ML20236C033

Application for Amend to License NPF-68,changing Tech Specs Re ESFAS & Radiation Monitoring for Plant Operations.Fee Paid

ML20236C033
Person / Time
Site:	Vogtle
Issue date:	07/22/1987
From:	James O'Reilly GEORGIA POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ARM)
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ML20236C035	List: ML20236C033 ML20236C051
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SL-2917, NUDOCS 8707290320
Download: ML20236C033 (3)

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Georgia Power Company 333 Piedrnont Avenue AUanta. Georgia 30308 i

, Telephone 404 526 7851 Mailing Address:

Post Othce Box 4545 Adanta, Georgia 30302 James P. O'Reilly the r W*"! ec1rr gn m Senior Vece President Nuclear Operahons j SL-2917 0433m ,

X7GJ17-V600 July 22, 1987 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission  ;

ATTN: Document Control Desk i Hashington, D.C. 20555 PLANT V0GTLE - UNIT 1 i NRC DOCKET 50-424 OPERATING LICENSE NPF-68 REOUEST TO REVISE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3/4.3.2. 3/4.3.3.1 Gentlemen:

In accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 50.90 and 10 CFR 50.59, Georgia Power Company (GPC) hereby proposes changes to the Vogtle Electric l

Generating Plant Unit 1 Technical Specifications, Appodix A to Operating License NPF-68. This submittal supercedes our Tecnnical Specification change request dated July 7, 1987.

The first proposed change revises Specification 3/4.3.2, Engineered Safety Features Actuation System (ESFAS) Instrumentation, to remove references to phase "A" containment isolation on a high containment area radiation signal.

This isolation signal, which is derived from high range containment area radiation monitors RE-0005 and RE-0006, is neither required by regulations nor is it necessary to mitigate the consequences of any accident or malfunction analyzed for Plant Vogtle. GPC is proposing to physically remove this feature from the containment isolation system design pending NRC approval of this proposed revision to the Technical Specifications.

The second proposed change revises Specification 3/4.3.3.1, Radiation Monitoring for Plant Operations, to correct references to the ESFAS specification which would no longer be applicable as a result of the first change. This revision is proposed to achieve consistency within the Technical Specifications.

Because monitor RE-0006 was declared inoperable on July 16, 1987, GPC is required by Action 27 of Specification 3.3.2 to return that monitor to operable status by July 23, 1987 or proceed to cold shutdown. ~

GPC is attempting to repair the monitor; however, operability of the monitor may not be achieved by July 23, 1987. GPC believes that, in view of the non-essential l; isolation function of the monitor, a shutdown would be unnecessary and would  !

not be justified from the standpoint of safety. He therefore request that the proposed changes to the Technical Specifications be approved on an " emergency" i basis pursuant to 10 CFR 50.91 (a)(5). In the event that the proposed changes  !

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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission July 22, 1987 Page Two Action 27, GPC requests a temporary waiver of compliance with Action 27 until such time as the NRC can complete its processing. Justification for a temporary waiver of compliance is included in the enclosures. If the monitor is returned to an operable status, we will promptly notify NRC. )

Enclosure 1 provides a detailed description of the proposed changes and the circumstances justifying the change request.

Enclosure 2 provides the basis for our determination that the proposed changes do not involve significant hazards considerations.

Enclosure 3 provides instructions for incorporating the proposed changes into the Technical Specifications. The proposed revised Technical Specification pages follow Enclosure 3.

Payment of the required filing fee is enclosed.

Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.91, Mr. J. L. Ledbetter of the Environmental l

Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be sent a copy of this letter and all applicable enclosures.

Mr. James P. O'Reilly states that he is Senior Vice President of Georgia Power Company and is authorized to execute this oath on behalf of Georgia Power Company, and that to the' best of his knowledge and belief, the facts set forth in this letter and enclosures are true.

GEORGIA POWER COMPANY By: amaxN d aues P. O'Reilly Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd of uly 1987.

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Enclosures:

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1. Basis for Proposed Changes

2. 10 CFR 50.92 Evaluation i

3. Instructions for Incorporation c: Georaia Power Comoany l Mr. R. E. Conway i Mr. J. P. O'Reilly i Mr. G. Bockhold, Jr. i Mr. J. F. D'Amico I.

Mr. C. H. Hayes '

GO-NORMS j Southern Company Services Mr. R. A. Thomas l

Mr. J. A. Bailey Shaw. Pittman. Potts & Trowbridae Mr. B. H. Churchill, Attorney-at-Law Troutman. Sanders. Lockerman & Ashmore Mr. A. H. Domby, Attorney-at-Law U. S. Nuclear Regulatorv Commission Dr. J. N. Grace, Regional Administrator Ms. M. A. Miller, Licensing Project Manager, NRR (2 copies)

Mr. J. F. Rogge, Senior Resident Inspector-0perations, Vogtle Georaians Aaainst Nuclear Energy -

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