ML22299A221
| ML22299A221 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear, Waterford  |
| Issue date: | 10/26/2022 |
| From: | Couture P Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk |
| References | |
| CNRO2022-00025 | |
| Download: ML22299A221 (1) | |
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Phil Couture Senior Manager Fleet Regulatory Assurance - Licensing 601-368-5102 Entergy Operations, Inc., 1340 Echelon Parkway, Jackson, MS 39213 CNRO2022-00025 October 26, 2022 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject:
Topical Report CENPD-289-P-A Supplement 1, Use of Inert Replacement Rods in CE 16x16 Next Generation Fuel (NGF)
Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2 NRC Docket No. 50-368 Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-6 Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 NRC Docket No. 50-382 Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-38
Reference:
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (Westinghouse), Zachary S.
Harper, to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Submittal of Supplement 1 to Westinghouse Topical Report CENPD 289-P/NP, Use of Inert Replacement Rods in CE 16x16 Next Generation Fuel (CE16NGFTM), (Proprietary/Non-Proprietary), (LTR NRC 22-29),
(ADAMS Accession No. ML22217A038), dated August 4, 2022.
The purpose of this letter is to inform the NRC of Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergys) interest in the availability of the subject topical report supplement for use upon approval. The topical report was submitted for review in the reference letter from Westinghouse. This letter of support for the subject topical report is intended to assist the NRC in prioritizing the review of the topical report.
Entergy encourages the NRCs review and approval of the subject report.
Implementing the methods described in the topical report supplement and updating the limitations on CENPD-289-P-A to allow non-Class A configurations in the CE16NGFTM fuel design would alleviate existing challenges related to use of inert rods. This supplement provides safety, economic, and efficiency benefits as compared to the current process. Entergy
CNRO2022-00025 Page 2 of 2 intends to utilize these updated methods to support reinsertion of prematurely discharged fuel assemblies at the Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station.
This letter contains no new regulatory commitments.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (601) 368-5102.
Respectfully, Phil Couture PC/gpn cc:
NRC Region IV-Regional Administrator NRC Senior Resident Inspector-Arkansas Nuclear One NRC Senior Resident Inspector-Waterford Steam Electric Station NRC Project Manager-Arkansas Nuclear One NRC Project Manager-Waterford Steam Electric Station NRC Project Manager-Entergy Fleet Philip Couture Digitally signed by Philip Couture Date: 2022.10.26 14:42:59 -05'00'