ML041970047

RAI, Regarding Use of Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code Requirements for Examination of Reactor Vessel Closure Studs

ML041970047
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point, Pilgrim, FitzPatrick
Issue date:	07/15/2004
From:	Milano P NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD1
To:	Kansler M Entergy Operations
Milano P, NRR/DLPM 415-1457
References
TAC MC2637, TAC MC2638, TAC MC2639, TAC MC2640
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July 15, 2004 Mr. Michael R. Kansler, President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF LATER EDITION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION OF REACTOR VESSEL CLOSURE STUDS, JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3, AND PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION (TAC NOS. MC2637, MC2638, MC2639, AND MC2640)

Dear Mr. Kansler:

By letter dated April 14, 2004, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted relief request (RR) Nos. 33, 71, 3-40(A), and 41 for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3, and Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, respectively. In these RRs, Entergy proposed to use the requirements in the 1998 Edition, 2000 Addenda, of the ASME Code,Section XI, Table IWB-2500-1, Category B-G-1, Item B6.30 for the examination of the reactor vessel closure studs, when removed.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has been reviewing the submittal and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. The specific questions are found in the enclosed request for additional information (RAI). During a telephone call on July 12, 2004, the Entergy staff indicated that a response to the RAI would be provided within 45 days.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Patrick D. Milano, Sr. Project Manager, Section 1 Project Directorate I Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-333, 50-247, 50-286, and 50-293

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/encl: See next page

July 15, 2004 Mr. Michael R. Kansler, President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING USE OF LATER EDITION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION OF REACTOR VESSEL CLOSURE STUDS, JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3, AND PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION (TAC NOS. MC2637, MC2638, MC2639, AND MC2640)

Dear Mr. Kansler:

By letter dated April 14, 2004, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy) submitted relief request (RR) Nos. 33, 71, 3-40(A), and 41 for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3, and Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, respectively. In these RRs, Entergy proposed to use the requirements in the 1998 Edition, 2000 Addenda, of the ASME Code,Section XI, Table IWB-2500-1, Category B-G-1, Item B6.30 for the examination of the reactor vessel closure studs, when removed.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has been reviewing the submittal and has determined that additional information is needed to complete its review. The specific questions are found in the enclosed request for additional information (RAI). During a telephone call on July 12, 2004, the Entergy staff indicated that a response to the RAI would be provided within 45 days.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Patrick D. Milano, Sr. Project Manager, Section 1 Project Directorate I Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-333, 50-247, 50-286, and 50-293

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/encl: See next page DISTRIBUTION:

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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI)

REGARDING RELIEF REQUEST NOS. 33, 71, 3-40, AND 41 ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.

JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3, AND PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION DOCKET NOS. 50-333, 50-247, 50-286,AND 50-293 By letter dated April 14, 2004, Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. requested approval to use the requirements in the 1998 Edition, 2000 Addenda of the ASME Code,Section XI, Table IWB-2500-1, Category B-G-1, Item B6.30 for the examination of the reactor vessel closure studs, when removed. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has the following questions regarding the information provided:

1. In accordance with the NRC staff guidance in Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Office Instruction LIC-102, Relief Request Reviews, provide the following for each relief request:

a. the requirements (method of examination) of the currently applicable Code Edition and Addenda for each facility.

b. the requirements (method of examination) of the proposed Code Edition and Addenda for each facility.

2. Provide the technical basis for eliminating one or the other of the examinations required by the currently applicable Code Edition and Addenda for each facility.

3. Is there a change in the required examination volume or examination surface area between the currently applicable Code Edition and Addenda for each facility and the proposed Code Edition and Addenda?

Enclosure

FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant cc:

Mr. Gary J. Taylor Resident Inspector's Office Chief Executive Officer James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Entergy Operations, Inc. U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1340 Echelon Parkway P.O. Box 136 Jackson, MS 39213 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. John T. Herron Ms. Charlene D. Faison Sr. VP and Chief Operating Officer Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Theodore A. Sullivan Mr. Michael J. Colomb Site Vice President Director of Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant 440 Hamilton Avenue P.O. Box 110 White Plains, NY 10601 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. William Maquire Mr. Kevin J. Mulligan Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance General Manager, Plant Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 110 P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. Andrew Halliday Mr. Danny L. Pace Manager, Regulatory Compliance Vice President, Engineering Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant 440 Hamilton Avenue P.O. Box 110 White Plains, NY 10601 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. Brian OGrady Supervisor Vice President, Operations Support Town of Scriba Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Route 8, Box 382 440 Hamilton Avenue Oswego, NY 13126 White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Charles Donaldson, Esquire Mr. John F. McCann Assistant Attorney General Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance New York Department of Law Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 120 Broadway 440 Hamilton Avenue New York, NY 10271 White Plains, NY 10601

FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant cc:

Regional Administrator, Region I Ms. Stacey Lousteau U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Treasury Department 475 Allendale Road Entergy Services, Inc.

King of Prussia, PA 19406 639 Loyola Avenue Mail Stop L-ENT-15E Oswego County Administrator New Orleans, LA 70113 Mr. Steven Lyman 46 East Bridge Street Mr. T. A. Sullivan Oswego, NY 13126 Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Mr. Peter R. Smith, President P. O. Box 110 New York State Energy, Research, Lycoming, NY 13093 and Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 Mr. Paul Eddy New York State Dept. of Public Service 3 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12223-1350 Mr. John M. Fulton Assistant General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Ken L. Graesser BWR SRC Consultant 38832 N. Ashley Drive Lake Villa, IL 60046 Mr. Jim Sniezek Nuclear Management Consultant 5486 Nithsdale Drive Salisbury, MD 21801 Mr. Ron Toole BWR SRC Consultant 1282 Valley of Lakes Box R-10 Hazelton, PA 18202

Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 & 3 cc:

Mr. Gary J. Taylor Ms. Charlene D. Faison Chief Executive Officer Manager, Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc. Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

1340 Echelon Parkway 440 Hamilton Avenue Jackson, MS 39213 White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. John T. Herron Mr. Michael J. Columb Senior Vice President and Director of Oversight Chief Operating Officer Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 440 Hamilton Avenue 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. James Comiotes Mr. Fred Dacimo Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Site Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Indian Point Energy Center Indian Point Energy Center 295 Broadway, Suite 1 450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. Patric Conroy Mr. Christopher Schwarz Manager, Licensing General Manager, Plant Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Indian Point Energy Center Indian Point Energy Center 295 Broadway, Suite 1 295 Broadway, Suite 2 P. O. Box 249 P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Mr. John M. Fulton Mr. Danny L. Pace Assistant General Counsel Vice President Engineering Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 440 Hamilton Avenue 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 White Plains, NY 10601 Regional Administrator, Region I Mr. Brian OGrady U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Vice President, Operations Support 475 Allendale Road Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. King of Prussia, PA 19406 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Senior Resident Inspectors Office Indian Point 2 Mr. John McCann U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance P.O. Box 59 Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Buchanan, NY 10511-0038 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 & 3 cc:

Senior Resident Inspectors Office Mr. William DiProfio Indian Point 3 PWR SRC Consultant U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 139 Depot Road P.O. Box 337 East Kingston, NH 03827 Buchanan, NY 10511-0337 Mr. Dan C. Poole Mr. Peter R. Smith, President PWR SRC Consultant New York State Energy, Research, and 20 Captains Cove Road Development Authority Inglis, FL 34449 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 Mr. William T. Russell PWR SRC Consultant Mr. Paul Eddy 400 Plantation Lane Electric Division Stevensville, MD 21666-3232 New York State Department of Public Service Mr. Alex Matthiessen 3 Empire State Plaza, 10th Floor Executive Director Albany, NY 12223 Riverkeeper, Inc.

25 Wing & Wing Mr. Charles Donaldson, Esquire Garrison, NY 10524 Assistant Attorney General New York Department of Law Mr. Paul Leventhal 120 Broadway The Nuclear Control Institute New York, NY 10271 1000 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 410 Mayor, Village of Buchanan Washington, DC, 20036 236 Tate Avenue Buchanan, NY 10511 Mr. Karl Coplan Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic Mr. Ray Albanese 78 No. Broadway Executive Chair White Plains, NY 10603 Four County Nuclear Safety Committee Westchester County Fire Training Center Mr. Jim Riccio 4 Dana Road Greenpeace Valhalla, NY 10592 702 H Street, NW Suite 300 Ms. Stacey Lousteau Washington, DC 20001 Treasury Department Entergy Services, Inc.

639 Loyola Avenue Mail Stop: L-ENT-15E New Orleans, LA 70113

Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 & 3 cc:

Mr. Robert D. Snook Assistant Attorney General State of Connecticut 55 Elm Street P.O. Box 120 Hartford, CT 06141-0120 Mr. David Lochbaum Nuclear Safety Engineer Union of Concerned Scientists 1707 H Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station cc:

Resident Inspector Mr. Steve Brennion U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Supt., Regulatory & Industry Affairs Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Post Office Box 867 Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Plymouth, MA 02360 600 Rocky Hill Road, M/S 1 Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Chairman, Board of Selectmen 11 Lincoln Street Mr. Jack Alexander Plymouth, MA 02360 Manager, Reg. Relations and Quality Assurance Chairman, Duxbury Board of Selectmen Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Town Hall 600 Rocky Hill Road 878 Tremont Street Plymouth, MA 02360-5599 Duxbury, MA 02332 Mr. David F. Tarantino Office of the Commissioner Nuclear Information Manager Massachusetts Department of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Environmental Protection 600 Rocky Hill Road One Winter Street Plymouth, MA 02360-5599 Boston, MA 02108 Ms. Jane Perlov Office of the Attorney General Secretary of Public Safety One Ashburton Place Executive Office of Public Safety 20th Floor One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 Boston, MA 02108 Dr. Robert M. Hallisey, Director Mr. Stephen J. McGrail, Director Radiation Control Program Attn: James Muckerheide Commonwealth of Massachusetts Massachusetts Emergency Management Executive Offices of Health and Agency Human Services 400 Worcester Road 174 Portland Street Framingham, MA 01702-5399 Boston, MA 02114 Chairman Regional Administrator, Region I Nuclear Matters Committee U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Town Hall 475 Allendale Road 11 Lincoln Street King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Plymouth, MA 02360 Mr. John M. Fulton Mr. William D. Meinert Assistant General Counsel Nuclear Engineer Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale 440 Hamilton Avenue Electric Company White Plains, NY 10601 P.O. Box 426 Ludlow, MA 01056-0426

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station cc:

Mr. Gary J. Taylor Mr. John F. McCann Chief Executive Officer Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance Entergy Operations Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

1340 Echelon Parkway 440 Hamilton Avenue Jackson, MS 39213 White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. John T. Herron Ms. Charlene D. Faison Sr. VP and Chief Operating Officer Manager, Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

440 Hamilton Avenue 440 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 White Plains, NY 10601 Mr. Michael A. Balduzzi Mr. Michael J. Colomb Site Vice President Director of Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 440 Hamilton Avenue 600 Rocky Hill Road White Plains, NY 10601 Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Senior Resident Inspector Mr. Stephen J. Bethay U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Director, Nuclear Assessment Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 600 Rocky Hill Road Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Mail Stop 66 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Ms. Stacey Lousteau Mr. Bryan S. Ford Treasury Department Manager, Licensing Entergy Services, Inc.

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. 639 Loyola Avenue Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station New Orleans, LA 70113 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360-5508 Jim Sniezek 5486 Nithsdale Drive Mr. Danny L. Pace Salisbury, MD 21801 Vice President, Engineering Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Mr. Kennety L. Graesser 440 Hamilton Avenue 38832 N. Ashley Drive White Plains, NY 10601 Lake Villa, IL 60046 Mr. Brian OGrady Mr. Ronald Toole Vice President, Operations Support 1282 Valley of Lakes Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Box R-10 440 Hamilton Avenue Hazelton, PA 18202 White Plains, NY 10601