ML13197A262

Acceptance Review Email, License Amendment Request, Revise Technical Specification 2.1.1., Reactor Core Sls, to Reduce Minimum Reactor Dome Pressure Associated with Critical Power Correlation

ML13197A262
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	07/16/2013
From:	Wang A Division of Operating Reactor Licensing
To:	Burmeister B, Clark J Entergy Operations
Wang A
References
TAC MF1948
Download: ML13197A262 (1)

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Burkhardt, Janet From: Wang, Alan Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:49 AM To: BURMEISTER, BARRY M; Joseph Clark (JCLARK@entergy.com)

Cc: Burkhardt, Janet

Subject:

Acceptance Review of River Bend Station License Amendment Request Regarding Technical Specification 2.1.1 Reactor Core Safetyu Limits (TAC No. MF1948)

Barry and Joey, By letter dated May 28, 2013 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML13155A138) (RBG-47350), Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy, the licensee) requested an amendment to the Facility Operating License for the River Bend Station, Unit 1 (RBS). The license amendment request (LAR) proposes to revise the RBS Operating License (OL) to allow RBS to operate with a reduced minimum reactor dome pressure. Specifically, the proposed amendment reduces the minimum reactor dome pressure associated with the critical power correlation from 785 psig to 685 psig in Technical Specification (TS) 2.1.1, Safety Limits, and the associated Bases.

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 purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (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.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the NRC 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 at (301) 415-1445.

Alan Wang Project Manager (River Bend Station)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Alan.Wang@NRC.gov Tel: (301) 415-1445 Fax: (301) 415-1222 1