RS-25-010, Constellation Energy Generation - Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-597, Revision 0, Eliminate LCO 3.0.3 Mode 2 Requirement

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Constellation Energy Generation - Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-597, Revision 0, Eliminate LCO 3.0.3 Mode 2 Requirement
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Site: Peach Bottom, Nine Mile Point, Limerick, Clinton, FitzPatrick, LaSalle  Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 01/31/2025
From: Steinman R
Constellation Energy Generation
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4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 630 657 2000 Office 10 CFR 50.90 RS-25-010 January 31, 2025 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 NRC Docket No. 50-461 James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-59 NRC Docket No. 50-333 LaSalle County Station, Units 1 and 2 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-11 and NPF-18 NRC Docket Nos. 50-373 and 50-374 Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85 NRC Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353 Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 2 Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-69 NRC Docket No. 50-410 Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2, and 3 Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56 NRC Docket Nos. 50-277 and 50-278

Subject:

Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-597, Revision 0, "Eliminate LCO 3.0.3 Mode 2 Requirement"

Reference:

TSTF-597, Revision 0, "Eliminate LCO 3.0.3 Mode 2 Requirement," dated December 26, 2024 (ADAMS Accession No. ML24358A224)

January 31, 2025 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 In accordance with 10 CFR 50.90, "Application for amendment of license, construction permit, or early site permit," Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (CEG) requests an amendment to Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 for the Clinton Power Station (CPS), Unit 1; No. DPR-59 for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF); Nos. NPF-11 and NPF-18 for LaSalle County Station (LSCS), Units 1 and 2; Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85 for Limerick Generating Station (LGS), Units 1 and 2; No. NPF-69 for Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 2 (NMP2);

and Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56 for Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS), Units 2 and 3 respectively. Specifically, CEG requests adoption of referenced TSTF-597, Revision 0, "Eliminate LCO 3.0.3 Mode 2 Requirement," an approved change to the Standard Technical Specifications (STS), into each listed site's TS. TSTF-597 revises LCO 3.0.3 to eliminate the requirement to enter Mode 2.

provides a description and assessment of the proposed change. Attachment 2 provides the existing TS pages marked-up to show the proposed TS change. Attachment 3 provides the corresponding marked-up TS Bases pages and is provided for information only.

The proposed change has been reviewed by each listed site's Plant Operations Review Committee, respectively, in accordance with the requirements of the CEG Quality Assurance Program.

CEG requests that the amendment be reviewed under the Consolidated Line Item Improvement Process (CLIIP). Approval of the proposed license amendment is requested within 6 months of the NRC acceptance review. Once approved, the amendment shall be implemented within 60 days.

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

paragraph (b), a copy of this application, with attachments, is being provided to the designated State Officials.

There are no regulatory commitments contained in this submittal. Should you have any questions concerning this submittal, please contact Mr. Nick Lien at (779) 231-6283.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. This statement was executed on the 31st day of January 2025.

Respectfully, Rebecca L. Steinman Sr Manager - Licensing Constellation Energy Generation, LLC

Steinman, Rebecca Lee Digitally signed by Steinman, Rebecca Lee Date: 2025.01.31 13:37:47

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January 31, 2025 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 3 Attachments:

1. Evaluation of Proposed Changes
2. Mark-up of Technical Specifications Pages
3. Mark-up of Technical Specifications Bases Pages - For Information Only cc:

NRC Regional Administrator, Region I NRC Regional Administrator, Region III NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Clinton Power Station NRC Project Manager, Clinton Power Station NRC Senior Resident Inspector, James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant NRC Project Manager, James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant NRC Senior Resident Inspector, LaSalle County Station NRC Project Manager, Lasalle County Station NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Limerick Generating Station NRC Project Manager, Limerick Generating Station NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station NRC Project Manager, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station NRC Senior Resident Inspector, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station NRC Project Manager, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Division of Nuclear Safety Director, Bureau of Radiation Protection - Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection A. L. Petersen, NYSERDA Bridget Frymire, NYSPSC Andrew Kauk, NYSPSC

ATTACHMENT 1 Evaluation of Proposed Changes

Subject:

Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-597, Revision 0, "Eliminate LCO 3.0.3 Mode 2 Requirement" 1.0

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION 2.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION 2.1 Applicability 2.2 Variations 2.3 Detailed Description of Change

3.0 TECHNICAL EVALUATION

3.1.

BWR LCO 3.0.3 Shutdown Completion Times are Unique in the STS 3.2 Requiring Entry into Mode 2 Does Not Improve Plant Safety 3.3 BWR LCO 3.0.3 Requirement to Enter Mode 2 is Inconsistent with Typical Plant Operation

4.0 REGULATORY EVALUATION

4.1 Applicable Regulatory Requirements / Criteria 4.2 No Significant Hazards Consideration 4.3 Conclusion

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION

6.0 REFERENCES

ATTACHMENT 1 Evaluation of Proposed Changes Page 2 1.0

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION In accordance with 10 CFR 50.90, "Application for amendment of license, construction permit, or early site permit," Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (CEG) requests an amendment to Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 for the Clinton Power Station (CPS), Unit 1; No. DPR-59 for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF); Nos. NPF-11 and NPF-18 for LaSalle County Station (LSCS), Units 1 and 2; Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85 for Limerick Generating Station (LGS), Units 1 and 2; No. NPF-69 for Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 2 (NMP2);

and Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56 for Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS), Units 2 and 3 respectively. Specifically, CEG requests adoption of TSTF-597, Revision 0, "Eliminate LCO 3.0.3 Mode 2 Requirement" (Reference 6.1), an approved change to the Standard Technical Specifications (STS), into each listed site's TS. TSTF-597 revises LCO 3.0.3 to eliminate the requirement to enter Mode 2.

2.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION 2.1 Applicability CEG has reviewed the safety evaluation for TSTF-597 provided to the Technical Specifications Task Force in a letter dated December 26, 2024. This review included the NRC staffs evaluation, as well as the information provided in TSTF-597. CEG has concluded that the justifications presented in TSTF-597 and the safety evaluation prepared by the NRC staff are applicable to CPS, Unit 1; JAF; LSCS, Units 1 and 2; LGS, Units 1 and 2; NMP2; and PBAPS, Units 2 and 3 and justify this amendment for the incorporation of the changes to the respective plants TS.

2.2 Variations CEG is proposing the following variations from the TS changes described in TSTF-597 or the applicable parts of the NRC staffs safety evaluation:

The PBAPS TS permit a longer Completion Time to enter Mode 2 than the 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br /> in the STS.

This change was approved by the NRC in a letter dated May 10, 2006, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 - Issuance of Amendments RE: Incorporation of Previously NRC-Approved Generic Technical Specification Changes, (ML061070292, Reference 6.2). The different Completion Time does not affect the applicability of the proposed change to the PBAPS TS.

The LGS TS have not been updated to the Improved Technical Specifications (ITS) and currently reflect language that varies from NUREG-1433. Specifically, the LGS TS 3.0.3 time to the next mode change is referenced from the previous mode change as opposed to the time since LCO entry. This is an administrative variation only as the current LGS allowable time to Hot Shutdown, (13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br /> from LCO Entry) and Cold Shutdown (37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> from LCO Entry) is consistent with this Traveler. The revised mark-up is intended to make the wordings for 3.0.3 more closely match the ITS format.

ATTACHMENT 1 Evaluation of Proposed Changes Page 3 The NUREG-1433 TSs discussed in Section 3.1 of this Traveler, which require entry into Mode 2, are:

x 3.3.1.1, Reactor Protection System (RPS) Instrumentation x

3.3.4.1, ATWS RPT x

3.3.6.1, Primary Containment Isolation Function 1.b, Main Steal Line Pressure - Low.

The corresponding LGS trip functions are stated in LGS TS 3.3.1, RPS Instrumentation, 3.3.2, Isolation Instrumentation and 3.3.4.1, ATWS RPT.

In addition to RPS, ATWS RPT and Main Steam Line Pressure - Low, three (3) other LGS functions for TS 3.3.2 direct entry into Startup (MODE 2) and are all applicable in Modes 1, 2, and 3:

x Reactor Vessel Water Level Low/Low-Level 1/Low-Level 2 (LGS Function 1.a.1 and 1.a.2) x Condenser Vacuum - Low (LGS Function 1.e) x Outboard MSIV Room Temperature - High (LGS Function 1.f)

These functions also require isolating the associated Main Steam line within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />. The corresponding NUREG-1433 requirement allows up to 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> to isolate OR be in MODE 3 (Hot Shutdown). These functions are more conservative than the NUREG-1433 required action, for the associated functions.

Additionally, LGS TS 3.3.9, Feedwater/Main Turbine Trip Actuation Instrumentation (applicable when Thermal Power 25%), and LGS TS 3.10.5, Oxygen Concentration (applicable in Mode 1), direct entry into Mode 2. The STS equivalent of LGS TS 3.3.9 is TS 3.3.2.2, Feedwater and Main Turbine High Water Level Trip Instrumentation which is also only applicable in Mode 1 when Core Thermal Power is 25%. LGS TS 3.10.5 has no STS equivalent but is only allowed during the performance of the Startup Test Program to allow suspension of LGS TS 3.6.6.3, Drywell and Suppression Chamber Oxygen Concentration so that access can be provided to the primary containment during the initial startup and testing phase of operation. These functions are not being changed nor does the requirement to be in Startup in 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> impact the justification of provided in this Traveler.

The above variations regarding which other TS require Mode 2 entry does not affect the applicability of the proposed change to the LSG TS.

2.3 Detailed Description of Change TSTF-597 revises LCO 3.0.3 to eliminate the requirement to enter Mode 2.

contains a marked-up version of the TS for each site included in this LAR showing the proposed change. Attachment 3 provides the marked-up TS Bases pages for each site.

Supporting changes to the TS Bases will be made in accordance with each sites respective TS Bases Control Program. The TS Bases mark-up pages are being submitted for information only.

ATTACHMENT 1 Evaluation of Proposed Changes Page 4

3.0 TECHNICAL EVALUATION

As described in TSTF-597, Revision 0, the proposed change to eliminate the LCO 3.0.3 requirement to enter Mode 2 is justified because:

  • The LCO 3.0.3 requirement to enter Mode 2 is unique in the BWR STS and is not consistent with the safety significance of the condition.
  • Requiring entry into Mode 2 does not improve plant safety.
  • The BWR LCO 3.0.3 requirement to enter Mode 2 is inconsistent with typical plant operation.

3.1. BWR LCO 3.0.3 Shutdown Completion Times are Unique in the STS The typical Completion Times provided to shut down the plant in the current BWR STS are shown in Section 1.3, "Completion Times," Example 1.3-1:

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME B. Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.

B.1 Be in MODE 3.

AND B.2 Be in MODE 4.

12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 36 hours These Completion Times have been the typical shutdown times since the original BWR STS were issued in 1976.

All other BWR STS require being in Mode 3 in 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />, and if applicable, being in Mode 4 in 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />, including safety significant conditions in which an LCO or associated Actions are not met, such as:

  • No recirculation loops in operation,
  • Violation of the RCS pressure and temperature limits,

ATTACHMENT 1 Evaluation of Proposed Changes Page 5 The only BWR STS Actions that require being in Mode 2 are for inoperable Reactor Protection System instrumentation functions that are only applicable in Mode 1, ATWS-RPT Instrumentation and Main Steam Line Pressure - Low Instrumentation which are only applicable in Mode 1, and LCO 3.0.3 that is applicable in Modes 1, 2, 3. The BWR LCO 3.0.3 requirement to be in Mode 2 in 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br /> is inconsistent compared to other Actions in the STS that represent significant degradations in plant safety.

3.2. Requiring Entry into Mode 2 Does Not Improve Plant Safety LCO 3.0.3 Bases state that the purpose of LCO 3.0.3 is to delineate the time limits for placing the unit in a safe Mode or other specified condition when operation cannot be maintained within the limits for safe operation as defined by the LCO and its Actions. However, a requirement to enter Mode 2, in which the reactor is still critical but at low power, does not place the unit in a safe Mode in which the LCO and its Actions are not applicable. In fact, the plant is less stable at low power than at full power.

It is notable that LCO 3.0.3 in the PWR STS does not require entering Mode 2 (reactor critical at low power, similar to BWR STS Mode 2). The PWR STS LCO 3.0.3 requires being in Mode 3 within 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br />. PWR plants can enter Mode 3 from Mode 1 during a controlled shutdown faster than equivalent BWR plants for several reasons. For example, PWR control rods are arranged in groups and the groups can be quickly driven into the reactor following a hardware-enforced sequence, while BWR control rods must be manually inserted individually in accordance with a procedure following an approved rod pattern. In addition, field manipulation of components, such as feedwater heaters, may take longer at BWRs due to the need for radiation protection controls on potentially contaminated areas.

3.3. BWR LCO 3.0.3 Requirement to Enter Mode 2 is Inconsistent with Typical Plant Operation During a shutdown, the usual BWR operating practice is to lower power and then place the Mode Switch in "Shutdown," initiating a reactor scram. When the Mode Switch is placed in "Shutdown," the unit enters Mode 3 from Mode 1, without entering Mode 2. In this situation, licensees have interpreted LCO 3.0.3 as requiring being in Mode 3 in 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br /> instead of 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br /> as stated in LCO 3.0.3. This places unnecessary time constraints on plant operators.

There are no other BWR STS Actions that require being in Mode 3 in less than 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.

In some cases, licensees may manually insert the control rods to the fully inserted position, known as "soft shutdown." At low power, the Reactor Mode Switch is placed in "Startup,"

entering Mode 2. After the control rods are fully inserted, the Reactor Mode Switch is temporarily bypassed and placed in "Shutdown," to avoid a hydraulic "slamming" effect on the already inserted rods. This results in entry into Mode 3. Even in these nontypical shutdowns, the requirement to enter Mode 3 within 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br /> is consistent with the other shutdown requirements in the STS and does not justify imposing a 7-hour requirement to enter Mode 2.

In summary, elimination of the BWR LCO 3.0.3 requirement to enter Mode 2 is justified because it is unique in the BWR STS and not warranted by the safety significance of the condition, the requirement to enter Mode 2 within 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br /> does not improve plant safety, and the requirement to enter Mode 2 is inconsistent with typical plant operation

ATTACHMENT 1 Evaluation of Proposed Changes Page 6

4.0 REGULATORY EVALUATION

4.1 Applicable Regulatory Requirements / Criteria 10 CFR 50.36, Technical Specifications, paragraph (c)(2), Limiting Conditions for Operation.

This regulation states, "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." LCO 3.0.3 satisfies this regulation by providing a requirement to shut down the reactor if an LCO is not met and the TS does not provide any other remedial action.

CEG has determined that the proposed change of removing the Mode 2 requirement is consistent with the regulatory requirements and criteria described above.

4.2 No Significant Hazards Consideration Overview In accordance with 10 CFR 50.90, "Application for amendment of license, construction permit, or early site permit," Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (CEG) requests an amendment to Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 for the Clinton Power Station (CPS), Unit 1; No. DPR-59 for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF); Nos. NPF-11 and NPF-18 for LaSalle County Station (LSCS), Units 1 and 2; Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85 for Limerick Generating Station (LGS), Units 1 and 2; No. NPF-69 for Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 2 (NMP2);

and Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56 for Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS), Units 2 and 3 respectively. Specifically, CEG requests adoption of referenced TSTF 597, Revision 0, "Eliminate LCO 3.0.3 Mode 2 Requirement," an approved change to the Standard Technical Specifications (STS), into each listed site's TS. TSTF-597 revises LCO 3.0.3 to eliminate the requirement to enter Mode 2.

CEG has evaluated the proposed change against the criteria of 10 CFR 50.92(c) to determine if the proposed changes result in any significant hazards. The following is the evaluation of each of the 10 CFR 50.92(c) criteria:

1.

Does the proposed change involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?

Response: No The proposed change revises LCO 3.0.3 to eliminate the requirement to enter Mode 2. The time required to shut down the plant after entering LCO 3.0.3 is not an initiator of any accident previously evaluated. Under the proposed change, the TS continue to require the plant to shut down and enter Mode 3 within 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br /> (12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> for LGS). The consequences of any accident previously evaluated during the revised LCO 3.0.3 shutdown requirements are no different than the consequences of the same accident during the existing times.

ATTACHMENT 1 Evaluation of Proposed Changes Page 7 Therefore, the proposed change does not significantly increase the probability 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 proposed change revises LCO 3.0.3 to eliminate the requirement to enter Mode 2. The proposed 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. In addition, the changes do not impose any new or different requirements. The changes do not alter assumptions made in the safety analysis. The proposed changes are consistent with the current plant operating practice for all other TS required shutdowns.

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 revises LCO 3.0.3 to eliminate the requirement to enter Mode 2. The proposed change does not adversely affect existing plant safety margins, or the reliability of the equipment assumed to operate in the safety analysis.

As such, there are no changes being made to safety analysis assumptions, safety limits or limiting safety system settings that would adversely affect plant safety as a result of the proposed change.

Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.

Based on the above, CEG 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.

4.3 Conclusion Based on the considerations discussed above: (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 amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public.

ATTACHMENT 1 Evaluation of Proposed Changes Page 8

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION

The proposed amendment would change a requirement with respect to installation or use of a facility component located within the restricted area, as defined in 10 CFR 20, or would change an inspection or surveillance requirement. However, the proposed amendment does not involve (i) a significant hazards consideration, (ii) a significant change in the types or significant increase in the amounts of any effluents that may be released offsite, or (iii) a significant increase in individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure. Accordingly, the proposed amendment meets the eligibility criterion for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9). Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b), no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the proposed amendment.

6.0 REFERENCES

6.1 TSTF-597, Revision 0, "Eliminate LCO 3.0.3 Mode 2 Requirement," dated December 26, 2024 (ADAMS Accession No. ML24358A224) 6.2 NRC Letter, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 - Issuance of Amendments RE: Incorporation of Previously NRC-Approved Generic Technical Specification Changes, dated May 10, 2006 (ADAMS Accession No. ML061070292)

ATTACHMENT 1 Evaluation of Proposed Changes ATTACHMENT 2a CLINTON POWER STATION UNIT 1 Docket No. 50-461 Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGES

ATTACHMENT 2a CLINTON POWER STATION UNIT 1 Docket No. 50-461 Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGES

LCO Applicability 3.0 CLINTON 3.0-1 Amendment No. 233220 3.0 LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION (LCO) APPLICABILITY LCO 3.0.1 LCOs shall be met during the MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability, except as provided in LCO 3.0.2, LCO 3.0.7, LCO 3.0.8, and LCO 3.0.9.

LCO 3.0.2 Upon discovery of a failure to meet an LCO, the Required Actions of the associated Conditions shall be met, except as provided in LCO 3.0.5 and LCO 3.0.6.

If the LCO is met or is no longer applicable prior to expiration of the specified Completion Time(s), completion of the Required Action(s) is not required, unless otherwise stated.

LCO 3.0.3 When an LCO is not met and the associated ACTIONS are not met, an associated ACTION is not provided, or if directed by the associated ACTIONS, the unit shall be placed in a MODE or other specified condition in which the LCO is not applicable. Action shall be initiated within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> to place the unit, as applicable, in:

a. MODE 2 within 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br />;
b. MODE 3 within 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />; and
c. MODE 4 within 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

Exceptions to this Specification are stated in the individual Specifications.

Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation in accordance with the LCO or ACTIONS, completion of the actions required by LCO 3.0.3 is not required.

LCO 3.0.3 is only applicable in MODES 1, 2, and 3.

LCO 3.0.4 When an LCO is not met, entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability shall only be made:

a. When the associated ACTIONS to be entered permit continued operation in the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability for an unlimited period of time; (continued) a.

b.

ATTACHMENT 2b JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER STATION Docket No. 50-333 Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-59 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGES

LCO Applicability 3.0 3.0 LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION (LCO) APPLICABILITY JAFNPP 3.0-1 Amendment 337 LCO 3.0.1 LCOs shall be met during the MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability, except as provided in LCO 3.0.2, LCO 3.0.7, LCO 3.0.8, and LCO 3.0.9.

LCO 3.0.2 Upon discovery of a failure to meet an LCO, the Required Actions of the associated Conditions shall be met, except as provided in LCO 3.0.5 and LCO 3.0.6.

If the LCO is met or is no longer applicable prior to expiration of the specified Completion Time(s), completion of the Required Action(s) is not required, unless otherwise stated.

LCO 3.0.3 When an LCO is not met and the associated ACTIONS are not met, an associated ACTION is not provided, or if directed by the associated ACTIONS, the plant shall be placed in a MODE or other specified condition in which the LCO is not applicable. Action shall be initiated within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> to place the plant, as applicable, in:

a.

MODE 2 within 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br />; b.

MODE 3 within 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />; and c.

MODE 4 within 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

Exceptions to this Specification are stated in the individual Specifications.

Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation in accordance with the LCO or ACTIONS, completion of the actions required by LCO 3.0.3 is not required.

LCO 3.0.3 is only applicable in MODES 1, 2, and 3.

LCO 3.0.4 When an LCO is not met, entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability shall only be made:

a.

When the associated ACTIONS to be entered permit continued operation in the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability for an unlimited period of time; (continued) a.

b.

ATTACHMENT 2c LASALLE COUNTY STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 Docket Nos. 50-373 and 50-374 Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-11 and NPF-18 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGES

LCO Applicability 3.0 LaSalle 1 and 2 3.0-1 Amendment No. 245/231 3.0 LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION (LCO) APPLICABILITY LCO 3.0.1 LCOs shall be met during the MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability, except as provided in LCO 3.0.2, LCO 3.0.7, LCO 3.0.8, and LCO 3.0.10.

LCO 3.0.2 Upon discovery of a failure to meet an LCO, the Required Actions of the associated Conditions shall be met, except as provided in LCO 3.0.5 and LCO 3.0.6.

If the LCO is met or is no longer applicable prior to expiration of the specified Completion Time(s), completion of the Required Action(s) is not required, unless otherwise stated.

LCO 3.0.3 When an LCO is not met and the associated ACTIONS are not met, an associated ACTION is not provided, or if directed by the associated ACTIONS, the unit shall be placed in a MODE or other specified condition in which the LCO is not applicable. Action shall be initiated within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> to place the unit, as applicable, in:

a. MODE 2 within 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br />;
b. MODE 3 within 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />; and
c. MODE 4 within 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

Exceptions to this Specification are stated in the individual Specifications.

Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation in accordance with the LCO or ACTIONS, completion of the actions required by LCO 3.0.3 is not required.

LCO 3.0.3 is only applicable in MODES 1, 2, and 3.

LCO 3.0.4 When an LCO is not met, entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability shall only be made:

a.

When the associated ACTIONS to be entered permit continued operation in the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability for an unlimited period of time; (continued) a.

b.

ATTACHMENT 2d LIMERICK GENERATING STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGES

3/4.0 APPLICABILITY LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.0.1 Compliance with the Limiting Conditions for Operation contained in the succeeding Specifications is required during the OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS or other conditions specified therein, except as provided in Specification 3.0.8. Upon failure to meet the Limiting Conditions for Operation, the associated ACTION requirements shall be met, except as provided in Specifications 3.0.5, 3.0.6, and 3.0.9.

3.0.2 Noncompliance with a Specification shall exist when the requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation and associated ACTION requirements are not met within the specified time intervals, except as provided in Specifications 3.0.5 and 3.0.6. If the Limiting Condition for Operation is restored prior to expiration of the specified time intervals, completion of the ACTION requirements is not required.

3.0.3 When a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met, except as provided in the associated ACTION requirements, within one hour action shall be initiated to place the unit in an OPERATIONAL CONDITION in which the Specification does not apply by placing it, as applicable, in:

a.

At least STARTUP within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />,

b.

At least HOT SHUTDOWN within the following 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and

c.

At least COLD SHUTDOWN within the subsequent 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation under the ACTION requirements, the ACTION may be taken in accordance with the specified time limits as measured from the time of failure to meet the Limiting Condition for Operation. Exceptions to these requirements are stated in the individual Specifications.

This Specification is not applicable in OPERATIONAL CONDITION 4 or 5.

3.0.4 When a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met, entry into an OPERATIONAL CONDITION or other specified condition in the Applicability shall only be made:

a.

When the associated ACTION requirements to be entered permit continued operation in the OPERATIONAL CONDITION or other specified condition in the Applicability for an unlimited period of time; or

b.

After performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering the OPERATIONAL CONDITION or other specified condition in the Applicability, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate (exceptions to this Specification are stated in the individual Specifications); or

c.

When an allowance is stated in the individual value, parameter, or other Specification.

This Specification shall not prevent changes in OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS or other specified conditions in the Applicability that are required to comply with ACTION requirements or that are part of a shutdown of the unit.

LIMERICK - UNIT 1 3/4 0-1 Amendment No. 11, 169, 219, 226, 234, 247 a.

b.

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3/4.0 APPLICABILITY LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.0.1 Compliance with the Limiting Conditions for Operation contained in the succeeding Specifications is required during the OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS or other conditions specified therein, except as provided in Specification 3.0.8. Upon failure to meet the Limiting Conditions for Operation, the associated ACTION requirements shall be met, except as provided in Specifications 3.0.5, 3.0.6, and 3.0.9.

3.0.2 Noncompliance with a Specification shall exist when the requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation and associated ACTION requirements are not met within the specified time intervals, except as provided in Specifications 3.0.5 and 3.0.6. If the Limiting Condition for Operation is restored prior to expiration of the specified time intervals, completion of the ACTION requirements is not required.

3.0.3 When a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met, except as provided in the associated ACTION requirements, within one hour action shall be initiated to place the unit in an OPERATIONAL CONDITION in which the Specification does not apply by placing it, as applicable, in:

a.

At least STARTUP within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />,

b.

At least HOT SHUTDOWN within the following 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and

c.

At least COLD SHUTDOWN within the subsequent 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation under the ACTION requirements, the ACTION may be taken in accordance with the specified time limits as measured from the time of failure to meet the Limiting Condition for Operation. Exceptions to these requirements are stated in the individual Specifications.

This Specification is not applicable in OPERATIONAL CONDITION 4 or 5.

3.0.4 When a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met, entry into an OPERATIONAL CONDITION or other specified condition in the Applicability shall only be made:

a.

When the associated ACTION requirements to be entered permit continued operation in the OPERATIONAL CONDITION or other specified condition in the Applicability for an unlimited period of time; or

b.

After performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering the OPERATIONAL CONDITION or other specified condition in the Applicability, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate (exceptions to this Specification are stated in the individual Specifications); or

c.

When an allowance is stated in the individual value, parameter, or other Specification.

This Specification shall not prevent changes in OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS or other specified conditions in the Applicability that are required to comply with ACTION requirements or that are part of a shutdown of the unit.

LIMERICK - UNIT 2 3/4 0-1 Amendment No. 132, 181, 189, 197, 209 13 37 a.

b.

ATTACHMENT 2e NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION UNIT 2 Docket No. 50-410 Facility Operating License No. NPF-69 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE

LCO Applicability 3.0 3.0 LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION (LCO) APPLICABILITY LCO 3.0.1 LCOs shall be met during the MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability, except as provided in LCO 3.0.2, LCO 3.0.7, LCO 3.0.8, and LCO 3.0.9.

LCO 3.0.2 Upon discovery of a failure to meet an LCO, the Required Actions of the associated Conditions shall be met, except as provided in LCO 3.0.5 and LCO 3.0.6.

If the LCO is met or is no longer applicable prior to expiration of the specified Completion Time(s), completion of the Required Action(s) is not required, unless otherwise stated.

LCO 3.0.3 When an LCO is not met and the associated ACTIONS are not met, an associated ACTION is not provided, or if directed by the associated ACTIONS, the unit shall be placed in a MODE or other specified condition in which the LCO is not applicable. Action shall be initiated within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> to place the unit, as applicable, in:

a.

MODE 2 within 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br />; b.

MODE 3 within 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />; and c.

MODE 4 within 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

Exceptions to this Specification are stated in the individual Specifications.

Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation in accordance with the LCO or ACTIONS, completion of the actions required by LCO 3.0.3 is not required.

LCO 3.0.3 is only applicable in MODES 1, 2, and 3.

LCO 3.0.4 When an LCO is not met, entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability shall only be made:

a.

When the associated ACTIONS to be entered permit continued operation in the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability for an unlimited period of time; (continued)

NMP2 3.0-1 Amendment 91, 109, 118, 135 a.

b.

ATTACHMENT 2f PEACH BOTTOM ATOMIC POWER STATION UNITS 2 and 3 Docket Nos. 50-277 and 50-278 Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE

LCO Applicability 3.0 3.0 LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION (LCO) APPLICABILITY LCO 3.0.1 LCOs shall be met during the MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability, except as provided in LCO 3.0.2, LCO 3.0.7, LCO 3.0.8, and LCO 3.0.9.

LCO 3.0.2 Upon discovery of a failure to meet an LCO, the Required Actions of the associated Conditions shall be met, except as provided in LCO 3.0.5 and LCO 3.0.6.

If the LCO is met or is no longer applicable prior to expiration of the specified Completion Time(s), completion of the Required Action(s) is not required, unless otherwise stated.

LCO 3.0.3 When an LCO is not met and the associated ACTIONS are not met, an associated ACTION is not provided, or if directed by the associated ACTIONS, the unit shall be placed in a MODE or other specified condition in which the LCO is not applicable. Action shall be initiated within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> to place the unit, as applicable, in:

a.

MODE 2 within 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br />;

b.

MODE 3 within 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />; and

c.

MODE 4 within 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

Exceptions to this Specification are stated in the individual Specifications.

Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation in accordance with the LCO or ACTIONS, completion of the actions required by LCO 3.0.3 is not required.

LCO 3.0.3 is only applicable in MODES 1, 2, and 3.

LCO 3.0.4 When an LCO is not met, entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability shall only be made:

a.

When the associated ACTIONS to be entered permit continued operation in the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability for an unlimited period of time;

b.

After performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of (continued)

PBAPS UNIT 2 3.0-1 Amendment No. 335 a.

b.

LCO Applicability 3.0 3.0 LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION (LCO) APPLICABILITY LCO 3.0.1 LCOs shall be met during the MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability, except as provided in LCO 3.0.2, LCO 3.0.7, LCO 3.0.8, and LCO 3.0.9.

LCO 3.0.2 Upon discovery of a failure to meet an LCO, the Required Actions of the associated Conditions shall be met, except as provided in LCO 3.0.5 and LCO 3.0.6.

If the LCO is met or is no longer applicable prior to expiration of the specified Completion Time(s), completion of the Required Action(s) is not required, unless otherwise stated.

LCO 3.0.3 When an LCO is not met and the associated ACTIONS are not met, an associated ACTION is not provided, or if directed by the associated ACTIONS, the unit shall be placed in a MODE or other specified condition in which the LCO is not applicable. Action shall be initiated within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> to place the unit, as applicable, in:

a.

MODE 2 within 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br />;

b.

MODE 3 within 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />; and

c.

MODE 4 within 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

Exceptions to this Specification are stated in the individual Specifications.

Where corrective measures are completed that permit operation in accordance with the LCO or ACTIONS, completion of the actions required by LCO 3.0.3 is not required.

LCO 3.0.3 is only applicable in MODES 1, 2, and 3.

LCO 3.0.4 When an LCO is not met, entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability shall only be made:

a.

When the associated ACTIONS to be entered permit continued operation in the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability for an unlimited period of time;

b.

After performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of (continued)

PBAPS UNIT 3 3.0-1 Amendment No. 338 a.

b.

ATTACHMENT 3a CLINTON POWER STATION UNIT 1 Docket No. 50-461 Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BASES PAGES

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LCO Applicability B 3.0 CLINTON B 3.0-4 Revision No. 19-5 BASES LCO 3.0.3 A unit shutdown required in accordance with LCO 3.0.3 may be (continued) terminated and LCO 3.0.3 exited if any of the following occurs:

a.

The LCO is now met.

b.

The LCO is no longer applicable.

c.

A Condition exists for which the Required Actions have now been performed.

d.

ACTIONS exist that do not have expired Completion Times. These Completion Times are applicable from the point in time that the Condition is initially entered and not from the time LCO 3.0.3 is exited.

The time limits of Specification 3.0.3 allow 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the unit to be in MODE 4 when a shutdown is required during MODE 1 operation. If the unit is in a lower MODE of operation when a shutdown is required, the time limit for entering the next lower MODE applies. If a lower MODE is entered in less time than allowed, however, the total allowable time to enter MODE 4, or other applicable MODE, is not reduced. For example, if MODE 2 is entered in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering MODE 3 is the next 11 hours1.273148e-4 days <br />0.00306 hours <br />1.818783e-5 weeks <br />4.1855e-6 months <br />, because the total time for entering MODE 3 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />. Therefore, if remedial measures are completed that would permit a return to MODE 1, a penalty is not incurred by having to enter a lower MODE of operation in less than the total time allowed.

In MODES 1, 2, and 3, LCO 3.0.3 provides actions for Conditions not covered in other Specifications. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in MODES 4 and 5 because the unit is already in the most restrictive Condition required by LCO 3.0.3. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in other specified conditions of the Applicability (unless in MODE 1, 2, or 3) because the ACTIONS of individual Specifications sufficiently define the remedial measures to be taken.

Exceptions to LCO 3.0.3 are provided in instances where requiring a unit shutdown, in accordance with LCO 3.0.3, would not provide appropriate remedial measures for the associated condition of the unit. An example of this is in LCO 3.7.7, "Fuel Pool Water Level." LCO 3.7.7 has an Applicability of "During movement of irradiated fuel (continued)

For example, if Mode 3 is entered in 9 hours1.041667e-4 days <br />0.0025 hours <br />1.488095e-5 weeks <br />3.4245e-6 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering Mode 4 is the next 28 hours3.240741e-4 days <br />0.00778 hours <br />4.62963e-5 weeks <br />1.0654e-5 months <br />, because the total time for entering Mode 4 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

ATTACHMENT 3b JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER STATION Docket No. 50-333 Facility Operating License No. DPR-59 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BASES PAGES

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LCO Applicability B 3.0 BASES JAFNPP B 3.0-4 Revision 61 The time limits of LCO 3.0.3 allow 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the plant to be in MODE 4 when a shutdown is required during MODE 1 operation. If the plant is in a lower MODE of operation when a shutdown is required, the time limit for entering the next lower MODE applies. If a lower MODE is entered in less time than allowed, however, the total allowable time to enter MODE 4, or other applicable MODE, is not reduced. For example, if MODE 2 is entered in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering MODE 3 is the next 11 hours1.273148e-4 days <br />0.00306 hours <br />1.818783e-5 weeks <br />4.1855e-6 months <br />, because the total time for entering MODE 3 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 1 

3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br />. Therefore, if remedial measures are completed that would permit a return to MODE 1, a penalty is not incurred by having to enter a lower MODE of operation in less than the total time allowed.

In MODES 1, 2, and 3, LCO 3.0.3 provides actions for Conditions not covered in other Specifications. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in MODES 4 and 5 because the plant is already in the most restrictive Condition required by LCO 3.0.3. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in other specified conditions of the Applicability (unless in MODE 1, 2, or 3) because the ACTIONS of individual Specifications sufficiently define the remedial measures to be taken.

Exceptions to LCO 3.0.3 are provided in instances where requiring a plant shutdown, in accordance with LCO 3.0.3, would not provide appropriate remedial measures for the associated condition of the plant. An example of this is in LCO 3.7.7, "Spent Fuel Storage Pool Water Level." LCO 3.7.7 has an Applicability of "During movement of irradiated fuel assemblies in the spent fuel storage pool." Therefore, this LCO can be applicable in any or all MODES. If the LCO and the Required Actions of LCO 3.7.7 are not met while in MODE 1, 2, or 3, there is no safety benefit to be gained by placing the plant in a shutdown condition. The Required Action of LCO 3.7.7 to "Suspend movement of irradiated fuel assemblies in the spent fuel storage pool" is the appropriate Required Action to complete in lieu of the actions of LCO 3.0.3. These exceptions are addressed in the individual Specifications.

LCO 3.0.4 LCO 3.0.4 establishes limitations on changes in MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability when an LCO is not met. It allows placing the plant in a MODE or other specified condition stated in that Applicability (e.g., the Applicability desired to be entered) when plant conditions are such that the requirements of the LCO would not (continued)

LCO 3.0.3 (continued)

For example, if Mode 3 is entered in 9 hours1.041667e-4 days <br />0.0025 hours <br />1.488095e-5 weeks <br />3.4245e-6 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering Mode 4 is the next 28 hours3.240741e-4 days <br />0.00778 hours <br />4.62963e-5 weeks <br />1.0654e-5 months <br />, because the total time for entering Mode 4 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

ATTACHMENT 3c LASALLE COUNTY STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 Docket Nos. 50-373 and 50-374 Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-11 and NPF-18 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BASES PAGES

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LCO Applicability B 3.0 LaSalle 1 and 2 B 3.0-4 Revision 71 BASES LCO 3.0.3 A unit shutdown required in accordance with LCO 3.0.3 may be (continued) terminated and LCO 3.0.3 exited if any of the following occurs:

a.

The LCO is now met.

b.

The LCO is no longer applicable.

c.

A Condition exists for which the Required Actions have now been performed.

d.

ACTIONS exist that do not have expired Completion Times. These Completion Times are applicable from the point in time that the Condition is initially entered and not from the time LCO 3.0.3 is exited.

The time limits of Specification 3.0.3 allow 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the unit to be in MODE 4 when a shutdown is required during MODE 1 operation. If the unit is in a lower MODE of operation when a shutdown is required, the time limit for entering the next lower MODE applies. If a lower MODE is entered in less time than allowed, however, the total allowable time to enter MODE 4, or other applicable MODE, is not reduced. For example, if MODE 2 is entered in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering MODE 3 is the next 11 hours1.273148e-4 days <br />0.00306 hours <br />1.818783e-5 weeks <br />4.1855e-6 months <br />, because the total time for entering MODE 3 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />. Therefore, if remedial measures are completed that would permit a return to MODE 1, a penalty is not incurred by having to enter a lower MODE of operation in less than the total time allowed.

In MODES 1, 2, and 3, LCO 3.0.3 provides actions for Conditions not covered in other Specifications. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in MODES 4 and 5 because the unit is already in the most restrictive Condition required by LCO 3.0.3. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in other specified conditions of the Applicability (unless in MODE 1, 2, or 3) because the ACTIONS of individual Specifications sufficiently define the remedial measures to be taken.

Exceptions to LCO 3.0.3 are provided in instances where requiring a unit shutdown, in accordance with LCO 3.0.3, would not provide appropriate remedial measures for the associated condition of the unit. An example of this is in (continued)

For example, if Mode 3 is entered in 9 hours1.041667e-4 days <br />0.0025 hours <br />1.488095e-5 weeks <br />3.4245e-6 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering Mode 4 is the next 28 hours3.240741e-4 days <br />0.00778 hours <br />4.62963e-5 weeks <br />1.0654e-5 months <br />, because the total time for entering Mode 4 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

ATTACHMENT 3d LIMERICK GENERATING STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BASES PAGES

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3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES Specification 3.0.2 establishes that noncompliance with a specification exists when the requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation are not met and the associated ACTION requirements have not been implemented within the specified time interval, unless otherwise specified. The purpose of this specification is to clarify that (1) implementation of the ACTION requirements within the specified time interval constitutes compliance with a specification and (2) completion of the remedial measures of the ACTION requirements is not required when compliance with a Limiting Condition of Operation is restored within the time interval specified in the associated ACTION requirements.

Specification 3.0.3 establishes the shutdown ACTION requirements that must be implemented when a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met and the condition is not specifically addressed by the associated ACTION requirements. The purpose of this specification is to delineate the time limits for placing the unit in a safe shutdown CONDITION when plant operation cannot be maintained within the limits for safe operation defined by the Limiting Conditions for Operation and its ACTION requirements. Planned entry into LCO 3.0.3 should be avoided. If it is not practicable to avoid planned entry into LCO 3.0.3, plant risk should be assessed and managed in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4), and the planned entry into LCO 3.0.3 should have less effect on plant safety than other practicable alternatives.

One hour is allowed to prepare for an orderly shutdown before initiating a change in plant operation. This time permits the operator to coordinate the reduction in electrical generation with the load dispatcher to ensure the stability and availability of the electrical grid. The time limits specified to enter lower CONDITIONS of operation permit the shutdown to proceed in a controlled and orderly manner that is well within the specified maximum cooldown rate and within the cooldown capabilities of the facility assuming only the minimum required equipment is OPERABLE. This reduces thermal stresses on components of the primary coolant system and the potential for a plant upset that could challenge safety systems under conditions for which this specification applies.

If remedial measures permitting limited continued operation of the facility under the provisions of the ACTION requirements are completed, the shutdown may be terminated. The time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable from the point in time there was a failure to meet a Limiting Condition for Operation. Therefore, the shutdown may be terminated if the ACTION require-ments have been met, the ACTION is no longer applicable, or time limits of the ACTION requirements have not expired, thus providing an allowance for the completion of the required actions.

The time limits of Specification 3.0.3 allow 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the plant to be in COLD SHUTDOWN when a shutdown is required during POWER operation. If the plant is in a lower CONDITION of operation when a shutdown is required, the time limit for entering the next lower CONDITION of operation applies. However, if a lower CONDITION of operation is entered in less time than allowed, the total allowable time to enter COLD SHUTDOWN, or other OPERATIONAL CONDITION, is not reduced. For example, if STARTUP is entered in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, the time allowed to enter HOT SHUTDOWN is the next 11 hours1.273148e-4 days <br />0.00306 hours <br />1.818783e-5 weeks <br />4.1855e-6 months <br /> because the total time to enter HOT SHUTDOWN is not reduced from the allowable limit of 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />. Therefore, if remedial measures are completed that would permit a return to POWER operation, a penalty is not incurred by having to enter a lower CONDITION of operation in less than the total time allowed.

LIMERICK - UNIT 1 B 3/4 0-2 Amendment No. 11, Associated with Amendment No. 226 AR 4297186 HOT SHUTDOWN 9

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3/4.0 APPLICABILITY BASES Specification 3.0.2 establishes that noncompliance with a specification exists when the requirements of the Limiting Condition for Operation are not met and the associated ACTION requirements have not been implemented within the specified time interval, unless otherwise specified. The purpose of this specification is to clarify that (1) implementation of the ACTION requirements within the specified time interval constitutes compliance with a specification and (2) completion of the remedial measures of the ACTION requirements is not required when compliance with a Limiting Condition of Operation is restored within the time interval specified in the associated ACTION requirements.

Specification 3.0.3 establishes the shutdown ACTION requirements that must be implemented when a Limiting Condition for Operation is not met and the condition is not specifically addressed by the associated ACTION requirements.

The purpose of this specification is to delineate the time limits for placing the unit in a safe shutdown CONDITION when plant operation cannot be maintained within the limits for safe operation defined by the Limiting Conditions for Operation and its ACTION requirements. Planned entry into LCO 3.0.3 should be avoided. If it is not practicable to avoid planned entry into LCO 3.0.3, plant risk should be assessed and managed in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4), and the planned entry into LCO 3.0.3 should have less effect on plant safety than other practicable alternatives. One hour is allowed to prepare for an orderly shutdown before initiating a change in plant operation. This time permits the operator to coordinate the reduction in electrical generation with the load dispatcher to ensure the stability and availability of the electrical grid. The time limits specified to enter lower CONDITIONS of operation permit the shutdown to proceed in a controlled and orderly manner that is well within the specified maximum cooldown rate and within the cooldown capabilities of the facility assuming only the minimum required equipment is OPERABLE. This reduces thermal stresses on components of the primary coolant system and the potential for a plant upset that could challenge safety systems under conditions for which this specification applies.

If remedial measures permitting limited continued operation of the facility under the provisions of the ACTION requirements are completed, the shutdown may be terminated. The time limits of the ACTION requirements are applicable from the point in time there was a failure to meet a Limiting Condition for Operation. Therefore, the shutdown may be terminated if the ACTION requirements have been met, the ACTION is no longer applicable, or time limits of the ACTION requirements have not expired, thus providing an allowance for the completion of the required actions.

The time limits of Specification 3.0.3 allow 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the plant to be in COLD SHUTDOWN when a shutdown is required during POWER operation. If the plant is in a lower CONDITION of operation when a shutdown is required, the time limit for entering the next lower CONDITION of operation applies.

However, if a lower CONDITION of operation is entered in less time than allowed, the total allowable time to enter COLD SHUTDOWN, or other OPERATIONAL CONDITION, is not reduced. For example, if STARTUP is entered in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, the time allowed to enter HOT SHUTDOWN is the next 11 hours1.273148e-4 days <br />0.00306 hours <br />1.818783e-5 weeks <br />4.1855e-6 months <br /> because the total time to enter HOT SHUTDOWN is not reduced from the allowable limit of 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />.

Therefore, if remedial measures are completed that would permit a return to POWER operation, a penalty is not incurred by having to enter a lower CONDITION of operation in less than the total time allowed.

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ATTACHMENT 3e NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION UNIT 2 Docket No. 50-410 Facility Operating License No. NPF-69 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BASES PAGES

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LCO Applicability B 3.0 NMP2 B 3.0-4 Revision 0, 52 (A163)

BASES LCO 3.0.3 A unit shutdown required in accordance with LCO 3.0.3 may be (continued) terminated and LCO 3.0.3 exited if any of the following occurs:

a.

The LCO is now met.

b.

The LCO is no longer applicable.

c.

A Condition exists for which the Required Actions have now been performed.

d.

ACTIONS exist that do not have expired Completion Times. These Completion Times are applicable from the point in time that the Condition is initially entered and not from the time LCO 3.0.3 is exited.

The time limits of Specification 3.0.3 allow 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the unit to be in MODE 4 when a shutdown is required during MODE 1 operation. If the unit is in a lower MODE of operation when a shutdown is required, the time limit for entering the next lower MODE applies. If a lower MODE is entered in less time than allowed, however, the total allowable time to enter MODE 4, or other applicable MODE, is not reduced. For example, if MODE 2 is entered in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering MODE 3 is the next 11 hours1.273148e-4 days <br />0.00306 hours <br />1.818783e-5 weeks <br />4.1855e-6 months <br />, because the total time for entering MODE 3 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />. Therefore, if remedial measures are completed that would permit a return to MODE 1, a penalty is not incurred by having to enter a lower MODE of operation in less than the total time allowed.

In MODES 1, 2, and 3, LCO 3.0.3 provides actions for Conditions not covered in other Specifications. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in MODES 4 and 5 because the unit is already in the most restrictive Condition required by LCO 3.0.3. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in other specified conditions of the Applicability (unless in MODE 1, 2, or 3) because the ACTIONS of individual Specifications sufficiently define the remedial measures to be taken.

Exceptions to LCO 3.0.3 are provided in instances where requiring a unit shutdown, in accordance with LCO 3.0.3, would not provide appropriate remedial measures for the associated condition of the unit. An example of this is in LCO 3.7.6, "Spent Fuel Storage Pool Water Level." LCO 3.7.6 has an Applicability of "During movement of irradiated fuel (continued)

For example, if Mode 3 is entered in 9 hours1.041667e-4 days <br />0.0025 hours <br />1.488095e-5 weeks <br />3.4245e-6 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering Mode 4 is the next 28 hours3.240741e-4 days <br />0.00778 hours <br />4.62963e-5 weeks <br />1.0654e-5 months <br />, because the total time for entering Mode 4 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

ATTACHMENT 3f PEACH BOTTOM ATOMIC POWER STATION UNITS 2 and 3 Docket Nos. 50-277 and 50-278 Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-44 and DPR-56 MARK-UP OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BASES PAGES

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LCO Applicability B 3.0 BASES LCO 3.0.3 A unit shutdown required in accordance with LCO 3.0.3 may be (continued) terminated and LCO 3.0.3 exited if any of the following occurs:

a.

The LCO is now met.

b.

The LCO is no longer applicable.

c.

A Condition exists for which the Required Actions have now been performed.

d.

ACTIONS exist that do not have expired Completion Times. These Completion Times are applicable from the point in time that the Condition is initially entered and not from the time LCO 3.0.3 is exited.

The time limits of Specification 3.0.3 allow 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the unit to be in MODE 4 when a shutdown is required during MODE 1 operation. If the unit is in a lower MODE of operation when a shutdown is required, the time limit for entering the next lower MODE applies. If a lower MODE is entered in less time than allowed, however, the total allowable time to enter MODE 4, or other applicable MODE, is not reduced. For example, if MODE 2 is entered in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering MODE 3 is the next 11 hours1.273148e-4 days <br />0.00306 hours <br />1.818783e-5 weeks <br />4.1855e-6 months <br />, because the total time for entering MODE 3 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />. Therefore, if remedial measures are completed that would permit a return to MODE 1, a penalty is not incurred by having to enter a lower MODE of operation in less than the total time allowed.

In MODES 1, 2, and 3, LCO 3.0.3 provides actions for Conditions not covered in other Specifications. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in MODES 4 and 5 because the unit is already in the most restrictive Condition required by LCO 3.0.3. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in other specified conditions of the Applicability (unless in MODE 1, 2, or 3) because the ACTIONS of individual Specifications sufficiently define the remedial measures to be taken.

Exceptions to LCO 3.0.3 are provided in instances where requiring a unit shutdown, in accordance with LCO 3.0.3, would not provide appropriate remedial measures for the associated condition of the unit. An example of this is in LCO 3.7.7, "Spent Fuel Storage Pool Water Level." LCO 3.7.7 has an Applicability of "During movement of fuel assemblies (continued)

PBAPS UNIT 2 B 3.0-4 Revision No. 141 For example, if Mode 3 is entered in 9 hours1.041667e-4 days <br />0.0025 hours <br />1.488095e-5 weeks <br />3.4245e-6 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering Mode 4 is the next 28 hours3.240741e-4 days <br />0.00778 hours <br />4.62963e-5 weeks <br />1.0654e-5 months <br />, because the total time for entering Mode 4 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.

LCO Applicability B 3.0 BASES LCO 3.0.3 A unit shutdown required in accordance with LCO 3.0.3 may be (continued) terminated and LCO 3.0.3 exited if any of the following occurs:

a.

The LCO is now met.

b.

The LCO is no longer applicable.

c.

A Condition exists for which the Required Actions have now been performed.

d.

ACTIONS exist that do not have expired Completion Times. These Completion Times are applicable from the point in time that the Condition is initially entered and not from the time LCO 3.0.3 is exited.

The time limits of Specification 3.0.3 allow 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br /> for the unit to be in MODE 4 when a shutdown is required during MODE 1 operation. If the unit is in a lower MODE of operation when a shutdown is required, the time limit for entering the next lower MODE applies. If a lower MODE is entered in less time than allowed, however, the total allowable time to enter MODE 4, or other applicable MODE, is not reduced. For example, if MODE 2 is entered in 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering MODE 3 is the next 11 hours1.273148e-4 days <br />0.00306 hours <br />1.818783e-5 weeks <br />4.1855e-6 months <br />, because the total time for entering MODE 3 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 13 hours1.50463e-4 days <br />0.00361 hours <br />2.149471e-5 weeks <br />4.9465e-6 months <br />. Therefore, if remedial measures are completed that would permit a return to MODE 1, a penalty is not incurred by having to enter a lower MODE of operation in less than the total time allowed.

In MODES 1, 2, and 3, LCO 3.0.3 provides actions for Conditions not covered in other Specifications. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in MODES 4 and 5 because the unit is already in the most restrictive Condition required by LCO 3.0.3. The requirements of LCO 3.0.3 do not apply in other specified conditions of the Applicability (unless in MODE 1, 2, or 3) because the ACTIONS of individual Specifications sufficiently define the remedial measures to be taken.

Exceptions to LCO 3.0.3 are provided in instances where requiring a unit shutdown, in accordance with LCO 3.0.3, would not provide appropriate remedial measures for the associated condition of the unit. An example of this is in LCO 3.7.7, "Spent Fuel Storage Pool Water Level." LCO 3.7.7 has an Applicability of "During movement of fuel assemblies (continued)

PBAPS UNIT 3 B 3.0-4 Revision No. 139 For example, if Mode 3 is entered in 9 hours1.041667e-4 days <br />0.0025 hours <br />1.488095e-5 weeks <br />3.4245e-6 months <br />, then the time allowed for entering Mode 4 is the next 28 hours3.240741e-4 days <br />0.00778 hours <br />4.62963e-5 weeks <br />1.0654e-5 months <br />, because the total time for entering Mode 4 is not reduced from the allowable limit of 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />.