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| number = ML16301A135 | | number = ML16301A135 | ||
| issue date = 10/27/2016 | | issue date = 10/27/2016 | ||
| title = | | title = NRR E-mail Capture - Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 3 and 4 - Request for Additional Information for License Amendment Request to Revise the Auxilary Feedwater System Technical Specifications (CAC Nos. MF8068 and MF8069) | ||
| author name = Lamb J | | author name = Lamb J | ||
| author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLIV-2 | | author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLIV-2 | ||
| addressee name = Guth M | | addressee name = Guth M | ||
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{{#Wiki_filter: | {{#Wiki_filter:NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Lamb, John Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 10:33 AM To: Guth, Mitch (Mitch.Guth@fpl.com) | ||
Cc: Catron, Steve; Mack, Jarrett; Hanek, Olga; Czaya, Paul; Klett, Audrey; Hamm, Matthew | Cc: Catron, Steve; Mack, Jarrett; Hanek, Olga; Czaya, Paul; Klett, Audrey; Hamm, Matthew | ||
==Subject:== | ==Subject:== | ||
TURKEY POINT 3 AND 4 - RAI FOR LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REVISE THE AUXILARY FEEDWATER SYSTEM | TURKEY POINT 3 AND 4 - RAI FOR LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REVISE THE AUXILARY FEEDWATER SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CAC NOS. MF8068 AND MF8069) | ||
Importance: High | |||
==Dear Mr. Guth:== | ==Dear Mr. Guth:== | ||
By application dated June 30, 2016, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML16194A342), Florida Power & Light Company (FPL or the licensee), submitted a license amendment request (LAR) to revise the Technical Specifications (TSs) at Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 3 and 4 (Turkey Point). | By application dated June 30, 2016, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML16194A342), Florida Power & Light Company (FPL or the licensee), submitted a license amendment request (LAR) to revise the Technical Specifications (TSs) at Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 3 and 4 (Turkey Point). | ||
The | The licensees proposed LAR would revise Turkey Point TS 3/4.7.1.2, Auxiliary Feedwater System, to correct a non-conservative TS. | ||
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff reviewed the information provided by FPL in its submittal dated June 30, 2016, and determined that additional information is needed to complete the review. | |||
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff reviewed the information provided by FPL in its submittal dated June 30, 2016, and determined that additional information is needed to complete the review. | The below enclosed documents the NRC staff's specific request for additional information (RAI). As previously discussed with Jarrett Mack and Steve Catron of your staff on October 27, 2016, the NRC is requesting a response to the RAI by November 17, 2016. | ||
The below enclosed documents the NRC staff's specific | |||
Please contact me at 301-415-3100 if you have any questions. | Please contact me at 301-415-3100 if you have any questions. | ||
Sincerely, | Sincerely, John G. Lamb John G. Lamb, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 4-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos: 50-250 and 50-251 | ||
John G. Lamb John G. Lamb, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 4-2 | |||
Docket Nos: 50-250 and 50-251 | |||
==Enclosure:== | ==Enclosure:== | ||
As stated | As stated RAI By application dated June 30, 2016, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML16194A342), Florida Power & Light Company (FPL or the licensee), submitted a license amendment request (LAR) to revise the Technical Specifications (TSs) at Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 3 and 4 (Turkey 1 | ||
RAI | |||
Point). The licensees proposed LAR would revise Turkey Point TS 3/4.7.1.2, Auxiliary Feedwater System, to correct a non-conservative TS. | |||
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff reviewed the information provided by FPL in its submittal dated June 30, 2016, and determined that additional information is needed to complete the review. | |||
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Table 3.7-3 describes the allowable plant configurations which satisfy the current Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.7.1.2 requirement of three operable auxiliary feedwater (AFW) pumps and associated flow paths. Table 3.7-3 is supplemented by 3 notes. Note 3 states: | |||
If any local manual realignment of valves is required when operating the auxiliary feedwater pumps, a dedicated individual, who is in communication with the control room, shall be stationed at the auxiliary feedwater pump area. Upon instructions from the control room, this operator would realign the valves in the AFW system train to its normal operational alignment. | |||
Notes 1 and 2 for the table are proposed to be rewritten to apply to the LCO statement, while Note 3 is proposed for deletion. | Notes 1 and 2 for the table are proposed to be rewritten to apply to the LCO statement, while Note 3 is proposed for deletion. | ||
Federal Register Notice 58 FR 39132 contains the | Federal Register Notice 58 FR 39132 contains the NRCs Final Policy Statement on Technical Specifications Improvements for Nuclear Power Reactors. In reference to the four criteria listed in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50 (10 CFR), Section 36(c)2(ii), the Policy Statement states: LCOs which do not meet any of the criteria below may be proposed for removal from the Technical Specifications and relocation to licensee-controlled documents, such as the [Final Safety Analysis Report] FSAR. | ||
If a licensee elects to apply these criteria, the requirements of the removed specifications will be relocated to the FSAR or other licensee-controlled documents. Licensees are to operate their facilities in conformance with the descriptions of their facilities and procedures in their FSAR. Changes to the facility or to procedures described in the FSAR are to be made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59. | The Policy statement further states: | ||
If a licensee elects to apply these criteria, the requirements of the removed specifications will be relocated to the FSAR or other licensee-controlled documents. Licensees are to operate their facilities in conformance with the descriptions of their facilities and procedures in their FSAR. | |||
Please provide a description of: | Changes to the facility or to procedures described in the FSAR are to be made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59. | ||
Please provide a description of: | |||
(1) Where the technical and administrative requirements proposed for removal from the TS, in this case the requirements for manual realignment of the AFW system, will be located or are currently located. | |||
(2) The control process(es) that will be used for relocated technical and administrative requirements. | |||
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Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 3127 Mail Envelope Properties (John.Lamb@nrc.gov20161027103200) | |||
Hearing Identifier: | |||
==Subject:== | ==Subject:== | ||
TURKEY POINT 3 AND 4 - RAI FOR LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REVISE THE AUXILARY FEEDWATER SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CAC NOS. MF8068 AND MF8069) | TURKEY POINT 3 AND 4 - RAI FOR LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REVISE THE AUXILARY FEEDWATER SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CAC NOS. MF8068 AND MF8069) | ||
Sent Date: | Sent Date: 10/27/2016 10:32:54 AM Received Date: 10/27/2016 10:32:00 AM From: Lamb, John Created By: John.Lamb@nrc.gov Recipients: | ||
"Catron, Steve" <Steve.Catron@fpl.com> | |||
Recipients: | Tracking Status: None "Mack, Jarrett" <Jarrett.Mack@fpl.com> | ||
Tracking Status: None | Tracking Status: None "Hanek, Olga" <Olga.Hanek@fpl.com> | ||
Tracking Status: None Post Office: | Tracking Status: None "Czaya, Paul" <Paul.Czaya@fpl.com> | ||
Tracking Status: None "Klett, Audrey" <Audrey.Klett@nrc.gov> | |||
Options | Tracking Status: None "Hamm, Matthew" <Matthew.Hamm@nrc.gov> | ||
Tracking Status: None "Guth, Mitch (Mitch.Guth@fpl.com)" <Mitch.Guth@fpl.com> | |||
Tracking Status: None Post Office: | |||
Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 4053 10/27/2016 10:32:00 AM Options Priority: High Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date: | |||
Recipients Received:}} | |||
Latest revision as of 22:39, 4 February 2020
| ML16301A135 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Turkey Point  |
| Issue date: | 10/27/2016 |
| From: | John Lamb Plant Licensing Branch IV |
| To: | Guth M Florida Power & Light Co |
| References | |
| MF8068, MF8069 | |
| Download: ML16301A135 (3) | |
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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Lamb, John Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 10:33 AM To: Guth, Mitch (Mitch.Guth@fpl.com)
Cc: Catron, Steve; Mack, Jarrett; Hanek, Olga; Czaya, Paul; Klett, Audrey; Hamm, Matthew
Subject:
TURKEY POINT 3 AND 4 - RAI FOR LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REVISE THE AUXILARY FEEDWATER SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CAC NOS. MF8068 AND MF8069)
Importance: High
Dear Mr. Guth:
By application dated June 30, 2016, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML16194A342), Florida Power & Light Company (FPL or the licensee), submitted a license amendment request (LAR) to revise the Technical Specifications (TSs) at Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 3 and 4 (Turkey Point).
The licensees proposed LAR would revise Turkey Point TS 3/4.7.1.2, Auxiliary Feedwater System, to correct a non-conservative TS.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff reviewed the information provided by FPL in its submittal dated June 30, 2016, and determined that additional information is needed to complete the review.
The below enclosed documents the NRC staff's specific request for additional information (RAI). As previously discussed with Jarrett Mack and Steve Catron of your staff on October 27, 2016, the NRC is requesting a response to the RAI by November 17, 2016.
Please contact me at 301-415-3100 if you have any questions.
Sincerely, John G. Lamb John G. Lamb, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 4-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos: 50-250 and 50-251
Enclosure:
As stated RAI By application dated June 30, 2016, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML16194A342), Florida Power & Light Company (FPL or the licensee), submitted a license amendment request (LAR) to revise the Technical Specifications (TSs) at Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 3 and 4 (Turkey 1
Point). The licensees proposed LAR would revise Turkey Point TS 3/4.7.1.2, Auxiliary Feedwater System, to correct a non-conservative TS.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff reviewed the information provided by FPL in its submittal dated June 30, 2016, and determined that additional information is needed to complete the review.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Table 3.7-3 describes the allowable plant configurations which satisfy the current Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.7.1.2 requirement of three operable auxiliary feedwater (AFW) pumps and associated flow paths. Table 3.7-3 is supplemented by 3 notes. Note 3 states:
If any local manual realignment of valves is required when operating the auxiliary feedwater pumps, a dedicated individual, who is in communication with the control room, shall be stationed at the auxiliary feedwater pump area. Upon instructions from the control room, this operator would realign the valves in the AFW system train to its normal operational alignment.
Notes 1 and 2 for the table are proposed to be rewritten to apply to the LCO statement, while Note 3 is proposed for deletion.
Federal Register Notice 58 FR 39132 contains the NRCs Final Policy Statement on Technical Specifications Improvements for Nuclear Power Reactors. In reference to the four criteria listed in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50 (10 CFR), Section 36(c)2(ii), the Policy Statement states: LCOs which do not meet any of the criteria below may be proposed for removal from the Technical Specifications and relocation to licensee-controlled documents, such as the [Final Safety Analysis Report] FSAR.
The Policy statement further states:
If a licensee elects to apply these criteria, the requirements of the removed specifications will be relocated to the FSAR or other licensee-controlled documents. Licensees are to operate their facilities in conformance with the descriptions of their facilities and procedures in their FSAR.
Changes to the facility or to procedures described in the FSAR are to be made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59.
Please provide a description of:
(1) Where the technical and administrative requirements proposed for removal from the TS, in this case the requirements for manual realignment of the AFW system, will be located or are currently located.
(2) The control process(es) that will be used for relocated technical and administrative requirements.
2
Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 3127 Mail Envelope Properties (John.Lamb@nrc.gov20161027103200)
Subject:
TURKEY POINT 3 AND 4 - RAI FOR LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST TO REVISE THE AUXILARY FEEDWATER SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CAC NOS. MF8068 AND MF8069)
Sent Date: 10/27/2016 10:32:54 AM Received Date: 10/27/2016 10:32:00 AM From: Lamb, John Created By: John.Lamb@nrc.gov Recipients:
"Catron, Steve" <Steve.Catron@fpl.com>
Tracking Status: None "Mack, Jarrett" <Jarrett.Mack@fpl.com>
Tracking Status: None "Hanek, Olga" <Olga.Hanek@fpl.com>
Tracking Status: None "Czaya, Paul" <Paul.Czaya@fpl.com>
Tracking Status: None "Klett, Audrey" <Audrey.Klett@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Hamm, Matthew" <Matthew.Hamm@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Guth, Mitch (Mitch.Guth@fpl.com)" <Mitch.Guth@fpl.com>
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 4053 10/27/2016 10:32:00 AM Options Priority: High Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:
Recipients Received: