ML14008A277

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NRR E-mail Capture - LIC-109 Acceptance Review - Palisades - LAR - Application for TSTF-427 to Add LCO 3.0.9 Regarding the Unavailability of Barriers - MF3215
ML14008A277
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Site: Palisades Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 01/08/2014
From: Mahesh Chawla
Division of Operating Reactor Licensing
To: Erickson J
Entergy Nuclear Operations
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MF3215
Download: ML14008A277 (2)


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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Chawla, Mahesh Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 11:38 AM To: ERICKSON, JEFFREY S (JERICKS@entergy.com); MIKSA, JAMES P (jmiksa@entergy.com)

Cc: Hemphill, Khadijah; Elliott, Robert; Carlson, Robert

Subject:

LIC-109 Acceptance Review - Palisades - LAR - Application for TSTF-427 to Add LCO 3.0.9 Regarding the Unavailability of Barriers - MF3215 I am retransmitting this to reflect the correct TAC # MF3215 By letter dated December 11, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13345B160), Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

(ENO)(the licensee) submitted a license amendment request for Palisades Nuclear Plant (PNP). The proposed amendment would modify TS requirements for unavailable barriers by adding Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.0.9.

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. 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 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 @(301) 415-8371 maheshchawla@nrc.gov Thanks Mahesh Chawla Project Manager Phone: 301-415-8371 Fax: 301-415-1222 mahesh.chawla@nrc.gov 1

Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 998 Mail Envelope Properties (Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov20140108113800)

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LIC-109 Acceptance Review - Palisades - LAR - Application for TSTF-427 to Add LCO 3.0.9 Regarding the Unavailability of Barriers - MF3215 Sent Date: 1/8/2014 11:38:25 AM Received Date: 1/8/2014 11:38:00 AM From: Chawla, Mahesh Created By: Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Hemphill, Khadijah" <Khadijah.Hemphill@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Elliott, Robert" <Robert.Elliott@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Carlson, Robert" <Robert.Carlson@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "ERICKSON, JEFFREY S (JERICKS@entergy.com)" <JERICKS@entergy.com>

Tracking Status: None "MIKSA, JAMES P (jmiksa@entergy.com)" <jmiksa@entergy.com>

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