ML13357A249
| ML13357A249 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 12/20/2013 |
| From: | Andrea George Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| To: | Roehler R Arizona Public Service Co |
| References | |
| MF3143, MF3144, MF3145 | |
| Download: ML13357A249 (2) | |
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1 NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:
George, Andrea Sent:
Friday, December 20, 2013 3:31 PM To:
Robert.Roehler@aps.com Cc:
Rankin, Jennivine; Burkhardt, Janet
Subject:
Acceptance Review of Palo Verde Amendment Request Regarding Startup Test Activity Reduction (STAR) Program (TAC Nos. MF3143, MF3144, MF3145)
Mr. Roehler, By letters dated November 20, 2013 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML13329A036 and ML13329A700), Arizona Public Service Company (APS, the licensee) submitted a license amendment request to the technical specifications (TS) for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) Units 1, 2, and 3. The proposed change would modify moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) TS surveillance requirements (SR) associated with implementation of WCAP-16011-P-A, Startup Test Activity Reduction (STAR) Program, consistent with TSTF-486, Revision 2 and related TSTF-406, Revision 2, Predicting End-of-Cycle MTC and Deleting Need for End-of-Cycle MTC Verification.
The purpose of this letter 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 (including the technical specifications) must fully describe the changes requested, and follow 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 provides 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) 415-1081.
Andrea George Project Manager, Plant Licensing Branch IV-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 301-415-1081
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Subject:
Acceptance Review of Palo Verde Amendment Request Regarding Startup Test Activity Reduction (STAR) Program (TAC Nos. MF3143, MF3144, MF3145)
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