ML20099D053
| ML20099D053 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 11/14/1984 |
| From: | Van Brunt E ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR |
| To: | Martin NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| References | |
| ANPP-31121-EEVB, IEB-84-03, IEB-84-3, NUDOCS 8411200169 | |
| Download: ML20099D053 (1) | |
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Arizona Nuclear Power Project
- 3.o. box 52034 e PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85072-2034 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ANPP-31121-EEVBJr/SRF Region V November 14, 1984-1450 Maria Lane, Suite 210 Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5368
Subject:
.'Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS).
Units 1, 2,'and 3 Dockets Nos. STN 50-528/.529/530.
File: 84-055-026
Reference:
NRC IE Bulletin 84-03 Refueling Cavity Water Seal
Dear'Mr. Martin:
IE Bulletin 84-03 requested licensees to evaluate the potential for and consequences of a refueling cavity water seal failure. This was to be completed by plants prior to beginning refueling or within 90 days of receipt of this bulletin.
Af ter reviewing our present status, we are reqtasting an extension until the end of February 1985 to respond to IE Bulletin 84-03 for the following reasons:
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1)We plan to participate in an INPO meeting scheduled for late November /
early December with various utilities to discuss this issue.
2)Since a modification is very likely, we would like the opportunity to determine the most viable long term solution to'this issue.
By requesting this extension we will not intrease the probability of risk to the health and safety of the public or ANPP employees since we do not have any irradiated fuel in the reactor, nor in the spent fuel pool. Although initial fuel load for PVNGS is rapidly approaching, we will be performing a " dry" fuel load in which the borated water level will lie below the reactor vessel flange and the seal.
The earliest possible unanticipated need for the fuel pool and the seal for Unit
'l could rot result until we have achieved initial criticality. We expect to have resolved this issue prior to that time frame.
If:you have any questions please contact me.
Very truly yours, 0169 841114 h
DCK 05000 E. E. Van Brunt, Jr.
G APS Vice President Nuclear Productir>n ANPP Project Director EEVBJr/SRF/bg cc:
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