ML17291A796
| ML17291A796 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 05/12/1995 |
| From: | Bateman W NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Parrish J WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM |
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| ML17291A797 | List: |
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| TAC-M91352, NUDOCS 9505180211 | |
| Download: ML17291A796 (5) | |
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May 12, 1995 Hr. J.
V. Parrish (Hail rop 1023)
Vice President Nuclear Operations 3000 George Washington Way e
Washington Public Power Supply System I>>
P.O.
Box 968
- Richland, Washington 99352-,0968 I
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF CODE CASE N-416-1'AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE RE(UIRED HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST (TAC NO. H91352)
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Dear Hr. Parrish:
The staff has reviewed the Washington Public Power'upply System's (WPPSS) submittal of December 27, 1994, requesting approval to use the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code Case N-416-1 in lieu of performing the code-required hydrostatic pressure test for welded repairs or installation of replacement items by welding.
Based on the information provided, WPPSS's use of Code Case N-416-1 is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) provided that additional surface examinations are performed on the root (pass) layer of butt and socket welds on the pressure retaining boundary of Class 3
components when the surface examination method is used in accordance with Section III.
Use of Code Case N-416-1 is authorized through the duration of the second ten-year Inservice Inspection Program Plan.
The staff's evaluation and conclusions are contained in the enclosed safety evaluation.
Sincerely,
/s/
William H. Bateman, Director Project Directorate IV-2 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-397
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Box 968
- Richland, Washington 99352-0968
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF CODE CASE N-416-1 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE REQUIRED HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST (TAC NO. H91352)
Dear Mr. Parrish:
The staff has reviewed the Washington Public Power Supply System's (WPPSS) submittal of December 27, 1994, requesting approval to use the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASHE) Code Case N-416-1 in lieu of performing the code-required hydrostatic pressure test for welded repairs or installation of replacement items by welding.
Based on the information provided, WPPSS's use of Code Case N-416-1 is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) provided that additional surface examinations are performed on the root (pass) layer of butt and socket welds on the pressure retaining boundary of Class 3
components when the surface examination method is used in accordance with Section III.
Use of Code Case N-416-1 is authorized through the duration of the second ten-year Inservice Inspection Program Plan.
The staff's evaluation and conclusions are contained in the enclosed safety evaluation.
Sincerely,
/s/
William H. Bateman, Director Project Directorate IV-2 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-397
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc w/encl:
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V. Parrish (Hail Drop 1023)
Vice President Nuclear Operations 3000 George Washington Way Washington Public Power Supply System P.O.
Box 968
- Richland, Washington 99352-0968
SUBJECT:
APPROVAL OF CODE CASE N-416-1 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE REQUIRED HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST (TAC NO. H91352)
Dear Nr. Parrish:
The staff has reviewed the Washington Public Power Supply System's (WPPSS) submittal of December 27, 1994, requesting approval to use the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASHE) Code Case N-416-1 in lieu of performing the code-required hydrostatic pressure test for welded repairs or installation of replacement items by welding.
Based on the information provided, WPPSS's use of Code Case N-416-1 is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) provided that additional surface examinations are performed on the root (pass) layer of butt and socket welds on the pressure retaining boundary of Class 3
components when the surface examination method is used in accordance with Section III.
Use of Code Case N-416-1 is authorized through the duration of the second ten-year Inservice Inspection Program Plan.
The staff's evaluation and conclusions are contained in the enclosed safety evaluation.
Sincerely, Docket No. 50-397
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc w/encl:
See next page William H. Bateman, Director Project Directorate IV-2 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Mr. J.
V. Parrish cc w/encl:
Mr. J.
H. Swailes WNP-2 Plant General Manager Washington Public Power Supply System P. 0.
Box 968
- Richland, Mashington 99352-0968 G. E.
C. Doupe, Esq.
(Mail Drop 396)
Washington Public Power Supply System 3000 George Washington Way
- Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Mr. Frederick S. Adair, Chairman Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council P. 0.
Box 43172 Olympia, Washington 98504-3172 Mr. D. A. Swank (Mail Drop PE20)
MNP-2 Licensing Manager Washington Public Power Supply System P.O.
Box 968
- Richland, Washington 99352-0968 Mr. Paul R.
Bemis (Mail Drop PE20)
Director, Regulatory and Industry Affairs Washington Public Power Supply System P.O.
Box 968
- Richland, Washington 99352 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Harris Tower 5 Pavilion 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, Texas 76011-8064 Chairman Benton County Board of Commissioners P.O.
Box 69
- Prosser, Washington 99350-0190 Mr. R.
C. Barr, Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O.
Box 69
- Richland, Mashington 99352-0968 M. H. Philips, Jr.,
Esq.
Winston
& Strawn 1400 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-3502 Mr. D.E. Hershberger, Sr.
Engineer Siemens Power Corporation Nuclear Division (SPC-ND) 2101 Horn Rapids Road P.O.
Box 130
- Richland, Washington 99352-0130