ML11228A208

ISFSI - Proposed Change to Technical Specifications

ML11228A208
Person / Time
Site:	Yankee Rowe
Issue date:	08/10/2011
From:	Norton W Yankee Atomic Electric Co
To:	Document Control Desk, NRC/FSME
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BYR 2011-021
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YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC COMPANY (r -frL 49 Yankee Road, Rowe, Massachusetts 01367 Q~oTANKE August 10, 2011 Docket No.50-029 Re: 10 CFR 50.90 BYR 2011-021

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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission /

Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555-0001 I Yankee Rowe ISFSI Proposed Change to technical Specifications Yankee Atomic Electric Company Operating License (DPR-3)

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.90, Yankee Atomic Electric Company (YAEC) is submitting an amendment request to tlie Yankee Nuclear Power Station Operating License (DPR-3) for the Ya kee Atomic Electric Company Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI).The proposed change reflects the proper title to Yankee Atomic Electric Company Physical Security Plan.

The proposed change of the Yankee Nuclear Power Station Operating License (DPR-3) is provided in Attachment 1. A description and evaluation of the proposed change is provided in Attaqhment 2.

There are no regulatory commitments contained within this letter.

If you should have any questions regarding this submittal, please contact me at (860) 267-6426 Ext. 301 or Robert Mitchell, Yankee Atomic Electric Company ISFSI Manager at (413) 424-5261 Ext. 303.

Sincerely, CEO an resident Yankee Atomic Electric Company

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Document Control Desk BYR 2011-021 Docket No.50-029 Subscribed and sworn before me this iO day of ,I t+ ,2011.

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Attachments:

1. Proposed Change to the Yankee Nuclear Power Station Operating License (DPR-3).

2. Description and Evaluation of the Proposed Change to the Yankee Nuclear Power Station Operating License (DPR-3).

c: W. Dean, Regional Administrator, NRC Region1 J. Joustra, Decommissioning Branch Chief, NRC Region1 M. Roberts, NRC Region 1 Mr. J. Goshen, NRC, Project Manager

AI Document Control Desk BYR 2011-021 Docket No.50-029 Attachment 1 Yankee Atomic Electric Company ISFSI Proposed Change to the Yankee Nuclear Power Station Operatingq License (DPR-3)

and to the rules, regulations and orders of the Commission now or hereafter in effect; and is subject to the additional conditions specified or incorporated below:

(1) Maximum Power Level Amdt The licensee is not authorized to operate the reactor. Fuel may not be #142 placed in the reactor vessel. 8/5/1992 (2) Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised Amdt through Amendment No. 158 are hereby incorporated in the License.

The licensee shall possess and maintain the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications. 1#145 9/4/1992 (3) Physical Protection The licensee shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the Commission-approved physical security, guard training and qualification, and safeguards contingency plans including amendments made pursuant to provisions of the Miscellaneous Amendments and Search Requirements Amdt.

revision to 10 CFR 73.55 (51 FR 27817 and 17822) and to the authority of 10 #156 CFR 50.90 and 10 CFR 50.54(p). The plan, which contain Safeguards 3/13/2002 Information protected under 10 CFR 73.21, is entitled, ",,O. REPL QStationA Sagurity, ln"w4e~ic~ the "GontiAgoncry P~lan" and theoQ upurd ISE ACE WITH rT BELOW Training and Qualifisetion PlSAn," W:ith rcr.ikiBOnz Subrnittzd 09fough Jur-: 120, 490-1-. Changes made in accordance with 10 CFR 73.55 shall be implemented in accordance with the schedule set forth therein.

(4) Fire Protection The licensee shall implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the approved Fire Protection Program as described in the Final Safety Analysis rAmdt.

Report for the facility and as approved by NRC Safety Evaluation Reports #144 dated March 15, 1979, and as supplemented October 1, 1980, and August 27, 8/20/1992 1986, subject to the following provisions:

The licensee may make changes to the approved Fire Protection Program without prior NRC approval if these changes do not reduce the effectiveness of Amdt.

fire protection for facilities, systems, and equipment which could result in a #157 radiological hazard, taking into account the decommissioning plant conditions 4/18/2003 and activities.

INSERT:

"PhysicalSecurity Plan for Yankee Rowe Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation".

Document Control Desk BYR 2011-021 Docket No.50-029 Attachment 2 Yankee Atomic Electric Company ISFSI Description and Evaluation of Proposed Changes to the Yankee Nuclear Power Station Operating License (DPR-3)

Document Control Desk BYR 2011-021 Docket No.50-029 Yankee Atomic Electric Company ISFSI Description and Evaluation of Proposed Changes to the Yankee Nuclear Power Station Operating License (DPR-3)

Description of the Change:

Pursuant, to 10 CFR 50.90, Yankee Atomic Electric Company (YAEC) proposes to amend its Operating License, DPR-3, by revising License Condition C (3),

"Physical Protection". This change of the Yankee Nuclear Power Station Operating License (DPR-3) would update the title of the Physical Security Plan, from the Yankee Nuclear Power Station Defueled Security Plan" Revision 0 dated October 13, 1992, and "Yankee Nuclear Power Station Defueled Security Training and Qualification Plan" Revision 0, dated October 13, 1992 to "Physical Security Plan for Yankee Rowe Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation" which is the current NRC approved Physical Security Plan.

Technical Evaluation The proposed changes are administrative in nature and reflect current conditions at the Yankee Nuclear Power Station. These proposed changes do not reduce the commitments in the Physical Security Plan or adversely affect the operation of the ISFSI.

Determination of Impact The proposed Amendment of the Yankee Nuclear Power Station Operating License (DPR-3) is a title change only.

This change does not constitute a reduction in commitments in the Physical Security Plan.

Regulatory Evaluation This proposed change also reflects the current conditions at the site and clarifies that decommissioning of the former power plant was completed in 2007. The Yankee Rowe ISFSI is the correct description of the current facility under Operating License DPR-3.

A similar change was previously approved in 2010 for the Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company ISFSI.

Document Control Desk BYR 2011 - 021 Docket No.50-029 Significant Hazards Consideration Yankee Atomic Electric Company (YAEC) has evaluated whether or not a significant hazards consideration is involved with the proposed amendment by focusing on the three standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92, "Issuance of Amendment," as discussed below:

1. Does the proposed amendment involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?

Response: No.

The proposed amendment is a title change only. There is no reduction in commitments in the Physical Security Plan therefore; the proposed amendment does not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated.

2. Does the proposed amendment create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?

Response: No.

The proposed amendment is a title change only. There is no reduction in commitments in the Physical Security Plan therefore; the proposed amendment does not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated.

3. Does the proposed amendment involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety?

Response: No.

The proposed amendment is a title change only. There is no reduction in commitments in the Physical Security Plan therefore; the proposed amendment does not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.

Based on the above, Yankee Atomic Electric Company concludes that the proposed amendment does not involve a significant hazards consideration under the standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92 (c), and accordingly, a finding of "no significant hazards consideration" is justified.

Document Control Desk BYR 2011 - 021 Docket No.50-029 Environmental Consideration Yankee Atomic Electric Company has determined that the proposed amendment does not involve: (i) a significant hazards consideration; (ii) a significant change in the types or significant increases in the amounts of any effluent that may be released offsite; or (iii) a significant increase in individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure. Accordingly, the proposed amendment meets the eligibility criterion for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22 (c)(9).

Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22 (c)(9), no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the proposed amendment.

Conclusion Based on the results of this evaluation, the changes proposed (1) do not reduce the level of commitment in the Security Plan, (2) will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations and (3) the issuance of the amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public.