ML13351A220

E-mail Accepted for Review of Request for an Alternative 13-ISI-01 to Extend the Reactor Vessel Weld

ML13351A220
Person / Time
Site:	Watts Bar
Issue date:	05/14/2014
From:	Andrew Hon Plant Licensing Branch II
To:	Qiao-Lin Chen Tennessee Valley Authority
Andy Hon
References
TAC MF2956
Download: ML13351A220 (1)

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From: Hon, Andrew Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 10:31 AM To: Chen, Qiao-Lynn

Subject:

FW: Accepted for Review of Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 11 Request for an Alternative 13-ISI-01 to Extend the Reactor Vessel Weld (TAC-MF2956)

Dear Mr. Shea,

By letter dated October 18. 2013 (ADAMS NO. ML13296A016), TVA submitted the subject Request for an Alternative to ASME Code for Watts Bar Unit-1, per 10CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i). The purpose of this e-mail 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 complete 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. Given the lesser scope and depth of the acceptance review as compared to the detailed technical review, there may be instances in which issues that impact the NRC staff's ability to complete the detailed technical review are identified despite completion of an adequate acceptance review. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

(ADAMS Accession No. ML13351A220)

AndyHon, PE Project Manager (Watts Bar Nuclear Unit-1)

Plant Licensing Branch 11-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 301-415-8480 OWFN08E5 Mail Stop 08G-9a andrew. hon@nrc. gov 1