ML20207J182

Concurs W/Util 880527 Response to Generic Ltr 88-05, Boric Acid Corrosion of Carbon Steel Reactor Boundary Components in PWR Plants. Assurance Provided That Program in Place Dealing W/Boric Acid Leakage

ML20207J182
Person / Time
Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	08/23/1988
From:	Brinkman D Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Harrison R PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
References
GL-88-05, GL-88-5, TAC-68949, TAC-68950, NUDOCS 8808300287
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<~ August 23, 1988 '

Docket No: 50-443 E0-444 Mr. Robert J. Harrison President & Chief Executive Officer Public Service Company of New Hampt . ire Post Office Box 330 Manchester, New Hampshire 03105

SUBJECT:

RESPONSE TO GENERIC LETTER 88-05 (TAC NO. 68949 and 68950)

On March 17, 1988, the NRC staff issued Generic Letter 88-05, "Boric Acid Corrosion of Carbon Steel Reactor Boundary Components in PWR Plants". In this letter we requested that you provide assurances that a program has been implemented at your plant (s) that addresses the corrosive effects of reactor coolant system leakage at less than technical specification limits. The generic letter identified four considerations which your program should include.

In a letter dated May 27, 1988, you responded to Generic letter 88-05, describing your commitment to a boric acid leakage monitoring and preventive program at your plant. We find that you have provided assurance that a program is in place dealing with boric acid leakage that potentially could affect the integrity of the reactor coolant pressure boundary. This fulfills i

your requirement in responding to Generic letter 88-05.

As discussed in Generic Letter 88 05, you should maintain, in auditable form, records of the program and results obtained from implementation of the program. These records may be subject to future audi'.ing.

This completes our effort under TAC NO. 68949 and 68950.

Sincerely,

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Thomas Dignan, Esq. E. Tupper Kinder. Esq.

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Ropes and Gray Assistant Attorney General 225 Franklin Street Office of Attorney General l Boston, Massachusetts 02110 208 State Hosue Annex Concord, New ;iampshire 03301 Mr. Bivce B. Beckley, Project Manager Public Service Company of New Hampshire Resident Inspector Post Office Box 330 US Nuclear Regulatory Comission Manchester, New Hampshire 03105 Post Office Box 1149 Seabrook, New Hampshire 03874 Dr. Mauray Tye, President Sun Valley Association Mr. A. M. Ebner, Project Manager 209 Summer Street United Engineers & Constructors Haverhill, Massachusetts 08139 Post Office Box 8223 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101 4 Robert Backus, Esq. I Backus, Meyer and Solomon Steven Oleskay, Esq.

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