ULNRC-05070, Deletion of Operating License Section 2.F, Deletion or Revision of License Conditions and Revision to Technical Specification Tables 5.5.9-2 and 5.5.9.3
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Site: | Callaway ![]() |
Issue date: | 10/27/2004 |
From: | Keith Young AmerenUE |
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AmerenUE PO Box 620 Callaway Plant Fulton, MO 65251 October 27, 2004 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop P1-137 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Ladies and Gentlemen: ULNRC-05070 DOCKET NUMBER 50-483 CALLA WAY PLANT
'Ame UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY WMleren DELETION OF OPERATING LICENSE SECTION 2.F, UE DELETION OR REVISION OF LICENSE CONDITIONS, AND REVISION TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TABLES 5.5.9-2 AND 5.5.9-3 Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.90, AmerenUE, requests an amendment to the Facility Operating License No. NPF-30 for Callaway Plant.
This amendment application proposes to delete Section 2.F of the Operating License which requires reporting any violations of the requirements contained in Section 2.C of the license (except for Section 2.C(2)). The proposed change to delete Section 2.F is administrative in nature and will eliminate notification and reporting requirements from the Facility Operating License which are adequately governed by the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73.
Additionally, License Conditions 2.C.(l), 2.C.(3), 2.C.(4), 2.C.(5), 2.C.(6),
2.C.(7), 2.C.(8), 2.C.(9), 2.C.(10), 2.C.(1 1), 2.C.(12), 2.C.(13) and 2.C.(14) are being deleted or revised as these conditions are obsolete or adequately described elsewhere.
Finally, this application proposes to revise Technical Specification Table 5.5.9-2, "Steam Generator Tube Inspection," and Table 5.5.9-3, "Steam Generator Repaired Tube Inspection", to delete the requirement to notify the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2) if the steam generator tube inspection results in a C-3 classification. On October 25, 2000, the NRC issued a final rule that amended the event reporting requirements for nuclear power reactors to reduce or eliminate unnecessary reporting burden associated with events of little or no safety significance.
The current reporting requirement in Table 5.5.9-2 is incorrect based on the issuance of this final rule.
a subsidiary ofAmeren Corporation
ULNRC-05070 October 27, 2004 Page 2 Attachment 1 to this submittal provides the required Affidavit. Attachment 2 provides a detailed description, safety analysis of the proposed changes, and the Callaway determination that the proposed change does not involve a significant hazard consideration. Attachment 3 provides the existing marked-up Operating License pages, Attachment 4 provides the existing TS pages marked-up to show the proposed changes and Attachment 5 provides a clean copy of the proposed Technical Specification pages.
This letter identifies actions committed to by AmerenUE and Callaway Plant in this submittal. Other statements are provided for information purposes and are not considered to be commitments. A summary of the regulatory commitments included in this submittal is provided in Attachment 6.
It has been determined that this amendment application does not involve a significant hazard consideration as determined per 10 CFR 50.92. In addition, pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b), no environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the issuance of this amendment.
AmerenUE requests approval of this proposed License Amendment by October 2005. The approved amendment will be implemented within 60 days of approval.
Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.91(b)(1), AmerenUE is providing the State of Missouri with a copy of this proposed amendment.
If you should have any questions on the above or attached, please contact Dave Shafer at (314) 554-3104 or Dwyla Walker at (314) 554-2126.
Very truly yours, Manager, Regulatory A fairs DJW/jdg Attachments: 1) Affidavit
- 2) Evaluation
- 3) Markup of Existing Operating License pages
- 4) Markup of Existing Technical Specification pages
- 5) Clean copy of Technical Specification revised pages
- 6) Summary of Regulatory Commitments
ULNRC-05070 October 27, 2004 Page 3 cc: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Original and I copy)
Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop P1-137 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Mr. Bruce S. Mallett Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-4005 Senior Resident Inspector Callaway Resident Office U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 8201 NRC Road Steedman, MO 65077 Mr. Jack N. Donohew (2 copies)
Licensing Project Manager, Callaway Plant Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 7E1 Washington, DC 20555-2738 Missouri Public Service Commission Governor Office Building 200 Madison Street PO Box 360 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0360 Deputy Director Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102
ULNRC-05070 October 27, 2004 STATE OF MISSOURI )
Ss CALLAWAY COUNTY Keith D. Young of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath says that he is Manager - Regulatory Affairs, for Union Electric Company; that he has read the foregoing document and knows the content thereof; that he has executed the same for and on behalf of said company with full power and authority to do so; and that the facts therein stated are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
By # ) #°1eft U Keith oung Manager, Regulatory Affairs SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this 27 day of CO)COBe) , 2004 LORI L.TWILLMAN Nota Public- Notary Seal STATE or MISSOURI Callaway CoUnty My Commissi[r, Expires: Aug. 3,2007 gYlL, b~. %cQ4 r~am
ULNRC-05070 ATTACHMENT 2 EVALUATION
r Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 1 of 22 EVALUATION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This letter is a request to amend Operating License NPF-30 for Callaway Plant.
This proposed License Amendment Request (LAR) is a request pursuant to 10 CFR 50.90 to delete Section 2.F of the Callaway Plant Facility Operating License and to delete License Conditions 2.C.(3), 2.C.(4), 2.C.(6), 2.C.(7), 2.C.(8), 2.C.(9), 2.C.(10),
2.C.(1 1), 2.C.(12), 2.C.(13) and 2.C.(14) and to revise License Conditions 2.C.(1) and 2.C.(5).
Additionally, this application proposes to revise Technical Specification Table 5.5.9-2, "Steam Generator Tube Inspection," and Table 5.5.9-3, "Steam Generator Repaired Tube Inspection," to delete the requirement to notify the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2) if the steam generator tube inspection results in a C-3 classification.
There are no changes to the Technical Specification Bases or the Callaway updated Final Safety Analysis Report currently anticipated as a result of this LAR.
The proposed changes do not alter design bases or technical requirements.
2.0 DESCRIPTION
OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT The proposed License Amendment would delete Section 2.F of the Callaway Plant Facility Operating License which requires reporting any violations of the requirements contained in Section 2.C of the license (except for Section 2.C.(2)). Additionally, the below License Conditions are being deleted or revised as these conditions are obsolete or adequately described elsewhere.
2.C.(l) Maximum Power Level 2.C.(3) Environmental Qualification (Section 3.11, SSER#3) 2.C.(4) Surveillance of Hafnium Control Rods (Section 4.2.3.1 (10) SER and SSER#2) 2.C.(5) Fire Protection (Section 9.5.1.7 SER and Section 9.5.1.8, SSER#3) 2.C.(6) Qualification of Personnel (Section 13.1.2, SSER#3, Section 18, SSER#1)
r q Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 2 of 22 2.C.(7) NUREG-0737 Conditions (Section 22, SER) 2.C.(8) Post-Fuel-Loading Intial Test Program (Section 14, SER) 2.C.(9) Inservice Inspection Program (Sections 5.2.4 and 6.6, SER) 2.C.(l0) Emergency Planning 2.C.(l 1) Steam Generator Tube Rupture (Section 15.4.4, SSER#3) 2.C.(12) Low Temperature Overpressure Protection (Section 15, SSER#3) 2.C.(13) LOCA Reanalysis (Section 15.3.7, SSER#3) 2.C.(14) Generic Letter 83-28 Finally, Technical Specification Table 5.5.9-2, "Steam Generator Tube Inspection," and Table 5.5.9-3, "Steam Generator Repaired Tube Inspection," are revised to delete the requirement to notify the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2) if the steam generator tube inspection results in a C-3 classification.
3.0 BACKGROUND
The Callaway Plant Unit I Facility Operating License No. NPF-30 was issued on October 18, 1984. The license was issued with conditions containing various requirements to be completed by specified dates or prior to exceeding specified power levels. These activities have been completed and the license conditions are either obsolete or no longer needed.
Except for Section 2.C(2), Operating License Section 2.F, provides for initial notification of any violations of the requirements contained in Section 2.C of the license to be made within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. Initial notification is made in accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 50.72 with written follow-up in accordance with the procedures described in 10 CFR 50.73 (b), (c), (d), and (e). The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's requirements for immediate notification with written follow-up requirements (Licensee Event Reports) of events at operating nuclear power reactors are stated in 10 CFR 50.72 (Reference 8.1) and 10 CFR 50.73 (Reference 8.2). Thus, the requirements of Operating License Section 2.F are adequately governed by the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73.
License Conditions 2.C.(3), 2.C.(6), 2.C.(7), 2.C.(8), 2.C.(9), 2.C.(10), 2.C.(1 1), 2.C.(12),
2.C.(13), and 2.C.(14) are conditions that have been completed and are considered obsolete. License Conditions 2.C.(1) and 2.C.(5) are revised to remove sub-actions that are completed and considered obsolete.
IL Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 3 of 22 Technical Specification Table 5.5.9-2, "Steam Generator Tube Inspection," and Table 5.5.9-3, "Steam Generator Repaired Tube Inspection", require notification to the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2) if the results of the steam generator tube inspection identify more than 10% of the total tubes inspected are degraded tubes or more than 1%
of the inspected tubes are defective (Category C-3). On October 25, 2000, the NRC issued a final rule (Reference 8.3) that amended the event reporting requirements for nuclear power reactors to reduce or eliminate the unnecessary reporting burden associated with events of little or no safety significance. Prior to the final rule, 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i) required a four hour report for any event found while the reactor is shutdown, that , had it been found while the reactor was in operation, would have resulted in the nuclear power plant, including its principle safety barriers, being seriously degraded or being in an unanalyzed condition that significantly compromises plant safety.
The final rule revised section (b)(2) of the regulation to only apply to initiation of a plant shutdown required by the Technical Specifications. Under the final rule, 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii) specifies an eight hour reporting requirement for a principle safety barrier being significantly degraded or the plant being in an unanalyzed condition. NUREG-1022, Revision 2, "Event Reporting Guidelines 10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73," Section 3.2.4 identifies serious steam generator tube degradation as an example of a reportable event or condition under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii).
4.0 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Deletion of Operatinjj License Section 2.F This amendment application proposes to delete Section 2.F of the Operating License which requires reporting any violations of the requirements contained in Section 2.C of the license (except for Section 2.C(2)). Operating License Section 2.C lists conditions regarding Maximum Power Level, Technical Specifications and Environmental Protection Plan, Fire Protection and other license conditions. Except for Section 2.C.(2),
Operating License Section 2.F requires that AmerenUE (Union Electric (UE)) notify the NRC of violations of the requirements in Section 2.C within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> in accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 50.72. The initial 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> notification is followed with written notification in accordance with the procedures described in 10 CFR 50.73 (b), (c), (d),
and (e). These requirements of Section 2.F of the license are adequately addressed by the reporting requirements identified in 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73. As such, Operating License Section 2.F is not required.
Section 2.F of the license can be deleted because any deviations from the conditions regarding Maximum Power Level, Technical Specifications, Fire Protection, and Additional Conditions are adequately addressed by the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73.
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 4 of 22 Revision or Deletion of Specific License Conditions, Section 2.C The following provides the justification for the deletion or revision of specific License Conditions in Section 2.C of the Operating License.
Current 2.C.(1) Maximum Power Level "UE is authorizedto operate the facility at reactorcore power levels not in excess of 3565 megawatts thermal (100%poiver) in accordancewith the conditionsspecified herein and in Attachment Ito this license. The preoperationaltests startup tests and other items identified in Attachment I to this license shall be completed as specified. is hereby incorporatedinto this license."
Proposed Revision 2.C.(1) Maximum Power Level "UE is authorizedto operate the facility at reactorcore power levels not in excess of 3565 megawatts thermal (100% powver) in accordance with the conditionsspecified herein.
Justification for Revision to 2.C.(1) 2.C.(1) is revised to delete reference to Attachment I and Attachment 1 is deleted from the Operating License. Attachment I required (A) the implementation of Radiation/Chemical Technical refresher training within six months following fuel load and (B) the installation of a permanent area monitor on the manipulator crane prior to entering Mode 6 (refueling mode).
Technical Specification 5.3 and FSAR Chapter 13 provide staffing and qualification requirements for plant personnel. Since Callaway has been in operation since 1984, the requirements of Attachment 1, Item A, have been completed and are, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
By letter, ULNRC-01254, dated February 7, 1986, Callaway informed the NRC of its plan to install a permanent area radiation monitor on the manipulator crane to satisfy , Item B of the Callawvay Plant Operating License. Item B of Attachment 1 was completed and is, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
2.C.(3) Environmental Qualification (Section 3.11, SSER#3)
"(a) Priorto November 30, 1985, UE shall environmentally qualify all electrical equipment according to the provisions of 10 CFR 50.49.
(b) Priorto restartfollowing the first refueling outage, UE shall have qualified the reactorvessel level instrumentationsystem high volume sensor."
i 41 Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 5 of 22 Justification for Deletion of 2.C.(3)
Letter SLNRC 85-24, dated November 29, 1985, notified the NRC that the electrical equipment required to be qualified under 10 CFR 50.49 has been evaluated and determined to be qualified to the provisions of 10 CFR 50.49. Letter SLNRC 86-002, dated January 17, 1986 provided a final report on the independent review of environmental qualification programs. The NRC responded by letter dated March 17, 1986, indicating that the staff finds that License Condition 2.C.(3)(a) has been fulfilled.
FSAR Section 3.11 (B), "Environmental Design of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment," provides information on the environmental conditions and design bases for which the mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical portions of the engineered safety features, the reactor protection systems, and other safety-related systems are designed to ensure acceptable performance during normal and design basis accident environmental conditions. As such, changes to the environmental qualification of the equipment specified in the FSAR would be reviewed in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59.
License Condition 2.C.(3)(b) is complete based on AmerenUE's conformance with Regulatory Guide 1.97, Revision 2 and based on a letter to the NRC, ULNRC-01287, dated April 4, 1986, providing notification that the Reactor Vessel Level Instrumentation System (RVLIS) High Volume Sensor, as well as, all other RVLIS components were evaluated and determined qualified, therefore fulfilling License Condition 2.C.(3)(b) . In a letter dated April 10, 1985 the NRC staff found AmerenUE's conformance to Regulatory Guide 1.97, Revision 2 acceptable.
The requirements of this license condition have been met and are, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
2.C.(4) Surveillance of Hafnium Control Rods (Section 4.2.3.1(10), SER an SSER#2)
"UE shallperform a visual inspection of a sample of hafnium control rods duringone of thefirstfive refueling outages. A summary of the results of these inspections shall be submitted to the NRC. "
Justification for Deletion Letter ULNRC-02116, dated November 30, 1989 informed the NRC that an inspection of all hafnium rod cluster control assemblies (RCCAs) was performed during Refuel-2 in the Fall of 1987. However, during Callaway Cycle-3, swelling of hafnium RCCAs was identified at other plants with Westinghouse supplied nuclear steam supply systems.
Although swelling was not identified at Callaway during the Refuel-2 eddy current inspection, Union Electric made a decision to replace all hafnium RCCAs with Silver-Indium-Cadmium RCCAs during Callaway Refuel-3. Replacement was completed in the Spring of 1989. This information closed Callaway License Condition 2.C.(4). The requirement of this license condition was closed and is, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 6 of 22 2.C.(5) Fire Protection (Section 9.5.1.7 SER and Section 9.5.1.8, SSER #3)
"(a) Within 60 days of acquisition on the 100% powver datafor thermal and dynamic testing, UE shall have operable the Halon systems in the north electricalpenetrationroom (fire areaA-18).
(b) Priorto restartfollowing the first extended outage of known duration greaterthan two weeks occurringafter February 15, 1985 or priorto restartfollowing the first refueling outage wvhich ever occursfirst, UE shall have completed the installationof the five new isolationswitches and modification to the four existing isolation switches identified in the August 23, 1984 SNUPPS letter."
Proposed Revision 2.C.(5) Firc Protection (Section 9.5.1.7 SER and Section 9.5.1.8, SSER #3)
"(a) Deletedper Amendment No. xxx (b) Deletedper Amendment No. xxx" Justification for Deletion of Items (a) and (b)
(a) Letter ULNRC-0 1045, dated February 21, 1985 to the NRC addressed the License Condition 2.C.(5)(a) concern. The license condition required the Halon system be operable within 60 days of acquisition of the 100% power data for thermal and dynamic testing. ULNRC-01045 informed the NRC that the Halon concentration test for the north electrical penetration room was completed and the results approved in February 1985. Callaway startup testing was completed in December 1984. The requirements of the license condition were completed and are, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
(b) Letter ULNRC-01259, dated February 20, 1986, addressed License Condition 2.C.(5)(b). The license condition concerned the installation of five new isolation switches and the modification of four existing isolation switches. The switches enhanced the ability to shut the plant down with a postulated fire in the Main Control Room. ULNRC-01259 informed the NRC that the switch installations and modifications were completed in compliance with the license condition.
Because the requirements were completed, the license condition is proposed to be deleted.
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 7 of 22 2.C.(6) Oualification of Personnel (Section 13.1.2, SSER93, Section 18, SSER#1)
"(a) UE shall have on each shift operators who meet the requirements describedin Attachment 2.
(b) UE shall have a senior individual with previous operatingexperience on a commercialPWVR assignedto assist the Plant Manageras an advisor duringthe startup test program andfor one yearfollowingfullpower operation.
Justification for Deletion (a) Attachment 2 to the Operating License states, in part:
"The Operating Corporation shall have a licensed senior operator on each shift who has had at least six months of hot operating experience on a same type plant, including at least six weeks at power levels greater than 20% offull power, and who has had startup and shutdown experience .... The NRC shall be notified at least 30 days prior to the date the Operating Corporationproposes to release the advisorsfromfirtherservice. "
Letter ULNRC-01081, dated April 15, 1985, notified the NRC of the intent to release the shift advisors from further service on May 31, 1985. This license condition concerned having additional shift advisors on shift during initial plant criticality and operation. Technical Specification 5.3 and FSAR Chapter 13 provides the shift staffing and qualification requirements for operations personnel.
Since Callaway has been in operation since 1984, the requirements of this license condition have been completed and are, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
(b) Letter ULNRC-0823, dated May 16, 1984 transmitted to the NRC the resume for the Advisor to the Plant Manager. The Callaway Startup Test Program was completed on December 19, 1984 and Callaway plant has been in operation since 1984. The requirement for an advisor to assist the Plant Manager was met, is now obsolete and is, therefore proposed to be deleted.
2.C.(7) NUREG-0737 Conditions (Section 22, SER)
"UE shall complete the following conditions to the satisfaction of the NRC. These conditions reference the appropriateitems in Section 22.2, "TMIAction Plan Requirementsfor Applicantsfor OperatingLicenses, " in the Safety Evaluation Report and Supplements 1, 2, 3 and 4 NUREG-0830.
(a) DetailedControl Room Design Review aI.D.1. SSER #4)
Priorto May 1, 1985, UE shall submitfor review and approvalby the
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 8 of 22 NRC staff, the results ofthe function and task analysis. For those Human EngineeringDiscrepancies(HEDs) identified by this analysis that require correction, the submittalshall include the proposed correctionand implementationschedule: andfor those HEDsfor which no planned correction is proposed, a basisfor that determinationshall be documented (b) Emergency Response Capabilities Generic Letter 82-33. Supplement I to NUREG-O737)
Priorto restartfollowvingthefirst refueling outage, UE shall have afully fiunctional TechnicalSupport Center and Emergency OperationsFacility and afilly operableEmergency Response FacilitiesInformation System (ERFIS).
(c) Rei'ulatorv Guide 1.97 (Section 7.5.2.3. SSER #3)
Priorto restartfollowing the first refueling outage, UE shall have installedand operable the following instrumentation.
- 1) Source range instrumentation qualified to post-accident conditions
- 2) Reactor vessel water level instrumentation
- 3) Subcooling monitors
- 4) Radiationmonitorsfor releasesfrom steam generatorsafety/relief valves or atmospheric dump valves, and
- 5) Auxiliaryfeedwaterpump turbine exhaust monitor" Justification for Deletion (a) Detailed Control Room Design Review (I.D.1. SSER #4)
Letter SLNRC 85-12, dated April 26, 1985, transmitted the Final Report for the Task Analysis for SNUPPS Detailed Control Room Design Review (DCRDR) to the NRC. With this transmittal, all human factors issues addressed for Callaway License Condition 2.C.(7)(a) were considered closed.
NRC letter dated August 27, 1985, provided the results of the NRC review of Callaway submittals regarding the detailed control room design review and the related function and task analysis. The letter stated that the NRC staff found the requirements of License Condition 2.C.(7)(a) were satisfied with respect to the
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 9 of 22 DCRDR, but the task analysis results remained under review as relating to the upgrade of emergency operating procedures.
NRC letter dated March 4, 1987 provided the completion of NRC reviews relating to Callaway submittals of the DCRDR and task analysis and its application in upgrading Callaway Emergency Operating Procedures. Based on the review, the NRC concluded that procedural changes adopted at Callaway provide adequate guidance and information to the operator to cope with emergencies and achieve the pertinent objectives of the Westinghouse Emergency Response Guidelines.
The letter concluded that the staff had completed its review and that License Condition 2.C.(7)(a) had been satisfied.
(b) Emergency Response Capabilities (Generic Letter 82-33. Supplement I to NUREG-0737)
Letter ULNRC-01288, dated April 8, 1986 confirmed to the NRC the Callaway commitment to complete the requirements of License Condition 2.C.(7)(b).
In order to assess the operability of the emergency response facilities for Callaway, the letter describes the Emergency Response Facility Assessment Program that was established. Based on the program, the Technical Support Center, the Emergency Operations Facility, and information systems were determined to be fully functional.
(c) Regulatory Guide 1.97 (Section 7.5.2.3. SSER #3)
Letter ULNRC-01289, dated April 7, 1986 confirmed to the NRC that the Requirements of License Condition 2.C (7)(c) are completed. The letter confirmed that certain Regulatory Guide 1.97, Post Accident Monitoring (PAM),
instruments were ready to be declared operable at the time of startup for Callaway Cycle 2.
Based on the above information, the requirements of this license condition are complete and are, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
2.C.(8) Post-Fuel-Loading Initial Test Program (Section 14, SER)
"UE shall conduct the post-fuel-loading initialtest program describedin Chapter 14 of the FSAR, as amended, without making any major modifications unless such modifications have priorNRC approval. Major modifications are defined as:
(a) eliminationofany safety-relatedtest*
(b) modification of objectives, test method, or acceptance criteriafor any safety-relatedtest
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 10 of 22 (c) performance of any safety-relatedtest at a power level differentfrom that stated in the FSAR by more than S percent ofratedpower (d) failure to satisfactorily complete the entire initialstart-up test program by the time core burnup equals 120 effective full power days (e) deviationfrom initial test program administrativeprocedures or quality assurancecontrols described in the FSAR W9 delays in lestprogram in excess of 30 days (14 days ifpower level exceeds 50 percent), concurrentwith power operation. If continuedpower operation is desired during a delay, the licensee shallprovidejustification that adequate testing has been performed and evaluatedto demonstrate that thefacility can be operatedat the plannedpower level with reasonableassurance that the health andsafety of the public will not be endangered."
Justification for Deletion This license condition is obsolete since the Initial Test Program is complete and the unit is currently in operation in Cycle 14.
2.C.(9) Inservice Inspection Program (Sections 5.2.4 and 6.6, SER)
"1ithinnine months of the date of this license, UE shallsubmitfor staff review and approval, the inservice inspectionprogram which conforms to the ASME Code in effect 12 months prior to the date of issuance of this license."
Justification for Deletion Letter ULNRC-01 143, dated July 16, 1985, as supplemented by letters ULNRC-0 1399, dated November 7, 1986, ULNRC-01457, dated March 3, 1987, ULNRC-01481, dated April 2, 1987, and ULNRC-01753, dated April 11, 1988 transmitted the Callaway Inservice Inspection Program Plan (including relief requests) for NRC review and approval. In a letter from the NRC dated December 14, 1988, the staff concluded that the Callaway Inservice Inspection Program Plan, with additional information provided and the specific written reliefs, met the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a and Technical Specifications and was acceptable. The requirements of this license condition are considered complete and are, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
2.C.(10) Emergency Planning "In the event that the NRCfinds that the lack ofprogress in completion of the proceduresin the FederalEmergency ManagementAgency'sfinal rule, 44 CFR
s Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 11 of 22 Part350, is an indicationthat a major substantiveproblem exists in achieving or maintainingan adequate state of emergency preparedness, theprovisions of10 CFR Section 50.54(s) (2) will apply."
Justification for Deletion Facility Operating License No. NPF-30 for Callaway Plant, Section 2.C, states in part:
"This license shall be deemed to contain and is subject to the conditions specified in the Commission's regulationsset forth in 10 CFR Chapter 1 and is subject to all applicable provisions of the Act and to the rules, regulations, and orders of the Commission now or hereafter in effect; .......
10 CFR Chapter 1 includes Part 50, "Domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities," and as such, indicates that 10 CFR Section 50.54(s) is currently applicable to Callaway Plant. This license condition is duplicative of requirements that are currently applicable and enforceable. Deletion of this license condition would not result in a reduction of requirements and is, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
2.C.(0 1) Steam Generator Tube Rupture (Section 15.4.4, SSER #3)
"Priorto restartfollowing the first refueling outage, UE shall submitfor NRC review and approval an analysis which demonstrates that the steam generator single-tube rupture (SGTR) analysispresented in the FSAR is the most severe case with respect to the release offission products and calculateddoses. Consistent vith the analyticalassumptions, the licensee shallpropose all necessary changes to Appendix A to this license."
Justification for Deletion Letter SLNRC 86-001, dated January 8, 1986, transmitted a report which demonstrated that the SGTR analysis presented in the FSAR is the most severe case with respect to release of fission products and calculated doses. Letter ULNRC-01238, dated January 14, 1986, submitted a license amendment request to incorporate a limiting condition for operation and surveillance requirements into the technical specifications for the steam generator atmospheric relief valves to assure the availability of mitigating equipment assumed in the SGTR analysis. Amendment No. 45, dated May 16, 1989, approved the changes to the technical specifications. NRC letter dated August 6, 1990 provided a Safety Evaluation associated with the SGTR analysis. Subsequently in March 2004, Amendment No. 159, dated March 11, 2004, approved an update to the SGTR analysis.
The results of the SGTR analysis are described in Chapter 15 of the FSAR. As such, changes to the analysis described in the FSAR are reviewed in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59. The requirements of this license condition have been met and are, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 12 of 22 2.C.(12) Low Temperature Overpressure Protection (Section 15, SSER #3)
"By January1, 1985, UE shallsubmitfor NRC review and approvala description of equipment modifications to the residualheat removal system (RHRS) suction isolation valves and to closure circuitrywhich conform to the applicablestaff requirements (SRP 5.2.2). W~ithin oneyear of receiving NRC approval ofthe modifications, UE shall have the approved modifications installed. Alternately, by January 1, 1985, UE shallprovide acceptablejustficationfor reliance on administrativemeans alone to meet the staffs RHRS isolation requirements, or otherivise, propose changes to Appendix A to this license which remove reliance on the RHRS as a means of low temperature overpressureprotection."
Justification for Deletion Letter ULNRC-01003, dated December 28, 1984 provided AmerenUE's response to License Condition C(12) regarding low temperature overpressure protection. The license condition concerned the use of Residual Heat Removal (RHR) suction relief valves for low temperature overpressure protection (LTOP). The letter to NRC described plant modifications to be completed within one year of receiving NRC approval. The modifications included adding an alarm circuit to reactor coolant system (RCS) and RHR system valves to provide assurance that the RHR system properly isolates from the RCS when the plant returns to operating pressure following use of the RHR relief valves for LTOP. In a letter dated July 30, 1985, the NRC approved the modification and stated that the submittal requirement of License Condition 2.C.(12) had been met. After supplemental transmittals to NRC, due to minor design changes, Letter ULNRC-0 1306, dated May 7, 1986, informed the NRC that the modification was completed. The requirements of this license condition were met and are, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
2.C.(13) LOCA Reanalvsis (Section 15, SSER #3)
"Priorto restartfollowing the first refueling outage, UE shall submit for NRC review and approvala reanalysisfor the worst large break LOCA using an approved ECCS evaluation model. At this time that model is the 1981 WVestinghouse model. A modified version of the 1981 model which includes the BARTcomputer code may be used."
Justification for Deletion Letter ULNRC-01207, dated November 15, 1985 transmitted to NRC an application for a reload license amendment for Callaway Cycle 2, which included a large break Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA) analysis based on the Westinghouse BASH model. In a subsequent letter to NRC, ULNRC-01247, dated January 28, 1986, AmerenUE transmitted a new large break LOCA analysis based on the Westinghouse BART model, which was the most recent Westinghouse, large break LOCA model approved by the
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 13 of 22 NRC. Amendment No. 15, dated April 8, 1986, approved the changes to the Technical Specifications and provided a Safety Evaluation Report (SER). As part of the SER, the NRC staff concluded that the license condition requiring reanalysis of the worst large break LOCA wvas met. The requirements of this license condition were met and are, therefore, proposed to be deleted.
2.C.(14) Gcencric Letter 83-28 "UE shall submit responses to and implement the requirementsof Generic Letter 83-28 on a schedule which is consistent with that given in its May 21, 1984 letter."
Justification for Deletion The table below provides a summary of the responses and NRC review of the requirements of Generic Letter 83-28.
ITEM UNION ELECTRIC/NRC Rcsponse Item 1.1 - Post Trip Review NRC letter dated May 7, 1985, indicates that the Program Description and Post-Trip Review Program and Procedures for Procedure Callaway Plant are acceptable.
Item 1.2 - Post Trip Review NRC letter dated July 24, 1986, indicates that the Data and Information Capability Post-Trip Review Data and Information Capability for Callaway Plant are acceptable.
Item 2.1.1 - Equipment NRC letter dated July 21, 1986, indicates that the Classification (Reactor Trip NRC had completed its review for Callaway Plant System Components) and found the equipment classification program at Item 2.1.2 - Vendor Interface Callaway acceptable. NRC letter dated December (Reactor Trip System 22, 1986, indicates that the NRC staff completed Components) its review of the equipment classification and vendor interface for the Callaway reactor trip system and that these items are acceptable for Callaway. This letter completed NRC review for Item 2.1 of Generic Letter 83-28.
Item 2.2.1 - Equipment NRC letter dated April 10, 1987, indicates that the Classification (Programs for all NRC staff completed its review of licensee Safety-Related Components) submittals ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983; ULNRC-00763, dated March 12, 1984; ULNRC-00829, dated May 21, 1984; ULNRC-01002, dated December 27, 1984; ULNRC-01098, dated May 17, 1985, and ULNRC-01435, dated
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 14 of 22 ITEM UNION ELECTRIC/NRC Response January 27, 1987, and found them to be acceptable.
Item 2.2.2 - Vendor Interface NRC letter dated April 10, 1987, indicates that the (Programs for all Safety-Related NRC staff completed its review of licensee Components) submittals ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983; ULNRC-00763, dated March 12, 1984; ULNRC-00829, dated May 21, 1984; ULNRC-01002, dated December 27, 1984; ULNRC-0 1098, dated May 17, 1985, and ULNRC-01435, dated January 27, 1987, and found them to be acceptable. Generic Letter 90-03 was issued on March 20, 1990, to clarify the staff position in Part 2 of Item 2.2 of Generic Letter 83-28. Letter ULNRC-02294, dated September 21, 1990, responded to Generic Letter 90-03. NRC letter dated December 3, 1990, indicated that the staff reviewed the response and found it acceptable.
Letter ULNRC-02354, dated January 10, 1991, confirmed to NRC that the enhanced vendor interface program commitments for Generic Letter 90-03 had been implemented.
Items 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 - Post Letters ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983 Maintenance Testing (Reactor and ULNRC-00763, dated March 12, 1984 Trip System Components) addressed Generic Letter 83-28 items concerning post-maintenance testing and reactor trip system reliability. NRC letters dated June 25, 1985 and July 3, 1985 determined that the Callaway programs outlined were acceptable.
Items 3.1.3 - Post Maintenance Letters ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983 Testing - Changes to Test and ULNRC-01356, dated August 12, 1986 Requirements (Reactor Trip addressed Generic Letter 83-28 items concerning System Components) post-maintenance testing and reactor trip system reliability. NRC letter dated October 7, 1986, determined that the Callaway program for post maintenance testing was acceptable.
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 15 of 22 ITEM UNION ELECTRIC/NRC Response Items 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 - Post Letters ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983 Maintenance Testing (all other and ULNRC-00763, dated March 12, 1984 safety-related components) addressed Generic Letter 83-28 items concerning post-maintenance testing and reactor trip system reliability. NRC letters dated June 25, 1985 and July 3, 1985 determined that the Callaway programs outlined were acceptable.
Item 3.2.3 - Post Maintenance Letters ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983 Testing - Changes to Test and ULNRC-01356, dated August 12, 1986 Requirements (all other safety- addressed Generic Letter 83-28 items concerning related components) post-maintenance testing and reactor trip system reliability. NRC letter dated October 7, 1986, determined that the Callaway program for post maintenance testing was acceptable.
Item 4.1 - Reactor Trip System Letters ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983 Reliability (Vendor-Related and ULNRC-00763, dated March 12, 1984 Modifications) addressed Generic Letter 83-28 items concerning post-maintenance testing and reactor trip system reliability. NRC letters dated June 25, 1985 and July 3, 1985 determined that the Callaway programs outlined were acceptable.
Items 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 - Reactor Letters ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983; Trip System Reliability - ULNRC-00763, dated March 12, 1984; ULNRC-Maintenance and Testing 0829, dated May 21, 1984; and ULNRC-01002, dated December 27, 1984 addressed Generic Letter 83-28 items concerning maintenance and trending programs for reactor trip breakers. NRC letter dated October 28, 1985, determined that the Callaway programs outlined were acceptable.
Items 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 - Reactor Letters ULNRC-0 1678, dated November 13, 1987 Trip System Reliability - Life and ULNRC-02670, dated July 23, 1992 addressed Cycle Testing of Reactor Trip Generic Letter 83-28 items concerning life cycle Breakers testing of reactor trip breakers. NRC letter dated October 7, 1992 determined that the required actions associated with items 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 were no longer needed and licensee actions in response to items 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 were no longer necessary.
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 16 of 22 ITEM UNION ELECTRIC/NRC Response Item 4.3 - Reactor Trip System Letters ULNRC-00763, dated March 12, 1984 and Reliability (Automatic Actuation ULNRC-0 1002, dated December 27, 1984 initially of Shunt Trip Attachment for responded to this Generic Letter 83-28 item. NRC Westinghouse Plants) letter dated July 18, 1984 provided NRC's review and positions concerning the Callaway design for automatic shunt trip for scram breakers. In response to the staff positions, Union Electric submitted ULNRC-01031, dated January 29, 1985 to revise the technical specifications.
Subsequently, NRC Generic Letter 85-09 was issued on May 23, 1985. Letter ULNRC-01240, dated January 9, 1986 superceded the submittal of ULNRC-01031. Letter ULNRC-01240 submitted proposed technical specifications per the guidance in Generic Letter 85-09, "Technical Specifications for Generic Letter 83-28, Item 4.3." NRC approved the proposed technical specifications as Amendment 19, dated March 3, 1987. Also in accordance with the Generic Letter 85-09 guidance, ULNRC-01602, dated September 10, 1987, submitted proposed technical specifications addressing the reactor trip bypass breakers. NRC approved the license amendment request as Amendment 34, dated February 17, 1988.
Item 4.4 - Reactor Trip System Not applicable to Callaway.
Reliability (Improvements in Maintenance and Test Procedures for B&W Plants)
Item 4.5.1 - Reactor Trip System Letters ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983 Reliability (System Functional and ULNRC-00763, dated March 12, 1984 Testing) addressed Generic Letter 83-28 items concerning post-maintenance testing and reactor trip system reliability. NRC letters dated June 25, 1985 and July 3, 1985 determined that the Callaway programs outlined were acceptable.
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 17 of 22 ITEM UNION ELECTRIC/NRC Response Item 4.5.2 and 4.5.3 - Reactor Letter ULNRC-00687, dated November 18, 1983, Trip System Reliability (On-line originally responded these Generic Letter 83-28 System Functional Testing) items. Union Electric endorsed the Westinghouse Owners Group Report WCAP-10271 as being applicable to Callaway. In addition, letter ULNRC-01 174, dated October 16, 1985, submitted proposed technical specifications based upon implementing changes approved generically from NRC's review of WCAP-10271 and Supplement 1. NRC approved the proposed technical specifications as Amendment 17 dated September 8, 1986. NRC letter dated June 12, 1989, indicated that the staff completed the Callaway response and the Westinghouse Owners Group Report and concluded the Item 4.5.3 to be complete for Callaway. In addition, the staff noted that Callaway Plant is designed to permit on-line functional testing of the reactor trip system, including testing of the diverse trip features of the reactor trip breakers (the undervoltage and shunt trip attachments) and Generic Letter 83-28, Item 4.5.2 is not applicable.
Revision to Technical Specification Table 5.5.9-2 and Table 5.5.9-3 Technical Specification Table 5.5.9-2, "Steam Generator Tube Inspection," and Table 5.5.9-3, "Steam Generator Repaired Tube Inspection", require notification to the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2) if the results of the steam generator tube inspection identify more than 10% of the total tubes inspected are degraded tubes or more than 1%
of the inspected tubes are defective (Category C-3). On October 25, 2000, the NRC issued a final rule (Reference 8.3) that amended the event reporting requirements for nuclear power reactors to reduce or eliminate the unnecessary reporting burden associated with events of little or no safety significance. Prior to the final rule, 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i) required a four hour report for any event found while the reactor is shutdown, that , had it been found while the reactor was in operation, would have resulted in the nuclear power plant, including its principle safety barriers, being seriously degraded or being in an unanalyzed condition that significantly compromises plant safety.
The final rule revised section (b)(2) of the regulation to only apply to initiation of a plant shutdown required by the Technical Specifications. Under the final rule, 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii) specifies an eight hour reporting requirement for a principle safety barrier being significantly degraded or the plant being in an unanalyzed condition. NUREG-1022, Revision 2, "Event Reporting Guidelines 10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73," Section 3.2.4
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 18 of 22 identifies serious steam generator tube degradation as an example of a reportable event or condition under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii). The current reporting requirement in Table 5.5.9-2 and Table 5.5.9-3 is incorrect based on the issuance of the final rule. Table 5.5.9-2 and Table 5.5.9-3 are revised to delete the reporting requirement. Deletion of this requirement from the Technical Specifications does not change the requirement to report results that satisfy the criteria of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3). Additionally, Technical Specification 5.6.10c still requires reporting the results of steam generator tube inspections, which fall into Category C-3, in a report within 30 days and prior to resumption of plant operation.
5.0 REGULATORY SAFETY ANALYSIS 5.1 No Si2nificant Hazards Consideration This amendment application proposes to delete Section 2.F of the Operating License which requires reporting any violations of the requirements contained in Section 2.C of the license (except for Section 2.C(2)). The proposed change to delete Section 2.F is administrative in nature and will eliminate notification and reporting requirements from the Facility Operating License which are adequately governed by the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73.
Additionally, License Conditions 2.C.(l), 2.C.(3), 2.C.(4), 2.C.(5), 2.C.(6), 2.C.(7),
2.C.(8), 2.C.(9), 2.C.(10), 2.C.(1 1), 2.C.(12), 2.C.(13) and 2.C.(14) are being deleted or revised as these conditions are obsolete or adequately described elsewhere.
Finally, this application proposes to revise Technical Specification Table 5.5.9-2, "Steam Generator Tube Inspection," and Table 5.5.9-3, "Steam Generator Repaired Tube Inspection", to delete the requirement to notify the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2) if the steam generator tube inspection results in a C-3 classification. On October 25, 2000, the NRC issued a final rule that amended the event reporting requirements for nuclear power reactors to reduce or eliminate unnecessary reporting burden associated with events of little or no safety significance. The current reporting requirement in Table 5.5.9-2 is incorrect based on the issuance of this final rule.
AmerenUE has evaluated whether or not a significant hazards consideration is involved with the proposed changes by focusing on the three standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92(c) as discussed below:
- 1. Do the proposed changes involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?
Response: No
hI Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 19 of 22 This request involves administrative changes only. The changes consist of duplicates or overly burdensome reporting requirements or the deletion of completed items required by conditions from the original issuance of Operating License NPF-30. No actual plant equipment or accident analyses will be affected by the proposed changes. Therefore, the proposed changes do not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated.
- 2. Do the proposed changes create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?
Response: No This request involves administrative changes only. The changes consist of duplicates or overly burdensome reporting requirements or the deletion of completed items required by conditions from the original issuance of Operating License NPF-30. No actual plant equipment or accident analyses will be affected by the proposed change and no failure modes not bounded by previously evaluated accidents will be created. Therefore, the proposed changes do not create a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated.
- 3. Does the proposed change involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety?
Response: No Margin of safety is associated with confidence in the ability of the fission product barriers (i.e., fuel and fuel cladding, Reactor Coolant System pressure boundary, and containment structure) to limit the level of radiation dose to the public. This request involves administrative changes only.
No actual plant equipment or accident analyses will be affected by the proposed change. The changes consist of duplicates or overly burdensome reporting requirements or the deletion of completed items required by conditions from the original issuance of Operating License NPF-30. Additionally, the proposed changes will not relax any criteria used to establish safety limits, will not relax any safety systems settings, or will not relax the bases for any limiting conditions of operation. Therefore, the proposed changes do not involve a significant reduction in the margin of safety.
Based on the above evaluations, AmerenUE concludes that the activities associated with the above described changes present no significant hazards consideration under the standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92 and accordingly, a finding of "no significant hazards consideration" is justified.
5 Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 20 of 22 5.2 Applicable Regulatory Rcquiremcnts/Critcria 10 CFR 50.72: "Immediate notification requirements for operating nuclear power reactors." This regulatory requirement contains general requirements (section (a)),
requirements for reporting non-emergency events (section (b)), and requirements for providing followup notification (section c)).
10 CFR 50.73(a) Reportable events. (1) The holder of an operating license for a nuclear power plant (licensee) shall submit a Licensee Event Report (LER) for any event of the type described in this paragraph within 60 days after the discovery of the event. In the case of an invalid actuation reported under § 50.73(a)(2)(iv), other than actuation of the reactor protection system (RPS) when the reactor is critical, the licensee may, at its option, provide a telephone notification to the NRC Operations Center within 60 days after discovery of the event instead of submitting a written LER. Unless otherwise specified in this section, the licensee shall report an event if it occurred within three years of the date of discovery regardless of the plant mode or power level, and regardless of the significance of the structure, system, or component that initiated the event.
Analysis This amendment application proposes to delete Section 2.F of the Operating License which requires reporting any violations of the requirements contained in Section 2.C of the license (except for Section 2.C(2)). Operating License Section 2.C lists conditions regarding Maximum Power Level, Technical Specifications and Environmental Protection Plan, Fire Protection and other license conditions. Operating License Section 2.F requires that AmerenUE notify the NRC of violations of the requirements in Section 2.C within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> in accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 50.72 and with written followup in accordance with the procedures described in 10 CFR 50.73 (b), (c), (d) and (e). The requirements of Section 2.F of the license are adequately addressed by the reporting requirements identified in 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73.
Deviations from the conditions regarding Maximum Power Level, Technical Specifications and Environmental Protection Plan and Fire Protection are adequately governed by the requirements of 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73.
The proposed changes will reduce redundant regulatory burden and will allow AmerenUE to maintain compliance with 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73, without the requirement of the current Section 2.F.
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 21 of 22 Portions of License Condition 2.C.(1) are conditions that have been completed and are considered obsolete. License Conditions 2.C.(3), 2.C.(4), 2.C.(5)(a), 2.C.(5)(b), 2.C.(6),
2.C.(7), 2.C.(8), 2.C.(9), 2.C.(10), 2.C.(1 1), 2.C.(12), 2.C.(13) and 2.C.(14) are conditions that have been completed and are considered obsolete. The proposed changes either delete or modify existing license conditions which have been completed or are otherwise no longer in effect.
The current reporting requirement in Technical Specification Tables 5.5.9-2 and 5.5.9-3 are incorrect based on the issuance of the final rule (Reference 8.3). Tables 5.5.9-2 and 5.5.9-3 are revised to delete the reporting requirement. Deletion of this requirement from the Technical Specifications does not change the requirement to report results that satisfy the criteria of 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3). Additionally, Technical Specification 5.6.10c still requires the results of steam generator tube inspections, which fall into Category C-3, in a report within 30 days and prior to resumption of plant operation.
Conclusion The proposed changes either delete or modify existing license conditions which have been completed or are othervise no longer in effect. The deletion of Section 2.F of the Operating License and the changes to Technical Specification Tables 5.5.9-2 and 5.5.9-3 are consistent with the changes recently implemented in 10 CFR 50.72 and 10 CFR 50.73.
Based on the considerations discussed above, 1) there is reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed manner, 2) such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations, and 3) the issuance of the amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public.
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION
AmerenUE has determined that the proposed amendment is a change to reporting and administrative requirements as described in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(I 0). Accordingly, the proposed amendment meets eligibility criterion for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(1 0). Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b), an environmental assessment of the proposed changes is not required.
Attachment 2 ULNRC-05070 Page 22 of 22 7.0 PRECEDENTS There is precedent for allowing deletion of Section 2.F and the specified conditions in Section 2.C from the Facility Operating License. The Duquesne Light Company operating licenses for Beaver Valley Power Station, Units 1 and 2 (Facility Operating License Numbers DPR-66 and NPF-73) have been amended to delete the Condition on reporting of violation of license conditions and other specified conditions via Amendments 220 and 97 respectively. The Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation operating license for Wolf Creek Generating Station (Facility Operating License Number NPF-42) has been amended to delete the Condition on reporting of violation of license conditions and other specified conditions via Amendment Number 141. TXU Power operating licenses for Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station (CPSES), Units 1 and 2 (Facility Operating License Numbers NPF-87 and NPF-89) have been amended to delete the Condition on reporting of violation of license conditions and other specified conditions via Amendment 103 respectively.
8.0 REFERENCES
8.1 10 CFR 50.72, "Immediate notification requirements for operating nuclear power reactors."
8.2 10 CFR 50.73, "Licensee event report system."
8.3 Federal Register, Vol. 65, No. 207, pg. 63769, "Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Power Reactors and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations at Power Reactor Sites."
% I ULNRC- 05070 ATTACHMENT 3 MARKUP OF OPERATING LICENSE PAGES
Operating License Revision 037 H. This license is effective as of the date of issuance and shall expire at Midnight on October 18, 2024.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ORIGINAL SIGNED BY H. R. DENTON.
Harold R. Denton, Director Amendment 133 I I
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Operating License Revision 037 (4) UE, pursuant to the Act and 10 CFR Parts 30, 40 and 70, to receive, possess, and use in amounts as required any byproduct, source of special nuclear material without restriction to chemical or physical form, for sample analysis or instrument calibration or associated with radioactive apparatus or components; and (5) UE, pursuant to the Act and 10 CFR Parts 30, 40 and 70, to possess, but not separate, such byproduct and special nuclear materials as may be produced by the operation of the facility.
- c. This license shall be deemed to contain and is subject to the conditions specified in the Commission's regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter l and is subject to all applicable provisions of the Act and to the rules, regulations, and orders of the Commission now or hereafter in effect; and is subject to the additional conditions specified or incorporated below:
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The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised through Amendment No. 161 and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix Bl are hereby incorporated in the license..
The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.
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- The parenthetical notation following the title of many license conditions denotes the section of the Safety Evaluation Report and/or its supplements wherein the license condition is discussed./
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(c) The licensee shall implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the approved fire protection program as described in the SNUPPS Final Safety Analysis Report for the facility through Revision 15, the Callaway site addendum through Revision 8, and as approved in the SER through Supplement 4, subject to provision d below.
(d) The licensee may make changes to the approved fire protection program without prior approval of the Commission only if those changes would not adversely affect the ability to achieve and maintain safe shutdown in the event of a fire.
(e) Deleted (see Amendment No. 30, January 13, 1988)
(6) Qualification of Personnel (Section 13.1.2. SSER #3. Section 18.
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Operating License Revision 037 (15) Additional Conditions The Additional Conditions contained in Appendix C, as revised through Amendment No. 133, are hereby incorporated into this license. UE shall operate the facility in accordance with the Additional Conditions.
D. An Exemption from certain requirements of Appendix J to 10 CFR Part 50, are described in the October 9, 1984 staff letter. This exemption is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security and are otherwise in the public interest. Therefore, this exemption is hereby granted pursuant to 10 CFR 50.12. With the granting of this exemption the facility will operate, to the extent authorized herein, in conformity with the application, as amended, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission.
E. UE shall fully implement and maintain in effect all provisions of the I cecurity, oved guard training and qualification, and safeguards contingency plansbn1ki g amendments made pursuant to provisions of the Miscellaneous Amendmetnsand Search Requirements revisions to 10 CFR 73.55 (51 FR 27817 and 2782 a the authority of 10 CFR 50.90 and 10 CFR 50.54(p). The plans, which contain Safeguards Information protected under 10 CFR 73.21, are entitled: bCalla wy Security Plan," with revisions submitted through November 17, 1987; "Callaway Security Force Training and Qualification Plan," with revisiol submitted through November 21, 1986; and "Callaway Safeguards Contingency Plan," with revisions submitted through November 21, 1986.
Changes made in accordance with 10 CFR 73.55 shall be implemented in
_ ~ ~ accord'ence with the schedule set forth therein.
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Amendment 133 A140.0001
A140.0001 Operating License Revision 037 ATTACHMENT 2 A140.0001
ULNRC- 05070 ATTACHMENT 4 MARKUP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION PAGES
Programs and Manuals 5.5 5.5 Programs and Manuals (continued)
TABLE 5.5.9-2 STEAM GENERATOR TUBE INSPECTION 1ST SAMPLE INSPECTION 2ND SAMPLE INSPECTION 3RD SAMPLE INSPECTION Sample Size Result Action Required Result Action Required Result Action Required A minimum of C-1 None N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
S Tubes per C-2 Plug or repair defective C-1 None N.A. N.A.
S.G. tubes and inspect additional 2S tubes in this S.G. C-2 Plug or repair defective tubes C-1 None and inspect additional 4S tubes in this S.G. C-2 Plug or repair defective tubes C-3 Perform action for C-3 result of first l_ sample C-3 Perform action for C-3 result N.A N.A.
of first sample C-3 I ect all tubes in this All other S.GXs S.G., plug or repair are C-1 None N.A. N.A.
defective tubes and inspect Some S.G.s C-2 Perform action for C-2 result N.A. N.A.
but no additional of second sample N~ ic ion o NR vS.G. are C-3 (continued)
CALLAWAY PLANT . 5./0-17 Amendment No. 133
0: *l 6Th" Programs and Manuals ff 5.5 5.5 Programs and Manuals TABLE 5.5.9-2 STEAM GENERATOR TUBE INSPECTION (continued) 1ST SAMPLE INSPECTION 2ND SAMPLE INK TION SAMPLE INSPECTION Sample Size Result Action Required ResultAi ul ActionRequired Additional SG Insec all tubes in each S.G. N.A. \ N.A.
.. C-3 /and plug or repair defective
/ ~~tube .ltoti caiil.
N S =3 - % Where N is the number of steam generators in the unit, and the number of steam generators inspected n during an inspection (continued)
CALLAWAY PLANT 5.0-1 8 Amendment No. 133
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a Programs and Manuals 5.5 5.5 Programs and Manuals (continued)
TABLE 5.5.9-3 STEAM GENERATOR REPAIRED TUBE INSPECTION 1ST SAMPLE INSPECTION 2ND SAMPLE INSPECTION Sample Size Result Action Required Result Action Required A minimum of 20% C-1 None N.A. N.A.
of repaired tubes (1) (2)
C-2 Plug defective repaired tubes C-1 None and inspect 100% of the repaired tubes in this S.G. C-2 Plug defective repaired tubes C-3 Perform action for C-3 result of first sample C-3 iAll other S.G.s None SAG, plug defective tubes and ' wre C-1
/ inspect 20% of the repairedX tubes in each other S.G. So e S.G.s C-2 Perform action for C-2 result of
, 1 but o additional first sample C-3 ( tS.Gere (continued)
CALLAWAY PLANT 5.0-19 Amendment No. 133
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.A1 Programs and Manuals 5.5 5.5 Programs and Manuals TABLE 5.5.9-3 STEAM GENERATOR REPAIRED TUBE INSPECTION (continued) 1ST SAMPLE INSPECTION 2ND SA EINSPECTION Sampt e Size Result Action Required __Result _ Required_\
__Action Additional S . Inspect all repaired tubes in each)
C-3 /Q.adplua-defective tubes.
DL- IZ17 (1) Each repair method is considered a separate population for determi tion of initial inservice inspection and scope expansion.
(2) The inspection of repaired tubes may be performed on tubes from 1 to 4 ste m generators based on outage plans.
(continued)
CALLAWAY PLANT 5.0-20 Amendment No. 133
ULNRC- 05070 ATTACHMENT 5 RETYPED MARKUP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION PAGES
-S Programs and Manuals 5.5 5.5 Programs and Manuals (continued)
TABLE 5.5.9-2 STEAM GENERATOR TUBE INSPECTION 1ST SAMPLE INSPECTION 2ND SAMPLE INSPECTION 3RD SAMPLE INSPECTION Sample Size Result Action Required Result Action Required Result Action Required A minimum of C-1 None N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
S Tubes per C-2 Plug or repair defective C-1 None N.A. N.A.
S.G tubes and inspect additional 2S tubes in this S.G C-2 Plug or repair defective tubes C-1 None and inspect additional 4S tubes in this S.G C-2 Plug or repair defective tubes C-3 Perform action for C-3 result of first l_ sample C-3 Perform action for C-3 result N.A N.A.
of first sample l C-3 Inspect all tubes in this All other S.Gs are S.G, plug or repair C-1 None N.A. N.A.
defective tubes and inspect 2S tubes in each other S.G Some S.Gs C-2 Perform action for C-2 result N.A. N.A.
but no additional of second sample S.G are C-3 (continued)
CALLAWAY PLANT 5.0-17 Amendment No. #g#
Programs and Manuals 5.5 5.5 Programs and Manuals TABLE 5.5.9-2 STEAM GENERATOR TUBE INSPECTION (continued) 1ST SAMPLE INSPECTION 2ND SAMPLE INSPECTION 3RD SAMPLE INSPECTION Sample Size Result Action Required Result Action Required Result Action Required Additional S.G is Inspect all tubes in each S.G N.A. N.A.
C-3 and plug or repair defective tubes.
N S =3 - % Where N is the number of steam generators in the unit, and n is the numberof steam generators inspected n during an inspection (continued)
CALLAWAY PLANT 5.0-18 Amendment No. ###
Programs and Manuals 5.5 5.5 Programs and Manuals (continued)
TABLE 5.5.9-3 STEAM GENERATOR REPAIRED TUBE INSPECTION 1S T SAMPLE INSPECTION 2ND SAMPLE INSPECTION Sample Size Result Action Required Result Action Required A minimum of 20% C-1 None N.A. N.A.
of repaired tubes (1) (2) I C-2 Plug defective repaired tubes C-1 None and inspect 100% of the repaired C-2 Plug defective repaired tubes tubes in this S.G P l g d e e t i e r p ar d _ue C-3 Perform action for C-3 result of first sample C-3 Inspect all repaired tubes in this All other S.Gs are None S.G., plug defective tubes and C-1 inspect 20% of the repaired tubes in each other S.G Some S.Gs C-2 Perform action for C-2 result of but no additional first sample S.G are C-3 (continued)
CALLAWAY PLANT 5.0-19 Amendment No. M##
Programs and Manuals 5.5 5.5 Programs and Manuals TABLE 5.5.9-3 STEAM GENERATOR REPAIRED TUBE INSPECTION (continued) 1ST SAMPLE INSPECTION 2ND SAMPLE INSPECTION Sample Size Result Action Required Result Action Required Additional S.G is Inspect all repaired tubes in each C-3 0 S.G and plug defective tubes. I (1) Each repair method is considered a separate population for determination of initial inservice inspection and scope expansion.
(2) The inspection of repaired tubes may be performed on tubes from I to 4 steam generators based on outage plans.
(continued)
CALLAWAY PLANT 5.0-20 Amendment No. :#:
a , I -ft ULNRC- 05070 ATTACHMENT 6
SUMMARY
OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS
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SUMMARY
OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS The following table identifies those actions committed to by AmerenUE, Callaway Plant in this document. Any other statements in this submittal are provided for information purposes and are not considered to be commitments. Please direct questions regarding these commitments to Dave E. Shafer, Superintendent, Licensing at AmerenUE, Callaway Plant, (314) 554-3104.
COMMITMENT Due Date/Event -
The proposed amendment will be implemented within 90 days 90 days following after approval NRC approval