ML23076A227

Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Registration of Dry Spent Fuel Transportable Storage Canister Identification Numbers AMZDFX165 and AMZDFX166 and Vertical Concrete Cask Identification Numbers

ML23076A227
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde, 07201031
Issue date:	03/17/2023
From:	Cox M Lettis Consultants International
To:	Division of Fuel Management, Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
102-08586-MSC/CJS
Download: ML23076A227 (1)

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10 CFR 72.212(b)(2)

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 5871 S. Wintersburg Road 102-08586-MSC/CJS Tonopah, AZ 85354 March 17, 2023

ATTN: Document Control Desk Director, Division of Fuel Management Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Unit 2 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-51 Docket Numbers STN 50-529 and 72-44 Registration of Dry Spent Fuel Transportable Storage Canister Identification Numbers AMZDFX165 and AMZDFX166 and Vertical Concrete Cask Identification Numbers AMZDNE165, and AMZDNE166

In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 72.212(b)(2), Arizona Public Service Company (APS) is registering the use of dry spent fuel storage casks to store spent fuel under a 10 CFR Part 72 general license at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). The information below is provided for the following:

• Transportable storage canister (TSC) identification number AMZDFX165, used to store spent fuel within vertical concrete cask (VCC) identification number AMZDNE165, beginning on March 3, 2023.

• TSC identification number AMZDFX166, used to store spent fuel within VCC identification number AMZDNE166, beginning on March 10, 2023.

Licensee's Name:

APS is the operating agent for PVNGS.

PVNGS Units 1, 2, and 3 have seven owners who are licensees. The owners/licensees are APS, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, El Paso Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Southern California Public Power Authority. As specified in the PVNGS renewed operating licenses, APS is authorized to act as agent for the PVNGS licensees and has exclusive responsibility and control over the physical construction, operation and maintenance of the facility.

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• Wolf Creek 102-08586-MSC/CJS ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Registration of Dry Spent Fuel Storage Canister - Identification Nos. AMZDFX165 and AMZDFX166 Page 2

Licensee's Address:

Arizona Public Service Company P.O. Box 52034 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034

Reactor: Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 2

License Number: NPF-51

Docket Numbers: STN 50-529 and 72-44

Contact Name and

Title:

Matthew S. Cox, Licensing Department Leader

Cask Certificate No.: Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment No. 7, July 28, 2017

Cask Model No.: MAGNASTOR

Cask Identification Nos.: TSC Identification No. AMZDFX165 VCC Identification No. AMZDNE165 TSC Identification No. AMZDFX166 VCC Identification No. AMZDNE166

No commitments are being made to the NRC by this letter. Should you need further information regarding this submittal, please contact me at (623) 393-5753.

Sincerely, Cox, Matthew Digitally signed by Cox, Matthew S(Z05628)

S(Z05628) Date: 2023.03.17 12:19:14

-07'00'

Matthew S. Cox Department Leader Nuclear Regulatory Affairs - Licensing

MSC/CJS/cr

cc:

R. J. Lewis Acting NRC Region IV Regional Administrator D. J. Galvin NRC NRR Project Manager for PVNGS L. N. Merker NRC Senior Resident Inspector for PVNGS 102-08586-MSC/CJS ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Registration of Dry Spent Fuel Storage Canister - Identification Nos. AMZDFX165 and AMZDFX166 Page 3

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Robert.Lewis@nrc.gov Dennis.Galvin@nrc.gov Lindsay.Merker@nrc.gov

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Jaramillo, T. M.

Fleming, C.

Gil, K. J.

DiLorenzo, M. D.

Weaver, L. M.

Cable, B. E.

Horton, T. A.

Meeden, A. R.

Harbor, C. D.

Hernandez, J. P.

Heflin, A. C.

Cox, M. S.

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Flores, A. [OSRC]

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SOURCE DOCUMENTS

1. 10 CFR 72.212(b)(2)

2. MAGNASTOR Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment 7

3. Palo Verde Unit 2 Renewed Facility Operating License - NPF-51

4. Work Mech. No. 5364249 for TSC 165

5. MBA Transfer Set 2-24-7 for TSC 165

6. Completed Appendix S of procedure 78OP-9ZZ04, Rev. 11, for TSC no. 166

7. Work Mech. No. 5364250 for TSC 166

8. MBA Transfer Set 2-24-8 for TSC 166

9. Completed Appendix S of procedure 78OP-9ZZ04, Rev. 11, for TSC no. 166

102-08586-MSC/CJS ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Registration of Dry Spent Fuel Storage Canister - Identification Nos. AMZDFX165 and AMZDFX166 Page 5

NOT PART OF TRANSMITTAL Do Not Send with Original or bccs or ccs INTERNAL USE ONLY

VERIFICATION OF ACCURACY

NRA Preparer: I have prepared the attached document and validated selected statements of fact to the identified source and Licensing Basis documents (QV&V).

Stephenson, Carl Digitally signed by Stephenson, Carl J(Z05778)

/ Carl J. Stephenson __ J(Z05778)Date: 2023.03.15 10:18:26 -07'00' Signature and Date Printed

Originator Requestor: I have reviewed and verified that the technical information has been accurately translated and correctly described.

/ N/A __ __

Signature and Date Printed

NRA Peer Reviewer: I have reviewed the attached document for completeness, QV&V adequacy and submittal quality.

Digitally signed by Dallago, Dacia (Z09634)

Dallago, Dacia (Z09634) Reason: NRA Peer Reviewer

/ ____ Date: 2023.03.15 12:24:45 -07'00' Signature and Date Printed

Other Licensing Document Changes: Check NO or List LDCR numbers

UFSAR [ X ] NO [ ] Yes LDCR TS Bases [ X ] NO [ ] Yes LDCR TRM [ X ] NO [ ] Yes LDCR OTHER [ X ] NO [ ] Yes Tracking Number

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