (igniters) and concluded it met the requirements of the final rule
{10 CFR 50.44(c)(3)}.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Amendment 95 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted on November 24, 2009. This amendment deleted the hydrogen recombiners from the Unit 2 FSAR.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
EDCR 52329 was initiated to abandon in place Unit 2 hydrogen recombiners.
Technical Specifications (TS) / TS BASES 3.6.7 (Hydrogen Recombiners) were deleted in Developmental Revision B which was submitted on February 2, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.5 of SSER22 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, as discussed above, the NRC staff concludes that the design of the combustible gas control system meets the requirements of GDC 5; GDC 41, Containment Atmosphere Cleanup; GDC 42, Inspection of Containment Atmosphere Cleanup Systems; and GDC 43 and 10 CFR 50.44 and is, therefore, acceptable.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.2.6 22 S In SSER4, the staff approved exemption from certain requirements of Appendix J to 10 CFR 50 for both units. In SSER19, the staff found a revised schedule for the exemption approved in SSER4 acceptable.
06 In SSER5, the staff found there was no radiological consequence to an increase in the bypass leakage rate for the emergency gas treatment system and found the increase acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.2.6 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff noted that TVAs changes to Section 6.2.6 in FSAR Amendment 97, regarding the implementation of Option B of Appendix J, were incomplete, because several statements remained regarding performing water-sealed valve leakage tests as specified in 10 CFR [Part] 50, Appendix J. With the adoption of Option B, the specified testing requirements are no longer applicable; Option A to Appendix J retains these requirements. The NRC Page 26 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION discussed this discrepancy with TVA in a telephone conference on September 28, 2010. TVA stated that it would remove the inaccurate reference to Appendix J for specific water testing requirements in a future FSAR amendment. This is Open Item 47 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 47:
"TVA provided an update to FSAR Section 6.2.6 in Amendment 104."
6.4.0 22 C In SSER5, the staff concluded that removal of the main control room air intake chlorine detector was acceptable.
06 In SSER11, they stated that FSAR Amendment 69 on control room isolation did not change previous conclusions.
In SSER16, the staff concluded that the control room design satisfied the requirements of GDC 19 and the guidelines of NUREG-0737, Item III.D.3.4.
In SSER18, the staff reviewed updated control room air flow rate data and dose analysis, as provided in Amendment 90, and determined that the changes did not affect conclusions reached in the SER or its supplements.
See 18.1.0 also.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 6.4 of SSER22 included, "On this basis of the NRC staffs safety evaluation for WBN Unit 1 License Amendment No. 70 and its previous evaluation as documented in the SER, the staff concludes that the control room habitability systems meet the relevant requirements of TMI Action Plan Item III.D.3.4 and GDC 2, 4, and 19 and the guidance of RGs 1.52 and 1.78 and are, therefore, acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.5.1 22 C In SSER5, the staff found the Reactor Building Purge Ventilation System acceptable.
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The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section 6.5.1 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff has reviewed the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97 and concludes that the engineered safety feature atmosphere cleanup systems meet the guidance of SRP Section 6.5.1, Revision 2. The design conforms to the guidelines of RG 1.52, Revision 2, and is, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
6.5.3 22 O Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 6.5.3 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff should verify that its conclusions in the review of FSAR Section 15.4.1 do not affect the conclusions of the staff regarding the acceptability of Section 6.5.3. This is Open Item 48 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR)."
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to this item:
"No TVA action is required for this item."
7.1.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Page 1-10 of SSER22 has 1 in the Note column for this item.
Note 1 reads, In the process of further validating the information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, TVA identified minor administrative/typographical changes to sections previously considered Resolved. TVA addressed these changes to the applicable sections in their submittals and clearly indicated them to the staff. The staff has reviewed and confirmed that the changes made are administrative/typographical and do not impact the staffs conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Based on this review, no additional review is necessary and this section remains Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
7.2.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION necessary and this section remains Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
7.2.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-10 of SSER22 has 1 in the Note column for this item.
Note 1 reads, In the process of further validating the information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, TVA identified minor administrative/typographical changes to sections previously considered Resolved. TVA addressed these changes to the applicable sections in their submittals and clearly indicated them to the staff. The staff has reviewed and confirmed that the changes made are administrative/typographical and do not impact the staffs conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Based on this review, no additional review is necessary and this section remains Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
7.3.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-11 of SSER22 has 1 in the Note column for this item.
Note 1 reads, In the process of further validating the information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, TVA identified minor administrative/typographical changes to sections previously considered Resolved. TVA addressed these changes to the applicable sections in their submittals and clearly indicated them to the staff. The staff has reviewed and confirmed that the changes made are administrative/typographical and do not impact the staffs conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Based on this review, no additional review is necessary and this section remains Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
8.1.0 22 S Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.1 of SSER22 included the following:
"For the scenario in which an accident occurs in one unit and a concurrent shutdown of the second unit occurs with offsite power available, TVA determined that the auxiliary power system (APS) could adequately support the scenario for two-unit operation. The voltage recovery times were within the time limits so that the 6.9-kV shutdown board degraded voltage relays (DVRs) reset and would not separate the 6.9-kV shutdown boards from the offsite power source. For the scenario in which an accident occurs in one unit and a concurrent shutdown of the second unit occurs without offsite power, TVA stated that preoperational testing for WBN Unit 2 will validate the diesel response to load sequencing on the Unit 2 emergency diesel generators (EDGs). The staff noted that TVA did not provide a summary of the worst-case EDG loading analysis under this scenario for staffs review. The NRC staff will evaluate the status of this issue and will update the status of the EDG loading and load response in a future SSER.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is Open Item 26 (Appendix HH)."
"The NRC staff reviewed the FSAR for this section against the relevant NRC regulations, guidance in SRP Section 8.1, and applicable RGs and, except for the open item discussed above, concludes that TVA is in compliance with the relevant NRC regulations.
Before issuing an operating license, the NRC staff intends to conduct an onsite review of the installation and arrangement of electrical equipment and cables, confirmatory electric drawings, and verification of test results for the purpose of confirming the adequacy of the design and proper implementation of the design criteria. The NRC will address any issues identified during the onsite review in a supplement to the SER."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to this Open Item 26:
"There are four diesel generators (DGs) which supply onsite power to both Units 1 and 2 at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. Each DG is dedicated to supply power to shutdown boards as follows:
- DG 2B-B feeds power into Unit 2, 6.9 kV shutdown board 2B-B Redundant trains of ESF loads for each unit are powered from each shutdown board. If offsite power is lost (LOOP), one train in each unit is capable of powering the loads required to mitigate the consequences of an accident or safely shut down the unit.
The following loading tables provide the blackout loading plus the common accident loads (load rejection, with an accident on the opposite unit and a loss of offsite power) for the safe shutdown of the non-accident unit. As discussed previously, these loadings are bounded by the accident loading."
[See letter for Tables.]
8.2.1 22 S Approved for both units in SER. In SSER13, NRC reviewed TVA's analysis of grid stability on loss of both units. The NRC conclusions in the SER remained valid.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.2.1 of SSER22 included, "TVA has not evaluated the capability of the CSSTs for a dual-unit shutdown resulting from an abnormal operating occurrence. This is discussed in section 8.2.2 as Open Item 27 (Appendix HH) discussed in section 8.2.2. Pending resolution of the open item, the staff concludes that design of WBN Unit 2 meets intent of GDC 5."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 27:
TVA to NRC letter dated December 6, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information, (ADAMS accession number ML103420569) included the response to RAI 8.2.2 - 1. That response stated, The loading for a dual unit trip (item a) is slightly less than the loading with one unit in accident and a spurious accident signal in the other unit. Therefore, a separate load flow was not performed.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION occurrence with and without offsite power. The resulting loading on CSSTs is provided in the following table:
[See letter for Table.]
The worst case margin for CSSTs C and D is 70% (X, Y winding) and 55% for primary winding. The worst case margin for CSSTs A and B is 27% (X, Y winding) and 18% for primary winding.
This additional analysis will be included in the next revision of AC Auxiliary Power System Analysis Calculation EDQ00099920070002.
8.2.2 22 S 8.2.2.1 CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - document additional information in FSAR on control power supplies and distribution system for the Watts Bar Hydro Plant Switchyard 06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC concluded that the offsite power system circuits at the Watts Bar Hydro Plant Switchyard met GDC 17 pending documentation in the FSAR. The information was added to the FSAR. In SSER2, NRC closed the issue. In SSER13, the staff reviewed revised information incorporated into FSAR amendment 71 for both units and concluded that it supported the original conclusion in SSER2.
8.2.2.2 OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving compliance of design changes to the offsite power system with GDC 17 and 18.
In SSER2 and 3, NRC continued the review of the offsite electrical power system. By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the design changes to minimize the probability of losing all AC power, compliance with GDC 17 and minimizing the probability of a two unit trip following a one unit trip. These issues were resolved in SSER13. Additional review was done in SSER14, but the conclusions remained valid.
8.2.2.3 Compliance with GDC 17 for the Duration of the Offsite System Contingencies By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC reviewed the load shed scheme described in FSAR amendment 71 that reduces loads from common station service transformers A and B including contingency for both units trip and a 161-kV supply contingency. In SSER15, NRC determined that entering the LCO for one offsite circuit inoperable was appropriate. No open items were identified.
8.2.2.4 Minimizing the Probability of a Two-Unit Trip Following a One-Unit Trip By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In FSAR amendment 71, TVA described the transfer of power sources on trip of a unit's main generator. In SSER13, NRC evaluated the design and determined that the concern was resolved.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is "Open (NRR)."
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section 8.2.2 of SSER22 included:
"TVA should provide a summary of similar margin studies based on a dual-unit trip as a result of an abnormal operational occurrence and an accident in one unit concurrent with a spurious ESF actuation.
These should be based on the completed analysis for uprating CSSTs A and B. This is Open Item 27 (Appendix HH)."
"TVA should provide to the staff a detailed discussion showing that the LTC is able to maintain the 6.9-kV bus voltage control band given the normal and post contingency transmission operating voltage band, bounding voltage drop on the grid, and plant conditions. This is Open Item 28 (Appendix HH)."
"In its December 6, 2010, letter, TVA stated that the grid stability analyses addressed the loss of the largest electric supply to the grid, loss of the largest load from the grid, loss of the most critical transmission line, loss of both units, all of which did not result in grid instability. NRC staff considers the stability analysis portion of the grid studies acceptable. However, TVA did not provide information about the operating characteristics of the offsite power supply and other information as discussed above. This is Open Item 29 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 27:
TVA to NRC letter dated December 6, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information, (ADAMS accession number ML103420569) included the response to RAI 8.2.2 - 1. That response stated, The loading for a dual unit trip (item a) is slightly less than the loading with one unit in accident and a spurious accident signal in the other unit. Therefore, a separate load flow was not performed.
A separate load flow was performed for a dual unit shutdown resulting from an abnormal operational occurrence with and without offsite power. The resulting loading on CSSTs is provided in the following table:
[See letter for Table.]
The worst case margin for CSSTs C and D is 70% (X, Y winding) and 55% for primary winding. The worst case margin for CSSTs A and B is 27% (X, Y winding) and 18% for primary winding.
This additional analysis will be included in the next revision of AC Auxiliary Power System Analysis Calculation EDQ00099920070002.
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided teh following response to Open Item 28:
For CSSTs C and D, the load tap changer (LTC) is set to regulate 6.9kV shutdown board voltage at 7,071V (102.5%). For CSSTs A and B, the LTC is set to regulate the voltage at the 6.9kV start buses (which can power the 6.9kV shutdown boards through the 6.9kV unit boards) at 7,071V (102.5%). The upper and lower setpoints of the dead bands are 7,132V (103.4%) and 7,010V (101.6%), respectively.
The dead band considered is +/-82.2V equivalent to the operating tolerances identified for these setpoints.
The LTCs have the following parameters:
CSST C and D: Taps +/-10%, Tap Step 1.25%, Total No of Taps 17, Initial Time Delay 2 seconds, Operating Time 1 second. Taps are provided on each secondary winding.
CSST A and B: Taps +/-16.8%, Tap Step 1.05%, Total No of Taps 33, Initial Time Delay 1 second, Operating Time 2 seconds. Taps are provided on the primary winding.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION maximum (bounding) grid voltage drop of 9 kV and a minimum grid voltage of 153kV and all plant conditions. Although the calculated shutdown board voltage falls below the degraded voltage relay dropout setpoint due to block start of ESF motors, it recovers above the degraded voltage relay reset setpoint in 5 seconds. The minimum time for the degraded voltage relays to isolate the offsite power from the 6.9kV Shutdown Boards is 8.5 seconds.
Attachment 3 [See letter for this.] provides the Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) voltage recovery plots following a DBE on one unit while the other unit is in simultaneous orderly shutdown.
These plots pictorially depict the LTC function at different times following a DBE.
During normal operation and post-accident with bounding grid voltage (153kV), the voltage on the 6.9kV shutdown boards is maintained within the LTC control band. As shown in the ETAP plots, the voltage on the shutdown boards falls below the degraded voltage relay setpoint due to block start of ESF motors but recovers to a value above the degraded voltage relay reset value before the degraded voltage relay timer times out so as not to isolate the shutdown boards from the offsite power. The source is therefore in compliance with GDC 17 and is able to supply offsite power to 1E loads with an accident in one unit, safe shutdown of the opposite unit, and the worst case single failure.
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 29:
"The operating characteristics of the offsite power supply were delineated in TVA letter to the NRC dated November 09, 2010 (ML103200146). However, they are provided below for the staff convenience. In addition TVA has issued Revision 3 of Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) - Transmission System Study (TSS) - Grid Voltage Study of the WBN Offsite Power System. This revision has evaluated the adequacy of the offsite power system postulating an accident in one unit and a spurious accident signal in the second unit. The results show that the WBN offsite power system has adequate capacity to cope with this scenario (i.e., an accident in one unit and a spurious accident signal in the second unit)
The preferred offsite power system at WBN is normally supplied from TVAs 161-kV transmission grid at the Watts Bar Hydro Plant switchyard. Normally, the frequency of the grid is 60 Hz, with very small perturbations above and below this value. The TVA Under Frequency Load Shed scheme is compliant with NERC/SERC standards, and the first step will begin tripping transmission system load at 59.5 Hz.
The final step in the program trips load at 58.7 Hz. Current studies show that the frequency will not drop below 57.5 Hz during any credible extreme contingencies.
The criteria used in the planning of the transmission system state that the 161-kV voltage should not drop below 95% of nominal voltage for NERC Category B or C events. Normally, the 161-kV grid at the WBN offsite power buses operates at 166 kV, with ranges from 161 kV to 170 kV occasionally observed.
Two Transmission System Studies (TSSs), a Planning TSS and an Operations TSS, are performed by Power System Operations (PSO) tri-annually or as needed. The Planning TSS is a 5-year look-ahead study to ensure the transmission network will meet the WBN voltage criteria. Transmission enhancements are made if needed. The Operations TSS is used to ensure the network can meet the grid criteria during real time operation. In extreme cases, if the grid is unable to meet voltage criteria, the Transmission Operator will immediately notify the WBN Generator Operator that offsite power is disqualified.
- a. Operating characteristics of the preferred offsite power supply (at Watts Bar Hydro Plant Grid):
164 kV nominal
- b. Voltage criteria for WBN for dual-unit analysis:
- 161 kV Switchyard: > 153 kV and < 9 kV drop (post-event)
- 24 kV Generator Buses*: > 23 kV and < 24.8 kV Applicable only when utilizing Unit Board feeders as offsite power (the Unit Station Service Transformers [USSTs] supply offsite power until they transfer to the Common Station Service Transformers [CSSTs] A and B).
- c. Post-contingency voltage drops (dual-unit operation): 9 kV Maximum (The grid studies show that under the worst case scenario the maximum voltage drop will not exceed 6.5 kV. The auxiliary power system analysis for two-unit operation has been performed using a 161 kV grid voltage drop of 11 kV Page 33 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION when powered from CSSTs C and D and 9 kV when powered from CSSTs A and B. CSSTs A and B will be used to substitute for CSSTs D and C, respectively, in case of CSST C or D outage.)
- d. Bounding value & Post unit trip value: 153 kV (Minimum)
(The grid studies establish that there are no voltage criteria violations under all grid operating conditions.)
- e. Operating frequency range (dual-unit operation): Normally the frequency of the grid is 60 Hz with very small perturbations and is compliant with NERC/SERC standards and the first step begins tripping transmission system load at 59.5 Hz.
- f. Design operating voltage range of the shutdown boards: 7,260 V max; 6,570 V min
- g. How low the WBHS voltage can drop: 153 kV" 8.2.3 22 S Approved for both units in SER.
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8.2.4 22 O Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 8.2.4 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff reviewed the offsite power system for WBN Unit 2 as described in FSAR Section 8.2, including the single-line diagrams, station layout drawings, schematic diagrams, and descriptive information. The staff concluded that the offsite power system conforms to the requirements of GDC 17 and 18 and is, therefore, acceptable, pending resolution of the open items noted above."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
8.3.1 22 S 8.3 Fifth Diesel Generator 06 In SSER10, NRC reviewed the design of the fifth diesel generator. In SSER19, NRC accepted TVA's commitment to perform modifications and surveillances including preoperational testing before declaring the fifth diesel generator operable as a replacement for one of the four diesel generators. TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
8.3.1.1: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - incorporate new design that provides dedicated transformer for each preferred offsite circuit in FSAR In the original 1982 SER, NRC concluded that the offsite power system with a dedicated transformer for each preferred offsite circuit met GDC 17 pending documentation in the FSAR. The information was added to the FSAR. In SSER2, NRC closed the issue. In SSER13, NRC reviewed additional changes though FSAR amendment 75 and concluded that the design was acceptable.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.3.1 DG Starting and Control Circuit Logic In SSER10, NRC reviewed the DG starting and control circuit logic. No open items were identified.
8.3.1.2 Low and Degraded Grid Voltage Condition In the SER, NRC stated they would verify the adequacy of TVA's analysis regarding Branch Technical Position PSB-1 once preoperational testing was completed. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed information on the load shed and diesel start relays. In SSER14 NRC clarified the requirements. In SSER20, NRC reviewed the preoperational test for Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action: Include the setpoint in the Technical Specifications for the load shed relays and similar minimum limits for the diesel start relays.
8.3.1.6: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - provide diesel generator reliability qualification test report In SSER2, NRC indicated that it would verify DG qualification testing. TVA provided a copy of the DG qualification test report. In SSER7, the NRC concluded that the DGs had been satisfactorily tested in accordance with IEEE 387-1977.
8.3.1.6: LICENSE CONDITION (12) - Diesel generator reliability qualification testing at normal operating temperature In the original 1982 SER, NRC required that the capability of the DGs to start at normal temperature be demonstrated. TVAs August 31, 1983, letter confirmed tests had been performed on a DG identical to those at WBN. In SSER2, NRC closed the issue.
8.3.1.7 Possible Interconnection Between Redundant Divisions Through Normal and Alternate Power to the Battery Charger By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the use of alternate feeders to the battery chargers and inverters and concluded a Technical Specification surveillance for monitoring the position of these supply breakers resolved the item.
Unit 2 Action: Include the surveillance requirement in the Technical Specifications.
8.3.1.10 No-load Operation of the Diesel Generator By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the information provided and concluded the issue was resolved. In SSER14, NRC added additional clarification but did not change the conclusions.
8.3.1.11 Test and Inspection of the Vital Power System By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed TVA's plan for test and inspection of the vital ac system and concluded the issue was resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.3.1.12 The Capability and Independence of Offsite and Onsite Sources When Paralleling During Testing By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the Emergency Diesel Generators response to a loss-of-offsite-power (LOOP). TVA submitted additional information for both units by letters dated February 7, 1994 and June 29, 1994. In SSER14, NRC concluded that the issue was resolved.
8.3.1.13 Use of an Idle Start Switch for Diesel Generators By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, the NRC reviewed the information presented on the local idle start switch and concluded the issue was resolved.
8.3.1.14 Master Fuse List Program In SSER9, NRC provided a safety evaluation of the Master Fuse List Special Program (SP) for Unit 1 (Appendix U). In SSER13, NRC referenced the evaluation.
Unit 2 Action: Resolve the SP for WBN Unit 2 with the Unit 1 approach.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Revised "SSER18" to "SSER19" item 8.3 above to fix typographical error in Regulatory Framework.
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
8.3.1.2: TS Table 3.3.5-1 provides Diesel Generator start and load shed relay trip setpoints and allowable values.
8.3.1.7: TS surveillance requirements SR 3.8.4.3 and SR 3.8.7.1 provide surveillances to check the alignment of battery charger alternate feeder breakers and inverters.
8.3.1.14: TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the Master Fuse List Special Program.
In SSER21 the Containment Cooling SP was resolved. Completion of the Master Fuse List SP is tracked under 23.3.5.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION components (such as motor-operated valves (MOVs), contactors, solenoid valves or relays) at the DVR setpoint dropout setting. TVA should also confirm that (1) the motorstarting transient studies are based on the dropout voltage value of DVR and time delay, (2) the steady-state voltage drop studies are carried out by maximizing running loads on the Class 1E distribution system (bounding combination of safety systems loads), with the voltage at 6.9-kV Class 1E buses (monitored by the DVRs) at or just above the DVR dropout setting, and (3) the DVR settings do not credit any equipment operation (such as LTC transformers) upstream of the 6.9-kV Class 1E buses. TVA should also confirm that the final technical specifications (TSs) are properly derived from these analytical values for the degraded voltage settings.
This is Open Item 30 (Appendix HH)."
Section 8.3.1.11 of SSER22 included, "If the FSAR description is correct, TVA should explain how the EDG and logic sequencing circuitry will respond to a LOCA followed by a LOOP scenario. This is Open Item 31 (Appendix HH)."
Section 8.3.1.12 of SSER22 included, "In its letter dated December 6, 2010, TVA stated that Amendment 103 to the Unit 2 FSAR will revise the Equipment Capacities portion of Section 8.3.1.1 to match the information in Tables 8.3-4 through 8.3-.7. The staff finds the TVA response acceptable."
Section 8.3.1.14 of SSER22 included, "TVA should provide to the NRC staff the details of the administrative limits of EDG voltage and speed range, along with the basis for its conclusion that the impact is negligible. TVA should also describe how it accounts for the administrative limits in the TS surveillance requirements for EDG voltage and frequency. This is Open Item 32 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 31:
LOCA followed by LOOP TVA to NRC letter dated December 6, 2010, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 - Safety Evaluation Report Supplement 22 (SSER22) - Response to Requests for Additional Information, (ADAMS accession number ML103420569) included the response to RAI 8.3.1.11. That response stated, A LOCA followed by a delayed LOOP is not a Design Basis Event for WBN.
The design basis for WBN assumes a simultaneous LOOP - LOCA. The Hydraulic Analysis does not support a LOCA with a delayed LOOP event; however, the logic is designed to ensure that loads are re-sequenced during a LOCA with a delayed LOOP, to prevent a block start on a diesel generator. This logic does not impact the sequencing for the design bases event, simultaneous LOOP - LOCA.
When the LOOP occurs, the diesel will start, based on detection by the Loss of Voltage relay. Loads which sequence on due to a blackout signal (Charging Pump, Auxiliary Feedwater, Essential Raw Cooling Water Pump, Closed Cooling, etc.) will begin sequencing on.
When a subsequent LOCA signal occurs, the diesel will remain running and connected to the Shutdown Board. Loads which are required for accident mitigation and which have previously sequenced on to the Shutdown Board, due to the LOOP, will remain running. Loads which are not required for accident mitigation will be tripped. Remaining loads required for accident mitigation, which have not been sequenced on at the time of the LOCA, will have their timers reset to 0 and will sequence on at the appropriate time for the LOCA signal.
LOCA - Delayed LOOP When the LOCA occurs, the loads which are not running in normal operation will block start. At the same time, the diesels will start on the LOCA signal, but will not tie to the Shutdown Board.
When a subsequent LOOP occurs, all sequenced loads will be stripped from the board from a Loss of Voltage (approximately 86%) signal. Once the loss of voltage relay has reached its set point and the diesel is available, the diesel breaker will close and the sequence timers will begin to time. The first large motor (Centrifugal Charging Pump) connects at 5 seconds and is followed by the remaining accident Page 37 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION required loads. This provides assurance that the voltage has decayed on the boards and no residual out of phase reconnection occurs.
8.3.2 22 S 8.3.2.2: LICENSE CONDITION - DC monitoring and annunciation system 06 In SSER3, the staff determined that some items were omitted from the design of the DG DC monitoring and annunciation system. By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991.
In SSER13, NRC closed the issue.
8.3.2.4: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - include diesel generator design analysis in FSAR In the original 1982 SER, staff indicated the design analysis for demonstrating compliance of the DGs with regulatory requirements and guidelines was acceptable pending incorporation of the analysis in the FSAR. The analysis was incorporated in the FSAR, and the issue closed in SSER2. By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
8.3.2.5 Non-safety Loads Powered from the DC Distribution System and Vital Inverters By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
8.3.2.5.1 Transfer of Loads Between Power Supplies Associated with the Same Load Group but Different Units By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC reviewed the information provided. Additional information was requested for both units by letter dated March 28, 1994.
TVA responded for both units by letter dated June 29, 1994. In SSER14, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
8.3.2.7 The Fifth Vital Battery System By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
8.3.2.8 Reenergizing the Battery Charger from the Onsite Power Sources Versus Automatically Immediately Following a Loss of Offsite Power By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section 8.3.2.3 of SSER22 included, "TVA stated that the design change notices (DCNs) are required or anticipated for completion of WBN Unit 2, and that these were unverified assumptions used in its analysis of the 125-V dc vital battery system. Verification of the completion of these DCNs must be provided to the NRC staff before issuance of the operating license. This is Open Item 33 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 33:
The applicable DCNs are as follow:
- DCN 53421 for the removal/abandonment of Reciprocating Charging Pump 2-MTR-62-101, supplied from 480V SHDN BD 2B1-B, Compt. 3B, has been issued.
- DCN 54636 for the cable modifications for Unit 2 AFWP Turbine Trip and Throttle Valve and Turbine Controls has been issued.
NRC will be notified when the physical work has been completed for these two DCNs.
8.3.3 22 S 8.3.3.1.1: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE involving submergence of electrical equipment as result of a LOCA 06 In the original 1982 SER and SSER3, staff stated that the design for the automatic deenergizing of loads as a result of a LOCA would be verified as part of the site visit. During the August 1991, visit and in a letter for both units dated September 13, 1991, TVA committed to revise the FSAR. The information was added to the FSAR in amendment 71. In SSER13, NRC closed the issue.
8.3.3.1.3 Failure Analysis of Circuits Associated with Cables and Cable Splices Unqualified for Submergence By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC reviewed the submergence calculation and closed the issue.
Unit 2 Action: Revise calculation for WBN Unit 2.
8.3.3.1.2: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - verify design for bypass of thermal overload protective device In the original 1982 SER, NRC indicated that the design for bypass of thermal overload protective devices on safety-related motor operated valves would be verified during the electrical drawing review. The staff subsequently reviewed the drawings and closed the issue in SSER2.
8.3.3.1.4 Use of Waterproof Splices in Potentially Submersible Sections of Underground Duct Runs By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13 and 14, NRC raised a concern on splice usage in raceways. TVA submitted additional information for both units by letters dated November 18, 1994, and January 5, 1995. In SSER15, NRC found that TVA had adequately justified the acceptability of the installed splices at Watts Bar.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In SSER15, NRC reviewed the use of RTV-3140. TVA submitted the technical basis for use in a December 6, 1994, letter for both units. TVA completed additional testing and told the NRC of the limited use of this repair method for both units by letter dated February 10, 1995. In SSER15, NRC found the use of RTV-3140 acceptable for the limited use described.
8.3.3.1.6 Cable Damage Near Splices and Terminations In SSER16, NRC reviewed TVA's corrective action plan for Construction Deficiency Report 390/95-02 and found the limited inspections for damaged Class 1E cables to 10 CFR 50.49 installations acceptable.
This was a WBN Unit 1 only CDR.
8.3.3.2: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - revise FSAR to reflect requirements of shared safety systems In the original 1982 SER, the staff stated that the description and analysis of shared onsite AC and DC systems was under review but was acceptable pending revision of the FSAR. In SSER3, the confirmatory issue was left open to track additional information to be incorporated in the FSAR. In a letter dated September 13, 1991, TVA provided the additional information. In SSER13, NRC closed the issue. In SSER14, NRC added additional clarification.
8.3.3.2.2 Sharing of AC Distribution Systems and Standby Power Supplies Between Units 1 and 2 In the SER and SSER3, NRC reviewed the design to the guidelines of RG 1.81 and determined it was acceptable pending revision to the FSAR. NRC noted discrepancies in the FSAR. By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. In SSER13, NRC closed the issue.
8.3.3.2.3: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE for design of sharing raceway systems between units In the original SER, NRC indicated that the design for sharing of raceway systems between units would be verified during the electrical drawing review. The staff confirmed that cable routing was in accordance with accepted separation criteria and closed the issue in SSER2.
8.3.3.2.4: LICENSE CONDITION - Possible sharing of DC control power to AC switchgear In the original 1982 SER, staff required that all possible interconnections between redundant divisions through normal and alternate power sources to various loads be identified in the FSAR. TVA letter dated January 17, 1984, provided the information. NRC closed the issue in SSER3.
8.3.3.3: LICENSE CONDITION - Testing of associated circuits In the original 1982 SER, staff required that protective devices used to isolate non-Class 1E from Class 1E circuits be of high quality commensurate with their importance to safety and be periodically tested.
TVA letter dated January 17, 1984, provided the information. NRC closed the issue in SSER3.
8.3.3.3: LICENSE CONDITION - Testing of non-class 1E cables In the original 1982 SER, staff required that protective devices used to isolate non-Class 1E from Class 1E circuits be of high quality commensurate with their importance to safety and be periodically tested.
TVA letter dated January 17, 1984, provided additional information. NRC closed the issue in SSER3.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.3.3.3 Physical Independence (Compliance with GDC 17)
By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. The information was incorporated into the FSAR by amendment 71. Surveillance requirements for the testing of protective devices used to protect Class 1E circuits from failure of non-Class 1E circuits were incorporated into the Technical Requirements Manual (TRM). This issue was closed based on review of the TRM in SSER13.
Unit 2 Action:
Incorporate testing requirements into the Unit 2 TRM.
8.3.3.3 Physical Independence (Compliance with GDC 17)
In SSER13, NRC cited differences between RG 1.75 and the WBN design criteria (WB-DC-30-4). In SSER14, NRC continued the review. NRC requested additional information for both WBN units by letter dated March 28, 1994. TVA responded for both WBN units by letters dated July 29, 1994, January 11, 1995, and June 5, 1995. In SSER16, NRC found separation between open cable trays (including cables in free air) adequate.
8.3.3.5.1 Compliance with Regulatory Guides 1.108 and 1.118 In SSERs 13, 14 and 15, NRC reviewed WBN compliance with RGs 1.108 and 1.118. In SSER13, NRC reviewed WBN's use of temporary jumper wires when portable test equipment is used during testing. The justification was documented in the FSAR. In SSER14 and 15, NRC reviewed Class 1E standby power system testing, testing DG full load rejection capability and non-class 1E circuitry for transmitting signals needed for starting DGs. NRC concluded that the features were appropriately tested.
8.3.3.5.2: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - incorporate commitment to test only one of four diesel generators at one time In the original 1982 SER, the NRC found the commitment to test DGs one at a time acceptable pending its incorporation into the FSAR. In SSER2, NRC reviewed the documentation and closed the issue.
8.3.3.5.3 Time Constraints for Stability of EDG During No-Load Startup Testing In SSER16, NRC reviewed and approved changes to the no load emergency diesel generator testing surveillance requirements.
Unit 2 Action:
Incorporate into WBN Unit 2 TS surveillances.
8.3.3.6: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE involving evaluation of penetrations ability to withstand failure of overcurrent protection device In the original 1982 SER, staff required a reevaluation of the penetrations capability to withstand, without seal failure, the total range of available time-current characteristics assuming a single failure of any overcurrent protective device. In SSER3, staff found the results of the evaluation acceptable pending the information being incorporated in the FSAR. The staff reviewed the FSAR and closed the issue for both Page 41 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION units in SSER7.
8.3.3.6: LICENSE CONDITION - Testing of reactor coolant pump breakers In the original 1982 SER, staff required that the redundant fault current protective devices for the reactor coolant pump circuits meet RG 1.63. In SSER2, staff reviewed the design and concluded it met RG 1.63.
8.3.3.6 Compliance with GDC 50 By letter dated June 20, 1991, for both units, NRC requested additional information on Section 8 of the FSAR. TVA responded for both units by letter dated September 13, 1991. The information was incorporated into the FSAR in amendment 70. In SSER13, NRC indicated that the issue was resolved.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) and Technical Requirements Manual (TRM) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
8.3.3.3: TRM TR 3.8.1 specifies testing of circuit breakers that are used as isolation devices protecting 1E busses from non-qualified loads.
8.3.3.5.3: TS Sections 3.8.1.7, 3.8.1.12, 3.8.1.15 and 3.8.1.21 require that voltage and frequency remain within specified limits following a fast start.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.3.3.1.1 of SSER22 included, Therefore, the NRC staff considers the issue of submerged electrical equipment as a result of a LOCA to be resolved.
Section 8.3.3.1.2 of SSER22 included, The NRC staff concludes that the above clarification by TVA is acceptable, and the issue of thermal overload protective bypass is resolved.
Section 8.3.3.2 of SSER22 included, In its December 6, 2010, letter, TVA stated that the adequacy of selective tripping has been verified to assure protection of safety-related dc systems from failure in the non-Class 1E circuits and common or safety/nonsafety-related circuits. All cascaded fuses were tested for selective coordination with the upstream protective devices.
Section 8.3.3.2.1 of SSER22 included, Based on the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that TVA has demonstrated that the sharing of the dc system will not significantly impair the ability of the system to perform its intended safety functions, including the scenario encompassing an accident in one unit and the orderly shutdown and cooldown of the remaining unit while considering the effects of a single failure. Therefore, the staff considers this issue resolved.
Section 8.3.3.2.2 of SSER22 included, The electrical ac and dc systems have common buses and nonsafety loads supplied from train A or train B power supplies. In its letter dated August 30, 2010, TVA stated that separation is provided by selective coordination of protective devices for all ac (including 480 V) and dc circuits with molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) combinations or MCCB and fuse combinations or fuse/fuse combinations. Since selective coordination exists between the non-Class 1E and Class 1E circuits, the NRC staff concludes that this is acceptable.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section 8.3.3.2.3 of SSER22 included, Verification of the shared raceway designs conformance with GDC 5 through reviews of plant drawings and installation inspections is subject to the NRC construction inspection program.
Section 8.3.3.2.4 of SSER22 included, In its response letter dated December 6, 2010, TVA stated that Section 8.3.2.1.1, Physical Arrangements of Components, in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR discusses that the interconnection between redundant divisions of normal and alternate power sources for the components listed in FSAR Table 8.3-10 is arranged to provide adequate physical isolation and electrical separation to prevent a common mode failure. The listed components in FSAR Table 8.3-10 also meet the staffs positions identified in Section 8.3.1.7 of the staff SER. TVA has reviewed the components listed in WBN Unit 2 FSAR Table 8.3-10 and verified that their normal and alternate power supplies are physically and electrically separated. TVA has indicated that the Integrated Safeguards Test conducted in accordance with RG 1.41, Preoperational Testing of Redundant Onsite Electric Power Systems to Verify Proper Load Group Assignments, will demonstrate the independence of the divisions and furthermore, these components are energized to support Unit 1 operation and no design change is required for their normal and alternate power supplies in support of two unit operation. Since the arrangement meets the staffs positions in the SER, the staff finds this response acceptable.
Section 8.3.3.3 of SSER22 included, The NRC staff finds the information provided by TVA regarding isolation of non-Class 1E from Class 1E circuits to be acceptable. The NRC staff requested TVA confirm that, for those circuit breakers that are required to be tested periodically as discussed above, the TRM includes the surveillance requirements for both items 8.3.3.2 and 8.3.3.3. In a letter dated December 6, 2010, TVA stated that the breaker testing requirements are provided in Technical Requirement (TR) 3.8.1 of the WBN Unit 2 TRM. This section of the TRM was originally provided in accordance with a TVA to NRC letter dated March 4, 2009. It was updated in a TVA letter dated February 2, 2010. The NRC staffs review confirmed that necessary circuit breaker testing requirements have been included in Section TR 3.8.1 of the TRM submitted by TVA for Unit 2.
Section 8.3.3.4(1) of SSER22 included, The staff finds the TVA response as acceptable.
Section 8.3.3.4(2) of SSER22 included, The staff finds the TVA response acceptable.
Section 8.3.3.5 of SSER22 included, Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that TVA has met the requirements of GDC 18 with respect to the onsite ac and dc power system.
Section 8.3.3.5.1 of SSER22 included, The NRC staff reviewed the exceptions to RG 1.9, Revision 3, and concludes that they are not significant to safety and are, therefore, acceptable.
Section 8.3.3.5.2 of SSER22 included, Since TVA has updated the FSAR to reflect that tests will be performed on only one of the four power trains at any one time, the SER item is resolved for WBN Unit 2.
Section 8.3.3.6 of SSER22 included, The NRC staff concludes that TVA continues to meet the requirements of GDC 50 with respect to electrical penetrations containing circuits of the safety and nonsafety onsite power system.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.3.4 of SSER22 included, "The NRC staff concludes that the plant design meets the requirements of GDC 2, 4, 5, 17, 18, and 50 and conforms to the guidance of applicable RGs and NUREG reports, and is, therefore, acceptable, pending resolution of the open items noted in Section 8.3 above."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8.4.0 22 CI Station Blackout (SBO) - SE for both units - March 18, 1993; SSE for both units - September 9, 1993.
06 Unit 2 Action: Implement SBO requirements.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 8.4.8 of SSER22 (Summary and Conclusions) stated:
"Based on the information provided by TVA regarding meeting the requirements of the SBO rule, the NRC staff concludes that TVAs completed and proposed actions, processes, and procedures to address an SBO event are acceptable, pending resolution before WBN Unit 2 startup of the open items noted above in Section 8 of this SSER."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
9.1.2 22 C In SSER5, the staff acknowledged notification by TVA of a contract with DOE for DOE to accept spent fuel from WB and stated that they had no more concerns about this issue.
06 In SSER15, the staff reviewed TVA's proposed resolution of the Boraflex degradation issue and found it acceptable.
In SSER16, the staff reviewed changes in design basis with respect to placement of fuel assembly, and structural aspects of rack fabrication deficiencies, considering that TVA planned to replace the racks by the first scheduled refueling outage. The staff noted that the replacement racks have approximately the same capacity as the original WB racks. The staff concluded that the proposed changes were acceptable provided that no single rack load exceeded 80% of its original capacity.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.1.2 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed the description of the spent fuel storage pit in Amendment 100 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR and compared it with the description in Amendment 8 to the WBN Unit 1 FSAR. The staff found the descriptions to be essentially identical. Based on prior staff evaluation documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, the staffs review and acceptance of amendments to the WBN Unit 1 operating license, and the staffs comparison of the WBN Unit 1 FSAR with Amendment 100 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, the staff concluded that the spent fuel storage pool conforms to the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 5, 61, and 63 for protection against natural phenomena, missiles, pipe break effects, radiation protection, and monitoring provisions. Therefore, the design of the shared spent fuel storage pool described in Section 9.1.2 of the WBN Unit 2 FSAR is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.1.4 22 S LICENSE CONDITION - Control of heavy loads (NUREG-0612) 06 The staff noted in SSER3 that they were reviewing TVA's submittals regarding NUREG-0612 and concluded in SSER13 that the license condition was no longer necessary based on their review of TVAs response to NUREG-0612 guidelines for Phase I in TVA letter dated July 28, 1993.
Unit 2 Action: Implement NEI guidance on heavy loads.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.1.4 included:
"In Enclosure 1 to its letter dated August 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML102510580), TVA described Unit 2 conformance with guidelines for control of heavy loads. TVA stated that WBN Unit 2 would comply with the Phase I guidelines of NUREG-0612 and qualify the Unit 2 polar crane as equivalent to single-failure-proof for reactor vessel head lifts, consistent with the guidelines of NEI 08-05. TVA stated that the method of compliance with Phase I guidelines would be substantially similar to the current Unit 1 program and that a new Section 3.12 will be added to the Unit 2 FSAR that will be materially equivalent to Section 3.12 of the current Unit 1 FSAR. This is Open Item 34 (Appendix HH).
Based on the above, the staff concludes that the design and proposed operation of the WBN Unit 2 fuel handling system is acceptable. The descriptions of equipment and operating procedures used for the handling of fuel within the reactor, refueling canal, and shared spent fuel storage facilities included in Section 9.1.4 of Amendment 100 to the WBN Unit 2 FSAR were approved by the NRC staff in the SER.
Also, the NRC staff accepted the WBN Unit 1 heavy load handling program based on conformance with the Phase I guidelines of NUREG-0612, as documented in SSER 13 to NUREG-0847, and TVA enhanced the WBN Unit 1 program through implementation of the NEI 08-05 guidelines. Therefore, implementation of a materially equivalent program at WBN Unit 2 and incorporation of the program information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR is acceptable for fuel and heavy load handling activities associated with the operation of WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 34:
"Amendment 103 to the Unit 2 FSAR added new Section 3.12 (Control of Heavy Loads). This new section is materially equivalent to Section 3.12 of the Unit 1 UFSAR.
Amendment 103 was submitted via TVA to NRC letter dated March 15, 2011, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) - Unit 2 - Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), Amendment 103."
9.2.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 9.2.3 included:
"Therefore, the design of the demineralized water makeup system described in Section 9.2.3 of the WBN Unit 2 FSAR is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 9.2.4 22 C In SSER9, the staff noted that potable water requirements were incorrectly stated in the SER, but this change did not affect the conclusions reached in the SER.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.2.4 included:
"Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that the changes to the potable and sanitary water systems described above are acceptable. Based on the above information and the staffs previous evaluation documented in the SER and its supplements, the staff concludes that the potable and sanitary water systems meet the requirements of GDC 2 for protection against natural phenomena and meet the guidance of RGs 1.26 and 1.29 on seismic and quality group classifications and are, therefore, acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.2.6 22 C In SSER12, the staff noted that FSAR Amendment 72 revised the reserved amount of condensate for each units auxiliary feedwater system from 2000,000 gallons to 210,000 gallons and that this did not 06 change the conclusions reached in the SER or supplements.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.2.6 included:
"In SSER 21, issued February 2009, the NRC staff reviewed existing license review topics to determine whether any topics remained open or were resolved for each section of the FSAR. No open topics were identified for FSAR Section 9.2.6, Condensate Storage Facilities. The staff reviewed proposed changes to FSAR Section 9.2.6 in recent Amendments 95 through 100 and found no proposed changes that would challenge the system design or major changes to the system description that would change the staffs conclusion in the SER.
Therefore, the staff finds that the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and that WBN Unit 2 FSAR Section 9.2.6 is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.3.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Page 1-14 of SSER22 has 1 in the Note column for this item.
Note 1 reads, In the process of further validating the information in the WBN Unit 2 FSAR, TVA identified minor administrative/typographical changes to sections previously considered Resolved. TVA addressed these changes to the applicable sections in their submittals and clearly indicated them to the staff. The staff has reviewed and confirmed that the changes made are administrative/typographical and do not impact the staffs conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Based on this review, no additional review is necessary and this section remains Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as "Resolved."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section 9.3.1 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed proposed changes to Section 9.3.1 in FSAR Amendments 95 through 100 and found no proposed changes to the system description or design that would change the staffs conclusion in the original SER.
Based on the NRC staffs review of the compressed air system for compliance with the applicable GDC, RGs, and Branch Technical Positions (BTPs), the staff concludes that the compressed air system meets the requirements of (1) GDC 2 for against natural phenomena, and (2) GDC 5 for sharing of systems and components. Additionally, the system complies with the guidelines of RG 1.26 regarding its quality group and RG 1.29 regarding seismic classification. Therefore, the staff finds that the conclusions of the original SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 9.3.1 is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.3.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Page 1-15 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.3.4 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Page 1-15 of SSER22 has 3 in the Note column for this item.
Note 3 reads, In SSER 21, this issue was identified as Resolved. However, TVA made changes to the Unit 2 FSAR affecting the previous staff conclusions. The staff evaluated the changes and the results are documented in this SSER.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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9.3.8 stated
"In SSER 21, the NRC staff reviewed existing license review topics to determine whether items remained open or were resolved for each section of the FSAR. The original SER, NUREG-0847, did not include a Section 9.3.8. As a result, SSER 21 did not include a reference to FSAR Section 9.3.8.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION system in FSAR Section 9.3.8, Heat Tracing. The proposed FSAR section for heat tracing includes the purpose of the system and a list of the systems that use heat tracing. TVA does not take credit for heat tracing to maintain the reactor in a safe-shutdown condition or to mitigate the consequences of accidents.
The system components were designed as nonseismic, nonsafety-related. In its letter dated February 8, 2008 (ADAMS Accession No. ML080770242, non-publicly available), TVA proposed no significant changes to the heat tracing system.
The NRC staff reviewed proposed changes to Section 9.3 in FSAR Amendments 95 through 100. No changes to the heat tracing system were proposed.
Based on its review of the heat tracing system as described in Section 9.3.8 of WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendments 95 through 100, the NRC staff concluded that the section conforms to the guidance in RG 1.151, Revision 1, Instrument Sensing Lines, issued July 2010, on the relevant requirements to install heat tracing for freeze protection and to prevent boric acid from precipitating out of the fluid.
Therefore, the staff concludes that FSAR Section 9.3.8 is acceptable."
9.4.1 22 C In SSER9, the staff clarified control room isolation after activation of SI signal from either unit, or upon detection of high radiation or smoke concentration in outside air supply stream and stated that 06 conclusions reached in SER and supplements were still valid.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.4.1 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97, the staff concludes that the control room area ventilation system continues to meet the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 19, and 60 with respect to (1) protection against natural phenomena and environmental effects, (2) adequate access and occupancy of the control room under accident conditions, and (3) control of the release of gaseous radioactive effluents to the environment. It also meets the requirements of Item III.D.3.4 of NUREG-0737, Clarification of TMI Action Plan Requirements, November 1980, and continues to meet the guidelines of RG 1.26, RG 1.29, RG 1.78, Revision 1, Evaluating the Habitability of a Nuclear Power Plant Control Room During a Postulated Hazardous Chemical Release, and BTP ASB 3-1 for (1) the quality group and seismic classification, (2) protection against chlorine release, and (3) high- and moderate-energy pipe breaks. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.4.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 9.4.2 included:
"Based on the above and on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, the staff concludes that the fuel handling area ventilation system continues to meet the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, 60, and 61 for (1) protection against natural phenomena, (2) environmental effects, (3) control of releases of radioactive materials to the environment, and (4) appropriate containment, confinement, and filtering systems. The staff also concludes that the system continues to meet the guidelines of RGs 1.13, 1.26, 1.29, and 1.117, Tornado Design Classification, for design of the ventilation system for the spent fuel storage facility, quality group and seismic classification, and the effects against tornado missiles. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.4.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 9.4.3 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendments 92 and 97, the staff concludes that the auxiliary building and radwaste area ventilation system continues to meet the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, and 60 for (1) protection against natural phenomena, (2) environmental effects, and (3) control of the release of radioactive materials to the environment. It also continues to meet the guidelines of RGs 1.26, 1.29, and 1.117 on quality group and seismic classification and the effects against tornado missiles. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.4.4 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 9.4.4 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 94, the staff concludes that the turbine building area ventilation system continues to meet the relevant requirements of GDC 2 for protection against natural phenomena and continues to meet the guidelines of RGs 1.26 and 1.29 on quality group and seismic classification. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.4.5 22 C In SSER9, the staff reviewed the design of the additional DG building ventilation system (FSAR Amendment 66 submittal dated May 20, 1991, for both units) and determined that conclusion reached in 06 SER was still valid and design was acceptable.
In SSER10, the staff had concerns regarding periodic testing of the ventilation system for the additional DG building; muffler room exhaust fan failure or exhaust blockage; missile protection for the muffler fan exhaust structure; and potential for blockage and turbine missile damage of air intake structures. These were all resolved in SSER10, with the exception of the potential for external blockage of the air intake structure by missile impact. In SSER11 the staff found TVA's response and procedural change to address potential blockage of the air intake structure by missile impact acceptable. TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
In SSER14, the staff clarified statements made in the SER by stating that none of the ventilation systems for the ERCW pumping station was safety related, but the failure of both mechanical equipment room ventilation fans would not prevent operation of any safety related equipment. Thus, the conclusions reached in the SER were still valid, and the systems were still acceptable.
In SSER16, the staff reviewed design changes to the DG building ventilation system, since the original design was reviewed, and concluded that the judgments made in the SER and supplements did not change and the system was still acceptable.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In SSER19, the staff clarified their statements about the diesel engine room exhaust fans, stating that since the fans automatically start when the DG starts, DG testing results in operation of the diesel engine room exhaust fans.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.4.5 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 97, the staff concludes that the ESF ventilation system meets the relevant requirements of GDC 2, 4, and 60 for protection against natural phenomena and missiles and continues to meet the guidance of RGs 1.26 and 1.29 for quality group and seismic classification and the effects against tornado missiles. Therefore, the system is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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Section 9.4.6 included:
"TVA clarified the FSAR description of the CVI and ABI following an FHA in the auxiliary building or containment during refueling operations. Also, TVA added a description of the containment vent air cleanup units, which filter the containment vent air before it is released into the annulus. The NRC staff reviewed TVAs changes to the FSAR and concludes that the changes are acceptable because the RBPVS operations during various FHA scenarios continue to meet the requirements of GDC 2, 4, 60, and 61 for protection against natural phenomena, environmental effects, and control of releases of radioactive materials to the environment."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
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Section 9.4.7 included:
"Based on its review of FSAR Amendment 97 and the staffs previous evaluation, as documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the containment air cooling system is acceptable because the system continues to meet the requirements of GDC 2, 4, and 60 for protection against natural phenomena, environmental effects, and control of releases of radioactive materials to the environment."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
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06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 9.4.8 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs previous evaluation, as documented in NUREG-0847 and its supplements, and on the staffs evaluation of the information provided by TVA in FSAR Amendment 94, as supplemented by letter dated June 3, 2010, the staff concludes that the CDWE building ECS meets the relevant requirements of GDC 2 and 4 for protection against natural phenomena and environmental effects and missiles and continues to meet the guidelines of RGs 1.26, 1.29, and 1.117 on quality group and seismic classification and the effects against tornado missiles. Therefore, FSAR Section 9.4.8 is acceptable."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
9.5.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 9.5.3 included:
"Based on the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that the illuminance levels for emergency lighting in the MCR, safety-related panels in the MCR, and remote shutdown consoles conform to the guidance given in the 1993 edition of the IESNA Lighting Handbook and NUREG-0700 and are, therefore, acceptable.
Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that (1) the plant lighting systems described in Section 9.5.3 of the WBN Unit 2 FSAR conform to the industry standard IESNA Lighting Handbook, NUREG-0700, and the acceptance criteria of SRP Section 9.5.3, and (2) the systems can perform their safety-related functions. Therefore, the plant lighting systems are acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.5.4 22 C 9.5.4.1: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - include required language in operating instruction to ensure no-load and low-load operation is minimized and revise operating procedures to address increased diesel 06 generator load after it has run for an extended period of time at low or no load In SSER5, the staff verified that plant operating procedures had been revised to incorporate requirements that ensure that operational no-load and low-load conditions will not harm the diesel generators.
9.5.4.1: LICENSE CONDITION - Diesel Generator reliability The staff verified that the modifications necessary to comply with NUREG/CR-0660 had been completed and, as stated above, requirements had been incorporated into operating procedures. Thus, this license condition was resolved in SSER5.
9.5.4.1: OUTSTANDING ISSUE for staff to complete review to determine if diesel generator auxiliary support systems can perform their design safety functions under all conditions, after receipt of all requested information.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION lubrication oil system.
9.5.4.1: OUTSTANDING ISSUE to design skid-mounted piping and components from the day tank to the diesel engine as seismic Category I and to ASME Section III, Class 3 The staff reviewed standards to which emergency diesel engine skid mounted auxiliary system piping and associated components were designed, as well as the testing and inspections to be performed on these systems, as provided in TVA letters dated February 15, 1985, March 18, 1985, and August 30, 1985, and concluded that they were acceptable in SSER5. The staff considered this issue resolved. They stated that this resolution applied to the fuel oil, cooling water, air starting, lubrication, and combustion air intake and exhaust systems (9.5.4.2, 9.5.5, 9.5.6, 9.5.7 and 9.5.8).
9.5.4.2: CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - provide missile protection for fuel oil storage tank vent lines The staff found TVAs commitment to provide missile protection for the fuel oil storage tank vent lines acceptable and verified that the protection had been installed and considered this issue resolved in SSER5.
In SSER9, the staff stated that the conclusions reached in the SER, SSER3 and SSER5 regarding the EDG auxiliary supports systems applied to the additional EDG. This conclusion applied to sections 9.5.5, 9.5.6, 9.5.7 and 9.5.8, as well.
In SSER10, the staff questioned tornado missile protection and seismic requirements for the additional DG fuel oil storage tank fill lines and found TVA's response acceptable. The staff questioned the difference between the design of the fuel oil transfer pump for the additional DG and the design of the DG building storage pumps, and found TVA's explanation and proposed clarification to the FSAR acceptable.
TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
In SSER11, the staff noted the revised capacity of the 7-day fuel oil storage tank identified in FSAR Amendment 69 and stated that it still exceeded the amount needed for a 7-day supply and, therefore, did not affect the staff's conclusions reached in the SER or supplements.
In SSER12, the staff determined that the fire watch required when routing a hose from a fuel oil delivery vehicle to the DG tank manway openings in the DG building was no longer required based on TVA actions in response to other fire protection requirements.
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.5.6 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE to design engine air-starting system piping components for all engines up to the engine interface, including auxiliary skid mounted piping, to ASME 06 Section III, Class 3 The staff reviewed standards to which emergency diesel engine skid mounted auxiliary system piping and associated components were designed, as well as the testing and inspections to be performed on these systems, and concluded that they were acceptable in SSER5. The staff considered this issue resolved.
This resolution applies to the fuel oil, cooling water, air starting, lubrication, and combustion air intake and exhaust systems.
In SSER10, the staff questioned protection of the additional DG electrical starting system components from water spray, and whether diesel engine control functions supplied by the air starting system could interfere with the engines' ability to perform its safety function once it has started. TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.5.7 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE to perform additional modification, or provide justification for acceptability of proposed modification, to ensure lubrication of all wearing parts of the diesel engine either on an interim 06 or continuous basis and to provide a more detailed description of the lubricating oil system and a description of the diesel engine crankcase explosion protection features In response to a staff concern regarding dry diesel engine starting, TVA proposed using the manufacturers modification and provided justification for its ability to ensure lubrication of all parts of the diesel engine. The staff found this acceptable in SSER3.
TVA submittal of March 18, 1985, responded to a staff request to describe the features that protect the diesel engine crankcase from exploding. In SSER5, on the basis of this submittal, the staff concluded that the emergency diesel engine lubrication oil system can perform its safety function and is acceptable.
This issue was resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OUTSTANDING ISSUE to design standby diesel engine lube oil system piping and components up to the engine interface, including skid mounted piping, to ASME Section III, Class 3 The staff reviewed standards to which emergency diesel engine skid mounted auxiliary system piping and associated components were designed, as well as the testing and inspections to be performed on these systems, and concluded that they were acceptable in SSER5. The staff considered this issue resolved.
This resolution applies to the fuel oil, cooling water, air starting, lubrication, and combustion air intake and exhaust systems.
In SSER10, the staff questioned the ability to replenish the additional DG lube oil system without interrupting operation of the DG and found TVA's provision to replenish lube oil acceptable. TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
9.5.8 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE to design standby diesel engine combustion air intake and exhaust system piping and components up to the engine interface to ASME Section III, Class 3 and recommendations of RG 1.26 06 The staff reviewed standards to which emergency diesel engine skid mounted auxiliary system piping and associated components were designed, as well as the testing and inspections to be performed on these systems, and concluded that they were acceptable in SSER5. The staff considered this issue resolved.
This resolution applies to the fuel oil, cooling water, air starting, lubrication, and combustion air intake and exhaust systems.
In SSER10, the staff expressed a concern regarding products of combustion from a fire in the air intake/muffler room, or from the DG exhaust gases, impacting the additional DG or the other DGs. TVA's response addressed the concern. The staff also questioned inspection, surveillance and testing of the DG exhaust system and found the system design adequate to address their concern. In addition, the staff questioned pressure losses through the DG air intake and exhaust systems and determined that their designs were acceptable. TVA stated in a submittal dated July 28, 1993, that they did not plan to place the additional diesel generator in service.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.2.1 22 C In SSER12, the staff reviewed the revised description of the 3 independent overspeed turbine trip systems, consistent with FSAR Amendment 77, and stated that this review did not alter the conclusions 06 reached in the SER and the system remained acceptable.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.2.1 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed changes that the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) made to Section 10.2.1 of the SER in Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) Amendments 95 through 100. TVA made no changes that would affect the staffs conclusions in the SER.
Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that the description of the turbine generator system in FSAR Section 10.2.1 continues to conform to the above requirements and guidance, and that the system can perform its function as designed. Therefore, the staff finds the conclusions of the SER to remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.2.1 is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.3.1 22 C In SSER12, the staff described changes to the MSIV closing signals as a result of changes to the Eagle-21 process protection system. They stated that the conclusions reached in the SER were still valid 06 and the main steam system remained acceptable.
In SSER19, the staff evaluated a revision in FSAR Amendment 91 to the closure time of the MSIVs from 5 seconds after receiving a closure signal to 6 seconds and concluded it was acceptable.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.3.1 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed changes to Section 10.3.1 that TVA made in FSAR Amendments 95 through 100. TVA did not identify any significant changes to the main steam system up to the isolation valves and did not make any changes to the safety function provided by the main steam system up to the isolation valves that would change the staffs conclusion in the SER.
Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that FSAR Section 10.3.1 continues to comply with the applicable GDC, RGs, and BTPs as evaluated in SER, and that the conclusions of the SER remain valid."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.3.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Page 1-16 of SSER22 has 2 in the Note column for this item.
Note 2 reads, During the assessment of the regulatory framework for completion of the project, the staff characterized certain topics as Open pending TVAs validation of the information contained in the section. TVA has determined that the information presented in the FSAR remained valid and only identified minor administrative or typographical changes to the section. TVA addressed the changes in their submittals and clearly indicated the changes. The staff reviewed and confirmed that the changes made to the section are administrative/typographical and do not impact its conclusions as stated in previous SSERs. Therefore, no additional review is necessary and the staff considers this section Resolved.
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.3.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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Section 10.3.3 included:
"Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that the steam and feedwater system materials requirements in WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendment 95 are consistent with the staff-approved steam and feedwater system materials controls used in WBN Unit 1. Based on its previous evaluation documented in the SER and SSERs, and on its evaluation of FSAR Amendment 95, the NRC staff concludes that the steam and feedwater system materials controls meet the relevant requirements identified in GDC 1 and Section 10.3.6 of NUREG-0800, and are acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 10.3.4 22 S LICENSE CONDITION - Secondary water chemistry monitoring and control program 06 The staff determined that the secondary water chemistry monitoring and control program was being included in the administrative section of the Technical Specifications and resolved this for Unit 1 in SSER5.
Unit 2 Action: Take same action for Unit 2.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Section 5.7.2.13 provides information about the Secondary Water Chemistry Program.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.3.4 included:
"Based on the NRC staffs review of FSAR Amendments 92 through 99, and because the applicable proposed TS for WBN Unit 2 is the same as that already approved by the staff for Unit 1, the staff concludes that the WBN Unit 2 secondary water chemistry program is acceptable, and that Section 10.3.4 is resolved."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.1 22 C In SSER9, the staff clarified the description of the main condenser and stated that this clarification did not affect the conclusion reached in the SER.
06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.1 included:
"Based on its review of the FSAR and the information provided by TVA in its letter dated July 31, 2010, the NRC staff concludes that the Unit 2 main condenser design and performance will meet the acceptance criteria established for the Unit 1 main condenser. Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.1, Main Condenser, is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.2 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.2 included:
"In reviewing the Unit 2 MCES, the NRC staff compared TVAs Unit 1 analysis to its Unit 2 analysis and reviewed the system using the acceptance criteria in SRP Section 10.4.2. Based on its review of the Page 57 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION information provided by TVA, the staff concluded that the MCES analysis for Unit 2 is consistent with the MCES analysis for Unit 1, which was previously approved by the staff. Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.2 is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.3 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.3 included:
"Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that the description of the TGSS, design criteria, and design bases provided in FSAR Section 10.4.3 remains consistent with the criteria given in RG 1.26.
Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.3 is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.4 22 C In SSER5, the staff concluded that periodic stroking of the turbine bypass system valves may be performed according to plant operating procedures and no Technical Specification was necessary to 06 ensure this testing.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.4 included:
"In SSER 21, the staff reviewed existing license review topics to determine whether the topics remained open or were resolved for each section of the FSAR. No open topics were identified for FSAR Section 10.4.4. The staff reviewed TVAs proposed changes to FSAR Section 10.4.4 in recent Amendments 95 through 100 and found no changes to the design or description of the system that would change the staffs conclusion in the SER. Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.4 is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.5 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.5 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed the CCW system for compliance with the applicable GDC, RGs, and BTPs and Page 58 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION concluded that the CCW system conforms to the requirements of GDC 2 and 4 for protection against natural phenomena and environmental effects due to pipe breaks, and to the guidelines of RG 1.26 and Regulatory Position C.2 of RG 1.29 for the quality group classification and the protection of safety-related systems from failures in nonsafety-related systems. The staff also reviewed TVAs proposed changes to the system in FSAR Amendments 92 through 99 and found no changes that affect the conclusions made by the staff in the SER. Therefore, the conclusions of the original SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.5, Condenser Circulating Cooling Water System, is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
10.4.6 22 S Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.6 included:
"In WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendments 92 through 99, TVA made changes to the wording and format of Section 10.4.6, which is now titled Condensate Polishing Demineralizer System. The NRC staff found that changes to the condensate cleanup system (CCS) instrumentation do not affect the staffs conclusion in the SER that the instrumentation and sampling equipment provided is adequate to monitor and control process parameters in accordance with BTP MTEB 5-3.
However, the staff notes that the reference to Table 10.3.2, Feedwater Chemistry Specification, and the table itself have been removed. As a result, the staff can no longer conclude that the CCS is capable of producing feedwater purity in accordance with BTP MTEB 5-3.
TVA should provide information to the NRC staff that the CCS will produce feedwater purity in accordance with BTP MTEB 5-3 or, alternatively, provide justification for producing feedwater purity to another acceptable standard. This is Open Item 35 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated June 7, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 35:
"TVA provided an update to FSAR Section 10.4.6 in Amendment 104.
10.4.7 22 C In SSER14, the staff evaluated changes that TVA made in Amendment 82 to the FSAR adding a new feedwater isolation signal and clarifying the isolation signal generated by a reactor trip, and stated that the 06 revisions did not affect the conclusions reached in the SER. The staff also corrected an unrelated error they made in the SER regarding the time for the main feedwater regulation valves to close after receipt of a feedwater isolation signal and stated that the conclusions reached in the SER remained valid.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.7 included:
"Based on its review, the NRC staff concludes that the description of the condensate and feedwater systems, design criteria, and design bases in FSAR Section 10.4.7 is consistent with the criteria given in RG 1.26 and complies with the regulatory requirements noted above. Therefore, the conclusions of the SER remain valid, and FSAR Section 10.4.7 is acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.8 included:
"TVA should provide information to the NRC staff to enable verification that the SGBS meets the requirements and guidance specified in the SER or provide justification that the SGBS meets other standards that demonstrate conformance to GDC 1 and GDC 14. This is Open Item 36 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011, provided the following response to Open Item 36:
"Section 2.1.1, Safety Functions, of the SGB System Description Documents N3-15-4002 (Unit 1) and WBN2-15-4002 (Unit 2), state the following:
The SGB piping downstream of the containment isolation valves and located in the main stream valve vault room shall be TVA Class G. This piping is seismically supported to maintain the pressure boundary.
The SGB piping located in the turbine building shall be TVA Class H.
The Unit 1 and Unit 2 SGB flow diagrams, 1, 2-47W801-2, also recognize the same TVA Class G and Class H class breaks located downstream of the safety-related SGB containment isolation valves.
The SGB flow diagrams and System Description document that TVA Class G and Class H classifications located downstream of the safety-related containment isolation valves are consistent with the data that was deleted in FSAR Section 10.4.8.1, Steam Generator Blowdown System - Design Basis, Item 6 Component and Code listings described above. It is also noted that NRC Quality Group D classification is equivalent to TVA Class G and H classifications as stated in the NUREG 0847 Section 3.2.2, System Quality Group Classification. Therefore, the design requirements in NRC GDC-1, Quality Standards and Records, and NRC GDC-14, Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary are not challenged.
Amendment 104 to the Unit 2 FSAR will revise Table 3.2-2 to note that TVA Class G and H piping within the SGB System exists downstream of the safety-related containment isolation valves.
TVA to NRC letter dated June 3, 2011, submitted Amendment 104 to the Unit 2 FSAR. The cover letter included the following:
In Reference 2 (Enclosure 1, Item 36), TVA committed to update Table 3.2-2 to note that TVA Class G and H piping within the SGB System exists downstream of the safety-related containment isolation valves. TVA later discovered that the same information intended to be placed into Table 3.2-2 was already provided in Table 3.2-2a. Therefore, this change to Table 3.2-2 is no longer needed and thus this letter closes the commitment in Reference 2.
Reference 2 is the TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011.
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06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.10 included:
"There are no regulatory requirements or guidance in RG 1.70, Standard Format and Content of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants (LWR Edition), or in the SER for the licensee to provide a description of the heater drain and vent system in the FSAR; therefore, the NRC staff finds the omission of this section from the FSAR to be acceptable."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
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06 REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 10.4.11 included:
"Because the steam generator wet layup system is not used at WBN, the NRC staff did not review FSAR Section 10.4.11."
SSER22 did not provide a status for this item.
13.1.0 22 C In SSER16, NRC reviewed the organizational information presented in TVA Topical Report TVA-NPOD89. NRC approval of the topical report and its revisions superseded the staff review in the 06 SER.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.1 included:
"In the safety evaluation report (SER), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff found the organizational structure of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) acceptable. Since then, TVA has revised Section 13.1.1 of the final safety analysis report (FSAR) to state that organizational information is as presented in TVA Topical Report TVA-NPOD89-A, TVA Nuclear Power Group Organization Description. In Section 13.1 of Supplemental Safety Evaluation Report (SSER) 16, the staff found TVAs organizational structure acceptable based on the staffs approval of TVA Topical Report TVA-NPOD89 and annual updates to the topical report through Revision 6. The staffs approval of the topical report and its updates supersedes the approval given by the staff in the SER. The revision reviewed by the staff in this SSER of TVA-NPOD89-A is Revision 18, issued August 31, 2009."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.1.3 22 O LICENSE CONDITION - Use of experienced personnel during startup 06 In the original 1982 SER, NRC provided a LICENSE CONDITION to ensure TVA augmented the shift staff with individuals that had prior experience with large pressurized water reactor operations. In SSER8, NRC reviewed TVAs commitment in the FSAR and the Nuclear Quality Assurance Plan to comply with RG 1.8, Personnel Selection and Training,. NRC staff considered that this provided adequate assurance, and eliminated the LICENSE CONDITION.
Unit 2 Action: Submit staffing and NQAP for two unit operation.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.1.3 included:
"In order to complete its evaluation of TVAs plant staff organization, TVA should provide information to the NRC staff to allow the staff to confirm that:
- 1) The education and experience of management and principal supervisory positions down through the shift supervisory level conform to RG 1.8. The staff will review the resumes to confirm this.
- 2) TVA has an adequate number of licensed and non-licensed operators in the training pipeline to support the preoperational test program, fuel loading, and dual unit operation.
- 3) The plant administrative procedures clearly state that when the Assistant Shift Engineer assumes his duties as Fire Brigade Leader, his control room duties are temporarily assumed by the Shift Supervisor (Shift Engineer), or by another SRO, if one is available. The staff will confirm that the plant administrative procedures clearly describe this transfer of control room duties.
These are Open Items 9, 10, and 11 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
Per TVA letter to NRC dated April 6, 2011, Open Items 9 and 11 are for NRC Inspection / Review.
13.2.1 22 C In SSER9, NRC reviewed TVA's certification for licensed operator training programs and FSAR Chapter 13 revision to reflect the training program . NRC determined that these were acceptable. In SSER10, 06 NRC reviewed changes to the initial test program for TMI Item I.G.1, "Training During Low Power Testing." NRC found the training requirement satisfied.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.2.1 included:
"Based on (1) its review of the information provided by TVA in WBN Unit 2 FSAR Amendment 97 and the staffs previous review as documented in the SER and supplements, (2) the industry accreditation, as described in RG 1.8, of the TVA training programs, and (3) the results of the NRCs periodic examinations of TVA licensed operators and inspections of the training program at WBN Unit 1, the NRC staff finds that TVAs plant staff training program continues to be acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.3.1 22 O In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Radiological Emergency Plan submitted February 12, 1993. This review superseded the review in the SER. In SSER20, NRC completed the 06 review including the findings of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Unit 2 Action: Submit WBN REP for two unit operation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section included:
"The objective of the NRC staff review documented here is to determine whether the proposed extension of the existing WBN REP to incorporate Unit 2 has adequately addressed the differences between the two units and any dual-unit issues that arise from the licensing and operation of Unit 2. The NRC will use the results from this review to make its finding, under 10 CFR 50.47(a)(1)(i), that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in a radiological emergency at Unit 2. TVA should evaluate the impact of Unit 2 related changes on the effectiveness of the WBN REP, as it applies to Unit 1, under 10 CFR 50.54(q)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
13.3.2 22 O In SSER13, NRC reviewed the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Radiological Emergency Plan submitted February 12, 1993. This review superseded the review in the SER. In SSER13, the staff concluded that 06 the WBN Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) provided an adequate planning basis for an acceptable state of onsite emergency preparedness. In SSER20, NRC completed the review and found that the REP complied with NRC requirements and was acceptable for the full-power license of WBN Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action: Submit WBN REP for two unit operation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.3.2.18 included:
"Section V of Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50 requires TVA to submit its detailed implementing procedures for its emergency plan no less than 180 days before the scheduled issuance of an OL. Completion of this requirement is an open item that must be resolved before the issuance of an OL. This is Open Item 43 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
13.3.3 22 O LICENSE CONDITION - Emergency Preparedness (NUREG-0737, III.A.1, III.A.2, III.A.2) 06 The NRC review of Emergency Preparedness in SSER13 superseded the review in the original 1982 SER. In SSER13, the staff concluded that the WBN Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) provided an adequate planning basis for an acceptable state of onsite emergency preparedness, and the LICENSE CONDITION was deleted. In SSER20, NRC completed the review and found that the REP complied with NRC requirements and was acceptable for the full-power license of WBN Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action: Submit WBN REP for two unit operation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.3.3 included:
"Accordingly, the NRC staff concludes that, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.47(a)(1)(i), and subject to the satisfactory completion of the confirmatory items identified above, there is reasonable assurance that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in a radiological emergency at either WBN Unit 1 or Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 13.4.0 22 OV LICENSE CONDITION - Independent Safety Engineering Group (ISEG)
(NUREG-0737, I.B.1.2) 06 In SSER8, NRC indicated that the ISEG would be established as part of the Technical Specifications.
Resolved for Unit 1 only in SSER8.
Unit 2 action:
Implement the alternate ISEG that was approved for the rest of the TVA units including WBN Unit 1 by NRC on August 26, 1999. The function will be performed by the site engineering organizations.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.4.0 included:
"TVAs review and audit administrative requirements conform to the applicable guidelines of ANSI N18.7-1976, as endorsed by RG 1.33, Revision 2. The plant review process is consistent with the applicable regulatory guidelines . The NRC staff concludes that the plant review process described in FSAR Section 13.4 and the TVA NQA Plan is consistent with applicable regulatory guidelines, will continue to satisfy the criteria of Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50, and therefore is acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.5.0 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.5.1 22 C Approved for both units in SER.
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REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.5.1 included:
"In 2010, TVA submitted FSAR Amendment 97 for WBN Unit 2. The structure of the section of the report pertaining to administrative procedures has been updated subsequent to the NRC SER, which determined that administrative procedures were acceptable for Unit 1. The portion of the report pertaining to issuance of procedures continues to follow the guidance of RG 1.33, with the updated language referring directly to the guide instead of to the ANSI standard it endorses. The NRC staff concludes that the administrative procedures information presented in FSAR Amendment 97 continues to be in compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.34. The staff also finds that the changes meet the applicable parts of the NUREG-0737, TMI Action Plan Requirements by including administrative procedural provisions in FSAR Section 13.5.1.3. Based on its review of FSAR Amendment 97, and the Page 64 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION previous staff evaluation documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the administrative procedures meet the relevant requirements of NUREG-0737 and 10 CFR 50.34 and the guidance of the relevant regulatory guides and is therefore acceptable."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
13.5.2 22 CI OUTSTANDING ISSUE involving operating, maintenance and emergency procedures 06 In the original 1982 SER, this issue was used to track the staffs review of the emergency operating procedures generation package. In SSER9, the staff concluded that the outstanding issue was no longer needed as the staff no longer performed such reviews. The emergency operating procedure development program review is performed under IP 42000, Emergency Operating Procedures. This inspection will be performed before issuance of an operating license. In SSER10, NRC reviewed TVA's plan for vendor review of the power ascension test procedures and the Emergency Operating Instructions (EOIs). Based on the Watts Bar plant specific simulator, NRC determined that a License Condition to ensure consistency with the Sequoyah EOIs was no longer necessary.
Unit 2 Action: Issue operating, maintenance and emergency procedures.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.5.2 included:
"In 2010, TVA submitted FSAR Amendment 97 for WBN Unit 2. The section of the report pertaining to operating and maintenance procedures has been updated in structure. The content of this section satisfies the relevant portions of RG 1.33 and the TMI Action Plan Requirements. This section of the FSAR describes the different classifications of procedures that the operators will use in the control room and locally in the plant for plant operations. As with the administrative procedures, the FSAR describes TVAs program for developing the operating and emergency procedures in the section of the FSAR that follows the guidance of RG 1.33. The FSAR identified the individuals responsible for maintaining the procedures and the general format and content of the operating and maintenance procedures including emergency operating procedures. The different classifications of procedures and maintenance activities were also described. The FSAR addressed the following categories of procedures:
- general
- system
- operating
- abnormal
- emergency
- fuel handling
- maintenance
- modification The identification of the individuals responsible and the descriptions of the content of the operating and maintenance procedures were in accordance with NUREG-0800. Based on this and the previous staff evaluation documented in the SER and its supplements, the NRC staff concludes that the operating and maintenance procedures are acceptable for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 13.5.3 22 C LICENSE CONDITION - Report on outage of emergency core cooling system (NUREG-0737, II.K.3.17) 06 In the original 1982 SER, the NRC accepted TVAs commitment to develop and implement a plan to collect emergency core cooling system outage information. In SSER3, the staff accepted a revised commitment from an October 28, 1983, letter to participate in the nuclear power reliability data system and comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.73.
Reporting of Safety Valve and Relief Valve Failures and Challenges (II.K.3.3)
In SSER16, NRC reviewed TVA revised commitment to report failures and challenges to PORVs and safety valves in accordance with the Technical Specifications.
Unit 2 Action:
Include, as necessary, in the Technical Specifications.
CT in NRC May 28, 2008, letter.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (Inspection).
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Rev. 0 of the Unit 1 TS contained 5.9.4 (Monthly Operating Reports) which implemented the above commitment for Unit 1.
Amendment 57 to the Unit 1 TS (approved by the NRC on March 21, 2005) deleted this section of the TS.
The markup for Unit 2 Developmental Revision A noted that Unit 2 will apply this change, and the Unit 2 TS will contain no requirement for Monthly Operating Reports.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.5.3 included:
"By letter dated April 29, 2010, TVA stated that Amendment 57 to the Unit 1 TS removed Section 5.9.4 relating to monthly operating reports. The NRC staff approved this amendment by letter dated March 21, 2005. TVA further stated that the Unit 2 TS will also contain no such requirement and listed this item as submitted, based on its March 4, 2009, submittal of Developmental Revision A of the WBN Unit 2 TS. "
"In SSER 21, the NRC staff listed Section 13.5.3 as Open (Inspection). Based on the above evaluations, the staff concludes that no inspection is required for items II.K.3.3 and II.K.17, and Section 13.5.3 is resolved."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 13.6.0 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE to file appropriate revision to the Physical Security Plan 06 In the original 1982 SER, the staff identified certain outstanding issues with TVAs Physical Security Plan.
In SSER1 NRC evaluated revisions to the plan submitted July 29, 1982. In SSER15, NRC provided a safety evaluation that concluded that WBN conforms to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.73.
LICENSE CONDITION - Physical security of fuel in containment In SSER1, part of the Physical Security Plan (PSP) was not in accordance with the regulation. TVA submitted a new PSP on June 17, 1992. In SSER10, the staff concluded that the provisions for protection of the containment during major refueling and maintenance met the intent of the regulation.
LICENSE CONDITION - Land Vehicle Bomb Control Program In SSER20, NRC added a license condition for WBN Unit 1 to fully implement the Surface Vehicle Bomb Rule by February 17, 1996. TVA letter to NRC dated February 15, 1996, (submitted for both units) notified NRC that Watts Bar had fully implemented the program.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 13.6.5 (Conclusions) included:
"The NRC staffs review of the WBN Unit 2 PSP, T&QP, and SCP, Revision 11, dated July 23, 2010, and TVAs letter, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding Target Set Development, dated November 18, 2010, focused on ensuring that these plans contain the programmatic elements necessary to provide high assurance that activities involving special nuclear material are not inimical to the common defense and security and do not constitute an unreasonable risk to the public health and safety.
Based on its review of the information provided by TVA, the NRC staff concludes that these plans include the necessary programmatic elements that, when effectively implemented, will provide the required high assurance demanded by the regulation. The burden to effectively implement these plans remains with TVA. Effective implementation depends on the procedures and practices that TVA develops to satisfy the programmatic elements of its PSP, T&QP, and SCP."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
17.3.0 22 C OUTSTANDING ISSUE - QA program 06 The staff reviewed the description of the QA program in SSER2 and stated that they had resolved the list of open items for which the QA program for the operations phase applies with TVA and concluded that the description was in compliance with NRC regulations. The staff reviewed the organization for the QA program and the NQA Plan, and presented their conclusions in SSER5. They concluded that the program was acceptable for the operations phase of Watts Bar. It was noted, however, that Amendment 63 stated that identification of safety related features would be addressed later and the staff left the outstanding issue unresolved. In SSER10, the staff reviewed additional revisions to the QA program and stated that they did not change the staff's conclusions reached in SSER5. In SSER13, the staff concluded that TVA had established appropriate programmatic controls for identification of safety related features and considered this issue resolved. In SSER15, the staff listed additional revisions to the QA program without Page 67 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION comment.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 17.3 included:
"For this operating license application, the NRC staff reviewed the revisions listed above to TVA-NQA-PLN89-A that TVA has made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(a)(3), since the NRC staffs last safety evaluation of TVAs corporate nuclear QA plan in 2004, to determine if TVA made any reductions in commitment. The staff did not identify any unreviewed reductions in commitment made by TVA since the staffs previous review in 2004. Since the staff previously approved the TVA corporate nuclear QA plan in 2004, and there have been no unreviewed reductions in commitment since the staffs approval, the staff concluded that TVAs QA program is in compliance with applicable NRC regulations and is acceptable for the design, construction, and operation of WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
18.1.0 22 CI NUREG-0737, I.D.1, Control Room Design Review - NRC reviewed in SSER5, SSER6, SSER15, and Appendix EE of SSER16. In SSER6, the staff concluded that the DCRCR program implemented for 06 Unit 1 satisfied the programmatic requirements of Supplement 1, NUREG-0737. In SSER15, the staff conducted a final onsite audit of the Unit 1 DCRDR and concluded that the product implemented conformed to the DCRDR requirements of Supplement 1, NUREG-0737 and that the DCRDR special program had been effectively implemented. In SSER16, the staff reviewed a TVA reclassification of a human engineering deficiency and concluded that it was satisfactory.
Unit 2 Actions:
Complete the CRDR process. Perform rewiring in accordance with ECN 5982. Take advantage of the completed Human Engineering reviews to ensure appropriate configuration for Unit 2 control panels. See CRDR Special Program.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the CRDR SP.
In SSER21, the Detailed Control Room Design Review (CRDR) Special Program was resolved.
Completion of CRDR is tracked under 23.3.3.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 18.1 included:
"In SSER 21, dated February 2009, the NRC staff stated that it had reviewed the information provided by TVA and concluded that, based on the TVA description and the staff's review (documented in NUREG-1232, Volume 4, and the applicable supplements of NUREG-0847), there is reasonable assurance that, when implemented as described, certain [special program] issues can be designated as acceptable for implementation at WBN Unit 2. In SSER 21, Section 1.13.2, the staff identified the Page 68 of 70 * = See last page for status code definition.
SER SSER SECTION # REV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DCRDR as a resolved special program issue. The NRC staff also reviewed WBN Unit 2 Final Safety Analysis Report Amendment 99, dated May 27, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML101610290), and determined that there were no changes to the TVA DCRDR special program."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
18.2.0 22 CI "CONCLUSIONS" left open until all items in subsection are closed.
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REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The status in SSER21 is Open (NRR).
TVA's September 26, 2008, letter proposed the use of the Unit 1 approach to resolve the CRDR SP.
In SSER21, the Detailed Control Room Design Review (CRDR) Special Program was resolved.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Section 18.2 included:
"Since the NRC staff has approved the DCRDR special program approach for WBN Unit 1, and TVA proposed to use the same approach for WBN Unit 2, there is reasonable assurance that, when implemented as described by TVA, the DCRDR TMI task action (Item I.D.1 of NUREG-0660 and NUREG-0737) will be appropriately resolved for WBN Unit 2."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Resolved.
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Section 22.3 included:
"Before the issuance of an operating license under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is required to provide satisfactory documentation that it has obtained the financial protection required by 10 CFR 140.11(a)(4), and not less than the amount required by 10 CFR 50.54(w) with respect to insurance from private sources or an equivalent amount of protection covering the licensees obligation. This is Open Item 25 (Appendix HH) until TVA provides the necessary documentation and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has reviewed and approved it."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
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Section 25.9 included:
"The NRC staff reviewed TVAs program to preserve the licensing basis for WBN Units 1 and 2 in accordance with SRM-SECY-07-0096 and using the assessment methodology documented in the staffs letter to TVA dated May 8, 2008. The staff concludes that TVAs program for maintenance and preservation of the licensing basis for WBN, if properly implemented, provides reasonable assurance that any effects on previously reviewed and resolved safety evaluation report topics will be evaluated for WBN Unit 2. TVAs implementation of NGDC PP-20 and EDCR Appendix J will be audited or inspected by the NRC. This is Open Item 12 (Appendix HH)."
SSER22 shows the status for this item as Open (NRR).
Per TVA letter to NRC dated April 6, 2011, this action item is for NRC Inspection / Review.
STATUS CODE DEFINITIONS C: CLOSED: Previous staff review of NUREG-0847 and/or supplements has closed the item either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2.
CI: CLOSED/IMPLEMENTATION: Staff has approved either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2; there is no change to the approved design; and implementation is recommended through Regional Inspection.
CO: CLOSED - OPEN: Staff has approved closure of the item; however, TVA actions remain to be completed.
CT: CLOSED/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Item has been approved either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2; however, a change to the original approval requires submittal of the Technical Specifications and staff review.
NA: NOT APPLICABLE: Justification as to why a section / subsection is not applicable is provided in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION column.
O: OPEN: No action or documentation is provided that shows the staff has reviewed the item for WBN Unit 2.
OT: OPEN/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: No action or documentation is provided that shows the staff has reviewed the item for WBN Unit 2, and the resolution is through submittal of a Technical Specification.
OV: OPEN/VALIDATION: The proposed approach has been approved for Watts Bar Unit 1; the same approach is proposed for use on WBN Unit 2 without change.
S: SUBMITTED: Information has been submitted, and is under review by NRC staff.
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Enclosure 3 Generic Communications - Master Table
GENERIC COMMUNICATIONS: MASTER TABLE ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 71-002 PWR Reactor Trip Circuit Breakers NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
B 71-003 Catastrophic Failure of Main NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
Steam Line Relief Valve Headers B 72-001 Failed Hangers for Emergency NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
Core Cooling System Suction Header B 72-002 Simultaneous Actuation of a NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
Safety Injection Signal on Both Units of a Dual Unit Facility B 72-003 Limitorque Valve Operator Failures NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
B 73-001 Faulty Overcurrent Trip Delay C TVA: letter dated April 4, 1973 Device in Circuit Breakers for Engineered Safety Systems NRC: IR 390/391 75-5 B 73-002 Malfunction of Containment Purge C TVA: letter dated August 22, 1973 Supply Valve Switch NRC: IR 390/391 75-5 B 73-003 Defective Hydraulic Snubbers and C TVA: letter dated February 7, 1985 Restraints NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 73-004 Defective Bergen-Patterson C TVA: memo dated February 7, 1985 Hydraulic Shock Absorbers NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 73-005 Manufacturing Defect in BWR NA Boiling Water Reactor Control Rods B 73-006 Inadvertent Criticality in a BWR NA Boiling Water Reactor B 74-001 Valve Deficiencies C TVA: letter dated April 15, 1974 NRC: IR 390/391 75-5 B 74-002 Truck Strike Possibility NA Info Page 1 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 74-003 Failure of Structural or Seismic CI TVA: memo dated January 22, 1985 Support Bolts on Class I Components 06 NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 Approach accepted in IR 50-390/85-08 and 50-391/85-08 (March 29, 1985).
Unit 2 Action: Implement per NUREG-0577 as was done for Unit 1.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Corrective action for this item consisted of a bolting reheat treatment program for both units; it has been completed.
B 74-004 Malfunction of Target Rock Safety NA Boiling Water Reactor Relief Valves B 74-005 Shipment of an Improperly NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Shielded Source B 74-006 Defective Westinghouse Type W- C TVA: letter dated October 18, 1974 2 Control Switch Component NRC: IR 390/391 75-6 B 74-007 Personnel Exposure - Irradiation NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Facility B 74-008 Deficiency in the ITE Molded Case C TVA: letter dated August 21, 1974 Circuit Breakers, Type HE-3 NRC: IR 390/391 75-5 B 74-009 Deficiency in GE Model 4KV C TVA: letter dated September 20, 1974 Magne-Blast Circuit Breakers NRC: IR 390/391 76-6 B 74-010 Failures in 4-Inch Bypass Pipe at NA Boiling Water Reactor Dresden 2 B 74-011 Improper Wiring of Safety Injection C NRC: IR 390/391 75-6 Logic at Zion 1 & 2 B 74-012 Incorrect Coils in Westinghouse C NRC: IR 390/391 75-5 Type SG Relays at Trojan B 74-013 Improper Factory Wiring on GE C TVA: letter dated December 24, 1974 Motor Control Centers at Fort Calhoun NRC: IR 390/391 75-5 Page 2 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 74-014 BWR Relief Valve Discharge to NA Boiling Water Reactor Suppression Pool B 74-015 Misapplication of Cutler-Hammer C TVA: letter dated May 5, 1975 Three Position Maintained Switch Model No. 10250T 06 NRC: IR 390/391 75-5 Unit 2 Action: Install modified A3 Cutler-Hammer 10250T switches.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
It has been confirmed that WBN Unit 2 never had the faulty switches.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2010-605 closed B 74-015.
B 74-016 Improper Machining of Pistons in C TVA: letter dated January 2, 1975 Colt Industries (Fairbanks-Morse)
Diesel-Generators NRC: IR 390/391 75-3 B 75-001 Through-Wall Cracks in Core NA Boiling Water Reactor Spray Piping at Dresden-2 B 75-002 Defective Radionics Radiograph NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Exposure Devices and Source Changers B 75-003 Incorrect Lower Disc Spring and CI TVA: letter dated May 16, 1975 Clearance Dimension in Series 8300 and 8302 ASCO Solenoid NRC: IR 390/391 75-6 Valves NRC accepted in IR 50-390/75-6 and 50-391/75-6 (August 21, 1975).
Unit 2 Action:
Modify valves not modified at factory.
B 75-004 Cable Fire at BFNPP CI NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 Closed to Fire Protection CAP Part of Fire Protection CAP Page 3 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 75-005 Operability of Category I Hydraulic CI TVA: letter dated June 16, 1975 Shock and Sway Suppressors NRC: IR 390/391 75-6 NRC accepted in IR 50-390/75-6 and 50-391/75-6 (August 21, 1975).
Unit 2 Action:
Install proper suppressors.
B 75-006 Defective Westinghouse Type OT- CI TVA: letter dated July 31, 1975 2 Control Switches 06 NRC: IR 390/85-25 and 391/85-20 Unit 2 Action: Inspect Westinghouse Type OT-2 control switches.
[WAS "NOTE 3."]
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
All Unit 2 Type OT-2 switches procured or refurbished are inspected and tested.
B 75-007 Exothermic Reaction in Radwaste NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Shipment B 75-008 PWR Pressure Instrumentation S NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 02 Unit 2 Action: Ensure that Technical Specifications and Site Operating Instructions address importance of maintaining temperature and pressure within prescribed limits.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
Adherence to Pressure and Temperature limits is required by the following portions of the Unit 2 TS: 1.1 [definition of PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE LIMITS REPORT (PTLR)]; 3.4.3 [RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits]; 3.4.12 [Cold Overpressure Mitigation System (COMS)]; and 5.9.6 [Reactor Coolant System (RCS) PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE LIMITS REPORT (PTLR)].
B 76-001 BWR Isolation Condenser Tube NA Boiling Water Reactor Failure Page 4 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 76-002 Relay Coil Failures - GE Types CI Unit 2 Action:
HFA, HGA, HKA, HMA Relays Repair or replace relays before preoperational tests.
B 76-003 Relay Malfunctions - GE Type C TVA: letter dated May 17, 1976 STD Relays NRC: IR 390/391 76-6 B 76-004 Cracks in Cold Worked Piping at NA Boiling Water Reactor BWRs B 76-005 Relay Failures - Westinghouse C TVA: letter dated June 7, 1976 BFD Relays NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 76-006 Diaphragm Failures in Air C TVA: memo dated January 25, 1985 Operated Auxiliary Actuators for Safety/Relief Valves NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 76-007 Crane Hoist Control Circuit C TVA: letter dated October 29, 1976 Modifications NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 76-008 Teletherapy Units NA Does not apply to power reactor.
B 77-001 Pneumatic Time Delay Relay C TVA: letter dated July 1, 1977 Setpoint Drift NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 77-002 Potential Failure Mechanism in C TVA: letter dated November 11, 1977 Certain Westinghouse AR Relays with Latch Attachments NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 77-003 On-Line Testing of the CI Unit 2 Action:
Westinghouse Solid State Protection System Include necessary periodic testing in test procedures.
B 77-004 Calculation Error Affecting The S TVA: letter dated January 23, 1978 Design Performance of a System for Controlling pH of Containment 02 NRC: IR 390/78-11 and 391/78-09 Sump Water Following a LOCA ------------------------
Unit 2 Action: Ensure Technical Specifications includes limit on Boron concentration.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS Surveillance Requirement 3.6.11.5 requires verification that the boron Page 5 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION concentration is within a specified range.
B 77-005 Electrical Connector Assemblies C TVA: letter dated January 17, 1978 and B 77-005 A NRC: IR 390/78-11 and 391/78-09 B 77-006 Potential Problems with C Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Containment Electrical Penetration item was issued.
Assemblies NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 77-007 Containment Electrical Penetration C TVA: letter dated January 20, 1978 Assemblies at Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction NRC: IR 390/78-11 and 391/78-09 B 77-008 Assurance of Safety and C Item concerns a multi-unit issue that was completed for both units.
Safeguards During an Emergency
- Locking Systems --------------------
TVA: letter dated March 1, 1978 NRC: IR 390/78-11 and 391/78-09 B 78-001 Flammable Contact - Arm C TVA: letter dated March 20, 1978 Retainers in GE CR120A Relays NRC: IR 390/78-11 and 391/78-09 B 78-002 Terminal Block Qualification C TVA: letter dated March 1, 1978 NRC: IR 390/78-11 and 391/78-09 B 78-003 Potential Explosive Gas Mixture NA Boiling Water Reactor Accumulations Associated with BWR Offgas System Operations B 78-004 Environmental Qualification of CI TVA: letter dated December 19, 1978 Certain Stem Mounted Limit Switches Inside Reactor NRC: IR 390/82-13 and 391/82-10 Closed to EQ Program Containment IR 50-390/82-13 and 50-391/82-10 (April 22, 1982) accepted approach.
Unit 2 Action: Ensure NAMCO switches have been replaced.
B 78-005 Malfunctioning of Circuit Breaker C TVA: letter dated June 12, 1978 Auxiliary Contact Mechanism -
GE Model CR105X NRC: IR 390/78-17 and 391/78-15 B 78-006 Defective Cutler-Hammer Type M C NRC: IR 390/78-22 and 391/78-19 Relays With DC Coils Page 6 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 78-007 Protection Afforded by Air-Line NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Respirators and Supplied-Air item was issued.
Hoods B 78-008 Radiation Levels from Fuel NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Element Transfer Tubes item was issued.
NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 78-009 BWR Drywell Leakage Paths NA Boiling Water Reactor Associated with Inadequate Drywell Closures B 78-010 Bergen-Patterson Hydraulic Shock C TVA: letter dated August 14, 1978 Suppressor Accumulator Spring Coils NRC: IR 390/78-22 and 391/78-19 B 78-011 Examination of Mark I NA Boiling Water Reactor Containment Torus Welds B 78-012 Atypical Weld Material in Reactor C TVA: Westinghouse letter dated October 29, 1979 Pressure Vessel Welds NRC: IR 390/391 81-04 B 78-013 Failures in Source Heads Kay NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Ray, Inc. Gauges Models 7050, 7050B, 7051, 7051B, 7060, 7060B, 7061 and 7061B B 78-014 Deterioration of Buna-N NA Boiling Water Reactor Components in ASCO Solenoids B 79-001 Environmental Qualification of C NRC: IR 390/80-06 and 391/80-05 Class 1E Equipment B 79-002 Pipe Support Base Plate Designs CI NRC review of HAAUP Program in NUREG-1232, SSER6, and SSER8.
Using Concrete Expansion Anchor Bolts Unit 2 Actions: Addressed in CAP/SP.
Conduct a complete review of affected support calculations, and perform the necessary revisions to design documents and field modifications to achieve compliance.
B 79-003 Longitudinal Weld Defects in C TVA: letter dated July 16, 1981 ASME SA-312 Type 304 SS Pipe Spools Manufactured by NRC: IRs 390/82-21 and 391/82-17; 390/84-35 and 391/84-33 Youngstown Welding &
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 79-004 Incorrect Weights for Swing Check C TVA: letter dated October 20, 1980 Valves Manufactured by Velan Engineering Corporation NRC: IR 390/83-15 and 391/83-11 B 79-005 Nuclear Incident at TMI NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants B 79-006 Review of Operational Errors and C NRC: IR 390/80-06 and 391/80-05 System Misalignments Identified During the Three Mile Island Incident B 79-007 Seismic Stress Analysis of C TVA: letter dated May 31, 1979 Safety-Related Piping NRC: IR 390/79-30 and 391/79-25 B 79-008 Events Relevant to BWRs NA Boiling Water Reactor Identified During TMI Incident B 79-009 Failure of GE Type AK-2 Circuit CI TVA: letter dated June 20, 1979 Breaker in Safety Related Systems 06 --------------------
Unit 2 Action:
Complete preservice preventive maintenance on AK-2 Circuit Breakers.
[WAS "NOTE 3."]
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
It has been confirmed that AK-2 Circuit Breakers are not used on Unit 2.
B 79-010 Requalification Training Program NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Statistics item was issued.
B 79-011 Faulty Overcurrent Trip Device in C TVA: letter dated July 20, 1979 Circuit Breakers for Engineering Safety Systems NRC: IR 390/79-30 and 391/79-25 B 79-012 Short Period Scrams at BWR NA Boiling Water Reactor Facilities B 79-013 Cracking in Feedwater Piping C Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
TVA: letter dated December 1, 1983 NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 Page 8 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 79-014 Seismic Analysis for As-Built CI NRC review of HAAUP Program in NUREG-1232, SSER6, and SSER8.
Safety-Related Piping Systems Unit 2 Actions:
- Addressed in CAP/SP.
- Initiate a Unit 2 hanger walkdown and hanger analysis program similar to the program for Unit 1.
- Complete re-analysis of piping and associated supports as necessary.
- Perform modifications as required by re-analysis.
B 79-015 Deep Draft Pump Deficiencies C TVA: letter dated January 24, 1992 NRC: IR 390/391 95-70 B 79-016 Vital Area Access Controls NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
NRC: IR 390/80-06 and 391/80-05 B 79-017 Pipe Cracks in Stagnant Borated NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Water Systems at PWR Plants item was issued.
NRC: IR 390/80-06 and 391/80-05; NUREG/ CR 5286 B 79-018 Audibility Problems Encountered NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the on Evacuation of Personnel from item was issued.
High-Noise Areas NRC: IR 390/80-06 and 391/80-05 B 79-019 Packaging of Low-Level NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Radioactive Waste for Transport item was issued.
and Burial NRC: IR 390/80-06 and 391/80-05 B 79-020 Packaging, Transport and Burial of NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Low-Level Radioactive Waste item was issued.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 79-021 Temperature Effects on Level C Reviewed in 7.2.5 of both the original 1982 SER and SSER14.
Measurements 06 Unit 2 Action: Update accident calculation.
CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - address IEB 79-21 to alleviate temperature dependence problem associated with measuring SG water level In SSER14, NRC concurred with TVA's assessment to not insulate the steam generator water level instrument reference leg.
Unit 2 Action: Update accident calculation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The calculations were updated.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2010-605 closed B 79-021.
B 79-022 Possible Leakage of Tubes of NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Tritium Gas Used in Time Pieces for Luminosity --------------------
NRC: IR 390/80-06 and 391/80-05 B 79-023 Potential Failure of Emergency C TVA: letter dated October 29, 1979 Diesel Generator Field Exciter Transformer NRC: IR 390/80-06 and 391/80-05 B 79-024 Frozen Lines CI Unit 2 Actions:
- Insulate the section of piping in the containment spray full-flow test line that is exposed to outside air.
- Confirm installation of heat tracing on the sensing lines off the feedwater flow elements.
B 79-025 Failures of Westinghouse BFD C TVA: letter dated January 4, 1980 Relays in Safety-Related Systems NRC: IR 390/80-03 and 391/80-02 B 79-026 Boron Loss from BWR Control NA Boiling Water Reactor Blades B 79-027 Loss of Non-Class 1E I & C Power CI TVA responded to the Bulletin on March 1, 1982. Reviewed in 7.5.3 of the System Bus During Operation original 1982 SER.
Unit 2 Action: Issue appropriate emergency procedures.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 79-028 Possible Malfunction of NAMCO C TVA: letter dated April 1, 1993 Model EA180 Limit Switches at Elevated Temperatures NRC: IR 390/391 93-32 B 80-001 Operability of ADS Valve NA Boiling Water Reactor Pneumatic Supply B 80-002 Inadequate QA for Nuclear NA Boiling Water Reactor Supplied Equipment B 80-003 Loss of Charcoal from Standard C TVA: letter dated March 21, 1980 Type II, 2 Inch, Tray Adsorber Cells NRC: IR 390/80-15 and 391/80-12 B 80-004 Analysis of a PWR Main Steam CI IR 50-390/85-60 and 50-391/85-49 (December 6, 1985) required Line Break with Continued completion of actions that included determination of temperature profiles Feedwater Addition 06 inside and outside of containment following a MSLB for Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action: Complete analysis for Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The analysis for Unit 2 was completed.
B 80-005 Vacuum Condition Resulting in CI Closed in IR 50-390/84-59 and 50-391/84-45.
Damage to Chemical Volume Control System Holdup Tanks Unit 2 Action: Complete surveillance procedures for Unit 2.
B 80-006 Engineered Safety Feature Reset CI TVA response dated March 11, 1982. Reviewed in 7.3.5 of the original Control 1982 SER.
Unit 2 Action: Perform verification during the preoperational testing.
B 80-007 BWR Jet Pump Assembly Failure NA Boiling Water Reactor B 80-008 Examination of Containment Liner C TVA: letter dated July 8, 1980 Penetration Welds NRC: IR 390/391 81-19 B 80-009 Hydramotor Actuator Deficiencies C TVA: letter dated January 15, 1981 NRC: NUREG/ CR 5291; IR 390/391 85-08; IR 390/85-60 and 391/85-49 Page 11 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 80-010 Contamination of Nonradioactive CI Unit 2 Actions:
System and Resulting Potential for Unmonitored, Uncontrolled 06 2) Include proper monitoring of non-radioactive systems in procedures.
Release of Radioactivity to Environment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Chemistry procedure CM-3.01 (System Chemistry Specification) includes a radiation monitoring system for non-radioactive systems and provides appropriate surveillance limits. Additionally, it provides required actions if the surveillance limits are not met.
B 80-010 Contamination of Nonradioactive CI Unit 2 Actions: 1) Correct deficiencies involving monitoring of systems.
System and Resulting Potential for Unmonitored, Uncontrolled 06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Release of Radioactivity to ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Environment REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Chemistry procedure CM-3.01 (System Chemistry Specification) includes a radiation monitoring system for non-radioactive systems and provides appropriate surveillance limits. Additionally, it provides required actions if the surveillance limits are not met.
B 80-011 Masonry Wall Design CI NRC accepted all but completion of corrective actions in IR 50-390/93-01 and 50-391/93-01(February 25, 1993) and closed for Unit 1 in IR 50-390/95-46 (August 1, 1995).
Unit 2 Action: Complete implementation for Unit 2.
B 80-012 Decay Heat Removal System CI NRC: IR 390/391 85-08; NUREG/CR 4005 Operability Unit 2 Action: Implement operating instructions and abnormal operating instructions (AOIs) for RHR.
[WAS "NOTE 3."]
B 80-013 Cracking in Core Spray Spargers NA Boiling Water Reactor B 80-014 Degradation of Scram Discharge NA Boiling Water Reactor Volume Capability B 80-015 Possible Loss of Emergency C Item concerns a multi-unit issue that was completed for both units.
Notification System with Loss of Offsite Power --------------------
NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 B 80-016 Potential Misapplication of C TVA: letter dated August 29, 1980 Rosemount, Inc. Models 1151 and 1152 Pressure Transmitters With NRC: IR 390/391 81-17 Either A or D Output Codes Page 12 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 80-017 Failure of 76 of 185 Control Rods NA Boiling Water Reactor to Fully Insert During a Scram at a BWR B 80-018 Maintenance of Adequate CO IR 50-390/85-60 and 50-391/85-49 (Unit 1)
Minimum Flow Thru Centrifugal Charging Pumps Following 06 Unit 2 Action: Implement design and procedure changes.
Secondary Side High Energy Rupture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed B 80-018.
B 80-019 Mercury-Wetted Matrix Relay in C TVA: letter dated September 4, 1980 Reactor Protective Systems of Operating Nuclear Power Plants NRC: NUREG/CR 4933; IR 390/391 81-17 Designed by CE B 80-020 Failure of Westinghouse Type CI Unit 2 Action: Modify switches.
W-2 Spring Return to Neutral Control Switches 06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The switches were modified.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed B 80-020.
B 80-021 Valve Yokes Supplied by Malcolm C TVA: letter dated May 6, 1981 Foundry Co., Inc.
NRC: 390/391 85-08 B 80-022 Automation Industries, Model NA Does not apply to power reactor.
200-520-008 Sealed-Source Connectors B 80-023 Failures of Solenoid Valves C TVA: letter dated March 31, 1981 Manufactured by Valcor Engineering Corporation NRC: IR 390/391 81-17; NUREG/CR 5292 Page 13 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 80-024 Prevention of Damage Due to CI Unit 2 Action:
Water Leakage Inside Containment (10/17/80 Indian 06 Confirm that the reactor cavity can not be flooded, resulting in the partial Point 2 Event) or total submergence of the reactor vessel unnoticed by the reactor operators.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
It was confirmed that the reactor cavity can not be flooded, resulting in the partial or total submergence of the reactor vessel unnoticed by the reactor operators.
B 80-025 Operating Problems with Target NA Boiling Water Reactor Rock Safety-Relief Valves at BWRs B 81-001 Surveillance of Mechanical NA NRC: IR 390/391 81-17 Snubbers B 81-002 Failure of Gate Type Valves to C TVA: letter dated September 30, 1983 Close Against Differential Pressure NRC: IR 390/391 84-03 B 81-003 Flow Blockage of Cooling Water to C TVA: letters dated July 21, 1981 and March 21, 1983 Safety System Components by Asiatic Clams and Mussels NRC: IR 390/391 81-17 B 82-001 Alteration of Radiographs of C NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 Welds in Piping Subassemblies B 82-002 Degradation of Threaded CI TVA: memo dated February 6, 1985 Fasteners in the Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary of PWR Plants 06 NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 Approach accepted in IR 50-390/85-08 and 50-391/85-08 (March 29, 1985).
Unit 2 Action: Implement same approach as Unit 1.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The boric acid corrosion program applies to both units.
B 82-003 Stress Corrosion Cracking in Thick- NA Boiling Water Reactor Wall, Large Diameter, Stainless Steel, Recirculation System Piping at BWR Plants Page 14 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 82-004 Deficiencies in Primary C TVA: letter dated January 24, 1983 Containment Electrical Penetration Assemblies NRC: IR 390/83-10 and 391/83-08 B 83-001 Failure of Trip Breakers C NRC: IRs 390/391 85-08 and 390/391 92-13 (Westinghouse DB-50) to Open on Automatic Trip Signal B 83-002 Stress Corrosion Cracking in NA Boiling Water Reactor Large-Diameter Stainless Steel Recirculation System Piping at BWR Plants B 83-003 Check Valve Failures in Raw NA Addressed by Inservice Testing for Construction Permit holders Water Cooling Systems of Diesel Generators B 83-004 Failure of the Undervoltage Trip C NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 Function of Reactor Trip Breakers 06 --------------------
Unit 2 Action:
Install new undervoltage attachment with wider grooves on the reactor trip breakers.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
New breakers have been installed on Unit 2.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 83-004.
B 83-005 ASME Nuclear Code Pumps and C TVA: letter dated September 7, 1983 Spare Parts Manufactured by the Hayward Tyler Pump Company NRC: IR 390/85-03 and 391/85-04; NUREG/CR 5297 B 83-006 Nonconforming Material Supplied CI TVA: letter dated February 2, 1984 by Tube-Line Facilities 04 NRC: IR 390/391 84-03; NUREG/CR 4934 NRC SER for both units dated September 23, 1991, provided an alternate acceptance for fittings supplied by Tube-Line.
Unit 2 Action: Implement as necessary.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report Nos. 50-390/90-02 and 50-391/90-02 found the Page 15 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION proposed alternative to ASME code paragraph NA-3451 (a) to be acceptable. It noted that TVA must revise the FSAR to document this deviation from ASME Section III requirements.
TVA letter to NRC dated October 11, 2007, stated the Unit 1 exemption is applicable to Unit 2 and was submitted to the NRC as being required for Unit 2 construction.
Final action was to incorporate the exemption in the Unit 2 FSAR. This exemption is documented in Unit 2 FSAR Section 3.2 in paragraph 3.2.3.2 and Table 3.2-2a as explained in Note 4. of the table.
B 83-007 Apparently Fraudulent Products C TVA: letter dated March 22, 1984 Sold by Ray Miller, Inc.
NRC: IR 390/85-03 and 391/85-04 B 83-008 Electrical Circuit Breakers With an C TVA: letter dated March 29, 1984 Undervoltage Trip Feature in Safety-Related Applications Other NRC: IR 390/84-35 and 391/84-33 Than the Reactor Trip System B 84-001 Cracks in BWR Mark 1 NA Boiling Water Reactor Containment Vent Headers B 84-002 Failure of GE Type HFA Relays In C TVA: letter dated July 10, 1984 Use In Class 1E Safety Systems NRC: IR 390/391 84-42 and IR 390/84-77 and 391/84-54 B 84-003 Refueling Cavity Water Seal CI Reviewed in IR 390/93-11.
Unit 2 Action: Ensure appropriate abnormal operating instructions (AOIs) are used for Unit 2.
B 85-001 Steam Binding of Auxiliary CI TVA: letter dated January 27, 1986 Feedwater Pumps NRC: IR 390/391 90-20 NRC accepted approach in letter dated July 20, 1988, and reviewed response in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Procedures and hardware will be in place to ensure recognition of indications of steam binding and maintenance of system operability until check valves are repaired and back leakage stopped.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 85-002 Undervoltage Trip Attachment of C Unit 2 Action:
Westinghouse DB-50 Type Reactor Trip Breakers 06 Install automatic shunt trip on the Westinghouse DS-416 reactor trip breakers on Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
New breakers (including an automatic shunt trip) have been installed on Unit 2.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 85-002.
B 85-003 Motor-Operated Valve Common C Superseded by GL 89-10 Mode Failures During Plant Transients Due to Improper Switch Settings B 86-001 Minimum Flow Logic Problems NA Boiling Water Reactor That Could Disable RHR Pumps B 86-002 Static "O" Ring Differential C TVA: letter dated November 20, 1986 Pressure Switches NRC: IR 390/391/90-24 B 86-003 Potential Failure of Multiple ECCS C TVA: letter dated November 14, 1986 Pumps Due to Single Failure of Air-Operated Valve in Minimum Flow NRC: IR 390/391/87-03 Recirculation Line B 86-004 Defective Teletherapy Timer That NA Does not apply to power reactor.
May Not Terminate Treatment Dose B 87-001 Thinning of Pipe Walls in Nuclear C TVA: letter dated September 18, 1987 Power Plants NRC: NUREG/CR 5287 Closed to GL 89-08 Page 17 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 87-002 Fastener Testing to Determine CI TVA: letters dated April 15, 1988, July 6, 1988, Conformance with Applicable September 12, 1988, and January 27, 1989 Material Specifications 03 NRC: letter dated August 18, 1989 NRC closed in letter dated August 18, 1989.
Unit 2 Action: Complete for Unit 2, using information used for Unit 1, as applicable.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
Unit 2 has completed fastener testing as required by this Bulletin.
B 88-001 Defects in Westinghouse Circuit C TVA: letter dated November 15, 1991 Breakers NRC: IR 390/391 93-01 B 88-002 Rapidly Propagating Fatigue CI NRC acceptance letter dated June 7, 1990, for both units.
Cracks in Steam Generator Tubes Unit 2 Actions:
- Evaluate E/C data to determine anti-vibration bar penetration depth;
- perform T/H analysis to identify susceptible tubes;
- modify, if necessary.
B 88-003 Inadequate Latch Engagement in C TVA: letter dated April 13, 1992 HFA Type Latching Relays Manufactured by General Electric NRC: IR 390/391 92-13 (GE) Company B 88-004 Potential Safety-Related Pump CI NRC acceptance letter dated May 24, 1990, for both units.
Loss Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform calculations, and
- install check valves to prevent pump to pump interaction.
B 88-005 Nonconforming Materials Supplied CI NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
by Piping Supplies, Inc. and West Jersey Manufacturing Company Unit 2 Actions:
- Complete review to locate installed WJM material, and
- perform in-situ hardness testing for Unit 2.
B 88-006 Actions to be Taken for the NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Transfer of Model No. SPEC 2-T Radiographic Exposure Device Page 18 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 88-007 Power Oscillations in BWRs NA Boiling Water Reactor B 88-008 Thermal Stresses in Piping CI NRC acceptance letter dated September 19, 1991, for both units.
Connected to Reactor Cooling Systems Unit 2 Action: Implement program to prevent thermal stratification.
B 88-009 Thimble Tube Thinning in CI Reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Westinghouse Reactors 06 Unit 2 Action:
TVA letter dated March 11, 1994, for both units committed to establish a program and inspect the thimble tubes during the first refueling outage.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Unit 2 is installing the Westinghouse In-core, Information, Surveillance, and Engineering (WINCISE) system. Westinghouse has analyzed WINCISE to exhibit essentially no wear due to vibrations, and should there be a breach of the thimble tube there would not be a loss of into the seal table room, Therefore, the thimble tubes for WINCISE do not need eddy current testing.
B 88-010 Nonconforming Molded-Case CI Unit 2 Action: Replace those circuits not traceable to a circuit breaker Circuit Breakers manufacturer.
B 88-011 Pressurizer Surge Line Thermal CI NRC SER on Leak-Before-Break (April 28, 1993) and reviewed in Stratification Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Actions:
- Complete modifications to accommodate Surge Line thermal movements, and
- incorporate a temperature limitation during heatup and cooldown operations into Unit 2 procedures.
B 89-001 Failure of Westinghouse Steam C NRC acceptance letter dated September 26, 1991 for both units.
Generator Tube Mechanical Plugs 06 Unit 2 Action: Remove SG tube plugs.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The SG tube plugs were removed.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 89-001.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 89-002 Stress Corrosion Cracking of CI NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
High-Hardness Type 410 Stainless Steel Internal Preloaded Bolting in 06 Unit 2 Actions:
Anchor Darling Model S350W Swing Check Valves or Valves of
- Replace the flapper assembly hold-down bolts fabricated on the 14 Similar Nature (12 valves are installed) Atwood and Morrell Mark No. 47W450-53 check valves.
- Replacement bolts are to be fabricated from ASTM F593 Alloy 630.
- A review of the remaining Unit 2 safety related swing check valves will be performed.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
- Bolts fabricated from ASTM F593 Alloy 630 have been procured.
- The review of the remaining Unit 2 safety related swing check valves was completed. Needed corrective actions were initiated.
B 89-003 Potential Loss of Required CI TVA: letter dated June 19, 1990 Shutdown Margin During Refueling Operations NRC: IR 390/391 94-04 and letter dated June 22, 1990 NRC acceptance letter dated June 22, 1990.
Unit 2 Action: Ensure that requirements for fuel assembly configuration, fuel loading and training are included in Unit 2.
B 90-001 Loss of Fill-Oil in Transmitters CO Unit 2 Action:
Manufactured by Rosemount 06 Implement applicable recommendations from this Bulletin including identification of potentially defective transmitters and an enhanced surveillance program which monitors transmitters for loss of fill oil.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-603 closed B 90-001.
B 90-002 Loss of Thermal Margin Caused NA Boiling Water Reactor by Channel Box Bow B 91-001 Reporting Loss of Criticality Safety NA Does not apply to power reactor.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 92-001 Failure of Thermo-Lag 330 Fire NA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Barrier System to Maintain Cabling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
in Wide Cable Trays and Small 02 Conduits Free From Fire Damage REVISION 02 UPDATE:
This bulletin was provided for information only to plants with construction permits. See Generic Letter 92-08 for Thermo-lag related actions.
B 92-002 Safety Concerns Related to End NA Does not apply to power reactor.
of Life of Aging Theratronics Teletherapy Units B 92-003 Release of Patients After NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Brachytherapy B 93-001 Release of Patients After NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Brachytherapy Treatment with Remote Afterloading Devices B 93-002 Debris Plugging of Emergency C Boiling Water Reactor Core Cooling Suction Strainers 02 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
In Rev. 01, this was characterized as NA - BWR only. This Bulletin was provided for Information to holders of construction permits. No WBN response was found.
B-93-02 was closed in IR 50-390/94-04 and 50-391/94-04.
B 93-003 Resolution of Issues Related to NA Boiling Water Reactor Reactor Vessel Water Level Instrumentation in BWRs B 94-001 Potential Fuel Pool Draindown NA Addressed to holders of licenses for nuclear power reactors that are Caused by Inadequate permanently shut down with spent fuel in the spent fuel pool Maintenance Practices at Dresden Unit 1 B 94-002 Corrosion Problems in Certain NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Stainless Steel Packagings Used to Transport Uranium Hexafluoride B 95-001 Quality Assurance Program for NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Transportation of Radioactive Material B 95-002 Unexpected Clogging of a NA Boiling Water Reactor Residual Heat Removal Pump Strainer While Operating in Suppression Pool Cooling Mode Page 21 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 96-001, Control Rod Insertion Problems CI NRC acceptance letter for Unit 1 dated July 22, 1996 - Initial response first part (PWR) for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
04 Unit 2 Action: Issue Emergency Operating Procedure.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 will load all new RFA-2 fuel for the initial fuel load.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation (corrected) for Bulletin 1996-001 on May 3, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
B 96-001, Control Rod Insertion Problems CI NRC acceptance letter for Unit 1 dated July 22, 1996 - Initial response last part (PWR) for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
06 Unit 2 Action: and provide core map.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation (corrected) for Bulletin 1996-001 on May 3, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC letter dated May 3, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML101200035) required Confirmatory Action (See Appendix HH)"
The applicable item from SER22, Appendix HH for this item is Open Page 22 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Item 5, Verify timely submittal of pre-startup core map and perform technical review. (TVA letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS Accession No. ML072570676).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011 provided the following response to Open Item 5:
Attachment 1 provides the requested core map.
B 96-002 Movement of Heavy Loads over CI NRC closure letter dated May 20, 1998.
Spent Fuel, Over Fuel in the Reactor, or Over Safety-Related 06 Unit 2 Action:
Equipment Unit 2 Heavy Loads Program will be in compliance with NUREG-0612.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 1996-002 on March 4, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC letter dated March 4, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100480062)"
B 96-003 Potential Plugging of ECCS NA Boiling Water Reactor Suction Strainers by Debris in BWRs B 96-004 Chemical, Galvanic, or Other NA Info Reactions in Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Casks B 97-001 Potential for Erroneous NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Calibration, Dose Rate, or Radiation Exposure Measurements with Certain Victoreen Model 530 and 531SI Electrometer/Dosemeters B 97-002 Puncture Testing of Shipping NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Packages Under 10 CFR Part 71 Page 23 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 01-001 Circumferential Cracking of C NRC acceptance letter dated November 20, 2001 (Unit 1) - Initial Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Head Penetration Nozzles 06 Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2001-001 on June 30, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The baseline inspection was performed with evaluations and repairs as necessary.
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. See NRC Letter dated June 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100539515)
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 01-001.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 02-001 RPV Head Degradation and C NRC review of Unit 1's 15 day response in letter dated May 20, 2002 -
Reactor Coolant Pressure Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Boundary Integrity 06 Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2002-001 on June 30, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The baseline inspection was performed with evaluations and repairs as necessary.
SSSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. See NRC Letter dated June 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100539515)
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 02-001.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 02-002 RPV Head and Vessel Head C NRC acceptance letter dated December 20, 2002 (Unit 1) - Initial Penetration Nozzle Inspection response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Programs 06 Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2002-002 on June 30, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The baseline inspection was performed with evaluations and repairs as necessary.
SSSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. See NRC Letter dated June 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100539515)
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 02-002.
B 03-001 Potential Impact of Debris NA TVA: letter dated September 7, 2007 Blockage on Emergency Sump Recirculation at PWRs Page 26 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 03-002 Leakage from RPV Lower Head CI NRC acceptance letter dated October 6, 2004 (Unit 1) - Initial response Penetrations and Reactor Coolant for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Pressure Boundary Integrity 06 (PWRs) Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2003-002 on January 21, 2010.
Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061)
B 03-003 Potentially Deficient 1-inch Valves NA Does not apply to power reactor.
for Uranium Hexaflouride Cylinders B 03-004 Rebaselining of Data in the C TVA: letter dated December 18, 2003 Nuclear Management and Safeguards System --------------------
Item concerns a multi-unit issue that was completed for both units.
B 04-001 Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 CI Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and 06 Unit 2 Actions:
Steam Space Piping Connections at PWRs
- Provide details of pressurizer and penetrations, and
- apply Material Stress Improvement Process.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA provided details of the pressurizer and penetrations on September 29, 2008. This letter committed to:
Prior to placing the pressurizer in service, TVA will apply the Material Stress Improvement Process (MSIP) to the Pressurizer Power Operated Relief Valve connections, the safety relief valve connections, the spray line nozzle and surge line nozzle connections.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TVA will perform a bare metal visual (BMV) inspection of the upper pressurizer Alloy 600 locations at the first refueling outage.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
April 1, 2010, letter committed to:
TVA will perform NDE prior to and after performance of the MSIP. If circumferential cracking is observed in either pressure boundary or non-pressure boundary portions of any locations covered under the scope of the bulletin, TVA will develop plans to perform an adequate extent-of-condition evaluation, and TVA will discuss those plans with cognizant NRC technical staff prior to starting Unit 2.
After performing the BMV inspection during the first refueling outage, if any evidence of apparent reactor coolant pressure boundary leakage is discovered, then NDE capable of determining crack orientation will be performed in order to accurately characterize the flaw, the orientation, and extent. TVA will develop plans to perform an adequate extent of condition evaluation, and plans to possibly expand the scope of NDE to other components in the pressurizer will be discussed with NRC technical staff prior to restarting of Unit 2.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2004-001 on August 4, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated August 4, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML102080017)
B 05-001 Material Control and Accounting at C TVA: letters dated March 21, 2005 and May 11, 2005 Reactors and Wet Spent Fuel Storage Facilities --------------------
Item concerns a multi-unit issue that was completed for both units.
B 05-002 Emergency Preparedness and C TVA: letters dated January 20, 2006 and August 16, 2006.
Response Actions for Security-Based Events --------------------
Item concerns a multi-unit issue that was completed for both units.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 07-001 Security Officer Attentiveness C Item concerns a multi-unit issue that was completed for both units.
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REVISION 05 UPDATE:
The NRC closed this bulletin via letter dated March 25, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100770549).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated March 25, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100770549)
C 76-001 Crane Hoist Control Circuit C See B 76-007 for additional information.
Modifications C 76-002 Relay Failures - Westinghouse C TVA: letter dated November 22, 1976 informed NRC that these relay BF (AC) and BFD (DC) Relays types are not used in Class 1E circuits.
NRC: IR 50/390/76-11 and 50/391/76-11 C 76-003 Radiation Exposures in Reactor NA Info Cavities C 76-004 Neutron Monitor and Flow Bypass NA Boiling Water Reactor Switch Malfunctions C 76-005 Hydraulic Shock And Sway C TVA: letter dated January 7, 1977 informed NRC that no Grinnell shock Suppressors - Maintenance of suppressors or sway braces have been or will be installed at WBN.
Bleed and Lock-Up Velocities on ITT Grinnell's Model Nos. -
Fig. 200 And Fig. 201, Catalog Ph-74-R C 76-006 Stress Corrosion Cracks in NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Stagnant, Low Pressure Stainless item was issued.
Piping Containing Boric Acid Solution at PWRs C 76-007 Inadequate Performance by NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Reactor Operating and Support item was issued.
Staff Members C 77-001 Malfunctions of Limitorque Valve NA Info Operators Page 29 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION C 77-002a Potential Heavy Spring Flooding NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the (CP) item was issued.
C 77-003 Fire Inside a Motor Control Center NA Info C 77-004 Inadequate Lock Assemblies NA Info C 77-005 Fluid Entrapment in Valve Bonnets NA Info C 77-006 Effects of Hydraulic Fluid on NA Info Electrical Cables C 77-007 Short Period During Reactor NA Boiling Water Reactor Startup C 77-008 Failure of Feedwater Sample NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Probe item was issued.
C 77-009 Improper Fuse Coordination in NA Boiling Water Reactor BWR Standby Liquid Control System Control Circuits C 77-010 Vacuum Conditions Resulting in NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Damage to Liquid Process Tanks item was issued.
C 77-011 Leakage of Containment Isolation NA Info Valves with Resilient Seats C 77-012 Dropped Fuel Assemblies at BWR NA Boiling Water Reactor Facilities C 77-013 Reactor Safety Signals Negated NA Info During Testing C 77-014 Separation of Contaminated Water NA Info Systems from Noncontaminated Plant Systems C 77-015 Degradation of Fuel Oil Flow to the NA Info Emergency Diesel Generator C 77-016 Emergency Diesel Generator NA Info Electrical Trip Lock-Out Features C 78-001 Loss of Well Logging Source NA Does not apply to power reactor.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION C 78-002 Proper Lubricating Oil for Terry NA Info Turbines C 78-003 Packaging Greater Than Type A NA Info Quantities of Low Specific Activity Radioactive Material for Transport C 78-004 Installation Errors That Could NA Info Prevent Closing of Fire Doors C 78-005 Inadvertent Safety Injection During NA Info Cooldown C 78-006 Potential Common Mode Flooding NA Info of ECCS Equipment Rooms at BWR Facilities C 78-007 Damaged Components of a NA Info Bergen-Paterson Series 25000 Hydraulic Test Stand C 78-008 Environmental Qualification of NA Info Safety-Related Electrical Equipment at Nuclear Power Plants C 78-009 Arcing of General Electric NA Info Company Size 2 Contactors C 78-010 Control of Sealed Sources in NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Radiation Therapy C 78-011 Recirculation MG Set Overspeed NA Boiling Water Reactor Stops C 78-012 HPCI Turbine Control Valve Lift NA Boiling Water Reactor Rod Bending C 78-013 Inoperability of Service Water NA Info Pumps C 78-014 HPCI Turbine Reversing Chamber NA Boiling Water Reactor Hold Down Bolting C 78-015 Tilting Disc Check Valves Fail to NA Info Close with Gravity in Vertical Position C 78-016 Limitorque Valve Actuators NA Info Page 31 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION C 78-017 Inadequate Guard NA Info Training/Qualification and Falsified Training Records C 78-018 UL Fire Test NA Info C 78-019 Manual Override (Bypass) of NA Info Safety System Actuation Signals C 79-001 Administration of Unauthorized NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Byproduct Material to Humans C 79-002 Failure of 120 Volt Vital AC Power NA Info Supplies C 79-003 Inadequate Guard Training - NA Info Qualification and Falsified Training Records C 79-004 Loose Locking Nut on Limitorque NA Info Valve Operators C 79-005 Moisture Leakage in Stranded NA Info Wire Conductors C 79-006 Failure to Use Syringe and Bottle NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Shields in Nuclear Medicine C 79-007 Unexpected Speed Increase of NA Boiling Water Reactor Reactor Recirculation MG Set Resulted in Reactor Power Increase C 79-008 Attempted Extortion - Low NA Fuel facilities and operating reactors at the time the item was issued Enriched Uranium C 79-009 Occurrences of Split or Punctured NA Info Regulator Diaphragms in Certain Self Contained Breathing Apparatus C 79-010 Pipefittings Manufactured from NA Info Unacceptable Material C 79-011 Design/Construction Interface NA Info Problem Page 32 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION C 79-012 Potential Diesel Generator NA Info Turbocharger Problem C 79-013 Replacement of Diesel Fire Pump NA Info Starting Contactors C 79-014 Unauthorized Procurement and NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Distribution of XE-133 C 79-015 Bursting of High Pressure Hose NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the and Malfunction of Relief Valve O- item was issued.
Ring in Certain Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus C 79-016 Excessive Radiation Exposures to NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Members of the General Public and a Radiographer C 79-017 Contact Problem in SB-12 NA Info Switches on General Electric Company Metalclad Circuit Breakers C 79-018 Proper Installation of Target Rock NA Boiling Water Reactor Safety-Relief Valves C 79-019 Loose Locking Devices on NA Info Ingersoll-Rand Pumps C 79-020 Failure of GTE Sylvania Relay NA Info Type PM Bulletin 7305 Catalog 5U12-11-AC with a 120V AC Coil C 79-021 Prevention of Unplanned NA Info Releases of Radioactivity C 79-022 Stroke Times for Power Operated NA Info Relief Valves C 79-023 Motor Starters and Contactors C The Circular did not require a response.
Failed to Operate 01 TVA reported a nonconformance under 10 CFR 50.55e on January 17, 1980, that four motor starters of this type had been located in the 480V control and auxiliary vent boards at WBN. Gould factory representatives supervised the replacement of the carrier assemblies in accordance with the Gould instructions. The starters with replaced carriers were acceptable.
NRC IR 50-390/80-03 and 50-391/80-02 reviewed and closed the associated nonconformance reports.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION C 79-024 Proper Installation and Calibration NA Boiling Water Reactor of Core Spray Pipe Break Detection Equipment on BWRs C 79-025 Shock Arrestor Strut Assembly C The Circular did not require a response.
Interference 01 TVA reported a nonconformance under 10 CFR 50.55e on March 6, 1980, that a review had determined that nine installed supports had brackets with the potential of hindering full function of the support.
Additional supports that were not installed had the same potential problem. TVA initially determined that the supports would be modified in accordance with a vendor approved drawing. TVA subsequently determined that no actual problem existed and no field work was required.
NRC IR 50-390/83-15 and 50-391/83-11 reviewed and closed the associated nonconformance reports.
C 80-001 Service Advice for GE Induction NA Info Disc Relays C 80-002 Nuclear Power Plant Staff Work NA Info Hours C 80-003 Protection from Toxic Gas Hazards NA Info C 80-004 Securing of Threaded Locking NA Info Devices on Safety-Related Equipment C 80-005 Emergency Diesel-Generator NA Info Lubricating Oil Addition and Onsite Supply C 80-006 Control and Accountability NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Systems for Implant Therapy Sources C 80-007 Problems with HPCI Turbine Oil NA Boiling Water Reactor System C 80-008 BWR Technical Specification NA Boiling Water Reactor Inconsistency - RPS Response Time C 80-009 Problems with Plant Internal NA Info Communications Systems C 80-010 Failure to Maintain Environmental NA Info Qualification of Equipment Page 34 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION C 80-011 Emergency Diesel Generator Lube NA Info Oil Cooler Failures C 80-012 Valve-Shaft-to-Actuator Key May NA Info Fall Out of Place when Mounted Below Horizontal Axis C 80-013 Grid Strap Damage in NA Info Westinghouse Fuel Assemblies C 80-014 Radioactive Contamination of NA Info Plant Demineralized Water System and Resultant Internal Contamination of Personnel C 80-015 Loss of Reactor Coolant Pump NA Info Cooling and Natural Circulation Cooldown C 80-016 Operational Deficiencies in NA Info Rosemount Model 510DU Trip Units and Model 1152 Pressure Transmitters C 80-017 Fuel Pin Damage Due to Water NA Info Jet from Baffle Plate Corner C 80-018 10 CFR 50.59 Safety Evaluations NA Info for Changes to Radioactive Waste Treatment Systems C 80-019 Noncompliance with License NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Requirements for Medical Licensees C 80-020 Changes in Safe-Slab Tank NA Info Dimensions C 80-021 Regulation of Refueling Crews NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
C 80-022 Confirmation of Employee NA Info Qualifications C 80-023 Potential Defects in Beloit Power NA Info Systems Emergency Generators C 80-024 AECL Teletherapy Unit Malfunction NA Does not apply to power reactor.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION C 80-025 Case Histories of Radiography NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Events C 81-001 Design Problems Involving NA Info Indicating Pushbutton Switches Manufactured by Honeywell Incorporated C 81-002 Performance of NRC-Licensed NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Individuals while on Duty item was issued.
C 81-003 Inoperable Seismic Monitoring NA Info Instrumentation C 81-004 The Role of Shift Technical NA Info Advisors and Importance of Reporting Operational Events C 81-005 Self-Aligning Rod End Bushings NA Info for Pipe Supports C 81-006 Potential Deficiency Affecting NA Info Certain Foxboro 10 to 50 Milliampere Transmitters C 81-007 Control of Radioactively NA Info Contaminated Material C 81-008 Foundation Materials NA Info C 81-009 Containment Effluent Water that NA Info Bypasses Radioactivity Monitor C 81-010 Steam Voiding in the Reactor NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Coolant System During Decay item was issued.
Heat Removal Cooldown C 81-011 Inadequate Decay Heat Removal NA Boiling Water Reactor During Reactor Shutdown C 81-012 Inadequate Periodic Test NA Info Procedure of PWR Reactor Protection System Page 36 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION C 81-013 Torque Switch Electrical Bypass C The Circular did not require a response.
Circuit for Safeguard Service Valve Motors 01 TVA reported a nonconformance under 10 CFR 50.55e on April 4, 1986 (NCR W367-P), that required closing torque switches were found improperly wired. This issue (Torque switch and overload relay bypass capability for active safety related valves) is part of the Electrical Issues Corrective Action Program for WBN Unit 2.
C 81-014 Main Steam Isolation Valve NA Info Failures to Close C 81-015 Unnecessary Radiation Exposures NA Info to the Public and Workers During Events Involving Thickness and Level Measuring Devices GL 77-001 Intrusion Detection Systems NA Info Handbook GL 77-002 Fire Protection Functional NA Info Responsibilities GL 77-003 Transmittal of NUREG-0321, A NA Info Study of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Quality Assurance Program GL 77-004 Shipments of Contaminated NA Info Components From NRC Licensed Power Facilities to Vendors &
Service Companies GL 77-005 Nonconformity of Addressees of NA Info Items Directed to the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation GL 77-006 Enclosing Questionnaire Related NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the to Steam Generators item was issued.
GL 77-007 Reliability of Standby Diesel NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Generator Units item was issued.
GL 77-008 Revised Intrusion Detection NA Info Handbook and Entry Control Systems Handbook GL 78-001 Correction to Letter of 12/15/77 NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the
[GL 77-07] item was issued.
GL 78-002 Asymmetric Loads Background C NRC: Reviewed in SSER15 - Appendix C (June 1995). Resolved by and Revised Request for approval of leak-before-break analysis.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 78-003 Request For Information on Cavity NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Annulus Seal Ring item was issued.
GL 78-004 GAO Blanket Clearance for Letter NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Dated 12/09/77 [GL 77-06] item was issued.
GL 78-005 Internal Distribution of NA Info Correspondence - Asking for Comments on Mass Mailing System GL 78-006 This GL was never issued. NA GL 78-007 This GL was never issued. NA GL 78-008 Enclosing NUREG-0408 Re NA Boiling Water Reactor Mark I Containments, and Granting Exemption from GDC 50 and Enclosing Sample Notice GL 78-009 Multiple-Subsequent Actuations of NA Boiling Water Reactor Safety/Relief Valves Following an Isolation Event GL 78-010 Guidance on Radiological NA Info Environmental Monitoring GL 78-011 Guidance on Spent Fuel Pool NA Info Modifications GL 78-012 Notice of Meeting Regarding NA Info Implementation of 10 CFR 73.55 Requirements and Status of Research GL 78-013 Forwarding of NUREG-0219 NA Info GL 78-014 Transmittal of Draft NUREG-0219 NA Info for Comment GL 78-015 Request for Information on Control NA See GL 81-007.
of Heavy Loads Near Spent Fuel GL 78-016 Request for Information on Control NA Info of Heavy Loads Near Spent Fuel Pools Page 38 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 78-017 Corrected Letter on Heavy Loads NA Info Over Spent Fuel GL 78-018 Corrected Letter on Heavy Loads NA Duplicate of GL 81-007 Over Spent Fuel GL 78-019 Enclosing Sandia Report SAND NA Info 77-0777, Barrier Technology Handbook GL 78-020 Enclosing - A Systematic NA Info Approach to the Conceptual Design of Physical Protection Systems for Nuclear Facilities GL 78-021 Transmitting NUREG/CR-0181, NA Info Concerning Barrier and Penetration Data Needed for Physical Security System Assessment GL 78-022 Revision to Intrusion Detection NA Info Systems and Entry Control Systems Handbooks and Nuclear Safeguards Technology Handbook GL 78-023 Manpower Requirements for NA Info Operating Reactors GL 78-024 Model Appendix I Technical NA Boiling Water Reactor Specifications and Submittal Schedule For BWRs GL 78-025 This GL was never issued. NA GL 78-026 Excessive Control Rod Guide NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants Tube Wear GL 78-027 Forwarding of NUREG-0181 NA Info GL 78-028 Forwarding pages omitted from NA Boiling Water Reactor 07/11/78 letter [GL 78-24]
GL 78-029 Notice of PWR Steam Generator NA Info Conference GL 78-030 Forwarding of NUREG-0219 NA Info Page 39 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 78-031 Notice of Steam Generator NA Info Conference Agenda GL 78-032 Reactor Protection System Power NA Boiling Water Reactor Supplies GL 78-033 Meeting Schedule and Locations NA Info For Upgraded Guard Qualification GL 78-034 Reactor Vessel Atypical Weld C See B 78-12.
Material GL 78-035 Regional Meetings to Discuss NA Info Upgraded Guard Qualifications GL 78-036 Cessation of Plutonium Shipments NA Does not apply to power reactor.
by Air Except In NRC Approved Containers GL 78-037 Revised Meeting Schedule & NA Info Locations For Upgraded Guard Qualifications GL 78-038 Forwarding of 2 Tables of NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Appendix I, Draft Radiological item was issued.
Effluent Technical Specifications, PWR, and NUREG-0133 GL 78-039 Forwarding of 2 Tables of NA Boiling Water Reactor Appendix I, Draft Radiological Effluent Technical Specifications, BWR, and NUREG-0133 GL 78-040 Training & Qualification Program NA Info Workshops GL 78-041 Mark II Generic Acceptance NA Boiling Water Reactor Criteria For Lead Plants GL 78-042 Training and Qualification Program NA Info Workshops GL 79-001 Interservice Procedures for NA Info Instructional Systems Development - TRADOC GL 79-002 Transmitting Rev. to Entry Control NA Info Systems Handbook (SAND 77-1033), Intrusion Detection Handbook (SAND 76-0554), and Barrier Penetration Database Page 40 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 79-003 Offsite Dose Calculation Manual NA Info GL 79-004 Referencing 4/14/78 Letter - NA Info Modifications to NRC Guidance "Review and Acceptance of Spent Fuel Pool Storage and Handling" GL 79-005 Information Relating to NA Info Categorization of Recent Regulatory Guides by the Regulatory Requirements Review Committee GL 79-006 Contents of the Offsite Dose NA Info Calculation Manual GL 79-007 Seismic (SSE) and LOCA NA Info Responses (NUREG-0484)
GL 79-008 Amendment to 10 CFR 73.55 NA Info GL 79-009 Staff Evaluation of Interim NA Boiling Water Reactor Multiple-Consecutive Safety-Relief Valve Actuations GL 79-010 Transmitting Regulatory Guide 2.6 NA Does not apply to power reactor.
for Comment GL 79-011 Transmitting "Summary of NA Info Operating Experience with Recalculating Steam Generators, January 1979," NUREG-0523 GL 79-012 ATWS - Enclosing Letter to GE, NA Info with NUREG-0460, Vol. 3 GL 79-013 Schedule for Implementation and NA Info Resolution of Mark I Containment Long Term Program GL 79-014 Pipe Crack Study Group - NA Info Enclosing NUREG-0531 and Notice GL 79-015 Steam Generators - Enclosing NA Info Summary of Operating Experience with Recirculating Steam Generators, NUREG-0523 Page 41 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 79-016 Meeting Re Implementation of NA Info Physical Security Requirements GL 79-017 Reliability of Onsite Diesel NA Info Generators at Light Water Reactors GL 79-018 Westinghouse Two-Loop NSSS NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
GL 79-019 NRC Staff Review of Responses NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
to Bs 79-06 and 79-06a GL 79-020 Cracking in Feedwater Lines C See B 79-13.
GL 79-021 Enclosing NUREG/CR-0660, NA Info Enhancement of on Site Emergency Diesel Generator Reliability" GL 79-022 Enclosing NUREG-0560, "Staff NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants Report on the Generic Assessment of Feedwater Transients in PWRs Designed by B&W GL 79-023 NRC Staff Review of Responses NA Boiling Water Reactor to B 79-08 GL 79-024 Multiple Equipment Failures in NA GL 79-24 provided a discussion of an inadvertent reactor scram and Safety-Related Systems safety injection during monthly surveillance tests of the safeguards system 01 at a PWR facility. The GL requested a review to determine if similar errors had or could have occurred at other PWRs. The GL further requested a review of management policies and procedures to assure that multiple equipment failures in safety-related systems will be vigorously pursued and analyzed to identify significant reduction in the ability of safety systems to function as required. A response was requested within 30 days of receipt of the GL with the results of these reviews. TVA does not have a record of receiving or responding to this GL. Thus, TVA concluded that this item was applicable only to PWRs with an operating license at the time the GL was issued.
GL 79-025 Information Required to Review NA Info Corporate Capabilities GL 79-026 Upgraded Standard Technical NA Info Specification Bases Program GL 79-027 Operability Testing of Relief and NA Boiling Water Reactor Safety Relief Valves Page 42 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 79-028 Evaluation of Semi-Scale Small NA Info Break Experiment GL 79-029 Transmitting NUREG-0473, NA Info Revision 2, Draft Radiological Effluent Technical Specifications GL 79-030 Transmitting NUREG-0472, NA Info Revision 2, Draft Radiological Technical Specifications GL 79-031 Submittal of Copies of Response NA Info to 6/29/79 NRC Request [79-25]
GL 79-032 Transmitting NUREG-0578, NA Info "TMI-2 Lessons Learned" GL 79-033 Transmitting NUREG-0576, NA Info Security Training and Qualification Plans GL 79-034 New Physical Security Plans NA Does not apply to power reactor.
(FR 43280-285)
GL 79-035 Regional Meetings to Discuss NA Info Impacts on Emergency Planning GL 79-036 Adequacy of Station Electric CI This GL tracked compliance with BTP PSB-1, Adequacy of Station Distribution Systems Voltages Electric Distribution System Voltages.
Unit 2 Action: Perform verification during the preoperational testing.
GL 79-037 Amendment to 10 CFR 73.55 NA Info Deferral from 8/1/79 to 11/1/79 GL 79-038 BWR Off-Gas Systems - NA Boiling Water Reactor Enclosing NUREG/CR-0727 GL 79-039 Transmitting Division 5 Draft NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Regulatory Guide and Value Impact Statement GL 79-040 Follow-up Actions Resulting from NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the the NRC Staff Reviews Regarding item was issued.
the TMI-2 Accident GL 79-041 Compliance with 40 CFR 190, NA Info EPA Uranium Fuel Cycle Standard Page 43 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 79-042 Potentially Unreviewed Safety NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Question on Interaction Between item was issued.
Non-Safety Grade Systems and Safety Grade Systems GL 79-043 Reactor Cavity Seal Ring Generic NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
Issue GL 79-044 Referencing 6/29/79 Letter Re NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Multiple Equipment Failures item was issued.
GL 79-045 Transmittal of Reports Regarding NA Info Foreign Reactor Operating Experiences GL 79-046 Containment Purge and Venting NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the During Normal Operation - item was issued.
Guidelines for Valve Operability GL 79-047 Radiation Training NA Info GL 79-048 Confirmatory Requirements NA Boiling Water Reactor Relating to Condensation Oscillation Loads for the Mark I Containment Long Term Program GL 79-049 Summary of Meetings Held on NA Info 9/18-20/79 to Discuss Potential Unreviewed Safety Question on Systems Interaction for B&W Pl GL 79-050 Emergency Plans Submittal Dates NA Info GL 79-051 Follow-up Actions Resulting from NA GL 79-51 provided follow-up actions resulting from the Three Mile Island the NRC Staff Reviews Regarding Unit 2 accident. GL 79-51 was provided for planning and guidance the TMI-2 Accident 01 purposes. Its principal element was a report titled "TMI-2 Lessons Learned Task Force Status Report and Short-Term Recommendations" (NUREG-0573). This GL and the NUREG were superseded by GL 80-90 and NUREG-0737. See GL 80-90 for further information.
GL 79-052 Radioactive Release at North NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Anna Unit 1 and Lessons Learned item was issued.
GL 79-053 ATWS NA Info GL 79-054 Containment Purging and Venting NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 79-055 Summary of Meeting Held on NA Info October 12, 1979 to Discuss Responses to Bulletins79-05C and 79-06C and HPI Termination Criteria GL 79-056 Discussion of Lessons Learned NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Short Term Requirements item was issued.
GL 79-057 Acceptance Criteria for Mark I NA Boiling Water Reactor Long Term Program GL 79-058 ECCS Calculations on Fuel NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Cladding item was issued.
GL 79-059 This GL was never issued. NA GL 79-060 Discussion of Lessons Learned NA Info Short Term Requirements GL 79-061 Discussion of Lessons Learned NA Info Short Term Requirements GL 79-062 ECCS Calculations on Fuel NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Cladding item was issued.
Duplicate of GL 79-058 GL 79-063 Upgraded Emergency Plans C GL 79-63 advised applicants for licenses of proposed rulemaking that NRC concurrence in State and local emergency plans would be a 01 condition for issuing an operating license. TVA responded to GL 79-63 on January 3, 1980, and confirmed the intent to revise the Emergency Plan to address the NRC requirements.
GL 79-064 Suspension of All Operating NA Info Licenses (PWRs)
GL 79-065 Radiological Environmental NA Info Monitoring Program Requirements - Enclosing Branch Technical Position, Revision 1 GL 79-066 Additional Information Re 11/09/79 NA Info Letter on ECCS Calculations [GL 79-62]
GL 79-067 Estimates for Evacuation of NA Info Various Areas Around Nuclear Power Reactors Page 45 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 79-068 Audit of Small Break LOCA NA Info Guidelines GL 79-069 Cladding Rupture, Swelling, and NA Info Coolant Blockage as a Result of a Reactor Accident GL 79-070 Environmental Monitoring for NA Info Direct Radiation GL 80-001 NUREG-0630, "Cladding, Swelling NA Info and Rupture - Models For LOCA Analysis" GL 80-002 QA Requirements Regarding C TVA: FSAR 9.5.4.2 Diesel Generator Fuel Oil GL 80-003 BWR Control Rod Failures NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 80-004 B 80-01, Operability of ADS Valve NA Boiling Water Reactor Pneumatic Supply GL 80-005 B 79-01b, Environmental NA Info Qualification of Class 1E Equipment GL 80-006 Issuance of NUREG-0313, Rev 1, NA Boiling Water Reactor "Technical Report on Material Selection and Processing Guidelines for BWR Coolant Pressure Boundary Piping GL 80-007 This GL was never issued. NA GL 80-008 B 80-02. "Inadequate Quality NA Boiling Water Reactor Assurance for Nuclear Supplied Equipment" GL 80-009 Low Level Radioactive Waste NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Disposal item was issued.
GL 80-010 Issuance of NUREG-0588, NA Info "Interim Staff Position On Equipment Qualifications of Safety-Related Electrical Equipment GL 80-011 B 80-03, Loss of Charcoal From C GL 80-11 transmitted Bulletin 80-03. TVA responded to B 80-03 on March Standard Type II, 2 Inch, Tray 21, 1980. See B 80-03 for further information.
Absorber Cells 01 Page 46 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 80-012 B 80-04, Analysis of a PWR Main NA Info Steam Line Break With Continued Feedwater Addition GL 80-013 Qualification of Safety Related NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Electrical Equipment item was issued.
GL 80-014 LWR Primary Coolant System S TVA: FSAR 5.2.7.4 Pressure Isolation Valves 02 NRC: 1.14.2 of SSER 6 NRC reviewed in 1.14.2 of SSER6.
Unit 2 Action: Incorporate guidance into Technical Specifications.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS Surveillance Requirement 3.4.13.1 verifies RCS operational leakage by performance of an RCS water inventory balance.
GL 80-015 Request for Additional NA Info Management and Technical Resources Information GL 80-016 B 79-01b, Environmental NA Info Qualification of Class 1E Equipment GL 80-017 Modifications to BWR Control Rod NA Boiling Water Reactor Drive Systems GL 80-018 Crystal River 3 Reactor Trip From NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants Approximately 100% Full Power GL 80-019 Resolution of Enhanced Fission NA Info Gas Release Concern GL 80-020 Actions Required From OL NA Info Applicants of NSSS Designs by W and CE Resulting From NRC B&O Task Force Review of TMI2 Accident Page 47 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 80-021 B 80-05, Vacuum Condition CI Closed in IR 50-390/84-59 and 50-391/84-45.
Resulting in Damage to Chemical Volume Control System Holdup Unit 2 Action:
Tanks Complete surveillance procedures for Unit 2.
GL 80-022 Transmittal of NUREG-0654, NA Info "Criteria For Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plan GL 80-023 Change of Submittal Date For NA Info Evaluation Time Estimates GL 80-024 Transmittal of Information on NRC NA Info "Nuclear Data Link Specifications" GL 80-025 B 80-06, Engineering Safety NA Info Feature (ESF) Reset Controls GL 80-026 Qualifications of Reactor Operators NA Info GL 80-027 B 80-07, BWR Jet Pump NA Boiling Water Reactor Assembly Failure GL 80-028 B 80-08, Examination of C GL 80-28 transmitted Bulletin 80-08. TVA responded to Containment Liner Penetration B 80-08 on July 8, 1980. See B 80-08 for further information.
Welds 01 GL 80-029 Modifications to Boiling Water NA Boiling Water Reactor Reactor Control Rod Drive Systems GL 80-030 Clarification of The Term NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the "Operable" As It Applies to Single item was issued.
Failure Criterion For Safety Systems Required by TS GL 80-031 B 80-09, Hydramotor Actuator NA Info Deficiencies GL 80-032 Information Request on C GL 80-32 transmitted NRC questions on masonry walls.
Category I Masonry Walls TVA provided the information requested by letters dated February 12, Employed by Plants Under 01 1981, for reinforced walls and August 20, 1981, for nonreinforced walls.
CP and OL Review TVA provided a final response on January 22, 1982. See B 80-11 for further information.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 80-033 Actions Required From OL NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants Applicants of B&W Designed NSSS Resulting From NRC B&O Task Force Review of TMI2 Accident GL 80-034 Clarification of NRC Requirements NA Info for Emergency Response Facilities at Each Site GL 80-035 Effect of a DC Power Supply NA Boiling Water Reactor Failure on ECCS Performances GL 80-036 B 80-10, Contamination of NA Info Non-Radioactive System and Resulting Potential For Unmonitored, Uncontrolled Release to Environment GL 80-037 Five Additional TMI-2 Related NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Requirements to Operating item was issued.
Reactors GL 80-038 Summary of Certain Non-Power NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Reactor Physical Protection Requirements GL 80-039 B 80-11, Masonry Wall Design NA Info GL 80-040 Transmittal of NUREG-0654, NA Info "Report of the B&O Task Force and Appropriate NUREG-0626, "Generic Evaluation of FW Transient and Small Break LOCA GL 80-041 Summary of Meetings Held on NA Info April 22 &23, 1980 With Representatives of the Mark I Owners Group GL 80-042 B 80-12, Decay Heat Removal NA Info System Operability GL 80-043 B 80-13, Cracking In Core Spray NA Boiling Water Reactor Spargers GL 80-044 Reorganization of Functions and NA Info Assignments Within ONRR/SSPB GL 80-045 Fire Protection Rule NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 80-046 Generic Technical Activity A-12, C No response was required for this GL, and NUREG-0577 states that the and "Fracture Toughness and lamellar tearing aspect of this issue was resolved by the NUREG. Further, GL 80-047 Additional Guidance on Potential the NUREG states that for plants under review, the fracture toughness for Low Fracture toughness and issue was resolved.
Laminar Tearing on PWR Steam Generator Coolant Pump Supports" GL 80-048 Revision to 5/19/80 Letter On Fire NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Protection [GL 80-45] item was issued.
GL 80-049 Nuclear Safeguards Problems NA Info GL 80-050 Generic Activity A-10, "BWR NA Boiling Water Reactor Cracks" GL 80-051 On-Site Storage of Low-Level NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Waste item was issued.
GL 80-052 Five Additional TMI-2 Related NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Requirements - Erata Sheets to item was issued.
5/7/80 Letter [GL 80-37]
GL 80-053 Decay Heat Removal Capability NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
GL 80-054 B 80-14, Degradation of Scram NA Boiling Water Reactor Discharge Volume Capability GL 80-055 B 80-15, Possible Loss of Hotline NA Info With Loss of off-Site Power GL 80-056 Commission Memorandum and NA Info Order on Equipment Qualification GL 80-057 Further Commission Guidance For NA Info Power Reactor Operating Licenses NUREG-0660 and NUREG-0694 GL 80-058 B 80-16, Potential Misapplication NA Info of Rosemount Inc. Models 1151/1152 Pressure Transmitters With "A" Or "D" Output Codes Page 50 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 80-059 Transmittal of Federal Register NA Info Notice RE Regional Meetings to Discuss Environmental Qualification of Electrical Equipment GL 80-060 Request for Information Regarding NA Info Evacuation Times GL 80-061 TMI-2 Lessons Learned NA Info GL 80-062 TMI-2 Lessons Learned NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 80-063 B 80-17, Failure of Control Rods NA Boiling Water Reactor to Insert During a Scram at a BWR GL 80-064 Scram Discharge Volume Designs NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 80-065 Request for Estimated NA Info Construction Completion and Fuel Load Schedules GL 80-066 B 80-17, Supplement 1, Failure of NA Boiling Water Reactor Control Rods to Insert During a Scram at a BWR GL 80-067 Scram Discharge Volume NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 80-068 B 80-17, Supplement 2, Failures NA Boiling Water Reactor Revealed by Testing Subsequent to Failure of Control Rods to Insert During a Scram at a BWR GL 80-069 B 80-18, Maintenance of NA Info Adequate Minimum Flow Through Centrifugal Charging Pumps Following Secondary Side HELB GL 80-070 B 80-19, Failures of Mercury- NA Info Wetted Matrix Relays in RPS of Operating Nuclear Power Plants Designed by GE GL 80-071 B 80-20, Failures of NA Info Westinghouse Type W-2 Spring Return to Neutral Control Switches Page 51 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 80-072 Interim Criteria For Shift Staffing NA Info GL 80-073 "Functional Criteria For NA Info Emergency Response Facilities, NUREG-0696 GL 80-074 Notice of Forthcoming Meeting NA Info With Representatives of EPRI to Discuss Program For Resolution of USI A-12, Fracture Toughness Issue GL 80-075 Lessons Learned Tech. Specs. NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
GL 80-076 Notice of Forthcoming Meeting NA Info With GE to Discussed Proposed BWR Feedwater Nozzle Leakage Detection System GL 80-077 Refueling Water Level - S Unit 2 Action: Address in Technical Specifications, as appropriate.
Technical Specifications Changes 02 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS LCO 3.9.7 requires the refueling cavity water level to be maintained greater than or equal to 23 feet above the top of the reactor vessel flange during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies within containment.
GL 80-078 Mark I Containment Long-Term NA Boiling Water Reactor Program GL 80-079 B 80-17, Supplement 3, Failures NA Boiling Water Reactor Revealed by Testing Subsequent to Failure of Control Rods to Insert During a Scram At a BWR GL 80-080 Preliminary Clarification of TMI NA Info Action Plan Requirements GL 80-081 Preliminary Clarification of TMI NA Info Action Plan Requirements -
Addendum to 9/5/80 Letter
[GL 80-80]
GL 80-082 B 79-01b, Supplement 2, NA Info Environmental Qualification of Class 1E Equipment Page 52 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 80-083 Environmental Qualification of NA Info Safety-Related Equipment GL 80-084 BWR Scram System NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 80-085 Implementation of Guidance From NA Info USI A-12, Potential For LOW Fracture Toughness and Lamellar Tearing On Component Support GL 80-086 Notice of Meeting to Discuss Final NA Info Resolution of USI A-12 GL 80-087 Notice of Meeting to Discuss NA Info Status of EPRI-Proposed Resolution of the USI A-12 Fracture Toughness Issue GL 80-088 Seismic Qualification of Auxiliary NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Feedwater Systems item was issued.
GL 80-089 B 79-01b, Supplement 3, NA Info Environmental Qualification of Class 1E Equipment GL 80-090 NUREG-0737, TMI (Prior and CI See NUREG items in this list.
future GLs, with the exception of certain discrete scopes, have been screened into NUREG list for those applicable to Watts Bar 2)
GL 80-091 ODYN Code Calculation NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 80-092 B 80-21, Valve Yokes Supplied by C GL 80-92 transmitted Bulletin 80-21. TVA responded to Malcolm Foundry Company, Inc. B 80-21 on May 6, 1981. See B 80-21 for further information.
01 GL 80-093 Emergency Preparedness NA Does not apply to power reactor.
GL 80-094 Emergency Plan NA Info GL 80-095 Generic Technical Activity A-10, NA Boiling Water Reactor NUREG-0619, BWR Feedwater Nozzle and Control Rod Drive Return Line Nozzle Cracking Page 53 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 80-096 Fire Protection NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
GL 80-097 B 80-23, Failures of Solenoid NA Info Valves Manufactured by Valcor Engineering Corporation GL 80-098 B 80-24, Prevention of Damage NA Info Due to Water Leakage Inside Containment GL 80-099 Technical Specifications Revisions NA Info For Snubber Surveillance GL 80-100 Appendix R to 10 CFR 50 NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Regarding Fire Protection - item was issued.
Federal Register Notice GL 80-101 Inservice Inspection Programs NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
GL 80-102 Commission Memorandum and NA Info Order of May 23, 1980 (Referencing B 79-01b, Supplement 2 - q.2 & 3 - Sept 30, 1980)
GL 80-103 Fire Protection - Revised Federal NA Info Register Notice GL 80-104 Orders On Environmental NA Info Qualification of Safety Related Electrical Equipment GL 80-105 Implementation of Guidance For NA Info USI A-12, Potential For Low Fracture toughness and Lamellar Tearing On Component Supports GL 80-106 Report On ECCS Cladding NA Info Models, NUREG-0630 GL 80-107 BWR Scram Discharge System NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 80-108 Emergency Planning NA Info GL 80-109 Guidelines For SEP Soil Structure NA Info Interaction Reviews Page 54 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 80-110 Periodic Updating of FSARS NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
GL 80-111 B 80-17, Supplement 4, Failure of NA Boiling Water Reactor Control Rods to Insert During a Scram at a BWR GL 80-112 B 80-25, Operating Problems NA Info With Target Rock Safety Relief Valves GL 80-113 Control of Heavy Loads C Superseded by GL 81-007.
GL 81-001 Qualification of Inspection, NA Info Examination, Testing and Audit Personnel GL 81-002 Analysis, Conclusions and NA Info Recommendations Concerning Operator Licensing GL 81-003 Implementation of NUREG-0313, NA Boiling Water Reactor Technical Report on Material Selection and Processing Guidelines for BWR Coolant Pressure Boundary Piping GL 81-004 Emergency Procedures and C Superseded by Station Blackout Rule.
Training for Station Blackout Events GL 81-005 Information Regarding The NA Info Program For Environmental Qualification of Safety-Related Electrical Equipment GL 81-006 Periodic Updating of Final Safety NA Info Analysis Reports (FSARS)
GL 81-007 Control of Heavy Loads CI Movement of Heavy Loads Over Spent Fuel, Over Fuel in the Reactor, or Over Safety-Related Equipment - NRC closure letter dated May 20, 1998.
LICENSE CONDITION - Control of heavy loads (NUREG-0612)
The staff concluded in SSER13 that the license condition was no longer necessary based on their review of TVAs response to NUREG-0612 guidelines for Phase I in TVA letter dated July 28, 1993.
Unit 2 Action: Unit 2 Heavy Loads Program will be in compliance with NUREG-0612.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 81-008 ODYN Code NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 81-009 BWR Scram Discharge System NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 81-010 Post-TMI Requirements For The NA Info Emergency Operations Facility GL 81-011 BWR Feedwater Nozzle and NA Boiling Water Reactor Control Rod Drive Return Line Nozzle Cracking (NUREG-0619)
GL 81-012 Fire Protection Rule NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
GL 81-013 SER For GEXL Correlation For NA Boiling Water Reactor 8X8R Fuel Reload Applications For Appendix D Submittals of The GE topical Report GL 81-014 Seismic Qualification of Auxiliary CI TVA: FSAR 10.4.9 Feedwater Systems Unit 2 Action: Additional Unit 2 implementing procedures or other activity is required for completion.
[WAS "OL."]
GL 81-015 Environmental Qualification of NA Info Class 1E Electrical Equipment -
Clarification of Staffs Handling of Proprietary Information GL 81-016 NUREG-0737, Item I.C.1 SER on NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants Abnormal Transient Operating Guidelines (ATOG)
GL 81-017 Functional Criteria for Emergency NA Info Response Facilities GL 81-018 BWR Scram Discharge System - NA Boiling Water Reactor Clarification of Diverse Instrumentation Requirements GL 81-019 Thermal Shock to Reactor NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Pressure Vessels item was issued.
GL 81-020 Safety Concerns Associated With NA Boiling Water Reactor Pipe Breaks in the BWR Scram System Page 56 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 81-021 Natural Circulation Cooldown CI TVA responded December 3, 1981.
Unit 2 Action: Issue operating procedures.
GL 81-022 Engineering Evaluation of the NA Info H. B. Robinson Reactor Coolant System Leak on 1/29/81 GL 81-023 INPO Plant Specific Evaluation NA Info Reports GL 81-024 Multi-Plant Issue B-56, Control NA Boiling Water Reactor Rods Fail to Fully Insert GL 81-025 Change in Implementing Schedule NA Info For Submission and Evaluation of Upgraded Emergency Plans GL 81-026 Licensing Requirements for NA Applicants with pending Construction Permits Pending Construction Permit and Manufacturing License Applications GL 81-027 Privacy and Proprietary Material in NA Info Emergency Plans GL 81-028 Steam Generator Overfill NA Info GL 81-029 Simulator Examinations NA Info GL 81-030 Safety Concerns Associated With NA Boiling Water Reactor Pipe Breaks in the BWR Scram System GL 81-031 This GL was never issued. NA GL 81-032 NUREG-0737, Item II.K.3.44, NA Boiling Water Reactor Evaluation of Anticipated Transients Combined With Single Failure GL 81-033 This GL was never issued. NA GL 81-034 Safety Concerns Associated With NA Boiling Water Reactor Pipe Breaks in the BWR Scram System Page 57 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 81-035 Safety Concerns Associated With NA Boiling Water Reactor Pipe Breaks in the BWR Scram System GL 81-036 Revised Schedule for Completion NA Info of TMI Action Plan Item II.D.1, Relief and Safety Valve Testing GL 81-037 ODYN Code Reanalysis NA Boiling Water Reactor Requirements GL 81-038 Storage of Low Level Radioactive NA Info Wastes at Power Reactor Sites GL 81-039 NRC Volume Reduction Policy NA Info GL 81-040 Qualifications of Reactor Operators NA Info GL 82-001 New Applications Survey NA Info GL 82-002 Commission Policy on Overtime NA Info GL 82-003 High Burnup MAPLHGR Limits NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 82-004 Use of INPO See-in Program NA Info GL 82-005 Post-TMI Requirements NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
GL 82-006 This GL was never issued. NA GL 82-007 Transmittal of NUREG-0909 NA Boiling Water Reactor Relative to the Ginna Tube Rupture GL 82-008 Transmittal of NUREG-0909 NA Info Relative to the Ginna Tube Rupture GL 82-009 Environmental Qualification of NA Info Safety Related Electrical Equipment Page 58 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 82-010 Post-TMI Requirements NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
GL 82-011 Transmittal of NUREG-0916 NA Info Relative to the Restart of R. E.
Ginna Nuclear Power Plant GL 82-012 Nuclear Power Plant Staff Working NA Info Hours GL 82-013 Reactor Operator and Senior NA Info Reactor Operator Examinations GL 82-014 Submittal of Documents to the NA Info NRC GL 82-015 This GL was never issued. NA GL 82-016 NUREG-0737 Technical NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Specifications item was issued.
GL 82-017 Inconsistency of Requirements NA Info Between 50.54(T) and 50.15 GL 82-018 Reactor Operator and Senior NA Info Reactor Operator Requalification Examinations GL 82-019 Submittal of Copies of NA Info Documentation to NRC - Copy Requirements for Emergency Plans and Physical Security Plans GL 82-020 Guidance for Implementing the NA Info Standard Review Plan Rule GL 82-021 Fire Protection Audits NA Info GL 82-022 Congressional Request for NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Information Concerning Steam item was issued.
Generator Tube Integrity GL 82-023 Inconsistency Between NA Info Requirements of 10CFR 73.40(d) and Standard Technical Specifications For Performing Audits of Safeguards Contingency Plans Page 59 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 82-024 Safety Relief Valve Quencher NA Boiling Water Reactor Loads: BWR MARK II and III Containments GL 82-025 Integrated IAEA Exercise for NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Physical Inventory at LWRS item was issued.
GL 82-026 NUREG-0744, REV. 1, Pressure NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Vessel Material Fracture item was issued.
Toughness GL 82-027 Transmittal of NUREG-0763, NA Boiling Water Reactor Guidelines For Confirmatory In-Plant Tests of Safety-Relief Valve Discharge for BWR Plants GL 82-028 Inadequate Core Cooling CO LICENSE CONDITION - Detectors for Inadequate core cooling (II.F.2)
Instrumentation System 06 In the original SER, the review of the ICC instrumentation was incomplete. The January 24, 1992, letter superseded the previous responses on this issue. TVA letter for Units 1 and 2 dated January 24, 1992, committed to install Westinghouse ICCM-86 and associated hardware. NRC completed the review for Units 1 and 2 in SSER10. For Unit 2 due to obsolescence of the ICCM-86 system, TVA intends to install the Westinghouse Common Q Post-Accident Monitoring System.
Unit 2 Action: Install Westinghouse Common Q PAM system.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
"Closed. Subsumed as part of NRC staff review of Instrumentation and Controls submitted April 8, 2010.
GL 82-029 This GL was never issued. NA GL 82-030 Filings Related to 10 CFR 50 NA Info Production and Utilization Facilities GL 82-031 This GL was never issued. NA GL 82-032 Draft Steam Generator Report NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the (SAI) item was issued.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 82-033 Supplement to NUREG-0737, CI Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) / Requirements for Requirements for Emergency Emergency Response Capability - NRC reviewed in SSER5, SSER6, Response Capability and 18.2.2 of SSER15.
Unit 2 Action: Install SPDS and have it operational prior to start-up after the first refueling outage.
GL 82-034 This GL was never issued. NA GL 82-035 This GL was never issued. NA GL 82-036 This GL was never issued. NA GL 82-037 This GL was never issued. NA GL 82-038 Meeting to Discuss Developments NA Info for Operator Licensing Examinations GL 82-039 Problems With Submittals of NA Info Subsequent Information of CURT 73.21 For Licensing Reviews GL 83-001 Operator Licensing Examination NA Info Site Visit GL 83-002 NUREG-0737 Technical NA Boiling Water Reactor Specifications GL 83-003 This GL was never issued. NA GL 83-004 Regional Workshops Regarding NA Info Supplement 1 to NUREG-0737, Requirements For Emergency Response Capability GL 83-005 Safety Evaluation of "Emergency NA Boiling Water Reactor Procedure Guidelines, Revision 2," June 1982 GL 83-006 Certificates and Revised Format NA Info For Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Licenses GL 83-007 The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of NA Info 1982 Page 61 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 83-008 Modification of Vacuum Breakers NA Boiling Water Reactor on Mark I Containments GL 83-009 Review of Combustion NA Applies only to Combustion Engineering designed plants Engineering Owners' Group Emergency Procedures Guideline Program GL 83-010a Resolution of TMI Action Item NA Applies only to Combustion Engineering designed plants II.K.3.5., "Automatic Trip of Reactor Coolant Pumps" GL 83-010b Resolution of TMI Action Item NA Applies only to Combustion Engineering designed plants II.K.3.5., "Automatic Trip of Reactor Coolant Pumps" GL 83-010c Resolution of TMI Action Item CI TVA: letters dated January 5, 1984 and June 25, 1984 II.K.3.5., "Automatic Trip of Reactor Coolant Pumps" NRC: letter dated June 8, 1990.
Unit 2 Action: Incorporate emergency response guidelines into applicable procedures.
[WAS "NOTE 3."]
GL 83-010d Resolution of TMI Action Item NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the II.K.3.5., "Automatic Trip of item was issued.
Reactor Coolant Pumps" GL 83-010e Resolution of TMI Action Item NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants II.K.3.5., "Automatic Trip of Reactor Coolant Pumps" GL 83-010f Resolution of TMI Action Item NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants II.K.3.5., "Automatic Trip of Reactor Coolant Pumps" GL 83-011 Licensee Qualification for NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Performing Safety Analyses in item was issued.
Support of Licensing Actions GL 83-012 Issuance of NRC FORM 398 - NA Info Personal Qualifications Statement - Licensee GL 83-013 Clarification of Surveillance NA Info Requirements for HEPA Filters and Charcoal Absorber Units In Standard Technical Specifications on ESF Cleanup Systems Page 62 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 83-014 Definition of "Key Maintenance NA Info Personnel," (Clarification of Generic Letter 82-12)
GL 83-015 Implementation of Regulatory NA Info Guide 1.150, "Ultrasonic Testing of Reactor Vessel Welds During Preservice & Inservice Examinations, Revision 1 GL 83-016 Transmittal of NUREG-0977 NA Info Relative to the ATWS Events at Salem Generating Station, Unit No.1 GL 83-016a Transmittal of NUREG-0977 NA Info Relative to the ATWS Events at Salem Generating Station, Unit No.1 GL 83-017 Integrity of Requalification NA Info Examinations for Renewal of Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Licenses GL 83-018 NRC Staff Review of the BWR NA Boiling Water Reactor Owners' Group (BWROG) Control Room Survey Program GL 83-019 New Procedures for Providing NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Public Notice Concerning item was issued.
Issuance of Amendments to Operating Licenses GL 83-020 Integrated Scheduling for NA Info Implementation of Plant Modifications GL 83-021 Clarification of Access Control NA Info Procedures for Law Enforcement Visits GL 83-022 Safety Evaluation of "Emergency NA Info Response Guidelines" GL 83-023 Safety Evaluation of "Emergency NA Applies only to Combustion Engineering designed plants Procedure Guidelines" GL 83-024 TMI Task Action Plan Item I.G.1, NA Boiling Water Reactor "Special Low Power Testing and Training," Recommendations for BWRs Page 63 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 83-025 This GL was never issued. NA GL 83-026 Clarification Of Surveillance NA Info Requirements For Diesel Fuel Impurity Level Tests GL 83-027 Surveillance Intervals in Standard NA Info Technical Specifications GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on C TVA: letters dated November 7, 1983 and Generic Implications of Salem December 4, 1987 ATWS Events:
NRC: IR 50-390, 391/86-04 1.2 - Post Trip Review Data and Information Capability GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on CI TVA: letters dated November 7, 1983 and August 24, 1990 Generic Implications of Salem ATWS Events: 06 NRC: letters dated October 20, 1986 and June 18, 1990 2.1 - Equipment Classification --------------------
and Vendor Interface (Reactor Trip Unit 2 Action:
System Components)
Ensure that required information on Critical Structures and Components is properly incorporated into procedures.
[WAS "NOTE 3."]
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Confirmed that required information on Critical Structures and Components is properly incorporated into procedures.
GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on CI Unit 2 Action:
Generic Implications of Salem ATWS Events: Enter engineering component background data in INPO's Equipment Performance and Information Exchange System (EPIX) for Unit 2.
2.2 - Equipment Classification and Vendor Interface (All SR Components)"
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on S TVA: letters dated November 7, 1983, January 17, 1986 and Generic Implications of Salem November 1, 1993 ATWS Events: 02 NRC: letters dated December 10, 1985, October 27, 1986, and July 2, 3.1 - Post-Maintenance Testing 1990; IR 390, 391/86-04 (Reactor Trip System Components) --------------------
Unit 2 Action: Test and maintenance procedures and Technical Specifications will include post-maintenance operability testing of safety-related components of the reactor trip system.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 TS (including the TS Bases) was submitted on March 4, 2009.
The Bases for TS Surveillance Requirement 3.0.1 states, in part, Upon completion of maintenance, appropriate post maintenance testing is required to declare equipment OPERABLE. This includes ensuring applicable Surveillances are not failed and their most recent performance is in accordance with SR 3.0.2.
GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on S TVA: letters dated November 7, 1983, January 17, 1986 and Generic Implications of Salem November 1, 1993 ATWS Events: 06 NRC: letters dated December 10, 1985, October 27, 1986, and 3.2 - Post-Maintenance Testing July 2, 1990; IR 390, 391/86-04 (All SR Components)
Unit 2 Action:
Test and maintenance procedures and Technical Specifications will include post-maintenance operability testing of other (than reactor trip system) safety-related components.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 TS (including the TS Bases) was submitted on March 4, 2009.
The Bases for TS Surveillance Requirement 3.0.1 states, in part, Upon completion of maintenance, appropriate post maintenance testing is required to declare equipment OPERABLE. This includes ensuring applicable Surveillances are not failed and their most recent performance is in accordance with SR 3.0.2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Watts Bar's Preventative Maintenance Program is not unit specific; no further action is required for Unit 2.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on CO TVA: letter dated May 19, 1986 Generic Implications of Salem ATWS Events: 06 --------------------
4.1 - Reactor Trip System Unit 2 Action:
Reliability (Vendor Related Confirm vendor-recommended DS416 breaker modifications are Modifications) implemented.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed GL 83-028, Item 4.1.
GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on S TVA: letters dated November 7, 1983, February 10, 1986, and Generic Implications of Salem May 19, 1986 ATWS Events: 02 NRC: letters dated July 26, 1985 and June 18, 1992; SSER 16 4.2 - Reactor Trip System Reliability --------------------
(Preventive Maintenance and Surveillance Program Unit 2 Action: Ensure maintenance instruction procedure and Technical for Reactor Trip Breakers) Specifications support reliable reactor trip breaker operation.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 TS was submitted on February 2, 2010.
Item 17. (Reactor Trip Breakers) of TS Table 3.3.1-1 states the requirement for the reactor trip breakers.
GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on C TVA: letters dated November 7, 1983, March 22, 1985 Generic Implications of Salem ATWS Events: NRC: IR 50-390/86-04 and 50-391/86-04; letter dated June 18, 1990 4.3 - Reactor Trip System Reliability (Automatic Actuation of Shunt Trip Attachment)
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on S TVA: letters dated November 7, 1983 and July 26, 1985 Generic Implications of Salem ATWS Events: 02 NRC: letters dated June 28, 1990 and October 9, 1990; SSERs 5 and 16 4.5 - Reactor Trip System Reliability (Automatic --------------------
Actuation of Shunt Trip Attachment) Unit 2 Action: Address in Technical Specifications, as appropriate.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
Item 18. (Reactor Trip Breaker Undervoltage and Shunt Trip Mechanisms) of TS Table 3.3.1-1 states the requirement for the shunt trip attachment.
GL 83-029 This GL was never issued. NA GL 83-030 Deletion of Standard Technical NA Info Specifications Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.2.d.6 For Diesel Generator Testing GL 83-031 Safety Evaluation of "Abnormal NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants Transient Operating Guidelines" GL 83-032 NRC Staff Recommendations NA Info Regarding Operator Action for Reactor Trip and ATWS GL 83-033 NRC Positions on Certain NA Info Requirements of Appendix R to 10 CFR 50 GL 83-034 This GL was never issued. NA GL 83-035 Clarification of TMI Action Plan NA Info Item II.K.3.31 GL 83-036 NUREG-0737 Technical NA Boiling Water Reactor Specifications GL 83-037 NUREG-0737 Technical NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Specifications item was issued.
GL 83-038 NUREG-0965, "NRC Inventory of NA Info Dams" Page 67 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 83-039 Voluntary Survey of Licensed NA Info Operators GL 83-040 Operator Licensing Examination NA Info GL 83-041 Fast Cold Starts of Diesel NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Generators item was issued.
GL 83-042 Clarification to GL 81-07 NA Info Regarding Response to NUREG-0612, "Control of Heavy Loads at Nuclear Power Plants" GL 83-043 Reporting Requirements of NA Info 10 CFR 50, Sections 50.72 and 50.73, and Standard Technical Specifications GL 83-044 Availability of NUREG-1021, NA Info "Operator Licensing Examiner Standards GL 84-001 NRC Use Of The Terms NA Info "Important To Safety" and "Safety Related" GL 84-002 Notice of Meeting Regarding NA Info Facility Staffing GL 84-003 Availability of NUREG-0933, "A NA Info Prioritization of Generic Safety Issues" GL 84-004 Safety Evaluation of NA Info Westinghouse Topical Reports Dealing with Elimination of Postulated Pipe Breaks in PWR Primary Main Loops GL 84-005 Change to NUREG-1021, NA Info "Operator Licensing Examiner Standards" GL 84-006 Operator and Senior Operator NA Does not apply to power reactor.
License Examination Criteria For Passing Grade GL 84-007 Procedural Guidance for Pipe NA Boiling Water Reactor Replacement at BWRs Page 68 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 84-008 Interim Procedures for NRC NA Info Management of Plant-Specific Backfitting GL 84-009 Recombiner Capability NA Boiling Water Reactor Requirements of 10 CFR 50.44(c)(3)(ii)
GL 84-010 Administration of Operating Tests NA Info Prior to Initial Criticality GL 84-011 Inspection of BWR Stainless Steel NA Boiling Water Reactor Piping GL 84-012 Compliance With 10 CFR Part 61 NA Info and Implementation of Radiological Effluent Technical Specifications (RETs) and Attendant Process Control Program (PCP)
GL 84-013 Technical Specification for NA Info Snubbers GL 84-014 Replacement and Requalification NA Info Training Program GL 84-015 Proposed Staff Actions to Improve NA Info and Maintain Diesel Generator Reliability GL 84-016 Adequacy of On-Shift Operating NA Info Experience for Near Term Operating License Applicants GL 84-017 Annual Meeting to Discuss Recent NA Info Developments Regarding Operator Training, Qualifications, and Examinations GL 84-018 Filing of Applications for Licenses NA Does not apply to power reactor.
and Amendments GL 84-019 Availability of Supplement 1 to NA Info NUREG-0933, "A Prioritization of Generic Safety Issues" GL 84-020 Scheduling Guidance for Licensee NA Info Submittals of Reloads That Involve Unreviewed Safety Questions Page 69 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 84-021 Long Term Low Power Operation NA Info in Pressurized Water Reactors GL 84-022 This GL was never issued. NA GL 84-023 Reactor Vessel Water Level NA Boiling Water Reactor Instrumentation in BWRs GL 84-024 Certification of Compliance to CI See Special Program for Environmental Qualification.
10 CFR 50.49, Environmental Qualification of Electric Equipment Important To Safety For Nuclear Power Plants GL 85-001 Fire Protection Policy Steering NA Only issued as draft Committee Report GL 85-002 Recommended Actions Stemming CI TVA responded to the GL on June 17, 1985.
From NRC Integrated Program for the Resolution of Unresolved Unit 2 Action:
Safety Issues Regarding Steam Generator Tube Integrity Perform SG inspection.
GL 85-003 Clarification of Equivalent Control NA Boiling Water Reactor Capacity for Standby Liquid Control Systems GL 85-004 Operating Licensing Examinations NA Info GL 85-005 Inadvertent Boron Dilution Events NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the item was issued.
GL 85-006 Quality Assurance Guidance for NA Info ATWS Equipment That Is Not Safety-Related GL 85-007 Implementation of Integrated NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Schedules for Plant Modifications item was issued.
GL 85-008 10 CFR 20.408 Termination NA Info Reports - Format GL 85-009 Technical Specifications For NA Info Generic Letter 83-28, Item 4.3 GL 85-010 Technical Specification For NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants Generic Letter 83-28, Items 4.3 and 4.4 Page 70 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 85-011 Completion of Phase II of Control C See GL 81-07.
of Heavy Loads at Nuclear Power Plants, NUREG-0612 GL 85-012 Implementation Of TMI Action Item CI Implementation of TMI Item II.K.3.5 - Reviewed in 15.5.4 of original II.K.3.5, "Automatic Trip Of 1982 SER; became License Condition 35. The staff determined that their Reactor Coolant Pumps review of Item II.K.3.5 did not have to be completed to support the full power license and considered this license condition resolved in SSER4.
The item was further reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Implement modifications as required.
GL 85-013 Transmittal Of NUREG-1154 NA Info Regarding The Davis-Besse Loss Of Main And Auxiliary Feedwater Event GL 85-014 Commercial Storage At Power NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Reactor Sites Of Low Level item was issued.
Radioactive Waste Not Generated By The Utility GL 85-015 Information On Deadlines For NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the 10 CFR 50.49, "Environmental item was issued.
Qualification Of Electric Equipment Important To Safety At Nuclear Power Plants" GL 85-016 High Boron Concentrations NA Info GL 85-017 Availability Of Supplements 2 NA Info and 3 To NUREG-0933, "A Prioritization Of Generic Safety Issues" GL 85-018 Operator Licensing Examinations NA Info GL 85-019 Reporting Requirements On NA Info Primary Coolant Iodine Spikes GL 85-020 Resolution Of Generic Issue 69: NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants High Pressure Injection/Make-up Nozzle Cracking In Babcock And Wilcox Plants GL 85-021 This GL was never issued. NA GL 85-022 Potential For Loss Of Post-LOCA NA Info Recirculation Capability Due To Insulation Debris Blockage Page 71 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 86-001 Safety Concerns Associated With NA Boiling Water Reactor Pipe Breaks In The BWR Scram System GL 86-002 Technical Resolution of Generic NA Boiling Water Reactor Issue B Thermal Hydraulic Stability GL 86-003 Applications For License NA Info Amendments GL 86-004 Policy Statement On Engineering C TVA responded to GL 86-04 on May 29, 1986. TVA provides engineering Expertise On Shift expertise on shift in the form of a dedicated Shift Technical Advisor (STA) 01 or an STA qualified Senior Reactor Operator.
GL 86-005 Implementation Of TMI Action Item NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox designed plants II.K.3.5, "Automatic Trip Of Reactor Coolant Pumps" GL 86-006 Implementation Of TMI Action Item NA Applies only to Combustion Engineering designed plants II.K.3.5, "Automatic Trip of Reactor Coolant Pumps" GL 86-007 Transmittal of NUREG-1190 NA Info Regarding The San Onofre Unit 1 Loss of Power and Water Hammer Event GL 86-008 Availability of Supplement 4 to NA Info NUREG-0933, "A Prioritization of Generic Safety Issues" GL 86-009 Technical Resolution of Generic S N-1 Loop operation was addressed in original 1982 SER (4.4.7).
Issue B-59, (N-1) Loop Operation in BWRs and PWRs 02 Unit 2 Action: Confirm Technical Specifications prohibit (N-1) Loop Operation.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS LCO 3.4.4 requires that four Reactor Coolant System loops be operable and in operation during Modes 1 and 2.
GL 86-010 Implementation of Fire Protection NA Info Requirements Page 72 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 86-010, Fire Endurance Test Acceptance NA Info S1 Criteria for Fire Barrier Systems Used to Separate Redundant Safe Shutdown Trains Within the Same Fire Area GL 86-011 Distribution of Products Irradiated NA Does not apply to power reactor.
in Research GL 86-012 Criteria for Unique Purpose NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Exemption From Conversion From The Use of Heu Fuel GL 86-013 Potential Inconsistency Between NA Applies only to Babcock and Wilcox and Combustion Engineering Plant Safety Analyses and designed plants Technical Specifications GL 86-014 Operator Licensing Examinations NA Info GL 86-015 Information Relating To NA Info Compliance With 10 CFR 50.49, "Environmental Qualification of Electric Equipment Important To Safety For Nuclear Power Plants" GL 86-016 Westinghouse ECCS Evaluation NA Info Models GL 86-017 Availability of NUREG-1169, NA Boiling Water Reactor "Technical Findings Related to Generic Issue C-8, BWR MSIC Leakage And Treatment Methods" GL 87-001 Public Availability Of The NRC NA Info Operator Licensing Examination Question Bank GL 87-002 Verification of Seismic Adequacy NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the and of Mechanical and Electrical item was issued.
GL 87-003 Equipment in Operating Reactors, USI A-46 GL 87-004 Temporary Exemption From NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Provisions Of The FBI Criminal item was issued.
History Rule For Temporary Workers GL 87-005 Request for Additional Information NA Boiling Water Reactor on Assessment of License Measures to Mitigate and/or Identify Potential Degradation of Mark I Drywells Page 73 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 87-006 Periodic Verification of Leak Tight NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Integrity of Pressure Isolation item was issued.
Valves GL 87-007 Information Transmittal of Final NA Info Rulemaking For Revisions To Operator Licensing - 10 CFR 55 And Confirming Amendments GL 87-008 Implementation of 10 CFR 73.55 NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Miscellaneous Amendments and item was issued.
Search Requirements GL 87-009 Sections 3.0 And 4.0 of Standard NA Info Tech Specs on Limiting Conditions For Operation And Surveillance Requirements GL 87-010 Implementation of 10 CFR 73.57, NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Requirements For FBI Criminal item was issued.
History Checks GL 87-011 Relaxation in Arbitrary NA Info Intermediate Pipe Rupture Requirements GL 87-012 Loss of Residual Heat Removal C This GL was superseded by GL 88-17.
While The Reactor Coolant System is Partially Filled GL 87-013 Integrity of Requalification NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Examinations At Non-Power Reactors GL 87-014 Operator Licensing Examinations NA Info GL 87-015 Policy Statement On Deferred NA Info Plants GL 87-016 Transmittal of NUREG-1262, NA Info "Answers To Questions On Implementation of 10 CFR 55 On Operators' Licenses" GL 88-001 NRC Position on IGSCC in BWR NA Boiling Water Reactor Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping GL 88-002 Integrated Safety Assessment NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Program II item was issued.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 88-003 Resolution of GSI 93, Steam CI TVA: letter June 3, 1988. NRC letters dated Binding of Auxiliary Feedwater February 17, 1988 and July 20, 1988 Pumps NRC: SSER 16 NRC accepted approach in letter dated July 20, 1988, and reviewed response in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Procedures and hardware will be in place to ensure recognition of indications of steam binding and maintenance of system operability until check valves are repaired and back leakage stopped.
GL 88-004 Distribution of Gems Irradiated in NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Research Reactors GL 88-005 Boric Acid Corrosion of Carbon CI NRC acceptance letter dated August 8, 1990 for both units.
Steel Reactor Pressure Boundary Components in PWR plants 06 Unit 2 Action: Implement program.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The program has been implemented on Unit 2.
GL 88-006 Removal of Organization Charts NA Info from Technical Specification Administrative Control Requirements GL 88-007 Modified Enforcement Policy CI See Special Program for Environmental Qualification.
Relating to 10 CFR 50.49, Environmental Qualification of Electrical Equipment Important to Safety for Nuclear Power Plants GL 88-008 Mail Sent or Delivered to the NA Info Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation GL 88-009 Pilot Testing of Fundamentals NA Boiling Water Reactor Examination GL 88-010 Purchase of GSA Approved NA Info Security Containers Page 75 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 88-011 NRC Position on Radiation S NRC acceptance letter dated June 29, 1989, for both units.
Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Material and its Impact on Plant 02 Unit 2 Action: Submit Pressure Temperature curves.
Operations REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
WCAP-17035-NP "Watts Bar Unit 2 Heatup and Cooldown Limit Curves for Normal Operation and PTLR Support Documentation" was submitted with the TS.
GL 88-012 Removal of Fire Protection NA Info Requirements from Technical Specification GL 88-013 Operator Licensing Examinations NA Info GL 88-014 Instrument Air Supply System CI NRC letter dated July 26, 1990, closing the issue.
Problems Affecting Safety-Related Equipment 04 Unit 2 Action: Complete Unit 2 implementation.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
The compressed air system is a common system at Watts Bar; therefore, the requirements for this GL have been satisfied for Unit 2.
Watts Bar revised the response in a letter dated July 14, 1995.
NRC letter dated July 27, 1995, stated that their conclusion as stated on July 26,1990, had not changed and that their effort was complete.
GL 88-015 Electric Power Systems - NA Info Inadequate Control Over Design Process GL 88-016 Removal of Cycle-Specific NA Info Parameter Limits from Technical Specifications GL 88-017 Loss of Decay Heat Removal CI NRC acceptance letter dated March 8, 1995 (Unit 1).
Unit 2 Action: Implement modifications to provide RCS temperature, RV level and RHR system performance.
GL 88-018 Plant Record Storage on Optical NA Info Disks Page 76 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 88-019 Use of Deadly Force by Licensee NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Guards to Prevent Theft of Special Nuclear Material GL 88-020 Individual Plant Examination for S Unit 2 Action: Complete evaluation for Unit 2.
Severe Accident Vulnerabilities 06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The Probabilistic Risk Assessment Individual Plant Examination Summary Report was submitted on February 9, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
The Individual Plant Examination of External Events Design Report was submitted on April 30, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The NRC issued Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) on November 12, 2010.
TVA responded to the RAIs on December 17, 2010, and April 1, 2011.
GL 89-001 Implementation of Programmatic NA Info and Procedural Controls for Radiological Effluent Technical Specifications GL 89-002 Actions to Improve the Detection C GL 89-02 did not require a response.
of Counterfeit and Fraudulently Marketed Products 01 WBN Unit 2 program for procurement and dedication of materials is based in part on and complies with the guidance of GL 89-02. The program is implemented through project procedures.
GL 89-003 Operator Licensing Examination NA Info Schedule GL 89-004 Guidelines on Developing OV NRC reviewed in 3.9.6 of SSER14 (Unit 1).
Acceptable Inservice Testing Programs Unit 2 Action: Submit an ASME Section XI Inservice Test Program for the first ten year interval six months before receiving an Operating License.
GL 89-005 Pilot Testing of the Fundamentals NA Info Examination Page 77 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 89-006 Task Action Plan Item I.D.2 - CI Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) / Requirements for Safety Parameter Display System Emergency Response Capability - NRC reviewed in SSER5, SSER6,
- 10 CFR 50.54(f) and 18.2.2 of SSER15.
Unit 2 Action: Install SPDS and have it operational prior to start-up after the first refueling outage.
GL 89-007 Power Reactor Safeguards C TVA: letter dated October 31, 1989 Contingency Planning for Surface Vehicle Bombs NRC: memo dated June 26, 1990 GL 89-008 Erosion/Corrosion-Induced Pipe CI Unit 1 Flow Accelerated Corrosion Program reviewed in IR 390/94-89 Wall Thinning (February 1995).
Unit 2 Actions:
- Prepare procedure, and
- perform baseline inspections.
GL 89-009 ASME Section III Component NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Replacements item was issued.
GL 89-010 Safety-Related Motor-Operated CI NRC accepted approach in September 14, 1990, letter and reviewed in Valve Testing and Surveillance Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Implement pressure testing and surveillance program for safety-related MOVs, satisfying the intent of GL 89-10.
GL 89-010 or Involves Main Steam Isolation NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 96-005 Valves GL 89-011 Resolution of Generic Issue 101, NA Boiling Water Reactor "Boiling Water Reactor Water Level Redundancy" GL 89-012 Operator Licensing Examination NA Info GL 89-013 Service Water System Problems CI NRC letters dated July 9, 1990 and June 13, 1997, accepting approach.
Affecting Safety-Related Equipment 06 Unit 2 Actions:
- 1) Implement initial performance testing of the heat exchangers; and
- 2) Establish eddy current baseline data for the Containment Spray heat exchangers.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed GL 89-013.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 89-014 Line-Item Improvements in NA Info Technical Specifications -
Removal of 3.25 Limit on Extending Surveillance Intervals GL 89-015 Emergency Response Data NA Info System GL 89-016 Installation of a Hardened Wetwell NA Boiling Water Reactor Vent GL 89-017 Planned Administrative Changes NA Info to the NRC Operator Licensing Written Examination Process GL 89-018 Resolution of Unresolved Safety NA Info Issues A-17, "Systems Interactions in Nuclear Power Plants" GL 89-019 Request for Actions Related to CI TVA responded by letter dated March 22, 1990. NRC acceptance letter Resolution of Unresolved Safety dated October 24, 1990, for both units.
Issue A-47, "Safety Implication of Control Systems in LWR Nuclear Unit 2 Action: Perform evaluation of common mode failures due to fire.
Power Plants" Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f)
GL 89-020 Protected Area Long-Term NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Housekeeping GL 89-021 Request for Information S TVA responded to GL 89-21 with the status of USIs for both units on Concerning Status of November 29, 1989. NRC provided an assessment of WBN USI status on Implementation of Unresolved 06 May 1, 1990. The NRC assessment included a list of incomplete USIs for Safety Issue (USI) Requirements WBN. USIs were initially reviewed for WBN in the SER Appendix C. USIs were subsequently reviewed in SSER 15 Appendix C (June 1995) and SSER 16 (September 1995).
Unit 2 actions:
- Complete implementation of USIs.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status of USIs was provided by Enclosure 2 of TVA letter dated September 26, 2008.
The applicable USIs are either closed, deleted, or captured in either the SER Framework or the Generic Communications Framework, or they are part of the CAPs and SPs.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Updated status of USIs was provided on January 25, 2011.
GL 89-022 Potential For Increased Roof C TVA: letter dated December 16, 1981 Loads and Plant Area Flood Runoff Depth At Licensed Nuclear -------------------
Power Plants Due To Recent Change In Probable Maximum Answer to informal question provided in TVA letter dated Precipitation Criteria Developed by December 16, 1981, and subsequently included in FSAR. GL did not the National Weather Service require a response. No further action required.
GL 89-023 NRC Staff Responses to NA Info Questions Pertaining to Implementation of 10 CFR Part 26 GL 90-001 Request for Voluntary Participation NA Info in NRC Regulatory Impact Survey GL 90-002 Alternative Requirements for Fuel NA Info Assemblies in the Design Features Section of Technical Specifications GL 90-003 Relaxation of Staff Position in NA Info Generic Letter 83-28, Item 2.2 Part 2 "Vendor Interface for Safety-Related Components" GL 90-004 Request for Information on the C TVA responded on June 23, 1990 Status of Licensee Implementation of GSIs Resolved with Imposition of Requirements or CAs GL 90-005 Guidance for Performing NA Info Temporary Non-Code Repair of ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 Piping Page 80 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 90-006 Resolution of Generic Issues 70, S NRC letter dated January 9, 1991, accepted TVAs response for both "PORV and Block Valve units.
Reliability," and 94, "Additional 02 LTOP Protection for PWRs" Unit 2 Actions: 1) Revise operating instruction and surveillance procedure; and
- 2) Incorporate testing requirements in the Technical Specifications.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
TS Surveillance Requirement 3.4.11.2 specifies the required testing of each PORV.
GL 90-007 Operator Licensing National NA Info Examination Schedule GL 90-008 Simulation Facility Exemptions NA Info GL 90-009 Alternative Requirements for NA Info Snubber Visual Inspection Intervals and Corrective Actions GL 91-001 Removal of the Schedule for the NA Info Withdrawal of Reactor Vessel Material Specimens from Technical Specifications GL 91-002 Reporting Mishaps Involving LLW NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Forms Prepared for Disposal item was issued.
GL 91-003 Reporting of Safeguards Events NA Info GL 91-004 Changes in Technical NA Info Specification Surveillance Intervals to Accommodate a 24-Month Fuel Cycle GL 91-005 Licensee Commercial-Grade NA Info Procurement and Dedication Programs GL 91-006 Resolution of Generic Issue A-30, NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Adequacy of Safety-Related DC item was issued.
Power Supplies," Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f)
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 91-007 GI-23, "Reactor Coolant Pump NA Info Seal Failures" and Its Possible Effect on Station Blackout GL 91-008 Removal of Component Lists from NA Info Technical Specifications GL 91-009 Modification of Surveillance NA Boiling Water Reactor Interval for the Electrical Protective Assemblies in Power Supplies for the Reactor Protection System GL 91-010 Explosives Searches at Protected NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Area Portals GL 91-011 Resolution of Generic Issues NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the A-48, LCOs for Class 1E Vital item was issued.
Instrument Buses, and 49, Interlocks and LCOs for Class 1E Tie Breakers," Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54 GL 91-012 Operator Licensing National NA Info Examination Schedule GL 91-013 Request for Information Related to NA Addressed to specific (non-TVA) plants.
Resolution of Generic Issue 130, Essential Service Water System Failures @ Multi-Unit Sites GL 91-014 Emergency Telecommunications NA Info GL 91-015 Operating Experience Feedback NA Info Report, Solenoid-Operated Valve Problems at U.S. Reactors GL 91-016 Licensed Operators' and Other NA Info Nuclear Facility Personnel Fitness for Duty GL 91-017 Generic Safety Issue 29, "Bolting NA Info Degradation or Failure in Nuclear Power Plants" GL 91-018 Information to Licensees NA GL 91-18 has been superseded by RIS 2005-20.
Regarding Two NRC Inspection Manual Sections on Resolution of Degraded and Nonconforming Conditions and on Operability Page 82 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 91-019 Information to Addressees NA Info Regarding New Telephone Numbers for NRC Offices Located in One White Flint North GL 92-001 Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity C By letter dated May 11, 1994, for both units NRC confirmed TVA had provided the information requested in GL 92-01. NRC issued GL 92-01 revision 1, supplement 1 on May 19, 1995. By letter dated July 26, 1996, NRC closed GL 92-01, Revision 1, Supplement 1 for both Watts Bar units.
GL 92-002 Resolution of Generic Issue 79, NA Info "Unanalyzed Reactor Vessel (PWR) Thermal Stress During Natural Convection Cooldown" GL 92-003 Compilation of the Current NA Info Licensing Basis: Request for Voluntary Participation in Pilot Program GL 92-004 Resolution of the Issues Related NA Boiling Water Reactor to Reactor Vessel Water Level Instrumentation in BWRs Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.54(f)
GL 92-005 NRC Workshop on the Systematic NA Info Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) Program GL 92-006 Operator Licensing National NA Info Examination Schedule GL 92-007 Office of Nuclear Reactor NA Info Regulation Reorganization GL 92-008 Thermo-Lag 330-1 Fire Barriers OV TVA configurations for Thermo-Lag 330-1 were reviewed in SSER18 and accepted in NRC letter dated January 6, 1998 (includes a supplemental SE).
Unit 2 Actions:
- 1) Review Watts Bar design and installation requirements for Thermolag 330-1 fire barrier system and evaluate the Thermolag currently installed in Unit 2.
- 2) Remove and replace, as required, or prepare an approved deviation.
GL 92-009 Limited Participation by NRC in NA Info the IAEA International Nuclear Event Scale GL 93-001 Emergency Response Data NA Addressed to specific plant(s).
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 93-002 NRC Public Workshop on NA Info Commercial Grade Procurement and Dedication GL 93-003 Verification of Plant Records NA Info GL 93-004 Rod Control System Failure and CO NRC letter dated December 9, 1994, accepted TVA commitments for both Withdrawal of Rod Control Cluster units.
Assemblies, 10 CFR 50.54(f) 06 Unit 2 Action: Implement modifications and testing.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed GL 93-004.
GL 93-005 Line-Item Technical Specifications NA Info Improvements to Reduce Surveillance Requirements for Testing During Power Operation GL 93-006 Research Results on Generic NA Info Safety Issue 106, "Piping and the Use of Highly Combustible Gases in Vital Areas" GL 93-007 Modification of the Technical NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Specification Administrative item was issued.
Control Requirements for Emergency and Security Plans GL 93-008 Relocation of Technical NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Specification Tables of Instrument item was issued.
Response Time Limits GL 94-001 Removal of Accelerated Testing NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the and Special Reporting item was issued.
Requirements for Emergency Diesel Generators GL 94-002 Long-Term Solutions and Upgrade NA Boiling Water Reactor of Interim Operating Recommendations for Thermal-Hydraulic Instabilities in BWRs GL 94-003 IGSCC of Core Shrouds in BWRs NA Boiling Water Reactor GL 94-004 Voluntary Reporting of Additional NA Info Occupational Radiation Exposure Data Page 84 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 95-001 NRC Staff Technical Position on NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Fire Protection for Fuel Cycle Facilities GL 95-002 Use of NUMARC/EPRI Report TR- NA Info 102348, "Guideline on Licensing Digital Upgrades," in Determining the Acceptability of Performing Analog-to-Digital Replacements under 10 CFR 50.59 GL 95-003 Circumferential Cracking of Steam CI NRC acceptance letter dated May 16, 1997 (Unit 1) - Initial response for Generator Tubes Unit 2 on September 7, 2007. TVA responded to a request for additional 06 information on December 17, 2007.
Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Action:
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061).
100% of the steam generator tubes have been inspected.
GL 95-004 Final Disposition of the Systematic NA Info Evaluation Program Lessons-Learned Issues Page 85 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 95-005 Voltage-Based Repair Criteria for C No specific action or response required by the GL; TVA responded on Westinghouse Steam Generator September 7, 2007.
Tubes Affected by Outside 06 Diameter Stress Corrosion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cracking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061).
GL 95-006 Changes in the Operator NA Info Licensing Program GL 95-007 Pressure Locking and Thermal CI Unit 1 SER for GL 95-07 dated Sept 15, 1999 Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves 06 Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform evaluation for pressure locking and thermal binding of safety related power-operated gate valves, and
- take corrective actions for those valves identified as being susceptible.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
April 1, 2010, letter committed to evaluate missing GL 89-10 motor-operated valves for susceptibility to pressure locking and thermal binding.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
NRC letter dated July 29, 2010, provided RAIs on the GL.
TVA letter dated July 30, 2010, answered the RAIs and provided the following commitments:
- EDCRs 53292 and 53287 shall be implemented to eliminate the potential for pressure locking prior to startup.
- Valves 2-FCV-63-25 and -26 will be evaluated for impact due to new parameters from the JOG Topical Report MPR 2524A prior to startup.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for GL 1995-007 on August 12, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
TVA letter to NRC dated July 30, 2010, documented that none of the missing Watts Bar Unit 2 GL 89-10 valves are GL 95-07 valves.
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated August 12, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100190443)"
GL 95-008 10 CFR 50.54(p) Process for NA Info Changes to Security Plans Without Prior NRC Approval GL 95-009 Monitoring and Training of NA Info Shippers and Carriers of Radioactive Materials GL 95-010 Relocation of Selected Technical NA Info Specifications Requirements Related to Instrumentation GL 96-001 Testing of Safety-Related Circuits CI TVA responded for both units on April 18, 1996.
Unit 2 Action: Implement Recommendations.
GL 96-002 Reconsideration of Nuclear Power NA Info Plant Security Requirements Associated with an Internal Threat GL 96-003 Relocation of the Pressure CI No response required Temperature Limit Curves and Low Temperature Overpressure 06 Unit 2 Actions:
Protection System Limits
- Submit Pressure Temperature limits, and
- similar to Unit 1, upon approval, incorporate into licensee-controlled document.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR) was submitted via TVA to NRC letter dated February 2, 2010.
The PTLR was incorporated in the system description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001).
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 96-004 Boraflex Degradation in Spent NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Fuel Pool Storage Racks item was issued.
GL 96-005 Periodic Verification of Design- CI SE of TVA response to GL 96-05 dated July 21, 1999.
Basis Capability of Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valves Unit 2 Actions:
- Implement the Joint Owners Group recommended GL 96-05 MOV PV program, as described in Topical Report No. OG-97-018, and
- begin testing during the first refueling outage after startup.
GL 96-006 Assurance of Equipment C NRC letter dated April 6, 1999, accepting TVA response for Operability and Containment Unit 1.
Integrity During Design-Basis 06 Accident Conditions Unit 2 Action:
Implement modification to provide containment penetration relief.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 1996-006 on January 21, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100130227).
Modification to provide containment penetration relief was implemented.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-603 closed GL 96-006.
GL 96-007 Interim Guidance on NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Transportation of Steam item was issued.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 97-001 Degradation of Control Rod Drive CI NRC acceptance letter dated November 4, 1999 (Unit 1).
Mechanism Nozzle and Other Vessel Closure Head Penetrations 06 Unit 2 Action: Provide a report to address the inspection program.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 97-001 on June 30, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated June 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100539515)"
GL 97-002 Revised Contents of the Monthly NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Operating Report item was issued.
GL 97-003 Annual Financial Update of Surety NA Does not apply to power reactor.
Requirements for Uranium Recovery Licensees GL 97-004 Assurance of Sufficient Net CI NRC acceptance letter dated June 17, 1998 (Unit 1) - Initial response Positive Suction Head for for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Emergency Core Cooling and 06 Containment Heat Removal Pumps Unit 2 Actions:
- Install new sump strainers, and
- perform other modification-related activities identical to Unit 1.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 1997-004 on February 18, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
See the REVISION 06 UPDATE for GL 04-002 for new commitments.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated February 18, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100200375)"
GL 97-005 Steam Generator Tube Inspection CI NRC acceptance letter dated September 22, 1998 (Unit 1) - Initial Techniques response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
06 Unit 2 Action:
Employ the same approach used on the original Unit 1 SGs. TVA responded to a request for additional information on December 17, 2007.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061)"
GL 97-006 Degradation of Steam Generator CI NRC acceptance letter dated October 19, 1999 (Unit 1) - Initial Internals response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007. TVA responded to a request 06 for additional information on December 17, 2007.
Unit 2 Action: Perform SG inspections during each refueling outage.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061)"
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 98-001 Year 2000 Readiness of Computer NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Systems at Nuclear Power Plants item was issued.
GL 98-002 Loss of Reactor Coolant Inventory CI Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
and Associated Potential for Loss of Emergency Mitigation Functions 06 Unit 2 Actions:
While in a Shutdown Condition
- 1) Review the ECCS designs to ensure they do not contain design features which can render them susceptible to common-cause failures; and
- 2) document the results.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 1998-002 on March 3, 2010.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 98-002 on May 11, 2010. This letter noted that it superseded the SE issued by NRC on March 3, 2010.
April 1, 2010, letter committed to ensure that the guidance added to the Unit 1 procedure as a result of the review of NRC GL 98-02 is incorporated into the Unit 2 procedures. Specifically, when decreasing power, valve HCV-74-34, Refueling Water Return (normally locked closed valve) has a hold order placed with specific release criteria before entry into Mode 4 and to remove the hold order before entry into Mode 3 when returning to power.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated May 11, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML101200155)"
GL 98-003 NMSS Licensees' and Certificate NA Does not apply to power reactor.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 98-004 Potential for Degradation of the CI NRC closure letter dated November 24, 1999 (Unit 1). - Initial response ECCS and the Containment Spray for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
System After a LOCA Because of 06 Construction and Protective Unit 2 Actions:
Coating Deficiencies and Foreign Material in Containment
- Install new sump strainers, and
- perform other modification-related activities identical to Unit 1.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 1998-004 on February 1, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
See the REVISION 06 UPDATE for GL 04-002 for new commitments.
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated February 1, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100260594)"
GL 98-005 Boiling Water Reactor Licensees NA Boiling Water Reactor Use of the BWRVIP-05 Report to Request Relief from Augmented Examination Requirements on Reactor Pressure Vessel Circumferential Shell Welds GL 99-001 Recent Nuclear Material Safety NA Info and Safeguards Decision on Bundling Exempt Quantities GL 99-002 Laboratory Testing of Nuclear NA Item was applicable only to units with operating license at the time the Grade Activated Charcoal item was issued.
GL 03-001 Control Room Habitability S Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007 06 Unit 2 Action: Incorporate TSTF-448 into Technical Specifications.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 2003-01 on February 1, 2010.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS Surveillance Requirement 3.7.10.4 requires performance of a Control Room Envelope (CRE) unfiltered air inleakage test in accordance with the CRE Habitability Program.
TS 5.7.2.20 provides for the CRE Habitability Program.
These portions of the Unit 2 TS were based on the Unit 1 TS which incorporated TSTF-448 per Amendment 70 (NRC approved A70 on 10/08/2008).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated February 1, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100270076)"
GL 04-001 Requirements for Steam CI NRC acceptance letter dated April 8, 2005 (Unit 1) - Initial response for Generator Tube Inspection Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
06 Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061)"
100% of the steam generator tubes have been inspected.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 04-002 Potential Impact of Debris OV NRC Audit Report dated February 7, 2007 (Unit 1) - Initial response for Blockage on Emergency Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Recirculation During Design Basis 06 Accidents at PWRs Unit 2 Actions:
- Install new sump strainers, and
- perform other modification-related activities identical to Unit 1.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Additional TVA letters concerning GL 2004-02 were sent to the NRC on the following dates:
- January 29, 2008,
- May 19, 2008,
- September 10, 2010,
- March 4, 2011, and
- April 29, 2011.
The March 4, 2011, letter provided a response that superseded previous responses and commitments. It provided the following new commitments:
- Unit 2 will install sump modifications per the requirements of Generic Letter (GL) 2004-02 prior to Unit 2 fuel load.
- A confirmatory walkdown for loose debris will be performed on Unit 2 after containment work is completed and the containment has been cleaned. This walkdown will be completed prior to startup.
- New throttle valves will be installed in the CVCS and SI injection lines to the RCS. The new valves will be opened sufficiently to preclude downstream blockage.
- The current Unit 1 TVA protective coating program contains requirements for conducting periodic visual examinations of Coating Service Level I and Level II protective coatings. The Unit 2 program will be the same.
- Procedural controls will be put in place at WBN Unit 2 to ensure that potential quantities of post-accident debris are maintained within the bounds of the analyses and design bases that support ECCS and CSS recirculation functions.
- TVA will complete the WBN in-vessel downstream effects evaluation discussed in the supplemental response to Generic Letter 2004-02 following issuance of the final NRC Safety Evaluation Report (SER) for Topical Report No. WCAP-16793-NP, "Evaluation of Long-Term Cooling Considering Particulate, Fibrous, and Chemical Debris in the Recirculating Fluid.
- The design basis of the modified emergency sump strainer has been incorporated into the plant's current licensing basis. The WBN Unit 2 FSAR will be amended to include this information.
- Unit 1 and Unit 2 share a common protective coatings program.
- Amendment 103 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted to the NRC on Page 94 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION March 15, 2010. This amendment included the design basis of the modified emergency sump strainer.
GL 06-001 Steam Generator Tube Integrity S Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
and Associated Technical Specifications 06 Unit 2 Action: Incorporate TSTF-449 into Technical Specifications.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS 5.7.2.12 is the Steam Generator (SG) Program. This program is implemented to ensure that SG tube integrity is maintained.
Unit 2 TS 5.7.2.12 was based on Unit 1 TS 5.7.2.12. Unit 1 TS 5.7.2.1.12 was based on TSTF-449 (NRC approved Unit 1 TS A65 on 1/03/2006).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061) (See Appendix HH)"
The applicable item from SER22, Appendix HH for this item is Open item 6, Verify implementation of TSTF-449. (TVA letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS Accession No. ML072570676).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011 provided the following response to Open Item 6:
Amendment 65 to the Unit 1 TS revised the existing steam generator tube surveillance program and was modeled after TSTF-449, Rev. 4. The NRC approved Amendment 65 via letter dated November 3, 2006, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - Issuance of Amendment Regarding Steam Generator Tube Integrity (TS-05-10) (TAC No. MC9271). Revision 82 made the associated changes to the Unit 1 TS Bases.
Developmental Revision A to the Unit 2 TS and TS Bases made the equivalent changes to the Unit 2 TS / TS Bases. Affected TS sections include the following: LEAKAGE definition in 1.1, LCO 3.4.13 (RCS Operational LEAKAGE), LCO 3.4.17 (SG Tube Integrity), 5.7.2.12 (Steam Generator (SG) Program), and 5.9.9 (Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report).
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 TS was submitted to the NRC via letter dated March 4, 2009, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 -
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Operating License Application Update, (ADAMS Accession number ML090700378).
GL 06-002 Grid Reliability and the Impact on CI Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Plant Risk and the Operability of Offsite Power 06 Unit 2 Action:
Complete the two unit baseline electrical calculations and implementing procedures.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 2006-002 on January 20, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061) (See Appendix HH)"
Note that the correct date and ADAMS Accession No. are January 20, 2010, and ML100080768, respectively.
GL 06-003 Potentially Nonconforming Hemyc CI TVA does not rely on Hemyc or MT materials to protect electrical and and MT Fire Barrier Configurations instrumentation cables or equipment that provide safe shutdown capability 06 during a postulated fire.
Unit 2 Action:
Addressed in CAP/SP.
The Fire Protection Corrective Action Program will ensure Unit 2 conforms with NRC requirements and applicable guidelines.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 2006-003 on February 25, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated February 25, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100470398)"
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 07-001 Inaccessible or Underground CI Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Power Cable Failures That Disable Accident Mitigation Systems or 06 Unit 2 Action: Complete testing of four additional cables.
Cause Plant Transients REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 2007-001 on January 26, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2010-603 closed GL 2007-001.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The four additional cables passed the testing.
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 26, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100120052)"
GL 08-001 Managing Gas Accumulation in O Initial response for Unit 2 on October 1, 2008.
Emergency Core Cooling, Decay Heat Removal, and Containment 06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spray Systems ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Actions:
- TVA will provide a submittal within 45 days of completion of the engineering for the ECCS, RHR, and CSS systems.
- WBN Unit 2 will complete the required modifications and provide a submittal consistent with the information requested in the GL 90 days prior to fuel load.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The submittal was provided in TVA to NRC letter dated March 11, 2011.
This submittal satisfied the above Unit 2 actions and generated the following new commitments:
- TVA will evaluate adopting the revised ISTS SR 3.5.2.3 (NUREG 1431) at WBN within 6 months of NRC approval of the Traveler.
- Complete evaluation of CS pump 2A-A pipe chase horizontal suction Page 97 of 109 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION piping for venting. Add a vent valve to this location or conduct periodic UT examinations if necessary. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Add vent valves to selected locations in the ECCS and RHRS piping to enhance filling and venting. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Complete walk down survey of ECCS and RHRS piping and evaluate the piping for latent voids that could exceed 5% of the pipe cross sectional area. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Operating procedures are being revised to improve instructions for filling and venting portions of the ECCS discharge pipe. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Complete Preoperational tests on ECCS and RHRS systems to confirm Unit 1 operating experience showing no gas intrusion/accumulation issues. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Periodic venting procedures used to meet SR 3.5.2.3 are being revised to require that, for an extended gas release, a report is entered into the Corrective Action Program. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
NUREG- Shift Technical Advisor NA Not applicable to WBN per SSER16.
- 0737, I.A.1.1 NUREG- Shift Supervisor Responsibilities NA Not applicable to WBN per SSER16.
- 0737, I.A.1.2 NUREG- Shift Manning C Closed in SSER16.
- 0737, I.A.1.3 NUREG- Immediate Upgrade of RO and C Closed in SSER16.
0737, SRO Training and Qualifications I.A.2.1 NUREG- Administration of Training C Closed in SSER16.
0737, Programs I.A.2.3 NUREG- Revise Scope and Criteria for C Closed in SSER16.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Independent Safety Engineering OV LICENSE CONDITION - Independent Safety Engineering Group (ISEG) 0737, Group (NUREG-0737, I.B.1.2)
I.B.1.2 06 Resolved for Unit 1 only in SSER8.
Unit 2 action:
Implement the alternate ISEG that was approved for the rest of the TVA units including WBN Unit 1 by NRC on August 26, 1999. The function will be performed by the site engineering organizations.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
By letter of March 2, 1999, TVA proposed to eliminate the ISEG function from the fleet-wide nuclear organization.
NRC safety evaluation of August 26,1999 shows that the NRC accepted the elimination of the ISEG with alternate organizational responsibilities provided in TVA-NQA-PLN89A and TVA-NPOD89-A.
By letter of August 26, 1999, TVA revised Topical Report TVA-NPOD89-A, Rev 8 to describe the alternate organizations responsible for the management and operation of TVA's nuclear projects that replaced the ISEG function.
The developmental Unit 2 TS were modeled after the Unit 1 TS. There is no reference to the ISEG.
The current revision of TVA-NQA-PLN89-A (24A1) was written to include Unit 2.
The current revision of TVA-NPOD89-A (18) was written to include Unit 2.
NUREG- Short Term Accident and CI NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
0737, Procedure Review I.C.1 Unit 2 Action: Implement upgraded Emergency Operating Procedures, including validation and training.
NUREG- Shift and Relief Turnover C Closed in SSER16.
0737, Procedures I.C.2 NUREG- Shift Supervisor Responsibility C Closed in SSER16.
- 0737, I.C.3 NUREG- Control Room Access C Closed in SSER16.
- 0737, I.C.4 NUREG- Feedback of Operating Experience C Closed in SSER16.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Verify Correct Performance of C Closed in SSER16.
0737, Operating Activities I.C.6 NUREG- NSSS Vendor Revision of CI IR 50-390/391 85-08 closed this item for Unit 1, and NRC also reviewed in 0737, Procedures Appendix EE of SSER16.
I.C.7 Unit 2 Action: Revise power ascension and emergency procedures which were reviewed by Westinghouse.
NUREG- Pilot Monitoring of Selected CI IR 50-390/391 85-08 closed this item for Unit 1, and NRC also reviewed in 0737, Emergency Procedures For Near Appendix EE of SSER16.
I.C.8 Term Operating Licenses Unit 2 Action: Pilot monitor selected emergency procedures for NTOL.
NUREG- Control Room Design Review CI NRC reviewed in SSER5, SSER6, SSER15, and Appendix EE of 0737, SSER16.
I.D.1 06 Unit 2 Actions:
- Complete the CRDR process.
- Perform rewiring in accordance with ECN 5982.
- Take advantage of the completed Human Engineering reviews to ensure appropriate configuration for Unit 2 control panels.
See CRDR Special Program.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed in SSER22, Section 18.2 NUREG- Plant-Safety-Parameter-Display CI NRC reviewed in SSER5, SSER6, and 18.2.2 of SSER15.
0737, Console I.D.2 Unit 2 Action: Install SPDS and have it operational prior to start-up after the first refueling outage.
NUREG- Training During Low-Power Testing C Closed in SSER16.
- 0737, I.G.1 NUREG- Reactor Coolant Vent System CI LICENSE CONDITION - NUREG-0737, II.B.1, "Reactor Coolant System 0737, Vents" - In the original SER, the NRC found II.B.1 TVAs commitment to install reactor coolant vents acceptable pending verification. This was completed for Unit 1 only in SSER5 (IR 390/84-37).
Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of reactor coolant vents.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Plant Shielding CI NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
- 0737, II.B.2 Unit 2 Action: Complete Design Review of EQ of equipment for spaces/systems which may be used in post accident operations.
NUREG- Post-Accident Sampling S NRC reviewed in 9.3.2 of SSER16. TVA submitted a TS improvement to 0737, eliminate requirements for the Post Accident Sampling System using the II.B.3 02 Consolidated Line Item Improvement Process in a letter dated October 31, 2001.
Unit 2 Actions: Unit 2 Technical Specifications will eliminate requirements for the Post-Accident Sampling System.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Rev. 0 of the Unit 1 TS contained 5.7.2.6, "Post Accident Sampling."
Amendment 34 to the Unit 1 TS (approved by the NRC on January 14, 2002) deleted 5.7.2.6, "Post Accident Sampling."
The markup for Unit 2 Developmental Revision A noted that Unit 2 had deleted 5.7.2.6, "Post Accident Sampling" also.
NUREG- Training for Mitigating Core C Closed in SSER16.
0737, Damage II.B.4 NUREG- Relief and Safety Valve Test CI NRC reviewed in Technical Evaluation Report attached to Appendix EE of 0737, Requirements SSER15.
II.D.1 Unit 2 Actions:
- 1) Testing of relief and safety valves;
- 2) Reanalysis of fluid transient loads for pressurizer relief and safety valve supports and any required modifications;
- 4) Change motor operated block valves.
NUREG- Valve Position Indication CI The design was reviewed in the original 1982 SER and found acceptable 0737, pending confirmation of installation of the acoustic monitoring system. In II.D.3 SSER5 (IR 390/84-35), the staff closed the LICENSE CONDITION for Unit 1 only.
Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of the acoustic monitoring system to PORV to indicate position.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Auxiliary Feedwater System CI Reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
0737, Evaluation, Modifications II.E.1.1 Unit 2 Action: Perform Auxiliary Feedwater System analysis as it pertains to system failure and flow rate.
NUREG- Auxiliary Feedwater System CI NRC: IR 50-390/84-20 and 50-391/84-16; letters dated 0737, Initiation and Flow March 29, 1985, and October 31, 1995; SSER 16 II.E.1.2 Unit 2 Actions:
- Complete procedures, and
- qualification testing.
NUREG- Emergency Power For Pressurizer CI NRC: letters dated March 29, 1985, and October 31, 1995; SSER 16 0737, Heaters II.E.3.1 -------------------
Reviewed in original 1982 SER.
Unit 2 Action: Implement procedures and testing.
NUREG- Dedicated Hydrogen Penetrations C NRC: IR 50-390/83-27 and 50-391/83-19; SER (NUREG-0847)
- 0737, II.E.4.1 NUREG- Containment Isolation S TVA: letters dated October 29, 1981, and February 25, 1985 0737, Dependability II.E.4.2 02 NRC: letters dated March 29, 1985, July 12, 1990 and October 31, 1995; SSER 16.
OUTSTANDING ISSUE for NRC to complete review of information provided by TVA to address Containment Purging During Normal Plant Operation LICENSE CONDITION - Containment isolation dependability In the original 1982 SER, NRC concluded that WBN met all the requirements of NUREG-0737, item II.E.4.2 except subsection (6) concerning containment purging during normal operation. In SSER3, the outstanding issue was closed and the LICENSE CONDITION was left open.
NRC completed the review and issued a Technical Evaluation Report for both units on July 12, 1990. NRC concluded that the isolation valves can close against the buildup of pressure in the event of a design basis accident if the lower containment isolation valves are physically blocked to an opening angle of 50 degrees or less. (SSER5)
Unit 2 Action: Reflect valve opening restriction in the Technical Specifications.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS Surveillance Requirement 3.6.3.7 requires verification that the valves are "blocked to restrict the valve from opening > 50 degrees."
NUREG- Accident-Monitoring CI Reviewed in SSER9.
0737, Instrumentation - Noble Gas II.F.1.2.a. Unit 2 Actions: Install Noble gas, Iodine / particulate sampling, and Containment High Range Monitors.
Unit 2 Action: Install Noble gas monitor for Unit 2.
NUREG- Accident-Monitoring CI Reviewed in SSER9.
0737, Instrumentation -
II.F.1.2.b. Iodine/Particulate Sampling Unit 2 Actions: Install Noble gas, Iodine / particulate sampling, and Containment High Range Monitors.
Unit 2 Action: Install Iodine / particulate sampling monitor for Unit 2.
NUREG- Accident-Monitoring CI Reviewed in SSER9.
0737, Instrumentation - Containment II.F.1.2.c. High Range Monitoring Unit 2 Actions: Install Noble gas, Iodine / particulate sampling, and Containment High Range Monitors.
Unit 2 Action: Install high range in-containment monitor for Unit 2.
NUREG- Accident-Monitoring CO Reviewed in SSER9.
0737, Instrumentation - Containment II.F.1.2.d. Pressure 06 Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of containment pressure indication.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed NUREG-0737, II.F.1.2.d.
NUREG- Accident-Monitoring CI Reviewed in SSER9.
0737, Instrumentation - Containment II.F.1.2.e. Water Level Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of containment water level monitors.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Accident-Monitoring CO Reviewed in SSER9.
0737, Instrumentation - Containment II.F.1.2.f. Hydrogen 06 Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of containment hydrogen accident monitoring instrumentation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed NUREG-0737, II.F.1.2.F.
NUREG- Instrumentation For Detection of O LICENSE CONDITION - Detectors for Inadequate core cooling (II.F.2) 0737, Inadequate Core-Cooling II.F.2 In the original SER, the review of the ICC instrumentation was incomplete. The January 24, 1992, letter superseded the previous responses on this issue. TVA letter for Units 1 and 2 dated January 24, 1992, committed to install Westinghouse ICCM-86 and associated hardware. NRC completed the review for Units 1 and 2 in SSER10. For Unit 2 due to obsolescence of the ICCM-86 system, TVA intends to install the Westinghouse Common Q Post-Accident Monitoring System.
Unit 2 Action: Install Westinghouse Common Q PAM system.
NUREG- Power Supplies For Pressurizer CI Reviewed in original 1982 SER and 8.3.3 of SSER7.
0737, Relief Valves, Block Valves and II.G.1 Level Indicators 06 Unit 2 Action:
Implement modifications such that PORVS and associated Block Valves are powered from same train but different buses.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Modifications were implemented such that PORVS and associated Block Valves are powered from same train but different buses.
NUREG- Review ESF Valves C NRC: letter dated March 29, 1985; SSER 16
- 0737, II.K.1.5 NUREG- Operability Status CI Unit 2 Action: Confirm multi-unit operation will have no impact on 0737, administrative procedures with respect to operability II.K.1.10 status.
NUREG- Trip Per Low-Level B/S C NRC: letter dated March 29, 1985; SSER 16
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Effect of High Pressure Injection C LICENSE CONDITION - Effect of high pressure injection for small break 0737, for Small Break LOCA With No LOCA with no auxiliary feedwater II.K.2.13 Auxiliary Feedwater (NUREG-0737, II.K.2.13)
In SSER4, the staff concluded that there was reasonable assurance that vessel integrity would be maintained for small breaks with an extended loss of all feedwater and that the USI A-49, Pressurized Thermal Shock, review did not have to be completed to support the full-power license.
They considered this condition resolved.
NUREG- Voiding in the Reactor Coolant C LICENSE CONDITION - Voiding in the reactor coolant system 0737, System (NUREG-0737, II.K.2.17)
II.K.2.17 The staff reviewed the generic resolution of this license condition in SSER4 and approved the study in question, thereby resolving this license condition.
NUREG- Auto PORV Isolation C Reviewed in SSER5 and resolved based on NRC conclusion that there is 0737, no need for an automatic PORV isolation system (NRC letter dated June II.K.3.1 29, 1990).
NUREG- Report on PORV Failures C Reviewed in SSER5 and resolved based on NRC conclusion that there is 0737, no need for an automatic PORV isolation system (NRC letter dated June II.K.3.2 29, 1990).
NUREG- Reporting SV/RV C (Action from GL 82-16) - NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
0737, Failures/Challenges II.K.3.3 06 Unit 2 Action: Include, as necessary, in Technical Specifications submittal.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Rev. 0 of the Unit 1 TS contained 5.9.4 (Monthly Operating Reports) which implemented the above commitment for Unit 1.
Amendment 57 to the Unit 1 TS (approved by the NRC on March 21, 2005) deleted this section of the TS.
The markup for Unit 2 Developmental Revision A noted that Unit 2 will apply this change, and the Unit 2 TS will contain no requirement for Monthly Operating Reports.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed in SSER22, Section 13.5.3."
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Auto Trip of RCPS CI Reviewed in 15.5.4 of original 1982 SER; became License Condition 35.
0737, The staff determined that their review of Item II.K.3.5 did not have to be II.K.3.5 completed to support the full power license and considered this license condition resolved in SSER4. The item was further reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Implement modifications as required.
NUREG- PID Controller CI Reviewed in original 1982 SER.
- 0737, II.K.3.9 06 Unit 2 Action: Set the derivative time constant to zero.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The derivative time constant was set to zero.
NUREG- Anticipatory Trip at High Power S NRC: letter dated October 31, 1995; SSER 16
- 0737, II.K.3.10 02 --------------------
Unit 2 Action: Unit 2 Technical Specifications and surveillance procedures will address this issue.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Items 14.a. (Turbine Trip - Low Fluid Oil Pressure) and 14.b. (Turbine Trip - Turbine Stop Valve Closure) of TS Table 3.3.1-1 are the trips of interest. The table and the Bases for these items state that below the P-9 setpoint, these trips do not actuate a reactor trip.
Per item 16.d. (Power Range Neutron Flux, P-9) of TS Table 3.3.1-1, the Nominal Trip Setpoint for P-9 is 50% RTP and the Allowable Value is
< 52.4% RTP.
NUREG- Confirm Existence of Anticipatory C Closed in SSER16.
0737, Reactor Trip Upon Turbine Trip II.K.3.12 NUREG- Report On Outage of Emergency C LICENSE CONDITION - Report on outage of emergency core cooling 0737, Core Cooling System system (NUREG-0737, II.K.3.17)
II.K.3.17 In the original 1982 SER, the NRC accepted TVAs commitment to develop and implement a plan to collect emergency core cooling system outage information. In SSER3, the staff accepted a revised commitment from an October 28, 1983, letter to participate in the nuclear power reliability data system and comply with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.73.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Power On Pump Seals C NRC reviewed and closed in IR 390/84-35 based on Diesel Generator 0737, (DG) power to pump sealing cooling system.
II.K.3.25 06 Unit 2 Action:
Ensure DG power is provided to pump sealing cooling system.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
It was confirmed that DG power is provided to pump sealing cooling system.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2010-605 closed NUREG-0737, II.K.3.25.
NUREG- Small Break LOCA Methods C TVA: letter dated October 29, 1981
- 0737, II.K.3.30 06 NRC: letters dated March 29, 1985, and July 24, 1986; SSER 16 The staff determined in SSER4 that their review of Items II.K.3.30 and II.K.3.31 did not have to be completed to support the full-power license and considered this LICENSE CONDITION resolved in SSER4. In SSER5, the staff further reviewed responses to these items, and concluded that the Units 1 and 2 FSAR methods and analysis met the requirements of II.K.3.30 and II.K.3.31. This item was further reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Complete analysis for Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The analysis has been completed for Unit 2.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-603 closed NUREG-0737, II.K.3.30.
NUREG- Plant Specific Analysis C The staff determined in SSER4 that their review of Items II.K.3.30 and 0737, II.K.3.31 did not have to be completed to support the full-power license II.K.3.31 06 and considered this LICENSE CONDITION resolved in SSER4. In SSER5, the staff further reviewed responses to these items, and concluded that the Units 1 and 2 FSAR methods and analysis met the requirements of II.K.3.30 and II.K.3.31. This item was further reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Complete analysis for Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The analysis has been completed for Unit 2.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-603 closed NUREG-0737, II.K.3.31.
NUREG- Emergency Preparedness, Short C LICENSE CONDITION - Emergency Preparedness (NUREG-0737, 0737, Term III.A.1, III.A.2)
III.A.1.1 The NRC review of Emergency Preparedness in SSER13 superseded the review in the original 1982 SER. In SSER13, the staff concluded that the WBN Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) provided an adequate planning basis for an acceptable state of onsite emergency preparedness, and the LICENSE CONDITION was deleted. The NRC completed the review of the REP in SSER20.
NUREG- Upgrade Emergency Support C LICENSE CONDITION - Emergency Preparedness (NUREG-0737, 0737, Facilities III.A.1, III.A.2)
III.A.1.2 The NRC review of Emergency Preparedness in SSER13 superseded the review in the original 1982 SER. In SSER13, the staff concluded that the WBN Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) provided an adequate planning basis for an acceptable state of onsite emergency preparedness, and the LICENSE CONDITION was deleted. The NRC completed the review of the REP in SSER20.
NUREG- Emergency Preparedness C LICENSE CONDITION - Emergency Preparedness (NUREG-0737, 0737, III.A.1, III.A.2)
III.A.2 The NRC review of Emergency Preparedness in SSER13 superseded the review in the original 1982 SER. In SSER13, the staff concluded that the WBN Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) provided an adequate planning basis for an acceptable state of onsite emergency preparedness, and the LICENSE CONDITION was deleted. The NRC completed the review of the REP in SSER20.
NUREG- Primary Coolant Outside S Resolved for Unit 1 only in SSER10; reviewed in Appendix EE of 0737, Containment SSER16.
III.D.1.1 02 Unit 2 Actions: Include the waste gas disposal system in the leakage reduction program and incorporate in Unit 2 Technical Specifications.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS 5.7.2.4 is the Primary Coolant Sources Outside Containment program.
This program provides controls to minimize leakage from those portions of systems outside containment that could contain highly radioactive fluids during a serious transient or accident to levels as low as practicable. This program includes the "Waste Gas" system.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- In-Plant Iodine Radiation CI NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
0737, Monitoring III.D.3.3 Unit 2 Action: Complete modifications for Unit 2.
NUREG- Control-Room Habitability CI TVA: letter dated October 29, 1981
- 0737, III.D.3.4 06 NRC: SSER 16 NRC reviewed in SER and in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Complete with CRDR completion.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed in SSER22, Section 6.4" STATUS CODE DEFINITIONS C: CLOSED: Previous staff review of NUREG-0847 and/or supplements has closed the item either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2.
CI: CLOSED/IMPLEMENTATION: Staff has approved either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2; there is no change to the approved design; and implementation is recommended through Regional Inspection.
CO: CLOSED - OPEN: Staff has approved closure of the item; however, TVA actions remain to be completed.
CT: CLOSED/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Item has been approved either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2; however, a change to the original approval requires submittal of the Technical Specifications and staff review.
NA: NOT APPLICABLE: Justification as to why a section / subsection is not applicable is provided in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION column.
O: OPEN: No action or documentation is provided that shows the staff has reviewed the item for WBN Unit 2.
OT: OPEN/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: No action or documentation is provided that shows the staff has reviewed the item for WBN Unit 2, and the resolution is through submittal of a Technical Specification.
OV: OPEN/VALIDATION: The proposed approach has been approved for Watts Bar Unit 1; the same approach is proposed for use on WBN Unit 2 without change.
S: SUBMITTED: Information has been submitted, and is under review by NRC staff.
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Enclosure 4 Generic Communications - Revision 6 Changes
GENERIC COMMUNICATIONS: REVISION 6 CHANGES ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 74-003 Failure of Structural or Seismic CI TVA: memo dated January 22, 1985 Support Bolts on Class I Components 06 NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 Approach accepted in IR 50-390/85-08 and 50-391/85-08 (March 29, 1985).
Unit 2 Action: Implement per NUREG-0577 as was done for Unit 1.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Corrective action for this item consisted of a bolting reheat treatment program for both units; it has been completed.
B 74-015 Misapplication of Cutler-Hammer C TVA: letter dated May 5, 1975 Three Position Maintained Switch Model No. 10250T 06 NRC: IR 390/391 75-5 Unit 2 Action: Install modified A3 Cutler-Hammer 10250T switches.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
It has been confirmed that WBN Unit 2 never had the faulty switches.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2010-605 closed B 74-015.
B 75-006 Defective Westinghouse Type OT- CI TVA: letter dated July 31, 1975 2 Control Switches 06 NRC: IR 390/85-25 and 391/85-20 Unit 2 Action: Inspect Westinghouse Type OT-2 control switches.
[WAS "NOTE 3."]
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
All Unit 2 Type OT-2 switches procured or refurbished are inspected and tested.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 79-009 Failure of GE Type AK-2 Circuit CI TVA: letter dated June 20, 1979 Breaker in Safety Related Systems 06 --------------------
Unit 2 Action:
Complete preservice preventive maintenance on AK-2 Circuit Breakers.
[WAS "NOTE 3."]
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
It has been confirmed that AK-2 Circuit Breakers are not used on Unit 2.
B 79-021 Temperature Effects on Level C Reviewed in 7.2.5 of both the original 1982 SER and SSER14.
Measurements 06 Unit 2 Action: Update accident calculation.
CONFIRMATORY ISSUE - address IEB 79-21 to alleviate temperature dependence problem associated with measuring SG water level In SSER14, NRC concurred with TVA's assessment to not insulate the steam generator water level instrument reference leg.
Unit 2 Action: Update accident calculation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The calculations were updated.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2010-605 closed B 79-021.
B 80-004 Analysis of a PWR Main Steam CI IR 50-390/85-60 and 50-391/85-49 (December 6, 1985) required Line Break with Continued completion of actions that included determination of temperature profiles Feedwater Addition 06 inside and outside of containment following a MSLB for Unit 1.
Unit 2 Action: Complete analysis for Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The analysis for Unit 2 was completed.
B 80-010 Contamination of Nonradioactive CI Unit 2 Actions: 1) Correct deficiencies involving monitoring of systems.
System and Resulting Potential for Unmonitored, Uncontrolled 06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Release of Radioactivity to ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Environment REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Chemistry procedure CM-3.01 (System Chemistry Specification) includes a radiation monitoring system for non-radioactive systems and provides appropriate surveillance limits. Additionally, it provides required actions if the surveillance limits are not met.
B 80-010 Contamination of Nonradioactive CI Unit 2 Actions:
System and Resulting Potential for Unmonitored, Uncontrolled 06 2) Include proper monitoring of non-radioactive systems in procedures.
Release of Radioactivity to Environment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Chemistry procedure CM-3.01 (System Chemistry Specification) includes a radiation monitoring system for non-radioactive systems and provides appropriate surveillance limits. Additionally, it provides required actions if the surveillance limits are not met.
B 80-018 Maintenance of Adequate CO IR 50-390/85-60 and 50-391/85-49 (Unit 1)
Minimum Flow Thru Centrifugal Charging Pumps Following 06 Unit 2 Action: Implement design and procedure changes.
Secondary Side High Energy Rupture ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed B 80-018.
B 80-020 Failure of Westinghouse Type CI Unit 2 Action: Modify switches.
W-2 Spring Return to Neutral Control Switches 06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The switches were modified.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed B 80-020.
B 80-024 Prevention of Damage Due to CI Unit 2 Action:
Water Leakage Inside Containment (10/17/80 Indian 06 Confirm that the reactor cavity can not be flooded, resulting in the partial or Point 2 Event) total submergence of the reactor vessel unnoticed by the reactor operators.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
It was confirmed that the reactor cavity can not be flooded, resulting in the partial or total submergence of the reactor vessel unnoticed by the reactor operators.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 82-002 Degradation of Threaded CI TVA: memo dated February 6, 1985 Fasteners in the Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary of PWR Plants 06 NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 Approach accepted in IR 50-390/85-08 and 50-391/85-08 (March 29, 1985).
Unit 2 Action: Implement same approach as Unit 1.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The boric acid corrosion program applies to both units.
B 83-004 Failure of the Undervoltage Trip C NRC: IR 390/391 85-08 Function of Reactor Trip Breakers 06 --------------------
Unit 2 Action:
Install new undervoltage attachment with wider grooves on the reactor trip breakers.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
New breakers have been installed on Unit 2.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 83-004.
B 85-002 Undervoltage Trip Attachment of C Unit 2 Action:
Westinghouse DB-50 Type Reactor Trip Breakers 06 Install automatic shunt trip on the Westinghouse DS-416 reactor trip breakers on Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
New breakers (including an automatic shunt trip) have been installed on Unit 2.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 85-002.
B 88-009 Thimble Tube Thinning in CI Reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Westinghouse Reactors 06 Unit 2 Action:
TVA letter dated March 11, 1994, for both units committed to establish a program and inspect the thimble tubes during the first refueling outage.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Unit 2 is installing the Westinghouse In-core, Information, Surveillance, and Engineering (WINCISE) system. Westinghouse has analyzed WINCISE to exhibit essentially no wear due to vibrations, and should there be a breach of the thimble tube there would not be a loss of into the seal table room, Therefore, the thimble tubes for WINCISE do not need eddy current testing.
B 89-001 Failure of Westinghouse Steam C NRC acceptance letter dated September 26, 1991 for both units.
Generator Tube Mechanical Plugs 06 Unit 2 Action: Remove SG tube plugs.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The SG tube plugs were removed.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 89-001.
B 89-002 Stress Corrosion Cracking of CI NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
High-Hardness Type 410 Stainless Steel Internal Preloaded Bolting in 06 Unit 2 Actions:
Anchor Darling Model S350W Swing Check Valves or Valves of
- Replace the flapper assembly hold-down bolts fabricated on the 14 Similar Nature (12 valves are installed) Atwood and Morrell Mark No. 47W450-53 check valves.
- Replacement bolts are to be fabricated from ASTM F593 Alloy 630.
- A review of the remaining Unit 2 safety related swing check valves will be performed.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
- Bolts fabricated from ASTM F593 Alloy 630 have been procured.
- The review of the remaining Unit 2 safety related swing check valves was completed. Needed corrective actions were initiated.
B 90-001 Loss of Fill-Oil in Transmitters CO Unit 2 Action:
Manufactured by Rosemount 06 Implement applicable recommendations from this Bulletin including identification of potentially defective transmitters and an enhanced surveillance program which monitors transmitters for loss of fill oil.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-603 closed B 90-001.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 96-001, Control Rod Insertion Problems CI NRC acceptance letter for Unit 1 dated July 22, 1996 - Initial response last part (PWR) for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
06 Unit 2 Action: and provide core map.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation (corrected) for Bulletin 1996-001 on May 3, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC letter dated May 3, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML101200035) required Confirmatory Action (See Appendix HH)"
The applicable item from SER22, Appendix HH for this item is Open Item 5, Verify timely submittal of pre-startup core map and perform technical review. (TVA letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS Accession No. ML072570676).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011 provided the following response to Open Item 5:
Attachment 1 provides the requested core map.
B 96-002 Movement of Heavy Loads over CI NRC closure letter dated May 20, 1998.
Spent Fuel, Over Fuel in the Reactor, or Over Safety-Related 06 Unit 2 Action:
Equipment Unit 2 Heavy Loads Program will be in compliance with NUREG-0612.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 1996-002 on March 4, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC letter dated March 4, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100480062)"
B 01-001 Circumferential Cracking of C NRC acceptance letter dated November 20, 2001 (Unit 1) - Initial Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Head Penetration Nozzles 06 Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2001-001 on June 30, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The baseline inspection was performed with evaluations and repairs as necessary.
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. See NRC Letter dated June 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100539515)
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 01-001.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B 02-001 RPV Head Degradation and C NRC review of Unit 1's 15 day response in letter dated May 20, 2002 -
Reactor Coolant Pressure Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Boundary Integrity 06 Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2002-001 on June 30, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The baseline inspection was performed with evaluations and repairs as necessary.
SSSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. See NRC Letter dated June 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100539515)
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 02-001.
B 02-002 RPV Head and Vessel Head C NRC acceptance letter dated December 20, 2002 (Unit 1) - Initial Penetration Nozzle Inspection response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Programs 06 Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Actions:
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2002-002 on June 30, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The baseline inspection was performed with evaluations and repairs as necessary.
SSSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. See NRC Letter dated June 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100539515)
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed B 02-002.
B 03-002 Leakage from RPV Lower Head CI NRC acceptance letter dated October 6, 2004 (Unit 1) - Initial response Penetrations and Reactor Coolant for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Pressure Boundary Integrity 06 (PWRs) Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2003-002 on January 21, 2010.
Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061)
B 04-001 Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 CI Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and 06 Unit 2 Actions:
Steam Space Piping Connections at PWRs
- Provide details of pressurizer and penetrations, and
- apply Material Stress Improvement Process.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
TVA provided details of the pressurizer and penetrations on September 29, 2008. This letter committed to:
Prior to placing the pressurizer in service, TVA will apply the Material Stress Improvement Process (MSIP) to the Pressurizer Power Operated Relief Valve connections, the safety relief valve connections, the spray line nozzle and surge line nozzle connections.
TVA will perform a bare metal visual (BMV) inspection of the upper pressurizer Alloy 600 locations at the first refueling outage.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
April 1, 2010, letter committed to:
TVA will perform NDE prior to and after performance of the MSIP. If circumferential cracking is observed in either pressure boundary or non-pressure boundary portions of any locations covered under the scope of the bulletin, TVA will develop plans to perform an adequate extent-of-condition evaluation, and TVA will discuss those plans with cognizant NRC technical staff prior to starting Unit 2.
After performing the BMV inspection during the first refueling outage, if any evidence of apparent reactor coolant pressure boundary leakage is discovered, then NDE capable of determining crack orientation will be performed in order to accurately characterize the flaw, the orientation, and extent. TVA will develop plans to perform an adequate extent of condition evaluation, and plans to possibly expand the scope of NDE to other components in the pressurizer will be discussed with NRC technical staff prior to restarting of Unit 2.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Bulletin 2004-001 on August 4, 2010.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated August 4, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML102080017)
B 07-001 Security Officer Attentiveness C Item concerns a multi-unit issue that was completed for both units.
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REVISION 05 UPDATE:
The NRC closed this bulletin via letter dated March 25, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100770549).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated March 25, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100770549)
GL 82-028 Inadequate Core Cooling CO LICENSE CONDITION - Detectors for Inadequate core cooling (II.F.2)
Instrumentation System 06 In the original SER, the review of the ICC instrumentation was incomplete.
The January 24, 1992, letter superseded the previous responses on this issue. TVA letter for Units 1 and 2 dated January 24, 1992, committed to install Westinghouse ICCM-86 and associated hardware. NRC completed the review for Units 1 and 2 in SSER10. For Unit 2 due to obsolescence of the ICCM-86 system, TVA intends to install the Westinghouse Common Q Post-Accident Monitoring System.
Unit 2 Action: Install Westinghouse Common Q PAM system.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
"Closed. Subsumed as part of NRC staff review of Instrumentation and Controls submitted April 8, 2010.
GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on CI TVA: letters dated November 7, 1983 and August 24, 1990 Generic Implications of Salem ATWS Events: 06 NRC: letters dated October 20, 1986 and June 18, 1990 2.1 - Equipment Classification --------------------
and Vendor Interface (Reactor Trip Unit 2 Action:
System Components)
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ensure that required information on Critical Structures and Components is properly incorporated into procedures.
[WAS "NOTE 3."]
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Confirmed that required information on Critical Structures and Components is properly incorporated into procedures.
GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on S TVA: letters dated November 7, 1983, January 17, 1986 and Generic Implications of Salem November 1, 1993 ATWS Events: 06 NRC: letters dated December 10, 1985, October 27, 1986, and 3.2 - Post-Maintenance Testing July 2, 1990; IR 390, 391/86-04 (All SR Components)
Unit 2 Action:
Test and maintenance procedures and Technical Specifications will include post-maintenance operability testing of other (than reactor trip system) safety-related components.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 TS (including the TS Bases) was submitted on March 4, 2009.
The Bases for TS Surveillance Requirement 3.0.1 states, in part, Upon completion of maintenance, appropriate post maintenance testing is required to declare equipment OPERABLE. This includes ensuring applicable Surveillances are not failed and their most recent performance is in accordance with SR 3.0.2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Watts Bar's Preventative Maintenance Program is not unit specific; no further action is required for Unit 2.
GL 83-028 "Required Actions Based on CO TVA: letter dated May 19, 1986 Generic Implications of Salem ATWS Events: 06 --------------------
4.1 - Reactor Trip System Unit 2 Action:
Reliability (Vendor Related Confirm vendor-recommended DS416 breaker modifications are Modifications) implemented.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed GL 83-028, Item 4.1.
GL 88-005 Boric Acid Corrosion of Carbon CI NRC acceptance letter dated August 8, 1990 for both units.
Steel Reactor Pressure Boundary Components in PWR plants 06 Unit 2 Action: Implement program.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The program has been implemented on Unit 2.
GL 88-020 Individual Plant Examination for S Unit 2 Action: Complete evaluation for Unit 2.
Severe Accident Vulnerabilities 06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
The Probabilistic Risk Assessment Individual Plant Examination Summary Report was submitted on February 9, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
The Individual Plant Examination of External Events Design Report was submitted on April 30, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The NRC issued Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) on November 12, 2010.
TVA responded to the RAIs on December 17, 2010, and April 1, 2011.
GL 89-013 Service Water System Problems CI NRC letters dated July 9, 1990 and June 13, 1997, accepting approach.
Affecting Safety-Related Equipment 06 Unit 2 Actions:
- 1) Implement initial performance testing of the heat exchangers; and
- 2) Establish eddy current baseline data for the Containment Spray heat exchangers.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-602 closed GL 89-013.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 89-021 Request for Information S TVA responded to GL 89-21 with the status of USIs for both units on Concerning Status of November 29, 1989. NRC provided an assessment of WBN USI status on Implementation of Unresolved 06 May 1, 1990. The NRC assessment included a list of incomplete USIs for Safety Issue (USI) Requirements WBN. USIs were initially reviewed for WBN in the SER Appendix C. USIs were subsequently reviewed in SSER 15 Appendix C (June 1995) and SSER 16 (September 1995).
Unit 2 actions:
- Complete implementation of USIs.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Status of USIs was provided by Enclosure 2 of TVA letter dated September 26, 2008.
The applicable USIs are either closed, deleted, or captured in either the SER Framework or the Generic Communications Framework, or they are part of the CAPs and SPs.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Updated status of USIs was provided on January 25, 2011.
GL 93-004 Rod Control System Failure and CO NRC letter dated December 9, 1994, accepted TVA commitments for both Withdrawal of Rod Control Cluster units.
Assemblies, 10 CFR 50.54(f) 06 Unit 2 Action: Implement modifications and testing.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed GL 93-004.
GL 95-003 Circumferential Cracking of Steam CI NRC acceptance letter dated May 16, 1997 (Unit 1) - Initial response for Generator Tubes Unit 2 on September 7, 2007. TVA responded to a request for additional 06 information on December 17, 2007.
Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Action:
- Perform baseline inspection.
- Evaluate or repair as necessary.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061).
100% of the steam generator tubes have been inspected.
GL 95-005 Voltage-Based Repair Criteria for C No specific action or response required by the GL; TVA responded on Westinghouse Steam Generator September 7, 2007.
Tubes Affected by Outside 06 Diameter Stress Corrosion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061).
GL 95-007 Pressure Locking and Thermal CI Unit 1 SER for GL 95-07 dated Sept 15, 1999 Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves 06 Unit 2 Actions:
- Perform evaluation for pressure locking and thermal binding of safety related power-operated gate valves, and
- take corrective actions for those valves identified as being susceptible.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
April 1, 2010, letter committed to evaluate missing GL 89-10 motor-operated valves for susceptibility to pressure locking and thermal binding.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 04 UPDATE:
NRC letter dated July 29, 2010, provided RAIs on the GL.
TVA letter dated July 30, 2010, answered the RAIs and provided the following commitments:
- EDCRs 53292 and 53287 shall be implemented to eliminate the potential for pressure locking prior to startup.
- Valves 2-FCV-63-25 and -26 will be evaluated for impact due to new parameters from the JOG Topical Report MPR 2524A prior to startup.
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for GL 1995-007 on August 12, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
TVA letter to NRC dated July 30, 2010, documented that none of the missing Watts Bar Unit 2 GL 89-10 valves are GL 95-07 valves.
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated August 12, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100190443)"
GL 96-003 Relocation of the Pressure CI No response required Temperature Limit Curves and Low Temperature Overpressure 06 Unit 2 Actions:
Protection System Limits
- Submit Pressure Temperature limits, and
- similar to Unit 1, upon approval, incorporate into licensee-controlled document.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR) was submitted via TVA to NRC letter dated February 2, 2010.
The PTLR was incorporated in the system description for the Reactor Coolant System (WBN2-68-4001).
GL 96-006 Assurance of Equipment C NRC letter dated April 6, 1999, accepting TVA response for Operability and Containment Unit 1.
Integrity During Design-Basis 06 Accident Conditions Unit 2 Action:
Implement modification to provide containment penetration relief.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 1996-006 on January 21, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100130227).
Modification to provide containment penetration relief was implemented.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-603 closed GL 96-006.
GL 97-001 Degradation of Control Rod Drive CI NRC acceptance letter dated November 4, 1999 (Unit 1).
Mechanism Nozzle and Other Vessel Closure Head Penetrations 06 Unit 2 Action: Provide a report to address the inspection program.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 97-001 on June 30, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
Corrected status from "OV" to "CI" due to NRC issuance of Safety Evaluation as noted in Revision 03 update.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated June 30, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100539515)"
GL 97-004 Assurance of Sufficient Net CI NRC acceptance letter dated June 17, 1998 (Unit 1) - Initial response for Positive Suction Head for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Emergency Core Cooling and 06 Containment Heat Removal Pumps Unit 2 Actions:
- Install new sump strainers, and
- perform other modification-related activities identical to Unit 1.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 1997-004 on February 18, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
See the REVISION 06 UPDATE for GL 04-002 for new commitments.
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated February 18, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100200375)"
GL 97-005 Steam Generator Tube Inspection CI NRC acceptance letter dated September 22, 1998 (Unit 1) - Initial Techniques response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
06 Unit 2 Action:
Employ the same approach used on the original Unit 1 SGs. TVA responded to a request for additional information on December 17, 2007.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061)"
GL 97-006 Degradation of Steam Generator CI NRC acceptance letter dated October 19, 1999 (Unit 1) - Initial response Internals for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007. TVA responded to a request for 06 additional information on December 17, 2007.
Unit 2 Action: Perform SG inspections during each refueling outage.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-Page 18 of 30 * = See last page for status code definition.
ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061)"
GL 98-002 Loss of Reactor Coolant Inventory CI Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
and Associated Potential for Loss of Emergency Mitigation Functions 06 Unit 2 Actions:
While in a Shutdown Condition
- 1) Review the ECCS designs to ensure they do not contain design features which can render them susceptible to common-cause failures; and
- 2) document the results.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 1998-002 on March 3, 2010.
REVISION 03 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 98-002 on May 11, 2010. This letter noted that it superseded the SE issued by NRC on March 3, 2010.
April 1, 2010, letter committed to ensure that the guidance added to the Unit 1 procedure as a result of the review of NRC GL 98-02 is incorporated into the Unit 2 procedures. Specifically, when decreasing power, valve HCV-74-34, Refueling Water Return (normally locked closed valve) has a hold order placed with specific release criteria before entry into Mode 4 and to remove the hold order before entry into Mode 3 when returning to power.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated May 11, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML101200155)"
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GL 98-004 Potential for Degradation of the CI NRC closure letter dated November 24, 1999 (Unit 1). - Initial response ECCS and the Containment Spray for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
System After a LOCA Because of 06 Construction and Protective Unit 2 Actions:
Coating Deficiencies and Foreign Material in Containment
- Install new sump strainers, and
- perform other modification-related activities identical to Unit 1.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 1998-004 on February 1, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
See the REVISION 06 UPDATE for GL 04-002 for new commitments.
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated February 1, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100260594)"
GL 03-001 Control Room Habitability S Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007 06 Unit 2 Action: Incorporate TSTF-448 into Technical Specifications.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 2003-01 on February 1, 2010.
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS Surveillance Requirement 3.7.10.4 requires performance of a Control Room Envelope (CRE) unfiltered air inleakage test in accordance with the CRE Habitability Program.
TS 5.7.2.20 provides for the CRE Habitability Program.
These portions of the Unit 2 TS were based on the Unit 1 TS which incorporated TSTF-448 per Amendment 70 (NRC approved A70 on 10/08/2008).
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated February 1, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100270076)"
GL 04-001 Requirements for Steam CI NRC acceptance letter dated April 8, 2005 (Unit 1) - Initial response for Generator Tube Inspection Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
06 Unit 2 Action: Perform baseline inspection.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061)"
100% of the steam generator tubes have been inspected.
GL 04-002 Potential Impact of Debris OV NRC Audit Report dated February 7, 2007 (Unit 1) - Initial response for Blockage on Emergency Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Recirculation During Design Basis 06 Accidents at PWRs Unit 2 Actions:
- Install new sump strainers, and
- perform other modification-related activities identical to Unit 1.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Additional TVA letters concerning GL 2004-02 were sent to the NRC on the following dates:
- January 29, 2008,
- May 19, 2008,
- September 10, 2010,
- March 4, 2011, and
- April 29, 2011.
The March 4, 2011, letter provided a response that superseded previous responses and commitments. It provided the following new commitments:
- Unit 2 will install sump modifications per the requirements of Generic Letter (GL) 2004-02 prior to Unit 2 fuel load.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A confirmatory walkdown for loose debris will be performed on Unit 2 after containment work is completed and the containment has been cleaned. This walkdown will be completed prior to startup.
- New throttle valves will be installed in the CVCS and SI injection lines to the RCS. The new valves will be opened sufficiently to preclude downstream blockage.
- The current Unit 1 TVA protective coating program contains requirements for conducting periodic visual examinations of Coating Service Level I and Level II protective coatings. The Unit 2 program will be the same.
- Procedural controls will be put in place at WBN Unit 2 to ensure that potential quantities of post-accident debris are maintained within the bounds of the analyses and design bases that support ECCS and CSS recirculation functions.
- TVA will complete the WBN in-vessel downstream effects evaluation discussed in the supplemental response to Generic Letter 2004-02 following issuance of the final NRC Safety Evaluation Report (SER) for Topical Report No. WCAP-16793-NP, "Evaluation of Long-Term Cooling Considering Particulate, Fibrous, and Chemical Debris in the Recirculating Fluid.
- The design basis of the modified emergency sump strainer has been incorporated into the plant's current licensing basis. The WBN Unit 2 FSAR will be amended to include this information.
- Unit 1 and Unit 2 share a common protective coatings program.
- Amendment 103 to the Unit 2 FSAR was submitted to the NRC on March 15, 2010. This amendment included the design basis of the modified emergency sump strainer.
GL 06-001 Steam Generator Tube Integrity S Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
and Associated Technical Specifications 06 Unit 2 Action: Incorporate TSTF-449 into Technical Specifications.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
On January 21, 2010, NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for the following Generic Letters: 1995-03, 1995-05, 1997-05, 1997-06, 2004-01, and 2006-01.
Developmental Revision B of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on February 2, 2010.
TS 5.7.2.12 is the Steam Generator (SG) Program. This program is implemented to ensure that SG tube integrity is maintained.
Unit 2 TS 5.7.2.12 was based on Unit 1 TS 5.7.2.12. Unit 1 TS 5.7.2.1.12 was based on TSTF-449 (NRC approved Unit 1 TS A65 on 1/03/2006).
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061) (See Appendix HH)"
The applicable item from SER22, Appendix HH for this item is Open item 6, Verify implementation of TSTF-449. (TVA letter dated September 7, 2007, ADAMS Accession No. ML072570676).
TVA to NRC letter dated April 6, 2011 provided the following response to Open Item 6:
Amendment 65 to the Unit 1 TS revised the existing steam generator tube surveillance program and was modeled after TSTF-449, Rev. 4. The NRC approved Amendment 65 via letter dated November 3, 2006, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - Issuance of Amendment Regarding Steam Generator Tube Integrity (TS-05-10) (TAC No. MC9271). Revision 82 made the associated changes to the Unit 1 TS Bases.
Developmental Revision A to the Unit 2 TS and TS Bases made the equivalent changes to the Unit 2 TS / TS Bases. Affected TS sections include the following: LEAKAGE definition in 1.1, LCO 3.4.13 (RCS Operational LEAKAGE), LCO 3.4.17 (SG Tube Integrity), 5.7.2.12 (Steam Generator (SG) Program), and 5.9.9 (Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report).
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 TS was submitted to the NRC via letter dated March 4, 2009, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (WBN) Unit 2 -
Operating License Application Update, (ADAMS Accession number ML090700378).
GL 06-002 Grid Reliability and the Impact on CI Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Plant Risk and the Operability of Offsite Power 06 Unit 2 Action:
Complete the two unit baseline electrical calculations and implementing procedures.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 2006-002 on January 20, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated January 21, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML093631061) (See Appendix HH)"
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Note that the correct date and ADAMS Accession No. are January 20, 2010, and ML100080768, respectively.
GL 06-003 Potentially Nonconforming Hemyc CI TVA does not rely on Hemyc or MT materials to protect electrical and and MT Fire Barrier Configurations instrumentation cables or equipment that provide safe shutdown capability 06 during a postulated fire.
Unit 2 Action:
Addressed in CAP/SP.
The Fire Protection Corrective Action Program will ensure Unit 2 conforms with NRC requirements and applicable guidelines.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 2006-003 on February 25, 2010.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed. NRC Letter dated February 25, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100470398)"
GL 07-001 Inaccessible or Underground CI Initial response for Unit 2 on September 7, 2007.
Power Cable Failures That Disable Accident Mitigation Systems or 06 Unit 2 Action: Complete testing of four additional cables.
Cause Plant Transients REVISION 02 UPDATE:
NRC issued the Safety Evaluation for Generic Letter 2007-001 on January 26, 2010.
REVISION 04 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2010-603 closed GL 2007-001.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The four additional cables passed the testing.
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed. NRC Letter dated January 26, 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML100120052)"
GL 08-001 Managing Gas Accumulation in O Initial response for Unit 2 on October 1, 2008.
Emergency Core Cooling, Decay Heat Removal, and Containment 06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Unit 2 Actions:
- TVA will provide a submittal within 45 days of completion of the engineering for the ECCS, RHR, and CSS systems.
- WBN Unit 2 will complete the required modifications and provide a submittal consistent with the information requested in the GL 90 days prior to fuel load.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The submittal was provided in TVA to NRC letter dated March 11, 2011.
This submittal satisfied the above Unit 2 actions and generated the following new commitments:
- TVA will evaluate adopting the revised ISTS SR 3.5.2.3 (NUREG 1431) at WBN within 6 months of NRC approval of the Traveler.
- Complete evaluation of CS pump 2A-A pipe chase horizontal suction piping for venting. Add a vent valve to this location or conduct periodic UT examinations if necessary. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Add vent valves to selected locations in the ECCS and RHRS piping to enhance filling and venting. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Complete walk down survey of ECCS and RHRS piping and evaluate the piping for latent voids that could exceed 5% of the pipe cross sectional area. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Operating procedures are being revised to improve instructions for filling and venting portions of the ECCS discharge pipe. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Complete Preoperational tests on ECCS and RHRS systems to confirm Unit 1 operating experience showing no gas intrusion/accumulation issues. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
- Periodic venting procedures used to meet SR 3.5.2.3 are being revised to require that, for an extended gas release, a report is entered into the Corrective Action Program. (90 days prior to fuel load.)
NUREG- Independent Safety Engineering OV LICENSE CONDITION - Independent Safety Engineering Group (ISEG) 0737, Group (NUREG-0737, I.B.1.2)
I.B.1.2 06 Resolved for Unit 1 only in SSER8.
Unit 2 action:
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Implement the alternate ISEG that was approved for the rest of the TVA units including WBN Unit 1 by NRC on August 26, 1999. The function will be performed by the site engineering organizations.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
By letter of March 2, 1999, TVA proposed to eliminate the ISEG function from the fleet-wide nuclear organization.
NRC safety evaluation of August 26,1999 shows that the NRC accepted the elimination of the ISEG with alternate organizational responsibilities provided in TVA-NQA-PLN89A and TVA-NPOD89-A.
By letter of August 26, 1999, TVA revised Topical Report TVA-NPOD89-A, Rev 8 to describe the alternate organizations responsible for the management and operation of TVA's nuclear projects that replaced the ISEG function.
The developmental Unit 2 TS were modeled after the Unit 1 TS. There is no reference to the ISEG.
The current revision of TVA-NQA-PLN89-A (24A1) was written to include Unit 2.
The current revision of TVA-NPOD89-A (18) was written to include Unit 2.
NUREG- Control Room Design Review CI NRC reviewed in SSER5, SSER6, SSER15, and Appendix EE of 0737, SSER16.
I.D.1 06 Unit 2 Actions:
- Complete the CRDR process.
- Perform rewiring in accordance with ECN 5982.
- Take advantage of the completed Human Engineering reviews to ensure appropriate configuration for Unit 2 control panels.
See CRDR Special Program.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed in SSER22, Section 18.2 NUREG- Accident-Monitoring CO Reviewed in SSER9.
0737, Instrumentation - Containment II.F.1.2.d. Pressure 06 Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of containment pressure indication.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed NUREG-0737, II.F.1.2.d.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Accident-Monitoring CO Reviewed in SSER9.
0737, Instrumentation - Containment II.F.1.2.f. Hydrogen 06 Unit 2 Action: Verify installation of containment hydrogen accident monitoring instrumentation.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-604 closed NUREG-0737, II.F.1.2.F.
NUREG- Power Supplies For Pressurizer CI Reviewed in original 1982 SER and 8.3.3 of SSER7.
0737, Relief Valves, Block Valves and II.G.1 Level Indicators 06 Unit 2 Action:
Implement modifications such that PORVS and associated Block Valves are powered from same train but different buses.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
Modifications were implemented such that PORVS and associated Block Valves are powered from same train but different buses.
NUREG- Reporting SV/RV C (Action from GL 82-16) - NRC reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
0737, Failures/Challenges II.K.3.3 06 Unit 2 Action: Include, as necessary, in Technical Specifications submittal.
REVISION 02 UPDATE:
Developmental Revision A of the Unit 2 Technical Specifications (TS) was submitted on March 04, 2009.
Rev. 0 of the Unit 1 TS contained 5.9.4 (Monthly Operating Reports) which implemented the above commitment for Unit 1.
Amendment 57 to the Unit 1 TS (approved by the NRC on March 21, 2005) deleted this section of the TS.
The markup for Unit 2 Developmental Revision A noted that Unit 2 will apply this change, and the Unit 2 TS will contain no requirement for Monthly Operating Reports.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
Closed in SSER22, Section 13.5.3."
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- PID Controller CI Reviewed in original 1982 SER.
- 0737, II.K.3.9 06 Unit 2 Action: Set the derivative time constant to zero.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The derivative time constant was set to zero.
NUREG- Power On Pump Seals C NRC reviewed and closed in IR 390/84-35 based on Diesel Generator 0737, (DG) power to pump sealing cooling system.
II.K.3.25 06 Unit 2 Action:
Ensure DG power is provided to pump sealing cooling system.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
It was confirmed that DG power is provided to pump sealing cooling system.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2010-605 closed NUREG-0737, II.K.3.25.
NUREG- Small Break LOCA Methods C TVA: letter dated October 29, 1981
- 0737, II.K.3.30 06 NRC: letters dated March 29, 1985, and July 24, 1986; SSER 16 The staff determined in SSER4 that their review of Items II.K.3.30 and II.K.3.31 did not have to be completed to support the full-power license and considered this LICENSE CONDITION resolved in SSER4. In SSER5, the staff further reviewed responses to these items, and concluded that the Units 1 and 2 FSAR methods and analysis met the requirements of II.K.3.30 and II.K.3.31. This item was further reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Complete analysis for Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The analysis has been completed for Unit 2.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-603 closed NUREG-0737, II.K.3.30.
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NUREG- Plant Specific Analysis C The staff determined in SSER4 that their review of Items II.K.3.30 and 0737, II.K.3.31 did not have to be completed to support the full-power license and II.K.3.31 06 considered this LICENSE CONDITION resolved in SSER4. In SSER5, the staff further reviewed responses to these items, and concluded that the Units 1 and 2 FSAR methods and analysis met the requirements of II.K.3.30 and II.K.3.31. This item was further reviewed in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Complete analysis for Unit 2.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
The analysis has been completed for Unit 2.
NRC Inspection Report 391/2011-603 closed NUREG-0737, II.K.3.31.
NUREG- Control-Room Habitability CI TVA: letter dated October 29, 1981
- 0737, III.D.3.4 06 NRC: SSER 16 NRC reviewed in SER and in Appendix EE of SSER16.
Unit 2 Action: Complete with CRDR completion.
REVISION 06 UPDATE:
SSER22 contained the following for NRC Action:
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ITEM TITLE REV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION STATUS CODE DEFINITIONS C: CLOSED: Previous staff review of NUREG-0847 and/or supplements has closed the item either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2.
CI: CLOSED/IMPLEMENTATION: Staff has approved either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2; there is no change to the approved design; and implementation is recommended through Regional Inspection.
CO: CLOSED - OPEN: Staff has approved closure of the item; however, TVA actions remain to be completed.
CT: CLOSED/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Item has been approved either for both units at WBN or explicitly for WBN Unit 2; however, a change to the original approval requires submittal of the Technical Specifications and staff review.
NA: NOT APPLICABLE: Justification as to why a section / subsection is not applicable is provided in the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION column.
O: OPEN: No action or documentation is provided that shows the staff has reviewed the item for WBN Unit 2.
OT: OPEN/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: No action or documentation is provided that shows the staff has reviewed the item for WBN Unit 2, and the resolution is through submittal of a Technical Specification.
OV: OPEN/VALIDATION: The proposed approach has been approved for Watts Bar Unit 1; the same approach is proposed for use on WBN Unit 2 without change.
S: SUBMITTED: Information has been submitted, and is under review by NRC staff.
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