ML052420725
| ML052420725 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 08/30/2005 |
| From: | Collins S Region 1 Administrator |
| To: | Levis W Public Service Enterprise Group |
| Cobey, Eugene W. RI/DRP/PB3 610-337-5171 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML052420725 (6) | |
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August 30, 2005 Mr. William Levis Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer PSEG Nuclear LLC - N09 P. O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, NJ 08038
SUBJECT:
MID-CYCLE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND INSPECTION PLAN - SALEM NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION
Dear Mr. Levis:
On August 3, 2005, the NRC staff completed its performance review of the Salem Nuclear Generating Station for the first half of the calendar year 2005 assessment cycle. Our technical staff reviewed performance indicators (PIs) for the most recent quarter and inspection results over the previous twelve months. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of our assessment of your safety performance during this period and our plans for future inspections at your facility.
This performance review and enclosed inspection plan do not include physical protection information. A separate letter designated and marked as Exempt from Public Disclosure in Accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 will include the physical protection review and a resultant inspection plan.
Plant performance for the most recent quarter at the Salem Nuclear Generating Station Units 1 and 2 was within the Licensee Response Column of the NRCs Action Matrix, based on all inspection findings being classified as having very low safety significance (Green) and all PIs indicating performance at a level requiring no additional NRC oversight (Green).
Regarding the open substantive cross-cutting issue in the area of problem identification and resolution (PI&R), during this assessment period there were 10 inspection findings that were attributable, at least in part, to weaknesses in problem evaluation and effectiveness of corrective actions. Examples of NRC findings included several battery charger failures, recurring charging pump check valve malfunctions, and a repetitive problem with silting conditions in service water piping. The staff has noted improvement in the identification aspect of your PI&R process at the station; however, due to the number of findings related to problem evaluation and corrective action the staff continues this substantive cross-cutting issue.
In addition, as discussed in the annual assessment letter dated March 2, 2005, [ADAMS Ref.
ML050610334], the staff documented a substantive cross-cutting issue in the area of safety conscious work environment (SCWE). During this assessment period, PSEG entered into a Nuclear Operating Services Contract (NOSC) with Exelon, made a number of senior management changes on site, and implemented improvement initiatives to address long-standing performance problems. While we recognize that PSEG has taken significant steps to evaluate the stations work environment and initiated actions to begin addressing deep-seated causes, it is too early to effectively assess whether or not the work environment at the station is significantly improved. As discussed in NRC correspondence and inspection reports this
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assessment period, we have noted some ongoing problems with the implementation of station processes, such as work management and corrective action, causing challenges with equipment reliability. In addition, both PSEG and NRC reviews have shown that there exists a range of worker perceptions regarding the advisability of raising issues or challenging decisions in the current environment. As a result, the staff determined that the SCWE cross-cutting issue will continue, and the NRC will continue to monitor your progress. We expect that you will discuss your progress in addressing work environment issues and the effectiveness of your corrective action program during a public meeting being planned for late 2005.
The NRC plans to conduct Reactor Oversight Process baseline inspections at Salem. In addition, based on our current assessment of the work environment and the long-standing PI&R cross-cutting issue at Salem, we plan to continue the enhanced oversight as described in the renewed Reactor Oversight Process Deviation Memorandum dated July 29, 2005 [ADAMS Ref.
ML052130264]. This deviation authorized the staff to provide a greater level of oversight of Salem than would typically be called for by the Licensee Response Column of the Action Matrix.
The enhanced regulatory oversight established by the Deviation Memorandum will be used to monitor your progress in addressing the PI&R and SCWE cross-cutting issues. The NRC plans to continue with this heightened oversight until PSEG has concluded that substantial, sustainable progress has been made; and the NRC has completed a review, the results of which confirm PSEGs assessment results.
The enclosed inspection plan details the inspections, less those related to physical protection, scheduled through March 31, 2007. In addition to the baseline inspection activities specified by the Reactor Oversight Process, the enclosed plan includes an inspection of the reactor vessel head replacement activities scheduled for Salem Unit 1, and augmentation of existing inspections per the Deviation Memorandum. The inspection plan is provided to allow for the resolution of any scheduling conflicts and personnel availability issues well in advance of inspector arrival onsite. Routine resident inspections are not listed due to their ongoing and continuous nature. The inspections in the last nine months of the inspection plan are tentative and may be revised at the end-of-cycle review.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be made available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
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If circumstances arise which cause us to change this inspection plan, we will contact you to discuss the change as soon as possible. Please contact Mr. Eugene Cobey at 610-337-5171 with any questions you may have regarding this letter or the inspection plan.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Samuel J. Collins Regional Administrator Docket Nos. 50-272 50-311 License Nos. DPR-70, DPR-75
Enclosure:
Salem Units 1 and 2 Inspection/Activity Plan cc w/encl:
T. Joyce, Site Vice President - Salem D. Winchester, Vice President Nuclear Assessment M. Gallagher, Vice President, Engineering and Technical Support W. F. Sperry, Director Business Support D. Benyak, Director - Regulatory Assurance C. J. Fricker, Salem Plant Manager J. J. Keenan, Esquire M. Wetterhahn, Esquire F. Pompper, Chief of Police and Emergency Management Coordinator J. Lipoti, Ph.D., State of New Jersey, Asst Director Radiation Protection & Release Prevention K. Tosch - Chief, Bureau of Nuclear Engineering, NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection H. Otto, Ph.D., DNREC Division of Water Resources, State of Delaware Consumer Advocate, Office of Consumer Advocate N. Cohen, Coordinator - Unplug Salem Campaign W. Costanzo, Technical Advisor - Jersey Shore Nuclear Watch E. Zobian, Coordinator - Jersey Shore Anti Nuclear Alliance
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Distribution w/encl:
S. Collins, RA M. Dapas, DRA B. Holian, DRP A. Blough, DRS D. Lew, DRP E. Cobey, DRP B. Welling, DRP C. ODaniell, DRP D. Orr, DRP - NRC Resident Inspector K. Venuto, DRP - Resident OA R. Lorson, DRS J. White, DRS M. Sykes, DRS L. Doerflein, DRS J. Rogge, DRS R. Conte, DRS S. Lee, RI OEDO D. Roberts, NRR D. Collins, PM, NRR S. Bailey, PM, NRR (Backup)
RidsNrrDipmlipb@nrc.gov Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
ROPreports@nrc.gov (All Inspection Reports)
DOCUMENT NAME: S:\\ROP-6 Mid-Cycle Review\\2005 Mid-Cycle Letters\\Salem 2005 Mid-cycle Letter.wpd SISP Review Complete: ___EWC______ (Reviewers Initials)
After declaring this document An Official Agency Record it will be released to the Public.
To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the box: "C" = Copy without attachment/enclosure "E" = Copy with attachment/enclosure "N" = No copy OFFICE RI/DRP RI/DRP RI/DRP RI/DRS NAME Bwelling/EWC f/Ecobey/EWC BHolian/BEH Blough/ARB DATE 08/24/05 08/24/05 08/25/05 08/26/05 OFFICE RI/ORA NAME Collins/SJC DATE 08/30/05 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
Salem Inspection / Activity Plan 08/01/2005 - 03/31/2007 Inspection Type Inspection Activity Planned Dates Start End No. of Staff on Site Title Unit Number Page 1 of 2 08/30/2005 10:34:05 Report 22 3
7111111B
- LO REQUAL PROGRAM INSPECTION Baseline Inspections 09/12/2005 09/16/2005 Licensed Operator Requalification Program IP 7111111B 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 09/19/2005 09/23/2005 Licensed Operator Requalification Program IP 7111111B 1, 2 5
- SCWE TEAM INSPECTION Other Routine 09/26/2005 09/30/2005 Identification and Resolution of Problems IP 71152 1, 2 1
71007
- SALEM U1 RX HEAD REPLACEMENT ACTIVITIES Other Routine 09/11/2005 11/30/2005 Reactor Vessel Head Replacement Inspection IP 71007 1
1 71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Other Routine 10/17/2005 10/21/2005 Reactor Vessel Head Replacement Inspection IP 71007 1
Baseline Inspections 10/17/2005 10/21/2005 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 10/17/2005 10/21/2005 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 10/17/2005 10/21/2005 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 10/17/2005 10/21/2005 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151 1, 2 2
7111108P
- INSERVICE INSPECTION - U1 Safety Issues 10/17/2005 10/21/2005 Pzr Pene Nozzles & Stm Space Piping Connections in U.S. PWRs [NRC Bulletin 2004-01]
Baseline Inspections 10/17/2005 10/21/2005 Inservice Inspection Activities - PWR IP 7111108P 1
Baseline Inspections 10/24/2005 10/28/2005 Inservice Inspection Activities - PWR IP 7111108P 1
1 7112202
- PUB RAD SAFETY - RADWASTE Baseline Inspections 12/05/2005 12/16/2005 Radioactive Material Processing and Transportation IP 7112202 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 12/05/2005 12/16/2005 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151 1, 2 1
7111112B
- MAINTENANCE RULE Baseline Inspections 01/09/2006 01/13/2006 Maintenance Effectiveness IP 7111112B 1, 2 1
71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 01/09/2006 01/13/2006 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 01/09/2006 01/13/2006 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 01/09/2006 01/13/2006 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103 1, 2 6
7111121
- SSD&PC Baseline Inspections 01/09/2006 01/13/2006 Safety System Design and Performance Capability IP 7111121 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 01/23/2006 01/27/2006 Safety System Design and Performance Capability IP 7111121 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 02/06/2006 02/10/2006 Safety System Design and Performance Capability IP 7111121 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 02/13/2006 02/17/2006 Safety System Design and Performance Capability IP 7111121 1, 2 1
7112201
- PUB RAD SAFETY - RETS Baseline Inspections 02/06/2006 02/10/2006 Radioactive Gaseous and Liquid Effluent Treatment and Monitoring Systems IP 7112201 1, 2 3
TRI FIRE
- TRIENNIAL FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION Baseline Inspections 03/13/2006 03/17/2006 Fire Protection [Triennial]
IP 7111105T 1, 2 This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.
Salem Inspection / Activity Plan 08/01/2005 - 03/31/2007 Inspection Type Inspection Activity Planned Dates Start End No. of Staff on Site Title Unit Number Page 2 of 2 08/30/2005 10:34:05 Report 22 3
TRI FIRE
- TRIENNIAL FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION Baseline Inspections 03/27/2006 03/31/2006 Fire Protection [Triennial]
IP 7111105T 1, 2 5
7111401
- EXERCISE & EP PI VERIFICATION Baseline Inspections 03/20/2006 03/24/2006 Exercise Evaluation IP 7111401 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 03/20/2006 03/24/2006 Performance Indicator Verification IP 71151 1, 2 1
71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 05/08/2006 05/12/2006 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 05/08/2006 05/12/2006 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 05/08/2006 05/12/2006 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103 1, 2 2
7111107B
- HEAT SINK Baseline Inspections 08/14/2006 08/18/2006 Heat Sink Performance IP 7111107B 1, 2 1
71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 10/16/2006 10/20/2006 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 10/16/2006 10/20/2006 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 10/16/2006 10/20/2006 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103 1, 2 1
7111108P
- INSERVICE INSPECTION - UNIT 2 Baseline Inspections 10/23/2006 10/27/2006 Inservice Inspection Activities - PWR IP 7111108P 2
1 71121
- OCC RAD SAFETY Baseline Inspections 02/05/2007 02/09/2007 Access Control to Radiologically Significant Areas IP 7112101 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 02/05/2007 02/09/2007 ALARA Planning and Controls IP 7112102 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 02/05/2007 02/09/2007 Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation and Protective Equipment IP 7112103 1, 2 3
7111117B
- MODS AND 50.59 Baseline Inspections 02/05/2007 02/09/2007 Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or Experiments IP 7111102 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 02/05/2007 02/09/2007 Permanent Plant Modifications IP 7111117B 1, 2 4
- PI&R Baseline Inspections 03/05/2007 03/09/2007 Identification and Resolution of Problems IP 71152B 1, 2 Baseline Inspections 03/19/2007 03/23/2007 Identification and Resolution of Problems IP 71152B 1, 2 This report does not include INPO and OUTAGE activities.
This report shows only on-site and announced inspection procedures.