ML20066J261

Responses to Interrogatories & Document Requests on Commission Question 2,Contention 2.2.Certificate of Svc Encl.Related Correspondence

ML20066J261
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Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	11/19/1982
From:	Brandenburg B, Colarulli P CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO. OF NEW YORK, INC., MORGAN ASSOCIATES, POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (NEW YORK
To:	WEST BRANCH CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
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Before Administrative Judges:

James P. Gleason, Chairman Frederick J. Shon Dr. Oscar H. Paris

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In the Matter of )

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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. ) Docket Nos.

(Indian Point, Unit No. 2) ) 50-247 SP

) 50-286 SP POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK )

(Indian Point, Unit No. 3) ) Nov. 19, 1982

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LICENSEES' RESPONSES TO WEST BRANCH CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION'S INTERROGATORY ON QUESTION 2, CONTENTION 2.2 Pursuant to 10 C.F.R. SS 2.740b and 2.741 (1982), the Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and the Power Authority of the State of New York, licensees, hereby submit these responses to best Branch Conservation Association's interrogatories and document requests concerning the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Question 2.

Brent L. Brandenburg Charles Morgan, Jr.

Paul F. Colarulli Joseph J. Levin, Jr.

CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY MORGAN ASSOCIATES, CHARTERED OF NEW YORK, INC. 1899 L Street, N.W.

4 Irving Place Washington, D.C. 20036 New York, New York 10003 (202) 466-7000 (212) 460-4600 i

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TABLE OF CONTENTS I. PRELIMINARY MATTEkS.................................. 1 II. RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES......................... 2

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PRELIMINARY MATTEhS In several instances the West Branch Conservation Association (WBCA) has'made requests for documents. In accordance with 10 C.F.R. Part 2, the licensees are pre-pared, while reserving any claims of privilege or other ob3ections to such production, to produce for inspection and copying documents requested under Commission Question 2 at a time mutually convenient to the licensees and WBCA.

In addition, because the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board has rejected its contentions 2.2(c) and 2.2(d), see i

Memorandum and Order (Restating contentions and establishing procedures based on Commission guidance) at 41 (Oct. 1, 1982), the licensees have declined to respond to the WBCA interrogatories which pertain to these contentions.

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l 2-RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 1:

What is the status of the Hudson River Study on elimi-nating the use of Hudson River water for cooling? Refer to letter of John O'Toole of Coned (sic) to Victor Stello of NRC of January 27, 1981.

Response to Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 1:

The study referred to was for the purpose of identifying feasible alternatives for Indian Point Unit 2 to the present direct, river water-cooled containment cooling system. Its purpose was not to eliminate the use of Hudson River water for plant cooling, but rather to study a

" closed" cooling water system for the containment fan coolers.

The status of the study is as follows.

1) The study by our consultant is completed and identified a preferred alternative, the so-called " hybrid" closed cooling system. See Attachment to Letter from John D. O'Toole to Victor Stello (Jan. 27, 1981).

2) The company evaluated this alternative in comparison to the presently-installed system.

3) Our conclusion is that the hybrid system as proposed, although possessing the advantage of a " closed" system during normal plant operation, is complex in

3-comparison to the present system. See Letter from John D.

O'Toole to Victor Stello (Feb. 11, 1982).

4) he are continuing our studies of alternatives. Our future actions will be guided by the performance of the present system and the results of our surveillance program of the fan cooler units and service water piping.

WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 2:

If not ready, or in draft from, give date when the report will be available.

Response to Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) -

2:

See Response to WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 1.

WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 3:

If complete, provide a copy for our use.

Response to Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 3:

See Preliminary Matters.

WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 4:

Beside [ sic] the replacement of the fan cooler coils and nearby piping, have any other changes been made to miti-gate the corrosion of the river water systems?

Response to Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 4:

Indian Point Unit 2 Yes. Average water velocities in fan cooler units (FCU's) are being maintained at higher levels than they were prior to the fan cooler replacement. This reduces the tendency for silt to accumulate in the tubing. Pits in the tubing of the removed FCU's were observed to be related to

silt accumulations on the lower inner surfaces of the tubing. In addition, flow distribution baffles are being installed in each fan cooler unit inlet header to improve velocity distribution in the tubes. A performance surveillance program is also in place. The cement lining of carbon steel service water piping was repaired and an inspection and preventative maintenance program has been implemented.

Indian Point Unit 3 The fan cooler coils and nearby piping have been replaced with corrosion-resistant materials.

WbCA Interrogatory ho. 2.2 a) - 5 to PASNY only:

What are the materials used in replacement work for the fan cooler units, alloy designation and nominal analysis:

a. cooler tubes

b. coil fins

c. coil casings

d. coil tube sheets

e. coil water box covers

f. external piping

g. welding rod if different from base metal.

Response to Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 5:

a. ASTM B676, Class 2 -- Alloy UNSN08336 plus ASME Coce Case 1871 requirements.

b. ASTM bl52 Alloy CDA 122.

c. Not applicable.

d. ASME SB620.

e. ASME SB620.

f. ASME SB619 Alloy UNS N08320 (Haynes Alloy 20 Mod.)

or SB625 Alloy UNS N08904. (904L) Rolled into pipe per ANSI B31.1 or ASME Section VIII, Division 1, or in accordance with ASTM B673.

g. ASME SFA 5.11 Classification E Ni Cr Mo-1 and 5.14 Classification ER Ni Cr Mo-l. For the nominal analysis of these materials, see the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel (ASME B&PV) Code.

WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 6 to PASNY only:

What are the welding methods used for shop and field fabrication of coils and related piping?

Response to Interrogatory No. 2.2 a) - 6:

Weld procedures are in accordance with the ASME B&PV Code Sections Ili, IX and XI, which are proven industry standards used by both equipment manufacturers and various utilities for field repairs of heavy walled pressure vessels.

WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 b) - 1:

Provide a copy of recent Oak Ridge National Laboratory study on raciation embrittlement of reactor vessels.

Response to Interrogatory No. 2.2 b) - 1:

l A copy of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory study on radiation embrittlement of reactor vessels may be obtained from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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6-WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 b) - 2:

What action is planned to mitigate the problem of embrittlement of the reactor vessels at Units 2 and 3?

Response to Interrogatory No. 2.2 b) -

2:

See Response to Staff Interrogatory Nos. 2 and 7 under Contention 2.2(b), Licensees' Responses to NRC Staff First Set of Interrogatories Concerning the Commission's Questions 1 and 2 (June 25, 1982).

WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 b) - 3:

When will mitigating measures be started?

Response to Interrogatory No. 2.2 b) -

3:

See Response to WBCA Interrogatory No. 2.2 b) - 2.

As to answers:

CONSOL A t; 'DI t OMP' OF t 'W YORK, INC.

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Project Manager - Indian Point Hearings POWER AUTh0RI.TY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By '

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CONSOLID D E ISO COM. PAN OF NEW YORK, INC.

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Brent L. brancenburg Assistant General Coun 1 POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK MOtGAN A S C ES A ED ,

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Attorney for Power Authority of the State of New York

VERIFICATION STATE OF NEW YORK )

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COUNTY OF NEW YORK )

I, RICHARD P. REMSHAW, being duly sworn, depose and say:

That I am the Manager, Indian Point Hearings for Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., licensee of the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station, Unit No. 2; that I am authorized to make this verification on behalf of said corporation; and that the foregoing answers to interrogatories were prepared under my direction and supervision ano are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

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RICHARD P. REMSHAW \ .

Sworn to before me this h aay of November, 1982 i Notary Puolic

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VERIFICATION STATE OF NEW YORK )

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COUNTY OF NEW YORK )

I, HERSCHEL SPECTER, being duly sworn, depose and say:

That I am the Manager, Indian Point 3 Hearings, Technical Support for Power Authority of the State of New York, licensee of the Indian Point 3 Nuclear Power Plant; that I am authorized to make this verification on behalf of said corporation; and that the foregoing answers to interrogatories were prepared under my direction and supervision and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information ana belief.

fr~ s' HERSCHEL SPECT@

Sworn to before me this th day of November, 1982 m r-Notary Public /

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Brent L.'Brandenburg - kSMarles" Morgan, Jr.

Paul F. Colarulli CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO ANY Joseph J. Levin, Jr.

OF NEW YORK, INC.

Licensee of Indian Point MORGAN ASSOCIATES, CHARTERED Unit 2 1899 L Street 4 Irving Place Washington, D.C. 20036 New York, New York 10003 (202) 466-7000 (212) 460-4600 Stephen L. Baum General Counsel Charles M. Pratt Assistant General Counsel POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Licensee of Indian Point Unit 3 10 Columbus Circle New York, New York 10019 (212) 397-6200 Bernard D. Fischman Michael Curley Richard Czaja David H. Pikus SHEA & GOULD 330 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10017 (212) 370-8000 Dated: November 19, 1982 l

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4 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD Before Administrative Judges:

James P. Gleason, Chairman Frederick J. Shon Dr. Oscar H. Paris

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, In the Matter of )

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CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. ) Docket Nos.

(Indian Point, Unit No. 2) ) 50-247 SP

) 50-286 SP POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK )

(Indian "oint, Unit No. 3) ) Nov. 19, 1982

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on the 19th day of November, 1982, I caused a copy of the Licensees' Responses to West Branch Conservation Association's Interrogatory on Question 2, Contention 2.2 to be served by first class mail, postage prepaid on the following:

James P. Gleason, Chairman Charles M. Pratt, Esq.

Administrative Judge Stephen L. Baum, Esq.

Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Power Authority of the 513 Gilmoure Drive State of New York Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 10 Columbus Circle New York, New York 10019 Mr. Frederick J. Shon Administrative Judge Janice Moore, Esq.

Atomic Safety ano Licensing Board Counsel for NRC Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Office of the Executive Commission Legal Director Washington, D.C. 20555 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Dr. Oscar H. Paris Administrative Judge Brent L. Brandenburg, Esq.

Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Assistant General Counsel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Consolidated Edison Company Commission of New York, Inc.

Washington, D.C. 20555 4 Irving Place New York, New York 10003 Docketing and Service Branch Office of the Secretary Ellyn R. Weiss, Esq.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission William S. Jordan, III, Esq.

Washington, D. C . 20555 Harmon and Weiss 1725 I Street, N.W., Suite 506 Joan Holt, Project Director Washington, D.C. 20006 Indian Point Project New York Public Interest Research Charles A. Scheiner, Co-Chairperson Group , Westchester People's Action 9 Murray Street Coalition, Inc.

New York, New York 10007 P.O. Box 488 White Plains, New York 10602 Jeffrey M. Blum, Esq.

New York University Law School Alan Latman, Esq.

423 Vanderbilt Hall 44 Sunset Drive 40 Washington Square South Croton-On-Hudson, New York 10520 New York, New York 10012 Ezra I. Bialik, Esq.

Charles J. Maikish, Esq. Steve Leipzig, Esq.

Litigation Division Environmental Protection Bureau The Port Authority of New York New York State Attorney and New Jersey General's Office One World Trade Center Two World Trade Center New York, hew York 10048 New York, New York 10047 Alfred B. Del Bello Westchester County Executive Westchester County 148 Martine Avenue White Plains, New York 10601 Andrew S. Roffe, Esq.

New York State Assembly Albany, New York 12248 l

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l Marc L. Parris, Esq. Atomic Safety and Licensing Eric Thorsen, Esq. Board Panel County Attorney U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission County of Rocklana Washington, D.C. 20555 11 New Hempstead Road New City, New York 10956 Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board Panel Pat Posner, Spokesperson U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Parents Concerned About Indian Washington, D.C. 20555 Point P.O. Box 125 Honorable Richard L. Brodsky Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520 Member of the County Legislature Westchester County Renee Schwartz, Esq. County Office Building Paul Chessin, Esq. White Plains, New York 10601 Laurens R. Schwartz, Esq.

Margaret Oppel, Esq. Zipporah S. Fleisher Botein, Hays, Sklar and Hertzberg West Branch Conservation 200 Park Avenue Association New York, New York 10166 443 Buena Vista Road New City, New York 10956 Honorable Ruth W. Messinger Member of the Council of the Mayor George V. Begany City of New York Village of Buchanan District #4 236 Tate Avenue City hall Buchanan, New York 10511 New York, New York 10007 Judith Kessler, Coordinator Greater New York Council Rockland Citizens for Safe Energy on Energy 300 New hemstead Road c/o Dean R. Corren, Director New City, New York 10956 New York University 26 Stuyvesant Street David H. Pikus, Esq. -

New York, New York 10003 Richard F. Czaja, Esq.

330 Madison Avenue Geoifrey Cobb Ryan New York, New York 10017 Conservation Committee Chairman Director, New York City Amanda Potterfield , Esq.

Audubon Society Johnson & George 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1828 528 Iowa Avenue New York, New York 10010 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Lorna Salzman Ruthanne G. Miller, Esq.

Mid-Atlantic Representative Atomic Safety and Friends of the Earth, Inc. Licensing Board Panel 208 West 13th Street U.S. Nuclear Regulatory New York, New York 10011 Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Stanley b. Klimberg, Esq.

General Counsel hew York State Energy Office 2 Rockefeller State Plaza Albany, New York 12223

Mr. Donald Davidoff Director, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Group Empire State Plaza Tower Building, Rm. 1750

- Albany, New York 12237 Craig Kaplan, Esq.

National Emergency Civil Liberties Committee 175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 712 New York, New York 10010 Michael D. Diederich, Jr., Esq.

Fitgerald, Lynch & Diederich 24 Central Drive Stony Point, New York 10980 Steven C. Sholly Union of Concerned Scientists 1346 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.

Suite 1101 Washington, D.C. 20036 Spence W. Perry Office of General Counsel Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street, S.W. ,

Washington, D.C. 20472 Stewart M. Glass Regional Counsel Room 1349 Federal Emergency Management Agency 26 Federal Plaza New York, New York 10278 Melvin Goldberg Staff Attorney New York Public Interest Research Group 9 Murray Street New York, New York 10007 Jonathan L. Levine, Esq.

P. O. Box 280 New City, New York 10958 Paul F. Colarulli

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