ML120740112
| ML120740112 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 03/13/2012 |
| From: | James Kim Plant Licensing Branch 1 |
| To: | Devincentis J Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| Kim J, NRR/DORL, 415-4125 | |
| References | |
| TAC ME8151 | |
| Download: ML120740112 (1) | |
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From:
Kim, James Sent:
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 8:55 AM To:
'Devincentis, James M' Cc:
'Couture III, Philip'
Subject:
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station - Acceptance of LAR Application for proposed Change No. 300 (TAC NO. ME8151)
SUBJECT:
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station - Acceptance of License Amendment Request Application for TS Change No. 300, Renewed Facility Operating License Condition 3.P and 3.Q Changes (TAC NO. ME8151)
By letter dated March 5, 2012, you submitted a license amendment request to revise Vermont Yankee Renewed Facility Operating License Condition (RFOLC) 3.P to clarify that the programs and activities described in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) supplement submitted pursuant to 10 CFR 54.21(d), as revised during the license renewal application process, may be changed without prior NRC approval provided the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59 have been previously satisfied. Additionally, RFOLC 3.Q is revised to clarify that the programs and activities, identified in Appendix A of Supplement 2 to NUREG-1 907 and the UFSAR supplement, to be completed before the period of extended operation are completed on schedule and the NRC is to be notified upon completion of implementation of these activities.
The purpose of this communication is to provide the results of the NRC staff=so 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 me.
James Kim Licensing Project Manager U. S. NRC, NRR/DORL 301-415-4125(Office) 301-415-1885 (Fax)
James.Kim@nrc.gov