ML082670384

Acceptance Review for Appendix K Measurement Uncertainty Recapture Application (TAC Nos. MD9554 and MD9555)

ML082670384
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	09/24/2008
From:	Pickett D V Plant Licensing Branch 1
To:	Spina J A Calvert Cliffs
Pickett D V
References
TAC MD9554, TAC MD9555
Download: ML082670384 (4)

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September 24, 2008

Mr. James A. Spina, Vice President Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc. Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant 1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway Lusby, MD 20657-4702

SUBJECT:

CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 - ACCEPTANCE REVIEW FOR APPENDIX K MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY RECAPTURE APPLICATION (TAC NOS. MD9554 AND MD9555)

Dear Mr. Spina:

By letter dated August 29, 2008 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System Accession No. ML082470623), Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Inc. submitted a proposed license amendment application for the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2. The proposed license amendment would increase the licensed core power by 1.38 percent from 2700 megawatt-thermal (MWt) to 2737 MWt based upon the implementation of more accurate feedwater flow measurement instrumentation.

The purpose of this letter is to provide the results of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff=s acceptance review of this amendment request. The acceptance review was performed to determine if there is sufficient technical information in scope and depth to allow the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review. The acceptance review is also intended to identify whether the application has any readily apparent information insufficiencies in its characterization of the regulatory requirements or the licensing basis of the plant.

Consistent with Section 50.90 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), an amendment to the license (including the Technical Specifications) must fully describe the changes requested, and following as far as applicable, the form prescribed for original applications. 10 CFR 50.34 addresses the content of technical information required. This section stipulates that the submittal address the design and operating characteristics, unusual or novel design features, and principal safety considerations.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concludes that it provides technical information in sufficient detail to enable the staff to proceed with its detailed technical review and make an independent assessment regarding the acceptability of the proposed amendment in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. If additional information is needed for the staff to complete its technical review, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1364.

Sincerely,

/RA/ Douglas V. Pickett, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch I-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-317 and 50-318 cc: See next page

If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1364.

Sincerely,

/RA/ Douglas V. Pickett, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch I-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-317 and 50-318 cc: See next page

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NAME DPickett SLittle MKowal DATE 09 /24/ 08 09 /24/ 08 09 /24/ 08 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 cc:Mr. Michael J. Wallace, Vice-Chairman Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC 100 Constellation Way, Suite 1800P Baltimore, MD 21202 Mr. Henry B. Barron, President, CEO & Chief Nuclear Officer Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC 100 Constellation Way, Suite 200C Baltimore, MD 21202 Wilson H. Parran, President Calvert County Board of Commissioners 175 Main Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Mr. Carey Fleming, Esquire Sr. Counsel - Nuclear Generation Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC 100 Constellation Way, Suite 1700P Baltimore, MD 21202 Mr. Jay S. Gaines Director, Licensing Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant 1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway Lusby, MD 20657-4702

Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 287 St. Leonard, MD 20685

Ms. Susan T. Gray Program Manager Power Plant Assessment Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources Tawes State Office Building B-3 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401-23

Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Mr. William F. Fields Maryland Office of the People's Counsel William Donald Schaefer Tower 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 2102 Baltimore, MD 21202-1631 Mr. Roy Hickok NRC Technical Training Center 5700 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37411-4017 Mr. Louis S. Larragoite Manager - Nuclear Safety and Security Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant 1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway Lusby, MD 20657-4702 Mr. Gary L. Detter Manager - Nuclear Safety and Security Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC 100 Constellation Way, Suite 200C Baltimore, MD 21202