ML060310236

Summary of a Telephone Conference Call Held on December 20, 2005, Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Amergen Energy Company

ML060310236
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Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	01/30/2006
From:	Ashley D NRC/NRR/ADRO/DLR/RLRB
To:	AmerGen Energy Co
Ashley, D J, NRR/DLR/RLRB, 415-3191
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January 30, 2006 LICENSEE: AmerGen Energy Company, LLC FACILITY: Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station

SUMMARY

OF A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON DECEMBER 20, 2005, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND AMERGEN ENERGY COMPANY, LLC, CONCERNING DRAFT REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff (NRC or the staff), Information System Laboratory (ISL), and representatives of AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (AmerGen) held a telephone conference call on December 20, 2005, to discuss and clarify the staffs draft request for additional information (D-RAI) concerning the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station license renewal application (LRA). The conference call was useful in clarifying the intent of the staffs D-RAI. provides a listing of the meeting participants. Enclosure 2 contains a listing of the D-RAI discussed with the applicant, including a brief description on the status of the items.

The applicant had an opportunity to comment on this summary.

/RA/

Donnie J. Ashley, Project Manager License Renewal Branch B Division of License Renewal Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-219

Enclosures:

As stated cc w/encls: See next page

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NAME DAshley MJenkins LLund DATE 1/10/06 1/4/06 1/30/06 Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station cc:

Chief Operating Officer Regional Administrator, Region I AmerGen Energy Company, LLC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 4300 Winfield Road 475 Allendale Road Warrenville, IL 60555 King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Senior Vice President - Nuclear Services Mayor of Lacey Township AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 818 West Lacey Road 4300 Winfield Road Forked River, NJ 08731 Warrenville, IL 60555 Senior Resident Inspector Site Vice President - Oyster Creek U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear Generating Station P.O. Box 445 AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Forked River, NJ 08731 P.O. Box 388 Forked River, NJ 08731 Director - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Vice President - Mid-Atlantic 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-E Operations Kennett Square, PA 19348 AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-N Manager Licensing - Oyster Creek Kennett Square, PA 19348 Exelon Generation Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, KSA 3-E Kathryn M. Sutton, Esquire Kennett Square, PA 19348 Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius LLP 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Plant Manager Washington, DC 20004 Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Kent Tosch, Chief P.O. Box 388 New Jersey Department of Forked River, NJ 08731 Environmental Protection Bureau of Nuclear Engineering Regulatory Assurance Manager CN 415 Oyster Creek Trenton, NJ 08625 AmerGen Energy Company, LLC P.O. Box 388 Vice President - Licensing and Forked River, NJ 08731 Regulatory Affairs AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Vice President, General Counsel and 4300 Winfield Road Secretary Warrenville, IL 60555 AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 2301 Market Street, S23-1 Vice President - Operations Support Philadelphia, PA 19101 AmerGen Energy Company, LLC 4300 Winfield Road Ron Bellamy, Region I Warrenville, IL 60555 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415

Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station cc:

Correspondence Control Desk Mr. Christopher M. Crane AmerGen Energy Company, LLC President and Chief Nuclear Officer P.O. Box 160 AmerGen Energy Company, LLC Kennett Square, PA 19348 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 License Renewal Manager Exelon Generation Company, LLC 200 Exelon Way, Suite 210 Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. James Ross Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708

Letter to Licensee AmerGen Energy Company from Donnie Ashley, dated: January 30, 2006

SUMMARY

OF A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL HELD ON DECEMBER 20, 2005, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND AMERGEN ENERGY COMPANY, LLC, CONCERNING DRAFT REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION, LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION Adams accession no.: ML060310236 DISTRIBUTION:

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS FOR TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS THE OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION December 20, 2005 Participants Affiliations Donnie Ashley U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Naeem Iqbal NRC Fred Polaski AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (AmerGen)

John Hufnagel AmerGen Don Warfel AmerGen Kevin Muggelston AmerGen Enclosure 1

DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (D-RAI)

OYSTER CREEK NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION December 20, 2005 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff (the staff) and representatives of AmerGen Energy Company, LLC (AmerGen) held a telephone conference call on December 20, 2005, to discuss and clarify the staffs draft request for additional information (D-RAI) concerning the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, license renewal application (LRA). The following D-RAIs were discussed during the telephone conference call.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-1 LRA drawing LR-JC-19479, Sheet 2 shows the sprinkler system valve for sprinkler systems 17A and 17B (C-1) colored in green (i.e., in scope). LRA Drawing LR-JC-19479, Sheet 3 of 4 shows sprinkler systems 17A and 17B (A-6) as out of scope. Verify whether sprinkler Valves 17A and 17B are in scope of license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a) and subject to an aging management review (AMR) in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(a)(1).

If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to an AMR, provide justification for the exclusion.

Discussion: Licensee understands question and will supply answer.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-2 LRA Drawing LR-JC-19479, Sheet 1 shows a nitrogen bottle (E-8) on deluge system 10 colored in green (i.e., in scope). Note 4 states the nitrogen bottle is replaced periodically and is therefore not long-lived and not subject to an AMR. Clarify the status of this bottle.

Discussion: Licensee explained that the subject bottles were determined to be in scope but were screened out and are not subject to AMR. Question is withdrawn.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-3 LRA Drawing LR-JC-19629, Sheet 1 shows CO2 bottles for the Turbine Exciter CO2 system and the Turbine Bearing #10 CO2 system as in scope and subject to an AMR. Verify that this is a correct designation for these bottles versus periodic replacement and not long lived and not subject to an AMR.

Discussion: Table 3.3.21-15 shows subject to AMR. Question is withdrawn.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-4 LRA drawing LR-JC-19629, Sheet 2 shows Halon bottles for the 480V Switchgear Room Halon System 1301 System, the Control Room Halon System A&B Series 600, Control Room Halon System C Series 70, and the Battery Room A&B Halon System Series as in scope and subject Enclosure 2

to an AMR. Verify that this is a correct designation for these bottles versus periodic replacement and not long lived and not subject to an AMR.

Discussion: Bottles are subject to AMR. Question is withdrawn.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-5 LRA Drawing LR-JC-19629, Sheet 2 shows Halon bottles for the 480V Switchgear Room Halon System 1301 System, the Control Room Halon System A&B Series 600, Control Room Halon System C Series 70, and the Battery Room A&B Halon System Series as in scope and subject to an AMR. However, Detail A and Detail C showing cylinder valves are not shown in green. Verify whether the components are in scope of license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a) and subject to an AMR in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(a)(1). If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to an AMR, provide justification for the exclusion.

Discussion: Valves are in scope and shown on Page 2.3-107. Question is withdrawn.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-6 LRA Section 2.3.3.15 discusses automatic wet pipe sprinkler and deluge systems, manually actuated pre-action sprinkler systems, and an automatic pre-action sprinkler system, but does not state where these systems are located. Clarify which sprinkler systems and deluge systems are in scope for license renewal and subject to an AMR. Also clarify the areas of coverage.

Discussion: Drawing 479, Sheet 2 shows system ID on drawings. Question is withdrawn.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-7 LRA Section 2.3.3.15 discusses hose stations, but does not state where these stations are located. The fire hose stations including hose connections perform a pressure boundary intended function with the rest of the FP water supply system. Clarify whether the fire hose stations and connections are in scope for license renewal and subject to an AMR. If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to an AMR, provide justification for the exclusion. Also clarify the areas of coverage Discussion: Drawing 479, Sheet 2 table shows system ID on drawings. Question is withdrawn.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-8 NRC Safety Evaluation Report dated March 3, 1978 Sections 3.1.5 and 5.9 discusses Halon 1301 system for the Cable Spreading Room (CSR). The LRA does not list Halon 1301 system for CSR. Verify whether the Halon 1301 system and components are in scope of license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a) and subject to an AMR in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(a)(1). If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to an AMR, provide justification for the exclusion.

Discussion: Licensee has additional information, understands the question and will supply answer.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-9 NRC Safety Evaluation Report dated March 3, 1978, Section 3.1.6 discusses automatic water spray and detection systems to protect safety-related cabling on the 23-foot level and 51-foot level of the reactor building, and safety-related cables below the 4160V switchgear vault. The LRA does not list automatic spray system for above mentioned areas. Verify whether the automatic spray system and components are in scope of license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a) and subject to an AMR in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(a)(1). If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to an AMR, provide justification for the exclusion.

Discussion: Licensee understands question and will supply answer.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-10 Safety Evaluation Report dated March 3, 1978 Section 3.1.7 discusses the sprinkler systems for (1) metal deck roof at the 119-foot of the reactor building, (2) spent fuel pool cooling pumps, (3) above and below the suspended ceiling to protect cables above the ceiling in the monitor and change room, (4) diesel-driven fire pumps and outside fuel oil storage tanks, and (5) above cable trays which are at the ceiling level of the condenser bay along the west wall of the turbine building. Verify whether these sprinkler systems and components are in scope of license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a) and subject to an AMR in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(a)(1). If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to an AMR, provide justification for the exclusion.

Discussion: Licensee understands question and will supply answer.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-11 Safety Evaluation Report dated March 3, 1978 Section 3.1.21 discusses water shields, dikes, or other protection that will be provided where breaks of suppression system piping may damage safety-related equipment. Were water shields installed? If so, are they in scope of license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a) and subject to an AMR in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(a)(1)? If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to an AMR, provide justification for the exclusion.

Discussion: Licensee understands question and will supply answer.

D-RAI 2.3.3.15-12 NRC Safety Evaluation Report dated March 3, 1978 Section 4.5 discusses floor drains in various areas to drain off fire suppression water. Are they in the scope of license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a) and subject to an AMR in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21(a)(1)? If they are excluded from the scope of license renewal and not subject to an AMR, provide justification for the exclusion.

Discussion: Sections 2.3.3.22, 2.3.3.30 and 2.3.3.33 identify floor drains. Question is withdrawn.

D-RAI 3.3.2.1.15-1 LRA Table 3.3.2.1.15, Fire Protection System shows that there is no aging effect requiring management and no aging management program for Fire Barrier Walls and Slabs made of Gypsum Board exposed to indoor air. Explain why Gypsum Board does not require an AMP for the indoor environment.

Discussion: Licensee understands the question and will supply answer.

D-RAI 3.3.2.1.15-2 LRA Table 3.3.2.1.15, Fire Protection System, shows that there is no aging effect requiring management and no aging management program for Flexible Hose made of Polyethylene (teflon) exposed to internal and external environment. Explain why Polyethylene (teflon) does not require an AMP for internal and external environment.

Discussion: Licensee understands the question and will supply answer.

D-RAI 3.3.2.1.15-3 LRA Table 3.3.2.1.15 listed a spray nozzle for CO2 and Halon but did not list the spray nozzle for water. Explain why water spray nozzles do not require an AMP.

Discussion: Licensee understands the question and will supply answer.