ML20111A440
| ML20111A440 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Fort Calhoun  |
| Issue date: | 02/28/1985 |
| From: | Andrews R OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT |
| To: | John Miller Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| LIC-85-016, LIC-85-16, NUDOCS 8503120502 | |
| Download: ML20111A440 (2) | |
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Omaha Pubilc Power District 1623 Harney Omaha. Nebraska 68102 402/536 4000 February 28, 1985 LIC-85-016 Mr. James R. Miller, Chief Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Division of Licensing Operating Reactors Branch #3
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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
References:
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Docket Nc 50-285 (2) Letter from NRC (J. R. Miller) to OPPD (R. L. Andrews) dated October 25, 1984
Dear Mr. Miller:
Auxiliary Feedwater System Technical Specifications Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Testing Frequency The Omaha Public Power District received Reference (2) concerning the surveillance test frequency of the Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) Pumps at the Fort Calhoun Station.
Since the receipt of Reference (2) the District has had several discussions with you and members of your staff concerning this issue.
During these discussions the District stated that the past operating, maintenance and testing history of the Fort Calhoun AFW pumps does not indicate the need to increase the testing frequency from quarterly to monthly.
The AFW pump surveil-lance testing is conducted in accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a and Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The District also stated that the quarterly test frequency is consistent with the test frequency for pumps utilized for similiar functions at Fort Calhoun Station (e.g., containment spray and safety injection pumps.)
To date, the District has not received a technical basis that would justify monthly rather than quarterly testing. Should a technical basis exist, the District would review that basis and determine if changes are appropriate. We believe that the technical basis for this backfit requirement should demonstrate that the benefits of increased testing are commensurate with the associated costs. Further, we be-lieve the justification for this backfit should demonstrate that the increased testing will, in fact, enhance reliability without causing unnecessary and untimely degradation due to wear.
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,Page 2-The' District is anxious to resolve this issue.. We are willing to provide additional information concerning the operating history,'if necessary.
If it is your belief that-an appeals meeting as described in Reference 2 is necessary, it will be arranged through our Project Manager.
Yd b R. L. Andrews Division Manager Nuclear Production RLA/JJF/dao cc: LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby L MacRae 1333 New Hampshire' Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036 Mr.-E. G. Tourigny, NRC Project Manager Mr. L. A. Yandell, NRC Senior Resident Inspector 4
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