ML20206A637
| ML20206A637 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 04/21/1999 |
| From: | Emch R NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Beasley J SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20206A641 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC-MA4864, NUDOCS 9904280259 | |
| Download: ML20206A637 (3) | |
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April 21,1999 Mr. J. B. Beasley, Jr.-
DISTRIBUTION:
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' Southem Nuclear Operating PUBLIC GHill(2) T-5 C3 Company, Inc.
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SUBJECT:
EVALUATION OF REVISION 9 TO Tile FIRST 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL PROGRAM PLAN AND ASSOCIATED REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNIT 1 -
RELIEF REQUEST (RR) 65 (TAC NO. MA4864) j
Dear Mr. Beasley:
The NRC staff has reviewed and evaluated the information provided by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (the licensee) in its letter dated May 26,1998, regarding Revision 9 to the first 10-Year Inservice inspection (ISI) Interval Program Plan, RR-65 for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Unit 1 (VEGP-1).
With regard to RR-65, the NRC staff concludes that the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code are impractical in that examination coverage of the accessible weld volume provides a reasonable assurance of the structural integrity of the subject welds. Therefore, the relief is authorized pursuant to Title 10 of the Qo_de of Federal Reaulations (10 CFR) Section 50.55a(g)(6)(i) for the first 10-year ISI interval of VEGP-1. The relief granted is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the f
common defense and security and is otherwise in the public interest, giving due consideration j
to the burden upon the licansee that could result if the requirements were imposed on the facility.
The NRC staffs evaluation ana conclusions are contained in the enclosed Safety Evaluation.
Sincerely, original signed by:
Richard L. Emch,, Jr., Chief, Section 1 Project Directorate ll Division of Project Licensing Mcnagement Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-424
Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation cc w/encis: See next page
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%,..... p' April 21, 1999 Mr. J. B. Beasley, Jr.
Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Post Office Box 1295 3
Birmingham, Alabama 35201-1295
SUBJECT:
EVALUATION OF REVISION 9 TO THE FIRST 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL PROGRAM PLAN AND ASSOCIATED REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FOR VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNIT 1 -
RELIEF REQUEST (RR) 65. (TAC NO. MA4864)
Dear hnr. Beasley:
The NRC staff has reviewed and evaluated the information provided by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (the licensee) in its letter dated May 26,1998, regarding Revision 9 to the first 10-Year Inservice Inspection (ISI) Interval Program Plan, RR-65 for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Unit 1 (VEGP-1).
With regard to RR-65, the NRC staff concludes that the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Soiler and Pressure Vessel Code are impracticalin that examination coverage of the accessible weld volume provides a reasonable assurance of the structural integrity of the subject welds. Therefore, the relief is authorized pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Reaulations (10 CFR) Section 50.55a(g)(6)(i) for the first 10-year ISI interval of VEGP-1. The relief granted is authorized by law and will not endanger life or 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 on the facility.
The NRC staffs evaluation and conclusions are contained in the enclosed Safety Evaluation.
Sincerely,
/
Richard L. Emch, Jr., Chief, Section 1 Project Directorate ll DNision of Project Licensing Management j
Office of Nuclear Rea'.. tor Regulation Docket No. 50-424
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/encis: See next page i
j i-Vogtle Electdc Generating Plant cc-Harold Rebels, Director Mr. J. A. Bailey Department of Natural Resources Manager, Licensing 205 Butler Street, SE. Suite 1252 Southem Nuclear Operating Atlanta, Georgia 30334 l
Company, Inc.
j P. O. Box 1295 Attomey General Birmingham, Alabama 35201-1295 Law Department 132 Judicial Building
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Mr. J. Gasser Atlanta, Georgia 30334 i
General Manager, Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Mr. R. D. Barker Southem Nuclear Operating Program Manager Company, Inc.
Fossil & Nuclear Operations P. O. Box 1600 Oglethorpe Power Corporation Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 2100 East F.xchange Place P. O. Box 1349 Office of Planning and Budget Tucker, Georgia 30085-1349 Room 615B 270 Washington Street, SW.
Charles A. Patrizia, Esquire Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker 10th Floor Mr. J. D. Woodard 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue Executive Vice President Washington, DC 20004-9500 Southem Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Arthur H. Doraby, Esquire P. O. Box 1295 Troutman Sanders Birmingham, Alabama 35201-1295 NationsBank Plaza 600 Peachtree Street, NE.
Steven M. Jackson Suite 5200 Senior Engineer-Power Supply Atlanta, Georgia 30308-2216 Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Resident inspector 1470 Riveredge Parkway, NW.
Vogtle Plant Atlanta, Georgia 30328-4684 8805 River Road Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 Office of the County Commissioner Burke County Commission Weynesboro, Georgia 30830
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