ML13008A137
| ML13008A137 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Wolf Creek  |
| Issue date: | 01/08/2013 |
| From: | Lyon F Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| To: | Wideman S Wolf Creek |
| Lyon C | |
| References | |
| TAC MF0309 | |
| Download: ML13008A137 (1) | |
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Lent, Susan From:
Lyon, Fred Sent:
Tuesday, January 08, 20137:54 AM To:
Wideman Steve G Cc:
Bill Muilenburg
Subject:
Acceptance Review for License Amendment Request (T AC No. MF0309)
By application dated November 21, 2012, Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation requested a license amendment for Wolf Creek Generating Station to revise Technica! Specification 3A12, "Low Temperature Overpressure Protection The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the 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 ofTitle 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 follow 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 provides technical information in sufficient detail to enable the staff to proceed with its deta iled 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.
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