ML20058C279
| ML20058C279 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 11/23/1993 |
| From: | Feigenbaum T NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGY SERVICE CORP. (NAESCO) |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20058C283 | List: |
| References | |
| NYN-93160, TAC-M87849, NUDOCS 9312020406 | |
| Download: ML20058C279 (2) | |
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Seabr k NH 03874 Telephone (603)474-9521 A Ih
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Energy Service Corporation Ted C. Feigenbaum Genior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer NYN-93160 November 23,1993 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Attention:
Document Control Desk
References:
(a)
Facility Operating License No. NPF-86, Docket No. 50-443 (b)
Nonh Atlantic Let*er NYN-93020, Dated Februar3 2, w93, " Request for NRC Review and Approval of Analysis Methodologies 'o be Applied to Seabrook Station", T.C. Feigenbaum to USNRC (c)
North Atlantic Letter NYN-92162, Dated November 25, 1992, " License Amendment Request 92-14; Incore Detector System", T.C. Feigenbaum to l
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Subject:
License Amendment Request 93-18: Wide Band Operation and Core Design Enhancements (TAC No. M87849)
Gentlemen:
North Atlantic Energy Service Corporation (North Atlantic) has enclosed herein License Amendment Request 93-18. This License Amendment Request is submitted rursuant to the requirements of 10CFR50.90 and 10CFR50.4.
The purpose of License Amendment Request 93-18 is to propose changes to the Seabrook Station Technical Specifications to allow operation of the core within an axial flux difference band which is expanded from the current band in the Technical Specifications. The proposed changes will also allow improved fuel cycle management through the implementation of core design enhancements. North Atlantic has previously submitted three topical reports [ Reference b] that provide justification for the' methodologies used in this License Amendment Request.
This License Amendment Request is a Cost Beneficial Licensing Action in that it provides substantial economic benefit to North Atlantic and does not reduce the protection provided to the health and safety of the public. The implementation of this amendment will provide signizant improvement in fuel utilization by reducing the number of fuel assemblies required for an equilibrium core reload from 80 to 72. This reduction will result in a savings of approximately $2,000,000 per operating cycle. In additiom '.he reduc. m in the number of fuel assemblies will result in a decrease in the generation of spent fuel and extends North Atlantic's spent fuel storage capabilities.
License An'endment Request 93-18 has been reviewed and approved by the Station Operation Review Committee and the Nuclear Safety Audit Review Committee.
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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission November 23,1993 Attention:
Document Control Desk Page two As discussed in the enclosed License Amendment Request,Section V, the proposed changes do not involve a significant hazards consideration pursuant to 10CFR50.92. A copy of this letter and the i
enclosed License Amendment Request have been forwarded to the State of New Hampshire State Liaison Officer pursuant to 10CFR50.91(b). In addition, North Atlantic has determined that License Amendment Request 93-18 meets the criteria of 10CFR51.22(c)(a) for a categorical exclusion from the reouirements for an Environmental Impact Statement (see Section Vil enclosed).
North Atlantic requests NRC review of License Amendment Request 93-18 and issuance of a license amendment by July 15,1994 (see Section VI enclosed).
Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. Terry L.11arpster, Director of Licensing Services, at (603) 474-9521, extension 2765.
Very tru,
AV g2lnt Ted. Feigenbaum A
Enclosure TCF MDO/act cc:
Mr. Thomas T. Martin Regional Administrator United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regie, I 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19400 Mr. Albert W. De Agazio, Sr. Project Manager Project Directorate 1-4 Division of Reactor Projects U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Mr. Noel Dudley NRC Senior Resident Inspector P.O. Box 1149 Seabrook, NH 03874
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Mr. George L. Iverson, Director New Hampshire Office of Emergency Management 107 Pleasant Street Concord, Nil 03301
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