ML12173A194
| ML12173A194 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 07/02/2012 |
| From: | Lauren Gibson Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| To: | Reddemann M Energy Northwest |
| Gibson L | |
| References | |
| TAC ME7904, TSTF-GG-05-01, Rev 1 | |
| Download: ML12173A194 (3) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555*0001 July 2, 2012 Mr. Mark E. Reddemann Chief Executive Officer Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 (Mail Drop 1023)
Richland. WA 99352-0968
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO MAKE ADMINISTRATIVE AND EDITORIAL CHANGES TO THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (TAC NO. ME7904)
Dear Mr. Reddemann:
By letter dated January 9, 2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML12023A026). Energy Northwest, the licensee for Columbia Generating Station, submitted a license amendment request to make administrative and editorial changes to the technical specifications.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the information provided by the licensee and determined that additional information identified in the enclosure to this letter is needed in order for the NRC staff to complete its review. The draft copy of the request for additional information was provided to Mr. Zachary Dunham of your staff via e-mail on Friday.
June 16. 2012. By telephone, Mr. Dunham agreed to respond within 30 days of the date of this letter.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, I may be reached at (301) 415-1056 or via e-mail at lauren.gibson@nrc.gov.
Sincerely.
Lauren K. Gibson, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-397
Enclosure:
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO MAKE EDITORIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENERGY NORTHWEST COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION DOCKET NO. 50-397 By letter dated January 9,2012 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML12023A026), Energy Northwest (the licensee) submitted a license amendment request (LAR) for Columbia Generating Station. The proposed amendment would make editorial and administrative changes to the technical specifications (TS).
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the submitted information and determined that the following additional information is needed for the staff to complete its evaluation.
- 1.
The licensee indicated that it would be adopting Technical Specifications Task Force {TSTF)-GG-05-01, "Writer's Guide for Plant-Specific Improved Technical Specifications," Revision 1, August 2010 (ADAMS Accession No. ML12046A089). The licensee's submittal does not appear to be consistent with TSTF-GG-05-01 with respect to the use of the word "continued." Please clarify.
Specifically, was this intentional?
- 2.
The description for the proposed editorial change to TS Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.3.4.1 refers to TSTF-GG-05-01 Section 2.5.5.d.4. However, Section 2.5.6 of TSTF-GG-05-01 is entitled "Technical Specification Sections 3.1 through 3.9 (3.1 0) Surveillance Requirements Format." Should the reference for the change to LCO 3.3.4.1 be to Section 2.5.6.d?
- 3.
The description of the editorial change for TS Table 3.3.5.2-1 refers to adding a header to page 3.3.5.2-3. However, this reference appears to be incorrect.
Should it refer to page 3.3.5.2-4 instead?
- 4.
The mark-up page related to TS 5.7.1.e is not consistent with the description on page 5 of the "Description and Evaluation of the Proposed TS Changes" in the LAR nor with the provided clean page. Please revise the mark-up page accordingly.
Enclosure
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