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| issue date = 04/19/2016
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| title = Evaluations or Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications Baseline Inspection Report 05000263/2016008
| title = Evaluations or Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications Baseline Inspection Report 05000263/2016008
| author name = Daley R C
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| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-III/DRS/EB3
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-III/DRS/EB3
| addressee name = Gardner P A
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| addressee affiliation = Northern States Power Company, Minnesota
| addressee affiliation = Northern States Power Company, Minnesota
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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION III 2443 WARRENVILLE RD. SUITE 210 LISLE, IL  60532-4352 April 19, 2016  Mr. Peter A. Gardner Site Vice President Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Northern States Power Company, Minnesota 2807 West County Road 75 Monticello, MN  553629637 SUBJECT:  MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EVALUATIONS OF CHANGES, TESTS, AND EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2016008 Dear Mr. Gardner: On March 24, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications inspection at your Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.  The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on March 24, 2016, with Mr. M. Lingenfelter and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. No findings were identified during this inspection.  In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management 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/  Robert C. Daley, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50263 License No. DPR22 Enclosure: IR 05000263/2016008 cc:  Distribution via LISTSERV
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Enclosure U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION III Docket No: 50-263 License No: DPR-22 Report No: 05000263/2016008 Licensee: Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Facility: Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant  Location: Monticello, MN Dates: February 29 thru March 24, 2016 Inspectors: Alan Dahbur, Senior Reactor Inspector (Lead) Jorge J. Corujo-Sandín, Reactor Inspector Michael A. Jones, Reactor Inspector Approved by: Robert C. Daley, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety  
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION  
2 SUMMARY Inspection Report 05000263/2016008; 02/29/2016 03/24/2016; Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant; Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications. This report covers a 2-week announced baseline inspection on evaluations of changes, tests, and experiments and permanent plant modifications.  The inspection was conducted by Region III based engineering inspectors.   program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-, dated February 2014. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealed Findings No findings were identified. Licensee-Identified Violations No violations were identified.  
REGION III  
3 REPORT DETAILS 1. REACTOR SAFETY Cornerstones:  Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, and Barrier Integrity 1R17 Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications (71111.17T) .1 Evaluation of Changes, Tests, and Experiments a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed 7 safety evaluations performed pursuant to Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 50, Section 59, to determine if the evaluations were adequate, and that prior U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approval was obtained as appropriate.  The inspectors also reviewed 16 screenings where licensee personnel had determined that a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation was not necessary.  The inspectors reviewed these documents to determine if:  the changes, tests, and experiments performed were evaluated in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59 and that sufficient documentation existed to confirm that a license amendment was not required;  the safety issue requiring the change, tests or experiment was resolved;  the licensee conclusions for evaluations of changes, tests, and experiments were correct and consistent with 10 CFR 50.59; and  the design and licensing basis documentation was updated to reflect the change. The inspectors used, in part, Nuclear Energy Institute Document 96-10 CFR e acceptability of the completed evaluations, and screenings.  The Nuclear Energy Institute document was endorsed by CFR 50.59, e inspectors also consulted Part  CFR Guidance for 10 CFR This inspection constituted 4 samples of evaluations and 13 samples of screenings and/or applicability determinations as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.17-04. b. Findings (Open) Unresolved Item 05000263/2016008-01, Failure to provide acceptable Alternate Methods of Decay Heat Removal Introduction:  The inspectors identified an Unresolved Item associated with Technical Shutdown Cooling System  Cold alternate methods of decay heat removal described in Operations Manual C.4-B.03.04.A, Loss of Normal Shutdown Cooling,ing resulting from the loss of one or two RHR subsystems while in MODE 4 with high decay heat load.
2443 WARRENVILLE RD. SUITE 210  
4 Description:  The Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.4.8 of TS ual Heat Removal Shutdown Cooling System Cold Shutdown, required in Mode 4, two RHR shutdown cooling subsystems shall be operable, and, with no recirculation pump in operation, at least one RHR shutdown cooling subsystem shall be in operation.  The TS Bases Section 3.4.8, indicated that an operable RHR shutdown cooling subsystem consisted of one operable RHR pump, one heat exchanger, the associated piping and valves, and the necessary portions of the RHR Service Water System System capable of providing c The TS Bases Section 3.4.8 further indicated that the two subsystems have a common suction source and were allowed to have a common heat exchanger and common discharge piping.  Thus, to meet the LCO, both pumps in one loop or one pump in each of the two loops must be operable.  Since the piping and heat exchangers were passive components that were assumed not to fail, they were  When TS 3.4.8, LCO could not be met, Condition A,one or two RHR shutdown cooling subsystems inoperable, method of decay heat removal was available for each inoperable RHR shutdown cooling  hour, and once per 24 hours thereafter.  The TS Bases 3.4.8 for Condition A indicated that with one of the two required RHR shutdown cooling subsystems inoperable, the remaining subsystem was capable of providing the required decay heat removal.  However, the overall reliability was reduced, therefore, an alternate method of decay heat removal must be provided.  With both RHR shutdown cooling subsystems inoperable, an alternate method of decay heat removal must be provided in addition to that provided for the initial RHR shutdown cooling subsystem inoperability.  This was to ensure the re-establishment of backup decay heat removal capabilities, similar to the requirements of the LCO.  The bases further stated that the required cooling capacity of the alternate method should be ensured by verifying (by calculation or demonstration) its capability to maintain or reduce temperature.  Alternate methods that can be used included (but not limited to) the Reactor Water Cleanup System by itself or using feed and bleed in combination with Control Rod Drive System or Condensate/Feed Systems. Abnormal Procedure, Operations Manual C.4-removal. The inspectors noticed that except for the alternate method as described below in the G-EK-1-45, the licensee was not able to show by calculation or demonstration that the systems and methods credited in this procedure would be capable of providing sufficient heat removal capability or appropriate levels of redundancy as required by TS 3.4.8.  The G-EK-1-45 was a General Electric Letter to Northern States Power, Subject:  Cold Shutdown Capability Report, dated April 22, 1981.  This letter provided a report which described the capability of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant to achieve cold shutdown using only safety class systems and assuming the worst single failure.  The alternate shutdown decay heat removal method used in the report credited combinations of the RHR pumps and heat exchangers in the suppression pool cooling mode of RHR to ensure suppression pool water temperatures were below the design limit.  This method utilized the core spray system and safety relief valves to circulate reactor inventory to remove decay heat from the reactor.
LISLE, IL  60532-4352  
5 The inspectors noted that calculations supporting the above alternate strategy utilized an RHR subsystem that could be inoperable and/or unavailable and therefore may not be credited to comply with TS 3.4.8.  Specifically, the inspectors were concerned that while the plant was in mode 4, with a credited one subsystem inoperable, the licensees credited alternate decay heat removal method that relied on an RHR subsystem, to perform the required suppression pool cooling function.  The inspectors were concerned that relying on the only operable RHR subsystem for the alternate method did not meet the intent of the TS requirement as described in the TS Bases.  Furthermore, the inspectors noticed for Mode 4 with two RHR subsystems inoperable, the licensee failed to verify by calculation or demonstrations that two additional redundant alternate decay heat removal methods existed with sufficient capacity to maintain the average reactor coolant temperature below 212 degrees Fahrenheit. During the inspection, the licensee indicated that the Boiling Reactor Owners Group was in the process of developing a draft TS Task Force Traveler to address the requirement of TS 3.4.8 and its Bases.  Based on the information above, the inspectors were concerned that the plant Operations Manual was inadequate and failed to include alternate decay heat removal methods that would enable the licensee to comply with the requirement of TS 3.4.8.  The Othat written procedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained covering the emergency operating procedures.  The inspectors determined that this issue was unresolved pending the actions by the licensee and the Boiling Reactor Owners Group and the NRC review of these actions.  The licensee entered to their Corrective Action Program as AR 01516098.  (URI 05000263/2016008-01, Failure to provide acceptable Alternate Methods of Decay Heat Removal) .2 Permanent Plant Modifications a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed seven permanent plant modifications that had been installed in the plant during the last 3 years.  This review included in-plant walkdowns portions of the high-pressure coolant injection steam drain line system, the Emergency Diesel Generator Fuel Oil Transfer System, including the Diesel Fuel Oil pump house, the new diesel fuel oil pumps installed in the day tank room, and portions of the fuel oil storage tank tornado missile protection modifications.  The modifications were selected based upon risk significance, safety significance, and complexity.  The inspectors reviewed the modifications selected to determine if:  the supporting design and licensing basis documentation was updated;  the changes were in accordance with the specified design requirements;  the procedures and training plans affected by the modification have been adequately updated;  the test documentation as required by the applicable test programs has been updated; and  post-modification testing adequately verified system operability and/or functionality.
April 19, 2016  
6 The inspectors also used applicable industry standards to evaluate acceptability of the modifications.  The list of modifications and other documents reviewed by the inspectors is included as an Attachment to this report. This inspection constituted eight permanent plant modification samples as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.17-04. 4. OTHER ACTIVITIES 4OA2 Problem Identification and Resolution .1 Routine Review of Condition Reports a. Inspection Scope The inspectors reviewed several corrective action process documents that identified or were related to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.59 evaluations and permanent plant modifications.  The inspectors reviewed these documents to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions related to permanent plant modifications and evaluations of changes, tests, and experiments.  In addition, corrective action documents written on issues identified during the inspection were reviewed to verify adequate problem identification and incorporation of the problems into the corrective action system.  The specific corrective action documents that were sampled and reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment to this report.  b. Findings No findings were identified. 4OA6 Management Meetings .1 Exit Meeting Summary  On March 24, 2016, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. M. Lingenfelter, and other members of the licensee staff.  The licensee personnel acknowledged the inspection results presented and did not identify any proprietary content.  The inspectors confirmed that all proprietary material provided to the inspection team was identified and will be dispositioned in accordance with applicable processes.  ATTACHMENT:  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  
   
Attachment SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee M. Lingenfelter, Director of Engineering A. Gonnering, Design Engineering M. Kelly, Performance Assurance Manager J. Gausman, Engineering A. Ward, Regulatory Affairs Manager T. Hurrle, Design Engineering Manager B. Halvorson, Engineering  A. Kouba, Regulatory Affairs D. Alstad, Design Engineer E. Watzel, Electrical Design Engineering Supervisor U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. Zurawski, Senior Resident Inspector P. LaFlamme, Acting Senior Resident Inspector D. Krause, Resident Inspector LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED Opened  05000263/2016008-01 URI Failure to provide acceptable Alternate Methods of Decay Heat Removal (Section 1R17.1b) Closed and Discussed None LIST OF ACRONYMS USED ADAMS Agencywide Documents Access and Management System CFR Code of Federal Regulations LCO Limiting Condition for Operation NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission PARS Publicly Available Records System RHR Residual Heat Removal TS Technical Specifications  
Mr. Peter A. Gardner  
2 LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED The following is a list of documents reviewed during the inspection.  Inclusion on this list does not imply that the NRC inspectors reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather, that selected sections of portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection effort.  Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.  10 CFR 50.59 EVALUATIONS Number Description or Title Revision SCR-12-0559 HPCI Logic Change to Provide Margin to MO-2035 and #16 Battery  1 SCR-13-0554 External Flooding Protection Strategy Change  0 SCR-15-0202 Evaluation of EPG/SAG, Revision 3 0 SCR-16-0024 Disconnect Faulty 46-19 PIP Over-Travel Input 0  10 CFR 50.59 SCREENINGS Number Description or Title Revision SCR-13-0696 Revise EDG Base Tank Fuel Oil Level Calculation 90-023 0 SCR-14-0074 Time Delay Relay 97-29 and 97-31 Setpoint Change 0 SCR-14-0413 Temp Rev to C.6-006-A-01and C.6-006-A-02  SCR-14-0415 USAR-06.06 Revision 0 SCR-14-0421 EC 23981 EDG Fuel Oil Tank Vent Lines Missile Protection 0 SCR-14-0512 Safety and Seismic Classification of the DG/RF and DG/RV Relays 0 SCR-14-0542 RHRSW and Emergency Service Water TS Bases Changes  SCR-14-0591 Fuel Oil Separation  4 SCR-14-0593 Revise Calculation 94-086 on SRV Accumulation Allowable Leakage Rates 0 SCR-15-0093 EDG ESW Basket Strainer Modification  SCR-15-0115 C.4-B.09.02.A Revision to Resolve CAP AR 01465720 1 SCR-15-0193 Room Heat Up Calculation Revisions for SBO  SCR-15-0291 Revise Maximum Volume of EDG Base Tank in 90-023 0 SCR-15-0292 Diesel Pump House Heat Up Calculation 0  CALCULATIONS Number Description or Title Revision 03-089 Inservice Testing Acceptance Criteria 3 09-106 CSP Motor-Oil and Bearing Operating Temperatures without Cooling Water 1 09-176 Evaluation for Debris Disposition in Supply Pipe and Motor Cooler Tube 0 09-178 Time to reach the RHRSW Pump Motor Cooling Line Strainer Limiting Pressure Differential 0 14-025 Instrument Setpoint Calculation Time Delay for Transfer to EDG on Loss of Voltage 0 90-023 EC 23085 EDG Fuel Oil Train Separation 3 92-224 Emergency Diesel Generator Loading 6A 94-086 Max Allowed Leakage Rates and Test Acceptance Criteria for SRV 5
Site Vice President  
3 CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM DOCUMENTS INITIATED DURING INSPECTION Number Description or Title Date 1510936 Incomplete EC Record Copy 02/03/2016 1514133 Clarification for USAR Section 8.4.1.3 03/01/2016 1514202 Page missing from WO 00491265 Record 03/02/2016 1514369 Screening SCR 14-0421 Answered Question Incorrectly 03/03/2016 1514464 EDG Building Roof FOI 91-0265 03/03/2016 1515054 Bases for Procedure A.6 Contain Incorrect Statements 03/09/2016 1515688 Signs of Leakage around FO-11-3 03/15/2016 1515716 NRC not Provided with Latest Copy of EC23085 03/15/2016 1515907 Formal Evaluation for HPCI Drain Line Bypass Flow 03/16/2016 1515939 Question Raised on CRD 46-19 03/16/2016 1516098 Actions for when LCO 3.4.8, RA A.1 not met Unclear 03/17/2016 1516101 Core Spray Motor Cooling Design Basis Question 03/17/2016 1516105 HPCI SR Test Inconsistent with TS Bases 03/17/2016 1516106 RCIC Surveillance Required Test Inconsistent with TS Bases 03/17/2016  CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM DOCUMENTS REVIEWED Number Description or Title Date 952310 M91064A Quarterly Backflushing of Residual Heat Removal system and Core Spray Pump Motors 07/27/1991 01196451 CDBI EDG Base Tank Volume Calculation CA 90-023 09/03/2003 01355853 Update UFSAR for External Flooding Description Discrepancy 10/22/2012 01414416 Diesel Fuel Oil Temperature in Fuel Oil Transfer House is not Known 12/17/2013 01420875-03 Condition Evaluation on EDG Base Tank Level Issues 04/04/2014 01424477 Appendix R Fire Strategy for Fire Area XII incorrect 03/27/2014 1478798 EG Transfer Relay not Classified as Safety Related 05/13/2015 1484554 RHRSW-29-2 Handwheel/Stem Sheared off 06/29/2015 1502700 Catastrophic fail of MO-1900 11/19/2015  DRAWINGS Number Description or Title Revision NF-36175 Single Line Diagram Station Connections 85 104B2506 Connection Diagram Control Rod Drive Position Indicator Probe   NH-46250 P&ID High Pressure Coolant Injection System 83 NE-36399-9 Essential Bus Transfer Circuit Division I 77 NE-36399-9B Essential Bus Transfer Circuits Division II 78 NF-36061 Equipment Location - 76 NF-36750 Standby Diesel Generator Building 8 NH-36241-1 Reactor Pressure Relief P&ID 78 NH-36051 P&ID Diesel Oil System 85 NH-178639-1 Levee Alignment and Bin Wall Plan 4 NF-119034-1 #11/#12 DG Fuel Oil System Isometric 78 NH-36253 P&ID Standby Liquid Control System 80 NH-36249 P&ID (Steam Side) High Pressure Coolant Injection System 82 NX-13142-42 Primary Steam & HPCI System 78
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant  
4 MODIFICATIONS Number Description or Title Revision EC-14065 RHRSW Motor Cooler Strainers 1 EC-20887 LT-5200 River Level Setpoint Change for Upper Value  EC-21934 Evaluation of Corrosion Found in the 11 EDG Coolant Expansion Tank 0 EC-21999 Equivalency Evaluation: RHRSW-17 is the emergency injection check valve for the RHR to RSW crosstie 0 EC-22008 Monticello 125V #12 Battery Modified Performance Test Profile 0 EC-22414 SQUG Evaluation of Diesel Oil Service Pump P-77 0 EC-23085 EDG Fuel Oil Train Separation  0 EC-23272 Revise EDG Base Tank Fuel Oil Level Calc 90-023  EC-23616 Revise Setpoints for Relays 97-29 and 97-31 0 EC-23857 Recirc Pump Seal Water Piping 0 EC-25889 Operating with HPCI CV-2043 (Steam Trap Bypass) Open 0 EC-25266 EDG Fuel Oil Separation 0  OTHER DOCUMENTS Number Description or Title Date or Revision 10040-A-020 Technical Specification for Steel Roof Deck 2 FOI 91-0265 Qualification of the EDG Building Roof for Accumulated Snow Load 04/18/1994 FG-E-SE-03 50.59 Resource Manual 5 WO 00505386-30 EC23085 Pre-Op Testing Division I 05/06/2015 WO 00505386-29 EC23085 Pre-Op Testing Division II 04/26/2015 257HA354 Technical Specification for High Pressure Coolant Injection System 2 G-EK-1-45 Cold Shutdown Capability Report 04/22/1981 SRI 95-002 Core Spray Pump Motor Without Water Cooling 09/28/1995 EE 25506 RFO27 Decay Heat Evaluation   PROCEDURES Number Description or Title Revision 0075 Control Rod Drive Coupling Test 19 C.06-006-C-01 Diesel Oil Storage Tank T-44 Hi Low Level 6 C.06-006-C-02 Diesel Oil Storage Tank T-44 Low-Low Level 6 C.06-006-C-03 Division 1 EDG P-160A & P-160C Not Running 6 C.06-006-C-06 Diesel Gen Tank T-160A Level/Flow Low  4 2014-02 Turbine Building Outside 27 A.6 Acts of Nature 53 0255-17-ID-1 Master Alternate Nitrogen System Tests 25 0255-17-ID-15 SRV RV-71D and RV-2-71G Pneumatic Supply Leakage Test 13 Ops Man C.4-B.03.04.A Loss of Normal Shutdown Cooling 15 1339  ECCS Pump Motor Cooler Flush 35 9111-01 Shutdown Cooling Division I Protected System Ticket Checklist 6 2270 Critical Safety System Checklist 11 OWI-02.03  Operator Rounds, Turbine Building West 64 Ops Man B. 03.01-05 Core Spray Cooling System 42 0255-05-1A-1-2 B RHR SW Quarterly Pump and Valve Test 82   
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota  
April 19, 2016 Mr. Peter A. Gardner Site Vice President Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Northern States Power Company, Minnesota 2807 West County Road 75 Monticello, MN  553629637 SUBJECT:  MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EVALUATIONS OF CHANGES, TESTS, AND EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2016008 Dear Mr. Gardner: On March 24, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications inspection at your Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.  The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were discussed on March 24, 2016, with Mr. M. Lingenfelter and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.  The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel. No findings were identified during this inspection.  In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspecPublic Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management 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/ Robert C. Daley, Chief Engineering Branch 3 Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50263 License No. DPR22 Enclosure:  IR 05000263/2016008 cc:  Distribution via LISTSERV DISTRIBUTION: Jeremy Bowen RidsNrrPMPalisades Resource RidsNrrDorlLpl3-1 Resource  RidsNrrDirsIrib Resource Cynthia Pederson Darrell Roberts Richard Skokowski Allan Barker Carole Ariano Linda Linn DRPIII DRSIII Jim Clay Carmen Olteanu ROPreports.Resource@nrc.gov  ADAMS Accession Number ML16113A346  Publicly Available  Non-Publicly Available  Sensitive  Non-Sensitive To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the concurrence box "C" = Copy without attach/encl "E" = Copy with attach/encl "N" = No copy OFFICE RIII  RIII  RIII  RIII  NAME ADahbur:cl RDaley   DATE 04/19/16 04/19/16   OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
2807 West County Road 75  
Monticello, MN  55362-9637
SUBJECT:  MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EVALUATIONS OF CHANGES,  
TESTS, AND EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS  
BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2016008  
Dear Mr. Gardner:  
On March 24, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Evaluations  
of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications inspection at your  
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.  The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection  
results which were discussed on March 24, 2016, with Mr. M. Lingenfelter and other members  
of your staff.  
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and  
compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. 
The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed  
personnel.  
No findings were identified during this inspection.   
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public
Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy
of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public  
inspection in the NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS)
component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management 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/  
   
Robert C. Daley, Chief  
Engineering Branch 3  
Division of Reactor Safety  
Docket No. 50-263
License No. DPR-22
Enclosure:  
IR 05000263/2016008  
cc:  Distribution via LISTSERV  
 
Enclosure  
U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION  
REGION III  
Docket No:  
50-263  
License No:  
DPR-22  
Report No:  
05000263/2016008  
Licensee:  
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota  
Facility:  
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant   
Location:  
Monticello, MN  
Dates:  
February 29 thru March 24, 2016  
Inspectors:  
Alan Dahbur, Senior Reactor Inspector (Lead)  
Jorge J. Corujo-Sandín, Reactor Inspector  
Michael A. Jones, Reactor Inspector  
Approved by:  
Robert C. Daley, Chief  
Engineering Branch 3  
Division of Reactor Safety  
 
2  
SUMMARY  
Inspection Report 05000263/2016008; 02/29/2016 - 03/24/2016; Monticello Nuclear Generating  
Plant; Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications.  
This report covers a 2-week announced baseline inspection on evaluations of changes,  
tests, and experiments and permanent plant modifications.  The inspection was conducted  
by Region III based engineering inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions
program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described  
in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 5, dated February 2014.  
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealed Findings  
No findings were identified.  
Licensee-Identified Violations  
No violations were identified.  
 
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REPORT DETAILS  
1.  
REACTOR SAFETY  
Cornerstones:  Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, and Barrier Integrity  
1R17 Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications  
(71111.17T)  
.1  
Evaluation of Changes, Tests, and Experiments  
a.  
Inspection Scope  
The inspectors reviewed 7 safety evaluations performed pursuant to Title 10, Code of  
Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 50, Section 59, to determine if the evaluations were  
adequate, and that prior U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approval was  
obtained as appropriate.  The inspectors also reviewed 16 screenings where licensee  
personnel had determined that a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation was not necessary.  The  
inspectors reviewed these documents to determine if:  
   
the changes, tests, and experiments performed were evaluated in accordance  
with 10 CFR 50.59 and that sufficient documentation existed to confirm that a  
license amendment was not required;  
   
the safety issue requiring the change, tests or experiment was resolved;  
   
the licensee conclusions for evaluations of changes, tests, and experiments were  
correct and consistent with 10 CFR 50.59; and  
   
the design and licensing basis documentation was updated to reflect the change.  
The inspectors used, in part, Nuclear Energy Institute Document 96-07, Guidelines for
10 CFR 50.59 Implementation, Revision 1, to determine acceptability of the completed  
evaluations, and screenings.  The Nuclear Energy Institute document was endorsed by  
the NRC in Regulatory Guide 1.187, Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59,
Changes, Tests, and Experiments, dated November 2000.  The inspectors also
consulted Part 9900 of the NRC Inspection Manual, 10 CFR Guidance for
10 CFR 50.59, Changes, Tests, and Experiments.
This inspection constituted 4 samples of evaluations and 13 samples of screenings  
and/or applicability determinations as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.17-04.  
b.  
Findings  
(Open) Unresolved Item 05000263/2016008-01, Failure to provide acceptable Alternate  
Methods of Decay Heat Removal  
Introduction:  The inspectors identified an Unresolved Item associated with Technical  
Specification (TS) 3.4.8, Residual Heat Removal (RHR) Shutdown Cooling System -
Cold Shutdown. Specifically, the licensee failed to verify that the capability of the
alternate methods of decay heat removal described in Operations Manual C.4-B.03.04.A,  
Loss of Normal Shutdown Cooling, were adequate to combat a loss of shutdown cooling
resulting from the loss of one or two RHR subsystems while in MODE 4 with high decay  
heat load.  
 
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Description:  The Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.4.8 of TS Residual Heat  
Removal Shutdown Cooling System - Cold Shutdown, required in Mode 4, two RHR  
shutdown cooling subsystems shall be operable, and, with no recirculation pump in  
operation, at least one RHR shutdown cooling subsystem shall be in operation.  The  
TS Bases Section 3.4.8, indicated that an operable RHR shutdown cooling subsystem  
consisted of one operable RHR pump, one heat exchanger, the associated piping and  
valves, and the necessary portions of the RHR Service Water System System capable  
of providing cooling water to the heat exchanger.  The TS Bases Section 3.4.8 further  
indicated that the two subsystems have a common suction source and were allowed to  
have a common heat exchanger and common discharge piping.  Thus, to meet the LCO,  
both pumps in one loop or one pump in each of the two loops must be operable.  Since  
the piping and heat exchangers were passive components that were assumed not to fail,  
they were allowed to be common to both subsystems.  
When TS 3.4.8, LCO could not be met, Condition A, for one or two RHR shutdown  
cooling subsystems inoperable, the Required Action was to, verify an alternate
method of decay heat removal was available for each inoperable RHR shutdown  
cooling subsystem. The completion time for the required action was 1 hour, and  
once per 24 hours thereafter.  The TS Bases 3.4.8 for Condition A indicated that with  
one of the two required RHR shutdown cooling subsystems inoperable, the remaining  
subsystem was capable of providing the required decay heat removal.  However, the  
overall reliability was reduced, therefore, an alternate method of decay heat removal  
must be provided.  With both RHR shutdown cooling subsystems inoperable, an  
alternate method of decay heat removal must be provided in addition to that provided  
for the initial RHR shutdown cooling subsystem inoperability.  This was to ensure the  
re-establishment of backup decay heat removal capabilities, similar to the requirements  
of the LCO.  The bases further stated that the required cooling capacity of the alternate  
method should be ensured by verifying (by calculation or demonstration) its capability to  
maintain or reduce temperature.  Alternate methods that can be used included (but not  
limited to) the Reactor Water Cleanup System by itself or using feed and bleed in  
combination with Control Rod Drive System or Condensate/Feed Systems.  
Abnormal Procedure, Operations Manual C.4-B.03.04.A, Loss of Normal Shutdown
Cooling, provided instructions for establishing alternate methods for decay heat
removal.  The inspectors noticed that except for the alternate method as described  
below in the G-EK-1-45, the licensee was not able to show by calculation or  
demonstration that the systems and methods credited in this procedure would be  
capable of providing sufficient heat removal capability or appropriate levels of  
redundancy as required by TS 3.4.8.   
The G-EK-1-45 was a General Electric Letter to Northern States Power, Subject:  Cold  
Shutdown Capability Report, dated April 22, 1981.  This letter provided a report which  
described the capability of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant to achieve cold  
shutdown using only safety class systems and assuming the worst single failure.  The  
alternate shutdown decay heat removal method used in the report credited combinations  
of the RHR pumps and heat exchangers in the suppression pool cooling mode of RHR  
to ensure suppression pool water temperatures were below the design limit.  This  
method utilized the core spray system and safety relief valves to circulate reactor  
inventory to remove decay heat from the reactor.  
 
5  
The inspectors noted that calculations supporting the above alternate strategy utilized an  
RHR subsystem that could be inoperable and/or unavailable and therefore may not be  
credited to comply with TS 3.4.8.  Specifically, the inspectors were concerned that while  
the plant was in mode 4, with a credited one subsystem inoperable, the licensees  
credited alternate decay heat removal method that relied on an RHR subsystem, to  
perform the required suppression pool cooling function.  The inspectors were concerned  
that relying on the only operable RHR subsystem for the alternate method did not meet  
the intent of the TS requirement as described in the TS Bases.  Furthermore, the  
inspectors noticed for Mode 4 with two RHR subsystems inoperable, the licensee failed  
to verify by calculation or demonstrations that two additional redundant alternate decay  
heat removal methods existed with sufficient capacity to maintain the average reactor  
coolant temperature below 212 degrees Fahrenheit.  
During the inspection, the licensee indicated that the Boiling Reactor Owners Group was  
in the process of developing a draft TS Task Force Traveler to address the requirement  
of TS 3.4.8 and its Bases.   
Based on the information above, the inspectors were concerned that the plant  
Operations Manual was inadequate and failed to include alternate decay heat removal  
methods that would enable the licensee to comply with the requirement of TS 3.4.8.  The  
Operations Manual was required per TS 5.4.1 Procedures, which required that written  
procedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained covering the emergency  
operating procedures.  The inspectors determined that this issue was unresolved  
pending the actions by the licensee and the Boiling Reactor Owners Group and the NRC  
review of these actions.  The licensee entered the inspectors concerns into their  
Corrective Action Program as AR 01516098.  (URI 05000263/2016008-01, Failure to  
provide acceptable Alternate Methods of Decay Heat Removal)  
.2  
Permanent Plant Modifications  
a.  
Inspection Scope  
The inspectors reviewed seven permanent plant modifications that had been installed  
in the plant during the last 3 years.  This review included in-plant walkdowns portions  
of the high-pressure coolant injection steam drain line system, the Emergency Diesel  
Generator Fuel Oil Transfer System, including the Diesel Fuel Oil pump house, the new  
diesel fuel oil pumps installed in the day tank room, and portions of the fuel oil storage  
tank tornado missile protection modifications.  The modifications were selected based  
upon risk significance, safety significance, and complexity.  The inspectors reviewed the  
modifications selected to determine if:  
   
the supporting design and licensing basis documentation was updated;  
   
the changes were in accordance with the specified design requirements;  
   
the procedures and training plans affected by the modification have been  
adequately updated;  
   
the test documentation as required by the applicable test programs has been  
updated; and  
   
post-modification testing adequately verified system operability and/or  
functionality.  
 
6  
The inspectors also used applicable industry standards to evaluate acceptability of the  
modifications.  The list of modifications and other documents reviewed by the inspectors  
is included as an Attachment to this report.  
This inspection constituted eight permanent plant modification samples as defined in  
Inspection Procedure 71111.17-04.  
4.  
OTHER ACTIVITIES  
4OA2 Problem Identification and Resolution  
.1  
Routine Review of Condition Reports  
a.  
Inspection Scope  
The inspectors reviewed several corrective action process documents that identified or  
were related to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.59 evaluations and  
permanent plant modifications.  The inspectors reviewed these documents to evaluate  
the effectiveness of corrective actions related to permanent plant modifications and  
evaluations of changes, tests, and experiments.  In addition, corrective action  
documents written on issues identified during the inspection were reviewed to verify  
adequate problem identification and incorporation of the problems into the corrective  
action system.  The specific corrective action documents that were sampled and  
reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment to this report.   
b.  
Findings  
No findings were identified.  
4OA6 Management Meetings  
.1  
Exit Meeting Summary   
On March 24, 2016, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. M. Lingenfelter,  
and other members of the licensee staff.  The licensee personnel acknowledged the  
inspection results presented and did not identify any proprietary content.  The inspectors  
confirmed that all proprietary material provided to the inspection team was identified and  
will be dispositioned in accordance with applicable processes.   
ATTACHMENT:  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 
Attachment  
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT  
Licensee  
M. Lingenfelter, Director of Engineering  
A. Gonnering, Design Engineering  
M. Kelly, Performance Assurance Manager  
J. Gausman, Engineering  
A. Ward, Regulatory Affairs Manager  
T. Hurrle, Design Engineering Manager  
B. Halvorson, Engineering   
A. Kouba, Regulatory Affairs  
D. Alstad, Design Engineer  
E. Watzel, Electrical Design Engineering Supervisor  
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
P. Zurawski, Senior Resident Inspector  
P. LaFlamme, Acting Senior Resident Inspector  
D. Krause, Resident Inspector  
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED  
Opened   
05000263/2016008-01 URI  
Failure to provide acceptable Alternate Methods of Decay Heat  
Removal (Section 1R17.1b)  
Closed and Discussed  
None  
LIST OF ACRONYMS USED  
ADAMS  
Agencywide Documents Access and Management System  
CFR  
Code of Federal Regulations  
LCO  
Limiting Condition for Operation  
NRC  
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission  
PARS  
Publicly Available Records System  
RHR  
Residual Heat Removal  
TS  
Technical Specifications  
 
2  
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED  
The following is a list of documents reviewed during the inspection.  Inclusion on this list does  
not imply that the NRC inspectors reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather, that  
selected sections of portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection  
effort.  Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or  
any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.   
10 CFR 50.59 EVALUATIONS  
Number  
Description or Title  
Revision  
SCR-12-0559  
HPCI Logic Change to Provide Margin to MO-2035 and #16 Battery   
1  
SCR-13-0554  
External Flooding Protection Strategy Change   
0  
SCR-15-0202  
Evaluation of EPG/SAG, Revision 3  
0  
SCR-16-0024  
Disconnect Faulty 46-19 PIP Over-Travel Input  
0  
   
10 CFR 50.59 SCREENINGS  
Number  
Description or Title  
Revision  
SCR-13-0696  
Revise EDG Base Tank Fuel Oil Level Calculation 90-023  
0  
SCR-14-0074  
Time Delay Relay 97-29 and 97-31 Setpoint Change  
0  
SCR-14-0413  
Temp Rev to C.6-006-A-01and C.6-006-A-02  
   
SCR-14-0415  
USAR-06.06 Revision  
0  
SCR-14-0421  
EC 23981 EDG Fuel Oil Tank Vent Lines Missile Protection  
0  
SCR-14-0512  
Safety and Seismic Classification of the DG/RF and DG/RV Relays  
0  
SCR-14-0542  
RHRSW and Emergency Service Water TS Bases Changes  
   
SCR-14-0591  
Fuel Oil Separation   
4  
SCR-14-0593  
Revise Calculation 94-086 on SRV Accumulation Allowable  
Leakage Rates  
0  
SCR-15-0093  
EDG ESW Basket Strainer Modification  
   
SCR-15-0115  
C.4-B.09.02.A Revision to Resolve CAP AR 01465720  
1  
SCR-15-0193  
Room Heat Up Calculation Revisions for SBO  
   
SCR-15-0291  
Revise Maximum Volume of EDG Base Tank in 90-023  
0  
SCR-15-0292  
Diesel Pump House Heat Up Calculation  
0  
   
CALCULATIONS  
Number  
Description or Title  
Revision  
03-089  
Inservice Testing Acceptance Criteria  
3  
09-106  
CSP Motor-Oil and Bearing Operating Temperatures without  
Cooling Water  
1  
09-176  
Evaluation for Debris Disposition in Supply Pipe and Motor Cooler  
Tube  
0  
09-178  
Time to reach the RHRSW Pump Motor Cooling Line Strainer  
Limiting Pressure Differential  
0  
14-025  
Instrument Setpoint Calculation - Time Delay for Transfer to EDG  
on Loss of Voltage  
0  
90-023  
EC 23085 - EDG Fuel Oil Train Separation  
3  
92-224  
Emergency Diesel Generator Loading  
6A  
94-086  
Max Allowed Leakage Rates and Test Acceptance Criteria for SRV  
5  
 
3  
CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM DOCUMENTS INITIATED DURING INSPECTION  
Number  
Description or Title  
Date  
1510936  
Incomplete EC Record Copy  
02/03/2016  
1514133  
Clarification for USAR Section 8.4.1.3  
03/01/2016  
1514202  
Page missing from WO 00491265 Record  
03/02/2016  
1514369  
Screening SCR 14-0421 Answered Question Incorrectly  
03/03/2016  
1514464  
EDG Building Roof FOI 91-0265  
03/03/2016  
1515054  
Bases for Procedure A.6 Contain Incorrect Statements  
03/09/2016  
1515688  
Signs of Leakage around FO-11-3  
03/15/2016  
1515716  
NRC not Provided with Latest Copy of EC23085  
03/15/2016  
1515907  
Formal Evaluation for HPCI Drain Line Bypass Flow  
03/16/2016  
1515939  
Question Raised on CRD 46-19  
03/16/2016  
1516098  
Actions for when LCO 3.4.8, RA A.1 not met Unclear  
03/17/2016  
1516101  
Core Spray Motor Cooling Design Basis Question  
03/17/2016  
1516105  
HPCI SR Test Inconsistent with TS Bases  
03/17/2016  
1516106  
RCIC Surveillance Required Test Inconsistent with TS Bases  
03/17/2016  
   
CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM DOCUMENTS REVIEWED  
Number  
Description or Title  
Date  
952310  
M91064A Quarterly Backflushing of Residual Heat Removal  
system and Core Spray Pump Motors  
07/27/1991  
01196451  
CDBI EDG Base Tank Volume Calculation CA 90-023  
09/03/2003  
01355853  
Update UFSAR for External Flooding Description Discrepancy  
10/22/2012  
01414416  
Diesel Fuel Oil Temperature in Fuel Oil Transfer House is not  
Known  
12/17/2013  
01420875-03  
Condition Evaluation on EDG Base Tank Level Issues  
04/04/2014  
01424477  
Appendix R Fire Strategy for Fire Area XII incorrect  
03/27/2014  
1478798  
EG Transfer Relay not Classified as Safety Related  
05/13/2015  
1484554  
RHRSW-29-2 Handwheel/Stem Sheared off  
06/29/2015  
1502700  
Catastrophic fail of MO-1900  
11/19/2015  
   
DRAWINGS  
Number  
Description or Title  
Revision  
NF-36175  
Single Line Diagram - Station Connections  
85  
104B2506  
Connection Diagram - Control Rod Drive Position Indicator Probe
NH-46250  
P&ID - High Pressure Coolant Injection System  
83  
NE-36399-9  
Essential Bus Transfer Circuit - Division I  
77  
NE-36399-9B  
Essential Bus Transfer Circuits - Division II  
78  
NF-36061  
Equipment Location - Turbine Building EL 951-0
76
NF-36750  
Standby Diesel Generator Building  
8  
NH-36241-1  
Reactor Pressure Relief P&ID  
78  
NH-36051  
P&ID Diesel Oil System  
85  
NH-178639-1  
Levee Alignment and Bin Wall Plan  
4  
NF-119034-1  
#11/#12 DG Fuel Oil System Isometric  
78  
NH-36253  
P&ID Standby Liquid Control System  
80  
NH-36249  
P&ID (Steam Side) High Pressure Coolant Injection System  
82  
NX-13142-42  
Primary Steam & HPCI System  
78  
 
4  
MODIFICATIONS  
Number  
Description or Title  
Revision  
EC-14065  
RHRSW Motor Cooler Strainers  
1  
EC-20887  
LT-5200 River Level Setpoint Change for Upper Value  
   
EC-21934  
Evaluation of Corrosion Found in the 11 EDG Coolant  
Expansion Tank  
0  
EC-21999  
Equivalency Evaluation: RHRSW-17 is the emergency injection  
check valve for the RHR to RSW crosstie  
0  
EC-22008  
Monticello 125V #12 Battery Modified Performance Test Profile  
0  
EC-22414  
SQUG Evaluation of Diesel Oil Service Pump P-77  
0  
EC-23085  
EDG Fuel Oil Train Separation   
0  
EC-23272  
Revise EDG Base Tank Fuel Oil Level Calc 90-023  
   
EC-23616  
Revise Setpoints for Relays 97-29 and 97-31  
0  
EC-23857  
Recirc Pump Seal Water Piping  
0  
EC-25889  
Operating with HPCI CV-2043 (Steam Trap Bypass) Open  
0  
EC-25266  
EDG Fuel Oil Separation  
0  
   
OTHER DOCUMENTS  
Number  
Description or Title  
Date or  
Revision  
10040-A-020  
Technical Specification for Steel Roof Deck  
2  
FOI 91-0265  
Qualification of the EDG Building Roof for Accumulated Snow  
Load  
04/18/1994  
FG-E-SE-03  
50.59 Resource Manual  
5  
WO 00505386-30 EC23085 Pre-Op Testing Division I  
05/06/2015  
WO 00505386-29 EC23085 Pre-Op Testing Division II  
04/26/2015  
257HA354  
Technical Specification for High Pressure Coolant Injection  
System  
2  
G-EK-1-45  
Cold Shutdown Capability Report  
04/22/1981  
SRI 95-002  
Core Spray Pump Motor Without Water Cooling  
09/28/1995  
EE 25506  
RFO27 Decay Heat Evaluation
PROCEDURES  
Number  
Description or Title  
Revision  
0075  
Control Rod Drive Coupling Test  
19  
C.06-006-C-01  
Diesel Oil Storage Tank T-44 Hi Low Level  
6  
C.06-006-C-02  
Diesel Oil Storage Tank T-44 Low-Low Level  
6  
C.06-006-C-03  
Division 1 EDG P-160A & P-160C Not Running  
6  
C.06-006-C-06  
Diesel Gen Tank T-160A Level/Flow Low   
4  
2014-02  
Turbine Building Outside  
27  
A.6  
Acts of Nature  
53  
0255-17-ID-1  
Master Alternate Nitrogen System Tests  
25  
0255-17-ID-15  
SRV RV-71D and RV-2-71G Pneumatic Supply Leakage Test  
13  
Ops Man  
C.4-B.03.04.A  
Loss of Normal Shutdown Cooling  
15  
1339   
ECCS Pump Motor Cooler Flush  
35  
9111-01  
Shutdown Cooling Division I Protected System Ticket Checklist  
6  
2270  
Critical Safety System Checklist  
11  
OWI-02.03   
Operator Rounds, Turbine Building West  
64  
Ops Man B.  
03.01-05  
Core Spray Cooling System  
42  
0255-05-1A-1-2  
B RHR SW Quarterly Pump and Valve Test  
82  
 
   
April 19, 2016  
Mr. Peter A. Gardner  
Site Vice President  
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant  
Northern States Power Company, Minnesota  
2807 West County Road 75  
Monticello, MN  55362-9637
SUBJECT:  MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EVALUATIONS OF CHANGES, TESTS,  
AND EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS BASELINE  
INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2016008  
Dear Mr. Gardner:  
On March 24, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Evaluations of  
Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications inspection at your Monticello  
Nuclear Generating Plant.  The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were  
discussed on March 24, 2016, with Mr. M. Lingenfelter and other members of your staff.  
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reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.  
No findings were identified during this inspection.   
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/RA/  
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UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION III

2443 WARRENVILLE RD. SUITE 210

LISLE, IL 60532-4352

April 19, 2016

Mr. Peter A. Gardner

Site Vice President

Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant

Northern States Power Company, Minnesota

2807 West County Road 75

Monticello, MN 55362-9637

SUBJECT: MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EVALUATIONS OF CHANGES,

TESTS, AND EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS

BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2016008

Dear Mr. Gardner:

On March 24, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Evaluations

of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications inspection at your

Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection

results which were discussed on March 24, 2016, with Mr. M. Lingenfelter and other members

of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and

compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed

personnel.

No findings were identified during this inspection.

In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public

Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy

of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public

inspection in the NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS)

component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management 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/

Robert C. Daley, Chief

Engineering Branch 3

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No. 50-263

License No. DPR-22

Enclosure:

IR 05000263/2016008

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Enclosure

U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION III

Docket No:

50-263

License No:

DPR-22

Report No:

05000263/2016008

Licensee:

Northern States Power Company, Minnesota

Facility:

Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant

Location:

Monticello, MN

Dates:

February 29 thru March 24, 2016

Inspectors:

Alan Dahbur, Senior Reactor Inspector (Lead)

Jorge J. Corujo-Sandín, Reactor Inspector

Michael A. Jones, Reactor Inspector

Approved by:

Robert C. Daley, Chief

Engineering Branch 3

Division of Reactor Safety

2

SUMMARY

Inspection Report 05000263/2016008; 02/29/2016 - 03/24/2016; Monticello Nuclear Generating

Plant; Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications.

This report covers a 2-week announced baseline inspection on evaluations of changes,

tests, and experiments and permanent plant modifications. The inspection was conducted

by Region III based engineering inspectors. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions

program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described

in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 5, dated February 2014.

NRC-Identified and Self-Revealed Findings

No findings were identified.

Licensee-Identified Violations

No violations were identified.

3

REPORT DETAILS

1.

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstones: Initiating Events, Mitigating Systems, and Barrier Integrity

1R17 Evaluations of Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications

(71111.17T)

.1

Evaluation of Changes, Tests, and Experiments

a.

Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed 7 safety evaluations performed pursuant to Title 10, Code of

Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 50, Section 59, to determine if the evaluations were

adequate, and that prior U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approval was

obtained as appropriate. The inspectors also reviewed 16 screenings where licensee

personnel had determined that a 10 CFR 50.59 evaluation was not necessary. The

inspectors reviewed these documents to determine if:

the changes, tests, and experiments performed were evaluated in accordance

with 10 CFR 50.59 and that sufficient documentation existed to confirm that a

license amendment was not required;

the safety issue requiring the change, tests or experiment was resolved;

the licensee conclusions for evaluations of changes, tests, and experiments were

correct and consistent with 10 CFR 50.59; and

the design and licensing basis documentation was updated to reflect the change.

The inspectors used, in part, Nuclear Energy Institute Document 96-07, Guidelines for

10 CFR 50.59 Implementation, Revision 1, to determine acceptability of the completed

evaluations, and screenings. The Nuclear Energy Institute document was endorsed by

the NRC in Regulatory Guide 1.187, Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59,

Changes, Tests, and Experiments, dated November 2000. The inspectors also

consulted Part 9900 of the NRC Inspection Manual, 10 CFR Guidance for

10 CFR 50.59, Changes, Tests, and Experiments.

This inspection constituted 4 samples of evaluations and 13 samples of screenings

and/or applicability determinations as defined in Inspection Procedure 71111.17-04.

b.

Findings

(Open) Unresolved Item 05000263/2016008-01, Failure to provide acceptable Alternate

Methods of Decay Heat Removal

Introduction: The inspectors identified an Unresolved Item associated with Technical

Specification (TS) 3.4.8, Residual Heat Removal (RHR) Shutdown Cooling System -

Cold Shutdown. Specifically, the licensee failed to verify that the capability of the

alternate methods of decay heat removal described in Operations Manual C.4-B.03.04.A,

Loss of Normal Shutdown Cooling, were adequate to combat a loss of shutdown cooling

resulting from the loss of one or two RHR subsystems while in MODE 4 with high decay

heat load.

4

Description: The Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.4.8 of TS Residual Heat

Removal Shutdown Cooling System - Cold Shutdown, required in Mode 4, two RHR

shutdown cooling subsystems shall be operable, and, with no recirculation pump in

operation, at least one RHR shutdown cooling subsystem shall be in operation. The

TS Bases Section 3.4.8, indicated that an operable RHR shutdown cooling subsystem

consisted of one operable RHR pump, one heat exchanger, the associated piping and

valves, and the necessary portions of the RHR Service Water System System capable

of providing cooling water to the heat exchanger. The TS Bases Section 3.4.8 further

indicated that the two subsystems have a common suction source and were allowed to

have a common heat exchanger and common discharge piping. Thus, to meet the LCO,

both pumps in one loop or one pump in each of the two loops must be operable. Since

the piping and heat exchangers were passive components that were assumed not to fail,

they were allowed to be common to both subsystems.

When TS 3.4.8, LCO could not be met, Condition A, for one or two RHR shutdown

cooling subsystems inoperable, the Required Action was to, verify an alternate

method of decay heat removal was available for each inoperable RHR shutdown

cooling subsystem. The completion time for the required action was 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />, and

once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> thereafter. The TS Bases 3.4.8 for Condition A indicated that with

one of the two required RHR shutdown cooling subsystems inoperable, the remaining

subsystem was capable of providing the required decay heat removal. However, the

overall reliability was reduced, therefore, an alternate method of decay heat removal

must be provided. With both RHR shutdown cooling subsystems inoperable, an

alternate method of decay heat removal must be provided in addition to that provided

for the initial RHR shutdown cooling subsystem inoperability. This was to ensure the

re-establishment of backup decay heat removal capabilities, similar to the requirements

of the LCO. The bases further stated that the required cooling capacity of the alternate

method should be ensured by verifying (by calculation or demonstration) its capability to

maintain or reduce temperature. Alternate methods that can be used included (but not

limited to) the Reactor Water Cleanup System by itself or using feed and bleed in

combination with Control Rod Drive System or Condensate/Feed Systems.

Abnormal Procedure, Operations Manual C.4-B.03.04.A, Loss of Normal Shutdown

Cooling, provided instructions for establishing alternate methods for decay heat

removal. The inspectors noticed that except for the alternate method as described

below in the G-EK-1-45, the licensee was not able to show by calculation or

demonstration that the systems and methods credited in this procedure would be

capable of providing sufficient heat removal capability or appropriate levels of

redundancy as required by TS 3.4.8.

The G-EK-1-45 was a General Electric Letter to Northern States Power, Subject: Cold

Shutdown Capability Report, dated April 22, 1981. This letter provided a report which

described the capability of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant to achieve cold

shutdown using only safety class systems and assuming the worst single failure. The

alternate shutdown decay heat removal method used in the report credited combinations

of the RHR pumps and heat exchangers in the suppression pool cooling mode of RHR

to ensure suppression pool water temperatures were below the design limit. This

method utilized the core spray system and safety relief valves to circulate reactor

inventory to remove decay heat from the reactor.

5

The inspectors noted that calculations supporting the above alternate strategy utilized an

RHR subsystem that could be inoperable and/or unavailable and therefore may not be

credited to comply with TS 3.4.8. Specifically, the inspectors were concerned that while

the plant was in mode 4, with a credited one subsystem inoperable, the licensees

credited alternate decay heat removal method that relied on an RHR subsystem, to

perform the required suppression pool cooling function. The inspectors were concerned

that relying on the only operable RHR subsystem for the alternate method did not meet

the intent of the TS requirement as described in the TS Bases. Furthermore, the

inspectors noticed for Mode 4 with two RHR subsystems inoperable, the licensee failed

to verify by calculation or demonstrations that two additional redundant alternate decay

heat removal methods existed with sufficient capacity to maintain the average reactor

coolant temperature below 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

During the inspection, the licensee indicated that the Boiling Reactor Owners Group was

in the process of developing a draft TS Task Force Traveler to address the requirement

of TS 3.4.8 and its Bases.

Based on the information above, the inspectors were concerned that the plant

Operations Manual was inadequate and failed to include alternate decay heat removal

methods that would enable the licensee to comply with the requirement of TS 3.4.8. The

Operations Manual was required per TS 5.4.1 Procedures, which required that written

procedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained covering the emergency

operating procedures. The inspectors determined that this issue was unresolved

pending the actions by the licensee and the Boiling Reactor Owners Group and the NRC

review of these actions. The licensee entered the inspectors concerns into their

Corrective Action Program as AR 01516098. (URI 05000263/2016008-01, Failure to

provide acceptable Alternate Methods of Decay Heat Removal)

.2

Permanent Plant Modifications

a.

Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed seven permanent plant modifications that had been installed

in the plant during the last 3 years. This review included in-plant walkdowns portions

of the high-pressure coolant injection steam drain line system, the Emergency Diesel

Generator Fuel Oil Transfer System, including the Diesel Fuel Oil pump house, the new

diesel fuel oil pumps installed in the day tank room, and portions of the fuel oil storage

tank tornado missile protection modifications. The modifications were selected based

upon risk significance, safety significance, and complexity. The inspectors reviewed the

modifications selected to determine if:

the supporting design and licensing basis documentation was updated;

the changes were in accordance with the specified design requirements;

the procedures and training plans affected by the modification have been

adequately updated;

the test documentation as required by the applicable test programs has been

updated; and

post-modification testing adequately verified system operability and/or

functionality.

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The inspectors also used applicable industry standards to evaluate acceptability of the

modifications. The list of modifications and other documents reviewed by the inspectors

is included as an Attachment to this report.

This inspection constituted eight permanent plant modification samples as defined in

Inspection Procedure 71111.17-04.

4.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

4OA2 Problem Identification and Resolution

.1

Routine Review of Condition Reports

a.

Inspection Scope

The inspectors reviewed several corrective action process documents that identified or

were related to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.59 evaluations and

permanent plant modifications. The inspectors reviewed these documents to evaluate

the effectiveness of corrective actions related to permanent plant modifications and

evaluations of changes, tests, and experiments. In addition, corrective action

documents written on issues identified during the inspection were reviewed to verify

adequate problem identification and incorporation of the problems into the corrective

action system. The specific corrective action documents that were sampled and

reviewed by the inspectors are listed in the attachment to this report.

b.

Findings

No findings were identified.

4OA6 Management Meetings

.1

Exit Meeting Summary

On March 24, 2016, the inspectors presented the inspection results to Mr. M. Lingenfelter,

and other members of the licensee staff. The licensee personnel acknowledged the

inspection results presented and did not identify any proprietary content. The inspectors

confirmed that all proprietary material provided to the inspection team was identified and

will be dispositioned in accordance with applicable processes.

ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Attachment

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee

M. Lingenfelter, Director of Engineering

A. Gonnering, Design Engineering

M. Kelly, Performance Assurance Manager

J. Gausman, Engineering

A. Ward, Regulatory Affairs Manager

T. Hurrle, Design Engineering Manager

B. Halvorson, Engineering

A. Kouba, Regulatory Affairs

D. Alstad, Design Engineer

E. Watzel, Electrical Design Engineering Supervisor

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

P. Zurawski, Senior Resident Inspector

P. LaFlamme, Acting Senior Resident Inspector

D. Krause, Resident Inspector

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED

Opened 05000263/2016008-01 URI

Failure to provide acceptable Alternate Methods of Decay Heat

Removal (Section 1R17.1b)

Closed and Discussed

None

LIST OF ACRONYMS USED

ADAMS

Agencywide Documents Access and Management System

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

LCO

Limiting Condition for Operation

NRC

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

PARS

Publicly Available Records System

RHR

Residual Heat Removal

TS

Technical Specifications

2

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

The following is a list of documents reviewed during the inspection. Inclusion on this list does

not imply that the NRC inspectors reviewed the documents in their entirety, but rather, that

selected sections of portions of the documents were evaluated as part of the overall inspection

effort. Inclusion of a document on this list does not imply NRC acceptance of the document or

any part of it, unless this is stated in the body of the inspection report.

10 CFR 50.59 EVALUATIONS

Number

Description or Title

Revision

SCR-12-0559

HPCI Logic Change to Provide Margin to MO-2035 and #16 Battery

1

SCR-13-0554

External Flooding Protection Strategy Change

0

SCR-15-0202

Evaluation of EPG/SAG, Revision 3

0

SCR-16-0024

Disconnect Faulty 46-19 PIP Over-Travel Input

0

10 CFR 50.59 SCREENINGS

Number

Description or Title

Revision

SCR-13-0696

Revise EDG Base Tank Fuel Oil Level Calculation 90-023

0

SCR-14-0074

Time Delay Relay 97-29 and 97-31 Setpoint Change

0

SCR-14-0413

Temp Rev to C.6-006-A-01and C.6-006-A-02

SCR-14-0415

USAR-06.06 Revision

0

SCR-14-0421

EC 23981 EDG Fuel Oil Tank Vent Lines Missile Protection

0

SCR-14-0512

Safety and Seismic Classification of the DG/RF and DG/RV Relays

0

SCR-14-0542

RHRSW and Emergency Service Water TS Bases Changes

SCR-14-0591

Fuel Oil Separation

4

SCR-14-0593

Revise Calculation 94-086 on SRV Accumulation Allowable

Leakage Rates

0

SCR-15-0093

EDG ESW Basket Strainer Modification

SCR-15-0115

C.4-B.09.02.A Revision to Resolve CAP AR 01465720

1

SCR-15-0193

Room Heat Up Calculation Revisions for SBO

SCR-15-0291

Revise Maximum Volume of EDG Base Tank in 90-023

0

SCR-15-0292

Diesel Pump House Heat Up Calculation

0

CALCULATIONS

Number

Description or Title

Revision 03-089

Inservice Testing Acceptance Criteria

3 09-106

CSP Motor-Oil and Bearing Operating Temperatures without

Cooling Water

1 09-176

Evaluation for Debris Disposition in Supply Pipe and Motor Cooler

Tube

0 09-178

Time to reach the RHRSW Pump Motor Cooling Line Strainer

Limiting Pressure Differential

0 14-025

Instrument Setpoint Calculation - Time Delay for Transfer to EDG

on Loss of Voltage

0 90-023

EC 23085 - EDG Fuel Oil Train Separation

3 92-224

Emergency Diesel Generator Loading

6A 94-086

Max Allowed Leakage Rates and Test Acceptance Criteria for SRV

5

3

CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM DOCUMENTS INITIATED DURING INSPECTION

Number

Description or Title

Date

1510936

Incomplete EC Record Copy

02/03/2016

1514133

Clarification for USAR Section 8.4.1.3

03/01/2016

1514202

Page missing from WO 00491265 Record

03/02/2016

1514369

Screening SCR 14-0421 Answered Question Incorrectly

03/03/2016

1514464

EDG Building Roof FOI 91-0265

03/03/2016

1515054

Bases for Procedure A.6 Contain Incorrect Statements

03/09/2016

1515688

Signs of Leakage around FO-11-3

03/15/2016

1515716

NRC not Provided with Latest Copy of EC23085

03/15/2016

1515907

Formal Evaluation for HPCI Drain Line Bypass Flow

03/16/2016

1515939

Question Raised on CRD 46-19

03/16/2016

1516098

Actions for when LCO 3.4.8, RA A.1 not met Unclear

03/17/2016

1516101

Core Spray Motor Cooling Design Basis Question

03/17/2016

1516105

HPCI SR Test Inconsistent with TS Bases

03/17/2016

1516106

RCIC Surveillance Required Test Inconsistent with TS Bases

03/17/2016

CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Number

Description or Title

Date

952310

M91064A Quarterly Backflushing of Residual Heat Removal

system and Core Spray Pump Motors

07/27/1991

01196451

CDBI EDG Base Tank Volume Calculation CA 90-023

09/03/2003

01355853

Update UFSAR for External Flooding Description Discrepancy

10/22/2012

01414416

Diesel Fuel Oil Temperature in Fuel Oil Transfer House is not

Known

12/17/2013

01420875-03

Condition Evaluation on EDG Base Tank Level Issues

04/04/2014

01424477

Appendix R Fire Strategy for Fire Area XII incorrect

03/27/2014

1478798

EG Transfer Relay not Classified as Safety Related

05/13/2015

1484554

RHRSW-29-2 Handwheel/Stem Sheared off

06/29/2015

1502700

Catastrophic fail of MO-1900

11/19/2015

DRAWINGS

Number

Description or Title

Revision

NF-36175

Single Line Diagram - Station Connections

85

104B2506

Connection Diagram - Control Rod Drive Position Indicator Probe

NH-46250

P&ID - High Pressure Coolant Injection System

83

NE-36399-9

Essential Bus Transfer Circuit - Division I

77

NE-36399-9B

Essential Bus Transfer Circuits - Division II

78

NF-36061

Equipment Location - Turbine Building EL 951-0

76

NF-36750

Standby Diesel Generator Building

8

NH-36241-1

Reactor Pressure Relief P&ID

78

NH-36051

P&ID Diesel Oil System

85

NH-178639-1

Levee Alignment and Bin Wall Plan

4

NF-119034-1

  1. 11/#12 DG Fuel Oil System Isometric

78

NH-36253

P&ID Standby Liquid Control System

80

NH-36249

P&ID (Steam Side) High Pressure Coolant Injection System

82

NX-13142-42

Primary Steam & HPCI System

78

4

MODIFICATIONS

Number

Description or Title

Revision

EC-14065

RHRSW Motor Cooler Strainers

1

EC-20887

LT-5200 River Level Setpoint Change for Upper Value

EC-21934

Evaluation of Corrosion Found in the 11 EDG Coolant

Expansion Tank

0

EC-21999

Equivalency Evaluation: RHRSW-17 is the emergency injection

check valve for the RHR to RSW crosstie

0

EC-22008

Monticello 125V #12 Battery Modified Performance Test Profile

0

EC-22414

SQUG Evaluation of Diesel Oil Service Pump P-77

0

EC-23085

EDG Fuel Oil Train Separation

0

EC-23272

Revise EDG Base Tank Fuel Oil Level Calc 90-023

EC-23616

Revise Setpoints for Relays 97-29 and 97-31

0

EC-23857

Recirc Pump Seal Water Piping

0

EC-25889

Operating with HPCI CV-2043 (Steam Trap Bypass) Open

0

EC-25266

EDG Fuel Oil Separation

0

OTHER DOCUMENTS

Number

Description or Title

Date or

Revision

10040-A-020

Technical Specification for Steel Roof Deck

2

FOI 91-0265

Qualification of the EDG Building Roof for Accumulated Snow

Load

04/18/1994

FG-E-SE-03

50.59 Resource Manual

5

WO 00505386-30 EC23085 Pre-Op Testing Division I

05/06/2015

WO 00505386-29 EC23085 Pre-Op Testing Division II

04/26/2015

257HA354

Technical Specification for High Pressure Coolant Injection

System

2

G-EK-1-45

Cold Shutdown Capability Report

04/22/1981

SRI 95-002

Core Spray Pump Motor Without Water Cooling

09/28/1995

EE 25506

RFO27 Decay Heat Evaluation

PROCEDURES

Number

Description or Title

Revision

0075

Control Rod Drive Coupling Test

19

C.06-006-C-01

Diesel Oil Storage Tank T-44 Hi Low Level

6

C.06-006-C-02

Diesel Oil Storage Tank T-44 Low-Low Level

6

C.06-006-C-03

Division 1 EDG P-160A & P-160C Not Running

6

C.06-006-C-06

Diesel Gen Tank T-160A Level/Flow Low

4

2014-02

Turbine Building Outside

27

A.6

Acts of Nature

53

0255-17-ID-1

Master Alternate Nitrogen System Tests

25

0255-17-ID-15

SRV RV-71D and RV-2-71G Pneumatic Supply Leakage Test

13

Ops Man

C.4-B.03.04.A

Loss of Normal Shutdown Cooling

15

1339

ECCS Pump Motor Cooler Flush

35

9111-01

Shutdown Cooling Division I Protected System Ticket Checklist

6

2270

Critical Safety System Checklist

11

OWI-02.03

Operator Rounds, Turbine Building West

64

Ops Man B.

03.01-05

Core Spray Cooling System

42

0255-05-1A-1-2

B RHR SW Quarterly Pump and Valve Test

82

April 19, 2016

Mr. Peter A. Gardner

Site Vice President

Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant

Northern States Power Company, Minnesota

2807 West County Road 75

Monticello, MN 55362-9637

SUBJECT: MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT - EVALUATIONS OF CHANGES, TESTS,

AND EXPERIMENTS AND PERMANENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS BASELINE

INSPECTION REPORT 05000263/2016008

Dear Mr. Gardner:

On March 24, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an Evaluations of

Changes, Tests, and Experiments and Permanent Plant Modifications inspection at your Monticello

Nuclear Generating Plant. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection results which were

discussed on March 24, 2016, with Mr. M. Lingenfelter and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance

with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The inspectors

reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

No findings were identified during this inspection.

In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections,

Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its

enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRCs

Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's

Agencywide Documents Access and Management 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/

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Engineering Branch 3

Division of Reactor Safety

Docket No. 50-263

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