ML20206P155
| ML20206P155 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Peach Bottom  |
| Issue date: | 12/31/1998 |
| From: | Geoffrey Edwards PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20206P161 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9901080079 | |
| Download: ML20206P155 (2) | |
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PECO NUCLEAR reco teerov comneev Nuclear Group Headquarters i
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A UMT or /YCO EMRcy 965 Chesterbrook Boulevard l
Wayne, PA 19087-5691 December 31,1998 i
Docket Nos. 50-277 50-278 License Nos. DPR-44 i
DPR 56 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk l
Washington, DC 20555
Subject:
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 Revision to Request for Exemption from Certain Requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section Ill.F, ' Automatic Fire Detection" i
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Letter PECO Energy to USNRC dated November 5,1998
Dear NRC Officials:
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.12, PECO Energy Company hereby requests an exemption from a
the provisions of 10 CFR 50 Appendix R, Section Ill.F, for portions of several fire zones within three (3) Fire Areas at PBAPS, Units 2 and 3. Specifically, an exemption is requested from the requirement to install automatic fire detection systems as required by 10 CFR 50 Appendix R, Section Ill.F for eight (8) fire zones in the common Turbine Building, two (2) fire zones within a portion of the Unit 2 Reactor Building and two (2) fire zones within a portion of the Unit 3 Reactor Building. These zones contain Safety Related (SR) and/or Safe Shutdown (SSD) systems or components. Although these zones do not contain automatic fire detection systems, they either do not contain any in-situ combustible materials (other than cable insulation within conduit) or do contain automatic fire suppression systems which alarm in the Main Control Room, thereby, providing the function of a comparable waming system to initiate Fire Brigade response.
The enclosed exemption request demonstrates that the current configuration of fire protection at PBAPS satisfies the underiying purpose of 10 CFR 50, Appendix R. This exemption will not result in undue risk to public health and safety because a sufficient level of fire protection of safe shutdown equipment is maintained and the operability of safety related equipment is unaffected by the lack of automatic fire detection. Implementing the methods required for strict compliance with
.10 CFR Part 50, Appendix R, Section Ill.F, would not serve the underlying purpose of the Rule, would not increase the level of fire protection currently provided at PBAPS. and would result in costs significantly in excess of those considered when the Rule was adopted. Thus, the criteria for issuance of this exemption are met in accordance with 10 CFR 50.12.
~ If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Very truly yours,
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H. J. Miller, Administrator, Region I, USNRC l
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.:
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COUNTY OF CHESTER
' J. Doering, Jr., being first duly swom, deposes and says:
That he is Vice President of PECO Energy; the Applicant herein; that he has i
read the enclosed Request for Exemption from Certain Requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, for Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3, Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56, and knows the contents thereof; and that the statements and matters set forth therein are true and correct to the L3st of his knowledge, information and belief.
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/_ e A,w Vice President Subscribed and swom to before me this h6 day gik h 1998.
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Notary Public NOTARIAL SEAL CAROL A. WALTON. Notary Pubes City of Philadelphia. Phila, og My Commission Expires May 28,2UD1