NL-16-0780, Response to NRC Generic Letter 2016-01, Monitoring of Neutron-Absorbing Materials in Spent Fuel Pools
| ML16307A293 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle, Farley  |
| Issue date: | 11/02/2016 |
| From: | Wheat J Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| GL-16-01, NL-16-0780 | |
| Download: ML16307A293 (2) | |
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Justin T. Wheat Nuclear Licensing Manager Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
40 Inverness Center Parkway Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham. AL 35242
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Southern Nuclear November 2, 2016 Tel 205.992.5998 Fax 205.992.7601 Docket Nos.: 50-348 50-425 50-364 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555-0001 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Unit 2 Response to NRC Generic Letter 2016-01 Monitoring of Neutron-Absorbing Materials in Spent Fuel Pools Ladies and Gentlemen:
NL-16-0780 On April 7, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued generic letter (GL) 2016-01, Monitoring of Neutron-Absorbing Materials in Spent Fuel Pools (SFPs), to address degradation of neutron-absorbing materials in wet storage systems for reactor fuel. Specifically, the NRC issued GL 2016-01 for two purposes: (1) to request that addressees submit information, or provide references to previously docketed information, which demonstrates that credited neutron-absorbing materials in SFPs are in compliance with the licensing and design basis, and with applicable regulatory requirements; and that there are measures in place to maintain this compliance, and (2) to collect the requested information and determine if additional regulatory action is required.
The purpose of this letter is to provide a response for Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant (Farley),
Units 1 and 2, and Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (Vogtle), Unit 2. Farley Units 1 and 2 and Vogtle Unit 2 have been determined to be Category 1 licensees in accordance with GL 2016-01.
As Category 1 licensees, this letter confirms that no neutron absorbing materials are currently credited to meet NRC subcriticality requirements in the SFPs.
This letter contains no new regulatory commitments. If you have any questions, please contact Ken McElroy at (205) 992-7369.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NL-16-0780 Page 2 Mr. Justin T. Wheat states he is the Nuclear Licensing Manager for Southern Nuclear Operating Company, is authorized to execute this oath on behalf of Southern Nuclear Operating Company and, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the facts set forth in this letter are true.
Respectfully submitted,
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