ML20205F923
| ML20205F923 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 04/01/1999 |
| From: | Peterson S NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Scalice J TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20205F927 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC-MA4577, TAC-MA4579, TAC-MA4581, NUDOCS 9904070059 | |
| Download: ML20205F923 (3) | |
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cnd Extcutiva Vice Presidant Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place
-1101 Market Street Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801
SUBJECT:
SAFETY EVALUATION OF RELIEF REQUEST PV-38 FOR THE INSERVICE TESTING, VALVE PROGRAM - BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1,2, AND 3 (TAC NOS. MA4577, MA4579 AND MA4581
Dear Mr. Scalice:
~ By letter dated January 8,1999, Tennessee Valley Authority submitted Relief Request PV-38, from the requirements of the'American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Code)Section XI Inservice Testing, Valve Program for the Browns Feny Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1,2 and 3. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the proposed relief request against the requirements of the 1989 Edition of Section XI of the ASME Code pursuant to Section 50.55a of Part 50 to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Reaulations (10 CFR).
1 Based on its review, the NRC staff has determined that the ASME Code requirements would result in hardship'or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety. Therefore, the proposed attemative to the ASME Code requirements is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii). The relief is authorized by law, will not endanger life, i
property, or the common defense and security, and is otherwise in the public interest, giving due consideration to the burden upon the licensee that could result if the requirements were imposed. Our safety evaluation is enclosed.
Sincerely, Original signed by:
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Mr. J. A. Scalice Chief Nuclear Officer and Executive Vice President Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801
SUBJECT:
E AFETY EVALUATION OF RELIEF REQUEST PV-38 FOR THE INSERVICE TESTING, VALVE PROGRAM - BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1,2, AND 3 (TAC NOS. MA4577, MA4579 AND MA4581 Dear Mr. Scalice.
By letter dated January 8,1999 Tennessee Valley Authority submitted Relief Request PV-38, from the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Code)Section XI Inservice Testing, Valve Program for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1,2 and 3. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the proposed relief request against the requirements of the 1989 Edition of Section XI of the ASME Code pursuant to Section 50.55a of Part 50 to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Reaulations (10 CFR).
Based on its review, the NRC staff has determined that the ASME Code requirements would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety. Therefore, the proposed alternative to the ASME Code requirements is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii). The relief is authorized by law, will not endanger life, property, or the common defense and security, and is otherwise in the public interest, giving due consideration to the burden upon the licensee that could result if the requirements were imposed. Our safety evaluation is enclosed.
Sincerely, h%d.bM "
Sheri R. Peterson, Chief, Section 2 Project Directorate ll Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos.: 50-259 50-260 50-296
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc w/ enclosure: See next paga
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Mr. J. A. Scalice BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT Tennessee Valley Authority cc:
Senior Vice President Mr. Mark J. Burzynski, Managar Nuclear Operations Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place 4X Blue Ridge I
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 V3lley Authority 1101 Market Street P.O. Box 2000 Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Decatur, AL 35609 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 Tennessee Valley Authority Alabama Dept. of Public Health ET 10H 434 Monroe Street 400 West Summit Hill Drive Montgomery, AL 36130-1701 Knoxville, TN 37902
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Chairman Mr. Raul R. Baron, General Manager Limestone County Commission Nuclear Assurance 310 West Washington Street Tennessee Valley Authority Athens, AL 35611 SM Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Mr. Robert G. Jones, Plant Manager Browns Ferry uluclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority P.O. Box 2000 Decatur, AL 35609 1