ML20134P835
| ML20134P835 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 11/25/1996 |
| From: | Beckner W NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Hutchinson C ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20134P838 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC-M95708, NUDOCS 9611290320 | |
| Download: ML20134P835 (3) | |
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Mr. C. Randy Hutchinson
_ November 25, 1996 Vice President, Operations ANO d
Entergy Operations, Inc.
1448 S._R. 333 Russellville, AR 72801
SUBJECT:
INSERVICE INSPECTION PROGRAM - REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE EXAMINATION ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNIT 1 (ANO-1) STEAM GENERATOR N0ZZLE (TAC NO.
M95708) a Dear Mr. Hutchinsor -
.By letter dated June 12, 1996, Energy Operations, Inc. (E01) proposed an alternative examination for ANO-1 steam generators.
Specifically, E01 i
proposed to examine all of the Code _ category B-D nozzles on one of the steam generators rather than both steam generators.
l The NRC staff evaluated the Request for Relief No.96-001 to use a sampling i
philosophy and perform volumetric examination on the Class 1 nozzles and inner radius (IR) sections of only one steam generator in lieu of the Code l
requirement of volumetric examination of all Class 1 steam generator nozzles E
and nozzle IR sections.
The staff concluded that:
- 1) r,ursuant to 10 CFR.50.55a(a)(3)(1), the proposed alternative does r.ot provide an acceptable level of quality and safety; 2) pursuant to 10 CFR
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50.55a(a)(3)(ii), the licensee has not provided a basis for undue hardship, based on the limited number and safety significance of the nozzles; and 3) 1-pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(1), the licensee has.not provided basis for impracticality.
Therefore, the licensee's Request for Relief No.96-001 is denied.
Enclosure contains the staff's evaluation and conclusions. is the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Technical Letter Reort.
Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
William D. Beckner, Director Project Directorate IV-1 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV 9611290320 961125 PDR ADOCK 05000313 0
PDR Docket No. 50-313
Enclosure:
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November 25, 1996 Mr. C. Randy Hutchinson Vice President, Operations ANO Entergy Operations, Inc.
1448 S. R. 333 Russellville, AR 72801
SUBJECT:
INSERVICE INSPECTION PROGRAM - REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE EXAMINATION FOR ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNIT 1 (ANO-1) STEAM GENERATOR N0ZZLE (TAC NO.
M95708)
Dear Mr. Hutchinson:
J By letter dated June 12, 1996, Energy Operations, Inc. (E01) proposed an alternative examination for ANO-1 steam generators.
Specifically, E01 proposed to examine. all of the Code category B-D nozzles on one of the steam generators rather than both steam generators.
The NRC staff evaluated the Request for Relief No.96-001 to use a sampling philosophy and perform volumetric examination on the Class 1 nozzles and inner radius (IR) sections of only one steam generator in lieu of the Code requirement of volumetric examination of all Class 1 steam generator nozzles and nozzle IR sections. The staff concluded that:
- 1) pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i),.the proposed alternative does not provide an acceptable level of quality and safety; 2) pursuant to '10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii), the licensee has not provided a basis for undue hardship, based on the limited number and safety significance of the nozzles; and 3) pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(1), the licensee has not provided basis for 4
impracticality. Therefore, the licensee's Request for Relief No.96-001 is denied. Enclosure contains the-staff's evaluation and conclusions. is the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Technical Letter Report.
Sincerely, Q
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William D. Beckner, Director Project Directorate IV-1 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-313
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc.w/ encl: See next page
Mr. C. Randy Hutchinson Entergy Operations, Inc.
Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit I cc:
Executive Vice President Vice President, Operations Support j
& Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
Entergy Operations, Inc.
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