ML17305B718

Proposed Tech Spec Amends to Incorporate Recommendations of Generic Ltr 87-09, Sections 3.0 & 4.0 of Std Tech Specs on Applicability of Limiting Conditions for Operation & Surveillance Requirements.

ML17305B718
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	08/28/1991
From:	ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR
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ML17305B717	List: ML17305B716 ML17305B718
References
GL-87-09, GL-87-9, NUDOCS 9109050120
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~-'GR ii~iFGRA)A'T>GYi Cri~iLV 3/4 LIMITING CONOITIOHS FOR OPERATION AHD SURVEILLANCE RE UiREMENTS.3/4.0 APPLICABILITY LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION v's~I I(r'~v', i't j'v gl~~4 s\~\3.0.1 Compliance with the Limiting Conditions for Operation'contained in the succeeding specifications is required during the OPERATIONAL MODES or other conditions specified therein;-except that upon failure to meit the Limiting Conditions for Operation, the associated ACTION requirements shall be met.'I 0 v 3,0s2 Noncompliance with a specification shall exist when the requirements of'he Limiting Condition for Operation and/or'vassociated ACTION requirements are ,.-,;;-.,'.-,;:..

'ot met within the specified time intervals.

If the Limitine Condition for ,:>>,.', Operation is restored.prior to expiration of the sperified time intervals, completion of the ACTION requirements is not required.3,0.3 Mhen a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met, except as provided in the associated ACTION requirements, within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />, action:shall be initiated to place the unit in a MODE in which the specification does not apply by placing't, as applicable, in:.'-','.At least HOT STAHDSY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and 2.At least COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.9i09050i20 9i0828 PDR ADOCK 05000528 P PDR PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 0-a AHEHDHEHT HO.10 Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation under the ACTION requirements, the ACTION may be taken in accordance with the!specified time limits as measured from the time of failure to meet the Limiting Condition for Operation.

Exceptions to these requirements are stated in the individual specifications.

r I This specification is not applicable in MODE 5 or 6.tahh~Ps.3.0.4 Entry into an OPERATIOHA MODE or other specified condition shall'not be made the conditions the Limiting Condition for Operation, are met~Q.provision shall not prevent passage through ar ta OPERATIONAL MODES as required: 'g"to comply with ACTION statements.

Exceptions to these requirements are stated'.: "Ii:in the individual specifications.

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I I I'A~9 8 t S 4 e E 1 i S 4 IE S I~*I 0 APPLICABILITY SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMEHTS 4.0.1 Surveillance Requi>ements shall be applicable during the OPERATIONAL MODES or other conditions specified for individual Limiting Conditions for Operation unless otherwise stated in an individual Surveillance Requirement.

4.0.2 Each Surveillance Requirement shall be performed within the specified surveillance interval with a maximum allowable extension not to exceed 25 percent of the specified surveillance interval.i~a.h 4y Spa.c,igic.a Liow cLRK~Q su.Mo AXw~c Q interval shall constitute the OPERABILITY requirements for a Limiting Condition for Operation.

Surveilla ce Requirements do not have to be per ormed on, inoperable equipment.

4.0.4 Entry

into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other specified condition shall not be made unless the Surveillance Requirement(s) associated with the Limiting Condition for Operation have been performed within the stated surveillance interval or as otherwise specified.>~~>

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~+~~~~+~"~"~~~~+h~au.qh o~4a uPERW~OWA L-~OARS~~<~-Q~~~~~~~~+j'.0.5 Surveillance Req'uirements for inservice inspection and testing of ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 components shall be applicable as follows: a.Inservice inspection of ASHE Code Class 1, 2, and 3 components'nd inservice testing ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 pumps and valves shall be performed in accordance with Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda as required by 10 CFR 50, Section 50.55a(g), except where specific written relief has been granted by the Commission pursuant to lO CFR 50, Section 50.55a(g)(6)(i).

b.Surveillance intervals specified in Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda for the inservice inspection and testing activities required by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda shall be applicable as follows in these Technical Specifications:

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~~/~~VP ty<<'CVVC vr~a~=~V P~a rr P~V~vr'V ll<<~V lr P~/~P~, H 4 P CG~<j'7RGiLiLEB BY USER INSTRUMENTATION SEISMIC INSTRUMENTATION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.3'he seismic monitoring instrumentation shown in Table 3.3-7 shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: b.With one or more seismic monitoring instruments inoperable for more than 30 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the instrument(s) to OPERABLE status.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~d-3-.~are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.3.3.3.1 Each of the above seismic monitoring instruments shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by the performance of the CHANNEL CHECK, CHANNEL CALIBRATION and CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST operations at the frequencies shown in Table 4.3-4.4.3.3.3.2 Each of the above seismic monitoring instruments actuated during a seismic event (greater than or equal to 0.02g)shall have a CHANNEL CALIBRATION performed within 5 days.Data shall be retrieved from actuated instruments and analyzed to determine the'magnitude of the vibratory ground motion.A Special Report shall be prepared and submitted to the Commission pursuant to Specifi-cation 6.9.2 within 10 days describing the magnitude, frequency spectrum, and resultant effect upon facility features important to safety.PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 3-42 I I I I t 4 CGMTiiRGILLIED IBY USER INSTRUMENTATION METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTATION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.4=The meteorological monitoring instrumentation channels shown in Table 3.3-8 shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: Mith one or more required meteorological monitoring channels inoperable for more than 7 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the channel(s) to OPERABLE status.The provisions of Specification

3.0.3 SURVEILLANCE

RE UIREMENTS 4.3.3.4 Each of the above meteorological monitoring instrumentation channels shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by the performance of the CHANNEL CHECK and CHANNEL CALIBRATION operations at the frequencies shown in Table 4.3-5.PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 3-45 I I El I ,'4, INSTRUMENTATION LOOSE-PART DETECTiON IHSTRUMEHTATIOH LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.7 The loose-part detection system shall be OPERABLE with all sensors specified in Table 3.3-11.APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1 and 2.ACTION: a.b.Vith one or more loose-part detection system channels inoperable for more than 30 days, prepare and submit a Spe ial Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the channel(s) to OPERABLE status.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~3-.9-.4-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.3.3.7 OPERABLE a~Each channel of the loose-part detection system shall be demonstrated by performance of: a CHANNEL CHECK at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />, b.a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST at least once per 31 days, and C.a CHANNEL CALIBRATION at least once per 18 months.PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 3-61 AM~NOMENY~jn s'at, J lq INSTRUMENTATION RADIOACTIVE GASEOUS EFFLUENT MONITORING INSTRUMENTATION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.8 The radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumentation channels shown in Table 3.3-12 shall be OPERABLE with their alarm/trip setpoints set to ensure that the limits of Specification 3.1,1.2.1 are not exceeded.The a'larm/trip setpoints of these channels sha11 be determined and adjusted in accordance with the methodology'nd parameters in the ODCM.APPLICABILITY:

As shown in Table 3.3-12.,ACTION: With a low range radioactive gaseous eff1uent monitoring instrumenta-tion channel a'larm/trip setpoint less conservative than reouired by the above Specification, immediately suspend the re'lease of radioac-tive gaseous effluents monitored by the affected channel, or declare the channel inoperable, or change the setpoint so it is acceptably conservative.

b.With less than the minimum number of radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumentation channels OPERABLE, take the ACTION shown in Table 3.3-12.Restore the inoperable instrumentation to OPERABLE status within 30 days and, if unsuccessful, explain in the next Semi-annual Radioactive Effluent Re'lease Report why this inoperability was not corrected within the time specified.

c.The provisions of Specificationt 3.0.3~&44 are n.ot applicable.

SURVEILLANCE REOUIREMENTS 4.3.3.8 Each radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumentation channel shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by performance of the CHANNEL CHECK, SOURCE CHECK, CHANNEL CALIBRATION, and CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST operations at the frequencies shown in Table 4.3-8.PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 3-63 AMENDMENT NO.8 I I C, CO>><YlmI.~D BY USER PLANT SYcT="S 3/4.7.10.=A i=9 SOURC" C""a r Ai~)INAT ION LIMITING C"'f0:T ON FOR OP"".".~ATION 3.7.10 Eacn sealed source"ontaining radioactive

",,ater.al e'.':her.:n excess or 100 microc ries of beta ancior gamma emittinc material-r""..icrocuries of alpha emit.'nc material shall be free of gre=--er:nan or equal.o 0.005 micr"curie of removable contamination.

APPLICA8.L:TY:

At all times ACTION: n.'..">a sealed source having r movaole contamination in excess of the="ove',imit, ittmeoiately withdraw=ne sealea source from use and ei:ner: 'Jecontami nate and repair the sea l eo source, or."Isoose oi-'..".e sealed source:n acc."raance wi=n Commission Regulat ons.o.oviaiona o-Speci;icationd

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SURVE L~NC:-"","" UIRE.'1ENTS 4.7.19.1 es=Requirements

-Each sealed source s.".all"e tes=aa-.r leakage and/or c"n-.=-m na-ion by: a.."e licensee, or persons specifically authori=ed

'"y t ie"-mmi sion"r an.-'=reement State.The test mie:hod shall have=-detection sensi-ii tv sf a: lea=0.005 micrc=rie oer test sample.4.7.10.2 Test F"equencies

-Each category of sealed sources,'excla ding startuo sou"ces and fission detectors previously s ojec:ed tc core flux)shall be tested=-:=ne frequencies described below.:ur=es in use--".least once per=.on=ns="," al sealed sources c"n:aining raaioac:ive material: '~':th a naif-ife oreater than:0 da.s (excludi".g Hycrogen 3), and In any form other than gas.

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~QQW]TROk.~l.ikey BY VS~~~~ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS A.C.SOURCES CATHODIC PROTECTiON LIMITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION 3.8.1.3 The Cathodic Protection System associated with the Diesel Generator Fuel Oil Storage Tanks shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: With Cathodic Protection System inoperable for more than 30 days, prepare and submit'a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the.next 10 days outlining the cause of malfunction and the plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.The provisions oi Specification 3.0.3 md-3AA.are not aoplicable.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.8.1.3 Verify that the Cathodic Protection System is OPERABLE at the follow-ing time intervals:

1.Verify at least once per 61 days that the Cathodic Protection rectifiers are OPERABLE and have been inspected in accoraance with Regulatory Guide 1.137.2.Verify at least once per 12 months that the Cathodic Protection is OPERABLE and providing adequate protection against corrosion in accordance with Regulatory Guide l.137.

REFUELING OPERATIONS 3/4.9.9 CONTAINMEHT PURGE VALVE:SOLATION SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.9.9 The containment purge valve isolation system shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

During CORE ALTERATIONS, or movement of irrad:ated fuel within the containment.

ACTION: Mith the containment purge valve isolation system inoperable.

close each of the containment purge penetrations providing direct access from the containment atmosphere to the outside awmospnere.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.9.9 The containment purge valve isolation system shall be=.emonstrated

'PERABLE within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> prior to the s-art of and at least ence per 7 cays during CORE ALTERATIOHS by verifying that containment purge~alve;solation occurs on manual initiation and on CPIAS.PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 4-I~i>~'~'T'o"99: '5'O'O'E~

Fc.r lh l, REFUELING OPERATIONS 3/4.9.12 FUEL BUILDING ESSENTIAL VENTILATION SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.9.12" Two independent fuel building essential ventilation systems shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

Whenever ir radiated fuel is in the storaoe pool.ACTION: With one fuel building essential ventilation system inoperable, fuel movement within the storage pool or crane operation with loads over the storage pool may proceed provided the OPERABLE fuel building essential ventilation system is capable of being powered from an OPERABLE emergency power source.Restore the inoperable fuel building essential ventilation system to OPERABLE status within 7 days or suspend all operations involving movement of fuel within the storage pool or operation oi the fuel handling machine over the storage pool.With no fuel oui lding essential ventilation system OPERABLE, suspend all operations involving movement of fuel within the storage pool or crane operation with loads over the storage pool until at least one fue'i building essential ventilation system is restored to OPERABLE status.SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.9.12 The above required fuel building essential ventilation systems shall be demonstrated OPERABLE: a.At'least once per 31 days on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS by initiating, from the control room, flow through the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorbers and verifying that the system operates for at least 15 minutes.b.At least once per 18 months or (1)after any structural maintenance on the HEPA filter or charcoal adsorber housings, or (2)following painting, fire, or chemical release in any ventilation zone communicating with the system by:~CAUTiQN-Reference Speci ficaainn 3.7.8 page 3/4 7-19 h h/

I t gQi>y]7RC)k.LED BV USURP.RADIOACTIVE EFFLUEHTS DOSE LIMITING CONDITIOH FOR OPERATION 3.11.1.2 The dose or dose commitment to a MEt1BER OF THE PUBLIC from radioactive materials in liquid effluents released, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (See Figure 5.1-1)shall be limited: a.During any calendar quarter to less than or equal to 1.5 mrems to the total body and to less than or equal to 5 mrems to any organ, and b.During any calendar year to less than or equal to 3 mrems to the total body and to less than or equal to 10 mrems to any organ.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: With the calculated dose from the release of radioactive materials in liquid effluents exceeding any of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant io Soecifica-tion 6.9.2, a Special Report that identifies the cause(s}for exceeding the limit(s)and defines the corrective actions thac have been taken to reduce the releases and the proposea corrective ac-ions to be taken to assure that subsequent releases will be in comoliance with the above limits.b.The provisions of Specification/3.0.

3-are not.applicable.

SURVEILLAHCE REOUIREI1EHTS 4.11.1.2 Cumulative dose contributions from liquid effluents for the current calendar quarter and the current calendar year shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCN at least once per 31 days.PAl 0 VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 11-5'<'QY'T~Q'~C)

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<r3~]7~RQ<l EG 8 F VS'F RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS LI UID HOLDUP TANKS LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.1.3 The quantity of radioactive material contained in each outside temporary tank and the reactor makeup water tank shall be limited to less than or equal to 60 curies, excluding tritium and dissolved or entrained noble gases.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: Mith the quantity of radioactive material in any outside temporary tank or the reactor makeup water tank exceeding the above limit, immediately suspend all additions of radioactive material to the tank and within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> reduce the tank contents to within the 1 imi t.b.The provisions of Specifications 3.0.3~3-.9-.+are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE REOUIREtlENTS 4.11.1.3 The quantity of radioactive material contained in each outside temporary tank and the reactor makeup water tank shall be determined to be within the above limit by analyzing a representative sample of the tank's contents at least once per 7 days when radioactive materials are being added to the tank.PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 11-6'>l>Rr3LLSB SY USE~

a"'~i k' r CG~>l7 QLLED BV USER RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS DOSE-NOBLE GASES L It lI TING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.2 The air dose due to noble gases released in gaseous effluents, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3)shall be limited to the following:

a.During any calendar quarter: Less than or equal to 5 mrads for gamma radiation and less than or equal to 10 mrads for beta radiation and, b.During any calendar year: Less than or equal to 10 mrads for gamma radiation and less than or equal to 20 mrads.for beta radiation.

APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION b.Mith the calculated air dose from radioactive noble gases in gaseous effluents exceeding any of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report that, identifies the cause(s)for exceeding the limit(s)and defines the corrective actions that have been taken to reduce tne releases and the proposed corrective actions to be taken to assure that subsequent releases will be in compliance with the above limits.The provisions of Specificationg 3.0.3..are nor.appiicahle.

I SURVEILLANCE RE UIREtIENTS 4.11.2.2 Cumulative dose contributions for the current calendar quarter and current calendar year for noble gases shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCN at least once per 31 days.PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 11-11 f'Q'Nil"T'Tarrgrgl

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Q'Qij~jf~g~ggl L~$9 BY USER RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS DOSE-IODINE-131.

IODINE-133, TRITIUM, AND RADIONUCLIDES IN PARTICULATE FORM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.3 The dose to a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC from iodine-131, iodine-133, tritium, and all radionuclides in particulate form with half-lives greater than 8 days in gaseous effluents released, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3)shall be limited to the following:

a.During any calendar, quarter: Less than or equal to 7.5 mrems to any organ and, b.During any calendar year: Less than or equal to 15 mrems to any organ.APPLICABILITY:

At al l times.ACTION: a 0 With the calculated dose from the release of iodine-131.

iodine-133, tritium, and radionuclides in particulate form with half-lives greater than 8 days, in gaseous effluents exceeding any of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report that identifies one cause(s)for exceeding the limit and defines the corrective actions tnat have been taken to reduce the releases and the proposed corrective actions to be taken to assure that subsequent releases will be in comoliance with the above limits.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~~are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.11.2.3 Cumulative dose contributions for the current calendar quarter and current calendar year for iodine-131, iodine-133, tritium, and radionuclides in particulate form with half-lives greater than 8 days shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM at least once per 31 days.PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 11-12:Q"Kl'79<@'1 ll%Q P,+j ljgjVP',

I/lA:R*i l, RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS GASEOUS RADWASTE TREATMENT LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.4 The GASEOUS RADWASTE SYSTEM and the VENTILATION EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEH shall be used to reduce, radioactive materials in gaseous waste prior to their discharge when the projected gaseous effluent air doses due to gaseous effluent releases, from each reactor unit, from the site (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3), when averaged over 31 days, would exceed 0.2 mrad for gamma radiatio'n and 0.4 mrad for beta radiation.

The VENTILATION EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM shall be used to reduce radioactive materials in gaseous waste prior to their discharge when the projected doses due to gaseous effluent releases, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3)when averaged over 31 days would exceed 0.3 mrem to any organ of a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a.b.With radioactive gaseous waste being discharged without treatment and in excess of'the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commis-sion within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report which includes the following information:

1.Identification of the inoperable equipment or subsystems and the reason for inoperability, 2.Action(s)taken to restore the inoperable equipment to OPERABLE status, and 3.Summary description of action(s)taken to prevent a recurrence.-n~The prov i si ons of Speci f i cation@3.0.3..are not, app1 i cab l e.SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.11.2.4 Doses due to gaseous releases from the site shall be projected at least once per 31 days, in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM.PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 3/4 11-13 4

RADIOACTIVE EFFLUEHTS.

EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.5 The concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system shall be limited to less than or equal to 2 by volume.APPLICA8ILITY:

Whenever the waste gas holdup system is in service.ACTION: a.With the concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system greater than 2 by volume but less than or equal to 4X by volume, reduce the oxygen concentration to the above limit within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br />.b.C.With the concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system greater than 4X by volume, immediately suspend all additions of waste gases to the system and reduce the concentration of oxygen to less than 4X by volume within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />.The provisions of Specifications 3.0.3..are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.2.5 The concentration of or oxygen in the waste gas holdup system shall be determined to be within the above limits by monitoring the waste gases in the waste gas holdup system in accordance with Specification 3.3.3.8.PALO VERDE" UNIT 2 3/4 11-14 AMEHDMEHT HO.23 1 S'

+~,Q+]$'J J7'(3!L~CD 7-'.O'5 cR RAOIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS GAS STORAGE TANKS LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.6 The quantity of radioactivity contained in each gas storage tank shall be limited to less than or equal to 170,000 curies noble gases (considered as Xe-133).APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: a.b.With the quantity of radioactive material in any gas storage tank exceeding the above limit, immediately suspend all additions of radioactive material to the tank and within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> reduce the tank contents to within the limit;The provisions of Specificationb 3.0.3~~are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.11.2.6 The quantity of radioactive material contained in each gas storage tank shall be determined to be within the above limit at least once per 7 days when radioactive materials are being added to the tank and the quantity of radioactivity contained in the tank is less than or equal to one-half of the above limit;otherwise, determine the quantity of radioactive material contained in the tank at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> during addition.PALO VEROE-UNIT 2 3/4 11-15~i]yqrg)[!Ug'O'V i 14'U~~

V'0 t P pr I 1 g I$r, RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS 3/4.11.3 SOLID RADIOACTIVE WASTE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.3 The solid radwaste system shall be OPERABLE and used, as applicable in accordance with a PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM, for the SOLIDIFICATION and packaging of radioactive wastes to ensure meeting the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and of 10 CFR Part 71 prior to shipment of radioactive wastes from the site.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a.C.With the packaging requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and/or 10 CFR Part 71 not satisfied, suspend shipments of defectively packaged solid radioactive wastes from the site.With the solid radwaste system inoperable for more than 31 days, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days pursuant to Specification 6.9.2 a Special Report which includes the following information:

1.Identification of the inoperable equipment or suosysiems and one reason for inoperability.

2.Action(s)taken to restore the inoperable equipment to OPERA8LE status, 3.A description of the alternative used for SOLIDIFICATiON and packaging of radioactive wastes, and 4.Summary description of action(s)taken to prevent a recurrence.

The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~f-3-.9-.4-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.3.1 The solid radwaste system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE at least once per 92 days by: a.Operating the solid radwaste system at least once in the previous 92 days in accordance with the PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM, or b.Verification of the existence of a valid contract for SOLIDIFICATION to be performed by a contractor in accordance with a PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM.PALO VERQE UNIT>R~~R~~,~3'3/6'll, 16>~j l.C 7 k IC i Q]+]f@Qadi~EL3~~'M-.3Z IX RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS 3/4.11.4 TOTAL DOSE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.4 The annual (calendar year)dose or dose commitment to any MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC due to releases of radioactivity and to radiation from uranium fuel cycle sources shall be limited to less than or equal to 25 mrems to the, total body or any organ, except the thyroid, which shall be limited to less than or equal to 75 mrems.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: a~b.With the calculated doses from the release of radioactive materials in liquid and gaseous effluents exceeding twice the limits of Speci-fications 3.11.1.2a., 3.11.1.2b., 3.11.2.2a., 3.11.2.2b., 3.11.2.3a., or 3.11.2.3b., calculations should be made including direct radiation contributions from the reactor units and from outside storage tanks to determine whether the above limits of Specification 3.11.4 have been exceeded.If such is the case, prepare and submit'to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report that defines the corrective action to be taken to reduce sub-sequent releases to prevent recurrence of exceeding the above limits and includes the schedule for achieving conformance with the above limits.This Special Report, as defined in 10 CFR 20.405c, shall include an analysis that estimates the radiation exposure (dose)to a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC from uranium fuel cycle sources, including all effluent pathways and direct radiation, for the calendar year that includes the release(s) covered by this report..It shall also describe levels of radiation and concentrations of radioactive material involved, and the cause of the exposure levels or concentrations.

If the esti-mated dose(s)exceeds the above limits, and if the release condition resulting in violation of 40 CFR Part 190 has not already been corrected, the Special Report shall include a request for a variance in accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR Part 190.Submittal of the report is considered a timely request, and a variance is granted until staff action on the request is complete.The provisions of Specifications 3.0.3~4-3AA-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.4.1 Cumulative dose contributions from liquid and gaseous effluents shall be determined in accordance with Specifications 4.11.1.2, 4.11.2.2, and 4.11.2.3, and in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM.4.11.4.2 Cumulative dose contributions from direct radiation from the reactor units and from radwaste storage tanks shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM.This requirement is applicable only under conditions set forth in Specification 3.11.4a.

l 1 I II RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL t10N ITORING LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION (Continued)

ACTION: (Conti nued)locations from which samples were unavailable may then be deleted from the monitoring program.Pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.8, identify the cause of the unavailability of samples and identify the new location(s) for obtaining replacement samples in the.next Semiannual Radioactive Effluent Release Report and also include in the report a revised figure(s)and table for the ODCb1 reflecting the new location(s).

.The provisions of Specification8 3.0.3 aee-3-.e-.e are not app1icab1e.

P SURVEILLANCE RE UIREt1ENTS 4.12.1 The radiological environmental monitoring samples shall be collected pursuant to Table 3.12-1 from the specific locations given in the table and figure(s)in ihe ODCt1, and shall be analyzed pursuant to the requirements of Table 3.12-1, and the detection capaoilities required by Table 4.12-I.PALO VERDE UNIT 2~~IV fb fn,h')3'f2'V])q.I g

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RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 3f'4.12.2 LAND USE CENSUS LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.12.2 A land use census shall be conducted and shall identify within a distance of 8 km (5 miles)the location in eacn of the 16 meteorological sectors of the nearest milk animal, the nearest residence and the nearest gard'en" of greater than 50 m (500 ft)producing broad leaf vegetation.

APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a.b.'.are not applicable Mith a land use census identifying a location(s) that yields a calculated dose or dose commitment greater than the values currently being calculated in Specification 4.11.2.3, identify the ne~loca-tion(s)in the next Semiannual Radioactive Effluent Release Report, pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.8.With a land use census identifying a location(s) that yields a calculated dose or dose commitment (via the same exposure paznway)20xo greater than at a location from wnich samoles are current.ly oeing obtained in accordance with Specification 3.12., acid the new loca-tion(s)to the radiological environmental monitoring program witnin 30 days.The sampling location(s), excluding t"e control s-ation location, having the lowest calculated dose or aose commitment(s), via the same exposure pathway, may be deleted irom tnis mon-'adoring program after (October 31)of the year in wnich this land use census was conducted.

Pursuant to Specification 6.9.:.8, identify the new location(s) in the next Semiannual Radioac-.ive

=ffl ent Release Report and also include in the report a revised figure(s)and table for the OQCM reflecting the new location(s).

The provisions of Specification+3.0.3 SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.12.2 The land use census shall be conducted during the growing season az, least once per 12 months using that information that will provide the best, results, such as by a door-to-door survey, aerial survey, or by consuiting local agriculture authorities.

The results of the land use census shall be included in the Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.7."Broad leaf vegetation sampling of at least three different kinds of vegetation may be performed at the SITE BOUNDARY in each of two different direction sectors with the highest predicted D/gs in lieu of the garden census.Specifications for broad leaf vegetation sampling in Table 3.12-1 shall be followed, including analysis of control samples.PALO VERDE-UN,.'Pi'

~i 4 fit RAOIOLOG ICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 3/4.12.3 INTERLABORATORY COMPARISON PRCGRAi~1 LIMITING CONOITION FOR OPERAT.ON 3.12.3 Analyses shall be performed on radioactive materials suppliea as"art of an Interlaboratory Comparison Program that has been aooroved by the Commission that correspond to samples reouired by Table 3.12-1.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: with analyses not being performed as required aoove, repor=the corrective actions-'aken to prevent a recurrenc to:he Commission in the Annual Radiological Environmental Ooerating Reoort"ursuant to Speci f i cat i on 6.".l.7.The provisions or Soeciiicahicn8~3.0.3 eea-3-.9-.: are noc aooiicaoie.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.12.3 The Interlaboratory Comparison P.ogram shall be aescri ed in-.ne OOCH.A summary of the results obtained as par=of=ne above requireo Interiaboratory Comparison Program and in accordance wi.", the methodology and"arame~ers

'.'n the ODCH shall be included in ihe Annual Raaiologicai Env ronmentai Coerating Report pursuant to Specificat',on 6.9.1.7.PALO VERDE-UNQQQTRQI IIQP)1$f 0 7 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY ASES I The specifications of this section provide the general requirements appli ble to each of the Limiting Conditions for Operation and Surveillance Require ents within Section 3/4.'.0.1 This specification defines the applicability of each specification in terms of efined OPERATIONAL NODES or other specified conditions and is provided to lineate specifically When each specification is applicable.

3.0.2 This specification defines those conditions necessary to constitute compliance with t'terms of an individual Limiting Condition for Operation and associated ACTI requirement., 4=" 3.0.3 This speci cation delineates the measures to be, taken for circumstances not direct provided for in the ACTION statements and whose occurrence would violate e intent of a specification.

For example, Specifi-cation 3.6.2, 1 requires two containment spray systems to be OPKRASLE and provides explicit ACTION req rements if one spray system is inoperable.

~Under the terms of Specificati 3.0.3, if both of the required containment spray systems are inoperable, wi hin 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> measures must be initiated to place the unit in at least HOT ST OBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in COLD SHUTDOWN in the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.'-..'.0.4 This specification provide that entry into an OPERATIOHAI HOQE or other specified applicability

'condition ust be made with (a)the full com-plement of required systems, equipment, o components OPERABLE and (b)all other parameters as specified in the Limit Conditions for Operation being met without regard for allowable deviations d out of service provisions

.contained in the ACTION statements.

-The intent of this provision is to ensure th t facility operation is not::-:".:"i.-'" initiated with either required equipment or system inoperable or other specified limits being exceeded.Exceptions to this specification have been provide for a limited number of specifications when,startup with inoperable equipment ould not affect.'lant safety.These exceptions are stated in the ACTION s tements of the appropriate specifications.

COE,4E 7 E'a.a ma~pMgO PALO VERDE-UNIT 2 8 3/4 0-1 AHEHOMEHT XO.10-"-".0'3-Qtl U~l'3HLHG~33.H3:3 399'-3H GdH Z2:Gt Z8i tT'BAH I I/'%~hag'4 K'5 C f BASES 4.0.1 specification provides that surveillance activities nece to ensure the Limi i nditions for Operation are met and will rformed during the OPERATIONAL M00 other conditions for w'Limiting Condi-tions for Operation are applicable.

visio additional surveillance activities to be performed without r applicable OPERATIONAL MOOES or other conditions are pro'n the individua eillance requirements.

Surveillance requi s for Special Test Exceptions nee be performed when the Test Exception is being utilized as an exception ual specification.

4.0.2 This specification establishes the limit for which the specified time interval for Surveillance Requirements may be extended.It permits an allowable extension of the normal surveillance interval to facilitate surveillance scheduling and consideration of plant operating conditions that may not be suitable for conducting the surveillance; e.g., transient conditions or other ongoing surveillance or maintenance activities.

It also provides flexibility to accommodate the length of a fuel cycle for surveillances that are performed at each refueling outage and are specified with a 18-month surveillance interval.It is not intended that this provision be used repeatedly as a convenience to extend surve'illance intervals beyond that specified for survei llances that are not performed during refueling outages.The limitation for Specification 4.0.2 is based on engineering judgment and the recognition that the most probable result of any particular surveillance being performed is the verification of conformance with the.Surveillance Requirements.

This provision is sufficient to ensure that the reliability ensured'through the surveillance activities is not significantly

.degraded beyond that obtained from the specified surve',llance interval.4.0,3 rovisions of this specification set forth the criteri for determination of c nce with the OPERABILITY requirement e Limiting Conditions for Operation.

these criteria'systems, or components are assumed to be OPER'ociated surveillance activ-ities have been satisfactoril rmed ws the specified time interval.Nothing in this pro's to be construed as de equipment, systems, or component E, when such items are found or known to erable g still meeting the surveillance requirements.

PALO VERGE-UNIT 2 B 3/4 0-2 hmendmcnt No J (L BASES 4.0.4 This specification ensures that the surveillance activities ass iated with a Limiting Condition for Operation have been performed wi-hin the s cified time interval prior to entry into an OPERATIONAL HOOE or other applica le condition.

The intent of this provision is to ensure that surveil-lance ac vities have been satisfactorily demonstrated on a current basis as required t meet the OPERABILITY requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation.

Under the erms of this specification, for example, during initial p',ant startup or folio'ng extended plant outages, the applicable surveillance activities must be erformed within the stated surveillance interval prior to.placing or returnin the system or equipment into OPERABLE status.4.0.5 This speci ation, ensures that inservice inspection of ASHE"ode Class 1, 2, and 3 compone ts and inservice testing of ASME Code Class 1, 2, anc 3 pumps and valves will be erformed in accordance with a periodically upcatea version of Section XI of the SME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code ana Addenda as required by 10 CFR 50.55a.elief from any of the above requirements nas been provided in writing by the ommission and is not a part of these Technical Specifications.

This specification includes a c rificati on of the frequencies for performing the inservice inspection and testing a ivities required by Section Xi of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code an applicable Addenda.This c',arificaticn is provided to ensure consistency in surv'llance intervals thoughou: these Technical Specifications and to remove any biguities relative to t;e frequencies for performing the required inse ice inspection ana tes-ing activities.

Under the terms of this specification, the m e restrictive requirements of the Technical Specifications take precedence ove the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda.For exa le, the requirements of Specification 4.0.4 to perform surveillance activities rior to entry into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other specified applicability condit n takes precedence over the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provision wh'ch allows pumps to be tested up to 1 week after return to normal operation.

A for example, the Technical Specification definition of OPERABLE does not g ant a grace period before a device that is not capable of performing its sp cified functio" is declared inoperable and takes precedence over the ASME Boiler nd Pressure Vessel Code provision which allows a valve to be incapable of per ming its specified function for up to 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> before being declared inopera e.Qackrw PALO VERDE-UNQQ+TPQI P PQP PP u$QP IQ 4~

&MCUS C 3/4 LIMITING COHDITIOHS FOR OPERATION AHD SVRVEILLAHCE PE UIREMEHTS 3.AP BASES Specific;tion

3.0.1 throu

h 3,0.4 establish the general requirements applicable to Limiting on itions or peration.These requirements are based on the requirements for Limiting Conditions for Operation stated in the Code o-Federal Regulations, 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2): "Limiting conditions for operation.

are the lowest functional capability or performance levels of equipment reouired for safe operation of the facility.When a limiting condition for operation of a nuclear reacto" is not met, the licensee shall shut down the reactor'or follow any remedial action permitted by the technical specification until the condition can be met." Specification

3.0.1 establishes

the Applicability statement within each individua specii.ication a's the requirement for when (i.e., in which OPERATIONAL MODES or other specified conditions) conformance to the Limiting Conditions for Operation is required for safe operation of the facility.The ACTION requirements establish hose remedial measures that must be taken., within specified time limits when the requirements of a Limiting Condition for Operation are not met.There are two basic types of ACTIOH requirements.

%he first specifies the remedial measures that permit continued operation of the facility which is not further restricted by the time limits of the ACTION requirements.

In this case, conformance to the ACTION requirements provides an acceptable level of safety for unlimited continued operat',on as long as the ACTiON reouircments continue to be met.The second type of ACTION requirement specifies a time limit in which c'onformance to.he conditions of the Limiting Condition for Operation must be met.This time limit is the allowable outage time to restore an inoperable system or component to OPERABLE status or for restoring parameters within specified limits.If these actions are not completed within the allowable outage time limits, a shutdown is required to place the facility in a MODE or condition in which the specification no longer applies.It is not intended that the shutdown ACTION requirements be used as an operational convenience which permits'(routine) voluntary removal of a system(s)or component(s) from service.in lieu of other alternatives that would not result in redundant systems or components being inoperable.

The specifiec time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable from the point in time it is identified that a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met.The time limits of the ACTION requirements are also applicable when a system or'component

E,-Uhll'72 B 3/4.0-2 I\P 1 p'I 4f lg 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES (Con't)ime limits of Specification.

3.0.3 allow

37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the plant to be the COL DOMN NODE when a shutdown is required during the PONE of operation.

I lant is in a lower MODE of operation wh shutdown is required, the time lim r reaching the next lower of operation ap-plies.Ho~ever, if a lower f operation ached in less time than allowed, the total allowable time to LD SHlJTDOMN, or other applicable MODE, is not reduced.For exam HOT Y is reached in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, the time allowed to reach HOT WN is the next ll n because the total time to reach HOT SHUTD s not reduced from the allowable li'13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />., Therefore, edial measures are completed that~ould permit a n to POWER ation, a penalty is not incurred by having to reach a lower HO ration in less than the total time allowed.The same principle applies with regard to the allowable outage time limits of the ACTION requirements, if compliance with the ACTION requirements for one specification results in entry into a MODE or condition of operation for another specification in which the requirements o the Limiting Condition for Operation are not met.If the new specification becomes applicable in less time than specified, the difference may be added to the al1owable outage time limits of the second specification.

However, the allowable ouzage ti rB I'mi s of ACTION requirements for a higher RODE of operation may not be used to extend the allowable outage, time that is applicable when a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met in a lower MODE of operation.

The shutdown requirements of Specification 3.0.3 d5 not apply in MODES 5 and 6, because the ACTION requirements of individual specifications define the remedial measures to be taken.Specification

3.0.4 establishes

limitations on HODE changes when a Limiting p 1 1 1 1 1 higher MODE of operation when the requirements for a Limiting Condition for Operation are not met and continued noncompliance to these conditions would result in a shutdown to comply with the ACTION requirements if a change in MODES were permitted.

The purpose of this specification is to ensure that facility operation is not initiated or that higher HODES of operation are not entered when corrective action is being.aken to obtain compliance with a specification by restoring equipment to OPERABLE status or paramet rs to specified limits.Compliance with ACTION requirements that permit continued operation of the facility for an unlimited period of time provides an accept-able level of safety for continu d operation without regard to the status of the plant before or after a MODE change.Therefore, in this case, entry into an OPERATIONAL HODE or other specified condition may be made in accordance with the provisions of the ACTION requirements.

The provisions o, this specification should not, however, be interpreted as endorsing the failure to exercise good practice in restorino systems or components to OPEPABLE st t s before plant startup.B 3/4.0-3 I'I~I)(I il 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES (Con't Mhen a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION requirements, the provisions of Specification 3.0.4 do not apply because they would delay placing the facility in a lower MODE of operation.

Specifications

4.0.1 throuqh

4.0.5 establish the general requirements app ica e to Survei ance eouirements.

These requirements are based on the Surveillance Reouirements stated in the Code of Federal Regulations, 10 CFR SO.6(c3(3): "Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibra-tion, or inspection to ensure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions of operation will be met." S ecification

4.0.1 establishes

the requirement that surveillances must be per orme uring t e OPERATIONAL MODES or other conditions for which the requirements of the Limiting Conditions for Operation apply unless otherwise stated in an individual Surveillance Requirement.

The purpose of this speci-fication is to ensure that surveillances are performed to verify the opera-tional status of systems and components and that parameters are within speci-ied limits to ensure safe operation of the facility when the plant is in a MODE or other specified condition for which the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are applicable.

Surveillance Requirements do not have to be performed when the facility is in an OPERATIONAL MODE for which the requirements of the associated Limiting Condition for Operation do not apply unless otherwise specified.

The Surveillance Requirements associated with a Special Test Exception are only applicable when the Special Test Exception is used as an allowable except~on to the requirements of a specification.

'5 ification 4.0.2 establishes the conditions under which the specified>uter tor serve>1lance Requirements may be extended Item.a.pe'an allowable e sion of the normal surveillance interval to fa ate surveillance sche iing and consideration of plant oper'conditions that may not be.suitable fo nducting the surveillanc

..g., transient conditions or oth r ongoing surveillanc maintenance ivities.Item b.limits the use of the provisions of item a.ns that it is not used repeatedly to extend the surveillance interval n t specified.

The limits of Specification 4.0.2 are base engineering

.ment and the recognition that the most probabl'e resu any particular survei e being performed is the verification of ormance with the Surveillance Requ nts.These provisions are suffici o ensure that the reliability ensured throug veillance activ'is not significantly degraded beyond that obtained from cified surveillance interval.RN-Q4 PhC<Za.oS-ueXZ 2.S ecification

4.0.3 establishes

the failure to perform a Surveillance equirement wit in the allowed surveillance interval, defined by the provisions of Specification 4.0.2, as a condition that constitutes a failure to meet.the OPERABILITY requirements for a Limiting Condition for Operation.

Under the 8 3/4.0-4

\P 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES Con't provisions of this specification, systems and components are assumed to be 0)ERABLE when Surveillance Requirements have been satisfactorilv performed within the specified time interval.However, nothing in this provision is to be construed as implying that systems or components are OPERABLE when they are found or known to be inoperable although still meeting the Surveillance Requirements.

This specification also clarifies that the ACTION requirements are applicable when Surveillance Requirements have not been completed within the allowed surveillance interval and that the time limits of the ACTION requirements apply from the point in time it is identified that a surveillance has not been performed and not at the time that the allowed surveillance interval was exceeded.Completion of the Surveillance Requirement within the allowable outage time limits of the ACTION requir'ements restores compliance with the requirements of Specification 4.0.3.However, this does not negate the fact that the failure to have performed the surveillance within the allowed surveillance interval, defined by the provisions of Specification 4.0.2, was a violation of the OPERABILITY requirements of a Limiting Condition for Operation that is subject to enforcement action.Further, the failure to perform a surveillance within the provisions of Specification 4.0.2 is a violation of a Technical Specification requirement and is, therefore, a reportable event under the requiremer,.s of 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(ij(Bj because it is a condition prohibited by the plant's Technical Specifications.

If the allowable outage time limits of the ACTION requirements are less than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> or a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION requirements, e.g., Specification 3.0.3, a 24-hour allowance is provid0d to permit a delay in implementing the ACTION requirements.

This provides an adequate time limit to complete Surveillance Requirements that have not been performed.

The purpose of this allowance is to permit the completion of a surveillance before a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION reouiremen.s or before other remedial measures would be required that may preclude completion of a surveillance.

The basis for this allowance includes consideration for plant conditions, adequate planning, availability of personnel, the time required to perform the surveillance, and the safety significance of the delay in completing the required surveillance.

This provision also provides a time limit for the completion of Surveillance Requirements that become applicable as a consequence of MODE changes imposed by ACTION requirements and for completing Surveillance Requirements that are applicable when an exception to the requirements of Specification 4.0.4 is allowe.If a surveillance is not completed within the 24-hour allowance, the time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable at that time.Mhen a surveillance is performed within the 24-hour allowance and the Surveillance Requirements are not met, the time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable at the time that the surveillance is terminated.

Surveillance Requirements do not have to be performed on inoperable equipment because the ACTION requirements define the remedial measures.hat apply.However, the Surveillance Requireme:,ts have to be met to demonstrate that inoperable equipment has been restored to OPERABLE s.atus.~Pet sos f'ALO VERDE"W'~>g p)q.p g P'}

3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES (Con't Specification

4.0.4 establishes

the requirement that all applicable surveillances must e met efore entry into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other condition of operation specified in the Applicability statement.

The purpose of this specification is to ensure that system and comoonent OPERABILITY requirements or parameter limits are met before entry into a MODE or condition for which these systems and components ensure safe operation of the facility.This provision applies to changes in OPERATIONAL MODES or other speci ied conditions associated with plant shutdown as well as startup.Under the provisions of this specification, the applicable Surveillance Requirements must be performed within the specified surveillance interval to ensure that the Limiting Conditions for Operation are met during initial plant startup or following a plant outage.Mhen a shutdown is required to ccmply with ACTION requirements, the provisions of Specification 4.0.4 do not apply because this would delay placing the facility in a lower HODE of operation.

S ecification

4.0.5 establishes

the requirement that inservice inspection of o e ass~2, and 3 compon nts nd irserv.ce testing of ASHE Code C]ass I, 2, and 3 pumps and valves shal: be performed in accordance with a periodically.

updated version of Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Addenda as required by IO CFR 50.55a.These requirements apply except when relief has been provided in writing by the Comnission.

This specification includes a clarification of the frequencies for performing the inservice inspection and testing activities required by Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda.This clarification is provided to ensure consistency in surveillance intervals throughout the Technical Speci ications and to remove any ambiguities relative to the frequencies for performing the required inservice inspection and testing activities.

Under the terms of this specification, the more restricrive requirements of the Technical Specifications take precedence over the ASME Roiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda.The requirements of Specification 4.0.4 to perform surveillance activities before entry into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other specified condition takes precedence over the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provision which allows pumps and valves to be tested up to one week after return to normal operation.

The Technical Specification definition of OPERABLE does not allow a grace period before a component, that is not capable of performing its specified function, is declared inoperable and takes precedence over the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provision which allows a valve to be incapable of performing its specified function for up to 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> before being declared inoperable.

B 3/4.0-6 I 4/

3/4 LIMITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION ANO SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.0.1 Compliance with the Limiting.Conditions for Operation contained in the succeeding specifications is required during the OPERATIONAL MODES or ether conditions specified therein;except that upon failure to meet the Limiting Conditions for Operation, the associated ACTION requirements shall be met.3.0.2 Noncompliance with a specification shall exist when the requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation and/or associated ACTION requirements ar not met within the specified time intervals.

If the Limiting Condition for Operation is restored prior to expiration of the specified time intervals, completion of the ACTION requirements is not required.3,0.3 When a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met, except as provided in the associated ACTION requirements, within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />, action shall be initiated'o place the unit in a MODE in which the specification does not apply by placing it, as applicable, in: 1.At least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and 2.At least COLO SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation under the ACTION requirements, the ACTION may be taken in accordance with the specified time limits as measured from the time of failure to meet the Limiting Condition for Operation.

Exceptions to these requirements are stated in the individual specifications.

This specification is not applicable in MODE 5 or 6.mh~+C'.0.4 Entry into an OPERATIONAQMOOE or other specified condition shall not be" made mmieme.the COnditiOnS soa-the Limiting COnditiOn fOr Gperatian are<~met This provision shall not prevent passage through or to OPERATIONAL MODES as required to comply with ACTION statements.

Exceptions to these requirements are stated in the individual specifications.

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4.0.1 Surveillance

Requirements shall be applicable during the OPERATIONAL NOOES or other conditions specified for individual Limiting Conditions for Operation unless otherwise stated in an individual Surveillance Requirement.

4.0.2 Each Surveillance Requirement shall be performed within the specified surveillance interval with a maximum allowable extension not to exceed 25.percent of the specified surveillance interval.hafi~a.4 4y alt c.~'igi~cic w'4 e 2 QQ c'0 0 Ahba~c 9 f I interval,shall constitute

'he OPERABILITY requirements for a Limiting, Condition for 0 eration.Survei lla ce Requirements do not have to be performed on inoperable equipment.

4.0.4 Entry

into an OPERATIONAL NODE or other specified condition shall not be made unless the Surveillance Requirement(s) associated with the Limiting Condition for Operation have been performed within the stated surveillance interval or as otherwise specified.~i~

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b.Surveillance intervals specified in Section XI of the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda for the inservice inspection and testing activities required by the ASNE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda shall be applicable as follows in these Technical Specifications:

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INSTRUMENTATION SEISMIC INSTRUMENTATION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.3 The seismic monitoring instrumentation shown in Table 3.3-7 shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

At al l times.ACTION: b.With one or more seismic monitoring instruments inoperable for more than 30 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the instrument(s) to OPERABLE status.The provieiona of Specificationd3.0.3 an~~are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.3.3.3.1 Each of the above seismic monitoring instruments shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by the performance of the CHANNEL CHECK, CHANNEL CALIBRATION and CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST operations at the frequencies shown in Table 4.3-4.4.3.3.3.2 Each of the above seismic monitoring instruments actuated during a seismic event (greater than or equal to 0.02g)shall have a CHANNEL CALIBRATION performed within 5 days.Data shall be retrieved from actuated instruments and analyzed to determine the magnitude of the vibratory ground motion.A Special Report shall be prepared and submitted to the Commission pursuant to Specifi-.cation 6.9.2 within 10 days describing the magnitude, frequency spectrum, and resultant effect upon facility features important to safety.PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 3-42 t>K INSTRUMENTATION METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTATION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.4 The meteorological monitoring instrumentation channels shown in Table 3.3-8 shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: a.b.With one or more required meteorological monitoring channels inoperable for more than 7 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the channel(s) to OPERABLE status.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~d-3-.0~4-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.3.3.4 Each of the above meteorological monitoring instrumentation channels shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by the performance of the CHANNEL CHECK and CHANNEL CALIBRATION operations at the frequencies shown in Table 4.3-5.PALO VERDE" UNIT 3 3/4 3-45 lying+'p L INSTRUMENTATION LOOSE-PART DETECTION INSTRUMENTATION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.7 The loose-part detection system shall be OPERABLE with all sensors specified in Table 3.3-11.APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1 and 2.ACTION: With one or more loose-part detection system channels inoperable

'for more than 30 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification 6;9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the channel(s) to OPERABLE status.The provisions of Specifications 3.0.3~d-BA-.+are not applicable.

SURYEILLANCE RE VIREMENTS 4.3.3.7 Each channel of the loose-part detection system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by performance of: a~a CHANNEL CHECK at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />, b.a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST at least once per 31 days, and C.a CHANNEL CALIBRATION at least once per 18 months.PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 3-61 I 4 II 8 INSTRUMENTATION RADIOACTIVE GASEOUS EFFLUENT MONITORING INSTRUMENTATION

~LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.8 The radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumentation channels shown in Table 3.3-12 shall be OPERABLE with their alarm/trip setpoints set to ensure that the limits of Specification 3.11.2.1 are not exceeded.The alarm/trip setpoints of these channels shall be determined and adjusted in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM.APPLICABILITY:

As shown in Table 3.3-12.ACTION: a~b.C.With a low range radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumenta-tion channel alarm/trip setpoint less conservative than required by the above Specification, immediately suspend the release of radioac-tive gaseous effluents monitored by the affected channel, or declare the channel inoperable, or change the setpoint so it is acceptably conservative.

With less than the minimum number of radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumentation channels OPERABLE, take the ACTION shown in Table 3.3-12.Restore the inoperable instrumentatio'n to OPERABLE status within 30 days and, if unsuccessful, explain in the next Semi-annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report why this inoperability was not corrected within the time specified.

V The provisions of Specifications 3.0.3 en~~are not applicable.

SURVEILl ANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.3.3.8, Each radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumentation channel shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by performance of the CHANNEL CHECK, SOURCE CHECK, CHANNEL CALIBRATION, and CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST operations at the frequencies shown in Table 4.3-8.PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 3-63

~, Y, PLANT SYSTEMS 3/4.?.10 SEALED SOURCE CONTAMINATION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.10 Each sealed source containing radioactive material either in excess of 100 microcuries of beta and/or gamma emitting material or 5 microcuries of alpha emitting material shall be free of greater than or equal to 0.005 microcurie of removable contamination.

APPLICA8ILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a.b.With a sealed source having removable contamination in excess of the above limit,'immediately withdraw the sealed source from use and either: 1.Decontaminate and repair the sealed source, or 2.Dispose of the sealed source in accordance with Commission Regulations.

The provisions of Specification&

3.0.3~4-3-.4-.4 are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.7.10.1 Test Requirements

-Each sealed source shall be tested for leakage and/or contamination by: a.The licensee, or b.Other persons specifically authorized by the Commission or an Agreement State.The test method shall have a detection sensitivity of at least 0.005 microcurie per test sample.4.7.10.2 Test Frequencies

-Each category of sealed sources (excluding startup sources and fission detectors previously subjected to core flux)shall be tested at the frequencies described below.a.Sources in use-At least once per 6 months for all sealed sources containing radioactive material: 1.With a half-life greater than 30 days (excluding Hydrogen 3), and 2.In any form other than gas.PALO VERDE" UNIT 3 3]4 7-27 1 C~Y' ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS A.C.SOURCES CATHODIC PROTECTION LIMITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION 3.8.1.3 The Cathodic Protection System associated with the Diesel Generator Fuel Oil Storage Tanks shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: a~b.With Cathodic Protection System inoperable for more than 30 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of malfunction and the plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~d-3%-.4-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREHENTS 4.8.1.3 Verify that the Cathodic Protection System is OPERABLE at the follow-ing time intervals:

1.Verify at least once per 61 days that the Cathodic Protection rectifiers are OPERABLE and have been inspected in accordance with Regulatory Guide l.137.2.Verify at least once per 12 months that the Cathodic Protection is OPERABLE and providing adequate protection against corrosion in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.137.PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 8"Ba II 1 REFUELING OPERATIONS 3/4.9.9 CONTAINMENT PURGE VALVE ISOLATION SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.9.9 The containment purge valve isolation system shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

During CORE ALTERATIONS or movement of irradiated fuel within the containment.

ACTION: With the containment purge valve isolation system inoperable, close each of the containment purge penetrations providing direct access from the containment atmosphere to the outside atmosphere.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.9.9 The containment purge valve isolation system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> prior to the start of and at least once per 7 days during CORE ALTERATIONS by verifying that containment purge valve isolation occurs on manual initiation and on CPIAS~PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 9-10

~I<w S REFUELING OPERATIONS 3/4.9.12 FUEL BUILDING ESSENTIAL VENTILATION SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.9.12*Two independent fuel building essential ventilation systems shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

Whenever irradiated fuel is in the storage pool.ACTION: With one fuel building essential ventilation system inoperable, fuel movement within the storage pool or crane operation with loads over the storage pool may proceed provided the OPERABLE fuel building essential ventilation system is capable of being powered from an OPERABLE emergency power source.Restore the inoperable fuel building essential ventilation system to OPERABLE status within 7 days or suspend all operations involving movement of fuel within the storage pool or operation of the fuel handling machine over the storage pool.b.With no fuel building essential ventilation system OPERABLE, suspend all operations involving movement of fuel within the storage pool or crane operation with loads over the storage pool until at least one fuel building essential ventilation system is restored to OPERABLE status.SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.9.12 The above required fuel building essential ventilation systems shall be demonstrated OPERABLE: a.At least once per 31 days on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS by initiating, from the control room, flow through the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorbers and verifying that the system operates for at least 15 minutes.b.At least once per 18 months or (1)after any structural maintenance on the HEPA filter or charcoal'dsorber housings, or (2)following painting, fire, or chemical release in any ventilation zone communicating with the system by: CAViiOt<-Reference Specification 3.7.8 page 3/A 7-19 PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 9-14

'P 0 kg=jgwt RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS DOSE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.1.2 The dose or dose commitment to a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC from radioactive materials in liquid effluents released, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (See Figure 5.1-1)shall be limited: a.During any calendar quarter to less than or equal to 1.5 mrems to the total body and to less than or equal to 5 mrems to any organ, and b.During any calendar year to less than or equal to 3 mrems to the total body and to less than or equal to 10 mrems to any organ.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION;a.With the calculated dose from the release of radioactive materials in liquid effluents exceeding any of the above limits, prepare.and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specifica-tion 6.9.2, a Special Report that ident'ifies the cause(s)for exceeding the limit(s)and defines the corrective actions that have been taken to reduce the releases and the proposed corrective acti'ons to be taken to assure that subsequent releases will be in compliance with the above limits.The provisions of Specificationd 3.0.3~d-a-.4-.4-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.1.2.Cumulative dose contributions from liquid effluents for the current calendar quarter and the current calendar year shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM at least once per 31 days.PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 11-5 1

RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS LI UID HOLDUP TANKS P LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.1.3 The quantity of radioactive material contained in each outside temporary tank and the reactor makeup water tank shall be limited to less.than or equal to 60 curies, excluding tritium and dissolved or entrained noble gases.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: a.b.With the quantity of radioactive material'n any outside temporary tank or the reactor makeup water tank exceeding the above limit, immediately suspend all additions of radioactive material to the tank and within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> reduce the tank contents to within the limit.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~d-3A-.4-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.1.3 The quantity temporary tank and the within the above limit contents at least once to the tank.of radioactive material contained in each outside reactor makeup water tank shall be determined to be by analyzing a representative sample of the tank's per 7 days when radioactive materials are being added PALO VERDE" UNIT 3 3/4 11-6 e,"4 RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS DOSE-NOBLE GASES LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.2 The air dose due to noble gases released in gaseous effluents, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3)shall be limited to the following:

a.During any calendar quarter: Less than or equal to 5 mrads for gamma radiation and less than or equal to'0 mrads for beta radiation and, b.During any calendar year: Less than or equal to 10 mrads for gamma radiation and less than or equal to 20 mrads for beta radiation.

APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION a.With the calculated air dose from radioactive noble gases in gaseous effluents e'xceeding any of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report that identifies the cause(s)for exceeding the limit(s)and defines the corrective actions that have been taken to reduce the releases and the proposed corrective actions to be taken to assure that subsequent releases will be in compliance with the above limits.b.Th p i i fSp if'il Il.3.~.pl SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.2.2 Cumulative dose contributions for the current calendar quarter and current calendar year for noble gases shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM at least once per 31 days.PALO VERDE-, UNIT 3 3/4 11-11

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RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS DOSE-IODINE-131 IODINE-133 TRITIUM AND RADIONUCLIDES IN PARTICULATE FORM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.3 The dose to a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC from iodine-131, iodine-133, tritium, and all radionuclides in particulate form with half-lives greater than 8 days in gaseous effluents released, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3)shall be limited to the following:

During any calendar quarter: organ and, Less than or equal to 7.5 mrems to any b: During any calendar year: Less than or equal to 15 mrems to-any organ.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: 'a~With the calculated dose from the release of iodine-131, iodine-133, tritium, and radionuclides in particulate form with half-lives greater than 8 days, in gaseous effluents exceeding any of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to'pecification 6.9.2, a Special Report that identifies the cause(s)for exceeding the limit and defines the corrective actions that have been taken to reduce the releases and the proposed corrective actions to be taken to assure that subsequent releases will be in compliance with the above limits.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~~are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11,2.3 Cumulative dose contributions for the current calendar quarter and current.calendar year for iodine-131, iodine-133, tritium, and radionuclides in particulate form with half-lives greater than 8 days shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM at least once per 31 days.PALO.VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 11-12 I H 7,,I 4 pit~,%l~, eA o RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS GASEOUS RAOMASTE TREATMENT LIHITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.4 The GASEOUS RADMASTE SYSTEH and the VENTILATION EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEH shall be used to reduce radioactive materials in gaseous waste prior to their discharge when the projected gaseous effluent air doses due to gaseous effluent releases, from each reactor unit, from the site (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3), when averaged over 31 days, would exceed 0.2 mrad for gamma radiation and 0.4 mrad for beta radiation.

The VENTILATION EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM shall be used to reduce radioactive materials in gaseous waste prior to their discharge when the projected doses due to gaseous effluent releases, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3}when averaged over 31 days would exceed 0.3 mrem to any organ of a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTEQN: a.b.With radioactive gaseous waste being discharged without treatment and in excess of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commis-sion within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report which includes the follow:.ng information:

l.Identification of the inoperable equipment or subsystems ahd the reason for inoperability, 2.Action(s)taken to restore the inoperable equipment to OPERABLE status, and 3.Summary description of action(s}taken to prevent a recurrence.

The provisions of Specification5 3.0.3~~3-.4-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.2.4 Doses due to gaseous releases from the site shall be projected at, least onc per 31 days, in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCH.PALO VERDE" UNIT 3 3/4 11-13 4

RADIOACTIVE EFF LUEHTS EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.5 The concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system shall be limited to less than or equal to 2 by volume.APPLICABILITY:

Whenever the waste gas holdup system is in service.ACTION: c With the concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system greater than 2X by volume but less than or equal to 4X by volume, reduce the oxygen concentration to the above limit within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br />.With the concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system greater than 4X by.volume, immediately suspend all additions of waste gases to the system and reduce the concentration of oxygen to less than 4X by volume within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~d-3A-.+are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.2.5 The concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system shall be de'termined to be within the above limits by monitoring the waste gases in the waste gas holdup system in accordance with Specification 3.3.3.8.PALO VERDE" UNIT 3 3/4 ll"14 AHENOHENT HO.12 I A+C RAOIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS GAS STORAGE TANKS LIMITING CONOITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.6 The quantity of radioactivity contained in each gas storage tank shall be limited to less than or equal to 170,000 curies noble gases (considered as Xe-133).APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: b.Mith the quantity of radioactive material in any gas storage tank exceeding the above limit, immediately suspend all additions of radioactive material to the tank and within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> reduce the tank contents to wi thin the l imi t.The provisions of Specificationl 3.0.3~d-3-.6-.+

are not applicable.

v SURVEILLANCE RE UIRENENTS F.4.11.2F6 The quantity of rac:oactive material contained in each gas storage tank shall be determined to be within the above limit at least once per 7 days when radioactive materials are being added to the tank and the quantity of radioactivity contained in the tank is less than or eq al to one-half of the, above limit;otherwise, determine the quantity of radioactive material contained in the tank at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> during addition.PALO VEROE-UNIT 3 3/4 11-15

/P r~(ill I'L RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS 3/4.11.3 SOLID RADIOACTIVE WASTE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.3 The solid radwaste system shall be OPERABLE and used, as applicable in accordance with a PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM, for the SOLIDIFICATION and packaging of radioactive wastes to ensure meeting the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20.and of 10 CFR Part 71 prior to shipment of radioactive wastes from the site.APPLICABILITY:

At al l times.ACTION: a 0 b.C.Mith the packaging requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and/or 10 CFR Part 71 not satisfied, suspend shipments of defectively packaged solid radioactive wastes from the site.~With the solid radwaste system inoperable for more than 31 days, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days pursuant to Specification 6.9.2 a Special Report which includes the following information:

l.Identification of the inoperable equipment or subsystems and the reason for inoperability.

2.Action(s)taken to restore the inoperable equipment to OPERABLE status, 3.A description of the alternative used for SOLIDIFICATION and packaging of radioactive wastes, and 4.Summary description of action(s)taken to prevent a recurrence.

The provisions of Specificationg 3.0.3~d-3-.&+are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.3.1 The solid radwaste system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE at least once per 92 days by: a.Operating the solid radwaste system at least once in the previous 92 days in accordance with the PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM, or b.Verification of the existence of a valid contract for SOLIDIFICATION to be performed by a contractor in accordance with a PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM.PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 11-16 C 1 pk CQNTRGi LFD 8V USHER RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS 3/4.11.4 TOTAL DOSE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.4 The annual (calendar year)dose or dose commitment to any MEHBER OF THE PUBLIC due to releases of radioactivity and to radiation from uranium fuel cycle sources shall be limited to less than or equal to 25 mrems to the total body or any organ, except the thyroid, which shall be limited to less than or equal to 75 mrems.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a.b.With the calculated doses from the release of radioactive materials in liquid and gaseous effluents exceeding twice the limits of Speci-fications 3.11.1.2a., 3.11.1.2b., 3.11.2.2a., 3.11.2.2b., 3.11.2.3a., or 3.11.2.3b., calculations should be made including direct radiation contributions from the reactor units and from outside storage tanks to determine-whether the above limits of Specification 3.11.4 have been exceeded.If such is the case, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report that defines the corrective action to be taken to reduce sub-sequent releases to prevent recurrence of exceeding the above limits and includes the schedule for achieving conformance with the above limits.This Special Report, as defined in 10 CFR 20.405c, shall include an analysis that estimates'the radiation exposure (dose)to a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC from uranium fuel cycle sources, including all'ffluent'pathways and direct radiation, for the calendar year that includes the release(s) covered by'his report.It shall also describe levels of radiation and concentrations of radioactive material involved, and the cause of the exposure levels or concentrations.

If the esti-mated dose(s)exceeds the above limits, and if the release condition resulting in violation of 40 CFR Part 190 has not already been corrected, the Special Report shall include-a request for a variance in accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR Part 190.Submittal of the report is considered a timely request, and a variance is granted until staff action on the request is complete.The provisions of Specificationg 3.0.3~~~are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREHENTS 4.11.4.1 Cumulative dose contributions from liquid and gaseous effluents shall be determined in accordance with Specifications 4.11.1.2, 4.11.2.2, and 4.11.2.3, and in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCH.4.11.4.2 Cumulative dose contributions from di rect radiation from the reactor units and from radwaste storage tanks shall be determined in accordance with the methodolog'y and parameters in the ODCM.This requirement is applicable only under conditions set forth in Specification 3.11.4a.PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 11-18

\fi'i RAD IOLOGI CAL ENVI RONMENTAL MONITORING LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION Continued)

ACTIQN: (Continued) locations from which samples were unavailable may then be deleted from the monitoring program.Pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.8, identify the cause of the unavailability of samples and identify the new location(s) for obtaining replacement samples in the.next Semiannual Radioactive Effluent Release Report and also include in the report a revised figure(s)and table for the OOCM reflecting the new location(s).

d.The provisions of Specificationg 3.0.3-and-3-.8-.+

are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.12.1 The radiological environmental monitoring samples shall be collected pursuant to Table 3.12-1 from the specific locations given in the table and figure(s)in the ODCM, and shall be analyzed pursuant to the requirements of Table 3.12-1, and the detection capabilities required by Table 4.12-1.PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 3/4 12"2 I~~'Pc

~(RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 3/4.12.2 LAND USE CENSUS LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.12.2 A land use census shall be conducted and shall identify within a distance of 8 km (5 miles)the location in each of the 16 meteorological sectors of the nearest milk animal, the nearest residence and the nearest garden" of greater than 50 m (500 ft)producing broad leaf vegetation.

APPLICABILITY:

At all times.h~i ACTION: b.C.lt With a land use census identifying a location(s) that yields a calculated dose or dose commitment greater than the values currently being calculated in Specification 4.11.2.3, identify the new loca-tion(s)in the next Semiannual Radioactive Effluent Release Report, pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.8.With a land use census identifying a location(s) that yields a calculated dose or dose commitment (via the same exposure pathway)20K greater than at a location from which samples are currently being obtained in accordance with Specification 3.12.1, add the new loca-tion(s)to the radiological environmental monitoring program within 30 days.The sampling location(s), excluding the control station location, having.the lowest calculated dose or dose commitment(s), via the same exposure pathway, may be deleted from this monitoring program after (October 31)of the year in which this land use census was conducted.

Pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.8, identify the new location(s) in the next Semiannual Radioactive Effluent Release Report and also include in the report a revised figure(s)and table for the ODCM reflecting the new location(s).

The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~~are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREHENTS 4.12.2 The land use census shall be conducted during the growing season at least once per 12 months using that information that will provide the best results, such as by a door-to-door survey, aerial survey, or by consulting local agriculture authorities.

The results of the land use census shall be included in the Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.7."Broad leaf vegetation sampling of at least three different kinds of vegetation may be performed at the SITE BOUNDARY in each of two different direction sectors with the highest predicted 0/gs in lieu of the garden census.Specifications for broad leaf vegetation sampling in Table 3.12-1 shall be followed, including analysis of control samples.PALO VERDE" UNIT 3 3/4 12-11

<<4 g l" 4 0:3 RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 3/4.12.3 INTERLABORATORY COMPARISON PROGRAM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.12.3 Analyses shall be performed on radioactive materials supplied as part of an Interlaboratory Comparison Program that has been approved by the Commission that correspond to samples required by Table 3.12-1.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: b.With analyses not being performed as required above, report the corrective actions taken to prevent a recurrence to the Commission in the Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.7.The provisions of Specification%

3.0.3~d-:Hh+are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.12.3 The Interlaboratory Comparison Program shall be described in the ODCM.A summa'ry of the results obtained as part of the above required Interlaboratory Comparison Program and in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM shall be included in the Annual Radiological'nvironmental Operating Report pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.7.PALO VERDE" UNIT 3 3/4 12-12 I I h 6~GRhjk)i~~~s Q~~jw j 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES The specifications of this section provide the general requirements app cable to each of the Limiting Conditions for Operation and Surveillance Requs ements within Section 3/4.3.1 This specification defines the applicability of each specification in terms defined OPERATIONAL MODES or other specified conditions

'and is provided to delineate specifically when each specification is applicable 3.0.2 Th specification defines those conditions necessary to constitute compliance with he terms of an individual Limiting Condition for Operation and associated AC ON requirement.

3.0.3 This spe'fication delineates the measures to be taken for circumstances not dire tly provided for in the ACTION statements and whose occurrence would violate the intent of a specification.

For example, Specifi-cation 3.6.2.1 requires t containment spray systems to be OPERABLE and provides explicit ACTION re uirements if one spray system is inoperable.

Under the terms of Specifica'on 3.0.3, if both of the required containment spray systems are inoperable, ithin 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> measures must be initiated to place the unit in at least HQT ANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in COLD SHUTOOMH in the following 30 hour3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br /> 3.0.4 This specification provi s that entry into an OPERATIOHAL HODE or ther specified applicability conditio must be made with (a)the full com-plement of required systems, equipment, r components OPERABLE and (b)a11 other parameters as specified in the Limi ing Conditions for Operation being met without regard for allowable deviation and out of service provisions contained in the ACTION statements.

The intent of this provision is to ensure at facility operation is not initiated with either required equipment or syste s inoperable or other specified limits being exceeded.Exceptions to this specification have been provi d for a limited number'f specifications when startup with inoperable equipmen would not affect plant safety.These exceptions are stated in the ACTION tatements of the appropriate specifications.

PALO YEROE" UNIT 3 B 3/4 O-l 1l ,I II C I BASES 4.0.1'pecification provides that surveillance activities nece to ensure the Limt onditions for Operation are met and will rformed during the OPERATIONAL NO other conditions for w e Limiting Condi-tions for Operation are applicable.

visio additional surveillance activities to be performed without r applicable OPERATIONAL HOOES or other conditions are pro'n the individua illance requirements.

Surveillance requ'for Special Test Exceptions nee be performed when the'est Exception is being utilized as an exception ual specification.

4.0.2 This specification establishes the limit for which the specified time interval for Su'rveillance Requirements may be extended.It permits an allowable extension of the normal surveillance interval to facilitate surveillance scheduling and consideration of plant operating conditions that'-may not be suitable for conducting the surveillance; e.g., transient conditions or other ongoing surveillance or maintenance activities.

It also provides flexibility to accommodate the length of a fuel cycle for surveillances that are performed at each refueling outage and are specified with a 18-month surveillance interval.It is not intended that this provision be used repeatedly as a convenience to extend surveillance intervals beyond that specified for sur vei llances that are not performed during refueling outages.The limitation for Specification 4.0.2 is based on engineering judgment and the recognition that the most probable result of any particular surveillance being performed is the verification of conformance with the Surveillance Requirements.

This provision is sufficient to ensure that the reliability ensured through the surveillance activities is not significantly degraded beyond that obtained from the specified surveillance interval.4.0.3 rovisions of this specification set forth the criteri determination of coo e with the OPERABILITY requirement e Limiting Conditions for Operation.

n ese criteria, n , systems, or components are assumed to be OPERABL s ssociated surveillance activ-ities have been satisfactoril rmed within'cified time interval.Nothing in this pro'ss to be construed as defining ent, systems, or components E, when such items are found or known to be inop still meeting the surveillance requirements.

aaa v a~pc~j<S~b,~o~W.e.k gQ M~4~PALO VERDE-lJNIT 3 B 3/4 02 Amen<lme n L No.2-1 BASES 4.0.4 This specification ensures that the surveillance activities ass iated with a Limiting Condition for Operation have been performed within the ecified time interval prior to entry into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other applic le condition.

The intent of this provision is to ensure that survei 1-lance a ivities have been satisfactorily demonstrated on a current basis as required o meet the OPERABILITY requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation.

Under th terms of this specification, for example, during initial plant startup or fol wing extended plant outages, the applicable surveillance activities must e performed within the stated surveillance interval prior to.placing or return g the system or equipment into OPERABLE status.4.0.5 This spe'fication ensures that inservice inspection of ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 corn nents and inservice testing of ASHE Code Class 1, 2, and 3 pumps and valves will e performed in accordance with a periodically updated version of Section XI of he ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Addenda as required by 10 CFR 50.a.Relief from any of the above requirements has been provided in writing by he Commission and is not a part of these Technical Specifications.

This specification include a clarification of the frequencies for performing the inservice inspection and test g activities required by Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Co and applicable Addenda.This clarification is provided to ensure consistency in urvei,llance intervals thoughout these Technical Specifications and to remov any ambiguities relative to the frequencies for performing the require inservice inspection and testing activities.

Under the terms of this specification, the more restrictive requirements of the Technical Specifications take precede e over the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda.or example, the requirements of Specification 4.0.4 to perform surveillance act ities prior to en'try into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other specified applicabilit condition takes precedence over the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code prov ion which allows pumps to be tested up to 1 week after return to normal opera on.And for example, the Technical Specification definition of OPERABLE do not grant a grace period before a device that is not capable of performi its'pecified function is declared inoperable and takes precedence over the AS Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provision which allows a valve to be incapabl of performing its specified function for up to 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> before being declare inoperable.

PALO VERDE-UNIT 3 8 3/4 0-3 i~, I l II/

3/4 LIMITIHG COHDITIOHS FOR OPERATION AHD SVRVEILLAHCE REOUIREMEHTS AP BASES Specification

3.0.1 throu

h 3,0.4 establish the general requirements applicable to Limitsng on>talons or peratfon.These requirements are based on the requirements for Limiting Conditions for Operation stated fn the Code of Federal Regulations, 10 CFR 60.36(c)(2): "Limiting conditions for operation are the lowest functional capability or performance levels of'quipment reauired for safe operation of the facility.Mhen a limiting condition for operation of a nuclear reactor is not met, the licensee shall shut down the reactor or follow any remedial action permitted by the technical specification until the condition can be met." Specification

3.0.1 establishes

the Applicabilfty statement within each indivsdua spec>Tlcatfon as the requirement for when (i.e., fn which OPERATIONAL MODES or other specified conditions) conformance to the Limiting Conditions for Operation is required for safe operation of the facility.The ACTION reauirements establish.hose remedial measures that must be taken within specified time lfmits when the requirements of a Limiting Condition for Operation are not met.There are two basic types of ACTIOH requirements.

The first specifies the remedial measures that permit continued operation of the facility which is not further restricted by the time limits of the ACTION requirements.

In this case, conformance to the ACTIOH requirements provides an acceptable level of safety for unlimited continued operat-;on as long as the ACTIOH reouircments continue to be met.The second type of ACTIOH requirement specifies a time limit in which conformance to the conditions of the Limiting Condition for Operation must be met.This time limit fs the allowable outage time to restore an inoperable system or component to OPERABLE status or for restorina parameters within specified limits.If these actions are not completed within the allowable outage time limits, a shutdown fs required to place the facility in a MODE or condition in which the specification no longer applies.It fs not intended that the shutdown ACTIOH requi rements be used as an operationa1 convenience which permits (routine)voluntary removal of a system(s)or component(s) from service.fn lieu of other alternatives that would no<result in reoundant systems or components being inoperable.

The specified time limits of the ACTIOH requirements are applicable from th point in time it is identified that a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met.The time limits of the ACTIOH reouirements are also applicable wher a system or component fs removed from service ,or surveillance t sting or investigation of operational problems.Individual specification" may include a specified time limit for the completion of a Surveillance Reauirement when equipment is removed from service.In this case, the allowable outage time PMR STS PALL'V~RbE-Ph3173 8 3/4.0-I P s(IJ"p t 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES (Con't)limits of the ACTION requirements are, applicable when this limit expires if the surveillance has not been completed.

Hhen a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION reauirements, the plant may have entered a MODE in~hich a new specification becomes applicable.

In this case, the time limits of the ACTION requirements would apply from the point in time that the new specification becomes applicable if the requirements of'he Limiting Condi.ion for Operation are not met.S ecification,3.0.2 establishes that-noncompliance with a specification exists w en t e reauirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation are not met and the associated ACTION requirements have not been implement d within the specified time interval.The purpose of this specification is to c1arify that (I)implementation of the ACTION requirements within the specified time interval constitutes compliance with a specification and (2)completion of the remedial measures of the ACTION requirements is not required when compliance with a Limiting Condition of Operation is restored within the time interval specified in the associated ACTION requirements..

Specification 3.0.3 establ',shes the shutdown ACTION requirements that must be mpl,emente when a Limiting Condi.ion for Operation is not met and.he condition is not specifically addressed by the associated ACTIOH requirements.

The purpose of this specification is to delineate the time limits for placing th.unit in a safe shutdown RODE when plant operation cannot be maintained within the limits for safe operation defined by the Limiting Conditions for Operation and its ACTIOH requirements.

It is not contended to be used as an operational convenience which permits (routine)voluntary removal of redundant systems or components from service in lieu of other alternatives that would not result in redundant systems or components being inoperable.

One hour is allowed to prepare for an orderly shutdown before initiating a change in plant operation.

This time permits the operator to coordinate the reduction in electrical generation with the load dispatcher to ensure the s.ability and availability of the electrical grid.The time limits specified to reach lower MODES of operation permit the shutdown to proceed in a controlled and orderly manner that is well within the specified maximum cooldown rate and within the cooldown capabilities of the facility assuming only the minimum required equipment is OPERABLE.This reduces thermal stresses on components of the primary coolant system and the potential for a plant upset that could challenge safety systems under conditions for which this specification applies.If remedial measures permitting limited continued operation of the facility under the provisions of the ACTION requi rements are completed, the shutdown may be terminated.

The time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable from the point in time there was a failure to meet a Limiting Cordition for Operation.

Therefore, the shutdown may be terminated if the ACTION requi rements have been met or the time limits of the ACTIQH requirements have not expired, thus providing an a1lowance for the comp:etion of the requi red actions.

QT (C 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES Con')ime limits of Specification.

3.0.3 allow

37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the plant to b the CO TDOMH MODE when z shutdown is required during the POWE of operation.

I lant is in a lower MODE of operation wh utdown is required, the time lim r reaching the next lower of operation ap-plies.However, if a lower f operation ached'in less time than allowed, the total allowable time to D SHUTDOMH, or other applicable MODE, is not reduced.For exampl HO BY is reached in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, the time allowed to reach HOT~H is the next 11 because the t tal t'.me to reach HOT SHUTDO'ot reduced from the allowable s'13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />.Therefore, i edial measures are completed that would permit a.n to POWER tion, a penalty is not incurred by having to reach a lower M ation in less than the total time allowed.The same principle applies with regard to the allowable outage time lfmits of the ACTIOH requirements, if compliance with the ACTION reauirements for one specification results in entry into a NODE or condition of operation for another specification fn which the requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation are not met.If the new specification becomes applicable in less time than specified, the di ,erence may be added to the allowable outaae time limits of the second specification.

However, the allowable outage time limi s of ACTION requirements for a higher MODE of operation may not be used to xtend'the allowable outage time that is applicable when a Lfmitina Condition for Operation is not met in a lower NODE of operation.

The shutdown requirements of Specification 3.0.3 d8 not apply fn MODES 5 and 6, because the ACTION requirements of individual specifications define the remedial measures to be taken.Specification

3.0.4 establishes

limitations.on MODE changes when a Limitfna~p<<.I p i Idg h higher MODE of operation when the requirements for a Limiting Condition for Operation are not met and continued noncompliance to these conditions would ,result fn a shutdown to comply with the ACTIOH requirements if a change in MODES were permitted.

The purpose of thfs specification is to ensure that facility operation is not initiated or that hiaher MODES of operation are not entered when corrective action is being taken to obtain compliance with a specification by restoring equipment to OPERABLE status or parameters to specified limits.Compliance with ACTIOH r quirements that permit continued operation of the facility for an unlimited period of time provides an accept-able level of safety for continued operation without regard to the st"us of the plant before or after a MODE change.Therefore, in this c se, entry into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other specified condition may be made in accordance with the provisions of the ACTION reauirements.

The provisions of this specification should not, however, be interpreted as endors-,'ng the failure to exercise aood practice in restoriro systems or components to OPEPABLE stat'before plant.startup.PWP.ST PALO~BRDQ-V tJ i i E B"/".0-3 I'r 4~~P I 3/4.0 AP PL I CAB IL I TY 8ASES (Con't Mhen a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION requirements, the provisions of Specification 3.0.4 do not apply because they would delay placing the facility in a lower MODE of operation.

Specifications 4.0.I throuqh 4.0.5 establish the general requirements app ica e to Surveys ance equirements, These requirements are based on the Surveillance Reouirements stated in the Code of Federal Regulations, 10 CFR 50.6(c)(3): "Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibra-tion, or inspection to ensure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that-facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions of operation will be met." S ecification

4.0.1 establishes

the requirement that surveillances must be performe uring t e OPERATIONAL MODES or other conditions for which the requirements of the Limiting Conditions for Operation apply unless otherwise stated in an individual Surveillance Requirement.

The purpose of this speci-fication is to ensure that surveillances are performed to verify the opera-tional status of systems and components and that parameters are within speci-ied<imits to ensure safe operation of the facility when the plant is in a MODE or other specified condition for which the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are applicable.

Surveillance Requirements do not have to be performed when the facility is in an OPERATIONAL MIODE for which the requirements of the associated Limiting Condition for Operation do not apply unless otherwise specified.

The Surveillance Requirements associated with a Special Test Exception are only applicable when the Special Test Exception is used as an allowable exception to the requirements of a specification.

cification

4.0.2 estabIishes

the conditions under which the specified ti sate for burve>ilance Requirements may be extended.Item a.perm'n allowable nsion of the normal surveillance interval to faci e surveillance sc ing and consideration of plant operat'onditions that may not be.suitable fo nducting the surveillance.g., transient conditions or other ongoing survei11anc maintenance

'ties.Item b.limits the use of the provisions of item a.nsu at ft is not used repeatedly to extend the surveillance interval b t specified.

The limits of Specification 4.0.2 are based engineering

.ment and the recognition that the most probabl'e resul any particular surveil e being performed is the verification of c rmance with the Surveillance Requir.ts.These provisions are suffici o ensure that the reliability ensured through eillance activ'is not significantly degraded beyond that obtained from cified surveillance interval.Specification

4.0.3 establishes

the failure to,perform a Surveillance equsrement wst sn the allowed surveillance interval, defined by the provisions of Specification 4.0.2, as a condition that constitutes a failure to meet the OPERABILITY requirements for a Limiting Condition for Operation.

Under the 8 3/4.0-4 tp 3/4.0 APPL I CAB I L ITY BASES Con'provisions of this specification, systems and components are assumed to be OPERABLE when Surveillance Requirements have been satisfactorily performed within the specified time interval.However, nothing in this provision is to be construed as implying that systems or components are OPERABLE when they are found or known to be inoperable although still meeting the Surveillance Requirements.

This specification also clarifies that the ACTION requirements are applicable when Surveillance Requirements have not been completed within the allowed surveillance interval and that the time limits of the ACTION requirements apply from, the point in time it is identified that a surveillance has not been performed and not at the time that the allowed surveillance interval was exceeded.Completion of the Surveillance Requirement within the allowable outage time limits of the ACTION requirements restores compliance with the requirements of Specification 4.0.3.However, this does not negate the fact;that the failure to have performed the surveillance within the allowed surveillance interval, defined by the provisions of Specification 4.0.2, was a violation of the OPERABILITY requirements of a Limiting Condition for Operation that is subiect to enforcement action.Further, the failure to perform a surveillance within the provisions of Specification 4.0.2 is a violation of a Technical Specification requirement and is, therefore, a reportable event under the requirements of 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(ij(B) because 1t is a condition prohibited by the plant's Technical Specifications.

If the allowable outage time limits of the ACTION requirements are less than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> or a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION requirements, e.g., Specification 3.0.3, a 24-hour allowance is provid0d to permit a delay in implementing the ACTION requirements.

This provides an adequate time limit to complete Surveillance Requirements that have not been performed.

The purpose of this allowance is to permit the completion of a surveillance before a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION reouiremen s or before other remedial measures would be required that may preclude completion of a surveillance.

The basis for this allowance includes consideration for plant conditions, adequate planning, availability of personnel, the time required to perform the surveillance, and the safety significance of the delay in completing the required surveillance.

This provision also provides a time limit for the completion of Surveillance Requirements that become applicable as a consequence of MODE changes imposed by ACTION requirements and for completing Surveillance Requirements that are applicable when an exception to the requirements of Specification 4.0.4 is allowed.If a surveillance is not completed within the 24-hour allowance, the time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable at that.ime.When a surveillance is performed within the 24-hour allowance and the Surveillance Requirements are not met, the time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable at the time that the surveillance is terminated.

Surveillance Requirements do not have tc be per.ormed on inoperable equipment because the ACTION requirements define'.he remedial measures that apply.However, the Surveillance Requirements have to be met to demonstrate that inoperable equipment has been restored to OPERABLE status.WR STS PALFj V2&G"UMl7 Q B 3/4.0-5 l J'&'

3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES Con't Specification

4.0.4 establishes

the requirement that all applicable surveillances must e met efore entry into an OPERATIONAL MOPE or other condition of operation specified in the Applicability statement.

The purpose of this specifica.ion is to ensure that system and comoonent OPERABILITY requirements or parameter limits are met before entry into a RODE or condition for which these systems and components ensure safe operation of the facility.This provision applies to changes in OPERATIONAL MODES or other specified conditions associated with plant shutdown as well as startup.Under the provisions of'this specification, the applicable Surveillance Requirements must be performed within the specified surveillance interval to ensure that the Limiting Conditions for Operation are met during initial plant startup or following a plant outage.When a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION requirements, the provisions of Specification 4.0.4 do not apply because this would delay placing the facility in a lower HODE of operation.

Specification

4.0.5 establishes

the requirement that inservice inspection of ode ass , 2, and 3 compon nts nd inserv.ce testing of ASHE Code Class 1, 2, and 3 pumps and valves shal: be performed in accordance with a periodically updated version of Section XI of the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Addenda as required by IO CFR 50.55a.These requirements apply except when relief has been provided in writing by the Corrnission.

This specification includes a clarification of the frequencies for performing the inservice inspection and testing activities required by Section XI of the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda.This clarification is provided to ensure consistency in surveillance intervals throughout the Technical Specifications and to remove any ambiguities relative to the frequencies for performing the required inservice inspection and testing ac.ivities.

Under the terms of this specification, the more restrictive requirements o.the Technical Specifications take precedence over the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda.The requirements of Specification 4.0.4 to perform surveillance activities before entry into an OPERATiONAL HOL'E or other specified condition takes precedence over the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provision which allows pumps and valves to be tested up to one week after return to normal operation.

The Technical Specification definition of OPERABLE does not allow a grace period before a component, th>>is not capable of performing its specified function, is declared inoperable and takes precedence over the ASt'.E Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provi"ion which allows a valve to be incapable of performing its specified function for up to 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> before being declared inoperable.

B 3j4.0-6 4l I ATTACHMENT FOR IMFOBKJP;T)OR OMf Y 3/4 LIMITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION AND SURYEILLANCE RE UlREMENTS I 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION~~I 3.0.1 Compliance with the Limiting Conditions for Operationt contained in the succeeding specifications is required during the OPERATIONAL'.

MODES or other conditions specified therein;except that upon failure to meet the Limiting Conditions for Operation, the associated ACTION requirements:

shall be met.3.0.2 Noncompliance with a specification shall exist when the requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation and/or associated ACTION requirements are not met within the specified time intervals.

If the Limit{rig Condition for Operation is restored prior to expi~ation of the specified mme intervals, completion of the ACTION requirements is not required.3.0.3 Mhen a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met, mcept as provided in the associated ACTION requirements, within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />, action shall be initiated to place the unit in a MODE in which the specification does sot apply by placing it, as applicable, in: , 1.At least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and..2..At least COLO SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.%here corrective measures are completed that permit operation under the ACTION'" requirements, the ACTION may be taken in accordance with the specified time.limits as measured from the time of failure to meet the Limiting Condition for Operation.

Exceptions to these requirements are stated in the individual

'pecifications.

I This specification is not applicable in%DE 5 or 6.ildh~~1)far 40 3.0.4 Entry/into an OPERATIONAL[MODE or other specified condition shall not be made-sAe;mthe conditions-ef-the Limiting Condition for:Operation aremet This provision shall not prevent passage through or to OPERATIONAL MODES as required to comply with ACTION.statements.

Exceptions to these requ{rements, are stated'n the individual specifications.

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4.0.1 Surveillance

Requirements shall be applicable during the OPERATIONAL 110DES or other conditions specified for individual Limiting Conditions for Operation unless otherwise stated in an individual Surveillance Requirement.

4.0.2 Each Surveillance Requirement shall be performed within the specified surveillance interval with a maximum allowable extension not to exceed 25 percent of the specified surveillance interval.dalai a.h sy a sac.'c.a%'av a.a.e, ahK~X Su~~<<4'vt~

interva, shall constitute

.'he OPERABILITY requirements for a Limiting Condition for Operation.

Survei lla ce Requirements do not have to be performed on inoperable equipment.

4.0.4 Entry

into an OPERATIONAL NODE or other specified condition shall not be made unless the Surveillance Requirement(s) associated with the Limiting Condition for Operation have been performed within the stated surveillance interval or as otherwise specified.

This pre'v'tsia~

sheik~o e~c.a>av,9 pa.~w 4~e~qh t t-4~QPKRr vxcuMU@An'0'Es a s, ciLqv.xva.ch eo ccwlp4yuhiQ aavsoe~i~a~4.4.0.5 Surveillance Requirements for inservice inspection and testing of ASHE Code Class 1, 2, and 3 components shall be applicable as follows: a.Inservice inspection of ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 components and inservice testing ASNE Code Class 1, 2, and 3 pumps and valves shall be performed in accordance with Section XI of the ASI1E Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda as required by 10 CFR 50, Section 50.55a(g), except where specific written relief has been granted by the Commission pursuant to 10 CFR 50, Section 50.55a(g)(6)(i).

b.Surveillance intervals specified in Section XI of the ASNE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda for the inservice'nspection and'esting activities required by the ASNE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda shall be applicable'as follows in these Technical Specifications:

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tNO.t'i9 d't K R 1 I INSTRUMENTATION SEISMIC INSTRUMENTATION LIMITING CONOITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.3 The seismic monitoring instrumentation shown in Table 3.3-7 shall be OPERABLE.'APPLICABILITY:

At al l times.ACTION: b.With one or more seismic monitoring instruments inoperable for more than 30 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the instrument(s) to OPERABLE status.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~3-.9-.+are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.3.3.3.1 Each of the above sei smi c monitoring instruments shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by the performance of the CHANNEL CHECK, CHANNEL CALIBRATION and CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST operations at the frequencies shown in Table 4.3-4.4.3.3.3.2 Each of the above seismic monitoring instruments actuated during a seismic event (greater than or equal to 0.02g)shall have a CHANNEL CALIBRATION performed within 5 days.Oata shall be retrieved from actuated instruments and analyzed to determine the magnitude of the vibratory ground motion.A Special Report shall be prepared and submitted to the Commission pursuant to Specifi-cation 6.9.2 within 10 days describing the magnitude, frequency spectrum, and resultant effect upon facility features important to safety.PALO VEROE-UNIT 1 3/4 3-42 y r g~pw~i r~mw-.~"'C r~f'f F--.~~

I i I I N STRUtlEN TATION METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTATION LIt1ITING CONOITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.4 The meteorological monitoring instrumentation channels shown in Table 3.3-8 shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a.are not applicable Mith one or more required meteorological monitoring channels inoperable for more than 7 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant, to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the channel(s) to OPERABLE status.The provisions of Specification

3.0.3 SURVEILLANCE

RE UIREiMENTS 4.3.3.4 Each of the above meteorological monitoring instrumentation channels shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by the performance of the CHANNEL CHECK and CHANNEL CALIBRATION operations at the frequencies shown in Table 4.3-5.PALO VERDE" UNIT 1 3/4 3-45

CONTROLLED BY USER INSTRUMENTATION LOOSE-PART DETECTION INSTRUMENTATION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.7 The loose-part detection system shall be OPERABLE with all sensors specified in Table 3.3-11.APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1 and 2.ACTION: 'a~b.With one or more loose-part detection system channels inoperable for more than 30 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the channel(s) to OPERABLE status.The provisions of Specification&3.0.3

..are not applicable.

SURVEiLLANCE REQUIREMENTS t 4.3.3.7 Each channel of the loose-part detection system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by performance of: a.a CHANNEL CHECK at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />, b.a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST at least once per 31 days, and c.a CHAiNNEL CALIBRATION at least once per 18 months., PALO VERDE-UNIT I 3/4 3-61 AMENDMENT NO.I4 CONTROLLED BY USER INSTRUMENTATION RADIOACTIVE GASEOUS EFFLUENT MONITORING INSTRUMENTATION LIMITING CONDITION FOP OPERATION 3.3.3.8 The radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumentation channels shown in Table 3.3-12 shall be OPERABLE with their alarm/trip setpoints set to ensure that the limits of Specification 3.11.2.1 are not exceeded.The alarm/trip setpoints of these channels shall be determined and adjusted in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM.APPLICABILITY:

As shown in Table 3.3-12.ACTION:~-)a~b.c~With a low range radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumenta-tion channel alarm/trip setpoint less conservative than required by the above Specification, immediately suspend the release of radioac-tive gaseous effluents monitored by the affected channel, or declare the channel inoperable, or change the setpoint so it is acceptably conservative.

With less than the minimum number of radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring, instrumentation channels OPERABLE, take the ACTION shown in Table 3.3-12.Restore the inoperable instrumentation to OPERABLE status within 30 days and, if unsuccessful, explain in the next Semi-annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report why this inoperability was not corrected within the time specified.

The provisions of Specificationg 3.0.3~3-.4-.4 are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE REQUI REMENTS.4.3.3.8 Each radioactive gaseous effluent monitoring instrumentation channel shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by Performance of the CHANNEL CHECK, SOURCE CHECK, CHANNEL CALIBRATION, and CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST operations at the frequencies shown in Table 4.3-8.PALO VERDE-UNIT I 3/4 3-63 AMENDMENT NO.

PLANT SYSTEMS 3/4.7.10 SEALED SOURCE CONTAMINATION LIMITING CONDITION fOR OPERATION 3.7.10 Each sealed source containing radioactive material either in excess of 100 microcuries of beta and/or gamma emitting material or 5 microcuries of alpha emitting material shall be free of greater than or equal to 0.005 microcurie of removable contamination.

.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION With a sealed source having removable contamination in excess of the above limit, immediately withdraw the sealed source from use and either: 1.Decontaminate and repair the sealed source, or 2.Dispose of the sealed source in accordance with Ce...mission Regulations.

The provisions of Speci ficationg 3.0.3 ansi-B-.aS-.

4.are not appl i cahie SURVE I L LANCE RE UI RENE NTS 4.7.10.1 Test Requirements

-Each sealed source shall be tested for leakage and/or contamination by: a.The licensee, or b.Other persons specifically authorized by the Commission or an Agreement State.The test method shall have a detection sensitivity of at least 0.005 microcurie per test sample.4.7.10.2 Test Frequencies

-Each category of sealed sources (excluding startup sources and fission detectors previously subjected to core flux)shall be tested at the frequencies described below.a.Sources in use-At least once per 6 months for all sealed sources containing radioactive material: 1.With a half-life greater than 30 days (excluding Hydrogen 3), and 2.In any form other than gas.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 7-2?

I ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS A.C.SOURCES CATHODIC PROTECTION LIMITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION 3.8.1.3 The Cathodic Protection System associated with the Diesel Generator Fuel Oil Storage Tanks shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION: With Cathodic Prot'ection System inoperable for more than 30 days, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification

6.9.2 within

the next 10 days outlining the cause of malfunction and the plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.b.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~~~are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.8.1.3 Verify that the Cathodic Protection System is OPERABLE at the follow-ing time intervals:

l.Verify at least once per 61 days that the Cathodic Protection rectifiers are OPERABLE and have been inspected in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.137.2.Verify at least once per 12 months that the Cathodic Protection is OPERABLE and providing adequate protection against corrosion in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.137.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 8-Ba AMENDMENT NO.

q (Dli l,y<QLKEDi SY viS:El'.REFUELING OPERATIONS 3/4.9.9 CONTAINMENT PURGE VALVE ISOLATION SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.9.9 The containment purge valve isolation system shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

During CORE ALTERATIOHS or movement of irradiated fuel within the containment.

ACTION: Mith the containment purge valve isolation system inoperable, close each of the containment purge penetrations providing direct access from the containment atmosphere to the outside atmosphere.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.9.9 The containment purge valve isolation system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> prior to the start of and at least once per 7 days during CORE ALTERATIOHS by verifying that containment purge valve isolation occurs on manual initiation and on CPIAS.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 9-10 J I f/'

6'i~iRGc~ED

~Y vS&<-.REFUELING OPERATIONS 3/4.9.12 FUEL BUILDING ESSENTIAL VENTILATION SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.9.12" Two independent fuel building essential ventilation systems shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:

Whenever irradiated fuel is in the storage pool.ACTION: a.b.With one fuel building essential ventilation system inoperable, fuel movement within the storage pool or'crane operation with loads over the storage pool may proceed provided the OPERABLE fuel building essential ventilation system is capable of being powered from an OPERABLE emergency power source.Restore the inoperable fuel building essential ventilation system to OPERABLE status within 7 days or suspend all operations involving movement of fuel within the storage pool or operation of the fuel handling machine over the storage pool.With no fuel building essential ventilation system OPERABLE, suspend all operations involving movement of fuel within the storage pool or crane operation with loads over the storage pool until at least one fuel building essential ventilation system is restored to OPERABLE status.SURVEILLANCE RE UIREHENTS 4.9.12 The above required fuel building essential, ventilation systems shall be demonstrated OPERABLE: a.At least once per 31 days on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS by initiating, from the control room, flow through the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorbers and verifying that the system operates for at least 15 minutes.b.At least once per 18 months or (j.)after any structural maintenance on the HEPA filter or charcoal'adsorber housings, or (2)following painting, fire, or chemical release in any ventilation zone communicating with the system by:.7./PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 9"14 ftQ CGMTR.G~i.ED BY V~SEP~RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS DOSE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.1l.l.2 The.dose or dose commitment to a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC from radioactive materials in liquid effluents released, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (See Figure 5.l-l)shall be limited: a.During any calendar quarter to less than or equal to 1.5 mrems to the total body and to less than or equal to 5 mrems to any organ, and b.During any calendar year to less than or equal to 3 mrems to the total body and to less than or equal to 10 mrems to any organ.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: b.are not applicable.

Mith the calculated dose from the release of radioactive materials in liquid.effluents exceeding any of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specifica-tion 6.9.2, a Special Report that identifies the cause(s)for exceeding the limit(s)and defines the corrective actions that have been taken.to reduce the releases and the proposed corrective actions to be taken to assure that subsequent releases will be in compliance with the above limits.The provisions of Specification 3.Q.3 SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMEHTS 4.11.1.2 Cumulative dose contributions from liquid effluents for the current calendar quarter and the current calendar year shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM at least once per 31 days.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 11-5 yp~~P, Qf f P~~~l l 1 L RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS LI UIO HOI DUP TANKS LIHITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.1.3 The quantity of radioactive material contained in each outside temporary tank and the reactor makeup water tank shall be limited to less than or equal to 60 curies, excluding tritium and dissolved or entrained noble gases.APPLICABILITY:

At all times, ACTION: a.Mith the quantity of radioactive material in any outside temporary tank or the reactor makeup water tank exceeding the above limit, immediately suspend all additions of radioactive material to the tank and within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> reduce the tank contents to within the 1 imi t.v pf The provisions of Specification6) 3.0.3~3-.8-.4-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE REOUIREt1ENTS 4.11.1.3 The quantity of radioactive material contained in each outside temporary tank and the reactor makeup water tank shall be determined to be within the above limit by analyzing a representative sample of the tank's contents at least once per 7 days when radioactive materials are being added to the tank.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 11-6 ggt RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS DOSE-NOBLE GASES LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.2 The air dose.due to noble gases released in gaseous effluents, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3)shall be limited to the following:

a.During any calendar quarter: Less than or equal to 5 mrads for gamma radiation and less than or equal to 10 mrads for beta radiation and, b.During any calendar year: Less than or equal to 10 mrads for gamma radiation and less than or equal to 20 mrads for beta radiation.

APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTION With the calculated air dose from radioa=tive noble gases in gaseous effluents exceeding any of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6,9.2, a Special Report that identifies the cause(s)for exceeding the limit(s)and defines the corrective actions that have been taken to reduce the releases and the proposed corrective actions to be taken to assure that subsequent releases wi 11 be in compliance with the above limits.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~3-.9-.+are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.2.2 Cumulative dose contributions for the current calendar quarter and cur rent calendar year for noble gases shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM at least once per 31 days.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 11-11 P'~f' I h lt il~

RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS DOSE-IODINE-131 IODINE-133 TRITIUM AND RADIONUCLIDES IN PARTICULATE FORM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.3 The dose to a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC from iodine-131, iodine-133, tritium, and all radionuclides in particulate form with half-lives greater than 8 days in gaseous effluents released, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3)shall be limited to the following:

a.During any calendar quarter: Less than or equal to 7.5 mrems to any organ and, b.During any calendar year: Less than or equal to 15 mrems to any organ.APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACT EON: With the calculated dose from the release of iodine-131, iodine-133, tritium, and radionuclides in particulate form with half" lives greater than 8 da'ys, in gaseous effluents exceeding any of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report that identifies the cause(s)for exceeding the limit and defines the corrective actions that have been taken to reduce the releases and the proposed corrective actions to be taken to assur e that subsequent releases will be in compliance with the above limits.b.The provisions of Specificatione 3.0.3 ansi-3-.0&-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.2.3 Cumulative dose contributions for the current calendar quarter and current calendar year for iodine-131, iodine-133, tritium, and radionuclides in particulate form with half-lives greater than 8 days shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the QDCM at least once per 31 days.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 ll"12.--.t-r r-~f"'~~a'5<t t(

/J COND'RGI LED BY USER RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS'GASEOUS RADWASTE TREATMENT LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.4 The GASEOUS RADWASTE SYSTEM and the VENTILATION EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM shall be used to reduce radioactive materials in gaseous waste prior to their discharge when the projected gaseous effluent air doses due to gaseous effluent releases, from each reactor unit, from the site (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3), when averaged over 31 days, would exceed 0.2 mrad for gamma radiation and 0.4 mrad for beta radiation.

The VENTILATION EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM shall be used to reduce radioactive materials in gaseous waste prior to their discharge when the projected doses due to gaseous effluent releases, from each reactor unit, to areas at and beyond the SITE BOUNDARY (see Figures 5.1-1 and 5.1-3)when averaged over 31 days would exceed 0.3 mrem to any organ of a MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC.APPLICABILITY:

At al l times.ACTION: a.b.With radioactive gaseous waste being discharged without treatment and in excess of the above limits, prepare and submit to the Commis-sion within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report which includesthe following information:

1.Identification of the inoperable equipment or subsystems and the reason for inoperability, 2.Action(s)taken to restore the inoperable equipment to OPERABLE status, and 3.Summary description of.action(s}taken to prevent a recurrence.

The provisions of Specifications 3.0.3~d-BAk4-are not applicable.

, SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.2.4 Doses due to gaseous releases from the site shall be projected at least once per 31 days, in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM.PALO VERDE" UNIT 1 3/4 11-13 RADIOACTIVE EFFLUEHTS EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.5 The concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system shall be limited to less than or equal to 2 by volume.APPLICABILITY:

Whenever the waste gas holdup.system is in service.ACTION: a.b.C.Mi,th the concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system greater than 2X by volume but less than or equal to 4X by volume, reduce the oxygen concentration to the above limit within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br />.Mith the concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system greater than 4X by volume, immediately suspend all additions of waste gases to the system and reduce the concentration of oxygen to less than 4X by volume within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />.The provisions of Specificationf 3.0.3 wad-3;-9-.4-are not applicable.,SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMEHTS~.)4.11.2.5 The concentration of oxygen in the waste gas holdup system shall be determined to be within the above limits by continuously monitoring the waste gases in the waste gas holdup system with the oxygen monitors required OPERABLE by Table 3.3-12 of Specification 3.3.3.8.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 11-14 AMEHOMEHT HO 36

~i RADIOACTIVE EFFI UENTS GAS STORAGE TANKS LIMITING COHDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.2.6 The quantity of radioactivity contained in each gas storage tank shall be limited to less than or equal to 170,000 curies noble gases (considered as Xe-133).APPLICABILITY:

At al 1 times.ACTIOH: a.b.With the quantity of radioactive material in any gas storage tank exceeding the above limit, immediately suspend all additions of radioactive material to the tank and within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> reduce the tank contents to within the limit.The provisions of Specification5 3.0.3 one-3-.9-.+

are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREl1EHTS 4.11.2.6 The quantity of radioactive material contained in each gas storage tank shall be determined to be within the above limit at least once per 7 days when radioactive materials are being added to the tank and the quantity of radioactivity contained in the tank is less than or equa1 to one-half of the above limit;otherwise, determine the quantity of radioactive material contai ned in the tank at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> during addition.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 11-15 RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS 3/4.11.3 SOLID RADIOACTIVE WASTE LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.3 The solid radwaste system shall be OPERABLE and used, as applicable in accordance with a PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM, for the SOLIDIFICATION and packaging of radioactive wastes to ensure meeting the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and of 10 CFR Part 71 prior to shipment of radioactive wastes from the site.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a 0 b.C.With the packaging requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and/or 10 CFR Part 71 not satisfied, suspend shipments of defectively packaged solid radioactive wastes from the site.With the solid radwaste system inoperable for more than 31 days, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days pursuant to Specification 6.9.2 a Special Report which includes the foll;.wing information:

1.Identification of the inoperable equipment or subsystems and the reason for inoperability.

2.Action(s)taken to restore the inoperable equipment to OPERABLE status, 3.A description of the alternative used for SOLIDIFICATION and packaging of radioactive wastes, and 4.Summary description of action(s)taken to prevent a recurrence.

7 y/SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.11.3.1 The solid radwaste system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE at least once per 92 days by: a.Operating the solid radwaste system at least once in the previous 92 days in accordance with the PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM, or b.Verification of the existence of a valid contract for SOLIDIFICATION to be performed by a contractor in accordance with a PROCESS CONTROL PROGRAM.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 11-16 I

RADIOACTIVE EFFLUENTS 3/4.11.4 TOTAL DOSE LINITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.11.4 The annual (calendar year)dose or dose commitment to any MENBER OF THE PUBLIC due to releases of radioactivity and to radiation from uranium fuel cycle sources shall be limited to less than or equal to 25 mrems to the total body or any organ, except the thyroid, which shall be limited to less than or equal to 75 mrems.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a@With the calculated doses from the release of radioactive materials in liquid and gaseous effluents exceeding twice the limits of Speci-fications 3.11.l.2a., 3.11.l.2b., 3.11.2.2a., 3.11.2.2b., 3.11.2.3a., or 3.11.2.3b., calculations should be made including direct radiation contributions from the reactor units and from outside storage tanks to determine whether the above limits of Specification 3.11.4 have been exceeded.If such is the case, prepare and submit to the Commission within 30 days, pursuant to Specification 6.9.2, a Special Report that defines the corrective action to be taken to reduce sub-sequent releases to prevent recurrence of exceeding the above limits and includes the schedule for achieving conformance with the above limits.This Special Report, as defined in 10 CFR 20.405c, shall include an analysis that estimates the radiation exposure (dose)to a NENBER OF THE PUBl IC from uranium fuel cycle sources, including all effluent pathways and direct radiation, for the calendar year that includes the release(s) covered by this report.It shall also describe levels of radiation and concentrations of radioactive material involved, and the cause of the exposure levels or concentrations.

If the esti-mated dose(s)exceeds the above limits, and if the release condition resulting in violation of 40 CFR Part 190 has not already been corrected, the Special Report shall include a request for a variance in accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR Part 190.Submittal of the report is considered a timely request, and a variance is granted unti 1 staff action on the request is complete.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3..are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIRENENTS 4.11.4.1 Cumulative dose contributions from liquid and gaseous effluents shall be determined in accordance with Specifications 4.11.1.2, 4.11.2.2, and 4.11.2.3, and in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCN.4.11.4.2 Cumulative dose contributions from direct radiation from the reactor units and from radwaste storage tanks shall be determined in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the OQCN.This requirement is applicable only under conditions set forth in Specification 3.11.4a.PAI 0 VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 11-18

RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONtlENTAL NONITORING LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION (Continued}

ACTION: (Continued) locations from which samples were unavailable may then be deleted from the monitoring program.Pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.8, identify the cause of the unavailability of samples and identify the new location(s) for obtaining replacement samples in the next Semiannual Radioactive Effluent Release Report and also include in the report a revised figure(s)and table for the ODCM reflecting the new location(s).

d.The provisions of Specificationg 3.0.3 eRd~e-.+are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIRENENTS 4.12.1 The radiological environmental monitoring samples shall be collected pursuant to Table 3.12-1 from the specific locations given in the table and figure(s)in the ODCH, and shall be analyzed pursuant to the requirements of Table 3.12-1, and the detection capabilities required by Table 4.12-1.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 12-2~T~r p T, p, w'/I rf'""

L I C.Gi~~iTIRGU ED 2'Y USEP RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 3/4.12.2 LAND USE CENSUS LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.12.2 A land use census shall be conducted and shall identify within a distance of 8 km (5 miles)the location in each of the 16 meteorological sectors of the nearest milk animal, the nearest residence and the nearest garden" of greater than 50 m~(500 ft~)producing broad leaf vegetation.

APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a.With a land use census identifying a location(s) that yields a calculated dose or dose commitment greater than the values currently being calculated in Specification 4.11.2.3, identify the new loca-tion(s)in the next Semiannual Radioactive Effluent Release Report, pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.8.b.With a land use census identifying a location(s) that yields a calculated dose or dose commitment (via the same exposure pathway)20K greater than at a location from which samples are currently being obtained in accordance with Specification 3.12.1, add the new loca-tion(s)to the radiological environmental monitoring program within 30 days.The sampling location(s), excluding the control station location, havi ng the lowest calculated dose or dose commitment(s), via the same exposure pathway, may be deleted from this monitoring program after (October 31)of the year in which this land use census was conducted.

Pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.8, identify the new location(s) in the next Semiannual Radioactive Effluent Release Report and also include in the report a revised figure(s)and table for the ODCM reflecting the new location(s)

~SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.12.2 The land use census shall be conducted during the growing season at least once per 12 months using that information that will provide the best results, such as by a door-to-door survey, aerial survey, or by consulting local agriculture authorities.

The results of the land use census shall be included in the Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.7."Broad leaf vegetation sampling of at least three different kinds of vegetation may be performed at the SITE BOUNDARY in each o>two different direction sectors with the highest predicted D/gs in lieu of the garden census.Specifications for broad leaf vegetation sampling in Table 3.12-1 shall be followed, including analysis of control samples.PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 3/4 12-11

CGi.47PGkLED BY USE~RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 3/4.12.3 INTERLABORATORY COMPARISON PROGRAM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.12.3 Analyses shall be performed on radioactive materials supplied as part of an Interlaboratory Comparison Program that has been approved by the Commission that correspond to samples required by Table 3.12-1.APPLICABILITY:

At all times.ACTION: a.b.Mith analyses not being performed as required above, report the corrective actions taken to prevent a recurrence to the Commission in the Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.7.The provisions of Specification 3.0.3~-3-.I9-.4-are not applicable.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.12.3 The Interlaboratory Comparison Program shall be described in the ODCM.A summary of the results obtained as part of the above required Interlaboratory Comparison Program and in accordance with the methodology and parameters in the ODCM shall be included in the Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report pursuant to Specification 6.9.1.7.PALO VERDE" UNIT 1 3/4 12-12

~y s FOR INFORMATION 0M('f 3 4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES The specifications of this section provide the general requirements appl cable to each of the Limiting Conditions for Operatfop,and Surveillance Requi ments~ithin Section 3/4.3.0.This specification defines the applicability of each specification

~fn terms o defined OPERATIONAL NODES or other specified conditions and is provided to, elfneate specffically.

when each specification is applicable.'.0.2 Th specification defines those conditions necessary to constitute compliance wfth e terms of an individual Limiting Condition for Operation and associated AC ON requirement.

3.0.3 Tgis spe fication delineates the measures to hei taken for.circumstances not dire ly provided for'n the ACTiON statements and whose occurrence would violate the intent of a specification.

For-example, Specifi-cation 3.6.2.1 requires t containment spray systems to be OPERABLK and provides explicit ACTION re uirements ff one spray system is~inoperable..

Under the terms of Speciffca on 3.0.3, if both of the required containment spray systems are inoperable, thin 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> measures must be initiated to.place the unit in at least HOT AHDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in COLD SHUTDOWN in the following 30 hour3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />'3.0.4 This specfffcatfon provi s that entry,into an&ERATIOHAL MODE or'"other specified applicability condfti must be made with (a)the full com-plement of required systems, equipment,'

components OPERABLE and (b)all other parameters as specified in the Lfm>ing Conditions foe: Operation being met without regard for allowable deviation and out of service provisions contained in the ACTION statements.

~'" 0 I\4 The intent of this provision fs to ensure at facility'peration is not initiated.with either required equipment or syst's fnoperab)e or other'pecified limits being exceeded..

1 Exceptions to this specification have been prov ed for a limited number of specifications when startup with'inoperable equipme would not affect plant safety, These exceptions are stated in the ACTIO tahements of'he appropriate speci f i cati ons.'ALO VERDE" UNIT 1 B 3/4 O-l AMEHDHENT HO.19 I k I M'>>>>>>>>.>>>>Osier)>>d>>>>

M~ij V>>la BASES This specification provides that surveillance activities nec to ensure the'ng Conditions for Operation are met and wil erformed during the OPERATIOHA or other conditions for w e Limiting Condi-tions for Operation are applica.Provisio additional surveillance activities to be performed without r he applicable OPERATIOHAL HOOES or other conditions are pro~n the individua eillance requirements.

Surveillance requi s.for Special Test Exceptions nee be performed when the Test Exception is being utilized as an exception ind-ual specification.

4.0.2 This specification establishes the limit for which the specified time interval for Surveillance Requirements may be extended.It permits an allowable extension of the normal surveillance interval to facilitate surveillance scheduling and consideration of plant operating conditions that may not be suitable for conducting the surveillance; e.g., transient conditions or other ongoing surveillance or maintenance activities.

It also provides flexibility to accommodate the length of a.fuel cycle for surveillances that are performed at each refueling outage and are specified with a 18-month surveillance interval.It is not intended that this provision be used repeatedly as a convenience to extend surveillance intervals beyond that specified for surveillances that are not performed during refueling outages.The limitation for Specification 4.0.2 is based on engineering judgment and the recognition that the most probable result of any particular surveillance being performed is the verification of conformance with the Surveillance Requirements.

This provision is sufficient to ensure that the reliability ensured through the surveillance activities is not significantly degraded beyond that obtained from the specified surveillance interval.The provisions of this specification set forth the criteria determination liance with the OPERABILITY requirements imiting Conditions for Operation.

r these criteria', e'systems, or components are assumed to be OPE sociated surveillance activ-ities have been satisfactoril med ws'peci ried time interval.Hothing in this prov s to be construed as define'ent, systems, or components

., when such items are found or known to be ino@1 still meeting the surveillance requirements.

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'I N BASES 4.0.4 This specification ensures that the surveillance activities asso ated with a Limiting Condition for Operation have been performed within the sp ified time interval prior to entry into an OPERATIONAL NODE or other applica e condition.

The intent of this provision is to ensure that survei 1-lance act ities have been satisfactorily demonstrated on a current basis as required t meet the OPERABILITY requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation.

Under the rms of this specification, for example, during initial plant startup or folio'ng extended plant outages, the.applicable surveillance activities must be erformed within the stated surveillance interval prior to placing or returnin the system or equipment into OPERABLE status.4.0.5 This specifi tion ensures that inservice inspection of ASNE Code Class 1, 2, and 3 componen and inservice testing of ASNE Code Class 1, 2, and 3 pumps and valves will be rformed in accordance with a periodically updated version of Section NI of the NE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Addenda as required by 10 CFR 50.55a.elief from any of the above requirements has been provided in writing by the mmission and is not a part of these Technical Specifications.

This specification includes a c rification of the frequencies for performing the inservice inspection and testing a ivities required by Section NI of the ASNE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code an applicable Addenda.This clarification is provided to ensure consistency in surv'llance intervals thoughout these Technical Specifications and to remove any biguities relative to the frequencies for performing the required inse ice inspection and testing activities.

~Under the terms of this specification, the re restrictive requirements of the Technical Specifications take precedenc'e ov the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda.For e pie, the requirements of Specification 4.0.4 to perform surveillance activitie prior to entry into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other.specified applicability cond'on takes precedence over the ASNE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provision ich allows pumps to be tested up to 1 week after return to normal operation.

d for example, the Technical Specification definition of OPERABLE does not rant a grace period before a device that is not capable of performing its ecified function is declared inoperable and takes precedence over the ASNE Boil and Pressure Vessel Code provision which allows a valve to be i: capable of p forming its specified function for up to 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> before being declared inope ble.QC.iZZ E'S~~pa.~PALO VERDE-UNIT 1 B 3/4 0-3 i'--.<>r f'p~~.r P r 6 J 1 N,l 0 s~~r~I~~~~~I~~~~r~~~I~-.s~I s~~s~~~~I~~s I'e~~~~~'~s~~~~~s~~~~~0~~~~~~~~~~~~~s~~~~~~~~s~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I~~~~~~~~~~~s ls-~~s~~~~~~~s I s-~~~~~~s~~~~~~'-s~s~~~s~~~~s s s~r t~~~~~~~~s~s~s~s~~~~~~~~~~~s~s~s~~~~~~II s~~s~~~~s~s~S~~s~~s~~~s~~~~r~~s I-~s~s s~~s~~~~s s~s s~~s~~~~~~'~~s~s I-~~~r~s~s~~s'I s-s~s~~~~~~'~~~s~~~s~go+ei Fs J

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3/4.0 APPLICABILITY

'ASES (Con't limits of the ACTION requirements are.applicable when this limit expires if the surveillance has not been completed.

Mhen a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION reauirements, the plant may have entered a BODE in which a new specification becomes applicable.

In this case, the time limits of the ACTION requirements would apply from the point in time that the new specification becomes applicable if the requirements of the Limiting Condi.ion for Operation are not met.S ecification

3.0.2 establishes

that noncompliance with a specification exists w en t e reou rements of the Limiting Condition for Operation are not met and the associated ACTION requirements have not been implemented within the specified time interval.The purpose of this specification is to clarify that (I)implementation of the ACTION requirements within the specified time interval constitutes compliance with a specification and (2)completion of the remedial measures of the ACTION requirements is not required when compliance with a Limiting Condition of Operation is.restored within the time interval specified in the associated ACTION requirements.

Specification

3.0.3 establishes

the shutdown ACTION requirements that must be mp emente wnen a Limiting Condition for Operation fs rot met an".he condition is not specifically addressed by the associated ACTION recuirements.

The purpose of this specification is to delineate the time limits for placing the unit in a safe shutdow'n RODE when plant operation cannot be maintained within the limits for safe operation defined by the Limiting Conditions for Operation and its ACTION requirements.

It is not contended to be used as an operational convenience which permits (routine)voluntary removal of redundant systems or components from service in lieu of other alternatives that would not result in redundant systems or components being inoperable.

One hour is allowed to prepare for an orderly shutdown before initiating a change in plant operation.

This time permits the'perator to coordinate the reduction in electrical generation with the load dispatcher to ensure the stability and availability of the electrical grid.The time limits specified to reach lower NODES of operation permit the shutdown to proceed in a controlled and orderly manner that is well within the specified maximum cooldown rate and within the cooldown capabilities of the facility assuming only the minimum required equipment is OPERABLE.This reduces thermal stresses on components of the primary'oolant system and the potential for a plant upset that could challenge safety systems under conditions for which this specification applies.If remedial measures permitting limited continued operation of the facility under the provisions of the ACTION requirements are completed, the shutdown may be terminated.

The time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable from the point in time there was a failure to meet a Limiting Condition for Operation.

Therefore, the shutdown may be terminated if the ACTION requirements have been met or the time limits of the ACTION requirements have not expired, thus providing an allowance for the completion of the required actions.6 3/4.0-2 1 P~W J 4 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES Con't)me limits of Specification.

3.0.3 allow

37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the plant to be the COL DOMH MODE when a shutdown is required during the PONE of ooeration.

lant is in a lower MODE of operation wh shutdown is required, the time lim r reaching the next lower of operation ap-plies.However, if a lower f operation ached in less time than allowed, the total allowable time to LD SHUTDOMH, or other applicable MODE, is not reduced.For examp HO BY is reached in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, the time allowed to reach HOT WN is the next 11 because the total time to reach HOT SHUTDO's not reduced from the allowable f 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />.Therefore, i edial measures are completed that would permit rn to POMER ation, a penalty is not incurred by having to reach a lover ation in less than the total time allowed.The same principle applies with regard to the allowable outage time limits of the ACTION requirements, if compliance with the ACTION requirements for one specification results in entry into a MODE or condition of operation for another specification in which the requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation are not met.If the new specification becomes applicable in less time than specified, the difference may be added to the allowable outage time limits of the second specification.

However, the allowable outage time limits ,of ACTION requirements for a, higher RODE of operation may noi be used to extend the allowable outage time that is applicable when a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met in a lower MODE of operation.

The shutdown requirements of Specification 3.0.3 d5 not apply in MODES 5 and 6, because the ACTION requirements of individual specifications define the remedial measures to be taken.Specification

3.0.4 establishes

limitations.on MODE changes when a Limiting tonostson ror Operation is not met.It preclodes placing the facility in a higher MODE of operation when the requirements for a Limiting Condition for Operation are not met and continued noncompliance to these conditions would result in a shutdown to comply with the ACTION requirements if a change in MODES were permitted.

The purpose of this specification is to ensure that facility operation is not initiated or that higher MODES of operation are notentered when corrective action is being taken to obtain compliance with a specification by restoring equipment to OPERABLE status or parameters to specified limits.Compliance with ACTIOH requirements that permit continued oper ation of the facility for an unlimited period of time provides an accept-able level of safety for continued operation without regard to the status of the plant before or after a MODE change.Therefore, in this case, entry into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other specified condition may be made in accordanc with the provisions of the ACTION requirements.

The provisions of this specification should not, however, be interpreted as endorsing the failure to exercise good practice in restoring systems or components to OPERABLE status before plant startup.PyR STS POLO VE>>E-GNAT B 3/4.0-3 yl' 3/4.0 APPL ICA8ILITY SASES (Con't Mhen a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION requirements, the provisions of Specification 3.0.4 do not apply because they would delay placing the facility in a lower MODE of operation.

a Specifications

4.0.1 through

4.0.5 establish the general requirements app ica e to Sur ver ance equirements.

These r equirements are based on the Surveillance Reouirements stated in the Code of Federal Regulations, 10 CFR 50.36(c)(3): "Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, cal ibra-tion, or inspection to ensure that the necessary quality of systems and components is-maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions of.operation will be met." S ecification

4.0.1 establishes

the requirement that surveillances must be per orme urfng t e OPERATIONAL MODES or other conditions for which the requirements of the Limiting Conditions for Operation apply unless otherwise stated in an individual Survei.llance Requirement.

The purpose of this speci-fication is to ensure that surveillances are performed to verify the opera-tional status of systems and components and that parameters are within speci-ied limits to ensure safe operation of the facility when the plant is in a MODE or other specified condition for which the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are applicable.

Surveillance Requirements do not have to be performed when the facility is in an OPERATIONAL MODE for which the requirements of the associated Limiting Condition for Operation do not apply unless otherwise specified.

The Surveillance Requirements associated with a Special Test Exception are only applicable when the Special Test Exception is used as an allowable exception to the requirements of a specification.

ification 4.0.2 establishes the conditions under which the specified>nterv or burve>llance Requirements may be extended Ite.m a.p'an allowable e sion of the normal surveillance interval to fa tate surveillance sche'ng and consideration of plant oper'conditions that may not be.suitable fo ducting the surveillanc

.e.g., transient conditions or other ongoing surveillanc maintenance ivities.Item b.limits the use of the provisions of item a.s that it fs not used repeatedly to extend the surveillance interval n t specified.

The limits of Specification 4.0.2 are base engineering

.'ent and the recognition that the most probabl'e resu1 7 any particular surveil e being performed is the verification of c rmance with the Surveillance Requir ts.These provisions are suffici o ensure that the reliability ensured through veillance activi's not significantly degraded beyond that obtained from fied surveillance interval.Specification 4,0.3 establishes the failure to perform a Surveillance equsrement wit 1n the allowed surveillance interval, defined by the provisions

'f Specification 4.0.2, as a condition that constitutes a failure to meet the OPERABILITY requirements for a Limiting Condition for Operation.

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3/4.0 APPLICABIL ITY BASES Con't provisions of this specification, systems and components are assumed to be OPERABLE when Surveillance Requirements have been satisfactorily performed within the specified time interval.However, nothing in this provision is to be construed as implying that systems or components are OPERABLE when they are found or known to be inoperable although still meeting the Surveillance Requirements.

This specification also clarifies that the ACTION requirements are applicable when Surveillance Requirements have not been completed within the allowed surveillance interval and that the time limits of the ACTION requirements apply from the point in time it is identified that a surveillance has not been performed and not at the time that the allowed surveillance interval was exceeded., Completion of the Surveillance Requirement within the allowable outage time limits of the ACTION requirements restores compliance with the requirements of Specification 4.0.3.However, this does not negate the fact that the failure to have performed the surveillance within the allowed surveillance interval, defined by the provisions of Specification 4.0.2, was a violation of the OPERABILITY requirements of a Limiting Condition for Operation that is subiect to enforcement action.Further, the failure to perform a surveillan'ce within the provisions of Specification 4.0.2 is a violation of a Technical Specification requirement and is, therefore, a reportable event under the requiremer,.s of 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) because 1t is a condition prohibited by the plant's Technical Specifications.

If the allowable outage time limits of the ACTION requirements are less than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> or a shutdown is required to comply with ACTION requirements, e.g., Specification 3.0.3, a 24-hour allowance is provid0d to permit a delay in implementing the ACTION requirements.

This provides an adequate time limit to complete Surveillance Requirements that have not been performed.

The purpose of this allowance is to permit the completion of a surveillance before a shutdown is requi red to comply with ACTION requi remen.s or before other remedial measures would be required that may preclude completion of a surveillance.

The basis for this allowance includes consideration for plant conditions, adequate planning, availability of personnel, the time required to perform the surveillance, and the safety significance of the delay in completing the required surveillance.

This provision also provides a time limit for the completion of Surveillance Requirements that become applicable as a consequence of MODE changes imposed by ACTION requirements and for completing Surveillance Requirements that are applicable when an exception to the requirements of Specification 4.0.4 is allowed.If a surveillance is not completed within the 24-hour allowance, the time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable at that time.Mhen a surveillance is performed within the 24-hour allowance and the Surveillance Requirements are not met, th=time.limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable at the time that the surveillance is terminated.

Surveillance Requirements do not have to be performed on inoperable equipment because the ACTION requirements define the remedial measures that apply.However, the Surveillance Requirements have to be met to demonstrate that inoperable equipment has been restored to OPERABLE status.~PWR STS OLD V@DC Uh!IT I 8 3/4.0-5

,4'klan 0 3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES (Con't Specification

4.0.4 establishes

the requirement that all applicable surveillances must e met efore entry into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other condition of operation specified in the Applicability statement.

The purpose of this specification is to ensure that system and comoonent OPERABILITY requirements or parameter limits are met before entry into a RODE or condition for which these systems and components ensure safe operation of the facility.This provision applies to changes in OPERATIONAL MODES or other specified conditions associated with plant shutdown as well as startup.Under the provisions of this specification, the applicable Surveillance Requirements must be performed within the specified surveillance interval to ensure that the Limiting Conditions for Operation are met during initial plant startup or following a plant outage.When a shutdown is required to comp'ly with ACTION requirements, the provisions of Specification 4.0.4 do not apply because this would delay placing the facility in a lower HODE of operation.

Specification

4.0.5 establishes

the requirement that inservice inspection of ode ass , 2, ano 3 compon nts nd irserv.'ce testing of ASHE Code Class 1, 2, and 3 pumps and valves shal;be performed in accordance with a ,periodically, updated version of Section XI of the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Addenda as required by 10 CFR 50.55a.These requirements apply except when relief has been provided in writing by the Comoission.

This specification includes a clarification of the frequencies for performing the inservice inspection and testing activities required by Section YI of the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda.This clarification is provided to ensure consistency in surveillance intervals throughout the Technical Specifications and to remove any ambiguities relative to the frequencies for performing the required inservice inspection and testing activities.

Under the terms of this specification, the more restrictive requirements of the Technical Specifications take precedence over the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and applicable Addenda.The requirements of Specification 4.0.4'o perform surveillance activities before entry into an OPERATIONAL MODE or other specified condition takes precedence over the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provision which allows pumps and valves to be tested up to one week after return to normal operation.

The Technical Specification definition of OPERABLE does not allow a grace period before a component, that is not capable of performing its specified function, is declared inoperable and takes precedence over the ASHE Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code provision which allows a valve to be incapable of performing its specified function for up to 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> before being declared inoperable.