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TAC:ME1081, Clarify Application of Setpoint Methodology for LSSS Functions (Approved, Closed) TAC:ME1082, Clarify Application of Setpoint Methodology for LSSS Functions (Approved, Closed) |
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MONTHYEAR05000255/LER-2008-007-01, Potential Loss of a Safety Function Due to Non-Conservative Auxiliary Feedwater Trip Setpoints2009-01-21021 January 2009 Potential Loss of a Safety Function Due to Non-Conservative Auxiliary Feedwater Trip Setpoints Project stage: Request NRC 2009-0030, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate2009-04-0707 April 2009 License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate Project stage: Request ML0912505692009-04-0707 April 2009 Attachment 5 - Point Beach, Units 1 and 2, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Licensing Report, Chapter 2, Section 2.5.8 Through Appendices Project stage: Request ML0910006472009-04-0808 April 2009 Transmittal of Background Information to Support License Amendment Request 261 Interconnection System Impact Study Project stage: Request NRC 2009-0058, Response to Request for Additional Information License Amendment Request 241 Alternative Source Term2009-06-0101 June 2009 Response to Request for Additional Information License Amendment Request 241 Alternative Source Term Project stage: Response to RAI NRC 2009-0066, License Amendment Request 261 Supplement 1 Extended Power Uprate2009-06-17017 June 2009 License Amendment Request 261 Supplement 1 Extended Power Uprate Project stage: Supplement NRC 2009-0068, License Amendment Request 261 Supplement 2 Extended Power Uprate2009-06-17017 June 2009 License Amendment Request 261 Supplement 2 Extended Power Uprate Project stage: Supplement ML0917603382009-06-29029 June 2009 Deferral of the Extended Power Uprate Acceptance Review and Acceptance Review of the Auxiliary Feedwater Modifications and Non Conservative Setpoint Technical Specifications Project stage: Acceptance Review ML0921905632009-08-0606 August 2009 Extended Power Uprate and Alternate Source Term Review Planning Meeting Presentation Project stage: Request ML0922402982009-08-0606 August 2009 Extended Power Uprate and Alternate Source Term Review Planning Meeting Presentation (Handout 2) Project stage: Request ML0922500082009-08-25025 August 2009 Extended Power Uprate (EPU) Acceptance Review Project stage: Acceptance Review ML0923104542009-08-26026 August 2009 Request for Additional Information from Electrical Engineering Branch Regarding Auxiliary Feedwater Project stage: RAI ML0924305172009-08-31031 August 2009 Notice of Meeting on AFW Modifications, Questions to Be Discussed Project stage: Meeting L-2009-207, Units 1 & 2, Update to Decommissioning Funding Status and Financial Assurance Plan2009-09-11011 September 2009 Units 1 & 2, Update to Decommissioning Funding Status and Financial Assurance Plan Project stage: Request NRC 2009-0094, License Amendment Request 261 Extended Power Uprate Expedited Review Request2009-09-11011 September 2009 License Amendment Request 261 Extended Power Uprate Expedited Review Request Project stage: Request ML0923211842009-09-14014 September 2009 Meeting Summary, Meeting with FPL Energy Point Beach, LLC, on the Extended Power Uprate and Alternate Source Term Amendments Project stage: Meeting NRC 2009-0098, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information2009-09-25025 September 2009 License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information Project stage: Response to RAI NRC 2009-0108, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate Response to Acceptance Review Questions2009-10-0909 October 2009 License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate Response to Acceptance Review Questions Project stage: Request ML0928005432009-10-19019 October 2009 Nonacceptance with the Opportunity to Supplement Letter for Extended Power Uprate Project stage: Other ML0929305162009-10-22022 October 2009 Request for Additional Information from Mechanical and Civil Engineering Branch Auxiliary Feedwater Modification Project stage: RAI ML0929308342009-10-22022 October 2009 Request for Additional Information from Balance of Plant Branch Auxiliary Feedwater Modification Project stage: RAI ML0929201272009-10-28028 October 2009 Summary of Meeting with FPL Energy Point Beach, LLC on the Auxiliary Feedwater Modification Amendment Project stage: Meeting ML0930205422009-11-0404 November 2009 Acceptance Review of Requested Licensing Action Regarding Extended Power Uprate Project stage: Acceptance Review ML0930603312009-11-0505 November 2009 Request for Additional Information from Technical Specification Branch Non-conservative Setpoint Changes (TAC Nos. ME1083 & ME1084) Project stage: RAI ML0930603012009-11-0606 November 2009 Request for Additional Information from Technical Specifications Branch Regarding Auxiliary Feedwater Project stage: RAI NRC 2009-0114, Transmittal of Background Information to Support License Amendment Request 261 Final Interconnection System Impact Study2009-11-13013 November 2009 Transmittal of Background Information to Support License Amendment Request 261 Final Interconnection System Impact Study Project stage: Request ML0931402312009-11-16016 November 2009 Request for Additional Information from Balance of Plant Branch Regarding Main Feedwater Isolation Valves Project stage: RAI NRC 2009-0125, License Amendment Request 261 Re Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information on Auxiliary Feedwater System2009-11-20020 November 2009 License Amendment Request 261 Re Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information on Auxiliary Feedwater System Project stage: Response to RAI NRC 2009-0123, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information for Calculation of the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Low Suction Pressure Setpoint2009-11-20020 November 2009 License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information for Calculation of the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Low Suction Pressure Setpoint Project stage: Response to RAI NRC 2009-0116, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information2009-11-21021 November 2009 License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information Project stage: Response to RAI NRC 2009-0115, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information2009-11-21021 November 2009 License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information Project stage: Response to RAI ML0932400282009-11-24024 November 2009 Request for Additional Information from Reactor Systems Branch Regarding Extended Power Uprate Project stage: RAI NRC 2009-0124, License Amendment Request 261 Extended Power Uprate Response to Request for Additional Information2009-11-30030 November 2009 License Amendment Request 261 Extended Power Uprate Response to Request for Additional Information Project stage: Response to RAI NRC 2009-0120, License Amendment Request 261, Supplement 3 Extended Power Uprate2009-12-0808 December 2009 License Amendment Request 261, Supplement 3 Extended Power Uprate Project stage: Supplement NRC 2009-0122, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information2009-12-16016 December 2009 License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information Project stage: Response to RAI NRC 2009-0128, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information2009-12-21021 December 2009 License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate, Response to Request for Additional Information Project stage: Response to RAI ML0935002032009-12-22022 December 2009 Request for Additional Information from Reactor Systems Branch EPU Expedited Portions Project stage: RAI NRC 2010-0003, License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate Auxiliary Feedwater System Pipe Stress Analysis Information2010-01-0808 January 2010 License Amendment Request 261, Extended Power Uprate Auxiliary Feedwater System Pipe Stress Analysis Information Project stage: Request ML1000800812010-01-13013 January 2010 Request for Additional Information from Balance of Plant Branch Extended Power Uprate Project stage: RAI NRC 2010-0005, License Amendment Request 261 Extended Power Uprate Response to Request for Additional Information2010-01-13013 January 2010 License Amendment Request 261 Extended Power Uprate Response to Request for Additional Information Project stage: Response to RAI ML1002500112010-01-22022 January 2010 Response Request for Additional Information License Amendment Request 261 Extended Power Uprate Project stage: Request NRC 2010-0013, License Amendment Request 264 - 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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 November 6, 2009 Mr. Larry Meyer Site Vice President NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC 6610 Nuclear Road Two Rivers, WI 54241-9516
SUBJECT:
POINT BEACH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BRANCH RE: AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (TAC NOS. I\\IIE1081 AND IVIE1082)
Dear Mr. Meyer:
By letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) dated April 7, 2009, as supplemented by two letters dated June 17, and September 25, 2009 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Nos. ML091250564, ML091690087, ML091690090, and ML092750395, respectively), FPL Energy Point Beach, LLC, submitted a request to change technical specifications due to modifications to the auxiliary feedwater system. This was originally part of the extended power uprate request but was separated out by the NRC staff.
The NRC staff is reviewing your submittal and has determined that additional information is required to complete the review. The specific information requested is addressed in the enclosure to this letter. During a discussion with your staff on October 27, 2009, it was agreed that you would provide the additional information within 30 days of the date of this letter.
The NRC staff considers that timely responses to requests for additional information help ensure sufficient time is available for staff review and contribute toward the NRC's goal of efficient and effective use of staff resources. If circumstances result in the need to revise the requested response date, please contact me at (301) 415-2048.
Justin C. Poole, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 111-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-266 and 50-301
Enclosure:
Request for Additional Information cc w/encl: Distribution via ListServ
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION POINT BEACH NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 DOCKET NOS. 50-266 AND 50-301 Explain why the proposed Actions Note in Technical Specification (TS) 3.7.5 is an appropriate remedial action for inoperable auxiliary feedwater (AFW) equipment that is normally used during plant startup.
Background:
TS 3.7.5, "Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW)," contains an Actions Note that states limiting condition for operation (LCO) 3.004.b is not applicable. The proposal revises this Note to state LCO 3.004.b is not applicable when entering Mode 1. However, no justification for this change appears to be provided in the submittal (page 1.0-28).
For comparison purposes, NUREG-1431, Revision 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications
[STS], Westinghouse Plants," contains STS 3.7.5, "Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW)," with a similar Actions Note that states LCO 3.004.b is not applicable [when entering MODE 1.] The Bases contains a reviewer's note that states "The LCO 3.004.b Note prohibits application of the LCO 3.0.4.b exception when entering MODE 1 if the plant does not depend on AFW for startup. If the plant does depend on AFW for startup, the Note should state, ILCO 3.004.b is not applicable. This is due to the increased risk associated with entering a Mode or other specified condition in the Applicability with an AFW train inoperable. The provisions of LCO 3.004.b, which allow entry into a Mode or other specified condition in the Applicability with the LCO not met after performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, should not be applied in this circumstance.
Section 2.504.5 of the Attachment 5 submittal (page 2.5.4.5-5) discusses the AFW system and states "The auxiliary feedwater system has no functional requirements during normal, at power, plant operation. It is used during plant startup and shutdown and during hot shutdown or hot standby conditions when chemical additions or small feedwater flow requirements do not warrant the operation of the main feedwater and condensate systems."
The regulation at 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(i) states "limiting conditions for operation are the lowest functional capability or performance levels of equipment required for safe operation of the facility. When a limiting condition for operation of a nuclear reactor is not met, the licensee shall shut down the reactor or follow any remedial action permitted by the technical specifications until the condition can be met."
Since the AFW system is used during plant startup, it is unclear why the proposed Actions Note should be permitted as a remedial action for inoperable AFW equipment.
Mr. Larry Meyer Site Vice President NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC 6610 Nuclear Road Two Rivers, WI 54241-9516
SUBJECT:
POINT BEACH NUCLEAR PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BRANCH RE: AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (TAC NOS. ME1081 AND ME1082)
Dear Mr. Meyer:
By letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) dated April 7, 2009, as supplemented by two letters dated June 17, and September 25,2009 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession Nos. ML091250564, ML091690087, ML091690090, and ML092750395, respectively), FPL Energy Point Beach, LLC, submitted a request to change technical specifications due to modifications to the auxiliary feedwater system. This was originally part of the extended power uprate request but was separated out by the NRC staff.
The NRC staff is reviewing your submittal and has determined that additional information is required to complete the review. The specific information requested is addressed in the enclosure to this letter. During a discussion with your staff on October 27, 2009, it was agreed that you would provide the additional information within 30 days of the date of this letter.
The NRC staff considers that timely responses to requests for additional information help ensure sufficient time is available for staff review and contribute toward the NRC's goal of efficient and effective use of staff resources. If circumstances result in the need to revise the requested response date, please contact me at (301) 415-2048.
Sincerely, IRA!
Justin C. Poole, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch 111-1 Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-266 and 50-301
Enclosure:
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