RS-16-257, Withdrawal of Request for License Amendment to Revise Technical Specifications Section 5.5.12 for Permanent Extension of Type a and Type C Leak Rate Test Frequencies

Withdrawal of Request for License Amendment to Revise Technical Specifications Section 5.5.12 for Permanent Extension of Type a and Type C Leak Rate Test Frequencies

ML16357A541
Person / Time
Site:	Quad Cities
Issue date:	12/22/2016
From:	Simpson P Exelon Generation Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
RS-16-257
Download: ML16357A541 (2)

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4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Exelon Generation 630 657 2000 Office RS-16-257 December 22, 2016 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-29 and DPR-30 NRG Docket Nos. 50-254 and 50-265

Subject:

Withdrawal of Request for License Amendment to Revise Technical Specifications Section 5.5.12 for Permanent Extension of Type A and Type C Leak Rate Test Frequencies

References:

1. Letter from P. R. Simpson (Exelon Generation Company, LLC} to U.S. NRG, "Request for License Amendment to Revise Technical Specifications Section 5.5.12 for Permanent Extension of Type A and Type C Leak Rate Test Frequencies," dated September 19, 2016

2. Letter from P. R. Simpson (Exelon Generation Company, LLC} to U.S. NRG, "Supplemental Information Regarding Request for License Amendment to Revise Technical Specifications Section 5.5.12 for Permanent Extension of Type A and Type C Leak Rate Test Frequencies," dated December 15, 2016 In Reference 1, Exelon Generation Company, LLC (EGG} requested an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-29 and DPR-30 for Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station (QCNPS}, Units 1 and 2, respectively. The proposed change revises Technical Specification 5.5.12, "Primary Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program," to allow for the permanent extension of the Type A Integrated Leak Rate Testing (ILRT} and Type C Leak Rate Testing frequencies. Supplemental information was provided to the NRG in Reference 2.

In light of discussions with the NRG on December 22, 2016, EGG has elected to withdraw the proposed license amendment request.

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.91, "Notice for public comment; State consultation,"

paragraph (b}, EGG is notifying the State of Illinois of this withdrawal by transmitting a copy of this letter to the designated State Official.

December 22, 2016 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page2 There are no regulatory commitments contained in this letter. Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Mr. Kenneth M. Nicely at (630) 657-2803.

r Patrick R. Simpson Manager - Licensing cc: NRC Regional Administrator, Region Ill NRC Senior Resident Inspector- Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station Illinois Emergency Management Agency- Division of Nuclear Safety