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{{#Wiki_filter:March 14, 2008 Vice President, Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
{{#Wiki_filter:March 14, 2008 Vice President, Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150  


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE NO.
GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE NO.
VRR-GGNS-2007-02 FROM ASME OM CODE 5-YEAR TEST INTERVAL FOR MAIN STEAM SAFETY RELIEF VALVES (TAC NO. MD7758)
VRR-GGNS-2007-02 FROM ASME OM CODE 5-YEAR TEST INTERVAL FOR MAIN STEAM SAFETY RELIEF VALVES (TAC NO. MD7758)  


==Dear Sir or Madam:==
==Dear Sir or Madam:==
 
By {{letter dated|date=January 8, 2008|text=letter dated January 8, 2008}}, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted a Request for Alternative No. VRR-GGNS-2007-02 to extend the 5-year test interval, on a one-time basis, for 12 Main Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRVs) for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Entergy requests relief from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code (ASME OM Code), 2001 Edition through 2003 Appendix, "Code of Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants," Subsection ISTC, Mandatory Appendix I.
By letter dated January 8, 2008, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted a Request for Alternative No. VRR-GGNS-2007-02 to extend the 5-year test interval, on a one-time basis, for 12 Main Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRVs) for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Entergy requests relief from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code (ASME OM Code), 2001 Edition through 2003 Appendix, "Code of Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants," Subsection ISTC, Mandatory Appendix I.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the information provided and determined that additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation. The additional information being requested is related to the 12 Main Steam SRVs. The staffs request was provided to your staff via electronic mail on February 27, 2008. As discussed with Michael Larson of your staff, the NRC staff is requesting a response within 30 days of the date of this letter.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the information provided and determined that additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation. The additional information being requested is related to the 12 Main Steam SRVs. The staffs request was provided to your staff via electronic mail on February 27, 2008. As discussed with Michael Larson of your staff, the NRC staff is requesting a response within 30 days of the date of this letter.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1307.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1307.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,  
                                              /RA/
/RA/
Jack N. Donohew, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-416
Jack N. Donohew, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-416  


==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
Request for Additional Information cc: See next page
Request for Additional Information cc: See next page  


March 14, 2008 Vice President, Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
March 14, 2008 Vice President, Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150  


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE NO.
GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE NO.
VRR-GGNS-2007-02 FROM ASME OM CODE 5-YEAR TEST INTERVAL FOR MAIN STEAM SAFETY RELIEF VALVES (TAC NO. MD7758)
VRR-GGNS-2007-02 FROM ASME OM CODE 5-YEAR TEST INTERVAL FOR MAIN STEAM SAFETY RELIEF VALVES (TAC NO. MD7758)  


==Dear Sir or Madam:==
==Dear Sir or Madam:==
 
By {{letter dated|date=January 8, 2008|text=letter dated January 8, 2008}}, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted a Request for Alternative No. VRR-GGNS-2007-02 to extend the 5-year test interval, on a one-time basis, for 12 Main Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRVs) for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Entergy requests relief from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code (ASME OM Code), 2001 Edition through 2003 Appendix, "Code of Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants," Subsection ISTC, Mandatory Appendix I.
By letter dated January 8, 2008, Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted a Request for Alternative No. VRR-GGNS-2007-02 to extend the 5-year test interval, on a one-time basis, for 12 Main Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRVs) for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Entergy requests relief from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code (ASME OM Code), 2001 Edition through 2003 Appendix, "Code of Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants," Subsection ISTC, Mandatory Appendix I.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the information provided and determined that additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation. The additional information being requested is related to the 12 Main Steam SRVs. The staffs request was provided to your staff via electronic mail on February 27, 2008. As discussed with Michael Larson of your staff, the NRC staff is requesting a response within 30 days of the date of this letter.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the information provided and determined that additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation. The additional information being requested is related to the 12 Main Steam SRVs. The staffs request was provided to your staff via electronic mail on February 27, 2008. As discussed with Michael Larson of your staff, the NRC staff is requesting a response within 30 days of the date of this letter.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1307.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1307.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,  
                                              /RA/
/RA/
Jack N. Donohew, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-416
Jack N. Donohew, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-416  


==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
Request for Additional Information cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
Request for Additional Information cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION:
PUBLIC                           RidsNrrDorlLpl4                  RidsRgn4MailCenter LPLIV r/f                         RidsNrrPMJDonohew                 STingen, NRR/DCI/CPTB RidsAcrsAcnw&mMailCenter          RidsNrrLAJBurkhardt              JMcHale, NRR/DCI/CPTB RidsNrrDciCptb                    RidsOgcRp                        LWilkins, NRR/DORL/LPL4 RidsNrrDorlDpr ADAMS Accession No.: ML080710001 OFFICE       NRR/LPL4/GE       NRR/LPL4/PM           NRR/LPL4/LA           NRR/LPL4/BC NAME         LWilkins           JDonohew               JBurkhardt           THiltz DATE         3/13/08           3/14/08               3/12/08               3/14/08 OFFICIAL AGENCY RECORD
PUBLIC LPLIV r/f RidsAcrsAcnw&mMailCenter RidsNrrDciCptb RidsNrrDorlDpr RidsNrrDorlLpl4 RidsNrrPMJDonohew RidsNrrLAJBurkhardt RidsOgcRp RidsRgn4MailCenter STingen, NRR/DCI/CPTB JMcHale, NRR/DCI/CPTB LWilkins, NRR/DORL/LPL4 ADAMS Accession No.: ML080710001 OFFICE NRR/LPL4/GE NRR/LPL4/PM NRR/LPL4/LA NRR/LPL4/BC NAME LWilkins JDonohew JBurkhardt THiltz DATE 3/13/08 3/14/08 3/12/08 3/14/08 OFFICIAL AGENCY RECORD


Grand Gulf Nuclear Station                                     (2/25/08) cc:
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (2/25/08) cc:
Senior Vice President         Office of the Governor Entergy Nuclear Operations     State of Mississippi P.O. Box 31995                 Jackson, MS 39201 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Attorney General Vice President, Oversight     Department of Justice Entergy Nuclear Operations     State of Louisiana P.O. Box 31995                 P.O. Box 94005 Jackson, MS 39286-1995         Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9005 Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety President
Senior Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Vice President, Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety  
  & Licensing                   Claiborne County Entergy Nuclear Operations     Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 31995                 P.O. Box 339 Jackson, MS 39286-1995         Port Gibson, MS 39150 Senior Vice President         Richard Penrod, Senior Environmental
  & Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Senior Vice President  
  & Chief Operating Officer      Scientist/State Liaison Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.       Office of Environmental Services P.O. Box 31995                 Northwestern State University Jackson, MS 39286-1995         Russell Hall, Room 201 Natchitoches, LA 71497 Associate General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations     Chief, Energy and Transportation Branch P.O. Box 31995                 Environmental Compliance and Jackson, MS 39286-1995         Enforcement Division Mississippi Department of Environmental Manager, Licensing             Quality Entergy Operations, Inc.       P.O. Box 10385 Grand Gulf Nuclear Station    Jackson, MS 39289-0385 P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150         Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission State Health Officer          611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 State Health Board            Arlington, TX 76011-8064 P.O. Box 1700 Jackson, MS 39215              Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attorney General              P.O. Box 399 Asst. Attorney General        Port Gibson, MS 39150 State of Mississippi P.O. Box 22947 Jackson, MS 39225-2947
  & Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Associate General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Manager, Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 State Health Officer State Health Board P.O. Box 1700 Jackson, MS 39215 Attorney General Asst. Attorney General State of Mississippi P.O. Box 22947 Jackson, MS 39225-2947 Office of the Governor State of Mississippi Jackson, MS 39201 Attorney General Department of Justice State of Louisiana P.O. Box 94005 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9005 President Claiborne County Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 339 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Richard Penrod, Senior Environmental Scientist/State Liaison Officer Office of Environmental Services Northwestern State University Russell Hall, Room 201 Natchitoches, LA 71497 Chief, Energy and Transportation Branch Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 10385 Jackson, MS 39289-0385 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 399 Port Gibson, MS 39150  


REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE VRR-GGNS-2007-02 ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE VRR-GGNS-2007-02 ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 DOCKET NO. 50-416 By letter dated January 8, 2008 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML080080589), Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted a Request for Alternative No. VRR-GGNS-2007-02 to extend the 5-year test interval, on a one-time basis, for 12 Main Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRVs) for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (GGNS). Entergy requests relief from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code (ASME OM Code), 2001 Edition through 2003 Appendix, "Code of Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants," Subsection ISTC, Mandatory Appendix I.
GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 DOCKET NO. 50-416 By {{letter dated|date=January 8, 2008|text=letter dated January 8, 2008}} (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML080080589), Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted a Request for Alternative No. VRR-GGNS-2007-02 to extend the 5-year test interval, on a one-time basis, for 12 Main Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRVs) for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (GGNS). Entergy requests relief from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code (ASME OM Code), 2001 Edition through 2003 Appendix, "Code of Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants," Subsection ISTC, Mandatory Appendix I.
The staff has reviewed the information provided and determined that the following additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation:
The staff has reviewed the information provided and determined that the following additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation:
: 1.     Verify that Valves 1B21-F041K, 1B21-F041F, 1B21-F051F, 1B21-F051B, 1B21-F041D, and 1B21-F047D were refurbished to a like-new condition prior to being placed in storage and later installed in October 2005. Verify that Valves 1B21-F047L, 1B21-F041G, 1B21-F047G, 1B21-F051C, and 1B21-F047C were refurbished to a like-new condition prior to being placed in storage and later installed in March 2007.
: 1.
: 2.     Discuss if the controlled environment for the storage of Valves 1B21-F041K, 1B21-F041F, 1B21-F051F, 1B21-F051B, 1B21-F041D, 1B21-F047D, 1B21-F047L, 1B21-F041G, 1B21-F047G, 1B21-F051C, and 1B21-F047C was equipped to prevent condensation and corrosion.
Verify that Valves 1B21-F041K, 1B21-F041F, 1B21-F051F, 1B21-F051B, 1B21-F041D, and 1B21-F047D were refurbished to a like-new condition prior to being placed in storage and later installed in October 2005. Verify that Valves 1B21-F047L, 1B21-F041G, 1B21-F047G, 1B21-F051C, and 1B21-F047C were refurbished to a like-new condition prior to being placed in storage and later installed in March 2007.
: 3.     Please provide test results for Dikkers Model G-471 SRVs that were maintained in a controlled environment similar to the GGNS controlled environment for an extended period of time and setpoint tested prior to actual installation. As an alternative, discuss why the as-found set-pressure test results for Dikkers Model G-471 SRVs provided in a letter dated September 28, 2007 (Agencywide ADAMS Accession No. ML072740030) are applicable to the GGNS SRVs.
: 2.
Discuss if the controlled environment for the storage of Valves 1B21-F041K, 1B21-F041F, 1B21-F051F, 1B21-F051B, 1B21-F041D, 1B21-F047D, 1B21-F047L, 1B21-F041G, 1B21-F047G, 1B21-F051C, and 1B21-F047C was equipped to prevent condensation and corrosion.
: 3.
Please provide test results for Dikkers Model G-471 SRVs that were maintained in a controlled environment similar to the GGNS controlled environment for an extended period of time and setpoint tested prior to actual installation. As an alternative, discuss why the as-found set-pressure test results for Dikkers Model G-471 SRVs provided in a {{letter dated|date=September 28, 2007|text=letter dated September 28, 2007}} (Agencywide ADAMS Accession No. ML072740030) are applicable to the GGNS SRVs.
Enclosure}}
Enclosure}}

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Request for Additional Information VRR-GGNS-2007-02 Request for Alternative from ASME OM Code 5-Year Test Interval for Main Stream Safety Relief Valves
ML080710001
Person / Time
Site: Grand Gulf Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 03/14/2008
From: Donohew J
NRC/NRR/ADRO/DORL/LPLIV
To:
Entergy Operations
Donohew J N, NRR/DLPM,415-1307
References
TAC MD7758, VRR-GGNS-2007-02
Download: ML080710001 (4)


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March 14, 2008 Vice President, Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150

SUBJECT:

GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE NO.

VRR-GGNS-2007-02 FROM ASME OM CODE 5-YEAR TEST INTERVAL FOR MAIN STEAM SAFETY RELIEF VALVES (TAC NO. MD7758)

Dear Sir or Madam:

By "GNRO-2007/00076, Request for Alternative VRR-GGNS-2007-01 and VRR-GGNS-2007-02 Requests for Alternative from ASME OM Code 5-Year Test Interval for Main Steam [[system" contains a listed "[" character as part of the property label and has therefore been classified as invalid.s|letter dated January 8, 2008]], Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted a Request for Alternative No. VRR-GGNS-2007-02 to extend the 5-year test interval, on a one-time basis, for 12 Main Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRVs) for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Entergy requests relief from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code (ASME OM Code), 2001 Edition through 2003 Appendix, "Code of Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants," Subsection ISTC, Mandatory Appendix I.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the information provided and determined that additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation. The additional information being requested is related to the 12 Main Steam SRVs. The staffs request was provided to your staff via electronic mail on February 27, 2008. As discussed with Michael Larson of your staff, the NRC staff is requesting a response within 30 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1307.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Jack N. Donohew, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-416

Enclosure:

Request for Additional Information cc: See next page

March 14, 2008 Vice President, Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150

SUBJECT:

GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE NO.

VRR-GGNS-2007-02 FROM ASME OM CODE 5-YEAR TEST INTERVAL FOR MAIN STEAM SAFETY RELIEF VALVES (TAC NO. MD7758)

Dear Sir or Madam:

By "GNRO-2007/00076, Request for Alternative VRR-GGNS-2007-01 and VRR-GGNS-2007-02 Requests for Alternative from ASME OM Code 5-Year Test Interval for Main Steam [[system" contains a listed "[" character as part of the property label and has therefore been classified as invalid.s|letter dated January 8, 2008]], Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted a Request for Alternative No. VRR-GGNS-2007-02 to extend the 5-year test interval, on a one-time basis, for 12 Main Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRVs) for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Entergy requests relief from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code (ASME OM Code), 2001 Edition through 2003 Appendix, "Code of Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants," Subsection ISTC, Mandatory Appendix I.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has reviewed the information provided and determined that additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation. The additional information being requested is related to the 12 Main Steam SRVs. The staffs request was provided to your staff via electronic mail on February 27, 2008. As discussed with Michael Larson of your staff, the NRC staff is requesting a response within 30 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-415-1307.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Jack N. Donohew, Senior Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch IV Division of Operating Reactor Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-416

Enclosure:

Request for Additional Information cc: See next page DISTRIBUTION:

PUBLIC LPLIV r/f RidsAcrsAcnw&mMailCenter RidsNrrDciCptb RidsNrrDorlDpr RidsNrrDorlLpl4 RidsNrrPMJDonohew RidsNrrLAJBurkhardt RidsOgcRp RidsRgn4MailCenter STingen, NRR/DCI/CPTB JMcHale, NRR/DCI/CPTB LWilkins, NRR/DORL/LPL4 ADAMS Accession No.: ML080710001 OFFICE NRR/LPL4/GE NRR/LPL4/PM NRR/LPL4/LA NRR/LPL4/BC NAME LWilkins JDonohew JBurkhardt THiltz DATE 3/13/08 3/14/08 3/12/08 3/14/08 OFFICIAL AGENCY RECORD

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (2/25/08) cc:

Senior Vice President Entergy Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Vice President, Oversight Entergy Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety

& Licensing Entergy Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Senior Vice President

& Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Associate General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995 Manager, Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc.

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 State Health Officer State Health Board P.O. Box 1700 Jackson, MS 39215 Attorney General Asst. Attorney General State of Mississippi P.O. Box 22947 Jackson, MS 39225-2947 Office of the Governor State of Mississippi Jackson, MS 39201 Attorney General Department of Justice State of Louisiana P.O. Box 94005 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9005 President Claiborne County Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 339 Port Gibson, MS 39150 Richard Penrod, Senior Environmental Scientist/State Liaison Officer Office of Environmental Services Northwestern State University Russell Hall, Room 201 Natchitoches, LA 71497 Chief, Energy and Transportation Branch Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 10385 Jackson, MS 39289-0385 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 399 Port Gibson, MS 39150

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE VRR-GGNS-2007-02 ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.

GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 DOCKET NO. 50-416 By "GNRO-2007/00076, Request for Alternative VRR-GGNS-2007-01 and VRR-GGNS-2007-02 Requests for Alternative from ASME OM Code 5-Year Test Interval for Main Steam [[system" contains a listed "[" character as part of the property label and has therefore been classified as invalid.s|letter dated January 8, 2008]] (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML080080589), Entergy Operations, Inc. (Entergy), submitted a Request for Alternative No. VRR-GGNS-2007-02 to extend the 5-year test interval, on a one-time basis, for 12 Main Steam Safety Relief Valves (SRVs) for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (GGNS). Entergy requests relief from American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance Code (ASME OM Code), 2001 Edition through 2003 Appendix, "Code of Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants," Subsection ISTC, Mandatory Appendix I.

The staff has reviewed the information provided and determined that the following additional information is required in order to complete the evaluation:

1.

Verify that Valves 1B21-F041K, 1B21-F041F, 1B21-F051F, 1B21-F051B, 1B21-F041D, and 1B21-F047D were refurbished to a like-new condition prior to being placed in storage and later installed in October 2005. Verify that Valves 1B21-F047L, 1B21-F041G, 1B21-F047G, 1B21-F051C, and 1B21-F047C were refurbished to a like-new condition prior to being placed in storage and later installed in March 2007.

2.

Discuss if the controlled environment for the storage of Valves 1B21-F041K, 1B21-F041F, 1B21-F051F, 1B21-F051B, 1B21-F041D, 1B21-F047D, 1B21-F047L, 1B21-F041G, 1B21-F047G, 1B21-F051C, and 1B21-F047C was equipped to prevent condensation and corrosion.

3.

Please provide test results for Dikkers Model G-471 SRVs that were maintained in a controlled environment similar to the GGNS controlled environment for an extended period of time and setpoint tested prior to actual installation. As an alternative, discuss why the as-found set-pressure test results for Dikkers Model G-471 SRVs provided in a letter dated September 28, 2007 (Agencywide ADAMS Accession No. ML072740030) are applicable to the GGNS SRVs.

Enclosure