ML20101G745

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Amends 97 & 91 to Licenses NPF-35 & NPF-52,respectively, Revising 24 Volt Ssf Battery Surveillance Requirements for Battery Electrolyte Level
ML20101G745
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Site: Catawba  Duke Energy icon.png
Issue date: 06/18/1992
From: Matthews D
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ML20101G750 List:
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NUDOCS 9206260269
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DUKE POWER COMPANY NORTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION SALUDA RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. INC.

DOCKET N0. 50-413 CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION. UNIT 1 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No. 97 License No. NPF-35 1.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has found that:

A.

The application for amendment to the Catawba Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (the facility) Facility Operating License No. NPF-35 filed by the Duke Power Company, acting for itself, North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation and Saluda River Electric Cooperative, Inc.

(licensees) dated March 11, 1992, complies with the star.dards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act),

and the Commission's rules and regulations as set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.

The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C.

There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted witkJt endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; l

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The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common l

defense and s'tcurity or to the health and safety of the public; and E.

The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CCR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have bcen satisfied.

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Accordingly, the license is hereby amended by page changes to the Technical-Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and Paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-35 is_hereby amended to read as follows:

Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised through Amendment No. 97, and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, both of which are attached hereto, are hereby incorporated into this license. Duke Power Company shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.

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This license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance.

FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

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Technical Specification Changes Date of Issuance:

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DUKE POWER COMPANY NORTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY NO 1 PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY DOCKET NO. 50-414 CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION. UNIT 2 AMENDMENT TO FAClllTY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No. 91 Licenst No. NPF-52 1.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has found that:

A.

The application for amendment to the Catawba Nuclear Station, Unit 2 (the facility) Facility Operating License No. NPF-52 filed by the Duke Power Ceepany, acting for itself, North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. I and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (licensees) dated March 11, 1992, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission's rules and regulations as set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.

The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C.

There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; D.

The issutnce of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.

The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.

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Accordingly, the license is hereby amended by page changes to the Technical Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and Paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-52 is hereby amended to readlas follows:

Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised through Amendment No. 91

, and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, both of which are attached hereto, are hereby incorporated into this license. Duke Power Company shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.

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This license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance.

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}T]%h vid Matthews, Director Project Directorate 11-3 Division of Reactor Projects-I/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO. 97 1 -

FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-35 DOCKET N0. 50-413 AND TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO. 91 FACILITY GPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-EZ DOCKET NO. 50-414 Replace the following pages of the Appendix "A" Technical Specifications with the enclosed pages.

The revised pages are identified by Amendment number and contain vertical lines indicating the areas of change.

Remove Paaes Insert Paoes 3/4 7-40 3/4 7-40 3/4 7-41 3/4 7-41

PLANT SYSTEMS 3/4.7.13 STANDSY SHUTOOWN SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.13 The Standby Shutdown System (SSS) shall be OPERABLE.

APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1, 2, and 3.

ACTION:

(Units 1 and 2) a.

With the Standby Shutdown System inoperable, restore the inoperable equipment to OPERABLE status within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the following 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, b.

With the total leakage from UdIDENTIFIED LEAKAGE, IDENTIFIED LEAKAGE and reactor coolant pump seal leakage greater than 26 gpm, declare the Standby Makeup Pump inoperable and take Atfl0N a.,

above, c.

The provisions of Specifications 3.0.3 and 3.0.4 are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCt REQUIREMENTS 4.7.13.1 The Standby Shutdown System diesel generator shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:

a.

At least once per 31 days by verifying:

1)

The fuel level in sne fuel storage tank is greater than or equal to 67 inches, and 2)

The diesel starts from ambient conditions and operates for at least 30 minutes at greater than or equal to 700 kW.

b.

At least once per 92 days by verifying that a sample of diesel fuel from the fuel storage tank, obtained in accordance with ASTM-D270-1975,

_is within the acceptable limits specified in Table 1 of ASTM-D975-1977 when checked for viscosity and water and sediment; and c.

At laast once per 18 months, during shutdown, by subjecting the diesel to an inspection in accordance with procedures prepared in conjunction with its manufacturer's recommendations for the class of service.

4.7.13.2 The Standby Shutdown System diesel starting 24-volt battery bank and charger shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:

a.

At least once per 7 days by verifying that:

1)

The electrolyte level of each battery is at or above the low mark and at or below the high mark; and 2)

The overall battery voltage is greater than or equal to 24 i

volts on float charge.

l CATAWBA - UNITS 1 & 2 3/4 7-40 Amendment No. 97 (Unit 1)

Amendment No. 91 (Unit 2)

PLANT SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (Continued) b.

At least once per-92 days by verifying that the individual cell voltage is greater than or equal to 1.36 volts on float charge, and c.

At least once per 18 months by verifying that:

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The batteries, cell plates, and battery racks show no visual indication of physical damage or abnormal deterioration, and 2)

The battery-to-battery and terminal connections are clean, tight, and free of corrosion.

4.7.13.3 The Standby Makeup Pump water supply shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by:

a.

Verifying at least once per 7 days:

1)

That the requirements of Specification 3.9.10 are met and the boron concentration in the storage pool is greater than or equal to 2000 ppm, or 2)

That a contained borated water volume of at least 112,320 gallons with minimum boron concentration of 2,000 ppm is available and capable of being aligned to the Standby Makeup Pump.

b.

Verifying at least once per 92 days that the Standby Makeup Pump develops a flow of greater than or equal to 26 gpm at a pressure greater than or equal to 2488 psig.

4.7.13.4 The Standby Shutdown System 250/125-Volt Battery Bank and its associated charger shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:

a.

At least once per 31 days by verifying:

1)

That the electrolyte level of each battery is above the plates, and 2)

The total battery terminal voltage is greater than or equal to 258/129 volts on float charge, b.

At least once per 92 days by verifying that the specific gravity is appropriate for continued service of the battery, and c.

At least once per 18 months by verifying that:

1)

The batteries, cell plates, and battery racks.show no visual indications of physical damage or abnormal deterioration, and 2)

The battery-to-battery and terminal connections are clean, tight, free of corrosion and coated with anti-corrosion material.

Amendment No. 97 CATAWBA - UNITS 1 & 2 3/4 7-41 Amendment No. 9% (Unit 1)

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