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{{#Wiki_filter:August 27, 2007LICENSEE:PPL Susquehanna, LLCFACILITY:Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2
{{#Wiki_filter:August 27, 2007 LICENSEE: PPL Susquehanna, LLC FACILITY:     Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==


==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==
OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON JULY 26, 2007,BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND PPL SUSQUEHANNA, LLC, CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONThe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of PPLSusquehanna, LLC held a telephone conference call on July 26, 2007, to discuss and clarify the staff's draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) concerning the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2, license renewal application. The telephone conference call was useful in clarifying the intent of the staff's D-RAIs.Enclosure 1 provides a listing of the participants and Enclosure 2 contains a listing of theD-RAIs discussed with the applicant, including a brief description on the status of the items.The applicant had an opportunity to comment on this summary./RA/Evelyn Gettys, Project Manager License Renewal Branch A Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor RegulationDocket Nos. 50-387 and 50-388
OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON JULY 26, 2007, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND PPL SUSQUEHANNA, LLC, CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of PPL Susquehanna, LLC held a telephone conference call on July 26, 2007, to discuss and clarify the staffs draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) concerning the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2, license renewal application. The telephone conference call was useful in clarifying the intent of the staffs D-RAIs. provides a listing of the participants and Enclosure 2 contains a listing of the D-RAIs discussed with the applicant, including a brief description on the status of the items.
The applicant had an opportunity to comment on this summary.
                                                /RA/
Evelyn Gettys, Project Manager License Renewal Branch A Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-387 and 50-388


==Enclosures:==
==Enclosures:==
: 1. List of Participants
: 1. List of Participants
: 2. List of Draft Requests for Additional Informationcc w/encls: See next page  
: 2. List of Draft Requests for Additional Information cc w/encls: See next page


ML072330167 OFFICEPM:RLRA:DLRLA:DLRBC:RLRA:DLRNAMEEGettysSFigueroaLLundDATE08/22/0708/22/0708/27/07         TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALLSUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONLIST OF PARTICIPANTSJULY 26, 2007PARTICIPANTSAFFILIATIONSEvelyn GettysU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)George ThomasNRC David JengNRC Duane FilchnerPPL Susquehanna, LLC Ross GardnerPPL Susquehanna, LLC DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONJuly 26, 2007The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of PPLSusquehanna, LLC held a telephone conference call on July 26, 2007, to discuss and clarify the following draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) concerning the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES), Units 1 and 2 license renewal application (LRA). D-RAI 2.4-1The first sentence in the fourth paragraph of the LRA Section 2.4 "Scoping and ScreeningResults: Structures" states that "The major structures in the scope of license renewal are the: ...". Per Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 54.4 (10 CFR 54.4), all structuresthat perform an intended function stated in 10 CFR 54.4(a) are required to be included within the scope of license renewal and not just the major structures. Please confirm that the in-scope structures and structure categories listed in Section 2.4 is all inclusive. Please clarify the language used in that section of the LRA, "The major structures in the scope ...". Pleaseinclude any remaining structures that may be within the scope of license renewal and provide corresponding scoping, screening and aging management review (AMR) results information relevant to the LRA.Discussion: The applicant will remove the term "major" and list the structures as discussed. They indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI. D-RAI 2.4.1-2Table 2.4-1 lists penetrations (mechanical and electrical, primary containment boundary) ascomponents subject to an AMR. This does not seem to include the penetrations through the Reactor Shield Wall with hinged doors or removable plugs that facilitate piping (feedwater, reactor recirculation, recirculation inlet, etc.) connections to the reactor vessel which would provide access for in-service inspection (see FSAR Section 3.8.3.1.3 and drawings C-1932 Sheets 3 & 5). Please confirm the inclusion or exclusion of these penetrations and theirdoors/plugs from the scope of license renewal (LR) and subject to an AMR. If they were not included as an oversight, please provide a description of their scoping, screening and AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the technical basis for the exclusion.Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as aformal RAI. RAI 2.4.1-3Section 2.4.1 and Table 2.4-1 list Access Hatches (equipment hatch, personnel airlock,suppression chamber access hatches, and the control rod drive removal hatch) as Primary Containment components subject to an AMR. It is not explicitly clear from Table 2.4-1 and Table 2.4-10 if the flange double-gaskets, hatch locks, hinges and closure mechanisms thathelp prevent loss of sealing/leak-tightness for these listed hatches are included within the scope of LR and subject to an AMR. Please confirm the inclusion or exclusion of these components.
ML072330167 OFFICE        PM:RLRA:DLR          LA:DLR                BC:RLRA:DLR NAME          EGettys              SFigueroa              LLund DATE          08/22/07              08/22/07              08/27/07
If they were not included as an oversight, please provide a description of their scoping and AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of LR, please provide the technical basis for the exclusionDiscussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as aformal RAI. RAI 2.4.1-4Based on information provided in LRA Section 2.4.1 and Tables 2.4-1 and 2.4-10, it is not clearif all drywell pipe restraints/whip restraints are within the scope of LR. If they are not included as an oversight, please provide a description of their scoping and AMR. If they are covered somewhere else in the LRA, please indicate the location. If they are excluded from the scope of LR, please provide the technical basis for the exclusion.Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as aformal RAI. RAI 2.4.10-1Sections 2.4.1 thru 2.4.9 state that the structural commodities for these respective structuresare addressed in the bulk commodities evaluation in Section 2.4.10. Table 2.4-10 lists the Bulk Commodities Components Subject to an AMR in categories based on the material of the component type. This table does not identify the specific structures addressed in Sections 2.4.1 thru 2.4.9 in which these individual component types are located. Please add a column to Table 2.4-10 listing the structure(s) in which each bulk commodity component type is located.
 
Clearly state if the intent of the Table is for every occurrence (all inclusive) of these component types in each of the applicable structures are in-scope and subject to an AMR. If not, specifically identify those cases which are in-scope and subject to an AMR and those that are not in-scope and excluded from an AMR with technical justification for exclusion. Please confirm and address if there is or is not any Lubrite sliding support bearings/surfaces in-scope and subject to an AMR and will need to be included in Table 2.4-10.Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as aformal RAI.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION LIST OF PARTICIPANTS JULY 26, 2007 PARTICIPANTS                          AFFILIATIONS Evelyn Gettys                          U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
George Thomas                          NRC David Jeng                            NRC Duane Filchner                        PPL Susquehanna, LLC Ross Gardner                          PPL Susquehanna, LLC Enclosure 1
 
DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION July 26, 2007 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of PPL Susquehanna, LLC held a telephone conference call on July 26, 2007, to discuss and clarify the following draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) concerning the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES), Units 1 and 2 license renewal application (LRA).
D-RAI 2.4-1 The first sentence in the fourth paragraph of the LRA Section 2.4 Scoping and Screening Results: Structures states that The major structures in the scope of license renewal are the: .... Per Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 54.4 (10 CFR 54.4), all structures that perform an intended function stated in 10 CFR 54.4(a) are required to be included within the scope of license renewal and not just the major structures. Please confirm that the in-scope structures and structure categories listed in Section 2.4 is all inclusive. Please clarify the language used in that section of the LRA, The major structures in the scope .... Please include any remaining structures that may be within the scope of license renewal and provide corresponding scoping, screening and aging management review (AMR) results information relevant to the LRA.
Discussion: The applicant will remove the term major and list the structures as discussed.
They indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.
D-RAI 2.4.1-2 Table 2.4-1 lists penetrations (mechanical and electrical, primary containment boundary) as components subject to an AMR. This does not seem to include the penetrations through the Reactor Shield Wall with hinged doors or removable plugs that facilitate piping (feedwater, reactor recirculation, recirculation inlet, etc.) connections to the reactor vessel which would provide access for in-service inspection (see FSAR Section 3.8.3.1.3 and drawings C-1932 Sheets 3 & 5). Please confirm the inclusion or exclusion of these penetrations and their doors/plugs from the scope of license renewal (LR) and subject to an AMR. If they were not included as an oversight, please provide a description of their scoping, screening and AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the technical basis for the exclusion.
Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.
RAI 2.4.1-3 Section 2.4.1 and Table 2.4-1 list Access Hatches (equipment hatch, personnel airlock, suppression chamber access hatches, and the control rod drive removal hatch) as Primary Containment components subject to an AMR. It is not explicitly clear from Table 2.4-1 and Enclosure 2
 
Table 2.4-10 if the flange double-gaskets, hatch locks, hinges and closure mechanisms that help prevent loss of sealing/leak-tightness for these listed hatches are included within the scope of LR and subject to an AMR. Please confirm the inclusion or exclusion of these components.
If they were not included as an oversight, please provide a description of their scoping and AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of LR, please provide the technical basis for the exclusion Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.
RAI 2.4.1-4 Based on information provided in LRA Section 2.4.1 and Tables 2.4-1 and 2.4-10, it is not clear if all drywell pipe restraints/whip restraints are within the scope of LR. If they are not included as an oversight, please provide a description of their scoping and AMR. If they are covered somewhere else in the LRA, please indicate the location. If they are excluded from the scope of LR, please provide the technical basis for the exclusion.
Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.
RAI 2.4.10-1 Sections 2.4.1 thru 2.4.9 state that the structural commodities for these respective structures are addressed in the bulk commodities evaluation in Section 2.4.10. Table 2.4-10 lists the Bulk Commodities Components Subject to an AMR in categories based on the material of the component type. This table does not identify the specific structures addressed in Sections 2.4.1 thru 2.4.9 in which these individual component types are located. Please add a column to Table 2.4-10 listing the structure(s) in which each bulk commodity component type is located.
Clearly state if the intent of the Table is for every occurrence (all inclusive) of these component types in each of the applicable structures are in-scope and subject to an AMR. If not, specifically identify those cases which are in-scope and subject to an AMR and those that are not in-scope and excluded from an AMR with technical justification for exclusion. Please confirm and address if there is or is not any Lubrite sliding support bearings/surfaces in-scope and subject to an AMR and will need to be included in Table 2.4-10.
Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.


Letter to PPL Susquehanna, from E. Gettys, dated August 27, 2007
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==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==
OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON JULY 26, 2007,BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND PPL SUSQUEHANNA, LLC, CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONDISTRIBUTION
OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON JULY 26, 2007, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND PPL SUSQUEHANNA, LLC, CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION DISTRIBUTION:
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YDiaz RGuzman BRogers EGettys


YDiaz RGuzman BRogers EGettys Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 cc:Robert A. SacconeVice President - Nuclear Operations PPL Susquehanna, LLC 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSB3 Berwick, PA 18603-0467Terry L. HarpsterGeneral Manager - Plant Support PPL Susquehanna, LLC 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSA4 Berwick, PA 18603-0467Rocco R. SgarroManager - Nuclear Regulatory Affairs PPL Susquehanna, LLC Two North Ninth Street, GENPL4 Allentown, PA 18101-1179Walter E. MorrisseySupervising Engineer Nuclear Regulatory Affairs PPL Susquehanna, LLC 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSA4 Berwick, PA 18603-0467Michael H. CrowthersSupervising Engineer Nuclear Regulatory Affairs PPL Susquehanna, LLC Two North Ninth Street, GENPL4 Allentown, PA 18101-1179Steven M. CookManager - Quality Assurance PPL Susquehanna, LLC 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSB2 Berwick, PA 18603-0467Luis A. RamosCommunity Relations Manager, Susquehanna PPL Susquehanna, LLC 634 Salem Blvd., SSO Berwick, PA 18603-0467Bryan A. Snapp, Esq.Associate General Counsel PPL Services Corporation Two North Ninth Street, GENTW3 Allentown, PA  18101-1179Supervisor - Document Control ServicesPPL Susquehanna, LLC Two North Ninth Street, GENPL4 Allentown, PA  18101-1179Richard W. OsborneAllegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 cc:
212 Locust Street P.O. Box 1266 Harrisburg, PA  17108-1266Director, Bureau of Radiation ProtectionPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Rachel Carson State Office Building P.O. Box 8469 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469Senior Resident InspectorU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 35, NUCSA4Berwick, PA  18603-0035Regional Administrator, Region 1U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Robert A. Saccone                    Bryan A. Snapp, Esq.
Vice President - Nuclear Operations Associate General Counsel PPL Susquehanna, LLC                 PPL Services Corporation 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSB3             Two North Ninth Street, GENTW3 Berwick, PA 18603-0467              Allentown, PA 18101-1179 Terry L. Harpster                    Supervisor - Document Control Services General Manager - Plant Support     PPL Susquehanna, LLC PPL Susquehanna, LLC                Two North Ninth Street, GENPL4 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSA4             Allentown, PA 18101-1179 Berwick, PA 18603-0467 Richard W. Osborne Rocco R. Sgarro                      Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Manager - Nuclear Regulatory Affairs 212 Locust Street PPL Susquehanna, LLC                 P.O. Box 1266 Two North Ninth Street, GENPL4       Harrisburg, PA 17108-1266 Allentown, PA 18101-1179 Director, Bureau of Radiation Protection Walter E. Morrissey                  Pennsylvania Department of Supervising Engineer                 Environmental Protection Nuclear Regulatory Affairs           Rachel Carson State Office Building PPL Susquehanna, LLC                 P.O. Box 8469 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSA4             Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469 Berwick, PA 18603-0467 Senior Resident Inspector Michael H. Crowthers                U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Supervising Engineer                 P.O. Box 35, NUCSA4 Nuclear Regulatory Affairs           Berwick, PA 18603-0035 PPL Susquehanna, LLC Two North Ninth Street, GENPL4       Regional Administrator, Region 1 Allentown, PA 18101-1179            U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road Steven M. Cook                      King of Prussia, PA 19406 Manager - Quality Assurance PPL Susquehanna, LLC                 Board of Supervisors 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSB2             Salem Township Berwick, PA 18603-0467              P.O. Box 405 Berwick, PA 18603-0035 Luis A. Ramos Community Relations Manager,         Dr. Judith Johnsrud Susquehanna                       National Energy Committee PPL Susquehanna, LLC                 Sierra Club 634 Salem Blvd., SSO                 443 Orlando Avenue Berwick, PA 18603-0467              State College, PA 16803


475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA  19406Board of SupervisorsSalem Township P.O. Box 405 Berwick, PA  18603-0035Dr. Judith JohnsrudNational Energy Committee Sierra Club 443 Orlando Avenue State College, PA  16803 Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 cc:-2-Ms. Julie KeysNuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708}}
Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 cc:
Ms. Julie Keys Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708}}

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Summary of Telephone Conference Call Held on July 26, 2007, Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and PPL Susquehanna, LLC, Concerning Draft Requests for Additional Information Pertaining to the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station,
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August 27, 2007 LICENSEE: PPL Susquehanna, LLC FACILITY: Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY

OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON JULY 26, 2007, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND PPL SUSQUEHANNA, LLC, CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of PPL Susquehanna, LLC held a telephone conference call on July 26, 2007, to discuss and clarify the staffs draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) concerning the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2, license renewal application. The telephone conference call was useful in clarifying the intent of the staffs D-RAIs. provides a listing of the participants and Enclosure 2 contains a listing of the D-RAIs discussed with the applicant, including a brief description on the status of the items.

The applicant had an opportunity to comment on this summary.

/RA/

Evelyn Gettys, Project Manager License Renewal Branch A Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-387 and 50-388

Enclosures:

1. List of Participants
2. List of Draft Requests for Additional Information cc w/encls: See next page

ML072330167 OFFICE PM:RLRA:DLR LA:DLR BC:RLRA:DLR NAME EGettys SFigueroa LLund DATE 08/22/07 08/22/07 08/27/07

TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION LIST OF PARTICIPANTS JULY 26, 2007 PARTICIPANTS AFFILIATIONS Evelyn Gettys U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

George Thomas NRC David Jeng NRC Duane Filchner PPL Susquehanna, LLC Ross Gardner PPL Susquehanna, LLC Enclosure 1

DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION July 26, 2007 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the staff) and representatives of PPL Susquehanna, LLC held a telephone conference call on July 26, 2007, to discuss and clarify the following draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) concerning the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES), Units 1 and 2 license renewal application (LRA).

D-RAI 2.4-1 The first sentence in the fourth paragraph of the LRA Section 2.4 Scoping and Screening Results: Structures states that The major structures in the scope of license renewal are the: .... Per Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 54.4 (10 CFR 54.4), all structures that perform an intended function stated in 10 CFR 54.4(a) are required to be included within the scope of license renewal and not just the major structures. Please confirm that the in-scope structures and structure categories listed in Section 2.4 is all inclusive. Please clarify the language used in that section of the LRA, The major structures in the scope .... Please include any remaining structures that may be within the scope of license renewal and provide corresponding scoping, screening and aging management review (AMR) results information relevant to the LRA.

Discussion: The applicant will remove the term major and list the structures as discussed.

They indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

D-RAI 2.4.1-2 Table 2.4-1 lists penetrations (mechanical and electrical, primary containment boundary) as components subject to an AMR. This does not seem to include the penetrations through the Reactor Shield Wall with hinged doors or removable plugs that facilitate piping (feedwater, reactor recirculation, recirculation inlet, etc.) connections to the reactor vessel which would provide access for in-service inspection (see FSAR Section 3.8.3.1.3 and drawings C-1932 Sheets 3 & 5). Please confirm the inclusion or exclusion of these penetrations and their doors/plugs from the scope of license renewal (LR) and subject to an AMR. If they were not included as an oversight, please provide a description of their scoping, screening and AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal, please provide the technical basis for the exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

RAI 2.4.1-3 Section 2.4.1 and Table 2.4-1 list Access Hatches (equipment hatch, personnel airlock, suppression chamber access hatches, and the control rod drive removal hatch) as Primary Containment components subject to an AMR. It is not explicitly clear from Table 2.4-1 and Enclosure 2

Table 2.4-10 if the flange double-gaskets, hatch locks, hinges and closure mechanisms that help prevent loss of sealing/leak-tightness for these listed hatches are included within the scope of LR and subject to an AMR. Please confirm the inclusion or exclusion of these components.

If they were not included as an oversight, please provide a description of their scoping and AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of LR, please provide the technical basis for the exclusion Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

RAI 2.4.1-4 Based on information provided in LRA Section 2.4.1 and Tables 2.4-1 and 2.4-10, it is not clear if all drywell pipe restraints/whip restraints are within the scope of LR. If they are not included as an oversight, please provide a description of their scoping and AMR. If they are covered somewhere else in the LRA, please indicate the location. If they are excluded from the scope of LR, please provide the technical basis for the exclusion.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

RAI 2.4.10-1 Sections 2.4.1 thru 2.4.9 state that the structural commodities for these respective structures are addressed in the bulk commodities evaluation in Section 2.4.10. Table 2.4-10 lists the Bulk Commodities Components Subject to an AMR in categories based on the material of the component type. This table does not identify the specific structures addressed in Sections 2.4.1 thru 2.4.9 in which these individual component types are located. Please add a column to Table 2.4-10 listing the structure(s) in which each bulk commodity component type is located.

Clearly state if the intent of the Table is for every occurrence (all inclusive) of these component types in each of the applicable structures are in-scope and subject to an AMR. If not, specifically identify those cases which are in-scope and subject to an AMR and those that are not in-scope and excluded from an AMR with technical justification for exclusion. Please confirm and address if there is or is not any Lubrite sliding support bearings/surfaces in-scope and subject to an AMR and will need to be included in Table 2.4-10.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a formal RAI.

Letter to PPL Susquehanna, from E. Gettys, dated August 27, 2007

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY

OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON JULY 26, 2007, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND PPL SUSQUEHANNA, LLC, CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION DISTRIBUTION:

HARD COPY:

DLR RF E-MAIL:

PUBLIC SSmith (srs3)

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YDiaz RGuzman BRogers EGettys

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 cc:

Robert A. Saccone Bryan A. Snapp, Esq.

Vice President - Nuclear Operations Associate General Counsel PPL Susquehanna, LLC PPL Services Corporation 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSB3 Two North Ninth Street, GENTW3 Berwick, PA 18603-0467 Allentown, PA 18101-1179 Terry L. Harpster Supervisor - Document Control Services General Manager - Plant Support PPL Susquehanna, LLC PPL Susquehanna, LLC Two North Ninth Street, GENPL4 769 Salem Blvd., NUCSA4 Allentown, PA 18101-1179 Berwick, PA 18603-0467 Richard W. Osborne Rocco R. Sgarro Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc.

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