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| number = ML16075A003
| number = ML16075A003
| issue date = 03/14/2016
| issue date = 03/14/2016
| title = 2016/03/14 NRR E-mail Capture - Request for Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to Reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure Specified in the Technical Specifications 2.1.1, Reactor Core Safety Limits - MF6618
| title = NRR E-mail Capture - Request for Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to Reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure Specified in the Technical Specifications 2.1.1, Reactor Core Safety Limits - MF6618
| author name = Chawla M L
| author name = Chawla M
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLIII-1
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLIII-1
| addressee name = Swenzinski L
| addressee name = Swenzinski L
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| document type = E-Mail, Request for Additional Information (RAI)
| document type = E-Mail, Request for Additional Information (RAI)
| page count = 2
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{{#Wiki_filter:1 NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:Chawla, Mahesh Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 4:17 PM To:laura.swenzinski@nexteraener gy.com; Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com); Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)
{{#Wiki_filter:NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:                               Chawla, Mahesh Sent:                               Monday, March 14, 2016 4:17 PM To:                                 laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com; Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com); Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)
Cc:Oesterle, Eric; Razzaque, Muhammad; Tilton, Caroline; Elliott, Robert; Wrona, David; Norton, Charles; Steffes, Jakob; Phillips, Charles; Stoedter, Karla
Cc:                                 Oesterle, Eric; Razzaque, Muhammad; Tilton, Caroline; Elliott, Robert; Wrona, David; Norton, Charles; Steffes, Jakob; Phillips, Charles; Stoedter, Karla


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Request For Additional Information - Duane Ar nold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in th e Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits" - MF6618By letter dated August 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No.ML15246A410), NextEra Energy Duane Arnold (NextEra), the licensee for Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC), requested an amendment to revise the DAEC Technical Specifications (TS). The proposed change involves reduction of the reactor steam dome pressure specified within Reactor Core Safety Limits Specification 2.1.1, in the TS. This change resolves a 10 CFR Part 21 condition concerning a potential to momentarily violate Reactor Core Safety Limit 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2 during a Pressure Regulator Failure Maximum Demand (Open) transient. In order to complete the safety evaluation of the subject application, the NRC is requesting the following additional information:
Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits" - MF6618 By letter dated August 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No.ML15246A410), NextEra Energy Duane Arnold (NextEra), the licensee for Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC), requested an amendment to revise the DAEC Technical Specifications (TS). The proposed change involves reduction of the reactor steam dome pressure specified within Reactor Core Safety Limits Specification 2.1.1, in the TS. This change resolves a 10 CFR Part 21 condition concerning a potential to momentarily violate Reactor Core Safety Limit 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2 during a Pressure Regulator Failure Maximum Demand (Open) transient. In order to complete the safety evaluation of the subject application, the NRC is requesting the following additional information:
RAI - 1 In page 4 of the application, dated August 6, 2015, the license stated, Duane Arnold proposes to utilize the fact that the GE14 and GNF2 fuel that comprise the DAEC core, utilize critical power correlations that have an approved pressure range from 700 to 1400 psia.  
RAI - 1 In page 4 of the application, dated August 6, 2015, the license stated, Duane Arnold proposes to utilize the fact that the GE14 and GNF2 fuel that comprise the DAEC core, utilize critical power correlations that have an approved pressure range from 700 to 1400 psia.
 
Converting 700 psia to psig, the lower bound pressure for the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations is approximately 685.3 psig. As such, the 685 psig value specified in the proposed TS change is slightly outside the pressure range in which the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations are valid for GNF2 and GE14 fuel. Please provide further justification for the proposed 685 psig value or propose a revised pressure value for this TS change that is supported by the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations (e.g., 700 psia).
Converting 700 psia to psig, the lower bound pressure for the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations is approximately 685.3 psig. As such, the 685 psig value specified in the proposed TS change is slightly outside the pressure range in which the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations are valid for GNF2 and GE14 fuel. Please provide further justification for the proposed 685 psig value or propose a revised pressure value for this TS change that is supported by the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations (e.g., 700 psia).
Please arrange a teleconference to discuss the requested information, and provide your response on the docket no later than 30 days from the receipt of this email. Thanks
Please arrange a teleconference to discuss the requested information, and provide your response on the docket no later than 30 days from the receipt of this email. Thanks Mahesh Chawla Project Manager Phone: 301-415-8371 Fax: 301-415-1222 mahesh.chawla@nrc.gov 1
 
Mahesh Chawla  
 
Project Manager  


Phone: 301-415-8371
Hearing Identifier:       NRR_PMDA Email Number:             2709 Mail Envelope Properties         (Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov20160314161700)
 
Fax: 301-415-1222 mahesh.chawla@nrc.gov
 
Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2709   Mail Envelope Properties   (Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov20160314161700)


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits" - MF6618 Sent Date:   3/14/2016 4:17:10 PM Received Date: 3/14/2016 4:17:00 PM From:   Chawla, Mahesh Created By:   Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov  
Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits"
- MF6618 Sent Date:               3/14/2016 4:17:10 PM Received Date:           3/14/2016 4:17:00 PM From:                     Chawla, Mahesh Created By:               Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov Recipients:
"Oesterle, Eric" <Eric.Oesterle@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Razzaque, Muhammad" <Muhammad.Razzaque@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Tilton, Caroline" <Caroline.Tilton@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Elliott, Robert" <Robert.Elliott@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Wrona, David" <David.Wrona@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Norton, Charles" <Charles.Norton@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Steffes, Jakob" <Jakob.Steffes@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Phillips, Charles" <Charles.Phillips@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Stoedter, Karla" <Karla.Stoedter@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com" <laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com>
Tracking Status: None "Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com)" <J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com>
Tracking Status: None "Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)" <WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com>
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
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Recipients:    "Oesterle, Eric" <Eric.Oesterle@nrc.gov>  Tracking Status: None  "Razzaque, Muhammad" <Muhammad.Razzaque@nrc.gov>  Tracking Status: None "Tilton, Caroline" <Caroline.Tilton@nrc.gov>  Tracking Status: None  "Elliott, Robert" <Robert.Elliott@nrc.gov>
NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:                               Chawla, Mahesh Sent:                               Monday, March 14, 2016 4:17 PM To:                                 laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com; Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com); Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)
Tracking Status: None  "Wrona, David" <David.Wrona@nrc.gov>  Tracking Status: None "Norton, Charles" <Charles.Norton@nrc.gov>  Tracking Status: None  "Steffes, Jakob" <Jakob.Steffes@nrc.gov>
Cc:                                 Oesterle, Eric; Razzaque, Muhammad; Tilton, Caroline; Elliott, Robert; Wrona, David; Norton, Charles; Steffes, Jakob; Phillips, Charles; Stoedter, Karla
Tracking Status: None  "Phillips, Charles" <Charles.Phillips@nrc.gov>  Tracking Status: None  "Stoedter, Karla" <Karla.Stoedter@nrc.gov>  Tracking Status: None "laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com" <laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com>  Tracking Status: None  "Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com)" <J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com>  Tracking Status: None  "Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)" <WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com>  Tracking Status: None
 
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1 NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:Chawla, Mahesh Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 4:17 PM To:laura.swenzinski@nexteraener gy.com; Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com); Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)
Cc:Oesterle, Eric; Razzaque, Muhammad; Tilton, Caroline; Elliott, Robert; Wrona, David; Norton, Charles; Steffes, Jakob; Phillips, Charles; Stoedter, Karla


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Request For Additional Information - Duane Ar nold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in th e Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits" - MF6618By letter dated August 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No.ML15246A410), NextEra Energy Duane Arnold (NextEra), the licensee for Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC), requested an amendment to revise the DAEC Technical Specifications (TS). The proposed change involves reduction of the reactor steam dome pressure specified within Reactor Core Safety Limits Specification 2.1.1, in the TS. This change resolves a 10 CFR Part 21 condition concerning a potential to momentarily violate Reactor Core Safety Limit 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2 during a Pressure Regulator Failure Maximum Demand (Open) transient. In order to complete the safety evaluation of the subject application, the NRC is requesting the following additional information:
Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits" - MF6618 By letter dated August 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No.ML15246A410), NextEra Energy Duane Arnold (NextEra), the licensee for Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC), requested an amendment to revise the DAEC Technical Specifications (TS). The proposed change involves reduction of the reactor steam dome pressure specified within Reactor Core Safety Limits Specification 2.1.1, in the TS. This change resolves a 10 CFR Part 21 condition concerning a potential to momentarily violate Reactor Core Safety Limit 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2 during a Pressure Regulator Failure Maximum Demand (Open) transient. In order to complete the safety evaluation of the subject application, the NRC is requesting the following additional information:
RAI - 1 In page 4 of the application, dated August 6, 2015, the license stated, Duane Arnold proposes to utilize the fact that the GE14 and GNF2 fuel that comprise the DAEC core, utilize critical power correlations that have an approved pressure range from 700 to 1400 psia.  
RAI - 1 In page 4 of the application, dated August 6, 2015, the license stated, Duane Arnold proposes to utilize the fact that the GE14 and GNF2 fuel that comprise the DAEC core, utilize critical power correlations that have an approved pressure range from 700 to 1400 psia.
 
Converting 700 psia to psig, the lower bound pressure for the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations is approximately 685.3 psig. As such, the 685 psig value specified in the proposed TS change is slightly outside the pressure range in which the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations are valid for GNF2 and GE14 fuel. Please provide further justification for the proposed 685 psig value or propose a revised pressure value for this TS change that is supported by the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations (e.g., 700 psia).
Converting 700 psia to psig, the lower bound pressure for the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations is approximately 685.3 psig. As such, the 685 psig value specified in the proposed TS change is slightly outside the pressure range in which the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations are valid for GNF2 and GE14 fuel. Please provide further justification for the proposed 685 psig value or propose a revised pressure value for this TS change that is supported by the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations (e.g., 700 psia).
Please arrange a teleconference to discuss the requested information, and provide your response on the docket no later than 30 days from the receipt of this email. Thanks
Please arrange a teleconference to discuss the requested information, and provide your response on the docket no later than 30 days from the receipt of this email. Thanks Mahesh Chawla Project Manager Phone: 301-415-8371 Fax: 301-415-1222 mahesh.chawla@nrc.gov 1


Mahesh Chawla
Hearing Identifier:       NRR_PMDA Email Number:             2709 Mail Envelope Properties         (Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov20160314161700)
 
Project Manager
 
Phone: 301-415-8371
 
Fax: 301-415-1222 mahesh.chawla@nrc.gov
 
Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2709   Mail Envelope Properties   (Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov20160314161700)


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits" - MF6618 Sent Date:   3/14/2016 4:17:10 PM Received Date: 3/14/2016 4:17:00 PM From:   Chawla, Mahesh Created By:   Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov  
Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits"
 
- MF6618 Sent Date:               3/14/2016 4:17:10 PM Received Date:           3/14/2016 4:17:00 PM From:                     Chawla, Mahesh Created By:               Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov Recipients:
Recipients:     "Oesterle, Eric" <Eric.Oesterle@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Razzaque, Muhammad" <Muhammad.Razzaque@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Tilton, Caroline" <Caroline.Tilton@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Elliott, Robert" <Robert.Elliott@nrc.gov>
"Oesterle, Eric" <Eric.Oesterle@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Wrona, David" <David.Wrona@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Norton, Charles" <Charles.Norton@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Steffes, Jakob" <Jakob.Steffes@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Razzaque, Muhammad" <Muhammad.Razzaque@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Phillips, Charles" <Charles.Phillips@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Stoedter, Karla" <Karla.Stoedter@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com" <laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com> Tracking Status: None "Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com)" <J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com> Tracking Status: None "Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)" <WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com> Tracking Status: None  
Tracking Status: None "Tilton, Caroline" <Caroline.Tilton@nrc.gov>
 
Tracking Status: None "Elliott, Robert" <Robert.Elliott@nrc.gov>
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Tracking Status: None "Wrona, David" <David.Wrona@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Norton, Charles" <Charles.Norton@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Steffes, Jakob" <Jakob.Steffes@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Phillips, Charles" <Charles.Phillips@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Stoedter, Karla" <Karla.Stoedter@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com" <laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com>
Tracking Status: None "Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com)" <J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com>
Tracking Status: None "Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)" <WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com>
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
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Recipients Received:}}

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NRR E-mail Capture - Request for Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to Reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure Specified in the Technical Specifications 2.1.1, Reactor Core Safety Limits - MF6618
ML16075A003
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Site: Duane Arnold NextEra Energy icon.png
Issue date: 03/14/2016
From: Mahesh Chawla
Plant Licensing Branch III
To: Swenzinski L
NextEra Energy Duane Arnold
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MF6618
Download: ML16075A003 (2)


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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Chawla, Mahesh Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 4:17 PM To: laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com; Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com); Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)

Cc: Oesterle, Eric; Razzaque, Muhammad; Tilton, Caroline; Elliott, Robert; Wrona, David; Norton, Charles; Steffes, Jakob; Phillips, Charles; Stoedter, Karla

Subject:

Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits" - MF6618 By letter dated August 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No.ML15246A410), NextEra Energy Duane Arnold (NextEra), the licensee for Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC), requested an amendment to revise the DAEC Technical Specifications (TS). The proposed change involves reduction of the reactor steam dome pressure specified within Reactor Core Safety Limits Specification 2.1.1, in the TS. This change resolves a 10 CFR Part 21 condition concerning a potential to momentarily violate Reactor Core Safety Limit 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2 during a Pressure Regulator Failure Maximum Demand (Open) transient. In order to complete the safety evaluation of the subject application, the NRC is requesting the following additional information:

RAI - 1 In page 4 of the application, dated August 6, 2015, the license stated, Duane Arnold proposes to utilize the fact that the GE14 and GNF2 fuel that comprise the DAEC core, utilize critical power correlations that have an approved pressure range from 700 to 1400 psia.

Converting 700 psia to psig, the lower bound pressure for the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations is approximately 685.3 psig. As such, the 685 psig value specified in the proposed TS change is slightly outside the pressure range in which the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations are valid for GNF2 and GE14 fuel. Please provide further justification for the proposed 685 psig value or propose a revised pressure value for this TS change that is supported by the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations (e.g., 700 psia).

Please arrange a teleconference to discuss the requested information, and provide your response on the docket no later than 30 days from the receipt of this email. Thanks Mahesh Chawla Project Manager Phone: 301-415-8371 Fax: 301-415-1222 mahesh.chawla@nrc.gov 1

Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2709 Mail Envelope Properties (Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov20160314161700)

Subject:

Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits"

- MF6618 Sent Date: 3/14/2016 4:17:10 PM Received Date: 3/14/2016 4:17:00 PM From: Chawla, Mahesh Created By: Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Oesterle, Eric" <Eric.Oesterle@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Razzaque, Muhammad" <Muhammad.Razzaque@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Tilton, Caroline" <Caroline.Tilton@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Elliott, Robert" <Robert.Elliott@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Wrona, David" <David.Wrona@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Norton, Charles" <Charles.Norton@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Steffes, Jakob" <Jakob.Steffes@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Phillips, Charles" <Charles.Phillips@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Stoedter, Karla" <Karla.Stoedter@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com" <laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com>

Tracking Status: None "Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com)" <J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com>

Tracking Status: None "Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)" <WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com>

Tracking Status: None Post Office:

Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 1789 3/14/2016 4:17:00 PM Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:

Recipients Received:

NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Chawla, Mahesh Sent: Monday, March 14, 2016 4:17 PM To: laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com; Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com); Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)

Cc: Oesterle, Eric; Razzaque, Muhammad; Tilton, Caroline; Elliott, Robert; Wrona, David; Norton, Charles; Steffes, Jakob; Phillips, Charles; Stoedter, Karla

Subject:

Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits" - MF6618 By letter dated August 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No.ML15246A410), NextEra Energy Duane Arnold (NextEra), the licensee for Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC), requested an amendment to revise the DAEC Technical Specifications (TS). The proposed change involves reduction of the reactor steam dome pressure specified within Reactor Core Safety Limits Specification 2.1.1, in the TS. This change resolves a 10 CFR Part 21 condition concerning a potential to momentarily violate Reactor Core Safety Limit 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2 during a Pressure Regulator Failure Maximum Demand (Open) transient. In order to complete the safety evaluation of the subject application, the NRC is requesting the following additional information:

RAI - 1 In page 4 of the application, dated August 6, 2015, the license stated, Duane Arnold proposes to utilize the fact that the GE14 and GNF2 fuel that comprise the DAEC core, utilize critical power correlations that have an approved pressure range from 700 to 1400 psia.

Converting 700 psia to psig, the lower bound pressure for the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations is approximately 685.3 psig. As such, the 685 psig value specified in the proposed TS change is slightly outside the pressure range in which the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations are valid for GNF2 and GE14 fuel. Please provide further justification for the proposed 685 psig value or propose a revised pressure value for this TS change that is supported by the GEXL17 and GEXL14 correlations (e.g., 700 psia).

Please arrange a teleconference to discuss the requested information, and provide your response on the docket no later than 30 days from the receipt of this email. Thanks Mahesh Chawla Project Manager Phone: 301-415-8371 Fax: 301-415-1222 mahesh.chawla@nrc.gov 1

Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2709 Mail Envelope Properties (Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov20160314161700)

Subject:

Request For Additional Information - Duane Arnold Energy Center - LAR to reduce the Reactor Steam Dome Pressure specified in the Tech Spec 2.1.1, "Reactor Core Safety Limits"

- MF6618 Sent Date: 3/14/2016 4:17:10 PM Received Date: 3/14/2016 4:17:00 PM From: Chawla, Mahesh Created By: Mahesh.Chawla@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Oesterle, Eric" <Eric.Oesterle@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Razzaque, Muhammad" <Muhammad.Razzaque@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Tilton, Caroline" <Caroline.Tilton@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Elliott, Robert" <Robert.Elliott@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Wrona, David" <David.Wrona@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Norton, Charles" <Charles.Norton@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Steffes, Jakob" <Jakob.Steffes@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Phillips, Charles" <Charles.Phillips@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Stoedter, Karla" <Karla.Stoedter@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com" <laura.swenzinski@nexteraenergy.com>

Tracking Status: None "Davis, J.Michael (J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com)" <J.Michael.Davis@nexteraenergy.com>

Tracking Status: None "Cross, William (WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com)" <WILLIAM.CROSS@fpl.com>

Tracking Status: None Post Office:

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