ML20205R942
| ML20205R942 | |
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| Site: | Zion File:ZionSolutions icon.png |
| Issue date: | 09/02/1988 |
| From: | Muller D Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| NUDOCS 8811100182 | |
| Download: ML20205R942 (5) | |
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7590-01 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMIS$10N COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY DOCKET N05, 50-295 AND 50-304 NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF AMENDMENT TO F/.CILITY OPERATING LICENSE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING The United Stated Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is considering issuance of amendments to Facility Operating Licenses OPR-39 and DPR-48 issued to Commonwealth Edison Company (the licensee), for operation of Zion Nuclear Power Station. Units 1 and 2 located in Lake County Illinois.
These amendments consist of proposed changes to the Zion Technical i
Opecification Sections 3.2. 3.4. 3.8. and 3.9 that would authorize Zion Station to remove the Boron Injection Tank (BIT) and the associated piping, valves and beat trace for recirculation between the BIT and the Boric Acid Tanks (BAT).
These amendments will result in operational and safet,y benefits for the station. Presently, the negative effect of the high boric acid concentration in the BIT and BAT systems necessitates frequent BAT transfer purp seal repairs.
heat trace repairs and entering into Technical Specification Limiting Conditions of Operation to accomplish t ., repairs. The detrimental consequences of high boric acid concenti e are also potential contributing factors to Emergei.ey Core Cooling System inoperability. Improved analytical techniques used for Final Safety Analysis Report accident analyses show thet hbd $$bbk b! bob!95 P FDC
.., 7590-01 the BIT concentrations could be reduced or the entire BIT could be removed from the Westinghouse plants.
Prior to issuance of the proposed !! cense amendment, the Comission will have made findings required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act) and the Comission's regulaticas.
By October 11, 1988 . the licensee may file a request for a hearing with respect to issuance of the amendments to the subject facility operating licenses and anu person whose interest may be effected by this proceeding and who wishes to particip6te as a party in the pioceeding must file a written request for hearing and a petition for leave to intervene. Requests for a hearing and petitions for leave to intervene shall be filed in accordance with
, the Comission's "Rules of Practice of Domestic Licensing Proceedings" iri 10 ,
C7R Part 2. If a request for heering or petition for leave to intervene is filed by the above date, the Comission or an Atomic Safety and Licensing 903rd, designated by the Comission or by the Chairman of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, will rule on the request and/or petition and the Secretary or the designated Atomic Safety and Licensing Bw rd will issue a notice of hearing or an appropriate order.
As req'Jired by 10 CFR 62.714, a petition for leave to intervene shall set forth with particularity the interest of the petitioner in the proceeding, and how that interest may be affected b/ the results of the proceeding. The petition should specifically explain the reasons why intervention should be permitted with particular reference to the following factors: (1)thenatureof the petitioner's right under the Act to be made a part to the proceeding; (2) the nature and e.: tent of the petitioner's property, financial, or other
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interest in the proceeding; and (3)' the possible effect of any order which may be entered in the proceeding on the petitioner's interest. The petition should also identify the specific aspect (s) of the subject matter c F the proceeding as to which petitioner wishes to intervene. Any person who has filed a petition for leave to intervene or who has been admitted as a party may amend the petitionwithoutrequestingleaveoftheBoarduptofifteen(15)dayspriorto the first prehearing conference scheduled in the proceeding, but such an amended petition must satisfy the specificity requirements described above.
Not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the first prehearing conference scheduled in the proceeding, a petitioner shall file a supplement to the petition to intervene which must include a list of the contentions which are sought to be litigated in the matter, and the bases for each contention set forth with reasonable specificity. Contentions shall be limited to matters within the scope of the amendment unde- consideration. A petitioner who fails to file such a supplement which satisfies these requirements with respect to at least one contention will not be permitted to participate as a party.
Those pennitted to intervene become parties to the proceeding, subject to any limitations in the order granting leave to intervene, and have the opportuny to participate fully in the conduct of the hearing, including the opportunity to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses.
A request for a hearing or petition for leave to intervene shall be filed with the Secretary of the Comission, United States Nuclear Regulatory Comission, Washington, D ' . 20555, Attention: Docketing and Service Brech, or iray be delivered to the Comission's Public Document Room,1717 H Stre r, N.W., Washington, D.C. by the above dej.e. Where petitions are filed during the
7590-01 last ten (10) days of the notice period, it is requested that the petitioner or representative for the petitioner promptly so infom the Comission by a toll-free telephone call Western Union at 1-80r 325-6000 (in Missouri 1-800-342-6700). The Western Union operator should be given Datagram Identification Number 3737 and the following message addressed to Daniel R. Muller: petitioner's name and telephone number; date Petition was mailed; plant; and publication ciata and page number of this FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE. A copy of the petition should also be sent the Office of the General Counsel,
, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission, Washington, D.C. 20555, and Michael Miller, l Esquire, Sidley and Austin One First National Plaza, Chicago, Illinois
- 60603, attorney for the licensee.
- Nontimely filings of petitions for leave to intervene, amended petitions, supplemental petition and/or request for hearing v' , not be entertained absent a detemination by the Comission, the presiding off ccer or the presiding Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, that the petition and/or request should be granted based upon a balancing of the factors specified in 10 CFR 2.714(a)(1)(1)-(v)and2.714(d).
If a request for hearing is received, the Comission's staff may issue the amendment after it completes its technical review and prior to the completion of any required hearing if it publishes a further notice for public coment of its proposed finding of no significant hazards consideration in accordance with 10 CFR 50.91 and 50.92.
For further details with respect ta this action, see the application for amendment dated June 9,1988 which is available for public inspection at the
7590-01 Comission's Public Document Room,1717 H Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20555, and at the Waukegan Public Library,128 N. County .,treet Wauktyan, Illinois 60085.
Dated at Rockville Maryland this 2nd day of September 1988.
< FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION u-Daniel R. Muller, Director Project Directorate III-2 Division of Reactor Projects - III,
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