ML13107A031

Acceptance Review for Relief Request IR-3-17

ML13107A031
Person / Time
Site:	Millstone
Issue date:	04/17/2013
From:	James Kim Division of Operating Reactor Licensing
To:	Bartron W Dominion Nuclear Connecticut
Kim J, NRR/DORL, 415-4125
References
TAC MF1314
Download: ML13107A031 (1)

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From: Kim, James Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:35 AM To: 'William D Bartron' Cc: Wanda D Craft

Subject:

Millstone 3 - Acceptance Review for Relief Request IR-3-17 (TAC MF1314)

ADAMSAccessionNumber: ML12325A274 ADAMSVersionSeriesId: {E8F4AFD1-2FEB-4BAA-8090-33AE8729981D}

Dear Mr. Bartron:

By letter dated March 28, 2013, Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. (DNC) submitted for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) review and approval of Relief Request IR-3-17 for Millstone Power Station Units 3 (ADAMS Accession Number ML13091A038). DNC requested an alternative to IWA-5250 of Section XI of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME). Specifically, DNC requests approval of an alternative method for repair of valves in the Service Water System Class 3 piping due to dealloying. Compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a would result in a hardship without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety.

In accordance with NRC's process as described in LIC-109, "ACCEPTANCE REVIEW PROCEDURES," the NRC staff has performed an acceptance review 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 was also intended to identify whether the request has any readily apparent information insufficiencies in its characterization of the regulatory requirements or the licensing basis of the plant.

The NRC staff has reviewed your Relief Request IR-3-17, 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.

James Kim Millstone Project Manager NRR/DORL 301-415-4125