ML14139A478
| ML14139A478 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | San Onofre  |
| Issue date: | 06/05/2014 |
| From: | Chernoff M Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| To: | Thomas J. Palmisano Southern California Edison Co |
| Chernoff M | |
| References | |
| TAC MF2954, TAC MF2955 | |
| Download: ML14139A478 (4) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 June 5, 2014 Mr. Thomas J. Palmisano Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Southern California Edison Company San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station P.O. Box 128 San Clemente, CA 92674-0128
SUBJECT:
SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3-REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RE: LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REVISE TECHNICAL SPECIFI.CATIONS TO REFLECT REDUCED STAFFING/TRAINING IN PERMANENTLY SHUTDOWN AND DEFUELED CONDITION (TAC NOS. MF2954 AND MF2955)
Dear Mr. Palmisano:
By letter dated October 21, 2013 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML13296A013), Southern California Edison (SCE) requested an amendment to the operating licenses for San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS),
Units 2 and 3. The proposed amendment would modify Sections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 of the Technical Specifications to reflect the permanently shutdown status of SONGS Units 2 and 3.
In order to complete its review of the requested amendment, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff requests additional information as specified in the Enclosure. The requested information was discussed with your staff via telecon on May 19, 2014. The SCE staff indicated that a -response would be submitted no later than June 13, 2014.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-2240 or:. via e-mail at Margaret. Chernoff@nrc.gov.
Docket Nos. 50-361 and 50-362
Enclosure:
Request for Additional Information cc w/encl: Distribution via Listserv Sincerely, m~~-~
Margi.J H. Chernoff, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing IV-2 and Decommissioning Transition Branch Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REVISE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TO REFLECT REDUCED STAFFING/TRAINING IN PERMANENTLY SHUTDOWN AND DEFUELED CONDITION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 DOCKET NOS. 50-361 AND 50362 By letter dated October 21, 2013 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML13296A013}, Southern California Edison (SCE) requested an amendment to the operating licenses for San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS},
Units 2 and 3. The proposed amendment would modify Sections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 of the Technical Specifications (TSs) to reflect the permanently shutdown status of SONGS Units 2 and 3.
Question 1:
The proposed defueled TS section 5.1.2 for SONGS Units 2 and 3 state:
."The Shift Manager shall be responsible for the ultimate command decision authority for all unit activities and operations which affect the safety of the plant, site personnel, and/or the general public."
The proposed defueled TS 5.1.2 states that the Shift Manager shall be responsible for the ultimate command decision authority for all unit activities and operations. However, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 50.82(a)(2), the operating licenses for SONGS Units 2 and 3 no longer authorize operation of these reactors. Since the Units are not in an operating status, please provide a basis for retention of word 'operations,' in the description of Shift Manager's responsibilities.
Question 2:
SCE proposes to delete paragraph d of TS 5.2.2, which states:
.A radiation protection technician shall be on site when fuel is in the reactor. The position may be vacant for not more than 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, in order to provide for unexpected absence, provided immediate action is taken to fill the required position.
SCE stated that this paragraph is being deleted because this requirement only applies when fuel is in the reactor.
Enclosure The regulations in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) paragraph 50.36(c)(5) state that TS Administrative Controls "are the provisions relating to organization and management... necessary to assure operation of the facility in a safe manner." The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission *(NRC) staff believes it is prudent to have an individual qualified in radiation protection procedures on site during fuel handling operations or during movements of loads over storage racks containing fuel.
This staff position is consistent with the proposed TSs for permanently defueled Westinghouse plants contained in draft NUREG-1625, "Proposed Standard Technical Specifications for Permanently Defueled Westinghouse Plants." This draft requires in TS 5.2.2.c that:
- c.
An individual qualified in radiation protection procedures shall be on site during fuel h~ndling operations or movement of loads over storage racks containing fuel; Please provide the Administrative Controls necessary to ensure an individual qualified in radiation protection techniques is onsite during fuel movement or movement of loads over the spent fuel storage racks.
Question 3:
In the proposed Table 5.2.2-1, Minimum Shift Crew Composition, there is a position described as a "Certified Operator." Please describe the minimum qualifications and duties of this position.
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