LR-N19-0005, Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request (LAR) to Amend the Hope Creek Technical Specifications (TS) to Revise Action for Inoperable Emergency Diesel Generator (Eog) a or B

Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request (LAR) to Amend the Hope Creek Technical Specifications (TS) to Revise Action for Inoperable Emergency Diesel Generator (Eog) a or B

ML19059A096
Person / Time
Site:	Hope Creek
Issue date:	02/28/2019
From:	Carr E Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
LAR H18-01, LR-N19-0005
Download: ML19059A096 (2)

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PSEG Nuclear LLC P.O. Box 236, Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038-0236 0PSEG NuclearLLC 10 CFR 50.90 LR-N19-0005 LAR H18-01 FEB 2 8 2019 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Hope Creek Generating Station Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-57 NRC Docket No. 50-354

Subject:

Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request (LAR) to Amend the Hope Creek Technical Specifications (TS) to Revise Action for Inoperable Emergency Diesel Generator (EOG) A or B

References:

1. PSEG letter to NRC, "License Amendment Request (LAR) to Amend the Hope Creek Technical Specifications (TS) to Revise Action for Inoperable Emergency Diesel Generator A or B," dated March 28, 2018 (ADAMS Accession No. ML18087A095)

2. PSEG letter to NRC, "Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request (LAR) to Amend the Hope Creek Technical Specifications (TS) to Revise Action for Inoperable Emergency Generator A or B," dated September 26, 2018 (ADAMS Accession No. ML18269A244)

In the Reference 1 letter PSEG Nuclear LLC (PSEG) submitted a license amendment request (LAR) to Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-57 for Hope Creek Generating Station (HCGS) to revise TS 3/4.8.1.1, "AC Sources - Operating"; specifically Action b.2.b concerning one inoperable Emergency Diesel Generator (EOG).

In the Reference 2 letter, PSEG provided additional technical information and clarification of the configuration and fuel capacity of the supplemental diesel generators credited in the Reference 1 LAR relative to number of diesel generators, their fuel tank capacity relative to time of service while fully loaded and load testing of the diesels. In addition, PSEG requested an amendment implementation date of September 2, 2019 based on anticipated delivery time for the supplemental diesels.

Based on finalization of the procurement contract with the diesel supplier, PSEG has determined that an extension to the amendment implementation time frame is required. Based on. the current delivery schedule for the supplemental diesels, PSEG requests an implementation period of one year following the date of issuance. This date is commensurate

LR-N 19-0005 10 CFR 50.90 Page 2 with the revised delivery time frame for the supplemental diesels and allows sufficient time for receipt inspection, staging and testing to verify acceptability as a supplemental power source for the A or B emergency diesel generators (EDGs) at Hope Creek Generating Station.

Initial discussions with the diesel generator supplier identified a delivery window of 28 to 32 weeks after receipt of contract. PSEG was recently informed that, based on a variety of factors, including increased domestic and global demand for backup power sources for critical applications and industries, the delivery window has increased to a minimum of 42-44 weeks.

PSEG has determined that the information provided in this submittal does not alter the conclusions reached in the 10 CFR 50.92 no significant hazards determination previously submitted. In addition, the information provided in this submittal does not affect the bases for concluding that neither an environmental impact statement nor an environmental assessment needs to be prepared in connection with the proposed amendment.

The revised implementation period is administrative in nature and does not impact the ability of the supplemental diesel generators to function as an alternate power source for the A or 8 EDGs.

There are no regulatory commitments contained in this letter. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Mr. Michael Wiwel at 856-339-7907.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on "l (Date Eric S. Carr Site Vice President Hope Creek Generating Station cc: Mr. D. Lew, Administrator, Region I, NRC Mr. J. Kim, Project Manager, NRC NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Hope Creek Mr. P. Mulligan, Chief, NJBNE PSEG Corporate Commitment Tracking Coordinator Hope Creek Commitment Tracking Coordinator