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| | issue date = 08/03/2016 | | | issue date = 08/03/2016 |
| | title = Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081) | | | title = NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081) |
| | author name = Lingam S P | | | author name = Lingam S |
| | author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLIV-1 | | | author affiliation = NRC/NRR/DORL/LPLIV-1 |
| | addressee name = Weber T N | | | addressee name = Weber T |
| | addressee affiliation = Arizona Public Service Co | | | addressee affiliation = Arizona Public Service Co |
| | docket = 05000528, 05000529, 05000530 | | | docket = 05000528, 05000529, 05000530 |
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| {{#Wiki_filter:1 NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From:Lingam, Siva Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:39 PM To: Thomas.N.Weber@aps.com Cc:Pascarelli, Robert; Oesterle, Eric; Dean, Jeremy; Woodyatt, Diana; Beacon, Daniel; Hamm, Matthew; Michael.Dilorenzo@a ps.com; Carl.Stephenson@aps.com | | {{#Wiki_filter:NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Lingam, Siva Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:39 PM To: Thomas.N.Weber@aps.com Cc: Pascarelli, Robert; Oesterle, Eric; Dean, Jeremy; Woodyatt, Diana; Beacon, Daniel; Hamm, Matthew; Michael.Dilorenzo@aps.com; Carl.Stephenson@aps.com |
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| Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Gene ration Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081) | | Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081) |
| By letter dated July 29, 2016 (Agencywide Docum ents Access and Management System Accession No. ML16188A336), Arizona Public Service Company (the licensee) submitted a license amendment request (LAR) for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, requesting an approval to revise the Technical Specifications (TSs) to support the implementation of next generation fuel (NGF). In addition to the LAR and in accordance with the provisions of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Section 50.12, the licensee is requesting an exemption from certain requirements of 10 CFR 50.46, "Acceptance Criteria for Emergency Core Cooling Systems [ECCS] for Light-Water Nuclear Power Reactors," | | By letter dated July 29, 2016 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML16188A336), Arizona Public Service Company (the licensee) submitted a license amendment request (LAR) for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, requesting an approval to revise the Technical Specifications (TSs) to support the implementation of next generation fuel (NGF). In addition to the LAR and in accordance with the provisions of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Section 50.12, the licensee is requesting an exemption from certain requirements of 10 CFR 50.46, Acceptance Criteria for Emergency Core Cooling Systems [ECCS] for Light-Water Nuclear Power Reactors, and 10 CFR 50, Appendix K, ECCS Evaluation Models, to allow the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM as a fuel rod cladding material. In summary, the proposed change will allow for the implementation of NGF including the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding material. The NGF assemblies contain advanced features to enhance fuel reliability, thermal performance, and fuel cycle economics. The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staffs acceptance review of this LAR and exemption. The acceptance review was performed to determine if there is sufficient technical information in scope and depth to allow the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review. The acceptance review is also intended to identify whether the application has any readily apparent information insufficiencies in its characterization of the regulatory requirements or the licensing basis of the plant. |
| and 10 CFR 50, Appendix K, "ECCS Evaluation Models," to allow the use of Optimized ZIRLO TM as a fuel rod cladding material. In summary, the proposed change will allow for the implementation of NGF including the | | The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review and make an independent assessment regarding the acceptability of the proposed LAR and exemption in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. Given the lesser scope and depth of the acceptance review as compared to the detailed technical review, there may be instances in which issues that impact the NRC staffs ability to complete the detailed technical review are identified despite completion of an adequate acceptance review. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence. |
| | | If you have any questions, please contact me. |
| use of Optimized ZIRLO TM fuel rod cladding material. The NGF assemblies contain advanced features to enhance fuel reliability, thermal performance, and fuel cycle economics. The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff's acceptance review of this LAR and exemption. The acceptance review was performed to determine if there is sufficient technical information in scope and depth to allow the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review. The acceptance review is also intended to identify whether the application has any readily apparent information insufficiencies in its characterization of the regulatory requirements or the licensing basis of the plant. | |
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| The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review and make an independent assessment regarding the acceptability of the proposed LAR and exemption in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. Given the lesser scope and depth of the acceptance review as compared to the detailed technical review, there may be instances in which issues that impact the NRC staff's ability to complete the detailed technical review are identified despite completion of an adequate acceptance review. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence. | |
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| Siva P. Lingam U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Project Manager (NRR/DORL/LPL4-1) | | Siva P. Lingam U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Project Manager (NRR/DORL/LPL4-1) |
| Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Location: O8-D5; Mail Stop: O8-B3 Telephone: 301-415-1564; Fax: 301-415-1222 E-mail address: siva.lingam@nrc.gov | | Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Location: O8-D5; Mail Stop: O8-B3 Telephone: 301-415-1564; Fax: 301-415-1222 E-mail address: siva.lingam@nrc.gov 1 |
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| Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2974 Mail Envelope Properties (Siva.Lingam@nrc.gov20160803133800) | | Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2974 Mail Envelope Properties (Siva.Lingam@nrc.gov20160803133800) |
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| ==Subject:== | | ==Subject:== |
| Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081) | | Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081) |
| Sent Date: 8/3/2016 1:38:48 PM Received Date: 8/3/2016 1:38:00 PM From: Lingam, Siva Created By: Siva.Lingam@nrc.gov | | Sent Date: 8/3/2016 1:38:48 PM Received Date: 8/3/2016 1:38:00 PM From: Lingam, Siva Created By: Siva.Lingam@nrc.gov Recipients: |
| | | "Pascarelli, Robert" <Robert.Pascarelli@nrc.gov> |
| Recipients: "Pascarelli, Robert" <Robert.Pascarelli@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Oesterle, Eric" <Eric.Oesterle@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Dean, Jeremy" <Jeremy.Dean@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Woodyatt, Diana" <Diana.Woodyatt@nrc.gov> | | Tracking Status: None "Oesterle, Eric" <Eric.Oesterle@nrc.gov> |
| Tracking Status: None "Beacon, Daniel" <Daniel.Beacon@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Hamm, Matthew" <Matthew.Hamm@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Michael.Dilorenzo@aps.com" <Michael.Dilorenzo@aps.com> | | Tracking Status: None "Dean, Jeremy" <Jeremy.Dean@nrc.gov> |
| Tracking Status: None "Carl.Stephenson@aps.com" <Carl.Stephenson@aps.com> Tracking Status: None "Thomas.N.Weber@aps.com" <Thomas.N.Weber@aps.com> Tracking Status: None | | Tracking Status: None "Woodyatt, Diana" <Diana.Woodyatt@nrc.gov> |
| | | Tracking Status: None "Beacon, Daniel" <Daniel.Beacon@nrc.gov> |
| Post Office: Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 2778 8/3/2016 1:38:00 PM Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date: Recipients Received:}} | | Tracking Status: None "Hamm, Matthew" <Matthew.Hamm@nrc.gov> |
| | Tracking Status: None "Michael.Dilorenzo@aps.com" <Michael.Dilorenzo@aps.com> |
| | Tracking Status: None "Carl.Stephenson@aps.com" <Carl.Stephenson@aps.com> |
| | Tracking Status: None "Thomas.N.Weber@aps.com" <Thomas.N.Weber@aps.com> |
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| | Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 2778 8/3/2016 1:38:00 PM Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date: |
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MONTHYEARML16188A3332016-07-0101 July 2016
Description and Assessment of Proposed License Amendment - Technical Analysis
Project stage: Other
ML16190A2272016-07-13013 July 2016
Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure, 6/30/16 Affidavit Executed by J. Gresham, Westinghouse; Technical Analysis Next Generation Fuel Implementation Amendment Request
Project stage: Withholding Request Acceptance
ML16216A4612016-08-0303 August 2016
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081)
Project stage: Acceptance Review
ML16217A1652016-08-0404 August 2016
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081)
Project stage: Acceptance Review
ML16291A4482016-10-19019 October 2016
Audit Plan - 11/2-3/2016 Regulatory Audit at Westinghouse Facility in Rockville to Support Amendment and Exemption Requests Related to Implementation of Next Generation Fuel (CAC MF8076-MF8081)
Project stage: Other
ML17003A0862016-11-0303 November 2016
Enclosure 2 Slides Regulatory Audit Report for November 2-3, 2016
Project stage: Other
ML17003A0762017-01-10010 January 2017
Regulatory Audit Report for the November 2-3, 2016, Audit at the Westinghouse Facility in Rockville, MD, for the License Amendment and Exemption Requests Associated with Next Generation Fuel (CAC Nos. MF8076-MF8081)
Project stage: Other
ML17054C4642017-02-27027 February 2017
Second Regulatory Audit Plan for March 8, 2017, Audit at Excel Facility in Rockville, Maryland, in Support of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment Request and Exemption
Project stage: Other
ML17076A3702017-03-16016 March 2017
Submittal of Proprietary Westinghouse Information Presented at the Regulatory Audit Held on March 8, 2017, at Excel Facility in Rockville, Maryland, Regarding Next Generation Fuel License Amendment Request and Exemption
Project stage: Request
ML17079A4462017-03-27027 March 2017
Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure
Project stage: Withholding Request Acceptance
ML17082A4462017-03-28028 March 2017
PVNGS Units 1, 2, and 3 Transition to CE 16x16 Ngf - Draft RAIs Rev 3
Project stage: Draft RAI
ML17107A0052017-04-14014 April 2017
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Ngf LAR and Exemption RAIs (CAC Nos. MF8076 to MF8081)
Project stage: RAI
2016-08-04
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NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081)| ML16216A461 |
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Siva Lingam
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Arizona Public Service Co |
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MONTHYEARML24297A6212024-10-22022 October 2024
Request for Additional Information Relief Request (RR) No. 72: Re-Submittal of RR-39/ASME Code X1 IWC-3420, IWA-3300
ML24267A2172024-09-23023 September 2024
(E-Mail) Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Units 1, 2, and 3 License Amendment Request to Revise the Technical Specifications 3.5.1 and 3.5.2 Safety Injection Tank Pressure Bands, and to Use GOTHIC Code
ML24257A1012024-09-11011 September 2024
Request for Additional Information License Renewal Commitment for AMP of Alloy 600 Components
ML24248A2632024-09-0404 September 2024
Acceptance Review of Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, Relief Request (RR) No. 71: Re?Submittal of RR?30
ML24242A2812024-08-26026 August 2024
RR72 Acceptance 08/27/24 - La Jr
ML24221A2382024-08-0606 August 2024
Change in Estimated Review Schedule and Level of Effort for Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3
ML24143A1112024-05-20020 May 2024
Draft 2nd Round Request for RAIs Concerning LAR to Modify LCO for TS 3.5.2, LCO for TS 3.6.5, and Surveillance Requirements 3.5.1.2 and 3.5.2.2 for TS 3.5.1 and TS 3.5.2
ML24138A1112024-05-16016 May 2024
Draft 2nd Round Request for Additional Information (Rais) Concerning License Amendment Request (LAR) to Modify Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) for Technical Specification (TS) 3.5.2
ML24123A2002024-05-0101 May 2024
(E-Mail) Draft 2nd Round Request for Additional Information Concerning License Amendment Request to Modify Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) for Technical Specification (TS) 3.5.2, LCO for TS 3.6.5, 3.5.1.2 and 3.5.2.2 for TS 3.5.1, a
ML24120A2612024-05-0101 May 2024
Email Acceptance Review of Requested Licensing Action License Renewal Commitment 23A, Alloy 600 Management Program Plan
ML24114A2812024-04-19019 April 2024
Request for Additional Information (RAI-10150-R1)
ML24103A1222024-04-11011 April 2024
– Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action Re_ License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications 3
ML24011A1002024-01-10010 January 2024
March 2024 Emergency Preparedness Program Inspection - Request for Information
ML23334A1612023-11-30030 November 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - RAIs Associated with License Renewal Commitment for Pressurizer Surge Line Welds Inspection Program to Manage Environmentally Assisted Fatigue
ML23334A0072023-11-29029 November 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Official RAIs for LAR That Revises TSs 3.5.1, SITs - Operating; 3.5.2, SIT Shutdown; 3.6.5, Containment Air Temperature; and SRs for TS 3.5.1, SITs Operating
ML23298A1232023-10-25025 October 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde, Unit 1 - RAIs for Relief Request 70, Proposed Alternatives for Pressurizer Lower Shell Temperature Nozzle
ML23243B0082023-08-31031 August 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Action: Opportunity to Review and Comment on a New NRC Information Collection, 10 CFR Part 50.55a, Codes and Standards (3150-XXXX)
ML23233A0132023-08-18018 August 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of License Renewal Commitment for Pressurizer Surge Line Welds Inspection Program to Manage Environmentally Assisted Fatigue
ML23220A0512023-08-0303 August 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Re Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - SUNSI Review of UFSAR, Rev. 22
ML23202A0162023-07-20020 July 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of LAR to Revise TSs 3.5.1, SITs - Operating; 3.5.2, SIT Shutdown; 3.6.5, Containment Air Temperature; and SRs for TS 3.5.1, SITs Operating
ML23143A1332023-05-23023 May 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of LAR Revising TS 3.3.11 to Adopt TSTF-266-A, Rev. 3, Eliminate the Remote Shutdown System Table of Instrumentation and Controls
ML23130A0132023-05-10010 May 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review for Authorized Use of Mururoa Supplied Air Suits (Models V4F1 and MTH2) Pursuant to 10 CFR 20.1703 and 10 CFR 20.1705
ML23017A0932023-01-17017 January 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde - Acceptance of License Amendment Request Regarding Adoption of TSTF-107, Separate Control Rods That Are Untrippable Versus Inoperable (L-2022-LLA-0181)
ML23013A0632023-01-13013 January 2023
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde Unit 1 -Request for Additional Information - U1R23 Inspection Summary Report for Steam Generator Tubing
ML22348A1672022-12-14014 December 2022
March 2023 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Inspection - Request for Information
ML22339A2372022-12-0505 December 2022
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde Unit 1 – Request for Additional Information - U1R23 Inspection Summary Report for Steam Generator Tubing
ML22173A0682022-06-17017 June 2022
Email Concurrence on SE Input for Columbia Pltr LAR
ML22167A1872022-06-16016 June 2022
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Revised Acceptance Review of LAR to Adopt TSTF-567, Add Containment Sump TS to Address GSI-191 Issues
ML22136A0922022-05-16016 May 2022
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of LAR to Adopt TSTF-487-A, Revision 1, Relocate DNB Parameters to the COLR
ML22075A1902022-03-16016 March 2022
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of LAR to Adopt TSTF-567, Add Containment Sump TS to Address GSI-191 Issues
ML22055A5842022-02-24024 February 2022
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde, Unit 3 - Final RAIs for 22nd Refueling Outage (Spring 2021) Steam Generator Tube Inservice Inspection Report
ML22034A0132022-02-0202 February 2022
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde, Unit 2 - Verbal Approval of RR-69 to Extend Containment Tendon Inspection from 2/8/22 to 6/8/22
ML22032A0312022-01-31031 January 2022
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review for an Exemption Regarding Elimination of Dafas Using RIPE Process
ML22025A4012022-01-0303 January 2022
March 2022 Emergency Preparedness Program Inspection - Request for Information
ML21333A1982021-11-19019 November 2021
NRC Review of PVNGS Training Needs Analysis and Training Required by Condition I of the Confirmatory Order EA-20-054
ML21306A1882021-10-18018 October 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Second Pre-submittal Meeting for the Proposed Exemption to Eliminate Dafas Using RIPE Process
ML21272A0592021-09-28028 September 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - SUNSI Review of UFSAR, Rev. 21
ML21264A1352021-09-17017 September 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2 and 3 - Acceptance Review of LAR Associated with Permanent Extension of Containment ILRT Frequency to 15 Years (Type a) and CIV Leak Rate Test Frequency to 75 Months (Type C)
ML21237A0762021-08-25025 August 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of RR-67, Request for Alternative Frequency to Containment Unbonded Post-Tensioning System Inservice Inspection
ML21228A0082021-08-16016 August 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of an LAR for Administrative Changes to Technical Specifications
ML21228A1042021-08-12012 August 2021
RR-67, Request for Alternative Frequency to Containment Unbonded Post-Tensioning System Inservice Inspection (EPID L-2021-LLR-0050) (Email)
ML21237A5172021-08-10010 August 2021
Email to PV Licensee and Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Notification of Inspection of the Licensees Implementation Industry Initiative Associated with the Open Phase Condition (NRC Bulletin 2012-01) and Request Fo
ML21160A1442021-06-0909 June 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1 and, 2 - Acceptance Review for Order Approving Transfers of Control of Licenses for Minority Interests Subject to Expiring Leases
ML21154A0082021-05-26026 May 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2 and 3 - Official RAIs for LAR Associated with Permanent Extension of Containment ILRT Frequency to 15 Years (Type a) and CIV Leak Rate Test Frequency to 75 Months (Type C)
ML21146A3342021-05-14014 May 2021
ISFSI - Final Package for an Order Associated with Indirect Transfers of Control of Licenses from Pnm to Avangrid
ML21132A2372021-05-12012 May 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3, and ISFSI - Final Package for an Order Associated with Indirect Transfers of Control of Licenses from Pnm to Avangrid
ML21103A3632021-04-13013 April 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review for Indirect Transfer of Control of Licenses Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.80 and 10 CFR 72.50
ML21064A2372021-03-0303 March 2021
ISI Request for Information Rls
ML21053A0262021-02-22022 February 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2 and 3 - Acceptance Review of LAR Associated with Permanent Extension of Containment ILRT Frequency to 15 Years (Type a) and CIV Leak Rate Test Frequency to 75 Months (Type C)
ML21043A1462021-02-11011 February 2021
NRR E-mail Capture - Palo Verde 1, 2, and 3 - Official RAI for an Order Associated with Indirect License Transfer from Public Service Company of New Mexico to Avangrid, Inc
2024-09-04
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NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Lingam, Siva Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 1:39 PM To: Thomas.N.Weber@aps.com Cc: Pascarelli, Robert; Oesterle, Eric; Dean, Jeremy; Woodyatt, Diana; Beacon, Daniel; Hamm, Matthew; Michael.Dilorenzo@aps.com; Carl.Stephenson@aps.com
Subject:
Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081)
By letter dated July 29, 2016 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML16188A336), Arizona Public Service Company (the licensee) submitted a license amendment request (LAR) for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, requesting an approval to revise the Technical Specifications (TSs) to support the implementation of next generation fuel (NGF). In addition to the LAR and in accordance with the provisions of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 50, Section 50.12, the licensee is requesting an exemption from certain requirements of 10 CFR 50.46, Acceptance Criteria for Emergency Core Cooling Systems [ECCS] for Light-Water Nuclear Power Reactors, and 10 CFR 50, Appendix K, ECCS Evaluation Models, to allow the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM as a fuel rod cladding material. In summary, the proposed change will allow for the implementation of NGF including the use of Optimized ZIRLOTM fuel rod cladding material. The NGF assemblies contain advanced features to enhance fuel reliability, thermal performance, and fuel cycle economics. The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staffs acceptance review of this LAR and exemption. The acceptance review was performed to determine if there is sufficient technical information in scope and depth to allow the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review. The acceptance review is also intended to identify whether the application has any readily apparent information insufficiencies in its characterization of the regulatory requirements or the licensing basis of the plant.
The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it does provide technical information in sufficient detail to enable the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review and make an independent assessment regarding the acceptability of the proposed LAR and exemption in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. Given the lesser scope and depth of the acceptance review as compared to the detailed technical review, there may be instances in which issues that impact the NRC staffs ability to complete the detailed technical review are identified despite completion of an adequate acceptance review. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Siva P. Lingam U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Project Manager (NRR/DORL/LPL4-1)
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Location: O8-D5; Mail Stop: O8-B3 Telephone: 301-415-1564; Fax: 301-415-1222 E-mail address: siva.lingam@nrc.gov 1
Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2974 Mail Envelope Properties (Siva.Lingam@nrc.gov20160803133800)
Subject:
Palo Verde Units 1, 2, and 3 - Acceptance Review of Next Generation Fuel License Amendment and Exemption Requests (CAC Nos. MF8076, MF8077, and MF8078; MF8079, MF8080, and MF8081)
Sent Date: 8/3/2016 1:38:48 PM Received Date: 8/3/2016 1:38:00 PM From: Lingam, Siva Created By: Siva.Lingam@nrc.gov Recipients:
"Pascarelli, Robert" <Robert.Pascarelli@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Oesterle, Eric" <Eric.Oesterle@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Dean, Jeremy" <Jeremy.Dean@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Woodyatt, Diana" <Diana.Woodyatt@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Beacon, Daniel" <Daniel.Beacon@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Hamm, Matthew" <Matthew.Hamm@nrc.gov>
Tracking Status: None "Michael.Dilorenzo@aps.com" <Michael.Dilorenzo@aps.com>
Tracking Status: None "Carl.Stephenson@aps.com" <Carl.Stephenson@aps.com>
Tracking Status: None "Thomas.N.Weber@aps.com" <Thomas.N.Weber@aps.com>
Tracking Status: None Post Office:
Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 2778 8/3/2016 1:38:00 PM Options Priority: Standard Return Notification: No Reply Requested: No Sensitivity: Normal Expiration Date:
Recipients Received: