JAFP-19-0033, License Amendment Request - Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-522, Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requirements to Operate for 10 Hours Per Month, Revision 0
| ML19066A251 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 03/07/2019 |
| From: | Jim Barstow Exelon Generation Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| JAFP-19-0033 | |
| Download: ML19066A251 (10) | |
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Exelon Generation JAFP-19-0033 March 7, 2019 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-59 NRC Docket No. 50-333 200 Exelon Way Kennett Square. PA 19348 www.exeloncorp com 10 CFR 50.90
Subject:
License Amendment Request-Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-522, "Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requirements to Operate for 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br /> per Month," Revision 0 In accordance with 10 CFR 50.90, "Application for amendment of license, construction permit, or early site permit," Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Exelon) is submitting a request for an amendment to the Technical Specifications (TS), Appendix A, of Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-59 for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF). The proposed amendment would modify the JAF TS requirements to operate ventilation systems with charcoal filters for 1 O hours each month in accordance with TSTF-522, Revision 0, "Revise Ventilation System Surveillance Requirements to Operate for 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br /> per Month." Attachment 1 provides a description and assessment of the proposed changes, the requested confirmation of applicability, and plant-specific verifications.
Attachment 2 provides the Proposed TS Marked-Up Pages. Attachment 3 provides the Proposed Technical Specifications Bases Marked-Up Pages for information only. The proposed changes have been reviewed by the JAF Plant Operations Review Committee in accordance with the requirements of the Exelon Quality Assurance Program. Exelon requests approval of the proposed amendment by August 31, 2019. Once approved, the amendment shall be implemented within 60 days. There are no regulatory commitments contained in this request. Exelon has concluded that the proposed change presents no significant hazards consideration under the standards set forth in 1 O CFR 50.92.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission License Amendment Request Adopt TSTF-522, Revision 0 Docket No. 50-333 March 7, 2019 Page2 In accordance with 10 CFR 50.91, "Notice for public comment; State consultation," paragraph (b), Exelon is transmitting a copy of this application and its attachments to the designated State Officials.
Should you have any questions concerning this submittal, please contact Christian Williams at (610) 765-5229.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 71t1 day of March 2019. James Barstow Director -Licensing
& Regulatory Affairs Exelon Generation Company, LLC Attachments:
- 1) Evaluation of Proposed Changes 2) Proposed Technical Specification Marked-Up Pages 3) Proposed Technical Specification Bases Marked-Up Pages cc: USNRC Region I, Regional Administrator USNRC Senior Resident Inspector, JAF USNRC Project Manager, JAF A. L. Peterson, NYSERDA w/attachments w/attachments w/attachments w/attachments
JAFNPP B 3.6.4.3-5 Revision SGT System B 3.6.4.3 BASES ACTIONS (continued)
E.1 When two SGT subsystems are inoperable, if applicable, movement of recently irradiated fuel assemblies in secondary containment must immediately be suspended. Suspension of this activity shall not preclude completion of movement of a component to a safe position.
LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable in MODE 4 or 5. However, since recently irradiated fuel assembly movement can occur in MODE 1, 2, or 3, Required Action E.1 has been modified by a Note stating that LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable. If moving recently irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODE 4 or 5, LCO 3.0.3 would not specify any action. If moving recently irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODE 1, 2, or 3, the fuel movement is independent of reactor operations. Therefore, in either case, inability to suspend movement of recently irradiated fuel assemblies would not be a sufficient reason to require a reactor shutdown.
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SR 3.6.4.3.1 Operating each SGT subsystem fan for > 10 15 continuous hours minutes ensures that both subsystems are OPERABLE and that all associated controls are functioning properly. It also ensures that blockage, fan or motor failure, or excessive vibration can be detected for corrective action. Operation with the heaters on for > 10 continuous hours periodically eliminates moisture on the adsorbers and HEPA filters. The Surveillance Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
SR 3.6.4.3.2 This SR verifies that the required SGT filter testing is performed in accordance with the Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP). The VFTP includes testing HEPA filter performance, charcoal adsorber efficiency, minimum system flow rate, and the physical properties of the activated charcoal (general use and following specific operations). Specific test frequencies and additional information are discussed in detail in the VFTP.
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