ML20128B387

Forwards Safety Evaluation of Util 831108,840316 & s Re Generic Ltr 83-28.Based on Description of Preventive Maint & Surveillance,Licensee Program Statisfies Generic Ltr Items 4.2.1. & 4.2.2

ML20128B387
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Site:	Haddam Neck File:Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co icon.png
Issue date:	07/01/1985
From:	Zwolinski J Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Opeka J CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER CO.
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GL-83-28, LSO5-85-06-039, LSO5-85-6-39, NUDOCS 8507030215
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%,.....,/ July 1,1985 Docket No. 50-213 LS05-85-06-039 Mr. John F. Opeka, Senior Vice President Nuclear Engineering and Operations Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company Post Office Box 270 Hartford, Connecticut 06141

Dear Mr. Opeka:

SUPJECT: REQUIRED ACTIONS BASED ON GENERIC IMPLICATIONS OF SALEM ATWS EVENTS (GENERIC LETTER 83-28) - RESOLUTION OF ITEMS 4.2.1 AND 4.2.2, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Re: Haddam Neck Plant On July Letter (8,83-28.

GL) 1983, the ThisNuclear Regulatoryintermediate-term letter addressed Commission (NRC) issued actions Generic to be taken by licensees and applicants aimed at assuring that a comprehensive program of preventative maintenance and surveillance testing is implemented for the reactor trip breakers in pressurized water reactors. In particular, Item 4.2 of the letter required licensees and applicants to submit a description of their preventive maintenance and surveillance program to ensure reliable reactor trip breaker operation.

By letters dated November 8, 1983, March 16, 1984 and February 1, 1985, Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company submitted responses that described the preventive maintenance and surveillance program for the reactor trip breakers at the Haddam Neck Plant. The staff has reviewed these responses and concludes that the licensee's programs satisfy the current requirements for Items 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 of GL 83-28 and are acceptable. A copy of ou: safety evaluation is enclosed.

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Mr. John F. Opeka Under Item 4.5.2 of GL 83-28 the staff is evaluating the need to perform online testing of the bypass breakers at the Haddan Neck Plant. Should such testino be required, additional infonnation may be needed to describe the preventive maintenance and surveillance testing program. ..Opr findings on the need for online testing of the bypass breakers and any additional naintenance or surveillance testing will be contained in our safety evaluation for Item 4.5.2 of GL 83-28.

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John . Zwolinski, Chief Opera ing Reactors Branch #5 Division of Licensing

Enclosure:

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Mr. John F. Opeka July 1,1985

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Under Item 4.5.2 of GL 83-28 the staff is evaluating the need to perforn I online testing of the bypass breakers at the Haddam Neck Plant. Should I such testing be required, additional information may be needed to describe l the preventive maintenance and surveillance testing program. Our findings on the need for online testing of the bypass breakers and any additional maintenance or surveillance testing will be contained in our safety evaluation for Item 4.5.2 of GL 83-28.

Sincerely, l

4 Original signed by l John A. Zwolinski, Chief l Operating Reactors Branch #5 1 Division of Licensing

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cc Gerald Garfield, Esquire Kevin McCarthy, Director Day, Berry & Howard Radiation Control Unit Counselors at Law Department of Environmental City Place Protection Hartford, Connecticut 06103-3499 State Office Building Hart'ord, Connecticut 06106 Superintendent Haddan Neck Plant PDF #1 Post Office Box 127E East Hampton, Connecticut 06424 Edward J. Mroczka .

Vice President, Nuclear Operations Northeast Utilities Service Company Post Office Box 270 Hartford, Connecticut 06141 Board of Selectmen -i Town Hall

. .Haddam, Connecticut 06103 State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management ATTN: Under Secretary Energy Division 80 Washington Street Hartford, Connecticut 06106 Resident Inspector Haddam Neck Nuclear Power Station c/o U.S. NRC East Haddam Post Office East Haddam, Connecticut 06423 Regional Administrator Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region I 631 Park Avenue Ving of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 T-