ML20134Q212

Forwards LAR 97-01 to License NPF-86,changing Reactor Core Fuel Assembly Design Features Requirements Contained in TS 5.3.1, Fuel Assemblies, Per GL 90-02

ML20134Q212
Person / Time
Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	02/18/1997
From:	Feigenbaum T NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGY SERVICE CORP. (NAESCO)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
Shared Package
ML20134Q216	List: ML20134Q212 ML20134Q329 ML20134Q345
References
GL-90-02, GL-90-2, NYN-97016, TAC-M97929, NUDOCS 9702260324
Download: ML20134Q212 (2)

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W i , North North Atlantic Energy Service Corporation P.O. Box 300 0

Atlantic seahroet, Nii O3874 (603) 474-9521 The Northeast Utilities System February 18,1997 ,

Docket No. 50-443 NYN-97016 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555 Seabrook Station License Amendment Request 97-01

" Design Features - Fuel Assembly Reconstitution"(TAC M97929)

North Atlantic Energy Service Corporation (North Atlantic) has enclosed herein License Amendment Request (LAR) 97-01. LAR 97-01 is submitted pursuant to the requirements of 10CFR50.90 and 10CFR50.4.

LAR 97-01 proposes a change to reactor core fuel assembly design features requirements contained in Technical Specification 5.3.1, " Fuel Assemblies". The proposed change will allow the use of solid stainless steel or zirconium alloy filler rods in fuel assemblies to replace failed or damaged fuel rods.

This submittal is in accordance with the guidance provided in Generic Letter 90-02, Supplement 1.

LAR 97-01 has been reviewed and approved by the Station Operation Review Committee and the Nuclear Safety Audit Review Committee.

As discussed in the enclosed LAR Section IV, the proposed change does not involve a significant hazard consideration pursuant to 10CFR50.92. A copy of this letter and the enclosed LAR have been forwarded to the New Hampshire State Liaison Officer pursuant to 10CFR50.91(b). North Atlantic requests NRC review of LAR 97-01 and issuance of a license amendment by May 1,1997 (see Section V enclosed).

North Atlantic has determined that LAR 97-01 meets the criteria of 10CFR51.22(c)(9) for a categorical exclecion from the requirements for an Environmental Impact Statement (see Section VI enclosed).

Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. Terry L. Harpster, Director of Licensing Services, at (603) 773-7765.

Very truly yours, NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGY SERVICE CORP.

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