ML16105A458

Acceptance of License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Permit Drain-Down of the Reactor Cavity Portion of the Upper Containment Pool During Mode 3 (L-16-083)

ML16105A458
Person / Time
Site:	Perry
Issue date:	04/14/2016
From:	Kimberly Green Plant Licensing Branch III
To:	Lashley P FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co
References
MF7476
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1 NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Green, Kimberly Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 7:08 AM To: Lashley, Phil H. (phlashley@firstenergycorp.com)

Cc: Forsaty, Fred; Sallman, Ahsan; Dozier, Jerry; Chernoff, Margaret

Subject:

Acceptance of License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Permit Drain-Down of the Reactor Cavity Portion of the Upper Containment Pool

during MODE 3 (L-16-083) (CAC No. MF7476)

Dear Mr. Lashley:

By letter dated March 15, 2016, FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company submitted an amendment request for Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1. The proposed amendment would modify technical specifications to permit the drain-down of the reactor well portion of the upper containment pool during MODE 3. The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff's acceptance review of this amendment 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 does provide 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 amendment 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 te chnical review are identified despite completion of an adequate acceptance review. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Kimberly Green, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch III-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2777 Mail Envelope Properties (Kimberly.Green@nrc.gov20160414070700)

Subject:

Acceptance of License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Permit Drain-Down of the Reactor Cavity Portion of the Upper Containment Pool during MODE 3 (L-16-083) (CAC No. MF7476)

Sent Date: 4/14/2016 7:07:36 AM Received Date: 4/14/2016 7:07:00 AM From: Green, Kimberly Created By: Kimberly.Green@nrc.gov

Recipients: "Forsaty, Fred" <Fred.Forsaty@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Sallman, Ahsan" <Ahsan.Sallman@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Dozier, Jerry" <Jerry.Dozier@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Chernoff, Margaret" <Margaret.Chernoff@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Lashley, Phil H. (phlashley@firstenergycorp.com)" <phlashley@firstenergycorp.com> Tracking Status: None

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1 NRR-PMDAPEm Resource From: Green, Kimberly Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 7:08 AM To: Lashley, Phil H. (phlashley@firstenergycorp.com)

Cc: Forsaty, Fred; Sallman, Ahsan; Dozier, Jerry; Chernoff, Margaret

Subject:

Acceptance of License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Permit Drain-Down of the Reactor Cavity Portion of the Upper Containment Pool

during MODE 3 (L-16-083) (CAC No. MF7476)

Dear Mr. Lashley:

By letter dated March 15, 2016, FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company submitted an amendment request for Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1. The proposed amendment would modify technical specifications to permit the drain-down of the reactor well portion of the upper containment pool during MODE 3. The purpose of this e-mail is to provide the results of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff's acceptance review of this amendment 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 does provide 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 amendment 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 te chnical review are identified despite completion of an adequate acceptance review. If additional information is needed, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Kimberly Green, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch III-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Hearing Identifier: NRR_PMDA Email Number: 2777 Mail Envelope Properties (Kimberly.Green@nrc.gov20160414070700)

Subject:

Acceptance of License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications to Permit Drain-Down of the Reactor Cavity Portion of the Upper Containment Pool during MODE 3 (L-16-083) (CAC No. MF7476)

Sent Date: 4/14/2016 7:07:36 AM Received Date: 4/14/2016 7:07:00 AM From: Green, Kimberly Created By: Kimberly.Green@nrc.gov

Recipients: "Forsaty, Fred" <Fred.Forsaty@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Sallman, Ahsan" <Ahsan.Sallman@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Dozier, Jerry" <Jerry.Dozier@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Chernoff, Margaret" <Margaret.Chernoff@nrc.gov> Tracking Status: None "Lashley, Phil H. (phlashley@firstenergycorp.com)" <phlashley@firstenergycorp.com> Tracking Status: None

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