ML20247J616
| ML20247J616 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Millstone, Summer, Surry, North Anna  |
| Issue date: | 09/03/2020 |
| From: | Gerald Bichof Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Dominion Energy Services, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Virginia Electric & Power Co (VEPCO) |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 20-288 | |
| Download: ML20247J616 (9) | |
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Dominion Energy Services, Inc.
5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060 DominionEnergy.com September 3, 2020 U,S, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
. DOMINION ENERGY NUCLEAR CONNECTICUT, INC.
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Energy 10 CFR 50.55a Serial No.20-288 NRA/ENC RO Docket Nos.:
50-336/423 50-338/339 50-280/281 50-395 License Nos.: DPR-65/NPF-49 NPF-4/NPF-7 DPR-32/DPR-37 NPF-12 VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY (DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA)
DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
MILLSTONE POWER STATION UNITS 2 & 3 NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 & 2 SURRY POWER STATION UNITS 1 & 2 VIRGIL C. SUMMER NUCLEAR STATION UNIT 1 REQUEST TO USE A PROVISION OF A LATER EDITION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE, SECTION XI In accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a, "Codes and standards," paragraph (g)(4 )(iv) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (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, Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. (DENC), Dominion Energy Virginia, and Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC) (hereafter collectively referred to as Dominion Energy) request NRC approval to use a specific provision of a later edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code,Section XI, for Millstone Power Station (MPS) Units 2 and 3, North Anna Power Station (NAPS) Units 1 and 2, Surry Power Station (SPS) Units 1 and 2, and Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station (VCSNS) Unit 1. Specifically, Dominion Energy requests approval to use IWA-4540(b) of the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPV Code. The enclosure to this letter provides Dominion Energy's request, including the basis for the proposed request.
Serial No.: 20-288 Docket Nos.: 50-336/423 50-338/339 50-280/281 50-395 Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the ASME Code Page 2 of 4 If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Erica Combs at 804-273-3386.
Respectfully, 6~1&6 Gerald T. Bischof Senior Vice President - Nuclear Operations & Fleet Performance Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.
Virginia Electric and Power Company Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.
Enclosure:
Proposed Use of Subsequent ASME Code Edition and Addenda in Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv)
Commitments made in this letter: None
Serial No.: 20-288 Docket Nos.: 50-336/423 50-338/339 50-280/281 50-395 Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the ASME Code Page 3 of 4 cc:
Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2100 Renaissance Blvd, Suite 100 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406-2713 Regional Administrator, Region II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Mr. Richard V. Guzman NRC Senior Project Manager - Millstone Power Station U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Mail Stop 08-C 2 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2738 Mr. Vaughn Thomas NRC Project Manager - Surry Power Station / V. C. Summer Nuclear Station U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Mail Stop 04 F-12 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2738 Mr. G. Edward Miller NRC Senior Project Manager - North Anna Power Station U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North Mail Stop 09 E-3 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2738
Serial No.: 20-288 Docket Nos.: 50-336/423 50-338/339 50-280/281 50-395 Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the ASME Code Page 4 of 4 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Millstone Power Station NRC Senior Resident Inspector North Anna Power Station NRC Senior Resident Inspector Surry Power Station NRC Senior Resident Inspector V. C. Summer Nuclear Station Mr. Marcus Harris Old Dominion Electric Cooperative Innsbrook Corporate Center 4201 Dominion Blvd, Suite 300 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Mr. G. J. Lindamood Santee Cooper - Nuclear Coordinator 1 Riverwood Drive Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461
ENCLOSURE Serial No.: 20-288 Docket Nos.: 50-336/423 50-338/339 50-280/281 50-395 Proposed Use of Subsequent ASME Code Edition and Addenda in Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv}
DOMINION ENERGY NUCLEAR CONNECTICUT, INC.
VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY (DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA)
DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
MILLSTONE POWER STATION UNITS 2 AND 3 NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 SURRY POWER STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 VIRGIL C. SUMMER NUCLEAR STATION UNIT 1
Serial No.: 20-288 Docket Nos.: 50-336/423 50-338/339 50-280/281 50-395
Enclosure:
Page 2 of 5 Proposed Use of Subsequent ASME Code Edition and Addenda in Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv}
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a, "Codes and standards," paragraph (g)(4)(iv), and the guidance provided in Reference 1, Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. {DENG),
Dominion Energy Virginia, and Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC) (hereafter collectively referred to as Dominion Energy) request U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approval to use a specific provision of a later edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code,Section XI, for Millstone Power Station (MPS) Units 2 and 3, North Anna Power Station (NAPS) Units 1 and 2, Surry Power Station (SPS) Units 1 and 2, and Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station (VCSNS) Unit 1. Specifically, Dominion Energy requests approval to use IWA-4540(b) of the 2017 Edition of the ASME BPV Code.
- 1. ASME Code Component(s} Affected:
All Class 1, 2, and 3 components located within the ASME Section XI boundaries.
- 2. Requested Date for Approval:
Approval is requested by September 30, 2020 to support refueling outages scheduled for fall 2020.
3. Applicable Code Edition and Addenda
Plant ISi Interval ASME Section XI Interval Interval Edition/ Addenda Start End 1 Millstone Unit 3 4
2013 Edition 02/23/2019 02/22/2029 Millstone Unit 2 5
2013 Edition 04/01/2020 03/31/2030 North Anna Unit 1 5
2013 Edition 05/01/2019 04/30/2029 North Anna Unit 2 4
2004 Edition 12/14/2010 12/13/2020 5
2013 Edition 12/14/2020 12/13/2030 Surry Unit 1 5
2004 Edition 12/14/2013 10/13/2023 Surry Unit 2 5
2004 Edition 05/10/2014 05/09/2024 Virgil C. Summer 4
2007 Edition/
01/01/2014 12/31/2023 2008 Addenda Note 1: These are the presently scheduled ISi interval end dates. However, adjustments to these dates could be made as allowed by IWA-2430 of ASME Section XL
Serial No.: 20-288 Docket Nos.: 50-336/423 50-338/339 50-280/281 50-395
Enclosure:
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- 4. Proposed Subsequent Code Edition and Addenda (or Portion):
Dominion Energy performs Repair/Replacement activities in accordance with the Editions/Addenda specified in Section 3 above.
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv), Dominion Energy 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.
- 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 BPV Code 2017 Edition as approved in Reference 3. Dominion Energy is requesting to use IWA-4540(b) of the 2017 Edition of ASME Section XI to utilize the exemptions listed.
There are no related requirements or applicable conditions associated with this subparagraph, IWA-4540(b).
- 6. Duration of Proposed Request:
The duration of this request will continue for the remainder of the applicable site's lnservice Inspection interval as specified in the table provided in Section 3.
7. Precedents
The NRG approved a similar request for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (References 4 and 5) and Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 (References 6 and 7).
Additional requests currently under NRG review have been submitted for Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, and Hope Creek Generating Station (Reference 8) and the Entergy fleet (Reference 9).
Serial No.: 20-288 Docket Nos.: 50-336/423 50-338/339 50-280/281 50-395
Enclosure:
Page 4 of 5 NRC ADAMS Accession No.
Plant License Safety Status Amendment Evaluation Request Report Vogtle, Units 1 and 2 ML20213C712 ML20216A399 Approved Comanche Peak, Units 1 and 2 ML20217L521 ML20226A013 Approved Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 ML20219A638 N/A Pending Hope Creek Generating Station Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2 ML20225A180 N/A Pending Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1 Indian Point Nuclear Generating, Unit 3 Palisades Nuclear Plant River Bend Station, Unit 1 Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3
- 8.
References:
- 1. N RC 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. NRC Memorandum, "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. [ADAMS Accession No. ML20189A286]
- 3. Federal Register, 85 FR 26540, dated May 4, 2020.
- 4. Letter from Southern Nuclear Operating Company to NRC. "Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 & 2, VEGP-ISI-AL T-04-06, Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI," dated July 31, 2020. [ADAMS Accession No. ML20213C712]NRC Safety Evaluation Report. "Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI," dated August 6, 2020. [ADAMS Accession No.
ML20216A399]
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Enclosure:
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- 5. Letter from Luminant to NRG. "Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant (CPNPP},
Docket Nos. 50-445 and 50-446, Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI," dated August 4, 2020.
[ADAMS Accession No.]
- 6. NRG Safety Evaluation Report. "ML20217L521 Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI for the lnservice Inspection Program, Vistra Operations Company, LLC, Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2, Docket 50-445 and 50-446," dated August 17, 2020. [ADAMS Accession No. ML20226A013]
- 7. Letter from PSEG Nuclear, LLC to NRG. "Request to Use a Provision of a Later Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI," dated August 6, 2020. [ADAMS Accession No. ML20219A638]
- 8. Letter from Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. "Relief Request EN-RR-20-002:
Proposed Use of Subsequent ASME Code Edition and Addenda in Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(iv)," dated August 12, 2020. [ADAMS Accession No. ML20225A180]