ML20126A293

Forwards Suppl SE Accepting Design for Drywell Hydrogen Concentration & Suppression Pool Water Level,W/Respect to Reg Guide 1.97,Rev 3,per Util 900830,1011 & s

ML20126A293
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	12/16/1992
From:	Baker E Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Graham P GULF STATES UTILITIES CO.
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ML20126A296	List: ML20126A293 ML20126A297
References
RTR-REGGD-01.097, RTR-REGGD-1.097 TAC-M83191, NUDOCS 9212180130
Download: ML20126A293 (2)

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December 16, 1992

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Docket No.50-45B Gulf States Utilities ATTN: Mr. Phillip D. Graham Vice President (RBNG)

Post Office Box 220 St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775

SUBJECT:

RIVER BEND STATION, UNIT 1 - SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY EVALUATION REGARDING CONFORMANCE TO REGULATORY GUIDE 1.97, REVISION 3 (TAC NO.

M83191)

Region IV conducted a Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.97 inspection, as reported by a lett;r dated July 30, 1990. By letters dated August 30, 1990, October 11, 1990, and March 28, 1991, you requested the NRC staff to reevaluate the issues raised in the Region IV July 30, 1991 letter concerning the instrumentation that monitors drywell hydrogen concentration and suppression pool water level.

The staff has completed the requested review. Based on our review of your submittals, we find that the River Bend Station Unit No. I design for drywell hydrogen concentration and suppression pool water level is acceptable with respect to conformance to RG 1.97, Revision 3. A copy of the Supplementary Safety Evaluation is enclosed. This completes the staff's activities on TAC No. M83191.

Sincerely, Original Signed By Edward T. Baker, Senior Project Manager Project Directorate IV-2 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV/V Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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Winston & Strawn Ms. H. Anne Plettinger ATTN: Mark J. Wetterhahn, Esq. 3456 Villa Rose Drive 1400 L Street, N.W. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 Washington, D.C. 20005-3502 Mr. Les England Director - Nuclear Licensing Gulf States Utilities Company St. Francisville, Louisiana 70775 Mr. Philip G. Harris Cajun Electric Power Coop, Inc.

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