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{{#Wiki_filter:June 6, 2006Mr. D. E. GrissetteVice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
{{#Wiki_filter:June 6, 2006 Mr. D. E. Grissette Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295
Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, REQUEST FORADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI) ON PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENTS TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REGARDING CONTAINMENT TENDONSURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (TAC NOS. MD1078 AND MD1079)
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI) ON PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENTS TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REGARDING CONTAINMENT TENDON SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (TAC NOS. MD1078 AND MD1079)


==Dear Mr. Grissette:==
==Dear Mr. Grissette:==


By letter dated March 29, 2006, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC), submitted arequest for Technical Specification amendments regarding containment tendon surveillanceprogram for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (VEGP). Based on its review of the March 29, 2006, submittal, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has determinedthat additional information is required to complete its review.The NRC staff's questions are provided in the enclosure. In its March 29, 2006, submittal, SNCrequested approval of these amendments by March 2007. In order to support S NC'samendments, the NRC staff requests a response to this RAI within 30 days of the date of thisletter.Sincerely,/RA/Christopher Gratton, Sr. Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch II-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor RegulationDocket Nos. 50-424 and 50-425
By letter dated March 29, 2006, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC), submitted a request for Technical Specification amendments regarding containment tendon surveillance program for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (VEGP). Based on its review of the March 29, 2006, submittal, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has determined that additional information is required to complete its review.
The NRC staffs questions are provided in the enclosure. In its March 29, 2006, submittal, SNC requested approval of these amendments by March 2007. In order to support SNCs amendments, the NRC staff requests a response to this RAI within 30 days of the date of this letter.
Sincerely,
                                              /RA/
Christopher Gratton, Sr. Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch II-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-424 and 50-425


==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
RAI cc w/encl: See next page June 6, 2006Mr. D. E. GrissetteVice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
RAI cc w/encl: See next page
Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295
 
June 6, 2006 Mr. D. E. Grissette Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, REQUEST FORADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI) ON PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENTS TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REGARDING CONTAINMENT TENDONSURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (TAC NOS. MD1078 AND MD1079)
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI) ON PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENTS TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REGARDING CONTAINMENT TENDON SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (TAC NOS. MD1078 AND MD1079)


==Dear Mr. Grissette:==
==Dear Mr. Grissette:==


By letter dated March 29, 2006, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC), submitted arequest for Technical Specification amendments regarding containment tendon surveillanceprogram for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (VEGP). Based on its review of the March 29, 2006, submittal, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has determinedthat additional information is required to complete its review.The NRC staff's questions are provided in the enclosure. In its March 29, 2006, submittal, SNCrequested approval of these amendments by March 2007. In order to support S NC'samendments, the NRC staff requests a response to this RAI within 30 days of the date of thisletter.Sincerely,/RA/Christopher Gratton, Sr. Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch II-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor RegulationDocket Nos. 50-424 and 50-425
By letter dated March 29, 2006, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC), submitted a request for Technical Specification amendments regarding containment tendon surveillance program for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (VEGP). Based on its review of the March 29, 2006, submittal, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has determined that additional information is required to complete its review.
The NRC staffs questions are provided in the enclosure. In its March 29, 2006, submittal, SNC requested approval of these amendments by March 2007. In order to support SNCs amendments, the NRC staff requests a response to this RAI within 30 days of the date of this letter.
Sincerely,
                                                    /RA/
Christopher Gratton, Sr. Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch II-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-424 and 50-425


==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY, INC.
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (VEGP)
AMENDMENTS TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE REGARDING CONTAINMENT TENDON SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM By letter dated March 29, 2006, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC) submitted a request for Technical Specification (TS) amendments regarding containment tendon surveillance program for VEGP. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff requests responses to the following questions in order to continue the review of these amendments.
Questions
: 1.     In the first page of the enclosure to SNCs letter, SNC stated that The requirements of Regulatory Guide 1.35, Revision 2 with the exceptions referenced in TS 5.5.6 are included in ASME Code Section XI, Subsection IWL as modified by [Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 50, Section 50.55a(b)(2)(viii)]
10 CFR 50.55a(b)(2)(viii). Please clarify how the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(b)(2)(viii)(A-E) are addressed in SNCs inspection program.
: 2.     In the second page of the enclosure to SNCs letter under TS Section 5.5.17 Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, SNC stated that The visual examination of containment concrete surfaces intended to fulfill the requirements of 10 CFR [Part]
50, Appendix J, option B testing, will be performed in accordance with the requirements of and frequency specified by ASME section XI Code, Subsection IWL. Please clarify how SNCs inspection program meets these requirements.
 
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 & 2 cc:
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 & 2 cc:
Mr. N. J. StringfellowManager, Licensing Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Mr. N. J. Stringfellow                        Attorney General Manager, Licensing                           Law Department Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.     132 Judicial Building P.O. Box 1295                                 Atlanta, GA 30334 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 Mr. Laurence Bergen Mr. T. E. Tynan, General Manager              Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Electric Generating Plant             2100 East Exchange Place Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.     P.O. Box 1349 7821 River Road                               Tucker, GA 30085-1349 Waynesboro, GA 30830 Arthur H. Domby, Esquire Mr. Jeffrey T. Gasser                        Troutman Sanders Executive Vice President                     Nations Bank Plaza Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.     600 Peachtree Street, NE P.O. Box 1295                                 Suite 5200 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295                    Atlanta, GA 30308-2216 Mr. Steven M. Jackson                        Resident Inspector Senior Engineer - Power Supply               Vogtle Plant Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia       8805 River Road 1470 Riveredge Parkway, NW                   Waynesboro, GA 30830 Atlanta, GA 30328-4684 Office of the County Commissioner Mr. Reece McAlister                          Burke County Commission Executive Secretary                           Waynesboro, GA 30830 Georgia Public Service Commission 244 Washington St., SW                       Mr. D. E. Grissette, Vice President Atlanta, GA 30334                            Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295Mr. T. E. Tynan, General ManagerVogtle Electric Generating Plant Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1295 Mr. Harold Reheis, Director                  Birmingham, AL 35201 Department of Natural Resources 205 Butler Street, SE, Suite 1252 Atlanta, GA 30334}}
7821 River Road Waynesboro, GA 30830Mr. Jeffrey T. GasserExecutive Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295Mr. Steven M. JacksonSenior Engineer - Power Supply Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia 1470 Riveredge Parkway, NW Atlanta, GA 30328-4684Mr. Reece McAlisterExecutive Secretary Georgia Public Service Commission 244 Washington St., SW Atlanta, GA  30334Mr. Harold Reheis, DirectorDepartment of Natural Resources 205 Butler Street, SE, Suite 1252 Atlanta, GA  30334Attorney GeneralLaw Department 132 Judicial Building Atlanta, GA  30334Mr. Laurence BergenOglethorpe Power Corporation 2100 East Exchange Place P.O. Box 1349 Tucker, GA  30085-1349Arthur H. Domby, EsquireTroutman Sanders Nations Bank Plaza 600 Peachtree Street, NE Suite 5200 Atlanta, GA  30308-2216Resident InspectorVogtle Plant 8805 River Road Waynesboro, GA  30830Office of the County CommissionerBurke County Commission Waynesboro, GA  30830Mr. D. E. Grissette, Vice PresidentSouthern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201}}

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Request for Additional Information (RAI) on Proposed License Amendments to Technical Specification Regarding Containment Tendon Surveillance Program
ML061530465
Person / Time
Site: Vogtle  Southern Nuclear icon.png
Issue date: 06/06/2006
From: Gratton C
Plant Licensing Branch III-2
To: Grissette D
Southern Nuclear Operating Co
Gratton C, NRR/DORL 415-1055
References
TAC MD1078, TAC MD1079
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June 6, 2006 Mr. D. E. Grissette Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295

SUBJECT:

VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI) ON PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENTS TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REGARDING CONTAINMENT TENDON SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (TAC NOS. MD1078 AND MD1079)

Dear Mr. Grissette:

By letter dated March 29, 2006, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC), submitted a request for Technical Specification amendments regarding containment tendon surveillance program for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (VEGP). Based on its review of the March 29, 2006, submittal, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has determined that additional information is required to complete its review.

The NRC staffs questions are provided in the enclosure. In its March 29, 2006, submittal, SNC requested approval of these amendments by March 2007. In order to support SNCs amendments, the NRC staff requests a response to this RAI within 30 days of the date of this letter.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Christopher Gratton, Sr. Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch II-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-424 and 50-425

Enclosure:

RAI cc w/encl: See next page

June 6, 2006 Mr. D. E. Grissette Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295

SUBJECT:

VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI) ON PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENTS TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REGARDING CONTAINMENT TENDON SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (TAC NOS. MD1078 AND MD1079)

Dear Mr. Grissette:

By letter dated March 29, 2006, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC), submitted a request for Technical Specification amendments regarding containment tendon surveillance program for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2 (VEGP). Based on its review of the March 29, 2006, submittal, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has determined that additional information is required to complete its review.

The NRC staffs questions are provided in the enclosure. In its March 29, 2006, submittal, SNC requested approval of these amendments by March 2007. In order to support SNCs amendments, the NRC staff requests a response to this RAI within 30 days of the date of this letter.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Christopher Gratton, Sr. Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch II-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-424 and 50-425

Enclosure:

RAI cc w/encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION: Public RidsAcrsAcnwMailCenter LPL2-1 R/F RidsOgcRp RidsNrrDorlLplc(EMarinos) RidsNrrDeEemb(RKaras)

RidsNrrPMCGratton(hard copy) RidsRgn2MailCenter(MWidmann)

RidsNrrLAMOBrien(hard copy) RidsNrrDorlDpr (BSingal)

RidsNrrPMSLingam(hard copy)

ADAMS ACCESSION NO.: ML061530465 OFFICE NRR/LPL2-1/PM NRR/LPL2-1/PM NRR/LPL2-1/LA NRR/DE/EEMB/BC NRR/LPL2-1/BC NAME SLingam CGratton MOBrien RKaras EMarinos DATE 6/1/06 6/1/06 6/1/06 5/30/06 6/6/06 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY, INC.

VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 (VEGP)

AMENDMENTS TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE REGARDING CONTAINMENT TENDON SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM By letter dated March 29, 2006, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC) submitted a request for Technical Specification (TS) amendments regarding containment tendon surveillance program for VEGP. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff requests responses to the following questions in order to continue the review of these amendments.

Questions

1. In the first page of the enclosure to SNCs letter, SNC stated that The requirements of Regulatory Guide 1.35, Revision 2 with the exceptions referenced in TS 5.5.6 are included in ASME Code Section XI, Subsection IWL as modified by [Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 50, Section 50.55a(b)(2)(viii)]

10 CFR 50.55a(b)(2)(viii). Please clarify how the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(b)(2)(viii)(A-E) are addressed in SNCs inspection program.

2. In the second page of the enclosure to SNCs letter under TS Section 5.5.17 Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, SNC stated that The visual examination of containment concrete surfaces intended to fulfill the requirements of 10 CFR [Part]

50, Appendix J, option B testing, will be performed in accordance with the requirements of and frequency specified by ASME section XI Code, Subsection IWL. Please clarify how SNCs inspection program meets these requirements.

Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 & 2 cc:

Mr. N. J. Stringfellow Attorney General Manager, Licensing Law Department Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. 132 Judicial Building P.O. Box 1295 Atlanta, GA 30334 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 Mr. Laurence Bergen Mr. T. E. Tynan, General Manager Oglethorpe Power Corporation Vogtle Electric Generating Plant 2100 East Exchange Place Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1349 7821 River Road Tucker, GA 30085-1349 Waynesboro, GA 30830 Arthur H. Domby, Esquire Mr. Jeffrey T. Gasser Troutman Sanders Executive Vice President Nations Bank Plaza Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. 600 Peachtree Street, NE P.O. Box 1295 Suite 5200 Birmingham, AL 35201-1295 Atlanta, GA 30308-2216 Mr. Steven M. Jackson Resident Inspector Senior Engineer - Power Supply Vogtle Plant Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia 8805 River Road 1470 Riveredge Parkway, NW Waynesboro, GA 30830 Atlanta, GA 30328-4684 Office of the County Commissioner Mr. Reece McAlister Burke County Commission Executive Secretary Waynesboro, GA 30830 Georgia Public Service Commission 244 Washington St., SW Mr. D. E. Grissette, Vice President Atlanta, GA 30334 Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.

P.O. Box 1295 Mr. Harold Reheis, Director Birmingham, AL 35201 Department of Natural Resources 205 Butler Street, SE, Suite 1252 Atlanta, GA 30334