CNL-16-192, Application to Modify the Ice Mass Limit in Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements 3.6.11.2 and 3.6.11.3 (WBN-TS-16-026)
| ML16356A673 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 12/21/2016 |
| From: | James Shea Tennessee Valley Authority |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| CNL-16-192, TAC MC9270, WBN-TS-16-026 | |
| Download: ML16356A673 (35) | |
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission CNL-16-192 Page 3 December 21, 2016 The proposed change to the WBN Unit 2 ice mass limits in SRs 3.6.11.2 and 3.6.11.3 achieves greater efficiency in the alignment of maintenance and surveillance activities for both units during refueling outages. Therefore, TVA requests approval of this proposed license amendment by September 1, 2017, to support the upcoming WBN Unit 2 refueling outage (R1) scheduled to commence in October 2017 , with implementation within 30 days following NRC approval.
Enclosure 1 to this letter provides a description of the proposed TS change, a technical evaluation of the proposed TS change, regulatory evaluation, and a discussion of environmental considerations.
Attachments 1 and 2 to Enclosure 1 provide the existing TS and Bases pages marked-up to show the proposed changes, respectively. Attachments 3 and 4 to Enclosure 1 provide the existing TS and Bases pages retyped to show the proposed changes, respectively.
Attachments 1 and 3 also reflect changes to proposed Table SR 3.0.2-1 that was submitted in Reference
- 5. Changes to the existing TS Bases are provided for information only and will be implemented under the Technical Specification Bases Control Program. The WBN Plant Operations Review Committee and the TVA Nuclear Safety Review Board have reviewed this proposed change and determined that operation of WBN Unit 2 in accordance with the proposed change will not endanger the health and safety of the public. TVA has determined that there are no significant hazards considerations associated with the proposed change and that the TS change qualifies for a categorical exclusion from environmental review pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9).
Additionally, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.91 (b)(1 ), TVA is sending a copy of this letter and enclosures to the Tennessee State Department of Environment and Conservation.
Please address any questions regarding this request to Edward Schrull at (423) 751-3850.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on this 21st day of December 2016. J. . Shea Vi e President, Nuclear Licensing Enclosure cc: See Page 4