ML062300005

RAI - Request for Additional Information Related to Relief Request to Use an Alternative Brazed Joint Methodology

ML062300005
Person / Time
Site:	Millstone
Issue date:	08/23/2006
From:	Nerses V NRC/NRR/ADRO/DORL/LPLI-2
To:	Grecheck E Dominion Nuclear Connecticut
Nerses V, NRR//DLPM, 415-1484
References
TAC MC8893
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August 23, 2006Mr. Eugene S. GrecheckVice President - Nuclear Support Services Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.

Innsbrook Technical Center 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711

SUBJECT:

MILLSTONE POWER STATION, UNIT NO. 3 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONALINFORMATION RELATED TO RELIEF REQUEST TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE BRAZED JOINT METHODOLOGY (TAC NO. MC8893)

Dear Mr. Grecheck:

By letter dated June 9, 2005, Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. requested approval for theuse of an alternative brazed joint assessment methodology. The approval of the request would provide the structural integrity analysis and acceptance criteria needed for resolution of nonconforming conditions on American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Class 3, moderate energy system piping with brazed joints as part of the MillstonePower Station, Unit No. 3, inservice inspection program.The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has determined that a response to the request foradditional information is necessary in order for the staff to complete its review. These questions, in draft form, were sent by fax to Mr. Paul Willoughby of your staff on March 24,2006. A conference call with your staff was held to discuss the questions on May 11, 2006, in which a common understanding of the questions was reached. In order to complete our timely review of your relief request, we require your response within 30days from the date of this letter. Please note that if you do not respond to this letter within 30 days, we may reject your application under the provisions of Title 10 of the Code of FederalRegulations, Section 2.108(b). If you have any questions, I can be reached at (301) 415-1484.Sincerely,/RA by G. Ed Miller for/Victor Nerses, Senior Project ManagerPlant Licensing Branch I-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor RegulationDocket No. 50-423 cc w/encl: See next page August 23, 2006Mr. Eugene S. Grecheck Vice President - Nuclear Support Services Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.

Innsbrook Technical Center 5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711

SUBJECT:

MILLSTONE POWER STATION, UNIT NO. 3 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONALINFORMATION RELATED TO RELIEF REQUEST TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE BRAZED JOINT METHODOLOGY (TAC NO. MC8893)

Dear Mr. Grecheck:

By letter dated June 9, 2005, Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc. requested approval for theuse of an alternative brazed joint assessment methodology. The approval of the request would provide the structural integrity analysis and acceptance criteria needed for resolution of nonconforming conditions on American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Class 3, moderate energy system piping with brazed joints as part of the MillstonePower Station, Unit No. 3, inservice inspection program.The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has determined that a response to the request foradditional information is necessary in order for the staff to complete its review. These questions, in draft form, were sent by fax to Mr. Paul Willoughby of your staff on March 24,2006. A conference call with your staff was held to discuss the questions on May 11, 2006, in which a common understanding of the questions was reached. In order to complete our timely review of your relief request, we require your response within 30days from the date of this letter. Please note that if you do not respond to this letter within 30 days, we may reject your application under the provisions of Title 10 of the Code of FederalRegulations, Section 2.108(b). If you have any questions, I can be reached at (301) 415-1484.Sincerely,/RA by G. Ed Miller for/Victor Nerses, Senior Project ManagerPlant Licensing Branch I-2 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor RegulationDocket No. 50-423 cc w/encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:PUBLICLPL1-2 R/FRidsNrrDorlLpl1-2RidsNrrLACRaynorRidsNrrDlpmDprRidsNrrPMVNerses RidsOgcRpRidsAcrsAcnwMailCenterRidsRgnIMailCenter RidsNrrDeEeebADAMS Accession Number: ML062300005OFFICELPL1-2/PMLPL1-2/LALPL1-2/BC (A)NAMEVNerses:rsa(GMiller for)CRaynorBPooleDATE8/23/068/23/068/23/06OFFICIAL RECORD COPY Millstone Power Station, Unit No. 3 cc:

Lillilan M. Cuoco, EsquireSenior Counsel Dominion Resources Services, Inc.

Building 475, 5 th FloorRope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385Edward L. Wilds, Jr., Ph.D.Director, Division of Radiation Department of Environmental Protection 79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127Regional Administrator, Region IU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406First SelectmenTown of Waterford 15 Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385Mr. J. W. "Bill" S heehan Co-Chair NEAC 19 Laurel Crest Drive Waterford, CT 06385Mr. Evan W. WoollacottCo-Chair Nuclear Energy Advisory Council 128 Terry's Plain Road Simsbury, CT 06070Senior Resident InspectorMillstone Power Stationc/o U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

P. O. Box 513 Niantic, CT 06357Ms. Nancy Burton147 Cross Highway Redding Ridge, CT 00870Mr. Joseph Roy, Director of Operations Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company Moody Street

P.O. Box 426 Ludlow, MA 01056Mr. J. Alan PriceSite Vice President Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.

Building 475, 5 th FloorRope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385Mr. Chris FunderburkDirector, Nuclear Licensing and Operations Support Dominion Resources Services, Inc.

5000 Dominion Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23060-6711Mr. David W. DodsonLicensing Supervisor Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.

Building 475, 5 th FloorRope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385