ML14043A321

NRR E-mail Capture - NRC Acceptance Review for License Amendment Request TS Change to Extend the Type a Test Frequency to 15 Years

ML14043A321
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	02/12/2014
From:	Michael Orenak Division of Operating Reactor Licensing
To:	David Bice Entergy Nuclear Operations
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MF3279
Download: ML14043A321 (2)

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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Orenak, Michael Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:17 AM To: BICE, DAVID B (ANO) (DBICE@entergy.com)

Cc: CLARK, ROBERT W (RCLARK@entergy.com)

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NRC Acceptance Review for License Amendment Request - TS Change to Extend the Type A Test Frequency to 15 Years

Dave, By letter dated December 20, 2013, Entergy Operations, Inc. submitted a license amendment request for Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13358A195, TAC No. MF3279). The request is to extend the ten-year frequency of the Type A or Integrated Leak Rate Test that is required by Technical Specification 5.5.16 to 15 years on a permanent basis. The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staffs acceptance review of this license 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 license 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 staffs 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.

Michael Orenak ANO Project Manager NRR - Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Phone: 301-415-3229 e-mail: Michael.Orenak@nrc.gov 1

Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 1089 Mail Envelope Properties (Michael.Orenak@nrc.gov20140212101700)

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NRC Acceptance Review for License Amendment Request - TS Change to Extend the Type A Test Frequency to 15 Years Sent Date: 2/12/2014 10:17:01 AM Received Date: 2/12/2014 10:17:00 AM From: Orenak, Michael Created By: Michael.Orenak@nrc.gov Recipients:

"CLARK, ROBERT W (RCLARK@entergy.com)" <RCLARK@entergy.com>

Tracking Status: None "BICE, DAVID B (ANO) (DBICE@entergy.com)" <DBICE@entergy.com>

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