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NRR E-mail Capture - Beaver Valley, 1 and 2 - Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action 10 CFR 50.55a Req for Alternative Repair Methods for Reactor Vessel Head Penetrations and J-GROOVE Welds (Request 2-TYP-3-RV-04)
ML15293A603
Person / Time
Site: Beaver Valley
Issue date: 10/20/2015
From: Taylor Lamb
Plant Licensing Branch 1
To: Lentz T
First Energy Services
References
MF6776
Download: ML15293A603 (2)
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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Lamb, Taylor Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 11:14 AM To: Lentz, Thomas A. (Licensing) (talentz@firstenergycorp.com)

Cc: Lashley, Phil H. (phlashley@firstenergycorp.com)

Subject:

BEAVER VALLEY, UNITS 1 AND 2 - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: 10 CFR 50.55a REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE REPAIR METHODS FOR REACTOR VESSEL HEAD PENETRATIONS AND J-GROOVE WELDS (REQUEST 2-TYP-3-RV-04) (CAC NO. MF6776)

Dear Mr. Thomas Lentz,

By letter dated September 30, 2015 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)

Accession No. ML15273A066), FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company submitted a relief request for Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. (BVPS-2). The proposed relief request concerns the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Code)Section XI, IWA-4421, IWA-4411, and the applicable sections of the Construction Code.

The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the NRC staffs acceptance review of this relief 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.

Pursuant to Sections 50.55a(z)(1) and 50.55a(z)(2) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR),

the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed alternatives would provide an acceptable level of quality and safety, or that compliance with the specified requirements of Section 50.55a would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality or safety.

The NRC staff has reviewed your 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 relief 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) 415-7128.

Taylor A Lamb Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRR/DORL/LPLI-2 MS: OWFN-8B1A Phone: 301-415-7128 1

Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2466 Mail Envelope Properties (Taylor.Lamb@nrc.gov20151020111400)

Subject:

BEAVER VALLEY, UNITS 1 AND 2 - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: 10 CFR 50.55a REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE REPAIR METHODS FOR REACTOR VESSEL HEAD PENETRATIONS AND J-GROOVE WELDS (REQUEST 2-TYP-3-RV-04)

(CAC NO. MF6776)

Sent Date: 10/20/2015 11:14:08 AM Received Date: 10/20/2015 11:14:00 AM From: Lamb, Taylor Created By: Taylor.Lamb@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Lashley, Phil H. (phlashley@firstenergycorp.com)" <phlashley@firstenergycorp.com>

Tracking Status: None "Lentz, Thomas A. (Licensing) (talentz@firstenergycorp.com)" <talentz@firstenergycorp.com>

Tracking Status: None Post Office:

Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 2444 10/20/2015 11:14:00 AM Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:

Recipients Received:

NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Lamb, Taylor Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 11:14 AM To: Lentz, Thomas A. (Licensing) (talentz@firstenergycorp.com)

Cc: Lashley, Phil H. (phlashley@firstenergycorp.com)

Subject:

BEAVER VALLEY, UNITS 1 AND 2 - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: 10 CFR 50.55a REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE REPAIR METHODS FOR REACTOR VESSEL HEAD PENETRATIONS AND J-GROOVE WELDS (REQUEST 2-TYP-3-RV-04) (CAC NO. MF6776)

Dear Mr. Thomas Lentz,

By letter dated September 30, 2015 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)

Accession No. ML15273A066), FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company submitted a relief request for Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. (BVPS-2). The proposed relief request concerns the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Code)Section XI, IWA-4421, IWA-4411, and the applicable sections of the Construction Code.

The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the NRC staffs acceptance review of this relief 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.

Pursuant to Sections 50.55a(z)(1) and 50.55a(z)(2) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR),

the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed alternatives would provide an acceptable level of quality and safety, or that compliance with the specified requirements of Section 50.55a would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality or safety.

The NRC staff has reviewed your 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 relief 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) 415-7128.

Taylor A Lamb Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRR/DORL/LPLI-2 MS: OWFN-8B1A Phone: 301-415-7128 1

Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2466 Mail Envelope Properties (Taylor.Lamb@nrc.gov20151020111400)

Subject:

BEAVER VALLEY, UNITS 1 AND 2 - ACCEPTANCE OF REQUESTED LICENSING ACTION RE: 10 CFR 50.55a REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE REPAIR METHODS FOR REACTOR VESSEL HEAD PENETRATIONS AND J-GROOVE WELDS (REQUEST 2-TYP-3-RV-04)

(CAC NO. MF6776)

Sent Date: 10/20/2015 11:14:08 AM Received Date: 10/20/2015 11:14:00 AM From: Lamb, Taylor Created By: Taylor.Lamb@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Lashley, Phil H. (phlashley@firstenergycorp.com)" <phlashley@firstenergycorp.com>

Tracking Status: None "Lentz, Thomas A. (Licensing) (talentz@firstenergycorp.com)" <talentz@firstenergycorp.com>

Tracking Status: None Post Office:

Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 2444 10/20/2015 11:14:00 AM Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:

Recipients Received:

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