[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 160 (Thursday, August 20, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42131-42138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19998]
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
[NRC-2009-0360]
Proposed Model Safety Evaluation for Plant-Specific Adoption of
Technical Specification Task Force Traveler-501, Revision 1, ``Relocate
Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control''
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
ACTION: Notice of opportunity for public comment.
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DATES: Comments must be filed no later than 60 days from the date of
publication of this notice in the Federal Register. 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.
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any one of the following methods.
Please include Docket ID NRC-2009-0360 in the subject line of your
comments. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will be
posted on the NRC Web site and on the Federal rulemaking Web site
Regulations.gov. Because your comments will not be edited to remove any
identifying or contact information, the NRC cautions you against
including any information in your submission that you do not want to be
publicly disclosed.
The NRC requests that any party soliciting or aggregating comments
received from other persons for submission to the NRC inform those
persons that the NRC will not edit their comments to remove any
identifying or contact information, and therefore, they should not
include any information in their comments that they do not want
publicly disclosed.
Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and
search for documents filed under Docket ID NRC-2009-0360. Address
questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher 301-492-3668; e-mail
[email protected].
Mail comments to: Michael T. Lesar, Chief, Rulemaking and
Directives Branch (RDB), Division of Administrative Services, Office of
Administration, Mail Stop: TWB-05-B01M, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by fax to RDB at (301) 492-
3446.
You can access publicly available documents related to this notice
using the following methods:
NRC's Public Document Room (PDR): The public may examine and have
copied for a fee publicly available documents at the NRC's PDR, Public
File Area O1 F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, Maryland.
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Publicly available documents created or received at the NRC are
available electronically at the NRC's Electronic Reading Room at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. From this page, the public can gain
entry into ADAMS, which provides text and image files of NRC's public
documents. If you do not have access to ADAMS or if there are problems
in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, contact the NRC's PDR
reference staff at 1-800-397-4209, 301-415-4737, or by e-mail to
[email protected]. The proposed model safety evaluation, no
significant hazards consideration determination, and application for
plant-specific adoption of TSTF Traveler-501, Revision 1, ``Relocate
Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values To Licensee Control'' are
available electronically under ADAMS Accession Number ML091730236.
Federal Rulemaking Web site: Public comments and supporting
materials related to this notice can be found at http://www.regulations.gov by searching on Docket ID: NRC-2009-0360.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michelle C. Honcharik, Senior
Project Manager, Special Projects Branch, Mail Stop: O-12D1, Division
of Policy and Rulemaking, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; telephone
301-415-1774 or e-mail at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NRC is requesting public comment on the
enclosed proposed model safety evaluation, no significant hazards
consideration determination, and application for plant-specific
adoption of Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) Traveler-501,
Revision 1, ``Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values To
Licensee Control.'' The proposed changes would revise Technical
Specification (TS) 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and Starting
Air,'' by relocating the current stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil
numerical volume requirements from the TS to the TS Bases so that it
may be modified under licensee control. This model safety evaluation
will facilitate expedited approval of plant-specific adoption of TSTF
Traveler-501, Revision 1. After the NRC staff considers any public
comments, it will make a determination regarding the proposed TSTF
Traveler-501.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 12th day of August 2009.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Stacey L. Rosenberg,
Chief, Special Projects Branch, Division of Policy and Rulemaking,
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
Model Safety Evaluation for Plant-Specific Adoption of Technical
Specification Task Force Traveler-501, Revision 1, ``Relocate Stored
Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control''
1.0 Introduction
The licensee's current Technical Specifications (TS) contain
numerical volume requirements for both stored diesel fuel oil and lube
oil. Any changes to the numerical volume requirements currently require
prior approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). As an
example, diesel fuel oil numerical volume requirements may need to be
modified in order to take into account changes to the energy content
(BTU/gallon) of available fuels in the market. Fluctuations in energy
content could be caused by a variety of factors, including changes to
regulatory requirements. By adopting NRC-approved Technical
Specification Task Force (TSTF) Improved Standard Technical
Specification Change Traveler-501, Revision 1, ``Relocate Stored Fuel
Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control,'' the numerical
volume requirements for both stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil are
relocated from the TS to a licensee controlled document. As a result,
the numerical volume requirements for both stored diesel fuel oil and
lube oil may be modified under licensee control, and therefore, may not
require prior NRC approval. By application dated [Date], [Name of
Licensee] (the licensee) requested changes to the TS for the [Name of
Facility].
The proposed changes revise TS 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil,
and Starting Air,'' by relocating the current stored diesel fuel oil
and lube oil numerical volume requirements from the TS to the TS Bases
so that it may be modified under licensee control. The TS is modified
so that the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory will require
that a [7] day supply be available for each diesel generator. As a
result:
Condition A and Condition B in the Action table are
revised. Currently, Condition A and Condition B are entered when the
stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements are
not met. As discussed in the current TS Bases, the numerical volume
requirements in Condition A and Condition B are based on volumes less
than a [7] day supply, but greater than a [6] day supply. The revision
relocates the volumetric requirements from the TS and places it in the
TS Bases. The TS is modified so that Condition A and Condition B are
entered when the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory is less
than a [7] day supply, but greater than a [6] day supply for one or
more diesel generators.
Surveillance Requirement (SR) 3.8.3.1 and 3.8.3.2 are
revised. Currently, SR 3.8.3.1 and SR 3.8.3.2 verify that the stored
diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements are met. As
discussed in the current TS Bases, the numerical volume requirements in
SR 3.8.3.1 and SR
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3.8.3.2 are based on maintaining at least a [7] day supply. The
revision relocates the volumetric requirements from the TS and places
it in the TS Bases. The TS is modified so that SR 3.8.3.1 and SR
3.8.3.2 verify that the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventories
are greater than or equal to a [7] day supply for each diesel
generator.
The reference to Appendix B of American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) N195 1976 in the TS Bases is deleted. As a result, the
only reference will be to ANSI N195-1976. {NRC Reviewer's Note: This
modification to the TS may not be needed if it already exists. The BWR
Standard TS already contain this change. Although not a change
associated with TSTF Traveler-501, Revision 1, verify that Regulatory
Guide (RG) 1.137 is referenced in the reference section of the TS
Bases. This is needed since RG 1.137, Revision 1, provides supplemental
information to ANSI N195-1976. In addition, RG 1.137 will now be
referenced in SR 3.8.3.1, if not referenced elsewhere.{time}
The licensee stated that the application is consistent with NRC-
approved TSTF Traveler 501, Revision 1, ``Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and
Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control.'' The availability of this
TS modification was announced in the Federal Register on [Date] ([ ] FR
[ ]) as part of the consolidated line item improvement process.
{NRC Reviewer's Note: Discuss any differences with TSTF Traveler-
501, Revision 1. Consideration should be given to obtaining technical
branch concurrences when the differences are more than administrative
in nature.{time}
2.0 Regulatory Evaluation
2.1 Modification to LCO 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and
Starting Air,'' Requirements
The regulation at Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10
CFR) 50.36(c)(2)(i) states TS will include Limiting Conditions for
Operation (LCO) which are ``the lowest functional capability or
performance levels of equipment required for safe operation of the
facility.''
The standby alternating current (AC) power sources are a part of
the primary success path and function or actuate to mitigate a design
basis accident or transient that either assumes the failure of or
presents a challenge to the integrity of a fission product barrier.
Diesel fuel oil and lube oil are retained in the TS to satisfy 10 CFR
50.36(c)(2)(i) since they support the operation of the standby AC power
sources. The proposed changes revise TS 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube
Oil, and Starting Air,'' by relocating the current stored diesel fuel
oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements from the TS to the TS
Bases so that it may be modified under licensee control. The TS is
modified so that the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory will
require that a [7] day supply be available for each diesel generator.
As discussed in Section 3.0, Technical Evaluation, this change still
provides assurance that the lowest functional capability or performance
levels of equipment required for safe operation of the facility will be
continued to be met. Since 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(i) is continued to be
met, this change is acceptable.
2.2 Modification to Action Table for TS 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube
Oil, and Starting Air''
Paragraph 50.36(c)(2)(i) goes on to state that ``when a limiting
condition for operation of a nuclear reactor is not met, the licensee
shall shut down the reactor or follow any remedial action permitted by
the technical specifications until the condition can be met.''
Condition A and Condition B in the Action table for TS 3.8.3,
``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and Starting Air,'' are revised to reflect
the change in LCO requirements as discussed in Section 2.1 above.
Currently, Condition A and Condition B are entered when the stored
diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements are not met.
As discussed in the current TS Bases, the numerical volume requirements
in Condition A and Condition B are based on volumes less than a [7] day
supply, but greater than a [6] day supply. The proposal relocates the
volumetric requirements from the TS and places it in the TS Bases. The
TS is modified so that Condition A and Condition B are entered when the
stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory is less than a [7] day
supply, but greater than a [6] day supply for one or more diesel
generators. These remedial actions are permitted by 10 CFR
50.36(c)(2)(i), and the technical justification for allowing these
remedial actions is discussed in Section 3.0, Technical Evaluation.
2.3 Modification to SR 3.8.3.1 and 3.8.3.2
Paragraph 50.36(c)(3) states TS will include SRs which are
``requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure
that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained,
that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the
limiting conditions for operation will be met.''
Currently, SR 3.8.3.1 and SR 3.8.3.2 verify that the stored diesel
fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements are met. SR 3.8.3.1
and SR 3.8.3.2 are revised to reflect the change in LCO requirements as
discussed in Section 2.1 above. As a result, the SR are modified so
that SR 3.8.3.1 and SR 3.8.3.2 verify that the stored diesel fuel oil
and lube oil inventory is greater than or equal to a [7] day supply for
each diesel generator. As discussed in Section 3.0, Technical
Evaluation, this change still provides assurance that the necessary
quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility
operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting
conditions for operation will be met. Since 10 CFR 50.36(c)(3) is
continued to be met, this change is acceptable.
2.4 Deletion of Reference to Appendix B of ANSI N195-1976
As discussed in Section 2.1 above, LCO 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil,
Lube Oil, and Starting Air,'' is retained in the TS in order to satisfy
10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(i).
The proposed change deletes the reference to Appendix B of ANSI
N195-1976 in the TS Bases for TS 3.8.3. As a result, there will only be
a reference to ANSI N195-1976, ``Fuel Oil Systems for Standby Diesel-
Generators.'' Although not a part of TS, the TS Bases contain
amplifying and clarifying information on TS, and modification of the TS
Bases can potentially impact TS requirements. This modification was
evaluated in order to consider the potential change to LCO requirements
associated with TS 3.8.3. As discussed in Section 3.0, Technical
Evaluation, this change still provides assurance that the lowest
functional capability or performance levels of equipment required for
safe operation of the facility will be continued to be met. Since 10
CFR 50.36(c)(2)(i) is continued to be met, this modification to LCO
3.8.3 is acceptable.
3.0 Technical Evaluation
3.1 Modification to LCO 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and
Starting Air,'' Requirements
Each diesel generator is provided with a fuel oil capacity
sufficient to operate that diesel for a period of [7] days while the
diesel generator is supplying maximum load demand. This onsite fuel oil
capacity is sufficient to operate the diesel generators for longer than
the time to replenish the onsite supply from outside sources.
The diesel generator lubrication system is designed to provide
sufficient lubrication to permit proper operation of its associated
diesel generator under all loading conditions. The system is required
to circulate the lube oil to the
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diesel engine working surfaces and to remove excess heat generated by
friction during operation. Each diesel generator has a lube oil
inventory capable of supporting a minimum of [7] days of operation.
This supply is sufficient to allow the operator to replenish lube oil
from outside sources.
In order to meet a [7] day supply of stored diesel fuel oil and
lube oil for each diesel generator, TS 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube
Oil, and Starting Air,'' currently contains numerical volume
requirements associated with a [7] day supply for each diesel
generator. The TS Bases currently discuss that the numerical volume
requirements are based on meeting a [7] day supply. The proposed change
revises TS 3.8.3 by relocating the current stored diesel fuel oil and
lube oil numerical volume requirements from the TS to the TS Bases so
that it may be modified under licensee control. The TS is modified so
that the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory will require
that a [7] day supply be available for each diesel generator. No
changes to the current plant configuration, current numerical volume
requirements, or current [7] day basis are proposed in the application;
the licensee is merely swapping the current numerical volume
requirements from the TS to the TS Bases and swapping the associated
current [7] day basis from the TS Bases to the TS.
Section 3.3 below discusses the methodology on how the stored
diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume basis in the TS Bases may
be modified under licensee control. The use of this methodology will
ensure that a [7] day supply of stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil for
each diesel generator will be met, thereby providing assurance that the
lowest functional capability or performance levels of the diesel
generator required for safe operation of the facility will be continued
to be met. Therefore, this change is acceptable.
3.2 Modification to Action Table for TS 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube
Oil, and Starting Air''
Currently, Condition A and Condition B are entered when the stored
diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements are not met.
As discussed in the current TS Bases, the numerical volume requirements
in Condition A and Condition B are based on volumes less than a [7] day
supply, but greater than a [6] day supply. The proposal relocates the
volumetric requirements from the TS and places it in the TS Bases. The
TS is modified so that Condition A and Condition B are entered when the
stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory is less than a [7] day
supply, but greater than a [6] day supply for one or more diesel
generators.
No other parts of Condition A and Condition B (i.e., Required
Actions or Completion Times) are proposed to be modified in the
application; the licensee is merely swapping the current numerical
volume requirements that dictate Condition entry from the TS to the TS
Bases and swapping the associated current less than [7] day but greater
than [6] day basis for Condition entry from the TS Bases to the TS.
Section 3.3 below discusses the methodology on how the stored
diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume basis in the TS Bases may
be modified under licensee control. The use of this methodology will
ensure that the [7] day and [6] day supplies of stored diesel fuel oil
and lube oil for each diesel generator that dictate Condition entry
will continue to be calculated in accordance with NRC-approved methods.
Therefore, this change is acceptable.
3.3 Modification to SRs 3.8.3.1 and 3.8.3.2
Currently, SR 3.8.3.1 and SR 3.8.3.2 verify that the stored diesel
fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements are met. SR 3.8.3.1
and SR 3.8.3.2 are revised to reflect the change in LCO requirements,
namely that a [7] day supply be available for each diesel generator. As
a result, the SRs are modified so that SR 3.8.3.1 and SR 3.8.3.2 verify
that the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory is greater than
or equal to a [7] day supply for each diesel generator.
No other parts of the SRs (i.e., Frequencies) are proposed to be
modified in the application; the licensee is merely swapping the
current numerical volume requirement verification from the TS to the TS
Bases and swapping the associated current [7] day basis for
verification from the TS Bases to the TS.
The methodology for determining the [7] day stored diesel fuel oil
supply for each diesel generator, as well as the [6] day supply
associated with Condition A, is calculated in accordance with RG 1.137,
Revision 1, ``Fuel-Oil Systems for Standby Diesel Generators,'' and
ANSI N195 1976. ANSI N195-1976 discusses how the stored diesel fuel oil
requirement shall be calculated based upon the diesel generators
operating at the minimum required capacity for the plant condition
which is most limiting for the calculation of such capacity. One method
for calculating the stored diesel fuel oil supply takes into account
the time dependence of diesel generator loads. That is, if diesel
generator loads increase or decrease during the event, the load changes
shall be included in the required fuel storage calculation. If the
design includes provisions for an operator to supply power to equipment
other than the minimum required for the plant condition, such
additional loads shall be included in the calculation of required fuel
storage capacity. RG 1.137, Revision 1, supplements the above by
stating that for the time-dependent load method, the minimum required
capacity should include the capacity to power the engineered safety
features. A minimum margin of 10% shall be added to the calculated
storage requirement if the alternate conservative calculation discussed
next is not used. Another method for calculating the stored diesel fuel
oil supply, which is more conservative than the time-dependent load
method, is to calculate the storage capacity by assuming that the
diesel operates continuously for seven days at its rated capacity. Both
calculation methods shall include an explicit allowance for fuel
consumption required by periodic testing. This includes the fuel
required for operation of the engine at the minimum loads specified by
the engine manufacturer.
One variable used in both stored diesel fuel oil calculation
methods is the fuel consumption rate. The property of diesel fuel oil
having the most significant effect on the fuel consumption rate is the
energy content (heating value) of the fuel. There are standards which
correlate the energy content to the fuel's American Petroleum Institute
(API) gravity or absolute specific gravity. At a minimum, plants
calculate their required fuel storage values assuming the most limiting
API gravity or absolute specific gravity, and therefore, the most
limiting fuel energy content. As long as the fuel oil placed in the
storage tank is within the assumed API gravity range or absolute
specific gravity range, the calculations of fuel consumption and
required stored volume remain valid. Current SR 3.8.3.3 requires new
fuel to be tested in order to verify that the new fuel API gravity or
absolute specific gravity is within the range assumed in the diesel
fuel oil consumption calculations.
The lube oil inventory equivalent to a [7] day supply, as well as
the [6] day supply associated with Condition B, is based on the diesel
generator manufacturer consumption values for the run time of the
diesel generator.
The above methods still provide assurance that the necessary
quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility
operation will be within
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safety limits, and that the LCOs will be met. Therefore, the change to
SR 3.8.3.1 and SR 3.8.3.2 is acceptable.
3.4 Deletion of Reference to Appendix B of ANSI N195-1976
The proposed change deletes the reference to Appendix B of ANSI
N195-1976 in the TS Bases for TS 3.8.3. As a result, there will only be
a reference to ANSI N195-1976. This modification was evaluated in order
to consider the potential change to LCO requirements associated with TS
3.8.3. LCO 3.8.3 requires, in part, that the stored diesel fuel oil and
lube oil shall be within limits for each required diesel generator. The
basis for these limits is derived from RG 1.137, Revision 1, and
Appendix B of ANSI N195-1976.
For proper operation of the standby diesel generators, it is
necessary to ensure the proper quality of the fuel oil. RG 1.137,
Revision 1, addresses the recommended fuel oil practices as
supplemented by ANSI N195-1976, Appendix B. The fuel oil properties
that are checked to ensure the proper quality of the fuel oil are
sediment content, the kinematic viscosity, specific gravity (or API
gravity), and impurity level.
Although the reference to Appendix B of ANSI N195-1976 will be
deleted, RG 1.137, Revision 1, which is currently referenced in the TS
Bases, states ``Appendix B to ANSI N195-1976 addresses the recommended
fuel oil practices. Although not a mandatory part of the standard, the
staff believes Appendix B can serve as an acceptable basis for a
program to maintain the quality of fuel oil, as supplemented by
regulatory position 2 of this guide.'' Regulatory Position 2 of RG
1.137 states, in part, ``Appendix B to ANSI N195-1976 should be used as
a basis for a program to ensure the initial and continuing quality of
fuel oil.'' As a result, the use of Appendix B of ANSI N195-1976 is
still referenced, although now indirectly, and therefore still provides
a basis for ensuring the proper quality of the fuel oil; namely that
water and sediment content, the kinematic viscosity, specific gravity
(or API gravity), and impurity level are within the specified limits.
Current SR 3.8.3.3 verifies these limits.
The change still provides assurance that the lowest functional
capability or performance levels of equipment required for safe
operation of the facility will be continued to be met. Therefore, this
modification to LCO 3.8.3 is acceptable.
4.0 State Consultation
In accordance with the Commission's regulations, the [Name of
State] State official was notified of the proposed issuance of the
amendment. The State official had [no] comments.
5.0 Environmental Consideration
The amendment changes a requirement with respect to installation or
use of a facility component located within the restricted area as
defined in 10 CFR Part 20. The NRC staff has determined that the
amendment involves no significant increase in the amounts, and no
significant change in the types, of any effluents that may be released
offsite, and that there is no significant increase in individual or
cumulative occupational radiation exposure. The Commission has
previously issued a proposed finding that the amendment involves no
significant hazards consideration, and there has been no public comment
on such finding issued on [Date] ([ ] FR [ ]). Accordingly, the
amendment meets the eligibility criteria for categorical exclusion set
forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9). Pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b) no
environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be
prepared in connection with the issuance of the amendment.
6.0 Conclusion
The Commission has concluded, based on the considerations discussed
above that (1) there is reasonable assurance that the health and safety
of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed
manner, (2) such activities will be conducted in compliance with the
Commission's regulations, and (3) the issuance of the amendments will
not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and
safety of the public.
Principal Contributor: [NRC Reviewer]
{NRC Reviewer's Note: TSTF Traveler-501, Revision 1, was reviewed
by and deemed acceptable for use by licensees for plant-specific
adoption by Aron Lewin (ITSB), Gurcharan Matharu (EEEB), Mathew Yoder
(CSGB), and Robert Wolfgang (CPTB).{time}
Model No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination for Plant-
Specific Adoption of TSTF Traveler-501, Revision 1, ``Relocate Stored
Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control''
The proposed changes revise Technical Specifications (TS) by
relocating the current stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical
volume requirements from the TS to the TS Bases so that it may be
modified under licensee control. The current numerical volume
requirements are based on a [7] day supply. The TS is modified so that
the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory will require that a
[7] day supply be available for each diesel generator. As required by
Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.92(c), an
analysis of the issue of No Significant Hazards Consideration is
presented below:
1. Does the proposed change involve a significant increase in
the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?
Response: No
The proposed change relocates the volume of diesel fuel oil and
lube oil required to support [7] day operation of the onsite diesel
generators, and the volume equivalent to a [6] day supply, to
licensee control. The specific volume of fuel oil equivalent to a
[7] and [6] day supply is calculated using the NRC-approved
methodology described in Regulatory Guide 1.137, Revision 1, ``Fuel-
Oil Systems for Standby Diesel Generators'' and ANSI N195 1976,
``Fuel Oil Systems for Standby Diesel-Generators.'' The specific
volume of lube oil equivalent to a [7] and [6] day supply is based
on the diesel generator manufacturer's consumption values for the
run time of the diesel generator. Because the requirement to
maintain a [7] day supply of diesel fuel oil and lube oil is not
changed and is consistent with the assumptions in the accident
analyses, and the actions taken when the volume of fuel oil and lube
oil are less than a [6] day supply have not changed, neither the
probability or the consequences of any accident previously evaluated
will be affected. Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a
significant increase in the probability or consequences of an
accident previously evaluated.
2. Does the proposed change create the possibility of a new or
different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?
Response: No
The change does not involve a physical alteration of the plant
(i.e., no new or different type of equipment will be installed) or a
change in the methods governing normal plant operation. The change
does not alter assumptions made in the safety analysis but ensures
that the diesel generator operates as assumed in the accident
analysis. The proposed change is consistent with the safety analysis
assumptions. Therefore, the proposed change does not create the
possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident
previously evaluated.
3. Does the proposed change involve a significant reduction in a
margin of safety?
Response: No
The proposed change relocates the volume of diesel fuel oil and
lube oil required to support [7] day operation of the onsite diesel
generators, and the volume equivalent to a [6] day supply, to
licensee control. As the bases for the existing limits on diesel
fuel oil and lube oil are not changed, no change is made to the
accident analysis assumptions and no margin of safety is reduced as
part of this change. Therefore, the proposed change does
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not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.
Based on the above, the NRC concludes that the proposed change
presents No Significant Hazards Consideration under the standards
set forth in 10 CFR 50.92(c), and, accordingly, a finding of ``No
Significant Hazards Consideration'' is justified.
Model Application for Plant-Specific Adoption of TSTF Traveler-501,
Revision 1, ``Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to
Licensee Control''
{NRC Reviewer's Note: Applications will need to be processed under
normal amendment review controls, including technical branch review,
if:
There are proposed changes to stored diesel fuel oil and
lube oil current plant configuration, current numerical volume
requirements, or current time period associated basis.
There are proposed changes to SR Frequency, Required
Actions, or Completion Times associated with stored diesel fuel oil and
lube oil.
There are proposed changes to the current ASTM D975
reference.
The current licensing basis does not require that a [7]
day supply of stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil be available for
``each'' diesel generator.
The licensee's amendment request proposes changes that are
different from the approved CLIIP and are more than administrative in
nature.{time}
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Document Control Desk, Washington,
DC 20555.
SUBJECT: [Plant Name]
DOCKET NO. 50---------
LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF TSTF TRAVELER 501, REVISION
1, ``RELOCATE STORED FUEL OIL AND LUBE OIL VOLUME VALUES TO LICENSEE
CONTROL''
In accordance with the provisions of Title 10 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.90, [Licensee] is submitting a request
for an amendment to the Technical Specifications (TS) for [Plant Name,
Unit No.].
The proposed changes revise TS 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil,
and Starting Air,'' by relocating the current stored diesel fuel oil
and lube oil numerical volume requirements from the TS to the TS Bases
so that it may be modified under licensee control. The TS is modified
so that the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory will require
that a [7] day supply be available for each diesel generator. Condition
A and Condition B in the Action table are revised and Surveillance
Requirements (SR) 3.8.3.1 and 3.8.3.2 are revised to reflect the above
change. [In addition, the reference to Appendix B of ANSI N195-1976,
``Fuel Oil Systems for Standby Diesel-Generators,'' in the TS Bases is
deleted. As a result, the only reference will be to ANSI N195-1976. The
deletion of Appendix B of ANSI N195-1976 in the TS Bases is not
required. ANSI N195-1976 and Regulatory Guide 1.137, Revision 1,
``Fuel-Oil Systems for Standby Diesel Generators,'' are the current
Bases references.]
Regarding stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil, no changes to the
current plant configuration, current numerical volume requirements, or
current [7] day basis are proposed in this application; the proposal
merely swaps the current numerical volume requirements from the TS to
the TS Bases and swaps the associated current [7] day basis from the TS
Bases to the TS. In addition, no changes to any SR Frequency, Required
Actions, or Completion Times are proposed in this application.
The proposed changes are consistent with NRC-approved Revision 1 to
Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) Improved Standard Technical
Specification Change Traveler-501, ``Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and Lube
Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control.'' 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).
The approval of TSTF Traveler-501, Revision 1, was based on, in part,
TSTF responses to NRC requests for additional information (RAI). The
TSTF responses to NRC RAIs dated December 13, 2007, and May 5, 2008,
are applicable to [Plant Name, Unit No.].
The SR 3.8.3.1 Bases in TSTF Traveler-501, Revision 1, reference
``ASTM D975-[ ].'' At [Plant Name, Unit No.], the current reference is
ATSM D975-[ ]. This application does not propose to modify the current
ATSM D975 reference.
TSTF Traveler-501, Revision 1, and the NRC staff's associated model
safety evaluation published in the Federal Register, assume that the
current licensing basis requires that a [7] day supply of stored diesel
fuel oil and lube oil be available for ``each'' diesel generator. This
is the current licensing basis for [Plant Name, Unit No.].
[Discuss any other differences not already considered with TSTF
Traveler-501, Revision 1.]
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 [or certify, verify, state] under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing is true and correct.
[Name, Title] --------.
Attachments: 1. Evaluation of Proposed Change.
2. Proposed Technical Specification Change (Mark-Up). [No model of
Attachment 2 is provided; content is plant-specific.]
3. Proposed Technical Specification Change (Re-Typed). [No model of
Attachment 3 is provided; content is plant-specific.]
4. Proposed Technical Specification Bases Change (Mark-Up). [No
model of Attachment 4 is provided; content is plant-specific.]
cc: [NRR Project Manager]
[Regional Office]
[Resident Inspector]
[State Contact]
Attachment 1--Evaluation of Proposed Change
License Amendment Request for Adoption of TSTF Traveler-501, ``Relocate
Stored Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control''
1.0 Description
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 changes revise Technical Specification (TS) 3.8.3,
``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and Starting Air,'' by relocating the
current stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume
requirements from the TS to the TS Bases so that it may be modified
under licensee control. The TS is modified so that the stored diesel
fuel oil and lube oil inventory will require that a [7] day supply be
available for each diesel generator. This change is consistent with NRC
approved Revision
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1 to Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) Improved Standard
Technical Specification Change Traveler-501, ``Relocate Stored Fuel Oil
and Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control,'' 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 1 of TSTF Traveler-501,
the proposed changes revise TS 3.8.3, ``Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and
Starting Air,'' by relocating the current stored diesel fuel oil and
lube oil numerical volume requirements from the TS to the TS Bases so
that it may be modified under licensee control. The TS is modified so
that the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil inventory will require
that a [7] day supply be available for each diesel generator. As a
result:
Condition A and Condition B in the Action table are
revised. Currently, Condition A and Condition B are entered when the
stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements are
not met. As discussed in the current TS Bases, the numerical volume
requirements in Condition A and Condition B are based on volumes less
than a [7] day supply, but greater than an a [6] day supply. The
revision relocates the volumetric requirements from the TS and places
it in the TS Bases. The TS is modified so that Condition A and
Condition B are entered when the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil
inventory is less than a [7] day supply, but greater than a [6] day
supply for one or more diesel generators.
Surveillance Requirements (SR) 3.8.3.1 and 3.8.3.2 are
revised. Currently, SR 3.8.3.1 and SR 3.8.3.2 verify that the stored
diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements are met. As
discussed in the current TS Bases, the numerical volume requirements in
SR 3.8.3.1 and SR 3.8.3.2 are based on maintaining at least a [7] day
supply. The revision relocates the volumetric requirements from the TS
and places it in the TS Bases. The TS is modified so that SR 3.8.3.1
and SR 3.8.3.2 verify that the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil
inventory is greater than or equal to a [7] day supply for each diesel
generator.
[The reference to Appendix B of ANSI N195-1976 in the TS
Bases is deleted. As a result, the only reference will be to ANSI N195-
1976.]
Proposed revisions to the TS Bases are also included in this
application. Adoption of the TS Bases associated with TSTF Traveler-
501, Revision 1, 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 Traveler-501, Revision 1, or the NRC staff's
model safety evaluation published on [Date] ([ ] FR [ ]) as part of the
CLIIP Notice of Availability. [Discuss any differences with TSTF
Traveler-501, Revision 1.]
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 model safety evaluation published on
[Date] ([ ] FR [ ]) as part of the CLIIP Notice of Availability.
[Licensee] has concluded that the technical justifications presented in
the model safety evaluation 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 Consideration
The proposed changes revise TS by relocating the current stored
diesel fuel oil and lube oil numerical volume requirements from the TS
to the TS Bases so that it may be modified under licensee control. The
current numerical volume requirements are based on a [7] day supply.
The TS is modified so that the stored diesel fuel oil and lube oil
inventory will require that a [7] day supply be available for each
diesel generator. As required by 10 CFR 50.92(c), an analysis of the
issue of No Significant Hazards Consideration is presented below:
1. Does the proposed change involve a significant increase in
the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?
Response: No
The proposed change relocates the volume of diesel fuel oil and
lube oil required to support [7] day operation of the onsite diesel
generators, and the volume equivalent to a [6] day supply, to
licensee control. The specific volume of fuel oil equivalent to a
[7] and [6] day supply is calculated using the NRC-approved
methodology described in Regulatory Guide 1.137, Revision 1, ``Fuel-
Oil Systems for Standby Diesel Generators'' and ANSI N195 1976,
``Fuel Oil Systems for Standby Diesel-Generators.'' The specific
volume of lube oil equivalent to a [7] and [6] day supply is based
on the diesel generator manufacturer's consumption values for the
run time of the diesel generator. Because the requirement to
maintain a [7] day supply of diesel fuel oil and lube oil is not
changed and is consistent with the assumptions in the accident
analyses, and the actions taken when the volume of fuel oil and lube
oil are less than a [6] day supply have not changed, neither the
probability or the consequences of any accident previously evaluated
will be affected. Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a
significant increase in the probability or consequences of an
accident previously evaluated.
2. Does the proposed change create the possibility of a new or
different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?
Response: No
The change does not involve a physical alteration of the plant
(i.e., no new or different type of equipment will be installed) or a
change in the methods governing normal plant operation. The change
does not alter assumptions made in the safety analysis but ensures
that the diesel generator operates as assumed in the accident
analysis. The proposed change is consistent with the safety analysis
assumptions. Therefore, the proposed change does not create the
possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident
previously evaluated.
3. Does the proposed change involve a significant reduction in a
margin of safety?
Response: No
The proposed change relocates the volume of diesel fuel oil and
lube oil required to support [7] day operation of the onsite diesel
generators, and the volume equivalent to a [6] day supply, to
licensee control. As the bases for the existing limits on diesel
fuel oil and lube oil are not changed, no change is made to the
accident analysis assumptions and no margin of safety is reduced as
part of this change. Therefore, the proposed change does not involve
a significant reduction in a margin of safety.
Based on the above, [Licensee] concludes that the proposed change
presents No Significant Hazards Consideration under the standards set
forth in 10 CFR 50.92(c), and, accordingly, a finding of ``No
Significant Hazards Consideration'' is justified.
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 model safety evaluation published on [Date] ([ ] FR [ ]) as part of
the CLIIP Notice of Availability. [Licensee] has concluded that the NRC
staff's
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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. TSTF Traveler-501, Revision 1, ``Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and
Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control.'' (ADAMS Accession No.
ML090510686)
3. Response to NRC RAI dated May 5, 2008. (ADAMS Accession No.
ML082620238)
4. Response to NRC RAI dated December 13, 2007. (ADAMS Accession
No. ML080670151)
5. TSTF Traveler-501, Revision 0, ``Relocate Stored Fuel Oil and
Lube Oil Volume Values to Licensee Control.'' (ADAMS Accession No.
ML072040102)
[FR Doc. E9-19998 Filed 8-19-09; 8:45 am]
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