ML18139B700
| ML18139B700 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Surry  |
| Issue date: | 12/14/1981 |
| From: | Varga S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Leasburg R VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8201300130 | |
| Download: ML18139B700 (3) | |
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Docket No. 50-281 DEC 14 1981 Mr. R. M. Leas burg Vice President - Nuclear Operations Virginia Electric and Power Company Post Office Box 26666 Richmond, Virginia 23261
Dear Mr. Leasburg:
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NRC PDR LocaL PDR NSIC TERA ORB 1 File D. Eisenhut J. Heltemes S. Varga C. Parrish D. Neighbors OELD I &E ( 3)
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We have reviewed your letter dated November 5, 1981, as supplemented November 30, 1981, which, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a, paragraph g(5) requested relief from the requirement of ASME Section XI, 1974, to perform a hydrostatic test for Surry llnit 2.weld repairs.
The basis for your request is that one weld in each of two f.,uxiliary Feedwater Systems (AFS) 1 ines is uni sol able from the steam generators A and Band a complete secondary side hydrostatic test would be required. These welds were made during a modification/repair to the AFS.
It is your position that no reduction in the level of quality will result from alternate methods of testing and that the use of one of the remaining four secondary hydrostatic tests cycles of the steam generators is not warranted.
Relief is not required for the AFS 1 ine to C Steam Generator since a hydro.static is required for other reasons.
As a substitute to hydrostatic testing, you have proposed to perform both radiographic and ultrasonic examinations as well as a leakage test.
We conclude that the use of two methods of examination supplemented by the leakage test will provide adequate assurance of the integrity of the APJI welds and these methods are acceptable. This relief is similar to that granted for Unit 1 on-:September 24, 1981,*.* -~:
We have determined that this relief does not authorize a change in effluent types or total amounts nor an increase in power level and will not result in any significant environmental impact. Having made this determination, we have further concluded that the relief involves an action which is insignificant from the standpoint of environmental impact and, pursuant to 10 CFR 55k.5(d){4), that an environmental impact appraisal need not be prepared in connection with the granting of this relief.
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Mr. R. DEC 1 4 1981 We have concluded, based on the consideration discussed above, that: {l) because the relief does not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of accidents previously considered and does not involve a significant hazards consideration, (2) there is reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed manner, and (3) such activities will be ccor.ducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations and the granting of this relief will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public.
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V'frgi ni a Electric and Power Company
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Hunton aod W111iams Post Office Box 1535 Richmond, Virginia 23213 Mr. J~ L. Wilson, Manager P. O. Box 315 Surry, Virginia 23883 Swem Library College of William and Mary Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 Donald J. Burke, Resident Inspector
. Surry Power Sta ti on U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Cor.1mission Post.Office Box 166 Route 1
- Surry, Vi rgi ni ~. 23883
~ Mr. J. H. Fergus.on Executive Vice President - Power Virginia Electric and Power Company
~ost Office Box 26666 Richmond, Virginia 23261
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