ML22273A188
| ML22273A188 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 09/30/2022 |
| From: | Cox M Arizona Public Service Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 102-08513-MSC/CJS | |
| Download: ML22273A188 (1) | |
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10 CFR 50.90 A member of the STARS Alliance LLC Callaway
- Diablo Canyon
- Palo Verde
- Wolf Creek 102-08513-MSC/CJS September 30, 2022 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
Reference:
Westinghouse Letter - Submittal of Supplement 1 to Westinghouse Topical Report CENPD-289-P/NP, Use of Inert Replacement Rods in CE 16x16 Next Generation Fuel (CE16NGFTM) [Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML22217A038]
Subject:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Docket Nos. STN 50-528, 50-529, and 50-530 Renewed Operating License Nos. NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74 Topical Report CENPD-289-P/NP Supplement 1, Use of Inert Replacement Rods in CE 16x16 Next Generation Fuel The purpose of this letter is to inform the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff of the Arizona Public Service Company (APS) interest in the availability of the subject topical report supplement for use upon approval. The topical report supplement was submitted for review in the reference letter from Westinghouse Corporation. This letter of support for the subject topical report supplement is intended to assist the NRC staff in prioritizing the review. APS encourages the regulatory review and approval of the subject topical report supplement.
Implementing the methods and updating the limitations on CENPD-289-P/NP to allow non-Class A configurations in the CE16NGFTM fuel design would alleviate existing challenges related to use of inert rods. Supplement 1 to the topical report provides safety, economic, and efficiency benefits as compared to the current process. APS would like the flexibility to use these updated methods should fuel assembly or fuel rod damage be encountered.
No commitments are being made to the NRC by this letter. Should you have any questions concerning the content of this letter, please contact me at (623) 393-5753.
Sincerely, Matthew S. Cox Department Leader Nuclear Regulatory Affairs - Licensing MSC/CJS/cr cc:
S. A. Morris NRC Region IV Regional Administrator D. Galvin NRC NRR Project Manager for PVNGS L. N. Merker NRC Senior Resident Inspector for PVNGS Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 5871 S. Wintersburg Road Tonopah, AZ 85354 Mail Station 7636 Tel (623) 393-5753 Cox, Matthew S(Z05628)
Digitally signed by Cox, Matthew S(Z05628)
Date: 2022.09.30 16:20:17 -07'00'