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                                                            .1 Mr. J. A.' Scalice y                                                                               Chief Nucle:r Officerend Executive Vice President Tennessee Valley Authority
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Chief Nucle:r Officerend Executive Vice President Tennessee Valley Authority
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1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
COMPLETlON OF ACTION FOR GENERIC LETTER 95-07 AND
COMPLETlON OF ACTION FOR GENERIC LETTER 95-07 AND
                                                                                                  . TRANSMITTAL OF SAFETY EVALUATION OF LICENSEE RESPONSE, SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NOS. M93519 AND M93520)-
. TRANSMITTAL OF SAFETY EVALUATION OF LICENSEE RESPONSE, SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NOS. M93519 AND M93520)-


==Dear Mr. Scalice:==
==Dear Mr. Scalice:==
 
' On August 17,1995, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Generic Letter (GL) 95-07, " Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves," to request that licensees take actions to ensure that safety-related power-operated
                                                                          ' On August 17,1995, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Generic Letter (GL) 95-07, " Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate                                         ,
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Valves," to request that licensees take actions to ensure that safety-related power-operated                                     ):
gate valves that are susceptible to pressure locking or thermal binding are capable of performing their safety functions.
gate valves that are susceptible to pressure locking or thermal binding are capable of performing their safety functions.
                                                                            ' in a letter dated February 13,1996, theTennessee Valley Authority (TVA) submitted its 180-day response to GL 95-07 for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. In a letter dated March 15, 1996, TVA supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07. The NRC staff reviewed the licensee's submittals and requested additional information in a letter dated July 9,1996. In a letter dated August 6,1996, TVA provided the additional information. During the period of May i                                                                               25 through July 5,1997, the NRC staff performed an inspection to review specific aspects of information summarized in the TVA's responses to GL 95-07. This inspection is documented in NRC inspection Report 50-327,328/97-06. In a letter dated December 1,1997, TVA further supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07.
' in a {{letter dated|date=February 13, 1996|text=letter dated February 13,1996}}, theTennessee Valley Authority (TVA) submitted its 180-day response to GL 95-07 for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. In a {{letter dated|date=March 15, 1996|text=letter dated March 15, 1996}}, TVA supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07. The NRC staff reviewed the licensee's submittals and requested additional information in a {{letter dated|date=July 9, 1996|text=letter dated July 9,1996}}. In a {{letter dated|date=August 6, 1996|text=letter dated August 6,1996}}, TVA provided the additional information. During the period of May i
The NRC staff has reviewed the licensee's submittals and finds that the licensee has adequately addressed the actions requested in GL 95-07, as discussed in the attached safety evaluation.                                                   ,
25 through July 5,1997, the NRC staff performed an inspection to review specific aspects of information summarized in the TVA's responses to GL 95-07. This inspection is documented in NRC inspection Report 50-327,328/97-06. In a {{letter dated|date=December 1, 1997|text=letter dated December 1,1997}}, TVA further supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07.
I                                                                               If you have any questions regarding this matter, pleaise contact me at 301-415-2010.
The NRC staff has reviewed the licensee's submittals and finds that the licensee has adequately addressed the actions requested in GL 95-07, as discussed in the attached safety evaluation.
L Sincerely, .
I If you have any questions regarding this matter, pleaise contact me at 301-415-2010.
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==Dear Mr. Scalice:==
==Dear Mr. Scalice:==
On August 17,1995, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Generic Letter (GL) 95-07, " Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves,"
On August 17,1995, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Generic Letter (GL) 95-07, " Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves,"
to request that licensees take actions to ensure that safety-related power-operated gate valves that are susceptible to pressure locking or thermal binding are capable of performing their safety functions.
to request that licensees take actions to ensure that safety-related power-operated gate valves that are susceptible to pressure locking or thermal binding are capable of performing their safety functions.
In a letter dated February 13,1996, theTennessee Valley Authority (TVA) submitted its 180-day response to GL 95-07 for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. In a letter dated March 15, 1996, TVA supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07. The NRC staff reviewed the licensee's submittals and requested additional information in a letter dated July 9,1996. In a letter dated August 6,1996, TVA provided the additionalinformation. During the period of May 25 through July 5,1997, the NRC staff performed an inspection to review specific aspects of information summarized in the TVA's responses to GL 95-07. This inspection is documented in NRC Inspection Report 50-327, 328/97-06. In a letter dated December 1,1997, TVA further supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07.
In a {{letter dated|date=February 13, 1996|text=letter dated February 13,1996}}, theTennessee Valley Authority (TVA) submitted its 180-day response to GL 95-07 for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. In a {{letter dated|date=March 15, 1996|text=letter dated March 15, 1996}}, TVA supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07. The NRC staff reviewed the licensee's submittals and requested additional information in a {{letter dated|date=July 9, 1996|text=letter dated July 9,1996}}. In a {{letter dated|date=August 6, 1996|text=letter dated August 6,1996}}, TVA provided the additionalinformation. During the period of May 25 through July 5,1997, the NRC staff performed an inspection to review specific aspects of information summarized in the TVA's responses to GL 95-07. This inspection is documented in NRC Inspection Report 50-327, 328/97-06. In a {{letter dated|date=December 1, 1997|text=letter dated December 1,1997}}, TVA further supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07.
The NRC staff has reviewed the licensee's submittals and finds that the licensee has adequately addressed the actions requested in GL 95-07, as discussed in the attached safety evaluation.
The NRC staff has reviewed the licensee's submittals and finds that the licensee has adequately addressed the actions requested in GL 95-07, as discussed in the attached safety evaluation.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at 301-415-2010.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at 301-415-2010.
Sincerely, A
Sincerely, A
h,             W Ronald W. Hernan, Senior Project Manager Project Directorate ll-3 Division of Reactor Projects - 1/11
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o Mr. J. A. Scalice                 SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT                   )
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Tennessee Valley Authority cc:
Tennessee Valley Authority cc:
Senior Vice President               Mr. Pedro Salas, Manager               l Nuclear Operations                   Licensing and Industry Affairs Tennessee Valley Authority           Sequoyah Nuclear Plant                 ;
Senior Vice President Mr. Pedro Salas, Manager l
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Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801           Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 Mr. Jack A. Bailey                   Mr. J. T. Herron, Plant Manager       I Vice President                       Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Engineering & Technical Services     Tennessee Valley Authority             l Tennessee Valley Authority           P.O. Box 2000                         I 6A Lookout Place                     Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801           Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Masoud Bajestani                 Region ll Site Vice President                 61 Forsyth Street, SW.
1101 Market Street P.O. Box 2000
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant               Suite 23T85 Tennessee Valley Authority         Atlanta, GA 30303-3415 P.O. Box 2000 Soddy Daisy, TN 37379               Mr. Melvin C. Shannon Senior Resident inspector General Counsel                     Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority           U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ET 10H                               2600 Igou Ferry Road 400 West Summit Hill Drive           Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 Knoxville, TN 37902 Mr. Michael H. Mobley, Director Mr. Raul R. Baron, General Manager   TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation Nuclear Assurance                   Division of Radiological Health Tennessee Valley Authority           3rd Floor, L and C Annex SM Lookout Place                     401 Church Street 1101 Market Street                   Nashville, TN 37243-1532 Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 County Executive Mr. Mark J. Burzynski, Manager       Hamilton County Courthouse Nuclear Licensing                   Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Tennessee Valley Authority 4X Blue Ridge 1101 Market Street
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Forwards SER Re Licensee 960213,0315 & 0806 Responses to GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves. Staff Finds Licensee Adequately Addressed Actions Requested in GL 95-07
ML20239A060
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Site: Sequoyah  
Issue date: 08/27/1998
From: Hernan R
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To: Scalice J
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
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' August 27, 1998 i-

.1 Mr. J. A.' Scalice y

Chief Nucle:r Officerend Executive Vice President Tennessee Valley Authority

~ SA Lookout Place -

1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801

SUBJECT:

COMPLETlON OF ACTION FOR GENERIC LETTER 95-07 AND

. TRANSMITTAL OF SAFETY EVALUATION OF LICENSEE RESPONSE, SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NOS. M93519 AND M93520)-

Dear Mr. Scalice:

' On August 17,1995, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Generic Letter (GL) 95-07, " Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves," to request that licensees take actions to ensure that safety-related power-operated

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gate valves that are susceptible to pressure locking or thermal binding are capable of performing their safety functions.

' in a letter dated February 13,1996, theTennessee Valley Authority (TVA) submitted its 180-day response to GL 95-07 for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. In a letter dated March 15, 1996, TVA supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07. The NRC staff reviewed the licensee's submittals and requested additional information in a letter dated July 9,1996. In a letter dated August 6,1996, TVA provided the additional information. During the period of May i

25 through July 5,1997, the NRC staff performed an inspection to review specific aspects of information summarized in the TVA's responses to GL 95-07. This inspection is documented in NRC inspection Report 50-327,328/97-06. In a letter dated December 1,1997, TVA further supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07.

The NRC staff has reviewed the licensee's submittals and finds that the licensee has adequately addressed the actions requested in GL 95-07, as discussed in the attached safety evaluation.

I If you have any questions regarding this matter, pleaise contact me at 301-415-2010.

L Sincerely,.

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,j NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20665 0001

\\.....pt August 27, 1998 l

Mr. J. A. Scalice l

Chief Nuclear Officer and l

Executive Vice President I

Tennessee Valley Authority 6A Lookout Place l

1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801

SUBJECT:

COMPLETION OF ACTION FOR GENERIC LETTER 95-07 AND TRANSMITTAL OF SAFETY EVALUATION OF LICENSEE RESPONSE, SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (TAC NOS. M93519 AND M93520)

Dear Mr. Scalice:

On August 17,1995, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued Generic Letter (GL) 95-07, " Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves,"

to request that licensees take actions to ensure that safety-related power-operated gate valves that are susceptible to pressure locking or thermal binding are capable of performing their safety functions.

In a letter dated February 13,1996, theTennessee Valley Authority (TVA) submitted its 180-day response to GL 95-07 for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. In a letter dated March 15, 1996, TVA supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07. The NRC staff reviewed the licensee's submittals and requested additional information in a letter dated July 9,1996. In a letter dated August 6,1996, TVA provided the additionalinformation. During the period of May 25 through July 5,1997, the NRC staff performed an inspection to review specific aspects of information summarized in the TVA's responses to GL 95-07. This inspection is documented in NRC Inspection Report 50-327, 328/97-06. In a letter dated December 1,1997, TVA further supplemented its 180-day response to GL 95-07.

The NRC staff has reviewed the licensee's submittals and finds that the licensee has adequately addressed the actions requested in GL 95-07, as discussed in the attached safety evaluation.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at 301-415-2010.

Sincerely, A

h, W

l Ronald W. Hernan, Senior Project Manager Project Directorate ll-3

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Division of Reactor Projects - 1/11 Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-327 and 50-328 l

cc: See next page l

o Mr. J. A. Scalice SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT

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Tennessee Valley Authority cc:

Senior Vice President Mr. Pedro Salas, Manager l

Nuclear Operations Licensing and Industry Affairs Tennessee Valley Authority Sequoyah Nuclear Plant 6A Lookout Place Tennessee Valley Authority j

1101 Market Street P.O. Box 2000

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Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 Mr. Jack A. Bailey Mr. J. T. Herron, Plant Manager I

Vice President Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Engineering & Technical Services Tennessee Valley Authority l

Tennessee Valley Authority P.O. Box 2000 I

6A Lookout Place Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 1101 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. Masoud Bajestani Region ll Site Vice President 61 Forsyth Street, SW.

Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Suite 23T85 Tennessee Valley Authority Atlanta, GA 30303-3415 P.O. Box 2000 Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 Mr. Melvin C. Shannon Senior Resident inspector General Counsel Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Tennessee Valley Authority U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ET 10H 2600 Igou Ferry Road 400 West Summit Hill Drive Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 Knoxville, TN 37902 Mr. Michael H. Mobley, Director Mr. Raul R. Baron, General Manager TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation Nuclear Assurance Division of Radiological Health Tennessee Valley Authority 3rd Floor, L and C Annex SM Lookout Place 401 Church Street 1101 Market Street Nashville, TN 37243-1532 Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 County Executive Mr. Mark J. Burzynski, Manager Hamilton County Courthouse Nuclear Licensing Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Tennessee Valley Authority 4X Blue Ridge 1101 Market Street

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