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MONTHYEARCP-201500781, Relief Request C-4, Second Ten Year Inservice Inspection Interval from 10CFR50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (1998 Edition of ASME Code, Section XI, 2000 Addenda Second Interval Start Date: August..2015-08-0303 August 2015 Relief Request C-4, Second Ten Year Inservice Inspection Interval from 10CFR50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (1998 Edition of ASME Code, Section XI, 2000 Addenda Second Interval Start Date: August.. Project stage: Request CP-201500780, Relief Request C-2, Second Ten Year Inservice Inspection Interval from 10CFR50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (1998 Edition of ASME Code, Section XI, 2000 Addenda Second Interval Start Date: August..2015-08-0303 August 2015 Relief Request C-2, Second Ten Year Inservice Inspection Interval from 10CFR50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (1998 Edition of ASME Code, Section XI, 2000 Addenda Second Interval Start Date: August.. Project stage: Request CP-201500779, Relief Request B-15, Second Ten Year Inservice Inspection Interval from 10CFR50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (1998 Edition of ASME Code, Section XI, 2000 Addenda Second Interval Start Date: August..2015-08-0303 August 2015 Relief Request B-15, Second Ten Year Inservice Inspection Interval from 10CFR50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (1998 Edition of ASME Code, Section XI, 2000 Addenda Second Interval Start Date: August.. Project stage: Request ML15317A1582015-11-13013 November 2015 Request for Additional Information Email, Relief Request B-15, C-2, and C-4 for Welds in the RPV and Containment Spray and Residual Heat Removal Heat Exchanger Shells, Second 10-year Inservice Inspection Interval Project stage: RAI CP-201501104, Response to Request for Additional Information for Relief Requests B-15, C-2, and C-4 for the Second Ten-Year Inservice Inspection Interval from 10CFR50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (1998 Edition Of.2015-12-14014 December 2015 Response to Request for Additional Information for Relief Requests B-15, C-2, and C-4 for the Second Ten-Year Inservice Inspection Interval from 10CFR50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (1998 Edition Of. Project stage: Response to RAI ML16063A0012016-03-11011 March 2016 Relief Request No. B-15, C-2, and C-4 for Welds in the RPV and Containment Spray and Residual Heat Removal Heat Exchanger Shells, Second 10-year Inservice Inspection Interval Project stage: Other 2015-12-14
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MONTHYEARML23198A3212023-07-27027 July 2023 Authorization and Safety Evaluation for Proposed Alternative RV-1 ML23121A2202023-05-0404 May 2023 Proposed Alternative P-1 Regarding Safeguard Building Sump Pumps ML22077A8412022-03-24024 March 2022 Proposed Alternative SNB-3 for the Snubber Inservice Program Third Interval Extension ML21021A1002021-02-0101 February 2021 Proposed Alternative to the Requirements of the ASME OM Code to Extend the Inservice Testing Program Interval for Certain Snubbers (EPID L-2020-LLR-0095 (Covid 19)) ML21013A1282021-01-28028 January 2021 Approval of Proposed Alternative to the Requirements of the ASME Code to Extend the Third Inservice Inspection Interval (EPID L-2020-LLR-0092 (COVID-19)) ML21021A0022021-01-28028 January 2021 Approval of Proposed Alternatives 1A4-1 and 1A4-2 from Certain Requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plants ML20253A1172020-10-0505 October 2020 Approval of Request for Alternative from Certain Requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants (EPIDs L-2020-LLR-0063, L-2020-LLR-0064, and L-2020-LLR-0065 (COVID-19)) CP-202000431, Relief Request 1A4-1 Supplement - Reactor Vessel (Rv) Upper Head Examinations2020-08-0505 August 2020 Relief Request 1A4-1 Supplement - Reactor Vessel (Rv) Upper Head Examinations ML20196L8232020-07-14014 July 2020 Relief Request SNB-1, Snubber Testing ML20196L8242020-07-14014 July 2020 Relief Request 1A3-2, Inservice Inspection (Isi), Table 1 ML20196L8252020-07-14014 July 2020 Relief Request SNB-1, Snubber Testing, Table 1 ML20196L8262020-07-14014 July 2020 Relief Request V-3, Inservice Testing (IST) ML20196L8292020-07-14014 July 2020 Relief Request 1A3-2, Inservice Inspection (ISI) ML20196L8272020-07-14014 July 2020 Relief Request 1A4-2, Reactor Vessel (Rv) Bottom Mounted Instrumentation (Bmi) Nozzle Penetration Examination ML20196L8302020-07-14014 July 2020 Relief Request V-3, Inservice Testing (Ist), Table 1 CP-202000262, Snubber Testing and Snubber Visual Examinations Relief Request2020-04-10010 April 2020 Snubber Testing and Snubber Visual Examinations Relief Request CP-202000261, Inservice Inspection (ISI) and Inservice Testing (IST) Program Relief Requests2020-04-0707 April 2020 Inservice Inspection (ISI) and Inservice Testing (IST) Program Relief Requests ML17095A2512017-04-0707 April 2017 Request for Alternative 2B3-1 Re Examination of Reactor Vessel Closure Head Penetration Nozzles ML16179A4052016-07-11011 July 2016 Relief Request Nos. B-9, B-3, B-10, and B-11 for Piping Welds, Second 10-year Inservice Inspection Interval ML16074A0012016-03-14014 March 2016 Relief Request 1B3-3, Alternative for Reactor Pressure Vessel Cold Leg Weld Inspection Frequency from Not to Exceed 7 Years to 9 Years for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML16063A0012016-03-11011 March 2016 Relief Request No. B-15, C-2, and C-4 for Welds in the RPV and Containment Spray and Residual Heat Removal Heat Exchanger Shells, Second 10-year Inservice Inspection Interval ML16011A0732016-01-19019 January 2016 Relief Request T-1; Alternative to the ASME OM Code Frequency Specifications for Inservice Testing for the Third 10-Year IST Interval ML15259A0042015-10-30030 October 2015 Relief Request 1B3-4, Alternative for Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Penetration Weld Inspection Frequency (from 10 to 15 Years), Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML15257A2422015-09-18018 September 2015 Relief Request 2A3-1, from ASME Code Section XI Requirements, Risk-Informed Process for Selection of Class 1 and Class 2 Piping Weld Examinations, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML15257A2402015-09-15015 September 2015 Relief Request 2C3-1, from ASME Code, Section XI Requirements Reactor Pressure Vessel Leak-Off Flange for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval CP-201500671, Relief Request T-1 for Inservice Testing Program for Application of an Alternative to the ASME OM Code Frequency Specifications, (2007 Edition of ASME Code, Section XI, 2008 Addenda Third Interval Start Date: August 3.2015-06-30030 June 2015 Relief Request T-1 for Inservice Testing Program for Application of an Alternative to the ASME OM Code Frequency Specifications, (2007 Edition of ASME Code, Section XI, 2008 Addenda Third Interval Start Date: August 3. ML15090A1042015-04-0303 April 2015 Relief Requests B-7, B-12, and B-13 - Steam Generator Head-to-Tube Sheet Welds for the Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML14087A0662014-04-10010 April 2014 Relief Request No. 1/2E-1 for Containment Electrical Penetrations for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML14073A5442014-04-0101 April 2014 Relief Request No. B-14 for Reactor Pressure Vessel Hot Leg Nozzle Weld Examinations for the Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML13158A0932013-06-26026 June 2013 Relief Request No. E-1 Containment Electrical Penetrations, for the Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML13148A4372013-06-26026 June 2013 Relief Request No. P-1 for Pumps and Valves, Third 10-Year Inservice Testing Plan Interval ML13113A3792013-05-0808 May 2013 Relief Request No. V-1, from ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants Requirements for Pumps and Valves, for the Third 10-Year Inservice Testing Interval ML13046A3852013-03-19019 March 2013 Relief Request C-2 for the Reactor Pressure Vessel Flange Leak-Off Piping, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML13056A5032013-03-15015 March 2013 Relief Request B-2, Alternative to ASME Code Requirements for Examination of Reactor Vessel Hot-Leg Nozzle Welds, for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval CP-201300003, Submittal of Relief Request No. B-2, Third 10 Year ISI Interval from 10CFR50.55a Requirements for Reactor Vessel Hot Leg Nozzle Weld Examinations (Third ISI Interval Start Date August 13, 2010)2013-01-16016 January 2013 Submittal of Relief Request No. B-2, Third 10 Year ISI Interval from 10CFR50.55a Requirements for Reactor Vessel Hot Leg Nozzle Weld Examinations (Third ISI Interval Start Date August 13, 2010) CP-201201384, Response to Request for Additional Information for Relief Request No. E-12012-11-14014 November 2012 Response to Request for Additional Information for Relief Request No. E-1 ML12194A2502012-08-14014 August 2012 Relief Request A-1 for Approval of Risk-Informed Alternative to ASME Code, Section XI for Class 1 and 2 Piping Welds, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML1131100922011-12-19019 December 2011 Relief Request No. C-9, Reactor Pressure Vessel Flange Leak-off Piping Configuration, Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML1126500832011-11-10010 November 2011 Approval of Relief Request Nos. B-10 and B-11 for the Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval CP-201001546, Relief Request No. B-11 for the Second 10 Years ISI Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (Second Interval Start Date: August 13, 2000)2010-12-15015 December 2010 Relief Request No. B-11 for the Second 10 Years ISI Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (Second Interval Start Date: August 13, 2000) CP-201001544, Relief Request No. C-9 for the Second 10 Year Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Hardship (Second Interval Start Date: August 13, 2000)2010-12-15015 December 2010 Relief Request No. C-9 for the Second 10 Year Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Hardship (Second Interval Start Date: August 13, 2000) CP-201000890, Relief Request No. C-7 for the Second 10 Year ISI Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (Second Interval Start Date: August 13, 2000)2010-12-15015 December 2010 Relief Request No. C-7 for the Second 10 Year ISI Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Inspection Requirements Due to Physical Interferences (Second Interval Start Date: August 13, 2000) ML0928706372009-12-22022 December 2009 Relief Request B-9 for Unit 1 and B-8 for Unit 2 to Extend the Inservice Inspection Interval for the Reactor Vessel Weld Examination CP-200901227, Revision to Request for Relief to Extend the Unit 1 and 2 in Service Inspection Interval for the Reactor Vessel Weld Examination and Withdrawal of License Amendment Request 09-004 to Add License Condition for Submittal of ISI Informatio2009-09-14014 September 2009 Revision to Request for Relief to Extend the Unit 1 and 2 in Service Inspection Interval for the Reactor Vessel Weld Examination and Withdrawal of License Amendment Request 09-004 to Add License Condition for Submittal of ISI Information an ML0916205482009-07-23023 July 2009 Relief Request P-2, Inservice Testing Plan for Pumps and Valves for Second Interval CP-200801132, Relief Request No. P-2 for the Unit 1 and Unit 2 Inservice Testing Plan for Pumps and Valves (ASME OM Code 1998 Edition, Through 2000 Addenda; Interval Start Date: August 3, 2004, Second Interval)2008-09-24024 September 2008 Relief Request No. P-2 for the Unit 1 and Unit 2 Inservice Testing Plan for Pumps and Valves (ASME OM Code 1998 Edition, Through 2000 Addenda; Interval Start Date: August 3, 2004, Second Interval) ML0821301472008-08-22022 August 2008 Request for Relief B-2 for Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Inspections Requirements Due to Physical Interferences CP-200800927, (Cpnpp), Relief Request B-8 for Unit 1 Second 10 Year ISI Interval & B-6 for Unit 2 Second 10 Year ISI Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Requirements for Reactor Vessel Hot & Cold Leg Nozzle Weld Examinations (Unit 1 Second Interval Start..2008-07-10010 July 2008 (Cpnpp), Relief Request B-8 for Unit 1 Second 10 Year ISI Interval & B-6 for Unit 2 Second 10 Year ISI Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Requirements for Reactor Vessel Hot & Cold Leg Nozzle Weld Examinations (Unit 1 Second Interval Start.. ML0805201952008-03-10010 March 2008 Relief Request B-5 for Second 10-Year ISI Interval from 10 CFR 50.55a Requirements for Class 1 Repair/Replacement of Control Rod Drive Mechanism Canopy Seal Welds ML0804306622008-02-29029 February 2008 Request for Relief No. B-4 from Certain Requirements of ASME Code, Section XI for Implementation of the EPRI-PDI Supplement 11 Program and Application of Weld Overlays 2023-07-27
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MONTHYEARCP-202400030, License Renewal Application Revision 0 - Supplement 3, Revision 12024-01-31031 January 2024 License Renewal Application Revision 0 - Supplement 3, Revision 1 IR 05000445/20230042024-01-29029 January 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000445/2023004 and 05000446/2023004 CP-202400034, (CPNPP) - Core Operating Limits Report (Colr), Unit 2 Cycle 21, (ERX-23-001, Revision 1)2024-01-29029 January 2024 (CPNPP) - Core Operating Limits Report (Colr), Unit 2 Cycle 21, (ERX-23-001, Revision 1) ML24024A2102024-01-29029 January 2024 Summary of Regulatory Audit Regarding a License Amendment Request to Adopt 10 CFR 50.69, Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment of Structures, Systems, and Components for Nuclear Power Reactors ML24025A0052024-01-25025 January 2024 Review of the Spring 2023 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report ML24023A0242024-01-24024 January 2024 Correction to Amendment Nos. 185 and 185 Regarding Implementation of Full Spectrum Loss-of-Coolant Accident Methodology ML24018A1072024-01-18018 January 2024 Notification of Commercial Grade Dedication Inspection (05000445/2024012 and 05000446/2024012) and Request for Information ML23159A2082023-12-20020 December 2023 Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure ML23319A3872023-12-20020 December 2023 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 185 and 185 Regarding Implementation of Full Spectrum Loss-of-Coolant Accident (Fsloca) Methodology ML23348A2392023-12-19019 December 2023 Nonacceptance of License Amendment Request to Relocate Technical Specification 3.9.3, Nuclear Instrumentation, to the Technical Requirements Manual CP-202300575, (Cpnpp), License Amendment Request to Adopt 10 CFR 50.69, Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment of Structures, Systems and Components for Nuclear Power Reactors Supplement 22023-12-13013 December 2023 (Cpnpp), License Amendment Request to Adopt 10 CFR 50.69, Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment of Structures, Systems and Components for Nuclear Power Reactors Supplement 2 ML23333A0872023-12-13013 December 2023 Transmittal of Dam Safety Inspection Report - Public CP-202300566, (Cpnpp), Special Report 1-SR-23-001-00, Inoperable Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation2023-12-12012 December 2023 (Cpnpp), Special Report 1-SR-23-001-00, Inoperable Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation CP-202300494, License Renewal Application Revision 0, Supplement 32023-12-0606 December 2023 License Renewal Application Revision 0, Supplement 3 ML23313A0732023-12-0606 December 2023 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 184 and 184 Regarding Revision to Technical Specifications to Implement WCAP-17661-P-A, Rev. 1, Improved Roac and CAOC Fq Surveillance Technical Specifications ML23291A4382023-11-30030 November 2023 Notice of Availability of the Draft Plant-Specific Supplement 60, to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants Regarding Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Numbers 1 and 2, License Renewal Applica ML23325A0182023-11-30030 November 2023 Schedule Revision for the License Renewal Application Review IR 05000445/20234022023-11-30030 November 2023 NRC Security Inspection Report 05000445/2023402 and 05000446/2023402 CP-202300349, License Amendment Request (Lar) 23-004 Technical Specifications (TS) 3.9.3, Nuclear Instrumentation2023-11-20020 November 2023 License Amendment Request (Lar) 23-004 Technical Specifications (TS) 3.9.3, Nuclear Instrumentation ML23308A0032023-11-17017 November 2023 Letter to R. Nelson, Executive Director; Achp; Re., Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23308A0022023-11-17017 November 2023 Letter to M. Wolfe, Executive Director; Shpo; Re., Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A3002023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to R. Sylestine, Chairman, Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2972023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to R. Martin, President, Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2872023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to J. Garza, Chairman, Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2832023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to D. Dotson, President, Delaware Nation Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2852023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to E. Martinez, President, Mescalero Apache Tribe Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23306A0302023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to J. Cernek, Chairman; Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2902023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to M. Pierite, Chairman, Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2982023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to R. Morrow, Town King, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2842023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to D. Kaskaske, Chairman, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2822023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to D. Cooper, Chairman, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2962023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to M. Woommavovah, Chairman, Comanche Nation Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2812023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to C. Hoskin, Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation; Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2862023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to J. Bunch, Chief, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A3032023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to W. Yargee, Chief, Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2882023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to L. Johnson, Chief, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A3012023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to S. Yahola, Mekko, Kialegee Tribal Town Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2792023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to B. Gonzalez, Chairman, Caddo Nation Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A3022023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to T. Parton, President, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23317A2892023-11-13013 November 2023 Letter to L. Spottedbird, Chairman, Kiowa Indian Tribe Regarding Comanche Peak Draft Environmental Impact Statement ML23311A2082023-11-0909 November 2023 Reassignment of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Branch Chief in the Division of Operating Reactor Licensing for Plant Licensing Branch IV ML23360A6312023-10-26026 October 2023 FEMA, Submittal of Radiological Emergency Preparedness Final Report for the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant Medical Services Drill Evaluated on August 23, 2023 CP-202300416, Supplemental Information to Facilitate Acceptance of Licensee Amendment Request 23-002, Application Regarding GDC-5 Shared System Requirements2023-10-12012 October 2023 Supplemental Information to Facilitate Acceptance of Licensee Amendment Request 23-002, Application Regarding GDC-5 Shared System Requirements CP-202300432, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding the Safety Review of the License Renewal Application - Set 42023-10-0404 October 2023 Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding the Safety Review of the License Renewal Application - Set 4 ML23237B4222023-09-28028 September 2023 Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. - Vistra Operations Company LLC - Letter Regarding Order Approving Transfer of Licenses and Draft Conforming License Amendments ML23263A0242023-09-21021 September 2023 Revision of Schedule for the Environmental Review of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 License Renewal Application 2024-01-31
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MONTHYEARML23319A3872023-12-20020 December 2023 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 185 and 185 Regarding Implementation of Full Spectrum Loss-of-Coolant Accident (Fsloca) Methodology ML23313A0732023-12-0606 December 2023 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 184 and 184 Regarding Revision to Technical Specifications to Implement WCAP-17661-P-A, Rev. 1, Improved Roac and CAOC Fq Surveillance Technical Specifications ML23237B4282023-09-28028 September 2023 Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. - Vistra Operations Company LLC - Enclosure 2, Draft Conforming License Amendments ML23237B4302023-09-28028 September 2023 Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. - Vistra Operations Company LLC - Enclosure 4, Safety Evaluation for Transfer of Licenses and Draft Conforming License Amendments (EPID L-2023-LLM-0000) (Public) ML23198A3212023-07-27027 July 2023 Authorization and Safety Evaluation for Proposed Alternative RV-1 ML22192A0072022-08-22022 August 2022 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 183 and 183 Regarding the Adoption of Technical Specifications Task Force Traveler TSTF-505, Revision 2 ML22194A0592022-07-14014 July 2022 Correction to Amendment Nos. 182 and 182 to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-577, Revision 1, Revised Frequencies for Steam Generator Tube Inspections ML22129A0722022-05-16016 May 2022 Review of Quality Assurance Program Changes ML22077A8412022-03-24024 March 2022 Proposed Alternative SNB-3 for the Snubber Inservice Program Third Interval Extension ML21321A3492022-02-24024 February 2022 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 182 and 182 to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-577, Rev. 1, Revised Frequencies for Steam Generator Tube Inspections ML21322A1032021-12-0707 December 2021 Proposed Alternative for the Continued Use of a Risk-Informed Process for the Selection of Class 1 and 2 Piping Welds for Inservice Inspection ML21132A0892021-06-0909 June 2021 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 181 and 181 Regarding the Adoption of Technical Specifications Task Force Traveler TSTF-567, Rev. 1, Add Containment Sump TS to Address GSI - 191 Issues ML21061A2172021-05-19019 May 2021 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 180 and 180 to Authorize Revision of Certain Emergency Action Levels of the Emergency Plan ML21103A0392021-04-23023 April 2021 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 179 and 179 the Adoption of Technical Specifications Task Force Traveler, TSTF-569, Revision 2, Revise Response Time Testing Definition (EPID L-2020-0147) ML21015A2122021-02-12012 February 2021 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 178 and 178 Regarding One-Time Revision to Technical Specifications 3.7.8 Station Service Water System (Ssws) and 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating ML21022A1622021-02-0808 February 2021 Proposed Alternative to the Requirements of the ASME OM Code to Extend the Inservice Testing Program Interval for Certain Check and Relief Valves (EPID L-2020-LLR-0096 (COVID-19)) ML20346A0192021-02-0101 February 2021 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 177 and 177 Regarding Revision to Technical Specifications 3.8.1, AC Sources - Operating ML21021A1002021-02-0101 February 2021 Proposed Alternative to the Requirements of the ASME OM Code to Extend the Inservice Testing Program Interval for Certain Snubbers (EPID L-2020-LLR-0095 (Covid 19)) ML21013A1282021-01-28028 January 2021 Approval of Proposed Alternative to the Requirements of the ASME Code to Extend the Third Inservice Inspection Interval (EPID L-2020-LLR-0092 (COVID-19)) ML21021A0022021-01-28028 January 2021 Approval of Proposed Alternatives 1A4-1 and 1A4-2 from Certain Requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plants ML20282A7092020-11-17017 November 2020 Proposed Alternative to the Requirements of the ASME Omcode to Extend the Inservice Testing Program Interval for Certain Snubbers (EPID L-2020-LLR-0060 (COVID-19)) ML20281A4722020-11-0404 November 2020 Use of Later Code Edition to the Requirements of the ASME OM Code ML20255A1002020-10-0707 October 2020 Proposed Alternative to the Requirements of the ASME OM Code to Extend the Inservice Test Program Interval for Certain Check and Relief Valves (EPID L-2020-LLR-0061 and EPID L-2020-LLR-0062 (COVID-19)) ML20223A3492020-08-31031 August 2020 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 175 and 175 Regarding One-Time Revision to Technical Specification 3.7.19, Safety Chilled Water ML20226A0132020-08-17017 August 2020 Use of Later Code Edition to the Requirements of the ASME Code ML20167A3182020-07-0606 July 2020 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 174 and 174 Regarding Revision to Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-563, Revision 0 ML20108E8782020-04-17017 April 2020 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 173 and 173 Revision to TS 5.5.9, Unit 1 Model D76 and Unit 2 Model D5 Steam Generator (SG) Program (Exigent Circumstances) ML20054A2762020-02-27027 February 2020 Approval of Change to the Quality Assurance Program as Described in the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant Final Safety Analysis Report ML19267A0182019-11-0404 November 2019 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 172 and 172 to Revise Augmentation Times and Emergency Response Organization Staffing for the Emergency Plan ML18304A4872018-11-30030 November 2018 Issuance of Amendments 171 and 171 Regarding Revision to Technical Specifications for Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System Instrumentation ML18267A3842018-10-25025 October 2018 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 170 and 170 Revision to Technical Specification 3.8.4, DC Sources - Operating, Condition B (Exigent Circumstances) ML18221A6322018-08-15015 August 2018 Eicb Safety Evaluation - Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification 3.3.2 Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System Instrumentation Docket/Epid 000976/05000446/L-2018-LLA-0 ML17129A0242017-06-29029 June 2017 Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Issuance of Amendment Nos. 169 and 169 Re: Administrative Change to Licensee Name (CAC Nos. MF8933 and MF8934) ML17074A4942017-04-13013 April 2017 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 168 and 168 Adoption of TSTF-545, Revision 3, TS Inservice Testing Program Removal & Clarify SR Usage Rule Application to Section 5.5 Testing ML17095A2512017-04-0707 April 2017 Request for Alternative 2B3-1 Re Examination of Reactor Vessel Closure Head Penetration Nozzles ML16334A1732016-12-14014 December 2016 Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 And 2; Safety Evaluation Regarding Implementation Of Mitigating Strategies And Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Related To Orders EA-12-049 And EA-12-051 ML16179A4052016-07-11011 July 2016 Relief Request Nos. B-9, B-3, B-10, and B-11 for Piping Welds, Second 10-year Inservice Inspection Interval ML16137A0562016-06-14014 June 2016 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 166 and 166, Request to Revise Emergency Action Levels Based on Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) 99-01, Revision 6 ML16096A2662016-05-0606 May 2016 Redacted Letter, Order, Safety Evaluation, and Draft Conforming Amendments, Application for Order Approving Direct and Indirect Transfer of Licenses and Conforming License Amendments ML16096A2642016-05-0606 May 2016 Draft Conforming Amendments, Application for Order Approving Direct and Indirect Transfer of Licenses and Conforming License Amendments ML16074A0012016-03-14014 March 2016 Relief Request 1B3-3, Alternative for Reactor Pressure Vessel Cold Leg Weld Inspection Frequency from Not to Exceed 7 Years to 9 Years for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML16063A0012016-03-11011 March 2016 Relief Request No. B-15, C-2, and C-4 for Welds in the RPV and Containment Spray and Residual Heat Removal Heat Exchanger Shells, Second 10-year Inservice Inspection Interval ML16011A0732016-01-19019 January 2016 Relief Request T-1; Alternative to the ASME OM Code Frequency Specifications for Inservice Testing for the Third 10-Year IST Interval ML15309A0732015-12-30030 December 2015 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 165 and 165, Revise Technical Specification 5.5.16, Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, to Increase ILRT Test Interval from 10 to 15 Years and Type C Tests from 60 to 75 Mos ML15259A0042015-10-30030 October 2015 Relief Request 1B3-4, Alternative for Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Penetration Weld Inspection Frequency (from 10 to 15 Years), Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML15257A2422015-09-18018 September 2015 Relief Request 2A3-1, from ASME Code Section XI Requirements, Risk-Informed Process for Selection of Class 1 and Class 2 Piping Weld Examinations, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML15257A2402015-09-15015 September 2015 Relief Request 2C3-1, from ASME Code, Section XI Requirements Reactor Pressure Vessel Leak-Off Flange for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML15090A1042015-04-0303 April 2015 Relief Requests B-7, B-12, and B-13 - Steam Generator Head-to-Tube Sheet Welds for the Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML15008A1332015-02-24024 February 2015 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 164 and 164, Revise Technical Specification 3.8.1 for a 14-Day Completion Time for Offsite Circuits ML14183A3422014-09-0808 September 2014 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 163 and 163 to Revise License Condition Related to Approval of Revised Cyber Security Plan Implementation Schedule 2023-09-28
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 M:rrdl 11 , 2016 Mr. Ken J. Peters Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer (Acting)
Attention: Regulatory Affairs Luminant Generation Company LLC P.O. Box 1002 .
Glen Rose, TX 76043
SUBJECT:
COMANCHE PEAK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNIT 2 - RELIEF REQUESTS B-15, C-2, AND C-:4 FOR APPLICATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE ASME CODE, SECTION XI, WELD EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR VESSEL HEAD, CONTAINMENT SPRAY HEAT EXCHANGER, AND RESIDUAL HEAT REMOVAL HEAT EXCHANGER DUE TO PHYSICAL INTERFERENCES FOR THE SECOND 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL (CAC NOS. MF6557, MF6558, AND MF6559)
Dear Mr. Peters:
By letters dated August 3, 2015 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Nos. ML152248365, ML152248366, and ML152248367), as supplemented by letter dated December 14, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML16020A065),
Luminant Generation Company LLC {the licensee) submitted Relief Requests (RRs) 8-15, C-2, and C-4, respectively, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (CPNPP), Unit 2, for the second 10-year inservice inspection (ISi) interval.
The second 10-year ISi interval began on August 3, 2004, and ended on August 2, 2014.
Specifically, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.55a(g)(5)(iii),
ttie licensee requested to use a proposed alternative to the examination requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code),
Section XI for the following welds since the ASME Code-required examination coverage was not ,
achieved due to physical interferences: *
- Reactor vessel (RV) head to disc w~ld (RR B-15)
The licensee stated that the geometry of the RV closure head ring to disc weld, CS HX, and RHR HX makes the ASME Code-required examination coverage requirements impractical.
Ultrasonic testing of the subject welds was performed during the second 10-year ISi interval to the extent practical based on design configuration restrictions and VT-2 visual examinations were also performed with no evidence of leakage. The licensee stated that the proposed alternatives do not pose any undue risk to the public health and safety.
K. Peters The NRC staff has completed its review of the proposed alternatives and based on the enclosed safety evaluation, the NRC staff concludes that for RR B-15, the licensee does not require relief since 100 percent volumetric examination of the accessible weld length was achieved. For RRs C-2 and C-4, as set forth in the enclosed safety evaluation, the NRC staff determined that granting relief pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(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 given due consideration to the burden upon the licensee that could result if the requirements were imposed on the facility. Furthermore, the NRC staff concludes that the ASME Code-required examinations were performed to the maximum extent possible and provide reasonable assurance of the structural integrity of the subject CS HX shell weld and RHR HX welds.
Accordingly, the NRC staff concludes that the licensee has adequately addressed all of the regulatory requirements set forth in 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). Therefore, the NRC staff grants RRs C-2 and C-4 for the CPNPP, Unit 2, for the second 10-year ISi interval.
All other requirements of Section XI of the ASME Code for which relief was not specifically requested and approved in the subject relief requests remain applicable, including third-party review by the Authorized Nuclear lnservice Inspector.
If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Watford at 301-415-1233 or via e-mail at Margaret. Watford@nrc.gov.
$incerely, Robert. J. Pascarelli, Chief Plant Licensing Branch IV-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-446
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 SAFETY EVALUATION BY THE OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION RELIEF REQUESTS B-15, C-2, AND C-4 SECOND 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL LUMINANT GENERATION COMPANY LLC COMANCHE PEAK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNIT 2 DOCKET NO. 50-446
1.0 INTRODUCTION
By letters dated August 3, 2015 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Nos. ML15224B365, ML15224B366, and ML15224B367), as supplemented by letter dated December 14, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML16020A065),
Luminant Generation Company LLC (the licensee) submitted Relief Requests (RRs) B-15, C-2, and C-4, respectively, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (CPNPP), Unit 2, for the second 10-year inservice inspection (ISi) interval.
Specifically, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.55a(g)(5)(iii),
the licensee requested to use the proposed alternative to the examination requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code),
Section XI for the following welds since ASME Code-required examination coverage was not achieved due to physical interferences:
- Reactor vessel (RV) head to disc weld (RR B-15)
The licensee stated that the geometry of the RV closure head ring to disc weld, CS HX, and RHR HX makes the ASME Code-required examination coverage requirements impractical.
Ultrasonic testing (UT) of the subject welds was performed during the second 10-year interval to the extent practical based on design configuration restrictions and VT-2 visual examinations were also performed with no evidence of leakage.
2.0 REGULATORY EVALUATION
The ISi of ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 components is performed in accordance with Section XI, "Rules for lnservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant. Components," of the ASME Enclosure
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Code and applicable edition and addenda, as required by 10 CFR 50.55a(g). When conformance to these requirements are determined to be impractical, relief may be granted by the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). Additionally, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i),
the NRC may impose such alternative requirements, as it determines is authorized by law, that will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security, and are otherwise in the public interest giving due consideration to the burden upon the licensee that could result if the requirements were imposed on the facility.
Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4), ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 components (including supports) shall meet the requirements, except the design and access provisions and the preservice examination requirements, set forth in the ASME Code,Section XI, to the extent practical within the limitations of design, geometry, and materials of construction of the components. The regulations require that inservice examination of components and system pressur~ tests conducted during the first 10-year interval and subsequent intervals comply with the requirements in the latest edition and addenda of Section XI of the ASME Code incorporated by reference in 10 CFR 50.55a(a) 12 months prior to the start of the 1.20-month interval, subject to the limitations and modifications listed in 10 CFR 50.55a(b)(2). The Code of record for CPNPP, Unit 2, for the second 10-year ISi interval is the 2000 Addenda to the 1998 Edition of the ASME Code,Section XI.
Paragraph 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(5)(iii) states, in part, that determinations of impracticality in accordance with this section must be based on the demonstrated limitations experienced when attempting to comply with the ASME Code requirements during the ISi interval forwhich the request is being submitted. Requests for relief made in accordance with this section must be submitted to the NRC no later than 12 months after the expiration of the initial or subsequent 120-month inspection interval for which relief is sought. The licensee submitted RRs B-15, C-2, and C-4 on August 3, 2015, for the second 10-year ISi interval of CPNPP, Unit 2, which started on August 3, 2004, and ended on August 2, 2014.
3.0 TECHNICAL EVALUATION
The information provided by the licensee in support of the subject RRs has been evaluated and the bases for disposition are documented in the following sections. The RRs have been evaluated according to ASME Code Examination Category and vessel shell type and information provided by the licensee in its letters dated August 3, 2015 (one each*in support of RRs B-15; C-2, and C-4), and supplemented by letter dated December 14, 2015.
3.1 RR 8-15. ASME Code.Section XI, Category 8-A, Pressure Retaining Welds in RV, Item No. 81 .21 ASME Code Component Affected ASME Code Class: ASME Code Class 1
References:
ASME Code,Section XI, Table IW8-2500-1 and IW8-3510 Examination Category: 8-A Item Number: B1 .21
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Description:==
ASME Code-required examination coverage for the weld volume is impractical Component: RV Head to Disc Weld Component Number: TCX-1-1300-2 ASME Code Requirements The applicable ASME Code examination requirement for weld TCX-1-1300-2 is essentially 100 percent volumetric examination of the accessible weld length, as specified in Table IWB-2500-1, "Examination Categories," of the ASME Code,Section XI, Examination Category B-A, Item No. 81 .21.
Basis for Relief For weld TCX-1-1300-2, the licensee achieved 68 percent coverage of the required examination volume due to the presence of an insulation support shroud assembly. The design configuration restrictions in the region of.weld TCX-1-1300-2 make the ASME Code-required examination coverage impractical. Plant modifications or replacements of components designed to allow for complete coverage would be needed to meet the ASME Code requirements.
NRC Staff Evaluation
The examination coverage achieved for weld TCX-1-1300-2 is 68 percent and is limited due to the presence of an insulation support shroud assembly. As required by ASME Code,Section XI, Examination Category 8-A, Item No. 81 .21 of Table IWB-2500-1, only the '
accessible areas of the weld length are required to be examined. By letter dated December 14, 2015, the licensee confirmed that essentially 100 percent of the accessible weld length, both parallel and transverse to the weld, was inspected. Therefore, the NRC staff determined that the relief from the ASME Code requirements is not needed. In its letter dated December 14, 2015, the licensee also acknowledged the fact that the requested relief is not required.
3.2 Relief Request C-2, ASME Code,Section XI, Category C-A. Item No. C 1.10, Pressure Retaining Welds in Pressure Vessel (CS HX Shell)
ASME Code Component Affected ASME Code Class: ASME Code Class 2
References:
ASME Code,Section XI, Table IWC-2500-1 Examination Category: C-A Item Number: C1.10
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Description:==
CT HX 1-02 Shell to Flange Weld Component: CS HX (CP1-CTAHCS-02)
Weld Number: TCX-2-1180-1-2 ASME Code Requirements The applicable examination requirement for weld TCX-2-1180-1-2 is essentially 100 percent volumetric examination of the weld length, as specified in Table IWC-2500-1, "Examination Categories,",of the ASME Code,Section XI, Examination Category C-A, Item No. C1 .10. When 100 percent of the required volume cannot be examined due to interferences, obstructions, or geometrical configuration, ASME Code Case N-460, "Alternative Examination Coverage for Class 1 and Class 2 Welds,Section XI, Division 1," allows reduction of the examination volume to 90 percent of the required volume. ASME Code Case N-460 has been approved for use by the NRC in Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.147, Revision 17, "lnservice Inspection Code Case Acceptability, ASME Section XI, Division 1," August 2014 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13339A689).
Basis for Relief For weld TCX-2-1180-1-2, the licensee achieved 86 percent coverage of the required examination volume due to the configuration of the flange design and the proximity of two welded support plates on the shell side of the CS HX. The design configuration restrictions in the region of weld TCX-2-1180-1-2 make the ASME Code-required' examination coverage impractical. Plant modifications or replacement of components designed to allow for complete coverage would be needed to meet the ASME .Code requirements.
Licensee's Proposed Alternative (as stated by the licensee)
The following alternatives are proposed in lieu of the required examination coverage of essentially 100 percent:
- 1. Ultrasonic testing (UT) of the subject component weld was performed to the maximum extent practical during the second ten-year interval. No recordable indications were noted [in the are~s examined].
- 2. Pressure test VT-2 visual examinations were performed, as required by
[ASME] Code Category C-H, during the second ten-year interval. No evidence of leakage was identified for this component.
NRC Staff Evaluation
The examination coverage achieved for weld TCX-2-1180-1-2 is 86 percent and is limited due to the configuration of the flange design and the proximity of two welded support plates on the shell side of the CS HX. As such, obtaining the ASME Code-required examination volume would require significant modification of the CS HX shell or replacement of components designed to allow for complete coverage, which imposes a significant burden.
In its letter dated August 3, 2015, the licensee stated that the examination was performed with ultrasonic examination procedure TX-ISl-214, "Ultrasonic Examination Procedure for Welds in Piping Systems and Vessels." Additionally, by letter dated December 14, 2015, in response to RAI 4b from the NRC staff's request for additional information (RAI) dated November 13, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15317A158), the licensee stated that the subject weld was examined in accordance with Appendix Ill to Section XI of the ASME Code and that the requirements of Appendix Ill to Section XI of the ASME Code, along with the applicable supplements, were used in the preparation of procedure TX-ISl-214. The staff determined the licensee's response to the NRC staff question is acceptable.
Weld TCX-2-1180-1-2 was examined to the maximum extent possible from both sides of the weld, using 45-degree shear wave search units, scanning both parallel and perpendicular to the weld. The examination volumes included the weld and base materials near the inside surface of the weld joint, which are regions of high stress, and where one would expect degradation to be manifested, should it occur. The licensee stated that radiography testing would be impractical to perform due to access limitations, and phased array ultrasonic examination testing would not gain additional coverage because of the inherently large search units. No other means were attempted beyond the "best effort" ultrasonic examination. By letter dated December 14, 2015, the licensee provided information to support the NRC staff's conclusions (RAls 2b, 3, and 5).
For weld TCX-2-1180-1-2, the ultrasonic examinations revealed no indications. By letter dated December 14, 2015, the licensee indicated that no plant-specific operating experience regarding potential degradation in the subject weld has been identified (RAI No. 6). Based on the examination coverage obtained for the subject weld, if significant service-induced degradation were occurring, the NRC staff concluded that there is reasonable assurance that evidence of degradation would be detected by the examination ~overage achieved.
In addition to the volumetric UT examination, the licensee performed the required visual examination during system pressure testing in accordance with Examination Category C-H of Table IWC-2500-1 of Section XI of the ASME Code. The system pressure test in Examination Category C-H includes VT-2 visual examination for evidence of leakage, which provides reasonable assurance of leak tightness.
Based on the above discussion, the NRC staff concludes that obtaining the ASME Code required examination volume is impractical because it would impose significant burden upon the licensee. The NRC staff also determines that the volumetric UT examination performed to the maximum extent possible provides reasonable assurance of the structural integrity of weld TCX-2-1180-1-2. In addition, the VT-2 visual examination during pressure testing provides reasonable assurance of leak tightness of the subject weld and the alternative proposed by the licensee is acceptable.
3.3 Relief Request C-4. ASME Code,Section XI, Category C-A, Pressure Retaining Welds in Pressure Vessel, Item Nos. C1.10 and C1 .20 and Category C-8. Pressure Retaining Nozzle Welds in Vessels. Item No. C2.21 (RHR HX Shell)
ASME Code Component Identification ASME Code Class: *ASME Code Class 2
References:
ASME Code,Section XI, Table IWC-2500-1 Examination Categories: C-A and C-8 Item Numbers: C1.10, C1.20, C2.21 Descriptions: RHR HX Head-to-Shell Weld, RHR HX Shell-to-Flange Weld, RHR Heat EX Inlet Nozzle-to-Shell Weld, RHR HX Outlet Nozzle-to-Shell Weld Component: RHR HX (TCX-2-1120)
Weld Numbers: TCX-2-1120-1-1, TCX-2-1120-1-2, TCX-2-1120-1-3, TCX-2-1120-1-4 ASME Code Requirements As specified in Table IWC-2500-1 of the ASME Code,Section XI, Examination Category C-A, Item Nos. C1.10 and C1.20 and Examination Category C-8, Item No. C2.21, the applicable examination requirements for the welds of the RHR HX shell are shown below. When 100 percent of the required volume cannot be examined due to interferences, obstructions, or geometrical configuration, ASME Code Case N-460 allows reduction of the examination volume to 90 percent of the required volume.
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Essentially 100% volumetric TCX-2-1120-1-1 C-A C1.20 examination of the weld length Essentially 100% volumetric TCX-2-1120-1-2 C-A C1.10 examination of the weld length Surface and volumetric examination as defined in either TCX-2-1120-1-3 C-8 C2.21 Figure IWC-2500-4(a) or (b) of the ASME Code,Section XI Surface and volumetric examination as defined in either TCX-2-1120-1-4 C-8 C2.21 Figure IWC-2500-4(a) or (b) of the ASME Code,Section XI Basis for Relief For the welds of the RHR HX shell, the licensee achieved less than 90 percent coverage of the required examination volume as shown below. For welds TCX-2-1120-1-1 and TCX-2-1120-1-2, the limitation is due to the configuration of welded supports and bolt flange.
For welds TCX-2-1120-1-3 and TCX-2-1120-1-4, the limitation is due to the nozzle-to-vessel shell configuration. The restrictions of the design configuration of the four welds above make the ASME Code-required examination coverage impractical. Plant modifiqations or replacements of components designed to allow for complete coverage would be needed to meet the ASME Code requirements.
TCX-2-1120-1-1 C1.20 TCX-2-1120-1-2 C1.10 TCX-2-1120-1-3 C-8 C2.21 75%
TCX-2-1120-1-4 'C-8 C2.21 75%
Licensee's Proposed Alternative (as stated by the licensee)
The following alternatives are proposed in lieu ofthe required examination coverage of essentially 100 percent:
- 1. Ultrasonic testing (UT) of the subject component weld was performed to the maximum extent practical during the second ten-year interval.
- 2. Liquid penetrant, and pressure test VT-2 visual examinations were performed, as required by [ASME] Code Category C-H, during the second ten-year interval. No indication or evidence of leakage was identified for this component.
NRC Staff Evaluation
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The examination coverages achieved for welds TCX-2-1120-1-1 and TCX-2.:.1120-1-2 are less than 90 percent of the required volume and are limited due to the configuration of welded supports and proximity to the bolt flange. The examination coverages achieved for welds TCX-2-1120-1-3 and TCX-2-1120-1-4 are also less than 90 percent of the required volume and are limited due to the nozzle-to-vessel shell configuration .. As such, obtaining the ASME Code-required examination volumes would require significant plant modification to the Rl-:IR HX or replacement of components designed to allow for complete coverage, which imposes a significant burden.
The licensee stated that the examination was performed with ultrasonic examination procedure TX-ISl-214, which is the same procedure used in the examination of weld TCX-2-1180-1-2 discussed in Section 3.2 of this safety evaluation (SE). Thus, the NRC staff's RAI 4b and the licensee's response to it by letter dated December 14, 2015, also apply to the welds covered by RR C-4. The licensee stated in its response to RAI 4b that the subject welds were examined in accordance with Appendix Ill to Section XI of the ASM.E Code and that the requirements of Appendix Ill to Section XI of the ASME Code, along with the applicable supplements, were used in the preparation of procedure TX-ISl-214.
Weld TCX-2-1120-1-1 was examined to the maximum extent possible, from both sides of the weld, with 45-degree shear wave search units, scanning both parallel and perpendicular to the weld. Welds TCX-2-1120-1-2, TCX-2-1120-1-3, and TCX-2-1120-1-4 were examined to the maximum extent possible from one side of the welds, with 45-degree and 60-degree shear wave search units, scanning both parallel and perpendicular to the welds. For welds TCX-2-1120-1-3 and TCX-2-1120~ 1-4, 60-degree refracted longitudinal waves search units were also used for supplemental "best effort" ultrasonic examination. The licensee stated that radiography testing would be impractical to perform due to access limitations, and phased array ultrasonic examination testing would not gain additional coverage because of the inherently large search units. Surface examinations were performed using liquid penetrant testing (PT) for the subject welds in RR C-4 although they are required only for welds TCX-2-1120-1-3 and I
TCX-2-1120-1-4. By letter dated December 14, 2015, the licensee provided information in. its responses to RAI 2c, RAI 3, and RAI 5 to support the NRC staff's conclusions, For the welds covered by RR C-4, the ultrasonic examinations and PT examinations revealed no indications 1
and no evidence of leakage. By letter dated December 14, 2015, in its response to the NRc' staff's RAI 6, the licensee indicated that no plant-specific operating experience
- regarding potential degradation in the subject welds has been identified. Based on the examination coverage obtained for the subject welds, the NRC staff concluded that there is repsonable assurance that evidence of degradation would be detected by the examination coverages achieved, if significant service-induced degradation were occurring.
In addition to the volumetric UT examination and surface PT examination, the licensee performed the required visual examination during system pressure testing in accordance with Examination Category C-H of Table IWC-2500-1 of Section XI of the ASME Code. The system pressure test in Examination Category C-H includes VT-2 visual examination for evidence of leakage, which provides reasonable assurance of leak tightnes~.
Based on the above discussion, the NRC staff determines that obtaining the ASME Code-required examination volume is impractical because it would impose significant burden upon the licensee. The NRC staff also determines that the volumetric UT examinations, performed to the maximum extent possible, provide reasonable assurance of the structural integrity of welds TCX-2-1120-1-1, TCX-2-1120-1-2, TCX-2-1120-1-3, and TCX-2-1120-1-4. In addition, the VT-2 visual examination during pressure testing and liquid PT surface examination provide reasonable assurance of leak tightness of the subject welds and the alternative proposed by the licensee is acceptable.
4.0 CONCLUSION
As discussed in Section 3.1 of this SE, the NRC staff determines that granting of relief to RR B-15 is not necessary, since 100 percent volumetric examination of the accessible weld length was achieved. For RRs C-2 and C-4, as set forth in the SE, the NRC staff determines that granting relief pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(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 given due consideration to the burden upon the licensee that could result if the requirements were im'posed on the facility. Furthermore, the NRC staff concludes that the ASME Code-required examinations were performed to the maximum extent possible and provide
, reasonable assurance of the structural integrity of the subject CS HX shell weld and RHR HX welds. Accordingly, the NRC staff concl~des that the licensee has adequately addressed all of
the regulatory requirements set forth in 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). Therefore, the NRC staff grants RRs C-2 and C-4 for the CPNPP, Unit 2, for the second 10-year ISi interval, which began on Aug~st 3, 2004, and ended on August 2, 2014 .
. All other requirements of Section XI of the ASME Code for which relief was not specifically requested and approved in the subject relief requests remain applicable, including third-party review by the Authorized Nuclear lnservice Inspector.
Principal Contributor: David Dijamco, NRR/DE/EVIB Date: March 11, 2016
K. Peters The NRC staff has completed its review of the proposed alternatives and based on the enclosed safety ev'aluation, the NRC staff concludes that for RR 8-15, the licensee does not require relief since 100 percent volumetric examination oJ the accessible weld length was achieved. For RRs C-2 and C-4, as set forth in the enclosed safety evaluation, the NRC staff determined that granting relief pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(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 given due consideration to the burden upon the licensee that could result if the requirements were imposed on the facility. Furthermore, the NRC staff concludes that the ASME Code-required examinations were performed to the maximum extent possible and provide reasonable assurance of the structural integrity of the subject CS HX shell weld and RHR HX welds.
Accordingly, the NRC staff concludes that the licensee has adequately addressed all of the regulatory requirements set forth in 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i). Therefore, the NRC staff grants RRs C-2 and C-4 for the CPNPP, Unit 2, for the second 10-year ISi interval.
All other requirements of Section XI of the ASME Code for which relief was not specifically requested and approved in the subject relief requests remain applicable, including third-party review by the Authorized Nuclear lnservice Inspector.
If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Watford at 301-415-1233 or via e-mail at Margaret.Watford@nrc.gov. '
Sincerely,
/RAJ Robert J. Pascarelli, Chief Plant Licensing Branch IV-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-446
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