ML20094D120

Forwards TS Change Request 229,modifying License Condition 2.C.(5) to Eliminate Process Associated W/Obtaining Separate NRC Approvals for Reviewing Insp Results & Obtaining Restart Authorization Prior to End of Each Refueling Outage

ML20094D120
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	10/26/1995
From:	J. J. Barton GENERAL PUBLIC UTILITIES CORP.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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ML20094D121	List: ML20094D120 ML20094D134
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C321-95-2217, NUDOCS 9511030175
Download: ML20094D120 (3)

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GPU Nuclear Corporation Nuclear =er::r3ee Forked River, New Jersey 08731-0388 609 971 4000 Writer's Direct Dial Nurnber:

October 26,1995 C321-95-2217 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Att: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen:

Subject:

Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station (OCNGS)

Docket No. 50 219 Technical Specification Change Request (TSCR) No. 229 Modify License Condition 2.C.(5)

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.4(b)(I), enclosed is Technical Specification Change Request (TSCR) No. 229. Also enclosed is a Certificate of Service for this request certifying service to the chief executive of the township and county in which the facility is located, as well as the designated oflicial of the State of New Jersey Bureau of Nuclear Engineering.

The purpose of this TSCR is to modify the requirements oflicensing condition 2.C.(5). This condition requires GPUN to perform an inspection of the core spray sparger and repair assemblics at each refueling outage. It further requires GPUN to submit the results of the inspection, provide an evaluation of the safety significance of any new or progressing indications and to obtain NRC authorization before the plant is restarted from the refueling outage.

GPU Nuclear, along with the entire industry, has shortened outages considerably and strives to continue that trend. This action will eliminate the administrative process associated with obtaining separate NRC approvals for reviewing inspection results and obtaining restart authorization prior to the end of each refueling outage. In addition, the phrase "once per 24 months" has been changed to "per refueling outage" In 1988 the NRC denied a similar aquest citing uncertainty in the loag term behavior of the repaired core spray sparger and to ensure that there is no further degradation in the system. The NRC concern about the propagation of existing cracks, and the initiation of new cracks should be alleviated by the positive results (no sparger indications)in each of the last six inspections i.e., the 1983,1986,1988,1991,1992 and 1994 inspections. During the 1992 rnes n 9511030175 951026 "

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1 inspection a small leak was detected in the annulus piping which GPUN judged to be a weld defect and not a crack. The NRC Safety Evaluation Report (SER) issued February 5,1993 concluded that Oyster Creek could be safely operated without repairing the leak. The sparger inspections will continue to be performed in accordance with ASME B&PV Code,Section XI, 1988 Edition.

I Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.91(a)(1), enclosed is an analysis applying the standards in 10 CFR 50.92 to make a determination of no significant hazards consideration.

Sincerely, J. J. krtc n Vi Phdent and Director Oyster Creek Attachments JJB/DPK/ pip c: Administrator, Region 1 Oyster Creek NRC Resident Inspector Oyster Creek NRC Project Manager i

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION in the Matter of )

Docket No. 50-219 )

GPU Nuclear Corporation )

CERTIFICATE OF SERyJfE This is to certify that a copy of Technical Specification Change Request No. 229, for Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Operating License, filed with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on October 26, 1995 has this day of october 26, 1995, been served on the Mayor of Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey by deposit in the United States mail, addressed as follows:

The Honorable Willitu Bohem i Mayor of Lacey Tc,wnship I 818 West Lacey Road l Forked River, NJ 08731 l l

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By J J. B rtyn e P sident and Director Oyster Creek i

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