ML031630637

Technical Specification, Eliminate Shutdown Actions Associated with Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation

ML031630637
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	06/09/2003
From:	NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD4
To:
Minns J, NRR/DLPM, 415-3166
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ML031631055	List: ML031630637 ML031631045
References
TAC MB4053, TAC MB4054
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INDEX LIMITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION AND SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SECTION PAGE 3/4.2 POWER DISTRIBUTION LIMITS 3/4.2.1 AXIAL FLUX DIFFERENCE 3/4 2-1 FIGURE 3.2.1 AXIAL FLUX DIFFERENCE LIMITS AS A FUNCTION OF RATED THERMAL POWER Deleted 3/4.2.2 HEAT FLUX HOT CHANNEL FACTOR - FQ(Z) 3/4 2-5 FIGURE 3.2-2 K(Z) - NORMALIZED Fa (Z) AS A FUNCTION OF CORE HEIGHT Deleted 3/4.2.3 NUCLEAR ENTHALPY RISE HOT CHANNEL FACTOR 3/4 2-9 314.2.4 QUADRANT POWER TILT RATIO 3/4 2-10 3/4.2.5 DNB PARAMETERS 3/4 2-11 3/4.3 INSTRUMENTATION 314.3.1 REACTOR TRIP SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION 3/4 3-1 TABLE 3.3-1 REACTOR TRIP SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION 3/4 3-2 TABLE 3.3-2 (This table number not used) 3/4 3-9 TABLE 4.3-1 REACTOR TRIP SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 3/4 3-11 314.3.2 ENGINEERED SAFETY FEATURES ACTUATION SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION 3/4 3-16 TABLE 3.3-3 ENGINEERED SAFETY FEATURES ACTUATION SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION 3/4 3-18 TABLE 3.3-4 ENGINEERED SAFETY FEATURES ACTUATION SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION TRIP SETPOINTS 3/4 3-29 TABLE 3.3-5 (This table number not used) 3/4 3-37 TABLE 4.3-2 ENGINEERED SAFETY FEATURES ACTUATION SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 3/4 3-42 3/4.3.3 Not Used I

3/4 3-50 TABLE 3.3-6 Table Not Used 3/4 3-51 I

TABLE 4.3-3 Table Not Used 3/4 3-53 SOUTH TEXAS - UNITS 1 & 2 v Unit 1 - Amendment No. 2 7 T5 T9 9 T 4 5 ,153 Unit 2- Amendment No. 1+ 7 T39 T86 T1 3 3 , 141

TABLE 3 3-3 (Continued)

ACTION STATEMENTS (Continued)

ACTION 24- With the number of OPERABLE channels one less than the Total Number of Channels, restore the Inoperable channel to OPERABLE status wihin 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> or declare the associated valve Inoperable and take the ACTION required by Specification 3.7.1.5.

ACTION 25- With the number of OPERABLE channels one less than the Minimum Channels OPERABLE requirement, restore the Inoperable channel to OPERABLE status within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />, or be In at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />; however, one channel may be bypassed for up to 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> for surveillance testing per Specfication 4.3.2.1 provided the other channel Is OPERABLE.

ACTION 26 - With the number of OPERABLE channels one less than the Minimum Channels OPERABLE requirement, declare the affected Auxliary Feedwater Pump Inoperable and take ACTION required by Specification 3.7.1.2.

ACTION 27 - For an inoperable channel, declare Its associated ventilation train Inoperable and apply the actions of Specification 3.7.7.

ACTION 28 - a. With the number of OPERABLE channels one less than the Minimum Channels OPERABLE requirement, within 7 days IniUate and maintaln operation of the Control Room Makeup and Cleanup Filtration System (at 100% capacity) In the recirculation and makeup filtration mode.

b. With the number of OPERABLE channels two less than the Minimum Channels OPERABLE requirement, withn 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> initlate and malntaln operation of the Control Room Makeup and Cleanup Filtration System (at 100O capacity) In the recirculation and makeup filtration mode, OR immediately suspend CORE ALTERATIONS, movement of Irradiated fuel assemblies and crane operations with loads over the spent fuel pool, AND within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> Initiate and maintain operation of the Control Room Makeup and Cleanup Filtration System (at 100%

capacity) In the recirculaton and makeup filtration mode. CORE ALTERATIONS, movement of Irradiated fuel assemblies, and crane operations with loads over the spent fuel pool are permitted during operation of the Control Room Makeup and Cleanup Filtration System (at 100% capacity) In the recirculation and makeup filtration mode.

c. With required ACTION 28a. or 28b. not met In MODE 1, 2,3, or 4, Immediately suspend movement of Irradiated fuel assemblies and crane operations with loads over the spent fuel pool, AND be In MODE 3 In 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and In MODE 5 Inthe following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.

d. With required ACTION 28a. or 28b. not met In MODE 5 or 6, immediatel suspend CORE ALTERATIONS, movement of Irradiated fuel assemblies, and crane operations with loads over the spent fuel pool.

ACTION 29 - For an noperable channel, declare ts associated ventilation train Inoperable and apply the actions of Specification 3.7.8.

ACTION 30 - Wfth rradiated fuel Inthe spent fuel pool: With the number of OPERABLE channels less than the Minimum Channels OPERABLE requirement, fuel movement within the spent fuel pool or crane operation with loads over the spent fuel pool may proceed provided the FHB exhaust air filtration system Is In operation and discharging through at least one train of HEPA filters and charcoal adsorbers.

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TABLE 3.3-10 (Continued)

ACTION STATEMENTS (Continued)

ACTION 39 - a. With the number of OPERABLE channels one less than the Total Number of Channels requirements, restore one inoperable channel to OPERABLE status within I

30 days, or submit a Special Report within the next 14 days outlining the preplanned altemate method of monitoring, the cause of the inoperability, and the plans and schedule for restoring the inoperable instrumentation channels to OPERABLE status.

b. With the number of OPERABLE channels less than the Minimum Channels OPERABLE requirements, restore at least one inoperable channel to OPERABLE

.1 status within 7 days, or submit a Special Report within the next 14 days outlining the preplanned alternate method of monitoring, the cause of the inoperability, and the plans and schedule for restoring the inoperable instrumentation channels to OPERABLE status.

ACTION 40 - a. With the number of OPERABLE channels less than the Minimum Channels OPERABLE requirements and with a functional diverse channel, restore at least one inoperable channel to OPERABLE status within 30 days, or submit a Special Report within the next 14 days outlining the preplanned altemate method of monitoring, the cause of the inoperability, and the plans and schedule for restoring the inoperable instrumentation channels to OPERABLE status.

b. With the number of OPERABLE Channels less than the Minimum Channels OPERABLE requirements and with the diverse channel not functional, restore at least one inoperable channel to OPERABLE status within 7 days or submit a Special Report within the next 14 days outlining the preplanned altemate method of monitoring, the cause of the inoperability, and the plans and schedule for restoring the inoperable instrumentation channels to OPERABLE status.

ACTION 41 - a. With the number of OPERABLE channels one less than the Required Number of Channels, either restore the system to OPERABLE status within 7 days if repairs are feasible without shutting down or submit a Special Report within 30 days following the event outlining the action taken, the cause of the inoperability and the plans and schedule for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.

b. With the number of OPERABLE Channels one less than the Minimum Channels OPERABLE in Table 3.3-10, either restore the inoperable channel(s) to OPERABLE status within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> if repairs are feasible without shutting down or:

1. Initiate an altemate method of monitoring the reactor vessel inventory;

2. Submit a Special Report within 30 days following the event outlining the action taken, the cause of the inoperability and the plans and schedule for restoring the system to OPERABLE status; and

3. Restore the system to OPERABLE status at the next scheduled refueling.

SOUTH TEXAS - UNITS 1 & 2 3/4 3-71 Unit 1 -Amendment No. P451.,153 Unit 2- Amendment No.66-139,141

TABLE 3.3-10 (Continued)

ACTION STATEMENTS (Continued)

ACTION 42 - a. With one required channel inoperable, restore the required channel to OPERABLE status within 30 days; otherwise, a Special Report shall be submitted within the next 14 days. The report shall outline the preplanned 1 altemate method of monitoring, the cause of the inoperability, and the plans and schedule for restoring the instrumentation channels to OPERABLE status.

b. With two required channels inoperable, restore one required channel to OPERABLE status within 7 days; otherwise, be in HOT STANDBY within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in HOT SHUTDOWN in the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />.

ACTION 43 - a. With the number of OPERABLE channels two less than the Total Number of Channels requirements, restore the inoperable channel to OPERABLE status within 31 days, or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.

b. With the number of OPERABLE channels three less than the Total Number of Channels requirement, restore at least one inoperable channel to OPERABLE status within 7 days, or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.

c. With the number of OPERABLE channels less than the Minimum Channels Operable requirement, restore at least one inoperable channel to OPERABLE status within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.

SOUTH TEXAS - UNITS 1 & 2 3/4 3-72 Unit 1 - Amendment No. 7, 153 Unit 2 - Amendment No. 66,141

REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM 314A.6 REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKAGE LEAKAGE DETECTION SYSTEMS LMIING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3A.6.1 The following Reactor Coolant System Leakage Detection Instrumentation shall be OPERABLE:

a. One Containment Atmosphere Radioactivity Monitor (gaseous or particulate), and

b. The Containment Normal Sump Level and Flow Monitoring System.

APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2.3, and 4.

ACTION:

a. With the required containment atmosphere radioactivity monitor inoperable perform the following actions or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hour3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />s:

1) Restore one containment atmosphere monitoring system to OPERABLE status within 30 days and,

2) Obtain and analyze a grab sample of the containment atmosphere for gaseous and particulate radioactivity at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />, or

3) Perform a Reactor Coolant System water inventory balance at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

b. With the required containment normal sump level and flow monitoring system inoperable perform the following actions or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COID SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hour3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />s:

1) Restore the containment normal sump and flow monitoring system to OPERABLE status within 30 days and,

2) Perform a Reactor Coolant System water inventory balance at least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

c. With both a. and b. inoperable, enter 3.0.3.

SURVE IANCE REQ1IIREMENTS 4A.6.1 The Leakage Detection Systems shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by:

a. Containment Atmosphcre Gaseous and Particulate Monitoring Systems performance of the following:

1) CHANNEL CHECK at least once per 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />, and

2) CHANNEL CALIBRATION at least once per 18 months

b. Conianment Normal Sump Level and Flow Monitoring System performance of CHANNEL CALIBRATION at least once per 18 months.

SOUTH TEXAS-UNITS 1& 2 3/4 4-19 Unitl-AmendmentNo. 86,' 153 Unit2-AmendmentNo. 3, 141