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| number = ML15300A464
| number = ML15300A464
| issue date = 08/27/2015
| issue date = 08/27/2015
| title = 2015/08/27 NRR E-mail Capture - Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504)
| title = NRR E-mail Capture - Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request
| author name = Wang A B
| author name = Wang A
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLIV-2
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLIV-2
| addressee name = Scarbrough R A
| addressee name = Scarbrough R
| addressee affiliation = Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc
| addressee affiliation = Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc
| docket = 05000416
| docket = 05000416
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{{#Wiki_filter:1NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:Wang, Alan Sent:Thursday, August 27, 2015 3:49 PM To:SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.c om); Meister, Richard; Nadeau, James Cc:Blechman, Paula; Karipineni, Nageswara
{{#Wiki_filter:NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:                           Wang, Alan Sent:                           Thursday, August 27, 2015 3:49 PM To:                             SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.com); Meister, Richard; Nadeau, James Cc:                             Blechman, Paula; Karipineni, Nageswara


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Informat ion (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Am endment Request (TAC No. MF5504)
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504)
Richard, Rich, and Jim, by letter December 15, 2014, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Number ML14351A069), Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy, the licensee), submit ted a license amendment request (LAR
Richard, Rich, and Jim, by letter December 15, 2014, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Number ML14351A069), Entergy Operations, Inc.
) for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1 (GGNS). T he amendment proposes to adopt Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)-522, Revision 0, "Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requ irements (SRs) to operate for 10 hours per month." Specifically, SR 3.6.4.3.1 for the Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) system and SR 3.7.3.1 for the Control Room Fresh Air (CFRA) Syst em will be modified from the current requirement to operate the systems for  10 continuous hours with the heaters operating to  15 continuous minutes with heaters operating, with the current frequency of 31 days remaining unchanged. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583) you responded to the Request for Additional information dated April 1, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15114A040)
(Entergy, the licensee), submitted a license amendment request (LAR) for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1 (GGNS). The amendment proposes to adopt Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)-522, Revision 0, Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requirements (SRs) to operate for 10 hours per month. Specifically, SR 3.6.4.3.1 for the Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) system and SR 3.7.3.1 for the Control Room Fresh Air (CFRA) System will be modified from the current requirement to operate the systems for  10 continuous hours with the heaters operating to  15 continuous minutes with heaters operating, with the current frequency of 31 days remaining unchanged. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583) you responded to the Request for Additional information dated April 1, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15114A040), regarding the adoption of TSTF-522. The NRC staff has reviewed this response and has determined that the following additional information is required to complete its review of the amendment request.
, regarding the adoption of TSTF-522. The NRC staff has reviewed this response and has determined that the following additional information is required to complete its review of the amendment request.  
: 1) The purpose of the heaters in the CFRA filter train are for reducing the relative humidity of the incoming air to the adsorbers from 100 percent to 70 percent. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583), in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that charcoal adsorbers were removed from the Control Room Fresh Air (CRFA) filter train. The removal of the charcoal adsorbers was approved by the NRC by Amendment 149 of the Facility Operating License No.
: 1) The purpose of the heaters in the CFRA filter train are for reducing the relative humidity of the incoming air to the adsorbers from 100 percent to 70 percent. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583), in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that charcoal adsorbers were removed from the Control Room Fresh Air (CRFA) filter train. The removal of the charcoal adsorbers was approved by the NRC by Amendment 149 of the Facility Operating License No. NPF-249 for Grand Gulf, Unit 1 as part of the full-scope implementation of an alternative accident source term (ADAMS Accession No. ML010780172), dated March 15, 2001). Since that time, Grand Gulf continued to maintain these heaters in the TS, including that of TS 5.5.7 Ventilation Filter Testing Program, Item e. As the charcoal adsorbers are no longer in existence in the filter train, please provide the safety function of these heaters and the basis, if any, for maintaining the heaters in the TSs. If no such basis exists, please confirm that testing and operation of the heaters has no adverse effects on the CFRA filter trains and the control room air conditioning system.  
NPF-249 for Grand Gulf, Unit 1 as part of the full-scope implementation of an alternative accident source term (ADAMS Accession No. ML010780172), dated March 15, 2001). Since that time, Grand Gulf continued to maintain these heaters in the TS, including that of TS 5.5.7 Ventilation Filter Testing Program, Item e. As the charcoal adsorbers are no longer in existence in the filter train, please provide the safety function of these heaters and the basis, if any, for maintaining the heaters in the TSs. If no such basis exists, please confirm that testing and operation of the heaters has no adverse effects on the CFRA filter trains and the control room air conditioning system.
: 2) Also, in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that "the charcoal adsorbers are no longer installed in the CRFA filter train because the intake air is filtered through charcoal adsorbers installed in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System." The NRC staff reviewed the System P&IDs and descriptions in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report and did not find any charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system. Please confirm the existence of charcoal adsorbers in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System and the relation between the heaters in the CFRA filter train and the charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system to the switchgear and battery rooms.
: 2) Also, in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that the charcoal adsorbers are no longer installed in the CRFA filter train because the intake air is filtered through charcoal adsorbers installed in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System. The NRC staff reviewed the System P&IDs and descriptions in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report and did not find any charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system. Please confirm the existence of charcoal adsorbers in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System and the relation between the heaters in the CFRA filter train and the charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system to the switchgear and battery rooms.
This RAI was discussed with Mr. Richard Meister on August 27, 2015, and it was agreed that a  
This RAI was discussed with Mr. Richard Meister on August 27, 2015, and it was agreed that a response would be provided within 30 days of receipt of this email. If circumstances result in the need 1


response would be provided within 30 days of receipt of this email. If circumstances result in the need 2to revise the requested response date, please c ontact me at (301) 415-1445 or via e-mail at Alan.Wang@nrc.gov.
to revise the requested response date, please contact me at (301) 415-1445 or via e-mail at Alan.Wang@nrc.gov.
Alan Wang Project Manager (Grand Gulf Nuclear Station)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Alan.Wang@NRC.gov Tel: (301) 415-1445 Fax: (301) 415-1222 2


Alan Wang
Hearing Identifier:     NRR_PMDA Email Number:           2481 Mail Envelope Properties     (Alan.Wang@nrc.gov20150827154800)
 
Project Manager (Grand Gu lf Nuclear Station)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Alan.Wang@NRC.gov Tel: (301) 415-1445 Fax: (301) 415-1222
 
Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2481   Mail Envelope Properties   (Alan.Wang@nrc.gov20150827154800)


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504) Sent Date:   8/27/2015 3:48:40 PM Received Date: 8/27/2015 3:48:00 PM From:   Wang, Alan Created By:   Alan.Wang@nrc.gov Recipients:     "Blechman, Paula" <Paula.Blechman@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Karipineni, Nageswara" <Nageswara.Karipineni@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.com)" <RSCARBR@entergy.com> Tracking Status: None "Meister, Richard" <rmeist1@entergy.com> Tracking Status: None "Nadeau, James" <jnadea1@entergy.com> Tracking Status: None Post Office:     Files     Size     Date & Time MESSAGE   3679     8/27/2015 3:48:00 PM
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI)
Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504)
Sent Date:             8/27/2015 3:48:40 PM Received Date:         8/27/2015 3:48:00 PM From:                   Wang, Alan Created By:             Alan.Wang@nrc.gov Recipients:
"Blechman, Paula" <Paula.Blechman@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Karipineni, Nageswara" <Nageswara.Karipineni@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.com)" <RSCARBR@entergy.com>
Tracking Status: None "Meister, Richard" <rmeist1@entergy.com>
Tracking Status: None "Nadeau, James" <jnadea1@entergy.com>
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
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Recipients Received:


Options  Priority:    Standard  Return Notification:    No  Reply Requested:    No  Sensitivity:    Normal  Expiration Date:      Recipients Received:
NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:                           Wang, Alan Sent:                           Thursday, August 27, 2015 3:49 PM To:                             SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.com); Meister, Richard; Nadeau, James Cc:                             Blechman, Paula; Karipineni, Nageswara
1NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:Wang, Alan Sent:Thursday, August 27, 2015 3:49 PM To:SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.c om); Meister, Richard; Nadeau, James Cc:Blechman, Paula; Karipineni, Nageswara


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Informat ion (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Am endment Request (TAC No. MF5504)
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504)
Richard, Rich, and Jim, by letter December 15, 2014, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Number ML14351A069), Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy, the licensee), submit ted a license amendment request (LAR
Richard, Rich, and Jim, by letter December 15, 2014, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Number ML14351A069), Entergy Operations, Inc.
) for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1 (GGNS). T he amendment proposes to adopt Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)-522, Revision 0, "Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requ irements (SRs) to operate for 10 hours per month." Specifically, SR 3.6.4.3.1 for the Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) system and SR 3.7.3.1 for the Control Room Fresh Air (CFRA) Syst em will be modified from the current requirement to operate the systems for  10 continuous hours with the heaters operating to  15 continuous minutes with heaters operating, with the current frequency of 31 days remaining unchanged. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583) you responded to the Request for Additional information dated April 1, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15114A040)
(Entergy, the licensee), submitted a license amendment request (LAR) for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1 (GGNS). The amendment proposes to adopt Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)-522, Revision 0, Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requirements (SRs) to operate for 10 hours per month. Specifically, SR 3.6.4.3.1 for the Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) system and SR 3.7.3.1 for the Control Room Fresh Air (CFRA) System will be modified from the current requirement to operate the systems for  10 continuous hours with the heaters operating to  15 continuous minutes with heaters operating, with the current frequency of 31 days remaining unchanged. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583) you responded to the Request for Additional information dated April 1, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15114A040), regarding the adoption of TSTF-522. The NRC staff has reviewed this response and has determined that the following additional information is required to complete its review of the amendment request.
, regarding the adoption of TSTF-522. The NRC staff has reviewed this response and has determined that the following additional information is required to complete its review of the amendment request.  
: 1) The purpose of the heaters in the CFRA filter train are for reducing the relative humidity of the incoming air to the adsorbers from 100 percent to 70 percent. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583), in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that charcoal adsorbers were removed from the Control Room Fresh Air (CRFA) filter train. The removal of the charcoal adsorbers was approved by the NRC by Amendment 149 of the Facility Operating License No.
: 1) The purpose of the heaters in the CFRA filter train are for reducing the relative humidity of the incoming air to the adsorbers from 100 percent to 70 percent. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583), in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that charcoal adsorbers were removed from the Control Room Fresh Air (CRFA) filter train. The removal of the charcoal adsorbers was approved by the NRC by Amendment 149 of the Facility Operating License No. NPF-249 for Grand Gulf, Unit 1 as part of the full-scope implementation of an alternative accident source term (ADAMS Accession No. ML010780172), dated March 15, 2001). Since that time, Grand Gulf continued to maintain these heaters in the TS, including that of TS 5.5.7 Ventilation Filter Testing Program, Item e. As the charcoal adsorbers are no longer in existence in the filter train, please provide the safety function of these heaters and the basis, if any, for maintaining the heaters in the TSs. If no such basis exists, please confirm that testing and operation of the heaters has no adverse effects on the CFRA filter trains and the control room air conditioning system.  
NPF-249 for Grand Gulf, Unit 1 as part of the full-scope implementation of an alternative accident source term (ADAMS Accession No. ML010780172), dated March 15, 2001). Since that time, Grand Gulf continued to maintain these heaters in the TS, including that of TS 5.5.7 Ventilation Filter Testing Program, Item e. As the charcoal adsorbers are no longer in existence in the filter train, please provide the safety function of these heaters and the basis, if any, for maintaining the heaters in the TSs. If no such basis exists, please confirm that testing and operation of the heaters has no adverse effects on the CFRA filter trains and the control room air conditioning system.
: 2) Also, in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that "the charcoal adsorbers are no longer installed in the CRFA filter train because the intake air is filtered through charcoal adsorbers installed in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System." The NRC staff reviewed the System P&IDs and descriptions in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report and did not find any charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system. Please confirm the existence of charcoal adsorbers in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System and the relation between the heaters in the CFRA filter train and the charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system to the switchgear and battery rooms.
: 2) Also, in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that the charcoal adsorbers are no longer installed in the CRFA filter train because the intake air is filtered through charcoal adsorbers installed in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System. The NRC staff reviewed the System P&IDs and descriptions in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report and did not find any charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system. Please confirm the existence of charcoal adsorbers in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System and the relation between the heaters in the CFRA filter train and the charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system to the switchgear and battery rooms.
This RAI was discussed with Mr. Richard Meister on August 27, 2015, and it was agreed that a  
This RAI was discussed with Mr. Richard Meister on August 27, 2015, and it was agreed that a response would be provided within 30 days of receipt of this email. If circumstances result in the need 1


response would be provided within 30 days of receipt of this email. If circumstances result in the need 2to revise the requested response date, please c ontact me at (301) 415-1445 or via e-mail at Alan.Wang@nrc.gov.
to revise the requested response date, please contact me at (301) 415-1445 or via e-mail at Alan.Wang@nrc.gov.
Alan Wang Project Manager (Grand Gulf Nuclear Station)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Alan.Wang@NRC.gov Tel: (301) 415-1445 Fax: (301) 415-1222 2


Alan Wang
Hearing Identifier:     NRR_PMDA Email Number:           2481 Mail Envelope Properties     (Alan.Wang@nrc.gov20150827154800)
 
Project Manager (Grand Gu lf Nuclear Station)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Alan.Wang@NRC.gov Tel: (301) 415-1445 Fax: (301) 415-1222
 
Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2481   Mail Envelope Properties   (Alan.Wang@nrc.gov20150827154800)


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504) Sent Date:   8/27/2015 3:48:40 PM Received Date: 8/27/2015 3:48:00 PM From:   Wang, Alan Created By:   Alan.Wang@nrc.gov Recipients:     "Blechman, Paula" <Paula.Blechman@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Karipineni, Nageswara" <Nageswara.Karipineni@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.com)" <RSCARBR@entergy.com> Tracking Status: None "Meister, Richard" <rmeist1@entergy.com> Tracking Status: None "Nadeau, James" <jnadea1@entergy.com> Tracking Status: None Post Office:     Files     Size     Date & Time MESSAGE   3679     8/27/2015 3:48:00 PM
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI)
 
Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504)
Options Priority:     Standard   Return Notification:   No   Reply Requested:   No   Sensitivity:     Normal Expiration Date:     Recipients Received:}}
Sent Date:             8/27/2015 3:48:40 PM Received Date:         8/27/2015 3:48:00 PM From:                   Wang, Alan Created By:             Alan.Wang@nrc.gov Recipients:
"Blechman, Paula" <Paula.Blechman@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Karipineni, Nageswara" <Nageswara.Karipineni@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.com)" <RSCARBR@entergy.com>
Tracking Status: None "Meister, Richard" <rmeist1@entergy.com>
Tracking Status: None "Nadeau, James" <jnadea1@entergy.com>
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
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NRR E-mail Capture - Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request
ML15300A464
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Issue date: 08/27/2015
From: Wang A
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To: Scarbrough R
Entergy Nuclear Operations
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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Wang, Alan Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 3:49 PM To: SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.com); Meister, Richard; Nadeau, James Cc: Blechman, Paula; Karipineni, Nageswara

Subject:

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504)

Richard, Rich, and Jim, by letter December 15, 2014, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Number ML14351A069), Entergy Operations, Inc.

(Entergy, the licensee), submitted a license amendment request (LAR) for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1 (GGNS). The amendment proposes to adopt Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)-522, Revision 0, Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requirements (SRs) to operate for 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br /> per month. Specifically, SR 3.6.4.3.1 for the Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) system and SR 3.7.3.1 for the Control Room Fresh Air (CFRA) System will be modified from the current requirement to operate the systems for 10 continuous hours with the heaters operating to 15 continuous minutes with heaters operating, with the current frequency of 31 days remaining unchanged. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583) you responded to the Request for Additional information dated April 1, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15114A040), regarding the adoption of TSTF-522. The NRC staff has reviewed this response and has determined that the following additional information is required to complete its review of the amendment request.

1) The purpose of the heaters in the CFRA filter train are for reducing the relative humidity of the incoming air to the adsorbers from 100 percent to 70 percent. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583), in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that charcoal adsorbers were removed from the Control Room Fresh Air (CRFA) filter train. The removal of the charcoal adsorbers was approved by the NRC by Amendment 149 of the Facility Operating License No.

NPF-249 for Grand Gulf, Unit 1 as part of the full-scope implementation of an alternative accident source term (ADAMS Accession No. ML010780172), dated March 15, 2001). Since that time, Grand Gulf continued to maintain these heaters in the TS, including that of TS 5.5.7 Ventilation Filter Testing Program, Item e. As the charcoal adsorbers are no longer in existence in the filter train, please provide the safety function of these heaters and the basis, if any, for maintaining the heaters in the TSs. If no such basis exists, please confirm that testing and operation of the heaters has no adverse effects on the CFRA filter trains and the control room air conditioning system.

2) Also, in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that the charcoal adsorbers are no longer installed in the CRFA filter train because the intake air is filtered through charcoal adsorbers installed in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System. The NRC staff reviewed the System P&IDs and descriptions in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report and did not find any charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system. Please confirm the existence of charcoal adsorbers in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System and the relation between the heaters in the CFRA filter train and the charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system to the switchgear and battery rooms.

This RAI was discussed with Mr. Richard Meister on August 27, 2015, and it was agreed that a response would be provided within 30 days of receipt of this email. If circumstances result in the need 1

to revise the requested response date, please contact me at (301) 415-1445 or via e-mail at Alan.Wang@nrc.gov.

Alan Wang Project Manager (Grand Gulf Nuclear Station)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Alan.Wang@NRC.gov Tel: (301) 415-1445 Fax: (301) 415-1222 2

Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2481 Mail Envelope Properties (Alan.Wang@nrc.gov20150827154800)

Subject:

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI)

Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504)

Sent Date: 8/27/2015 3:48:40 PM Received Date: 8/27/2015 3:48:00 PM From: Wang, Alan Created By: Alan.Wang@nrc.gov Recipients:

"Blechman, Paula" <Paula.Blechman@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "Karipineni, Nageswara" <Nageswara.Karipineni@nrc.gov>

Tracking Status: None "SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.com)" <RSCARBR@entergy.com>

Tracking Status: None "Meister, Richard" <rmeist1@entergy.com>

Tracking Status: None "Nadeau, James" <jnadea1@entergy.com>

Tracking Status: None Post Office:

Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 3679 8/27/2015 3:48:00 PM Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:

Recipients Received:

NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Wang, Alan Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 3:49 PM To: SCARBROUGH, RICHARD A (RSCARBR@entergy.com); Meister, Richard; Nadeau, James Cc: Blechman, Paula; Karipineni, Nageswara

Subject:

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Request for Additional Information (RAI) Regarding Adoption of TSTF-522 License Amendment Request (TAC No. MF5504)

Richard, Rich, and Jim, by letter December 15, 2014, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Number ML14351A069), Entergy Operations, Inc.

(Entergy, the licensee), submitted a license amendment request (LAR) for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit No. 1 (GGNS). The amendment proposes to adopt Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF)-522, Revision 0, Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requirements (SRs) to operate for 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br /> per month. Specifically, SR 3.6.4.3.1 for the Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) system and SR 3.7.3.1 for the Control Room Fresh Air (CFRA) System will be modified from the current requirement to operate the systems for 10 continuous hours with the heaters operating to 15 continuous minutes with heaters operating, with the current frequency of 31 days remaining unchanged. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583) you responded to the Request for Additional information dated April 1, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15114A040), regarding the adoption of TSTF-522. The NRC staff has reviewed this response and has determined that the following additional information is required to complete its review of the amendment request.

1) The purpose of the heaters in the CFRA filter train are for reducing the relative humidity of the incoming air to the adsorbers from 100 percent to 70 percent. By letter dated May 6, 2015 (ADAMS Accession No. ML15127A583), in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that charcoal adsorbers were removed from the Control Room Fresh Air (CRFA) filter train. The removal of the charcoal adsorbers was approved by the NRC by Amendment 149 of the Facility Operating License No.

NPF-249 for Grand Gulf, Unit 1 as part of the full-scope implementation of an alternative accident source term (ADAMS Accession No. ML010780172), dated March 15, 2001). Since that time, Grand Gulf continued to maintain these heaters in the TS, including that of TS 5.5.7 Ventilation Filter Testing Program, Item e. As the charcoal adsorbers are no longer in existence in the filter train, please provide the safety function of these heaters and the basis, if any, for maintaining the heaters in the TSs. If no such basis exists, please confirm that testing and operation of the heaters has no adverse effects on the CFRA filter trains and the control room air conditioning system.

2) Also, in response to RAI-1, the licensee stated that the charcoal adsorbers are no longer installed in the CRFA filter train because the intake air is filtered through charcoal adsorbers installed in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System. The NRC staff reviewed the System P&IDs and descriptions in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report and did not find any charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system. Please confirm the existence of charcoal adsorbers in the Safeguard Switchgear and Battery Room Outside Air Intake System and the relation between the heaters in the CFRA filter train and the charcoal adsorbers in the outside air intake system to the switchgear and battery rooms.

This RAI was discussed with Mr. Richard Meister on August 27, 2015, and it was agreed that a response would be provided within 30 days of receipt of this email. If circumstances result in the need 1

to revise the requested response date, please contact me at (301) 415-1445 or via e-mail at Alan.Wang@nrc.gov.

Alan Wang Project Manager (Grand Gulf Nuclear Station)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Alan.Wang@NRC.gov Tel: (301) 415-1445 Fax: (301) 415-1222 2

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