ML20155D548

Authorizes Util to Continue Implementation of Proposed Inservice Testing Program Based on Preliminary Review of 850118,0617 & 28 Proposed Inservice Testing Program.Final Program Approval Will Be Issued When Review Completed

ML20155D548
Person / Time
Site:	Grand Gulf
Issue date:	03/27/1986
From:	Butler W Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Kinglsey O MISSISSIPPI POWER & LIGHT CO.
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NUDOCS 8604170361
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%, ...../ EAR 2 71986 Docket No. 50-416 Mr. Oliver D. Kingsley, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear Oprations Mississippi Power & Light Company P.O. Box 23054 Jackson, Mississippi 39205

Dear Mr. Kingsley:

Sb3 JECT: GRAND GULF UNIT 1 - INSERVICE TESTING PROGRAM By letters dated January 18, June 17, and June 28, 1985, the Mississippi Power and Light (MP&L) Company submitted a proposed inservice testing (IST) program for Grand Gulf, Unit I to meet the requirements of Section XI of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code). In these letters, MP&L requestad relief from certain requirements of the ASME Code. In its letter, dated August 14, 1985, the NRC staff authorized implementation of the proposed IST program and granted requested relief from some of the require-ments until the staff completed its detailed review or until March 31, 1986, whichever came first.

The staff's detailed review of your proposed IST program is not yet complete.

However, the staff's preliminary review continues to indicate that imposition of certain ASME Code requirements from which relief was requested would result in hardship or unusual difficulties without a compensating increase in the level of quality or safety. U1erefore, the staff concludes that a grant of further relief until the staff has completed its detailed review, from those

IST requirements of the ASME Code that you had requested in your January 18, June 17, and June 28, 1985 submittals, is authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the conmion defense and security and is otherwise in the public interest giving due consideration to the burden upon the licensee that could result if the requirements were imposed on the facility. That further relief is hereby granted. Therefore, you are authorized to continue the implementation of your proposed IST program (except when your current Technical Specifications impose different requirements).

During the period between now and the date the staff completes its detailed review of your submittals, you must comply with both your existing Technical Specifications and your proposed inservice testing program. In the event conflicting requirements arise for some components, you must comply with the existing Technical Specifications. In other words, the granting of this relief from ASME Code requirements should not be interpreted to give you relief from any of the requirements in your existing Technical Specifications.

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When its detailed review of your submittals is complete, the staff will:

(1) issue final approval of your program (which may contain modifications resulting from the staff's review); and (2) grant relief from any ASME Code requirements that are determined to be impractical for your facility for the duration of the inspection interval.

Sincerely, 4 - 6 L-Walter R. Butler, Director BWR Project Directorate No. 4 Division of BWR Licensing cc: See next page l

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. Mississippi Power & Light Company Grand Gulf huclear Staiton cc: The Honorable Williani J. Guste, Jr.

Rcbert B. McGehee, Esquire hise, C&rter, Child, Steen and Caraway Attorney General P.G. Box 651 Department of Justice Jackson, Mississippi 39205 State of Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804 hicholcs S. Reynolds, Esquire Bishop, Libecraan, Cook, Purcell and Reynolds 1200 17th Street,ii.W.

tioshington, D. C. 20036 fir. Ralph T. Lally Manager of Quality Assurhnte Ottice of the Governor Middle Scuth Services, Inc. State of Mississippi P.O. Box 61000 Jackson, Mississippi 39201

• New Oricans, Louisiana 70161 Attorney General 11r. Larry F. Dale, Director Gertin Building t;uclear Licensing and Safety Jackson, Mississippi 39205 Mississippi Fcwer & Light Company

, P.O. Box 23054 Mr. Jack McMillan, Director Jackson,flississippi 39205 Solid t!aste flississippi State Board of Health Mr. R. W. Jackson, Project Engineer 880 Lakeland Bechtel,. Power..; Corporation Jackson, Mississippi 39206 15740 Shady Grove Road a Gaithersburg, Maryland 28077-1454 Alton B. Cobb,f;.D.

State Health Officer Mr. Ross C. Butcher State Board of Health Senior Resident Inspector P.O. Box 1760 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Jackson, Mississippi 30205 Route 2, Box 399 Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150 Presidenti Claiborne County Board cf Supervisors Regional Adrainistrator, Region II .

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j; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission, M 101 tiarietta Street, N.W., Suite 2900 Mr. Ted H. Cloninger At.anta, Georgia 30323 Vice President, Nuclear Engineering '

and Support Mr. J. E. Cross flississippi Power & Light Cortpary -

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Site Director Post Office Cox 23054 1 Mississippi Power & Light Company Jackson, Mississippi 39205 P.O. Box 756 l

Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150 Mr. C. P. Hutchinson GGNS General fianager l j ,

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When its detailed review of your submittals is complete, the staff will:

-(1) issue final approval of your program (which may contain modifications resulting from the staff's review); and (2) grant relief from any ASME Code requirements that are determined to be impractical for your facility for the duration of the inspection interval.

Sincerely, Ortslaat moned her Walter R. Butler, Director BWR Project Directorate No. 4 Division of BWR Licensing cc: See next page 4

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