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{{Adams
| number = ML070450249
| issue date = 02/14/2007
| title = IR 05000313-06-005 and 05000368-06-005 for Arkansas Nuclear One
| author name = Clark J A
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-IV/DRP/RPB-E
| addressee name = Forbes J S
| addressee affiliation = Entergy Operations, Inc
| docket = 05000313, 05000368
| license number = DPR-051, NPF-006
| contact person =
| document report number = IR-06-005
| document type = Inspection Report, Letter
| page count = 44
}}
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{{#Wiki_filter:February 14, 2007Jeffrey S. Forbes, Vice President,  Operations
Arkansas Nuclear One
Entergy Operations, Inc.
1448 S.R. 333
Russellville, Arkansas  72801-0967SUBJECT:ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT05000313/2006005 AND 05000368/2006005Dear Mr. Forbes:
On December 31, 2006, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed aninspection at your Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2, facility.  The enclosed integrated
report documents the inspection findings, which were discussed on January 17, 2007, and
again on February 8, 2007, with you and other members of your staff.The inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to safety andcompliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your
licenses.  The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and
interviewed personnel.The report documents five self-revealing findings of very low safety significance (Green).  Threeof these findings were determined to involve violations of NRC requirements.  However,
because of the very low safety significance and because they are entered into your corrective
action program, the NRC is treating these findings as noncited violations consistent with
Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy.  If you contest these noncited violations, you
should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for
your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk,
Washington DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission Region IV, 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400, Arlington, Texas
76011-4005; the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at Arkansas Nuclear One,
Units 1 and 2, facility.In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, itsenclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available electronically for public inspection
Entergy Operations, Inc.-2-in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) componentof 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).Sincerely, /RA/Jeffrey A. Clark, ChiefProject Branch E
Division of Reactor ProjectsDockets:  50-313    50-368Licenses:  DPR-51    NPF-6Enclosure:NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2006005 and 05000368/2006005
  w/Attachment:  Supplemental Informationcc w/Enclosure:Senior Vice President
  & Chief Operating Officer
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 31995
Jackson, MS  39286-1995Vice PresidentOperations Support
Entergy Operations, Inc.
P.O. Box 31995
Jackson, MS  39286-1995General Manager Plant OperationsEntergy Operations, Inc.
Arkansas Nuclear One
1448 S. R. 333
Russellville, AR  72802Director, Nuclear Safety AssuranceEntergy Operations, Inc.
Arkansas Nuclear One
1448 S. R. 333
Russellville, AR  72802
Entergy Operations, Inc.-3-Manager, LicensingEntergy Operations, Inc.
Arkansas Nuclear One
1448 S. R. 333
Russellville, AR  72802Director, Nuclear Safety & LicensingEntergy Operations, Inc.
1340 Echelon Parkway
Jackson, MS  39213-8298Section Chief, Division of HealthRadiation Control Section
Arkansas Department of Health and
  Human Services
4815 West Markham Street, Slot 30
Little Rock, AR  72205-3867Section Chief, Division of HealthEmergency Management Section
Arkansas Department of Health and
  Human Services
4815 West Markham Street, Slot 30
Little Rock, AR  72205-3867Manager, Washington Nuclear OperationsABB Combustion Engineering Nuclear
  Power
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 330
Rockville, MD  20852County Judge of Pope CountyPope County Courthouse
100 West Main Street
Russellville, AR  72801James Mallay Director, Regulatory Affairs
Framatome ANP
3815 Old Forest Road
Lynchburg, VA  24501
Entergy Operations, Inc.-4-Electronic distribution by RIV:Regional Administrator (BSM1)DRP Director (ATH)DRS Director (DDC)DRS Deputy Director (RJC1)Senior Resident Inspector (RWD)Branch Chief, DRP/E (ZKD)Senior Project Engineer, DRP/E (VGG)Team Leader, DRP/TSS (RLN1)RITS Coordinator (MSH3)DRS STA (DAP)D. Cullison, OEDO RIV Coordinator (DGC)ROPreports
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-1-EnclosureU.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IVDockets:50-313, 50-368 Licenses:DPR-51, NPF-6
Report:05000313/2006005 and 05000368/2006005
Licensee:Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility:Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2
Location:Junction of Hwy. 64W and Hwy. 333 South Russellville, ArkansasDates:September 24 through December 31, 2006
Inspectors:L. Carson II, Senior Health Physicist, Plant Support BranchR. Deese, Senior Resident Inspector
J. Josey, Resident Inspector
J. Kirkland, Project Engineer
R. Lantz, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
D. Livermore, Senior Project Engineer
C. Paulk, Senior Reactor Inspector
C. Young, Resident InspectorAccompanyingPersonnel:S. Makor, Reactor InspectorApproved By:Jeffrey A. Clark, Chief, Project Branch EDivision of Reactor Projects
-2-EnclosureTABLE OF CONTENTSSUMMARY OF FINDINGS....................................................31R01Adverse Weather Protection.......................................61R02Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or Experiments .........................71R04Equipment Alignment.............................................71R05Fire Protection..................................................71R07Heat Sink Performance..........................................101R08Inservice Inspection Activities.....................................101R11Licensed Operator Requalification Program...........................131R12Maintenance Effectiveness.......................................131R13Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control.............141R15Operability Evaluations..........................................151R17Permanent Plant Modifications.....................................171R19Postmaintenance Testing........................................171R20Refueling and Outage Activities....................................181R22Surveillance Testing.............................................211EP4Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes.................221EP6Drill Evaluation.................................................22RADIATION SAFETY.......................................................232OS1Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas.....................23OTHER ACTIVITIES........................................................244OA1PI Verification..................................................244OA2Identification and Resolution of Problems............................254OA3Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion ..............284OA5  Other Activities.................................................294OA6Meetings, Including Exit..........................................31SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION............................................A-1KEY POINTS OF CONTACT................................................A-1LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED...........................A-1LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED..........................................A-2
LIST OF ACRONYMS......................................................A-9
-3-EnclosureSUMMARY OF FINDINGSIR 05000313/2006005, 05000368/2006005; 09/24/2006 - 12/31/2006; Arkansas Nuclear One,Units 1 and 2; Fire Protection, Operability Evaluations, Refueling and Outage Activities, Follow-
up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion.This report covered a 3-month period of inspection by resident and regional specialistinspectors.  Five Green findings, three of which were noncited violations were identified.  The
significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, or Red) using
Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, "Significance Determination Process."  Findings for which the
significance determination process does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity
level after NRC management's review.  The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation
of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight
Process," Revision 3, dated July 2000.A.NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing FindingsCornerstone:  Initiating Events *Green.  A self-revealing noncited violation of Unit 2 TechnicalSpecification 6.4.1.c, Fire Protection Program Implementation, was identified for
the failure of maintenance personnel to follow Procedure EN-DC-127, "Control of
Hot Work and Ignition Sources," while performing hot work.  Specifically, the
licensee failed to ensure that combustible material within 35 feet of the work area
was removed or protected.  Consequently, torch cutting activities near the Unit 2
containment sump strainer caused a nearby plastic bag containing used
protective clothing to ignite.  This issue was entered into the licensee's
corrective action program as Condition Reports ANO-2-2006-1565 and Condition
Report ANO-2-2006-1701.  A number of additional examples of hot work
activities that involved inadequate implementation of applicable hot work control
procedures were also identified.The finding is greater than minor because it is associated with the protectionagainst external factors attribute of the initiating events cornerstone, and it
directly affects the cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events
that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during shutdown
as well as power operations.  Additionally, if left uncorrected, the practice of
conducting hot work in a manner that results in unintended combustion of nearby
materials would become a more significant safety concern in that it could result
in a fire in or near other risk important equipment.  The finding is not suitable for
evaluation with the significance determination process neither the fire protection
significance determination process nor the shutdown operations significance
determination process address shutdown fire protection findings.  However, the
finding is determined to be of very low safety significance by NRC management's
review because the finding occurred while the unit was already in a cold
shutdown condition, and the operability of equipment necessary to maintain safe
-4-Enclosureshutdown was not challenged.  The cause of the finding is related to thecrosscutting element of human performance associated with work practicesbecause the fire watch failed to use error prevention techniques like self
checking and peer checking which would have prevented the event
(Section 1R05).*Green.  A self-revealing noncited violation of Unit 2 TechnicalSpecification 6.4.1.a, "Procedures," was identified when an operator failed to
close Valve 2DCH-11, resin sluice header drain valve, when securing from a
resin transfer as required by procedure.  One week later, while aligning the plant
for alternate purification with Valve 2DCH-11 being out of position, an
unanticipated loss of approximately 230 gallons of reactor coolant system
inventory occurred.  This issue was entered into the licensee's corrective action
program as Condition Report ANO-2-2006-1464.The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected theconfiguration control attribute of the initiating events cornerstone objective to limit
the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical
safety functions during shutdown as well as power operations.  Using the
shutdown operations significance determination process, the finding was
determined to have very low safety significance because the finding did not
result in a loss of 2 feet or more of reactor coolant system inventory and did not
result in a loss of reactor coolant system inventory while in reduced inventory.
The cause of the finding is related to the crosscutting element of humanperformance associated with work practices because the operator failed to use
error prevention techniques like self checking and peer checking which would
have prevented the event (Section 1R20).*Green.  A self-revealing finding was identified associated with the licensee'spractice of using a hammer to remove the main hook pin on the Unit 2 polar
crane.  Specifically, the license failure to provide clear guidance and training
resulted in station personnel cold working by the main hook and load cell pins
and this practice resulted in both pins being deformed and not usable with
reactor vessel level lowered to just below reactor vessel flange level.  As a result,
Unit 2 was exposed to an increased period of elevated likelihood of a loss of
decay heat removal while the unit remained in a lowered vessel level condition
for an additional unplanned 27 hours.  This issue was entered into the licensee's
corrective action program as Condition Report ANO-2-2006-1553.The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected theequipment performance attribute of the initiating events cornerstone objective to
limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical
safety functions during shutdown as well as power operations.  This finding was
determined to be a finding of very low safety significance using the shutdown
operations significance determination process because the event did not involve
a loss of shutdown control or a reduction in mitigation capability which would
have increased the frequency of occurrence of a loss of decay heat removal.
-5-EnclosureThe cause of this finding is relat
ed to the crosscutting element of humanperformance associated with resources because the training of personnel and
procedural guidance available was adequate (Section 1R20).*Green.  A self-revealing finding was identified when the Unit 1 main feedwaterPump A tripped, resulting in a plant run back to 40 percent reactor power.  The
trip occurred due to electromagnetic interference from an air conditioning unit
recently installed on top of the main feedwater pump cabinet.  This interference
caused an overspeed trip signal on the digital speed monitor for the main
feedwater pump turbine when no such actual condition occurred.  This issue was
entered into the licensee's corrective action program as Condition
Report ANO-1-2006-1399.The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected thedesign control attribute of the initiating events cornerstone objective to limit the
likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety
functions during shutdown as well as power operations.  Using Manual
Chapter 0609, "Significance Determination Process," Phase 1 Worksheet, the
finding is determined to have very low safety significance because the condition
only affected the initiating events cornerstone and did not contribute to both the
likelihood of a reactor trip and the likelihood that mitigation equipment or
functions will not be available.  The finding had crosscutting aspects in the area
of problem identification and resolution associated with operating experience
because the licensee's failure to implement and institutionalize OE through
changes to station processes and procedures (Section 4OA3).Cornerstone:  Mitigating Systems*Green.  A self-revealing noncited violation of ANO Unit 2 LicenseCondition 2.C.(3)(b), "Fire Protection," was identified for failure of the licensee to
maintain the lube oil collection system for Reactor Coolant Pumps C and D in an
operable condition.  Specifically, the licensee failed to perform a modification on
the motor installed on Reactor Coolant Pump C which resulted in the oil
collection tank and its associated overfill berm being filled with water from the
component cooling water system.  This issue was entered into the licensee's
corrective action program as Condition Report ANO-2-2006-1407.The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected theprotection against external factors attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone
objective to ensure the availability, reliability, and capability of systems that
respond to initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences.  Using the fire
protection significance determination process, the finding is determined to have
very low safety significance because the condition constituted a low degradation
of a fire prevention and administrative controls feature (Section 1R15).B.Licensee-Identified Violations
None.
-6-EnclosureREPORT DETAILSSummary of Plant StatusUnit 1 began the inspection period at 100 percent rated thermal power (RTP) and remainedthere until November 9, 2006, when a trip of the Main Feedwater Pump A occurred due to a
malfunction associated with the electronic overspeed trip device.  The trip resulted in an
automatic runback to 40 percent RTP.  Unit 1 returned to 100 percent RTP on
November 10 and remained there for the remainder of the inspection period. Unit 2 began the inspection period with the reactor shut down for Refueling Outage 2R18. Following the refueling outage, the Unit 2 reactor achieved criticality on October 27 and main
generator output breakers were closed on October 28.  Approximately 67 percent RTP was
achieved on October 30 when the unit performed a Technical Specification (TS) required
shutdown to hot standby in response to a fire in 480-volt Motor-Control Center 2B-53.  Unit 2
was restarted, and main generator output breakers were closed on November 1.  The unit
achieved 100 percent RTP on November 3 and remained there for the remainder of the
inspection period.1.REACTOR SAFETYCornerstones:  Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity1R01Adverse Weather Protection (71111.01).1Readiness for Impending Adverse Weather ConditionsOn November 30 the inspectors completed a review of the licensee's readiness forimpending adverse weather involving icy weather.  The inspectors:  (1) reviewed plant
procedures, the Updated Final Safety Analysis Reports (UFSAR), and TSs to ensure
that operator actions defined in adverse weather procedures maintained the readiness
of essential systems; (2) walked down portions of the below listed two systems to
ensure that adverse weather protection features (heat tracing, space heaters,
weatherized enclosures, temporary chillers) were sufficient to support operability,
including the ability to perform safe shutdown functions; (3) reviewed maintenance
records to determine that applicable surveillance requirements were current before the
anticipated ice storm developed; and (4) reviewed plant modifications, procedure
revisions, and operator work arounds to determine if recent facility changes challenged
plant operation.November 30, 2006, Units 1 and 2, offsite electrical distribution systemsDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed one sample. 
-7-Enclosure1R02Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or Experiments (71111.02)    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the effectiveness of the licensee's implementation of changesto the facility structures, systems, and components (SSCs); risk-significant normal and
emergency operating procedures; test programs; and the UFSAR in accordance with
10 CFR 50.59, "Changes, Tests, and Experiments."  The inspectors reviewed the safety
evaluations performed by the licensee dealing with the Unit 2 pressurizer replacement.
The evaluations were reviewed to verify that licensee personnel had appropriately
considered the conditions under which the licensee may make changes to the facility or
procedures or conduct tests or experiments without prior NRC approval.  Procedures,
evaluations, screenings, and applicability determinations reviewed are listed in the
attachment to this report.      b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R04Equipment Alignment (71111.04).1Partial WalkdownThe inspectors:  (1) walked down portions of the two below listed risk important systemsand reviewed plant procedures and documents to verify that critical portions of the
selected systems were correctly aligned, and (2) compared deficiencies identified during
the walkdown to the licensee's UFSAR and corrective action program (CAP) to ensure
problems were being identified and corrected.*October 3, 2006, Unit 1, Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) K-4A*December 13, 2006, Unit 1, reactor building spray system Train ADocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed two samples.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R05Fire Protection (71111.05).1Quarterly InspectionThe inspectors walked down the six below listed plant areas to assess the materialcondition of active and passive fire protection features and their operational lineup and
readiness.  The inspectors:  (1) verified that transient combustibles and hot work
activities were controlled in accordance with plant procedures; (2) observed the
condition of fire detection devices to verify they remained functional; (3) observed fire
-8-Enclosuresuppression systems to verify they remained functional and that access to manualactuators was unobstructed; (4) verified that fire extinguishers and hose stations were
provided at their designated locations and that they were in a satisfactory condition;
(5) verified that passive fire protection features (electrical raceway barriers, fire doors,
fire dampers steel fire proofing, penetration seals, and oil collection systems) were in a
satisfactory material condition; (6) verified that adequate compensatory measures were
established for degraded or inoperable fire protection features and that the
compensatory measures were commensurate with the significance of the deficiency;
and (7) reviewed the UFSAR to determine if the licensee identified and corrected fire
protection problems.*September 25, 2006, Unit 2, Fire Zone 2032-K, containment building (south side)
*October 17, 2006, Unit 1, Fire Zone 98-J, EDG access corridor
*December 13, 2006, Unit 1, Fire Zones 4-EE, 12-EE, and 14-EE, Elevation 317feet of the auxiliary building, west decay heat removal pump room*December 26, 2006, Unit 2, Fire Zone 2040-JJ, access corridor; charging pump;radwaste and boron management system area*December 27, 2006, Unit 1, Fire Zone 67-U, lab and demineralizer access area
*December 27, 2006, Unit 1, Fire Zone 79-U, upper north piping penetration room
Documents reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed six samples.    b.FindingsIntroduction.  A self-revealing, Green noncited violation of TS 6.4.1.c was identified forthe licensee's failure to adequately implement their procedure for the control of hot work
and ignition sources while performing hot work activities.Description.  On September 25, 2006, hot work activities were being performed on theUnit 2 containment sump strainer.  A plastic bag was being utilized at a nearby step-off
pad at the high contamination area boundary as a receptacle for used protective
clothing.  While torch cutting on the west containment sump strainer door was in
progress, sparks from the activity caused the plastic bag to ignite.  The inspectors
identified the fire to the firewatch, who was in the vicinity.  The bag was extinguished by
smothering soon thereafter by the workers that were involved in the hot work activity.Procedure EN-DC-127, "Control of Hot Work and Ignition Sources," Revision 2, requiresthat combustible material within 35 feet of the work area that could become ignited from
the hot work shall be removed or protected.  Procedure EN-DC-127, Attachment 9.1,
"Hot Work Permit," was issued for this activity and showed that this requirement to be
checked off by the hot work supervisor as being completed.  The inspectors noted that
the bag was within 35 feet of the work area and had not been removed.
-9-EnclosureCorrective actions that were taken by the licensee in response to this event to preventrecurrence included:  moving the step-off pad farther away from the work area, clearing
the area near the door of unnecessary equipment and materials, coaching the firewatch
and his supervisor concerning the responsibility of the firewatch and how to deal with
distractions, discussing alternatives to more effectively contain sparks from the cuttingoperation, discussing the event with craft personnel, and conducting more frequent area
inspections.A number of additional deficiencies were identified through a review of recent licenseeperformance in the conduct of related hot work activities.  Section 4OA2 of this
enclosure contains some details of other instances that occurred during the Unit 2
Refueling Outage 2R18.  Also, three examples involving circumstances similar to the
subject of this finding occurred during the prior refueling outages for each of the two
units.  On March 25, 2005, fallen welding slag caused the smoldering of debris below
Containment Cooler D inside the Unit 2 containment building.  On September 29 torch
cutting resulted in falling hot metal and slag that caused combustible materials in the
work area to catch on fire.  On October 14 three small fires of trash bags containing
combustible materials in the Unit 1 turbine building basement were caused by hot work
activities that were being performed on the levels above.  There was no firewatch posted
on the basement level.Each of these instances was entered into the licensee's CAP.  These occurrencesrepresent instances of inadequate implementation of applicable hot work control
procedures.  The inspectors concluded that the recent increase in the number of related
findings when compared to past occurrences represented a trend which, if left
uncorrected, could become a more significant safety concern in that it could result in a
fire in or near risk important equipment.Analysis.  The performance deficiency associated with this finding involved the failure ofmaintenance personnel to adequately implement the licensee's procedure for control of
hot work and ignition sources.  The finding is greater than minor because it is
associated with the protection against external factors attribute of the initiating events
cornerstone, and affects the cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events
that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during shutdown as well
as power operations.  Additionally, if left uncorrected, the practice of conducting hot
work in a manner that results in unintended combustion of nearby materials would
become a more significant safety concern in that it could result in a fire in or near risk
important equipment.  Manual Chapter (MC) 0609, "Significance Determination
Process," Appendix F, "Fire Protection Significance Determination Process," does not
address the potential risk significance of shutdown fire protection findings.  Additionally,
MC 0609, Appendix G, "Shutdown Operations Significance Determination Process,"
does not address fire protection findings.  Thus, the finding is not suitable for
significance determination process evaluation, but has been reviewed by NRC
management and is determined to be of very low safety significance because the finding
occurred while the unit was already in a cold shutdown condition; and the operability of
equipment necessary to maintain safe shutdown was not challenged.  The cause of the
finding is related to the crosscutting element of human performance in that maintenancepersonnel failed to follow procedures.
-10-EnclosureEnforcement.  Unit 2 TS 6.4, "Procedures," requires that written procedures beestablished, implemented, and maintained covering fire protection program
implementation.  Procedure EN-DC-127, "Control of Hot Work and Ignition Sources," is
one of those procedures and requires that combustible material within 35 feet of the
work area that could become ignited from the hot work shall be removed or protected.
Contrary to this, on September 25, 2006, maintenance personnel failed to remove or
protect combustible material within 35 feet of the work area.  Because the finding is of
very low safety significance and has been entered into the licensee's CAP as Condition
Reports (CRs) ANO-2-2006-1565 and CR ANO-2-2006-1701, this violation is being
treated as an NCV consistent with Section VIA of the Enforcement Policy: 
NCV 05000368/2006005-01, "Fire During Hot Work Activities on the Containment Sump
Strainer."1R07Heat Sink Performance (71111.07)    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed licensee programs, verified performance against industrystandards, and reviewed critical operating parameters and maintenance records for the
Unit 1 EDG A cooling water heat exchanger.  The inspectors verified that:
(1) performance tests were satisfactorily conducted for heat enchanters/heat sinks and
reviewed for problems or errors; (2) the licensee utilized the periodic maintenance
method outlined in EPRI NP-7552, "Heat Exchanger Performance Monitoring
Guidelines"; (3) the licensee properly utilized befalling controls; (4) the licensee's heat
exchanger inspections adequately assessed the state of cleanliness of their tubes; and
(5) the heat exchanger was correctly categorized under the Maintenance Rule.*September 5, 2006, Unit 1 EDG A cooling water heat exchanger
Documents reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed one sample.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R08Inservice Inspection Activities (71111.08)Inspection Procedure 71111.08 requires four samples size as identified inSections 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, and 02.04.
-11-Enclosure    a.Inspection Scope.1Performance of Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Activities Other than SteamGenerator Tube Inspections, Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Vessel Upper HeadPenetration Inspections, Boric Acid Corrosion ControlThe inspection procedure requires the review of NDE activities consisting of two or threedifferent types (i.e., volumetric, surface, or visual).  The inspectors observed the
performance of three ultrasonic examinations (volumetric) (one on a section of service
water piping for wall thickness and two on field welds in the pressurizer spray line).  The
inspectors also reviewed the radiographic examinations (volumetric) of the two spray
line welds.  (The welds are identified in the attachment to this report.) For each of the observed NDE activities, the inspectors verified that the examinationswere performed in accordance with the specific site procedures and the applicable
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME
Code) requirements.During review of each examination, the inspectors verified that appropriateNDE procedures were used, examinations and conditions were as specified in the
procedure, and test instrumentation or equipment was properly calibrated and within the
allowable calibration period.  The inspectors also verified the NDE certifications of the
personnel who performed the above volumetric examinations.  Finally, the inspectors
observed that indications identified during the radiographic examinations weredispositioned in accordance with the ASME Code-qualified NDE procedures used to
perform the examinations.The inspection procedure requires review of one or two examinations with recordableindications that were accepted for continued service to ensure that the disposition was
made in accordance with the ASME Code.  The inspectors were informed that no
indications exceeding ASME Code allowables were known to be in service.The inspection procedure further requires verification of one to three welds on Class 1or 2 pressure boundary piping to ensure that the welding process and welding
examinations were performed in accordance with the ASME Code.  The inspectors
observed welding performed on a safety injection system valve in the prefabrication
shop.  The inspectors verified that the welding was performed in accordance with
Sections IX and XI of the ASME Code.  This included review of welding material issue
slips to establish that the appropriate welding materials had been used and verification
that the welding procedure specification (WPS E-P8-T-A8,Ar, "Manual Gas Tungsten
Arc Welding (GTAW) of P-No. 8 Stainless Steels," Revision 0) had been properly
qualified.The inspectors completed the one sample required by Section 02.01..2Reactor Vessel Upper Head Penetration Inspection ActivitiesThe inspection requirements for this section parallel the inspection requirement steps inSection 02.01.  The inspectors observed the NDEs on nine reactor vessel upper head
-12-Enclosurepenetrations.  There were eight control element drive mechanism penetrations (Nos. 12,21, 58, 59, 60, 61, 72, and 79) and one incore instrumentation penetration (No. 82).The inspectors verified that the nondestructive activities were performed in accordancewith the requirements of NRC Order EA-03-009.  The NDEs performed during the NRC
inspection did not reveal any defects or indications. The inspectors completed the one sample required by Section 02.02..3Boric Acid Corrosion Control Inspection Activities (PWRs)The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the licensee's boric acid corrosioncontrol program for monitoring degradation of those systems that could be deleteriously
affected by boric acid corrosion.  The inspection procedure requires review of a sample
of boric acid corrosion control walkdown visual examination activities through either
direct observation or record review.  The inspectors reviewed the documentation
associated with the licensee's boric acid corrosion control walkdown.  Additionally, the
inspectors performed independent observations of piping containing boric acid during
walkdowns of the containment building and the auxiliary building. The inspection procedure requires verification that visual inspections emphasizelocations where boric acid leaks can cause degradation of safety significant
components.  The inspectors verified through direct observation and program/record
review that the licensee's boric acid corrosion control inspection efforts are directed
towards locations where boric acid leaks can cause degradation of safety-related
components.The inspection procedure requires both a review of one to three engineering evaluationsperformed for boric acid leaks found on reactor coolant system (RCS) piping and
components and one to three corrective actions performed for identified boric acid
leaks.  The licensee had identified a boric acid leak on the containment spray header
during an inspection for materials that could come loose and clog the sump screens
during a loss-of-coolant accident or steam line rupture inside containment.  The
inspectors reviewed the licensee's analysis of the condition to evaluate the assessment
of the condition and proposed corrective actions.The inspectors completed the one sample required by Section 02.03..4Steam Generator Tube Inspection ActivitiesThere were no steam generator tube inspections performed during this outage.  Theinspectors reviewed Evaluation ER-2005-0469-001, "Operational Assessment of ANO-2
Steam Generator Tubing for Cycles 18-20," dated August 31, 2006.  The evaluation
concluded that no tube examinations were required to be performed during
Cycles 18-20.  The inspectors noted that the basis was the condition of the tubes from
the previous inspections that were performed after the steam generators were replaced.This sample was not completed because there was no activity to observe.
-13-Enclosure.5Identification and Resolution of ProblemsThe inspection procedure requires review of a sample of problems associated withinservice inspections documented by the licensee in the CAP for appropriateness of the
corrective actions.  The inspectors reviewed three CRs, which dealt with inservice
inspection and welding activities.  From this review, the inspectors concluded that the
licensee has an appropriate threshold for entering issues into the CAP and has
procedures that direct a root cause evaluation when necessary.  The licensee also had
an effective program for applying industry operating experience.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R11Licensed Operator Requalification Program (71111.11)    a.Inspection ScopeOn December 14, 2006, the inspectors observed testing and training of Unit 1 seniorreactor operators and reactor operators to identify deficiencies and discrepancies in the
training, to assess operator performance, and to assess the evaluator's critique.  The
training was a simulator training scenario.Documents reviewed by the inspectors included:
*ANO Unit 1 Dynamic Exam Scenario SES-1-008, Revision 5
The inspectors completed one sample.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R12Maintenance Effectiveness (71111.12)    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the two below listed maintenance activities to:  (1) verify theappropriate handling of SSCs performance or condition problems; (2) verify the
appropriate handling of degraded SSC functional performance; (3) evaluate the role of
work practices and common cause problems; and (4) evaluate the handling of SSC
issues reviewed under the requirements of the Maintenance Rule, 10 CFR Part 50,
Appendix B, and TSs. *November 28, 2006, Unit 1, turbine building ventilation*December 5, 2006, Unit 2, 480-volt electrical distributionDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment. 
-14-EnclosureThe inspectors completed two samples.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R13Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (71111.13).1Risk Assessment and Management of Risk    a.Inspection ScopeRisk Assessment and Management of RiskThe inspectors reviewed the six below listed assessment activities to verify: (1) performance of risk assessments when required by 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4) and
licensee procedures prior to changes in plant configuration for maintenance activities
and plant operations; (2) the accuracy, adequacy, and completeness of the information
considered in the risk assessment; (3) that the licensee recognizes, and/or enters as
applicable, the appropriate licensee-established risk category according to the risk
assessment results and licensee procedures; and (4) that the licensee identified and
corrected problems related to maintenance risk assessments.*September 19 through October 27, 2006, Unit 2, pressurizer replacement
*September 19 through October 27, 2006, Unit 2, containment sump modification
*November 13-17, 2006, Unit 1, planned maintenance for the week
*November 27 through December 1, 2006, Unit 1, planned maintenance for theweek*December 4-8, 2006, Unit 2, planned maintenance for the week
*December 11-15, 2006, Unit 1, planned maintenance for the week
Documents reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed six samples.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.
-15-Enclosure1R15Operability Evaluations (71111.15)    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors:  (1) reviewed plants status documents, such as operator shift logs,emergent work documentation, deferred modifications, and standing orders, to
determine if an operability evaluation was warranted for degraded components;
(2) referred to the UFSAR and design basis documents to review the technical
adequacy of licensee operability evaluations; (3) evaluated compensatory measures
associated with operability evaluations; (4) determined degraded component impact on
any TSs; (5) used the significance determination process to evaluate the risk
significance of degraded or inoperable equipment; and (6) verified that the licensee has
identified and implemented appropriate corrective actions associated with degraded
components.*September 22, 2006, Unit 2, reactor coolant pump (RCP) oil collection system*October 3, 2006, Unit 2, Electrical Bus 2B-5
*October 28, 2006, Unit 2, containment spray header
*December 19, 2006, Unit 2, containment sumpDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed four samples.    b.FindingsIntroduction.  A Green self-revealing noncited violation of the Unit 2 license condition forfire protection was identified for failure of the licensee to maintain the RCP oil collection
system for RCPs C and D in an operable condition.  Specifically, the licensee failed to
perform a modification on the motor installed on RCP C, which resulted in the oil
collection tank and its associated overfill berm filling up and overflowing with water from
the component cooling water (CCW) system. Description.  On September 20, 2006, while the licensee was conducting a hotshutdown walkdown in containment during the start of Refueling Outage 2R18, the
licensee discovered that the RCP oil collection system drain tank for RCPs C and D,
(2T-110) and its associated overfill berm were filled and overflowing with water.  The
licensee determined that the drain tank and associated berm were inoperable because
the licensee could not perform their intended function of providing a collection and
holding point for possible oil leakage from RCPs C and D.  The licensee obtained a sample of the water and determined that it was from the CCWsystem.  Based on this, the licensee then identified and performed inspections of all
interface points of the CCW system with the RCP oil collection system.  During this
inspection, two leakage points were identified:  the outlet flange of lube oil
Cooler 2E-25D, and the interface of the threaded supply and return piping nipples forthe lower bearing oil cooler on RCP C.  The leakage from the lower bearing oil cooler
was determined to be the source that was leaking into the oil collection system through
the drip pans below the motor.
-16-EnclosureDuring their investigation to determine the cause of this failure, the licensee identifiedthe cause of the leakage to be fatigue at the root diameter of the threaded schedule
40 pipe nipple.  They also determined that this type of failure had previously occurred on
the motor installed on RCP B in December of 1995.  This failure was documented in
CR ANO-2-1995-0555 and was also determined to be due to fatigue at the root diameter
of the threaded schedule 40 pipe nipple.  The licensee determined, during their review
of the RCP B failure of December 1995, that Modification PEAR 9-0330, Revision 1, had
been developed and implemented to replace the schedule 40 threaded pipe nipple on
the RCPs with schedule 80 threaded pipe nipples.  This modification was performed on
the motors of all installed RCPs but not the Unit 2 spare motor.  Completion of the
modification on the spare RCP motor was to be accomplished during motor
refurbishment; however, the modification was never performed.  In 2005 during
Refueling Outage 2R17, the spare RCP motor was installed as the RPC C motor without
the modification.In reviewing this issue, the inspectors noted that the licensee had trend data for thevolume of oil in RCPs C and D which indicated that oil volume in RCPs C and D had
gone down over the cycle.  The inspectors determined through interviews that this oil
was not contained in the oil collection system or the overflow berm as per design but
had most likely overflowed the berm and gone to the containment sump via the floor
drain system.  During the operating cycle, the sump had been pumped to the auxiliary
building for processing.Analysis.  The inspectors determined that the failure to maintain the oil collection systemdrain tank for RCPs C and D in an operable condition was a performance deficiency.
The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected the protection
against external factors attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone objective to
ensure the availability, reliability, and capability of systems that respond to initiating
events to prevent undesirable consequences.  Using MC 0609, "Significance
Determination Process," Phase 1 Worksheet, the finding is assumed to degrade fire
protection defense-in-depth strategies involving barriers; therefore, the significance of
the finding is determined by using Appendix F, "Fire Protection Significance
Determination Process," of MC 0609.  Using the Phase 1 Worksheet of Appendix F, the
inspectors assumed the condition represented a low degradation of the fire prevention
and administrative controls category since the oil collection would have kept oil from
contacting hot surfaces in the containment building.  Additionally, the inspectors
assumed that no intervening combustibles were present between the overflow path and
adjacent fire areas and that the containment sump, to which the floor drains installed in
the area of the berm transported any oil that overflowed, lacked a significant ignition
 
source.Enforcement.  ANO Unit 2 License Condition 2.C.(3)(b), "Fire Protection," states, in part,that the licensee shall implement and maintain all provisions of the approved fire
protection program.  "ANO Unit 1 and Unit 2 - Fire Hazards Analysis," Revision 9, is part
of the ANO Unit 2 fire protection program.  Section 6.4.5, "Fire Barriers, Seals, and
Penetrations," of the Fire Hazards Analysis states, in part, that the fire barrier system at
ANO has been designed to ensure that fires will be confined or adequately retarded
from spreading to adjacent portions of the facility.  Contrary to this, the filling to overflowof the oil collection system tank and overflow berm with water from the CCW system
-17-Enclosureduring Operating Cycle 18 prevented a potential RCP oil fire in the containmentbasement from being confined per the fire protection program.  Because the finding is of
very low safety significance and has been entered into the licensee's CAP as
CR ANO-2-2006-1407, this violation is being treated as an NCV consistent with
Section VIA of the Enforcement Policy:  NCV 05000368/2006005-02, "Failure to Perform
Modification Resulted in an Inoperable RCP Oil Collection System."1R17Permanent Plant Modifications (71111.17).1Annual ReviewThe inspectors reviewed key affected parameters associated with energy needs,materials/replacement components, timing, heat removal, control signals, equipment
protection from hazards, operations, flowpaths, pressure boundary, ventilation
boundary, structural, process medium properties, licensing basis, and failure modes for
the modification listed below.  The inspectors verified that:  (1) modification preparation,
staging, and implementation does not impair emergency/abnormal operating procedure
actions, key safety functions, or operator response to loss of key safety functions;
(2) postmodification testing maintained the plant in a safe configuration during testing by
verifying that unintended system interactions will not occur, SSC performance
characteristics still meet the design basis, the appropriateness of modification design
assumptions, and the modification test acceptance criteria has been met; and (3) the
licensee has identified and implemented appropriate corrective actions associated with
permanent plant modifications. *September 19 through October 26, 2006, Unit 2, pressurizer replacement1R19Postmaintenance Testing (71111.19)    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors selected the six below listed postmaintenance test activities of risksignificant systems or components.  For each item, the inspectors:  (1) reviewed the
applicable licensing basis and/or design-basis documents to determine the safety
functions; (2) evaluated the safety functions that may have been affected by the
maintenance activity; and (3) reviewed the test procedure to ensure it adequately tested
the safety function that may have been affected.  The inspectors either witnessed or
reviewed test data to verify that acceptance criteria were met, plant impacts were
evaluated, test equipment was calibrated, procedures were followed, jumpers were
properly controlled, the test data results were complete and accurate, the test
equipment was removed, the system was properly realigned, and deficiencies during
testing were documented.  The inspectors also reviewed the UFSAR to determine if the
licensee identified and corrected problems related to postmaintenance testing.*October 17, 2006, Unit 1, Emergency Feedwater Pump P-7A
*October 22, 2006, Unit 2, pressurizer heater capacity
*October 24, 2006, Unit 2, replacement pressurizer relief valve monitor test 
-18-Enclosure*October 25, 2006, Unit 2, containment spray header repairs *October 27, 2006, Unit 2, replacement pressurizer leakage
*November 1, 2006, Unit 2, containment building personnel hatch leakage rate
testingDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed six samples.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R20Refueling and Outage Activities (71111.20)1.Unit 2 Forced Outage Caused by Fire in Motor Control Center 2B-53    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the following risk significant outage activities to verify defensein depth commensurate with the outage risk control plan and compliance with the TSs:
(1) the risk control plan, (2) tagging/clearance activities,  (3) heatup and cooldown
activities, and (4) restart activities. The inspectors completed one sample.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.2.Refueling and Pressurizer Replacement Outage 2R18    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the following risk significant refueling items or outage activitiesto verify defense in depth commensurate with the outage risk control plan, compliance
with the TSs, and adherence to commitments in response to Generic Letter 88-17, "Loss
of Decay Heat Removal":  (1) the risk control plan, (2) tagging/clearance activities,
(3) RCS instrumentation, (4) electrical power, (5) decay heat removal, (6) spent fuel pool
cooling, (7) inventory control, (8) reactivity control, (9) containment closure, (10) reduced
inventory conditions, (11) refueling activities, (12) heatup and cooldown activities,
(13) restart activities, and (14) licensee identification and implementation of appropriate
corrective actions associated with refueling and outage activities.  The inspectors'
containment inspections included observation of the containment sump for damage and
debris, supports, braces, and snubbers for evidence of excessive stress, water hammer,
or aging.
-19-EnclosureThe inspectors completed one sample.    b.Findings.1Inadvertent RCS Draining While in Mode 5Introduction.  A Green self-revealing noncited violation of the licensee's TS requirementfor procedures was identified when an operator failed to close a resin sluice header
drain valve as required by procedure.  Later, while operators were aligning the unit for
alternate reactor coolant purification, a loss of approximately 230 gallons of RCS
inventory occurred.  Description.  On September 14, 2006, operations personnel performedProcedure OP-2104.019, "Clean Resin Transfer," to add clean resin to Purification Ion
Exchanger 2T-36B.  During this procedure, Valve 2DCH-11 was opened as part of the
system lineup.  Subsequently, when the evolution was completed and the plant lineup
was being restored, station personnel failed to properly perform Step 22.2 of the
procedure leaving Valve 2DCH-11 in the open position.  Subsequently, on September 21, 2006, with Unit 2 in Mode 5, the licensee was in theprocess of aligning alternate purification in accordance with Procedure OP-2104.004,
"Shutdown Cooling System," Attachment J, "Alternate Purification."  When Step 2.11 of
this procedure was performed, the control room operators noted that pressurizer level
began to lower.  The evolution was stopped and the lineup was secured.  At this point,
pressurizer level stopped lowering.  Station personnel performed a system walkdown
and discovered that Valve 2DCH-11 was in the open position.  Operations personnel
determined that approximately 230 gallons were drained from the RCS through the open
valve.During their review, the inspectors noted that Procedure OP-2104.004, Attachment J,directed personnel to prepare a caution tag for components to prevent the loss of RCS
inventory.  However, the procedure contained a note that preceded Step 1.11 which
directed the caution tag be hung on the room door instead of Valve 2DCH-11 and two
other valves.  This tag stated that, since the valves were normally closed, any
misalignment would be detected by system abnormalities.  The inspectors determined
that this note contributed to Valve 2DCH-11 not being discovered out of position prior to
initiating alternate purification since the licensee did not perform a valve lineup
verification.Analysis.  The failure of station personnel to manipulate Valve 2DCH-11 in accordancewith station procedure was determined to be a performance deficiency.  The finding was
determined to be more than minor because it affected the configuration control attribute
of the initiating events cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that
upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during shutdown as well as
power operations.  The inspectors used MC 0609, "Significance Determination Process,"
Appendix G, "Shutdown Operations Significance Determination Process," and assumed
that the administrative controls implemented to avoid operations that could lead to
perturbations in RCS level control attribute was affected.  The finding was determined to
have very low safety significance because the finding did not result in a loss of 2 feet or
-20-Enclosuremore of RCS inventory and did not result in a loss of RCS inventory while the unit was inreduced inventory.  The cause of the finding is related to the crosscutting aspect ofhuman performance associated with work practices because the operator failed to use
error prevention techniques like self checking and peer checking which would have
prevented the event.Enforcement.  Unit 2 TS, Section 6.4.1.a, "Procedures," requires, in part, that writtenprocedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained covering the applicable
procedures recommended in Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, Appendix A,
February 1978.  Procedure OP-2104.019, "Clean Resin Transfer," is a procedure
required by Regulatory Guide 1.33.  Contrary to the above, on September 14, 2006, the
licensee failed to fully implement Procedure OP-2104.019, "Clean Resin Transfer,"
when the licensee failed to close Valve 2DCH-11.  Because this finding is of very low
safety significance and has been entered into the CAP as CR ANO-2-2006-1464, this
violation is being treated as an NCV, consistent with Section VIA of the NRC
Enforcement Policy:  NCV 05000368/2006005-03, "Inadvertent RCS Draining While in
Mode 5.".2Unplanned Increase in Time with Reactor Vessel Water Level at Flange LevelIntroduction.  A Green self-revealing finding was identified associated with the licensee'suse of a hammer to remove and reinstall both the main hook pin and the load cell pin on
the Unit 2 polar crane.  Unit 2 was maintained in a condition with reactor vessel water
level being maintained just below the reactor vessel flange for an additional unplanned
27 hours when the pins could not be used due to deformation by the hammer. Description.  On September 24, 2006, station personnel were preparing the Unit 2 polarcrane for the reactor vessel closure head removal.  This involved removing the normally
installed main hook, installing a load cell, and then reinstalling the main hook.  During
performance of Procedure OP-2504.005, "Reactor Vessel Closure Head Removal,"
Revision 12, Step 7.22, licensee personnel were unable to easily remove the polar crane
main hook pin.  After the pin was removed, it was examined by the licensee and
discovered to be mushroomed at one end.  When the licensee inspected the pin used to
secure the load cell into place, it was discovered to be in the same condition.  The
licensee determined this condition to be caused by the practice of using a hammer, as
necessary, to both remove and install the pins during previous refueling outages. The inspectors noted that the licensee did not have a formal procedure that controlledthe removal and installation of the pins, and that station personnel were controlling this
evolution as a skill-of-the-craft process.  A review of the applicable procedures by the
inspectors revealed that Procedure OP-2504.005, Step 7.22, "Reactor Vessel Closure
Head Removal," simply states, "Verify that the load cell is attached to the polar crane."
The inspectors also determined that the use of hammers was a common practice being
used to remove and reinstall the pins on the polar crane, and there was no existing
evaluation for the effects of this on the integrity of the pins.  The inspectors determined
that the lack of adequate procedural direction and the practice of hammering the pins in
and out directly contributed to the deformation of the pins.  Finally, the inspectors were
informed by licensee personnel that the practice of using hammers to remove the pins
-21-Enclosurewas not part of the formal training received by maintenance personnel; however, in atleast one instance, a discussion between instructors and maintenance personnel
outside the formal lesson plan had occurred describing the practice of using hammers
as being acceptable.Analysis.  The inspectors determined that the licensee's failure to provide clear guidanceand training on how to remove the main hook and load cell pins without causing damage
was a performance deficiency.  The finding was determined to be more than minor
because it affected the equipment performance attribute of the initiating events
cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and
challenge critical safety functions during shutdown as well as power operations.  The
inspectors evaluated the finding using MC 0609, "Significance Determination Process,"
Appendix G, "Shutdown Operations Significance Determination Process."  The
inspectors determined that the finding was not a loss of shutdown control as defined by
MC 0609, Appendix G, Table 1, and then evaluated the issue using Checklist 3 of
MC 0609, Appendix G, Attachment 1.  The inspectors determined that a quantitative
analysis was not required because the event did not represent a reduction in mitigation
capability which would have increased the frequency of occurrence of a loss of decay
heat removal.  Therefore, the finding was determined to have very low safety
significance.  The cause of the finding is
related to the crosscutting element of humanperformance associated with resources because the training of personnel and
procedural guidance available was adequate.Enforcement.  While a performance deficiency was identified, there were no violations ofNRC requirements identified during the review of this issue.  The licensee has entered
this issue into the CAP as CR ANO-2-2006-1553:  Finding (FIN) 05000368/2006005-04,
"Unplanned Increase in Time with Reactor Vessel Water Level at Flange Level."1R22Surveillance Testing  (71111.22)    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the UFSAR, procedure requirements, and TSs to ensure thatthe four below listed surveillance activities demonstrated that the SSCs tested were
capable of performing their intended safety functions.  The inspectors either witnessed
or reviewed test data to verify that the following significant surveillance test attributes
were adequate:  (1) preconditioning; (2) evaluation of testing impact on the plant;
(3) acceptance criteria; (4) test equipment; (5) procedures; (6) jumper/lifted lead
controls; (7) test data; (8) testing frequency and method demonstrated TS operability;
(9) test equipment removal; (10) restoration of plant systems; (11) fulfillment of ASME
Code requirements; (12) updating of performance indicator (PI) data; (13) engineering
evaluations, root causes, and bases for returning tested SSCs not meeting the test
acceptance criteria were correct; (14) reference setting data; and (15) annunciators and
alarms setpoints.  The inspectors also verified that the licensee identified and
implemented any needed corrective actions associated with the surveillance testing. *August 4, 2006, Unit 1, makeup system Valve MU-36A local leak rate test*October 5, 2006, Unit 2, main steam safety valve lifts (inservice test)
*October 15, 2006, Unit 2, Valve 2SV-8271-2 local leak rate test
-22-Enclosure*October 23, 2006, Unit 2, Containment Cooler ADocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed four samples.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.
Cornerstone:  Emergency Preparedness1EP4Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes (71114.04)    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspector performed an in-office review of Revision 037-05-0 to Emergency PlanImplementing Procedure OP-1903.010, "Emergency Action Level Classification."  The
revision was submitted in October 2006.  The revision corrected emergency plan
guidance for transient event classification and notification practices at Arkansas Nuclear
One and was a corrective action for the NCV 05000313,368/2006003-02, "Failure to
Meet Immediate Notification Requirements during Transient Events."The revision was compared to the previous revision, to the criteria of NUREG-0654, "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and
Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants," Revision 1; and NEI 99-01,
"Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels," Revision 2; and to the
standards in 10 CFR 50.47(b) to determine if the revision was adequately conducted
following the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(q).  This review was not documented in a
safety evaluation report and did not constitute approval of licensee changes, therefore,
the revision is subject to future inspection.The inspector completed one sample during the inspection.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1EP6Drill Evaluation (71114.06)    a.Inspection ScopeFor the one below listed simulator-based training evolutions contributing to drill/exerciseperformance, emergency response organization, and PIs, the inspectors:  (1) observed
the training evolution to identify any weaknesses and deficiencies in classification,notification, and protective action requirements (PAR) development activities;
(2) compared the identified weaknesses and deficiencies against licensee identified
-23-Enclosurefindings to determine whether the licensee is properly identifying failures;and (3) determined whether licensee performance is in accordance with the guidance of
the NEI 99-02, "Voluntary Submission of Performance Indicator Data," acceptance
criteria.*December 7, 2006, Unit 2, simulator-based exercise requiring notice of unusualevent and alert declarationsDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed one sample.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.2.RADIATION SAFETYCornerstone:  Occupational Radiation Safety2OS1Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas (71121.01)    a.Inspection ScopeThis area was inspected to assess the licensee's performance in implementing physicaland administrative controls for airborne radioactivity areas, radiation areas, high
radiation areas, and worker adherence to these controls.  The inspectors used the
requirements in 10 CFR Part 20, the TSs, and the licensee's procedures required by
TSs as criteria for determining compliance.  During the inspection, the inspectors
interviewed the radiation protection manager, radiation protection supervisors, and
radiation workers.  The inspectors performed independent radiation dose rate
measurements and reviewed the following items:*PI events and associated documentation packages reported by the licensee inthe occupational radiation safety cornerstone *Controls (surveys, posting, and barricades) of radiation, high radiation, orairborne radioactivity areas*Radiation work permits, procedures, engineering controls, and air samplerlocations*Conformity of electronic personal dosimeter alarm set points with surveyindications and plant policy; workers' knowledge of required actions when their
electronic personnel dosimeter noticeably malfunctions or alarms*Barrier integrity and performance of engineering controls in airborne radioactivityareas*Adequacy of the licensee's internal dose assessment for any actual internalexposure greater than 50 millirem committed effective dose equivalent
-24-Enclosure*Physical and programmatic controls for highly activated or contaminatedmaterials (nonfuel) stored within spent fuel and other storage pools*Self-assessments related to the access control program since the lastinspection; there were no audits, licensee event reports, and special reports
documented.*Corrective action documents related to access controls
*Licensee actions in cases of repetitive deficiencies or significant individualdeficiencies*Radiation work permit briefings and worker instructions
*Adequacy of radiological controls such as, required surveys, radiation protectionjob coverage, and contamination controls during job performance *Dosimetry placement in high radiation work areas with significant dose rategradients*Changes in licensee procedural controls of high dose rate - high radiation areasand very high radiation areas*Controls for special areas that have the potential to become very high radiationareas during certain plant operations*Posting and locking of entrances to all accessible high dose rate - high radiationareas and very high radiation areas *Radiation worker and radiation protection technician performance with respect toradiation protection work requirements The inspectors completed 21 of the required 21 samples.      b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.4.OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA1PI Verification (71151).1Occupational Radiation Safety Cornerstone    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed licensee documents from April through September 2006. Thereview included corrective action documentation that identified occurrences in locked high
radiation areas (as defined in the licensee's TSs, very high radiation areas (as defined in10 CFR 20.1003), and unplanned personnel exposures (as defined in NEI 99-02).
Additional records reviewed included as low as reasonably achievable records and wholebody counts of selected individual exposures.  The inspectors interviewed licensee
-25-Enclosurepersonnel that were accountable for collecting and evaluating the PI data.  In addition, theinspector toured plant areas to verify that high radiation, locked high radiation, and very
high radiation areas were properly controlled.
  PI definitions and guidance contained inNEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Indicator Guideline," Revision 4, were used to verify
the basis in reporting for each data element.*Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness
The inspectors completed the required sample (1) in this cornerstone    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified..2Public Radiation Safety Cornerstone    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed licensee documents from April through September 2006. Licensee records reviewed included corrective action documentation that identified
occurrences for liquid or gaseous effluent releases that exceeded PI thresholds and those
reported to the NRC.  The inspectors interviewed licensee personnel that were
accountable for collecting and evaluating the PI data.  PI definitions and guidance
contained in NEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Indicator Guideline," Revision 4, were
used to verify the basis in reporting for each data element.*Radiological Effluent TS/Offsite Dose Calculation Manual  Radiological EffluentOccurrencesThe inspectors completed the required sample (1) in this cornerstone    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.4OA2Identification and Resolution of Problems (71152).1Routine Review of Identification and Resolution of ProblemsThe inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the licensee's CAP. This assessment was accomplished by reviewing CRs and attending corrective action
review and work control meetings.  The inspectors:  (1) verified that equipment, human
performance, and program issues were being identified by the licensee at an appropriate
threshold and that the issues were entered into the CAP; (2) verified that corrective
actions were commensurate with the significance of the issue; and (3) identified conditions
that might warrant additional follow-up through other baseline inspection procedures..2Selected Issue Follow-up InspectionIn addition to the routine review, the inspectors selected the two below listed issues for amore in-depth review.  The inspectors considered the following during the review of the
licensee's actions:  (1)  complete and accurate identification of the problem in a timely
-26-Enclosuremanner; (2) evaluation and disposition of operability/reportability issues; (3) considerationof extent of condition, generic implications, common cause, and previous occurrences;
(4) classification and prioritization of the resolution of the problem; (5) identification of root
and contributing causes of the problem; (6) identification of corrective actions;
and (7) completion of corrective actions in a timely manner.*September 20, 2006, Unit 2, repeat occurrence of containment purge isolation
*October 30, 2006, Unit 2, repeat occurrence of improper electrical connections inmotor-control centersWhen evaluating the effectiveness of the licensee's corrective actions for these issues,the following attributes were considered:*Complete and accurate identification of the problem in a timely mannercommensurate with its significance and ease of discovery*Evaluation and disposition of operability and reportability issues
*Consideration of extent of condition, generic implications, common cause, andprevious occurrences*Classification and prioritization of the resolution of the problem commensurate withits safety significance*Identification of root and contributing causes of the problem for significantconditions adverse to quality*Identification of corrective actions which are appropriately focused to correct theproblem*Completion of corrective actions in a timely manner commensurate with the safetysignificance of the issueDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.3Semiannual Trend Review    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors completed a semi-annual trend review of repetitive or closely relatedissues that were documented in corrective action documents to identify trends that might
indicate the existence of more safety-significant issues.  The inspectors' review consisted
of the 6-month period of June 24 through December 31, 2006.  When warranted, some of
the samples expanded beyond those dates to fully assess the issue.  The inspectors also
reviewed CAP items associated with deficiencies in the conduct of activities involving hot
work.  The inspectors compared and contrasted their results with the results contained in
the licensee's quarterly trend reports.  Corrective actions associated with a sample of the
issues identified in the licensee's trend report were reviewed for adequacy.  Documents
reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
-27-Enclosure    b.FindingsDuring the Unit 2 pressurizer replacement Refueling Outage 2R18 from September 19through October 28, 2006, several deficiencies were noted involving the conduct of hot
work.  Licensee Procedure EN-DC-127, "Control of Hot Work and Ignition Sources,"
contains the governing guidelines for the conduct of hot work, including "Hot Work
Permit," Attachment 8.1, which serves to document that the applicable requirements for
each activity involving hot work are met.  Examples of instances resulting from failures to
adequately implement the control of hot work procedure included:*On September 24, 2006, welding activities being conducted on the Unit 2 maincondenser manway cover resulted in paint/crud smoldering that was extinguished
with a portable fire extinguisher.*On September 25, 2006, sparks from torch cutting of the Unit 2 containment sumpstrainer ignited a nearby plastic bag containing used anti-contamination clothing.  *On September 26, 2006, a substantial amount of slag from the containment sumpstrainer torch cutting flowed down onto a fire blanket that was protecting the floor
and caused the fire blanket to ignite.*On September 27, 2006, slag from the containment sump strainer torch cuttingflowed down through a fire blanket and landed on Valve 2BS-38 in the containment
sump.  The slag came in contact with debris buildup on the valve locking chain and
began to smoke and smolder.  A portable fire extinguisher was discharged to
extinguish the smoldering.*On September 28, 2006, the firewatch posted for the containment sump strainerhot work could not get to his designated fire extinguisher.  The firewatch had
moved to the east side of the sump and the extinguisher remained on the west
side of the sump. *On October 5, 2006, a small fire in the Unit 2 containment building basementbelow the pressurizer was extinguished by the assigned firewatch using a portable
extinguisher.*On October 16, 2006, welding and grinding activities above the replacementpressurizer were being performed without proper protection to prevent sparks from
traveling down the cavity below. The licensee entered each of these occurrences into their CAP..4Access Control to Radiologically Significant AreasSection 2OS1 evaluated the effectiveness of the licensee's problem identification andresolution processes regarding access controls to radiologically significant areas and
radiation worker practices.  The inspectors reviewed corrective action documents for root
cause/apparent cause analysis against the licensee's problem identification and resolution
process.  No findings of significance were identified.
-28-Enclosure4OA3Follow-up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion (71153)    a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors:  (1) reviewed operator logs, plant computer data, and/or strip charts forthe below listed evolutions to evaluate operator performance in coping with nonroutine
events and transients; (2) verified that operator actions were in accordance with the
response required by plant procedures and training; and (3) verified that the licensee has
identified and implemented appropriate corrective actions associated with personnel
performance problems that occurred during the nonroutine evolutions sampled. *October 26, 2006, Unit 1, fish intrusion into the circulating water system*October 30, 2006, Unit 2, fire in Motor-Control Center 2B-53
*November 9, 2006, Unit 1, unplanned loss of Main Feedwater Pump P-2ADocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.
The inspectors completed three samples.      b.FindingsIntroduction.  A Green self-revealing finding was identified when the licensee replaced anair conditioning unit for the Unit 1 Main Feedwater Pump (MFP) A control cabinet without
considering the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) on the digital speed
monitor (DSM) housed in the cabinet.  Consequently, MFP A tripped, resulting in an
unplanned automatic plant power reduction from 100 percent to 40 percent RTP.Description.  In September 2006 the air conditioning unit for the Unit 1 MFP A cabinetfailed.  During the procurement phase of replacement efforts, the station discovered that
the current air conditioning unit was no longer available because it had become obsolete. The licensee contacted the cabinet manufacturer who recommended to the licensee a
replacement unit.  On October 12 the licensee replaced the air conditioning unit with the
recommended replacement after evaluating it as being an equivalent unit in accordance
with Procedure EN-DC-313, "Procurement Engineering Process," Revision 0. Subsequently, on November 9, 2006, while Unit 1 was operating at 100 percent RTPMFP A tripped, which caused the integrated control system to initiate and perform an
unplanned automatic power reduction to 40 percent RTP.  Operators surveyed the
indications and concluded that the cause of the MFP trip was an overspeed condition;
however, at the time of the trip, there were no indications that the MFP had actually
experienced an overspeed. After extensive troubleshooting, the licensee suspected that EMI from the air conditioningunit was the cause of the faults.  The licensee performed a review of the new air
conditioning unit and identified that the bottom section of the new unit was molded plasticand not metal like the previous unit.  They also discovered the configuration of this new
unit placed the blower fan directly above, and in closer proximity to, the DSM than did that
of the previous air conditioning unit.  The licensee decided to remove power to the air
conditioning unit to verify that it was the initiator of the faults in the DSM.  With power to
the air conditioning unit removed, the faults and trips did not recur. 
-29-EnclosureThe inspectors reviewed the licensee's root cause evaluation of this event, documented inCR ANO-1-2006-1399, which determined the root cause to be that the procurement
engineering equivalency guidelines did not consider EMI as a potential failure mode.
During this review, the inspectors noted that the licensee had not questioned or
investigated any of the differences between the old and the new air conditioning units.
Instead, the licensee had relied on the manufacturer's designation that the new unit was
an equivalent replacement for the old unit.Also, during their review of the root cause analysis, the inspectors noted that there hadbeen previous experiences with the MFP A control system involving EMI, as well as a
substantial amount of industry operating experience concerning the topic of EMI and
digital components.  During interviews with station personnel, the inspectors also
determined that station engineers received specific training on EMI related to digital
components.Analysis.  The inspectors determined that the failure of the licensee to adequatelyevaluate the new air conditioning unit with respect to design differences and possibleEMI interactions was a performance deficiency.  The finding was determined to be more
than minor because it affected the design control attribute of the initiating events
cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and
challenge critical safety functions during shutdown as well as power operations.  Using theMC 0609, "Significance Determination Process," Phase 1 Worksheet, the finding is
determined to have very low safety significance because the condition only affected the
initiating events cornerstone and did not contribute to both the likelihood of a reactor trip
and the likelihood that mitigation equipment or functions will not be available.  The cause
of the finding is related to the crosscutting element of problem identification and resolutionassociated with operating experience because the licensee's failure to implement and
institutionalize OE through changes to station processes and procedures.Enforcement.  While a performance deficiency was identified with regard to the trip of theMFP A, there were no violations identified during the review of this issue.  The licensee
has entered this issue into the CAP as CR ANO-1-2006-1399:  FIN 05000313/2006005-5,
"Trip of a MFP Due to Inadequate Design Control."4OA5Other Activities.1(Closed) Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/169, Mitigating Systems PerformanceIndex (MSPI) Verification    a.Inspection ScopeDuring this inspection period, the inspectors completed a review of the licensee'simplementation of the MSPI in accordance with the guidance provided in TI 2515/169.
The review examined the licensee's MSPI Basis Documents (ANO1-A-6-0001, Revision 1,
and ANO2-SA-06-00001, Revision 0) and verified the established system boundaries and
monitored components were consistent with guidance provided in NEI 99-02, "Reactor
Oversight Process Performance Indicators," Revision 4.  The inspectors verified that the
licensee did not include credit for unavailability hours for "short term unavailability" or
"operator recovery actions to restore the risk-significant function" as is allowed by
NEI 99-02.
-30-EnclosureAdditionally, the inspectors reviewed the baseline MSPI unavailability time using plantspecific values for the period of 2002 through 2004.  The verification included all planned
and unplanned unavailability.  For Unit 1, the inspectors reviewed the baseline MSPI
unreliability data using plant specific values for the period of 2002 through 2004.  Unit 2
derived its baseline unreliability on industry standard values, as is permitted by NEI 99-02.
The plant specific data for 2005 through 2006 were also reviewed to ensure the licensee
properly accounted for the actual unavailability hours of MSPI systems.  For the same
period, the MSPI component unreliability data was examined to ensure the licensee
identified all failures of monitored components.  The accuracy and completeness of the
reported unavailability and unreliability data was verified by reviewing operating logs, CRs,
and work order documents.  The unavailability and unreliability data was compared with PI
data submitted to the NRC to ensure that any discrepancies would not result in a change
to the index color.    b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.  This completes the inspection requirementsfor this TI..2Institute of Nuclear Power Operations Plant Assessment Report Review      a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the final report for the Institute of Nuclear Power Operationsplant assessment of Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2, conducted in July and
August 2006. The inspectors reviewed the report to ensure that issues identified were
consistent with the NRC perspectives of licensee performance and to verify if any
significant safety issues were identified that required further NRC followup.      b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified..3(Closed) Unresolved Item (URI) 05000313/2006003-01, Failure to Retrieve RequiredRecords of Activities Affecting QualityIn response to inspectors questioning the seismic capability of the Tendon SurveillanceCranes L-28 on Unit 1, the licensee could not locate the appropriate documentation.  The
licensee evaluated the as found conditions of the cranes against the uniformed building
code.  The licensee concluded that the cranes would be able to withstand the design
basis earthquake without affecting mitigating equipment.  These evaluations were
reviewed by the inspectors.  No findings of significance were identified, and no violations
of NRC requirements were identified. The licensee documented the evaluations
demonstrating the seismic qualification in CR ANO-1-2005-3109.  This unresolved
item (URI) is closed.
-31-Enclosure.4NRC TI 2515/166, PWR Containment Sump BlockageThe inspectors reviewed ANO's Unit 2 implementation of plant modifications andprocedure changes committed to in their response to Generic Letter 2004-02, "Potential
Impact of Debris on Emergency Recirculation During Design Basis Accidents atPressurized Water Reactors."The inspectors observed installation of the containment recirculation sump strainers,debris barriers, and interceptors.  In addition, the inspectors verified that ANO Unit 2 has
implemented specific procedure changes to control tags, labels, tape, and other objects
inside the containment building.At the time of the inspection, industry testing for chemical effects on containmentrecirculation sumps was not complete.  Since the testing was not complete, ANO Unit 2
evaluated the new recirculation sump modifications to the original design basis,
Regulatory Guide 1.82, "Water Sources for Long-Term Recirculation Cooling Following a
Loss-of-Coolant Accident," Revision 0.  Final review and acceptance of the modification
will be performed by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation at a later date.4OA6Meetings, Including ExitOn October 6, 2006, the inspectors presented the access controls inspection results toMr. T. Mitchell, General Manager and other members of his staff who acknowledged the
findings.  The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or
examined during the inspection.The engineering inspectors presented the results of the inservice inspection review toMr. J. Kowalewski, Director, Engineering, on October 10, 2006.  Mr. Kowalewski
acknowledged the inspection findings.  The engineering inspector conducted a followup
exit with Mr. T. Mitchell, General Manager, Plant Operations, on December 4, 2006, to
provide updated information on the documentation associated with the review of the
containment sump modification.  The inspectors identified that they had not reviewed
proprietary information.On November 1, 2006, the inspector presented the results of the emergency plan changeinspection to Mr. R. Holeyfield, Supervisor, Emergency Preparedness.  The inspector
confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during the
inspection.The resident inspectors presented the inspection results of the resident inspections toMr. J. Forbes, Vice President, Operations, and other members of the licensee's
management staff on January 17, 2007.  The resident inspectors conducted a followup
exit with Mr. J. Forbes, Vice President, Operations, on February 8, 2007.  The licensee
acknowledged the findings presented.  The inspectors noted that while proprietary
information was reviewed, none would be included in this report.ATTACHMENT:  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A-1AttachmentSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONKEY POINTS OF CONTACTLicensee PersonnelR. Barnes, Manager, Planning, Scheduling, and OutagesS. Bennett, Project Manager, Licensing
B. Berryman, Manager, Operations Unit 1
J. Browning, Manager, Operations Unit 2
S. Cotton, Manager, Training
B. Daiber, Supervisor, Systems Engineering
J. Eichenberger, Manager, Corrective Actions and Assessments
J. Forbes, Vice President, Operations
R. Fowler, Emergency Planner
R. Freeman, Emergency Planner
J. Giles, Manager, Technical Support
M. Ginsberg, Supervisor, Engineering Programs and Components
R. Gresham, Emergency Planner
D. Harris, Emergency Planner
A. Hawkins, Licensing Specialist
J. Hoffpauir, Manager, Maintenance
R. Holeyfield, Manager, Emergency Planning
M. Huff, Supervisor, Project Engineering
D. James, Manager, Licensing
W. James, Manager, Engineering Projects
J. Kowalewski, Director, Engineering
T. Marlow, Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance
J. Miller, Jr., Manager, System Engineering
T. Mitchell, General Manager, Plant Operations
D. Moore, Manager, Radiation Protection
K. Panther, Nondestructive Examination Site Level III
C. Reasoner, Manager, Engineering Programs and Components
C. Tyrone, Manager, Quality Assurance
F. Van Buskirk, Licensing Specialist
D. White, Emergency Planner
P. Williams, Supervisor, Systems Engineering
M. Woodby, Manager, Design EngineeringLIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSEDOpened and Closed05000368/2006005-01NCVFire During Hot Work Activities on the Containment SumpStrainer (Section 1R05)05000368/2006005-02NCVFailure to Perform Modification Resulted in an InoperableRCP Oil Collection System (Section 1R15)
A-2Attachment05000368/2006005-03NCVInadvertent RCS Draining While in Mode 5 (Section 1R20)05000368/2006005-04FINUnplanned Increase in Time with Reactor Vessel Water Levelat Flange Level (Section 1R20)05000313/2006005-05FINTrip of a MFP Due to Inadequate Design Control(Section 4OA3)
Closed05000313/2006003-01URIFailure to Retrieve Required Records of Activities AffectingQuality (Section 4OA5)
Discussed NoneLIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWEDIn addition to the documents referred to in the inspection report, the following documents wereselected and reviewed by the inspectors to accomplish the objectives and scope of the inspection
and to support any findings:Section 1R01:  Adverse Weather ProtectionNUMBERTITLEREVISIONOP-2203.008Natural Emergencies9
OP-1203.025Natural Emergencies20Section 1R02:  Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or ExperimentsEngineering RequestsNUMBERTITLEREVISIONER-ANO-2002-0836-003Pressurizer Replacement 1
ER-ANO-2002-0836-004Original Pressurizer Removal / ReplacementPressurizer Installation
1ER-ANO-2002-0836-020Replacement Pressurizer Heater Electrical DesignInput 0
A-3AttachmentSection 1R04:  Equipment AlignmentProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISIONOP-1104.036Emergency Diesel Generator Operations45
Op-1107.002ES Electrical System Operations23
OP-1104.005Reactor Building Spray System Operation46Section 1R05:  Fire ProtectionPlant DrawingsFZ-1038, Sheet 1, Revision 2FZ-2018, Sheet 1, Revision 2ProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISIONArkansas Nuclear One Fire Hazards Analysis11PFP-U1ANO Prefire Plan (Unit 1) - Section 1B-357-67-U.doc, Section 1B-354-79-U.doc
2PFP-U2ANO Prefire Plan (Unit 2) - Section 2B-335-2040-
JJ.doc 2EN-DC-127Control of Hot Work and Ignition Sources2
CRsANO-1-2005-0950ANO-1-2005-1397ANO-2-2005-1724ANO-2-2006-1565ANO-2-2006-1701Section 1R07:  Heat Sink PerformanceNUMBERTITLEREVISIONULD-1-SYS-01ANO-1 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) System4
ULD-1-SYS-10ANO-1 Service Water Systems13
SPEC-6600-M-012Emergency Diesel Generators for ANO Unit 11
ER-ANO-2004-0663-000 2004 Unit 1 EDG Thermal Test Results0
ER-980310 EDG Coolers, E-20A/B, Service Water FlowRequirementsCALC-91-R-2013-01 Service Water Performance Testing Methodology14
A-4AttachmentOP-1309.018 EDG Cooler Thermal TestChange 004-02-0Section 1R08:  Inservice Inspection (71111.08P)
CRs:ANO-2-2005-0916ANO-2-2006-1208ANO-C-2006-1733
NDEsREPORTCOMPONENT/LOCATIONMETHODBOP-RT-06-055FW-50 (WDR-40631) Drawing No. 2CCA-15-1, Sheet 1Radiographic
BOP-RT-06-056FW-51 (WDR-40632) Drawing No. 2CCA-15-1, Sheet 1Radiographic
ISI-UT-06-0332-73-SWS-R-12B-30R,  2HBC-60-1 between FW-52C &FW-6C1AutomaticUltrasonicISI-UT-06-040FW-50 (WDR-40631) Drawing No. 2CCA-15-1, Sheet 1Ultrasonic
ISI-UT-06-042FW-51 (WDR-40632) Drawing No. 2CCA-15-1, Sheet 1UltrasonicProceduresPROCEDURETITLEREVISIONCEP-NDE-0110Program Section for Certification of NDE Personnel2
CEP-NDE-0111Certification of Ultrasonic Personnel in Accordancewith ASME Section XI, Appendix VII
1CEP-NDE-0400Ultrasonic Examination0CEP-NDE-0404Manual Ultrasonic Examination of Ferritic PipingWelds (ASME XI)
1CEP-NDE-0423Manual Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic PipingWelds (ASME XI)
1CEP-NDE-0505Ultrasonic Thickness Examination3
A-5AttachmentWelding Procedures/Qualification RecordsNUMBERTITLEREVISION/DATEPQR 107Manual Gas Tungsten & Shielded Metal ArcWelding (GTAW & SMAW), P-No. 8, SA-312 Type
 
304 1PQR 170Manual Gas Tungsten & Shielded Metal ArcWelding (GTAW & SMAW), P-No. 8, SA-240 Type
 
304 1WPS E-P8-T-A8,ArManual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) ofP-No. 8 Stainless Steels
0WPS E-P8-T(M)-A8,ArMachine Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) ofP-No. 8 Stainless Steels
0WP 06-1212T-1 Surge LineOctober 3, 2006Section 1R13:  Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work ControlCOPD-024, "Risk Assessment Guidelines," Revision 18Section 1R15:  Operability Evaluations
CRsANO-2-1995-0555ANO-2-2006-1407
ANO-2-2006-1433ANO-2-2006-1459ANO-2-2006-1478
ANO-2-2006-1521ANO-2-2006-1522ANO-2-2006-1539
ANO-2-2006-1757ANO-2-2006-1796ANO-2-2006-1853
ANO-2-2006-1879ProcedureOP-2305.002, "Reactor Coolant System Leak Detection," Revision 14
Engineering RequestsER-ANO-2000-2528-003, "ANO Sump Operability when the RCS Temperature is Above 200 F"ER-ANO-2004-0060-000, "ANO-2 Sump Operability for the RCS Temperature above 200 F"Miscellaneous Documents2CNA108802, "Safety Evaluation Report," dated October 26, 19880CAN088404, "Station Letter to USNRC Requesting Exemption," dated August 15, 1984
A-6AttachmentSection 1R17:  Permanent Plant ModificationsEngineering RequestsNUMBERTITLEER-ANO-2002-0836-003Pressurizer Replacement
ER-ANO-2002-0836-004Original Pressurizer Removal / ReplacementPressurizer InstallationER-ANO-2002-0836-005Interference Removal / Reinstallation Inside thePressurizer CubicleER-ANO-2002-0836-006Interference Removal / Reinstallation Outside thePressurizer CubicleER-ANO-2002-0836-007ANO-2 Pressurizer Replacement Rigging and
HandlingER-ANO-2002-0836-020Replacement Pressurizer Heater Electrical DesignInputSection 1R20:  Refueling and Outage ActivitiesProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISIONOP-2104.004Shutdown Cooling System031-00-0
OP-2104.019Clean Resin Transfer009-01-0
OP-2504.005Reactor Vessel Closure Head Removal012-01-0Miscellaneous DocumentShutdown Operations Protection Plan, dated August 4, 2005
CRsANO-2-2006-1464ANO-2-2006-1553ANO-2-2006-1573ANO-2-2006-1734ANO-2-2006-2032ANO-C-2006-1473ANO-C-2006-1678Section 2OS1:  Access Controls to Radiologically Significant Areas
CRsANO-1-2006-0479ANO-1-2006-0700
ANO-1-2006-1113
ANO-2-2005-1429ANO-2-2006-1434ANO-2-2006-1446
ANO-2-2006-1471
ANO-2-2006-1495ANO-2-2006-1497ANO-2-2006-1501
ANO-2-2006-1511
ANO-2-2006-1523ANO-2-2006-1568ANO-2-2006-1568
ANO-2-2006-1575
ANO-2-2006-1598
A-7AttachmentANO-2-2006-1606ANO-2-2006-1636
ANO-2-2006-1638
ANO-2-2006-1671ANO-2-2006-1674ANO-2-2006-1675
ANO-2-2006-1695
ANO-2-2006-1696ANO-2-2006-1716ANO-2-2006-1717
ANO-2-2006-1748
ANO-2-2006-1765ANO-2-2006-1774ANO-2-2006-1790
ANO-C-2006-1698Audits and Self-AssessmentsSelf-Assessment Report, "QS-2006-ANO-007, 2R18 Radiation Protection Outage PlanningReview"Radiation Work PermitsNUMBERTITLERWP 2006-2420Scaffold Activities
RWP 2006-2501Support Activities for Pressurizer Replacement
RWP 2006-2502Remove and Replace Pressurizer
RWP 2006-2520Incore Instrument Thimble Tube Replacement
RWP 2005-2530Sump Screen Modification
RWP 2006-2540Hot Leg RTD Replacement ProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISION1601.209Whole Body Counting/BioassayCHANGE009-00EN-RP-104Personnel Contamination Events3
EN-RP-108Radiation Protection Posting3
EN-RP-131Air Sampling1
EN-RP-203Dose Assessment0
EN-RP-208Whole Body Counting and In-Vitro Bioassay0
PL-182Radiation Protection Expectations and Standards1Miscellaneous DocumentAlpha Monitoring Plan, Revised August 22, 2006
A-8AttachmentSection 4OA2:  Identification and Resolution of Problems
CRsANO-2-2006-1535ANO-2-2006-1625ANO-2-2006-1655ANO-2-2006-1693ANO-2-2006-1891ANO-2-2006-2174Section 4OA3:  Event Follow-upProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISIONEN-DC-141Design Inputs2
EN-DC-313Procurement Engineering Process0
CRsANO-1-2006-1399ANO-2-2006-1464ANO-2-2006-2444ANO-2-2006-2449Section 4OA5:  Other Activities (TI 2515/0166)Safety EvaluationFFN-06-008, "Unit 2 RBS/ECCS Sump Strainer Replacement"
A-9AttachmentLIST OF ACRONYMSANOArkansas Nuclear OneASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
CAPcorrective action program
CCWcomponent cooling water
 
CFRCode of Federal RegulationsCRcondition report
DSMdigital speed monitor
EDGemergency diesel generator
EMIelectromagnetic interference
FINfinding
MCmanual chapter
MFPmain feedwater pump
MSPImitigating systems performance index
NCVnoncited violation
NDEnondestructive examination
PIperformance indicator
PWRpressurized water reactor
RCPreactor coolant pump
RCSreactor coolant system
RTPrated thermal power
SSCssystem, structure, and components
TItemporary instruction
TSTechnical Specification
UFSARUpdated Final Safety Analysis
URIunresolved item
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IR 05000313-06-005 and 05000368-06-005 for Arkansas Nuclear One
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Issue date: 02/14/2007
From: Clark J A
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To: Forbes J S
Entergy Operations
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February 14, 2007Jeffrey S. Forbes, Vice President, Operations

Arkansas Nuclear One

Entergy Operations, Inc.

1448 S.R. 333

Russellville, Arkansas 72801-0967SUBJECT:ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE - NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT05000313/2006005 AND 05000368/2006005Dear Mr. Forbes:

On December 31, 2006, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed aninspection at your Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2, facility. The enclosed integrated

report documents the inspection findings, which were discussed on January 17, 2007, and

again on February 8, 2007, with you and other members of your staff.The inspection examined activities conducted under your licenses as they relate to safety andcompliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your

licenses. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and

interviewed personnel.The report documents five self-revealing findings of very low safety significance (Green). Threeof these findings were determined to involve violations of NRC requirements. However,

because of the very low safety significance and because they are entered into your corrective

action program, the NRC is treating these findings as noncited violations consistent with

Section VI.A.1 of the NRC Enforcement Policy. If you contest these noncited violations, you

should provide a response within 30 days of the date of this inspection report, with the basis for

your denial, to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk,

Washington DC 20555-0001; with copies to the Regional Administrator, U.S. Nuclear

Regulatory Commission Region IV, 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400, Arlington, Texas

76011-4005; the Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,

Washington DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at Arkansas Nuclear One,

Units 1 and 2, facility.In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, itsenclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available electronically for public inspection

Entergy Operations, Inc.-2-in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) componentof 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).Sincerely, /RA/Jeffrey A. Clark, ChiefProject Branch E

Division of Reactor ProjectsDockets: 50-313 50-368Licenses: DPR-51 NPF-6Enclosure:NRC Inspection Report 05000313/2006005 and 05000368/2006005

w/Attachment: Supplemental Informationcc w/Enclosure:Senior Vice President

& Chief Operating Officer

Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, MS 39286-1995Vice PresidentOperations Support

Entergy Operations, Inc.

P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, MS 39286-1995General Manager Plant OperationsEntergy Operations, Inc.

Arkansas Nuclear One

1448 S. R. 333

Russellville, AR 72802Director, Nuclear Safety AssuranceEntergy Operations, Inc.

Arkansas Nuclear One

1448 S. R. 333

Russellville, AR 72802

Entergy Operations, Inc.-3-Manager, LicensingEntergy Operations, Inc.

Arkansas Nuclear One

1448 S. R. 333

Russellville, AR 72802Director, Nuclear Safety & LicensingEntergy Operations, Inc.

1340 Echelon Parkway

Jackson, MS 39213-8298Section Chief, Division of HealthRadiation Control Section

Arkansas Department of Health and

Human Services

4815 West Markham Street, Slot 30

Little Rock, AR 72205-3867Section Chief, Division of HealthEmergency Management Section

Arkansas Department of Health and

Human Services

4815 West Markham Street, Slot 30

Little Rock, AR 72205-3867Manager, Washington Nuclear OperationsABB Combustion Engineering Nuclear

Power

12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 330

Rockville, MD 20852County Judge of Pope CountyPope County Courthouse

100 West Main Street

Russellville, AR 72801James Mallay Director, Regulatory Affairs

Framatome ANP

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Lynchburg, VA 24501

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-1-EnclosureU.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IVDockets:50-313, 50-368 Licenses:DPR-51, NPF-6

Report:05000313/2006005 and 05000368/2006005

Licensee:Entergy Operations, Inc.

Facility:Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2

Location:Junction of Hwy. 64W and Hwy. 333 South Russellville, ArkansasDates:September 24 through December 31, 2006

Inspectors:L. Carson II, Senior Health Physicist, Plant Support BranchR. Deese, Senior Resident Inspector

J. Josey, Resident Inspector

J. Kirkland, Project Engineer

R. Lantz, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector

D. Livermore, Senior Project Engineer

C. Paulk, Senior Reactor Inspector

C. Young, Resident InspectorAccompanyingPersonnel:S. Makor, Reactor InspectorApproved By:Jeffrey A. Clark, Chief, Project Branch EDivision of Reactor Projects

-2-EnclosureTABLE OF CONTENTSSUMMARY OF FINDINGS....................................................31R01Adverse Weather Protection.......................................61R02Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or Experiments .........................71R04Equipment Alignment.............................................71R05Fire Protection..................................................71R07Heat Sink Performance..........................................101R08Inservice Inspection Activities.....................................101R11Licensed Operator Requalification Program...........................131R12Maintenance Effectiveness.......................................131R13Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control.............141R15Operability Evaluations..........................................151R17Permanent Plant Modifications.....................................171R19Postmaintenance Testing........................................171R20Refueling and Outage Activities....................................181R22Surveillance Testing.............................................211EP4Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes.................221EP6Drill Evaluation.................................................22RADIATION SAFETY.......................................................232OS1Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas.....................23OTHER ACTIVITIES........................................................244OA1PI Verification..................................................244OA2Identification and Resolution of Problems............................254OA3Followup of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion ..............284OA5 Other Activities.................................................294OA6Meetings, Including Exit..........................................31SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION............................................A-1KEY POINTS OF CONTACT................................................A-1LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED...........................A-1LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED..........................................A-2

LIST OF ACRONYMS......................................................A-9

-3-EnclosureSUMMARY OF FINDINGSIR 05000313/2006005, 05000368/2006005; 09/24/2006 - 12/31/2006; Arkansas Nuclear One,Units 1 and 2; Fire Protection, Operability Evaluations, Refueling and Outage Activities, Follow-

up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion.This report covered a 3-month period of inspection by resident and regional specialistinspectors. Five Green findings, three of which were noncited violations were identified. The

significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, or Red) using

Inspection Manual Chapter 0609, "Significance Determination Process." Findings for which the

significance determination process does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity

level after NRC management's review. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation

of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight

Process," Revision 3, dated July 2000.A.NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing FindingsCornerstone: Initiating Events *Green. A self-revealing noncited violation of Unit 2 TechnicalSpecification 6.4.1.c, Fire Protection Program Implementation, was identified for

the failure of maintenance personnel to follow Procedure EN-DC-127, "Control of

Hot Work and Ignition Sources," while performing hot work. Specifically, the

licensee failed to ensure that combustible material within 35 feet of the work area

was removed or protected. Consequently, torch cutting activities near the Unit 2

containment sump strainer caused a nearby plastic bag containing used

protective clothing to ignite. This issue was entered into the licensee's

corrective action program as Condition Reports ANO-2-2006-1565 and Condition

Report ANO-2-2006-1701. A number of additional examples of hot work

activities that involved inadequate implementation of applicable hot work control

procedures were also identified.The finding is greater than minor because it is associated with the protectionagainst external factors attribute of the initiating events cornerstone, and it

directly affects the cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events

that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during shutdown

as well as power operations. Additionally, if left uncorrected, the practice of

conducting hot work in a manner that results in unintended combustion of nearby

materials would become a more significant safety concern in that it could result

in a fire in or near other risk important equipment. The finding is not suitable for

evaluation with the significance determination process neither the fire protection

significance determination process nor the shutdown operations significance

determination process address shutdown fire protection findings. However, the

finding is determined to be of very low safety significance by NRC management's

review because the finding occurred while the unit was already in a cold

shutdown condition, and the operability of equipment necessary to maintain safe

-4-Enclosureshutdown was not challenged. The cause of the finding is related to thecrosscutting element of human performance associated with work practicesbecause the fire watch failed to use error prevention techniques like self

checking and peer checking which would have prevented the event

(Section 1R05).*Green. A self-revealing noncited violation of Unit 2 TechnicalSpecification 6.4.1.a, "Procedures," was identified when an operator failed to

close Valve 2DCH-11, resin sluice header drain valve, when securing from a

resin transfer as required by procedure. One week later, while aligning the plant

for alternate purification with Valve 2DCH-11 being out of position, an

unanticipated loss of approximately 230 gallons of reactor coolant system

inventory occurred. This issue was entered into the licensee's corrective action

program as Condition Report ANO-2-2006-1464.The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected theconfiguration control attribute of the initiating events cornerstone objective to limit

the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical

safety functions during shutdown as well as power operations. Using the

shutdown operations significance determination process, the finding was

determined to have very low safety significance because the finding did not

result in a loss of 2 feet or more of reactor coolant system inventory and did not

result in a loss of reactor coolant system inventory while in reduced inventory.

The cause of the finding is related to the crosscutting element of humanperformance associated with work practices because the operator failed to use

error prevention techniques like self checking and peer checking which would

have prevented the event (Section 1R20).*Green. A self-revealing finding was identified associated with the licensee'spractice of using a hammer to remove the main hook pin on the Unit 2 polar

crane. Specifically, the license failure to provide clear guidance and training

resulted in station personnel cold working by the main hook and load cell pins

and this practice resulted in both pins being deformed and not usable with

reactor vessel level lowered to just below reactor vessel flange level. As a result,

Unit 2 was exposed to an increased period of elevated likelihood of a loss of

decay heat removal while the unit remained in a lowered vessel level condition

for an additional unplanned 27 hours3.125e-4 days <br />0.0075 hours <br />4.464286e-5 weeks <br />1.02735e-5 months <br />. This issue was entered into the licensee's

corrective action program as Condition Report ANO-2-2006-1553.The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected theequipment performance attribute of the initiating events cornerstone objective to

limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical

safety functions during shutdown as well as power operations. This finding was

determined to be a finding of very low safety significance using the shutdown

operations significance determination process because the event did not involve

a loss of shutdown control or a reduction in mitigation capability which would

have increased the frequency of occurrence of a loss of decay heat removal.

-5-EnclosureThe cause of this finding is relat

ed to the crosscutting element of humanperformance associated with resources because the training of personnel and

procedural guidance available was adequate (Section 1R20).*Green. A self-revealing finding was identified when the Unit 1 main feedwaterPump A tripped, resulting in a plant run back to 40 percent reactor power. The

trip occurred due to electromagnetic interference from an air conditioning unit

recently installed on top of the main feedwater pump cabinet. This interference

caused an overspeed trip signal on the digital speed monitor for the main

feedwater pump turbine when no such actual condition occurred. This issue was

entered into the licensee's corrective action program as Condition

Report ANO-1-2006-1399.The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected thedesign control attribute of the initiating events cornerstone objective to limit the

likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety

functions during shutdown as well as power operations. Using Manual

Chapter 0609, "Significance Determination Process," Phase 1 Worksheet, the

finding is determined to have very low safety significance because the condition

only affected the initiating events cornerstone and did not contribute to both the

likelihood of a reactor trip and the likelihood that mitigation equipment or

functions will not be available. The finding had crosscutting aspects in the area

of problem identification and resolution associated with operating experience

because the licensee's failure to implement and institutionalize OE through

changes to station processes and procedures (Section 4OA3).Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems*Green. A self-revealing noncited violation of ANO Unit 2 LicenseCondition 2.C.(3)(b), "Fire Protection," was identified for failure of the licensee to

maintain the lube oil collection system for Reactor Coolant Pumps C and D in an

operable condition. Specifically, the licensee failed to perform a modification on

the motor installed on Reactor Coolant Pump C which resulted in the oil

collection tank and its associated overfill berm being filled with water from the

component cooling water system. This issue was entered into the licensee's

corrective action program as Condition Report ANO-2-2006-1407.The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected theprotection against external factors attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone

objective to ensure the availability, reliability, and capability of systems that

respond to initiating events to prevent undesirable consequences. Using the fire

protection significance determination process, the finding is determined to have

very low safety significance because the condition constituted a low degradation

of a fire prevention and administrative controls feature (Section 1R15).B.Licensee-Identified Violations

None.

-6-EnclosureREPORT DETAILSSummary of Plant StatusUnit 1 began the inspection period at 100 percent rated thermal power (RTP) and remainedthere until November 9, 2006, when a trip of the Main Feedwater Pump A occurred due to a

malfunction associated with the electronic overspeed trip device. The trip resulted in an

automatic runback to 40 percent RTP. Unit 1 returned to 100 percent RTP on

November 10 and remained there for the remainder of the inspection period. Unit 2 began the inspection period with the reactor shut down for Refueling Outage 2R18. Following the refueling outage, the Unit 2 reactor achieved criticality on October 27 and main

generator output breakers were closed on October 28. Approximately 67 percent RTP was

achieved on October 30 when the unit performed a Technical Specification (TS) required

shutdown to hot standby in response to a fire in 480-volt Motor-Control Center 2B-53. Unit 2

was restarted, and main generator output breakers were closed on November 1. The unit

achieved 100 percent RTP on November 3 and remained there for the remainder of the

inspection period.1.REACTOR SAFETYCornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, Barrier Integrity1R01Adverse Weather Protection (71111.01).1Readiness for Impending Adverse Weather ConditionsOn November 30 the inspectors completed a review of the licensee's readiness forimpending adverse weather involving icy weather. The inspectors: (1) reviewed plant

procedures, the Updated Final Safety Analysis Reports (UFSAR), and TSs to ensure

that operator actions defined in adverse weather procedures maintained the readiness

of essential systems; (2) walked down portions of the below listed two systems to

ensure that adverse weather protection features (heat tracing, space heaters,

weatherized enclosures, temporary chillers) were sufficient to support operability,

including the ability to perform safe shutdown functions; (3) reviewed maintenance

records to determine that applicable surveillance requirements were current before the

anticipated ice storm developed; and (4) reviewed plant modifications, procedure

revisions, and operator work arounds to determine if recent facility changes challenged

plant operation.November 30, 2006, Units 1 and 2, offsite electrical distribution systemsDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed one sample.

-7-Enclosure1R02Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or Experiments (71111.02) a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the effectiveness of the licensee's implementation of changesto the facility structures, systems, and components (SSCs); risk-significant normal and

emergency operating procedures; test programs; and the UFSAR in accordance with

10 CFR 50.59, "Changes, Tests, and Experiments." The inspectors reviewed the safety

evaluations performed by the licensee dealing with the Unit 2 pressurizer replacement.

The evaluations were reviewed to verify that licensee personnel had appropriately

considered the conditions under which the licensee may make changes to the facility or

procedures or conduct tests or experiments without prior NRC approval. Procedures,

evaluations, screenings, and applicability determinations reviewed are listed in the

attachment to this report. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R04Equipment Alignment (71111.04).1Partial WalkdownThe inspectors: (1) walked down portions of the two below listed risk important systemsand reviewed plant procedures and documents to verify that critical portions of the

selected systems were correctly aligned, and (2) compared deficiencies identified during

the walkdown to the licensee's UFSAR and corrective action program (CAP) to ensure

problems were being identified and corrected.*October 3, 2006, Unit 1, Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) K-4A*December 13, 2006, Unit 1, reactor building spray system Train ADocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed two samples. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R05Fire Protection (71111.05).1Quarterly InspectionThe inspectors walked down the six below listed plant areas to assess the materialcondition of active and passive fire protection features and their operational lineup and

readiness. The inspectors: (1) verified that transient combustibles and hot work

activities were controlled in accordance with plant procedures; (2) observed the

condition of fire detection devices to verify they remained functional; (3) observed fire

-8-Enclosuresuppression systems to verify they remained functional and that access to manualactuators was unobstructed; (4) verified that fire extinguishers and hose stations were

provided at their designated locations and that they were in a satisfactory condition;

(5) verified that passive fire protection features (electrical raceway barriers, fire doors,

fire dampers steel fire proofing, penetration seals, and oil collection systems) were in a

satisfactory material condition; (6) verified that adequate compensatory measures were

established for degraded or inoperable fire protection features and that the

compensatory measures were commensurate with the significance of the deficiency;

and (7) reviewed the UFSAR to determine if the licensee identified and corrected fire

protection problems.*September 25, 2006, Unit 2, Fire Zone 2032-K, containment building (south side)

  • October 17, 2006, Unit 1, Fire Zone 98-J, EDG access corridor
  • December 13, 2006, Unit 1, Fire Zones 4-EE, 12-EE, and 14-EE, Elevation 317feet of the auxiliary building, west decay heat removal pump room*December 26, 2006, Unit 2, Fire Zone 2040-JJ, access corridor; charging pump;radwaste and boron management system area*December 27, 2006, Unit 1, Fire Zone 67-U, lab and demineralizer access area
  • December 27, 2006, Unit 1, Fire Zone 79-U, upper north piping penetration room

Documents reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed six samples. b.FindingsIntroduction. A self-revealing, Green noncited violation of TS 6.4.1.c was identified forthe licensee's failure to adequately implement their procedure for the control of hot work

and ignition sources while performing hot work activities.Description. On September 25, 2006, hot work activities were being performed on theUnit 2 containment sump strainer. A plastic bag was being utilized at a nearby step-off

pad at the high contamination area boundary as a receptacle for used protective

clothing. While torch cutting on the west containment sump strainer door was in

progress, sparks from the activity caused the plastic bag to ignite. The inspectors

identified the fire to the firewatch, who was in the vicinity. The bag was extinguished by

smothering soon thereafter by the workers that were involved in the hot work activity.Procedure EN-DC-127, "Control of Hot Work and Ignition Sources," Revision 2, requiresthat combustible material within 35 feet of the work area that could become ignited from

the hot work shall be removed or protected. Procedure EN-DC-127, Attachment 9.1,

"Hot Work Permit," was issued for this activity and showed that this requirement to be

checked off by the hot work supervisor as being completed. The inspectors noted that

the bag was within 35 feet of the work area and had not been removed.

-9-EnclosureCorrective actions that were taken by the licensee in response to this event to preventrecurrence included: moving the step-off pad farther away from the work area, clearing

the area near the door of unnecessary equipment and materials, coaching the firewatch

and his supervisor concerning the responsibility of the firewatch and how to deal with

distractions, discussing alternatives to more effectively contain sparks from the cuttingoperation, discussing the event with craft personnel, and conducting more frequent area

inspections.A number of additional deficiencies were identified through a review of recent licenseeperformance in the conduct of related hot work activities. Section 4OA2 of this

enclosure contains some details of other instances that occurred during the Unit 2

Refueling Outage 2R18. Also, three examples involving circumstances similar to the

subject of this finding occurred during the prior refueling outages for each of the two

units. On March 25, 2005, fallen welding slag caused the smoldering of debris below

Containment Cooler D inside the Unit 2 containment building. On September 29 torch

cutting resulted in falling hot metal and slag that caused combustible materials in the

work area to catch on fire. On October 14 three small fires of trash bags containing

combustible materials in the Unit 1 turbine building basement were caused by hot work

activities that were being performed on the levels above. There was no firewatch posted

on the basement level.Each of these instances was entered into the licensee's CAP. These occurrencesrepresent instances of inadequate implementation of applicable hot work control

procedures. The inspectors concluded that the recent increase in the number of related

findings when compared to past occurrences represented a trend which, if left

uncorrected, could become a more significant safety concern in that it could result in a

fire in or near risk important equipment.Analysis. The performance deficiency associated with this finding involved the failure ofmaintenance personnel to adequately implement the licensee's procedure for control of

hot work and ignition sources. The finding is greater than minor because it is

associated with the protection against external factors attribute of the initiating events

cornerstone, and affects the cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events

that upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during shutdown as well

as power operations. Additionally, if left uncorrected, the practice of conducting hot

work in a manner that results in unintended combustion of nearby materials would

become a more significant safety concern in that it could result in a fire in or near risk

important equipment. Manual Chapter (MC) 0609, "Significance Determination

Process," Appendix F, "Fire Protection Significance Determination Process," does not

address the potential risk significance of shutdown fire protection findings. Additionally,

MC 0609, Appendix G, "Shutdown Operations Significance Determination Process,"

does not address fire protection findings. Thus, the finding is not suitable for

significance determination process evaluation, but has been reviewed by NRC

management and is determined to be of very low safety significance because the finding

occurred while the unit was already in a cold shutdown condition; and the operability of

equipment necessary to maintain safe shutdown was not challenged. The cause of the

finding is related to the crosscutting element of human performance in that maintenancepersonnel failed to follow procedures.

-10-EnclosureEnforcement. Unit 2 TS 6.4, "Procedures," requires that written procedures beestablished, implemented, and maintained covering fire protection program

implementation. Procedure EN-DC-127, "Control of Hot Work and Ignition Sources," is

one of those procedures and requires that combustible material within 35 feet of the

work area that could become ignited from the hot work shall be removed or protected.

Contrary to this, on September 25, 2006, maintenance personnel failed to remove or

protect combustible material within 35 feet of the work area. Because the finding is of

very low safety significance and has been entered into the licensee's CAP as Condition

Reports (CRs) ANO-2-2006-1565 and CR ANO-2-2006-1701, this violation is being

treated as an NCV consistent with Section VIA of the Enforcement Policy:

NCV 05000368/2006005-01, "Fire During Hot Work Activities on the Containment Sump

Strainer."1R07Heat Sink Performance (71111.07) a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed licensee programs, verified performance against industrystandards, and reviewed critical operating parameters and maintenance records for the

Unit 1 EDG A cooling water heat exchanger. The inspectors verified that:

(1) performance tests were satisfactorily conducted for heat enchanters/heat sinks and

reviewed for problems or errors; (2) the licensee utilized the periodic maintenance

method outlined in EPRI NP-7552, "Heat Exchanger Performance Monitoring

Guidelines"; (3) the licensee properly utilized befalling controls; (4) the licensee's heat

exchanger inspections adequately assessed the state of cleanliness of their tubes; and

(5) the heat exchanger was correctly categorized under the Maintenance Rule.*September 5, 2006, Unit 1 EDG A cooling water heat exchanger

Documents reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed one sample. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R08Inservice Inspection Activities (71111.08)Inspection Procedure 71111.08 requires four samples size as identified inSections 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, and 02.04.

-11-Enclosure a.Inspection Scope.1Performance of Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Activities Other than SteamGenerator Tube Inspections, Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Vessel Upper HeadPenetration Inspections, Boric Acid Corrosion ControlThe inspection procedure requires the review of NDE activities consisting of two or threedifferent types (i.e., volumetric, surface, or visual). The inspectors observed the

performance of three ultrasonic examinations (volumetric) (one on a section of service

water piping for wall thickness and two on field welds in the pressurizer spray line). The

inspectors also reviewed the radiographic examinations (volumetric) of the two spray

line welds. (The welds are identified in the attachment to this report.) For each of the observed NDE activities, the inspectors verified that the examinationswere performed in accordance with the specific site procedures and the applicable

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME

Code) requirements.During review of each examination, the inspectors verified that appropriateNDE procedures were used, examinations and conditions were as specified in the

procedure, and test instrumentation or equipment was properly calibrated and within the

allowable calibration period. The inspectors also verified the NDE certifications of the

personnel who performed the above volumetric examinations. Finally, the inspectors

observed that indications identified during the radiographic examinations weredispositioned in accordance with the ASME Code-qualified NDE procedures used to

perform the examinations.The inspection procedure requires review of one or two examinations with recordableindications that were accepted for continued service to ensure that the disposition was

made in accordance with the ASME Code. The inspectors were informed that no

indications exceeding ASME Code allowables were known to be in service.The inspection procedure further requires verification of one to three welds on Class 1or 2 pressure boundary piping to ensure that the welding process and welding

examinations were performed in accordance with the ASME Code. The inspectors

observed welding performed on a safety injection system valve in the prefabrication

shop. The inspectors verified that the welding was performed in accordance with

Sections IX and XI of the ASME Code. This included review of welding material issue

slips to establish that the appropriate welding materials had been used and verification

that the welding procedure specification (WPS E-P8-T-A8,Ar, "Manual Gas Tungsten

Arc Welding (GTAW) of P-No. 8 Stainless Steels," Revision 0) had been properly

qualified.The inspectors completed the one sample required by Section 02.01..2Reactor Vessel Upper Head Penetration Inspection ActivitiesThe inspection requirements for this section parallel the inspection requirement steps inSection 02.01. The inspectors observed the NDEs on nine reactor vessel upper head

-12-Enclosurepenetrations. There were eight control element drive mechanism penetrations (Nos. 12,21, 58, 59, 60, 61, 72, and 79) and one incore instrumentation penetration (No. 82).The inspectors verified that the nondestructive activities were performed in accordancewith the requirements of NRC Order EA-03-009. The NDEs performed during the NRC

inspection did not reveal any defects or indications. The inspectors completed the one sample required by Section 02.02..3Boric Acid Corrosion Control Inspection Activities (PWRs)The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the licensee's boric acid corrosioncontrol program for monitoring degradation of those systems that could be deleteriously

affected by boric acid corrosion. The inspection procedure requires review of a sample

of boric acid corrosion control walkdown visual examination activities through either

direct observation or record review. The inspectors reviewed the documentation

associated with the licensee's boric acid corrosion control walkdown. Additionally, the

inspectors performed independent observations of piping containing boric acid during

walkdowns of the containment building and the auxiliary building. The inspection procedure requires verification that visual inspections emphasizelocations where boric acid leaks can cause degradation of safety significant

components. The inspectors verified through direct observation and program/record

review that the licensee's boric acid corrosion control inspection efforts are directed

towards locations where boric acid leaks can cause degradation of safety-related

components.The inspection procedure requires both a review of one to three engineering evaluationsperformed for boric acid leaks found on reactor coolant system (RCS) piping and

components and one to three corrective actions performed for identified boric acid

leaks. The licensee had identified a boric acid leak on the containment spray header

during an inspection for materials that could come loose and clog the sump screens

during a loss-of-coolant accident or steam line rupture inside containment. The

inspectors reviewed the licensee's analysis of the condition to evaluate the assessment

of the condition and proposed corrective actions.The inspectors completed the one sample required by Section 02.03..4Steam Generator Tube Inspection ActivitiesThere were no steam generator tube inspections performed during this outage. Theinspectors reviewed Evaluation ER-2005-0469-001, "Operational Assessment of ANO-2

Steam Generator Tubing for Cycles 18-20," dated August 31, 2006. The evaluation

concluded that no tube examinations were required to be performed during

Cycles 18-20. The inspectors noted that the basis was the condition of the tubes from

the previous inspections that were performed after the steam generators were replaced.This sample was not completed because there was no activity to observe.

-13-Enclosure.5Identification and Resolution of ProblemsThe inspection procedure requires review of a sample of problems associated withinservice inspections documented by the licensee in the CAP for appropriateness of the

corrective actions. The inspectors reviewed three CRs, which dealt with inservice

inspection and welding activities. From this review, the inspectors concluded that the

licensee has an appropriate threshold for entering issues into the CAP and has

procedures that direct a root cause evaluation when necessary. The licensee also had

an effective program for applying industry operating experience. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R11Licensed Operator Requalification Program (71111.11) a.Inspection ScopeOn December 14, 2006, the inspectors observed testing and training of Unit 1 seniorreactor operators and reactor operators to identify deficiencies and discrepancies in the

training, to assess operator performance, and to assess the evaluator's critique. The

training was a simulator training scenario.Documents reviewed by the inspectors included:

  • ANO Unit 1 Dynamic Exam Scenario SES-1-008, Revision 5

The inspectors completed one sample. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R12Maintenance Effectiveness (71111.12) a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the two below listed maintenance activities to: (1) verify theappropriate handling of SSCs performance or condition problems; (2) verify the

appropriate handling of degraded SSC functional performance; (3) evaluate the role of

work practices and common cause problems; and (4) evaluate the handling of SSC

issues reviewed under the requirements of the Maintenance Rule, 10 CFR Part 50,

Appendix B, and TSs. *November 28, 2006, Unit 1, turbine building ventilation*December 5, 2006, Unit 2, 480-volt electrical distributionDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

-14-EnclosureThe inspectors completed two samples. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R13Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control (71111.13).1Risk Assessment and Management of Risk a.Inspection ScopeRisk Assessment and Management of RiskThe inspectors reviewed the six below listed assessment activities to verify: (1) performance of risk assessments when required by 10 CFR 50.65 (a)(4) and

licensee procedures prior to changes in plant configuration for maintenance activities

and plant operations; (2) the accuracy, adequacy, and completeness of the information

considered in the risk assessment; (3) that the licensee recognizes, and/or enters as

applicable, the appropriate licensee-established risk category according to the risk

assessment results and licensee procedures; and (4) that the licensee identified and

corrected problems related to maintenance risk assessments.*September 19 through October 27, 2006, Unit 2, pressurizer replacement

  • September 19 through October 27, 2006, Unit 2, containment sump modification
  • November 13-17, 2006, Unit 1, planned maintenance for the week
  • November 27 through December 1, 2006, Unit 1, planned maintenance for theweek*December 4-8, 2006, Unit 2, planned maintenance for the week
  • December 11-15, 2006, Unit 1, planned maintenance for the week

Documents reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed six samples. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.

-15-Enclosure1R15Operability Evaluations (71111.15) a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors: (1) reviewed plants status documents, such as operator shift logs,emergent work documentation, deferred modifications, and standing orders, to

determine if an operability evaluation was warranted for degraded components;

(2) referred to the UFSAR and design basis documents to review the technical

adequacy of licensee operability evaluations; (3) evaluated compensatory measures

associated with operability evaluations; (4) determined degraded component impact on

any TSs; (5) used the significance determination process to evaluate the risk

significance of degraded or inoperable equipment; and (6) verified that the licensee has

identified and implemented appropriate corrective actions associated with degraded

components.*September 22, 2006, Unit 2, reactor coolant pump (RCP) oil collection system*October 3, 2006, Unit 2, Electrical Bus 2B-5

  • December 19, 2006, Unit 2, containment sumpDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed four samples. b.FindingsIntroduction. A Green self-revealing noncited violation of the Unit 2 license condition forfire protection was identified for failure of the licensee to maintain the RCP oil collection

system for RCPs C and D in an operable condition. Specifically, the licensee failed to

perform a modification on the motor installed on RCP C, which resulted in the oil

collection tank and its associated overfill berm filling up and overflowing with water from

the component cooling water (CCW) system. Description. On September 20, 2006, while the licensee was conducting a hotshutdown walkdown in containment during the start of Refueling Outage 2R18, the

licensee discovered that the RCP oil collection system drain tank for RCPs C and D,

(2T-110) and its associated overfill berm were filled and overflowing with water. The

licensee determined that the drain tank and associated berm were inoperable because

the licensee could not perform their intended function of providing a collection and

holding point for possible oil leakage from RCPs C and D. The licensee obtained a sample of the water and determined that it was from the CCWsystem. Based on this, the licensee then identified and performed inspections of all

interface points of the CCW system with the RCP oil collection system. During this

inspection, two leakage points were identified: the outlet flange of lube oil

Cooler 2E-25D, and the interface of the threaded supply and return piping nipples forthe lower bearing oil cooler on RCP C. The leakage from the lower bearing oil cooler

was determined to be the source that was leaking into the oil collection system through

the drip pans below the motor.

-16-EnclosureDuring their investigation to determine the cause of this failure, the licensee identifiedthe cause of the leakage to be fatigue at the root diameter of the threaded schedule

40 pipe nipple. They also determined that this type of failure had previously occurred on

the motor installed on RCP B in December of 1995. This failure was documented in

CR ANO-2-1995-0555 and was also determined to be due to fatigue at the root diameter

of the threaded schedule 40 pipe nipple. The licensee determined, during their review

of the RCP B failure of December 1995, that Modification PEAR 9-0330, Revision 1, had

been developed and implemented to replace the schedule 40 threaded pipe nipple on

the RCPs with schedule 80 threaded pipe nipples. This modification was performed on

the motors of all installed RCPs but not the Unit 2 spare motor. Completion of the

modification on the spare RCP motor was to be accomplished during motor

refurbishment; however, the modification was never performed. In 2005 during

Refueling Outage 2R17, the spare RCP motor was installed as the RPC C motor without

the modification.In reviewing this issue, the inspectors noted that the licensee had trend data for thevolume of oil in RCPs C and D which indicated that oil volume in RCPs C and D had

gone down over the cycle. The inspectors determined through interviews that this oil

was not contained in the oil collection system or the overflow berm as per design but

had most likely overflowed the berm and gone to the containment sump via the floor

drain system. During the operating cycle, the sump had been pumped to the auxiliary

building for processing.Analysis. The inspectors determined that the failure to maintain the oil collection systemdrain tank for RCPs C and D in an operable condition was a performance deficiency.

The finding was determined to be more than minor because it affected the protection

against external factors attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone objective to

ensure the availability, reliability, and capability of systems that respond to initiating

events to prevent undesirable consequences. Using MC 0609, "Significance

Determination Process," Phase 1 Worksheet, the finding is assumed to degrade fire

protection defense-in-depth strategies involving barriers; therefore, the significance of

the finding is determined by using Appendix F, "Fire Protection Significance

Determination Process," of MC 0609. Using the Phase 1 Worksheet of Appendix F, the

inspectors assumed the condition represented a low degradation of the fire prevention

and administrative controls category since the oil collection would have kept oil from

contacting hot surfaces in the containment building. Additionally, the inspectors

assumed that no intervening combustibles were present between the overflow path and

adjacent fire areas and that the containment sump, to which the floor drains installed in

the area of the berm transported any oil that overflowed, lacked a significant ignition

source.Enforcement. ANO Unit 2 License Condition 2.C.(3)(b), "Fire Protection," states, in part,that the licensee shall implement and maintain all provisions of the approved fire

protection program. "ANO Unit 1 and Unit 2 - Fire Hazards Analysis," Revision 9, is part

of the ANO Unit 2 fire protection program. Section 6.4.5, "Fire Barriers, Seals, and

Penetrations," of the Fire Hazards Analysis states, in part, that the fire barrier system at

ANO has been designed to ensure that fires will be confined or adequately retarded

from spreading to adjacent portions of the facility. Contrary to this, the filling to overflowof the oil collection system tank and overflow berm with water from the CCW system

-17-Enclosureduring Operating Cycle 18 prevented a potential RCP oil fire in the containmentbasement from being confined per the fire protection program. Because the finding is of

very low safety significance and has been entered into the licensee's CAP as

CR ANO-2-2006-1407, this violation is being treated as an NCV consistent with

Section VIA of the Enforcement Policy: NCV 05000368/2006005-02, "Failure to Perform

Modification Resulted in an Inoperable RCP Oil Collection System."1R17Permanent Plant Modifications (71111.17).1Annual ReviewThe inspectors reviewed key affected parameters associated with energy needs,materials/replacement components, timing, heat removal, control signals, equipment

protection from hazards, operations, flowpaths, pressure boundary, ventilation

boundary, structural, process medium properties, licensing basis, and failure modes for

the modification listed below. The inspectors verified that: (1) modification preparation,

staging, and implementation does not impair emergency/abnormal operating procedure

actions, key safety functions, or operator response to loss of key safety functions;

(2) postmodification testing maintained the plant in a safe configuration during testing by

verifying that unintended system interactions will not occur, SSC performance

characteristics still meet the design basis, the appropriateness of modification design

assumptions, and the modification test acceptance criteria has been met; and (3) the

licensee has identified and implemented appropriate corrective actions associated with

permanent plant modifications. *September 19 through October 26, 2006, Unit 2, pressurizer replacement1R19Postmaintenance Testing (71111.19) a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors selected the six below listed postmaintenance test activities of risksignificant systems or components. For each item, the inspectors: (1) reviewed the

applicable licensing basis and/or design-basis documents to determine the safety

functions; (2) evaluated the safety functions that may have been affected by the

maintenance activity; and (3) reviewed the test procedure to ensure it adequately tested

the safety function that may have been affected. The inspectors either witnessed or

reviewed test data to verify that acceptance criteria were met, plant impacts were

evaluated, test equipment was calibrated, procedures were followed, jumpers were

properly controlled, the test data results were complete and accurate, the test

equipment was removed, the system was properly realigned, and deficiencies during

testing were documented. The inspectors also reviewed the UFSAR to determine if the

licensee identified and corrected problems related to postmaintenance testing.*October 17, 2006, Unit 1, Emergency Feedwater Pump P-7A

  • October 22, 2006, Unit 2, pressurizer heater capacity
  • October 24, 2006, Unit 2, replacement pressurizer relief valve monitor test

-18-Enclosure*October 25, 2006, Unit 2, containment spray header repairs *October 27, 2006, Unit 2, replacement pressurizer leakage

  • November 1, 2006, Unit 2, containment building personnel hatch leakage rate

testingDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed six samples. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1R20Refueling and Outage Activities (71111.20)1.Unit 2 Forced Outage Caused by Fire in Motor Control Center 2B-53 a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the following risk significant outage activities to verify defensein depth commensurate with the outage risk control plan and compliance with the TSs:

(1) the risk control plan, (2) tagging/clearance activities, (3) heatup and cooldown

activities, and (4) restart activities. The inspectors completed one sample. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.2.Refueling and Pressurizer Replacement Outage 2R18 a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the following risk significant refueling items or outage activitiesto verify defense in depth commensurate with the outage risk control plan, compliance

with the TSs, and adherence to commitments in response to Generic Letter 88-17, "Loss

of Decay Heat Removal": (1) the risk control plan, (2) tagging/clearance activities,

(3) RCS instrumentation, (4) electrical power, (5) decay heat removal, (6) spent fuel pool

cooling, (7) inventory control, (8) reactivity control, (9) containment closure, (10) reduced

inventory conditions, (11) refueling activities, (12) heatup and cooldown activities,

(13) restart activities, and (14) licensee identification and implementation of appropriate

corrective actions associated with refueling and outage activities. The inspectors'

containment inspections included observation of the containment sump for damage and

debris, supports, braces, and snubbers for evidence of excessive stress, water hammer,

or aging.

-19-EnclosureThe inspectors completed one sample. b.Findings.1Inadvertent RCS Draining While in Mode 5Introduction. A Green self-revealing noncited violation of the licensee's TS requirementfor procedures was identified when an operator failed to close a resin sluice header

drain valve as required by procedure. Later, while operators were aligning the unit for

alternate reactor coolant purification, a loss of approximately 230 gallons of RCS

inventory occurred. Description. On September 14, 2006, operations personnel performedProcedure OP-2104.019, "Clean Resin Transfer," to add clean resin to Purification Ion

Exchanger 2T-36B. During this procedure, Valve 2DCH-11 was opened as part of the

system lineup. Subsequently, when the evolution was completed and the plant lineup

was being restored, station personnel failed to properly perform Step 22.2 of the

procedure leaving Valve 2DCH-11 in the open position. Subsequently, on September 21, 2006, with Unit 2 in Mode 5, the licensee was in theprocess of aligning alternate purification in accordance with Procedure OP-2104.004,

"Shutdown Cooling System," Attachment J, "Alternate Purification." When Step 2.11 of

this procedure was performed, the control room operators noted that pressurizer level

began to lower. The evolution was stopped and the lineup was secured. At this point,

pressurizer level stopped lowering. Station personnel performed a system walkdown

and discovered that Valve 2DCH-11 was in the open position. Operations personnel

determined that approximately 230 gallons were drained from the RCS through the open

valve.During their review, the inspectors noted that Procedure OP-2104.004, Attachment J,directed personnel to prepare a caution tag for components to prevent the loss of RCS

inventory. However, the procedure contained a note that preceded Step 1.11 which

directed the caution tag be hung on the room door instead of Valve 2DCH-11 and two

other valves. This tag stated that, since the valves were normally closed, any

misalignment would be detected by system abnormalities. The inspectors determined

that this note contributed to Valve 2DCH-11 not being discovered out of position prior to

initiating alternate purification since the licensee did not perform a valve lineup

verification.Analysis. The failure of station personnel to manipulate Valve 2DCH-11 in accordancewith station procedure was determined to be a performance deficiency. The finding was

determined to be more than minor because it affected the configuration control attribute

of the initiating events cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that

upset plant stability and challenge critical safety functions during shutdown as well as

power operations. The inspectors used MC 0609, "Significance Determination Process,"

Appendix G, "Shutdown Operations Significance Determination Process," and assumed

that the administrative controls implemented to avoid operations that could lead to

perturbations in RCS level control attribute was affected. The finding was determined to

have very low safety significance because the finding did not result in a loss of 2 feet or

-20-Enclosuremore of RCS inventory and did not result in a loss of RCS inventory while the unit was inreduced inventory. The cause of the finding is related to the crosscutting aspect ofhuman performance associated with work practices because the operator failed to use

error prevention techniques like self checking and peer checking which would have

prevented the event.Enforcement. Unit 2 TS, Section 6.4.1.a, "Procedures," requires, in part, that writtenprocedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained covering the applicable

procedures recommended in Regulatory Guide 1.33, Revision 2, Appendix A,

February 1978. Procedure OP-2104.019, "Clean Resin Transfer," is a procedure

required by Regulatory Guide 1.33. Contrary to the above, on September 14, 2006, the

licensee failed to fully implement Procedure OP-2104.019, "Clean Resin Transfer,"

when the licensee failed to close Valve 2DCH-11. Because this finding is of very low

safety significance and has been entered into the CAP as CR ANO-2-2006-1464, this

violation is being treated as an NCV, consistent with Section VIA of the NRC

Enforcement Policy: NCV 05000368/2006005-03, "Inadvertent RCS Draining While in

Mode 5.".2Unplanned Increase in Time with Reactor Vessel Water Level at Flange LevelIntroduction. A Green self-revealing finding was identified associated with the licensee'suse of a hammer to remove and reinstall both the main hook pin and the load cell pin on

the Unit 2 polar crane. Unit 2 was maintained in a condition with reactor vessel water

level being maintained just below the reactor vessel flange for an additional unplanned

27 hours3.125e-4 days <br />0.0075 hours <br />4.464286e-5 weeks <br />1.02735e-5 months <br /> when the pins could not be used due to deformation by the hammer. Description. On September 24, 2006, station personnel were preparing the Unit 2 polarcrane for the reactor vessel closure head removal. This involved removing the normally

installed main hook, installing a load cell, and then reinstalling the main hook. During

performance of Procedure OP-2504.005, "Reactor Vessel Closure Head Removal,"

Revision 12, Step 7.22, licensee personnel were unable to easily remove the polar crane

main hook pin. After the pin was removed, it was examined by the licensee and

discovered to be mushroomed at one end. When the licensee inspected the pin used to

secure the load cell into place, it was discovered to be in the same condition. The

licensee determined this condition to be caused by the practice of using a hammer, as

necessary, to both remove and install the pins during previous refueling outages. The inspectors noted that the licensee did not have a formal procedure that controlledthe removal and installation of the pins, and that station personnel were controlling this

evolution as a skill-of-the-craft process. A review of the applicable procedures by the

inspectors revealed that Procedure OP-2504.005, Step 7.22, "Reactor Vessel Closure

Head Removal," simply states, "Verify that the load cell is attached to the polar crane."

The inspectors also determined that the use of hammers was a common practice being

used to remove and reinstall the pins on the polar crane, and there was no existing

evaluation for the effects of this on the integrity of the pins. The inspectors determined

that the lack of adequate procedural direction and the practice of hammering the pins in

and out directly contributed to the deformation of the pins. Finally, the inspectors were

informed by licensee personnel that the practice of using hammers to remove the pins

-21-Enclosurewas not part of the formal training received by maintenance personnel; however, in atleast one instance, a discussion between instructors and maintenance personnel

outside the formal lesson plan had occurred describing the practice of using hammers

as being acceptable.Analysis. The inspectors determined that the licensee's failure to provide clear guidanceand training on how to remove the main hook and load cell pins without causing damage

was a performance deficiency. The finding was determined to be more than minor

because it affected the equipment performance attribute of the initiating events

cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and

challenge critical safety functions during shutdown as well as power operations. The

inspectors evaluated the finding using MC 0609, "Significance Determination Process,"

Appendix G, "Shutdown Operations Significance Determination Process." The

inspectors determined that the finding was not a loss of shutdown control as defined by

MC 0609, Appendix G, Table 1, and then evaluated the issue using Checklist 3 of

MC 0609, Appendix G, Attachment 1. The inspectors determined that a quantitative

analysis was not required because the event did not represent a reduction in mitigation

capability which would have increased the frequency of occurrence of a loss of decay

heat removal. Therefore, the finding was determined to have very low safety

significance. The cause of the finding is

related to the crosscutting element of humanperformance associated with resources because the training of personnel and

procedural guidance available was adequate.Enforcement. While a performance deficiency was identified, there were no violations ofNRC requirements identified during the review of this issue. The licensee has entered

this issue into the CAP as CR ANO-2-2006-1553: Finding (FIN)05000368/2006005-04,

"Unplanned Increase in Time with Reactor Vessel Water Level at Flange Level."1R22Surveillance Testing (71111.22) a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the UFSAR, procedure requirements, and TSs to ensure thatthe four below listed surveillance activities demonstrated that the SSCs tested were

capable of performing their intended safety functions. The inspectors either witnessed

or reviewed test data to verify that the following significant surveillance test attributes

were adequate: (1) preconditioning; (2) evaluation of testing impact on the plant;

(3) acceptance criteria; (4) test equipment; (5) procedures; (6) jumper/lifted lead

controls; (7) test data; (8) testing frequency and method demonstrated TS operability;

(9) test equipment removal; (10) restoration of plant systems; (11) fulfillment of ASME

Code requirements; (12) updating of performance indicator (PI) data; (13) engineering

evaluations, root causes, and bases for returning tested SSCs not meeting the test

acceptance criteria were correct; (14) reference setting data; and (15) annunciators and

alarms setpoints. The inspectors also verified that the licensee identified and

implemented any needed corrective actions associated with the surveillance testing. *August 4, 2006, Unit 1, makeup system Valve MU-36A local leak rate test*October 5, 2006, Unit 2, main steam safety valve lifts (inservice test)

  • October 15, 2006, Unit 2, Valve 2SV-8271-2 local leak rate test

-22-Enclosure*October 23, 2006, Unit 2, Containment Cooler ADocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed four samples. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.

Cornerstone: Emergency Preparedness1EP4Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes (71114.04) a.Inspection ScopeThe inspector performed an in-office review of Revision 037-05-0 to Emergency PlanImplementing Procedure OP-1903.010, "Emergency Action Level Classification." The

revision was submitted in October 2006. The revision corrected emergency plan

guidance for transient event classification and notification practices at Arkansas Nuclear

One and was a corrective action for the NCV 05000313,368/2006003-02, "Failure to

Meet Immediate Notification Requirements during Transient Events."The revision was compared to the previous revision, to the criteria of NUREG-0654, "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and

Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants," Revision 1; and NEI 99-01,

"Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels," Revision 2; and to the

standards in 10 CFR 50.47(b) to determine if the revision was adequately conducted

following the requirements of 10 CFR 50.54(q). This review was not documented in a

safety evaluation report and did not constitute approval of licensee changes, therefore,

the revision is subject to future inspection.The inspector completed one sample during the inspection. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.1EP6Drill Evaluation (71114.06) a.Inspection ScopeFor the one below listed simulator-based training evolutions contributing to drill/exerciseperformance, emergency response organization, and PIs, the inspectors: (1) observed

the training evolution to identify any weaknesses and deficiencies in classification,notification, and protective action requirements (PAR) development activities;

(2) compared the identified weaknesses and deficiencies against licensee identified

-23-Enclosurefindings to determine whether the licensee is properly identifying failures;and (3) determined whether licensee performance is in accordance with the guidance of

the NEI 99-02, "Voluntary Submission of Performance Indicator Data," acceptance

criteria.*December 7, 2006, Unit 2, simulator-based exercise requiring notice of unusualevent and alert declarationsDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed one sample. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.2.RADIATION SAFETYCornerstone: Occupational Radiation Safety2OS1Access Control To Radiologically Significant Areas (71121.01) a.Inspection ScopeThis area was inspected to assess the licensee's performance in implementing physicaland administrative controls for airborne radioactivity areas, radiation areas, high

radiation areas, and worker adherence to these controls. The inspectors used the

requirements in 10 CFR Part 20, the TSs, and the licensee's procedures required by

TSs as criteria for determining compliance. During the inspection, the inspectors

interviewed the radiation protection manager, radiation protection supervisors, and

radiation workers. The inspectors performed independent radiation dose rate

measurements and reviewed the following items:*PI events and associated documentation packages reported by the licensee inthe occupational radiation safety cornerstone *Controls (surveys, posting, and barricades) of radiation, high radiation, orairborne radioactivity areas*Radiation work permits, procedures, engineering controls, and air samplerlocations*Conformity of electronic personal dosimeter alarm set points with surveyindications and plant policy; workers' knowledge of required actions when their

electronic personnel dosimeter noticeably malfunctions or alarms*Barrier integrity and performance of engineering controls in airborne radioactivityareas*Adequacy of the licensee's internal dose assessment for any actual internalexposure greater than 50 millirem committed effective dose equivalent

-24-Enclosure*Physical and programmatic controls for highly activated or contaminatedmaterials (nonfuel) stored within spent fuel and other storage pools*Self-assessments related to the access control program since the lastinspection; there were no audits, licensee event reports, and special reports

documented.*Corrective action documents related to access controls

  • Licensee actions in cases of repetitive deficiencies or significant individualdeficiencies*Radiation work permit briefings and worker instructions
  • Adequacy of radiological controls such as, required surveys, radiation protectionjob coverage, and contamination controls during job performance *Dosimetry placement in high radiation work areas with significant dose rategradients*Changes in licensee procedural controls of high dose rate - high radiation areasand very high radiation areas*Controls for special areas that have the potential to become very high radiationareas during certain plant operations*Posting and locking of entrances to all accessible high dose rate - high radiationareas and very high radiation areas *Radiation worker and radiation protection technician performance with respect toradiation protection work requirements The inspectors completed 21 of the required 21 samples. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.4.OTHER ACTIVITIES

4OA1PI Verification (71151).1Occupational Radiation Safety Cornerstone a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed licensee documents from April through September 2006. Thereview included corrective action documentation that identified occurrences in locked high

radiation areas (as defined in the licensee's TSs, very high radiation areas (as defined in10 CFR 20.1003), and unplanned personnel exposures (as defined in NEI 99-02).

Additional records reviewed included as low as reasonably achievable records and wholebody counts of selected individual exposures. The inspectors interviewed licensee

-25-Enclosurepersonnel that were accountable for collecting and evaluating the PI data. In addition, theinspector toured plant areas to verify that high radiation, locked high radiation, and very

high radiation areas were properly controlled.

PI definitions and guidance contained inNEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Indicator Guideline," Revision 4, were used to verify

the basis in reporting for each data element.*Occupational Exposure Control Effectiveness

The inspectors completed the required sample (1) in this cornerstone b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified..2Public Radiation Safety Cornerstone a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed licensee documents from April through September 2006. Licensee records reviewed included corrective action documentation that identified

occurrences for liquid or gaseous effluent releases that exceeded PI thresholds and those

reported to the NRC. The inspectors interviewed licensee personnel that were

accountable for collecting and evaluating the PI data. PI definitions and guidance

contained in NEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Indicator Guideline," Revision 4, were

used to verify the basis in reporting for each data element.*Radiological Effluent TS/Offsite Dose Calculation Manual Radiological EffluentOccurrencesThe inspectors completed the required sample (1) in this cornerstone b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.4OA2Identification and Resolution of Problems (71152).1Routine Review of Identification and Resolution of ProblemsThe inspectors performed a daily screening of items entered into the licensee's CAP. This assessment was accomplished by reviewing CRs and attending corrective action

review and work control meetings. The inspectors: (1) verified that equipment, human

performance, and program issues were being identified by the licensee at an appropriate

threshold and that the issues were entered into the CAP; (2) verified that corrective

actions were commensurate with the significance of the issue; and (3) identified conditions

that might warrant additional follow-up through other baseline inspection procedures..2Selected Issue Follow-up InspectionIn addition to the routine review, the inspectors selected the two below listed issues for amore in-depth review. The inspectors considered the following during the review of the

licensee's actions: (1) complete and accurate identification of the problem in a timely

-26-Enclosuremanner; (2) evaluation and disposition of operability/reportability issues; (3) considerationof extent of condition, generic implications, common cause, and previous occurrences;

(4) classification and prioritization of the resolution of the problem; (5) identification of root

and contributing causes of the problem; (6) identification of corrective actions;

and (7) completion of corrective actions in a timely manner.*September 20, 2006, Unit 2, repeat occurrence of containment purge isolation

  • October 30, 2006, Unit 2, repeat occurrence of improper electrical connections inmotor-control centersWhen evaluating the effectiveness of the licensee's corrective actions for these issues,the following attributes were considered:*Complete and accurate identification of the problem in a timely mannercommensurate with its significance and ease of discovery*Evaluation and disposition of operability and reportability issues
  • Consideration of extent of condition, generic implications, common cause, andprevious occurrences*Classification and prioritization of the resolution of the problem commensurate withits safety significance*Identification of root and contributing causes of the problem for significantconditions adverse to quality*Identification of corrective actions which are appropriately focused to correct theproblem*Completion of corrective actions in a timely manner commensurate with the safetysignificance of the issueDocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.3Semiannual Trend Review a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors completed a semi-annual trend review of repetitive or closely relatedissues that were documented in corrective action documents to identify trends that might

indicate the existence of more safety-significant issues. The inspectors' review consisted

of the 6-month period of June 24 through December 31, 2006. When warranted, some of

the samples expanded beyond those dates to fully assess the issue. The inspectors also

reviewed CAP items associated with deficiencies in the conduct of activities involving hot

work. The inspectors compared and contrasted their results with the results contained in

the licensee's quarterly trend reports. Corrective actions associated with a sample of the

issues identified in the licensee's trend report were reviewed for adequacy. Documents

reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

-27-Enclosure b.FindingsDuring the Unit 2 pressurizer replacement Refueling Outage 2R18 from September 19through October 28, 2006, several deficiencies were noted involving the conduct of hot

work. Licensee Procedure EN-DC-127, "Control of Hot Work and Ignition Sources,"

contains the governing guidelines for the conduct of hot work, including "Hot Work

Permit," Attachment 8.1, which serves to document that the applicable requirements for

each activity involving hot work are met. Examples of instances resulting from failures to

adequately implement the control of hot work procedure included:*On September 24, 2006, welding activities being conducted on the Unit 2 maincondenser manway cover resulted in paint/crud smoldering that was extinguished

with a portable fire extinguisher.*On September 25, 2006, sparks from torch cutting of the Unit 2 containment sumpstrainer ignited a nearby plastic bag containing used anti-contamination clothing. *On September 26, 2006, a substantial amount of slag from the containment sumpstrainer torch cutting flowed down onto a fire blanket that was protecting the floor

and caused the fire blanket to ignite.*On September 27, 2006, slag from the containment sump strainer torch cuttingflowed down through a fire blanket and landed on Valve 2BS-38 in the containment

sump. The slag came in contact with debris buildup on the valve locking chain and

began to smoke and smolder. A portable fire extinguisher was discharged to

extinguish the smoldering.*On September 28, 2006, the firewatch posted for the containment sump strainerhot work could not get to his designated fire extinguisher. The firewatch had

moved to the east side of the sump and the extinguisher remained on the west

side of the sump. *On October 5, 2006, a small fire in the Unit 2 containment building basementbelow the pressurizer was extinguished by the assigned firewatch using a portable

extinguisher.*On October 16, 2006, welding and grinding activities above the replacementpressurizer were being performed without proper protection to prevent sparks from

traveling down the cavity below. The licensee entered each of these occurrences into their CAP..4Access Control to Radiologically Significant AreasSection 2OS1 evaluated the effectiveness of the licensee's problem identification andresolution processes regarding access controls to radiologically significant areas and

radiation worker practices. The inspectors reviewed corrective action documents for root

cause/apparent cause analysis against the licensee's problem identification and resolution

process. No findings of significance were identified.

-28-Enclosure4OA3Follow-up of Events and Notices of Enforcement Discretion (71153) a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors: (1) reviewed operator logs, plant computer data, and/or strip charts forthe below listed evolutions to evaluate operator performance in coping with nonroutine

events and transients; (2) verified that operator actions were in accordance with the

response required by plant procedures and training; and (3) verified that the licensee has

identified and implemented appropriate corrective actions associated with personnel

performance problems that occurred during the nonroutine evolutions sampled. *October 26, 2006, Unit 1, fish intrusion into the circulating water system*October 30, 2006, Unit 2, fire in Motor-Control Center 2B-53

  • November 9, 2006, Unit 1, unplanned loss of Main Feedwater Pump P-2ADocuments reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment.

The inspectors completed three samples. b.FindingsIntroduction. A Green self-revealing finding was identified when the licensee replaced anair conditioning unit for the Unit 1 Main Feedwater Pump (MFP) A control cabinet without

considering the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) on the digital speed

monitor (DSM) housed in the cabinet. Consequently, MFP A tripped, resulting in an

unplanned automatic plant power reduction from 100 percent to 40 percent RTP.Description. In September 2006 the air conditioning unit for the Unit 1 MFP A cabinetfailed. During the procurement phase of replacement efforts, the station discovered that

the current air conditioning unit was no longer available because it had become obsolete. The licensee contacted the cabinet manufacturer who recommended to the licensee a

replacement unit. On October 12 the licensee replaced the air conditioning unit with the

recommended replacement after evaluating it as being an equivalent unit in accordance

with Procedure EN-DC-313, "Procurement Engineering Process," Revision 0. Subsequently, on November 9, 2006, while Unit 1 was operating at 100 percent RTPMFP A tripped, which caused the integrated control system to initiate and perform an

unplanned automatic power reduction to 40 percent RTP. Operators surveyed the

indications and concluded that the cause of the MFP trip was an overspeed condition;

however, at the time of the trip, there were no indications that the MFP had actually

experienced an overspeed. After extensive troubleshooting, the licensee suspected that EMI from the air conditioningunit was the cause of the faults. The licensee performed a review of the new air

conditioning unit and identified that the bottom section of the new unit was molded plasticand not metal like the previous unit. They also discovered the configuration of this new

unit placed the blower fan directly above, and in closer proximity to, the DSM than did that

of the previous air conditioning unit. The licensee decided to remove power to the air

conditioning unit to verify that it was the initiator of the faults in the DSM. With power to

the air conditioning unit removed, the faults and trips did not recur.

-29-EnclosureThe inspectors reviewed the licensee's root cause evaluation of this event, documented inCR ANO-1-2006-1399, which determined the root cause to be that the procurement

engineering equivalency guidelines did not consider EMI as a potential failure mode.

During this review, the inspectors noted that the licensee had not questioned or

investigated any of the differences between the old and the new air conditioning units.

Instead, the licensee had relied on the manufacturer's designation that the new unit was

an equivalent replacement for the old unit.Also, during their review of the root cause analysis, the inspectors noted that there hadbeen previous experiences with the MFP A control system involving EMI, as well as a

substantial amount of industry operating experience concerning the topic of EMI and

digital components. During interviews with station personnel, the inspectors also

determined that station engineers received specific training on EMI related to digital

components.Analysis. The inspectors determined that the failure of the licensee to adequatelyevaluate the new air conditioning unit with respect to design differences and possibleEMI interactions was a performance deficiency. The finding was determined to be more

than minor because it affected the design control attribute of the initiating events

cornerstone objective to limit the likelihood of those events that upset plant stability and

challenge critical safety functions during shutdown as well as power operations. Using theMC 0609, "Significance Determination Process," Phase 1 Worksheet, the finding is

determined to have very low safety significance because the condition only affected the

initiating events cornerstone and did not contribute to both the likelihood of a reactor trip

and the likelihood that mitigation equipment or functions will not be available. The cause

of the finding is related to the crosscutting element of problem identification and resolutionassociated with operating experience because the licensee's failure to implement and

institutionalize OE through changes to station processes and procedures.Enforcement. While a performance deficiency was identified with regard to the trip of theMFP A, there were no violations identified during the review of this issue. The licensee

has entered this issue into the CAP as CR ANO-1-2006-1399: FIN 05000313/2006005-5,

"Trip of a MFP Due to Inadequate Design Control."4OA5Other Activities.1(Closed) Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/169, Mitigating Systems PerformanceIndex (MSPI) Verification a.Inspection ScopeDuring this inspection period, the inspectors completed a review of the licensee'simplementation of the MSPI in accordance with the guidance provided in TI 2515/169.

The review examined the licensee's MSPI Basis Documents (ANO1-A-6-0001, Revision 1,

and ANO2-SA-06-00001, Revision 0) and verified the established system boundaries and

monitored components were consistent with guidance provided in NEI 99-02, "Reactor

Oversight Process Performance Indicators," Revision 4. The inspectors verified that the

licensee did not include credit for unavailability hours for "short term unavailability" or

"operator recovery actions to restore the risk-significant function" as is allowed by

NEI 99-02.

-30-EnclosureAdditionally, the inspectors reviewed the baseline MSPI unavailability time using plantspecific values for the period of 2002 through 2004. The verification included all planned

and unplanned unavailability. For Unit 1, the inspectors reviewed the baseline MSPI

unreliability data using plant specific values for the period of 2002 through 2004. Unit 2

derived its baseline unreliability on industry standard values, as is permitted by NEI 99-02.

The plant specific data for 2005 through 2006 were also reviewed to ensure the licensee

properly accounted for the actual unavailability hours of MSPI systems. For the same

period, the MSPI component unreliability data was examined to ensure the licensee

identified all failures of monitored components. The accuracy and completeness of the

reported unavailability and unreliability data was verified by reviewing operating logs, CRs,

and work order documents. The unavailability and unreliability data was compared with PI

data submitted to the NRC to ensure that any discrepancies would not result in a change

to the index color. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified. This completes the inspection requirementsfor this TI..2Institute of Nuclear Power Operations Plant Assessment Report Review a.Inspection ScopeThe inspectors reviewed the final report for the Institute of Nuclear Power Operationsplant assessment of Arkansas Nuclear One, Units 1 and 2, conducted in July and

August 2006. The inspectors reviewed the report to ensure that issues identified were

consistent with the NRC perspectives of licensee performance and to verify if any

significant safety issues were identified that required further NRC followup. b.FindingsNo findings of significance were identified..3(Closed) Unresolved Item (URI)05000313/2006003-01, Failure to Retrieve RequiredRecords of Activities Affecting QualityIn response to inspectors questioning the seismic capability of the Tendon SurveillanceCranes L-28 on Unit 1, the licensee could not locate the appropriate documentation. The

licensee evaluated the as found conditions of the cranes against the uniformed building

code. The licensee concluded that the cranes would be able to withstand the design

basis earthquake without affecting mitigating equipment. These evaluations were

reviewed by the inspectors. No findings of significance were identified, and no violations

of NRC requirements were identified. The licensee documented the evaluations

demonstrating the seismic qualification in CR ANO-1-2005-3109. This unresolved

item (URI) is closed.

-31-Enclosure.4NRC TI 2515/166, PWR Containment Sump BlockageThe inspectors reviewed ANO's Unit 2 implementation of plant modifications andprocedure changes committed to in their response to Generic Letter 2004-02, "Potential

Impact of Debris on Emergency Recirculation During Design Basis Accidents atPressurized Water Reactors."The inspectors observed installation of the containment recirculation sump strainers,debris barriers, and interceptors. In addition, the inspectors verified that ANO Unit 2 has

implemented specific procedure changes to control tags, labels, tape, and other objects

inside the containment building.At the time of the inspection, industry testing for chemical effects on containmentrecirculation sumps was not complete. Since the testing was not complete, ANO Unit 2

evaluated the new recirculation sump modifications to the original design basis,

Regulatory Guide 1.82, "Water Sources for Long-Term Recirculation Cooling Following a

Loss-of-Coolant Accident," Revision 0. Final review and acceptance of the modification

will be performed by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation at a later date.4OA6Meetings, Including ExitOn October 6, 2006, the inspectors presented the access controls inspection results toMr. T. Mitchell, General Manager and other members of his staff who acknowledged the

findings. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or

examined during the inspection.The engineering inspectors presented the results of the inservice inspection review toMr. J. Kowalewski, Director, Engineering, on October 10, 2006. Mr. Kowalewski

acknowledged the inspection findings. The engineering inspector conducted a followup

exit with Mr. T. Mitchell, General Manager, Plant Operations, on December 4, 2006, to

provide updated information on the documentation associated with the review of the

containment sump modification. The inspectors identified that they had not reviewed

proprietary information.On November 1, 2006, the inspector presented the results of the emergency plan changeinspection to Mr. R. Holeyfield, Supervisor, Emergency Preparedness. The inspector

confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during the

inspection.The resident inspectors presented the inspection results of the resident inspections toMr. J. Forbes, Vice President, Operations, and other members of the licensee's

management staff on January 17, 2007. The resident inspectors conducted a followup

exit with Mr. J. Forbes, Vice President, Operations, on February 8, 2007. The licensee

acknowledged the findings presented. The inspectors noted that while proprietary

information was reviewed, none would be included in this report.ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A-1AttachmentSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONKEY POINTS OF CONTACTLicensee PersonnelR. Barnes, Manager, Planning, Scheduling, and OutagesS. Bennett, Project Manager, Licensing

B. Berryman, Manager, Operations Unit 1

J. Browning, Manager, Operations Unit 2

S. Cotton, Manager, Training

B. Daiber, Supervisor, Systems Engineering

J. Eichenberger, Manager, Corrective Actions and Assessments

J. Forbes, Vice President, Operations

R. Fowler, Emergency Planner

R. Freeman, Emergency Planner

J. Giles, Manager, Technical Support

M. Ginsberg, Supervisor, Engineering Programs and Components

R. Gresham, Emergency Planner

D. Harris, Emergency Planner

A. Hawkins, Licensing Specialist

J. Hoffpauir, Manager, Maintenance

R. Holeyfield, Manager, Emergency Planning

M. Huff, Supervisor, Project Engineering

D. James, Manager, Licensing

W. James, Manager, Engineering Projects

J. Kowalewski, Director, Engineering

T. Marlow, Director, Nuclear Safety Assurance

J. Miller, Jr., Manager, System Engineering

T. Mitchell, General Manager, Plant Operations

D. Moore, Manager, Radiation Protection

K. Panther, Nondestructive Examination Site Level III

C. Reasoner, Manager, Engineering Programs and Components

C. Tyrone, Manager, Quality Assurance

F. Van Buskirk, Licensing Specialist

D. White, Emergency Planner

P. Williams, Supervisor, Systems Engineering

M. Woodby, Manager, Design EngineeringLIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSEDOpened and Closed05000368/2006005-01NCVFire During Hot Work Activities on the Containment SumpStrainer (Section 1R05)05000368/2006005-02NCVFailure to Perform Modification Resulted in an InoperableRCP Oil Collection System (Section 1R15)

A-2Attachment05000368/2006005-03NCVInadvertent RCS Draining While in Mode 5 (Section 1R20)05000368/2006005-04FINUnplanned Increase in Time with Reactor Vessel Water Levelat Flange Level (Section 1R20)05000313/2006005-05FINTrip of a MFP Due to Inadequate Design Control(Section 4OA3)

Closed05000313/2006003-01URIFailure to Retrieve Required Records of Activities AffectingQuality (Section 4OA5)

Discussed NoneLIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWEDIn addition to the documents referred to in the inspection report, the following documents wereselected and reviewed by the inspectors to accomplish the objectives and scope of the inspection

and to support any findings:Section 1R01: Adverse Weather ProtectionNUMBERTITLEREVISIONOP-2203.008Natural Emergencies9

OP-1203.025Natural Emergencies20Section 1R02: Evaluation of Changes, Tests, or ExperimentsEngineering RequestsNUMBERTITLEREVISIONER-ANO-2002-0836-003Pressurizer Replacement 1

ER-ANO-2002-0836-004Original Pressurizer Removal / ReplacementPressurizer Installation

1ER-ANO-2002-0836-020Replacement Pressurizer Heater Electrical DesignInput 0

A-3AttachmentSection 1R04: Equipment AlignmentProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISIONOP-1104.036Emergency Diesel Generator Operations45

Op-1107.002ES Electrical System Operations23

OP-1104.005Reactor Building Spray System Operation46Section 1R05: Fire ProtectionPlant DrawingsFZ-1038, Sheet 1, Revision 2FZ-2018, Sheet 1, Revision 2ProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISIONArkansas Nuclear One Fire Hazards Analysis11PFP-U1ANO Prefire Plan (Unit 1) - Section 1B-357-67-U.doc, Section 1B-354-79-U.doc

2PFP-U2ANO Prefire Plan (Unit 2) - Section 2B-335-2040-

JJ.doc 2EN-DC-127Control of Hot Work and Ignition Sources2

CRsANO-1-2005-0950ANO-1-2005-1397ANO-2-2005-1724ANO-2-2006-1565ANO-2-2006-1701Section 1R07: Heat Sink PerformanceNUMBERTITLEREVISIONULD-1-SYS-01ANO-1 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) System4

ULD-1-SYS-10ANO-1 Service Water Systems13

SPEC-6600-M-012Emergency Diesel Generators for ANO Unit 11

ER-ANO-2004-0663-000 2004 Unit 1 EDG Thermal Test Results0

ER-980310 EDG Coolers, E-20A/B, Service Water FlowRequirementsCALC-91-R-2013-01 Service Water Performance Testing Methodology14

A-4AttachmentOP-1309.018 EDG Cooler Thermal TestChange 004-02-0Section 1R08: Inservice Inspection (71111.08P)

CRs:ANO-2-2005-0916ANO-2-2006-1208ANO-C-2006-1733

NDEsREPORTCOMPONENT/LOCATIONMETHODBOP-RT-06-055FW-50 (WDR-40631) Drawing No. 2CCA-15-1, Sheet 1Radiographic

BOP-RT-06-056FW-51 (WDR-40632) Drawing No. 2CCA-15-1, Sheet 1Radiographic

ISI-UT-06-0332-73-SWS-R-12B-30R, 2HBC-60-1 between FW-52C &FW-6C1AutomaticUltrasonicISI-UT-06-040FW-50 (WDR-40631) Drawing No. 2CCA-15-1, Sheet 1Ultrasonic

ISI-UT-06-042FW-51 (WDR-40632) Drawing No. 2CCA-15-1, Sheet 1UltrasonicProceduresPROCEDURETITLEREVISIONCEP-NDE-0110Program Section for Certification of NDE Personnel2

CEP-NDE-0111Certification of Ultrasonic Personnel in Accordancewith ASME Section XI, Appendix VII

1CEP-NDE-0400Ultrasonic Examination0CEP-NDE-0404Manual Ultrasonic Examination of Ferritic PipingWelds (ASME XI)

1CEP-NDE-0423Manual Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic PipingWelds (ASME XI)

1CEP-NDE-0505Ultrasonic Thickness Examination3

A-5AttachmentWelding Procedures/Qualification RecordsNUMBERTITLEREVISION/DATEPQR 107Manual Gas Tungsten & Shielded Metal ArcWelding (GTAW & SMAW), P-No. 8, SA-312 Type

304 1PQR 170Manual Gas Tungsten & Shielded Metal ArcWelding (GTAW & SMAW), P-No. 8, SA-240 Type

304 1WPS E-P8-T-A8,ArManual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) ofP-No. 8 Stainless Steels

0WPS E-P8-T(M)-A8,ArMachine Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) ofP-No. 8 Stainless Steels

0WP 06-1212T-1 Surge LineOctober 3, 2006Section 1R13: Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work ControlCOPD-024, "Risk Assessment Guidelines," Revision 18Section 1R15: Operability Evaluations

CRsANO-2-1995-0555ANO-2-2006-1407

ANO-2-2006-1433ANO-2-2006-1459ANO-2-2006-1478

ANO-2-2006-1521ANO-2-2006-1522ANO-2-2006-1539

ANO-2-2006-1757ANO-2-2006-1796ANO-2-2006-1853

ANO-2-2006-1879ProcedureOP-2305.002, "Reactor Coolant System Leak Detection," Revision 14

Engineering RequestsER-ANO-2000-2528-003, "ANO Sump Operability when the RCS Temperature is Above 200 F"ER-ANO-2004-0060-000, "ANO-2 Sump Operability for the RCS Temperature above 200 F"Miscellaneous Documents2CNA108802, "Safety Evaluation Report," dated October 26, 19880CAN088404, "Station Letter to USNRC Requesting Exemption," dated August 15, 1984

A-6AttachmentSection 1R17: Permanent Plant ModificationsEngineering RequestsNUMBERTITLEER-ANO-2002-0836-003Pressurizer Replacement

ER-ANO-2002-0836-004Original Pressurizer Removal / ReplacementPressurizer InstallationER-ANO-2002-0836-005Interference Removal / Reinstallation Inside thePressurizer CubicleER-ANO-2002-0836-006Interference Removal / Reinstallation Outside thePressurizer CubicleER-ANO-2002-0836-007ANO-2 Pressurizer Replacement Rigging and

HandlingER-ANO-2002-0836-020Replacement Pressurizer Heater Electrical DesignInputSection 1R20: Refueling and Outage ActivitiesProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISIONOP-2104.004Shutdown Cooling System031-00-0

OP-2104.019Clean Resin Transfer009-01-0

OP-2504.005Reactor Vessel Closure Head Removal012-01-0Miscellaneous DocumentShutdown Operations Protection Plan, dated August 4, 2005

CRsANO-2-2006-1464ANO-2-2006-1553ANO-2-2006-1573ANO-2-2006-1734ANO-2-2006-2032ANO-C-2006-1473ANO-C-2006-1678Section 2OS1: Access Controls to Radiologically Significant Areas

CRsANO-1-2006-0479ANO-1-2006-0700

ANO-1-2006-1113

ANO-2-2005-1429ANO-2-2006-1434ANO-2-2006-1446

ANO-2-2006-1471

ANO-2-2006-1495ANO-2-2006-1497ANO-2-2006-1501

ANO-2-2006-1511

ANO-2-2006-1523ANO-2-2006-1568ANO-2-2006-1568

ANO-2-2006-1575

ANO-2-2006-1598

A-7AttachmentANO-2-2006-1606ANO-2-2006-1636

ANO-2-2006-1638

ANO-2-2006-1671ANO-2-2006-1674ANO-2-2006-1675

ANO-2-2006-1695

ANO-2-2006-1696ANO-2-2006-1716ANO-2-2006-1717

ANO-2-2006-1748

ANO-2-2006-1765ANO-2-2006-1774ANO-2-2006-1790

ANO-C-2006-1698Audits and Self-AssessmentsSelf-Assessment Report, "QS-2006-ANO-007, 2R18 Radiation Protection Outage PlanningReview"Radiation Work PermitsNUMBERTITLERWP 2006-2420Scaffold Activities

RWP 2006-2501Support Activities for Pressurizer Replacement

RWP 2006-2502Remove and Replace Pressurizer

RWP 2006-2520Incore Instrument Thimble Tube Replacement

RWP 2005-2530Sump Screen Modification

RWP 2006-2540Hot Leg RTD Replacement ProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISION1601.209Whole Body Counting/BioassayCHANGE009-00EN-RP-104Personnel Contamination Events3

EN-RP-108Radiation Protection Posting3

EN-RP-131Air Sampling1

EN-RP-203Dose Assessment0

EN-RP-208Whole Body Counting and In-Vitro Bioassay0

PL-182Radiation Protection Expectations and Standards1Miscellaneous DocumentAlpha Monitoring Plan, Revised August 22, 2006

A-8AttachmentSection 4OA2: Identification and Resolution of Problems

CRsANO-2-2006-1535ANO-2-2006-1625ANO-2-2006-1655ANO-2-2006-1693ANO-2-2006-1891ANO-2-2006-2174Section 4OA3: Event Follow-upProceduresNUMBERTITLEREVISIONEN-DC-141Design Inputs2

EN-DC-313Procurement Engineering Process0

CRsANO-1-2006-1399ANO-2-2006-1464ANO-2-2006-2444ANO-2-2006-2449Section 4OA5: Other Activities (TI 2515/0166)Safety EvaluationFFN-06-008, "Unit 2 RBS/ECCS Sump Strainer Replacement"

A-9AttachmentLIST OF ACRONYMSANOArkansas Nuclear OneASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

CAPcorrective action program

CCWcomponent cooling water

CFRCode of Federal RegulationsCRcondition report

DSMdigital speed monitor

EDGemergency diesel generator

EMIelectromagnetic interference

FINfinding

MCmanual chapter

MFPmain feedwater pump

MSPImitigating systems performance index

NCVnoncited violation

NDEnondestructive examination

PIperformance indicator

PWRpressurized water reactor

RCPreactor coolant pump

RCSreactor coolant system

RTPrated thermal power

SSCssystem, structure, and components

TItemporary instruction

TSTechnical Specification

UFSARUpdated Final Safety Analysis

URIunresolved item