RS-09-137, Update to Application for License Transfers and Conforming Administrative License Amendments

Update to Application for License Transfers and Conforming Administrative License Amendments

ML092810109
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Site:	Zion  File:ZionSolutions icon.png
Issue date:	10/07/2009
From:	Simpson P Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
To:	Document Control Desk, NRC/FSME
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RS-09-137
Download: ML092810109 (4)

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October 7,2009 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Zion Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2 Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-39 and DPR-48 NRC Docket Nos. 50-295 and 50-304

Subject:

Update to Application for License Transfers and Conforming Administrative License Amendments

References:

1) Letter from T. S. O'Neill (Exelon Generation Company) and J. Christian (ZionSolutions) to NRC, "Application for License Transfers and Conforming Administrative License Amendments,"

dated January 25,2008

2) Letter from John 6.Hickman (NRC) to Patrick T. Daly (ZionSolutions),

"Order Approving Transfer of Licenses and Conforming Amendments Relating to Zion Nuclear Power Station Units 1 and 2," dated March 4, 2009 This letter provides supplemental information in support of the NRC approval requested in the Reference 1 License Transfer Application (LTA). That application requested NRC approval for transfer of the Zion operating licenses from Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon) to ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions). Corresponding changes to the Operating Licenses were proposed along with minor editorial cha%gesto the Permanently Defueled Technical Specifications (PDTS). Minor revisions to those changes are now being proposed. These revisions do not constitute a substantive change to the application. of Reference 1 contains proposed changes to portions of the Zion PTDS which pertain to access controls for High Radiation Areas. These changes appeared to be necessary for consistency with the corresponding regulatory requirements of 10 CFR 20.1 601. Upon further review, we have determined that the proposed changes are unnecessary.

October 7,2009 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 The threshold for designation as a High Radiation Area is defined in 10 CFR 20. An area where the intensity of radiation is greater than 100 mremlhr at 30 cm from the radiation source is defined as a High Radiation Area. Section 5.8.1of the Zion PDTS correctly specifies controls for those High Radiation Areas where the levels are between 100 and 1000 mremlhr. Sections 5.8.2,5.8.3,and 5.8.4of PDTS correctly specify additional controls for those High Radiation Areas where the levels are above 1000 mremlhr. No changes to these PDTS sections are required at this time. Therefore, we are withdrawing the request for changes to PDTS Section 5.8which was included with Reference 1.

The Enclosure to this letter provides a revised page for Attachment 3 provided in Reference 1. Instructions for deleting and add the page to that document is also provided.

As with the original application, a copy of this letter is being provided to the State of Illinois in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50.91(b)(l).

This letter does not contain any regulatory commitments. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Patrick Simpson at (630)657-2823or Tom Tramm at (847)379-2725.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 7thday of October 2009.

Respectfullv, Patrick R. Simpson w Manager - ~icensing Exelon Generation Company

Enclosure:

Update to January 25,2008 License Transfer Application cc: Regional Administrator, Region Ill, US NRC

ENCLOSURE Update to January 25, 2008 License Transfer Application (as supplemented on July 28, September 25, and October 23,2008 and February 4,2009)

Instructions Delete: Page labeled: "Permanently Defueled Technical Specification Changes," undated Replace with: Page labeled: "Permanently Defueled Technical Specification Changes," dated October 2009

Permanently Defueled Technical Specification Changes Appendix A Zion Station Technical Specification Action Description Section Section 5.2.1 .c. Change Corporate Vice-president to President, ZionSolutions Section 5.9.2.e.2. Change Corporate Vice-president to President, ZionSolutions Appendix B Zion Station Technical Specification Action Description Section None October 2009