[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 185 (Monday, September 25, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55807-55809]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8152]
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Notice of Opportunity To Comment on Model Application on
Technical Specification Improvement To Modify Requirements Regarding
LCO 3.10.1, Inservice Leak and Hydrostatic Testing Operation Using the
Consolidated Line Item Improvement Process
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Request for comment.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the staff of the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC) has prepared a model licensee application
relating to the modification of shutdown testing requirements in
technical specifications (TS) for Boiling Water Reactors (BWR). The
purpose of this model is to permit the NRC to efficiently process
amendments that propose to modify LCO 3.10.1 that would allow control
rod scram time testing to be performed concurrently with inservice leak
and hydrostatic testing. Licensees of nuclear power reactors to which
the model applies could then request amendments, confirming the
applicability to their reactors. The NRC staff is requesting comment on
the model application prior to announcing its availability for license
amendment applications. A model
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safety evaluation and no significant hazards determination regarding
the proposed changes to LCO 3.10.1 have been previously posted in the
Federal Register for comment on August 21, 2006 (71 FR 48561).
DATES: The comment period expires October 25, 2006. Comments received
after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the
Commission is able to ensure consideration only for comments received
on or before this date.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted either electronically or via U.S.
mail. Submit written comments to Chief, Rulemaking, Directives, and
Editing Branch, Division of Administrative Services, Office of
Administration, Mail Stop: T-6 D59, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555-0001. Hand deliver comments to: 11545 Rockville
Pike, Rockville, Maryland, between 7:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Federal
workdays. Copies of comments received may be examined at the NRC's
Public Document Room, 11555 Rockville Pike (Room O-1F21), Rockville,
Maryland. Comments may be submitted by electronic mail to
[email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Kobetz, Mail Stop: O-12H2,
Division of Inspections and Regional Support, Office of Nuclear Reactor
Regulation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-
0001, telephone 301-415-1932.
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
consolidated line item improvement process (CLIIP) is intended to
improve the efficiency of NRC licensing processes by processing
proposed changes to the standard technical specifications (STS) in a
manner that supports subsequent license amendment applications. The
CLIIP includes an opportunity for the public to comment on a proposed
change to the STS after a preliminary assessment by the NRC staff and a
finding that the change will likely be offered for adoption by
licensees. A model safety evaluation and no significant hazards
determination regarding the proposed changes to LCO 3.10.1 have been
previously posted in the Federal Register for comment on August 21,
2006 (71 FR 48561). This notice solicits comment on a proposed model
licensee application that would modify LCO 3.10.1 to allow control rod
scram time testing to be performed concurrently with inservice leak and
hydrostatic testing.
Applicability
Licensees opting to apply for this TS change 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.
Public Notices
This notice requests comments from interested members of the public
within 30 days of the date of publication in the Federal Register.
After evaluating the comments received as a result of this notice, the
staff will either reconsider the proposed change or announce the
availability of the change in a subsequent notice (perhaps with some
changes to the safety evaluation or the proposed no significant hazards
consideration determination as a result of public comments). If the
staff announces the availability of the change, licensees wishing to
adopt the change must submit an application in accordance with
applicable rules and other regulatory requirements. For each
application the staff will publish a notice of consideration of
issuance of amendment to facility operating licenses, a proposed no
significant hazards consideration determination, and a notice of
opportunity for a hearing. The staff will also publish a notice of
issuance of an amendment to an operating license to announce the
modification of TS 3.10.1, Inservice Leak and Hydrostatic Testing, for
each plant that receives the requested change.
Proposed Model Application for License Amendments Adopting TSTF-484,
Rev. 0, ``Use of TT 3.10.1 for Scram Time Testing Activities''
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Document Control Desk,
Washington, DC 20555.
Subject: [Plant Name]
Docket No. 50--License Amendment Request for Adoption of TSTF-484, Rev.
0, ``Use of TS 3.10.1 for Scram Time Testing Activities''
In accordance with the provisions of Section 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 No.].
The proposed amendment would revise LCO 3.10.1, and the associated
Bases, to expand its scope to include provisions for temperature
excursions greater than [200][deg]F as a consequence of inservice leak
and hydrostatic testing, and as a consequence of scram time testing
initiated in conjunction with an inservice leak or hydrostatic test,
while considering operational conditions to be in Mode 4. This change
is consistent with NRC approved Revision 0 to Technical Specification
Task Force (TSTF) Improved Standard Technical Specification Change
Traveler, TSTF-484, ``Use of TS 3.10.1 for Scram Time Testing
Activities''. 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 an evaluation of the proposed change.
Attachment 2 provides the existing TS pages marked up to show the
proposed change. Attachment 3 provides the proposed TS changes in final
typed format. Attachment 4 provides the existing Bases 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.
If you should have any questions regarding this submittal, please
contact [ ].
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.
Executed on [Date].
[Name, Title]
Attachments: 1. Evaluation of Proposed Change
2. Proposed Technical Specification Change (Mark-Up)
3. Proposed Technical Specification Change (Re-Typed)
4. Proposed Technical Specification Bases Change (Mark-Up)
cc: [NRR Project Manager]
[Regional Office]
[Resident Inspector]
[State Contact]
Attachment 1--Evaluation of Proposed Change
License Amendment Request for Adoption of TSTF-484, Rev. 0, ``Use of TS
3.10.1 for SCRAM Time Testing Activities''
1.0 Description
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2.0 Proposed Change
3.0 Background
4.0 Technical Analysis
5.0 Regulatory Safety Analysis
5.1 No Significant Hazards Determination
5.2 Applicable Regulatory Requirements/Criteria
6.0 Environmental Consideration
7.0 References
1.0 Description
The proposed amendment would revise LCO 3.10.1, and the associated
Bases, to expand its scope to include provisions for temperature
excursions greater than [200][deg]F as a consequence of inservice leak
and hydrostatic testing, and as a consequence of scram time testing
initiated in conjunction with an inservice leak or hydrostatic test,
while considering operational conditions to be in Mode 4. This change
is consistent with NRC approved Revision 0 to Technical Specification
Task Force (TSTF) Improved Standard Technical Specification Change
Traveler, TSTF-484, ``Use of TS 3.10.1 for Scram Time Testing
Activities.'' 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).
2.0 Proposed Change
Consistent with the NRC approved Revision 0 of TSTF-484, the
proposed TS changes include a revised TS 3.10.1, ``Inservice Leak and
Hydrostatic Testing Operation.'' Proposed revisions to the TS Bases are
also included in this application. Adoption of the TS Bases associated
with TSTF-484, Revision 0 is an integral part of implementing this TS
amendment. The changes to the affected TS Bases pages will be
incorporated in accordance with the TS Bases Control Program.
This application is being made in accordance with the CLIIP.
[Licensee] is not proposing variations or deviations from the TS
changes described in TSTF-484, Revision 0, or the NRC staff's model
safety evaluation (SE) published on [Date] ([ ] FR [ ]) as part of the
CLIIP Notice of Availability.
3.0 Background
The background for this application is adequately addressed by the
NRC Notice of Availability published on [Date] ([ ] FR [ ]).
4.0 Technical Analysis
[Licensee] has reviewed the safety evaluation (SE) published on
[Date] ([ ] FR [ ]) as part of the CLIIP Notice of Availability.
[Licensee] has concluded that the technical justifications presented in
the SE prepared by the NRC staff are applicable to [Plant, UNIT No.]
and therefore justify this amendment for the incorporation of the
proposed changes to the [Plant] TS.
5.0 Regulatory Safety Analysis
5.1 No Significant Hazards Determination
[Licensee] has reviewed the no significant hazards determination
published on [Date] ([ ] FR [ ]) as part of the CLIIP Notice of
Availability. [Licensee] has concluded that the determination presented
in the notice is applicable to [Plant, Unit No.] and the determination
is hereby incorporated by reference to satisfy the requirements of 10
CFR 50.91(a).
5.2 Applicable Regulatory Requirements/Criteria
A description of the proposed TS change and its relationship to
applicable regulatory requirements was provided in the NRC Notice of
Availability published on [Date] ([ [ FR [ ]).
6.0 Environmental Consideration
[Licensee] has reviewed the environmental evaluation included in
the safety evaluation (SE) published on [Date] ([ ] FR [ ]) as part of
the CLIIP Notice of Availability. [Licensee] has concluded that the
staff's findings presented in that evaluation are applicable to [Plant,
No.] and the evaluation is hereby incorporated by reference for this
application.
7.0 References
1. Federal Register Notice, Notice of Availability published on
[Date] ([ ] FR [ ]).
2. Federal Register Notice, Notice for Comment published on August
21, 2006 (71 FR 48561)
3. TSTF-484 Revision 0, ``Use of TS 3.10.1 for Scram Times Testing
Activities''
Attachment 2--Proposed Technical Specification Change (Mark-Up)
Attachment 3--Proposed Technical Specification Change (Re-Typed)
Attachment 4--Proposed Technical Specification Bases Change (Mark-Up)
Principal Contributor: Aron Lewin.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 30th of August 2006.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Timothy Kobetz,
Chief, Technical Specifications Branch, Division of Inspections and
Regional Support, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
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