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Amends 172 & 154 to Licenses NPF-9 & NPF-17,respectively, Revising TS 3.8.2.1 to Allow one-time Change to Replace Existing 125-volt At&T High Specific Gravity Round Cell Battery Banks W/Conventional Low Specific Gravity Cell
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DUKE POWER COMPANY QQfKET NO. 50-369 McGUIRE NUCLEAR STATION. UNIT 1 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE l

Amendment No. 172 License No. NPF-9 i

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

A.

The application for amendment to the NcGuire Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (the facility), Facility Operating License No. NPF-9 filed by the Duke Power Company (licensee) dated November 26, 1996, as supplemented December 17, 1996, complies with the standarde and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Comission'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 Comission; 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 Comission's regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; D.

The issuance 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 Comission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.

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Accordingly, the license is hereby amended by page changes to the

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2 Technical Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this license 4

l amendment, and Paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-9 is hereby amended to read as follows (2) Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised through Amendment No.172

, are hereby incorporated into this license. The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance 4

with the Technical Specifications.

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This license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance and shall j

be implemented within 30 days from the date of issuance.

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Her ert N. Berkow, Director i

Project Directorate 11-2 i

Division of Reactor Projects - I/II

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Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Attachment:

Technical Specification Changes Date of Issuance: f:b"uary 7, 1997

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I ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO. 172 i

FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-9 DOCKET NO. 50-369

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Replace the following pages of the Appendix "A" Technical Specifications with the enclosed pages. The revised pages are identified by Amendment number and

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contain vertical lines indicating the areas of change.

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' ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS 3/4.8.2 D.C SOURCES OPERATING LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.8.2.1 The following D.C. channels shall be OPERABLE and energized:

I Channel I consisting of 125-Volt D.C. Bus No. EVDA, 125-Volt D.C.

a.

Battery Bank No. EVCA and a full-capacity charger,*#

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Channel 2 consisting of 125-Volt D.C. Bus No. EVDB, 125-Volt D.C.

Battery Bank No. EVCB and a full-capacity charger,*#

Channel 3 consisting of 125-Volt D.C. Bus No. EVDC, 125-Volt D.C.

c.

Battery Bank No. EVCC and a full-capacity charger,*# and d.

Channel 4 consisting of 125-Volt D.C. Bus No. EVDD, 125-Volt D.C.

Battery Bank No. EVCD and a full-capacity charger,*#

APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.

i ACTION:

(Units 1and2)

With one 125-volt D.C. bus inoperable or not energized, restore the a..

inoperable bus to OPERABLE and energized status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months .

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With one 125-volt D.C. battery and/or its normal and standby chargers inoperable or not energized, either:

1.

Restore the inoperable battery and/or charger to OPERABLE and i

energized status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the follow-ing 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months , or 2.

Energize the associated bus with an OPERABLE battery bank vio OPERABLE tie breakers within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months ; operation may then continue for up to 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months from time of initial loss of OPERABILITY, otherwise, be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months .

A vital bus may be disconnected from its D.C. source for up to 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months for the purpose of performing an equalizing charge on its associated battery bank provided the vital busses associated with the other battery banks are OPERABLE and energized.

During periods of battery bank replacement only, the affected channel may be considered OPERABLE for up to 30 days provided a full capacity temporary battery is configured to a full capacity charger and connected to the respective bus. All limiting conditions for operation, action statt.ments, and surveillance requirements pertaining to the permanent batteries shall be maintained for the temporary battery during periods of battery bank replacement.

This battery replacement option is only applicable once per battery bank.

McGUIRE - UNIT 1 3/4 8-12 Amendment No 172

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE REOUIREMENTS (Continued)

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At least once per 18 months by verifying that the battery capacity is adequate to either:

1)

Supply and maintain in OPERABLE status all of the actual emergency loads for 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months when the battery is subjected to a battery service test, or I

2)

Supply a dummy load of greater than or equal to 440 amperes for i

60 minutes while maintaining the battery terminal voltage greater than or equal to 105 volts.

At least once per 60 months by verifying that the battery capac'ity is e.

at least 80% of the manufacturer's rating when subjected to a performance i

discharge test or a modified performance discharge tast. Once per 60-month l l

interval, this performance discharge test may be performed in lieu of the battery discharge test required by Specification 4.8.2.1.2d.

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Annual performance discharge tests of battery capacity shall be given to any battery that shows signs of degradation or has reached 85% of the service l- - pected for the application. Degradation is indi-cated when the cattery capacity drops more than 10% of rated capacity from its average on previous performance tests, or is below 80% of j

the manufacturer's rating.

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McGUIRE - UNIT 1 3/4 8-14 Amendment No. 172

TABLE 4.8-3 BATTERY SURVEILLANCE REOUIREMENTS (Low Soecific Gravity Cells)

Category A (1)

Category B (2)

PARAMETER LIMITS FOR EACH LIMITS FOR EACH ALLOWABLE (3)

DESIGNATED PILOT CONNECTED CELL VALUE FOR EACH CELL CONNECTED CELL Electrolyte Level

> Minimum level

> Minimum level Above top of indication mark, indication mark, plates, and not and s k" above and s " above overflowing maximum level maximum level indication mark indication mark Float Voltage a 2.13 volts a 2.13 volts (c)

> 2.07 volts Not more than

.020 below the average of all connected cells Specific Gravity 2 1.195 or a 1.195 (a)

= 1.200 (b)

Average of all Average of all connected cells connected cells

> 1.205 m 1.195(b) a Corrected for electrolyte temperature and level.

b Or battery charging current is less than 2 amps when on charge.

c Corrected for average electrolyte temperature.

1 For any Category A parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months all the Category B measurements are taken and found to be within their allowable values, and provided all Category B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within the nex'; 6 days.

(2)

For any Category B parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that the Category B parameters are within their allowable values and provided the Category B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within 7 days.

(3) Any Category B parameter not within its allowable value indicates an inoperable battery.

McGUIRE - UNIT 1 3/4 8-15 Amendment No.172

TABLE 4.8-3 (Continued)

BATTERY SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (Hiah Specific Gravity Cells)

Category A (1)

Category B(2)

Categcry C(3)

Parameter Limits for each Limits for each Allowable value designated pilot connected cell for each cell connected cell Electrolyte a Minimum level 2 Minimum level Above top of Level indication mark, indication mark, plates, and not and s 1/4" above and s 1/4" above overflowing 4

maximum level maximum level indication mark indication mark Float Voltage 2 2.20 Volts a 2.17 Volts (4)

> 2.14 Volts Specific (5) 21.285(6)

C 2 1.280 Not more than Gravity E

0.020 below L

the average of L

all connected cells or a 1.280 B

Average of Average of all A

all connected connected T

cells > 1.285 (7) cells a T

1.280 (6)(7)

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Y (1)

For any Category A parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months , all the Category C measurements are taken and found to be within their allowable values.

All Category B parameter (s) must be within limits in the next 6 days.

(2) For any Category B parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that the Category C parameters are within their allowable values and provided the Category B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within 7 days.

(3) Any Category C parameter not within its allowable value indicates an INOPERABLE battery.

(4) Corrected for average electrolyte temperature.

(5) Corrected for electrolyte temperature and level.

(6) Or battery charging current is less than 2 amps when on float charge.

(7) With no more than 5 cells at the minimum limits.

McGUIRE - UNIT 1 3/4 8-16 Amendment No. 172

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DUKE POWER COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-370 McGUIRE NUCLEAR STATION. UNIT 2 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No. 154 License No. NPF-17 1.

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

A.

The application for amendment to the McGuire Nuclear Station, 1

Unit 2 (the facility), Facility Operating License No. NPF-17 filed by the Duke Power Company (licensee) dated November 26, 1996, as supplemented December 17 1996, 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 issuance 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 mendment 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-17 is hereby amended to read as follows:

(2) Technical Soecifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised through Amendment No. 154, are hereby incorporated into this license. The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications.

3.

This license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance and shall be implemented within 30 days from the date of issuance.

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WUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION uM Her ert N. Berkow, Director Project Directorate 11-2 Division of Reactor Projects - I/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Attachment:

Technical Specification Changes Date of Issuance:

February 7, 1997

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i ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO. 154 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-17 f

DOCKET NO. 50-370 4

Replace the following pages of the Appendix "A" Technical Specifications with the enclosed r. ages.

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

3/4 8-12 3/4 8-12 3/4 8-14 3/4 8-14 3/4 8-15 3/4 8-15 3/4 8-16 3/4 8-16 l

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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS 3/4.8.2 D.C. SOURCES OPERATING LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.8.2.1 The following D.C. channels shall be OPERABLE and energized:

Channel I consisting of 125-Volt D.C. Bus No. EVDA, 125-Volt D.C.

a.

Battery Bank No. EVCA and a full-capacity charger,*#

b.

Channel 2 consisting of 125-Volt D.C. Bus No. EVDB, 125-Volt D.C.

Battery Bank No. EVCB and a full-capacity charger,*#

Channel 3 consisting of 125-Volt D.C. Bus No. EVDC, 125-Volt D.C.

c.

Battery Bank No. EVCC and a full-capacity charger,*# and d.

Channel 4 consisting of 125-Volt D.C. Bus No. EVDD, 125-Volt D.C.

Battery Bank No. EVCD and a full-capacity charger,*#

APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.

ACTION:

(Units 1 and 2)

With one 125-volt D.C. bus inoperable or not energized, restore the a.

inoperable bus to OPERABLE and energized status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months .

b.

With one 125-volt D.C. battery and/or its normal and standby chargers inoperable or not energized, either:

1 1.

Restore the inoperable battery and/or charger to OPERABLE and energized status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the follow-ing 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months , or 2.

Energize the associated bus with an OPERABLE battery bank via OPERABLE tie breakers within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months ; operation may then continue for up to 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months from time of initial loss of OPERABILITY, otherwise, be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months .

A vital bus may be disconnected from its D.C. source for up to 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months for the purpose of performing an equalizing charge on its associated battery bank provided the vital busses associated with the other battery banks are OPERABLE and energized.

During periods of battery bank replacement only, the affccted channel may be considered OPERABLE for up to 30 days provided a full capacity temporary battery is configured to a full capacity charger and connected to the respective bus. All limiting conditions for operation, action statements, and i

surveillance requirements pertaining to the permanent batteries shall be maintained for the temporary battery during periods of battery bank replacement.

This battery replacement option is only applicable once per battery bank.

McGUIRE - UNIT 2 3/4 8-12 Amendment No.154

i (LEGIRfCAL POWER SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE REOUIREMENTS (Continued) d.

At least once per 18 months by verifying that the battery capacity is i

adequate to either:

1)

Supply and maintain in OPERABLE status all of the actual emergency loads for 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months when the battery is subjected to a battery service test, or 2)

Supply a dummy load of greater than or equal to 440 amperes for 60 minutes while maintaining the battery teminal voltage s

greater than or equal to 105 volts.

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At least once per 60 months by vera ' ing that the battery capacity is 4

at least 80% of the manufacturer's rating when subjected to a performance discharge test or a modified performance discharge test. Onceper60-month l interval, this performance discharge test may be performed in lieu of the battery discharge test required by Specification 4.8.2.1.2d.

f.

Annual performance discharge tests of battery capacity shall be given to any battery that shows signs of degradation or has reached 85% of the service life expected for the application. Degradation is indi-cated when the battery capacity drops more than 10% of rated capacity 4

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from its average on previous performance tests, or is below 80% of the manufacturer's rating.

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McGUIRE - UNIT 2 3/4 8-14 Ametidment No.154

TABLE 4.8-3 BATTERY SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (Low SDecific Gravity Cells)

Category A (1)

Category B (2)

PARAMETER LIMITS FOR EACH LIMITS FOR EACH ALLOWABLE (3)

DESICNATED PILOT CONNECTED CELL VALUE FOR EACH CELL CONNECTED CELL Electrolyte Level

> Minimum level

> Minimum level Above top of indication mark, indication mark, plates, and not and s " above and s " above overflowing i

maximum level maximum level indication mark indication mark Float Voltage a 2.13 volts a 2.13 volts (c)

> 2.07 volts Not more than

.020 below the average of all connected cells Specific Gravity 2 1.195 or a 1.195 (a)

= 1.200 (b)

Average of all Average of all connected cells connected cells

> 1.205 m 1.195(b) a Corrected for electrolyte temperature and level.

b Or battery charging current is less than 2 amps when on charge.

c Corrected for average electrolyte temperature.

1 For any Category A parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months all the Category 4

B measur wents e taken and found to be within their allowable values, and provdec

! Category B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within the next 6 days.

(2) For any Category B parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that the Category B pararaeters are within their allowable values and provided the Category B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within 7 days.

(3) Any Category B parameter not within its allowable value indicates an inopera' ie battery.

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TABLE 4.8-3 (Continued)

BATTERY SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (High Specific Gravity Cells)

Category A (1)

Category B(2)

Category C(3)

Parameter Limits for each Limits for each Allowable value designated pilot connected cell for each cell connected cell Electrolyte 2: Minimum level 2: Minimum level Above top of Level indication mark, indication mark, plates, and not and s 1/4" above and s 1/4" above overflowing maximum level maximum level indication mark indication mark Float Voltag:

2: 2.20 Volts 2: 2.17 Volts (4)

> 2.14 Volts Specific (5) 2: 1.285 (6)

C 2: 1.280 Not more than Gravity E

0.020 below L

the average of L

all connected cells or 2:

1.280 B

Average of Average of all A

all connected connected T

cells > 1.285 (7) cells 2:

T 1.280 (6)(7)

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Y (1)

For any Category A parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months , all the Category C measurements are taken and found to be within their allowable values.

All Category B parameter (s) must be withir. limits in the next 6 days.

(2)

For any Category B parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that the Category C parameters are within their allowable values and provided the Category B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within 7 days.

(3) Any Category C parameter not within its allowable value indicates an INOPERABLE battery.

(4) Corrected for average electrolyte temperature.

(5) Corrected for electrolyte temperature and level.

(6)

Or battery charging current is less than 2 amps when on float charge.

(7)

With no more than 5 cells at the minimum limits.

McGUIRE - UNIT 2 3/4 8-16 Amendment No.154

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