ML20196F874
| ML20196F874 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 06/23/1999 |
| From: | Long W NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Scalice J TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20196F878 | List: |
| References | |
| GL-95-07, GL-95-7, TAC-M93436, TAC-M93437, TAC-M93438, NUDOCS 9906290332 | |
| Download: ML20196F874 (3) | |
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Mr. J. A. Scalice l-
-Chief NuclearOfficer and Executive Vice President Tennessee Valley Authority I
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SUBJECT:
SAFETY EVALUATION FOR GENERIC LETTER 95-07, " PRESSURE LOCKING AND THERMAL DINDING OF SAFETY-RELATED POWER-l OPERATED GATE VALVES," BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT i
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Dear Mr. Scalice:
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On August 17,1995, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Generic Letter
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(GL) 95-07, " Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate l
Valves," requesting licensees take actions to ensure that safety-related power-operated gate valves that are susceptible to pressure lccking or thermal binding are capable of performing their sefaty functions.
in a letter of February 13,1996, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) submitted its 180-day response to GL 95-07 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 2 and 3. In additional letters dated March 15,1996, July 30,1996, and February 19,1999, TVA provided additional information. The NRC staff has reviewed these submittals and determined that TVA has adequately addressed the actions requested in GL 95-07. The staff's safety evaluation is attached.-
This completes the staff's efforts on TAC Nos. M93437 and M93438. TAC No. 93436 will remain open consistent with your commitment to evaluate the GL 95-07 requirements for Unit 1 prior to restart. If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact me at l.
301-415-3026.
Sincerely,.
William O. Long, Senior Pro ect Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate ll Division of Licensing Project Management
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Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-296 & 50-296
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Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801
SUBJECT:
SAFETY EVALUATION FOR GENERIC LETTER 95-07, " PRESSURE LOCKING AND THERMAL BINDING OF SAFETY-RELATED POWER-OPERATED GATE VALVES," BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT
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Dear Mr. Scalice:
On August 17,1995, the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) isst ed Generic Letter (GL) 95-07, " Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves," requesting licensees take actions to ensure that safety-related power-operated gate valves that are susceptible to pressure locking or thermal binding are capable of performing their safety functions.
In a letter of February 13,1996, theTenra see Valley Authority (TVA) submitted its 180-day response to GL 95-07 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 2 and 3. In additional letters j
dated March 15,1996, July 30,1996, and February 19,1999, TVA provided additional I
information. The NRC staff has reviewed these submittals and determined that TVA has adequately addressed the actions requested in GL 95-07. The staff's safety evaluation is
- attached, i
This completes the staff's efforts on TAC Nos. M93437 and M93438. TAC No. 93436 will I
remain open consistent with your commitment to evaluate the GL 95-07 requirements for Unit 1 prior to restart. If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact me at 301-415-3026.
Sincerely, OHginal signed by:
William O. Long, Senior Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate ll Division of Ucensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nes. 50-259, 50-296 & 50-296
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Senior Vice President Mr. Mark J. Burzynski, Managar Nuclear Operations Nuclear Licensing l
Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority l
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1101 Market Street 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Mr. Jack A. Bailey, Vice President Mr. Timothy E. Abney, Manager Engineering & Technical Services Licensing and Industry Affairs Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant 6A Lookout Place Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street P.O. Box 2000 Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Decatur, AL 35609 l
Mr. Karl W. Singer, Site Vice President Senior Resident inspector Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant P.O. Box 2000 10833 Shaw Road Decatur, AL 35609 Athens, AL 35611 General Counsel State Health Officer I
Tennessee Valley Authority Alabama Dept. of Public Health ET 10H 434 Monroe Street 400 West Summit Hill Drive Montgomery, AL 36130-1701 i
Knoxville, TN 37902 Chairman Mr. N. C. Kazanas, General Manager Limestone County Commission i
Nuclear Assurance 310 West Washington Street Tennessee Valley Authority Athens, AL 35811 SM Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 l
Mr. Robert G. Jones, Plant Manager Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority P.O. Box 2000 Decatur, AL 35609 t