ML19179A210
| ML19179A210 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 06/28/2019 |
| From: | Yox M Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of New Reactors |
| Shared Package | |
| ML19179A209 | List: |
| References | |
| LAR-19-011, ND-19-0677 | |
| Download: ML19179A210 (4) | |
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7825 River Road Regulatory Affairs Director Waynesboro, GA 30830 Vogtle 3 & 4 706-848-6459 June 28, 2019 Docket Nos.;52-025 ND-19-0677 52-026 10 CFR 50.90 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Southern Nuclear Operating Company Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4 Request for License Amendment:
Crediting Previously Completed First Plant Only Startup Tests (LAR-19-011)
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 & 4, requests an amendment to Combined License (COL) Numbers NPF-91 and NPF-92, for VEGP Units 3 &
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 & 4 COL.
The requested amendment includes changes to credit previously completed first plant only startup testing described in licensing basis documents, including License Conditions 2.D.(4)(b) and 2.D.(5)(b) of the COL. The first plant only startup testing deliberated in the proposed amendment includes the Natural Circulation (Steam Generator) Test, the RCCA Out of Bank Measurements, the Load Follow Demonstration, and the Passive Residual Heat Exchanger Test. Because the proposed changes impact the COL and plant-specific Tier 2* information, this activity has been determined to require prior NRC approval. provides the description, technical evaluation, regulatory evaluation (including the significant hazards consideration), and environmental considerations for the proposed changes. provides the proposed changes to the licensing basis documents.
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 December 31, 2019. Approval by this date will allow sufficient time to implement licensing
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-19-0677 Page 2 of 4 basis changes necessary to support preparation and procurement activities associated with the first plant only startup tests. SNC expects to implement the proposed amendment within thirty days of approval of the LAR.
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 Leighty at (706) 848-6790.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 28"^ of June 2019.
Respectfully submitted, SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY Michael J. Vox Regulatory Affairs Director Vogtle 3 & 4 Southern Nuclear Operating Company MJY/PSF/sfr
Enclosures:
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Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Request for License Amendment: Crediting Previously Completed First Plant Only Startup Tests (LAR-19-011)
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Proposed Changes to the Licensing Basis Documents (LAR-19-011)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-19-0677 Page 3 of 4 go:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company / Georaia Power Company Mr. S. E. Kuczynski (w/o enclosures)
Mr. R. G. West (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. C. T. Defnall Mr. J. Tupik Ms. S. Agee Ms. A. C. Chamberlain Mr. S. Leighty Mr. E. Riffle Ms. K. Roberts Mr. J. Haswell Mr. D. T. BIythe 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 Mr. B. Kemker Mr. G. Khouri Ms. S. Temple Mr. F. Brown Mr. C. J. Even Mr. A. Lerch Mr. S. Walker Mr. N.D. Karlovich Ms. N. C. Coovert Mr. C. Welch Mr. I. Cozens Mr. J. Gaslevic
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-19-0677 Page 4 of 4 Mr. V. Hall Ms. K. P. Carrington Mr. P.J. Heher State of Georgia Mr. R. Dunn Oalethoroe Power Corporation Mr. M. W. Price Ms. A. Whaley Municipal Electric Autlioritv of Georgia Mr. J. E. Fuller Mr. S. M. Jackson Dalton Utilities Mr. T. Bundros Westinahouse Electric Company. LLC Mr. L. Oriani (w/o enclosures)
Mr. T. Rubenstein (w/o enclosures)
Mr. M. Corletti Mr. M. L. Clyde Mr. D. Hawkins Mr. J. Coward Other Mr. S. W. Kline, Bechtel Power Corporation Ms. L. A. Matis, Tetra Tech NUS, Inc.
Dr. W. R. Jacobs, Jr., Ph.D., CDS Associates, Inc.
Mr. S. Roetger, Georgia Public Service Commission Ms. S. W. Kernizan, Georgia Public Service Commission Mr. K. C. Greene, Troutmah Sanders Mr. S. Blanton, Balch Bingham NDDocumentinBox@duke-energy.com, Duke Energy Mr. S. Franzone, Florida Power & Light