ML20237C560

Forwards SE Accepting & Suppls & 0725, Requesting Exemption from Certain Technical Requirements of Section Iii.O of 10CFR50 App R.Staff Treated Request as Deviation from Commitment to Meet Section Iii.O of App R

ML20237C560
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	08/17/1998
From:	Pater C NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned)
To:	Dugger C ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
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ML20237C561	List: ML20237C560 ML20237C566
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TAC-M98144, NUDOCS 9808210272
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! . Mr. Charles M. Dugger August 17, 1998 Vice President Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.

! P. O. Box B j Killona, LA 70066

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM APPENDIX R TO 10 CFR PART 50 FOR WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 (TAC NO. M98144)

Dear Mr. Dugger:

By letter dated February 19,1997, as supplemented by letters dated May 20 and July 25,1997, Entergy Operations Inc., (EOl), requested an exemption from certain technical requirements of Section 111.0 of Appendix R to Part 50 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 50). Specifically, the EOl proposed to be exempt from installing a lube oil collection system under lube oil fill tubing which was added at Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3), in 1986 and 1990.

10 CFR 50.48 specifies that Appendix R, Section Ill.0, applies to nuclear power plants licensed to operate prior to January 1,1979. Waterford 3 was licensed to operate on March 16,1985.

However, by letter dated November 10,1981, Louisiana Power & Light committed to meet the technical requirements of Appendix R to 10 CFR Part 50. Therefore, the staff treated the exemption request as a deviation from the commitment to meet Section 111.0 of Appendix R.

We have reviewed your request for deviation and found it acceptable. Our safety evaluation is

. enclosed.

Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:

Chandu P. Patel, Project Manager 9808210272 980817 Project Directorate IV-1 PDR ADOCK 05000382 Division of Reactor Projects Ill/IV F PDR Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-382

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August 17, 1998 Mr. Charles M. Dugger Vice President Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.

P. O. Box B Killona, LA 70066

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM APPENDIX R TO 10 CFR PART 50 FOR WATERFORD STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNIT 3 (TAC NO. M98144)

Dear Mr. Dugger:

I By letter dated February 19,1997, as supplemented by letters dated May 20 and July 25,1997, Entergy Operations Inc., (EGI), requested an exemption from certain technical requirements of Saction ll1.0 of Appendix R to Part 50 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 50). Specifically, the EOl proposed to be exempt from installing a lube oil collection system under lube oil fill tubing which was added at Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3), in 1986 and 1990.

10 CFR 50.48 specifies th6t Appendix R, Section 111.0, applies to nuclear power plants !":ensed to operate prior to January 1,1979. Waterford 3 was licensed to operate on March 16,1985. 4 However, by letter dated November 10,1981, Louisiana Power & Light committed to meet the technical requirements of Appendix R to 10 CFR Part 50. Therefore, the staff treated the exemption request as a oeviation from the commitment to meet Section 111.0 of Appendix R.

i We have reviewed your request for deviation and found it acceptable. Our eafety evaluation is enclosed.

Sincerely, hf l Chandu P. Patel, Project Manager Project Directorate IV-1 Division of Reactor Projects Ill/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-382

Enclosure:

Safety Evaluation i

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Mr. Charles M. Dugger Entergy Operations, Inc. Waterford 3 cc:

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 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 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 Baton Rouge, LA 70825-1697 Killona, LA 70066

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