ML16082A371
| ML16082A371 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 03/22/2016 |
| From: | Robert Kuntz Plant Licensing Branch III |
| To: | George Adams Northern States Power Co, Xcel Energy |
| References | |
| MF7359 | |
| Download: ML16082A371 (2) | |
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1 NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:
Kuntz, Robert Sent:
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 1:33 PM To:
Adams, Glenn D. (Glenn.Adams@xenuclear.com)
Subject:
Monticello February 10, 2016 license amendment request RE: ILRT Type A extension, Result of NRC staff acceptance review
Dear Mr. Adams,
By letter dated February 10, 2016, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)
Accession No. ML16047A336), Northern States Power Company - Minnesota (NSPM, the licensee), doing business as Xcel Energy, Inc., submitted a license amendment for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (Monticello). The proposed amendment would revise Technical Specification 5.5.11 Primary Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, to increase the containment integrated leakage rate test program Test A interval from 10 to 15 years. The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (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 technical specifications) 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 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 amendment 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.
Robert Kuntz Sr. Project Manager, Monticello and Prairie Island NRR/DORL/LPL3-1 (301) 415-3733
Hearing Identifier:
NRR_PMDA Email Number:
2725 Mail Envelope Properties (Robert.Kuntz@nrc.gov20160322133200)
Subject:
Monticello February 10, 2016 license amendment request RE: ILRT Type A extension, Result of NRC staff acceptance review Sent Date:
3/22/2016 1:32:47 PM Received Date:
3/22/2016 1:32:00 PM From:
Kuntz, Robert Created By:
Robert.Kuntz@nrc.gov Recipients:
"Adams, Glenn D. (Glenn.Adams@xenuclear.com)" <Glenn.Adams@xenuclear.com>
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Recipients Received:
1 NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:
Kuntz, Robert Sent:
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 1:33 PM To:
Adams, Glenn D. (Glenn.Adams@xenuclear.com)
Subject:
Monticello February 10, 2016 license amendment request RE: ILRT Type A extension, Result of NRC staff acceptance review
Dear Mr. Adams,
By letter dated February 10, 2016, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)
Accession No. ML16047A336), Northern States Power Company - Minnesota (NSPM, the licensee), doing business as Xcel Energy, Inc., submitted a license amendment for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (Monticello). The proposed amendment would revise Technical Specification 5.5.11 Primary Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, to increase the containment integrated leakage rate test program Test A interval from 10 to 15 years. The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (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 technical specifications) 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 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 amendment 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.
Robert Kuntz Sr. Project Manager, Monticello and Prairie Island NRR/DORL/LPL3-1 (301) 415-3733
Hearing Identifier:
NRR_PMDA Email Number:
2725 Mail Envelope Properties (Robert.Kuntz@nrc.gov20160322133200)
Subject:
Monticello February 10, 2016 license amendment request RE: ILRT Type A extension, Result of NRC staff acceptance review Sent Date:
3/22/2016 1:32:47 PM Received Date:
3/22/2016 1:32:00 PM From:
Kuntz, Robert Created By:
Robert.Kuntz@nrc.gov Recipients:
"Adams, Glenn D. (Glenn.Adams@xenuclear.com)" <Glenn.Adams@xenuclear.com>
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 2600 3/22/2016 1:32:00 PM Options Priority:
Standard Return Notification:
No Reply Requested:
No Sensitivity:
Normal Expiration Date:
Recipients Received: