ML011170055

011170055 - STS R2

ML011170055
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Issue date:	04/26/2001
From:	Dennig R Technical Specifications Branch
To:	Schoppman M Nuclear Energy Institute
Hill LA, NRR/RTSB, 415-2158
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April 26, 2001Mr. Michael Schoppman, Project ManagerLicensing Department Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, N. W.

Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708

Dear Mr. Schoppman:

The Standard Technical Specifications Revision 2 (STS R2) camera ready copy has beencompleted. The STS R2 includes approved NRC/Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)

Owners Group (OG) change travelers to STS R1. Enclosure (1) is a paper copy of STS R2 the TSTF OG requested, in order to see the actual typographical layout without the potential format/font errors that can be introduced by different software programs and/or printer setups.

A paper copy of the STS R2 has also been sent to the NRC Public Document Room.

Additionally, the STS R2 may be accessed through the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), as well as the NRC external web page (http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/sts/sts.htm). Copies are available through the PDR to the public for afee. The public may visit or contact the PDR located at: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionPublic Document Room 11555 Rockville Pike One White Flint North Building Room O-1F13 Rockville, MD 20852The PDR can also be reached at 301-415-4737 or 800-397-4209, or by e-mail at pdr@nrc.gov.Enclosure (2) contains a disposition of comments provided by the TSTF OG on prior STS R2drafts posted on the NRC External Web Page. Enclosure (3) contains significant editorial corrections resulting from an NRC staff review. It is expected that the STS R2 NUREGs will be published on or about May 15, 2001. Should the TSTF have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 301-415-1161 or by e-mail at rld@nrc.gov.Sincerely,/RA/Robert L. Dennig, Acting Chief Technical Specifications Branch Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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As stated (3) cc w/o encls: See attached list April 26, 2001Mr. Michael Schoppman, Project ManagerLicensing Department Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, N. W.

Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708

Dear Mr. Schoppman:

The Standard Technical Specifications Revision 2 (STS R2) camera ready copy has beencompleted. The STS R2 includes approved NRC/Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)

Owners Group (OG) change travelers to STS R1. Enclosure (1) is a paper copy of STS R2 the TSTF OG requested, in order to see the actual typographical layout without the potential format/font errors that can be introduced by different software programs and/or printer setups.

A paper copy of the STS R2 has also been sent to the NRC Public Document Room.

Additionally, the STS R2 may be accessed through the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS), as well as the NRC external web page (http://www.nrc.gov/NRR/sts/sts.htm). Copies are available through the PDR to the public for afee. The public may visit or contact the PDR located at: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionPublic Document Room 11555 Rockville Pike One White Flint North Building Room O-1F13 Rockville, MD 20852The PDR can also be reached at 301-415-4737 or 800-397-4209, or by e-mail at pdr@nrc.gov.Enclosure (2) contains a disposition of comments provided by the TSTF OG on prior STS R2drafts posted on the NRC External Web Page. Enclosure (3) contains significant editorial corrections resulting from an NRC staff review. It is expected that the STS R2 NUREGs will be published on or about May 15, 2001. Should the TSTF have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 301-415-1161 or by e-mail at rld@nrc.gov.Sincerely,/RA/Robert L. Dennig, Acting Chief Technical Specifications Branch Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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Nancy Chapmanngchapma@bechtel.com Lane Hay hlhay@bechtel.comDavid Lochbaum dlochbaum@ucsusa.org Dennis Zannoni dzannoni@dep.state.nj.usJenny Weil jenny_weil@mgh.com DISPOSITION OF INDUSTRY COMMENTS TO DRAFT STS R2The majority of industry comments were found to accurately identify errors and the errors havebeen corrected. Where industry comments were not acted upon, the comment is noted byincluding the sheet upon which it was listed, and the associated reason listed below. The industry comment has been provided an identifying letter, noted on the sheet and the tables below.B&W STS R2, NUREG-1430STS SPEC #ID LetterResolution/Reason for Not Incorporating Comment3.1.4a, b, & cSTS R2 terminology is not consistent with TSTF-104R0; STS R2states "...limit specified in the COLR," not "... limit provided in the COLR." STS R2 is correct.3.1.5 d & eSTS R2 terminology is not consistent with TSTF-104R0; STS R2states "...limit specified in the COLR," not "... limit provided in the COLR." STS R2 is correct.B3.4.6oTSTF-263R2 has been incorporated before TSTF-286R2, andthere does not appear to be a conflict; STSR2 is correct.B3.4.7pTSTF-263R3 introduces new Required Actions B.1 and B.2,which are discussed in the Bases in the same paragraph as RAs A.1 and A.2. The RA B.1 and B.2 paragraphs in TSTF-286R2 that are separate are now paragraphs C.1 and C.2. STS R2 is correct as typed.3.8.43.8.5 3.8.6variousAll comments to STS 3.8.4, 3.8.5, and 3.8.6 have beensuperceded due to the approval and incorporation of TSTF-360, which has been proofed by TSB.

W STS R2, NUREG-1431STS SPEC #ID LetterResolution/Reason for Not Incorporating Comment3.2.4 rTSTF-109R0 and TSTF-241R4 Required Actions are notconsistent. TSTF-241R4 Required Actions are correct and incorporated into STS R2.B3.2.1AajTSTF-338R0 and TSTF-290R0 are not consistent. No changerequired; incorporated correctly into STS R2.B3.3.5ayLocation of reviewer's note on page B3.3.5-2, in BasesBackground section, is in correct location.3.7.10cThe word "[recently]" was added prior to the words "irradiatedfuel" in Required Action D.2. This was an oversight in TSTF-287.B3.7.5rThe parenthetical last sentence in the Bases for SR 3.7.5.5 hasbeen appropriately made into a "Reviewer's Note."3.8.43.8.5 3.8.6variousAll comments to STS 3.8.4, 3.8.5, and 3.8.6 have beensuperceded due to the approval and incorporation of TSTF-360, which has been proofed by TSB.5.6.9hReviewer's Notes have been numbered; appears appropriate andwill remain numbered, though not initiated by a TSTF.CE STS R2, NUREG-1432STS SPEC #ID LetterResolution/Reason for Not Incorporating CommentSR 3.1.3.2aCE Analog & Digital SR Note 1 has not been deleted, as requiredper TSTF-284R3. This is an oversight. The SR note 1, stating the SR need not be performed prior to entry into Modes 1 & 2, is redundant to the SR frequency which requires performance well after entering Mode 1; the SR Note 1 is neither needed nor wrong. It will be removed at the next convenient opportunity.3.8.43.8.5 3.8.6variousAll comments to STS 3.8.4, 3.8.5, and 3.8.6 have beensuperceded due to the approval and incorporation of TSTF-360, which has been proofed by TSB.

BWR/4 STS R2, NUREG-1433STS SPEC #ID LetterResolution/Reason for Not Incorporating Comment3.8.43.8.5 3.8.6variousAll comments to STS 3.8.4, 3.8.5, and 3.8.6 have beensuperceded due to the approval and incorporation of TSTF-360, which has been proofed by TSB.BWR/6 STS R2, NUREG-1434STS SPEC #ID LetterResolution/Reason for Not Incorporating Comment3.8.43.8.5 3.8.6variousAll comments to STS 3.8.4, 3.8.5, and 3.8.6 have beensuperceded due to the approval and incorporation of TSTF-360, which has been proofed by TSB. NRC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (TSB) BRANCH INITIATED CHANGESThe NRC TSB conducted a review of the draft Standard Technical Specifications Revision 2 (STSR2). Numerous editorial errors were found and associated corrections were made. Since these editorial errors are either redundant to errors found by the industry, or are consistent with approved TSTFs and the agreed upon format of the STS, the majority of TSB found editorial errors and subsequent corrections are not listed here. Listed here are TSB initiated changes that do not have an associated approved TSTF, and changes that need to be made but TSB has decided to incorporate them immediately after STS R2 production in order to avoid delaying issuance.TSB STS R2 CHANGESNUREG #STS #Description of ChangeAll STS3.4 & 3.9 SpecsSubsequent to approval of TSTF-153 it has been agreed byall that it is poorly written and open to misinterpretation.

Therefore, since the TSB does not intend to approve any additional adoptions of TSTF-153, it has been removed from the STS and the STS R1 wording is retained. Another try at improvement will be addressed post STS R2 issuance.1433 (BWR/4) &1434 (BWR/6)3.9.1TSTF-225 has not yet been approved, yet the portion that hasalready been approved for plants is incorporated into STS R2.

The SR 3.9.1.1 frequency change from 7 to 31 days, that is not expected to be approved, has not been incorporated.1431 (W)3.3.1The expected NRC initiated WOG-ED correcting the OTTformula has not been incorporated.1433 (BWR/4) &1434 (BWR/6)3.4.1BWROG-ED-9, changing the footnote regarding the stabilitytopicals has not been incorporated.1430 (B&W)3.7.10SR 3.7.10.5 does not have a Bases paragraph discussion.

1432 (CE)B3.6.1The LCO Bases paragraph limit on containment leakage hasbeen changed from "0.1 LA" to "1.0 LA"; TSTF-52 is in error.