ML14251A072

NRR E-mail Capture - Acceptance Review - LAR to Move LHGR and Single Loop Operation LHGR Limits from TRM to TS (MF4485)

ML14251A072
Person / Time
Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	09/04/2014
From:	Andrea George Division of Operating Reactor Licensing
To:	Vanderkamp D Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
References
MF4485
Download: ML14251A072 (2)

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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: George, Andrea Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 8:21 PM To: 'Van Der Kamp, David'

Subject:

Acceptance Review - LAR to move LHGR and Single Loop Operation LHGR Limits from TRM to TS (MF4485)

Mr. Van Der Kamp, By letter dated July 17, 2014 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML14203A045), Nebraska Public Power District (the licensee) submitted a license amendment request for Cooper Nuclear Station. The proposed License Amendment Request would move Linear Heat Generation Rate (LHGR) and Single Loop Operation LHGR Limit from Technical Requirements Manual (TRM) to Technical Specifications (TS) for cycle 23.

The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the 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 TSs) 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 the 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 request 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. You will be advised of any further information needed to support the NRC staffs detailed technical review by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-1081.

Sincerely, Andrea E. George Project Manager Division of Operating Reactor Licensing U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 301-415-1081 1

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Subject:

Acceptance Review - LAR to move LHGR and Single Loop Operation LHGR Limits from TRM to TS (MF4485)

Sent Date: 9/4/2014 8:20:49 PM Received Date: 9/4/2014 8:20:00 PM From: George, Andrea Created By: Andrea.George@nrc.gov Recipients:

"'Van Der Kamp, David'" <dwvande@nppd.com>

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