ML17056A823
| ML17056A823 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 05/04/1990 |
| From: | Capra R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Burkhardt L NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. |
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| TAC-71928, NUDOCS 9005090168 | |
| Download: ML17056A823 (6) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 May 4, 1990 Docket No. 50-220 Mr. Lawrence Burkhardt III Executive Vice President, Nuclear Operations Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation 301 Plainfield Road
- Syracuse, New York 13212
Dear Mr. Burkhardt:
SUBJECT:
RELIEF FROM HYDROSTATIC TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR VESSEL DRAIN LINE VALVES (TAC NO. 71928)
By letters dated January 18 and March 23, 1989, the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation submitted an application and additional information concerning the use of an alternative to the hydrostatic test requirements of Section XI of the ASME Code for Nine Mile Point Unit 1.
The proposal would rely on a system leakage test at nominal system pressure in lieu of the hydrostatic pressure test.
The NRC staff has reviewed and evaluated the application and concludes that, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(i), relief from the provisions of Section XI of the ASME Code may be granted as discussed in further detail in Enclosure 1.
For the relief that is being granted, we have determined that the code requirements are impractical and that the relief request is authorized by law and will not endanger life, property or the common defense and security and is otherwise in the public interest giving due consideration to the burden upon the licensee that could result if the requirement was imposed on the facility.
The request for relief complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission has made appropriate findings as required by the Act and the Commission's rules and regulations in 10 CFR Chapter 1.
Accordingly, relief from certain provisions of Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the applicable addenda is hereby granted, as described in the enclosed Safety Evaluation.
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Mr. Lawrence Burkhardt This completes our efforts in response to your submittals as listed above and its associated TAC No. 71928.
Sincerely,
Enclosure:
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- Oswego, New York 13126 Hr. James L. Willis General Supt.-Nuclear Generation Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Post Office Box 32
- Lycoming, New York 13093 Resident Inspector U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Post Office Box 126
- Lycoming, New York 13093 Mr. Gary D. Wilson, Esquire Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation 300 Erie Boulevard West
- Syracuse, New York 13202 Regional Administrator, Region I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Ms. Donna Ross New York State Energy Office 2 Empire State Plaza 16th Floor
- Albany, New York 12223 Mr. Kim Dahlberg Unit 1 Station Superintendent Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Post Office Box 32
- Lycnming, New York 13093 Mr. Peter E. Francisco, Licensing Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation 301 Plainfield Road
- Syracuse, New York 13212 Charlie Donaldson, Esquire Assistant Attorney General New York Department of Law 120 Broadway New York, New York 10271 Mr.'aul D. Eddy State of New York Department of Public Service Power Division, System Operations 3 Empire State Plaza
- Albany, New York 12223
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