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NRR E-mail Capture - Exelon Generation Company, LLC - Fleet Request to Use ASME Code Cases N-878 and N-880
ML18345A158
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Site: Calvert Cliffs, Dresden, Peach Bottom, Nine Mile Point, Byron, Three Mile Island, Braidwood, Limerick, Ginna, Clinton, Quad Cities, FitzPatrick, LaSalle  Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 12/11/2018
From: Blake Purnell
Plant Licensing Branch III
To: Tom Loomis
Exelon Corp
References
L-2018-LLR-0077
Download: ML18345A158 (5)


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NRR-DMPSPEm Resource From: Purnell, Blake Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:30 AM To: Loomis, Thomas R:(GenCo-Nuc) (thomas.loomis@exeloncorp.com)

Cc: Barstow, James:(GenCo-Nuc); Wrona, David

Subject:

Exelon Generation Company, LLC - Fleet Request to use ASME Code Cases N-878 and N-880 (EPID L-2018-LLR-0077)

Attachments: Exelon N-878 and N-880 RAI.pdf Mr. Loomis:

By application dated May 30, 2018 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML18151A028), as supplemented by letter dated July 26, 2018 (ADAMS Accession No. ML18208A345), Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon, the licensee) submitted a request for a proposed alternative to the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 50.55a, Codes and standards, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2; Byron Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2; Clinton Power Station, Unit No. 1; Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3; James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant; LaSalle County Station, Units 1 and 2; Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2; Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3; Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2; R. E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant; and Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit 1. The proposed alternative would allow the licensee to use ASME Code Case N-878, Alternative to QA [Quality Assurance] Program Requirements of IWA 4142,Section XI, Division 1, and N-880, Alternative to Procurement Requirements of IWA 4143 for Small Nonstandard Welded Fittings,Section XI, Division 1.

The NRC staff has reviewed the application and determined that it needs additional information to complete its review.

A response to the attached request for additional information is requested to be provided within 30 days from the date of this email. If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 415-1380.

Sincerely, Blake Purnell, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch III Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Docket Nos. STN 50-456, STN 50-457, STN 50-454, STN 50-455, 50-317, 50-318, 50-461, 50-237, 50-249, 50-333, 50-373, 50-374, 50-352, 50-353, 50-220, 50-410, 50-277, 50-278, 50-254, 50-265, 50-244, and 50-289 OFFICE NRR/DORL/LPL3/PM DMLR/MPHB/BC NRR/DORL/LPL3/BC NAME BPurnell SRuffin DWrona 1

DATE 12/11/18 11/13/18 11/28/18 2

Hearing Identifier: NRR_DMPS Email Number: 708 Mail Envelope Properties (BYAPR09MB2886DC1C0DE3D0BA523B45D7E6A60)

Subject:

Exelon Generation Company, LLC - Fleet Request to use ASME Code Cases N-878 and N-880 (EPID L-2018-LLR-0077)

Sent Date: 12/11/2018 8:29:55 AM Received Date: 12/11/2018 8:29:55 AM From: Purnell, Blake Created By: Blake.Purnell@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Barstow, James:(GenCo-Nuc)" <James.Barstow@exeloncorp.com>

Tracking Status: None "Wrona, David" <David.Wrona@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Loomis, Thomas R:(GenCo-Nuc) (thomas.loomis@exeloncorp.com)" <thomas.loomis@exeloncorp.com>

Tracking Status: None Post Office: BYAPR09MB2886.namprd09.prod.outlook.com Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 2278 12/11/2018 8:29:55 AM Exelon N-878 and N-880 RAI.pdf 92638 Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:

Recipients Received:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC ALTERNATIVE REQUEST TO USE ASME CODE CASES N-878 AND N-880 DOCKET NOS. STN 50-456, STN 50-457, STN 50-454, STN 50-455, 50-317, 50-318, 50-461, 50-237, 50-249, 50-333, 50-373, 50-374, 50-352, 50-353, 50-220, 50-410, 50-277, 50-278, 50-254, 50-265, 50-244, AND 50-289 By application dated May 30, 2018 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML18151A028), as supplemented by letter dated July 26, 2018 (ADAMS Accession No. ML18208A345), Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon, the licensee) submitted a request for a proposed alternative to the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Section 50.55a, Codes and standards, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code for Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2; Byron Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2; Clinton Power Station, Unit No. 1; Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3; James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant; LaSalle County Station, Units 1 and 2; Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2; Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3; Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2; R. E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant; and Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit 1. The proposed alternative would allow the licensee to use ASME Code Case N-878, Alternative to QA [Quality Assurance] Program Requirements of IWA-4142,Section XI, Division 1, and Code Case N-880, Alternative to Procurement Requirements of IWA-4143 for Small Nonstandard Welded Fittings,Section XI, Division 1.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has reviewed the application and determined that the information below is needed to complete its review.

RAI-1

Explain how the QA program will ensure that:

a. the repair/replacement organization has the capability to perform testing and certification of unqualified source material that meets NCA-3855.5, Utilization of Unqualified Source Materials, subsubparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(4), of the ASME BPV Code Section III;
b. the repair/replacement organization will furnish materials that meet the requirements of paragraphs NCA-3856, Identification, Marking, and Material Control, and NCA-3862, Certification of Material, of the ASME BPV Code Section III; and
c. the procurement of proprietary pipe fittings NPS-2 (DN 50) and smaller are furnished in accordance with the material specification and the applicable requirements of the ASME BPV Code,Section III, and the owners requirements.

RAI-2

Describe the actions Exelon will take to ensure that:

a. the weld material procured by the owner or repair/replacement organization is from an approved material organization having a QA program that meets ASME BPV Code,Section III, Subsection NCA, or Appendix B, Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Facilities, to 10 CFR Part 50;
b. the weld material is not procured as a commercial-grade item and qualified as a basic component under a commercial-grade dedication program;
c. the weld material meets all the chemical and physical properties of ASME BPV Code, Sections II and III; and
d. the nondestructive examination inspectors are qualified and certified for the appropriate process and to the level required by ASME BPV Code, Sections III and V.