ML20149G945
| ML20149G945 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 07/17/1997 |
| From: | Sylvia B NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM) |
| References | |
| FRN-62FR25979, RTR-REGGD-01.147, RTR-REGGD-1.147, TASK-*****, TASK-RE 62FR25979-00003, 62FR25979-3, NMP1L-1236, NUDOCS 9707240138 | |
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RE:
Nine Mile Point Unit 1 Nine Mile Point Unit 2 Docket No. 50-220 Docket No. 50-410 DPR-63 NPF-69 l
Subject:
Comment on Drqft Regulatory Guide DG-1050 (Revision 12 to Regulatory Guide 1.147),
Inservice inspection Code Case Acceptability, ASME Section XI, Dirlslon 1 1
Gentlemen:
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation wishes to offer the following comments:
Page No. 8 of the draft Regulatory Guide refers only to Class 1 and 2 Systems,Section XI, Division 1. Code Case N-498-1 was approved by the ASME on May 11,1994 for Class 1,2 and 3 Systems,Section XI, Division 1.
As discussed in a telephone conversation with Mr. E. O. Woolridge of the NRC on May 27,1997, we understand that the lack of reference to Class 3 Systems was a typogranhical error that should 1
he corrected in Rev.12 to Regulatory Guide 1.147. Therefore, the text on Page 8 should refer to j
Class 1,2 and 3 Systems,Section XI, Division 1.
Supporting information has been attached per the Federal Register: May 12,1997, pages 25979 - 25980, Draft Regulatory Guide; Issuance, Availability. If you have any questions regarding our comments, please contact Mr. All Egap at (315) 349-4289.
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B. Ralp Syl a Chief Nuclear Officer BRS/KLIJcmk h lfh lO]l l h h Attachment 9707240138.970717 PDR REQQD 01.147 C PDR
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Mr. H.' J. Miller, Regional Administrator, Region 1 Mr. A. W. Dromerick, Acting Director, Project Directorate I-1, NRR Mr. B. S. Norris, Senior Resident Inspector Mr. D. S. Hood, Senior Project Manager, NRR Records Management j'
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION May 1997 0FFICE OF NUCLEAR REGULATORY RESEARCH Oivision 1
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i Contact E.O. Woolridge (301)415-6004 DRAFT REGULATORY GUIDE DG-1050 1
(Revision 12 to Regulatory Guide 1.147) 4-IWSERVICE INSPECTION CODE CASE ACCEPTABILITY, l
ASME SECTION XI. DIVISION 1 A. INTRODUCTION Section 50.55a, " Codes and Standards," of 10 CFR P stic 1.icensing of a
ach operating Production and Utilization Facilities," requires, in p l
license for a boiling or pressurized water-cooled n facility and each t the conditions in construction permit for a utilization factitty 50.55a. Paragraph (g) paragraph (g), " Inservice Inspection Require s and their supports meet the
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requires, in part, that Classes 1, 2, and 3 spectionofNucleardowerPlant-requirements of Section XI, " Rules for I Components,"' of the American. Socia cal Engineers (ASME) Boiler and p
Pressure Vessel Code or equivalent li standards. Paragraph 50.55a(b), in part, in effect of Section XI of the Code and references the latest edition l
any supplementary requirement tsectionoftheCode. Footnote 6 to S 50.55a j
states that the use of specific cases ma'f be authorized by the coussission upon raph 50.55a(a)(3), which requires that proposed alternatives l
request pursuant to ts, or portions thereof provi.de.an acceptable level of i
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ATTACHENT (2 of 3) lf r.
N-485-1 08-14-91 Eddy Current Examination of Coated Ferritic Surfaces as a :
an Alternative to Surface Examination,Section XI, 4
Division 1 N-489 08-14-90 Alternative Rules for Levd III NDE Qualification 04-30-93 Exantinations,Section XI, Divisions 1, 2, and 3 t
N-490-1 05-13-91 Alternative Vision Test Requirements for Nondestructive j
05-11-94 Examiners,Section XI, Divisions 1, 2, and 3 i
N-491<1 -
04-30-93 Alternative Rules for Examination of Class 1, 2, 3 and MC l
Component Supports of Light-Water Cooled Power Plants, i
Section XI, Olvision 1 1.
I N-494-2 12-09-93 Pipe Specific Evaluation Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for Flaws in Class 1 Ferritic Piping that i
Exceeds the Acceptance Standards of IWB-3514.2, Section j
XI, Olvision 1 L
j N-495 12-03-90 Hydrostatic Testing of Relief Valves,Section XI, j
12-09-93 Division 1 I
N-
-1 05-11-94 _ Helical Coil Threaded Inserts,Section XI, Division 1
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N-498-1 05-11-94 Alternative Rules for40-Ye'ar Hydrostatic Pressure i
Testing for Class 1 and 2. Systems,Section XI, Division 1 N-503 2
Nond Exami'natisn j
Personnel,Section XI, Division 1 i
i N-504-1 08-09-93 Alternative Rules for Repair of Class 1, 2, and 3 j-Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping,Section XI, Division 1 N-509 11-25-92 Alternative Rules for the Selection and Examination of Class 1, 2, and 3 Integrally Welded. Attachments, Section j
XI, Division 1 N
Code Case N-509 is acceptable subject to the following condition in addition to those conditions specified in the Code Case: A minimum 10%
sample of integrally welded attachments for each it'em in each code class per interval should be examined.
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N-512 02-12-93 Assessment of Reactor Vessels With Low Upper Shelf Charpy Impact Energy Levels,Section XI, Division 1 4
N-514
~02-12;93 Low Temperature Overpressure Protection,Section XI, 3
Division 1 3
N-515 02-12-93 Class 1 Mechanical Joint Pressure Tests,Section XI, j
Division 1 A
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j' CASE N-498-1 i
CASES OF ASME eOl!.En AND PnESSUaE VESSEL. coot l
Approval Date: May 11,1s94
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See NumericalIndex for expiration and say reentemation estes.
l Case N 4981 (2) The boundary subject to test pressurization
- Alternative Rules for 10 Year System Hydrostatic during the system pressure test shall extend to all j
Testing for Cass 1,2, and 3 Systemas Cass 2 components included in those portions of sys-l Section XI. Divistem 1 tems required to operate or support the safety system j
function up to and including the first normally closed Inquiry: What alternative rules may be used in lieu valve, including a safety or relief valve, or valve ca-i of those required by Section XI, Division 1. Table pable of automatic closure when the safety function l
IWB-25001, Category B P Tahle IWC 25001. Cat-is required.
egory C H, and Table IWD-25001, Categories D A, (3) Prior to i;..Li Ag the VT-2 visual exami-D B, and D.C as applicable, for the 10 year system nation, the system shall be pressurued to nominal l
hydrostatic test?
operating pressure for a minimma of 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> for in-sulated systems and 10 minutes for noninsulated sys-tems. The system shd be maintained at nominal op-ersting pressure during performance of the VT 2
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I-(a) It is the opinion of the Committee that as in-(4),The VT 2 visual examination shall inciude 7
alternative to the 10 year system hydrostatic test re-all components within the boundary identified in quired by Table IWB 23001, Category B P, the %
(b)(2) above.
lowing rules shall be used.
(5) Test instranentahon s@
ats of IWA-(1) A system les age test (IWB 5221) shd be 5260 are not applicable.
conducted at or ner e end of each inspecdon in-
.f c) It is the opinion of the 'n-mietee that, as an c
terval, prior to rea startup.
ternative to the 10 year system hydrostatic test re-(2) The bounew subject to test pressurization quired by Table IWD 25001, Categories D A, D-B, during the system i ikage test shall extend to an or D C (D B for the 1989 Edition with the 1991 and Class 1 pressure retaining components within the sys.,
subsequent Addenda), as applicable, the following rules shall be used.
tem boundary.
l (J) Prior to pe.L Ag the VT 2 visual asami N (1) A system pressure test shd be conduced at nation, the system shd be pressurised to nominal or near the and of each inspecdon interval or during i
operating pressure for at least 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> for lasulated the same inspecdon period of each inspection inter-systems and 10 minutes ibt naninaalarad systema.
val of Inspection Program B.
The system shall be maintained at nominal operating (2) De boundary subject to test prearmizadon i
pressure during perfonnance of the W 2 visual es.
during the system pressure test shall extend to all 2.
amination.
Cass 3 components included in those portions of sys-(4) Test temperatures and pressures shall not tems required to operses or support the safety system exceed limiting condidons fbr the hydrostade test funcdon up to and including the first normally closed curve.as contained in the plant Technical Specisco-valve, including a safety or relief valve, or valve ca.
tions.
pable of ausomatic closure when the safety function (5) The W-2 visual====ia=*ia=. shall include is required.
all components within the boundary identified in (J) Prior to perfbsming the W 2 visual exami-
. (a)(2) above-nation, the system shall be pressurised to nominal 4
(6) Test instrumentation tequirenunts of IWA.
operadng pressure for at least 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> Ior insulated 5260 are not applicable.
systems and 10 minness for aaaiaaala'ad systems.
!j 1 (6) It is the opinion of the Conunittee that, u as ne system shall be maintained at naminal operating l
alternative to tae 10 year system hydrostatic test re-pressure during performance of the W 2 visual ex-a quired by Table IWC 25001, Category C-H, the M amination.
(4) The VT 2 visual eraminatha shall inchide j
towmg rules shall be used.
all components within the boundary identified in (1) A system pressure test shall be conducted at
.or near the end of each laspeedon interval or during (c)(2) above.
. the same inspection period of each taa-daa inter.
(5) Test instrumentation requirements of IWA-val of Inspection Program B.
5260 are not applicable.
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