ML20198D319

Forwards Permanent,Partial Exemption from Requirements of 10CFR50,appendix J,Section III.D.2(b)(ii) Re Containment Air Lock Pressure Test

ML20198D319
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Site:	Trojan File:Portland General Electric icon.png
Issue date:	05/07/1992
From:	Kokajko L Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Cross J PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
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ML20198D321	List: ML20198D319 ML20198D323
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TAC-M83075, NUDOCS 9205200113
Download: ML20198D319 (4)

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May 7, 1992 Docket No. 50-344 Mr. James E. Cross Vice President, Nuclear

-d Portland General Electric Company 121 S.W. Salmon Street Portland, Oregon 97204

SUBJECT:

PERMANENT, PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR PART 50, APPENDIX J, SECTION Ill.D.2 (b)(li) REGARDING CONTAINMENT AIR LOCK PRESSURE TEST (TAC NO. M83075)

By letter dated Aoril 1,1992, Portland General Electric Company, et al.,

requested a permanent, partial exemption from Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix J, paragraph III.D.2.(b)(ii).

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exetption would allow the performance of a reduced pressure test at not less than 10 psig (rather than at P, of 60 psig) as is done for periods when containment integrity is required; provided, no maintenance or modifications that could affect sealing capability was performed on the air lock during the period.

Based on the considerations discussed in the exemption, we have concladed that the information provided and the actions described in the applications form an acceptable basis for the granting of an exemption. The Commission has determined, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.12, that this exemption is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property and is otherwise in the public interest.

The exemption is enclosed. A copy of the exemption is being forwarded to the Office of the Federal Register for publication.

Sincerely, Original Signed By:

Lawrence E. Kokajko, Senior Project Manager Project Directorate V Division of Reactor Projects Ill/IV/V Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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Docket No. 50-344 Hr. James E. Cross Vice President, Nucleat Portland General Electric Company 121 S.W. Salmon Street Portland, Oregon 9H04

SUBJECT:

PERMANENT, PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR PART 50, APPENDIX J, SFCTION lll.D.2.(b)(ii) REGARDING CONTAINMENT AIR LOCK PRESSURE TEST (TAC NO. M83075)

By letter dated April 1,1992, Portland General Electric Company, et al.,

requested a permanent, partial exemption from Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix J, paragraph Ill.D.2.(b)Pii). The requested exemption would allow the performance of a reduced pressure test at not less than 10 psig (rather than at P of 60 psig) as is done for periods when containment integrity is requi, red; provided, no maintenance or modifications that could affect sealing capability was performed on the air lock during the period.

Based on the considerations discussed in the exemption, we have concluded that the information provided and the actions -Jescribed in the applications form an acceptable basis for the granting of an exemption. The Commission has determined, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.12, that this exemption is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property and is otherwise in the public interest.

The exemption is enclosed, t ey of the exemption is being forwarded to the Office of the Federal Register for publication.

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Lawrence E. Kokajko, Senior Project Manager Project Directorate V Division of Reactor Projects llI/IV/V Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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Senior Resident inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Trojan Nuclear Plant Post Office Box 250 Rainier, Oregon 97048 Mr. Michael J. Sykes, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Columbia County St. Helens, Oregon 97501 Mr. David Stewart-Smith Oregon Department of Energy Salem, Oregon 97310 Regional Administrator, Region V U.S. Nuclet.r Regulatory Commission 1450 Maria Lane, Suite 210 Walnut Creek, California 94596 Mr. Tom Walt General Manager, Technical functions Trojan Nuclear Plant 71760 Columbia River Highway Rainier, Oregon 97048 l-l t

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