ND-18-0934, Request for License Amendment and Exemption: Rns Pump Testing ITAAC Changes (LAR-18-016)

Request for License Amendment and Exemption: Rns Pump Testing ITAAC Changes (LAR-18-016)

ML18200A415
Person / Time
Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	07/19/2018
From:	Whitley B Southern Nuclear Operating Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of New Reactors
References
LAR-18-016, ND-18-0934
Download: ML18200A415 (28)

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ND-18-0934 Page 2 of 4 SNC expects to implement this proposed amendment within 30 days of approval of the requested changes.

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.91, SNC is notifying the State of Georgia by transmitting a copy of this letter and its enclosures to the designated State Official.

Should you have any questions, please contact Amy Chamberlain at (205) 992-6361.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 19th of July 2018.

Respectfully submitted, Brian H. Whitley Director, Regulatory Affairs Southern Nuclear Operating Company Enclosures

1) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Request for License Amendment Regarding RNS Pump Testing ITAAC Changes (LAR-18-016)

2) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Exemption Request:

RNS Pump Testing ITAAC Changes (LAR-18-016)

3) Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 3 and 4 - Proposed Changes to Licensing Basis Documents (LAR-18-016)

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Southern Nuclear Operating Company ND-18-0934 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4 Proposed Changes to Licensing Basis Documents RNS Pump Testing ITAAC Changes (LAR-18-016)

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