[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 5, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38729-38731]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-3486]
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Notice of Availability of Model Application Concerning Technical
Specifications for Combustion Engineering Plants To Risk-Inform
Requirements Regarding Selected Required Action End States Using the
Consolidated Line Item Improvement Process
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the staff of the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC) has prepared a model application related to
the revision of Combustion Engineering (CE) plant required action end
state requirements in technical specifications (TS). The purpose of
this model is to permit the NRC to efficiently process amendments that
propose to revise CE TS required action end state requirements.
Licensees of nuclear power reactors to which the model applies may
request amendments utilizing the model application.
DATES: The NRC staff issued a Federal Register notice (70 FR 23238, May
4, 2005) that provided a model safety evaluation (SE) and a model no
significant hazards consideration (NSHC) determination relating to
changing CE TS required action end state requirements. The NRC staff
hereby announces that the model SE and NSHC determination may be
referenced in plant-specific applications to adopt the changes. The
staff has posted a model application on the NRC Web site to assist
licensees in using the consolidated line item improvement process
(CLIIP) to revise the CE TS required action end state requirements. The
NRC staff can most efficiently consider applications based upon the
model application if the application is submitted within a year of this
Federal Register notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Reckley, Mail Stop: O7D1,
Division of Licensing Project Management, Office of Nuclear Reactor
Regulation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-
0001, telephone 301-415-1323.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Regulatory Issue Summary 2000-06, ``Consolidated Line Item
Improvement Process for Adopting Standard Technical Specification
Changes for Power Reactors,'' was issued on March 20, 2000. The CLIIP
is intended to improve the efficiency of NRC licensing processes. This
is accomplished by processing proposed changes to the standard TS (STS)
in a manner that supports subsequent license amendment applications.
The CLIIP includes an opportunity for the public to comment on proposed
changes to the STS following a preliminary assessment by the NRC staff
and finding that the change will likely be offered for adoption by
licensees. The CLIIP directs the NRC staff to evaluate any comments
received for a proposed change to the STS and to either reconsider the
change or to proceed with announcing the availability of the change for
proposed adoption by licensees. Those licensees opting to apply for the
subject change to TS are responsible for reviewing the staff's
evaluation, referencing the applicable technical justifications, and
providing any necessary plant-specific information. Each amendment
application made in response to the notice of availability will be
processed and noticed in accordance with applicable rules and NRC
procedures.
This notice involves the revision of CE TS required action end
state requirements. This proposed change was proposed for incorporation
into the STS by participants in the Technical Specification Task Force
(TSTF) and is designated TSTF-422, Revision 1. TSTF-422 can be viewed
on the NRC Web site (http://www.nrc.gov).
Applicability
This proposed change to revise CE TS required action end state
requirements is applicable to licensees for CE PWRs who have adopted or
will adopt, in conjunction with the proposed change, technical
specification requirements for a Bases control program consistent with
the TS Bases Control Program described in Section 5.5 of the applicable
vendor's STS.
To efficiently process the incoming license amendment applications,
the staff requests each licensee applying for the changes addressed by
TSTF-422 using the CLIIP to provide the information identified in the
model application posted on the NRC Web site.
Public Notices
In a notice in the Federal Register dated May 4, 2005 (70 FR
23238), the
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staff requested comment on the use of the CLIIP to process requests to
revise the CE TS regarding required action end state requirements.
TSTF-422, as well as the NRC staff's safety evaluation and model
application, may be examined, and/or copied for a fee, at the NRC's
Public Document Room, located at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville
Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland. Publicly available records are
accessible electronically from the ADAMS Public Library component on
the NRC Web site, (the Electronic Reading Room).
The staff did not receive any comments following the notice
published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238), soliciting comments on the
model SE and NSHC determination related to TSTF-422, Revision 1. The
NRC staff has not made any changes to the previously published model SE
and NSHC determination related to TSTF-422, Revision 1. The staff finds
that the previously published models remain appropriate references and
has chosen not to republish the model SE and model NSHC determination
in this notice. As described in the model application prepared by the
staff, licensees may reference in their plant-specific applications to
adopt TSTF-422, the SE and NSHC determination previously published in
the Federal Register (70 FR 23238; May 4, 2005).
Dated in Rockville, Maryland, this 23rd day of June 2005.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Thomas H. Boyce,
Section Chief, Technical Specifications Section, Operating Improvements
Branch, Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs, Office of Nuclear
Reactor Regulation.
For Inclusion on Technical Specification Web Page
The following example of an application was prepared by the NRC
staff to facilitate the use of the consolidated line item improvement
process (CLIIP). The model provides the expected level of detail and
content for an application to adopt TSTF-422, Revision 1, ``Risk-
Informed Modifications to Selected Required Action End States,'' for
Combustion Engineering Plants using CLIIP. Licensees remain responsible
for ensuring that their actual application fulfills their
administrative requirements as well as NRC regulations.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Document Control Desk,
Washington, DC 20555.
Subject: Plant Name
Docket No. 50-
Application for Technical Specification Improvement Regarding Risk-
Informed Modifications to Selected Required Action End States for
Combustion Engineering Plants
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 50.90 of Title 10 of
the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), [LICENSEE] is submitting a
request for an amendment to the technical specifications (TS) for
[PLANT NAME, UNIT NOS.].
The proposed amendment would revise the Combustion Engineering
(CE) TS requirements related to Required Action End States. The
change is consistent with NRC-approved Technical Specification Task
Force (TSTF) Standard Technical Specification Change Traveler, TSTF-
422, Revision 1, ``Risk-informed Modifications to Selected Required
Action End States.'' The availability of this TS improvement was
announced in the Federal Register on [DATE] ([ ] FR [ ]) as part of
the consolidated line item improvement process (CLIIP).
Attachment 1 provides a description of the proposed change and
confirmation of applicability.
Attachment 2 provides the existing TS pages marked-up to show
the proposed change.
[LICENSEE] requests approval of the proposed license amendment
by [DATE], with the amendment being implemented [BY DATE OR WITHIN X
DAYS].
In accordance with 10 CFR 50.91, a copy of this application,
with attachments, is being provided to the designated [STATE]
Official.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United
States of America that I am authorized by [LICENSEE] to make this
request and that the foregoing is true and correct. [Note that
request may be notarized in lieu of using this oath or affirmation
statement].
If you should have any questions regarding this submittal,
please contact [ ].
Sincerely,
Name, Title
Attachments:
1. Description and Assessment
2. Proposed Technical Specification Changes
cc: NRR Project Manager
Regional Office
Resident Inspector
State Contact
ATTACHMENT 1--Description and Assessment
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The proposed license amendment revises the requirements in
Combustion Engineering (CE) Technical Specification (TS)
requirements related to Required Action End States. The changes are
consistent with NRC approved Technical Specification Task Force
(TSTF) Standard Technical Specification Change Traveler, TSTF-422,
Revision 1, ``Risk-informed Modifications to Selected Required
Action End States.'' The availability of this technical
specification improvement was announced in the Federal Register on
[DATE] as part of the consolidated line item improvement process
(CLIIP).
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Consistent with the NRC-approved TSTF-422, Revision 1, the
proposed TS changes include:
Revised TS [3.3.5 (analog)], ``Engineering Safety
Features Actuation Signal (ESFAS) Logic and Manual Trip''
Revised TS [3.3.6 (digital)], ``ESFAS Logic and Manual
Trip''
Revised TS [3.3.8 (digital)], ``Containment Purge and
Isolation Signal (CPIS)''
Revised TS [3.3.8 (analog), 3.3.9 (digital)], ``Control
Room Isolation Signal (CRIS)''
Revised TS [3.3.9 (analog)], ``Chemical and Volume
Control System (CVCS) Isolation Signal''
Revised TS [3.3.10 (analog)], ``Shield Building
Filtration Actuation Signal''
Revised TS [3.4.6], ``Reactor Coolant System (RCS)
Loops--MODE 4''
Revised TS [3.5.4], ``Refueling Water Tank''
Revised TS [3.6.2], ``Containment Air Locks''
Revised TS [3.6.3], ``Containment Isolation Valves''
Revised TS [3.6.4], ``Containment Pressure''
Revised TS [3.6.5], ``Containment Air Temperature''
Revised TS [3.6.6A], ``Containment Spray and Cooling
Systems (Atmospheric and Dual)'' Credit taken for iodine removal by
the Containment Spray System
Revised TS [3.6.6B], ``Containment Spray and Cooling
Systems (Atmospheric and Dual)'' Credit not taken for iodine removal
by the Containment Spray System
Revised TS [3.6.11], ``Shield Building (Dual)''
Revised TS [3.7.7], ``Component Cooling Water System''
Revised TS [3.7.8], ``Service Water System''
Revised TS [3.7.9], ``Ultimate Heat Sink''
Revised TS [3.7.10], ``Essential Chill Water''
Revised TS [3.7.11], ``Control Room Emergency Air
Cleanup System (CREACS)''
Revised TS [3.7.12], ``Control Room Emergency Air
Temperature Control System (CREATCS)''
Revised TS [3.7.13], ``Emergency Core Cooling System
Pump Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (ECCS PREACS)''
Revised TS [3.7.15], ``Penetration Room Exhaust Air
Cleanup System (PREACS)''
Revised TS [3.8.1], ``AC Sources--Operating''
Revised TS [3.8.1], ``AC Sources--Operating''
Revised TS [3.8.4], ``DC Sources--Operating''
Revised TS [3.8.7], ``Inverters--Operating''
Proposed revisions to the TS Bases are also included in this
application. As discussed in the NRC's model safety evaluation,
adoption of the revised TS Bases associated with TSTF-422, Revision
1 is an integral part of
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implementing this TS improvement. The changes to the affected TS
Bases pages will be incorporated in accordance with the TS Bases
Control Program.
3.0 BACKGROUND
The background for this application is adequately addressed by
the NRC Notice of Availability published on [DATE ]([ ] FR [ ]), the
NRC Notice for Comment published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238), and
TSTF-422, Revision 1.
4.0 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE
The applicable regulatory requirements and guidance associated
with this application are adequately addressed by the NRC Notice of
Availability published on [DATE ]([ ] FR [ ]), the NRC Notice for
Comment published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238), and TSTF-422,
Revision 1.
5.0 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
[LICENSEE] has reviewed the safety evaluation (SE) published on
May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238) as part of the CLIIP Notice for Comment.
This included the NRC staff's SE supporting the changes associated
with TSTF-422, Revision 1. [LICENSEE] has concluded that the
justifications presented in the TSTF proposal and the SE prepared by
the NRC staff are applicable to [PLANT, UNIT NOS.] and justify this
amendment for the incorporation of the changes to the [PLANT] TS.
6.0 REGULATORY ANALYSIS
A description of this proposed change and its relationship to
applicable regulatory requirements and guidance was provided in the
NRC Notice of Availability published on [DATE ]([ ] FR [ ]), the NRC
Notice for Comment published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238), and TSTF-
422, Revision 1.
6.1 LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS
The following table identifies those actions committed to by
[LICENSEE] in this document. Any other statements in this submittal
are provided for information purposes and are not considered to be
regulatory commitments. Please direct questions regarding these
commitments to [CONTACT NAME].
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Regulatory commitments Due date/event
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[LICENSEE] will establish the Technical [Complete, implemented with amendment OR within X days of
Specification Bases for the revised implementation of amendment]
specifications as adopted with the
applicable license amendment.
[LICENSEE] will follow the guidance [Ongoing, or implement with amendment]
established in Section 11 of NUMARC 93-01,
``Industry Guidance for Monitoring the
Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear
Power Plants,'' Nuclear Management and
Resource Council, Revision 3, July 2000.
[LICENSEE] will follow the guidance [Implement with amendment, when TS Required Action End State
established in Revision 00 of WCAP-16364-NP, remains within the APPLICABILITY of TS]
``Implementation Guidance for Risk Informed
Modification to Selected Required Action End
States at Combustion Engineering NSSS Plants
(TSTF-422),'' Westinghouse, November 2004.
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7.0 NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATION
[LICENSEE] has reviewed the proposed no significant hazards
consideration determination published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238)
as part of the CLIIP. [LICENSEE] has concluded that the proposed
determination presented in the notice is applicable to [PLANT] and
the determination is hereby incorporated by reference to satisfy the
requirements of 10 CFR 50.91(a).
8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
[LICENSEE] has reviewed the environmental consideration included
in the model SE published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238) as part of
the CLIIP. [LICENSEE] has concluded that the staff's findings
presented in that model SE are applicable to [PLANT] and the
determination is hereby incorporated by reference for this
application.
9.0 PRECEDENT
This application is being made in accordance with the CLIIP.
[LICENSEE] is not proposing variations or deviations from the TS
changes described in TSTF-422, Revision 1, or the NRC staff's model
SE published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238).
10.0 REFERENCES
Federal Register notices:
Notice for Comment published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238)
Notice of Availability published on [DATE]([ ] FR [ ])
ATTACHMENT 2--PROPOSED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHANGES (MARK-UP)
ATTACHMENT 3--PROPOSED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION PAGES
ATTACHMENT 4--PROPOSED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION BASES PAGES (MARK-UP)
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