ML16263A034

NRR E-mail Capture - NRC Acceptance Review for Amendment Request Regarding the Unit 2 Minimum Critical Power Ratio

ML16263A034
Person / Time
Site:	Hatch
Issue date:	09/19/2016
From:	Michael Orenak Plant Licensing Branch II
To:	Joyce R Southern Nuclear Operating Co
References
MF8309
Download: ML16263A034 (2)

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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Orenak, Michael Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 8:02 AM To: Joyce, Ryan M.

Cc: McElroy, G. Ken; CRPIERCE (CRPIERCE@southernco.com)

Subject:

NRC Acceptance Review for Amendment Request Regarding the Unit 2 Minimum Critical Power Ratio

Ryan, By letter dated August 29, 2016, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. submitted a license amendment request for the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, (ADAMS Accession No. ML16245A257; CAC No.

MF8309) to revise the values for the Safety Limit Minimum Critical Power Ratios for both single and dual recirculation loop operation. The purpose of this e-mail 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.

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. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Michael D. Orenak Hatch and Catawba Project Manager NRR - Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Phone: 301-415-3229 e-mail: Michael.Orenak@nrc.gov 1

Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 3067 Mail Envelope Properties (Michael.Orenak@nrc.gov20160919080200)

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NRC Acceptance Review for Amendment Request Regarding the Unit 2 Minimum Critical Power Ratio Sent Date: 9/19/2016 8:02:04 AM Received Date: 9/19/2016 8:02:00 AM From: Orenak, Michael Created By: Michael.Orenak@nrc.gov Recipients:

"McElroy, G. Ken" <GKMCELRO@southernco.com>

Tracking Status: None "CRPIERCE (CRPIERCE@southernco.com)" <CRPIERCE@southernco.com>

Tracking Status: None "Joyce, Ryan M." <RMJOYCE@southernco.com>

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