ML101580014

Acceptance Review for License Amendment Request

ML101580014
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	06/07/2010
From:	Lyon F Watts Bar Special Projects Branch
To:	Gregoire D Energy Northwest
Lyon C (415-2296)
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TAC ME3863
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From: Lyon, Fred Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 8:19 AM To: 'Gregoire, Donald W.'

Cc: 'ghammond@energy-northwest.com'

Subject:

Acceptance Review (TAC No. ME3863)

By letter dated April 28, 2010, Energy Northwest submitted a license amendment request for Columbia Generating Station. The proposed change revises the Final Safety Analysis Report and Emergency Plan to support U.S. Department of Energy non-intrusive surveillance and characterization activities within the 618-11 Waste Burial Ground.

The purpose of this letter 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.

Consistent with Section 50.90 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), an amendment to the license (including the technical specifications) must fully describe the changes requested, and follow as far as applicable, the form prescribed for original applications. Section 50.34 of 10 CFR addresses the content of technical information required. This section stipulates that the submittal address the design and operating characteristics, unusual or novel design features, and principal safety considerations.

The NRC staff has reviewed your application and concluded that it provides technical information in sufficient detail to enable the staff to proceed with 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. If additional information is needed for the staff to complete its technical review, you will be advised by separate correspondence.

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Acceptance Review (TAC No. ME3863)

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