ML112280052

Acceptance Review for Proposed Exemption (TAC Nos. ME6738/9)

ML112280052
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	08/16/2011
From:	Pickett D Plant Licensing Branch 1
To:	Furio P Constellation Energy Group
Pickett , NRR/DLPM, 415-1364
References
TAC ME6738, TAC ME6739
Download: ML112280052 (2)

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From: Pickett, Douglas Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 8:24 AM To: 'Furio, Patricia S' Cc: Lingam, Siva; Boyle, Patrick; Boggi, Michael; Shoop, Undine; Anderson, Shaun; Salgado, Nancy

Subject:

Acceptance Review for Proposed Exemption (TAC Nos. ME6738/9)

Ms. Furio:

By letter dated July 21, 2011 (TAC Nos. ME6738 and ME6739), Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, LLC submitted a request for an exemption from the Commission's regulations for the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2. The proposed exemption would be from the requirements of 10 CFR Part 26, Fitness for Duty Programs, for meeting work hour rule controls during declarations of severe weather conditions involving tropical storm or hurricane force winds or severe winter precipitation.

The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff's acceptance review of this exemption 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.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it provides technical information in sufficient detail to enable the NRC staff to complete its detailed technical review and make an independent assessment regarding the acceptability of the proposed action in terms of regulatory requirements and the protection of public health and safety and the environment. Given the lesser scope and depth of the acceptance review as compared to the detailed technical review, there may be instances in which issues that impact the NRC staff's ability to complete the detailed technical review are identified despite completion of an adequate acceptance review. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

Please contact me if you have any questions. A copy of this email will be made publicly available in ADAMS.

Douglas V. Pickett, Senior Project Manager Calvert Cliffs, R.E. Ginna U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 301-415-1364 Email: douglas.pickett@nrc.gov