ML20196B129

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Responds to Generic Ltr 88-11, NRC Position on Radiation Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Matls & Impact on Plant Operations. Required Changes,Per Rev 2 to Reg Guide 1.99, Anticipated to Be Submitted Prior to Second Outage
ML20196B129
Person / Time
Site: Seabrook NextEra Energy icon.png
Issue date: 11/30/1988
From: George Thomas
PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
To:
NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ARM)
References
GL-88-11, NYN-88155, NUDOCS 8812060199
Download: ML20196B129 (2)


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New Hampshire Yankee Division NYN-88155 November 30, 1988 United States Nuclear Regulatory Comission Washington, DC 20555 Attention Document Control Desk References (a)

Facility Operating License No. NPF 56, Docket No. 50-443 (b) USNRC Generic Letter 88-11 dated July 12, 1988, 'NRC Position l

on Radiation Embrittlement of Reactor Yvssel Materials and its Impact on Plant Operations' i

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Response to USNRC Generic Letter 88 11

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Gentlemen:

l New Hampshire Yankee (NHY) has reviewed Reference (b) and has determined that in order to maintain compliance with Section V of 10CFR50 Appendix G. a change to the Technical Specifications will be required prior to exceeding

e. ven (11) Effective Full Power Years (EFPY) of operation. This change will affect Reactor Coolant System Technical Specification 3/4.4.9, and associated BASES discussion regarding Revision 2 to Regulatory Guide 1.99 computational L

methods for determining RTHDT shif t wMeh is then used to develop plant heatup and ecoldown curves. The current heatup and cooldown curvos are based upon Revision 1 to Regulatory Guide 1.99 and, as stated above, are correct until

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eleven EFPY.

j Generic Letter 88-11 requires that any required changes to Technical Specifications be submitted for opproval within two refueling outages after the effective date of Revision 2 to Regulatory G9H e 1.99.

New Hampshire Yankee anticipates submittal of these required char.ges prior to its second refueling i

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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission November 30, 1988 Attention:

Document Control Desk Page 2 Should you require additional information please contact Mr. Robert A. Gwinn at (603) 474-9574, extension 4056.

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eorgvS. Thomas cci Hr. William T. Russell Regional Administrator Region I United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia PA 19406 Mr. Victor Nerses Project Manager Project Directorate I-3 Division of Reactor Projects United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Mr. David G. Ruscitto NRC Senior Resident Inspector P.O. Box 1149 Seabrook NH 03874