ML20028G364

Application for Amend to License DPR-33,changing Tech Specs to Allow Operation W/Increased Core Flow for Remainder of Current Operating Cycle

ML20028G364
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	02/01/1983
From:	Mills L TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	Harold Denton Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Shared Package
ML20028G366	List: ML20028G364 ML20028G367 ML20028G368
References
TVA-BFNP-TS-184, NUDOCS 8302090002
Download: ML20028G364 (2)

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a .n TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY CH ATTANOOGA. TENNESSEE 37401 400 Chestnut Street Tower II February 1, 1983 TVA BFNP TS 184 Mr. Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555

Dear Mr. Denton:

In the Matter of the ) Docket No. 50-259 Tennessee Valley Authority )

In accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR Parte 50.59 and 50.90 we are enclosing 40 copies of a requested expedited amendment to license DPR-33 to change the technical specifications of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant unit 1, (Enclosure 1). These proposed specifications allow operation of unit 1 with increased core flow for the remainder of the current operating cycle.' A description of the changes and justification is enclosed (Enclosure 2). The justification includes a General Electric Company safety evaluation showing that Browns Ferry unit 1 can safely operate in a condition of increased core flow.

Browns Ferry unit 1 is currently coasting down in cycle No. 5, with shutdown for refueling now planned for April 15, 1983 These expedited requested specifications of increased core flow will allow unit 1 to operate at a greater power during coastdown than otherwise possible. As discussed with R. J. Clark of your staff, approval is requested as soon as possible.

ThesechangesarebeingheviewedbytheTVANuclearSafetyReviewBoard concurrent with this submittal.

In accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 170.22, w'e have determined this proposed amendment to be Class III. This classification is based on the fact that the proposed amendment involves a single safety issue which does not involve a significant hazard consideration. The remittance for $4,000 is being wired to the NRC,-Attention: Licensing Fee Management Branch.

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Mr. Harold R. Denton February 1, 1983 cc (Enclosures):

Mr. Charles R. Christopher Chairman, Limestone County Commission P.O. Box 188 Athens, Alabama 35611 Dr. Ira L. Myers State Health Officer State Department of Public Health State Office Building Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Mr. R. J. Clark Browns Ferry Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 7920 Norfolk Avenue Bethesda, Maryland 20814 9