ML20212N471

Forwards Safety Evaluation Approving Util 850401 Exemption Requests from Requirements in 10CFR50.40 & 10CFR50,App R, Section Iii.J Re Emergency Lighting

ML20212N471
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Saint Vrain
Issue date:	08/26/1986
From:	Heitner K Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Robert Williams PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF COLORADO
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TAC-54373, NUDOCS 8608280245
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9 August 26, 1986 Docket No. 50-267 Mr. R. O. Williams, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear Operations Public Service Company of Colorado Post Office Box 840 Denver, Colorado 80201-0840

SUBJECT:

EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR FORT ST. VRAINS'S (FSV) COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE PROTECTION REGULATIONS INCLUDING APPENDIX R On July 28, 1986, we discussed with Mr. M. Holmes of your organization the status of exemption requests concerning 10 CFR 50.49 and Appendix R to 10 CFR 50. Mr. Holmes noted that your proposal for modification of FSV's Emergency Lighting to achieve compliance with Appendix R was based on receiving prior NRC review and approval. Specifically, Table 4-1 of Report No. 4, submitted April 1,1985, indicated that the Emergency Lighting modifications would be completed 12 months following NRC approval of the PSC proposal. Wa understand that you wish to proceed with these modifications shortly.

We have reviewed your proposals for emergency lighting contained in your submittal dated April 1, 1985. We concluoe that your alternative configuration will achieve an acceptable level of safety, equivalent to that achieved by compliance with Section III.J. The staff has recommended that your request for an exemption to support your proposal be granted.

Hence, we recommend that you proceed with the proposed modification. The portion of the staff's Safety Evaluation concerning this issue is enclosed.

Sincerely, Original signed by Kenneth L. Haitner, Project Manager Standardization and Special Projects Directorate Division of PWR Licensing-B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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August 26, 1986 Docket No. 50-267 Mr. R. O. Williams, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear Operations Public Service. Company of Colorado Post Office Box 840 Denver, Colorado 80201-0840

SUBJECT:

EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR FORT ST. VRAINS'S (FSV) COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE PROTECTION REGULATIONS INCLUDING APPENDIX R On July 28, 1986, we discussed with Mr. M. Holmes of your organization the status of exemption requests concerning 10 CFR 50.49 and Appendix R to 10 CFR 50. Mr. Holmes noted that your proposal for modification of FSV's Emergency Lighting to achieve compliance with Appendix R was based on receiving prior NRC review and approval. Specifically, Table 4-1 of Report.

No. 4, submitted April 1, 1985, indicated that the Emergency Lighting modifications would be completed 12 months following NRC approval of the PSC proposal. We understand that you wish to proceed with these modifications shortly.

I We have reviewed your proposals for emergency lighting contained in your submittel dated April 1, 1985. We conclude that your alternative configuration will achieve an acceptable level of safety, equivalent to that achieved by compliance with Section III.J. The staff has recomended that your request for an exemption to support your proposal be granted.

Hence, we recommend that you proceed with the proposed modification. The portion of the staff's Safety Evaluation concerning this issue is enclosed.

Sincerely',

Kenneth L. Heitner, Project Manager Standardization and Special Projects Directorate Division of PWR Licensing-B Office of Neclear Reactor Regulation

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9 Mr. R. O. Williams Public Service Company of Colorado Fort St. Vrain cc:

Mr. D. W. Warembourg, Manager Albert J. Hazle, Director Nuclear Engineering Division Radiation Control Division Public Service Company Department of Health of Colorado 4210 East lith Avenue P. O. Box 840 Denver, Colorado 80220 Denver, Colorado 80201 4

Mr. David Alberstein, 14/159A Mr. J. W. Gahm, Manager GA Technologies, Inc.

Nuclear Production Division Post Office Box 85608 Public Service Company of Colorado i

San Diego, California 92138 16805 Weld County Road 19-1/2 Platteville, Colorado 80651 Mr. H. L. Brey, Manager Nuclear Licensing and Fuel Division Mr. L. W. Singleton, Manager Public Service Company of Colorado Quality Assurance Division P. O. Box 840 Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Station l

Denver, Colorado 80201 16805 Weld County Road 19-1/2 Platteville, Colorado 80651 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. 0. Box 640 Platteville, Colorada 80651 l

Kelley, Stansfield & 0'Donnell Public Service Company Building Room 900 550 15th Street Denver, Colorado 80202 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Arlington, Texas 76011 Chairman, Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado Greeley, Colorado 80631 Regional Representative Radiation Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1800 Lincoln Street Denver, Colorado 80203 1

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