View source for ND-18-0542, Request for License Amendment and Exemption: Containment Sump Level Instrumentation (LAR-18-014)

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| number = ML18116A138
| issue date = 04/26/2018
| title = Request for License Amendment and Exemption: Containment Sump Level Instrumentation (LAR-18-014)
| author name = Sparkman W
| author affiliation = Southern Nuclear Operating Co, Inc
| addressee name = 
| addressee affiliation = NRC/Document Control Desk, NRC/NRO
| docket = 05200025, 05200026
| license number = 
| contact person = 
| case reference number = LAR-18-014, ND-18-0542
| document type = Letter type:ND, License-Application for Combined License (COL) (Amend/Renewal) DKT 52
| page count = 25
| project = 
| stage = Request
}}

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-18-0542 Page 2 of 4 Delayed approval of this license amendment could result in a delay in containment sump level transmitter installation and subsequent dependent construction activities. SNC expects to implement this proposed amendment within 30 days of approval of the requested changes.
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.91, SNC is notifying the State of Georgia by transmitting a copy of this letter and its enclosures to the designated State Official.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ryan Henderson at (205) 992-6426.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 261h of April2018.
Respectfully submitted, Wesley A parkma 1 Licensing Manager, Regulatory Affairs Southern Nuclear Operating Company Enclosures       1) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4- Request for License Amendment: Containment Sump Level Instrumentation (LAR-18-014)
: 2) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4- Exemption Request:
Containment Sump Level Instrumentation (LAR-18-014)
: 3) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Proposed Changes to Licensing Basis Documents (LAR-18-014)

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