RS-12-066, Withdrawal of Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section Lll.L

Withdrawal of Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section Lll.L

ML12101A012
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Site:	Dresden
Issue date:	04/09/2012
From:	Gullott D Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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RS-12-066
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Nuclear Exelon Generation Company, LLCwww.exeloncorp.com 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, I L 60555 RS-12-066 April 9, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR

-19 and DPR-25 NRC Docket Nos. 50-237 and 50-249

Subject:

Withdrawal of Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section 111.1

References:

(1)Letter from D. M. Gullott (EGC) to NRC, "Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section III.L," dated February 13, 2012 (2)Letter from NRC to M. J. Pacilio (EGC), "Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 - Request for Exemption From 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section III.L - Unacceptable with the Opportunity to Supplement (TAC No.

ME8008)," dated March 19, 2012(3)Letter from G. T. Kaegi (EGC) to NRC, "Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding the Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section III.L," dated March 23, 2012 In Reference 1, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.12, "Specific exemptions," Exelon GenerationCompany, LLC (EGC) requested a permanent exemption from the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix R, "Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Facilities Operating Prior to January 1, 1979,"Section III.L, "Alternative and dedicated shutdown capability," paragraph 4, for Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS) Units 2 and 3.

In Reference 2, the NRC notified EGC that additional information was needed in order to commence a detailed review of the submittal. In Reference 3, EGC provided the NRC with additional information requested in Reference 2.

Based on further evaluation of the uncertainties pertainilng to the exemption request, EGC requests that Reference 1 be withdrawn. A new request for exemption may be submitted at a future date.

Exelon Generation Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road www.exeloncorp.com Nuclear Warrenville, IL 60555 RS-12-066 April 9, 2012 u.s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission A TIN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-19 and DPR-25 NRC Docket Nos. 50-237 and 50-249 Withdrawal of Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section III.L

References:

(1) Letter from D. M. Gullott (EGC) to NRC, "Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section IILL," dated February 13, 2012 (2) Letter from NRC to M. J. Pacilio (EGC), "Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 -Request for Exemption From 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section IILL -Unacceptable with the Opportunity to Supplement (TAC No. ME8008)," dated March 19, 2012 (3) Letter from G. T. Kaegi (EGC) to NRC, "Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding the Request for Exemption from 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section III.L," dated March 23, 2012 In Reference 1, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.12, "Specific exemptions," Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGC) requested a permanent exemption from the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix R, "Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Facilities Operating Prior to January 1, 1979," Section IILL, "Alternative and dedicated shutdown capability," paragraph 4, for Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS) Units 2 and 3. In Reference 2, the NRC notified EGC that additional information was needed in order to commence a detailed review of the submittal.

In Reference 3, EGC provided the NRC with additional information requested in Reference

2. Based on further evaluation of the uncertainties pertaining to the exemption request, EGC requests that Reference 1 be withdrawn.

A new request for exemption may be submitted at a future date.

April 9, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Joseph A. Bauer at (630) 657-2804.David M.Gullott Manager - Licensing Exelon Generation Company, LLC cc:NRC Regional Administrator, Region III NRC Senior Resident Inspector - Dresden Nuclear Power Station Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Division of Nuclear Safety April 9, 2012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Joseph A. Bauer at (630) 657-2804. Respectfully, David M. Gullott Manager -Licensing Exelon Generation Company, LLC cc: NRC Regional Administrator, Region III NRC Senior Resident Inspector

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