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EPID:L-2020-LLR-0109, Request to Use a Portion of a Later Edition of the ASME B&PV Code, Section XI (Approved, Closed) |
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Category:Code Relief or Alternative
MONTHYEARML24225A1012024-08-13013 August 2024 Authorization and Safety Evaluation for Alternative Request C3R-01 ML24052A3662024-02-26026 February 2024 Regulatory Audit Plan in Support of Proposed Alternative to ASME Code, Section XI Requirements for Containment Building Inspections ML20225A2922020-08-12012 August 2020 Request to Use a Portion of a Later Edition of the ASME B&PV Code, Section XI ML19079A1482019-04-0101 April 2019 Request for Alternative I4R-05 to Reactor Vessel Nozzle Weld Examination Frequency Requirements (EPID L-2018-LLR-0051 ML18313A0692018-11-26026 November 2018 Request for Relief I4R-01 Related to the Inservice Inspection Program for Class 3 Buried High Density Polyethylene Piping ULNRC-06420, Request 14R-05 for Relief from Requirements of ASME Code Case N-770-2 Regarding Inspection Intervals for Reactor Vessel Nozzle Dissimilar Metal Welds2018-04-0909 April 2018 Request 14R-05 for Relief from Requirements of ASME Code Case N-770-2 Regarding Inspection Intervals for Reactor Vessel Nozzle Dissimilar Metal Welds ML17262A7002017-10-0303 October 2017 Request for Alternative I4R-04 Applicable to the Fourth 10-Year Inspection Program Interval ML17254A1202017-09-25025 September 2017 Request for Alternative No. PR-07 from the Requirements of the ASME Code for the Fourth 10-Year Inservice Testing Interval ML17058A4432017-03-0606 March 2017 Request for Alternative I4R-03 Applicable to the Fourth 10-Year Inservice Inspection Program Interval ML16223A7122016-08-30030 August 2016 Relief Request No. 13R-08 from Code Case N-460, Alternative Examination Coverage for Class 1 and Class 2 Welds, for Piping Welds, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML16055A4642016-03-17017 March 2016 Relief Requests 13R-09 (Steam Generator Tubesheet Weld), 13R-11 (Pressurizer Welds) from Code Case N-460 and 13R-18 (SG Weld), from Appendix Viii Requirements, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval (CAC MF6735-MF6737) ML16027A1582016-01-29029 January 2016 Relief Request I4R-02 from Requirements of ASME Code Section XI, Table IWF-2500-1 for 100% Visual Examination of Class 1 Supports, Fourth 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML15064A1252015-05-12012 May 2015 Request for Relief I4R-01 from ASME Code Requirements for Replacement of Class 3 Essential Service Water Buried Piping with High Density Polyethylene Piping, for the Fourth 10-year Inservice Testing Interval ML15035A1482015-02-10010 February 2015 Relief Request 13R-17, Proposed Alternative to ASME Code, Section XI Requirements, Which Extends Reactor Vessel Inservice Inspection Frequency from 10 to 20 Years, Third 10-Year Interval ML14239A0972014-09-0404 September 2014 Request for Relief I3R-15, ASME Code Class 1 Pressure-Retaining Piping/Components Leakage Testing at Full Pressure, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML14234A4512014-09-0404 September 2014 Relief Request I3R-16, Temporary Non-Code Repair of the Train a Component Cooling Water Heat Exchanger to Control ESW Leakage, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML14178A7692014-07-15015 July 2014 Requests for Relief PR-01, PR-02, PR-03, PR-04, and PR-06 (PR-05 Withdrawn), ASME OM Code Cases for Group a and B Pumps for Fourth 10-Year Inservice Testing Interval ML14027A0572014-01-29029 January 2014 Relief Request PR-07, Testing Frequency for Pumps and Valves, Third 10-year Inservice Testing Interval ML13246A3042013-08-30030 August 2013 Verbal Authorization Email, Relief Request PR-07, Testing Frequency for Pumps and Valves, Third 10-year Inservice Testing Interval ML13126A3202013-05-0707 May 2013 Summary of Telephone Conference, Verbal Authorization of Relief Request I3R-14. Proposed Alternative to ASME Code Requirements for Leakage Testing of RPV Head Flange Leakoff Lines, Third 10-Year ISI Interval. ML12258A0452012-09-18018 September 2012 Relief Request VR-01 from Requirements of ASME OM Code, Mandatory Appendix I, One-time Extension for 5-Year Replacement Interval, from 4/11/12 to 6/2013, Main Steam Isolation Valve Actuator Rupture Disks ML1211502472012-05-0303 May 2012 Memo to File, Verbal Authorization, Relief Request VR-01 from Requirements of ASME OM Code Mandatory Appendix I, One-time Extension Replacement of Main Steam Isolation Valve Actuator Rupture Disks ML1201907482012-02-16016 February 2012 Relief Request 13R-13, Alternative to ASME Code Section XI Requirements for Performance of Second Successive Exam of C Cold Leg Safe-End to Elbow Weld, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection ML0831002882008-11-0707 November 2008 Relief Request 13R-10 Approved on October 31, 2008, for Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval for Use of Polyethylene Pipe in Lieu of Carbon Steel Pipe in Buried Essential Service Water Piping System ML0818406062008-07-0303 July 2008 Approval of Second Extension Request for Corrective Actions GL 2004-02, Potential Impact of Debris Blockage on Emergency Recirculation During Design Basis Accidents at Pressurized Water Reactors. ML0731114422007-12-10010 December 2007 Correction to Authorization of Relief Request ISI-39 for the Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML0729803972007-10-30030 October 2007 Relief Request ISI-38, Reactor Pressure Vessel Inlet Safe-End to-Elbow Welds Proposed Alternative Examination for Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval ML0724000922007-09-17017 September 2007 Issuance of Relief Requests (Rrs) ISI-36, ISI-37, and ISI-38 for Second Year Inservice Inspection (ISI) Interval ML0725504882007-08-30030 August 2007 10 CFR 50.55a Request: Proposed Alternative to ASME Section Xi Requirements for Replacement of Class 3 Buried Piping ML0715203292007-07-10010 July 2007 Request for Alternatives for Application of Structural Weld Overlays to Pressurizer Dissimilar Metal Nozzle Welds for Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Program Interval ML0705803332007-03-15015 March 2007 Authorization of Relief Request No. ISI-33 for Second 10-Year and Third 10-Year ISI Interval ML0635203182007-01-18018 January 2007 Request for Relief No. ISI-35 for Second 10-year Inservice Inspection Interval ML0700303362007-01-18018 January 2007 Relief Request ISI-41 for the Second 10-year Inservice Inspection Interval ML0630604782006-12-0707 December 2006 Relief Request 13R-04 for the Third 10-Year Interval Inservice Inspection ML0629302822006-11-17017 November 2006 Relief Requests I3R-05 and I3R-06 for the Third Inservice Inspection Interval ULNRC-05183, Requests for Relief from ASME Section XI Code Inservice Examination Requirements2006-10-25025 October 2006 Requests for Relief from ASME Section XI Code Inservice Examination Requirements ML0614301312006-06-15015 June 2006 Relief, Third 10-Year Interval Inservice Inspection Program Relief Request I3R-02 ML0520802152005-08-18018 August 2005 Relief, Use a Subsequent Edition of ASME Code Examinations for the Third Inservice Inspection Interval ML0515302072005-06-22022 June 2005 6/22/05 Callaway, Unit 1 - Relief Requests ISI-24,ISI-25 and ISI-26 of the Second 10-Year Inservice Inspection (ISI) Interval (Tacs. MC4435 and MC4436) ML0507601292005-05-19019 May 2005 Relief, Request for Relief from Certain ASME Code Examinations for the Second Inservice Inspection Interval ULNRC-05092, Revision to Approve Request for Relief from ASME Section III Requirements Regarding Non-destructive Examination of Welds Performed Under Site Repair/Replacement Program2004-11-18018 November 2004 Revision to Approve Request for Relief from ASME Section III Requirements Regarding Non-destructive Examination of Welds Performed Under Site Repair/Replacement Program ULNRC-05049, Union Electric Company Callaway Plant Request for Relief from ASME Section XI Code Inservice Examination Requirements2004-09-0303 September 2004 Union Electric Company Callaway Plant Request for Relief from ASME Section XI Code Inservice Examination Requirements ML0414100712004-05-19019 May 2004 Relief, ASME Code Requirements on the Use of Weld Overlay Reinforcement to Restore Wall Thickness of ASME Class 2 Carbon Steel Main Feedwater Piping. ML0414100352004-05-19019 May 2004 Relief, Second Ten-Year Interval Inservice Inspection Program Relief Request to Use an Alternative Examination Method ULNRC-04993, Revision of Request for Relief from ASME Section XI Requirements in Order to Temporarily Restore Wall Thickness of ASME Class 2 Carbon Steel Main Feedwater Piping by Weld Overlay Reinforcement2004-05-0707 May 2004 Revision of Request for Relief from ASME Section XI Requirements in Order to Temporarily Restore Wall Thickness of ASME Class 2 Carbon Steel Main Feedwater Piping by Weld Overlay Reinforcement ML0409806642004-04-0707 April 2004 4/7/04 Callaway Plant - Request for Relief from ASME Code Requirements on the Use of Weld Overlay Reinforcement to Restore Wall Thickness of ASME Class 2 Carbon Steel Main Feedwater Piping ULNRC-04879, Requests for Relief Regarding Implementation of ASME Section XI Appendix VII Requirements2003-08-14014 August 2003 Requests for Relief Regarding Implementation of ASME Section XI Appendix VII Requirements ML0318305352003-07-0101 July 2003 Second Ten-Year Interval Inservice Inspection Program Relief Request to Use an Alternative Examination Method (Tac. MB6534) ML0134602652002-01-30030 January 2002 Relief, Application of Risk-Informed Inservice Inspection Program for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boilers and Pressure Vessel Code Class 1 and 2 TAC No MB1205) 2024-08-13
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Attachment to ULNRC-06597 Request to Use a Portion of a Later Edition of the ASME B&PV Code,Section XI 2 pages
Attachment to ULNRC-06597 Page 1 of 2 Proposed Use of Subsequent ASME Code Edition and Addenda In Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv)
Page 1 In accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a, "Codes and standards," paragraph (g)(4)(iv) and the guidance provided in Reference 1 (on page 2), Union Electric Company (Ameren Missouri) requests NRC approval to use specific provisions of a later edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code,Section XI, for Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1. Specifically, Ameren Missouri requests approval to use IWA-4540(b) of the 2017 Edition of the ASME B&PV Code in regard to required pressure testing following repair/replacement activities.
- 1. ASME Code Component(s) Affected:
All Class 1, 2, and 3 items located in the ASME Section XI boundaries.
- 2. Requested Date for Approval :
Approval requested by September 15, 2020, to support preparations for the 24 th Callaway Refueling Outage that commences on October 3, 2020.
- 3. Applicable Code Edition and Addenda:
INTERVAL ISi INTERVAL SCHEDULED PLANT EDITION INTERVAL START END CALLAWAY PLANT, 4 2007 Edition, through 12/ 19/2014 12/18/2024 UNIT NO. 1 2008 Addenda
- 4. Proposed Subsequent Code Edition and Addenda (or Portion):
Ameren Missouri's Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1 performs repair/replacement activities in accordance with a standardized program. This standardized program is based on an Edition of ASME Section XI which, at present, is the 2007 Edition through the 2008 Addenda .
Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv), Ameren Missouri requests permission to utilize IWA-4540(b) from the 2017 Edition . This subparagraph outlines items that are exempt from pressure testing after repair/replacement activities.
Attachment to ULNRC-06597 Page 2 of 2 Proposed Use of Subsequent ASME Code Edition and Addenda In Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv)
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- 5. Related Requirements:
10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv) states:
"lnservice examination of components and system pressure tests may meet the requirements set forth in subsequent editions and addenda that are incorporated by reference in paragraph (a) of this section, subject to the conditions listed in paragraph (b) of this section, and subject to Commission approval. Portions of editions or addenda may be used, provided that all related requirements of the respective editions or addenda are met. "
10 CFR 50.55a(b)(2) incorporates by reference Section XI, Division 1, of the ASME B&PV Code 2017 Edition as approved in Reference 3 (below) . Ameren Missouri is requesting to use of IWA-4540(b) of the 2017 Edition of ASME Section XI to utilize the exemptions listed therein. There are no related requirements or applicable conditions associated with subparagraph IWA-4540(b).
- 6. Duration of Proposed Request:
The duration of this request will continue for the remainder of the site's current 4th lnservice Inspection interval.
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References:
- 1. NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2004-12, "Clarification on Use of Later Editions and Addenda to the ASME OM Code and Section XI," dated July 28, 2004.
- 2. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Memorandum from D. Rudland (Senior Level Advisor, Division of New and Renewed Licenses) to Anna H. Bradford (Director, Division of New and Renewed Licenses), "Summary of the June 25, 2020, Public Meeting with the Nuclear Industry to Discuss Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 50.55a(b)(2)(xxvi)
Condition on the Pressure Testing of Class 1, 2, and 3 Mechanical Joints," dated July 8, 2020 (ML20189A286)
- 3. Federal Register, 85 FR 26540, dated May 4, 2020
- 8. Precedents On July 31, 2020, Southern Nuclear Operating Company submitted a request to the NRC for use of IWA-4540(b) of the 2017 Edition of ASME Section XI at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (ADAMS Accession No. ML20213C712). An NRG safety evaluation report (SER) approving this request was provided on August 6, 2020.