ML16245A914
| ML16245A914 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 09/01/2016 |
| From: | Martin R Plant Licensing Branch II |
| To: | Pierce C Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| Martin R | |
| References | |
| CAC MF8274 | |
| Download: ML16245A914 (1) | |
Text
From:
Martin, Robert To:
"crpierce@southernco.com" Cc:
"McElroy, G. Ken"; "kglowery@southernco.com"
Subject:
Acceptance Review - NSCW Transfer Pump Vogtle Unit 2 Date:
Thursday, September 01, 2016 9:28:00 AM On August 12, 2016, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC) submitted a License Amendment Request (LAR) (ADAMS ML16225A619) for Vogtle, Unit 2, to Revise Technical Specifications (TS) LCO 3.7.9 for a One-Time Change to Support a Unit 2 Nuclear Service Cooling Water Transfer Pump Refurbishment. The purpose of this email is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staffs acceptance review of this LAR. The acceptance review was performed to determine if there is sufficient technical information in scope and depth to allow the NRC staff to continue 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 TS) 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 concludes that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the NRC staff to continue 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.
Docket No. 50-425 CAC No MF8274