ML20149K894
| ML20149K894 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Summer  |
| Issue date: | 07/25/1997 |
| From: | Andrea Johnson NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Gabe Taylor SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS CO. |
| References | |
| TAC-M99278, NUDOCS 9707300222 | |
| Download: ML20149K894 (3) | |
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WASHINGTON. D.C. 20666-0001 July 25,1997 fp-yff Mr. Gary J. Taylor Vice President. Nuclear Operations South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station Post Office Box 88 Jenkinsville. South Carolina 29065
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR 70.24(a) - V. C. SUMMER NUCLEAR STATION (TAC NO. M99278)
Dear Mr. Taylor:
By letter dated July 17. 1997. South Carolina Electric and Gas Company (SCE&G) requested an exemption from the requirements of 10 CFR 70.24(a).
The staff is currently reviewing your request.
To accelerate the processing of this request, please supplement your initial request with a letter under oath or affirmation verifying that V. C. Summer Nuclear Station meets the following seven criteria for granting exemptions from this rule:
1.
Plant procedures do not permit more than 1 PWR fuel assembly to be in storage or in transit between its associated shipping cask and dry storage rack at one time.
2.
The k-effective of the fresh fuel storage racks filled with fuel of the maximum permissible U-235 enrichment and flooded with pure water does not exceed 0.95, at a 95% probability. 95% confidence level.
3.
If optimum moderation of fuel in the fresh fuel storage racks occurs when the fresh fuel storage racks are not flooded, the k-effective corresponding to this optimum moderation does not exceed 0.98. at 95%
probability. 95% confidence level.
4.
The k-effective of s)ent fuel storage racks filled with fuel of the maximum permissible J-235 enrichment and flooded with pure water does not exceed 0.95. at 95% probability, 95% confidence level.
5.
The quantity of forms of special nuclear material, other than nuclear fuel. that are stored on site in any given area is less than the quantity necessary for a critical mass.
6.
Radiation monitors, as required by GDC 63, are provided in fuel storage and handling areas to detect excessive radiation levels and to initiate appropriate safety actions.
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, For each criterion that you do not meet, please explain why meeting that criterion is not necessary in the case of V. C. Summer, so that we may continue to review your exemption request.
Sincerely.
Original signed by:
Allen R. Johnson, Project Manager Project Directorate II-1 Division of Reactor Projects - I/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-395 cc:
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J. B. Knotts, Jr., Esquire Winston & Strawn Law Firm 1400 L Street, N.W.
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20005-3502 Resident Inspector / Summer NPS c/o U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Route 1, Box 64 Jenkinsville, South Carolina 29065 Regional Administrator, Region II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Chairman, Fairfield County Council Drawer 60 Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180 Mr. Virgil R. Autry Director of Radioactive Waste Management Bureau of Solid & Hazardous Waste Management 1
Department of Health & Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Mr. Robert M. Fowlkes, Manager Operations South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Mail Code 303 Post Office Box 88 Jenkinsville, South Carolina 29065 Ms. April R. Rice, Manager Nuclear Licensing & Operating Experience South Carolina Electric & Gas Company Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Mail Code 830 Post Office Box 88 Jenkinsville, South Carolina 29065
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