SER for GEXL Correlation for 8x8R Fuel Reload Application per the Appendix D Submittals of the General Electric Topical Report, NEDE-24011-P-A, Dated February 28, 1979 and December 14, 1979(Generic Letter 81-13)

                                UNITED STATES
                        NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
                           WASHINGTON, D.C.  20555

                                May 28, 1981

ALL OPERATING BWR LICENSEES 

SUBJECT:  SER FOR GEXL CORRELATION FOR 8x8R FUEL RELOAD APPLICATION PER THE 
          APPENDIX D SUBMITTALS OF THE GENERAL ELECTRIC TOPICAL REPORT, 
          NEDE-24011-P-A, DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1979 AND DECEMBER 14, 1979 
          GENERIC LETTER - 81-13 

We have completed the review of the General Electric Company submittals 
regarding the application of the GEXL correlation to 8x8R fuel.  We have 
concluded that the GEXL correlation is acceptable for 8x8R fuel reload 
application and the Appendix D submittals of the General Electric Topical 
Report, NEDE-24011P-A, dated February 28, 1979 and December 14, 1979, are 
acceptable for incorporation into that document.  The General Electric 
Company has been informed of this matter by letter dated April 16, 1981. 

A safety evaluation describing the basis for our conclusions is enclosed for
your information. 

                              Sincerely, 



                              Thomas A. Ippolito, Chief 
                              Operating Reactors Branch #2 
                              Division of Licensing 

Enclosure:
Safety Evaluation