ML14184A956
| ML14184A956 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Robinson  |
| Issue date: | 06/10/1992 |
| From: | Adensam E Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Watson R CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO. |
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| TAC-M82672, NUDOCS 9206160420 | |
| Download: ML14184A956 (3) | |
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pj AEG(, 4 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 June 10, 1992 Docket No. 50-261 Mr. R. A. Watson Senior Vice President Nuclear Generation Carolina Power & Light Company Post Box 1551 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Dear Mr. Watson:
SUBJECT:
RELIEF FROM ASME CODE, SECTION XI, THIRD TEN-YEAR INTERVAL PRESSURE TESTING PROGRAM - H.B. ROBINSON STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT, UNIT NO. 2 (TAC NO. M82672)
By letter dated January 22, 1992, you submitted, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(5), a request for specific relief from certain requirements of the 1986 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code),Section XI, for the conduct of the Third 10 Year Interval Pressure Testing Program at H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2 (HBR-2).
We have completed a review of your request and have made the following findings:
(1) Request for Relief No. 1., VT-2 Examination of Class 1 Bolted Connections at Test Conditions We find the requirements of the ASME Code related to the examination are impractical. Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i),
relief is granted provided that the alternative examination under the conditions you proposed are implemented and the systems are also held at nominal operating pressure for at least 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> for insulated systems and 10 minutes for uninsulated systems prior to performing the VT-2 visual examination and plant start-up.
(2) Request for Relief No. 2., Corrective Action for Leaking Bolted Connection You stated that the Code requirements are inconsistent with practices to maintain occupational radiation doses as low reasonably achievable (ALARA). We find your proposed alternative examination provides an acceptable level of quality and safety.
Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i), we find the proposed alternative to be acceptable and the relief is granted.
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-2 In summary, we have determined that granting the relief, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i) or (g)(6)(i), is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property, or the common defense and security and is otherwise in the public interest. Our Safety Evaluation on this matter is enclosed.
Sincerely, Orignal signed by:
Elinor G. Adensam, Director Project Directorate II-I Division of Reactor Projects -
I/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosure:
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Mr. R. A. Watson H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Carolina Power & Light Company Plant, Unit No. 2 cc:
Mr. H. Ray Starling Mr. Dayne H. Brown, Director Manager -
Legal Department Department of Environmental, Carolina Power & Light Company Health and Natural Resources P. 0. Box 1551 Division of Radiation Protection Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. H. A. Cole Special Deputy Attorney General Mr. Robert P. Gruber State of North Carolina Executive Director P. 0. Box 629 Public Staff -
NCUC Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 P. 0. Box 29520 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0520 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. C. R. Dietz Resident Inspector's Office Vice President H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant Robinson Nuclear Department Route 5, Box 413 H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant Hartsville, South Carolina 29550 P. 0. Box 790 Hartsville, South Carolina 29550 Regional Administrator, Region II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Heyward G. Shealy, Chief 101 Marietta Street Bureau of Radiological Health Suite 2900 South Carolina Department of Health Atlanta, Georgia 30323 and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Mr. Ray H. Chambers, Jr.
Columbia, South Carolina 29201 General Manager H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant Mr. R. B. Starkey P.O. Box 790 Vice President Hartsville, South Carolina 29550 Nuclear Services Department Carolina Power & Light Company P.O. Box 1551 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602