ML17333B008
| ML17333B008 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cook  |
| Issue date: | 08/26/1997 |
| From: | Marcus G NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Fitzpatrick E INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. (FORMERLY INDIANA & MICHIG |
| Shared Package | |
| ML17333B009 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC-M99158, TAC-M99159, NUDOCS 9708280039 | |
| Download: ML17333B008 (4) | |
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August 26, 1997 Mr. E. E. Fitzpatrick, Vice President Indiana Michigan Power Company Nuclear Generation Group 500 Circle Drive
- Buchanan, MI 49107
SUBJECT:
DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT, UNIT NOS.
1 AND 2 - RELIEF REQUEST FOR THE USE OF ASME ON-1995 FOR SNUBBER TESTING (TAC NOS.
M99158 AND M99159)
Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick:
By letter dated July 3, 1997, Indiana Michigan Power Company (IMPCo) submitted a
request to the NRC staff for approval to use the ASME/ANSI OM Code-1995, Subsection ISTD, as an alternative to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (88IPV) Code,Section XI, requirements for the third 10-year inservice snubber test program interval at the Donald C.
Cook Nuclear Plants, Unit Nos.
1 and 2, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3).
Based on the information submitted, the staff concludes that IMPCo's proposed alternative to use the ASME/ANSI OM Code-1995, Subsection ISTD, in lieu of ASME BSPV Code,Section XI, requirements provides an acceptable level of quality and safety.
However, in considering that the NRC has not yet generically approved the use of the ASME/ANSI OM Code-1995, the staff concludes that an interim approval of the proposed alternative can be authorized, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i), pending NRC review and approval of ASME/ANSI OM Code-1995 on a generic basis.
The staff's evaluation and conclusions are contained in the enclosed safety evaluation.
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 August 26, 1997 Mr. E. E. Fitzpatrick, Vice President Indiana Michigan Power Company Nuclear Generation Group 500 Circle Drive
- Buchanan, Ml 49107
SUBJECT:
DONALD C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT, UNIT NOS.
1 AND 2 - RELIEF REQUEST FOR THE USE OF ASME ON-1995 FOR SNUBBER TESTING (TAC NOS. M99158 AND M99159)
Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick:
By letter dated July 3, 1997, Indiana Michigan Power Company (IMPCo) submitted a request to the NRC staff for approval to use the ASME/ANSI OM Code-1995, Subsection ISTD, as an alternative to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B8IPVJ Code,Section XI, requirements for the third 10-year inservice snubber test program interval at the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plants, Unit Nos.
1 and 2, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)
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Based on the information submitted, the staff concludes that IMPCo's proposed alternative to use the ASME/ANSI OM Code-1995, Subsection
!STD, in lieu of ASME B&PV Code,Section XI, requirements provides an acceptable level of quality and safety.
However, in considering that the NRC has not yet generically approved the use of the ASME/ANSI OM Code-1995, the staff concludes that an interim approval of the proposed alternative can be authorized, pursuant to 10 CFR 50,55a(a)(3)(i), pending NRC review and approval of ASME/ANSI OM Code-1995 on a generic basis.
The staff's evaluation and conclusions are contained in the enclosed safety evaluation.
Sincerely, Gail H. Marcus, Project Director Project Directorate III-3 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-315 and 50-316
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc:
See next page
E.
E. Fitzpatrick Indiana Hichigan Power Company CC:
Regional Administrator, Region III U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 801 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532-4351 Attorney General Department of Attorney General 525 West Ottawa Street
- Lansing, HI 48913 Township Supervisor Lake Township Hall P.O.
Box 818
- Bridgman, HI 49106 Al Blind, Site Vice President Donald C.
Cook Nuclear Plant 1 Cook Place
- Bridgman, HI 49106 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Resident Inspector's Office 7700 Red Arrow Highway Stevensville, HI 49127 Gerald Charnoff, Esquire
- Shaw, Pittman, Potts and Trowbridge 2300 N Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20037 Hayor, City of Bridgman P.O.
Box 366
- Bridgman, HI 49106 Special Assistant to the Governor Room 1 - State Capitol
- Lansing, HI 48909 Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division Hichigan Department of Environmental guality 3423 N. Hartin Luther King Jr Blvd P.O.
Box 30630 CPH Hailroom
- Lansing, HI 48909-8130 Donald C.
Cook Nuclear Plant Unit Nos.
1 and 2
Steve J.
Brewer Indiana Hichigan Power Company Nuclear Generation Group 500 Circle Drive
- Buchanan, HI 49107