ML041810168

Summary of Telephone Conference on May 27, 2004, Between the U.S. NRC and the Tennessee Valley Authority Concerning Draft Requests for Additional Information on Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3 LRA

ML041810168
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	06/28/2004
From:	Sanabria Y NRC/NRR/DRIP/RLEP
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Sanabria, Y D, NRR/DRIP/RLEP/415-1594
References
TAC MC1704, TAC MC1705, TAC MC1706
Download: ML041810168 (8)

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June 28, 2004 LICENSEE: Tennessee Valley Authority FACILITY: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2 and 3

SUMMARY

OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ON MAY 27, 2004, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION (TAC NOS. MC1704, MC1705 AND MC1706)

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff and representatives of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA or the applicant) held a telephone conference on May 27, 2004, to discuss the draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) related to Section 2.3.3.6 of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) license renewal application.

The conference call was useful in clarifying the intent of the staffs questions. On the basis of the discussion, the applicant was able to understand the staff's questions. No staff decisions were made during the telephone conference. In some cases, the applicant agreed to provide information for clarification. contains a listing of the D-RAIs discussed with the applicant, including a brief draft response and description on the status of the items. Enclosure 2 provides a list of the telephone conference participants. The applicant has had an opportunity to comment on this summary.

/RA/

Yoira K. Diaz Sanabria, Project Manager License Renewal Section A License Renewal and Environmental Impacts Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos.: 50-259, 50-260 and 50-296

Enclosures:

As stated cc w/enclosures: See next page

June 28, 2004 LICENSEE: Tennessee Valley Authority FACILITY: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2 and 3

SUMMARY

OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ON MAY 27, 2004, BETWEEN THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION AND THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY CONCERNING DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION (TAC NOS. MC1704, MC1705 AND MC1706)

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff and representatives of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA or the applicant) held a telephone conference on May 27, 2004, to discuss the draft requests for additional information (D-RAIs) related to Section 2.3.3.6 of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) license renewal application.

The conference call was useful in clarifying the intent of the staffs questions. On the basis of the discussion, the applicant was able to understand the staff's questions. No staff decisions were made during the telephone conference. In some cases, the applicant agreed to provide information for clarification. contains a listing of the D-RAIs discussed with the applicant, including a brief draft response and description on the status of the items. Enclosure 2 provides a list of the telephone conference participants. The applicant has had an opportunity to review and comment on this summary.

/RA/

Yoira K. Diaz Sanabria, Project Manager License Renewal Section A License Renewal and Environmental Impacts Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos.: 50-259, 50-260 and 50-296

Enclosures:

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BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1, 2 AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION DRAFT REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (D-RAI)

SCOPING OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Section 2.3.3.6 High Pressure Fire Protection System D-RAI 2.3.3.6-1 The system description of the high pressure fire protection system in Section 2.3.3.6 includes fixed water spray systems. Such systems typically utilize water spray nozzles. LRA Table 2.3.3.6 does not include water spray nozzles as a component subject to an AMR. Indicate whether the fixed water spray systems use spray nozzles other than the sprinkler heads. If so, the nozzles, which have an intended to support the system function, are passive and long lived and should be subject to an AMR.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a RAI.

D-RAI 2.3.3.6-2 The system description of the high pressure fire protection system in Section 2.3.3.6 includes detection and all AMR devices that automatically initiate the system or prompt manual fire fighting. These devices are not identified. Identify what these devices are and where they are included in the AMR.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a RAI.

D-RAI 2.3.3.6-3 License renewal drawing 1-47E850-1-LR shows the boundary of the high pressure fire protection water system is the service building wall. The boundary shown is not at an isolated pressure boundary (e.g., a valve or blank flange). Justify why the service building portions of the system are not in scope.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a RAI.

D-RAI 2.3.3.6-4 Drawing 3-47E850-5-LR identifies a water curtain around the equipment hatch at Elevation 565. Table 9.3.11.B in Volume 1 of the Fire Protection Report lists water curtains for the RHR Pump Room equipment hatches at Elevation 541. The license renewal drawings do not show anything on Elevation 541. Clarify that the water curtain protection for the RHR Pump Room equipment hatches is in scope, and identify where they are located on the license renewal drawings.

Enclosure 1

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a RAI.

Section 2.3.3.12 Carbon Dioxide System D-RAI 2.3.3.12-1 The carbon dioxide (CO2) system addressed in this section typically requires discharge nozzles to achieve the proper flow rate. The system description and LRA Table 2.3.3.12 do not include any reference to discharge nozzles. Indicate whether this system includes discharge nozzles.

If so, the nozzles, which have an intended function of flow control, are passive and long lived and should be subject to an AMR.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a RAI.

D-RAI 2.3.3.12-2 The system description of the CO2 system in LRA Section 2.3.3.12 includes detection and all AMR devices that automatically initiate the system or prompt manual fire fighting. These devices are not identified. Identify what these devices are and where they are included in the AMR.

Discussion: The applicant indicated that the question is clear. This D-RAI will be sent as a RAI.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS FOR TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ON DRAFT REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION May 27, 2004 Participants Affiliation Yoira Diaz U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Johnny Eads NRC Naeem Iqbal NRC Ken Dungan Information Systems Laboratories Gary Adkins Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Ken Brune TVA Don Hemp TVA Terry Knuettel TVA Valerie Smith TVA contractor

Tennessee Valley Authority BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT cc:

Mr. James E. Maddox, Vice President Mr. Mark J. Burzynski, Manager Engineering & Technical Services Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place 4X Blue Ridge 1101 Market Street 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Mr. Ashok S. Bhatnagar, Senior Vice Mr. Timothy E. Abney, Manager President Licensing and Industry Affairs Nuclear Operations Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place P.O. Box 2000 1101 Market Street Decatur, AL 35609 Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Senior Resident Inspector General Counsel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant ET 11A 10833 Shaw Road 400 West Summit Hill Drive Athens, AL 35611 Knoxville, TN 37902 State Health Officer Mr. T. J. Niessen, Acting General Manager Alabama Dept. of Public Health Nuclear Assurance RSA Tower - Administration Tennessee Valley Authority Suite 1552 6A Lookout Place P.O. Box 303017 1101 Market Street Montgomery, AL 36130-3017 Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Chairman Mr. Michael D. Skaggs Plant Manager Limestone County Commission Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant 310 West Washington Street Tennessee Valley Authority Athens, AL 35611 P.O. Box 2000 Decatur, AL 35609 Mr. Fred Emerson Nuclear Energy Institute Mr. Jon R. Rupert, Vice President 1776 I St., NW, Suite 400 Browns Ferry Unit 1 Restart Washington, DC 20006-2708 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority Mr. Karl W. Singer P.O. Box 2000 Chief Nuclear Officer and Decatur, AL 35609 Executive Vice President Tennessee Valley Authority Mr. Robert G. Jones 6A Lookout Place Browns Ferry Unit 1 Plant Restart Manager 1101 Market Street Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Tennessee Valley Authority P.O. Box 2000 Decatur, AL 35609

Tennessee Valley Authority BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT cc:

Gary M. Adkins Manager, Browns Ferry License Renewal Project Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801