ML11301A114

Request for Additional Information for the Review of the Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Generating Plant, License Renewal Application

ML11301A114
Person / Time
Site:	Crystal River
Issue date:	11/08/2011
From:	Robert Kuntz License Renewal Projects Branch 1
To:	Franke J Progress Energy Florida
Kuntz R
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TAC ME0274
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555*0001 November 8, 2011 Mr. Jon Franke, Vice President Crystal River Nuclear Plant (NA 1 B)

ATTN: Supervisor, Licensing & Regulatory Programs 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, FL 34428-6708

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT 3 NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION (TAC NO. ME0274)

Dear Mr. Franke:

By letter dated December 16, 2009, Florida Power Corporation submitted an application pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54, to renew the operating license for Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Generating Plant, for review by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff). The staff is reviewing the information contained in the license renewal application and has identified, in the enclosure, areas where additional information is needed to complete the review. Further requests for additional information may be issued in the future.

Items in the enclosure were discussed with Mr. Michael Heath, and a mutually agreeable date for the response is within 30 days from the date of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-3733 or bye-mail robert.kuntz@nrc.gov.

Sincerely,

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Robert F. Kunt, Sr. Project Manager Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-302

Enclosure:

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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT 3 NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT DOCKET NO. 50-302 RAI B.2.22-3.1

Background

The December 8,2010, response to request for additional information (RAI) B.2.22-3, stated that alternative methods would be used to examine the nuclear services and decay heat seawater system intake conduits due to their depth of installation and proximity to the intake canal. The response also stated that the alternative method of inspection will be based on proven technology and industry operating experience, and will be qualified subject to performance demonstration specific to the plant, including consideration for piping material, design, and service. The response further stated that the performance demonstration will verify the ability of the test methods, equipment, and personnel to detect loss of material with sufficient resolution to ensure no loss of intended function. The April 26, 2011, response to RAI B.2.22-4 revised license renewal application Section A.1.1.20 to include a statement that the intake conduit inspections will be performed by qualified methods.

Issue Given that there are no currently qualified methods to examine the nuclear services and decay heat seawater system intake conduits one will have to be developed and demonstrated.

Request If a qualified method has been developed for inspecting the nuclear services and decay heat seawater system intake conduits, state this method and provide sufficient information such that the staff can confirm that the method will adequately manage the effects of aging.

If an alternative qualified performance demonstrated method to inspect the nuclear services and decay heat seawater system intake conduits must be developed then the proposed final safety analysis report (FSAR) supplement should contain a summary description of activities for managing the effects of aging as required by 10 CFR 21 (d). The FSAR supplement should include, for example, that the test method will be based on proven technology and test parameters, a performance demonstration will verify the ability of the test methods, equipment, and personnel, and the alternative method will be capable of detecting loss of material with sufficient resolution to ensure no loss of intended function, and will consider industry operating experience.

ENCLOSURE

November 8, 2011 Mr. Jon Franke, Vice President Crystal River Nuclear Plant (NA 1 B)

ATIN: Supervisor, Licensing &Regulatory Programs 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, FL 34428-6708

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT 3 NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION (TAC NO. ME0274)

Dear Mr. Franke:

By letter dated December 16, 2009, Florida Power Corporation submitted an application pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 54, to renew the operating license for Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Generating Plant, for review by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff). The staff is reviewing the information contained in the license renewal application and has identified, in the enclosure, areas where additional information is needed to complete the review. Further requests for additional information may be issued in the future.

Items in the enclosure were discussed with Mr. Michael Heath, and a mutually agreeable date for the response is within 30 days from the date of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-3733 or bye-mail robert.kuntz@nrc.gov.

Sincerely, IRA!

Robert F. Kuntz, Sr. Project Manager Projects Branch 2 Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-302

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