ML20216E977
| ML20216E977 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Grand Gulf, Arkansas Nuclear, River Bend, Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 09/04/1997 |
| From: | Clifford J NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned) |
| To: | Mims D ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20216E981 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC-M99156, TAC-M99157, TAC-M99160, TAC-M99258, NUDOCS 9709110122 | |
| Download: ML20216E977 (7) | |
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SUBJECT:
RELIEF AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF ASME CODE CASES N-416-1 & N-532 INSERVICE INSPECTION PROGRAM PLAN FOR ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE -
UNIT 1, GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, WATERFORD 3 STEAM ELECTRIC STATION AND RIVER BEND NUCLEAR STATION (TAC N0!. M99156, M99157, M99160, AND M99258)
Dear Mr. Hims:
By letter dated June 23, 1997, Entergy Operations, Inc. submitted a request for relief for Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station, and River Bend Nucioar Station, from the requirements of Section XI, " Rules for Inservice Inspect. ion of Nuclear Power Plant Components " of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) for either the current or the new 10-year inservice inspection (ISI) interval in accordance with oaragraphs 50.55a(a)(3)(i) or (ii) of 10 CFR Part 50.
In the letter, you requested re-approval to use ASME Code Case N-416-1, " Alternative Pressure Test Requirement for Replacement items by Welding, Class 1, 2 and 3" and Code Case N-532 and Inservice Summary Report Preparation and Submission as Required by" A IWA-4000 and IWA-6000,Section XI, Division 1" for the four plants.
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As required by the regulations, the ISI for ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 components shall be performed in accordance with Section XI of the ASHL Code and applicable addenda as required by 10 CFR 50.55a(g), except where specific h written relief has been granted by the Commission pursuant to 10 CFR
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50.55a(g)(6)(1). Or, as stated in 10 CFR 50.55a requirements of paragraph (g) may be used when au(a)(3), alternatives to the thorized by the Commission, f (i) the proposed alternatives would provide an acceptable level of quality oR safety or (ii compliance with the specified requirements would result in hardship or unusu)l difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of a
quality and safety.
In the attached Safety Evaluation, the staff concludes that compliance with the specified requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a would result in hardships without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety and that your proposed alternative to use ASME Code Case N-416-1 for pressure test requirements for welded repairs or installation of replacement items by welding Class 1, 2, had 3 components subject to hydrostatic testing per IWA-4700 for the four plants, is authorized by law, pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(3)(a)(ii), provided that the additional surface examinations are 9709110122 970904 PDR ADOCK 05000313 G
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b performed on the root pass layer of butt and socket welds on the pressuro retaining boundary of Class 3 components when the surface examination method I
is used 'n accordance with Section 111.
In addition, the staff concludes that t
the proposed alternative documentation requirement of the Code Case N-532 would provide an acceptable level of quality and safety as that of the 1992 Edition of the ASME Code,Section XI, subsections IAW-4900 and IAW-6200.
Therefore, the use of Code Case N-532 is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(3)(1) for the four plants.
In addition, the four plants are authorized to use Code Cases N-416-1 and N-532 until such time as the code cases are included in a future revision of Regulatory Guide 1.147. At that time, the plants must follow all provisions and any limitations that may be described in Regulatory Guide 1.147 concerning the use of Code Cases N-416-1 and N-p?.
Sincerely.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
James W. Clifford, Acting Director Project Directorate IV-1 Division of Reactor Projects Ill/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-313, 50-368, 50-416, 50-382 and-50-458
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- performed on the root pass layer of butt and socket welds on the pressure retaining boundary of Class 3 components when the surface examination method is used in accordance with Section 111.
In addition, the staff concludes that the proposed alternative documentation requirement of the Code Case N-532 would provide an acceptable level of quality and safety as that of the 1992 Edition of the ASME Code,Section XI, subsections IAW-4900 and IAW-6200.
Therefore, the use of Code Case N-532 is authorized pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(3)(1) for the four plants.
In addition, the four plants are authorized to use Code Cases N-416-1 and N-532 until such time as the code cases are included in a future revision of Regulatory Guide 1.147. At that time, the plants must follow all provisions and any limitations that may be described in Regulatory Guide 1.147 concerning the use of Code Cases N-416-1 and N-532.
Sincerely, ames W. Clif ord, Acting Director Project Directorate IV-1 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-313, 50-368, 50-416, 50-382 and 50-458
Enclosure:
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Entergy Operations, Inc.
Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 & 2 cc:
Executive Vice President Vice President, Operations Support
& Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box 31995 P. O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Director, Division of Radiation Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway Control and Emergency Management P. O. Box 651 Arkansas Department of Health Jackson, MS 39205 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 30 Little Rock, AR 72205-3867 Mr. C. Randy Hutchinson Vice President Operations, ANO Entergy Operations, Inc.
Winston & Strawn 1448 S. R. 333 1400 L Street, N.W.
Russellville, AR 72801 Washington, DC 20005-3502 Manager, Rockville Nuclear Licensing Framatone Technologies 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 525 Rockville, MD 20852 Senior Resident inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 310 London, AR 72847 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 County Judge of Pope County Pope County Courthouse Russellville, AR 72801
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Grand Gulf Nuclear-Station
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Executive Vice President General Manager, GGNS
& Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box 756 P. O. Box 31995 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Attorney General Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway Department of Justice P. O. Box 651 State of Louisiana Jackson, MS 39205 P. O. Box 94005 Baton Rougo, LA 70804-9005 1400 L Street, N.W. - 12th Floor State Health Officer Wasnington, OC 2J005-3502 State Board of Health P. O. Box 1700 Director Ja:kson, MS 39205 Division of Solid Waste Management Mississippi Department of Natural Office of the Governor Resources State of Mississippi P. O. Box 103B5 Jackson, MS 39201 Jackson, MS 39209 Attorney General President, Asst. Attorney General claiborne County Beard of Supervisors State of Mississippi P. O. Box 339 P. O. flox 22947 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Jackson, MS 39225 Regional Administrator, Region IV Vice President Operations Support U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Entergy Operations, Inc.
611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 P.O. Box 31995 Arlington, TX 76011 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Senior Resident Inspector Director, Nuclear Safety U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Regulatory Affairs Route 2 Box 399 Entergy Operations, Inc.
Port Gibson, MS 39150 P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Manager of Operations Bechtel Power Corporation P.O. Box 2166 Houston, TX 77252-2166 Mr. Joseph J. Hagan Vice President, Operations GGNS Entergy Operations, It:.
P. O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150
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Entergy Operations, Inc.
River Bend Station cc:
Winston & Strawn Executive Vice President and 1400 L Street, N.W.
Chief Operating Officer Washington, DC 20005-3502 Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box 31995 Manager - Licensing Jackson, MS 39286 Entergy Operations, Inc.
River Bend Station General hanager - Plant Operations P. O. Box 220 Entergy Operations, Inc.
St. Francisv111e, LA 70775 River Bend Station P. O. Box 220 Director St. Francisville LA 70775 Joint Operations Cajun 10719 Airline Highway Director - Nuclear Safety P. O. Box 15540 Entergy Operations, Inc.
Baton Rouge, LA 70895 River Bend Station P. O. Box 220 Senior Resident inspector St. Francisville, LA 70775 P. O. Box 1050 St. Francisville, LA 70775 Vice President - Operations Support Entergy Operations, Inc.
President of West Feliciana P. O. Box 31995 Police Jury Jackson, MS 39286-1995 P. O. Box 1921 St. Francisville, LA 70775 Attorney General State of Louisiana Regional Administrator, Region IV P. O. Box 94095 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Arlington, TX 76011 Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway P. O. Box 651 Hs. H. Anne Plottinger Jackson, MS 39205 3456 Villa Rose Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Vice President & Controller Cajun Electric Power Cooperative Administrator 10719 Airline Highway Louisiana Radiation Protection Division P.O. Box 15540 P. O. Box 82135 Baton Rouge, LA 70895 Baton Rouge, LA 70B84-2135 Mr. John R. McGaha Vice President - Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
River Bend Station P.O. Box 220 St. Francisv111e, LA 70775
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Waterford 3 CC:
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Administrator Regional Administrator, Region IV Louisiana Radiation Protection Division U.S. NL: lear Regulatory Commission Post Office Box 82135
' 611_Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2135 Arlington, TX 76011 Vice President Operations Resident Inspector /Waterford NPS Support Post Office Box 822 Entergy Operations, Inc.
K111ona, LA 70066 P. O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286 Parish President Council St. Charles Parish Director P. O. Box 302 Nuclear Safety & Regulatory Affairs Hahnv111e, LA 70057 Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box B Executive Vice-President Killona, LA 70066 and Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway P. O. Box 31995 P. O. Box 651 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Jackson, MS 39205 Chairman General Manager Plant Operations Louisiana Public Service Commission Entergy Operations, Inc.
One American Place, Suite 1630 P. O. Box B Betin Rouge, LA 70825-1697 Killona, LA 70066 Licensing Hanager Vice President Operations i
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P. O. Box B P. O. Box B Killona, LA 70066 Killona, LA 70066 Winston & Strawn 1400 L Street, N.W.
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