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Amend 106 to License NPF-57,raising Min Allowable UHS Water Level from 76 Feet to 80 Feet,Lower Max Allowable UHS Temperature from 88.6 to 85 Degrees F
	ML20199B419
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Site:	Hope Creek
Issue date:	10/28/1997
From:	Stolz J; Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	; Public Service Electric & Gas Co, Atlantic City Electric Co
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PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-354 HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No.106 License No. NPF-57 1.

The Nuclear Regulatcry Commission (the Commission) has focnd that:

A.

The application for amendment filed by the Public Service Electric

& Gas.ompany (PSE&G) dated May 19, 1997, as supplemented by r

letter dated August 25, 1997, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy V " 1954, as amended (the Act), and the commission's rules anu regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.

The facility will operate in con'ormity with the application, the provisions cf the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C.

There is reasonable assurance:

(i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulacions set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; D.

The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.

The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.

2.

Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this licenre amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-57 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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. (2) Technical Specifications and Environmental Protection Plan The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised through Amendment No.106, and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, are hereby incorporated into the license.

PSE&G shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environ.nental Protection Plan.

3.

The license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance and shall be implemented within 60 days from the date of issuance.

FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Joh

. Stolz, Director Pro ect Directorate I-Division of Reactor Projects - I/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Attachment:

Changes to the Technical Specifications Date of Issuance: October 29, 1997

ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO.106 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-57 DOCKET NO. 50-354 Replace the following anges of. the Appendix "A" Technical Specifications with the attached pages.

Tl1e revised pages are identified by Amendment number and contain vertical lines indicating the area of change.

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),'4.7 PLANT SYSTFMS 3/4.7.1 SERVICE WATER SYSTEMS SAFETY AUXILIARIES COOLING SYS*PEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION

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l 3.7.1.1 At least the following independent safety auxiliaries cooling system j

(SACS) subsystems, with each suberc*.em comprised ofi a.

Two OPERABLE SACS pumps, and b.

An OPERABLE flow path consisting of a closed loop through the SACS heat exchangers and SACS pumps and to associated safety related equipment shall b' OPERABLE:

a.

In OPERATIONAL CONDITION 1, 2 and 3, two subsystems.

b.

In OPERATIONAL CONDITION 4, 5, and ** the subsystems associated with systems and components required OPERABLE by Specification 3.4.9.2, 3.5.2, 3.8.1.2, 3.9.11.1 and 3.9.11.2.

APPLICABILITY: OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS 1, 2,

3, 4,

5, and **.

ACTION:

a.

In OPERATIONAL CONDITION 1, 2, or 3:

1. a.

With one SACS pump inoperable, and if continued plant operation is permitted by LCO 3.7.1.3, restore the inoperable pump to OPERABLE status within JO days or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .***

If the condition specified by *** can not M-te t, be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 72 hour8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months .

a.,d in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months , b.

With one SACS heat excringer inoperable, and if continued plant operation is permitted by LCO 3.7.1.3, restore the heat exchanger to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN with the next 12 hot..rs and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

2.

With one SACS subsystem otherwise inoperable, and if continued plant operation is permitted by LCO 3.7.1.3, realign at least one of the affected diesel generators to the OPERABLE SACS subsystem within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months , within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months realign other affected SACS supported loads required to support plant operation for at a

least 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months , and restore the inoperable subsystem to OPERABLE status with. at least one OPERABLE pump and heat exchanger within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .***

- When hanuling irradiated fuel in the secondary containment.

- - Two diesel generators and two service water pumps associated with the unaffected SACS loop must be OPERABLE.

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PLANT SYSTEMS LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION (Continued)

ACTION:

(Continued)

3. a.

With one SACS pump in each subsystem inopeiable, and if continued plant operation is permitted by LCO 3.7.1.3, restore at least one inoperable pump to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .***

b.

With one SACS heat exchanger in each subsystem inoperable, immediately initiate measures to place the unit in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

4.

With both SACS subsystems otherwise inoperable, immediately initiate measures to place the unit in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN

in the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months , b.

In OPERATIONAL CONDITION 3 or 4 with the SACS subsystem, which is associated with an RHR loop required OPERABLE by Specification 3.4.9.1 or 3.4.9.2, having two SACS pumps or one heat exchanger inoperable, declare the associated RHR loop inoperable and take the ACTION required by Specification 3.4.9.1 or 3.4.9.2, as applicable.

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Whenever both SACS subsystems are inoperable, if unable to attain COLD SHUTDOWN as required by this ACTION, maintain reac;.or coolant temperature as low as practical by use of alternate heat removal methods.

- - Two diesel generators and service water pumps associated with the required OPERABLE SACS pumps must be OPERABLE.

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PLANT SYSTEMS 4

I STATION SERVICE WATER SYSTEM LIMITI'1G CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.1.2 At 'least the following independent station service water system loops, with each loop comprised of:

Two OPERABLE station service water pumps, and a.

b.

An OPERABLE flow path capable of taking suction from the Delaware River (ultimate heat sink) and transferring the water to the SACS heat exchangers, shall be OPERABLE:

a.

In OPERATIONAL CONDITION 1, 2 and 3, two loops, b.

In OPERATIONAL CONDITION 4, 5 and *, one loop.

APPLICABILITY: 1PERATIONAL CONDITIONS 1, 2, 3,

4, 5 and *.

ACTION:

a.

In OPERATIONAL CONDITION 1, 2,

or 3 :

1.

With one station service water pump inoperable, and if continued plant operation is permitted by LCO 3.7.1.3, restore the inoperable pump to OPERABLE status within 30 days or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .**

If the condition specified by ** can not be met, be in at least HOT SFU;DOWN within the next 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the followirag 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

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With one station service water pump in each loop inoperable, and if continued plant opetation is permitted by LCO 3.7.1.3, restore at least one inoperable pump to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .***

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With one station service water system loop otherwise inoperable, and if continued plant operation is permitted by LCO 3.7.1.3, restore the inoperable station service watar system loop to OPERABLE status with at least one OPERAbuE pump within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .**

-* When handling irradiated fuel in the secondary containment.

- Two diesel generators and two SACS pumps associated with the t sffected service water loop must be OPERABLE.

- - Two diesel generators and SACS pumps associated with the required OPERABLE service water pumps must be OPERABLE.

. HOPE CREEK 3/4 7-3 Amendment No. 106

4 PLANT SYSTEMS ULTIMATE HEAT SINK LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.1.3 The altimate heat sink (Delaware River) shall be OPERABLE with:

a.

A minimum river water level at or above elevation -9'O Mean Sea Level, USGS datum (80'O PSE&G datum), and b.

An average river water temperature of less than or equal to 85.0*F.

l APPLICABILITY: OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS 1, 2,

3, 4,

5 and *.

MIIQll With the river water temperature in excess of 85.0*F, centinued plant operation is permitted provided that kil of the following conditions are satisfied: ultimate heat sink temperature is below B7.0'F, both emergency overboard discharge valves are open and emergency discharge pathways are available, all SSWS pumps are OPERABLE, all SACS pumps are OPERABLE, all EDGs are OPERABLE and the SACS loops have no cross-connected loads (unless they are automatically isolated durir.3 a LOP and/or LOCA); othecwise, with the requirements of the above specification not satistis':

a.

In OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS 1, 2 or 3, be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN' within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the next 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months , b.

In OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS 4 or 5, declare the SACS system and the station service water cystem incperable and take the ACTION required by Specification 3.7.1.1 and 3.7.1.2.

c.

In Operational Condition *, declare the plant service water system inoperable and take the ACTION required by Specificatien 3.7.1.2.

The provisions of Specification 3.0.3 are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.7.1.3 The u' timate heat sink shall be determined OPERABLE:

a.

By verifying the river water level to be greater than or equal to the minimum limit at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

b.

By verifying river water temperature to be within its limit:

1) at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months when the river water temperature g

is less than or equal to 82'F.

2) at least once per 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months when the iver water temperature is greater than B2*F.

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When handling Arradiated fuel in the secondary containment.

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4 3 /4. 8 ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS 3/4.8.1 A.C.

SOUFCES M. SOURCES - OPERATINQ LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.8.1.1 As a minimum, the following A.C. electrical power sources shall be OPERABLE:

a.

Two physically independent circuits between the offsite transmission network and the onsite Class IE distribution system, and b.

Four separate and independent diesel generators, each with:

1.

A separate fuel oil day tank containing a minimum of 360 gallons of fuel, 2.

A separate fuel storage system consisting of two storage tanks containing a minimum of 44,800 gallons of fuel, and 3.

A separate fuel transfer pump for each storage tank.

APPLICABILITY:

OPERATIONAL CLNDITIONS 1, 2, and 3.

ACTION:

a.

With one offsite circuit of the above required A.C.

electrical power sources inoperabie, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining A.C. sources by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.c.1.1.1.a within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months and at least once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months thereafter.

Restore the inoperable offsite circuit to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

b.

With one diesel generator of the above required A.C.

electrical power sources inoperable, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the above required A.C. offsite sources by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.1.a within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months and at least once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months thereafter, If the diesel generator became inoperable due to any cause other than an inoperable support system, an independently tectable component, or preplanned preventive maintenance or testing, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining diesel generators by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.a.2.a.4 and 4.8.1.1.2.a.5 separately for each diesel generator within 16 hours1.851852e-4 days 0.00444 hours 2.645503e-5 weeks 6.088e-6 months

unless the absence of any potential common mode failure for the remaining diesel generators is demonstrated.

If continued operation is permitted by LCO 3.7.1.3, restore the inoperable diesel generator to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months for diesel generators A or B, or within 14 days for diesel generators C or D, or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

Thid test is required to be completed regardless of when the inoperable diesel generator is restored to OPERABILITY.

HOPE CREEK 3/4 6-1 Amendment No. 106

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS LIMITING CONDITION FCR OPERATION (Continued)

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ACTION: (Continued) c.

With one offsite circuit of the above required A.C. sources and one diesel generator of the above required A.C. electrical power sourcer inoperable, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining A.C. sources by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.1.a within 1 * ;r and at least once per B hours thereafter. If a diesel generato* oecame inoperable due to any causes other than an inoperable support system, an independently testable component, or preplanned preventive maintenance or testing, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining OPERABLE diesel generators separately for each diesel generator by perf orming Surveillance Requirement 4. 8.1.1.2.a.4 and 4. 8.1.1.2. a. 5 within 16 hours1.851852e-4 days 0.00444 hours 2.645503e-5 weeks 6.088e-6 months unis-the absence of any potential common mode failure for the remaining diesel generators is demonstrated *.

If continued operation is permitted by LCO 3.7.1.3, restore at least two offolte circuits and all of the above required diesel generators to OPEPABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months from time of the initial loss or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months . A successful test (s)' of diesel generator OPERABILITY per Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.2.k.4 and 4.8.1.1.2.a.5 performed under this ACTION statement for the OPERABLE diesel generators satisfies the diesel generator test requirements of ACTION Statement b.

d.

With both of the above required offsite circuits inoperable, restore at least one of the above required offsite circuits to OPERABLE status within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months or be in at,least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months .

With only one offsite circuit restored to OPERABLs status, restore at least two offsite circuits to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months from time of initial loss or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

A successful test (s) of diesel generator OPERABILITY per Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.2.a.4 and 4.8.1.1.2.a.5 performed under this ACTION statement for the OPERABLE diesel generators satisfies the diesel generator test requirements of ACTION statement a.

e.

With two diesel generators of the above required A.C.

electrical power sources inoperable, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the above ccquired A.C. offsite sources by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.1.a within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months and at least once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months thereafter and demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining diesel generators by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.2.a.4 and 4.8.1.1.2.a.5 separately for each diesel generator within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months .* Restore at least one of the inoperable diesel generators to OPERABLE status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months .

This test is required to be completed regardless of when the inoperable diesel generator is restored, to OPERABILITY.

HOPE CREEK 3/4 0-2 Amendment No.

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3 /4. 7 PIANT SYSTEMS BASES 3/4.".1 SERVICE WATEE SYSTEMS The OPERABILITY of the station service water and the safety auxiliaries cooling systems ensures that sufficient cooling capacity is available for continued operatien of the EACS and its associated safety-related equipment during normal and accident conditions. The redundant cooling capacity of these systems, assuming a single failure, is consistent with the assumptions used in the accident conditions within acceptable limits.

$ 7.2 COc: TROL ROOM EMERGENCY FILTRATION SYSTEM The OPERABILITY of the control room emergency filtration system ensures that 1) the ambient air temperature does not exceed the allowable temperature for continuoue duty rating for the equipment and instrumentation cooled by this system and 2) the control room will remain habitable for operations personnel during and following all design basis accident conditions.

Continuous operation of the system with s heaters and humidity centrol instruments OPERABLE for 10 hours1.157407e-4 days 0.00278 hours 1.653439e-5 weeks 3.805e-6 months during each 31 day period is sufficient to reduce the buildup of moisture on the adsorbers and HEPA filters.

The OPERABIL7TY of this system in conjunction with control room design provisions is based on limiting the radiation exposure to personnel occupying the control room to 5 rem or less whole body, or its equivalent.

This limitation is consistent with the requirements of General Design Criteria 19 of Appendix

" ?. ", 10 CFR Part 50, 3/4.7.3 FLOOD PROTECTION The requirement for flood protection ensures that facility flood protection features are in place in the event of flood conditions. The limit of elevation 10,5' Mean Sea Level is bared on the alevation at which facility flood protection features provide protection to safety related equipment.

HOPE CREEK' B 3/4 7-1 Amendment No.106

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