ML15112A940
| ML15112A940 | |
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| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 08/20/1980 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| NUDOCS 8009160506 | |
| Download: ML15112A940 (2) | |
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 SAFETY EVALUATION BY THE OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION SUPPORTING AMENDMENT NO. 86 TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. DPR-38 AMENDMENT NO. 86 TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. DPR-47 AMENDMENT NO. 83 TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. DPR-55 DUKE POWER COMPANY OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION, UNITS NOS. 1, 2 AND 3 DOCKETS NOS. 50-269, 50-270 AND 50-287 Introduction By letter dated July 7, 1980, the Duke Power Company (the licensee) submitted proposed changes to the Technical Specifications (TSs) to incorporate the test frequency requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(o), Appendix 3, into the containment leak test program.
Evaluation The existing TSs for the Oconee Station state in Section 4.4.1.2.5 that:
"Local leak detection tests shall be performed annually,....
The licensee proposes to change Section 4.4.1.2.5 to read:
"Local leak detection tests shall be per formed during each reactor shutdown for refueling but in no case at intervals greater than 2 years...". The proposed change is a verbatim incorporation of the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(o), Appendix J, Sections III.D.2 and III.D.3.
These sections of the Commission's regulations pertain to test frequency of the components being tested in TS 4.4.1.2.5. Based on the above, we conclude that the change is acceptable.
The staff is currently reviewing the entire containment leak testing program for the Oconee Station to determine its compliance with Appendix J of 10 CFR 50. Changes to the program may be required as a result of this review. However, the results of the staff review are not expected to affect the change resulting from this license amendment.
Environmental Consideration We have determined that the amendments do not authorize a change in effluent types or total amounts nor an increase in power level and will not result in any significant environmental impact.
Having made this determination, we have further concluded that the amendments involve an action which is insignificant frmr. the standpoint of environental impact and, pursuant to 10 CFR §51.5(d)(4),
that an environmental impact statement, or negative declaration and environ mental impact appraisal need not be prepared in connection with the issuance of thnse amendments.
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- -2 Oconee 1/2/3 Conclusion We have concluded, based on the considerations discussed above, that:
(1) because the amendments do not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of accidents previously considered and do not involve a signi ficant decrease in a safety margin, the amendments do not involve a significant hazards consideration, (2) there is reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed manner, and (3) such activities w411 be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations and the issuance of these amendments will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public.
Dated: August 20, 1980'