ML23095A012
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Site: | Turkey Point ![]() |
Issue date: | 04/04/2023 |
From: | Florida Power & Light Co |
To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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ENCLOSURE 2 VOLUME 3 TURKEY POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION UNIT 3 AND UNIT 4 IMPROVED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONVERSION ITS CHAPTER 1.0 USE AND APPLICATION Revision 2 l R2
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
- 1. ITS Chapter 1.0 - Use and Application
ATTACHMENT 1 ITS Chapter 1.0 - USE AND APPLICATION
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
ITS Definitions A01 1.1 SECTION 1.0 A01 DEFINITIONS TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 1-0 1.1-X AMENDMENT NOS. 137 AND 132 Page 1 of 17
ITS Definitions A01 1.1 1.0 USE AND APPLICATION 1
1.0 DEFINITIONS NOTE The defined terms of this section appear in capitalized type and are applicable throughout these Technical Specifications. and Bases Term Definition A01 ACTIONS ACTION S that Required Actions to be taken 1.1 ACTION shall be that part of a Technical Specification which prescribes remedial measures required under designated conditions. within specified Completion Times ACTUATION ACTUATION LOGIC TEST A01 required for OPERABILITY of a logic circuit or actual LOGIC TEST 1.2 An ACTUATION LOGIC TEST shall be the application of various simulated input combinations in L01 conjunction with each possible interlock logic state and verification of the required logic output. The ACTUATION LOGIC TEST shall include a continuity check, as a minimum, of output devices.
, as a minimum, the CHANNEL ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST (COT) COT required for channel OPERABILITY such that or actual OPERATIONAL the setpoints are within the necessary A01 TEST (COT) 1.3 An ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST shall be the injection of a simulated signal into the channel as close to the sensor as practicable to verify OPERABILITY of alarm, interlock and/or trip A04 functions. The ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST shall include adjustments, as necessary, of the alarm, interlock and/or Trip Setpoints such that the setpoints are within the required range and required accuracy. The ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST may be performed by means of any series of L01 sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps, and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step.
all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY AXIAL FLUX AXIAL FLUX DIFFERENCE (AFD) AFD DIFFERENCE (AFD) 1.4 AXIAL FLUX DIFFERENCE shall be the difference in normalized flux signals between the top and bottom A01 halves of a two section excore neutron detector.
CHANNEL CHANNEL CALIBRATION necessary the parameter that the channel monitors output INSERT 1 A03 CALIBRATION 1.5 A CHANNEL CALIBRATION shall be the adjustment, as necessary, of the channel such that it responds within the required range and accuracy to known values of input. The CHANNEL CALIBRATION shall A01 encompass the entire channel including the sensors and alarm, interlock and/or trip functions. The CHANNEL CALIBRATION may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps, and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step.
CHANNEL CHANNEL CHECK , by observation, of channel behavior during operation CHECK 1.6 A CHANNEL CHECK shall be the qualitative assessment of channel behavior during operation by A01 observation. This determination shall include, where possible, comparison of the channel indication and/or status with other indications and/or status derived from independent instrument channels measuring the same parameter.
to TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 1-1 1.1-X AMENDMENT NOS. 290 AND 284 Page 2 of 17
Chapter 1.0 A03 INSERT 1 all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY. Calibration of instrument channels with resistance temperature detector (RTD) or thermocouple sensors may consist of an inplace qualitative assessment of sensor behavior and normal calibration of the remaining adjustable devices in the channel Insert Page 1-1 Page 3 of 17
ITS Definitions A01 1.1 1.1 See ITS DEFINITIONS 3.6 CONTAINMENT INTEGRITY 1.7 CONTAINMENT INTEGRITY shall exist when:
- a. All penetrations required to be closed during accident conditions are either:
- 1) Capable of being closed by an OPERABLE containment automatic isolation valve system, or
- 2) Closed by manual valves, blind flanges, or deactivated automatic valves secured in their A05 closed positions, except as provided in Specification 3.6.4.
- b. The equipment hatch is closed and sealed,
- c. Each air lock is in compliance with the requirements of Specification 3.6.1.3,
- d. The containment leakage rates are within the limits of Specification 3.6.1.2, and
- e. The sealing mechanism associated with each penetration (e.g., welds, bellows, or 0-rings) is OPERABLE.
CONTROLLED LEAKAGE A05 1.8 CONTROLLED LEAKAGE shall be that seal water flow supplied to the reactor coolant pump seals.
CORE ALTERATIONS 1.9 CORE ALTERATIONS shall be the movement of any fuel, sources, reactivity control components, or A05 other components affecting reactivity within the reactor vessel with the vessel head removed and fuel in the vessel. Suspension of CORE ALTERATIONS shall not preclude completion of movement of a component to a safe position.
CORE CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT (COLR) Specification 5.6.3 parameter cycle specific parameter OPERATING LIMITS REPORT 1.10 The CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT (COLR) is the unit-specific document that provides core A01 (COLR) operating limits for the current operating reload cycle. These cycle-specific core operating limits shall be determined for each reload cycle in accordance with NRC approved methodology. Unit operation within these operating limits is addressed in individual specifications. The COLR is submitted to the NRC in accordance with the requirements of 6.9.1.7. Plant A01 DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST (COT) COT or actual CHANNEL 1.11 A DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST shall be the injection of a simulated signal into the channel L01 OPERATIONAL as close to the sensor as practicable to verify OPERABILITY of alarm, interlock, and/or trip functions.
TEST (COT)
The DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps, and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step.
all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY INSERT 2 A04 TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 1-2 1.1-X AMENDMENT NOS. 290 AND 284 Page 4 of 17
Chapter 1.0 A04 INSERT 2 The COT shall include adjustments, as necessary, of the required alarm, interlock, and trip setpoints required for channel OPERABILITY such that the setpoints are within the necessary range and accuracy.
Insert Page 1-2 Page 5 of 17
ITS Definitions A01 1.1 1.1 DEFINITIONS DOSE DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 EQUIVALENT I-131 A01 1.12 DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 shall be that concentration of I-131 (microCuries per gram) that alone would produce the same dose when inhaled as the combined activities of iodine isotopes I-131, I-132, I-133, I-134, and I-135 actually present. The determination of DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 shall be performed using thyroid dose conversion factors from Table 2.1 of EPA Federal Guidance Report No. 11, 1988, Limiting values of Radionuclide Intake and Air Concentration and Dose Conversion Factors for Inhalation, Submersion, and Ingestion.
DOSE DOSE EQUIVALENT XE - 133 EQUIVALENT XE-133 1.13 DOSE EQUIVALENT XE-133 shall be that concentration of Xe-133 (microcuries per gram) that alone would A01 produce the same acute dose to the whole body as the combined activities of noble gas nuclides Kr-85m, Kr-85, Kr-87, Kr-88, Xe-131m, Xe-133m, Xe-133, Xe-135m, Xe-135, and Xe-138 actually present. If a specific noble gas nuclide is not detected, it should be assumed to be present at the minimum detectable activity. The determination of DOSE EQUIVALENT XE-133 shall be performed using effective dose conversion factors for air submersion listed in Table III.1 of EPA Federal Guidance Report No. 12, 1993, "External Exposure to Radionuclides in Air, Water, and Soil."
FREQUENCY NOTATION 1.14 The FREQUENCY NOTATION specified for the performance of Surveillance Requirements shall LA02 correspond to the intervals defined in Table 1.1. A05 GAS DECAY TANK SYSTEM A05 1.15 A GAS DECAY TANK SYSTEM shall be any system designed and installed to reduce radioactive gaseous effluents by collecting Reactor Coolant System off gases from the Reactor Coolant System and providing for delay or holdup for the purpose of reducing the total radioactivity prior to release to the environment.
LEAKAGE IDENTIFIED LEAKAGE LEAKAGE shall be:
1.16 IDENTIFIED LEAKAGE shall be: INSERT 3 A01
- a. Leakage CV (except CONTROLLED LEAKAGE) into closed systems, such as pump seal or valve
- a. 1. packing leaks that are captured and conducted to a sump or collecting tank, or not ; A01
- b. Leakage CV into the containment atmosphere from sources that are both specifically located and
- 2. known either not to interfere with the operation of Leakage Detection Systems or not to be PRESSURE BOUNDARY LEAKAGE, or A06 (RCS)
- c. Reactor Coolant System leakage through a steam generator to the Secondary Coolant System
- 3. (primary-to-secondary leakage). ;
INSERVICE INSERVICE TESTING PROGRAM TESTING A01 PROGRAM 1.16A The INSERVICE TESTING PROGRAM is the licensee program that fulfills the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(f).
TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 1-3 1.1-X AMENDMENT NOS. 274 AND 269 Page 6 of 17
Chapter 1.0 A01 INSERT 3 that from pump seals or valve packing (except reactor coolant pump (RCP) seal water injection or leakoff), that is captured and conducted to collection systems or a sump or collecting tank; Insert Page 1-3 Page 7 of 17
ITS Definitions A01 1.1 1.1 DEFINITIONS OPERABLE - OPERABLE - OPERABILITY normal or safety , and OPERABILITY emergency A01 1.17 A system, subsystem, train, component or device shall be OPERABLE or have OPERABILITY when it is capable of performing its specified function(s), and when all necessary attendant instrumentation, A07 controls, electrical power, cooling or seal water, lubrication or other auxiliary equipment that are required for the system, subsystem, train, component, or device to perform its function(s) are also capable of performing their A08 related support function(s). and specified safety MODE OPERATIONAL MODE - MODE A01 with fuel in the reactor vessel 1.18 An OPERATIONAL MODE (i.e., MODE) shall correspond to any one inclusive combination of core reactivity condition, power level, and average reactor coolant temperature specified in Table 1.2. A09
, and reactor vessel head closure bolt tensioning 1-1 PHYSICS PHYSICS TESTS TESTS A01
. These tests are 1.19 PHYSICS TESTS shall be those tests performed to measure the fundamental nuclear INSERT 4 A01 characteristics of the reactor core and related instrumentation: (1) described in Chapter 13.5 of the FSAR, (2) authorized under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59, or (3) otherwise approved by the Commission.
LEAKAGE PRESSURE BOUNDARY LEAKAGE c.
A01 1.20 PRESSURE BOUNDARY LEAKAGE shall be leakage (except primary-to-secondary leakage) through a nonisolable fault in a Reactor Coolant System component body, pipe wall, or vessel wall.
n RCS LEAKAGE past seals, packing, and gaskets is not pressure boundary LEAKAGE. A06 PURGE - PURGING A05 1.21 PURGE or PURGING shall be any controlled process of discharging air or gas from a confinement to maintain temperature, pressure, humidity, concentration or other operating condition, in such a manner that replacement air or gas is required to purify the confinement.
TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 1-4 1.1-X AMENDMENT NOS. 233 AND 228 Page 8 of 17
Chapter 1.0 A01 INSERT 4
- a. Described in Chapter 13.5, Reload Physics Testing, of the UFSAR;
- b. Authorized under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59; or
- c. Otherwise approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Insert Page 1-4 Page 9 of 17
ITS Definitions A01 1.1 1.1 DEFINITIONS QUADRANT QUADRANT POWER TILT RATIO (QPTR)
POWER TILT QPTR RATIO (QPTR) 1.22 QUADRANT POWER TILT RATIO shall be the ratio of the maximum upper excore detector A01 calibrated output to the average of the upper excore detector calibrated outputs, or the ratio of the maximum lower excore detector calibrated output to the average of the lower excore detector calibrated outputs, whichever is greater. With one excore detector inoperable, the remaining three detectors shall be used for computing the See ITS 3.2.4 average.
RATED RATED THERMAL POWER (RTP)
THERMAL RTP A01 POWER (RTP) 1.23 RATED THERMAL POWER shall be a total reactor core heat transfer rate to the reactor coolant of 2644 MWt.
(SDM)
SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN MARGIN a.
MARGIN RCCA A1 SDM : (RCCAs)
(SDM) 1.24 SHUTDOWN MARGIN shall be the instantaneous amount of reactivity by which the reactor is subcritical or would be subcritical from its present condition assuming all full-length rod cluster assemblies (shutdown and control) are fully inserted except for the single rod cluster assembly of highest reactivity worth A10 which is assumed to be fully withdrawn. control ,
INSERT 5 A10 SITE BOUNDARY A05 1.25 The SITE BOUNDARY shall mean that line beyond which the land or property is not owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the licensee.
SOURCE CHECK A05 1.26 A SOURCE CHECK shall be the qualitative assessment of channel response when the channel sensor is exposed to a source of increased radioactivity.
STAGGERED STAGGERED TEST BASIS TEST BASIS 1.27 A STAGGERED TEST BASIS shall consist of:
- a. A test schedule for n systems, subsystems, trains, or other designated components obtained by dividing the specified test interval into n equal subintervals, and
- b. The testing of one system, subsystem, train, or other designated component at the beginning of each subinterval.
A05 TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 1-5 1.1-X AMENDMENT NOS. 260 AND 255 Page 10 of 17
Chapter 1.0 A10 INSERT 5 With any RCCA not capable of being fully inserted, the reactivity worth of the RCCA must be accounted for in the determination of SDM; and
- b. In MODES 1 and 2, the fuel and moderator temperatures are changed to the nominal zero power design limit.
Insert Page 1-5 Page 11 of 17
ITS Definitions A01 1.1 1.1 DEFINITIONS THERMAL THERMAL POWER POWER A01 1.28 THERMAL POWER shall be the total reactor core heat transfer rate to the reactor coolant.
TRIP TRIP ACTUATING DEVICE OPERATIONAL TEST (TADOT)
ACTUATING the TADOT DEVICE OPERATIONAL 1.29 A TRIP ACTUATING DEVICE OPERATIONAL TEST shall consist of operating the Trip Actuating Device A01 TEST (TADOT) and verifying OPERABILITY of alarm, interlock and/or trip functions. The TRIP ACTUATING DEVICE OPERATIONAL TEST shall include adjustment, as necessary, of the Trip Actuating Device such that it actuates at the required setpoint within the required accuracy. The TRIP ACTUATING DEVICE A11 so OPERATIONAL TEST may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps, and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step.
necessary all devices in the channel required for trip actuating device OPERABILITY LEAKAGE UNIDENTIFIED LEAKAGE b.
1.30 UNIDENTIFIED LEAKAGE shall be all leakage which is not IDENTIFIED LEAKAGE or CONTROLLED LEAKAGE. INSERT 6 A06 UNRESTRICTED AREA A05 1.31 An UNRESTRICTED AREA shall mean an area, access to which is neither limited nor controlled by the licensee.
VENTING 1.32 VENTING shall be the controlled process of discharging air or gas from a confinement to maintain temperature, pressure, humidity, concentration, or other operating condition, in such a manner that A05 replacement air or gas is not provided or required during VENTING. Vent, used in system names, does not imply a VENTING process.
TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 1-6 1.1-X AMENDMENT NOS. 290 AND 284 Page 12 of 17
Chapter 1.0 A06 INSERT 6
- b. Unidentified LEAKAGE All LEAKAGE (except RCP seal water injection or leakoff) that is not identified LEAKAGE; and Insert Page 1-6 Page 13 of 17
ITS Definitions A01 1.1 TABLE 1.1 FREQUENCY NOTATION NOTATION FREQUENCY S At least once per 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.
D At least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
W At least once per 7 days.
M At least once per 31 days. LA02 Q At least once per 92 days.
SA At least once per 184 days.
R At least once per 18 months.
S/U Prior to each reactor startup.
N.A. Not applicable.
P Completed prior to each release.
SFCP In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 1-7 1.1-X AMENDMENT NOS. 263 AND 258 Page 14 of 17
ITS Definitions A01 1.1 Table 1.1-1 TABLE 1.2 1-1 (page 1 of 1) l R2 A01 OPERATIONAL MODES A01 REACTOR (a)
REACTIVITY % RATED AVERAGE COOLANT TITLE CONDITION, Keff MODE THERMAL POWER* TEMPERATURE
- 1. POWER OPERATION 0.99 > 5% 350F NA o F
- 2. STARTUP 0.99 5% 350F NA
- 3. HOT STANDBY < 0.99 0 NA 350F
- 4. HOT SHUTDOWN (b) 0 NA 350F > Tavg A12
< 0.99
> 200F (b)
- 5. COLD SHUTDOWN < 0.99 0 NA 200F LA01
- 6. REFUELING** (c) 0.95 NA 0 NA 140F NA A01 (a) *Excluding decay heat. One or more reactor A01 (c) **Fuel in the reactor vessel with the vessel head closure bolts less than fully tensioned or with the head removed.
A09 (b) All reactor vessel head closure bolts fully tensioned.
Add proposed ITS Sections 1.2 - Logical Connections A13 1.3 - Completion Times 1.4 - Frequency TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 1-8 1.1-X AMENDMENT NOS. 137 AND 132 Page 15 of 17
ITS Chapter 1.0 3/4.1 REACTIVITY CONTROL SYSTEMS 3/4.1.1 BORATION CONTROL SHUTDOWN MARGIN - Tavg GREATER THAN 200°F LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.1.1.1 The SHUTDOWN MARGIN shall be within the limits specified in the COLR.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2* , 3, and 4.
ACTION:
See ITS With the SHUTDOWN MARGIN not within limits, immediately initiate and continue boration at greater than or 3.1.1 equal to 16 gpm of a solution containing greater than or equal to 3.0 wt% (5245 ppm) boron or equivalent until the required SHUTDOWN MARGIN is restored.
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.1.1.1.1 The SHUTDOWN MARGIN shall be determined to be within the limits specified in the COLR:
See ITS
- a. Within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> after detection of an inoperable control rod(s) and at least once per 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 3.1.4 thereafter while the rod(s) is inoperable. If the inoperable control rod is immovable or untrippable, the above required SHUTDOWN MARGIN shall be verified acceptable with an A10 increased allowance for the withdrawn worth of the immovable or untrippable control rod(s);
- b. When in MODE 1 or MODE 2 with Keff greater than or equal to 1 by verifying that control bank withdrawal is within the limits of Specification 3.1.3.6 in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program; See ITS
- c. When in MODE 2 with Keff less than 1, within 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> prior to achieving reactor criticality by 3.1.6 verifying that the predicted critical control rod position is within the limits of Specification 3.1.3.6;
- d. Prior to initial operation above 5% RATED THERMAL POWER after each fuel loading, by consideration of the factors of Specification 4.1.1.1.1e. below, with the control banks at the maximum insertion limit of Specification 3.1.3.6; and See ITS
- See Special Test Exceptions Specification 3.10.1. 3.1.1 TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 3/4 1-1 AMENDMENT NOS. 263 AND 258 Page 16 of 17
ITS Chapter 1.0 REACTIVITY CONTROL SYSTEMS SHUTDOWN MARGIN - Tavg LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 200°F LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.1.1.2 The SHUTDOWN MARGIN shall be within the limit specified in the COLR.
APPLICABILITY: MODE 5.
ACTION:
See ITS With the SHUTDOWN MARGIN not within limits, immediately initiate and continue boration at greater than or 3.1.1 equal to 16 gpm of a solution containing greater than or equal to 3.0 wt% (5245 ppm) boron or equivalent until the required SHUTDOWN MARGIN is restored.
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.1.1.2 The SHUTDOWN MARGIN shall be determined to be within the limit specified in the COLR:
See ITS
- a. Within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> after detection of an inoperable control rod(s) and at least once per 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 3.1.4 thereafter while the rod(s) is inoperable. If the inoperable control rod is immovable or untrippable, the SHUTDOWN MARGIN shall be verified acceptable with an increased A10 allowance for the withdrawn worth of the immovable or untrippable control rod(s); and
- b. In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program by consideration of the following factors:
- 1) Reactor Coolant System boron concentration,
- 2) Control rod position, See ITS 3.1.1
- 3) Reactor Coolant System average temperature,
- 4) Fuel burnup based on gross thermal energy generation,
- 5) Xenon concentration, and
- 6) Samarium concentration.
TURKEY POINT - UNITS 3 & 4 3/4 1-3 AMENDMENT NOS. 263 AND 258 Page 17 of 17
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station, Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1431, Rev. 5.0, "Standard Technical Specifications-Westinghouse Plants" (ISTS).
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because the changes do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 Not used.
A03 CTS 1.5 defines a CHANNEL CALIBRATION as the adjustment, as necessary, of the channel such that it responds within the required range and accuracy to known values of input. The CHANNEL CALIBRATION shall encompass the entire channel including the sensors and alarm, interlock and/or trip functions.
The CHANNEL CALIBRATION may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps, and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step. ITS defines a CHANNEL CALIBRATION as the adjustment, as necessary, of the channel output such that it responds within the necessary range and accuracy to known values of the parameter that the channel monitors. The CHANNEL CALIBRATION shall encompass all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY. Calibration of instrument channels with resistance temperature detector (RTD) or thermocouple sensors may consist of an inplace qualitative assessment of sensor behavior and normal calibration of the remaining adjustable devices in the channel. The CHANNEL CALIBRATION may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps, and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step. This results in a number of changes to the CTS.
- The CTS definition states, "The CHANNEL CALIBRATION shall encompass the entire channel including the sensors and alarm, interlock and/or trip functions." The ITS states, "The CHANNEL CALIBRATION shall encompass all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY."
- This change is acceptable because the statements are equivalent in that both require that all needed portions of the channel be tested. The ITS definition reflects the CTS understanding that the CHANNEL CALIBRATION includes only those portions of the channel needed to perform the safety function.
- The ITS adds the statement, "Calibration of instrument channels with resistance temperature detector (RTD) or thermocouple sensors may consist of an inplace qualitative assessment of sensor behavior and normal calibration of the remaining adjustable devices in the channel."
Turkey Point Unit 3 and Unit 4 Page 1 of 10
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION The purpose of a CHANNEL CALIBRATION is to adjust the channel output so that the channel responds within the necessary range and accuracy to known values of the parameters that the channel monitors.
- This change is acceptable because RTDs and thermocouples are designed such that the detectors have a fixed input/output response, which cannot be adjusted or changed once installed. Calibration of a channel containing an RTD or thermocouple is performed by applying the RTD or thermocouple fixed input/output relationship to the remainder of the channel, and making the necessary adjustments to the adjustable devices in the remainder of the channel to obtain the necessary output range and accuracy. Therefore, unlike other sensors, an RTD or thermocouple is not actually calibrated. The ITS CHANNEL CALIBRATION allowance for channels containing RTDs and thermocouples is consistent with the CTS calibration practices of these channels. This information is included in the ITS to avoid confusion, but does not change the current CHANNEL CALIBRATION practices for these types of channels.
These changes are designated as administrative because the changes do not result in a technical change to the Technical Specifications.
A04 CTS Section 1.3 defines ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST as "the injection of a simulated signal into the channel as close to the sensor as practicable to verify OPERABILITY of alarm, interlock and/or trip functions. The ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST shall include adjustments, as necessary, of the alarm, interlock and/or Trip Setpoints such that the setpoints are within the required range and accuracy. The ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps, and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step." CTS Section 1.11 defines DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST as the injection of a simulated signal into the channel as close to the sensor as practicable to verify OPERABILITY of alarm, interlock, and/or trip functions. The DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps, and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step. ITS Section 1.1 renames and combines the CTS definitions to CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST (COT), and defines it as the injection of a simulated or actual signal into the channel as close to the sensor as practicable to verify OPERABILITY of all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY.
The COT shall include adjustments, as necessary, of the required alarm, interlock, and trip setpoints required for channel OPERABILITY such that the setpoints are within the necessary range and accuracy. The COT may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps, and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step. This changes the CTS by stating that the COT shall include adjustments, as necessary, of the devices in the channel so that the setpoints are within the required range and accuracy, changes the CTS by combining the type of devices contained in the Turkey Point Unit 3 and Unit 4 Page 2 of 10
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION definition, and states that the test may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps. The addition of use of an actual signal is discussed in DOC L01.
- The CTS 1.3 and CTS 1.11 definitions states that the CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST shall verify that the channel is OPERABLE "including alarm and/or trip functions." Similarly, the ITS requirement states that the COT shall verify OPERABILITY of "all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY."
This change is acceptable because the statements are equivalent in that both require verification of channel OPERABILITY. The CTS and the ITS use different examples of what is included in a channel, but this does not change the intent of the requirement. The ITS use of the phrase "all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY," reflects the CTS understanding that the test includes only those portions of the channel needed to perform the specified safety function(s).
- The ITS requirement states "The COT shall include adjustments, as necessary, of the required alarm, interlock, and trip setpoints required for channel OPERABILITY such that the setpoints are within the necessary range and accuracy."
This change for is acceptable because it clarifies that adjustments performed during a COT do not invalidate the test. This is consistent with the current implementation of the ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST and DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST and does not result in a technical change to the Technical Specifications.
- CTS Section 1.0 defines ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST and DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST. The ITS definition combines theses definitions.
This change is acceptable because it states current Industry practice and is consistent with the current implementation of the ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST and DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST.
These changes are designated as administrative because the changes do not result in a technical change to the Technical Specifications.
A05 CTS Section 1.0 includes the following definitions:
- CONTAINMENT INTEGRITY
- CONTROLLED LEAKAGE
- CORE ALTERATIONS
- FREQUENCY NOTATION
- GAS DECAY TANK SYSTEM
- PURGE - PURGING Turkey Point Unit 3 and Unit 4 Page 3 of 10
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION
- SITE BOUNDARY
- SOURCE CHECK
- UNRESTRICTED AREA
- VENTING
- STAGGERED TEST BASIS The ITS does not use this terminology and ITS Section 1.1 does not contain these definitions. The FREQUENCY NOTATION definition deletion is discussed in DOC LA02.
These changes are acceptable because the terms are not used as defined terms in the ITS. Discussions of any technical changes related to the deletion of these terms are included in the DOCs for the CTS sections in which the terms are used. These changes are designated as administrative because the changes eliminate defined terms that are no longer used.
A06 CTS Section 1.0 provides definitions for IDENTIFIED LEAKAGE, UNIDENTIFIED LEAKAGE, and PRESSURE BOUNDARY LEAKAGE. ITS Section 1.1 includes these requirements in one definition called LEAKAGE (which includes three categories: identified LEAKAGE, unidentified LEAKAGE, and pressure boundary LEAKAGE). This changes the CTS by incorporating the definitions into the ITS LEAKAGE definition with no technical changes.
This change is acceptable because it results in no technical changes to the Technical Specifications. This change is designated an administrative change in that it rearranges existing definitions, with no change in intent.
A07 The CTS Section 1.0 definition of OPERABLE - OPERABILITY requires a system, subsystem, train, component, or device to be capable of performing its "specified function(s)" and all necessary support systems to also be capable of performing their "function(s)." The ITS Section 1.1 definition of OPERABLE -
OPERABILITY requires the system, subsystem, train, component, or device to be capable of performing the "specified safety function(s)," and requires all necessary support systems that are required for the system, subsystem, train, component, or device to perform its "specified safety function(s)" to also be capable of performing their related support functions. This changes the CTS by altering the requirement to be able to perform "functions" to a requirement to be able to perform "specified safety functions."
The purpose of the CTS and ITS definitions of OPERABLE - OPERABILITY are to ensure that the safety analysis assumptions regarding equipment and variables are valid. This change is acceptable because the intent of both the CTS and ITS definitions is to address the safety function(s) assumed in the accident analysis and not encompass other functions that a system may also perform. These other functions are not assumed in the accident analysis and are not needed in order to protect the public health and safety. This change is consistent with the current interpretation and use of the terms OPERABLE and OPERABILITY. This change is designated as administrative as it does not change the current use and application of the Technical Specifications.
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DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION A08 The CTS Section 1.0 definition of OPERABLE - OPERABILITY requires that all necessary electrical power be available for the system, subsystem, train, component, or device to be OPERABLE. The ITS Section 1.1 definition of OPERABLE - OPERABILITY replaces the phrase "electrical power" with "normal or emergency electrical power." This changes the CTS definition of OPERABLE
- OPERABILITY by allowing a device to be considered OPERABLE with either normal or emergency power available.
The OPERABILITY requirements for normal and emergency power sources are addressed in CTS 3/4.8.1. These requirements allow the normal or the emergency electrical power source to be inoperable, provided its redundant system(s), subsystem(s), train(s), component(s), and device(s) (redundant to the systems, subsystems, trains, components, and devices with an inoperable power source) are OPERABLE. The existing CTS 3/4.8.1 requirements are incorporated into ITS 3.8.1 ACTIONS for when a normal (offsite) or emergency (diesel generator) power source is inoperable. Therefore, the ITS definition now uses the phrase "normal or emergency electrical power" instead of the current phrase "electrical power." In ITS 3.8.1, times are provided to perform the determination of OPERABILITY of the redundant systems. This change is discussed in the Discussion of Changes (DOCs) for ITS 3.8.1. This change is designated administrative since the ITS definition is effectively the same as the CTS definition.
A09 CTS Section 1.0 and Table 1.2, "OPERATIONAL MODES," provide a description of the MODES. CTS Section 1.0 and Table 1.2 contains Note ** that states, "Fuel in the reactor vessel with the vessel head closure bolts less than fully tensioned or with the head removed." ITS Section 1.1 and Table 1.1-1, "MODES," changes the CTS MODE definitions in the following ways:
This change is acceptable because it moves information within the Technical Specifications with no change in intent. Each MODE in the Table includes fuel in the vessel.
- CTS Table 1.2, Note ** in part states, "with the vessel head closure bolts less than fully tensioned or with the head removed." ITS splits this portion of the Note into two Notes, Notes (b), and (c). ITS Note (b) states, "All reactor vessel head closure bolts fully tensioned," while Note (c) states, "One or more reactor vessel head closure bolts less than fully tensioned."
This change simplifies what the CTS is stating by clearly defining when the reactor is in a refueling condition instead of a shutdown condition.
This change is acceptable because the revised phrase is consistent with the current interpretation and usage. MODE 6 is currently declared when the first vessel head closure bolt is detensioned. This change also eliminates a redundant phrase. The reactor vessel head cannot be removed unless the reactor vessel head closure bolts are unbolted and bolts cannot be unbolted unless the bolts are detensioned. Since reactor Turkey Point Unit 3 and Unit 4 Page 5 of 10
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION vessel head unbolted is already specified in the CTS Note, including or removed is unnecessary.
- ITS Table 1.1-1 contains a new Note b, which applies to MODES 4 and 5.
Note b states "All reactor vessel head closure bolts fully tensioned." This Note is the opposite of CTS Note ** and ITS Table 1.1-1 Note (c).
This change is acceptable because it avoids a conflict between the definition of MODE 6 and the other MODES should RCS temperature increase above the CTS MODE 6 temperature limit while a reactor vessel head closure bolt is less than fully tensioned. This ITS Note is included only for clarity. It is consistent with the current use of MODES 4 and 5 and does not result in any technical change to the application of the MODES.
- For consistency with the Notes in ITS Table 1.1-1, the ITS definition of MODE adds, "reactor vessel head closure bolt tensioning" to the list of characteristics that define a MODE. Currently, the CTS definition does not include this clarification.
This change is acceptable because the definition of MODE should be consistent with the MODE table in order to avoid confusion. This change is made only for consistency and results in no technical changes to the Technical Specifications.
These changes are designated as administrative because the changes clarify the application of the MODES and no technical changes to the MODE definitions are made. The clarifications are consistent with the current use and application of the MODES.
A10 CTS Section 1.0 provides a definition of SHUTDOWN MARGIN (SDM). The ITS Section 1.1 definition of SDM contains two differences from the CTS definition.
- The CTS definition of SDM does not include a statement requiring an increased allowance for the withdrawn worth of an immovable or untrippable control rod(s). This requirement is contained in CTS 4.1.1.1.1.a and CTS 4.1.1.2.a. The ITS definition of SDM includes this increased allowance by stating, With any RCCA not capable of being fully inserted, the reactivity worth of the RCCA must be accounted for in the determination of SDM. This changes the CTS definition of SDM to include the requirement in CTS 4.1.1.1.1.a and CTS 4.1.1.2.a for an increased allowance for the withdrawn worth of the immovable or untrippable control rod(s).
This change is acceptable because it is consistent with the existing SDM requirements in CTS 3.1.1.1 and 3.1.1.2.
- The CTS definition is clarified to include a description of the reactor fuel and moderator temperature conditions (i.e., nominal zero power level) at which the SDM is calculated when in MODE 1 or 2.
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DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION This change is acceptable because including this information is not a technical change. SDM calculations are currently performed for nominal zero power conditions.
These changes are designated as administrative because the changes do not represent a technical change to the Technical Specifications.
A11 The CTS definition states that the TRIP ACTUATING DEVICE OPERATIONAL TEST shall verify that the channel is OPERABLE "including alarm, interlock, and/or trip functions." Similarly, the ITS requirement states that the COT shall verify OPERABILITY of "all devices in the channel required for trip actuating device OPERABILITY."
This change is acceptable because the statements are equivalent in that both require verification of channel OPERABILITY. The CTS and the ITS use different examples of what is included in a channel, but this does not change the intent of the requirement. The ITS use of the phrase "all devices in the channel required for trip actuating device OPERABILITY" reflects the CTS understanding that the test includes only those portions of the channel needed to perform the specified safety function(s).
This change is designated as administrative because it does not result in a technical change to the Technical Specifications.
A12 CTS Table 1.2, OPERATIONAL MODES, is revised. The corresponding table in ITS Section 1.1 is Table 1.1-1, MODES. The changes to the CTS are:
- The CTS Table 1.2 minimum average reactor coolant temperature for MODES 1 and 2 is changed from 350 °F to "NA" (not applicable) in ITS Table 1.1-1.
This change is acceptable because ITS Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.4.2, RCS Minimum Temperature for Criticality, provides the minimum reactor coolant temperature limits for MODES 1 and 2.
Therefore, the 350 °F minimum temperature does not provide any useful information in ITS Table 1.1-1, and is deleted from the CTS.
- The CTS Table 1.2 MODE 6 upper limit on average reactor coolant temperature (< 140 °F) is removed. In ITS Table 1.1-1, the MODE 6 average reactor coolant temperature limit is specified as "NA" (not applicable).
This change is acceptable because it eliminates a conflict in the CTS MODE Table. If the average coolant temperature exceeds the upper limit with the reactor vessel head closure bolts less than fully tensioned, the CTS Table could be misinterpreted as no MODE being applicable. This is not the intent of the CTS or ITS MODE 6 definitions. By removing the temperature reference, this ambiguity is eliminated.
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DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION
- The CTS Table 1.2 % RATED THERMAL POWER limit of 0% for MODES 3, 4, 5, and 6 is changed in ITS Table 1.1-1 to "NA" (not applicable).
This change is acceptable because the reactivity and plant equipment limitations in MODES 3, 4, 5, and 6 do not allow power operation.
Therefore, it is not necessary to have these restrictions in the MODE Table.
- CTS Table 1.2 contains the unit designators of percent (%) and degrees Fahrenheit (°F) next to the values. This is changed in ITS Table 1.1-1 by removing the designator from the individual value(s).
This change is acceptable because the designators are contained in the labels associated with the columns. Therefore, it is not necessary to have these designators in the MODE Table.
These changes are designated as administrative because the changes result in no technical changes to the Technical Specifications.
A13 ITS Sections 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 contain information that is not in the CTS. This change to the CTS adds explanatory information on ITS usage that is not applicable to the CTS. The added sections are:
- Section 1.2 - Logical Connectors Section 1.2 provides specific examples of the logical connectors "AND" and "OR" and the numbering sequence associated with such use.
- Section 1.3 - Completion Times Section 1.3 provides guidance on the proper use and interpretation of Completion Times. The section also provides specific examples that aid in the use and understanding of Completion Times.
- Section 1.4 - Frequency Section 1.4 provides guidance on the proper use and interpretation of Surveillance Frequencies. The section also provides specific examples that aid in the use and understanding of Surveillance Frequencies.
This change is acceptable because it aids in the understanding and use of the format and presentation style of the ITS. The addition of these sections does not add or delete technical requirements, and will be discussed specifically in those Technical Specifications where application of the added sections results in a change. This change is designated as administrative because it does not result in a technical change to the Technical Specifications.
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DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES None RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES LA01 (Type 1 - Removing Details of System Design and System Description, Including Design Limits) CTS Table 1.1, "OPERATIONAL MODES," states that MODE 6 is restricted to reactivity conditions with keff 0.95. ITS Table 1.1-1, "MODES,"
does not contain this restriction.
This change is acceptable because the core reactivity requirements for MODE 6 are covered in ITS 3.9.1, Boron Concentration, by requiring the boron concentration in the Reactor Coolant System to be maintained within the limits specified in the Core Operating Limits Report (COLR). The LCO section of the 3.9.1 Bases states "The boron concentration limit specified in the COLR ensures that a core keff of 0.95 is maintained during fuel handling operations." Moving this detail from the MODE Table to the LCO 3.9.1 Bases eliminates the potential to misinterpret the MODE table and not apply the MODE 6 requirements if the reactor vessel head closure bolts are less than fully tensioned, fuel is in the reactor vessel, and core reactivity exceeds a keff of 0.95. ITS LCO 3.9.1 will ensure that the appropriate reactivity conditions are maintained in MODE 6; therefore, it is not necessary to have this restriction in the MODE Table in order to provide adequate protection of the public health and safety. Once moved to the Bases, any changes to the core reactivity requirement will be controlled by the Technical Specifications Bases Control Program described in Chapter 5 of the ITS. This change is designated a less restrictive removal of detail because it moves information from the Technical Specifications to the Bases.
LA02 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the TRM, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS 1.14 and CTS Table 1.1 state FREQUENCY NOTATION for the performance of Surveillance Requirements in the CTS. The ITS state periodic frequency as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the FREQUENCY NOTATION Table to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
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This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the FREQUENCY NOTATION for the performance of Surveillance Frequencies is being removed from the Technical Specifications and placed in a licensee-controlled document.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES L01 The CTS Section 1.0 definition of the ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST, DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST, and ACTUATION LOGIC TEST requires the use of a simulated signal when performing the test. ITS Section 1.1 renames the CTS definitions of ANALOG CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST and DIGITAL CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST to CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST (COT) (discussed in DOC A04), uses the same name for ACTUATION LOGIC TEST, and allows the use of a simulated or actual signal when performing the tests. This changes the CTS by allowing the use of unplanned actuations to perform the Surveillance of each test based on the collection of sufficient information to satisfy the surveillance test requirements.
This change is acceptable because the channel itself cannot discriminate between an "actual" or "simulated" signal. Therefore, the results of the testing are unaffected by the type of signal used to initiate the test. This change is designated as less restrictive because it allows an actual signal to be credited for Surveillance where only a simulated signal was previously allowed.
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Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
CTS Definitions 1.1 CTS 1.0 USE AND APPLICATION 1.0 1.1 Definitions
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The defined terms of this section appear in capitalized type and are applicable throughout these Technical Specifications and Bases.
Term Definition 1.1 ACTIONS ACTIONS shall be that part of a Specification that prescribes Required Actions to be taken under designated Conditions within specified Completion Times.
1.2 ACTUATION LOGIC TEST An ACTUATION LOGIC TEST shall be the application of various simulated or actual input combinations in conjunction with each possible interlock logic state required for OPERABILITY of a logic circuit and the verification of the required logic output. The ACTUATION LOGIC TEST, as a minimum, shall include a continuity check of output devices.
1.4 AXIAL FLUX DIFFERENCE AFD shall be the difference in normalized flux signals (AFD) between the [ top and bottom halves of a two section excore 2
neutron detector] .
1.5 CHANNEL CALIBRATION A CHANNEL CALIBRATION shall be the adjustment, as necessary, of the channel output such that it responds within the necessary range and accuracy to known values of the parameter that the channel monitors. The CHANNEL CALIBRATION shall encompass all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY. Calibration of instrument channels with resistance temperature detector (RTD) or thermocouple sensors may consist of an inplace qualitative assessment of sensor behavior and normal calibration of the remaining adjustable devices in the channel. The CHANNEL CALIBRATION may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps[ , and each step must be performed within the 2 Frequency in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step] .
1.6 CHANNEL CHECK A CHANNEL CHECK shall be the qualitative assessment, by observation, of channel behavior during operation. This determination shall include, where possible, comparison of the channel indication and status to other indications or status derived from independent instrument channels measuring the same parameter.
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CTS Definitions 1.1 1.1 Definitions 1.3 CHANNEL OPERATIONAL A COT shall be the injection of a simulated or actual signal 1.11 TEST (COT) into the channel as close to the sensor as practicable to verify OPERABILITY of all devices in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY. The COT shall include adjustments, as necessary, of the required alarm, interlock, and trip setpoints required for channel OPERABILITY such that the setpoints are within the necessary range and accuracy. The COT may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total channel steps[ , and each step must be performed within the Frequency in the 2 Surveillance Frequency Control Program for the devices included in the step] .
1.10 CORE OPERATING LIMITS The COLR is the unit specific document that provides REPORT (COLR) cycle specific parameter limits for the current reload cycle.
These cycle specific parameter limits shall be determined for each reload cycle in accordance with Specification 5.6.3.
Plant operation within these limits is addressed in individual Specifications.
1.12 DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 shall be that concentration of I-131 (microcuries per gram) that alone would produce the same dose when inhaled as the combined activities of iodine isotopes I-131, I-132, I-133, I-134, and I-135 actually present.
The determination of DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 shall be performed using
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The first set of thyroid dose conversion factors shall be used for plants licensed to 10 CFR 100.11. The following Committed Dose Equivalent (CDE) or Committed Effective Dose Equivalent (CEDE) conversion factors shall be used for plants licensed to 10 CFR 50.67.
[ thyroid dose conversion factors from:
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- a. Table III of TID-14844, AEC, 1962, "Calculation of 1
Distance Factors for Power and Test Reactor Sites," or
- b. Table E-7 of Regulatory Guide 1.109, Rev. 1, NRC, 1977, or
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CTS Definitions 1.1 1.1 Definitions DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 (continued)
- d. Table 2.1 of EPA Federal Guidance Report No. 11, 2
1988, "Limiting Values of Radionuclide Intake and Air Concentration and Dose Conversion Factors for Inhalation, Submersion, and Ingestion."
OR Committed Dose Equivalent (CDE) or Committed Effective 2
Dose Equivalent (CEDE) dose conversion factors from Table 2.1 of EPA Federal Guidance Report No. 11.]
1.13 DOSE EQUIVALENT XE-133 DOSE EQUIVALENT XE-133 shall be that concentration of Xe-133 (microcuries per gram) that alone would produce the same acute dose to the whole body as the combined activities of noble gas nuclides [ Kr-85m, Kr-85, Kr-87, Kr-88, 2 Xe-131m, Xe-133m, Xe-133, Xe-135m, Xe-135, and Xe-138]
actually present. If a specific noble gas nuclide is not detected, it should be assumed to be present at the minimum detectable activity. The determination of DOSE EQUIVALENT XE-133 shall be performed using [ effective 2 dose conversion factors for air submersion listed in Table III.1 of EPA Federal Guidance Report No. 12, 1993, "External Exposure to Radionuclides in Air, Water, and Soil" or the average gamma disintegration energies as provided in 2
ICRP Publication 38, "Radionuclide Transformations" or similar source] .
DOC A02 ENGINEERED SAFETY The ESF RESPONSE TIME shall be that time interval from 1 FEATURE (ESF) RESPONSE when the monitored parameter exceeds its actuation TIME setpoint at the channel sensor until the ESF equipment is capable of performing its safety function (i.e., the valves travel to their required positions, pump discharge pressures reach their required values, etc.). Times shall include diesel generator starting and sequence loading delays, where applicable. The response time may be measured by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total steps so that the entire response time is measured. In lieu of measurement, response time may be verified for selected components provided that the components and methodology for verification have been previously reviewed and approved by the NRC, or the components have been evaluated in accordance with an NRC approved methodology.
1.16A INSERVICE TESTING The INSERVICE TESTING PROGRAM is the licensee PROGRAM program that fulfills the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(f).
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CTS Definitions 1.1 1.1 Definitions LEAKAGE LEAKAGE shall be:
1.16
- a. Identified LEAKAGE
- 1. LEAKAGE, such as that from pump seals or valve packing (except reactor coolant pump (RCP) seal water injection or leakoff), that is captured and conducted to collection systems or a sump or collecting tank;
- 2. LEAKAGE into the containment atmosphere from sources that are both specifically located and known to not interfere with the operation of leakage detection systems; or
- 3. Reactor Coolant System (RCS) LEAKAGE through a steam generator to the Secondary System (primary to secondary LEAKAGE);
- b. Unidentified LEAKAGE 1.30 All LEAKAGE (except RCP seal water injection or leakoff) that is not identified LEAKAGE; and 1.20 c. Pressure Boundary LEAKAGE LEAKAGE (except primary to secondary LEAKAGE) through a fault in an RCS component body, pipe wall, or vessel wall. LEAKAGE past seals, packing, and gaskets is not pressure boundary LEAKAGE.
DOC A02 MASTER RELAY TEST A MASTER RELAY TEST shall consist of energizing all 1 master relays in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY and verifying the OPERABILITY of each required master relay. The MASTER RELAY TEST shall include a continuity check of each associated required slave relay. The MASTER RELAY TEST may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total steps.
1.18 MODE A MODE shall correspond to any one inclusive combination of core reactivity condition, power level, average reactor coolant temperature, and reactor vessel head closure bolt tensioning specified in Table 1.1-1 with fuel in the reactor vessel.
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CTS Definitions 1.1 1.1 Definitions 1.17 OPERABLE - OPERABILITY A system, subsystem, train, component, or device shall be OPERABLE or have OPERABILITY when it is capable of performing its specified safety function(s) and when all necessary attendant instrumentation, controls, normal or emergency electrical power, cooling and seal water, lubrication, and other auxiliary equipment that are required for the system, subsystem, train, component, or device to perform its specified safety function(s) are also capable of performing their related support function(s).
1.19 PHYSICS TESTS PHYSICS TESTS shall be those tests performed to measure Section the fundamental nuclear characteristics of the reactor core 1 and related instrumentation. These tests are:
13.5, Reload Physics Testing 2
- a. Described in Chapter [ 14, Initial Test Program] of the UFSAR,
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- b. Authorized under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59, or 3
- c. Otherwise approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
DOC A02 PRESSURE AND The PTLR is the unit specific document that provides the 1
TEMPERATURE LIMITS reactor vessel pressure and temperature limits, including REPORT (PTLR) heatup and cooldown rates and the low temperature overpressure protection arming temperature, for the current reactor vessel fluence period. These pressure and temperature limits shall be determined for each fluence period in accordance with Specification 5.6.4.
1.22 QUADRANT POWER TILT QPTR shall be the ratio of the maximum upper excore RATIO (QPTR) detector calibrated output to the average of the upper excore detector calibrated outputs, or the ratio of the maximum lower excore detector calibrated output to the average of the lower excore detector calibrated outputs, whichever is greater.
1.23 RATED THERMAL POWER RTP shall be a total reactor core heat transfer rate to the (RTP) reactor coolant of [ 2893] MWt.
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CTS Definitions 1.1 1.1 Definitions DOC A02 REACTOR TRIP SYSTEM The RTS RESPONSE TIME shall be that time interval from 1
(RTS) RESPONSE TIME when the monitored parameter exceeds its RTS trip setpoint at the channel sensor until loss of stationary gripper coil voltage. The response time may be measured by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total steps so that the entire response time is measured. In lieu of measurement, response time may be verified for selected components provided that the components and methodology for verification have been previously reviewed and approved by the NRC, or the components have been evaluated in accordance with an NRC approved methodology.
1.24 SHUTDOWN MARGIN (SDM) SDM shall be the instantaneous amount of reactivity by which the reactor is subcritical or would be subcritical from its present condition assuming:
- a. All rod cluster control assemblies (RCCAs) are fully inserted except for the single RCCA of highest reactivity worth, which is assumed to be fully withdrawn.
However, with all RCCAs verified fully inserted by two 4
independent means, it is not necessary to account for a stuck RCCA in the SDM calculation. With any RCCA not capable of being fully inserted, the reactivity worth of the RCCA must be accounted for in the determination of SDM, and 3
- b. In MODES 1 and 2, the fuel and moderator temperatures are changed to the [ nominal zero power 2 design level] .
limit DOC A02 SLAVE RELAY TEST A SLAVE RELAY TEST shall consist of energizing all slave 1
relays in the channel required for channel OPERABILITY and verifying the OPERABILITY of each required slave relay.
The SLAVE RELAY TEST shall include a continuity check of associated required testable actuation devices. The SLAVE RELAY TEST may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, or total steps.
1.27 [ STAGGERED TEST BASIS A STAGGERED TEST BASIS shall consist of the testing of one of the systems, subsystems, channels, or other designated components during the interval specified by the Surveillance Frequency, so that all systems, subsystems, 2 channels, or other designated components are tested during n Surveillance Frequency intervals, where n is the total number of systems, subsystems, channels, or other designated components in the associated function. ]
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CTS Definitions 1.1 1.1 Definitions 1.28 THERMAL POWER THERMAL POWER shall be the total reactor core heat transfer rate to the reactor coolant.
1.29 TRIP ACTUATING DEVICE A TADOT shall consist of operating the trip actuating OPERATIONAL TEST device and verifying the OPERABILITY of all devices in the (TADOT) channel required for trip actuating device OPERABILITY.
The TADOT shall include adjustment, as necessary, of the trip actuating device so that it actuates at the required setpoint within the necessary accuracy. The TADOT may be performed by means of any series of sequential, overlapping, 2
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CTS Definitions 1.1 Table 1.1 Table 1.1-1 (page 1 of 1)
MODES REACTIVITY % RATED AVERAGE CONDITION THERMAL REACTOR COOLANT MODE TITLE (keff) POWER(a) TEMPERATURE
(° F) 1 Power Operation 0.99 >5 NA 2 Startup 0.99 5 NA 3 Hot Standby < 0.99 NA [ 350] 2 4 Hot Shutdown(b) < 0.99 NA [ 350] > Tavg > [ 200] 2 5 Cold Shutdown(b) < 0.99 NA [ 200] 2 6 Refueling(c) NA NA NA (a) Excluding decay heat.
(b) All reactor vessel head closure bolts fully tensioned.
(c) One or more reactor vessel head closure bolts less than fully tensioned.
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Logical Connectors 1.2 1.0 USE AND APPLICATION 1.2 Logical Connectors PURPOSE The purpose of this section is to explain the meaning of logical connectors.
Logical connectors are used in Technical Specifications (TS) to discriminate between, and yet connect, discrete Conditions, Required Actions, Completion Times, Surveillances, and Frequencies. The only logical connectors that appear in TS are AND and OR. The physical arrangement of these connectors constitutes logical conventions with specific meanings.
BACKGROUND Several levels of logic may be used to state Required Actions. These levels are identified by the placement (or nesting) of the logical connectors and by the number assigned to each Required Action. The first level of logic is identified by the first digit of the number assigned to a Required Action and the placement of the logical connector in the first level of nesting (i.e., left justified with the number of the Required Action).
The successive levels of logic are identified by additional digits of the Required Action number and by successive indentations of the logical connectors.
When logical connectors are used to state a Condition, Completion Time, Surveillance, or Frequency, only the first level of logic is used, and the logical connector is left justified with the statement of the Condition, Completion Time, Surveillance, or Frequency.
EXAMPLES The following examples illustrate the use of logical connectors.
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Logical Connectors 1.2 1.2 Logical Connectors EXAMPLES (continued)
EXAMPLE 1.2-1 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. LCO not met. A.1 Verify . . .
AND A.2 Restore . . .
In this example the logical connector AND is used to indicate that when in Condition A, both Required Actions A.1 and A.2 must be completed.
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Logical Connectors 1.2 1.2 Logical Connectors EXAMPLES (continued)
EXAMPLE 1.2-2 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. LCO not met. A.1 Trip . . .
OR A.2.1 Verify . . .
AND A.2.2.1 Reduce . . .
OR A.2.2.2 Perform . . .
OR A.3 Align . . .
This example represents a more complicated use of logical connectors.
Required Actions A.1, A.2, and A.3 are alternative choices, only one of which must be performed as indicated by the use of the logical connector OR and the left justified placement. Any one of these three Actions may be chosen. If A.2 is chosen, then both A.2.1 and A.2.2 must be performed as indicated by the logical connector AND. Required Action A.2.2 is met by performing A.2.2.1 or A.2.2.2. The indented position of the logical connector OR indicates that A.2.2.1 and A.2.2.2 are alternative choices, only one of which must be performed.
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Completion Times 1.3 1.0 USE AND APPLICATION 1.3 Completion Times PURPOSE The purpose of this section is to establish the Completion Time convention and to provide guidance for its use.
BACKGROUND Limiting Conditions for Operation (LCOs) specify minimum requirements for ensuring safe operation of the unit. The ACTIONS associated with an LCO state Conditions that typically describe the ways in which the requirements of the LCO can fail to be met. Specified with each stated Condition are Required Action(s) and Completion Time(s).
DESCRIPTION The Completion Time is the amount of time allowed for completing a Required Action. It is referenced to the discovery of a situation (e.g.,
inoperable equipment or variable not within limits) that requires entering an ACTIONS Condition unless otherwise specified, providing the unit is in a MODE or specified condition stated in the Applicability of the LCO.
Unless otherwise specified, the Completion Time begins when a senior licensed operator on the operating shift crew with responsibility for plant operations makes the determination that an LCO is not met and an ACTIONS Condition is entered. The "otherwise specified" exceptions are varied, such as a Required Action Note or Surveillance Requirement Note that provides an alternative time to perform specific tasks, such as testing, without starting the Completion Time. While utilizing the Note, should a Condition be applicable for any reason not addressed by the Note, the Completion Time begins. Should the time allowance in the Note be exceeded, the Completion Time begins at that point. The exceptions may also be incorporated into the Completion Time. For C.2 l R2 example, LCO 3.8.1, "AC Sources - Operating," Required Action B.2, 1
requires declaring required feature(s) supported by an inoperable diesel generator, inoperable when the redundant required feature(s) are emergency l R2 inoperable. The Completion Time states, "4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> from discovery of C
Condition B concurrent with inoperability of redundant required l R2 feature(s)." In this case the Completion Time does not begin until the conditions in the Completion Time are satisfied.
Required Actions must be completed prior to the expiration of the specified Completion Time. An ACTIONS Condition remains in effect and the Required Actions apply until the Condition no longer exists or the unit is not within the LCO Applicability.
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Completion Times 1.3 1.3 Completion Times DESCRIPTION (continued)
Completion Times are tracked for each Condition starting from the discovery of the situation that required entry into the Condition, unless otherwise specified.
Once a Condition has been entered, subsequent trains, subsystems, components, or variables expressed in the Condition, discovered to be inoperable or not within limits, will not result in separate entry into the Condition, unless specifically stated. The Required Actions of the Condition continue to apply to each additional failure, with Completion Times based on initial entry into the Condition, unless otherwise specified.
However, when a subsequent train, subsystem, component, or variable expressed in the Condition is discovered to be inoperable or not within limits, the Completion Time(s) may be extended. To apply this Completion Time extension, two criteria must first be met. The subsequent inoperability:
- a. Must exist concurrent with the first inoperability and
- b. Must remain inoperable or not within limits after the first inoperability is resolved.
The total Completion Time allowed for completing a Required Action to address the subsequent inoperability shall be limited to the more restrictive of either:
- a. The stated Completion Time, as measured from the initial entry into the Condition, plus an additional 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> or
- b. The stated Completion Time as measured from discovery of the subsequent inoperability.
The above Completion Time extensions do not apply to those Specifications that have exceptions that allow completely separate re-entry into the Condition (for each train, subsystem, component, or variable expressed in the Condition) and separate tracking of Completion Times based on this re-entry. These exceptions are stated in individual Specifications.
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Completion Times 1.3 1.3 Completion Times DESCRIPTION (continued)
The above Completion Time extension does not apply to a Completion Time with a modified "time zero." This modified "time zero" may be expressed as a repetitive time (i.e., "once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />," where the Completion Time is referenced from a previous completion of the Required Action versus the time of Condition entry) or as a time modified by the phrase "from discovery . . ."
EXAMPLES The following examples illustrate the use of Completion Times with different types of Conditions and changing Conditions.
EXAMPLE 1.3-1 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME B. Required B.1 Be in MODE 3. 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> Action and associated AND Completion Time not met. B.2 Be in MODE 5. 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> Condition B has two Required Actions. Each Required Action has its own separate Completion Time. Each Completion Time is referenced to the time that Condition B is entered.
The Required Actions of Condition B are to be in MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> AND in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. A total of 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> is allowed for reaching MODE 3 and a total of 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> (not 42 hours4.861111e-4 days <br />0.0117 hours <br />6.944444e-5 weeks <br />1.5981e-5 months <br />) is allowed for reaching MODE 5 from the time that Condition B was entered. If MODE 3 is reached within 3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br />, the time allowed for reaching MODE 5 is the next 33 hours3.819444e-4 days <br />0.00917 hours <br />5.456349e-5 weeks <br />1.25565e-5 months <br /> because the total time allowed for reaching MODE 5 is 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />.
If Condition B is entered while in MODE 3, the time allowed for reaching MODE 5 is the next 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />.
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Completion Times 1.3 1.3 Completion Times EXAMPLES (continued)
EXAMPLE 1.3-2 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One pump A.1 Restore pump to 7 days inoperable. OPERABLE status.
B. Required B.1 Be in MODE 3. 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> Action and associated AND Completion Time not met. B.2 Be in MODE 5. 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> When a pump is declared inoperable, Condition A is entered. If the pump is not restored to OPERABLE status within 7 days, Condition B is also entered and the Completion Time clocks for Required Actions B.1 and B.2 start. If the inoperable pump is restored to OPERABLE status after Condition B is entered, Conditions A and B are exited, and therefore, the Required Actions of Condition B may be terminated.
When a second pump is declared inoperable while the first pump is still inoperable, Condition A is not re-entered for the second pump.
LCO 3.0.3 is entered, since the ACTIONS do not include a Condition for more than one inoperable pump. The Completion Time clock for Condition A does not stop after LCO 3.0.3 is entered, but continues to be tracked from the time Condition A was initially entered.
While in LCO 3.0.3, if one of the inoperable pumps is restored to OPERABLE status and the Completion Time for Condition A has not expired, LCO 3.0.3 may be exited and operation continued in accordance with Condition A.
While in LCO 3.0.3, if one of the inoperable pumps is restored to OPERABLE status and the Completion Time for Condition A has expired, LCO 3.0.3 may be exited and operation continued in accordance with Condition B. The Completion Time for Condition B is tracked from the time the Condition A Completion Time expired.
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Completion Times 1.3 1.3 Completion Times EXAMPLES (continued)
On restoring one of the pumps to OPERABLE status, the Condition A Completion Time is not reset, but continues from the time the first pump was declared inoperable. This Completion Time may be extended if the pump restored to OPERABLE status was the first inoperable pump. A 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> extension to the stated 7 days is allowed, provided this does not result in the second pump being inoperable for > 7 days.
EXAMPLE 1.3-3 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One A.1 Restore Function X 7 days Function X train to OPERABLE train status.
B. One B.1 Restore Function Y 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> Function Y train to OPERABLE train status.
C. One C.1 Restore Function X 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> Function X train to OPERABLE train status.
OR AND C.2 Restore Function Y 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> One train to OPERABLE Function Y status.
train inoperable.
When one Function X train and one Function Y train are inoperable, Condition A and Condition B are concurrently applicable. The Completion Times for Condition A and Condition B are tracked separately for each Turkey Point Unit 3 and Unit 4 Amendment Nos. XXX and YYY Westinghouse STS 1.3-5 Rev. 5.0 1
Completion Times 1.3 1.3 Completion Times EXAMPLES (continued) train starting from the time each train was declared inoperable and the Condition was entered. A separate Completion Time is established for Condition C and tracked from the time the second train was declared inoperable (i.e., the time the situation described in Condition C was discovered).
If Required Action C.2 is completed within the specified Completion Time, Conditions B and C are exited. If the Completion Time for Required Action A.1 has not expired, operation may continue in accordance with Condition A. The remaining Completion Time in Condition A is measured from the time the affected train was declared inoperable (i.e., initial entry into Condition A).
It is possible to alternate between Conditions A, B, and C in such a manner that operation could continue indefinitely without ever restoring systems to meet the LCO. However, doing so would be inconsistent with the basis of the Completion Times. Therefore, there shall be administrative controls to limit the maximum time allowed for any combination of Conditions that result in a single contiguous occurrence of failing to meet the LCO. These administrative controls shall ensure that the Completion Times for those Conditions are not inappropriately extended.
EXAMPLE 1.3-4 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One or more A.1 Restore valve(s) to 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> valves OPERABLE status.
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Completion Times 1.3 1.3 Completion Times EXAMPLES (continued)
A single Completion Time is used for any number of valves inoperable at the same time. The Completion Time associated with Condition A is based on the initial entry into Condition A and is not tracked on a per valve basis. Declaring subsequent valves inoperable, while Condition A is still in effect, does not trigger the tracking of separate Completion Times.
Once one of the valves has been restored to OPERABLE status, the Condition A Completion Time is not reset, but continues from the time the first valve was declared inoperable. The Completion Time may be extended if the valve restored to OPERABLE status was the first inoperable valve. The Condition A Completion Time may be extended for up to 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> provided this does not result in any subsequent valve being inoperable for > 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />.
If the Completion Time of 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> (including the extension) expires while one or more valves are still inoperable, Condition B is entered.
EXAMPLE 1.3-5 ACTIONS
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Separate Condition entry is allowed for each inoperable valve.
CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME (s) 6 A. One or more A.1 Restore valve to 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> valves OPERABLE status.
B. Required Action B.1 Be in MODE 3. 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and associated Completion AND Time not met.
B.2 Be in MODE 4. 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> The Note above the ACTIONS Table is a method of modifying how the Completion Time is tracked. If this method of modifying how the Completion Time is tracked was applicable only to a specific Condition, Turkey Point Unit 3 and Unit 4 Amendment Nos. XXX and YYY Westinghouse STS 1.3-7 Rev. 5.0 1
Completion Times 1.3 1.3 Completion Times EXAMPLES (continued) the Note would appear in that Condition rather than at the top of the ACTIONS Table.
The Note allows Condition A to be entered separately for each inoperable valve, and Completion Times tracked on a per valve basis. When a valve is declared inoperable, Condition A is entered and its Completion Time starts. If subsequent valves are declared inoperable, Condition A is entered for each valve and separate Completion Times start and are tracked for each valve.
If the Completion Time associated with a valve in Condition A expires, Condition B is entered for that valve. If the Completion Times associated with subsequent valves in Condition A expire, Condition B is entered separately for each valve and separate Completion Times start and are tracked for each valve. If a valve that caused entry into Condition B is restored to OPERABLE status, Condition B is exited for that valve.
Since the Note in this example allows multiple Condition entry and tracking of separate Completion Times, Completion Time extensions do not apply.
EXAMPLE 1.3-6 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One channel A.1 Perform SR 3.x.x.x. Once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> inoperable.
OR A.2 Reduce THERMAL 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> POWER to 50% RTP.
B. Required B.1 Be in MODE 3. 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> Action and associated Completion Time not met.
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Entry into Condition A offers a choice between Required Action A.1 or A.2. Required Action A.1 has a "once per" Completion Time, which qualifies for the 25% extension, per SR 3.0.2, to each performance after the initial performance. The initial 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> interval of Required Action A.1 begins when Condition A is entered and the initial performance of Required Action A.1 must be complete within the first 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> interval. If Required Action A.1 is followed, and the Required Action is not met within the Completion Time (plus the extension allowed by SR 3.0.2),
Condition B is entered. If Required Action A.2 is followed and the Completion Time of 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> is not met, Condition B is entered.
If after entry into Condition B, Required Action A.1 or A.2 is met, Condition B is exited and operation may then continue in Condition A.
EXAMPLE 1.3-7 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One A.1 Verify affected 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> subsystem subsystem isolated.
inoperable. AND Once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> thereafter AND A.2 Restore subsystem 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> to OPERABLE status.
B. Required B.1 Be in MODE 3. 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> Action and associated AND Completion Time not met. B.2 Be in MODE 5. 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> Turkey Point Unit 3 and Unit 4 Amendment Nos. XXX and YYY Westinghouse STS 1.3-9 Rev. 5.0 1
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Required Action A.1 has two Completion Times. The 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> Completion Time begins at the time the Condition is entered and each "Once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> thereafter" interval begins upon performance of Required Action A.1.
If after Condition A is entered, Required Action A.1 is not met within either the initial 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> or any subsequent 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> interval from the previous performance (plus the extension allowed by SR 3.0.2), Condition B is entered. The Completion Time clock for Condition A does not stop after Condition B is entered, but continues from the time Condition A was initially entered. If Required Action A.1 is met after Condition B is entered, Condition B is exited and operation may continue in accordance with Condition A, provided the Completion Time for Required Action A.2 has not expired.
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Example 1.3-8 is only applicable to plants that have adopted the Risk 7 Informed Completion Time Program.
[ EXAMPLE 1.3-8 2 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One A.1 Restore subsystem 7 days subsystem to OPERABLE inoperable. status. OR In accordance with the Risk Informed Completion Time Program B. Required B.1 Be in MODE 3. 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> Action and associated AND Completion Time not met. B.2 Be in MODE 5. 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> Turkey Point Unit 3 and Unit 4 Amendment Nos. XXX and YYY Westinghouse STS 1.3-10 Rev. 5.0 1
Completion Times 1.3 1.3 Completion Times EXAMPLES (continued)
When a subsystem is declared inoperable, Condition A is entered. The 7 day Completion Time may be applied as discussed in Example 1.3-2.
However, the licensee may elect to apply the Risk Informed Completion Time Program which permits calculation of a Risk Informed Completion Time (RICT) that may be used to complete the Required Action beyond the 7 day Completion Time. The RICT cannot exceed 30 days. After the 7 day Completion Time has expired, the subsystem must be restored to OPERABLE status within the RICT or Condition B must also be entered.
The Risk Informed Completion Time Program requires recalculation of the RICT to reflect changing plant conditions. For planned changes, the revised RICT must be determined prior to implementation of the change in configuration. For emergent conditions, the revised RICT must be determined within the time limits of the Required Action Completion Time (i.e., not the RICT) or 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> after the plant configuration change, whichever is less.
If the 7 day Completion Time clock of Condition A has expired and subsequent changes in plant condition result in exiting the applicability of the Risk Informed Completion Time Program without restoring the inoperable subsystem to OPERABLE status, Condition B is also entered and the Completion Time clocks for Required Actions B.1 and B.2 start.
If the RICT expires or is recalculated to be less than the elapsed time since the Condition was entered and the inoperable subsystem has not been restored to OPERABLE status, Condition B is also entered and the Completion Time clocks for Required Actions B.1 and B.2 start. If the inoperable subsystems are restored to OPERABLE status after Condition B is entered, Condition A is exited, and therefore, the Required Actions of Condition B may be terminated. ] 1 IMMEDIATE When "Immediately" is used as a Completion Time, The Required Action 6
COMPLETION TIME should be pursued without delay and in a controlled manner.
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Frequency 1.4 1.0 USE AND APPLICATION 1.4 Frequency PURPOSE The purpose of this section is to define the proper use and application of Frequency requirements.
DESCRIPTION Each Surveillance Requirement (SR) has a specified Frequency in which the Surveillance must be met in order to meet the associated LCO. An understanding of the correct application of the specified Frequency is necessary for compliance with the SR.
The "specified Frequency" is referred to throughout this section and each of the Specifications of Section 3.0.2, Surveillance Requirement (SR) 5 Applicability. The "specified Frequency" consists of the requirements of the Frequency column of each SR as well as certain Notes in the Surveillance column that modify performance requirements.
Sometimes special situations dictate when the requirements of a Surveillance are to be met. They are "otherwise stated" conditions allowed by SR 3.0.1. They may be stated as clarifying Notes in the Surveillance, as part of the Surveillance or both.
Situations where a Surveillance could be required (i.e., its Frequency could expire), but where it is not possible or not desired that it be performed until sometime after the associated LCO is within its Applicability, represent potential SR 3.0.4 conflicts. To avoid these conflicts, the SR (i.e., the Surveillance or the Frequency) is stated such that it is only "required" when it can be and should be performed. With an SR satisfied, SR 3.0.4 imposes no restriction.
The use of "met" or "performed" in these instances conveys specific meanings. A Surveillance is "met" only when the acceptance criteria are satisfied. Known failure of the requirements of a Surveillance, even without a Surveillance specifically being "performed," constitutes a Surveillance not "met." "Performance" refers only to the requirement to specifically determine the ability to meet the acceptance criteria.
Some Surveillances contain notes that modify the Frequency of performance or the conditions during which the acceptance criteria must be satisfied. For these Surveillances, the MODE-entry restrictions of SR 3.0.4 may not apply. Such a Surveillance is not required to be performed prior to entering a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability of the associated LCO if any of the following three conditions are satisfied:
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- a. The Surveillance is not required to be met in the MODE or other specified condition to be entered, or
- b. The Surveillance is required to be met in the MODE or other specified condition to be entered, but has been performed within the specified Frequency (i.e., it is current) and is known not to be failed, or
- c. The Surveillance is required to be met, but not performed, in the MODE or other specified condition to be entered, and is known not to be failed.
Examples 1.4-3, 1.4-4, 1.4-5, and 1.4-6 discuss these special situations.
EXAMPLES The following examples illustrate the various ways that Frequencies are specified. In these examples, the Applicability of the LCO (LCO not shown) is MODES 1, 2, and 3.
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EXAMPLE 1.4-1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY Perform CHANNEL CHECK. 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> Example 1.4-1 contains the type of SR most often encountered in the Technical Specifications (TS). The Frequency specifies an interval (12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />) during which the associated Surveillance must be performed at least one time. Performance of the Surveillance initiates the subsequent interval. Although the Frequency is stated as 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />, an extension of the time interval to 1.25 times the stated Frequency is allowed by SR 3.0.2 for operational flexibility. The measurement of this interval continues at all times, even when the SR is not required to be met per SR 3.0.1 (such as when the equipment is inoperable, a variable is outside specified limits, or the unit is outside the Applicability of the LCO). If the interval specified by SR 3.0.2 is exceeded while the unit is in a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability of the LCO, and the performance of the Surveillance is not otherwise modified (refer to Example 1.4-3), then SR 3.0.3 becomes applicable.
If the interval as specified by SR 3.0.2 is exceeded while the unit is not in a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability of the LCO for which performance of the SR is required, then SR 3.0.4 becomes applicable. The Surveillance must be performed within the Frequency requirements of SR 3.0.2, as modified by SR 3.0.3, prior to entry into the MODE or other specified condition or the LCO is considered not met (in accordance with SR 3.0.1) and LCO 3.0.4 becomes applicable.
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Frequency 1.4 1.4 Frequency EXAMPLES (continued)
EXAMPLE 1.4-2 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY Verify flow is within limits. Once within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> after 25% RTP AND 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> thereafter Example 1.4-2 has two Frequencies. The first is a one time performance Frequency, and the second is of the type shown in Example 1.4-1. The logical connector "AND" indicates that both Frequency requirements must be met. Each time reactor power is increased from a power level
< 25% RTP to 25% RTP, the Surveillance must be performed within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.
The use of "once" indicates a single performance will satisfy the specified Frequency (assuming no other Frequencies are connected by "AND").
This type of Frequency does not qualify for the 25% extension allowed by SR 3.0.2. "Thereafter" indicates future performances must be established per SR 3.0.2, but only after a specified condition is first met (i.e., the "once" performance in this example). If reactor power decreases to
< 25% RTP, the measurement of both intervals stops. New intervals start upon reactor power reaching 25% RTP.
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Frequency 1.4 1.4 Frequency EXAMPLES (continued)
EXAMPLE 1.4-3 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY
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Not required to be performed until 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> after 25% RTP.
Perform channel adjustment. 7 days The interval continues, whether or not the unit operation is < 25% RTP between performances.
As the Note modifies the required performance of the Surveillance, it is construed to be part of the "specified Frequency." Should the 7 day interval be exceeded while operation is < 25% RTP, this Note allows 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> after power reaches 25% RTP to perform the Surveillance.
The Surveillance is still considered to be performed within the "specified Frequency." Therefore, if the Surveillance were not performed within the 7 day (plus the extension allowed by SR 3.0.2) interval, but operation was
< 25% RTP, it would not constitute a failure of the SR or failure to meet the LCO. Also, no violation of SR 3.0.4 occurs when changing MODES, even with the 7 day Frequency not met, provided operation does not exceed 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> (plus the extension allowed by SR 3.0.2) with power 25% RTP.
Once the unit reaches 25% RTP, 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> would be allowed for completing the Surveillance. If the Surveillance were not performed within this 12 hour1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> interval (plus the extension allowed by SR 3.0.2), there would then be a failure to perform a Surveillance within the specified Frequency, and the provisions of SR 3.0.3 would apply.
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EXAMPLE 1.4-4 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY
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Only required to be met in MODE 1.
Verify leakage rates are within limits. 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Example 1.4-4 specifies that the requirements of this Surveillance do not have to be met until the unit is in MODE 1. The interval measurement for the Frequency of this Surveillance continues at all times, as described in Example 1.4-1. However, the Note constitutes an "otherwise stated" exception to the Applicability of this Surveillance. Therefore, if the Surveillance were not performed within the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> interval (plus the extension allowed by SR 3.0.2), but the unit was not in MODE 1, there would be no failure of the SR nor failure to meet the LCO. Therefore, no violation of SR 3.0.4 occurs when changing MODES, even with the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Frequency exceeded, provided the MODE change was not made into MODE 1. Prior to entering MODE 1 (assuming again that the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Frequency were not met), SR 3.0.4 would require satisfying the SR.
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EXAMPLE 1.4-5 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY
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Only required to be performed in MODE 1.
Perform complete cycle of the valve. 7 days The interval continues, whether or not the unit operation is in MODE 1, 2, or 3 (the assumed Applicability of the associated LCO) between performances.
As the Note modifies the required performance of the Surveillance, the Note is construed to be part of the "specified Frequency." Should the 7 day interval be exceeded while operation is not in MODE 1, this Note allows entry into and operation in MODES 2 and 3 to perform the Surveillance. The Surveillance is still considered to be performed within the "specified Frequency" if completed prior to entering MODE 1.
Therefore, if the Surveillance were not performed within the 7 day (plus the extension allowed by SR 3.0.2) interval, but operation was not in MODE 1, it would not constitute a failure of the SR or failure to meet the LCO. Also, no violation of SR 3.0.4 occurs when changing MODES, even with the 7 day Frequency not met, provided operation does not result in entry into MODE 1.
Once the unit reaches MODE 1, the requirement for the Surveillance to be performed within its specified Frequency applies and would require that the Surveillance had been performed. If the Surveillance were not performed prior to entering MODE 1, there would then be a failure to perform a Surveillance within the specified Frequency, and the provisions of SR 3.0.3 would apply.
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EXAMPLE 1.4-6 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY
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Not required to be met in MODE 3.
Verify parameter is within limits. 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Example 1.4-[ 6] specifies that the requirements of this Surveillance do not 2 have to be met while the unit is in MODE 3 (the assumed Applicability of the associated LCO is MODES 1, 2, and 3). The interval measurement for the Frequency of this Surveillance continues at all times, as described in Example 1.4-1. However, the Note constitutes an "otherwise stated" exception to the Applicability of this Surveillance. Therefore, if the Surveillance were not performed within the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> interval (plus the extension allowed by SR 3.0.2), and the unit was in MODE 3, there would be no failure of the SR nor failure to meet the LCO. Therefore, no violation of SR 3.0.4 occurs when changing MODES to enter MODE 3, even with the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Frequency exceeded, provided the MODE change does not result in entry into MODE 2. Prior to entering MODE 2 (assuming again that the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Frequency were not met), SR 3.0.4 6 would require satisfying the SR. was Turkey Point Unit 3 and Unit 4 Amendment Nos. XXX and YYY Westinghouse STS 1.4-8 Rev. 5.0
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION
- 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) that reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Westinghouse vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. These punctuation corrections have been made consistent with the Writers Guide for the Improved Technical Specifications, TSTF-GG-05-01, Section 5.1.3.
- 4. The ISTS definition of Shutdown Margin states in part, "However, with all RCCAs verified fully inserted by two independent means, it is not necessary to account for a stuck RCCA in the SDM calculation." The CTS definition of Shutdown Margin does not contain this allowance; therefore, the ITS does not include this allowance. This is acceptable since the information is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 5. Typographical error is corrected. The proper section for Surveillance Requirement (SR)
Applicability is Section 3.0.
- 6. Typographical error is corrected.
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Specific No Significant Hazards Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION 10 CFR 50.92 EVALUATION FOR LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGE L01 Florida Power & Light (FPL) is converting Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station (PTN) to the Improved Technical Specifications (ITS) as outlined in NUREG-1431, Rev. 5, "Standard Technical Specifications, Westinghouse Plants." The proposed change involves making the Current Technical Specifications (CTS) less restrictive.
Below is the description of this less restrictive change and the determination of no significant hazards considerations for conversion to NUREG-1431.
The CTS Section 1.0 definition of CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST requires the use of a simulated signal when performing the test. ITS Section 1.1 renames the CTS definition to CHANNEL OPERATIONAL TEST (COT) and allows the use of a simulated or actual signal when performing the test. This changes the CTS by allowing the use of unplanned actuations to perform the Surveillance based on the collection of sufficient information to satisfy the surveillance test requirements.
FPL has evaluated whether or not a significant hazards consideration is involved with the proposed generic change by focusing on the three standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92, "Issuance of Amendment," as discussed below:
- 1. Does the proposed change involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?
Response: No.
The proposed change adds an allowance that an actual as well as a simulated signal can be credited during the COT. This change allows taking credit for unplanned actuations if sufficient information is collected to satisfy the surveillance test requirements. This change is acceptable because the channel itself cannot discriminate between an "actual" or "simulated signal, and the proposed requirement does not change the technical content or validity of the test. This change will not affect the probability of an accident. The source of the signal sent to components during a Surveillance is not assumed to be an initiator of any analyzed event. The consequence of an accident is not affected by this change. The results of the testing, and, therefore, the likelihood of discovering an inoperable component, are unaffected. As a result, the assurance that equipment will be available to mitigate the consequences of an accident is unaffected.
Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated.
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DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 1.0, USE AND APPLICATION
- 2. Does the proposed change create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?
Response: No.
The proposed change adds an allowance that an actual as well as a simulated signal can be credited during the COT. This change will not physically alter the plant (no new or different type of equipment will be installed). The change does not require any new or revised operator actions.
Therefore, the proposed change does not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated.
- 3. Does the proposed change involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety?
Response: No.
The proposed change adds an allowance that an actual as well as a simulated signal can be credited during the COT. The margin of safety is not affected by this change.
This change allows taking credit for unplanned actuations if sufficient information is collected to satisfy the surveillance test requirements. This change is acceptable because the channel itself cannot discriminate between an "actual" or "simulated signal. As a result, the proposed requirement does not change the technical content or validity of the test.
Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.
Based on the above, FPL concludes that the proposed change does not involve a significant hazards consideration under the standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92(c), and, accordingly, a finding of "no significant hazards consideration" is justified.
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