NL-17-119, Application to Modify Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 Technical Specifications 3.8.9 Regarding Alternating Current (AC) Vital Buses (WBN-TS-17-19)

Application to Modify Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 Technical Specifications 3.8.9 Regarding Alternating Current (AC) Vital Buses (WBN-TS-17-19)

ML18060A337
Person / Time
Site:	Watts Bar
Issue date:	02/28/2018
From:	Shea J W Tennessee Valley Authority
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
CNL-17-119, WBN-TS-17-19
Download: ML18060A337 (64)

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Code of Federal Regulations

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission CNL-17-119 Page 3 February 28, 2018 The WBN Plant Operations Review Committee and the TVA Nuclear Safety Review Board have reviewed this proposed change and determined that operation of WBN Units 1 and 2 in accordance with the proposed change will not endanger the health and safety of the public. TVA has determined that there are no sign i ficant hazards considerations associated with the proposed change and that the TS change qualifies for a categorical exclusion from environmental review pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9). Additionally, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.91 (b)(1), TVA is sending a copy of this letter and enclosure to the Division of Radiological Health -Tennessee State Department of Environment and Conservation.

TV A requests approval of this proposed license amendment within 12 months of the date of this letter, with implementation within 60 days following NRC approval.

There are no new regulatory commitments associated with this submittal.

Please address any questions regarding this request to Ed Schrull at 423-751-3850.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on this 28th day of February 2018. J. . Shea Vic President, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs and Support Services

Enclosure:

Evaluation of Proposed Change cc (Enclosure)

NRC Regional Administrator

-Region II NRC Senior Resident Inspector

-Watts Bar Nuclear Plant NRC Project Manager -Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Director, Division of Radiological Health -Tennessee State Department of Environment and Conservat i on

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1. Does the proposed amendment involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?

2. Does the proposed amendment create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?

3. Does the proposed amendment involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety?