ML13267A015

Acceptance Review Email, License Amendment Request, Approval of Fire Protection Program License Conditions Related to Alternate Shutdown Capability

ML13267A015
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	09/23/2013
From:	Balwant Singal Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	Taplett K South Texas
Singal B
References
TAC MF2477, TAC MF2478
Download: ML13267A015 (1)

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Burkhardt, Janet From: Singal, Balwant Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 2:53 PM To: 'Taplett, Kenneth' (kjtaplett@STPEGS.COM)

Cc: Murray, Michael (mpmurray@STPEGS.COM)

Subject:

Acceptance of Application - License Amendment Request for Approval of a Revision to the South Texas Project Fire Protection Program - TACs MF2477 and MF2478 By letter dated July 23, 2013, STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) submitted a license amendment request for approval of a revision to the South Texas Project (STP), Units 1 and 2 Fire Protection Program related to the alternate shutdown capability. The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staffs 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 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), an amendment to the license 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.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-3016.

Balwant K. Singal Senior Project Manager (Comanche Peak and STP)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Balwant.Singal@nrc.gov Tel: (301) 415-3016 Fax: (301) 415-1222 1