NL-23-0926, Correction of Technical Specification Typographical Error

Correction of Technical Specification Typographical Error

ML24012A225
Person / Time
Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	01/12/2024
From:	Coleman J Southern Nuclear Operating Co
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk
References
NL-23-0926
Download: ML24012A225 (1)

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3535 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 205 992 5000 Regulatory Affairs January 1, 2024 Docket Nos.: 50-424 NL-23-0926 50-425 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555-0001 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Units 1 and 2 Correction of Technical Specification Typographical Error Ladies and Gentlemen:

This letter requests Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approval of a correction of a typographical error in the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (Vogtle) Unit 1 and 2 Technical Specifications (TS). This typographical error was submitted with revised TS clean pages during the RAI response and supplement process for License Amendments 96 and 74 for Vogtle Units 1 and 2 (Reference 1). The typographical error was introduced when clean-typed TS pages for TS 5.5.13.b were inadvertently revised in a supplement to the Vogtle 1 & 2 license amendment to show a 30 day requirement in a submittal to the NRC on June 17, 1996 (ML20113A028),

instead of the correct 31 day requirement. This typographical error was neither addressed in the notice to the public nor reviewed by the NRC, and thus falls within the scope of the guidance provided by SECY-96-238 (Reference 2). describes the typographical error and correction. Enclosure 2 provides the marked-up Technical Specification page with the requested correction noted. Enclosure 3 contains the corrected Technical Specification page.

If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Joyce at 205.992.6468.

Respectfully submitted, Jamie M. Coleman Regulatory Affairs Director

References:

1. ML012390239 - Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Issuance of Amendments No. 96 and 74 Regarding Replacement of Current Technical Specifications and Associated Bases with Set Based on Revision 1 to NUREG-1431, September 25, 1996

2. Proposed Guidance for Correction of Technical Specification Typographical Errors, SECY-96-238, November 19, 1996

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NL-24-0926 Page 2 JMC/dsp/cbg

Description of Technical Specification Typographical Error

Marked Up Technical Specification Page

Revised Technical Specification Page cc: Regional Administrator NRR Project Manager - Vogtle 1 & 2 Senior Resident Inspector - Vogtle 1 & 2 RType: CVC7000

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Units 1 and 2 Correction of Technical Specification Omission and Typographical Error Description of Technical Specification Omission and Typographical Error to NL-23-0926 Description of Technical Specification Omission and Typographical Error

1. REQUESTED ACTION Consistent with the information contained in SECY-96-238, Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) is requesting correction of a typographical error that was inadvertently introduced into the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (Vogtle) Units 1 and 2 Technical Specifications (TS). The marked-up TS pages included in the original application for license amendment submitted December 21, 1995 (ML20095K962) were correct and aligned with NUREG-1431 Rev. 1 (ML13196A405). The typographical error was introduced by the SNC staff in development of the revised TS pages supplied to NRC on June 17, 1996 (ML20113A028). The requested correction is intended to restore the affected pages to the condition intended by the amendment application.

2. REQUESTED ACTION The specific details of the typographical error are as follows:

TS 5.5.13 describes the Diesel Fuel Oil Testing Program and currently states that the purpose of the program is to establish the following:

b. Other properties for ASTM 2D fuel oil are within limits within 30 days following sampling and addition to storage tanks; and However, the original LAR for the Vogtle Unit 1 and 2 Improved TS conversion for TS 5.5.13.b.(Reference 1) was consistent with NUREG-1431 Revision 1 (ML13196A405),

which allows 31 days to establish properties for fuel oil are within limits.

The number 30 should be revised to 31 for TS 5.5.13.b.

3. CORRECTION TO AFFECTED PAGE SECY-96-0238 (Reference 2) provides guidance to correct inadvertent typographical errors in the Technical Specifications. The typographical error described above was neither posted in the public notices nor were they reviewed by NRC as part of the license amendment process. Therefore, they may be corrected without a license amendment.

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Units 1 and 2 Correction of Technical Specification Omission and Typographical Error Marked Up Technical Specification Page

Programs and Manuals 5.5 (continued)

Vogtle Units 1 and 2 5.5-14 Amendment No. 190 (Unit 1)

Amendment No. 173 (Unit 2) 5.5 Programs and Manuals 5.5.13 Diesel Fuel Oil Testing Program (continued)

1.

an API gravity or an absolute specific gravity within limits, or an API gravity or specific gravity within limits when compared to the supplier's certificate;

2.

a flash point within limits for ASTM 2D fuel oil, and, if gravity was not determined by comparison with supplier's certification, a kinematic viscosity within limits for ASTM 2D fuel oil; and

3.

a clear and bright appearance with proper color or a water and sediment content within limits.

b.

Other properties for ASTM 2D fuel oil are within limits within 30 31 days following sampling and addition to storage tanks; and

c.

Total particulate concentration of the fuel oil is 10 mg/l when tested every 31 days.

The provisions of SR 3.0.2 and SR 3.0.3 are applicable to the Diesel Fuel Oil Testing Program surveillance frequencies.

5.5.14 Technical Specifications (TS) Bases Control Program This program provides a means for processing changes to the Bases of these Technical Specifications.

a.

Changes to the Bases of the TS shall be made under appropriate administrative controls and reviews

b.

Licensees may make changes to Bases without prior NRC approval provided the changes do not require either of the following:

1.

a change in the TS incorporated in the license; or

2.

a change to the updated FSAR or Bases that requires NRC approval pursuant to 10 CFR 50.59.

d.

The Bases Control Program shall contain provisions to ensure that the Bases are maintained consistent with the FSAR.

e.

Proposed changes that meet the criteria of (b) above shall be reviewed and approved by the NRC prior to implementation. Changes to the Bases implemented without prior NRC approval shall be provided to the NRC on a frequency consistent with 10 CFR 50.71(e).

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant - Units 1 and 2 Correction of Technical Specification Omission and Typographical Error Corrected Technical Specification Page

Programs and Manuals 5.5 (continued)

Vogtle Units 1 and 2 5.5-14 Amendment No. 190 (Unit 1)

Amendment No. 173 (Unit 2) 5.5 Programs and Manuals 5.5.13 Diesel Fuel Oil Testing Program (continued)

1.

an API gravity or an absolute specific gravity within limits, or an API gravity or specific gravity within limits when compared to the supplier's certificate;

2.

a flash point within limits for ASTM 2D fuel oil, and, if gravity was not determined by comparison with supplier's certification, a kinematic viscosity within limits for ASTM 2D fuel oil; and

3.

a clear and bright appearance with proper color or a water and sediment content within limits.

b.

Other properties for ASTM 2D fuel oil are within limits within 31 days following sampling and addition to storage tanks; and

c.

Total particulate concentration of the fuel oil is 10 mg/l when tested every 31 days.

The provisions of SR 3.0.2 and SR 3.0.3 are applicable to the Diesel Fuel Oil Testing Program surveillance frequencies.

5.5.14 Technical Specifications (TS) Bases Control Program This program provides a means for processing changes to the Bases of these Technical Specifications.

a.

Changes to the Bases of the TS shall be made under appropriate administrative controls and reviews

b.

Licensees may make changes to Bases without prior NRC approval provided the changes do not require either of the following:

1.

a change in the TS incorporated in the license; or

2.

a change to the updated FSAR or Bases that requires NRC approval pursuant to 10 CFR 50.59.

d.

The Bases Control Program shall contain provisions to ensure that the Bases are maintained consistent with the FSAR.

e.

Proposed changes that meet the criteria of (b) above shall be reviewed and approved by the NRC prior to implementation. Changes to the Bases implemented without prior NRC approval shall be provided to the NRC on a frequency consistent with 10 CFR 50.71(e).