ML16081A005

NRR E-mail Capture - Columbia Generating Station, Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action:, CAC No. MF7368,, Relief Request 4ISI-06, Code Case N-666-1

ML16081A005
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	03/18/2016
From:	John Klos Plant Licensing Branch IV
To:	Linda Williams Energy Northwest
References
MF7368
Download: ML16081A005 (3)

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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Klos, John Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 4:56 PM To: llwilliams@energy-northwest.com Cc: Klos, John

Subject:

Columbia Generating Station, Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action:, CAC No.

MF7368,, Relief Request 4ISI-06, Code Case N-666-1 Ms. Williams, By letter dated February 17, 2016, Energy Northwest for the Columbia Generating Station submitted a relief request, for the fourth ten-year inservice interval, from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section XI, IWA-4420 Defect Removal Requirements and the use of Code Case N-666-1, Weld Overlay of Class 1, 2 and 3 Socket Welded Connections. The purpose of this email is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory (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.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the NRC staff to complete 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. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

John Klos DORL Callaway, Columbia Project Manager U.S. NRC, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing NRC/NRR/DORL/LPL4-1, MS O8H4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 301.415.5136, 301.415.3313 (fax)

John.Klos@NRC.gov 1

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Subject:

Columbia Generating Station, Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action:, CAC No. MF7368,, Relief Request 4ISI-06, Code Case N-666-1 Sent Date: 3/18/2016 4:56:14 PM Received Date: 3/18/2016 4:56:14 PM From: Klos, John Created By: John.Klos@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Klos, John" <John.Klos@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "llwilliams@energy-northwest.com" <llwilliams@energy-northwest.com>

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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Klos, John Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 4:56 PM To: llwilliams@energy-northwest.com Cc: Klos, John

Subject:

Columbia Generating Station, Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action:, CAC No.

MF7368,, Relief Request 4ISI-06, Code Case N-666-1 Ms. Williams, By letter dated February 17, 2016, Energy Northwest for the Columbia Generating Station submitted a relief request, for the fourth ten-year inservice interval, from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section XI, IWA-4420 Defect Removal Requirements and the use of Code Case N-666-1, Weld Overlay of Class 1, 2 and 3 Socket Welded Connections. The purpose of this email is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory (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.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the NRC staff to complete 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. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

John Klos DORL Callaway, Columbia Project Manager U.S. NRC, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing NRC/NRR/DORL/LPL4-1, MS O8H4 Washington, DC 20555-0001 301.415.5136, 301.415.3313 (fax)

John.Klos@NRC.gov 1

2 Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2719 Mail Envelope Properties (70a17a21d1d54ae19f1de98ac787b53e)

Subject:

Columbia Generating Station, Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action:, CAC No. MF7368,, Relief Request 4ISI-06, Code Case N-666-1 Sent Date: 3/18/2016 4:56:14 PM Received Date: 3/18/2016 4:56:14 PM From: Klos, John Created By: John.Klos@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Klos, John" <John.Klos@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "llwilliams@energy-northwest.com" <llwilliams@energy-northwest.com>

Tracking Status: None Post Office: HQPWMSMRS05.nrc.gov Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 2053 3/18/2016 4:56:14 PM Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:

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