ML18031A761

Forwards Evaluation & Request for Addl Info Re Util 840702 Response to Generic Ltr 84-09 on Technical Criteria by Which Mark I BWR Plant Could Be Found Not to Rely on Purge/ Repressurization Sys as Primary Measure of Hydrogen Control

ML18031A761
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	09/09/1986
From:	Grotenhuis M Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	White S TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
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ML18031A762	List: ML18031A761 ML18031A764
References
GL-84-09, GL-84-9, TAC-55953, TAC-55954, TAC-55955, TAC-R00098, TAC-R00099, TAC-R00100, TAC-R100, TAC-R98, TAC-R99, NUDOCS 8609150073
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Docket No. 50-259/260/296 Mr. S. A. White Manager of Nuclear Power Tennessee Valley Authority 6N 38A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801

SUBJECT:

HYDROGEN RECOMBINER CAPABILITY Re:

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3

By letter dated July 2, 1984, as supplemented May 13,

1986, TVA responded to Generic Letter 84-09 dated May 8, 1984.

The Generic, Letter provided certain technical criteria by which a Mark I BWR plant co'uld be found not to rely on purge/repressurization systems as the primary measures of hydrogen control.

We have completed our review, copy enclosed, of the TVA submittals, and conclude that TVA will have demonstrated compliance with the guidance to remove al1 potential oxygen sources,

when, aS discussed with your staff, appropriate Technical Specifications, as described in the enclosed Request for Additional Information are proposed.

Please respond to the enclosed request for additional information within 60 days of the date of this request, or provide a schedule for your response.

6 The reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements contained in this letter affect fewer than ten respondents; therefore, OMB clearance is not required under P.L.96-511.

Sincerely, Original signed bp Marshall Grotenhuis, Project Manager BWR Project Directorate Imt2 Division of BWR Licensing

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