ML17058B885
| ML17058B885 | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 08/09/1993 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| NUDOCS 9308260090 | |
| Download: ML17058B885 (6) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 2055&4001 SAFET VALUAT ON BY THE OF ICE 0 NUCLEAR REACTO REGULATIO REL TED TO AMENDM T NO. 45 TO CI 0
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IO NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION UNIT 2 DOCKET NO. 50-410 1.0
~0T 00110 10 By letter dated May 26,
- 1993, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (the licensee) submitted a request for changes to the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 2 (NMP-2), Technical Specifications (TSs).
The requested changes would revise TSs 6.8.2 and 6.8.3c to require approval of plant procedures (and changes thereto) by the Branch Manager for the. functional area of the procedure rather than requiring approval of these procedures by the Plant Hanager.
The requested changes would also correct a typographical error in TS 6.8. l.i and delete a footnote on TS page 6-16; the proposed change to TS 6.8.2 would incorporate the intent of the footnote proposed for deletion.
- 2. 0 EVALUATION NMP-2 TS 6.8.2, currently requires that each procedure of TS 6.8.1 and changes thereto be approved by the Plant Manager prior to implementation.
The proposed change would revise TS 6.8.2 to require that these procedures and changes thereto be approved prior to implementation by the Branch Manager (or by higher levels of management) for the functional area of the procedure.
The proposed change would also correct a typographical error in TS 6.8. l.i and would delete a footnote on TS page 6-16 since the intent of this footnote would be incorporated by the proposed revision to TS 6.8.2.
NHP-2 TS 6.8.3c, currently requires that temporary changes to procedures be approved by the Plant Manager within 14 days of implementation.
The proposed change would revise TS 6.8.3c to require that temporary changes to procedures be approved within 14 days of implementation by the Branch Manager (or by higher levels of management) for the functional area of the procedure.
Sections 13.5.1 "Administration Procedures" and 13.5.2 "Operating and Maintenance Procedures" of NUREG-0800, "Standard Review Plan" provide review procedures and criteria for NRC staff review of operating licenses.
The results of the NRC staff's review of the NMP-2 application for an operating license were documented in NUREG-1047 "Safety Evaluation Report Related to the Operation of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit No. 2."
None of these documents require that plant procedures be approved by the Plant Hanager.
These documents do require preparation and review of plant procedures by qualified personnel.
Such requirements are specified in NHP-2 TS 6.5.2, which q308260090
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is not being changed.
The proposed change allows and requires the person most familiar with the procedure to approve it.
The proposed changes also relieve the Plant Manager from the administrative responsibility of approving all plant procedures and thereby permits the Plant Manager to better focus his attention on major safety issues.
Therefore, the NRC staff finds the proposed changes acceptable.
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CO SULTATIO In accordance with the Commission's regulations, the New York State official was notified of the proposed issuance of the amendment.
The State official had no comments.
- 4. 0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION The amendment relates to changes in administrative procedures or requirements.
Accordingly, the amendment meets the eligibility criteria for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(10).
Pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b) no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the issuance of the amendment.
5.0 CONCLUSION
The Commission has concluded, based on the considerations discussed
- above, that:
(1) there is reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed
- manner, (2) such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations, and (3) the issuance of the amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public.
Principal Contributor:
Donald S.
Brinkman Date:
August 9, 1993
Docket No. 50-410 Hr. B. Ralph Sylvia Executive Vice President, Nuclear Niagara Hohawk Power Corporation 301 Plainfield Road
- Syracuse, New York 13212
Dear Hr. Sylvia:
August 9, 1993
SUBJECT:
ISSUANCE OF AMENDMENT FOR NINE NILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 2 (TAC NO. H86523)
The Commission has issued the enclosed Amendment No.
45 to Facility Operating License No. NPF-69 for the Nine Mile Point Nucl'ear Station, Unit 2.
The amendment consists of changes to the Technical Specifications (TSs) in response to your application transmitted by letter dated Hay 26, 1993.
The amendment revises TSs 6.8.2 and 6.8.3c to require approval of plant procedures (and changes thereto) by the Branch Manager for the functional area of the procedure rather than requiring approval of these procedures by the Plant Manager.
The amendment also corrects a typographical error in TS 6.8.l.i and deletes a footnote on TS page 6-16; the change to TS 6.8.2 incorporates the intent of the deleted footnote.
A copy of the related Safety Evaluation is enclosed.
A Notice of Issuance will be included in the Commission's next regular biweekly Federal Re<eister notice.
Sincerely, Original Signed By:
John E. Henning, Project Manager Project Directorate I-I Division of Reactor Projects I/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Enclosures:
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Amendment No. 45 to NPF-69 2.
Safety Evaluation cc w/enclosures:
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