ML13150A032

Acceptance Review for TS Sections 3.3.2, 3.5.4, and 3.6.6

ML13150A032
Person / Time
Site:	McGuire, Mcguire
Issue date:	05/29/2013
From:	James Kim Division of Operating Reactor Licensing
To:	Robertson J Duke Energy Carolinas
Kim JS, NRR?DORL, 301-415-4125
References
TAC MF1732, TAC MF1733
Download: ML13150A032 (1)

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From: Kim, James Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:11 PM To: Robertson, Jeffrey N Cc: 'Vu, Phong T'; Murphy, George

Subject:

McGuire 1 and 2 - Acceptance Review for TS Sections 3.3.2, 3.5.4, and 3.6.6 (TAC Nos. MF1732, MF1733)

Dear Mr. Robertson:

By letter dated April 16, 2013, Duke Energy submitted for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) a license amendment request (LAR) to remove superseded Technical Specification (TS) requirements for McGuire Nuclear Station (MNS), Units 1 and 2. By letter dated May 28, 2010, Duke Energy submitted a LAR to modify the subject TS to allow the manual operation of the CSS in lieu of automatic actuation, and revise the minimum volume and low level setpoint on the RWST. Because the associated modifications were implemented on a staggered basis for each MNS Unit during refueling outages, the deletion or modification of these TS requirements was accomplished via the use of temporary footnotes. This allowed the requirements to be either applicable or non-applicable, depending upon whether the modifications had not been implemented or implemented, respectively. The LAR contained a commitment for MNS to submit a follow-up administrative license amendment request to delete the superseded temporary TS requirements within 180 days of the installation of the associated modifications for the final MNS Unit. By letter dated September 12, 2011, the NRC issued amendments regarding the TS changes requested in the May 28, 2010 LAR. Installation of the associated modifications on the final MNS Unit was completed on October 18, 2012. This LAR satisfies the MNS commitment to delete the superseded temporary TS requirements described in the May 28, 2010 LAR.

In addition, this LAR makes an administrative non-technical editorial correction by relocating NOTE 1 on TS page 3.3.2-15 to TS page 3.3.2-14. Relocating NOTE 1 back to TS page 3.3.2-14 is consistent with the reference to this NOTE in TS Table 3.3.2-1, Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System (ESFAS) Instrumentation, Function 9, Containment Pressure Control System.

Consistent with 10 CFR 50.90 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.

James Kim NRR/DORL Catawba & McGuire PM 301-415-4125