ML20207E854
| ML20207E854 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 06/03/1999 |
| From: | Gramm R NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Dugger C ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20207E858 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC-MA4564, NUDOCS 9906070185 | |
| Download: ML20207E854 (4) | |
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June 3, 1999 Mr. Charles M. Dugger Vice President Operctions Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box B Killona, LA 70066
SUBJECT:
EVALUATION OF PRESSURIZER SAFETY VALVE INSERVICE TESTING RELIEF REQUEST FOR WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 (TAC NO. MA4564)
Dear Mr. Dugger:
By a letter dated January 14,1999, Entergy Operations, Inc., submitted a one-time request for relief from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Code, or the Code) inservice testing requirements for the pressurizer safety valves at the Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3). The NRC staff has reviewed this relief request against the requirements of Section XI of the ASME Code pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Reaulations (10 CFR), Section 50.55a. Our Safety Evaluation of the relief request is enclosed.
On the basis of its evaluation, the staff has determined that your request for a one-time relief from the ASME Code testing requirements for the pressurizer safety valves at Wateiford 3 is authorized pursuant to10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii). Compliance with these requirements would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety. This approval is subject to the cc.xfition that the subject pressurizer safety valve A
testing be completed prior to March 21,2001.
' Sincerely, ORIG. SIGNED'BY Robert A. Gramm, Chief, Section 1 Project Directorate IV & Decommissioning Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
- Docket No. 50-382
Enclosure:
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P. O. Box B Killona, LA 70066
SUBJECT:
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On the basis of its evaluation, the staf has determined that your request for a one-time relief from the ASME Code testing requirem{ents for the pressurizer safety valves at W is authorized pursuant to10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii). Compliance with these requirements would result in hardship or unusual difficulty wit out a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety.
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Project Dire,ctorate IV & Decommissioning Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuc ear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-382
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' NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 30086 0001 June 3, 1999 Mr. Charles M. Dugger Vice President Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
- P. O. Box B Killona, LA 70066
SUBJECT:
EVALUATION OF PRESSURIZER SAFETY VALVE INSERVICE TESTING
' RELIEF REQUEST FOR WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 (TAC NO. MA4564)
Dear Mr. Dugger:
By a letter dated January 14,1999, Entergy Operations, Inc., submitted a one-time request for relief from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Code, or the Code) inservice testing requirements for the pressurizer safety valves at the
' Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3). The NRC staff has reviewed this relief request against the requirements of Section XI of the ASME Code pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Raoulations (10 CFR), Section 50.55a. Our Safety Evaluation of the relief
. request is ench.
On the basis of its evaluation, the staff has determined that your request for a one-time relief from the ASME Code testing requirements for the pressurizer safety valves at Waterford 3 is authonzed pursuant to10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii). Compliance wi91 these requirements would result in hardship or~ unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety. This approval is subject to the condition that the subject pressurizer safety valve testing be completed prior to March 21,2001.
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Robert A. Gramm, Chief, Section 1 Project Directorate IV & Decommissioning Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-382
Enclosure:
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I Waterford Generating Station 3 cc:
1 Administrator.
Regional Administrator, Region IV Louisiana Radiation Protection Division U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Post Office Box 82135 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2135 Arlington,TX 76011 l
Vice President, Operations Resident inspector /Waterford NPS Support Post Office Box 822 Entergy Operations', Inc.
Killona, LA 70066 P. O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286 Parish President Council St. Charles Parish
- Director P. O. Box 302 Nuclear Safety & Regulatory Affairs Hahnville, LA 70057 Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box B Executive Vice-President Killona, LA 70066 l and Chief Operating Officer i
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway P. O. Box 31995 P. O. Box 651 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Jsckson, MS 39205 Chairman General Manager Plant Operations Louisiana Public Service Commission l
Entergy Operations, Inc.
One American Place, Suite 1630 P. O. Box B Baton Rouge, LA-70825-1697 Killona, LA 70066 Licensing Manager Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box B Killona, LA 70066 Winston & Strewn 1400 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005-3502 l'.
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