ML20136G051

Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Use of ASME Code Cases N-508-1,N-509-,N-524 & 5-46

ML20136G051
Person / Time
Site:	Grand Gulf, Arkansas Nuclear, River Bend, Waterford
Issue date:	03/13/1997
From:	Donohew J NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned)
To:	Hagan J ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
References
TAC-M95814, TAC-M95815, TAC-M95816, TAC-M95829, TAC-M95830, TAC-M95832, TAC-M95874, TAC-M95875, TAC-M95876, TAC-M96099, TAC-M96100, TAC-M96101, TAC-M96102, TAC-M96103, TAC-M96104, NUDOCS 9703170178
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i Mr. Joseph J. Hagan March 130 1997

, ,_ Vice President, Operations GGNS

+ Entergy Operations, Inc.

I P. O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONALEINFORMATION RELATED TO USE OF ASME CODE CASES N-508-1, N-509, N-524, AND 5-46, ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNITS 1 AND 2, GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, RIVER BEND STATION, AND WATERFORD 3 STEAM ELECTRIC STATION (TAC NOS. M96102, M96101, M95816, i M95830, M95876, M96104, M96103, M95815, M95832, M95875, M96100, M96099, M95814, M95829, AND M95874)

Dear Mr. Hagan:

i The staff is continuing its review of your submittals dated June 20, 1996, and January 14, 1997, for approval of American Society of Mechanical ,

1 Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Cases N-508-1, N-509, N-524, and N-546 for the following Entergy plants: Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, River Bend Station, and Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station. To permit us to continue our review on our current schedule we require that the information requested in the enclosure be provided within 60 days of your receipt of this letter.

NRC FRE GBHEh GUPY 1 -

6 ack . Donohew, Senior Project Manager

' Project Directorate IV-1 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-313, 50-368, 50-416, 1 50-458, and 50-382 l cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION:

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9 * * * * * ,o March 13, 1997 Mr. Joseph J. Hagan Vice President, Operations GGNS Entergy Operations, Inc.

P. O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150

SUBJECT:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO USE OF ASME CODE CASES N-508-1, N-509, N-524, AND 5-46, ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNITS 1-AND 2, GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, RIVER BEND STATION, AND WATERFORD 3 STEAM ELECTRIC STATION (TAC NOS. M96102, M96101, M95816, l M95830, M95876, M96104, M96103, M95815, M95832, M95875, M96100, 1 M96099, M95814, M95829, AND M95874)

Dear Mr. Hagan:

The staff is continuing its review of your submittals dated June 20, 1996, and January 14, 1997, for approval of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Cas6s N-508-1, N-509, N-524, and N-546 for the following Entergy plants: Arkansas Nuclear One, l Units 1 and 2, Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, River Bend Station, and Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station. To permit us to continue our review on our current schedule we require that the information requested in the enclosure be provided within 60 days of your receipt of this letter.

Sincerely, 4

M. V Jac N. Donohew, Senior Project Manager j Project Directorate IV-1 Division of Reactor Projects III/IV Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket Nos. 50-313, 50-368, 50-416, 50-458, and 50-382 cc: See next page

Mr. Joseph J. Hagan Entergy Operations, Inc. Grand Gulf Nuclear Station ec:

Executive Vice President General Manager, GCNS

& Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.

Entergy Operations, Inc. P. O. Sox 756 P. O. Box 31995 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Attorney General Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway Department of Justice P. O. Box 651 State of Louisiana Jackson, MS 39205 P. O. Box 94005 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9005 Winston & Strawn 1400 L Street, N.W. - 12th Floor State Health Officer Washington, DC 20005-3502 State Board of Health P. O. Box 1700 Director Jackson, MS 39205 Division of Solid Waste Management Mississippi Department of Natural Office of the Governor Resources State of Mississippi P. O. Box 10385 Jackson, MS 39201 Jackson, MS 39209 Attorney General President, Asst. Attorney General Claiborne County Board of Supervisors State of Mississippi Port Gibson, MS 39150 P. O. Box 22947 Jackson, MS 39225 Regional Administrator, Region IV i U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Vice President, Operations Support l 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Entergy Operations, Inc. l Arlington, TX 76011 P.O. Box 31995 l Jackson, MS 39286-1995 l Senior Resident Inspector l U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Director, Nuclear Safety l Route 2, Box 399 and Regulatory Affairs l Port Gibson, MS 39150 Entergy Operations, Inc. 1 P.O. Box 756 l Manager of Operations Port Gibson, MS 39150 '

Bechtel Power Corporation P.O. Box 2166 l Houston, TX 77252-2166 '

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Executive Vice President Vice President, Operations Support

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Entergy Operations, Inc. P. O. Box 31995 P. O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 1

Director, Division of Radiation Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway

Control and Emergency Management P. O. Box 651 1 Arkansas Department of Health Jackson, MS 39205 1 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 30 Little Rock, AR 72205-3867 Mr. C. Randy Hutchinson

Vice President Operations, AN0 ,

Entergy Operations, Inc. I Winston & Strawn 1448 S. R. 333

. 1400 L Street, N.W. Russellville, AR 72801  ;

Washington, DC 20005-3502  ;

, l Manager, Rockville Nuclear Licensing l Framatone Technologies 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 525 l Rockville, MD 20852 Senior Resident Inspector - '

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. O. Box 310 London, AR 72847 Regional. Administrator, Region IV i

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 County Judge of Pope County

Pope County Courthouse

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Winston & Strawn Executive Vice President and 1400 L Street, N.W. Chief Operating Officer

Washington, DC 20005-3502 Entergy Operations, Inc.

P. O. Box 31995 Manager - Licensing Jackson, MS 39286 Entergy Operations, Inc.

River Bend Station General Manager - Plant Operations P. O. Box 220 Entergy Operations, Inc.

St. Francisville, LA 70775 River Bend Station P. O. Box 220 ,

Director St. Francisville, LA 70775 l Joint Operations Cajun 1 10719 Airline Highway Director - Nuclear Safety l P. O. Box 15540 Entergy Operations, Inc.

Baton Rouge, LA 70895 River Bend Station P. O. Box 220 Senior Resident Inspector St. Francisville, LA 70775 P. O. Box 1050 St. Francisville, LA 70775 Vice President - Operations Support Entergy Operations, Inc.

President of West Feliciana P. O. Box 31995 Police Jury Jackson, MS 39286-1995 P. O. Box 1921 St. Francisville, LA 70775 Attorney General State of Louisiana Regional Administrator, Region IV P. O. Box 94095 ,

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Arlington, TX 76011 Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway P. O. Box 651 Ms. H. Anne Plettinger Jackson, MS 39205 3456 Villa Rose Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Vice President & Controller Cajun Electric Power Cooperative i Administrator 10719 Airline Highway Louisiana Radiation Protection Division P.O. Box 15540 P. O. Box 82135 Baton Rouge, LA 70895 Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2135 Mr. John R. McGaha '

Vice President - Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.

River Bend Station P.O. Box 220 St. Francisville, LA 70775

. Entergy Operations, Inc. Waterford 3 i

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Administrator Regional Administrator, Region IV Louisiana Radiation Protection Division U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Post Office Box 82135 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000

) Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2135 Arlington, TX 76011 i Vice President, Operations Resident Inspector /Waterford NPS 2

Support Post Office Box 822 Entergy Operations, Inc. Killona, LA 70066 P. O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286 Parish President Council i

St. Charles Parish Director P. O. Box 302

. Nuclear Safety & Regulatory Affairs Hahnville, LA 70057 Entergy Operations, Inc.

P. O. Box B Executive Vice-President i Killona, LA 70066 and Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.

Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway P. O. Box 31995

P. O. Box 651 Jackson, MS 39286-1995

! Jackson, MS 39205 i Chairman General Manager Plant Operations Louisiana Public Service Commission Entergy Operations, Inc. One American Place, Suite 1630 P. O. Box B Baton Rouge, LA 70825-1697 Killona, LA 70066 l

Licensing Manager Vice President Operations Entergy Operations, Inc. Entergy Operations, Inc.

P. O. Box B P. O. Box B Killona, LA 70066 Killona, LA 70066 Winston & Strawn 1400 L Street, N.W.

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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO USE CODE CASES N-509. N-524 AND N-546 1

ENTERGY OPERATIONS. INC.

ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE. UNITS 1 AND 2. DOCKET NO.S 50-313 AND 50-368 I

GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION UNIT 1. DOCKET NO. 50-416 l RIVER BEND STATION. DOCKET NO. 50-458 l

! WATERFORD 3 STEAM ELECTRIC STATION. DOCKET NO. 50-382 i

1. INTRODUCTION i In accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(c)(3), 10 CFR 50.55a(d)(2), and i 10 CFR 50.55a(e)(2), ASME Code cases may be used as alternatives to Code j requirements. Code cases that the NRC has approved for use are listed in Regulatory Guide 1.147, " Inservice Inspection Code Case Acceptability,"

with any additional conditions deemed necessary by the NRC. Code cases i nel referenced in Regulatory Guide 1.147 may be adopted only if i authorized by the NRC on a case-by-case basis. In some cases, use of

unapproved Code cases may be acceptable for use when certain conditions

. are included. To ensure consistent implementation, licensees proposing 4 the use of currently unapproved Code case (s), must commit to such

! conditions, if applicable.

i In three letters dated June 20, 1996, the licensee proposed the use of Code Cases N-509, N-524 and N-546 in lieu of the Code requirements. In a

letter dated January 14, 1997, the licensee submitted supplemental

! information regarding the submittals. The information provided by the l licensee in these submittals has been reviewed by the NRC staff.

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2. Additional Information Reauired i

l Based on the above review, the staff has concluded that the following

! information and/or clarification is required to complete the licensee's

! submittals.

, A. Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(i), the licensee proposed to use i Code Case N-509, " Alternative Rules 'for the Selection and

i. Examination of Class-1, 2, and 3 Integrally Welded Attachments,"

4 Section XI, Division 1 in lieu of the Code selection requirements

for integrally welded attachments. To find Code Case N-509 acceptable for use, the staff has determined that a minimum

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4 examination sample of 10% of the total number of integral i attachments in all non-exempt Class 1, 2, and 3 piping, pumps and i valves is necessary. Confirm that this condition will be met.

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e B. Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(1), the licensee proposed the use of l Code Case N-546, " Requirements for Qualification of VT-2 Examination Personnel, Section XI, Division 1." To find this Code case acceptable for use, the staff has determined that the following l conditions must be met: Licensee's must 1) develop procedural guidelines for obtaining consistent, quality VT-2 visual  :

examinations, 2) document and maintain records to verify the l qualification of persons selected to perform VT-2 visual examinations, and 3) implement independent review and evaluation of '

detected leakage by persons other than those that performed the VT-2 visual examinations. Confirm that these conditions will be met.

i The schedule for timely completion of this review requires that the licensee provide, by the requested date, the above requested

. information and/or clarifications regarding the proposed alternatives for the subject Entergy plants.

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