ML18215A383
| ML18215A383 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 08/03/2018 |
| From: | Yox M Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of New Reactors |
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| ML18215A382 | List: |
| References | |
| LAR-18-019, ND-18-0826 | |
| Download: ML18215A383 (6) | |
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Southern Nuclear August 3, 2018 Docket Nos.:
52-025 52-026 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Michael J. Yox Regulatory Affairs Director Vogtle 3 & 4 7825 River Road Waynestxjro, GA 30830 706-848-6459 tel 410-474-8587 cell myox@southemco.com ND-18-0826 10CFR 50.90 10CFR 52.63 Southern Nuclear Operating Company Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4 Request for License Amendment and Exemption:
Crediting Previously Completed First Plant and First Three Plant Tests (LAR-18-019)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to 10 CFR 52.98(c) and in accordance with 10 CFR 50.90, Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC), the licensee for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4, requests an amendment to Combined License Numbers NPF-91 and NPF-92, for VEGP Units 3 and 4, respectively. The requested amendment includes changes to the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) in the form of departures from the incorporated plant-specific Design Control Document (DCD) Tier 2* and Tier 2 information and related changes to the VEGP Units 3 and 4 COL and COL Appendix C (and corresponding plant-specific DCD Tier 1) information.
Pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 52.63(b)(1), an exemption from elements of the design certified in the 10 CFR Part 52, Appendix D, Design Certification Rule, is also requested for the plant-specific Tier 1 material departures.
The requested amendment includes changes to credit previously completed first plant only and first three plant only testing as described in the licensing basis documents, including COL Condition 2.D.(2)(a) and plant-specific Tier 1 section 2.1.3. The documentation to establish a valid prototype reactor internals in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.20 is also included.
Because the proposed changes impact the Combined License, plant-specific Tier 1 information, and plant-specific Tier 2* information, this activity has been determined to require prior NRC approval. provides the proprietary description, technical evaluation, regulatory evaluation (including the significant hazards consideration), and environmental considerations for the proposed changes (Withheld information).
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-18-0826 Page 2 of 6 provides the non-proprietary description, technical evaluation, regulatory evaluation (Including the significant hazards consideration), and environmental considerations for the proposed changes. provides the background and supporting basis for the requested exemption. provides the proposed changes to the licensing basis documents. provides the Westlnghouse Proprietary Information Notice, Copyright Notice and CAW-18-4753, Application for Withholding Proprietary Information from Public Disclosure and Affidavit, supporting the proprietary nature of Information In documents provided In later enclosures. The affidavit sets forth the basis upon which the Information may be withheld from public disclosure by the Commission and addresses with specificity the considerations listed In paragraph (b)(4) of Section 2.390 of the Commission's regulations. provides an affidavitfrom SNC supporting the requested withholding under 10 CFR 2.390. provides a copy of APP-GW-GLR-179, Revision 0, Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program (CVAP) Preliminary Report for the Sanmen 1 API000 Plant (Proprietary)
(Withheld Information) provides a copy of APP-GW-GLR-180, Revision 0, Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program (CVAP) Preliminary Report for the Sanmen 1 API000 Plant (Non-Proprietary) provides a copy of APP-GW-GLR-181, Revision 0, Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program (CVAP) Final Report for the Sanmen 1 API000 Plant (Proprietary)
(Withheld Information) 0 provides a copy of APP-GW-GLR-182, Revision 0, Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program (CVAP) Final Report for the Sanmen 1 API000 Plant (Non-Proprietary). 1 provides the Sanmen Nuclear Power Company Ltd. Affidavit supporting the proprietary nature of the Information In enclosure 1. The affidavit sets forth the basis upon which the Information may be withheld from public disclosure by the Commission and addresses with specificity the considerations listed In paragraph (b)(4) of Section 2.390 of the Commission's regulations.
Enclosures 1, 7 and 9 contain Information that is considered proprietary; therefore. Enclosures 1, 7, and 9 are requested to be withheld from disclosure to the public under 10 CFR 2.390.
This letter contains no regulatory commitments. This letter has been reviewed and confirmed to not contain security-related Information.
SNC requests NRC staff review and approval of the license amendment request (LAR) no later than February 1, 2019. Approval by this date will allow sufficient time to Implement licensing basis changes necessary to support procurement activities In relation to the first plant and first three plant tests. SNC expects to Implement the proposed amendment within thirty days of approval of the LAR.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-18-0826 Page 3 of 6 In accordance with 10 CFR 50.91, SNC is notifying the State of Georgia of this LAR by transmitting a copy of this letter and enclosures to the designated State Official.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Steven Leightyat (706) 848-6790.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the of August 2018.
Respectfully submitted.
Michael J. Yoj Regulatory Affairs pirector Vogtle3 &4 Southern Nuclear Operating Company
Enclosures:
1)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Request for License Amendment:
Crediting Previously Completed First Plant and First Three Plant Tests (Proprietary) (L.AR-18-019) (Withheld Information) 2)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units3 and 4 - Request for License Amendment:
Crediting Previously Completed First Plant and First Three Plant Tests (Non-Proprietary) (LAR-18-019) 3)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Exemption Request:
Crediting Previously Completed First Plant and First Three Plant Tests (LAR-18-019) 4)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Proposed Changes to the Licensing Basis Documents (LAR-18-019) 5)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Westinghouse Proprietary Information
- Notice, Copyright Notice and CAW-18-4753, Application for Withholding Proprietary Information from Public Disclosure and Affidavit (LAR-18-019) 6)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Affidavit from SNC supporting the requested withholding under 10 CFR 2.390. (LAR-18-019) 7)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units3 and 4 - APP-GW-GLR-179, Revision 0,
Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program (CVAP)
Preliminary Report for the Sanmen 1 API000 Plant (Proprietary) (LAR 019) (Withheld Information) 8)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - APP-GW-GLR-180, Revision 0,
Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program (CVAP)
Preliminary Report for the Sanmen 1 API 000 Plant (Non-Proprietary) (LAR-18-019)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-18-0826 Page 4 of 6 9)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - APP-GW-GLR-181, Revision 0, Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program (CVAP) Final Report for the Sanmen 1 AP1G00 Plant (Proprietary) (l_AR-18-019) (Withheld Information) 10)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - APP-GW-GLR-182, Revision 0, Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program (CVAP) Final Report for the Sanmen 1 API 000 Plant (Non-Proprietary) (LAR-18-019) 11)
Affidavit from Sanmen Nuclear Power Company Ltd.
supporting the requested withholding under 10 CFR 2.390
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-18-0826 Page 5 of 6 go:
Southern Nuclear Qperatina Comoanv / Georoia Power Comoanv Mr. S. E. Kuczynski (w/o enclosures)
Mr. D. G. Bost (w/o enclosures)
Mr. M. D. Meier (w/o enclosures)
Mr. D. H. Jones (w/o enclosures)
Mr. J. B. Klecha Mr. G. Chick Mr. D. L. McKinney (w/o enclosures)
Mr. T. W. Yelverton (w/o enclosures)
Mr. B. H. Whitley Ms. C. A. Gayheart Mr. C. R. Pierce Ms. A. G. Aughtman Mr. D. L. Fulton Mr. M. J. Vox Mr. E. W. Rasmussen Mr. J. Tupik Mr. W. A. Sparkman Ms. A. C. Chamberlain Ms. A. L. Pugh Ms. K. A. Roberts Document Services RTYPE; VND.LI.LOO File AR.01.02.06 Nuclear Reoulatorv Commission Mr. W. Jones (w/o enclosures)
Ms. J. Dixon-Herrity Mr. C. Patel Ms. J. M. Heisserer Mr. B. Kemker Mr. G. Khouri Ms. S. Temple Mr. F. Brown Mr. R. Taylor Mr. C. J. Even Mr. A. Lerch State of Georoia Mr. R. Dunn
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-18-0826 Page 6 of 6 Oalethorpe Power Corporation Mr. M. W. Price Ms. A. Whaley Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Mr. J. E. Fuller Mr. 8. M. Jackson Dalton Utilities Mr. T. Bundros Westinohouse Electric Company. LLC Mr. L. Oriani (w/o enclosures)
Mr. C. Churchman (w/o enclosures)
Mr. M. Corletti Mr. M. L. Clyde Ms. L. Iller Mr. D. Hawkins Mr. J. Coward Other Mr. 8. W. Kline, Bechtel Power Corporation Ms. L. A. Matis, Tetra Tech NU8, Inc.
Dr. W. R. Jacobs, Jr., Ph.D., GD8 Associates, Inc.
Mr. 8. Roetger, Georgia Public Service Commission Ms. 8. W. Kemizan, Georgia Public Service Commission Mr. K. C. Greene, Troutman Sanders Mr. 8. Blanton, Balch Bingham Mr. R. Grumbir, APOG NDDocumentinBox@duke-energy.com, Duke Energy Mr. 8. Franzone, Florida Power & Light