ML20198F986
| ML20198F986 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 12/04/1998 |
| From: | Williams J NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | James Knubel POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (NEW YORK |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20198F989 | List: |
| References | |
| IEB-96-003, IEB-96-3, TAC-M96146, NUDOCS 9812280263 | |
| Download: ML20198F986 (4) | |
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Mr. Jimas Knubel Chiaf Nuclstr Officer Pow r Authority of the Stata of New York December 4, 1998 123 Main Street White Plains, NY 10601
SUBJECT:
JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - NRC BULLETIN 96-03,
" POTENTIAL PLUGGING OF EMERGENCY CORE COOLING SUCTION STRAINERS BY DEBRIS IN BOILING WATER REACTORS"(TAC NO. M96146)
Dear Mr. Knubel:
On September 16,1998, the New York Power Authority (NYPA, also known as the Power Authority of the State of New York) provided information regarding NRC Bulletin (B) 96-03,
" Potential Plugging of Emergency Core Cooling Suction Strainers by Debris in Boiling Water Reactors" for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. This information addressed issues discussed in a May 21,1998, meeting between the NRC staff and NYPA personnel, including the use of containment overpressure in the calculation of available net positive suction head for emergency core cooling system pumps. The NRC staff has reviewed this information, and agrees with NYPA's conclusion that Fit 2. Patrick remains within its licensing basis with regards to the current use of containment overpressure. The basis for this conclusion is provided in the enclosed assessment.
If you have any questions regarding this niatter, please contact me at (301) 415-1470.
Sincerely,
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SUBJECT:
JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT-NRC BULLETIN 96-03,
" POTENTIAL PLUGGING OF EMERGENCY CORE COOLING SUCTION STRAINERS BY DEBRIS IN BOILING WATER REACTORS"(TAC NO. M96146)
Dear Mr. Knubel:
On September 16,1998, the New York Power Authority (NYPA, also known as the Power
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Authority of the State of New York) provided information regarding NRC Bulletin (B) 96-03,
" Potential Plugging of Emergency Core Cooling Suction Strainers by Debris in Boiling Water Reactors" for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. This information addressed issues discussed in a May 21,1998, meeting between the NRC staff and NYPA personnel, including the use of containment overpressure in the calculation of available net positive suction head for emergency core cooling system pumps. The NRC staff has reviewed this information, and agrees with NYPA's conclusion that FitzPatrick remains within its licensing basis with regards to the current use of containment overpressure. The oasis for this conclusion is provided in the enclosed assessment.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (301) 415-1470.
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Mr. Jrmss Knubel Chiaf Nucitar Officer '
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SUBJECT:
JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT-NRC BULLETIN 96-03,
" POTENTIAL PLUGGING OF EMERGENCY CORE COOLING SUCTION STRAINERS BY DEBRIS IN BOILING WATER REACTORS"(TAC NO. M96146)
Dear Mr. Knubel:
On September 16,1998, the New York Power Authority (NYPA, also known as the Power Authority of the State of New York) provided information regarding NRC Bulletin (B) 96-03,
" Potential Plugging of Emergency Core Cooling Suction Strainers by Debris in Boiling Water Reactors" for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. This information addressed issues discussed in a May 21,1998, meeting between the NRC staff and NYPA personnel, including the use of containment overpressure in the calculation of available net positive suction head for emergency core cooling system pumps. The NRC staff has reviewed this information, and agrees with NYPA's conclusion that FitzPatrick remains within its licensing basis with regards to the current use of containment overpressure. The basis for this conclusion is provided in the enclosed assessment.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (301) 415-1470.
Sincerely,
[0 rig. signed by:]
Joseph F. Williams, Project Manager Project Directorate I-1 Division of Reactor Projects -l/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-333
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/ encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
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P.O. Box 136 Power Authority of the State Lycoming, NY 13093 of New York 123 Mein Street Mr. Harry P. Salmon, Jr.
White Plains, NY 10601 Vice President - Engineering Power Authority of the State Mr. Gerard Goering of New York 28112 Bayview Drive 123 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. James Gagliardo Ms. Chariene D. Falson Safety Review Committee Director Nuclear Licensing 708 Castlewood Avenue Power Authority of the State Arlington, TX 76012 of New York 123 Main Street Mr. Arthur Zaremba, Licensing Manager White Plains, NY 10601 James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Supervisor P.O. Bcx 41 Town of Scriba Lycoming, NY 13093 Route 9, Box 382 Oswego, NY 13126 Mr. Paul Eddy New York State Dept. of Mr. Eugene W. Zeltmann Public Service President and Chief Operating 3 Empire State Plaza,10th Floor Officer Albany, NY 12223 Power Authority of the State of New York Michael J. Colomb 99 Washington Ave., Suite No. 2005 Site Executive Officer Albany, NY 12210-2820 James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 41 Charles Donaldson, Esquire Lycoming, NY 13093 Assistant Attorney General New York Department of Law 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271 Regional Administrator, Region i U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406
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