ML11279A272

NRR E-mail Capture - Acceptance of LAR to Revise Technical Specification 3.7.9 Ultimate Heat Sink (ME7105 & ME7106)

ML11279A272
Person / Time
Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	10/06/2011
From:	Scott Wall NRC/NRR/DORL/LCPAB
To:	Ajluni M Southern Nuclear Operating Co
References
TAC ME7105, TAC ME7106
Download: ML11279A272 (2)

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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Wall, Scott Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 10:32 AM To: Ajluni, Mark J.; Stringfellow, N. Jack Cc: Boyle, Patrick; Kulesa, Gloria; Lingam, Siva; Hill, Lesa P.; Midlik, David W.; McKinney, B.

Doug

Subject:

Acceptance of LAR to Revise Technical Specification 3.7.9 Ultimate Heat Sink (ME7105 &

ME7106)

Dear Mr. Ajluni:

By letter dated September 1, 2011 (ML112450171), Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) requested an amendment to the Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-68 and NPF-81 for the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP),

Units 1 and 2. The proposed amendment would revise Technical Specification Limiting Conditions for Operation 3.7.9 "Ultimate Heat Sink." The proposed changes involve changing the criteria for Nuclear Service Cooling Water tower three and four fan operation. These proposed changes include an increase in the wet bulb temperature limit for three fan operation and addition of a Condition that allows a seven-day Completion Time for a specific situation. The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff's acceptance review of this amendment request. The acceptance review was performed to determine if there is sufficient technical information in scope and depth to allow the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review. The acceptance review is also intended to identify whether the application has any readily apparent information insufficiencies in its characterization of the regulatory requirements or the licensing basis of the plant.

Consistent with Section 50.90 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), an amendment to the license (including the technical specifications) must fully describe the changes requested, and following as far as applicable, the form prescribed for original applications. Section 50.34 of 10 CFR addresses the content of technical information required. This section stipulates that the submittal address the design and operating characteristics, unusual or novel design features, and principal safety considerations.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the staff to proceed with its detailed technical review and make an independent assessment regarding the acceptability of the proposed amendment in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. If additional information is needed for the staff to complete its technical review, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact the Vogtle Project Manager, Patrick G. Boyle, at (301) 415-3936 or myself at (301) 415-2855.

Scott P. Wall, PMP, LSS BB, BSP Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Office: O-13E06 Phone: 301-415-2855 Docket Nos.: 50-424, 50-425 TAC: ME7105, ME7106 1

Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 168 Mail Envelope Properties (Scott.Wall@nrc.gov20111006103200)

Subject:

Acceptance of LAR to Revise Technical Specification 3.7.9 Ultimate Heat Sink (ME7105 & ME7106)

Sent Date: 10/6/2011 10:32:10 AM Received Date: 10/6/2011 10:32:00 AM From: Wall, Scott Created By: Scott.Wall@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Boyle, Patrick" <Patrick.Boyle@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Kulesa, Gloria" <Gloria.Kulesa@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Lingam, Siva" <Siva.Lingam@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Hill, Lesa P." <LPHill@southernco.com>

Tracking Status: None "Midlik, David W." <DWMidlik@southernco.com>

Tracking Status: None "McKinney, B. Doug" <bdmckinn@southernco.com>

Tracking Status: None "Ajluni, Mark J." <mjajluni@southernco.com>

Tracking Status: None "Stringfellow, N. Jack" <njstring@southernco.com>

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