ML20134E535
| ML20134E535 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Crystal River  |
| Issue date: | 02/04/1997 |
| From: | Raghaven L NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Beard P FLORIDA POWER CORP. |
| References | |
| TAC-M75304, TAC-M75305, NUDOCS 9702060332 | |
| Download: ML20134E535 (4) | |
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Febru'ary 4, 1997 Mr. Percy M. Beard, Jr.
Senior Vice President, Nuclear Operations (SA2A Florida Power Corporation )
ATTN: Manager, Nuclear Licensing 15760 W Power Line Street Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708
SUBJECT:
CRYSTAL RIVER NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT UNIT 3 OVERPRESSURE (LTOP) TRANSIENT - 10 CFR 50 APPENDIX TEMPERATURE LIMITS (TAC N0s. M75304 AND M96662)
Dear Mr. Beard:
In a letter dated August 31 1995, we denied yo'ur request for technical specification (TS) changes r, elating to low temperature overpressure protection (LTOP) and LTOP setpoints based on a non-10 CFR Part 50, Appendix G methodology.
You had proposed this approach on the basis.that an LTOP-type event has a low probability of occurrence at your facility; can be classified as an unanticipated operational occurrence; and is consistent with the recomendations in Generic Letter (GL) 88-11 NRC Position on Radiati Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Materials and Its Impact on Plant Operations."
In our August 31, 1995 that we do not concur with your basis for the LTOP protection s methodology; and, accordingly, requested your revised response to GL 88-11.
By letter dated September 6, 1996, you informed us that you plan to submit a revised response to GL 88-11 by October 15, 1997.
You indicated that this schedule is justified because CR3 is currently operating at approximately You also described the administrative controls that are in relating to LTOP is finalized and indicated that this would result in resource savings by eliminating the need for an interim license amendment.
i We have reviewed your September 6,1996 letter.
The P-T curves for 15 EFPY cooldown and inservice leak and hydrostatic testing conditions Therefore,yourbahis(i.e.,approvedP-Tcurvesarefor15EFPY It is our operating at app m imately 13 EFPY), is not relevant for your proposed controls for phNiding LTOP is not acceptable.Further, your proposed relia
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We believe that LTOP should be controlled by TS.
schedule for LTOP submittal.Accordingly, the staff does not concur with your proposed gq days of receipt of this ietter.Please submit your proposed LTOP TS within 60
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Mr. Percy M. Beard, Jr.
CRYSTAL RIVER UNIT N0. 3 Florida Power Corporation GENERATING PLANT cc:
Mr. R. Alexander Glenn Chairman Corporate Counsel Board of County Commissioners Florida Power Corporation Citrus County MAC-A5A 110 North Apopka Avenue P.O. Box 14042 Iverness, Florida 34450-4245 St. Petersburg, Florida 33733-4042 Mr. Larry C. Kelley, Director Mr. Bruce J. Hickle, Director Nuclear Operations Site Support Nuclear Plant Operations (NA2C)
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Florida Power Corporation Florida Power Corporation Crystal River Energy Complex Crystal River Energy Complex 15760 W. Power Line Street 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 Crystal River. Florida 34428-6708 Mr. Robert B. Borsum Senior Resident Inspector B&W Nuclear Technologies Crystal River Unit 3 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 525 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rockville, Maryland 20852 6745 N. Tallahassee Road Crystal River, Florida 34428 Mr. Bill Passetti Office of Radiation Control Mr. Gary Boldt Department of Health and Vice President - Nuclear Production Rehabilitative Services Florida Power Corporation 1317 Winewood Blvd.
Crystal River Energy Complex Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700 15760 W. Power Line Street Crystal River, Florida 34428-6708 Attorney General Department of Legal Affairs Regional Administrator, Region II The Capitol U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Tallahassee, Florida 32304 101 Marietta Street N.W., Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30323 Mr. Joe Myers, Director Division of Emergency Preparedness Mr. Kerry Landis Department of Community Affairs U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2740 Centerview Drive 101 Marietta Street, N.W. Suite 2900 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Atlanta, Georgia 30323-0199 4
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If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at (301) 415-1 1471.
I Sincerely, L. Raghavan, Project Manager Project Directorate 11-3 i
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