ML20135D036
| ML20135D036 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 12/03/1996 |
| From: | Miller H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Cruse C BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. |
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| ML20135D039 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 9612090213 | |
| Download: ML20135D036 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000317/1996099
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December 3, 1996
Mr. Charles H. Cruse
Vice President - Nuclear Energy
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Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
1650 Calvert Cliffs Parkway
Lusby, MD 20657 - 4702
SUBJECT:
SYSTEMATIC ASSESSMENT OF LICENSEE PERFORMANCE (SALP)
REPORT NOS. 50-317/96-99 AND 50-318/96-99
Dear Mr. Cruso:
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This letter forwards the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit Nos.1 and 2 SALP report
for the period May 14,1995, to October 19,1996 (Enclosure 1). This SALP was
conducted under the revised SALP process that was implemented by the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC) on July 19,1993. The revised SALP process rates
licensees in four functional areas: Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Plant
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Support. The plant support area includes: Radiological Controls, Security, Emergency
Preparedness, Fire Protection, Chemistry and Housekeeping.
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The NRC noted Calvert Cliff's overall performance improved during the SALP period. There
was strong management involvement in and oversight of plant activities. Management
actions consistently reflected a strong safety perspective. Self-assessment was effectively
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used to achieve performance improvement goals. Management was effective in addressing
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problems identified in the previous assessment period. This included steps to improve
reactivity management and reduce the frequency of automatic plant trips. The
performance of both the on-site and off-site safety committees continued to be strong as
evidenced by consistently comprehensive reviews, questioning attitudes and strong safety
perspective.
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Operator performance continued to be strong and appropriately focused on reactor safety.
Outage activities were well coordinated and safely conducted. Major maintenance
evolutions were effectively managed, the number of maintenance-related events decreased
and the maintenance backlog was reduced. System engineering and design activities
continued to contribute effectively to station safety performance as evidenced, for
example, by strong support of the station's trip prevention efforts and normally timely
resolution of emergent equipment problems. The licensee also implemented a significantly
improved ALARA program.
However, some equipment reliability problems affecting plant operations occurred during
the period emphasizing the need for continuing efforts toward improving equipment
performance. Salt water and service water system design related weaknesses challenged g
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plant operations and maintenance staffs; efforts underway to address these issues are
important. Also, problems occurred related to weakness in the oversight and control of
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off-site maintenance work groups. Further, a need for improvement in the procurement
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program was demonstrated by problems noted in the delivery to the job site of incorrect or
incorrectly labeled parts.
Enclosure 2 provides the schedule and basis for the NRC inspections of your facility
planned for the next year. We willinform you of any changes required to the attached
inspection schedule. The routine resident inspection effort is not included in this schedule.
We have scheduled a management meeting with you to discuss our assessment. The
meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. on December 13,1996, at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear
Power Plant Visitors Center and will be open for public observation. At the meeting, you
and your staff should be prepared to discuss our assessment and any initiatives you plan to
take to address the issues identified in our assessment.
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We appreciate your cooperation.
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Sincerely,
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Original Signed by:
Hubert J. Miller
Regional Administrator
Region I
Docket Nos. 50-317 and 50-318
Enclosures:
1. Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) Report No. 50-317/96-99 and
50-318/96-99
2.12 Month inspection Plan For Calvert Cliffs
cc w/encis:
T. Camilleri, Director, Nuclear Regulatory Matters (CCNPP)
R. McLean, Administrator, Nuclear Evaluations
J. Walter, Engineering Division, Public Service Commission of Maryland
K. Burger, Esquire, Maryland People's Counsel
R. Ochs, Maryland Safe Energy Coalition
State of Maryland (2)
Chairman Jackson
Commissioner Rogers
Commissioner Dicus
Commissioner Diaz
Commissioner McGaffigan
Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
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Distribution w/encts:
D. Screnci, PAO (23)
Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)
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NRC Resident inspector
Region i Docket Room (with concurrences)
J. Wiggins, DRS
R. Blough, DRS
DRS Branch Chiefs
L. Doerflein, DRP
T. Mostak, DRP
M. Oprendek, DRP
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Distribution w/encis: (VIA E-MAIL)
W. Dean, OEDO (WMD)
S. Stewart - Calvert Cliffs
S. Bajwa, NRR
A. Dromerick, NRR
G. Vissing, NRR
M. Campion, RI
R. Correia, NRR
R. Frahm, Jr., NRR
L. Cunningham, NRR
D. Barss, NRR
Inspection Program Branch, NRR (IPAS)
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