ML20203B399
| ML20203B399 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Limerick  |
| Issue date: | 02/04/1998 |
| From: | Stolz J NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Hunger G PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20203B403 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC-M99346, TAC-M99347, NUDOCS 9802240280 | |
| Download: ML20203B399 (3) | |
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February 4, 1998 Mr. Geor9e A. Hunger, Jr.
Director Licensing, MC 62A 1 PECO Energy Company Nuclear Group Headquartets Correspondence Control Desk P.O. Box No.195 Wayne, PA 19087 0195
SUBJECT:
ALTERNATIVE TO ASME CODE SECTION XI REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE USE OF CODif CASE N 5161 FOR UNDERWATER WELDING, LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NOS, M99346 AND M99347)
Deer Mr. Ilunger:
In your July 18,1997, letter, you proposed an altemative to the ASME Code,Section XI repair and replacement requirements under 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3). You proposed to use ASME Code Case N-5161, " Underwater Welding,Section XI, Division 1," to install modified suction strainers l
st the Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2.
We conclude that compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(c) would result in l
hardship cr unusual difficulty without a compensatory increase in the level of quality and safety.
Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(s)(3)(li), we authorize you to use Code Case N 5161, as you proposed in your July 18,1997, letter.
Our evaluation and conclusions are contained in the enclosed safety evaluation. This concludes our efforts on this issue and we are, therefore, closing out TAC Nos. M99346 and M99347.
Sincerely, Joh F. Stolz, Director Project Directorate 12
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February 4, 1998 Mr. George A. Hunger, Jr.
Director Ucensing, MC 62A 1 PECO Energy Company Nuclear Group Headquarters Correspondence Control Desk P.O. Box No.195 Wayne, PA 19087-0195
SUBJECT:
ALTERNATIVE TO ASME CODE SECTION XI REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE 1
USE OF CODE CASE N 5161 FOR UNDERWATER WELDING, LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NOS, M99346 AND M99347)
Deer Mr. Hunger:
In your July 18,1997, letter, you proposed an altemotive to the ASME Code, Ser'!on XI repair and replacement requirements under 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3). You propos6d to usa ASME Code Case N 5161, ' Underwater Welding, Sec. tion XI, Div!sica if to install modified suction strainers at the Umerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2.
We conclude that compliance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(g) would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensatory increase in the level of quality and safety.
Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(s)(3)(li), we authorize you to use Code Case N 5161, as you proposed in your July 18,1997, letter.
Our evaluat.'on and conclusions are contained in the enclosed safety evaluation. This concludes our efforts on this issue and we are, therefore, closing out TAC Nos. M99346 and M99347.
Sincerely, pofn F. Stolz, Director Project Directorate I-2 Division of Reactor Projects t/11 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50 352/50 353
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc w/ encl: See next page
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8 Mr. George A. Hunger, Jr.
Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 & 2 l
PECO Energy Company cc:
J. W. Durham, Sr., Esquire Chief Division of Nuclear Safety Sr. V.P. & General Counsel PA Dept. of Environmental Resources PECO Energy Company P.O. Box 8469 e
2301 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 646g Philadelphia, PA 19101 Manager Limerick Licensing,62A 1 Director Site Engineering PECO Energy Company Limerick Generating Station 965 Chestert> rook Boulevard P.O. Box A Wayne, PA 19087 5691 Sa.istoga, PA 19464 Mr. Walter G, MacFariand, Vice President Limerick Generating Station Manager Experience Assessment Pust Office Box A Limerick Generating Station Senatoga, PA 19464 P.O. Box A Senatoga, PA 19464 Plant Manager Limerick Generating Station Library P,0. Box A U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Senatoga, PA 19464 Region I 475 Allendale Road Regional Administrator, Region i King of Prussia, PA 19406 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road Senior Manager operations j
King of Prussia, PA 19406 Limerick Generating Station P.O. Box A Senior Resident inspector Sanatoga, PA 19464 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Limerick Generating Station Dr. Judith Johnsrud P.O. Box 596 National Energy Committee Pottstown, PA 19464 Sierra Club -
433 Orlando Avenue Director Site Support Services State College, PA 16803
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