ML17278B045
| ML17278B045 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 10/14/1986 |
| From: | Sorensen G WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM |
| To: | Adensam E Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8610220165 | |
| Download: ML17278B045 (6) | |
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.ACCESSIQN NBR FAC IL: 50-397 AUT}d. NAE SORENSENi G. C REC IP. NA}'}E ADENSA}'}>E. G. REGUL 'RY INFORNATIQN DISTRIHUT SYSTE}'} (R IDS) 86i0220i 65 DOC. DATE: 86/ i0/i4 NOTARIZED: NQ DOCKET WPPSS Nuclear Pro Jecti Unit 2> Washington Public Powe 05000397 AUT}.}OR AFFIL1ATIQiV Washington Publi c Power Supply Sl}stem RECIPIENT AFFILIATION BWR ProJect Directorate 3
SUBJECT:
Informs that steps being taken bg util to improve scheduling of Tech Spec revs. Discusses plans for Nov i986 meeting to resolve i7 util amend requests currently pending. DISTRIDVTION CODE: AOOID COPIES RECEIVED: LTR J ENCL 0 SIZE: TITLE: OR Submittal: General Distribution NOTES: RECIPIENT ID CODE/NANE BWR EB BWR FQB BWR PD3 PD Oi BWR PSB COPIES LTTR ENCL RECIPIENT ID CODE/NANE HWR EICSB HWR PD3 L* HRADFUTE~ J HWR RSB COPIES LTTR ENCL 2i i INTERNAL: ACRS ELD/HDS2 NRR/GRAS RGN5 09 ADM/LFNB T/TSCB REG FIL 04 EXTERNAL: EG8cG BRUSKE> S NRC PDR 02 LPDR NSIC 03 05 TOTAL NUNBER OF COPIES REQUIRED: LTTR 29 ENCL
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Washington Public Power Supply System 3000 George Washington Way P.O. Box 968 Richland, Washington 99352-0968 (509)372-5000 Docket No. 50-397 October 14, 1986 Ms..Elinor G. Adensam, Director BWR Project Directorate No. 3 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 Dear Ms. Adensam:
Subject:
NUCLEAR PLANT NO. 2 WNP-2 LICENSE AMENDMENT RE(}UESTS I appreciated the opportunity to meet with you and Mr. Bradfute on September 9, 1986 to discuss steps that are being taken by the Supply System to improve the scheduling of WNP-2 technical specification revisions. I was particularly pleased that the change in meeting date was accommodated to permit the Plant Manager, Mr. Powers, to attend. The steps which we discussed are currently being implemented by our Plant, Engineering and Licensing organizations, and I expect to soon begin providing 'you with technical specification changes that will be required for the Spring 1987 outage (R-2). As we discussed on September 9, there are 17 Supply System amendment requests currently pending with NRR. It is sty understanding that Mr. Powell (WNP-2 Licensing Manager) and Mr. Bradfute are making progress in reducing this backlog. During our meeting you stated that, due to priorities in the technical staff, the possibility exists that some of these amendment requests could remain open for several years. This of course is frustrating to us, since every amendment request is based on either safety, ALARA concerns, or operational efficiencies and therefore has value to the Supply System. I appreciate the fact that you also feel this frustration, and are as interested as we are in eliminating this backlog. Subsequent to our meeting, I have discussed this subject with licensing personnel from several other utilities and find that the problem is by no means unique to the Supply System. Some stated that their goal is to clean up all amendment requests greater than 2 years old. The issue appears to be quite generic, and may benefit from discussion between NRC senior management and an industry organization such as NUMARC. However, before making such a recommendation to our NUMARC representative, I would prefer to see what we can work out to resolve the issue for WNP-2. 8610220165 861014 PDR ADOCK 05000397 P PDR
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E. G. Adensam WNP-2 Tech. Spec. Amendments Page 2 At the September meeting, we discussed the benefits of meeting again in November. At that time, I recommend that we review the status of any requests which may be outstanding, and consider approaches which may be taken to bring them to closure. Since the technical resources needed to complete the reviews report to Nr. Bernero, it might be desirable to include him in the November meeting. @ concerns with the technical specification amendment process should not be taken as a reflection on Nr. Bradfute's abilities to perform his responsibilities as the Project Manager. I am frankly amazed at the amount he is able to accomplish, given the competing demands for technical resources. Very truly yours, G. C. Sorensen, Manager Regulatory Programs cc: JO Bradfute/NRC NS Reynolds/BLCP8R
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