ML16152A848
| ML16152A848 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 09/08/1989 |
| From: | Wiens L Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Tucker H DUKE POWER CO. |
| References | |
| TAC-65629, TAC-65630, TAC-65631, NUDOCS 8909150305 | |
| Download: ML16152A848 (3) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 September 8, 1989 Docket Nos. 50-269 50-270 50-287 Mr. H. B. Tucker, Vice President Nuclear Production Department Duke Power Company 422 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28242
Dear Mr. Tucker:
SUBJECT:
APPENDIX R COMPLIANCE - OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION (TACS 65629, 65630, 65631)
The staff has completed its review of all issues resulting from the January 26 - 30, 1987, Appendix R compliance assessment inspection at the Oconee Nuclear Station.
The issue to be addressed in this correspondence is the installation of additional fire detectors in certain locations in the Auxiliary Building.
Section III.G.3. of Appendix R to 10 CFR 50 stipulates that where an alternate or dedicated shutdown capability has been provided for an area, room or zone, that location should also be provided with fire detection and a fixed fire suppression system. The following areas in the Auxiliary Building are not provided with fire detection and fire suppression systems:
Storage Areas - Elevation 844 feet Battery and Cable Rooms Elevation 809 feet.
Equipment Room, Lab Area-Elevation 796 feet Cask Decon Room Corridor Storage Areas - Elevations 783 and 775 feet The fire hazards in these areas were not considered significant enough to warrant the installation of fixed fire suppression systems. However, a fire could occur and burn undetected for a significant length of time, potentially affecting adjoining areas and safety systems. Fire detectors located in these areas would provide early notification to the operating crew of the occurrence of a fire. Therefore, you are requested to provide a commitment to install additional fire dectectors in these locations per the criteria in National Fire Protection Association Standards 72D and 72E. This commitment and a schedule for implementation are requested within 60 days of the date of this letter. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact me at (301) 492-1493.
PDR ADOCK 05000269
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Mr. H. B. Tucker Oconee Nuclear Station Duke Power Company Units Nos. 1, 2 and 3 cc:
Mr. A. V. Carr, Esq.
Mr. Paul Guill Duke Power Company Duke Power Company P. 0. Box 33189 Post Office Box 33189 422 South Church Street 422 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28242 Charlotte, North Carolina 28242 J. Michael McGarry, III, Esq.
Bishop, Cook, Purcell & Reynolds Mr. Alan R. Herdt, Chief 1400 L Street, N.W.
Project Branch #3 Washington, D.C. 20005 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 101 Marietta Street, NW, Suite 2900 Mr. Robert B. Borsum Atlanta, Georgia 30323 Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Power Division Ms. Karen E. Long Suite 525 Assistant.Attorney General 1700 Rockville Pike N. C. Department of Justice Rockville, Maryland 20852 P.O. Box 629 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Manager, LIS NUS Corporation 2536 Countryside Boulevard Clearwater, Florida '34623-1693 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Route 2, Box 610 Seneca, South Carolina 29678 Regional Administrator, Region II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 101 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30323 Mr. Heyward G. Shealy, Chief Bureau of Radiological Health South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Office of Intergovernmental Relations 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 Honorable James M. Phinney County Supervisor of Oconee County Walhalla, South Carolina 29621
Mr. H. B. Tucker 2 -
September 8, 1989 The reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements contained in this letter affect fewer than ten respondents; therefore, OMB clearance is not required under P.L.96-511.
Sincerely, Original signed by:
Leonard A. Wiens, Project Manager Project Directorate 11-3 Division of Reactor Projects I/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation cc:
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