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| number = ML032250351
| issue date = 08/11/2003
| title = Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 & 3, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station, Relief, Relief Request to Use ASME Code Case N-600
| author name = Kansler M
| author affiliation = Entergy Nuclear Northeast, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc
| addressee name = 
| addressee affiliation = NRC/Document Control Desk, NRC/NRR
| docket = 05000247, 05000271, 05000286, 05000293, 05000333
| license number = DPR-026, DPR-028, DPR-035, DPR-059, DPR-064
| contact person = 
| case reference number = BVY 03-63, ENO 1.2.03.091, JPN-03-020, NL-03-130, TAC MB5403, TAC MB5404
| document type = Code Relief or Alternative, Letter type:JPN
| page count = 14
| project = TAC:MB5403, TAC:MB5404
| stage = Request
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{{#Wiki_filter:Entergy Nuclear Northeast Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
440 Hamilton Avenue
%Entergy                                                                             White Plains, NY 10601 Tel 914 272 3200 Fax 914 272 3205 Michael R. Kansler President August 11, 2003 JPN-03-020 NL-03-130 ENO 1.2.03.091 BVY 03-63 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Stop O-PI-17 Washington, DC 20555-0001

==SUBJECT:==
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 Indian Point Nuclear Generating Units No. 2 and No. 3 Docket No. 50-247, and 50-286 Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Docket No. 50-293 Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station Docket No. 50-271 Relief Request to Use ASME Code Case N-600

==References:==
: 1. USNRC letter from L. Raghavan to F. Cayia, dated March 21, 2003 regarding "Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 - Relief Request No.
9 Associated with the 10-Year Interval Inservice Inspection Program (TAC NOS. MB5403 and MB5404)"

==Dear Sir:==

Pursuant to 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i), Entergy (ENO) hereby requests the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to approve the use of an alternative to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section Xl (Subsection IWA) regarding the welder qualification requirements.
Enclosed are five (5) requests for relief to use ASME Code Case N-600 for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF, Attachment 1), Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 2 (IP2, Attachment 2), Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 3 (IP3, Attachment 3), Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (Attachment 4), and Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station (VY, Attachment 5).
The proposed alternative would allow the Entergy plants the flexibility to utilize welders qualified by other licensees under similar qualification programs.

Please note that the requests for relief for JAF, IP2, IP3, and Pilgrim are for their 3d ISI Interval, and the applicable code of record is the 1989 Edition, No Addenda of the ASME Section XJ Code. For Vermont Yankee, the request for relief is for the 4th ISI Interval, which begins on September 1, 2003, and the applicable code of record is the 1998 Edition, 2000 Addenda of the ASME Section Xl Code.
Approval is requested by February 28, 2004 to support the JAF and IP2 Fall 2004 outages. Due to the similarity of these requests for relief, it is also requested that approval for IP3, Pilgrim and VY be granted at the same time.
A similar request for relief was approved for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Reference 1).
There are no new commitments made in this letter. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Charlene Faison at 914-272-3378.
icael halR. Ka er Presiden Entergy uclear Operations, Inc.
List of Attachments:
: 1. James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, RR-32
: 2. Indian Point Generating Station Unit No. 2, RR-64
: 3. Indian Point Generating Station Unit No. 3, RR 3-33 (A)
: 4. Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, PRR-33
: 5. Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station, Relief Request No. ISI-012
: 6. ASME Code Case N-600 (for information) cc:
Mr. Hubert J. Miller                                        Mr. Patrick D. Milano, Sr. Project Manager Regional Administrator, Region I                            Project Directorate I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                          Division of Licensing Project Management 475 Allendale Road                                          Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415                              U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 0-8-C2 Mr. Guy S. Vissing, Project Manager                        Washington, DC 20555-0001 Project Directorate I Division of Licensing Project Management                    Mr. John L. Minns, Project Manager License Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation                        Project Directorate IV-1 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission                          Division of Licensing Project Management Mail Stop 8-C2                                              U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001                                   Mail Stop 7-D-1 Washington, DC 20555-0001 2

A Mr. Travis Tate, Project Manager License   Mr. Paul Eddy Project Directorate I                      New York State Department Division of Licensing Project Management    of Public Service Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation       3 Empire State Plaza U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission         Albany, NY 12223 Mail Stop 7-D-1 Washington, DC 20555-0001                  Mr. Peter R. Smith, Acting President New York State Energy, Research, and Mr. Robert M. Pulsifer, Project Manager     Development Authority License Project Directorate I              Corporate Plaza West Division of Licensing Project Management   286 Washington Avenue Extension Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation       Albany, NY 12203-6399 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 08-B1-                           Mr. David O'Brien Washington, DC 20555-0001                  Commissioner Department of Public Service Resident Inspectors Office                 112 State Street, Drawer 20 Indian Point Unit 3                        Montpelier, VT 05620-2601 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 337 Buchanan, NY 10511-0337 Senior Resident Inspectors Office Indian Point Unit 2 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 38 Buchanan, NY 10511-0038 Resident Inspector's Office James A. FitzPatrick U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 136 Lycoming, NY 13093-0136 Senior Resident Inspector Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 600 Rocky Hill Road Mail Stop 66 Plymouth, MA 02360 USNRC Resident Inspector Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station 320 Governor Hunt Road P.O. Box 157 Vernon, VT 05354 3

Attachment I to JPN-03-020NL-03-130/ENO 1.2.03.091/BVY 03-63 JAMES A. FITZPATRICK THIRD INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL RELIEF REQUEST RR-32, Rev. 0 A. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION:
Class:                            All Identification of System:         All B. CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Article IWA-4400(b) - All welders shall be qualified by the repair organization in accordance with the requirements of the codes specified in the Repair Program in accordance with IWA-4120.
C. RELIEF REQUEST:
Relief is requested from the requirements of ASME Section Xl, Article IWA-4400(b).
D. BASIS FOR RELIEF:
The basis for this relief is to implement the alternative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 for the performance qualification testing of welders, welding operators, brazers, and brazing operators. Code Case N-600 proposes an alternative that would allow the transfer of performance qualifications between Owners, thereby eliminating redundant performance qualifications between facilities. This proposed alternative provides an acceptable level of quality and safety pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i).
A similar request for relief was approved for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (TAC NOS. MB5403 and MB5404, dated March 21, 2003).
E. ALTERNATIVE EXAMINATIONS OR TESTS:
The following alternative testing requirements will be implemented as defined by ASME Section Xi Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, Section Xl, Division 1.
: 1.        Entergy will perform a technical review of the supplying Owner's records of Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ), Welding Operator Performance Qualification (WOPQ), or Brazer/Brazing Operator Performance Qualification (BPQ).
: 2.       The supplying Owner will state in writing that the WPQ, WOPQ, or BPQ was performed under an acceptable Nuclear Quality Assurance program that meets ASME Section Xi, IWA-1400, and that the tests were performed in accordance with ASME Section IX.
: 3.        Entergy will obtain any necessary supporting information to satisfy the requirements of ASME Section IX, QW-301.4 or QB-301.4.
1

Attachment I to JPN-03-020/NL-03-130/ENO 1.2.03.091/BVY 03-63 JAMES A. FITZPATRICK THIRD INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL RELIEF REQUEST RR-32, Rev. 0
: 4.      Entergy will require each welder, welding operator, brazer, or brazing operator to demonstrate proficiency by completing a renewal qualification test in accordance with ASME Section IX, QW-322.2(a) or QB-322(b), as applicable, with the following additional requirements.
: a.       When the WPQ transfer involves prior groove tests, the renewal test shall use a groove configuration.
: b.       When the WPQ transfer involves prior fillet tests, the renewal tests may use either a groove or a fillet configuration.
: 5.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for the Performance Qualification Test(s), and will document this acceptance on the renewal test record(s) for the WPQ/WOPQ/BPQ. The renewal test record(s) will reference the original WPQNVOPQ/BPQ test record(s) supplied by the Owner that provided the qualification.
: 6.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for compliance with ASME Section IX, QW-322 or QB-322, as applicable.
: 7.      Entergy will not accept qualifications from any Owner that was not the qualifying organization nor transfer the supplied qualifications to any other Owner.
: 8.      Entergy will comply with the Quality Assurance requirements of ASME Section Xl, Article IWA-1400.
: 9.      Entergy will document the use of this Case on the record of the WPQ)WOPQ/BPQ for the renewal qualification test(s).
F. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The alternative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 are applicable to the Entergy's Inservice Inspection Program for the Third Ten-Year ISI Interval.
G. ATTACHMENTS ASME Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, ASME Section Xl, Division 1.
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Attachment 2 to JPN-03-020/NL-03-130ENO 1.2.03.0911BW 03-63 INDIAN POINT GENERATING STATION UNIT NO. 2 THIRD 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL RELIEF REQUEST NO. RR-64 A. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION:
Class:                            All Identification of System:         All B. CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Article IWA-4400(b) - All welders shall be qualified by the repair organization in accordance with the requirements of the codes specified in the Repair Program in accordance with IWA-4120.
C. RELIEF REQUEST:
Relief is requested from the requirements of ASME Section Xl, Article IWA-4400(b).
D. BASIS FOR RELIEF:
The basis for this relief is to implement the alternative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 for the performance qualification testing of welders, welding operators, brazers, and brazing operators. Code Case N-600 proposes an alternative that would allow the transfer of performance qualifications between Owners, thereby eliminating redundant performance qualifications between facilities. This proposed alternative provides an acceptable level of quality and safety pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i).
A similar request for relief was approved for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (TAC NOS. MB5403 and MB5404, dated March 21, 2003).
E. ALTERNATIVE EXAMINATIONS OR TESTS:
The following alternative testing requirements will be implemented as defined by ASME Section Xl Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, Section XI, Division 1.
: 1.        Entergy will perform a technical review of the supplying Owners records of Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ), Welding Operator Performance Qualification (WOPQ), or Brazer/Brazing Operator Performance Qualification (BPQ).
: 2.       The supplying Owner will state in writing that the WPQ, WOPQ, or BPQ was performed under an acceptable Nuclear Quality Assurance program that meets ASME Section XI, IWA-1400, and that the tests were performed in accordance with ASME Section IX.
: 3.        Entergy will obtain any necessary supporting information to satisfy the requirements of ASME Section IX, QW-301.4 or QB-301.4.
I

Attachment 2 to JPN-03-020INL-03-130/ENO 1.2.03.091OBVY 03-63 INDIAN POINT GENERATING STATION UNIT NO. 2 THIRD 10-YEAR INSERViCE INSPECTION INTERVAL RELIEF REQUEST NO. RR-64
: 4.      Entergy will require each welder, welding operator, brazer, or brazing operator to demonstrate proficiency by completing a renewal qualification test in accordance with ASME Section IX, QW-322.2(a) or QB-322(b), as applicable, with the following additional requirements.
: a.      When the WPQ transfer involves prior groove tests, the renewal test shall use a groove configuration.
: b.      When the WPQ transfer involves prior fillet tests, the renewal tests may use either a groove or a fillet configuration.
: 5.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for the Performance Qualification Test(s), and will document this acceptance on the renewal test record(s) for the WPQJWOPQ/BPQ. The renewal test record(s) will reference the original WPQNVOPQ/BPQ test record(s) supplied by the Owner that provided the qualification.
: 6.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for compliance with ASME Section IX, QW-322 or QB-322, as applicable.
: 7.      Entergy will not accept qualifications from any Owner that was not the qualifying organization nor transfer the supplied qualifications to any other Owner.
: 8.      Entergy will comply with the Quality Assurance requirements of ASME Section Xl, Article IWA-1400.
: 9.      Entergy will document the use of this Case on the record of the WPQANOPQIBPQ for the renewal qualification test(s).
F. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The alternative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 are applicable to the Entergy's Inservice Inspection Program for the Third Ten-Year ISI Interval.
G. ATTACHMENTS ASME Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, ASME Section Xl, Division 1.
2

Attachment 3 to JPN-03-020NL-03-130ENO 1.2.03.091/BVY 03-63 INDIAN POINT GENERATING STATION UNIT NO. 3 THIRD 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL RELIEF REQUEST No. RR 3-33 (A)
A. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION:
Class:                            All Identification of System:         All B. CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Article IWA-4400(b) - All welders shall be qualified by the repair organization in accordance with the requirements of the codes specified in the Repair Program in accordance with IWA-4120.
C. RELIEF REQUEST:
Relief is requested from the requirements of ASME Section Xi, Article IWA-4400(b).
D. BASIS FOR RELIEF:
The basis for this relief is to implement the alternative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 for the performance qualification testing of welders, welding operators, brazers, and brazing operators. Code Case N-600 proposes an alternative that would allow the transfer of performance qualifications between Owners, thereby eliminating redundant performance qualifications between facilities. This proposed alternative provides an acceptable level of quality and safety pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i).
A similar request for relief was approved for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units I and 2 (TAC NOS. MB5403 and MB5404, dated March 21, 2003).
E. ALTERNATIVE EXAMINATIONS OR TESTS:
The following alternative testing requirements will be implemented as defined by ASME Section Xl Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, Section Xi, Division 1.
: 1.        Entergy will perform a technical review of the supplying Owners records of Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ), Welding Operator Performance Qualification (WOPQ), or Brazer/Brazing Operator Performance Qualification (BPQ).
: 2.       The supplying Owner will state in writing that the WPQ, WOPQ, or BPQ was performed under an acceptable Nuclear Quality Assurance program that meets ASME Section XI, IWA-1400, and that the tests were performed in accordance with ASME Section IX.
: 3.        Entergy will obtain any necessary supporting information to satisfy the requirements of ASME Section IX, QW-301.4 or QB-301.4.
1

Attachment 3 to JPN-03-020/NL-03-130ENO 1.2.03.091/BVY 03-63 INDIAN POINT GENERATING STATION UNIT NO. 3 THIRD 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL RELIEF REQUEST No. RR 3-33 (A)
: 4.      Entergy will require each welder, welding operator, brazer, or brazing operator to demonstrate proficiency by completing a renewal qualification test in accordance with ASME Section IX, QW-322.2(a) or QB-322(b), as applicable, with the following additional requirements.
: a.      When the WPQ transfer Involves prior groove tests, the renewal test shall use a groove configuration.
: b.      When the WPQ transfer involves prior fillet tests, the renewal tests may use either a groove or a fillet configuration.
: 5.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for the Performance Qualification Test(s), and will document this acceptance on the renewal test record(s) for the WPQNWOPQ/BPQ. The renewal test record(s) will reference the original WPQJNOPQ/BPQ test record(s) supplied by the Owner that provided the qualification.
: 6.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for compliance with ASME Section IX, QW-322 or QB-322, as applicable.
: 7.       Entergy will not accept qualifications from any Owner that was not the qualifying organization nor transfer the supplied qualifications to any other Owner.
: 8.      Entergy will comply with the Quality Assurance requirements of ASME Section Xi, Article IWA-1400.
: 9.      Entergy will document the use of this Case on the record of the WPQANVOPQ/BPQ for the renewal qualification test(s).
F. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The altemative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 are applicable to the Entergy's Inservice Inspection Program for the Third Ten-Year ISI Interval.
G. ATTACHMENTS ASME Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, ASME Section Xl, Division 1.
2

Attachment 4 to JPN-03-020NL-03-130ENO 1.2.03.091IBVY 03-63 PILGRIM RELIEF REQUEST NO. PRR-33 THIRD 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL A. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION:
Class:                           All Identification of System:        All B. CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Article IWA-4400(b) - All welders shall be qualified by the repair organization in accordance with the requirements of the codes specified in the Repair Program in accordance with IWA-4120.
C. RELIEF REQUEST:
Relief is requested from the requirements of ASME Section Xl, Article IWA-4400(b).
D. BASIS FOR RELIEF:
The basis for this relief is to implement the altemative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 for the performance qualification testing of welders, welding operators, brazers, and brazing operators. Code Case N-600 proposes an alternative that would allow the transfer of performance qualifications between Owners, thereby eliminating redundant performance qualifications between facilities. This proposed altemative provides an acceptable level of quality and safety pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i).
A similar request for relief was approved for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units I and 2 (TAC NOS. MB5403 and MB5404, dated March 21, 2003).
E. ALTERNATIVE EXAMINATIONS OR TESTS:
The following alternative testing requirements will be implemented as defined by ASME Section XI Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, Section XI, Division 1.
: 1.        Entergy will perform a technical review of the supplying Owner's records of Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ), Welding Operator Performance Qualification (WOPQ), or Brazer/Brazing Operator Performance Qualification (BPQ).
: 2.        The supplying Owner will state in writing that the WPQ, WOPQ, or BPQ was performed under an acceptable Nuclear Quality Assurance program that meets ASME Section Xl, IWA-1400, and that the tests were performed in accordance with ASME Section IX.
: 3.        Entergy will obtain any necessary supporting information to satisfy the requirements of ASME Section IX, QW-301.4 or QB-301.4.
1

Attachment 4 to JPN-03-020NL-03.130/ENO 1.2.03.091BVY 03-63 PILGRIM RELIEF REQUEST NO. PRR-33 THIRD 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL
: 4.      Entergy will require each welder, welding operator, brazer, or brazing operator to demonstrate proficiency by completing a renewal qualification test in accordance with ASME Section IX, QW-322.2(a) or QB-322(b), as applicable, with the following additional requirements.
: a.      When the WPQ transfer involves prior groove tests, the renewal test shall use a groove configuration.
: b.      When the WPQ transfer involves prior fillet tests, the renewal tests may use either a groove or a fillet configuration.
: 5.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for the Performance Qualification Test(s), and will document this acceptance on the renewal test record(s) for the WPQ/WOPQ/BPQ. The renewal test record(s) will reference the original WPQNVOPQ/BPQ test record(s) supplied by the Owner that provided the qualification.
: 6.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for compliance with ASME Section IX, QW-322 or QB-322, as applicable.
: 7.      Entergy will not accept qualifications from any Owner that was not the qualifying organization nor transfer the supplied qualifications to any other Owner.
: 8.      Entergy will comply with the Quality Assurance requirements of ASME Section Xl, Article IWA-1400.
: 9.      Entergy will document the use of this Case on the record of the WPQIVVOPQIBPQ for the renewal qualification test(s).
F. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The alternative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 are applicable to the Entergy's Inservice Inspection Program for the Third Ten-Year ISI Interval.
G. ATTACHMENTS ASME Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, ASME Section Xl, Division 1.
2

Attachment 5 to JPN-03-020NL-03-130ENO 1.2.03.091/BVY 03-63 VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION THIRD 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL RELIEF REQUEST NO. ISI-012 A. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION:
Class:                           All Identification of System:        All B. CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Article IWA-4440(b) - All welders shall be qualified by the repair organization in accordance with the requirements of the codes specified in the Repair Program in accordance with IWA-4120.
C. RELIEF REQUEST:
Relief is requested from the requirements of ASME Section Xi, Article IWA-4440(b).
D. BASIS FOR RELIEF:
The basis for this relief is to implement the alternative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 for the performance qualification testing of welders, welding operators, brazers, and brazing operators. Code Case N-600 proposes an alternative that would allow the transfer of performance qualifications between Owners, thereby eliminating redundant performance qualifications between facilities. This proposed alternative provides an acceptable level of quality and safety pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i).
A similar request for relief was approved for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (TAC NOS. MB5403 and MB5404, dated March 21, 2003).
E. ALTERNATIVE EXAMINATIONS OR TESTS:
The following alternative testing requirements will be implemented as defined by ASME Section Xl Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, Section XI, Division 1.
: 1.       Entergy will perform a technical review of the supplying Owner's records of Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ), Welding Operator Performance Qualification (WOPQ), or Brazer/Brazing Operator Performance Qualification (BPQ).
: 2.       The supplying Owner will state in writing that the WPQ, WOPQ, or BPQ was performed under an acceptable Nuclear Quality Assurance program that meets ASME Section Xl, IWA-1400, and that the tests were performed in accordance with ASME Section IX.
I

Attachment 5 to JPN-03-020JNL-03-130ENO 1.2.03.091/BVY 03-63 VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION THIRD 10-YEAR INSERVICE INSPECTION INTERVAL RELIEF REQUEST NO. ISI-012
: 3.      Entergy will obtain any necessary supporting information to satisfy the requirements of ASME Section IX, QW-301.4 or QB-301.4.
: 4.      Entergy will require each welder, welding operator, brazer, or brazing operator to demonstrate proficiency by completing a renewal qualification test in accordance with ASME Section IX, QW-322.2(a) or QB-322(b), as applicable, with the following additional requirements.
: a.       When the WPQ transfer involves prior groove tests, the renewal test shall use a groove configuration.
: b.       When the WPQ transfer involves prior fillet tests, the renewal tests may use either a groove or a fillet configuration.
: 5.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for the Performance Qualification Test(s), and will document this acceptance on the renewal test record(s) for the WPQNVOPQ/BPQ. The renewal test record(s) will reference the original WPQ/WOPQ/BPQ test record(s) supplied by the Owner that provided the qualification.
: 6.      Entergy will accept the responsibility for compliance with ASME Section IX, QW-322 or QB-322, as applicable.
: 7.      Entergy will not accept qualifications from any Owner that was not the qualifying organization nor transfer the supplied qualifications to any other Owner.
: 8.      Entergy will comply with the Quality Assurance requirements of ASME Section Xl, Article IWA-4142(a).
: 9.      Entergy will document the use of this Case on the record of the WPQ)WOPQ/BPQ for the renewal qualification test(s).
F. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The alternative requirements of ASME Code Case N-600 are applicable to the Entergy's Inservice Inspection Program for the Fourth Ten-Year ISI Interval, beginning September 1, 2003.
G. ATTACHMENTS ASME Code Case N-600, Transfer of Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer, and Brazing Operator Qualifications Between Owners, ASME Section Xl, Division 1.
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                  -Attachment 6 to JPN-03-020NL-03-130IENO 1.2.03.091/BVY 03-63 CASE N-600 CASES OF ASME BOILER AD PRESSURF VSS                 CODE Approval Date: September 13, 2001 i  See Numerc -index for epiration
                                                  *nd ny reaffirmation daves Case N-00                                                           301.4 (eg., Welding Procedure Specification, type of Transfer of ,Welder, Welding Operator, Brazer,                      tests).
and Brazing Operator Qixalifications Between                           (d) The Owner accepting the WPQ/BPQ shall O"Iners                                                             each Welder, weling opator, brzer, or brazing opera-Section Xl, Divibon 1                                               tor to demonstrate proficiency by completing a renewal qualification test in accordance with QW-322.2(a) or Jnquiiy: What alternative to the welding and brazing             QB-322(b).
penormance qualification requirements of IWA4000                          (I) When WPQ transfer involves prior grove mnay be used?-                                                     tests, the renewal test shall use a groove configuration.
(2) When WPQ transfcr involves pr fillet tests.
Reply: It. is the opinion of dte Committee chat as               the renewal tests may use either a groovec or a fillet an: alternative to the welding and brazing performance              configuration.
qualification requirements of IWA4000. a wvlder, weld-                 60' The Owner accepting the WPQBPQ shll a2c4 ing operator, brazer,or brazing operator qualified by one           responsibility for the 'PerformanceC (daifiiason    Test, OOwner may be used by another Owner. The following                  and sihall document acceptance on the WPQ/BPQ for the renewal test. Tbis WPQIBPQ shall reference the requirements n b met.                                               WPQIPQ supplied by the Owner that performed the (a) The Owner, who performed the qualification test              qualification.
shall certify that testing was performed in accordance                  (f The Owner acoe g the WPQBPQ shall accept with Section IX :by signing the record of Welder/                   responsibility for compliance with QW-322.
Welding Operator/Brazerazg Operator Performance                        is) The Owner may accept and use a WPQJBPQ Qualification (WPQ/PQ).                                             only when it is received directly from the Owner who (b) The Owner who performed the qualification test               Performed the qualification.
shall certify. in wiiting, that qualification was conducted            (h) Te Owner accepting tShe WQ/BPQ shall comply in accordance with a Quality Assurance Piogram that                 with the Quality Assurance requirements of IWA-4142(a).
satisfies the requirements of [WA-1400.
i) lUse of this Case shall be documented on the (c) The Owner acceptingthe WPQIBPQ shall obtain                  WPQOSPQ for the rCenwal test in lieu of on the Repair/
any necessary supporting information to satisfy QW-                 Replacement Plan and the NIS-2 Form.
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