NG-95-2067, Application for Amend to License DPR-49,consisting of Request for TS Change (RTS-285),eliminating Inappropriate Condition Surveillance in Sections 4.5 & 4.8 & Clarifying Requirements Re Spent & New Fuel Storage in Section 5.5

Application for Amend to License DPR-49,consisting of Request for TS Change (RTS-285),eliminating Inappropriate Condition Surveillance in Sections 4.5 & 4.8 & Clarifying Requirements Re Spent & New Fuel Storage in Section 5.5

ML20086R801
Person / Time
Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	07/21/1995
From:	Franz J IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT
To:	Russell W NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM), Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ML20086R805	List: ML20086R806 NG-95-2067, Application for Amend to License DPR-49,consisting of Request for TS Change (RTS-285),eliminating Inappropriate Condition Surveillance in Sections 4.5 & 4.8 & Clarifying Requirements Re Spent & New Fuel Storage in Section 5.5
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NG-95-2067, NUDOCS 9507310288
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IES Utsties Inc.

200 rarst Street S.E.

.. *O* PO. Box 351 Cedar Papsds, IA 52406-U351 Telephone 319 396 8?C2 Fax 319 398 B192 UTILITIES .sonn r r,enz,sa Mce President. Nuclear July 21,1995 NG-95-2067 Mr. William T. Russell, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Station Pl-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Duane Arnold Energy Center Docket No: 50-331 Op. License No: DPR-49 $

Request for Technical Specification Change (RTS) 285:

Miscellaneous Administrative Changes File: A-ll7

Dear Mr. Russell:

In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Sections 50.59 and 50.90, IES Utilities Inc. hereby requests revision to the Technical Specifications (TS) for the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC).

This application has been reviewed by the DAEC Operations Committee and the Safety Committee. A copy of this submittal, along with the analysis of No Significant Hazards Considerations, is being forwarded to our appointed state official pursuant to 10 CFR Section 50.91.

The proposed amendment would make administrative changes to various sections of the DAEC TS. These changes eliminate an inappropriate conditional surveillance, provide clarification to the existing language, make the subject specifications more consistent with the Improved Standard TS, NUREG 1433 and make changes consistent with the guidelines provided in NRC Generic Letter 93-07.

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• Mr. William T. Russell NG-95-2067 L ,Iuly 21,1995 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact this office.

This letter is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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JEF. Franz' Mice President, Nuclear State oflowa (County) of Linn Signed and sworn to before me on this day of V d ,1995, by ObY . Ef(knt- .

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"$"_"MP Nbtary ifualic in and for the State ofIowa f-Commissio'n Expire's Attachments: 1) Evaluation of Change Pursuant to 10 CFR Section 50.92

2) Proposed Change RTS-285 to the Duane Arnold Energy Center Technical Specifications

3) Safety Assessment

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EVALUATION OF CIIANGE PURSUANT TO 10 CFR PART 50.92

Background:

IES Utilities has identified some administrative improvements for the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) Technical Specifications (TS). These changes would eliminate an inappropriate conditional surveillance in Section 4.5 and 4.8, clarify the requirements governing spent and new fuel storage in Section 5.5 and eliminate Operations Committee reviews of procedures in support of the DAEC Emergency Plan and Security Plan, as I

specified in Sections 6.5 and 6.8. The proposed changes are consistent with the Improved Standard TS (NUREG 1433) and NRC Generic Letter 93-07. l IES Utilities Inc.. Docket No. 50-331.

Duane Arnold Energy Center. Linn County. Iowa Date of Amendment Reouest: July 21,1995 i

i Descrintion of Amendment Reauest: i TS Section 4.8.E.2 states the surveillance requirement applicable when one Emergency ,

Service Water (ESW) pump or loop is determined to be inoperable. This amendment I request deletes the reference to Section 4.5.G.1 in Section 4.8.E.2 and replaces it with a requirement to verify OPERABII.ITY of the opposite train low pressure core and contairunent cooling systems and Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG). Because of that reference, the licensee must demonstrate (by means of operation) the operability of the EDG in the opposite division. That action is not appropriate when a division of ESW is determined to be inoperable. Section 4.5.G.1 is also revised to allow credit for any cemonstration of EDG OPERABILITY which occurred within the previous 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

l This amendment request also revises the format and language of TS Section 5.5 in order to be more consistent with the Improved Standard TS. This revision clarifies the  !

requirements and states the capacity of fuel pool and vault storage.

This amendment request also revises the list of Operations Committee responsibilities (Section 6.5.1.6) to eliminate Committee review of procedures implementing Security and Emergency Plans and similarly revises the descriptions of procedures. These changes are consistent with the guidance of NRC Generic Letter 93-07.

Basis for nroposed No Significant Hazards Consideration:

The Commission has provided standards (10 CFR Section 50.92(c)) for determining whether a significant hazards consideration exists. A proposed amendment to an operating license for a facility involves no significant hazards consideration if operation of the facility in accordance with the proposed amendment would not (1) involve a

c-RTS-285 Attachment 1 NG-95-2067 Page 2 of 2 significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated; (2) create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated; or (3) involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.

After reviewing this proposed amendment, we have concluded:

1) The proposed revision does not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated. The changes are administrative in nature and are consistent with previously-published NRC guidance. The proposed revision does not change any accident analysis, plant safety analysis or calculations; degrade existing plant programs; or modify any functions of safety related systems or accident mitigation functions for which the DAEC has previously been credited. The proposed revision to the Surveillance Requirements will continue to assure OPERABILITY as required, but eliminate unnecessary operation of an EDG.

2) The proposed revision does not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated. The proposed revision does not alter any plant parameters, revise any safety limit setpoint, or provide any new release pathways. In addition, the proposed revision does not modify the operation or function of any safety-related equipment, nor introduce any new modes of operation, failure modes, or physical changes to the plant.

3) The proposed revision does not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety. The proposed revision does not alter any plant parameters, revise any safety limit setpoint, or provide any new release pathways. In addition, the proposed revision does not modify the operation or function of any safety-related equipment, nor introduce any new modes of operation, failure modes, or physical changes to the plant.

Based upon the above, we have determined that the proposed amendment will not involve a significant hazards consideration.

Local Public Document Room Location: Cedar Rapids Public Library,500 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Attorney for Licensee: Jack Newman, Kathleen IL Shea; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, P.C.; 1800 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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