ML20058N158
| ML20058N158 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Byron, Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 10/04/1993 |
| From: | Bauer J COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| To: | Murley T NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM), Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| RTR-REGGD-01.047, RTR-REGGD-1.047 NUDOCS 9310080152 | |
| Download: ML20058N158 (2) | |
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. Commonwzsith Edison s
1, 1400 Opus Place Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 October 4,1993 Dr. Thomas E. Murley, Director Oflice of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Attn: Document Control Desk
Subject:
Supplementary Information Regarding Proposed Exception to Regulatory Guide 1.47 Byron Station Units 1 and 2 NPF-37/66; NRC Docket Nos. 50-454/455 Braidwood Station Units 1 and 2 NPF-72/77; NRC Docket Nos. 50-456/457
Reference:
July 8,1993 letter from T. W. Simpkin to T. E. Murley, " Proposed Exception to Regulatory Guide 1.47"
Dear Dr. Murley:
As documented in the above referenced letter, Commonwealth Edison Company (CECO) proposed to delete the commitment to Regulatory Guide 1.47, " Bypassed and Inoperable Status Indication for Nuclear Power Plant Safety Systems," as specified in the Byron and Braidwood Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSA.R). Specifically, CECO proposed to remove the Equipment Status Display (ESD) panel and take advantage of human factor improvements, programs and procedures to meet the intent of the Regulatory Guide. NRC concurrence was requested for this action.
Subsequent to the date of this submittal, CECO has had a number of conversations '
with various members of the Staff regarding CECO's Regulatory Burden Reduction Initiatives. From these discussions, CECO has acquired a better understanding of the type ofinitiatives that require NRC review and approval.
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o Dr. T. E. Murley Page 2 October 4,1993 Based on our current understanding of the Staffs position on Regulatory Burden Reduction Initiatives, deletion of the UFSAR commitment to Regulatory Guide 1.47 and removal of the ESD panel is the type of activity that licensees may pursue under the provisions of 10CFR50.59. CECO is, therefore, respectfully informing the Staff that this initiative will be considered utilizing the 10CFR50.59 process. Please note that the technical justification for this initiative, as docketed in the July 8,1993 T. W. Simpkin letter, remains valid and will be reflected in the 50.59 evaluation.
l Commonwealth Edison Company appreciates the Staffs open and candid j
discussions regarding Regulatory Burden Reduction Initiatives. These discussions have proven to be most beneficial to CECO.
Please address any comments or questions regarding this matter to this office.
Respectfully, N.
<9 au Joseph A. Bauer Nuclear Licensing Administrator l
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J. B. Hickman, Byron Project Manager - NRR R. R. Assa, Braidwood Project Manager - NRR H. Peterson, Senior Resident Inspector - Byron S. G. Dupont, Senior Resident Inspector - Braidwood B. Clayton, Branch Chief-Region III l
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