ML20217E155
| ML20217E155 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 09/28/1999 |
| From: | Overbeck G ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR |
| To: | Dicus G, The Chairman NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| References | |
| FRN-64FR22580, RULE-PR-50 035-00884-GRO, 64FR22580-00050, NUDOCS 9910190089 | |
| Download: ML20217E155 (1) | |
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Gregg R. overbeck Mail Station 7602 Palo Verde Nuclear Senior Vice President TEL (623) 393-5148 P.o. Box 52034 Generating Station Nuclear FAX (623) 393-6077 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 ID: 035-00884-GRO September 28,1999 hG u<
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SUBJECT:
10 CFR 50.55a Supplemental Proposed Rule (64 Fed. Reg. 22580) i
Dear Chairman Dicus:
The NRC should be complimented for the proposed rulemaking to eliminate the requirement for licensees to revise their inservice inspection (ISI) and testing (IST) programs beyond a baseline edition and addenda of the American Society of Mechanical
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Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Reconsideration of this requirement is warranted because there is no substantial increase in safety commensurate with the cost ofimplementation.
I understand that ASME, individuals from the industry, and NRC staffinvolved in ASME activities have communicated views opposing the proposed rule. Nevertheless, rulemaking consistent with the provisions of the backfitting rule and a demonstrated threshold of safety improvement represents sound regulatory policy.
In conclusion, I support the proposed rule to eliminate the 120-month update requirement in 10 CFR 50.55a, Codes and Standards.
Sincerely, Jf Gregg R. Overbeck Sr. Vice President, Nuclear cc:
The Hc,norable Nils J. Diaz, Commissioner, NRC The Honorable, Edward McGaffigan Jr., Commissioner, NRC 1
The Honorable, Jeffrey S. Merrifield, Commissioner, NRC
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